A/N: What's up guys and gals. I know it has been a really long time since I started this story, years actually. Well, I decided that I'd revisit this story to try to finish it for all of those who wanted to see it done. There are some things that will need to be noted, though. First of all, like I said before, it has been years since I started this. My writing style and ability has increased since then, so the new chapters I write will likely have noticeable differences compared to these first four chapters. That's another thing. I will not be revising these first chapters, they will be what I base my future chapters off of. I hope that those of you who enjoyed this story as it was before will continue to enjoy it despite the changes that will occur. Don't be afraid to leave reviews to let me know what y'all think and to leave suggestions!
Hiccup's POV
I can't believe I'm leaving... I'm actually leaving. Berk will no longer be my home. It won't matter anyway considering the fact no one would miss me in the first place. Everyone always thought of me as a screw up. Even my own father... now the only one I can trust is Toothless. He is my best friend and I would do anything to keep him safe. It appears he will be my mode of transportation for leaving this god forsaken island. There is just no way I could go on with being treated like this in my own home.
I gather my belongings into a basket in my room. I work late at night as to not disturb anyone. I take my drawings/sketches, pencils, spare paper, food, water, clothes, cloths, and a spare tool set I keep in my room in case I can't use the ones at the forge.
The forge... it reminds me of Gobber. He may not be the best man, but he was the closest thing I had to a real father. He would scare my cousin and the rest of the kids away when they bullied me. I would take refuge in the forge and help the old black smith with his work. I suppose he'll be the one person I miss.
I pick the basket up and climb out through the window of my room. I quickly make my way to the cove where my black steed surely awaits. I was proven correct as I reached the cove. There, laying down next to the water, is the so called "offspring of lightning and death." He was asleep, and it looks like he was having a good dream from the sounds of his purrs.
I walk up to him and gently nudge the dragon to wake him. He picks his head up and looks at me with big, green, sleepy eyes.
"Bud, we're leaving." I told him in a whisper.
He gives me a curious look and I smile.
"It's time we got away from those mean ol' vikings who love to hurt us so much."
He growls a bit at the mention of them and I just giggle a bit. I strap the basket to his saddle and hop on. I put my foot into the mechanism for Toothless' tail and get ready to take off.
"Ready to go on an adventure bud?" I ask with a smile.
Toothless purrs in agreement and I turn the tail into position. Within seconds we are soaring through the sky. I turn around to give the place I used to call home one last goodbye.
~Time Skip~
Toothless and I have been flying for about two hours now, and we could start to see the sun come up. I look down to see a small island which is half covered in shrubbery.
"Let's rest there bud."
He gladly lands on the small island. I guess flying does take a toll on dragons. I set up a small fire using twigs and my trusty flint n' steel. I got to cooking some fish and gave a few to Toothless for him to eat.
As I finish eating I hear a strange noise come from the trees across from me. I guess Toothless heard it too since he was now in a guard position next to me. I pull out my dagger and begin to slowly walk towards the tree with my black partner at my side. As we get closer something emerges from the shrubbery. I was both shocked and flustered as I saw another Night Fury step out of the trees. From the shape of its body and the slightly different color, I'm guessing it's a female. I look to see Toothless with wide eyes equally in shock.
I notice something strange though. She seemed to be worried about something from her expression. I slowly walk towards her. She growls at me as I approach. I quickly toss my dagger away and put my hands up to show I'm no harm. She stopped growling, but she was still on edge. That is until a certain male Night Fury growled at the female and she became calm. I started my approach again.
"It's okay, I'm not going to hurt you." I try to reassure her.
She looks at me wearily as I get close enough to hold out my hand. I turn my head and close my eyes as I did with Toothless. I released a sigh as I felt hide touch my skin. I look back to see her muzzle against my hand purring. I start to inspect her and walk around. What I see next will shock me to no end... There is a girl behind her knocked out cold...
I look wide eyed at the girl. I saw blood seeping through her side. I immediately picked her up and helped her over to my fire. The female dragon followed me soon after.
I inspect the wound closely. It looks like a cut of some sort. Way to narrow it down. I grab a cloth out of my basket and wrap it around the wound and tie a tight knot. The only problem is I'm no healer. I need to get her to somewhere safe now.
"Toothless." I call the dragon over.
He quickly comes to my side.
"Ask that other Night Fury if she can take us to where this girl lives." I instruct him.
He nods and walks over to the other dragon. He growls at her and she immediately responds by nodding her head and urging the two to follow her.
With no time to waste I gently put the girl on Toothless as I climb on after. I get us into the air and we follow the female to the supposed home of this girl.
I take the time to get a better look at this mysterious girl. She has long, curly brown hair. She looked about my age give or take a few years. She was probably an inch or two taller than me, which doesn't really surprise me. Her hands were a bit small along with her feet. Her figure was similar to Astrid's, but she had a bit finer curves.
~Time Skip~
After flying for about an hour, I saw that we were coming upon a strange fog. We continued to follow the other Night Fury as we traveled into the mist. We had to make sure we stayed close or we would lose her. After we exited the fog I saw yet another thing that seemed to shock me... It was an island full of dragons... And there were people riding them.
I stared awestruck at the sight as we continued to follow the dragon. We came upon a dock and landed. I hopped off of Toothless and carefully picked the girl up bridal style. I carried her along side the two Night Furies as we head towards the giant gate at the end of the dock.
As I approached a guard dressed in strange red armor came towards me with a Gronkle by his side.
"Please help. She's hurt." I pleaded with the guard.
Once he looked at the girl in my hands he gasped and went wide eyed. He quickly grabbed the girl and rushed off.
After waiting a few minutes, more guards came back and pointed spears at me and Toothless. I put my hands up. One of them comes up and puts chains on my hands. I can't believe this is happening.
I'm lead to a prison and left in a cell by the guard. I sit in the corner of the cell contemplating my decision to help that girl. I didn't even know her! I sighed.
~Time Skip~
I've been waiting in this damn cell for what feels like four hours. All of a sudden I hear the door open. I see a guard walk in and behind him... is the girl. They walk up to my cell and look at me. The girl has amazing brown eyes.
"You people have a funny way of saying thank you." I said to her in particular.
She looked a bit guilty.
"Well it's not everyday that someone comes in with an injured princess in their hands." She replies.
