Chapter 7

Blaze and Toothless finally stopped flying. For two reasons that is. One because Toothless' tail was past it's limits and two for Blaze's state. They landed in an area of a forest that Toothless knew they would be well hidden. But what was worrying him was seeing his mate in a cold sweat from hearing her father wasn't far from the village of Berk. She never wanted Toothless to be dragged into the mess she's dealing with in the first place. Her fears kept haunting her as she began worrying that if her father could possibly still be hot on her trail. She couldn't stand the thought of what would happen once he finally finds her. She couldn't bare her thoughts anymore so she began to sob.

"Blaze?" Toothless asked in his concerned voice.

Blaze turned toward him and asked weakly "Why do you continue to try to protect me even though you're putting yourself in danger as well?"

Toothless remained silent as he stared at his mate's weak and broken face. Tears welled up in Blaze's eyes even more as she waited for his answer but he still didn't answer. Blaze finally began sobbing again with her face in her arms. She cried and cried, letting her vision become blurred by tears. She continued sobbing until she could feel her head being rubbed. She glanced up to see Toothless rubbing his head against hers. Toothless never liked seeing Blaze cry so he would always do everything he could to comfort her. When he stopped he smiled a loving smile toward her which she was happy enough to return as well.

"Blaze." he started. "You should know why I continue to accept the dangers. It's because I love you and mates look out for each other no matter what the cost is."

"B-But Toothless my father..."

"You shouldn't need to worry about him I told you. I made you a promise and I attend to keep it."

Blaze couldn't help but rub her head against Toothless' chest. She purred with comfort as she continued showing her affection.

"Everything's going to be fine Blaze."

Blaze gave a loving smile toward Toothless once again and replied "Okay Toothless. I'll try not to worry."

Back with Astrid and Hiccup they were still racing against the clock to find Blaze and Toothless before Blaze's father does. Hiccup groaned seeing there was still no sign of the two night furies. Astrid was even growing a bit worried herself. Even though she got off on the wrong foot with both Toothless and Blaze she still cared for them. Hiccup continued scanning the area, his grip tightening on his sword. Astrid still didn't dare try to speak until they found Toothless and Blaze. Hiccup didn't even want to think about the thought if they arrived too late but he couldn't help it. He couldn't bare if either Toothless or Blaze was harmed.

"Where are they?" he groaned.

"Hiccup calm down. We'll find them."

"Sorry Astrid it's just Toothless is my pal and Blaze has become a good friend. I would feel responsible if something were to happen them."

Hiccup lowered his head from the thought. Astrid placed her hand on his shoulder. She knew exactly how he felt. Despite her and Blaze got off to a rough start they eventually became pretty good friends. Even she didn't want to bare the thought of Blaze or Toothless getting hurt either. Astrid tugged at the Nadder's reigns to tell him to go faster. The nadder did what Astrid what Astrid wished and quickenend his flying pace.

Back with Toothless and Blaze they were laying next to eachother. Blaze felt completely safe next to Toothless and finally had no worries. Toothless had his head lying on hers with his eyes closed. Blaze was breathing at a slow and steady rate, keeping in pace with the slow flicking of her tail. She felt as if nothing could ruin that moment. She let out a sigh and closed her eyes. But it didn't last long. Every single time she would try to close her eyes the image of her father would flash before her mind. She quivered in fear every single time she saw the image of her father with his red eyes full of death and his blood thirsty teeth. She squeezed her eyes shut tighter, hoping the image would leave her mind. But it was no use. Blaze opened her eyes seeing Toothless still had his eyes closed. When she tried to get up Toothless' eyes opened.

"Blaze I know you're scared that your father is coming." he said.

"Toothless he's coming. I can feel it." she said in a worried tone.

Toothless took a defensive stance with his teeth out.

"Blaze go hide now!"

Blaze quickly ran into the bushes to hide. Toothless' pupils went to slits sensing the presence near as well. Before he could react he was slammed into the tree. He opened his eyes and for the first time he satred into the blood red eyes full of death that has haunted Blaze's mind. Blaze's father had arrived. He had Toothless pinned up against the tree with his claws at his neck. Toothless narrowed his eyes at the rouge dragon in anger. The evil nightfury flicked his tail back and forth as he slightly push his claws, threatening to puncture Toothless' neck. He knew Blaze's father was wanting to know where Blaze was but Toothless was going to keep his promise.

"Where's my daughter?" he asked in an evil tone.

Toothless glared at the rouge night fury.

"Fine be that way."

He raised his claws ready to strike Toothless' neck. Before he could strike heard a familar shout "Father no!"

He turned around to see Blaze standing before him. Her eyes were pleading for mercy on Toothless.

"So there you are." he smirked evilly. He dropped Toothless to the ground and walked over to Blaze. "I told you I would find you." he whispered evilly in her ear.

"Leave her alone!" Toothless yelled bravely as he tried to stand.

"Being a little foolish ae we?" he smirked

"No. I'm not letting you harm her!"

Instantly everything clicked in Blaze's father's mind. He glared at Blaze.

"He's your mate isn't he."

Blaze lowered her head in defeat. The rouge night fury even figured if Toothless was her mate that Blaze had indeed mated and is expecting a child. This did not make him pleased at all. The markings on his body began to glow as his rage increased. Before anyone could react the rouge dragon lunged at Toothless. He pinned Toothless to the ground and began snapping at his face. Blaze leapt onto her father's back. He began spinning around trying to sling her off his back.

"This is pay back for when I was eight!" she screamed.

Finally she sunk her teeth into her father's neck. This enraged her father even more. With a scream in anger he reared his back and slammed Blaze into a boulder. She cried out in pain before passing out. Her father picked up her limp body by the neck. Toothless tried to attack but the rouge night fury easily knocked him away.

"Weak fool." He turned his head toward Blaze. "You're coming with me my dear daughter."

Toothless tried to get up but it was too late Blaze's father was already in the air still holding Blaze by the neck. Toothless took to the air and followed. Blaze's father formed an evil smirk and took off at speeds that no other night fury could. Toothless tried to follow but soon he couldn't find Blaze or her father. He scanned the area and saw no sign of them. He stared in anger in the direction he saw Blaze's father fly in before he lost him. He slammed his eyes shut in anger.

"I failed! I promise I would protect her!" he thought.

Finally he let his anger and pain unleash.

He cried out "Blaze!" with tears streaking down his face.

He lowered his head in sadness.

"Blaze I'm sorry. I failed." he cried softly.