Finding Yourself
Author:Nightstar Productions(Nightstar Fury).
Rated: Mfor Mature.
Pairing:Toothless & Hiccup.
Disclaimer:I do not own the HTTYD movies, Dreamworks Dragons series.
~(A/N: Okay so the names will be different in certain parts of the story but I assure you that I will be using the names from the movies and shows since everyone will be referred to by their 'nickname' except by teachers and parents. Special appearance by Deadlypixel, who will be known as Tyr Felman through out the story. Deadlypixel is a good friend and fan of mine. Now, onward with the story!)~
Characters:
Tobias Doragon-Fury[Toothless]
Lilly & Markus Fury[Toothless's Adopted Parents]
Celica, Elisa, and Eirik Fury[Toothless's Adopted Siblings]
Hayden Haddock III[Hiccup]
Stephen & Valarie Haddock[Stoick & Valka;Hiccup's Parents]
Tyr Felman[Deadlypixel as himself]
Adam & Rose Felman[Tyr's Parents]
Frank Ingerman[Fishlegs]
Emily & George Ingerman[Fishleg's Parents]
Allie Hofferson[Astrid]
Rachel Thorsten[Ruffnut]
Shane Jorgenson[Snotlout]
Tommy Thorston[Tuffnut]
Camilla Holt[Camicazi]
Derek DeRange[Dagur]
Heather DeRange[Heather]
Erik Larsen[Eret]
Chapter 1: New Life.
{Toothless's POV}
I sighed softly while slowly folding my clothes and putting them in the suitcase the orphanage had given me. I didn't have much when I was brought here. Just a backpack of clothes, few toys, and pictures of my family. I've been in and out of foster homes since I was 8, but I guess no one wanted me because I'd always get sent back to the child protection service office. I'm 16 ½ years old now, turning 17 in 6 months. I came to this orphanage when I was 12, because most of the foster homes I went too had abusive families. I was the odd one out and I've never had a permanent home, the orphanage has been my home the last 4 years. My home, my school, my playground, everything. The caretakers are really nice too.
When I first came here I was really quiet and didn't want to talk to anyone but I soon found out that there were many others like me who had lost their parents. The rest who were residing here had been given up for adoption or removed from their homes because of neglectful parents. I shared a room with 10 other kids who were basically my age, I realized soon that kids were grouped by age and gender. Across the boys room was the girls who were my age. We got 3 meals a day and had chores to do, nothing major but enough to help the staff.
Adoption days were twice a month, this was a day where couples looking to adopt could come twice a month and view us all to see if there was someone they'd want to adopt. On an adoption day, the possible parents could walk around the orphanage watching us play, eat, clean up, they could even talk to us if they wanted too. Adoption day would last from 9am to 6pm, some kids were adopted and others not. Most of the people who got adopted were the younger kids, or the babies. When I first came here, I took notice of how the orphanage was set up.
They were rooms for all ages, leading to 18. Because once we turned in to adults, they'd help us find jobs, and get stable in an apartment, then they had to let us go. Or if that didn't work out, sent to the shelter for being homeless. Sad but true. Babies slept in cribs until they were 1. After 1 they'd be sent to the toddler room which was for ages 2-4. The rest of the rooms were also organized by age group. There were rooms for 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, then finally 16-18. There were two rooms for each age group and each room held 10 people. Girls on the left side, boys on the right. Seemed easy enough.
I've been moved two times since coming here, being I came when I was 12. They move us according to our birthdays, and mine is on July 6th. The kids I've roomed with thankfully, we mostly all move at the same time and they've been with me since I arrived here. Our classes in the orphanage were simple, basic subjects like Math, Science, World History, Language Arts and Reading. I was good at them all, or at least I like to think I am. No one has ever told me otherwise. Our days were easy and on routine. Wake up at 7, shower, get dressed, breakfast at 8, morning chores, morning classes which were always Math, Reading, and World History. Then lunch at 12, play time, afternoon classes consisting of Science and Language Arts, little more play time, clean up, dinner at 6, night chores, finally bed at 10. Well that's how it was for me at least, and the other orphans who were around my age.
I didn't have friends when I came, I kept to myself and did what I was told. Same with the foster families, I never got close to my would of been siblings. People in the CPS office tried to get me to talk after the accident but I just didn't want too so I never talked. My parents and I were in a car accident when I was 8, we were coming back from the aquarium and it was raining. I don't remember much of what happened but I know my dad died on impact while my mom died later on the way to the hospital, she had used her body to cover mine when another car crossed the double yellow line and hit us head on. I actually didn't find out the truth until I was about 12 when I got here and asked the orphanage what they knew. They showed me a newspaper clipping the CPS office had given them for their records, that way if I was ever adopted the parents would know about my past.
After their deaths, I guess I had no family who stepped forward to claim me or take me in. That hurt to know, but the people at CPS took me to my old house and told me to get whatever I wanted to take with me to my new home. I grabbed a few toys, as many clothes as I could fit, then finally I got the worker to get a picture off the wall that had my parents and I in it, behind the main picture was every other family picture since I was born. 8 years of family pictures that I couldn't leave behind. I wanted to bring everything but I couldn't, I was only allowed to grab a handful of things. I only took what meant the most to an 8 year old boy who had just lost his parents.
That's when the foster families started, and continued for 4 years before finally they stuck me in the orphanage. Being there at 12, I suspected I'd never be adopted because most people wanted a baby or toddler at least. Most of the kids ranging from 13 and older never got chosen, but sometimes there were rare cases when people would be picked because the sibling they'd gain wanted a sibling their age. It had to be a miracle if anyone older than 15 got chosen.
I had assumed I'd be at the orphanage until I turned 18, but I was very mistaken. I did get adopted, at 16 ½ years old too. It rarely happened since given two years I'd be 18 and could legally do what I wanted anyway but I didn't argue with it. So here I am packing my things up to leave with my new family in an hour, they were in the office signing the last of the documents. They are a nice couple who had two daughters, one was 11, the other was 13. They also had a son who was 11. The two 11 year olds were twins. I sigh heavily thinking back to the day this happened, it was a week ago at the last adoption day.
/Flashback/
Another adoption day was upon us, as always we were instructed to go about a normal day and if we were approached to be talked to by possible adopters then we had to smile, be respectful, and talk with them. Answer any questions they had. Most of the time, my age group never got seen unless the parents were outside during recess or during meals. So I didn't pay much attention to who was coming around, I just worried about me. A few of my friends were sick that today and I was sitting by myself during lunch, there were parents walking around and sitting with others. I rolled my eyes and continued to eat quietly.
We were always given an hour at lunch, and 20 minutes towards the end I saw a new couple and their kids enter looking around. It took me a minute to remember it was Saturday, the only day twice a month where parents could come see possible new kids to adopt. I never really saw couples with kids come in, those who adopted were normally ones who couldn't have kids but it wasn't unheard of. My table was closest to the entrance so I could hear them talking with the head of the orphanage, she was a kind old woman who ran this place with her daughter.
"Well here are all the children, they are eating now but after they'll be going to their dorms to play or sit around and talk." I hear Ms. Stone say.
"Wonderful, thank you. This establishment is beautiful, we're so glad we found it. Our children have been asking constantly when we'll have another child because my youngest wants a brother. Unfortunately, being 43 now I was told another pregnancy wouldn't be good for my health. So here we are." The woman smiled brightly.
"Well we have many children here, ranging in all ages. Children 13 and older are on the right, younger than 13 are left. We also have a nursery towards my office if you're looking for a baby." Ms. Stone replied gently.
"Actually, we're looking for older. Perhaps over 14?" Stated the man now.
"All on your right Mr. And Mrs. Fury." Ms. Stone motioned to the right side of the lunch room.
"Wonderful, well children this is for you so why don't you scatter and see if there are any boys here who you'd want as your older brother?" The woman told them. They quickly rushed off as the parents chuckled.
"I do have some work to get too but the caretakers will be around if you have any questions." Ms. Stone said as she offered a soft bow of her head then exited the room. I continued eating my food silently, then I heard one of the other 16 year olds picking on the little kids and the caretakers were busy. I hated getting involved but I wasn't going to do nothing, I got up from my seat and walked to the other side.
"Hey, come on man leave the kid alone." I mumbled.
"He spilled his fruit cup on me." Said the boy.
"I'm sure it was an accident, just go get some napkins and clean off. He's just a little boy, he didn't mean it." I remarked.
"But!–..." The 16 year old started.
"Enough, Amund...You're not even supposed to be on this side of the room so move it. Stop picking on the little guy, you're making a fool of yourself..." I sighed. Amund grumbled before pushing past me and stomped off, not paying attention to where he was going he was on a track to hit one of the kids who had just come in with their parents. I rushed over and pulled the boy out of the way before Amund walked in to him. "Seriously, Amund...Watch where you're going. You almost hit this kid and he's not even one of us..." I warned.
"Sorry..." Amund muttered as he kept going now thankfully watching where he was going.
"Thank you." I hear the boy I saved from being shoved down say to me.
"You're welcome." I reply offering a calm smile. Now his parents and sisters came over, all thanking me for helping him. "Really...Its no big deal. I don't...like bullies, that's why I stepped in." I tell them.
"That makes you a good person." I hear the father say then saw his hand out to shake mine, "I'm Markus Fury." He introduced, I shook his hand with a nod. "And this is my wife, Lilly. Then our children; Celica, Elisa, and Eirik." He added afterwards.
"What's your name?" I hear Elisa ask gently.
I didn't want to give them my name because it sounded ridiculous. "Oh...Toothless Doragon. B-but everyone calls me Tobias." I say shyly but managed to keep a smile. I hated my real name sometimes, it was Toothless and still wondered to this day why the hell my parents would give me such. It didn't even make sense, but I guess I'd never find out. The only people who knew my real name was CPS, and the caretakers of the orphanage, and now these people. "You can call me Toothless or Tobias...Either is fine..." I add now.
"Well it's a pleasure to meet you, Toothless." Lilly smiled gently. I hear the bell signaling lunch was over ring as I face them.
"Same to you, Mr. And Mrs. Fury. I guess I'll be heading to the dorm now, enjoy the rest of your day." I offer a bow of my head before walking to my tray and toss it. I head out with the others, it had been strange day so far. I just wanted to lay down for a while before chores again. Walking down the hall, I felt like I was being followed but ignored it. Entering my dorm I moved to my bed and threw myself on top of it comfortably. It was then I felt someone beside, I opened my green eyes to see Elisa and Eirik there. "Ack, don't sneak up on me like that..." I sat up quickly.
I realized that they had been the ones following me to the dorm, I looked around but didn't see other parents around. Just this Fury family and they were standing at my bed smiling. There were about 9 boys in this room, myself included makes 10. The other room had 4 boys. There would be more in a few weeks because some of the 15 year olds were turning 16 and would be moved. "So what do you like to do for fun?" Eirik asks.
I sit up now with my legs crossed, "Draw, listen to music, sports occasionally..." I respond shrugging.
"How long have you been here, at the orphanage?" Lilly asks me.
"Since I was 12..." I reply slowly.
"What happened?" Celica says, my eyes move to the picture on my night stand of my parents.
"My parents died when I was little..." I close my eyes.
"Celica...Don't ask such things." Markus says quickly.
"No its okay. I don't mind talking about it...if she wants to know." I answer softer. I see Celica nod, then her parents and siblings. "Car accident 8 years ago...My mom covered me...Dad died on impact, mom died on the way to the hospital...No family came forward to claim me, that or they didn't want me. I don't really know. I was in foster homes for 4 years, then got placed here at 12, been here since." I tell them truthfully.
"I'm so sorry." Lilly frowns.
"Its fine. Um if you don't mind me asking...Why are you in here...Most couples stay with the younger kids?..." What harm would it do to ask.
"Well I can't have more kids, and they wanted an older sibling. Celica is 13, Elisa and Eirik are twins, also 11 years old." Lilly smiled.
"But...why are you in here, talking to me?" I say again.
"We find you interesting." Markus replies now. I blink a few times, first time I'd ever heard that.
"You stood up for that little boy during lunch, and pulled Eirik from being possibly pushed or shoved by that other boy. Not often you see someone standing up for another..." Lilly adds.
"I don't deal in bullies. Its not fair to pick on someone younger than you who can't defend themselves, especially if it was an accident." I state calmly.
"Hey! It was an accident, Tobias." I hear Amund shout from his bed. I get up now and face him.
"So was that little boy spilling his fruit on you. No need to get huffy about it and act so immaturely. Honestly, act your age not your shoe size..." I snort at him.
"What sense does that even make!" Amund gets in my face now, "I'll have you know I wear a size 9." I rolled my eyes.
"Exactly...So act your age, which is 16...not 9 which is your shoe size. Get the meaning now. Stop acting younger than you really are." I sigh. Amund got flustered at the insult and sat down back on his bed reading his magazine. I closed my eyes and sat down on my bed, "Sorry about that..." I tell the Fury's.
"It's alright, Toothless. So do you go to school?" Celica smiles.
"All the orphans are schooled here...I guess its like home-schooling?" I shrug.
"And you do well?" Lilly asked me.
"A's and B's ma'am." I tell her. In truth I liked having them to talk too, it wasn't as weird as it was before but still having a couple with 3 kids already be talking to me about myself was odd but I knew better than to get used to it. They probably just felt bad for me. Whatever, pity wouldn't kill me. Around 3:30, Markus and Lily had left the room but left their kids with me to keep talking. They'd returned an hour and 30 minutes later smiling, I just ignored it. As night rolled around and couples started to leave at 5:45, I was getting ready for dinner and they were still there in the dorm.
"Aw do you have to leave?" I hear Elisa ask pouting.
"Yep. Dinner time, and most couples are leaving because adoption day is over at 6..." I answer calmly.
"But we wanted to keep talking to you." Celica adds now.
"Not my rules." I smile. "But adoption days are twice a month, if you wanna come back in two weeks...I'll probably still be here." I chuckle. "See you later okay?" I rub her head once then excuse myself and prepare to leave the dorm.
"Toothless dear, wait just a moment...We wanted to ask you one more thing..." Lilly says quickly, I turn to see them standing there all smiling.
"Ask away." I say.
"We would like...to know if you'd want to become part of our family." Markus states, my eyes widened. They wanted...me? To join their family? I had to be dreaming...or sick perhaps.
"M–me?" I ask unsure that I heard them correctly.
"Yes you. We adore you, and so do our children...we'd like for you to join our family, Toothless." Lilly smiles. I couldn't believe it, they did want me to join their family. I was amazed and could barely contain my emotions when their kids rushed over begging me to say yes to their offer.
"I–I don't know what to say..." I force out after a few minutes.
"Please!" The three younger children pleaded with wide eyes.
I–I..." I paused, I was still in shock about all this. That they wanted me, a 16 ½ year old boy to join their family. Most parents and couples came on an adoption day and talked to all kids in the age group they wanted to adopt from, but the Fury family had been with him since lunch. They never talked to anyone else, just him. How could I say no, I'd finally have a family again who actually cared. "Y–yes...yes, I'd be happy to join your family." I finally say. My new siblings now hugged me, then my...new parents. Lilly even gave me a kiss on the forehead.
"When does he get to come home with us mom?" Elisa asked now.
"Depends on the paperwork." Markus answered. It was then, Ms. Stone walked in smiling.
"Tobias, you should be in the cafeteria right now for dinner." She told me.
"Sorry, Ms. Stone. Going now..." I reply, but Lilly stops me from leaving.
"We want to adopt Toothless, Ms. Stone. He's perfect to complete our family." Lilly said with a an excited smile. Ms. Stone smiled now and nodded.
"Then we will begin the process first thing tomorrow morning. For now it is time the children eat, and its getting quite late." Ms. Stone said. All in agreement, I hugged my new family again before we walked together to the cafeteria. We said our goodbyes and I got my food and sat down. Still in disbelief this was actually happening, I was being adopted by them and soon I'd be Toothless Doragon-Fury. I couldn't wait.
/End Flashback/
While I'm packing I glance over to see the sad faces of my friends watching me, honestly I was happy to be adopted finally but at the same time I'd already been told that we were moving to some new town called Berk, it was 3 hours away from where we were now. I didn't want to move because I'd be away from the only friends I ever knew but I'd promised to write to them and if any got adopted then the orphanage would forward it to their address so we could stay in contact. I packed the last of my clothes and wrapped the picture of my parents and I in a cloth before sealing my suitcase.
"We're going to miss you, Tobias!" Cried one of the girls hugging him.
"I promise I'll write as soon as I get settled!" I smiled. For the next hour it was tearful goodbyes, I was sad to leave them but also glad to have a family finally. It was Thursday so I knew my new siblings wouldn't be here, they were in school. The one I'd be attending starting Monday morning. A public school, I dreaded it almost. I'd been in that orphanage so long, I forgot what it meant to be in the public.
"Toothless, everything is signed and your parents are waiting for you outside." Ms. Stone said softly. I nodded as I picked up my suitcase and headed down the hall to the main exit, I opened the door and walked out with the sunshine almost blinding me but as I focused I saw a moving van parked out front, then a small black, 4 door car sitting in front of the truck with Lilly and Markus standing on the sidewalk.
"Come along son, time to hit the road if we want to get to Berk by dark and start unpacking." Markus or rather my father calls to me smiling. I walk down the steps of the orphanage, it was like a new life was starting for me and I couldn't wait for what it held. I reached the gate as my father took my suitcase and loaded it in the backseat then I hugged them before getting in the backseat myself. I took one last look to the right seeing all the kids I'd pretty much grown up with there waving goodbye to me. I unrolled the window and smiled at them, waving as well while my parents started the car and I felt it shift to the drive gear.
"Bye, Tobias! Be safe!" They called to me.
"Bye everyone! I promise I'll write! I'll miss you all!" I called back trying to contain my tears that were forming. The car began to pull away from the sidewalk and in to traffic, the moving truck behind us. I put the window up as I could no longer hear their voices. I laid my head back on the headrest and closed my eyes with a smile, 'Here we go, first day of my new life.' I thought happily.