It was late when Hiccup got home that night. There was so much going through his mind. The kiss with Astrid, the dragon nest and the fact that he had to kill a dragon in the morning. When he arrived home Stoick, Hiccups' father, had already gone to bed. Hiccup sat in front of the fire for hours trying to find an alternative solution to his problem but to no avail.
He must leave.
He never really slept that night. He quickly grabbed everything he needed and rushed out to the forest before anyone was awake. He found Toothless in the same spot he did every morning. Hiccup packed his things into the pockets on his saddle and signed. "The only people that will really miss me is my dad and maybe Astrid" he whispered to Toothless while sratching his ear. He hoped Astrid would miss him. He would miss her. Afterall, she did kiss him last night after he nearly killed her...twice.
Hiccup got on the saddle and put his breast helmet Stoick gave him from his mother on his head. He would miss his father even thought they didn't see eye-to-eye sometimes. Hiccup sighed. This was the only way he knew Toothless wouldn't be locked up or killed. "Lets go bud" he said to Toothless. The beast took to the air and flew North. Hiccup took one last look at his village before a tear rolled down his eye. He wiped it clean and flew away into the clouds with his best friend.
Down on Berk things were going as normal. The whole village had this good vibe. Stoick got up and started making plans with Gobber. During the planning Gobber could see the sparkle in his eye. "Big day eh Stoick" Gobber grinned. "Aye" Stoick replied still smiling shuffling through scraps of paper. "I mean, if i remember correctly even you didn't get this honour" Gobber said. "Didn't Spitelout beat you in dragon training. I know he was tough but-" Gobber stops when he sees the look Stoick gives him. Gobber laughs it off awkwardly. "This is not a time to dwell on the past Gobber. This is a time for celebration" Stoick roars. "Aye Stoick. You're right there. Shall we wake up the beast Stoick?" Gobber enquires. Suddenly a knock on the door and Astrid walks in." Morning Chief" Astrid smiles. "Is Hiccup here?" she asks. "Aye my dear he is" Stoick replies. "Will you wake him up. I'm sure he'll prefer to see your face when he wakes up than Gobbers" . Both Stoick and Astrid laugh while Gobber sighs. Astrid goes up to Hiccup's room. No sign off him. She walks back to Gobber and Stoick where they are arguing over the fish stocks. "Chief..." Astrid whispers and both Stoick and Gobber stare.
"Hiccup is not there."