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Hiccup's POV

Astrid and I were walking to the Hall when we saw Ari.

"Hiccup! Oh I have been looking for you!" Ari said seeing us and running over.

"Hey Ari" I said.

"Is it true? Oh! Hey Astrid, you look better, how are you feeling?" Ari said.

"I feel fine" Astrid said.

"And what's true?" I said.

"The duel!" Ari said.

"Oh yeah, that. Yeah, I am fighting Snotlout later today" I said.

"You say that like it isn't going to be the best thing ever to happen!" Ari said.

"I don't see the big deal" I said shrugging.

"Hiccup!" Ari said "You can totally kick his butt blindfolded and with one arm tied behind your back!"

"I don't know about that.." I said.

"Of course you can!" Ari said "I should know, I trained you myself" she said proudly.

"Only because you forced me!" I said laughing.

"You never really told me about that" Astrid said.

"Ohh this is a good one!" Ari said smiling "Tell her Hiccup"

"Ok, well it was a week after Ari and I meet and she joined me..." I said

*FLASHBACK*

"Hiccup you need to train" Ari said.

"And why do I again?" I said, adjusting Toothless's straps.

"Because, one day you might be in a tight spot without Toothless to bail your sorry butt out" Ari said, her hands on her hips.

"You'll always be there for me. Right bud?" I said petting Toothless.

I turned back to Ari who rolled her eyes.

"Look, I am trying to be the practical one here" Ari said.

"And I told you, the last time I attempted to throw and axe it took down most of the forge!" I said.

"Look, I am one of the fiercest shieldmaidens in my tribe. I can teach you how to fight" Ari said.

"With what? The only thing I am half decent with is a bow and arrow" I said.

"I was thinking swords" Ari said, an evil glint in her eyes.

"Ohh no." I said backing away "I am not training with you Ari. Besides with Toothless along with you and Sparks, I should be fine" I said.

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III!" Ari yelled "I will train you!"

"Ummm bud?" I said backing up to Toothless so I could have a quick getaway.

"Toothless! Do not let that boy fly away! Don't you think it would be good for Hiccup to know how to defend himself?" Ari said to Toothless.

Toothless was looking at me then Ari and then back at me.

"Bud?" I said.

Toothless then nodded and I groaned. I knew what that meant.

"Yes!" Ari said pumping her fist into the air.

"I never said.." I said.

"Whatever Hiccup" Ari said waving me off "Practice starts first thing tomorrow"

"Ok" I said groaning in defeat. I then turned away to find my sketch book and charcoal in my bag when I felt myself tackled to the ground.

"What the? Ari!?" I yelled seeing my attacker.

"First rule, always keep your guard up" Ari said.

"You said we weren't starting till tomorrow!" I said.

"Yeah, yeah" Ari said getting off me "That was just a lie"

"And why on earth did you lie!?" I said getting up.

Ari shrugged "Its apart of my method"

I groaned. This was not going to be fun.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

"You ambushed him?" Astrid said laughing.

"Hey! He learned after that!" Ari said.

"You did it more than once?" Astrid said.

"Almost daily" I said.

Astrid then lost it and started to laughed along with Ari.

"Thank you. Weeks of emotional and mental trauma is always hilarious" I said sarcastically.

"It wasn't that bad!" Ari said.

"I was so twitchy becuase of you i freaked out when someone tapped my shoulder and ran into the woods!" I said.

Ari then waved me off and rolled her eyes "But hey! You are one of the best with duel swords now, so you should be thanking me"

"Thank you Ari" I said and she smiled.

"For the probably the second most stressful time of my life" I said.

He smile faded and she punched me in the arm.

"Whatever, we all know you would be a goner without me" Ari said.

I laughed and rolled my eyes.

"Well I need to get to the ring!" Ari said "I need a front row seat for this!"

She waved and ran off.

"Was it that bad?" Astrid said.

"Yes, the surprise training attacks only got worse. One time she hid up in a tree and jumped down on me" I said running my hand through my hair "It was bad but she did train me well"

"And I can't wait to see you really in action" Astrid said.

"You saw me on the island" I said.

"Yeah, well I think you were holding back" Astrid said.

"Really?" I said raising my eyebrows "What makes you think that?"

"You had a different look in your eye. Like it was fun and sort of a game" Astrid said "I think in the arena your demeanor will change to be much more serious"

"Hmm I guess we will see" I said.

"We will" Astrid said grinning. Right then I saw Ironclad walk up to us.

"Hiccup, Klint wanted to see you about something at the tower." Ironclad said.

"Oh ok" I said. I turned to Astrid and she rolled her eyes.

"Go, its ok. I don't need a babysitter" Astrid said.

I looked at Ironclad and he nodded. I then pecked Astrid on the cheek and ran off to see Klint.

Ironclad's POV

"So..Ironclad" Astrid said.

I turned to look at her "Yes?"

"Its almost time for the big fight." Astrid said "Lets get to the arena"

"Oh yeah. I heard Hiccup was going to teach that Snotbreath a lesson" I joked.

"Then we better not miss is" Astrid said "Come on"

I then followed beside her as we walked to the ring.

"You know, I still don't know much about you" Astrid said.

I laughed "What do you want to know?"

I didn't know why opening up to her was so easy. Maybe it was because she reminded me of Calypso.

"Hmmm...tell me where are you from?" Astrid said.

"I am originally from the Black Blood tribe" I said "They were very secluded and known for their fierce warriors."

"Were?" Astird said.

"One night, when I was seven, there was an attack. The Screaming Death destroyed the village and most of the people in it. I only survived because I was training in the woods alone." I said.

"I'm..I'm so sorry" Astrid said looking down.

"Its ok, you didn't know" I said.

"Tell me a happy memory then" Astrid said.

I laughed "Any specifics?"

"Hmm... no not really" Astrid said.

"Well...I think almost all of my happiest times was with Calypso" I said.

"Calypso?" Astrid said.

"Calypso the Bloody of the White Light tribe" I said "She was my betrothed."

"Betrothed?" Astrid said.

"Is it that hard to believe?" I joked.

"No, its just I see you as a guy that looks like he doesn't want to be tied down" Astrid said.

I laughed "You are right about that. But then...then I met her."

"How did you two meet?" Astrid said.

"I was helping Hiccup out with his island. Hiccup was already with all the Riders. He had given them a short break and we decided to meet up. He asked me for help and I said yes" I said "We went to the White Light village. Her tribe is known for their hospitality, Healers, and amazing forges and blacksmiths. Hiccup needed some tools so we headed to the forge. That's...that's when I saw her."

I stopped and looked up at the sky. Astrid stopped too.

"She was so beautiful. Her hair was long and a rich auburn color. She had sparkling hazel eyes that I could stare into for hours and just get lost in. She had a three claw scar on her right cheek and a birthmark on her forearm. She usually wore a long sleeved brown tunic, metal arm guards, metal chest guard that covered the upper half of her body, along with black pants with spikes down the side, a black leather skirt, brown leather knee high boots, brown fingerless gloves with spikes over the knuckles. She usually had her hair braided to the side or in a hair cloth holding her hair back when she was in the forge." I said.

"She sounds really pretty" Astrid said.

"She was." I said closing my eyes for a second picturing her, smiling.

"But don't let her appearance fool you though" I said looking back at Astrid.

"She was a fierce warrior and a great blacksmith." I said "She used a small dagger that she kept on her on her right side and a Scythe with a chain on the end on her back." I said.

"A Scythe? That is one of the most skillful weapons out there" Astrid said.

"She was one of the best." I said "We even helped Hiccup train at one time"

"You helped Hiccup train?" Astrid said.

"It was a regular day. Calypso didn't need to help at the forge that day so she wanted to spare with me." I said.

*FLASHBACK*

"Come on Ironclad!" Calyspo said raising her scythe.

"Why are we doing this again?" I said unsheathing my sword.

"I haven't practiced in a while" she said "And don't you dare go easy on me either!"

"Ok" I said rolling my eyes "Ready?"

"One" she said.

"Two" I said.

"Three!" she yelled and charged. I lifted my sword and blocked her attack. She jumped back and swung harder. I ducked and countered her blow with one from my sword. Calypso stopped my attack, the blades of our weapons meeting. Her hair had fallen out of her braid and some of it had fallen in her face.

We glared into each other's eyes for a second. I saw the calculating look in her eyes that then turned to a brilliant spark.

She then dropped down low and side swept me. I fell back and hit the ground with a thud. The air was knocked out of me and I couldn't move for a second.

She then placed her knee on my chest and pulled out her knife, placing it on my heart.

"Dead!" She yelled triumphant.

"You cheated" I said.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever Mr. Soreloser" she said laughing. She then smiled wide and I stared into her eyes. Her hair was surrounding us creating a sort of sheild from the rest of the world.

She grinned and unlatched my mask. She leaned down and kissed me, while I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her close.

"Awe! That is so adorable!" I heard someone say. Calypso and I broke apart and she jumped up. I quickly turned away and attached my mask back on. i grabbed my sword while Calypso grabbed her scythe.

I then stood up and saw Hiccup, along with Helga, Ari, and Heith. We both put away our respected weapons.

"When did you get here!" I said, shocked and slightly embarrassed.

"Oh we stopped by to get some supplies" Hiccup said.

"And Helga begged for a week straight to come and see you two" Ari groaned.

Helga then ran forward and hugged Calypso.

"I missed you two so much! You two really should join the riders!" Helga said smiling wide.

"I don't have a dragon Helga" Calypso said "Besides, I like my feet on the grounds sometimes"

"Where is everyone else?" I said.

"Oh, yeah. Flint, Kol, and Corey are handling a small problem a couple islands away." Hiccup said.

"Anything serious?" Calypso said, she was trying to hide the worry in her voice but I knew better.

"Its fine" Hiccup said "Just a Typhoomerang that was causing a little to much trouble."

"We saw you guys fighting. Is everything ok?" Heith joked crossing his arms.

Calypso and I laughed and I rolled my eyes.

"You both are so amazing!" Helga said.

"That side sweep maneuver? Pure genius" Ari said "You have to teach it to me sometime"

"Certainly" Calypso said.

Claypso then walked over to another side of the clearing we were in and was teaching Helga, Heith, and Ari the move.

I looked at Hiccup "You aren't joining her class?" I said.

"No thanks. I would like to practice. How about a little duel?" Hiccup said.

"Really? I known Ari has been teaching you and all but are you sure?" I said.

"Come on, you aren't scared?" Hiccup taunted.

"Ok" I said walking away and then turning to face Hiccup. He had both swords out and was in a fighting stance.

I unsheathed my sword and sunk into a crouch.

"Ready Dragon Boy?" I said.

Hiccup nodded "On three."

"One. Two. Three" I said. On three I charged.

I swung my blade and Hiccup crossed his, stopping my attack. He then pushed me away and swung his right sword.

I blocked the attack and twisted the blade in my hands sending Hiccup's flying.

"Hey! Watch were you throw those things!" I heard Ari yell.

Hiccup then had a flash of doubt crossed his face. I took advantage of his momentary lapse and shifted my weight, swinging.

Hiccup tried to block my maneuver, making him off balance. I switched my position and attacked again, sending him falling. I then twirl my sword and kneel down, placing the hilt of my sword right where Hiccup's hear was.

"Never allow your doubt into battle, if you do then you may end up a goner." I said.

Hiccup nodded and I stood up. I extended my hand and helped him up.

"Ironclad!" I heard Calypso say. I turned and she ran towards me and Hiccup.

"That was amazing! And Hiccup? Are you ok?" she said.

"I'm fine. My pride is a little bruised though" he said joking.

We all laughed and Calypso wove her hand with mine.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

Astrid was smiling softly.

"You really sound like you love her" Astrid said.

"I really do" I said. I then took a deep breath and shoved away the pain that was gripping my heart.

"Come on, we have a duel to go see" I said. We then continued our walk to the arena.

Ok, so I meant to have the duel in this chapter...but I decided I liked this one where I ended it.

I promise to try and update as fast as possible though! Please please please review!

Hint: It may or may not encourage me to write faster...