Disclaimer: I do not own How to Train Your Dragon.

Author's Note: Like I said before two reviews is enough love for me.

Time Period: Race to Edge after the season finale assuming all is well dandy.


After they realized the situation at hand Hiccup insisted walking ahead on Toothless to figure out where he went the night before. The Gang walked behind them in silence worried about their leader and best friend.

"You don't think Hiccup might actually forget about the last ten years do you?" asked Fishlegs worriedly to his fellow dragon riders.

"I hope not. I do not want to babysit an eight year old Hiccup," replied Tuffnut as he didn't like the idea of babysitting anything especially after the baby Death Song incident.

"Yeah, I mean what was Hiccup even like when he was eight?" asked Ruffnut to no one in particular.

Astrid and Fishlegs were about to answer annoyed before they realized they didn't know either. No one really hung out with Hiccup til he was fifthteen.

"Come on, does nobody know what Hiccup was like when he was eight?" asked Astrid though her voice showed she was annoyed it had a slightly guilty tone for not knowing herself.

Then everyone turned to Snotlout as he asked in annoyed tone, "What? Why are looking at me for?"

"You're his cousin. Shouldn't you know what he was like?" asked Fishlegs as he was about to get annoyed if Hiccup's own family didn't know what he was like.

"I kinda do. I mean I sorta more teased him on the way he acted. Like how he would always cry when he got hurt. And oh, it was so annoying when he would be literally scared of everything! Not to mention how he would act like how's he so smart using words I didn't know-!" ranted Snotlout as he remembered those days where him and his dad needed to watch Hiccup.

"He can still do that," interrupted Fishlegs at the last comment.

"Shut up Fishlegs! Basically think of a more whiny and scared version of the Hiccup we know," finished Snotlout as he crossed his arms.


Hiccup rode Toothless with an uneasy mind. That memory relapse really scared him. What if he forgot that his best friend was a dragon? What if he doesn't want to be near the other riders because he doesn't recognize them? Or worse he's scared of them because of what they used to do? His thoughts were interrupted when he hears a soothing croon from Toothless who could sense his rider's distress.

"I know bud. I shouldn't worry too much but I just can't. I don't want to forget you," said Hiccup fearfully as he hugged his best friend's head.

Hiccup sighed as he heard the other riders talked. He wondered what they were talking about. Though he had a sneaking suspicion it was about him. Hiccup frowned as a small part of him was afraid that they were teasing him but a large part of him knew that if they were it was playful teasing and if they weren't they talking about ways to fix this.

"Hiccup."

Hiccup jumped at his name before he saw Astrid right next to him as he asked trying to mask his fear, "Is there something you wanted?"

"More so with you," admitted Astrid which caused Hiccup's fear to spike ever so slightly.

"Uh yeah?"

"Are you okay? No relapses?" asked Astrid as she hoped he didn't while they were talking.

"Nope! All good here!" half-lied Hiccup sure he didn't have memory relapses but all his old fears from when he was eight were coming back full force. He can't even have a conversation with his girlfriend without a hidden fear of her laughing at him mockingly.

Astrid looked at him skeptically but she wasn't sure what he was lying about. If he did have a memory relapse he wouldn't still be riding on Toothless so what was he lying about. She looked at Toothless who gave a quick shake of his head as he knew his rider grew more and more nervous around the others. "Are you sure?"

"Sure as I can be!" reassured Hiccup as he forced a smile as he tried, yet failed, to calm his girlfriend.

"Okay," replied Astrid before she grabbed his hand which she felt his hand stiffen ever so slightly before it relaxed. She looked at his green eyes as she tried to smile. "Hey, don't hesitate to tell me what's wrong. I care about you. You know that."

Hiccup nodded but he still couldn't get over the fact that he's basically reverting to the age where everything could make him jump.


The night came much quicker than anyone though it would as they still couldn't find the source. Astrid laid out her blanket as did the riders except Hiccup who just watched the fire dance in the air. Astrid noticed the distant look in his eyes as she asked, "Aren't you going to sleep?"

"And take the chance I might forget something, no thanks," answered Hiccup sarcastically as he frowned at the thought that the moment he closes his eyes he'll lose himself more and more.

Astrid bit her lip as she isn't sure how to make him feel better though as they sat in silence til the other riders fell asleep along with their dragons Astrid said, "I don't know what you're going through but for what it worth's I know we'll get through this."

"How do you know?" asked Hiccup as on the rare occasions like this he doesn't have a plan.

"Because we always get through this kind of thing like when we needed to make peace with dragons, you losing your leg, Alvin, Dagur, me becoming blind, Viggo, and so much other incidents over the years. I know this isn't exactly the same as anytime before but we will get through this," reassured Astrid as she kissed him on forehead. She then saw something she hasn't seen all day. A genuine smile.

"What? No kiss on the lips?" joked Hiccup as he knew that would be too weird.

"Hehe, you can get your kisses on the lips once you get back to your normal age," joked back Astrid as she playfully nudged him.

Hiccup leaned against Toothless's head before he asked with a yawn, "Promise you'll stay close? In case I forget."

"I'll be right here," promised Astrid as she moved her blanket and motioned Stormfly to get closer as she leaned back as she watched Hiccup fall asleep.

Despite the feeling of happiness as she got to see Hiccup happy she couldn't help but feel a sense of dread that today is just the beginning of whatever madness is to come.


A.N: Yeah, not the funniest but the plot thickens!