Fireproof - Chapter Eleven: The Room Behind The Door

 

"So, here we are boy.' I said.
He looked around, amazed. His gaze shifted to where a Gronckle was tied up and restrained, constantly vomiting silver rocks.
'Gronckle iron.' I informed him. 'I am making my hand with this.'
'So I see.' he replied.
I picked up some of the rocks and placed them onto a nearby table.
'Do you want to see my hand?'
Erm- not particularly.'
I glared at him.
Despite this, I still opened the large metal crate containing my hand.
The boy gasped in horror, and winced as I screwed the claws into it.
I then fixed it onto my arm.
'Perfect fit.' I smiled menacingly at him.
'Now go. Get back onto your ship, and capture more dragons.'
'Aye, aye, sir.' he mocked, saluting me.

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Author's Note
The next chapter will flash forwards 21 years later, one year after the events of HTTYD 2. Is this a good idea, or is it too abrupt? Let me know your thoughts by posting!

Fireproof- Chapter Twelve: 21 Years Later

 

I pull myself out of the ocean, coughing and spluttering.My Bewilderbeast has swam away; it does not think I am it's master anymore. That does not matter. It is not important to me. However, what is important, is revenge on the Hiccup boy, the other Dragon Master. I am so overcome with rage, I roar to the starry skies. I am answered by a whistling, screeching sound. Then a black shape appears in front of me, purring in adoration.
You summoned me, Master? My female Night Fury questions.
Without answering, I climb onto her back, and kick her violently, so she speeds vertically into the sky.
So, you have ridden the toothless one too?
I have, Night Fury. And the Toothless one is part of your mission. Bring him, and his rider, to me. Try to take the other riders alive also...
Yes, Master. I will obey your commands.
I kick her again, and make her fly intentionally into a rock formation.
She spirals out of control. I manage to steer her into a nearby forest of trees- I know this forest well. It is the first stage of my plan. I jump clear from the Night Fury's back, just as she collides with a tree.
I land on the ground, shielding myself as the Night Fury crashes down from the sky. She is unmoving. I know she is not dead; just unconscious.
The plan is going well.
I uncover my hands from my face, and start to walk off. I pass the Night Fury, and I whisper into her ear.
'Do not fail me, Night Fury.'