FRIENDSHIPS:

BUILT, REVIVED, AND EVOLVED

(A How To Train Your Dragon Fanfiction)

By: Astrid Camicazi N. Hofferson

Summary: Harper "Hiccup" Haddock is ditched by his best friend, Astrid Hofferson for fame and reputation. Can one event revive their friendship and make it even more? (MODERN AU!)

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

A/N: English isn't my first language so please bear with me. Constructive criticisms are pretty much appreciated.

- HTTYD-

XIX

RECONCILATION

DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS have passed since Harper regained consciousness. He has already undergone therapy and has gotten his new prosthetic, which allows him to walk even though he lost a part of his lower left leg. Everyone is thrilled about that and happy for him. He has also fully recovered from the accident, but he can't go to school yet because school ended before his recovery from the hospital culminated. Though he never failed his junior year because his school gave him a chance to catch up with the lessons and answer his exams (which he missed), the administration knew and understood his situation. And luckily, he passed. Well, it isn't a surprise, though. Harper is very smart, and despite all that has happened to him, he is still the one who is leading in his class.

There are many things that happened in the past year, and I might say that there are also many additions to the things that happened in the past that are happening this time. First, because of the accident, he is proclaimed a hero of the school and is also proclaimed a hero by the city government. Likewise, he attended local TV shows for interviews about what happened at that time. Second, he and his friends, as well as his family, had plenty of moments that summer that they will surely never forget. Third, his romantic relationship with Astrid got stronger because of the struggles that they have faced these past few months, and lastly, it was the one that he never expected.

It is mid-July afternoon, the 13th day of the month, and Sunday. Six teens gathered in the Horrendous Haddock Residence (more likely a mansion) to hang out. Namely, Harper/Hiccup, Astrid, Heather, Fiske/Fishlegs, and Tyler/Tuffnut, and it isn't surprising because it is a regular thing for teenagers to spend time with their friends. Mr. Haddock allowed them to be in their house anytime because he knows the teens well and is very fond of them, especially because they are good to his son. They are currently gathered around in the living room, eating pizza and talking with each other about interesting things while the music is playing loud. They are currently enjoying their time together as a group, but then someone rang the doorbell.

RING!

"I'm on it!" Ruffnut shouted. She went to the door and opened it to see the face of

"Snotlout! What are you doing here?" she said in shock.

"Ruffnut, I meant no harm. I just wanted to talk to you guys, especially us—I mean Hiccup or Harper. So please let me in, Snotlout said softly.

"For what? Give me a good reason to let you in, Ruffnut demanded.

"I came here to apologize, said Snotlout. Come inside." She sighed and opened the door wider, gesturing for him to come inside.

Snotlout entered the house with Ruffnut, following her to the living room, where the others could be found.

"Hey Hiccy! Someone wants to talk with you, or more likely, with all of us." Ruffnut called.

"Okay. Wait-what? Hiccy?" Hiccup raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"It's a nickname or probably a codename for you, H. We came that up ourselves, Tuffnut stated proudly.

They turned around to see Ruffnut and another figure, which was unexpected for them to see.

"Snotlout?"

"Hiccup,I came here to-" Snotlout started but was quickly cut out by the others.

"We don't want to hear anything you want to say!" Heather exclaimed.

"You frickin' bastard! Get out!" shouted Astrid, pointing a finger at Snotlout and another at the exit.

"We are not interested." Fishlegs deadpanned.

Guys, please stop. Let him speak, Hiccup told the others, and suddenly there was a moment of silence. Hiccup nodded once to Snotlout, meaning he could start speaking.

"I know that you do not want my presence here today, all of you. I suppose you are disgusted with me because of what I did. But I just came here to explain my side and apologize, especially to Hiccup. It is not because you are already famous and I wanted to use your popularity for my own welfare, like you are thinking. No. I came here to admit that I was wrong. I treated you like trash and consider myself higher than you." Snotlout said, probably avoiding eye contact. He was ashamed to face the people he had belittled before. He waited for months just to gather up enough courage to speak with them.

"Glad you know, Ruffnut sneered, but they just ignored it, and Snotlout continued speaking.

"My experience this past few months taught me a very important lesson that I can bring throughout my life. It is to be humble and to give importance to the people around you. Never to belittle them. Because sometimes the people you belittle will help you in times of struggle. So, sorry. Also,Hiccup, I would like to thank you for saving my life back in Vanaheim Hotel during that accident. I'm sorry. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be in a coma and be amputated. Sorry, sorry. I know that you would not forgive me today. But I hope that you will forgive me today.

Snotlout, we already forgave you, Hiccup said.

"Really?" Snotlout asked, sniffing his nose and wiping his tears away.

"You know what? We just wanted this day to come, Astrid stated.

"Dude, you might have done something bad to us before, but we already forgave you. 'Cause God forgives as well as we, Tuffnut declared with wisdom.

"Thanks, says Snotlout gratefully.

"You know? We can start again. If you wanted to." Hiccup offered." Also, thank you, Snotlout. Because if not for you, the others and I wouldn't be close and wouldn't be together as well. You are the reason why I met my friends. So, thank you very much. By the way, I didn't blame you for what happened. It's my decision to go back. Besides, it's an accident. No one knows when it will happen. So it's not taken. But your apology is. For I already forga

"Really? All I can say is thank you for accepting my apology. And thank you for giving me a chance to start over and establish a good relationship with all of you."

"Welcome to the gang, Snotman!" Greeted Tuff with a hug.

"Gang?"

"Well, everyone deserves a second chance. And it should be better than the first one, right? Since we have forgave you already, maybe we could be friends, or more appropriately, one of us, Ruffnut said.

Everyone agreed with a nod and a smile.

"I do not know what to say. You guys are the best! You are too good. I don't know how to repay that. But I promise that you won't regret giving me this one, Snotlout said.

"Just make sure or else..."Astrid threatened, cracking her knuckles. Snotlout gulped in fear. But then Astrid smiled and laughed, saying:

"Just kidding."

"Thank Thor."

Everyone laughed heartily at that little joke of Astrid's.

"So, what are you waiting for, guys? Let's welcome Snotlout to the group! Hiccup declared.

"We shall! everybody exclaimed.

-HTTYD-

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riginally Published: March 5, 2019
Wattpad Publishing Date: April 22, 2019
Updated: February 20, 2024