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Rufflegs' PoV
I wake up to a nudge on my back. As I blink the sleep out of my eyes I see a big black face in front of me.
"Oh, hey Fury" I say very tiredly as I did just wake up.
She starts to nudge me some more. "What's up"? She then rolled her eyes. Then a light appeared around her and then like last time a young woman was in place of her.
"I heard my brother asking if I was alright, I replied that I would go and tell him what happened and also I think we need to leave Berk" She says like she isn't happy about the thought.
"What!?" I shouted because I had never left Berk before, my mum and dad had always left me at home with Hiccup, so I didn't know what was out there. I'm excited about the idea but also scarred.
"I'm sorry, Rufflegs, umm can I call you Ruff? Anyway but this is probably the best chance we have to survive, this is my fault though if I hadn't had made a big entrance maybe we could have got away quietly" She says with her head hung low and is that a tear?
"Don't cry, Astrid. I'm glad you came and helped me, and now everyone knows that I have a Tiger Fury as my companion they won't mess with me, and Yeah you can call me Ruff". I say as she looks up at me and then she smiles. "Umm, quick question, but how are we supposed to leave if you have only one tail fin?" I asked.
"Oh, doesn't Hiccup keep previous models of Toothless' saddles?" She asked.
"Yeah, he keeps them in the blacksmith, Oh and I know how to use them, Hiccup taught me how to control and ride Toothless and now I can do the basics, but I can probably experiment so that I can perform other moves and tricks". I say starting to hear my excitement in my voice.
"Ok then, well it's around mid-night and if I'm correct they will be having a mead party as it is the end of the week, and we all know that most of the workers won't be doing anything this weekend, so next stop the blacksmith?" She asks me I'm guessing waiting for my approval.
"Ok, let's do this" I say with as much determination as I can get into my voice.
Then the bright light surrounds her again and then she is back to her Fury form. She then moves the rock and then gestures to her back with her head which I take to mean that she wants me to get on. I climb up and then when I'm on and have got a good grip on her, she's off towards the village.
Astrid's PoV
As soon as Rufflegs had a good grip on me I was off towards the clearing where Me and Toothless as met each other for the first time in 7 weeks, we have already catched up while I was in the cove. He had been wondering on his own which I found weird as he normally was with Hiccup, but Hiccup was having chieftain lessons with his father.
As we neared I slowed down. Then I let out a little roar to let Toothless know it was me. I then see a black shape move out of the shadows and I'm glad it was Toothless.
"Hey Astrid, I heard you paid the village a visit and it didn't go to well" He said in what sounded like a very unamused voice.
"Uh, yeah about that, umm Ruff here was being attacked by those idiotic kids and I am not having that, so I went to sort them out, got Ruff out of there, but…" I trailed on.
"But, what" Toothless said suspiciously.
"Umm…" I really didn't want to tell him so I just showed him my tail, which I knew he wouldn't be happy about.
"WHAT HAPPENED!?" Was the only thing I heard until I was turned around and Toothless was giving me a Dragon hug. "Who did this to you, I will rip them apart" He started to get a bit aggressive, which obviously scared Ruff as I felt her hug me closer and tighter.
"Umm, when you find out who did it you won't want to rip them apart" I said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Why, who did it?" He asked nervously.
"Hiccup" I said tears starting to sting my eyes, but I forced them to stay in as I am a warrior.
"No" Toothless said, sadness in his voice as he steps back from the shock he must have received.
"Yes, and we are planning to leave, Ruff has agreed to be my rider, but we need a saddle, we need one of your older versions" I said as instructional as possible hoping that he wouldn't try and stop me.
He sighed "Ok, I'll help you get into the village so you can get the saddle and Rufflegs can get her stuff, but we have to hurry, the party will give us some time and some cover, come on" He said as he started heading towards the village.
"What's going on FuryAh, Astrid?" She asked, I could tell she was confused. I pointed my head towards the village and then I told Toothless to stop a second. I then turned into a Human so she could understand me.
"Ok, so Toothless now knows everything, and has agreed to help us. We are going to the village where we will grab the saddle and then you will go home and then grab the stuff you think you are going to need, or if there is anything there that you may not need but you want to take then grab it. Make sure you have everything because we aren't coming back unless it is really important ok?" I explained and asked as she had made a big decision.
"Ok, I'm ready" She said.
With that I was off, Toothless in the lead. Once we had reached the village Toothless had slowed down and had told then stopped us suddenly. Then we saw a glow of light so I backed up and hide so they couldn't see me.
"Hey Toothless, you on an evening stroll?" Said the Guard. Toothless nodded his head. "Well I hope you enjoy I'm heading to the Great Hall bye" And with that the guard is gone. Toothless then looked in both directions and then nodded his head to say to follow him again. He then continued on. I looked around the corners to make sure and then I started to follow Toothless as soundless as possible.
Once we had arrived at the blacksmith I let Ruff go in while I waited with Toothless.
Rufflegs' PoV
Fury, ah I mean, Astrid stayed outside with Toothless while I went inside to try and see where Hiccup had stashed the saddles. I went to the back room and looked everywhere where the saddles could be, but there was no sign of them. Then I saw a handle of some kind attached to the floor board. I went to pull on it and the floor just lifted with it. There underneath it was a staircase that leads down to a darker room. I took the candle that was on his desk and lit it with the flint that was there. I then went down. Once I had made the down I saw that this was where some of Hiccups best creations were. I saw all the saddles he has created and also his first bola cannon and all the other weapons. I even saw his first prosthetic leg. I spent about 10 minutes looking at Hiccups creations before I got back to task and looked for the best saddle to use. I grabbed the one of the older tailfins as well. Once I had found the latest version, and also found the foot pedal that I used when I flew Toothless, and then ran upstairs and back to Astrid and Toothless. I then put the saddle loosely on Astrid's back.
"Toothless, can you take me to my house and hoist me up to my bedroom window?" He then grumbled in what I took as a yes and got on his back. He then looked both ways and then ran across the street to my family household. He then let me stand on his head and then he got up on his back haunches. Then I jumped up and grabbed on to the window still and pulled myself up. Once I had got into my room, I grabbed my travel bag and started to pack up. I went and tied my ideas and my sketchbooks together and put them in my bag. Then I went to my closet and opened up the back of it. There was a flight suit that I wore when Hiccup wanted me to fly Toothless as he didn't have time. It was just like his but smaller. It had a dagger, paper in the arm sleeve, and a compass and I loved it as it was comfortable and it also allowed me to be protected. I put that on and then went downstairs to my parent's armoury. I then went to the end of the room where there was a display case where my family sword was. I opened the case and took the sword and then placed it in the sheath. Then I attached it securely to my waist. I then ran to the food storage and grabbed some bread and some more basic camp supplies. Then I ran back upstairs and grabbed some spare clothes, and a blanket, a tent and other survival tools.
I then ran to my window and jumped down landing on my feet without difficulty. Then Toothless came towards me so I jumped up on him and he ran me to where Astrid was waiting.
"Let's go back to the clearing" I said and with that we were off running. Once we had arrived I dismounted Toothless and went over to Astrid and started to put the saddle on. She helped and Toothless stood nearby so I could copy how Hiccup had put the saddle on. Once it was on Astrid stood on her hind legs and moved to see if the saddle would fall off. When we saw it was secure she got back on all fours while I attached the tailfin to her. Once it was on I checked to make sure it was comfortable and she seemed to be fine. I then mounted her and waited for her as it must be difficult as she has just lost a part of herself.
Astrid's PoV
Ruff had just finished putting on the saddle and tailfin and had mounted me and just waited. I then look at Toothless and he looks at me must knowing what I'm thinking.
"Astrid, you will be fine. Rufflegs is really good at controlling the pedal and fin. The first time is the hardest, but you get used to it after a while" He said in a very calm and encouraging voice.
"Ok, I just hate the thought that I will never be able to fly on my own again" What's up with me? When am I ever upset?
"I know, that's how I felt, but don't worry, soon you will be happy that you have a partner to fly with. After 2 flights I loved the idea of having an artificial tail, and I'm sure the 3rd time was when you had your first flight with Hiccup and me. You'll be fine" He said very reassuringly.
"Thanks Toothless" I said as I hugged him.
"Good luck, and please try and visit" He said sadly.
"Ok, I will" I said sadly. I looked towards the cliff and get into a sprinting position. I feel Ruff getting ready. I close my eyes and think about flying again. I then open them and run as fast as I could. Once I hit the edge I jump and spread my wings and… I'm, I'm flying again! Except I'm not controlling where I'm going as much. I turn back to look at Toothless who is on the cliff.
"See you around Toothless" I say sadly.
"Take care Astrid" He replies sadly, but I hear proudness in there as well. I smile and then turn back and start to continue our journey.
Hiccups PoV
I was angry. I hadn't seen Rufflegs yet, and Toothless had wondered off. I also shot down the Tiger Fury but it got away.
"Argh" I shout and hit the table with my fist.
"Hey, cuz don't break the table, your Dad won't be very happy" Snotlout joked.
"Shut up, Snot, I'm not in the mood, I'm still thinking about the Tiger Fury's escape" I said more aggressively than I had thought.
"Ok, ok, jeez" He replied his hands in the air defensively.
The guard then walks in from his shift. I then thought of an excuse to leave.
"Ok, I'm going on patrol, see you tomorrow guys" I said as I got up and walked towards the door.
"See you later Hiccup" They all chanted to me.
"Oh, Hiccup, can you go and check to see if Rufflegs is home?" Ruffnut said, while Fishlegs nodded as well.
"Yeah, sure" I said, and then I opened the doors and started toward, the Ingerman household. I heard roars coming from the forest which sounded like Furies but I thought that I was going crazy as Toothless was probably home at this time of the night, but who knows, whatever was going on I let continue as it didn't sound like a roar that would be the end of the village.
Once I made it too the house I knocked twice. "Ruff, you in there?" I asked not expecting an answer due to the time. When there wasn't an answer, I opened the door to find a very quiet household. I walked upstairs quietly, not wanting to disturb Ruff if she was asleep. "Hello?" I asked quietly. When I saw the room empty. I started to look for a sign to tell me where she was. Then I noticed her closet was open. I looked inside to see that her flight suit was missing. "Where could she be?" I asked myself. I saw her drawings gone as well as a note on her bedside drawers. I opened it to read it and it says:
Dear Mum and Dad,
I have left home. I have got my own dragon that would have probably gotten me killed if I told you upfront. I have befriended the Tiger Fury. I know it's an enemy to us, but she was injured, and didn't kill me. After 5 weeks and she was healed she wanted me to become her rider and didn't leave when I told her to. That's was the day she came and saved me from being beaten up by the other kids. That was also the day she was shot down. I have taken one of Toothless' saddles and also taken the family sword, I'm sorry I'm a disgrace to the family but I'm happy.
Goodbye,
Rufflegs.
Once I had finished reading, I ran straight to the great hall to tell Ruffnut and Fishlegs.
Astrid's PoV
So we had finally found an Island that wasn't too far away from Berk, but also wasn't too close. I was going at the speed of a Nadder, and it took us an hour to get here. Because it was our first flight I went slower. But at my top speed it would probably take about 15 to 20 minutes. I hope Ruff will be able to go that fast. We had found out that the island was only inhabited by Gronkle's and Nadder's which was a relief. They aren't very territorial. We had found a cave and had made a make shift camp. Ruff had got some wood while I went and got some fish. When I returned she had a blanket on the floor with another one next to it. It must have been a makeshift bed.
We then put the fire into the middle of the cave near the bed and I set it alight while Ruff put the fish I had gathered on a stick and started to cook hers while I ate mine raw.
Once we had finished we decided to call it a night as we were planning to start to co-ordinate with each other while flying.
The Next Day
I was standing near a cliff while Ruff was getting her riding gear on. I sat and started to roar to see of Toothless could hear me. I did 5 times before I got a reply. It was definitely Toothless. We had a little conversation me telling him where we were setting up our home, and what we were planning to do. Toothless had also warned me as he had said him and Hiccup were planning to go flying and explore a little as it was Hiccups day off. I said my thanks and then Ruff came out ready to go. I got up and allowed her to get on and in position.
"Ready?" She asked maybe uncertain if I was ok with her flying me. I nodded my response. And then I started running to the edge of the cliff. I then pushed off and soon I was heading high into the sky, Ruff already controlling my tailfin. Once we had made it into the clouds I levelled out and we started to get used to the feeling. "Ok, so you want to try some basic maneuvers?" with that we were in a steep dive. The feeling of the wind on my face was an amazing feeling. I can't explain it. You forget all your problems when you fly and it's magical. It's a feeling that can only be felt by flying. I also liked the excitement of not knowing when Ruff is going to pull up. We were now able to see the sea and I was getting ready to pull up but we kept going. Then before we hit the floor, I feel the tail shift and my wings are out on reflex. We then are being forced into the air due to the wind in my wings pulling us up. I hear a "WOOP" coming from my back as we start to gain some speed.
"Hey, can I try something?" I'm asked. I shrug my shoulders as we might as well. "Awesome". Then I feel my tailfin shift to the left and we are spinning towards the sea. The feeling is amazing again, you see the sea and sky appearing on and off and its awesome but also a bit nerve reeking as the sea gets closer. Then we skim the water's surface going just over half of my top speed. "WOOHOO" is what I hear as my paws touch the water allowing little water droplets to attack Ruff, which probably is quite refreshing. Then I'm looking up and spinning on the spot and I see water circling around me. 'Cool' I think as I continue to spin then I stop and flap my wings sending all the water in that direction. "We have to remember that, it might come in handy". I nod in agreement. Then after another 6 hours of flying and discovering more tricks we head home to rest. I catch some fish before we reach the cave, or should I say home. I then land and we start to cook the fish. I turn into a human so me and Ruff can discuss what happened today and what we want to do over the next few weeks.
"So, today was just, amazing!" I start.
"HEL YEAH! That was probably one of the best days of my life!" She shouts excitably.
"Ok, ok, calm down, we don't want to have dragons coming and having a go at us for being too loud no do we" I say amused at the girls face.
"Sorry, I just love flying with you already and want to learn everything about flying! Hey do you think we can do some sort of trick that involves you becoming a human in mid-air and then changing back again?" She asks enthusiastically.
"Wow there Ruff, don't get ahead of yourself, but I think we can come up with something" I say hoping to answer her question.
"Awesome!" she say followed by a yawn.
"Come on, eat up and then go to sleep. We had a long day today, you need that sleep." So she finishes her fish and then lies down and fade off into a deep sleep. But not before muttering
"Night, Astrid" and with a sigh she's out. I smile at her before changing into my Fury form and then walking over to her and curling around her. I sigh contently and drift off into a sleep that involves horrible scenarios that involved Hiccup finding out about her and killing her or Ruff, and other horrible thoughts.
So I'm trying to make longer chapters and there won't be an update for a while due to school, which is just annoying but I will try and update before my birthday, so expect maybe around May 10th if I can, can't guaranty anything though. Anyway your thoughts. Please leave a review; it makes my day seeing them. Any thought suggestions? Anything really, just give me something. Any thoughts on a new story I'm open to suggestions.
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