I apologize for the spelling errors in my last chapter, and the reference to heather was the fact that he could be deceived not the intentions behind said action. Furthermore I will now label the (pov) from now on so it will be easier to follow instead of relying on just the descriptors of that person.

I don't own How to Train Your Dragon, Riders of Berk, or any of the connected characters and other affiliations.

(Harvich's flying dragon, Night wing)

Being a Deathwing I can see excellent at night just as a Nightfurry can looking down I could see that the port we were coming up on was indeed under roman control as was the village as well. Looking back to my rider I had to ask, "Are you sure about this Harvich?" the dragon skull helm he wore seemed to grin as he opened his mouth to answer, "You know I will never forgive the Romans for the mass murder of so many innocent Germanics and Vikings when we wanted no part of their war." Looking forward I known that answer was coming every time he wore that armor I knew he was going to fight any and all opponents that got in his way. Sighing I almost regretted helping him find a bonenapper to teach him how to make the armor from dragon corpses but if I hadn't he would have end up like his father. Silently I dropped him and the land drakes I was carrying below me off on the edge of the village in a wooded area opposite the bay then took off. I knew he would be fine with Jaw and Claw they were as loyal to the point of being self-destructive which is ok when you can scoff at a cannon as if it were a stone from a sling. Reaching the ships in the harbor I swooped down and began to spray my liquefied miasma covering half the ships in the harbor I sparked it causing a large flash fire and frying everyone on them, and catching the rest on fire as well.

Swooping low I drooped Jaw and Claw who hit the ground running and watched as Harvich leapt from my back landing on Claw's grabbing the harness I used to carry them. I watched them disappear into the woods then turned back to the Village turned Roman strong hold. I always try to keep dark thoughts from my mind but an anger on my friends behalf burned deepinside, 'I will make you all burn for the pain you have wrote on this world' I roared as I lit more of the village on fire.

(Jaw)

We landed easily it wasn't the first time we had done this by any means. As usually Harvich easily made the landing on my mate's back holding the carrying harness as we ran. I took the lead just in case something was waiting for us. After a few mins we started running through a deserted and partly destroyed village not stopping till we reached a pair of Forges that sat across the street from each other. Harvich slid from Claw's back and walked into one of the forges. I turned and looked around the village memories flooding back.

As I laid eyes on a house near the center of town with a stable at its side I began to relive the memories tied to it, 'I wandered in there looking to kill the young foal I smelled when a man stepped out and gave me a whole side of beef. A small boy came to me as I finished and hugged me.' Flashing of time , 'The boy was almost a teen and I had grown much larger. We raced around causing all sorts of mischief.' Another flash, 'Fire consumed everything. The man brought my friend to me and put him on my back I could feel the blood coming from his wound on his chest. "Go and live free you two." he said then stumbled over to his dead wife held her tight and went still himself. Tears pored from my eyes as I ran and never looked back.' I had told him what had happened after cauterizing the wound on his chest shut. We cried together for the rest of the day before we decided to make sure that we were never going to lose each other. Since then I have always been near and always will be. As I came back to reality Harvich walked up to me from the forge a large bundle on his back. Scratching a spot behind the base of my skull he said, "I know its hard being here but I had to get some things." Letting out a sad purr I bent so he could climb on then ran back to the pickup spot.

(Astrid, a deserted island half a day's flight from Berk.)

We circled the island once before setting down it was deserted and had an odd feel to it. There were forests that ran all the way into the sea and no mountains or anything. Flying lower we saw that there were few spots of actual land, as such it took us awhile to land but we eventually did in a clearing near the center of the island. It was a strange place, the trees seemed to be full of wild life. Strange birds squawked at me and odd little mammals ran on the tree roots. It seemed like a fun place to explore so I did leaving Stormfly in the clearing.

I had wandered for a few hours when I noticed a shadow following me. Whipping around I looked to where it had been but it was gone. Backing up slowly I tried to find the shape again. A flash of deep red ran past me on my left. Hefting my axe "I challenged who goes there?" a light chuckle comes from the shadows and a Nightfury with rider comes out. Unlike Hiccup and Toothless these too seem nasty. The Nightfury had neon yellow eyes an several scars on its face while the rider wore a black hood with white dragon skull his tunic, "I'm the last living thing you will see girl since your dragon is now dead and you are stranded on this floating forest." I could see the grin from under his hood and noticed the fresh blood on the Nightfurys claws. My eyes grew wide at the thought of Stormfly dead. Screaming in anger I ran back to where I left her and there she laid cut and burned, life less. Collapsing to my knees tears streamed down my cheeks as I stared at his lifeless eyes. "I'm sorry I choked out holding his head and continuing to cry.

The sinister chuckle came from behind me, "This is so touching it's pathetic. What did you thing would happen if you left Him unguarded I mean Nadders have few natural fighting potential." Slowly standing I glared at the rider, "He was MY BEST FRIEND." I bellowed charging him axe raised. He smiled as the Nightfurry spread its wings ready to fly then a red form dashed from the trees knocking the rider to my feet and pining the unsuspecting Night furry by its wings. Looking down at the rider I raised my axe, "Never insult the dead." I snarled and brought it down on his chest splitting him like a log. At almost the same time a gurgling howl came from the Nightfurry.

Looking over I saw a Dragon the same as Harvich's flying dragon only with a slimmer body. It had lunged its long hooked fore claws through the Nightfurry's back and into its heart and lungs. Slowly I walked up to the dragon looking it right in the eyes it had a fire there that I liked as if it were saying I will fight for you. I placed my hand on her brow and she pushed against it purring deeply. I walked back to Stormfly and removed the saddle and sheathed halberd tears welling up again I cried, "I'm sorry Stormfly. I should of kept you with me and looked after you more." Rubbing his horn I let my tears flow remembering my time with him and how much he had changed my life. "I wish I could have saved you like you have me so many times. You were a brave warrior and loving friend. I'm sorry I can't give you a proper funeral but you're too big to bring back and I don't have the wood for a coffin." My sobs were getting stronger when the red dragon came up to me and tucked a wing around me pulling me close then began to spray a blush black liquid on and around Stormfly. Once he was covered in a thin coat it sprayed a small flame on it instantly causing it to erupt into an intense fire. Looking up at the dragon I sobbed, "Thank you. Bloodwing." It pulled me close again softly purring.

I stayed like that till the last of Stormflys ashes floated off to Valhalla. Still crying I used the straps of his saddle to make a harness for Bloodwing then took off back to Berk. Bloodwing surprised me I felt we weren't going fast at all but reached the Berk almost as quick as Toothless could have. Landing at my house we went inside as the sun set behind us. I had moved out of my parents two months ago so I could start my own life and escape their prying and pushing. Sitting in front of the fire I pulled my knees to my chest and stared at the logs in the fire reliving memories of Stormfly. Bloodwing curled around me and ignited the logs laying her head on the floor next to me. Biter came from his hiding spot in the rafters and curled up around my shoulders as well rubbing my cheek with his head. I stayed like that for hours before finally crying myself to sleep.

The next morning I woke to a banging on my door followed by the familiar voice of Hiccup yelling, "Astrid, hurry there are pirates in the bay we need your help." Opening my eyes I saw I was laying on Bloodwing her wings wraped around me and Biter in my arms like a stuffed toy. Standing the Dragon still in my arms I slowly walked to the door and opened it. "Astrid… Are you ok?" Sniffing back tears, "I think I will be. We'll be there in just a sec. OK?" "Sure take your time I can hold them back for a while at least." He said obviously concerned taking a deep breath I walked to my closet and pulled out a bright red tunic with my family crest embroidered in black on its chest and Harvich's cloak then went to Bloodwing she sniffed the cloak and purred. Smiling I wiped my tears putting bitter on my shoulders, "I'm glad you like it cause it's time for your introduction to the others.

Holding on by the harness I rigged yesterday we took off from the house and circled around the ship in question. Hiccup and Toothless were pelting it while the others fought those that had come on the docks. Leaning down to her head I said lets show them what you can do and we began to make passes on the ship leaving trails of the liquid behind. As we did so Toothless bolted upward away from the dragon as if avoiding it. After the third pass she ignited the liquid causing the ship to be covered in fire and incinerating much of the lighter materials on the ship. Circleling the flames we grabbed two pirates that were on the dock and flung them at the rocks with a sickening crunch. On the next pass she flipped over so I could take a few with my halberd. Unable to contain the rush I yelled my exileration to the world. Drawing all eyes on us as we finally landed crushing the last three pirates I announced, "I would like you to meet Bloodwing my new friend." It roared from beneath me. It was just like the sound of Harvich's only higher pitched. Nudgeing the harness we flew off to the cliff overlooking the port. We landed and I began to cry on her neck. "Thank you Bloodwing, I know you didn't know him but Stormfly was a brave and good friend and you are being just as much so to me as he was. Bitter nuzzled my cheek and yes you too biter." In my heart I knew they could never replace Stormfly but that didn't mean I should push them away either.

I had just gotten my tears stopped when Hiccup and Toothless landed nearby. "Astrid, are you ok?" I looked at him my eyes still red and shook my head, "No but I have these two to look after me now that Stormfly's gone." My tears began to flow again as I remembered him. Hiccup blinked, dismounted, and rushed to me scooping me up in a hug. I hugged him back and told him what happened. After I had calmed down again thanks to all of their comforting he said, "Astrid, I'm sorry you lost Stormfly. That bastard must have been from the dragon army we heard about. We will make them pay for this I promise." Hugging me again. Letting go he looked over Bloodwing. "She is gorgeous you know and just like Harvich's. It seems they are built to strafe their prey causing an intense flash fire then eat the roasted remains, and judging from the wings and frame are capable of extreme speeds like Nightfurrys only not as maneuverable. I smiled at him always the dragon lover." Bloodwing gave him a look as if to say 'Watch where you poke.' as he stroked the back of her neck, "Well I have things I to take care of make sure and have Gobber make a saddle for her so you two can really fly she has to slow down to keep you on from what I saw. I blinked and looked at her only to get an 'I'm sorry' expression. Rubbing her nose I reassured her, "Thank you for thinking of me." Standing there I stared out across the see wondering if Harvich was with his dragons too.