Hiccup sprinted into the forest with a smile upon her face. It has been a month since she saw the dragon, but she hoped it was still there. Ever since Aster found out, she had to force herself to stop coming into the forest. In Hiccup's hand was a piece of fish. She knew dragons eat meat, but hopefully, fish will be alright for it. Then Hiccup hears something behind her. She stops and turns around. The branches were moving, but Hiccup doesn't saw anything else. She shrug and went over to her hiding spot.
Once she went inside, the dragon wasn't there. Hiccup frowned. Where could it gone to? She walked around the lake and a growling caused her to turned around. Hiccup gulped and looked back. She gasped. The Night Fury was creeping from a rock like a cat. It jumped off, walking towards her. Hiccup took a breath and held up the fish. The dragon got closer, opening it's mouth. Hiccup tilted her head. The dragon has no teeth.
"Huh, toothless," Hiccup frowned. "I could've sworn you got..." Suddenly teeth came out of it's gums and took the fish. The dragon gulped the fish down and licked it's lips.
"Teeth." Hiccup finished.
She never expected that to happened. This dragon was more strange than her. The Night Fury turned, walking up to her. Hiccup walked backwards, having her hands in front of her for protection. Her back touched a rock, causing her to slide onto her bottom. As the Night Fury got closer, Hiccup winced, turning her head to the side. Does the dragon want more fish?
"I don't have anymore!" Hiccup said.
The dragon stared at her. Then Hiccup started hearing a gurgling hiccuping sound. Hiccup opened her mouth, but a half eaten fish covered with dragon spit slipped out of the Night Fury's mouth and landing on her lap. Hiccup groaned. Why did it do that? Does it hate to eat fish. The dragon sat down as if it's waiting for her to do something. Hiccup had to admit. The way it sat was cute.
Hiccup held the slimy fish and stared at the dragon. The Night Fury's green eyes looked at the fish and backed at her. Hiccup gaped. This dragon can't be serious. There is no way she can eat this! It was in it's stomach! Hiccup sighed. She knew she had no choice. She held the fish up to her mouth and bite into it. A disgusting flavor of puke made her cringe. Hiccup nodded, telling the dragon she liked it. Then the dragon made a swallowing sound. Hiccup's eyes widened. She can't believe she's actually eating this. She thought she'll spit it out while the dragon isn't looking. With a deep breath, Hiccup swallowed it. Her whole body shuddered from the disgusting taste.
The dragon smacked it's lips and Hiccup smiled. The dragon cocked it's head and it's lips stretched into a gum-less smile. Hiccup giggled. The dragon was so cute, she just wanted to cuddle it. She reached out, but as her hand nearly touched the dragon, the Night Fury's teeth came back and growled. It ran away to a nearby rock. The dragon circled around, blowing purple plastic fire into a circle. Then the dragon sat down. A bird chirped near it and flew away. The dragon followed the bird's gazed until it landed on Hiccup. The young viking descendant was there, sitting criss-cross. She waved at the dragon, but the dragon groaned and turned it's back towards her.
Then Hiccup noticed it's missing tail. The one that she saw before. She scoot over and reach out, but the dragon lifted it's tail up. Hiccup gasped a she got up and scurry away. She glance back a bit and saw the dragon made a really? face and sauntered away for another sleeping spot. Hiccup watched the dragon climbed up a tree as it used it's tail to sleep upside down like a bat. Hiccup wasn't sure what to do, since it's sleeping. She took the nearest stick and started drawing some lines. Hiccup wasn't sure what to draw until she realized she was drawing the dragon.
She made a small smile and continue to draw it. Hiccup didn't know if the dragon was a male or female, but she might find out soon if it let her touch it. As she drew, she noticed a shadow looming over her and a soft purr. Hiccup kept her eyes on the drawing and realized the dragon was following the movement of the stick. Once she finished the drawing, she heard a stomping sound. Hiccup turned and saw the dragon walking on two legs. The dragon tore off a branch and started drawing as well. The dragon circled around and moved various places. Hiccup stayed where she was, wondering what the dragon was drawing. The dragon glanced at her and continued to draw again.
As soon as the dragon was done, it dropped the branch and nodded with approval. Hiccup only saw lines everywhere. She squinted and her eyes widened. The drawing was her! Hiccup gaped at the dragon. She couldn't believe it. The young girl took a step and the dragon growled. Hiccup gasped, realizing she stepped on the line. She took her foot off and the dragon stopped growling. Hiccup did it again a few times and like the result, the Night fury growled. Then Hiccup moved her foot over the line and the dragon purred. Hiccup smiled as she carefully not stepping on the dragon's drawing. Every step she took felt like she was dancing and trying to find her way out of a maze.
Once she got out, she felt a wind blow. Hiccup froze. She knew what was behind her. As she turned around, the dragon was right in front of her. Hiccup reached for the dragon, but it's lip quiver to a growl. She knew this won't work. This is a wild animal and it's hard to gain it's trust. With a deep breath, Hiccup glanced away, only reaching out her hand. She wasn't sure what was going to happen, but if the dragon doesn't accept her, it's okay. She'll try to gain it's trust again.
Suddenly, she felt something against her palm. Hiccup jerk her head and turn. The dragon's snout was against her palm and its eyes were closed. The dragon opened it's green eyes and let out a soft huff. Then it walked away. Hiccup watched the dragon with dumbfound. She did it. She got it's trust! She's finally friends with a dragon!
"That was awesome!" a familiar voice shouted.
Hiccup gasped. The Night Fury snarls, jumping in front of Hiccup, glaring to the right. Hiccup sighed and crossed her arms. Coming out from the tree was Ruffnut and Henry. Hiccup never expected Henry to spy on her. She knew Ruffnut will because she sometimes eavesdrop, but not Henry. Hiccup placed a hand on the Night Fury. It lowered it's growl, but it's still had his eyes on them.
"Hey, Hiccup, what's up?" Henry smiled nervously.
"Oh you know, befriending a dragon like it's a normal thing to do." Hiccup said.
"No it's not." Ruffnut pointed out.
"It's a figure of speech." Hiccup shook her head. "Why are you guys here?"
"Don't blame me on this!" Ruffnut sighed. "Aster asked me to spy on you to see if you had a dragon and he was right."
"Aster somehow got himself poison," Henry explained. "He's better now and he wants to see you."
Hiccup wasn't sure how to react. The part where Aster asked Ruffnut to eavesdrop on her and he somehow got himself poisoned. She wasn't sure how he got poisoned, but Hiccup is sure the doctors will explained. Hiccup fell onto her bottom and the dragon cooed. She rub his head. Now the two people found out about her secret dragon. Ruffnut walked over to Hiccup, but the dragon hissed.
"Easy there, bud, she's a friend," Hiccup spoke softly.
"Are you sure it's a boy?" Ruffnut asked.
Hiccup smiled sheepishly. She stared at her dragon and it groaned. The dragon covered it's face with it's tail. Hiccup couldn't believe it. This dragon has an attitude! Hiccup leaned down and blinked.
"It's a boy alright." Hiccup said.
"What are you going to name him?" Henry asked.
"Toothless!" Hiccup replied without any hesitation. "For it's retractable teeth!" The Night Fury nodded with approval. He seemed to like his new name. Then Hiccup. glared at the two. "Are you going to tell?"
Henry shook his head. "You know me, Hiccup! I will never do that to you!"
"Just because Aster hired me that doesn't mean I will tell him," Ruffnut rolled her eyes. "Besides, I'm not that kind of friend that will sold out my best friend's dragon to her crush. Besides, I want a dragon anyway and there is no way I'm telling Aster! He'll find out eventually."
Henry nodded. "Yeah and it's like you guys formed a friendship.
Hiccup giggled. "A forbidden friendship."
"Well, now we got that out of the way," Henry walked over to Hiccup, holding out his hand. "Let's go visit Aster. He really wants to see you."
Henry winked as Hiccup blushed. To be honest, she does want to see Aster and be alone with him. Hiccup nodded as she took his hand. She kissed her Night Fury, Toothless on his head and walked away, waving.
