Y'all, I'm honestly touched that so many people seem interested in my story! It gives me inspiration to write more, thank you! I forgot to mention in the first chapter's author's note that I honestly have no current plans for ships. I'm just letting the story take its own path, but if you have any suggestions I would absolutely love to hear them! Anyways, on to the story!

By the Gods

"Hey, Ingrid, how about you do something useful and help us put out these fires, huh?"

It took every ounce of self control I had not to roll my eyes at Snotlout's comment as I finished wrapping a woman's burnt arm. Once finished, I turned to the teen to give a snarky remark, only for a loud, high-pitched scream to interrupt me

I looked up in time to see my friend, Hiccup, being chased by a Monstrous Nightmare.

"Oh, gods," I mumbled under my breath

If anyone on this island was cursed with the worst luck it would be Hiccup. Of course, the one Monstrous Nightmare that showed up would be the one dragon to notice the smallest Viking.

I grabbed my satchel and ran towards my friend and the enraged dragon. A horrible idea really, since I am absolutely useless with just about any weapon.

My heart nearly stopped when Hiccup narrowly escaped the Nightmare's flames by taking cover behind a post. Just then a man wrapped in a fur cloak ran by me and threw himself at the beast.

Chief Stoick the Vast squared off against the Nightmare as I finally reached Hiccup's side and immediately began to fuss over him, checking for any injuries.

"Gods, Hiccup, do you have a death wish?"

Hiccup slapped my hands away with an irritated sigh and a curt, "I'm fine."

Someone cleared their throat and we turned towards the noise only to see the chief frowning at us with the Monstrous Nightmare flying away behind him.

Honestly, I would rather fight the Nightmare than be in the path of the furious chief. Once I saw the chief's expression I stood and gave my friend a pat on the shoulder.

"Good luck, Hiccup!"

I waved with a grin as I ran back to Gothi's hut, praying to every god I could think of (from Thor to Frey) that the hag allows me sleep for just a few more hours.

Unfortunately my prayers were ignored, because as soon as I walked into the hut Gothi was waiting for me with a long list of chores. I'm sure the hag was trying to hide a smug smile on her face.

I snatched the list with a sigh and shuffled out of the hut.

That evening, I gleefully crossed out the last item on the list as I carefully stowed the last of the herbs in my satchel.

"Ingrid?"

I nearly jumped out of my skin when the voice broke the quiet of the woods. I spun around and glared at my best friend.

"Are you trying to give me a heart attack, Hiccup?" I glanced down and noticed his notebook in his hands," What are you doing out here?"

Hiccup seemed to notice my attention on his notebook and he quickly stashed it in his vest, "Nothing."

I grinned and nudged his ribs with my elbow, "Looking for the Nightfury you shot down last night?" I chuckled as my friend rolled his eyes.

"Ha ha, very funny."

I noticed Hiccup seemed a little more jittery than usual, but I left it alone, knowing he would change the subject if I pressed the issue. Instead, I linked my arm with my friend's, causing him to stumble a bit.

"Come on, Hiccup, how about you escort me back to the village before the next dragon attack!"

I laughed as I pulled a grumbling Hiccup with me as we made our way back to Berk.

Author's note: I know this one is a bit short, but I was struggling with this one. I do plan to keep this one going and I have a general idea about where I want this to go, but I would love to hear from you lovely folks!