Runa's pov:

I had just run back inside to pack all my necessary items. A pair of extra cloths, my sword and dagger, my shield (similar to Hiccup's but has her main dragon painted on it, a Changewing), some Dragon Nip, and my copy of the Book of Dragons. I didn't need food for where I was going. It would be provided for me. I had put both my saddle bags on my shoulders before sneaking outside, Ember following me. No one was around, that was good. I had Ember hop up on my shoulder before spying out Slyskin in the forest behind the village. I crept my way towards him and attached the saddle bags. He was looking at me concerned.

"No time to explain but we need to leave without being seen now!"

I guess he heard the urgency in my voice because he placed me and Ember on his back before slipping farther into the woods. Once we were out of the village's sight he quickly but sneakily took to the sky above the clouds. I could see through them barely enough to see the ships docking and my dad greeting them with my brother beside him.

"Come on hun, we're going to Outcast Island."


I was with Hiccup in the town square. He was running around me with a wooden sword saying,

"I'm gonna get those mean old dragons, sis."

I just laughed and replied,

"Oh yeah, well you be careful now, don't hurt yourself as you do."

"I won't!"

I laughed again just watching him. I didn't notice someone creeping up behind me until I felt a hand on my shoulder. Out of reflex, I flipped whoever it was only to see that it was Dagur. Whoops. He sat up, his hand on the back of his helmet.

"Dagur…"

Was all I said before he stood up and smiled at me?

"Wow Runa, I didn't think you were that strong. No one can flip me. I'm impressed."

"Oh… What do you want anyways?"

I saw him sigh a little.

"I came to say sorry. I didn't know that you were so protective over your brother."

"Your sister didn't mention that?"

"No she didn't, the only things she said were how much we have in common and that I would like you a lot."

I blushed a little at that. What did his sister mean by that? I looked at him in the eyes, regaining my posture.

"Okay Dagur, I accept your apology. But don't think about doing it again."

He smiled and held out his hand. I looked at it before giving in mine. He took it and gave it another kiss.

"Won't happen again miss."


(still) Runa's pov:

Slyskin, Ember and I were hovering above Outcast Island. I could hear men shouting but I couldn't make out what they were saying. I patted Slyskin's neck and he took us lower before landing on the wasteland of a forest. I hopped off him and left Ember on his back.

"Stay here until I call for you both."

I grabbed my sword and left for the village leaving them to disguise themselves.

*Time laps*

I had made it to the side of the village and could finally make out what the men were shouting about.

"Where is Dagur?"

"Why haven't they come back yet?"

"Could they be lost?"

"Maybe we should go look for them?"

"Where would we even start?"

I felt my heart sink a little, Dagur wasn't here yet? That wasn't good, a cold front was moving in soon. They couldn't survive out there for much longer and these idiots couldn't make up their minds without a leader. I took a deep breath; I knew what I had to do.