This Life

Part Two Of Another Life

For BlOoDy_RaVeN_14

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A year after the first one ended

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He just wouldn't give up! Every other day you had to move out of the country. Despite having tons of money, you didn't want to be constantly on the move. You wanted to settle down. Live a few years peacefully before returning. You knew you'd return to him, but you'd like time to wrap your head around everything.

But no! The stubborn bratty vampire prince couldn't take "give me time" for an answer. Neither could he take "I promise I'll return, just give me time to breathe and think." Honestly, you swore the notes you left just made him more determined. That was why you stopped leaving them three months after your escape.

You shouldn't be trying to escape your soul mate, but neither should you be held captive by said soul mate (cough cough).

You tried to slow your breathing. They had only been this close to catching you twice before. Both times you barely managed to disappear in time. This time you feared you would not be so lucky.

You could usually blend in with a crowd. You could easily maneuver through the crowd and be long gone before they even dared to embed themselves with the crowd to find you. But this time you chose a secluded part of the city to stay in. And it was night, making it difficult to see every detail. The vampires had the upper hand.

You ran to the roof, hoping to be able to jump across to the next building and escape that way, but, as hinted, tonight you had no such luck.

The guards were close behind you. You slammed the door, no longer caring if they heard the door, for they could hear your every heartbeat. You dashed to the edge to see the one face you both feared and loved.

"Hiccup," you whispered, breathless. You gasped for air, staring at your soul mate, who was surrounded by a dozen guards on the exact roof you planned to escape to.

"(Y/ N)."

The guards chasing you swung the door open, you whirled around and took a step back.

"Don't! Stop!" a frightened voice pleaded. You'd recognized the voice and turn to make sure Hiccup was okay. He was fine, other than the fearful look casted upon his features. You took a step back during your turn and slipped.

"Ah!" You were caught by a guard within milliseconds. You frowned, knowing they were running at human pace to lead you into this exact trap. "No!" You fought back, ignoring the fact that you were still on the edge. "No! I don't want to go back! No!"

Suddenly, Hiccup stood before you as two guards took firm hold of your shoulders and arms. Hiccup leaned forward, a frown on his face. "Sorry, my love, but I'm afraid you have no choice but to return home. Come," he turned in a graceful and powerful manner. "We head for the castle immediately."

You struggled the whole way downstairs and to the car. "No! Hiccup, let me go! Make them release me! Hiccup!"

"Silence her. I can't stand her voice," he spat, not turning to look at you. His words mixed with his venom hurt. You let out a defeated sigh and shut up. Realizing you gave up, the guards didn't bother to "silence" you.

The trip back the castle involved an hour long car trip and a thirteen or so hour flight. You were woken up to board the plane but went out like a light before take off. You rarely had any sleep since you ran away. After sleeping in your soul mate's arms, sleeping away from him seemed near impossible.

They found you mumbling, "Hiccup. Hiccup," in your sleep, restless.

"Move," he ordered the guard. The guard switch seats with the Prince without hesitation or complaint. Hiccup took his seat beside you and lifted the armrest, leaning you against him. Your whining and restlessness seized instantly, and he was greeted with your small smile. "You look like you haven't slept for months, my dear," he observed. You snuggled deeper into him. "Sleep now, my love. We'll be home soon." He kissed your forehead, smiling softly at your peaceful figure.

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You woke up at the feeling of someone leaving. The action of it trying to leave made you feel empty, cold, and alone. Before putting thought into your actions, you let out a cry. The person immediately returned, and you nuzzled into its side. It hushed you, running fingers calmly through your hair.

"Shh, you're safe now, my love. You're home. Everything's going to be alright."

You awoke sometime later, yawning and rubbing the sleep from your eyes.

Hiccup chuckled. "Good morning, mi'lady. How did you sleep?"

"Perfectly. I could not imagine a better sleep if I tried," you admitted absent mindedly, letting out another yawn.

Fingers glided across your cheek. "Beautiful. I missed watching you wake up."

"Stalker," you laughed, plopping over him in an attempt to go back to sleep.

"I guess I am. You certainly have changed. Are you not mad?"

"Why would I be mad at you? I love you," you asked, confused but sleepily.

He froze before shaking his head. "You're tired. Get some more rest, my love."

"I can't. I- oh!" You sat up, your memories catching up to you. "I remember."

"Remember? Did you temporarily forget something?"

"Kinda. Took a while for the sleep to go away and my brain to wake up. But no, I'm not mad. Upset: yes, but not mad. And I do love you, that was no lie."

"'Kinda'? You sure have changed."

"As have you. Am I not in trouble for escaping?" you asked, cautiously.

"Yes, in a way. I understand that you needed time to think, but you can do that here. As for your punishment: you're not allowed to leave this room until I allow it," he informed.

"What?" you screeched.

"The chain around your ankle can only go as far as your part of the closet. If you try to leave the room, you won't make it more than a few feet, and guards are stationed outside. You'll not be escaping me this time, my dear. I won't allow it."

You threw off the blanket and looked down. Sure enough, there was a chain around your ankle.

You snapped your head up to glare at him. "I won't be kept prisoner here, Prince."

He glared, "Don't call me that."

"Don't tell me what to do and where I can and can't go!" You added, "Prince Hiccup," to anger him.

He stood abruptly. "I am the vampire prince. I can do whatever I want. I won't have a worthless human tell me what to do."

He took a step forward, making you flinch. You curled into a ball instinctively as tears met your eyes.

He called you a worthless human.

"Stupid!"

"Sl*t!"

"Good for nothing but being used!"

"Worthless!"

Everything those awful men did resurfaced. Your past was something you refused to think about, but Hiccup's cruel words brought everything back.

"D- d- don't hit m- m- me, p- please!" you begged, far out of character, shaking horribly.

"(Y/ N)," whispered Hiccup.

A hand gently touched your shoulder, but you flinched away yelling, "Don't hit me!"

The prince had no idea what to do, so he did what came naturally. He scooped you up in his arms, ignoring your protests, and planted a gentle kiss upon your lips. You melted into the kiss, but it only lasted a few seconds.

He pulled back and saw the corners of your lips twitch up into the smile he knew loved. "There's my princess," he smirked. He laid you back into the bed and scooted beside you. You were in no mood to fight back, so you let yourself melt into his side. "It seems as if I have more to learn about you. There is no mention of abuse in your file. Did someone hurt you during your travels?" he growled the question, angered at the mere thought.

"No one hurt me while I was away," you cleared.

He could tell that you weren't lying. "Then who did?"

"That is a story for another life."

"I like this life."

"As do I, but I'd rather not end this life so soon. Another day; another life."

"But you'll still be by my side," he declared, but said it as a question.

You smiled and pulled him closer. "Always."

He relaxed, the promise clearing any doubt from the moment.

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