I'll Protect Her. Always.

(Part 1)

For clarinetgirl301

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You are both about 21 years old.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 spoilers!

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Hiccup's P.O.V.

"Hiccup! Chief!" Fishlegs cried, panting as he ran over to (Y/ N) and I. We were next to my house, about to go inside, when he stopped us.

"Whoa there, Fishlegs. Calm down." I waited a minute for his breathing to slow down and he could speak. "What were you in such a hurry for?" I asked, putting my arm around (Y/ N)'s waist. She rested her head against my shoulder.

"Letter. Here. For you," he panted, handing me a rolled up letter. I realised (Y/ N) and opened the letter.

Dear, Hiccup,

I heard you became chief. Congrats. Sorry about your father though, such a shame.

Anyways this is Dagur the deranged. And I am on my way with my armada to take over Berk. You can either hand your night fury over to me or your village can burn to the ground.

Or you can give me little (Y/ N).

It took everything in me not to gasp out loud. I glanced over at (Y/N), who was laughing at something in the conversation her and Fishlegs were having. I continued reading.

Either hand over your night fury or you girlfriend or your village gets burned to the ground. Your choice. Haha!

You have two weeks to give me your decision. Good Luck Brother.

Until then,

Your brother,

Dagur the deranged.

"Oh my Gods," I muttered, eyes widening.

"What is it, Hiccup?" (Y/ N) asked, tilting her head slightly to the side. I found it adorable, how she always does that when she's curious or happy. Lucky for me, it happens quite often. She's always happy and/ or curious about something.

"Nothing, love," I lied, smiling like it was nothing. "Just another island congratulating me on becoming chief." I looked at the letter again. "And saying sorry about my... loss."

"Oh, sorry I asked," she apologized, wiping a tear away as it fell down my cheek.

"Don't be. You have every right to know," I smiled, grabbing her hand and keeping her palm against my cheek. She does have every right to know, a little voice in the back of my head said. I sighed, closing my eyes and leaning into her touch. I hate lying to her, but this is necessary.

While (Y/ N)'s big heart makes her the kindest person in the village, it also means she will do anything to protect those she loves. If I tell her, she'll risk her life for Toothless and the village. And I can't loose her.

I looked around to thank Fishlegs for delivering the letter, but he wasn't there. "Fishlegs left while you were reading the letter. Said he had things to take care of," (Y/ N) explained.

"Oh, I'll have to thank him sometime. Until then," I smirked, pulling her close and walked forward, making her walk backwards, "where were we?" I asked, my lips a centimeter away from hers.

She giggled as I opened the door behind her, shut it behind me, and closed the gap.

"I love you," I panted, moving my lips to her neck, backing her up to a wall.

She gasped, "I love you, too." I moved back to her lips.

"Hiccup, I-" my mom stopped mid sentence, catching (Y/N) and me in our little make out session.

I broke our kiss with a small sigh and turned to face her, keeping one arm around my love's waist. "Yes, mom?"

"Sorry," she apologized, smirking at us. "But someone, who is waiting outside, needs the chief."

I sighed and gave (Y/ N) a peck on the cheek. "Okay. Thanks, mom. I'll be back, love," I promised, running out the door.

*******Your P.O.V *******

"(Y/ N)," Valka said. "How have you been, dear?"

"Very well, thank you," you replied, giving her a closed eyed smile while tilting your head slightly to the right. "How about you?" Valka was like a second mom to you. She knew tons about dragons, living with them for twenty years and all, and was a lot like Hiccup, so you two got along well.

"Ah, I've been well."

"I have a question: Is it just me or has Hiccup been acting a bit strange these past few days?"

Valka gave you a knowing smile, "Hmm, possibly. Let me look into it. I'll ask him about it tonight."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, dear. Can you help me feed Cloudjumper?"

"Of course," you smiled, following her outside. You loved dragons.

****** Next day******

"(Y/N)," Hiccup started. "You know I love you, right? With all my heart?"

You narrowed your eyes but nodded, "Yes. Why?"

He shrugged his shoulders and faced the sunset again, swinging his legs off the edge of the cliff like you. "Just wanted to make sure."

"We need to talk," you sighed, looking at the engagement ring on your finger. "When are we going to be wed?" You leaned your head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around you, pulling you closer.

"Soon, mi'lady. Soon," he assured, kissing the top of your head.

****** One Week And Six Days Later *******

"Hiccup, come on. Out with it. You've been hiding something from me," you demanded, tapping your foot against the ground, arms folded across your chest. He was laying in his bed, arms behind his head.

"Please, (Y/N)," he begged, looking at you with pleading emerald green eyes. "Please, not today. You'll find out soon, love. I promise. But, please not today."

"Hiccup, is it about that letter?" you asked.

He nodded silently. "I'm sorry I'm keeping such a big thing from you, but trust me, it's for your own good."

You nodded, trusting him, and laid down beside him, using his arm for a pillow. He started humming a calming tune and you quickly fell asleep.

*****

Hiccup's P.O.V again

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I hummed a song until someone knocked on the door.

"Hiccup?" mom asked, opening the door slightly.

"Yes, mom?" I asked, lifting my head to see her.

"Dagur the deranged and his armada is nearing the docks."

"Shoot!" I said, a little loud. (Y/N) stirred in her sleep a little, rolling onto her other side. Since she was using me as a pillow, she rolled off my arm and on another pillow and thankfully, didn't wake up. I jumped up and quickly slipped my leather armor over my clothes and grabbed my inferno (fire sword).

A small crowd of villagers was standing outside my house, waiting for orders.

"Toothless, go upstairs and protect (Y/ N). Don't wake her, okay, bud?" He nodded and ran upstairs. "Have six people at every door and window of my house. No one gets in or out until I give the word, understood?" They nodded and started splitting into groups. "Gobber and the rest of you, come with me to the docks. If this fails I will send Astrid to take Toothless and (Y/N) to another island."

Secretly, I prepared the village for this day without- by some miracle- (Y/N) finding out. Astrid would meet me at the docks, waiting for my signal before taking my best friend and my fiance to a safe island that only the two of us know. The less people who knew the better.

I waited nervously as the ship with Dagur standing on slowly came closer and closer to (Y/N).

"Hiccup, my brother," he greeted, walking up to me, thankfully staying a couple feet back. "Did my letter greet you well?"

I frowned, "I received your letter, Dagur. I am not sorry to say this but you are not getting Toothless or (Y/N). And for the last time, stop calling me your brother."

"Oh, Hiccup, first of all, if you do not give me one of them, I will take both of them and burn Berk to the ground. I will make (Y/N) my slave. And," he chuckled, "make her have my children."

My hands went into fists as went in farther detail of how he would hurt my precious (Y/ N), then Toothless.

"ENOUGH, DAGUR!" I shouted. "Leave Berk immediately or you shall perish!"

Instead of taking my threat seriously, he busted out laughing. "Fine then. I'll given you until tomorrow at noon to change your mind. If you don't give me Toothless, (Y/N), or both of them, I will declare war and take them both forcefully." He got back on his ship and left.

I turned around and started telling people to set up catapults, gather weapons, and prepare for war. "Astrid," I stopped her, "I know you want to fight but I trust you, and only you, to protect (Y/ N). Please, do this for me."

"I will, Hiccup."

"Thank you so much, Astrid," I gave her a short hug before telling her to pack a week worth of food and clothes, just in case. She nodded before running to get ready.

I ran back to my house, seeing (Y/ N) awake, talking to one of the guards. She looked mad.

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the third!" she shouted when she saw me. She went to take a step forward but was stopped from leaving the house.

"You can all leave now. She can come out now," I told them. They nodded and left.

"Why didn't you tell me about the letter? Why did you lie to me?" she asked, tears rolling down her face.

"Look, (Y/N), I didn't mean to hurt you. And I hate the fact that I had to lie to you."

"You didn't have to lie to me! You could have told me the truth!" she shouted, pulling away from me when I tried to pull her close.

"(Y/ N), what would you have done if I told you? The truth please."

"Oh, like you told me the truth?" She sighed and gave her answer, avoiding my gaze. "I would've started making plans to turn myself in and have Dagur leave without you knowing so. To protect you, Toothless, and the village."

"Exactly. That's why I couldn't tell you. Now, I need you to come upstairs with me."

"Is he still here?" she asked, feebly, sitting on my bed. I knew who she meant.

"No. But he'll be back tomorrow around noon. But, you won't be here," I grunted, pulling down a bag.

"Why not?"

"Because you will be with Astrid in the old dragon sanctuary that my mom used to live in."

"But, Hiccup-" she started to argue.

"No, (Y/ N). You will go. I'll come get you once it's safe."

"No, I won't, Hiccup! I'm not leaving you! You can't make me!" she shouted, stomping her foot once like a child. It was adorable, now if only she wasn't upset with me.

"(Y/N)," I whispered, eyes closed. I didn't want to see her face when I said the following words. "As acting chief, I order you to leave with Astrid in one hour and stay with Astrid until I come get you."

"H- Hiccup," she said, her voice full of shock and something else I've never heard from her before.

I opened my eyes to see her crying. Sadness. Betrayal. Sorrow. Hurt. That's what I did recognize. "(Y/N)," I said, my voice low. "I'm sorry, but I can't let anything hurt you. I love you. Please remember that."

It was silent as she looked down, hiding her face with her hair.

"I hate you."

I froze, unable to do anything. My eyes wide, wondering if I heard her correctly.

She quickly ran to her dresser and shoved clothes in the bag I had given her. Right as she finished, Astrid came to pick her up, taking her away from me.

But I couldn't forget those three words.

I hate you.

Still in the same spot I was in when she said those words, I fell to my knees and started to cry.

My mom came in, finding me heartbroken on the floor. I was barely able to tell her why I was crying. "S- s- she hates m- me! I m- made h- her hate m- me!" I sobbed into her shoulder.

"She doesn't hate you, son. She's just upset and confused by everything that is suddenly happening to her. She doesn't hate you. She loves you."

I hate you.

I hate you.

I hate you.

Her words kept echoing in my brain as I cried myself to sleep for the first time in years.

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