Summary: Astrid was the first to follow Hiccup in letting the dragons go. Her expressions at that moment were heart-breaking and I've been wondering what was on her mind then, especially after the release of the deleted scenes that showed she knew Hiccup relied too much on Toothless, so it was really hard for him to let the dragon go, but if he did it, so could she. {Set in HTTYD3}
What Was On Her Mind
I couldn't believe Hiccup was really saying goodbye to Toothless.
The same man I thought would make me share a bed with a dragon was willing to say goodbye to his best friend in order to keep him safe. Toothless was one of Hiccup's priorities; he'd die for him (and he almost did). If he – out of all people – could let him go, than so could I. So could everyone else… In fact, we should do it. Besides, it wouldn't be fair that the one that united Vikings and dragons to be the only one to say goodbye to his best friend.
Truth to be told, how could we know that another Grimmel wouldn't appear one day? It might not be a near future, maybe it could take years or decades for it to happen, but what if it does and what if we're not able to protect them next time?
Just the thought of it made me lose the ground beneath me. Even breathing was hard… I didn't want to be away from my best scaly friend. How could I do this? How could I find the strength to let her go? … I didn't want to…
But it was for the best. It was the best for her. She'd be hidden and she'd be safe. What did I want more? Her with me with the possibility of getting hurt or away, but safe?
Of course I knew the answer. But I didn't want it. My heart was so heavy it was like it could stop when I unstrapped her saddle for the last time. The saddle fell to the ground and her warm curious eyes looked at me full of sorrow as she realized what I was doing.
I touched my forehead on her face, feeling her soft scales. There was a lump in my throat that made my voice break.
"Stormfly…" This is goodbye, because I love you so much, "My good girl…"
I will miss her so much! I will miss seeing her face as soon as I wake up, I'll miss our morning flights and practices exercises. I'll miss the way she looked at me asking for food when I was eating and miss the way she'd always nudge me to try and make me feel better when I was down. And over all, I'll just miss her; my girl, my Stormfly.
Gobber followed my lead, unstrapping Grumpy's saddle. Soon, everyone was doing the same, because we all knew the best for our beloved dragons was to be free and safe in the Hidden World. Even if it would break our hearts.
The Light Fury flew away, guiding the dragons to open sea. All that was left for us was to observe them fly away. The sight was so sad it made my vision blurry.
I will remember and miss you everyday, my Stormfly… But it'd be all right, because I know you'll be safe.
I held Hiccup's hand. The pain would be awful for us both to handle, but we'd manage together.
I almost cried writing it, thinking of the pain they all must have felt… I know it was short, but it couldn't be long, since it was supposed to be her thoughts on the brief moments she decided to let Stormfly go… Anyway, I hope you all liked it and please leave a review on your way out!
