Okay, guys, this is where the drama happens. And, in case you're wondering, this takes place a month after Defenders of Berk. Prepare to have the feels overflow…

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HTTYD

I'll Let You Go If You Let Me Go

Chapter 1: Happy Friendaversary!

Hiccup's POV

I smiled as I carefully folded my Friendaversary gift for Zenna, making sure to wrap it up all pretty with a violet bow. Toothless gurgled and sniffed the package curiously. "Ah, ah, ah, Bud, this isn't food. Remember, we gotta make sure we hide this until noon," I reminded him as I placed the gift in the saddlebag. My Dad then popped in and greeted me, "Good morning, son. I see you're up bright and early today." With a smile. "Morning, Dad," I smiled at him before grabbing a bouquet of orchids I had prepared the night before.

"Flowers for Astrid, I presume?" Dad asked me, winking. I blushed and hid my face behind the bouquet to hide my tomato red face. "N-no! Astrid only li-likes s-sunflowers and d-daisies…Th-these are for Zenna…" I stuttered. "Ah, I remember now. It's your Friendaversary today, isn't it?" Dad chuckled. "Uh-huh…And I really want today to be special," I nodded. Dad ruffled my hair and patted my shoulder, which really felt more like a heavy thump. Curse my scrawniness and weak bones! "Knowing you, Hiccup, you'll make Zenna very happy today," he told me before heading downstairs to make breakfast.

'I sure hope so, Dad…' I thought as I checked on my gift again. I practically spent an entire month making my gift. I just hoped Zenna would like it…

Then Toothless nudged me and warbled, hungry for some breakfast. "Got it, Bud. Let's get some breakfast," I smiled and followed Dad downstairs, my best dragon friend right behind me.

Zenna's POV

My hands shook as I clutched the rolled up scroll that bore the wax seal of Hippocrates School of Medicine. Trader Johann had delivered it last night and, now, it was the moment of truth.

Did I get in?

Mom and Dad flanked me and Stryka looked up from her basket of fish as I broke the wax seal and unrolled the scroll…

Dear Zenna Arrowhead Fiersome,

It is with good tidings that I say unto you that you have been accepted into Hippocrates School of Medicine. Enlisted here are the necessary equipment needed for your five-year course in Medicine and time of the start of classes on Kos, Greece.

I expect great things from you, Ms. Fiersome, great things. And I look forward to seeing you in class.

In Zeus' and Apollo's name,

Hippocrates

"HOLY SHIELDS, YES! I GOT IN!" I screamed out in sheer joy while my parents happily danced about. Stryka warbled and gave me a congratulatory lick. At long last, I'm one step closer to fulfilling my dream to become a doctor!

"My precious little gemstone, a student of the great Greek physician, Hippocrates, himself! I am so proud of you, Zenna! So very proud!" Dad laughed, joyfully picking me up and spinning me around. "Oh, wait till everyone hears about this! They'll be so happy for you, love," Henna smiled at me. I laughed and said, "Yeah, I just can't believe that I got into Hippocrates' school. Can you imagine, Mom and Dad? Me, heading out to Kos, Greece to study medicine under one of the best of the best for…"

And that…was when I realized how long I was going to be away from home.

"Five…years…"

All excitement left me as I looked at the scroll and noted the number of years it was going to take to finish my studies. And, judging by my parents suddenly going quiet, we all fully realized just how long five years was going to be for all of us…

"I'll be gone for five years…" I said, more to myself than to my family, when Stryka whined and nudged me. Looking into her one green eye, I knew that she was already beginning to worry about me leaving her. Mom and Dad, on the other hand, look totally calm. "Five years…that's…that's a pretty long time…I…I can…stay here…if you two want…" I managed to say before Dad shook his head. "Nonsense, my dear. This is a chance of a lifetime! Your mother and I have always known that this day would come, where you would have to leave the nest and head out into the world. Zenna, love, your mother and I want you to follow your dreams. We'll be alright," he reassured me. I nodded. Leave it to Dad to always be supportive! But, looking at Mom, I frowned slightly. "Mom? Are-are you sure you and Dad will be okay while I'm gone?" I asked apprehensively before she embraced me. "Follow your dreams, sweetheart. Whatever your decision will be, your father and I support you 100%," she told me softly.

I took a deep breath and, slowly, let it out. My parents had no problem with me going to Greece and staying there, miles and miles away from Berk, and for that, I am forever grateful to them. Looking at Stryka, I knew that she would want to stay with Toothless and the other dragons but, at the same time, she wanted to stay by my side. We're each other's missing puzzle pieces. We complete each other. If we were apart, well, it's like we're both missing something important in us…

Then, I smiled gently and patted Stryka's head. "I want to go, girl. Whether you want to come with me or not, I'll leave it up to you," I told Stryka. My loyal, one-eyed dragoness crooned and nuzzled me.

That's when I remembered that today was my and Hiccup's Friendaversary. I quickly excused myself from the dining area and went upstairs to my room. I sighed with relief upon seeing that the package, where I had placed my gift for him, was still there. "I hope you like this, Hicc…" I whispered to myself before glancing at the family portrait. "I'm one step closer to becoming a doctor, Eli…I hope you'll continue to watch over Mom and Dad for me while I'm away…" I said softly to my older brother as I went downstairs to prepare for a new day celebrating my friendship with Hiccup.

Later at noon, I'll give Hiccup his present…

And, since everyone will be having lunch at the Great Hall at noon anyway, I'll make my announcement.

First chapter done! In the next chapter, we'll see how Berk takes the news of Zenna's departure…

Again, sorry if I haven't been active lately. College studies before playtime. I'll still update my other stories. Till then, please bear with me and thank you for being so patient. Until the next chapter!

-GuardianDragon98