Hiccup's POV

Well I am so happy to have it all finally said out! Honestly, I have been wanting to tell Elsa that I liked her like, ever since the first time I laid eyes on her. I think I have truly met the girl of my dreams. Everything about her is just amazing, back at the crystal cave, she was just amazing with that ice! 

Now, I just hope she feels the same way. Although chances aren't very high, you don't just meet someone for a couple of days and just straight up have a crush on them. But I am hoping, since it was truly destiny for the two of us to meet. It couldn't have been just to meet, it has to be more.

I waited a couple more minutes outside before going in. I know that Elsa probably doesn't want to see me for the time being. When I went in I tried to look casual, like nothing ever happened 10 minutes ago. I had a bite and that was about it. I had no interest in joining the conversation about our adventure back at the cave, I could only think about Elsa. I fantasised about her saying yes.

Merida's POV

No no no no no this can't be true. This can't be true! Come on Mer, wake up from this horrible nightmare!

I never imagined that I would ever get so hurt just by liking someone. Then again, Hiccup was my first, is that the reason why? Why did I ever let myself to like someone like Hiccup? Elsa was so much better than me, I should have known that Hiccup would choose her over me. Elsa has ice powers, me? All I have is bows and arrows, I can't do anything like Elsa. You, Merida, are nothing compared to Elsa.

But it's just... I have never met someone like Hiccup. I was so amazed with his dragon taming ability. He looked handsome, I might add. I admired his strength and spirit, he was someone who wouldn't give up easily. He was adventurous, not afraid of danger, always ready to discover something new.

Thinking about Hiccup only made me feel worse. My mind was tormenting me. Deep breaths, Merida. Deep breaths. I kept reminding myself.

I finally decided to go out. I hoped I had calmed myself down enough. But when I opened the door, Hiccup was right in front of me. I panicked so much that I thought I fainted. 

Hiccup took a step aside and let me out first. But I was just standing there, frozen. "Merida, are you all right?"  Hiccup asked.

Are you all right? One question I have heard far too much tonight.

"Um yeah, what cha doing?" I tried to be as casual as possible. But inside of me I was like, oh why did I have to see you right now?! My tears were on the verge of trickling down my face again.

"Going in?" Hiccup said.

"Oh! Uh, of course. Sorry." I quickly walked out of the way.

"You look really tired, you ought to get some sleep." Hiccup turned and said to me. "After all, we had a long day."

Yeah, and it became even longer because of you. I wanted to say that. But in the end I nodded without saying a word. He still cares for me, but only as a friend. Oh why is this happening to me? Was it really fate that brought me to him and crushed it in front of me? 

Part of me wanted to go back to Hiccup and slap him hard across the face. I knew I couldn't do that. Everyone has their own feelings. Who are you to determine who one likes? It's Hiccup's choice, I can't alter his fate. Neither can I alter mine.

You'll find your someone one day Merida, someday...

I sat at a table alone. I wonder what's happening back at home now? This is the first time I ever thought of home ever since I came here. Sorry, mom, dad, my brothers. Are there search parties, looking for me? Would they cross through the gateway? Would they suspect I have went into it? I felt sorry thinking about how worried my parents could be. I've completely shattered their trust this time. I should've known better to follow their orders. 

"Princess Merida?" A voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I saw a man in front of me. I gave him a questioning look. 

"Princess Merida!" He said again and bowed down. 

"Woah there, who are you?" I asked.

"Bentham, your majesty! A subject of the DunBroch kingdom!" He introduced himself. "I don't expect you to know me, but I do know you." 

"You're from DunBroch as well?" I asked, nearly leaping out of my seat. I had actually forgotten about others who had crossed through the gateway, I wasn't the first, I had to remind myself.

"Yes, your highness." Bentham nodded.

"No need to be so formal, please." I said. "It is wonderful to meet another person who's where I'm from too. Are there more of you?"

"Yes, my brother's in the kitchen. We owe our lives to Tiana, so we help her out with her restaurant. We would have been a goner in The Nightmares' hands." Bentham replied.

"Have the two of you managed to form the key back home?" I asked. 

"Yes, we have. But we too would like to help in restoring peace and order to this land, so we stayed." Bentham explained.

Then it occurred to on why they keep saying no one comes back from the gateway. They weren't dead or lost, they decided to help as well. Well, maybe most of them. Maybe some really did end up dead.

"But why didn't you at least come back to tell that your family that you are ok? That way, they would know that you are safe and you could use some help." I asked.

"My brother and I are orphans." Bentham said.

"I'm sorry. But at least, you could have let the kingdom know. I didn't know that this place needed help until I crossed it myself." I added.

"Wait, are you alone? Only you crossed the gateway?" Bentham asked.

"Yes, many have avoided the gateway ever since no one came back. But I was excited to discover whatever was behind it." I replied.

"Well I would've blame them, it was quite rough the first couple of days we were here." Bentham sighed. 

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