The Pirate

Chapter 6: Dead?

Aight so this is a shorter chapter cuz I didn't have a lot of material for this chapter. Still over 1k words so hey. At least it wasn't like 500. Anyways thanks for the support. I'll try to upload once a week. Love u all lots!

*Astrid pov*

He was infiltrating my dreams and thoughts that night. Every time I tried to think of a random subject whether it'd be other pirates, royalty, crewmates or even the unknown, they'd all trail back to him. The boy named Hiccup. 'Where did he come from? Why is he here? Can I really keep him here?' My thoughts became more absurd, 'I wonder if he's single. WAIT WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?'. I liked having him around but I felt like I may like him more than I should. I sat up out of bed and Tracy awoke hearing me.

"Hey what's goin on?" She asked innocently.

"Ah it's nothing" I responded.

"C'mon now. THE Astrid Hofferson awake for no reason? Spill." She winked.

"Hic- The rider. I can't quite figure him out".

"His air-lovin charm gettin to ya?"

"NO!" I blushed, "I just don't know. He's helped us but told me after interrogation that he will escape. It's all something to do with those cards". I concluded

"I've never seen you THIS determined about a prisoner. It seems like you believe that he will". Tracy teased me.

"HA! He won't escape as long as I'm around. I won't let some hot shot think he's the best out there. I'll beat him at this game he thinks we're playing" I pumped my fist out and locked it back in all confidence.

"You ARE playin this game" She laughed. It hit me and my ego kinda deflated a little. Just a little.

"Ugh. Fine, I'm playing this game. But I will win!" I was getting pumped up.

"Well, you'll probably overdo it. But hey, at least you'll win". She then turned and went back to sleep. I followed after.

*The Next Day*

"He's Dead!?" I awoke to hear two crew members talking outside Hiccup's little cell. I was too half asleep to really pay attention to what they were saying.

"What do you think Astrid will think? Her prisoner died." I was waking up and it hit me what they were saying.

'What? He was fine yesterday' I thought as I started to shoot up and put my clothes on heading towards the voices. Something though inside me felt... worried?

"AH! GET HIM!" I heard voices yell and I got my ax out and ran. I ran to the stairs and grabbed the first figure I saw with my ax and threw them to the ground. I aimed the ax at their throat as I examined who I caught.

"Trying to escape Hiccup?" I smiled as I saw the Auburn haired boy not only alive but somehow escaped. No one has ever done that. It was... kind of... attractive.

"Ugh. You again." He groaned and out of air.

"Come on. Back you go prisoner". I led him past everyone and forced him back into the cell. I was about to chain his wrist up again but something was stopping me from doing it. He looked sad and a little worried. He looked at me hesitating with the chains.

"Well? Why am I not chained up yet?" He started. "I hope you're not planning on trying to convince me to join you by playing nice." That thought never crossed my mind. 'Him. I. On the same team. QUIT THINKING LIKE THAT.' I scolded myself.

"You look sad. Just disappointed I foiled your escape?" I bragged.

"It's not that. I'll get out eventually but I'm worried about my friend." He responded.

"You came here alone. No one was with you." 'Wait. He didn't mean', "The dragon is your friend?" I was shocked that he called a beast his friend.

"My very best. I want to see him. Please." He was pleading to any part of me that would pity him. I hated to see such a cute guy sad.

"I'll make you a deal. I'll show you your friend if you cooperate." I offered.

"Show me Toothless first. I want to know that he's being treated well". Part of me wanted to slap him for even trying to put the pressure on me. But I probably would ruin any chance with getting him to not hate me. 'QUIT IT. HE DOESN'T LIKE YOU'.

"Fine. You may see him". I tied his hands behind his back and led him to where we kept the dragon. "Here". I tried to sound powerful. The face the two made when they saw each other was... indescribable.

"Hey bud!" Hiccup cheered as his dragon... Toothless was it? cooed in response. "Don't worry, we'll get out of here soon I kinda got a plan." He whispered but a little too loudly because I could hear it. I let them have about 10 minutes together before I grabbed Hiccup.

"Time's up. Back you go". The dragon growled.

"Hey bud don't worry we'll be back in no time!" He winked at the beast. We got back to the cell and I tossed him in but only chained one ankle so he could at least move a little. I moved up to the deck and stared out at the ocean pondering what he said and how many times he predicted that he would escape.

"I won't let that happen". I slammed my fist on the railing and went to resume thinking of his possible escape plans.

*Hiccup pov*

She was nice enough to only keep my ankle chained. She seemed so rude but kind in a way. "Ugh, if only I could've changed her. Such a shame a cute girl like her is too stubborn" I said to myself. "Oh well. All I know is she is the competitive type so that means all she'll be thinking about how I'll escape. Knowing this, my plan just might work".

Well, Hiccup got a plan! I know you all wanna know how this story will end. Trust me, you'll get an answer!