After I saw Hiccup, I decided to try and find out where he was being kept. Where could Alvin keep a close eye on him?

Wait, duh! Where was Alvin going to be most of his time? At home! But which house was Alvin's? I guessed it was the largest one. That's how Hiccup's is. The chief always get the largest house in the village. It's also the closest to the Great Hall.

I walked over to the biggest house. I was pretty sure it was Alvin's. just to be sure, I went to a window and peaked inside. Alvin was sitting, arguing with some of his men. Yup. This was his house. I made my way to the back of the house. There was a post with chains securely in place on it. It was empty. That only meant one thing. This is where Alvin kept my boyfriend.

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I walked around outcast island for most of the day, sneaking down to cheek on Stormfly, making sure Hiccup hadn't returned, keeping in the shadows, even some clothes washing or a soon to be very confused outcast woman.

It wasn't until evening when I hid behind the post Hiccup was going to be chained to. When evening fell, I waited silently for Alvin to bring Hiccup back. I just wanted to talk to him, to let him know he's not alone and that we didn't abanon him.

It was about eight or nine o'clock when Alvin finally dragged Hiccup to the post. I couldn't see anything, but I heard chains being clampped on and footsteps that slowly died away. When I was sure that Alvin was gone, I slowly crept around the post. "Hiccup?" I whispered.

He didn't answer. I started to worry. He would've heard that, wouldn't he?

I made it all the way around the post to find Hiccup slummped with his mouth open slightly. My eyebrows furrowed with concern. What did Alvin do to him? If he hurt him...

I let that threat hang there as I enlaced my hands in Hiccup's. I gave it a squeeze, but he didn't respond. Then I remembered a rumor. The rumor was that the outcasts would get the chief's they'd capture and see how much alcohol they could hold. Hiccup couldn't stand the stuff. Poor guy.

I leaned my head on his shoulder with a sigh, remembering when we used to hand out together on Berk, walking hand in hand or flying side by side. I even helped him through some of his tougher chief duties. Its not like they where too hard for him, its just he didn't have time. Also, we lost most of the times we'd hang out together with the new work. I guess it was all part of growing up.

I talked softly to Hiccup, even though he couldn't hear me. I had to make sure I didn't fall asleep here. If I did, they'd find me and this rescue mission would be a flop. I made sure not to fall asleep, but I did stay there for a good hour or so, whispering under my breath to Hiccup.

When the first sign or dawn was coming, I finally stood up. I could hardly keep my eyes open, but I somehow made it down to Stormfly. She was happy to see me. She tucked her wind around me like a blanket and we slept for a while.

Later in the day, I decided it would be a good idea to tell the tribe that I was alive and that I didn't need a serch party sent after me. I reached into Stormfly's saddlebag. I brought out a red Terrible Terror. He squirmed as I tied the note to his foot. It read I'm okay. Hiccup's alive. I'll try to break him out- Astrid.

As soon as I let go of the Terrible Terror, it was gone. I sat back down and sighed, scratching by Stormfly's spikes on her spine.

I won't really go into too much detail of what happened for the rest of the day. I subtlety checked on Hiccup in the forge every now and then. Every time I cheeked, the better he looked.

I knew that Stormfly wanted to get out of the stupid cave she'd been hiding in, but it was too risky to let her loose. If she was spotted, the outcasts would either kill her or capture her.

When evening came, I hid behind the post where Hiccup was being held. It wasn't long before I heard footsteps. There was a sound of chains being locked on and I heard Alvin say, "I hope you learned your lesson." Then more footsteps that got quieter and quieter. I heard Hiccup sigh. When I knew we where alone, I whispered as softly as I could. "Hiccup."

There was a clank of chains together. After a moment, I heard a reply. "Astrid."

I smiled. I couldn't conceal how happy I was at the moment. "Are you alone?" I asked.

"Yeah," Hiccup said.

I made my way around the post. My smiled widened when I saw Hiccup. I wrapped my arms around his. He hugged me back, but not getting all the way around because of the chains. Then I kissed him, and he kissed me back. I couldn't stop my tears. It had been way too long since I'd seen him last.

Finally we pulled away for air. Hiccup was smiling, but there was something forced about it. His right side of his face looked a little black and blue in the fading light. His hair looked a little matted and he had bags under his eyes. "Why are you here? You should be safe on Berk. Is anyone else here?"

I shook my head. "I couldn't just stay away," I said.

He smiled sightly. "Well, I'm just glad your here."

"You didn't think I'd abandon you, did you?"

He shook his head. "Of course not." There was something forced about his reply, but I decided not to question it.

"What did Alvin do you you?" I asked, putting a hand up to the right side of his face.

Hiccup shook his head. "I'm fine."

I didn't believe him for a second. "Let me see."

He looked down. "Fine. He used the whip."

I knew it. "Can I see?"

Hiccup shrugged, "Okay, just don't freak out.". I noticed his voice was a little dry. He leaned forwards as much as the chains allowed.

I saw the wounds from a distance, but they were even worse up close. I put my hand to my mouth to keep from gasping out loud. His shirt was all ripped up and bloody. "Some guy treated it a while ago, but it still stings."

I brushed my finger slightly across the wounds. He winced and groaned in pain. I quickly stopped. "Sorry," I said quickly.

"It's okay," Hiccup said, but I knew he was lying.

"What else did he do?"

Hiccup shrugged. "It really doesn't matter," he said.

I lifted an eyebrow at him. I wanted him to tell me, but I didn't want to push him.

"So when did you get here anyway?" Hiccup asked me.

"Yesterday," I said. "I saw you in the forge. What was that all about?"

"At first Alvin wanted me to make a flight suit for him. When I refused, he moved on to something smaller. He said I had to make him a weapon to get my prosthetic back."

"He took your foot?" I asked.

Hiccup shrugged. "Yeah. But at least I got it back."

"So he has you making weapons now?"

Hiccup nodded. "I'm trying to make it so they don't work exactly as they should. That'll hopefully slow down weapon production. Do you know if Gobber's still working on weapons from all that scrap metal?"

I nodded. "He was when I was last on Berk."

"Good. We may need them soon."

"Why?" I asked.

"Well..." Hiccup was suddenly very interested on pulling up the dead grass around him.

"Hiccup," I said.

"Well, um, d-don't freak out or anything but, um, well, you see-"

"Hiccup." I said warningly.

"Alvin might have let it slip that he was going to maybe kill me some time."

"What!"

"Shhh!" Hiccup said.

"Alvin's going to kill you?" I asked.

"Um, yeah. Maybe."

I sat there with my mouth open. "B-but he can't!"

Hiccup shrugged. "Well, you can't really be surprised. He did kidnap me and everything."

"B-but I can't loose you!" I said.

Hiccup sighed. "I don't want to."

I put my head on his shoulder. "Please! You can't let him."

"Well, he promised me a slow and painful one that might land me in Valhala."

I closed my eyes. "Hiccup Horrendous Haddock, I forbid you to leave me."

He leaned his head on mine. "Don't worry, Milady. I don't plan on it."