Linked (Big Four Fan Fiction) Chapter 10

    Jack and I were on our way to training when we heard screaming and loud voices from inside what Jack called "The Workshop." It was where North, the elves, and the Yetis worked on organizing Christmas. The whole cottage was part of the Workshop, but that giant room was specifically set aside for Christmas and Guardian purposes. I glanced at Jack and jerked my head over to the room. He nodded and together we approached the Workshop.

    "He doesn't even recognize me, North! He doesn't believe me! My little brother doesn't even know who I am!" A voice I recognized as Wreav's, angry and broken, rose to heartbreaking levels. I tried to think about how I would I would react if I went home and my brothers didn't recognize me. My heart would shatter.

      "This kind of thing doesn't just happen Wreav; you have to give it time." Tooth's voice chimed soothingly.

      "Time? Tooth, I've waited alone for thousands of years alone." Wreav spat and I clenched my jaw in anger. He was supposed to talk to his brother, not yell at the rest of the Guardians.

      "You aren't the only one." I burst into the room unannounced.

      "Aren't you supposed to be training?" The Guardian of Light glared at me as indignation flowed over me like a tidal wave.

      "Aren't you supposed to be talking with your brother?" I fired back at him quickly, matching his tone in anger.

      "C'mon Merida, its been a long day. Why don't you go rest?" Jack tried to be the mediator in our shouting match.

      "Really? Why don't you get him to do the same?" I nodded my head at the infuriating boy in front of me.

      "Merida, I am not the bad guy here." Jack chided calmly.

      "So I am?" I saw red and I reached out harshly and gripped Wreav's arm. "You are coming with me!" I dragged him in the direction that I came from. "Jack! Take me to Hiccup!" I called over my shoulder.

      "Ok!" Jack responded from behind me, sounding worried. "Goodnight everyone, we'll start training... tomorrow?"

       "Unhand me you madwoman!" Wreav exclaimed outrage as he stumbled in my wake.

       "HICCUP!" I hollered, "Get down here immediately!"

        "Merida?" Hiccup's worried voice came from the stairs. Loud footsteps could be heard before he emerged from my right. "Is something wrong?"

        "Yes, something is most certainly wrong! You-" I pointed sharply at Hiccup, " were supposed to talk to him." I pointed at Wreav. "Did that happen?" Both Wreav and Hiccup wore twin expressions of discomfort and I had my answer. "So now I see that I have to do everything myself." I flung Wreav in Hiccup's direction and grinned in satisfaction when he stumbled. "You two talk." I glared at them. "I'm going to bed. It's been a long day, I don't why I'm here, and I intend to find that out tomorrow morning when training starts. Goodnight." I announced as I marched up the stairs towards my room.

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      "Merida? Merida, it's time to get up." Tooth's soft voice awakened me from a dreamless sleep. I groaned, why so early? Luckily, she was outside my door and wouldn't know if I just slipped back into my sleep....

      "Merida, that's not nice to do to Tooth." Jack's voice came from above me. How did he get in here? "Desperate times call for desperate measures." Then I was doused by bone-chilling water.

      "JACK!" I roared, jolting out of my bed and coming face to face with the dolt in question. "You idiot!" I lunged at Jack, and he twisted out of the way.

      "Oh c'mon Mer, lighten up." Jack teased as I glared at him.

      "How dare you call me that after you poured water on me?!" I charged at Jack and this time he darted out of my room. I barreled along behind him, smoke practically coming out of my ears in rage.

      "It was to wake you up!" He cried in defense.

      "Don't wake me up!" I retorted.