We all had each split into 4 (sorta) groups for practicing. Hiccup and Snotlout went down to the woods to practice their strength (in which I felt bad for Hiccup, seeing how Gobber had volunteered him), the twins went to test their balance, Fishlegs went to test his axe throwing (which I never needed to do), which left me with only one thing. Push ups.
What is all this training for again? Every year on Berk, we come together to test our strength, endurance, and courage, in the annual Thawfest games.
For some of us, it's not such a great time of year (I'm referring mostly on Hiccup's behalf, although it's not as much fun for me either)
As we found out our practicing routines, Hiccup and I groaned with displeasure. Push ups? My dad made me do those every day! I could understand why Hiccup was disappointed in his, for he had no physical strength, though some, including me, would argue about him having no mental strength (he was a blacksmith apprentice).
As I walked down to the academy, I was joined by my beautiful Deadly Nadder, who I had named Stormfly. As I began my routine, I noticed that they were already beginning to set up for Thawfest, it wasn't even going to happen until tomorrow (us Vikings aren't the best when it comes to strait on deadlines)! After another 20 minutes of practicing, I looked at Stormfly and remembered something,
This year, I have a chance to win. Because, for the first time ever, the Thawfest games will include, dragons.
As I finished my practice, Gobber, Hiccup, and the twins, came walking into the academy. I couldn't see Snotlout anywhere, which didn't surprise me, he had probably gone back to his house to get his medals. As we gathered around Gobber, he began his small speech about the changes for Thawfest.
"Dragons. They are now officially a part of Thawfest. There will be three additional events. The fly and shoot, which will require you to fly strait and shoot straiter.-" he began only to be intrupted by the twins. He ducked as a fire flew past his head, "Hey!" he protested. "Sorry," Tuffnut replied, "we're on the wrong head." "Ow!" his sister, Ruffnut, growled as her brother clibed over her to his side of the dragon. "I knew something felt weird!" she said. They flung another fireball at Gobber, this time, burning the flag that was attached to his left arm. "Much better." Tuffnut said. Gobber only glared at them before going back to his talking. "Next is the free style, where it's up to you to impress the judges with a trick of your choice." At this I snuck around to Stormfly, knowing all my practicing would soon pay off. I climbed up on her, flying up, and begun my acrobat routine "That's it girl, just like we practiced." I muttered. "The Nadder Wing Waltz, impressive Astrid." Gobber said in awe. I sirked, there's no time like anytime to show people what you can do.
As I was flying down, Stormfly's wings flapping drowned out what Fishlegs was saying. The next thing I saw, was his dragon, Meatlug, spit out a rock with a ton of lava. Oh gods, did she eat limestone? I thought to myself. "I'll take that under advisement, Fishlegs." Gobber replied, patting his shoulder. Fishlegs looked crestfallen. Rolling my eyes, I made my way back to the group. "And let's not forget the handles, where you will be asked to-" he began, but only to be interrupted by an echoing laugh, followed by Snotlout flying in. As he halted his dragon, Hookfang, his claws slid across the floor, showering Hiccup with dust and making him cough. Snotlout jumped off of Hookfang, wereing medals of all sizes. "Ah, you know what I love about the Thawfest games? Winning!" he gloated at Hiccup. I made my way over, hoping to stop any fighting, or name calling that might break out. Hiccup may have no physical strength, but he had his way with words. "You wanna touch one of my medals? Just To see how it feels to be a winner?"Snotlout rubbed it in his face. "I think I'll pass." Hiccup replied, a bit of a disgusted look on his face. I chuckled, then immediately stopped as Snotlout began his speech about winning. "My family has never lost a Thawfest game. Ever." He began. "Here we go…" I said, walking up next to Hiccup. "Dragons or no dragons, I'll do what I do every year. Bring glory to the Jorgonsen clan," he said, little knowing that the twins were mimicking his words with their hands. "And you'll do what you do. Embarrass yours." He said to Hiccup, laughing as he made his way back to Hookfang. "Let's go Hookfang!" he said, but only having one foot in his saddle's stirrup. As Hookfang flew off, Snotlout shouted, still dangling from his saddle, "I will crush you all!"
A/N: If there are other people who have made a Thawfest story in Astrid's POV, i'm not trying to copy it, i'm just trying to make one of my own