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(Hiccup returning to the training arena.)

As we flew back I wondered why a dragon like that was with Astrid I mean she has a kind heart and could take on any man and most dragons but still. Dragons like that are like Nightfuries, loaners. Why is it that this one has attached itself to her and that male did the same with Harvich. I wonder. My thoughts were interrupted when we landed and a soft voice said welcome back. "Thank you Valima. Now would you like to try flying with us?" She shyly nodded her head and cautiously climbed on in front me griping Toothless's saddle with a death grip. Toothless bolted for the edge of the cliff laughing I yelled "Hang on!" as he leapt from the cliff instantly climbing high into the sky. I watched Val slowly open her eyes then stair around in amazement at the scene that spread out before her. Smiling she shouted "This is amazing!"

Seeing she was ok with flying we began to run through our maneuvers to which she hopped and hollered obviously enjoying herself, and I certainly wasn't complaining. Something about her put me at ease even more so than when I was with Astrid. It was like she was a precious stone I wanted to hold and protect where Astrid had felt like the one protecting me from the world. We flew till the sun set eventually settling down at my house where she was staying with us in my room. As the Chiefs son and leader of all the dragon riders of Berk I had moved out so my father could get some sleep and not have to deal with dragons at the house constantly. It was built with large doors and ceilings to accommodate most dragons and riders alike. We ate a light dinner too tired to go to the mead hall then turned in for the night.

(Astrid)

I laid in a hot bath Blood fire dozing on the rafters while biter was busy sharpening his claws on a piece of fire wood. Sighing I wondered if this was how Hiccup felt with Toothless always there. Since we met Blood wing was never far and always had an eye on me. All the men save Snootlout had given up on me saying that I was a dragons mistress. It didn't help that two certain someone's kept burning all of them before they can even get past 'Hey baby.' I didn't mind though it was nice not to have to deal with them. Sighing I though how things were changing Fish was getting fitter and bigger and Ruff has fallen head over heals for him now that his shyness is disappearing. Hiccup has gotten Valima, or 'Val' as he calls her, to accept dragons but not many besides Toothless accept her. She has been living with him for two months now I wonder if anything is happening between those two he dose deserve someone nicer than I am that's for sure.

I wonder if Harvich remembers us I thought as I looked at Bitter. It has been over five months since he left and winter is nearing I hope he comes back soon I have a feeling we will need him when the war dose break out. Sighing I slipped deeper into the tub and dreamed of flying and combat.

(Valima)

I slowly woke several hours before dawn. It had been two months that I have been living with Hiccup he had a lot of habits at home most of which were cute to watch. I had to admit to myself that I liked him I mean he's what a true chief should be like only using his brain to lead not his brawn. I slipped down to the kitchen careful not to wake the boys and began to bake breakfast. It took me an hour but just as I set the last plate of bread on the table a Yawning Hiccup walked in managing to say "Good morning, Val" "Morning Hiccup" I said cheerfully Toothless moaned and laid on the floor beginning to snore. Smiling at the dragon I brought Hiccup a plate of eggs and bacon. Setting a hand on his chair and placing it in front of him I gave him a peck on the cheek whispering, "Eat up." He just sat there red as a beet staring into space I giggled and sat at my spot next to him and began to eat.

He was unusually silent all morning as we set off on patrol. Since I was so light it was no problem for me to ride with him and Toothless was ok with it anyways. I loved flying I could see all the people and land around us. It was like being a god looking down on subjects. We flew for most of the morning just looking for anything out of place. Rounding the Island for the fourth time we saw Astrid and Bloodwing sitting on the cliff overlooking the bay. We silently landed and approached on foot as Hiccup waived, "Hey Astrid how are things." She looked over her shoulder the back to sea, "Fine I guess just looking to see if any ships were coming in." I'm not sure why but this girl scared me when I looked at her it was like looking at a dragon. She wore an armored cloak with an insignia on its back with lighter studded leather beneath that, and she always had her Halberd in reach. It was as if she expected an attack at all times.

We walked up an joined her hanging I our legs over the side. "I know it's been hard losing Stormfly. I don't know what I would do if I lost Toothless he's the first friend I had other than you." She let out a deep sigh, "It has been hard but Blood wing and Biter are always there to help. Anyways I think Harvich will be back soon so I can return his cloak and Biter." The sad tone in her voice made it sound like she hoped he wouldn't want them back. Just then I watched as her eyes grew wide and she pulled a spyglass from her pack focusing it on one point in the distance. The first grin I think any of us had seen spread across her face. "Speak of the Devil and he shall come." She whispered excitedly leaping on Bloodwing. They took off before we could say a word.

Hiccup pulled out his glass and looked. "Well it is him and looks like he brought back some goods too. Come on Val lets say hi" he said offering me his hand. Climbing back on Toothless we flew to the ship not far behind the others. A story from the ship Astrid jumped from Blood wing and landed on a man who stood top side with Skril on each side of him. I almost screamed but saw him catch her then fall backwards. We landed a moment later to the two of them laughing. "I'm glad your back." I heard Astrid say in a shy tone unlike your usual self. "And I'm glad to see you to but next time land first." He retorted in a good humored tone.

We dismounted and walked to the figure. As we neared the Skril I steeped behind Hiccup still somewhat scared of them. "So I see you decided to return after all. It's a good thing too because I heard that a dragon rider army is planning to invade the archipelago." Hiccup stated coolly. The figure looked to us his face completely hidden. Astrid felt a bit foreign but this man was downright terrifying to me it was like trying to look at my father's whispering death only somewhat worse. "I have to have a reason to fight and only then will I do so." His voice had taken on an aggressive tone that reminded me of a snarling dragon. "I will discuss the matter with you and Stoic after I make port now if you don't mind I have things to prepare." Stunned into silence we did as we were told and flew to the chief's house.

(Astrid)

I feel like such a fool doing that and when I haven't even given him a hug before. Well other than that time I thought remembering when we fell on the bed. After the others left he looked to me and pulled back his hood," I'm glad to see my cloak and Biter have kept you warm, and who is the gorgeous Deathwing?" I smiled at the irony of her name, "Blood wing actually she came to me when Stormfly was killed." He smiled. It was crooked and mischievous but I loved it immediately. "You know Deathwings are drawn to death. They are said to be the dogs of the grim reaper himself. I think that the first part is true because I met Nightwing the night after my parents' death. The thing is since then I think they tend to find people who refuse to die and end of sewing death instead."

I thought on what he said and felt sorry for him as I found another painful memory for him. Gesturing for me to follow we went to the place where his bed was leaving Bloodwing and the other dragons topside even Biter was bounding around the ship somewhere. On the bed sat something large wrapped in linen I went back to my home to get this for you I think you will like it. I picked up the bundle and unwrapped it reviling a single bladed battle axe. It was light and perfectly balanced for how I used one. Examining the blade I saw my family crest set into the haft. Looking to him I hugged him and kissed him on the cheek, "Thank you Harvich." I'm not sure how but I think I had fallen for him while he was gone because it just felt good to hug him. He stood there frozen not sure what to do but eventually hugged me back. We held each other for a while before looking at each other. I silently prayed he wouldn't get angry at me for being this way.

(Harvich)

What is this? Why do I feel so confortable right now? And why don't I want to let of her? Confusion coursed through me I had never had a woman want to be near me much less hug and kiss me. What was I supposed to do now I mean I like her but I'm not sure if I can just let her into the family like this. Looking into her eyes I resisted the urge to kiss her and see if she really did care for me or if it was something else. Just then biter landed between us and licked me on the face. Making us both laugh.

The little dragon began to tell me all about her and how she had pinned over my absence. I acted like I couldn't understand so she wouldn't get suspicious. I knew when and if she found out there would be a lot of explaining to do. According to Biter she had worn the cloak almost every day and looked to the port to see if I was coming even flying out days from the island to see if she would run across me.

Then a thought crossed my mind and it was too good to resist putting into words. Still holding her close I softly said, "What would you say to me staying at your place while I'm in port?"