sooooooo. It's been awhile since I last posted an update! Since I am posting this, I figured I'd also change the name of the story package thing and give it a new cover image, just a little change, yknow? Anyways, for this story its something pretty cliché, but I wanted the characters to be in-character, and in a situation totally believable unlike some of the stories I've read similar to this. Please, put your feet up and enjoy, but don't forget to review when you're done!

Disclaimer: Hmm... nope don't own it.

Just Because

Another strong wind, swept across Berk, leaving trails of leaves and flecks of snow across the dirt paths. Across from the square, and up a slowly sloping hill stood four figures, two of them human and the other two reptile. The two dragons stood behind the humans, hunched over in sleeping positions. One was black, sleek with dark scales glinting in the waning sunlight, lilting its artificial tail over the real one. The other dragon was bright blue, with bristling spikes protruding from it's rough and well-worn skin.

As for the humans, one stood rigid as a board with a scowl across her face, blonde hair swept aside by the wind. The other was more relaxed, arms crossed and smirking as he tapped his metal leg against a nearby rock. Both stared out into the bright blue ocean, with it's sparkling waves crashing against the shore below them. The blonde, Astrid, gave a start and stamped her foot.

"I can't take this! What're we even doing out here? There's nothing to be 'on watch' for!" she said, giving her companion a questioning look. He shook his head, still smirking.

"I don't know, Astrid. Lets go ask my dad. 'Hey dad, how's it going, we were just wondering why you sent us out to go on watch. What are we looking for exactly?'" Hiccup said this with a sarcastic tone. Astrid glared at him.

"Then what exactly are we supposed to do. We can't just stand out here staring at the sky all day." she said, throwing her arms out towards the unforgiving blue landscape ahead. Hiccup, threw his legs out and sat down, patting the ground beside him.

"Sit," he said, looking up at the now towering Astrid. She shook her head, and sat down. Both stared into the blue sea again, until Hiccup spoke.

"So, what do you want to talk about? Might as well chat while we're enjoying this exciting task," Astrid pondered this question for a moment, then with a small smile, she turned towards the young man.

"Explain to me how 'Hiccup' is a hideous name meant to frighten off gnomes and trolls."

Hiccup also gave a smile, turning towards the blonde.

"You tell me how Astrid is a creative, frightening name," he said, with a bemused tone. Astrid lightly slugged him in the arm, causing Toothless to glance up sharply at the two.

"I asked you first," she said, rolling her eyes, "therefore, you first." Hiccup heaved a sigh, rubbing his arm in mock pain.

"Alright, maybe I was named Hiccup because some primitive enemy might find an abdominal jolt terrifying," said Hiccup, keeping a completely straight face. Astrid followed en suite, resisting the urge to smile. She shot another question at him, but before she could speak a word, Hiccup flung his hand into the air, palm towards Astrid.

"Nope. Your turn." Astrid made a huffing face, and pondered for a moment. She then spoke, slowly as if pulling ideas straight out of the air.

"Well... I guess... Astrid reminds you of the sky, and well... maybe..." she trailed off, then shrugged, "I've got no clue, why don't you give it a shot." Hiccup put on a thinking face, then also shrugged,

"No idea," at this, Astrid leapt up, brushing her hands against the rough crimson shirt she wore.

"Then this conversation is officially over," she said with a slight snappish tone. Hiccup rested a hand on the ground, heaving himself up, metal leg and all creaking.

"Alright. I suppose we could take our leave now, the sun's going down and we've seen nothing." he said, glancing out at the purpling sky. Astrid made leave towards her dragon, leaping slightly to reach her saddle. Hiccup moved hastily, hooking the leather strap into Toothless' saddle to prevent his unseating mid-flight. He turned his, just as Astrid took off, calling into the now strengthening wind.

"Constructive conversation, milady, may we take our leave in peace," he gave a slight bow in his saddle. Astrid smirked, but not before turning away from the young man and soaring towards the softly lit village.

Toothless glanced up at his still rider, who stared at the sky. Giving a snort, Hiccup patted his head, returning his attention to the sleek Night Fury.

"Yea bud, to dinner we go."

Just some friendly banter, tainted with a bit of Hiccstrid. Once again, I apologize for not updating in a loooong time, but I hope all you readers like the new change of decoration and story. Be sure to review what you thought! See ya'll again soon.