Here comes Part III, where our second longest day begins. Enjoy!

NOTE: I DO NOT OWN HTTYD


Chapter 8: The Longest Two Days Ever (PART III)

Zenna's POV

I let Stryka spend the day with Toothless and the other dragons while I wandered around the village, making sure to stay out of dangerous places. Oddly enough, I always kept going back to places…where Hiccup and I've been to…together.

The glacier, the cave in the forest, the beach, the Lost Caverns, the pit where new things had been thrown into when the dragons got sick due to Blue Oleander poisoning, Mildew's old cabbage field…

We've had tons of adventures all around Berk, had travelled every inch of it, and had been together all throughout all seven years my family and I've lived here.

After hours of wandering around, training, and eating sandwiches I had packed earlier, I decided to take a little sailing trip to the Isle of Zen. Upon arriving at the docks so I could borrow a boat, I saw Stryka with Toothless…and Hiccup. Hiccup was feeding her fish and petting her while Toothless tried to steal some of Stryka's fish. When he saw me, Hiccup turned rigid. "I'm just here to borrow a boat," I mumbled to him. "Going sailing?" he asked quietly.

I found myself feeling rather relieved that he and I were talking now instead of shouting so I figured, hey, might as well try to salvage what was left of our relationship. If we couldn't be friends again…at least we could be two people who talk to each other on occasion. At least…until I leave. I looked at Stryka and my heart ached. I'd almost forgotten that I'd be leaving her, too, if she decided to stay here on Berk.

"If Stryka won't come with me to Greece…will you take care of her?" I asked, looking at Hiccup directly. Hiccup's emerald green eyes bore into my one violet as he spoke. "Sure…" he mumbled before we broke eye contact. Stryka then nudged me and smiled toothlessly. "Well, guess I won't need a boat anymore," I smiled, clambering onto her back. Hiccup looked up at me briefly before looking away. "Will you be here for dinner?" he asked suddenly. "I guess…" I shrugged before spurring Stryka up into the air.


At the Isle of Zen, the little slice of Valhalla Hiccup had procured for me on my 16th birthday, was where I often flew or sailed to so I could have time to think. And, with my mind and heart now both wondering how and if I would ever be able to forgive Hiccup and reconcile with him, today was a perfect day to do just that – think.

Lying amongst the tulip beds while Stryka frolicked about them and the trees filled with orchids, I just stared up at the clouds. It was late afternoon, now, the sky beginning to turn orange and red as the sun began to set.

'Was it really worth it? Hiccup and I have been through so much together…Am I really going to throw all of that away just because of one fight…? Maybe Elias is right…It was my fault for not telling Hiccup about being accepted into Hippocrates' School of Medicine…'

My thoughts were interrupted when Stryka bounded over to me, wiggling her rump. I giggled and gently gave her a scratch behind the ears. Her saddlebag bumped against my side and, just like that, I remembered the gift Hiccup had given me before our big fight. Taking out the package, I looked at it carefully. It was soft and moved to the touch so it was probably clothing.

Wondering if I should take it back to Hiccup (if he wanted it back, that is), I turned the package over in my hands until my curiosity got the best of me and I ripped the package open.

"Holy Shields…"

It was a white coat, like the ones I've heard professional doctors wear. Gasping softly, I noticed that it had pockets both on the sides and on the upper right chest, all three bearing a Night Fury emblem on them. To my confusion, the coat was pretty big and the sleeves were really long.

Then I found a letter neatly folded in the chest pocket.

Dear Zenna,

Wow! Seven years of us being best friends! It's amazing, isn't it? It's as if it was only yesterday when you and Elias saved me from Snotlout and the Twins when they were bullying me. Shortly after that, I found myself with someone who has always been there for me no matter how many times I mess up.

I can never thank you enough for being my first friend ever, Zen, really I can't. I thank Odin, Thor, and all the gods, goddesses, and Valkyries in Valhalla every single day for allowing me to meet someone as special as you. You are kind, smart, funny, courageous…and loyal to a fault. Honestly, I don't know how on earth somebody with such a golden character and reputation can stick by me, a walking disaster waiting to happen, for so long and not get sick of getting dragged into the trouble I get into.

Well, knowing you, I guess I know now.

And I know you have a gift for healing, Zen. Viking or dragon, you can cure any malady like a professional. Heck, I've "talked" with Gothi a few times and she's always "telling" me that you might become the next best healer on Berk!

I've done a bit of research on doctors, those more advanced healers, and they wear white coats. I figured that, since you have potential to become a doctor, I thought you should have a white coat of your own. I'll admit that it's not my best work. I'm more used to working with leather than cloth but I made sure that the stitching's strong so the coat's going to be able to endure a lot of wear and tear.

Zenna, I just want to thank you for everything. Before I met you or Toothless, I had no one. I was all alone and had nobody who would accept me for who I really am. You came into my life and stuck by me through thick and thin…and for that I am forever grateful.

You are the best human friend and sister a one-legged screw up could ever ask for and I will always, ALWAYS, love you.

Happy Friendaversary, Zenna. Here's to more years of friendship.

Okay?

Sincerely,

Hiccup

Trembling, I put on the coat. As big as it was, it was absolutely perfect. I hugged the letter to my chest, crying softly to myself, as I felt the coat Hiccup made for me. It was soft and warm, obviously made with tender love and care, and I could imagine Hiccup working countless days and nights to make it. Stryka worriedly nuzzled me and warbled softly.

"I forgive you…I forgive you…I forgive you, Hiccup…I'm sorry…I'm so sorry…" I sobbed out, curling up on my side, and continued to cry from the guilt and shame that I felt until I tired myself out…and I fell asleep…


Next chapter, last part, we'll see Hiccup unwrap his present and read Zenna's letter to him. Stay tuned!

-GuardianDragon98