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(Astrid)

I couldn't believe what I had just seen. Everyone was silent as I ran to him and scooped him up from the ground. Jaw and claw circled us not letting anyone near. I felt his breath on my cheek letting my heart beat again I lifted him onto Jaws back and climbed on behind him. Without biding Jaw and Claw ran back to the house he had made. Once there I set him on the bed and pulled the blade from him and removed his cloak and shirt quickly bandaging the wound.

I sat on the bed next to him as he slept scared to leave him. Jaw lay at the foot of the bed with Claw both watching the open door as if expecting an attack on the balcony I could see Blood and Night wing curled similarly. Smiling at them then the man next to me I softly said, "Don't worry he'll make it and when he does we will make that monster wish he had been killed.

I woke the next morning to a knock on the front door. I was lying next to Harvich who was still out. Careful not to wake him I made my way down stairs Claw at my side. I opened the door to see Hiccup, Val, and the Village healer. At the sight of Claw both Val and the healer stepped behind Hiccup who coughed, "We came to see if Harvich was ok and to tell you the results of last night." Reaching down I stroked Claws neck saying, "He was hurt bad but I bandaged him up and he is sleeping up stairs right now. I wouldn't go up there if I were you." Glancing at the dragons on the balcony then back to the three in the door, "But come on in and tell me what happened after we left."

(Hiccup)

It was my first time in his house and I had to admit it was amazing. No wonder it took them so long to build even with the dragons. Toothless was the last in the house and quickly put himself between the cave in the back of the house and myself as we sat at the table. Astrid sat across from us. It was easy to see she was still worried so I decided to start with some information that would cheer her up. "The good news is that the dragon and rider we caught last night finally told us that they are based out of Outcast Island and that the man Harvich fought was their leader. The Bad news is that a quarter of the town was destroyed or damaged. We have enough time before the winter sets in to patch up the damaged ones, and so far most of the others whose homes were lost are with family."

I paused for a moment wondering if this is how father felt when he delivered this sort of news. "Astrid, yours and your parents houses were destroyed in the battle. We tried to save them but couldn't get to them in time. I'm sorry." I saw her eyes widen in shock then furry as she whispered, "They will all die." Then stood putting a hand on Claws back for support, "As soon as Harvich is better we will begin perpairing to assault this so called Legion and destroy it. Let me know where you wish to stand on this. I will be staying here, form now on this is my home and my family." With that she made her way up stares with Claw beside her. Politely we stood and let ourselves out.

As we flew away I felt sorry for Astrid she had lost so much in shuch a short time. I knew it was hard on her and I just hoped that Harvich can take care of her. Looking down at Val I made a silent promise to always be there for her.

(Blood wing)

I'm glad the humans left they had just hurt my rider and I wasn't going to let that slid easy. I watched as she climbed the stairs Claw comforting her as she went back to Harvich's room. Night wing rubbed my neck saying, "Don't worry they are strong and will make it through this I'm sure." Sighing I looked at the larger dragon next to me.

It had taken him a long time to sway me but after two weeks of nonstop attention I gave in. It wasn't that I didn't want him around I was just scared to get close to any one besides Astrid but he and his rider were growing on me. Since they had come back to Berk she had cheered up a lot and always seemed to be smiling. Setting my head on his fore leg I sighed, "I hope so."

(Claw)

I felt bad for the girl I knew it was hard to lose your family at such a young age. I remembered when Jaw had told me Harvich's past I had cried for him, and since then I had seen him go to no end to defend our odd family. I laid down next to my mate as I watched her curl up on the bed next to Harvich and start crying into his shoulder.

Jaw nuzzled me in the neck and I looked to him and cuddled up to him for the comfort of his warmth. It had been a while since things had been this sad. Looking to him I whispered, "I can't wait to tear into those monsters." I was answered with a rather nasty grin I had only seen twice before and both times no one who opposed us had lived. The love those two shared and the connection they had always made me proud I though as I fell asleep.

(Harvich)

It was well before sunrise when I began to stir. An unfamiliar weight was on my bare chest slowly looking down I saw it was Astrid. I felt the blood rush to my face as I tried to figure out what had happened. Looking around I saw Blood wing curled around one side of us and Nightwing on the other with a grin I knew too well plastered on his mug. With a sigh I just laid back and enjoyed the situation while I could, in spite the twinges of pain that came from the hole in my chest. Remembering what had happened and wondering who that monster had been.

As the sun rose she began to stir. For some reason I had put my arm around the small of her back so she didn't roll of me in her sleep. Pretending to still be asleep I felt her almost jump up. I could just imagine her turning red and looking around confused at the surely grinning dragons. Slowly I yawned and stretched to see what she would do. I felt her start to get up but stop and gasp. Groggily opening my eyes I said, "Good morning." She just sat there staring at me as if she were in shock. Concern entered my voice as I asked, "Is there something wrong?" She blinked and reached out a hand tracing the edge of the hole. In a sad and concerned voice very unlike her she asked, "Dose it not hurt?" Looking at the area in question I smiled reassuring, "Not much just when I move. Are you alright? I remember hearing you crying at some point."

She grabbed me by the shoulders and pulled me into a tight hug putting her face in the crook of my neck she began to cry again. Stroking her back I heard her whispered, "I thought you were dead. I lost my home and family but you were the one I was scared to lose." For some reason this shook me to my core. Only Jaw and Nightwing had ever been so cared about me like that and she had only known me for a short time. Wrapping an arm around her I pulled her even closer to me whispering back, "I will but only if you stay by my side." Grinning up at me tears began to form in the corners of her eyes as she kissed me full on the lips. Unable to hold back I kissed her back as we fell back onto the furs in each other's arms.

It took me most of the winter to get back to full strength. Astrid forced me to take it as easy as she could. Even so I was able to teach her how to fight as my tribe did. It wasn't a hard transition but it did take some time. As spring came we had become very close and thanks to spending the better part of three months with each other we were completely in sync. I have to admit it was the best winter I had ever had.

On the first day of spring a knock came at our door and there stood Valima with Hiccup behind her a proud grin on his face. I gave the smaller woman a surprised look as she looked me square in the eyes. Looking to where both were in my vision I asked, "Can I help you two?"

"We wanted to see how you were doing and if you two would be interested in joining us at the spring festival tonight?" Hiccup asked hopefully.

There was a creek behind me as Astrid came up behind me and wrapped herself around my arm. I had to fight to keep a straight face as Hiccups face reddened and looked away. I could tell she was wearing a rather snug dress I had gotten her while I was on my last voyage. It was made of a thin fabric called silk and she loved it.

My pride turned into nervousness when she said, "Of course we would love to. So see you tonight right after sun down right? Oh and are the games going on too?"

Sighing Hiccup stammered, "Right of course they will."

Pulling on my arm she loudly whispered, "How bout we go and get changed for tonight." Shutting the door behind us and leading me to the room we now shared.

(Val)

I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable after that last bit and apparently so was Hiccup. We walked back to Toothless and took off to do a lap of the island. We had flown to the mainland and just returned when we decided to check in on those two. Though they were clearly doing just fine rubbing back into the strong chest behind me I said, "Lets never get that way ok."

A soft laugh escaped him as he replied, "I don't think we could get away with it if we wanted. To tell the truth though I think they're the way they are because they only see each other and dragons for the most part."

As I thought on that it made since shrugging as we landed silent and unseen behind our house we slipped in not wanting anyone to know we were back yet and slipped up to the bedroom for a nap.

Curled up on the soft warm bed my head on his chest I couldn't help but remember the three months we had just spent traveling. {flash back} After returning from seeing Astrid Hiccup had a worried look on his face. Touching his shoulder I softly said, "I'm sure he'll be fine."

Putting his hand on mine he whispered, "Ya but will the rest of us be next time we get attacked. I need to get stronger and to do that I need to go and find how to be."

Gently pulling his face to mine I kissed him on the lips whispering, "Then I'll have to go with you and make sure you survive."

We left that night and traveled south east to a place called Asia. There we meet many strange people and learned wondrous things. I had gained the confidence to face what I feared, and Hiccup had become a warrior in his own right. I just hope it will be enough when the time comes.

(Stoic)

Night has fallen and the village has gathered in the square to celebrate the first night of spring. There are rumors of why the two new couples are missing and some are worried as to where they are. He knew they would be here and were fine. It was true he hadn't heard from or seen either pare but he was sure of it.

As the festival hit full swing a rush of wind blew through the square as Toothless set down fast right at the center with Hiccup and Val on his back. Everyone stared at them. Both had changed a lot in the time they were away.

Hiccup had grown more muscular and wore something similar to an English set of leather armor, only with an armored left shoulder and a red sash tied around his waist. The hilts of two long sabers could be seen resting just above each shoulder and a fresh scar ran across the right side of his face. Val wore a tight leather vest with metal plates that flexed with her a knee length armored skirt and armored boots. She stood firm at his side with a six feet long glaive with a wide angular head on it. What really surprised everyone however was how confident and strong they both looked.

Pride swelled up within me at the change these two had made. I was about to step up and hug them when two dark shapes appeared from the shadow of the statue next to them. It was those Land Dragons on each a rider sat. Both wore matching hooded cloaks that reached the ground. The dragons walked up behind the couple and their riders dismounted pulling their hoods back as they approached standing at Hiccups side. As the light spread across her face I realized one was Astrid. The other I didn't know but guessed was Harvich. His appearance was strong and fears some even by Viking standards.

Raising my arms I boomed, "Welcome back! Now let the festival begin."

Cheering and shouts of joy answered my cry as the festivities continued. Walking up to the two couples I said, "I'm glad to see you back. Now what do you say we go find a bite to eat and you lot tell me where you've been."