Reflection
I stared at the water, seeing my reflection. Underneath the water's surface was a picture. I thought it to be a picture of reality.
I saw my face, my blank expression was the centerpiece of this picture.
A big black mass appeared on the water's surface, right next to mine. I knew what it was right away.
The creature, what came to be known as a Night Fury, was my best friend. Toothless, I called him, for that one fleeting moment he hid his fangs from me.
A grin spread across my face; I could see it in the water. Oh the things we did.
We became the best of friends, even though it was forbidden. We killed the biggest dragon of them all, and I didn't think we could have. We connected two long separated species and gave them harmony.
Toothless' tail flicked into view. It was there for a moment, but it reminded me of one more thing. We also lost part of ourselves.
I thought about his tail, and then looked at my leg. The lower part of my left leg was gone; that was the cost of my survival.
He had lost his tail, and I had lost a leg. I grinned, You are just like me, my friend.
Just then another figure came into view. This time it was a blonde-headed girl. So far we've denied a romantic relationship, but I guess we aren't doing a very good job.
Astrid was beautiful, I couldn't tell myself otherwise. If I did tell myself otherwise, I'd hit myself with a hammer. If I could pick one up, that it.
I remember when she used to... not like me. I doubt she even noticed me. She couldn't, not with... this. And yes, I do point to all of me when I say that.
On the water's surface, her hand fell upon my shoulder. She didn't speak, she only smiled. That was okay, I didn't mind.
Yet another figure showed itself on the water's surface. It was a giant man, with a long red beard.
Stoic, my father, couldn't be more proud. There was one point where he did disown me, but I kind of understand that. After all, I hadn't exactly seen eye to eye with him at the time.
I know it's tough, being the leader of our people. He had a lot to deal with as it was, and at the time I didn't make things any better.
Stoic, proud of me. Astrid, in love with me. Toothless, a friend to me.
Was this all… fake?
As I stared at the water's surface, the images seemed to disappear. It was only because of the waves, but it had a much deeper meaning than that.
I thought back, to the reason of it all. This was all because I launched something at a dragon. This was all because I was not a strong man like everyone wanted me to be. This was because I was born in Berk, home of the Vikings.
I shook my head. I am proud to say that. Even if what I am seeing is just an image on the water's surface, it holds more meaning to that.
Standing up, I turned around. I saw three pairs of eyes looking at me, all with smiles to complete them.
This is reality. No matter how much the reflections muddle this picture, this is the way things are.
And it is a great picture to be in.