Prologue
Well… I'm back, and so is Obsidian. While this story is best read after 'Obsidian', it works as a standalone if you have an active imagination.
All rights to the dragoness Winter go to Shamgxk, who has been very supportive during the writing of 'Obsidian'. He asked me if I could implement an OC of his into this story, and I agreed to thank him for his support. This is a once only thing, so do not spam my private message box with requests.
Now, onto the show.
(Winter's POV)
I've been searching this island for shelter for days on end, with no success. Ever since that dark portal swallowed me up, I've been searching this place for some red and green crystals, with no success. The creatures on this island, some variety of ape, attacked me on sight. I would have fought back, but the portal took a lot out of me. My mana will recharge on its' own, and my wounds will heal on their own, but the lack of gems is going to complicate things…
"I though the dragon went this way, come on!"
That voice… some of the apes chasing me! I run further into the forest, hoping to lose the apes… but they are persistent. They will find me again, I am certain of it.
Eventually, I reach a hidden cove. A large pond, trees that can shelter me from the weather, a beautiful reflection of the moon in the water… it is perfect. I can probably hide here for a few days, before being forced to move on.
I fly into the cove, and I settle down underneath a tree. A storm is coming, and while I can take the cold… I want to be able to sleep. To remember everyone I left behind when the dark portal took me. To be sorry. If I had just been more careful, if I had flown a little slower…
Before long, the storm settles in, and rain starts pouring down. Colder than the rain back home… which further alienates this environment. I just wish I could see a friendly face again… since the dragons here don't know how to speak.
(Flashback)
"Come on, Winter, faster!"
"But if I fly faster, I won't be able to react to-"
"How can you hope to catch me, if you're always being cautious?"
"Alright, you're on!"
I dash forward, putting extra effort into my wings. Suddenly, a fiery portal appears in front of me.
"Winter!"
I don't have time to react. The portal swallows me whole, and…"
(Flashback end)
Silent tears stream down my face. I can't believe I left my little brother behind, even though I can remember it as clear as day. I doubt I will ever be able to forget that day, or even recover from the emotional damage. The truth is, I'm stuck here, and-
BANG!
A large explosion sounds to the… I don't know directions anymore, somewhere in the direction of the ape village. It sounds like the weekly dragon raid on the village has begun… oh well, there goes any hope of getting a good sleep tonight… A shame I am alone here, since no-one can help comfort me, not that I'd ever admit to being scared…
(Hiccup's POV)
I opened the door to the house, only to find a monstrous nightmare about to blow liquid fire at me. I close the door just as the flames hit the door, with one thought going through my mind.
"Dragons!"
I run out of the house, only to see the village in the expected panic. I stand dumbstruck for a moment, half afraid, half excited, only to be knocked over by a Viking with a bearded axe.
"RAAAAWR!" The Viking realises I'm friendly, shouting "Morning!" Before jumping off, getting back into the fight.
I start running towards the forge, many of the Vikings I pass tell me, to sum it up, 'get away, wimp!'.
I manage to reach the forge, only to keep running beyond it unconsciously. A Deadly Nadder flies down, burning the ground in front of me. A giant hand pulls me out of the way. Stoic the Vast, my father.
"What is he doing out-" Stoic realises who he is talking about. "What are you doing out, get inside."
I run inside the forge, Gobber already working on repairing a sword.
"Oh, nice of you to join the party, I thought you'd been carried off!"
I know Gobber means well, but that still stings a little to hear.
"Oh, come on, me? I'm waaaaay to muscular for their taste, they wouldn't know what to do with all…" I gesture to myself. "this!"
"Well, they need toothpicks, don't they?"
Nice to know that Gobber still has his dry sense of humour…
I rush to the window, receiving a bunch of weapons from a burly Viking… and that is when everything went to Hel.
A massive, fiery light illuminates the village from above, and an armoured, black dragon falls from it…
And, that is the end of the prologue! Did you enjoy? Probably not, but oh well, take what you can get, and I'll take bored viewers over no viewers at all.
Yes, Obsidian is back, after less than a day of his first story being finished, and with a vengeance! And, for that matter, with a ring of unknown power. What does it do, exactly? I'm going to enlighten you now, before you get any ideas. The ring doesn't grant power, it just vastly improves one's control over their own power.
Until next time…
