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Writing in bold means dragonese

Chapter 2:

Hiccup POV

*Beep* *Beep* *Beep*

My alarm clock awoke me from a deep sleep and stopping my dream about Astrid and the dragon. I looked towards the clock and turned off my alarm and noticed that the time was 7:15. I had a shower, had breakfast and got dressed before leaving for school at 8:00. I got in my dark red flashy sports car that I made over time. It was still a work in progress; I mean it could do with a new engine and tires, but I don't have the money at the moment so it will do.

Once I had arrived at school, I parked my car and then walked into school. I got some books from my locker and happened to find myself standing next to Snotlout. He raised his right arm to punch me in the face as I turned around but, after years of being beaten up by Snotlout I know is every move, so I ducked. Snotlout's fist then connected with the steel lockers and left a dent in it. I used my surprise to run as fast as my lanky legs would carry me away from the scene that was forming. "You'll pay for that Useless!" screamed a pissed off Snotlout as his muscular figure came after me. He was now catching onto me with every step. Being the football team captain does make him athletic I thought shame he hasn't got any brains. As I turned the corner, I was pulled away into a locker by no other than Astrid Hofferson. My stomach was doing butterflies as my life long crush pulled me in closer to hide me away from a charging Snotlout. She then whispered, "Wait here, whilst I sort out Snotlout." I listened to her with my dark green eyes staring into sapphire ones before nodding. Everything about her really is perfect, isn't it? I thought, I mean even the smell of her locker is nice. She then left I could overhear her saying, "If you are looking for Hiccup, Snotlout he looped back around you."

"I will get that useless cousin of mine and beat him to pulp for humiliating me"

"How can you call you own cousin useless? Sure he might not all about being athletic as you, but instead he is smarter than you. I mean you know nothing about how cars work or maths for that matter. He is caring whilst you are nothing but a bully. You will stop this now or we are over. Got it?" shouted Astrid in a mixture of shock and horror at what she had heard.

Snotlout could only nod his head in shock that Astrid, the one and only Astrid Hofferson was protecting him. He then silently walked away and sulked off.

"You can come out now Hiccup." She said before continuing, "You shouldn't have to worry about him for now."

"Thanks for doing that. You know you didn't have to do that, I had that under control" I said sarcastically.

"No problem, anyway I owe you one from last night." She replied. "Hiccup, Gobber wants everyone including you to be at the next dragon lesson. Want to walk with me"

I blush instantly at this statement before muttering, "Of course". The walk there was awkward, with neither of us saying anything. I was too shy to say anything and she just thought I was weird probably, most people do.

We entered the Dragon lesson and took are respective seats. Her at the front and myself at the back, on my own. I wasn't really listening to the teacher but my ears perked up when I heard the phrase 'working in partners for this project'. I looked at the board and our project would be on the dragons.

"Astrid Hofferson you will be working with Hiccup Haddock" announced Gobber. Gasps could be heard around the room, but none of them came with Astrid; she seemed ok to work with me. I mean it was defiantly a case of the most popular girl in school working with the least unpopular person in school.

I met with the blonde Viking after class and said, "I'm working at the forge tonight. Do you want to meet me there at about 6 and then drive to my house?"

She paused to think about before agreeing to meet me there and go to my house afterwards. The rest of the school day passed in a blur and before I knew it I was on my way home.

1 hour later:

I was walking towards the forge when I heard a whistling sound and a large crash coming from in the forest. Curiosity got the better of me and I jogged towards where I heard the sound. I found myself in shock at what I saw. There was a jet black dragon there in a cove. It was trapped in a bola and had part of its tail fin sliced off. I made my way down the cliff and spoke in dragonese, "My name is Hiccup Haddock yours?"

"You can speak Dragonese?" Questioned the dragon

"Yes, have been able to my whole life, I guess there something different about me."

"I can feel that something different about you, but I don't know what it is and I don't have a name" it replied.

"Ok. Who did that to you?" I asked as I continued to move towards the dragon.

"A trapper working for Drago Bludvist."

"May I cut the ropes?" The dragon replied yes before I continued. "I can make you a new tail fin; I am a mechanic/ blacksmith."

"That would be very useful" replied the dragon. I got closer and started to feel a tingly feeling in my chest. Is this the feeling of me bonding with a dragon? I thought. I instinctively reached out my hand towards it snout. His scaly skin the touched my hand and in that moment I was full of joy; all my worries forgotten, I had found myself a bonded dragon.

"I have never seen a dragon like you before; what species are you?" I asked.

"A Night Fury." The dragon replied. I was in shock. This was a dragon that nobody knew about. As the famous 'Book of Dragons' says; 'Size: Unknown, Speed; Unknown'. This dragon was also the most powerful and feared dragon known to mankind. I thought these were all extinct; nobody has seen one in years, let alone bonded with one.

"I will bring you some fish tomorrow; and in the mean time I suggest you stay here and make sure no find you."

"I wouldn't worry Hiccup; Night Furies are known for their stealth you known"

I then left towards the forge rather quickly; due to realising I was late.

2 hours later

Astrid POV

I got there early and went for a run through the forest. The dense green leaves reminding me of Hiccup. They could pull you in at an instant and how could I forget his lean, yet muscular build. When I walked into the forge I couldn't see Hiccup there so I spoke to Gobber, "Have you seen Hiccup?"

"He's in his workshop, I'll go and get him." replied Gobber whilst switching his hand. He has his own workshop? I thought. That boy was smart and fairly good looking. I already have a boyfriend; why do I want to like him? He is a no one; no one ever pays attention to him.

The said boy walked out of his workshop and towards Astrid whilst wiping away sweat with his arm. "Hello Astrid."

"Hi"

"Could I have a lift to my house? I left my car at home."

"Yeah sure." I led him towards my car and started to drive towards his house with his instructions. The first thing I noticed was how big it was. The house was three or four times bigger than my 3-bedroom house. The second thing I noticed was there was only his car on the drive. Mayor Stoick must be away on important business. We stepped out of my car and into the warm summer evening, my hair blowing in the light breeze.

"Welcome to Haddock House" stated Hiccup proudly.