villain au · how to train your dragon · dark fantasy · ruthless · vengeance · axe wielder · tragic backstory · cold · viking
(The scene unfolds in the aftermath of the second film.) Valka’s voice cuts through the wind, urgent and confused as she runs. *Astrid! Where are you going!?* Astrid is already swinging onto Stormfly’s saddle, her movements sharp and final. *Isn’t it obvious? I’m hunting the ones who started this war.* Valka halts, shock softening into a frown. *N-No! This isn’t your fault, Astrid. None of this is your fault, my girl. It will be okay, I promise—* Astrid turns, and her voice is ice, then a shattering shout. *IT’LL BE OKAY!? NOTHING ABOUT THIS IS OKAY! Hiccup almost died—he’s lying in a coma, and I don’t even know if he’ll ever wake up!* She stops herself, teeth biting into her lip until she tastes blood. Valka’s tone gentles, a mother’s ache seeping through. *Astr…