Jack's POV A cough woke me up. "Jack" cough "Astrid." I bolt up from my seat and run to Elsa's side and clasp her hand while muttering, "I'm here, snowflake; you are fine. I am here" She tries to wiggle her body to sit on the bed. I grab her shoulders sternly and growl at her "Elsa, you need to rest!" She makes a puppy face, and I release a chuckle at that. Her little giggle quivers my heart. I love her so much. She simply ignored me and rolled her eyes. "I'm fine, Jack! Stop being so overprotective. I don't feel at comfort in this position; help me sit, please." I tilt my head and smile in sorrow. "Please don't snowflake; you need rest." She wails and swats my shoulder. "Jack! I'm exhausted. Just help me sit up!" Not gonna lie now that i note I do see some Hofferson in her. I roll my eyes and assist her to sit. "Snowflake, you truly are somethin, aren't you?" She bends back on the elevated bed. Elsa smiled and brushed my cheek, glimpsing my broken face "Jack. Hey, look at me, I've been through worse. See, I'm fine" I stared at her and set my hand on hers, which was resting on my cheek. I gently take her hand off my cheek and bring it to my lips. I murmured while staring at her hand, "I love you, snowflake, please don't scare me like that again ever" Elsa giggles, and boy, does that make my heart flutter. Suddenly she recalls something and then stammers with tears in her eyes, "Jack, is Astrid ok? She was with me! They. They gave her drugs, and then she cried and yelled in pain...I couldn't...I couldn't do anything. Is she ok? Please say something, Jack, please!" She let out this all in such a rush that I couldn't even stop her. I cup her face and scoot closer to her. "Hey! Hey! Calm done! Astrid's fine, and nothing happened to both of you. Thank god all you guys had were a few bruises, and they are fading away. Yes, it will hurt, but it's not prominent on your face, at least. As for Astrid...Snowflake, look to your left" I gently move her head to the left where Astrid is. Elsa gasps and glances back and forth from her to me. "Thank god!" She laughs out in relief and then goes on, "But how did you guys save us?" Before I could explain, everyone else dashed to Elsa's side. Tuffnut shoved me off the bed and sat at my spot. I massage my hipbone while everyone laughs out loud at that. Tuffnut glances at Elsa and talks rapidly. "Thor! You're okay! I'm so happy. Even chicken is happy! We fought Mafia. Macey helped me. I was..." Elsa held up a hand, telling him to stop talking and surprisingly, he did. Elsa lifted her eyebrow and inquired, "What are you guys doing here? And how were we rescued? Explain now!" Dagur appears forward and squeezes her tightly, and Elsa moans in pain. He hesitantly takes his hand away and rubs the back of his neck. "Umm, sorry, El, I'm just too excited to see you. I can't even explain how happy I am to see you. I love you, sis; please don't scare me like that ever again." Elsa giggles and nods. "I can't promise, but believe me, Dagur, I'll try not to" She turns serious and signals us to go on, "So explain now" We all go around and fetch a chair to sit next to Elsa as we inform her about our hectic day. Dagur being the eldest in her family, well, considering she's part of the Hofferson clan, explains, "So we all were having a party at Tuff's apartment. We were also arriving to tell everyone that we are expecting a little girl and..." Elsa interrupts him moving her hands up and down in enthusiasm. "Oh my god! Congrats, I'm so happy for you! My niece will call me Aunty Elsa, and don't you dare tell me not to spoil her!" She provides Dagur a stern look, and he gulps in fear. Well, wow, he got scared of Elsa. Dagur laughs. "Well, umm, thanks, and of course, you can spoil her. I won't resist you; I promise" He inhales a deep breath and explains what has occurred a few hours back. He told her every sole detail. The relief on Elsa's face was so notable when she was informed that Pitch and Hans were dead. Now she learned everything except Eret and Merida's divorce and that Merida's sick too. That would put her in distress, and she could get a panic attack which would put her in a risky condition as she isn't thoroughly healed yet. After Dagur ended addressing, there was pin-drop silence, and everyone dips low in their chairs. Mala breaks down the silence traversing her arms with annoyance. "You know what these bozos did. They wouldn't let us girls go with them because they believed we were weak and won't be worthy of fighting" All of the guys decline deeper in the chairs, attempting to disappear from this awkwardness except Hiccup and me. I mean, they are guilty and should be; just because they're girls doesn't imply they can't fight; if anything, they were better than us today. Elsa facepalms hardly that the sound echoes, and she snorts, "Are you idiots kidding me? I'm very disappointed, aww not gonna lie" The guys drop their heads low in shame. Eret confesses, "We were frightened for them. What if they got in trouble or something? But if anything, they proved us incorrect and fought better than us. They rescued you while we battled at the other locations. So yeah, I'm ashamed, girls, we were very unreasonable for what we committed. I deeply apologize." Elsa sighs. "I won't say that was right, but I do accept your apology because you were just worried for them, but you did underestimate them. It's ok, what happened happened. We all are fine, and that's what matters" We all nod, agreeing with her. Snotlout doubts Elsa. "Are you feeling better now?" I am waiting for her answer. A blink goes by, which feels like hours. Elsa wiggles her head. "Yes, I'm somewhat fine now. Don't worry" Everyone sighs as a tiny bit of worry washes away. Rapunzel brushed her happy tears away and gaped at Elsa. "I can't explain how relieved I am to see you healthy. We waited for hours which felt like years. Thank God for your quick recovery" Now Elsa kinda is their cousin, so I can feel the concern multiplying. Elsa gazes around and notices something. "I...Guys, where is Merida?" Oh, fuck! Everyone peeks at each other. Eret was silently staring at the ground. Dagur speaks, "Pitch stabbed her" Elsa's outcries, "God! How? Is she getting well? Where is she?" Dagur replies, pointing to the right, "She's right there. We were late, and Pitch stabbed her. She thought we would handle him, but we failed her. She'll get better..." Elsa lowers her head in her hands and cries loudly. We all, even though we had cried enough, were crying again. Tuff stupidly blurts out, "Also, Eret and Merida are getting divorced because Eret wanted kids and she didn't, but she was pregnant, and then the baby died, which didn't happen because of her so like but then Macey fought chicken" What the fuck! We weren't going to tell her this! Is this ignoramus ok? Our jaws fell, and our eyes opened wide. Now we all whirl to Elsa, ready to calm her down. Elsa whispers, "I...Baby...Divorce. Someone, please explain in a simpler version," Thank god she isn't freaking out over this. She's more shocked than upset. Dagur scowls at Tuff as if knives came out, but he turns severe and explains to Elsa, "Now El, don't get mad. We punished Eret enough for this. He has apologized to all of us, well not Merida since she's asleep" He trembles his head and glares at Tuff. "Sorry I got off-topic. Forget what the Nutt said!" Dagur takes a deep breath and notifies, "Merida didn't know she was pregnant. We all found out a few hours ago. So because she was stabbed, the baby died, and Eret and Merida are getting divorced. That's it" Elsa gapes at Dagur, trying to process all the info, and then nods, "Thanks Dagur and Eret, I won't forgive you. I don't care if they did" She frowns at Eret. Eret, already staring at the ground, ashamed, dug deeper in his chair. We all nod, understanding what she said. To be fair, we were mad too, and she's right. She should be. What Eret did is unacceptable. Eret murmurs, "I know." Elsa begins again, "Listen, if this was a situation where you guys got married and never talked about kids before, then Merida said she wouldn't have kids. Now I would expect you to respect that and still love her no matter what because you married her for love, not for kids, but...if you divorced her over this, I'd accept that with a heavy heart." Dagur agrees, "I agree, El" We all rumble a yes. Elsa grimaces. "But in this situation where she had already told you her plans, and now you pressurized her. To be honest to me, it feels like you utilized the divorce card to get her to have kids" Before Elsa could proceed, Dagur jumps out of his seat and lunges at Eret. He keeps punching him, and Eret forms a X with his hands protecting himself. Everyone hurried there and separated them. Eret hollers after they separated, "I didn't do that because of that! Emotions took over me! How many times do I have to tell you!" Well, wow, that formed guilt. Elsa coughs and clarifies while crying, "Well, pray that she gets better. Like that at least you have a chance to ask for forgiveness, and I'll tell you this, I'll forgive you only if she does" Elsa takes a deep breath and asks, "Is there any good news?" Tuffnut lifts his arms and shouts, "You're a Haddock!" All the Hoffersons whack him, and he sits down. Elsa stays with a stupefied expression. Heather rephrases, "Dagur found out that you and Astrid are cousins. So that's some good news, isn't it? Your friendship became stronger and turned into a family relationship. That a piece of good news, and we all are cousins now?" She cheers, hoping it will make Elsa happy. Elsa eyes everyone and asks, "But how?" Dagur takes over. "I was trying to find where my daughter would fit in the family tree, and El I found Aunty Iduna there. She is related to Aunty Helga. I've got no clue how but it's true" Elsa smiles, now understanding a bit. All her cousins dash to her and tighten her in a hug. "Welcome to the family, Elsa! Not that you weren't before, but it just got more special now! We love you!" I interrupt, "Well, I'm the only one not related to you guys. Ouch," and put a hand on my chest, faking hurt. Everyone rolls their eyes and tugs me in a hug too. Dagur clarifies, "Well, you're our cousin's boyfriend. So that's something. Also, I swear on Thor you ever hurt her! I'll kill you slowly and painfully, get that?" I gulp and nod rapidly. Damn, they all are scary. Hiccup declares plainly, "Well, mind if we join the hug? I know we aren't part of your family and all, but.." Before he could utter more nonsense, Rapunzel yanks him in our group hug, and soon everyone joins except Eret. We stay there for a decent minute, and a cough takes us back to reality. Astrid coughs. "Water! Elsa? Dagur?" Hiccup rushed to her side and passed her the water bottle which was on the table. She drank it and raised a question again "What are your guys doing here, and why's Merida on the bed? Please tell me she's just resting? Oh, Thor, is she ok? What happened?!" Astrid was struggling to sit up, so Hiccup assisted her within a sec. Hiccup pleads her with a concerning expression, "This ok, Milady?" Astrid strokes his cheek and chuckles, "Thanks, babe." Hiccup grins and wipes his tears. "You're most welcome. Anything for you, Milady" He laughed wholeheartedly and gently kissed her forehead. Rapunzel nudged Hiccup from the spot, which made him fall and pulled her in a hug softly. "Thank God you're ok! We felt scared to death; please now stay this way, cuz. Don't you dare scare us again" Astrid laughs, ignoring Hiccup's moaning, "I won't, Punzie" Everyone hurried to Astrid's side, but I remained still even though I was dying to be by her side and grab her in the tightest hug ever. Elsa noticed it and nudged me in her direction. I smile and kiss her passionately, appreciating this beautiful gesture. I run to Astrid's side and throw Hiccup off the bed again. He shouts, fuming in outrage, "Tell me to move. I'm not a piece of dirt that gets kicked everywhere!" We all avoid Hiccup, and he keeps groaning in pain. I draw Astrid in a tight gentle hug and smile while weeping, "Never ever scare me like that, Ass!" I used her nickname and was dying to receive a punch from her. She realizes I was doing this to annoy her as always and wishes to earn a punch, so she shrieks while smiling, "How many times have I told you not to call me that? I hate you, Frost!" For the first time, this fear brings joy to me. I laugh, brushing my tears away with my sleeve and clutching her tightly. "Oh, boy, did I miss this! Please punch me again" Everyone chortles at this strange request but Astrid being Astrid, punched me again. I groan in pain but fling my head back laughing. We all settle down. Hiccup gets up and sits at a tiny place left by me, and kisses Astrid. "Milady wanna hear something nice?" Astrid nods, smiling, and Hiccup continues, "You and Elsa are related. She's kind of a Hofferson. Well, like..." Astrid's jaw fell, and she shook her head, getting a grip of herself, then exclaims, "Thor's Hammer! What?" Elsa interjections from our left "My reaction! This explains my anger issues" All the Hoffersons roll their eyes but shrug, knowing well enough Elsa was right. Especially Dagur and Astrid. Astrid whirls, alarmed and ask again, "Where is Merida? I asked you before! How were we rescued, and what are you guys doing here?" We all gulp and peek at each other, trying to figure out if we should tell her, but then Elsa already knows, and she takes it well. What if Astrid does too? Before we could decide, Elsa answered her question and explained how we all saved them, including every single detail. She told how Pitch and Hand died, which put relief on Astrid's face. She even informed her about Macey and Chicken, which formed a smile on Tuffnut's face while we groaned. Astrid's eyes opened wide "Wow, you guys did that for us? Thank you! So much!" Flynn positioned a hand on her shoulder and smiled sincerely. "Anything for you, sis" Astrid laid a hand on his and tilted her head on her hand, appreciating it. Astrid asked, scowling, "Don't make me repeat again! Where's Merida?" We all gulp in fear and concern. Elsa sighs and points to her right. "She was stabbed and...She...lost her baby. She wasn't even aware of it. On top of that, Dagur and her are getting divorced because he was forcing her into having kids" We watch Astrid waiting for her reaction. She springs in her spot, attempting to lunge out and throw hands at Eret, but Hiccup and Dagur force her to lay in her position. I have no doubt she could hit him without a bit of pain, but she needed rest. Astrid hollers at the top of her lungs, "You piece of yak dung asshole muttonhead knucklehead motherfucker!" Wow, that was something. She continues scowling, "I swear if Dagur weren't holding me down, I'd tear you in pieces, you asshole. How dare you hurt her!" Eret cries, "I deeply apologize! How many times do I have to tell you guys!" Astrid snorts, "Oh, don't you fucking dare apologize! I'll only forgive you piece of yak dung if Merida forgives you!" The irony! Elsa said the same. Mala speaks, "My dear Thor, Elsa mentioned the exact thing" We all agree. Astrid grinned and peeked at Elsa. "Great minds think alike" She turns serious and sobs, "Will Merida survive?" Hiccup worms one arm around her to tug her closer and whispers, "Let's hope for the best! Hopefully, she wakes soon" Astrid hugs Hiccup's torso and weeps like a child. We all eye the floor sadly. From the nook of my eye, I see Eret holding back his tears, but I decide to ignore it. Elsa and Astrid announce, "Can we please sleep. I'm tired right now" We nod and go back to our spots. I lay with Elsa hugging her gently, and Hiccup lays with Astrid. Everyone else goes back to their seats. Hiccup's POV Sixteen days went by, and Elsa and Astrid were ok. They hadn't shifted positions much due to the bruisers. From the outside, they looked fine, but every fraction under the clothing was wounded. Merida still hadn't woken up. Aladdin and Jasmine had been a tremendous help. They assured us that we could stay with the patients until they get discharged, which is tomorrow, but everyone had different plans. Tuffnut was exhausted, so he went back to his apartment; Dagur received a call from the FBI as he was required somewhere and Mala, of course, went with him home since she needed rest due to her pregnancy, Flynn and Rapunzel had to leave as there was no one to take care of their pets a chameleon Pascal and a dog Max, Heather and Fish went because they had work. Finally, Ruff and Snotlout left as they had nothing to do in the hospital, so it was best that they had rest. Eret vanished like he literally vanished; he didn't inform us where he took off. We arose one day, and he was gone. Nobody phoned him as they were still angry at him. I reach the room with a sandwich, salad, and orange juice in my hands. "Hey Milady, here's your food; you know you can't take meds on an empty stomach" I pass her the meal and attempt my best to give her a grim look, so she eats, but it flopped since I suck at it. Astrid rolled her eyes. "Babe stops trying to look serious; you know you can't do it" She smirks and winks at me. I gripe and sit by her on the bed. I traverse my arms and blow the strands of hair off my forehead, trying to look hurt. "Ugh, at least I made an effort, but now I'm serious for real. I don't care how awful it tastes; you need to finish it. No excuses!" She grumbles but gives in, unwraps the sandwich, and takes off the lid of the salad box while I stick in the straw in the juice can. I don't know why they don't have just a juice box. Why cans? She took the first bite of the sandwich and threw up, "What in the...What is this?" She shouted at me, and smoke came out of her ears. Why is she mad at me? I'm not the one who made it! I giggle and pinch her nose. "Alright, don't be overdramatic. Take another bite" She punched me on the nose, and I grinned even tho it hurt like shit. "Welcome back, Milady Hofferson" When the punching starts, that's when we know she's back. She twists my arm, and when I complain, she smirks. "Aww, don't be overdramatic, it's not that bad" I wriggle my arm, trying to lessen the pain as she lets go of my arm. I moan, "No fair, Milady, those two aspects don't match. First of all, I didn't cook that food, and second of all, I was trying to be cute, and here you punched me. Feeling the love here, Astrid," I set my hand over the heart on my chest and act hurt. She cursed and threw her hands around in wrath. "Hiccup, you knucklehead, leave and bring me something else or how about you taste this and tell me!" My brain kept warning, "That's a trap! That's a trap!" No shit! Of course, it is! Now the food could be terrible, and then she'll tell me she's always right, punch me, maybe force me to eat it, and then ask me to bring her something else. On the other hand, it could be delightful but if I tell her that she'll kill me. What do I do? I'm dead. "Milady, if you said it, it's awful, It's awful. I'll buy you more food" Confessing this, and my coward ass ran out to get her something else. I appear back with a bowl of rice, fruit salad, bagel, and apple juice this time. Thor, help me; if this is bad too, I'm dead meat. Astrid grabs the bagel first and tries it. "Hiccup, Horrendous Haddock! This is the best thing ever!" She mumbles while munching, slowly appreciating every bite. Well, I have to agree the cheese dripping from the bagel looks like it's delicious. After she was done eating, and it took her nearly 30 minutes, she took off to the washroom. I ate the sandwich, which shockingly was delightful. Astrid knocks on the washroom wall naming me, and I walk there, leaving my sandwich down on the table. "Yes, Milady, all good?" I twist the doorknob and enter the washroom. I see her on the toilet with bloody underwear in her hand. Well, I may have a hunch of what this is, but I won't say it. She murmured, avoiding eye contact and looking ashamed for some stupid reason, "My period started. Could you please get me a new trouser, underwear, and a pad from the bag Punzie brought" "Of course, Milady, I'll be right back" I snatch her bag from the chair, unzip it and fetch a pad, underwear, and a pair of trousers. My favourite blue trouser. Why blue? Because it's Astrid's eye colour. Thinking about it, I'm beaming like a love-struck maniac. I tremble my head and get out of my feelings. I enter the washroom and pass her stuff, close the door behind me, looking away from her giving her some privacy. I hear the rip of the pad and the paper-like sound it made while she stuck it on. I'm assuming she's done since there's silence now. I asked awkwardly, staring at my hands. "Any umm, anything else you need?" and stood there, pausing for her to answer my absurd question. She thinks twice, "Can you please help me. My bruises are hurting when I move" Her dirty underwear and trouser were tossed in the corner. She forwards her new underwear and trouser to me. I softly took it from her and stammered, "Milady, how. How do I put..." looking at her face as she gazed into my eyes with gratitude and vulnerability. She interrupts and advises, "Slip the underwear up to my legs, please gently make sure the pad doesn't shift from its place. It's glued pretty well but just in case, hold it hard. Please try your best not to touch the bruises; they hurt a lot. Please, it hurts a lot" Seeing her talk like this smashed my heart. She sounded helpless and exposed. I mean, she's Astrid Hofferson! She's used to doing everything on her own, and now unexpectedly, she needs help putting her underwear on. Fuck those assholes for putting my Astrid through this. I squat in front of her and kiss her forehead. I caressed her cheek gently, feeling the tenderness, and asked her politely, "Place your feet on my thighs, please" She did as I asked and maintained looking away. I carefully grab her foot and glide it through the first hole and then put it back on my thigh. I do the exact for the second foot. I stopped to peek at her legs, and they weren't the same. They were green and blue nearly everywhere. I craved to kiss every bruise and sob watching her in this state, but I had to be strong for her. I was about to pull up her underwear, avoiding the first bruise. I heard a sniffle, and I stopped. A tear plummets on my hand, and nothing has ever pained me more. She mumbles, "I am sorry" Ok, this ends now! I sigh and kiss her pouring every bit of my love in her, but she doesn't kiss back, and I mask the disappointment. "Let's make one thing clear this all is only temporary! You'll be back in good shape before you know it. Now please don't shatter my already broken heart. This is not your fault, so don't you dare apologize! I'm your boyfriend, and let me assist you" I made sure not to use the word help; it'd only make her suffer worse. I grab her chin and shove her face up, making her look into my eyes. I lean in for another kiss, yearning she would kiss back this time and surprisingly, she did. I smile in the kiss, and a tear rolls down my cheek, and so does hers. A lot was said in just a kiss. When we part, she smiles at me and bends forward. "I love you," She whispers with our foreheads touching. I nudge my nose tip over hers and let out, "I love you too. With all my heart," Going back to my initial position, I stare at her face and ask for permission. "May I?" Still squeezing the underwear and waiting for a yes. She nods, and that's all I need. I glide the underwear up, loosening the openings as wide as I could do it wouldn't touch any bruise or cut. By mistake, my knuckle hits one spot, and she wails. My face faded, and I panicked. "I'm sorry I...Are you ok?" She nodded, biting her bottom lip and gave a sign to keep going. When it's on her thighs, I stop and pick the trousers and gently glide them up to her legs. After both her clothes are resting on her thighs, I clutch her hand and assist her to stand. After she's done, I pull them up gradually, now resting on her waistline. Thank god that's done and in a decent way. She wears her slippers and shifts the trousers to put them in a comfortable position now. I was nearly to open the door and head out so she could lay on the bed again that she settled a hand on my shoulder. I spin, and she sobs, smiling. "Thank you, Hiccup." I instantly wipe my tear discreetly and smack her forehead lightly. "You dummy, I'm your boyfriend. Please don't make me feel like a stranger. Now no Thank yous and Sorry! Got it?" She snorted, and it made me crack a smile. She tugs me in a kiss by my collar and smirks, "You dork" I pick a strand of her hair and slide it behind her ear. I wink at her. "But I'm your dork." She scowls at me while grinning. "And only mine." I smirk. "Sure am, Milady. Only yours" I take a deep breath and tilt my head to the door. "Shall we?" She chuckles and nods. Boy, does that lighten my spirit? We leave the room, and I help Astrid lay on the bed. She moans in pain while taking a comfortable position. "Ouch! Ouch!" After she's resting, I go back to the washroom and pick up Astrid's dirty clothes. I throw them in a paper bag and toss them in the garbage. I fetch a chair and sit by Astrid's bed, gripping her hand. I brushed it and gently kissed her fingers. While doing so, I inhale her sweet coconut fragrance and get sacrificed in it. I loathe the fact that I can't spoon her or even sit by her. She has a bruise on every part of her body, and it's so fragile that I could hurt her just by softly touching it with my finger. Unexpectedly, I feel a squeezing back, and I look up to glimpse Astrid. She was awake now. I stammered in alarm, "I...I...I'm sorry. Did I wake you up? You see I..." Her lips shut me on mine. My eyes roll back, and I enter my tongue in her mouth, and she allows it. Now our tongues were fighting for dominance. My brain kept warning me to stop before it got too late, but my heart said otherwise. My heart yearned for me to go on and touch every inch of her body and make her feel mine and be hers wholly. Well, Thor wanted us to stop, so we got interrupted by a cough which was Jack's. I moan in bitterness and lower my head on Astrid's neck. "What do you need?!" Astrid laughs and kisses my hair. It gave me Butterflies. I raise my head from Astrid's neck and frown at Jack. Jack facepalms and shrieks, "Well, can you guys wait for tomorrow! As much as I love seeing you happy, I don't want to see all this" He gestures to us well more our position. However, I wasn't lying entirely on Astrid. My body was diagonally resting on her upper body, and I was flushed at this closeness. It's been years, and it still makes me blush. Astrid pouts and talks in a baby voice, "Are you jealous because Elsa doesn't love you like this? If you're jealous, say it!" Jack rolls his eyes and makes a bizarre face. "My snowflake loves me a lot. I'm leaving, but please, I don't want to see all this. Avoid PDA; imagine if a child barges in here," saying that he takes off and goes back to Elsa, who was currently sleeping. I hear Astrid mutter, "Well, we already have a child here" I snort and dip my head back to Astrid's neck, now resting it between her collar bone. Astrid stroked my hair and kissed my head every other second. I snake my arms around her and hold her just on the abdomen as that's where she wasn't wounded. After a minute, I turn facing her, staying in the same position so I could see her gorgeous face and get lost in her gaze. I gawk at her and whisper, "Do you know how beautiful you are? Your wavy golden hair, your ocean eyes and whatnot. If only you could see it from my eyes" She reddens, and I chuckle. I lift her hand on my chest and place a lengthy but delicate kiss on it. It's only now I acknowledge how hard her skin is. Which once was smooth as butter is now rough as concrete. I conceal the emotion and thank Thor it went unnoticed by Astrid. Astrid kissed my forehead and brushed her nose against mine. "And do you know how adorable you are? Your dull sarcasm, your forest green eyes and auburn hair," She explains, glowing but now glares at me out of nowhere, "Which you never let me braid!" Now the thing is, I love that, but I already am unkingly. I mean, have you ever seen a Viking with braids? I recoiled, "Milady, I love that you braid my hair, but you realize I'm already not the Viking type; if you make braids, that'll be the end. Have you ever seen a Viking with braids?" Her stare softens, and she titters, "Well, both my dads for two. I braided their hair every day, and they kept it with pride and love because it reminded them of me. I reckon you didn't see then?" After she says this, I feel hella guilty. I adore how she says, two dads. I mean, one is Uncle Finn but still. I run my hand through my face and mumble, "Well, if you want to...I can't stop you. It'll be a nice reminder of you" She beamed and clapped in excitement. Soon she gets to work and creates two braids near my earlobe. That's it? I tilt my head in confusion. "That's it?" She tilts back in confusion and asks, "Well, what were you expecting? Is it bad?" She stares at the braids and makes an unhappy face. Within a second, a react "No, of course not. I'm saying that I assumed you would fully braid my hair. Not just two tiny ones." Astrid slaps my head and adds, "Knucklehead, have you ever seen my dads like that? No, of course not. I like tiny ones and just a couple. It will lose touch if I overdo it. Now, whenever you touch or see them, it'll remind you of me." I smile and shift her hand over my heart. "You live in here, but now I feel you here too" I quit touching my braids and ask her seriously, "So I can never take them out right?" Astrid scowls at me, meaning no. I salute. "Yes, Milady!" She makes it very clear, "You better not! Even if I die alright!" I shudder at the word die. I lift my head and gaze into her eyes. "Astrid, don't ever say you'll die again! You're staying with me forever, and that's it!" She chuckled and kissed my forehead. We stay in this position for 15 minutes. Her warm and delicate hands in my hair and on my chest with her leg tangled with mine. There's no other place I'd rather be than with Milady. Sometimes I feel the word Milady is cringe, but again, when I tried calling her babe once, she clearly said no, so I don't know. I begin to take a nap, but a drop on my head interrupts me. I open my eyes to glimpse Astrid holding back sobs and tears. Witnessing that, I lift my head and ask her, "What's wrong, Astrid?" I move my hands and cup her face. She cries with her voice breaking, "Will Merida get better? What if she never wakes up? She's not only my cousin, but she's also my sister! Babe, please tell me she'll be fine because I'm losing hope." I cup her face harder and look at her confidently. "It's only been a few days; give it some time, Astrid. I know she'll be ok! Also, she needs to kick your ass for making her cry." Astrid pleads me smiling slightly. "She cried?" I roll my eyes and be sarcastic. "No, she laughed when you got kidnapped!" Astrid punched my shoulder, and I lifted my hands from her cheeks and massaged where she hit me. I whine, "What did I ever do to you? You know how many bruises there are on my body?" I regretted it as soon I mentioned bruises. She had a billion more than me. I looked down, ashamed, and she mumbled, "I know. It's ok. I won't do it again. I feel how it hurts now" Ok, now that's not right! I made her feel that way. I shake my head nonstop and glare. "Milady! Astrid, this may sound weird, but I love when you hit me" She gives me an absurd expression, and I continue ignoring that face. "That's how our relationship is. You punch me and kiss me. Also, it never hurts. This all sounds so weird. Long story short. Keep punching, please!" She flings her head back, laughing so hard that her eyes get watery. I scratch the back of my neck nervously. Is that a yes or a no? She punched and pulled me in a kiss. "You're something else, Haddock," she whispers out of breath when we part. I add, "And you Hofferson are something else too," and raise her chin, kissing her again. We fall asleep soon, sharing small pecks, and I love yous. Jack's POV Elsa was lying on the bed, and I sat on a chair, gripping her hand. I clutched her hand gently and stroked it so carefully as if it would shatter. She had been sleeping for a while. The stupid nurse gave her some sleeping pills. Like why? Why would you even do that? She was fine. Completely fine, and now I've to wait for her to wake up. I mean, I can wait for years. I'm just saying I crave to watch her smile and gorgeous eyes. I bend forward and lower my head on her hand, which I was still clutching and fall asleep, hoping when I wake up, she's up too. Elsa hums, "Jack get up," and I jerk up now, kneading my eyes, and finally, when my vision appears back, I see Elsa's beautiful smile and stunning looks. I laugh hearing her voice and react, "And I'm up, Your Majesty. Jack Frost at your service!" I bow to her, and she snorts. I can't explain the feeling when I see her smile or laugh. It's to die for! Elsa implored me, "How's Merida, and where did they take her?" I sincerely smile to make her feel better. "She's ok snowflake. She'll wake up any moment now. I don't know where they took her, though. Aladdin and Jasmine said they wanted to run some tests or something" She nods and sits still with her eyebrows furrowed in distress and turmoil. Elsa weeps. "You know I loved her a lot, but now, after discovering, I'm related to her. The love surpassed its peak where it never could. I just miss her so much" I nod and kiss her forehead. She shut her eyes in comfort and took in my tenderness as I stood up and hugged her. I lean back on my seat and caress her hand. "Don't worry, Elsa. She'll be fine" She takes an intense breath and shakes her head. I part my lips to speak, but she interrupts me by patting the side of her bed. She mumbled helplessly, "Please just...hug me" Her hand was positioned on her side, gesturing me to sit. I gulped and thought twice. "You sure? Your bruises are terrible, and you also have a cut on your leg. I...I don't...want to hur..." Before I could say more, she tugs me in a kiss by my collar, and I gently lay by her keeping my distance. When we separate, she whispers out of breath, "And that's...for being the man I love with all my heart." I put up my eyebrow and chose to play along. "Yeah, right? Mind I remind you that you called me a child 4 hours ago." She trembles her head in annoyance and gradually bridges her arms. "Way to ruin the moment, Frost!" I let out as I acknowledge something, "Wait! Doesn't Astrid do that? When she punches Hiccy and then yanks him in a kiss, saying that's for that," I tilt my head in confusion and wait for her to respond. She punched me! Is she turning into Astrid?! She utters, "Jack, you annoying piece of..." and punches me again! I stopped her and freaked out, "One Astrid is enough! Let me rephrase, more than enough!" She cracked up, "I'm just messing with you! Come and lay back!" and then glared at me while ordering me to sit. What is up with these girls? I and my poor hiccy are stuck with them! Scary as hell! I lay by her leaving 2 ft between us, and snake my hand around her shoulder, slowly making sure not to hurt her. She surprisingly drops her head on my chest and embraces me in her warm, familiar hugs. I recoiled, "Elsa, please stay back" Within a second, she moved back, letting me go and raising her head. I sighed in relief until I heard a sniff. I swung my head instantly and saw her with watery eyes while she was playing with her fingers. I hold her hands and ask her, whispering, "What's wrong? You ok?" She snatched her hand out of my hold and huffs "Nothings wrong! Just leave! That's what you won't, don't you?" My jaw dips, and I mumble, "I...I don't want that. What are you talking about?" She outcries, "Well, you really told me to stay back! Why are you getting out of the situation and precisely imposing it on me!" My voice raised unconsciously. "I am not! I'm just saying, so you don't hurt! Your body looks bad right now!" Her tears start to flow uncontrollably, and she exclaims, "Oh, now that's how it is? Isn't it?! You don't find me pretty anymore! Right? Just say it, Jack! Just say it that, yo..." Before she could utter more nonsense, I smashed my lips on hers, revealing all my affection. She hits my chest with her tiny fists striving to shove me but shortly gives in and kisses me back with the same force. "Alright now, I've seen enough! You muttonheads, what's going on here?" Astrid lets out from our right, who was awake now and shouted at us. I whine and look at her missing the feeling of Elsa's soft lips on mine. I traverse my arms and look away while screaming, "Well, my foolish girlfriend here..." I point at Elsa, and from the nook of my eye, I see her glaring at me, which I politely avoid "...thought she wasn't pretty anymore! What I meant by your body looking bad was that it's injured. Where I do agree that I should've used better words. So my fault at that" I spin my head to Elsa and let out my most sincere words, "You are beautiful! You were and still are! For god's sake, nothing changed. It's just a bit green, and it'll fade away soon before you know it! So stop being stupid, and don't you ever say otherwise!" Elsa stares at her hands and mutters angrily, "And what if they don't?" I hold her hand and pull her chin with my index finger, now gazing into her eyes, smiling. "Snowflake, you are pretty no matter what. First of all, I highly doubt there will be any marks left but let's say there are. Who cares?! You're so pretty that even if chocolates poured on you or you are covered in vegetables; you'll never lose that beauty..." Before speaking further, Astrid shoots a water bottle at me, and it lands on my head, undoubtedly leaving a bruise there. I grimaced at her, and she glared back, yelling, "What does that even mean you, knucklehead? Chocolate and Vegetable? If Hiccup compared me to food, I'd literally break up with him!" Unconsciously, she pulls hiccups hair where her hands have been for the past 4 hours. He bolts up, screaming, now widely awake. I roll my eyes and shout, "Don't you dare insult my compliments like that! What I'm trying to say is, Elsa, stop being stupid. You're so beautiful that even if you're red and black in tomatoes and potatoes..." This time I was banged by a pillow tossed by none other than my annoyingly adorable Astrid. I snatched it up from the floor and was about to throw it back at Astrid, but Hiccup hopped on me out of nowhere and punched me in the face. This isn't even his fight! He keeps punching and screams in anger, "Don't you dare hit my Astrid" I clutch his shoulder and tug him, now crouching on him. I yell while ambushing him, "I wasn't! She started it!" We both keep yelling nonsense and hitting each other. Astrid's POV I looked at Elsa and pointed my hand at the guys currently fighting on the ground. "Now, let's ignore this" and stare at Elsa seriously. "What he meant was that you're beautiful no matter what. Literally, it was that simple to say, but this muttonhead over here brought in tomatoes, potatoes, chocolates and yuck whatnot. The scars will vanish before you know it. So don't worry! Now smile!" I order Elsa, glaring at her demanding to see her smile. She smiles forcibly and sighs. "Alright, I smiled. You good now?" I shake my head in disagreement and smirk. "No, say I am beautiful the way I am" She gives me a bizarre face and eyes me in ridiculousness. I glare harder and nod, ordering her to say it! She gulps and sits straight. "I am beautiful the way I am" She raised her eyebrow and leaned back. "Happy now?" I smile like an adorable puppy. I hope. I throw her a flying kiss and shrug off. "Now I'm happy. Ugh, Elsa jokes aside. Now seriously, I want to get out of this hospital. The food here's disgusting, and I'm this close" I pinch my fingers and show it to her "to go up there and prepare the meals myself." Elsa hastily shuts me and rushes her words out, "Oh no, please don't! Listen, we're leaving tomorrow, so why worry? Huh?" Giving me a pointed look. I bridge my arms and huff, leaning back on the bed. "Ok, I won't! But until then, tell these muttonheads to get their shit right!" and gesture to the guys who were on the ground on each other fighting like ants over a piece of food. I wanted to say lion so bad, but they don't look like one. Two scrawny idiots were hitting each other. Can you compare them to lions? I think so not! Elsa grumbles, "You children! Stop fighting! You'll get hurt, then don't come running to us," and points at both of us. They both get off each other, now standing straight and explaining at the same time, "Well, we're in the hospital. We'll be treated right away" As soon as these words leave their lips, I grab everything that was on my side table and throw it on them. Well, just not my phone. They both yell rashly "Stop it!" "We're no sorry!" "Astrid!" "Elsa, help us!" "I'm your boyfriend!" "I'm pregnant," Jack yells, and that's when I stop. "What in the Thor's Hammer is that? Pregnant? I didn't know you had a uterus, Jack," I say, smirking. He smirks back and flips his imaginary hair. "Well, what can I say? I'm a man of surprises!" I ask him with an unusual face, "Do you know how stupid you are?" He countered, "Well, anything less than you." I cross my arms and fake cry, "Oh, how you wound my heart. Says the most idiot person alive on earth!" Jack tries to roast me. "Well, your parents cried when they first saw you!" I stay silent for a sec, trying to take this nonsense in and then question him wobbling my head in confusion. "What's wrong with you? What kinda roast is that?" He reddens in embarrassment and then plunges on the chair, making a grumpy face. After a long 5 seconds of, silence Elsa speaks, "Umm, if you guys are done...Jack and Hiccup, could you bring us something to eat. I'm hungry, and I'm pretty convinced Astrid is too" She peeks at me and nudges her head to the guys ordering me to agree with her. Maybe she wants to chat about something, I guess...? I cough and agree. "Yes, umm, yes, I'm hungry too. Food! Yummy!" Ok, I know I'm cringing as hell when I get paranoid. I scratch my head in tension, and the guys look at me funny. Not Elsa because she has seen me in this state plenty of times. Elsa helps me out. "You guys deaf? Go and get some food!" They salute us for some stupid reason and run out of the room. Are they frightened of us or just childish? I'd take both. I shake my head in irritation and ask Elsa, "Alright, your majesty, how may I help you? I know you didn't send them out for no reason." She sighs. "Astrid, I am worried for Merida and ourselves." I sighed back and was craving to go up there and hug her. "We are fine. As for Merida, I have faith she'll be fine. We've just got to keep our hopes up. That's it! Alright?" All I got was a nod from her, nothing else, just plain silence. I ask her, whispering in sadness, "I really wanna hug you." She chuckles and whispers, "Same. I can't wait to get better" I plop my head in my hands and start crying, remembering all that happened two days ago. Us kidnapped, beaten up, Merida getting stabbed and losing the baby. My voice came out muffled as my lips were pressed against my palms. "We got it easy. I get it that Merida didn't want kids, but we know Merida, and she'll cry over this" Elsa hums, "Yes, I do agree we got it easy. Beaten up a piece of cake. At least better than last time. We almost got ra..." "Don't! Don't finish that sentence. It's in the past; why let it drag us down?" I stop her from completing the sentence because we'll end up in flashbacks and trauma again. She apologized. "I'm sorry. I just...I meant that compared to last time, this was a piece of cake, but for Merida, it's...something else. Let's agree on one thing we'll be with Merida 24/7 through this! We are never leaving her side! Right?" I blink and agree within a moment. "Yes, of course! I'll never leave her. I'm with you in this!" She bobs her head lightly, passing her message and showing guilt and sadness. Sadness because she lost it and shame because we were the reason it happened. She mummers staring at her hands. "You know this happened because of us, right?" All I did was slightly nod yes. I have nothing to say because she's right. I sob. "A hug, please?" Considering we are a bit better now. She gets up deliberately and sits with me. She slides her arm around me and dips her head on my shoulder. We both whimper in silence, just being there for each other. I still can't hide the fact that I'm hurt by what Jack and Hiccup said. Why are they even jealous of our friendship? It doesn't make sense. Ugh. I grab the remote and recline my bed back so we can lay and try to sleep. "I love you, Elsa, and you mean a lot to me." She lifted her hand and raised her eyebrow. "Where did this come from?" I snort. "Just wanted to appreciate you being here for me. You always have my back, and I love you for that. So so much. Remember that" She chuckles and wipes her tears, and mine too that I didn't know rolled down my cheek. Elsa dropped her head on my shoulder again and hugged me tighter "And I'm here for you. Also, the same goes for you too. I love you...knucklehead," I laugh, tossing my head back. She used my swear; Thor, do I love her! We fall asleep in this position. Thor, did I have a good sleep. After many days, I felt this different kind of safe. An hour goes by, and the door creeks open, waking me up. "Hey, you guys are back. What took so long?" I whispered as Elsa was still asleep. Hiccup scratches the back of his neck and whispers back, "We went to the washroom and got locked in. Jack was trying to prank me, but we got stuck, and then the line was huge, so we had to wait for food for about 35 minutes. So yeah," I roll my eyes, and they slowly take each step towards us, trying to make no sound of a footstep. I was glad Elsa fell asleep; she hadn't had a good sleep in days. The corners of my lips lift automatically, realizing it was because of me; she fell asleep this peacefully. Jack and Hiccup place the food on the table and whisper as soundless it could be, "Your favourites. Jack and I will sleep on Elsa's bed. Love you guys" I smile, meaning a yes and I was dying to kiss Hiccup, but I control my desire and fall my head back, hugging Elsa back. The muttonheads fell asleep on the bed, and so did Elsa and me. I Can't wait to get out of this stupid hospital, for Thor's sake. Elsa's POV "Boy, does it feel good to be home!" I bounce on the couch in excitement, enjoying the feeling I had missed. I groan as soon as the pain kicks in, rushing through my body as if I had been electrocuted but soon washes away. Astrid, Jack and Hiccup enter the house and slap their heads to see me acting over dramatic on the couch. "Home sweet home! Three weeks felt like shit!" Astrid yelled and breathed the familiar scent spreading her hands in the air. "I should make yaknog to celebrate this" As soon as she says this, we all scream as loud as we can, "No! You need rest!" She covers her ears with her palms and scolds us, "Shut up! If not me, then Jack and Hiccup will make it!" Well, now they're stuck because they don't know shit about yaknog! Hiccup gulps. "Yes, of course, we will!" He discreetly elbows Jack between his ribs. Jack glares at Hiccup and then agrees, "Of course, we will! Take a seat with snowflake." Astrid sits by me and eyes me. "So, how's life?" I flip my hair and speak sarcasm. "Well, nothing much. I got kidnapped beaten up. What about you?" She slaps me out of nowhere. What was that for? I shrieked and was storming with anger but more confusion. "Why did you slap me?" She cries, "My stomach hurts" What does that have to do with me. I rub my cheek where she slaps and scowls at her. "That's why you slapped me? Idiot!" Tears rush down her face. "I am on my period; sorry, I know I'm annoying." My eyebrows lift in terror and disturbance. "Well. Umm...It's ok...?" I shrug; well, I got nothing else to say. What can I even say? We both bend back on the couch and rest. Jack calls me from the kitchen 15 minutes later. "Snowflake, a little help, please?" I wail and get up. Do they have no concern? I'm injured, and they're telling me to walk up to them. Knuckleheads! You know what? I kind of like this name. Knuckleheads... "Alright, this better be good or else expect a few punches" I reach them with closed eyes and grind the fist in my other hand, threatening them. "Merida's conscious. The Dumb Nutt called and said she's safe now and wants to talk to you guys. Merida isn't talking to anyone else, and no one has told her about the...baby," Jack informs me, grinning, and Hiccup was standing straight, running his hand through his hair, no idea why. Hiccup hops in the convo, "I know we just came back home but did you wanna g..." I instantly let out, "Yes, Let's go! I'll go wake Astrid. Thank god that you guys didn't have to make yaknog!" and smirk at the end. They scratch the back of their necks with a lopsided grin. I jogged to the living room as fast as I could and shook her. "Astrid, get up; Merida is..." She just needed to hear Merida's name. I know she'll be up soon. And as predicted, she jumps in her position and asks with a worry-filled gaze, "Merida is what?" "She's fine now. We can take her home today, but she isn't talking to anyone, and no one has told her about the baby...Merida will only talk to us. So wanna go right now or in an hour or so?" She stands up and puts her jacket on "let's go right now" I nod and grab the car keys. Jack and Hiccup rush to us, and Hiccup snatches the keys from my hand. "I'll drive" Announcing this; Hiccup rushed to the garage. We were throwing on our shoes and jackets only then I realized Hiccup went out bare feet! To make my realization actual, Hiccup ran in, grabbing his shoes out with him. We all cracked up and followed him out in the garage. I sit with Hiccup in front, and Jack and Astrid sit back. He starts the car and leaves the garage. "Elsa, can you put the google maps on, please," Hiccup asks me politely. I put in the address, and the navigation system begins. "How long till we get there?" Jack sets his hand on Hiccup's shoulder and inquires him. Hiccup was driving, so he didn't reply; instead, he shoved his head in my direction. I check the map and let Jack know, "About 4 hours. I mean, it's the military hospital, so of course, it's far." Jack groans and sits back, then drops his head on Astrid's shoulder and talks in a baby voice, "Astwid, I'm hungwy." What disgusted me was Astrid played along instead of abusing Jack or me. "I know me too, Jack. So hungwy" Seeing her talk this way sent shivers of cringe down my spine. Jack shakes his head, trying to check if he isn't dreaming, and shrieks, "Bro, what! This is unastridly! So unastridly!" Hiccup facepalms "Unastridly? Are you stupid!" Jack repeats, "The point is I'm hungry, and she isn't punching me." I groan and put some sense in him. "They don't even fit together!" Of course, it doesn't! Hungry and punching? What? I look back and see Astrid hugging Jack and pouting, "I'm hungwy too! I want spaghetti. Hiccup, can you please stop somewhere and get me some spaghetti" She hates spaghetti?! Oh my god! I totally forgot she was on her period. Now it all adds up! I stare at Jack and mouth, "Period" His face pales, and he nods hurriedly understanding. Hiccup chuckles. "Of course, Milady, anything for you. It'll only take five more minutes. Oh, there you go, superstore right there" He points at the supermarket that was in sight; it looked about 2 minutes away. He speeds to make it through the yellow light and succeeds. Hiccup parks the car and runs to the superstore. The car was on, so I put on AC and turned on some music. Noticing that, Jack jumps like a child. "Let it go! I love that song! It reminds me of you for some reason" I've heard this so several times, and to be honest, it kinda makes sense. I roll my eyes and react to this ridiculously familiar statement "No shit Jack! Everyone says that, not just you!" Jack gestures to his shoulder where Astrid had her head lowered and was sleeping peacefully. "She's napping; why do you want me to play music! She'll wake up," I whisper and glare at Jack. "I'm up, you muttonheads! Just am resting. Fucking cramps!" Astrid mumbles, smiling with closed eyes. Jack grins and yells, "Now play that song!" and que the punch. "Welcome back, lady Hofferson!" Jack pretends to bow, smirking and rubs where he got punched. Astrid groans and drops her head back on his shoulder. I shake my head and roll my eyes in annoyance, then play the song. Jack sings along, and I cover my ears. Not that he sounded horrible, but he was loud as hell! The snow glows white on the mountain tonight Not a footprint to be seen A kingdom of isolation , And it looks like I'm the queen He sings in a lady's voice, especially "Queen." Thank god this suffering stopped when Hiccup arrived back. "I could listen to your terrible singing from the entrance. Are you crazy?!" Jack reddens in embarrassment and dips lower in his seat slowly to not bother Astrid. To my surprise and expectation, he still keeps on singing, but this time quietly. I wanted to enjoy it so bad, but he kept singing in his worst lady voice! Hated it. I groan and cover my ears with more pressure now. Hiccup opened the bag and pulled the food he had bought. "Here, Milady, your spaghetti, Pizza, Sushi and Coke" he passed it to Astrid, and she took it. He gives some to Jack. "Here, dumbass, your kinder eggs, chips, burgers, bagels and Pepsi," He emphasizes Kinder eggs smirking. Jack screams with outrage, "You just had to bring kinder eggs to embarrass me! Asshole! But thanks" I giggle at their childish banter. They waste no moment to annoy each other. Hiccup gave the other bag to me. "Here are your chocolates, sandwich, pizza and coke too! I literally don't get it why you and Astrid like Coke. Pepsi wins! Right, Jack?" Jack hums a yes as his mouth is filled with kinder eggs. We all roll our eyes and open our food. Hiccup brought a pizza too and, of course, with Pepsi for himself. Coke is the best like don't even argue. "Well, this is gonna be a long ride just like ol times," Jack says, swallowing his food. Hiccup reversed the car and left the parking lot. Soon we're on the highway heading to the hospital. One hand on the wheel, and the other held his pizza. "Babe, this food is delicious. Was this in the superstore? I've never found it there," Astrid asks him curiously. Hiccup empties his throat and answers, "No, there was a food court in there for some reason, so that's where I bought this from. She mouths an "Ooo" and then proceeds to eat. Jack burps, and I frown at him. "Disgusting!" He scratches the back of his neck and looks down apologetically. I roll my eyes and shake my head. In 30 minutes, we eat about a quarter of what Hiccup got each of us and for himself. I give Jack a dreadful look noticing he ate everything and seeing that he says dramatically, "What? I was hungry ok?!" We clean everything in the car and keep the leftovers in the bag, hoping to eat them later when we get hungry again. Thankfully, Astrid's mood swings and weird cravings didn't show up for the entire 4 hours. Also, we ate everything, but we had to get Jack something more too; he finished his food in the first go. We reach the destination, and Hiccup wakes me up, trembling me. "Elsa, we are here. Get up" I wake up and knead my eyes till I get my vision back. I turned around to wake Jack and Astrid up, but I was awed at sight. Jack was leaning back with his arm around Astrid protectively, and Astrid's head was dropped on his shoulder. Hiccup took out his phone and took a picture. After that's done, I whisper, lifting myself to reach back and shake their legs, "Psst, wake up. Guys, we're here" Well, standard treatment doesn't work on them. I took a deep breath and was ready to yell, noticing that Hiccup covered his ears, "Get up! We're here!" Jack bolts up. "I'm sorry for killing Hiccup!" I control my laugh, and so does Hiccup, but Hiccup's scary face didn't go disregarded by me. "I helped Jack! Don't arrest me!" After Astrid's screams, this was the final straw, and we burst out laughing. We all get out of the car and walk towards the hospital. Jack consulted the receptionist where Merida was, informing us that it was room 99. We run there excitedly and quite concerned but more excited. Entering, I looked around, and everyone was seated on the chairs facing the door. I glanced at the back of the room, which was empty, and only Merida was lying there on the bed facing upwards with a sad frown. Astrid and I look at each other, and I shove my head in Merida's direction, advising her to let's go. We walk after that giving everyone a hello nod. I take a deep breath and sit on Merida's left. "Hey Mer, how are you? Thanks for sav..." Before I realize she tugs me in the tightest hug and cries vulnerably. Does she know about the baby...or is she just relieved to see us? "Hey! Hey! Hey, I'm fine...We all are, see Astrid, and I are right in front of you. Now, what happened to the Merida who never cried or got sad, instead just beat everyone" I turn to Astrid, still clutching Merida hardly, asking for help to console her. To my surprise, Astrid was in tears herself. Astrid, who was sitting on Merida's good hugs her from behind and now we three were in a hug sobbing softly and trying to make ourselves understand we were safe now. After a decent 5 minutes, we pull back, and Merida asks us with a concern-filled gaze, "You guys are ok, right? No sexual assault? Thor, please say no! Also, how are the bruises now? Did the drugs leave any effects on you? Did the..." She rushed her words that we couldn't even stop her. Astrid tosses her head back and laughs, "Slow down, girl, we're fine! Fine! No sexual assault. The drugs didn't affect us, and the bruises and cuts are almost gone!" I add, "Exactly, in fact, we got discharged 9 hours ago, and then we can back here for you...Now you tell us how you are? Always thinking bout others silly" Astrid points at me and nods curiously, waiting for Merida to answer. Merida glances at both of us and smiles. "I'm fine...Just a little pain, but that's it. I'm over the moon that you guys are healthy now." "And we're happy you are fine. We were so worried and were missing you like crazy. These two weeks, both of us cried so much just waiting for you to wake up and were guilty that we couldn't help you in any way," Astrid says quickly, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. "I didn't even eat chocolates, and Astrid didn't drink any juice. That's how sad we were!" I tell her, putting a hand over my chest, acting hurt. Merida rolls her eyes. Astrid gulps in horror and hesitates, "We only ate and drank today because we heard you were fine!" Merida rolled her eyes again but smiled, this time appreciating, "Thank you, guys! For starving yourselves because of me" Astrid and I shake our heads nonstop, meaning that's not why we did it as we took her seriously. She laughed and waved her hand in the air, "I'm joking, sis! Look at your faces!" and we all cracked up. Astrid punches Merida lightly and glares, "Not funny, Mer!" Merida glares too and beats her back. I smirk, acknowledging that these two are legit twins, and finally, someone's there to compete with Astrid in this ridiculous habit. Merida clears her throat and turns serious. "Anything serious I should know about? Those knuckleheads over there..." She gestures to everyone but Hiccup and Jack in the back and then continues, "...I didn't talk to them, so you guys tell me. Anything I should know about?" I take a deep breath and tell her the good news first. "So everyone's fine. Those knuckleheads, including Jack and Hiccup," Merida snorts, noticing I used the word she used, and I add, "So we all are" Merida sighs in relief, but it breaks me to tell her about the baby. Astrid catches my attention when I see her from the corner of my eye, putting her finger on her chest and mouthing, "I'll do the rest...Baby," I nod twice and shiver in relief that I don't have to do it but also in fear expecting Merida's reaction to this news. Astrid grips Merida's hands and takes a deep breath showing her a genuine smile. "Now listen...I'll tell you something, but please know we're here with and for you. Always. Ok?" Merida nodded slowly and wrinkled her brows in curiosity and trouble. Astrid bites her bottom lip and starts, "I...You were...Pregnant..." she waits for her to digest this news in and then a 30-second pause later continues, "When you have stabbed you...lost the baby," Astrid finishes talking. We waited here waiting for her response which she hadn't given any as her face was straight now, emotionless. I grip Merida's shoulder harder, protectively and notify her, "We also...know about your and Eret's situation...Divorce"