(Starcrossed 2: Lineage)
(Chapter 1: How'd we end up here?)
A rather peaceful day in the village of Birk. Dragons and vikings going about their daily routines, without so much a disturbance as a worm in the carrot patch. The only folks who seemed to be in a particular hurry, were Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless, Gem, and of coarse the little ones. You see in the time Toothless and Gem have been together, a spark of love ignited into a flame, which left behind twin boy, named Garoth, who had the basic build of a Nightfury, with the addition of some spikes that decorated the top of his head and black scales with a swirled pattern of blue around his body. They named the girl Ember, because after she hatched, she burped and almost burned down the den. She was a sweet little thing who looked just like her mother, but with eyes the same shade of green as her father's.
I do believe I've gotten off track, but at least your caught up. Now where was I? Oh, yes. It had been a year and three months since Dragonbane and Narissa flew off into the sun-set after defeating Blight. No one heard from them since, so everyone just assumed they either didn't want anything to do with society, or they had been killed in an ambush. Hiccup didn't believe it, he knew his cousin too well to think he would just give up a fight. One night, he was proven right. He awoke with a start to some strange noise at his front door. What really confused him was the familiarity of the sound, like dragon talons on wood. When he opened the door, there was darkness there and nothing more, but as he scanned the area for an intruder, he discovered a piece of paper, with detailed instructions on what to do in the next twenty four hours.
So now we're caught up with the present. Hiccup and company were clearing Dragonbane's belongings out of the watch tower and into crates. Each type of item got it's own crate, Furniture like the table, the chairs, and the coach were put together.
Astrid spoke up as she and hiccup finished getting the coach in. "Remind me again, why are we doing this?"
Hiccup stretched out, he was slightly worried when he heard something pop as he straightened out his back. "I told you...Dragonbane sent me a letter telling me to do this. He invited me and Toothless over to where he and Narissa are setting up their permanent digs. They also wanted us to follow the instructions to the letter, we're bringing his stuff so they can furnish the place."
She gave Hiccup an accusing look. "So while you two go help your cousin and his lady friend settle in to their new love nest, me and Gem are left to watch the kids?"
He shot her a smile. "He did tell us we could each bring a guest."
Astrid was happy with this. "That's more like it. So you excited to see him again?"
Hiccup shrugged. "I don't know, he's always been a bit of a mystery. I mean we come from the same bloodline, but he still kept me and my dad in the dark about a lot of things. Still he's family, I just wanna make sure he's okay."
She stepped up to him and gave him a kiss. "You're cute when your concerned."
He blushed. "Heheh thanks."
While those two finished up, their dragons were at work gathering up the softer elements. Toothless and Gem lifted the mattress from the bed, as per instruction. As the devote husband balanced said mattress on his back, loving wife stacked pillows and blankets on top. Gem was surprised by how many she put up.
She had to pose the question. "Why do you think Dragonbane needed all of these?"
Toothless would have shrugged if it hadn't been for the weight on his shoulders. "Beats me, maybe he just likes to be secure." The strain started to get to him. "Hey...ngh...You sure it's only bedding on there?"
Gem gave a little laugh. "Hmhmhmhm, well almost." She smiled at what she saw. Her little angels had gotten themselves all snug and warm in the midst of the pile. "Oh I wish you could see this, they look so cute."
He rolled his eyes and smiled. "We both know Garoth and Ember are cute beyond reason, but I've got enough to worry about as it is. Would you mind?"
She brought her head down to his and gave him a little kiss. "Okay sweet heart, but you know I hate to disturb them." She returned to her hatchlings and ever gentle, lifted them from the pile and rested them on her back. Those two were so sound asleep They didn't even notice. "Now can we get out of here, this place creeps me out."
As well it should. All over the place were dragon bones, each one taken after a different kill that Dragonbane made. Gem and Toothless had to keep steady, to keep their load from falling. Once they were out it was just a matter of dumping everything in it's box.
Hiccup looked at the letter. "Okay, we got the chairs, the table, the couch, the shelves, the silverware, the sharpening stone, the collection of weapons, the bedding."
Astrid seemed confused. "Wait, what does he want us to do with the...trophies?"
He scanned the letter. "Dump 'em. It says to gather them up and just chuck them into the ocean."
Toothless whispered to Gem so their riders couldn't hear. "Looks like your not the only one who thought the mass grave site was creepy."
They did as the letter instructed. If one could look from the perspective of the fish, to see all of those bones, jaws, skulls, ribs, heck at least enough to make two whole dragons. All those bones just raining down in the cold dark hue of the water, just sends chills down the spine. The only things left undone were to get a net to carry the packages, and for some reason to bring a few sheep. Once they were all collected, they were off.
A snowy mountain range with winds that blew hard and fierce. A cloaked figure trudged onward up the was a strong young man at the fine age of twenty-two . Behind him he dragged a large sack which wriggled with movement.
He stopped and looked to the skies in a defensive stance. Nothing, he continued his march, but suddenly, he was attacked. A nightfury had swooped down from seemingly nowhere. It glared down at him showing it's teeth. The young man struggled to get free, he was able to force back the dragon's claws only slightly before being pushed back into the snow. The dragon roared fiercely and applied more pressure.
The young grey-haired man with mis-matched eyes looked up into the enchanting blue eyes of the beast and spoke. "Okay, okay you got me. No could you let me up, baby?"
The nightfury, who at this point had a mischievous smile on her face, got in close to her lover and teasingly replied. "Hmmmm...I don't know...Say the magic words."
He smiled. "I love you Narissa."
She laughed a little. "Hmhmhmhm, I love you too sugar-bee." She lifted him back to his feet.
Dragonbane Dusted some of the snow off his cloak. "Did you really have to do that?"
Narissa pretended to ponder this for a few seconds. "I suppose it was because you said nothing takes you by surprise."
"Point taken," He said with cheerfully. "Now let's go home."
She lowered herself so he could get on, and once he and the bag he carried were secure, she took off. It was only a minute or two of flying before they reached their cave. It was a quiet little place with an unusual little plus. You see deep in the depths of the mountain were steam vents, which kept the inside nice and warm despite the constantly fridged climate. Once they landed, the two rushed inside.
Now Dragonbane didn't mind the cold all that much, but Narissa, cold-blooded as she was, couldn't stand it. While he took off his cloak, She rushed to the fire place to warm herself up by the flames. Dragonbane took in the sight with a smile, a nightyfury her size, with those eyes, shivering like she was, he thought it was just adorable. He stepped up to her with a loving smile on his face.
He wrapped his arms around her neck and snuggled in close. She purred. "Mmmmmrrrrrrr Now that hits the spot. Now what's in the bag?"
Dragonbane pulled away before she could trick him. "Oh no, These are for later, in fact I should go prepare them." He grabbed the bag and made his way deeper into the cave, but was stopped when Narissa grabbed hold of the over end.
He tried to pull it away, but she held on like a dog holds on to one of your socks. Dragonbane smiled and patiently said. "Let go sweet heart."
Narissa pulled tighter. "Just let me see." She managed through clenched teeth.
The two played tug of war until the bag ripped open and about four or five turkeys started running around in a panic. Dragonbane palmed himself in the face. "Great, now I've gotta round them up again. You know Narissa I've got a few words that would work wonders for you. Say it with me, self-control."
She didn't notice the smart remark, she was too focussed on the birds. "Awww, did you go out just to get me dinner?"
He shook his head. "It's not just for you."
Narissa's expression drooped. "Oh, that's right, you invited your cousin and his dragon. Hrmph well I suppose I could share."
Dragonbane smiled. "Now, don't be so bitter about it," He rubbed her chin, which made her smile. "If I've heard correctly They're bringing Astrid and Gem along too."
Narissa wasn't exactly enthusiastic. "So?"
He gave a shifty little grin. "Well, I here Toothless and Gem have been blessed with two little bundles of joy."
She perked up. "That's great! Oh, I bet they're so cute! Is this place child friendly? There's so much to do!"
Dragonbane shook his head and smiled. "How bout we round up the birds? If we hurry I can have them prepared by the time they arrive."
Narissa nodded. "Right."
He continued. "And on a related note, once they get here we can start decorating this place any way we like, I've got them bringing my stuff from home."
She took a moment and gave him a kiss. "I love it when you plan things out."
Dragonbane gave a sly little smile. "Yeah I know. Hey, babe, let me ask you, How in the world did a top class dragon slayer and a dragon twice the size of a standard version of her species, fall in love and find a cozy little place of their own?"
Narissa finished knocking out the last of the turkeys, then strolled over and nuzzled his cheek. "I guess it's just another ordinary miracle."
The two shared a little laugh, then got back to work setting up for their guests.