Dragons: New Allies

Hey, guys! It's me, Imagigirl20, back with a whole new story! Recently, I've really been getting into the How to Train Your Dragon series, both the films and the Netflix show (I had to read about Dragons: Riders of Berk online, since the series was long gone by the time I wanted to watch it, but I am pretty much caught up). So, while anxiously awaiting Season 5 of Dragons: Race to the Edge, I came up with an idea for the show. So, here it is, and I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing related to HTTYD.

Long ago, in a land called Warrell, there was a small village that stood atop an island. In this village the people, who called themselves Lunatics, killed dragons for sport. The chief of the village, Slygroff the Stubborn, was champion of this sport. He dreamed that one day he would raise a son who would follow in his footsteps, but his wife bore him a daughter who wanted nothing to do with it. Instead, when she was old enough, she spent her days helping out the villagers with their daily tasks. Her mother Gale and Slygroff called her Ivy, because her eyes were as green as the plant itself.

When Ivy was five, she lost her mother to a terrible illness. As a result, Slygroff threw himself into dragon killing, ignoring his daughter's kind heart and gentle soul. Four years later, Ivy was walking through the woods of Warrell, picking flowers and trying and failing to catch fish. As she splashed through the stream, a terrible howl pierced her ears, making her gasp.

"Hello?" the little girl said shakily, hands wringing her long brown braided hair. The forest was eerily silent as Ivy slowly stepped out of the water.

"Wh-who's there?"

In answer, another howl erupted through the air, this time sounding closer. Ivy yelped as a boar came running over the hill in front of her. Her eyes widened as it charged at her, and she gasped and ran away. The boar squealed, its eyes trained on the tiny target in front of it. As she ran, Ivy thought she heard a trembling noise behind her, but she refused to look back. Her left foot caught on a rock and she fell forward, crying out in pain as her ankle was twisted at an unusual angle. Through teary eyes, Ivy clutched her injured ankle and screamed as the boar closed in.

Suddenly, a blast of purple fire knocked the boar to the side. Ivy turned toward the direction it came from and gasped at the sight of a large black dragon, its mouth steaming. With a mighty roar, it pounced forward. Ivy screamed and curled himself into a ball, but the dragon leapt over her and went for the boar. Ivy kept herself closed up and squeezed her eyes shut as she heard the dragon do away with the beast. When she was sure it was done, Ivy slowly got up and just stood there looking at the magnificent creature. As she took a step towards it, it growled.

"It's okay", Ivy said, taking another step.

The dragon watched her curiously as she inched towards it.

"I won't hurt you", the young girl whispered.

Cautiously, Ivy held out her hand. The dragon studied it for a moment, and then nudged it with its snout. Ivy giggled as she felt its hot breath against her fingertips.

"You're awfully warm, aren't ya?"

She stroked its chin and the dragon purred.

"Hey! You like that?"

The dragon nuzzled her, almost causing her to fall over, and she laughed.

"My dad is way wrong about you guys. Why does he insist on killing you?"

Ivy could've sworn that the dragon shrugged.

"Well, you don't ever have to worry about me hurting you, or anyone else, for that matter."

She clutched the dragon's head, stroking its dark scales.

"You saved my life."

The dragon purred, nuzzling Ivy's shoulder.

"I'll always protect you...Shadow."

Over the next few weeks, Ivy would come and visit the dragon she called Shadow, sneaking him fish. Then the two of them would always play hide and seek, with Shadow almost always winning. But one day, Ivy couldn't find Shadow anywhere.

"Shadow?" the young girl called. "Shadow, where are you?"

Ivy wasn't aware that the large black dragon was sneaking up behind her. Before she knew it, she was lifted up by his head and slid down onto his back. Once the dragon was sure she was secure, he charged forward and ran up the hill. Ivy gasped and her eyes went wide as she saw the cliff leading to her ultimate demise.

"Shadow…" she said uneasily, as the dragon pressed on.

He let out a joyful howl and jumped into the air, unfolding his large wings. Ivy dug her tiny fingers into his scales, holding on for dear life. Shadow seemed to laugh as he took to the skies. Ivy was frightened at first, but as the dragon glided through the clouds, she saw how beautiful the view really was. The golden sun was illuminated right in front of her, casting a heavenly glow on the young girl's face. She tentatively outstretched her fingers and gathered a wisp of a cloud in her palm. Ivy chuckled as it dissipated.

"Wow", she breathed.

For the first time, she looked down, studying the ocean's blue waters below her. Suddenly, Shadow dove straight down, and Ivy's fear returned. She screamed as the dragon picked up speed, folding his wings.

"Pull up!" Ivy screamed, tugging at his head. "PULL UP!"

Just as the dragon's snout skimmed the water's surface, he leveled and spread his wings once more. Ivy breathed a sigh of relief, releasing her grip and patting the dragon's side.

"Don't you ever do that to me again", she said.

As the sun set in the sky above them, dragon and rider headed back to the forest. Ivy climbed clumsily off the dragon's back, stumbling for a bit as she walked back to her village. Shadow roared after her and she smirked.

"Okay, fine!" she said. "It was fun."

The dragon seemed to smile at her and roared again.

"Of course I'll come back. Don't I always?"

The sun had long since set when Ivy arrived back at her village. No one noticed her sneak towards her hut. No one, that is, except for a boy named Edmund. Edmund was the same age as Ivy, but he was rude and arrogant, especially towards her. He would always tug her braid, calling her "poison ivy". Ivy was glad to visit Shadow, and getting away from Edmund was an added bonus. But tonight, the boy would not be avoided. Just before Ivy could reach her hut, Edmund grabbed her by the braid and pulled her away, causing her to cry out.

"Where ya been, poison ivy?" Edmund sneered.

He laughed as Ivy tried and failed to get away from him.

"None of your yak's wax, Edmund", said Ivy, trying desperately to free her hair from his iron grasp.

She yelped as he threw her to the ground.

"You've been sneakin' outta here, every chance you get", said Edmund, circling the girl like a shark. "What's out in the woods, huh?"

"I said, back off", said Ivy, getting up and brushing herself off. "You're so weird!"

"Not as weird as you, poison!"

Ivy ignored him as she straightened her braid and headed to her hut.

"I'm gonna figure it out!" Edmund yelled over to her. "One of these days, I'll know your secret!"

"But not today", Ivy thought as she stepped inside and shut the door.

I believe that every good story deserves an origin. However, if you guys don't like it so far, let me know and I'll start on something else. If you want me to continue, all you have to do is leave a review. Bye for now!

-Imagigirl20