Okay, yes, I know its been awhile and I may have skipped a week or two, but the end of the quarter was busy. But, I've got 3 weeks, well 2 now though of break, and I'll try to get the schedule back on track. Today is just a short, a little one shot that I wanted to get out before Worst in Show as it takes place before, but I'm planning on trying to get Worst in Show posted this weekend. No promises, but that's the plan. Defiantly no later than Monday or Tuesday.

The Anniversary:

Toothless had it all planned out. Every night for the past week since he learned what an anniversary was, he worked it in his head. The plan was simple; first they'd go fishing in the river near where they first met, then eat their breakfast on that spot. He could already see Hiccup leaning up against the boulder where he first discovered her scales, right after she freed him from his bonds; something so unviking like at the time. After that they would go flying, something they had both longed for, but only achieved through each other. He planned to fly her over the island, passed the hill they practiced on, through the sea stack maze, and towards Dragon Island where they'd spend lunch and the rest of the afternoon. It was the place he turned from his nest for Hiccup, the push he needed to see his queen was no queen, but a tyrant who tricked him into following her. Finally, when the day neared it's end, Toothless would take Hiccup to the most important place of all for their friendship; the place it all truly started. The Cove; once Hiccup's cove, but now their cove.

It was perfect. So, as Toothless curled up that night, the night before the big day, he purred happily knowing the girl sleeping just across from him was in for the best day of her life.

000

Cool late summer air blew into the room, Hiccup Haddock still asleep in her bed. She stirred a bit, her eyes fluttering open to greet the new day, surprised she wasn't woken sooner, when she found big green eyes and a black scaly nose in her face.

"Happy Anniversary!" Toothless rumbled.

After a moment, Hiccup cheerfully laughed. "Happy anniversary to you too, bud."

About a week ago Astrid had mentioned excitedly that it was nearly a full year since Toothless and Hiccup met. She had called it their anniversary. It had spurred a lot of questions from Toothless, but after an extensive explanation, answering every question the Night Fury had, including what day exactly their 'anniversary' was, he seemed satisfied. Looks as if, however, those questions spurred from more excitement than he originally let on.

"You sure are excited, eh?" she giggled at the bouncing dragon.

"Of course! A day. Just about us!" he bound around the room.

"I guess it is pretty exciting", Hiccup said as she sat up and brought her legs around to the side of the bed. "To think, a year ago today we became friends", she told him before standing up.

"I've got the whole day planned out!" he suddenly stopped in front of her.

"Really? Then I guess we better get started", Hiccup said happily.

"Hiccup!" her dad suddenly called.

"Or not", she muttered. "Yes, dad?"

"Ah, thought I heard ya up here", he said as he came up. "The Haltlen family have a dragon problem, hun. Its your job as academy leader to fix it."

"So I guess this is the part where you tell me to get moving, huh", Hiccup said.

"I'll be nearby with the Eskildsens", her father simply continued as he moved along heading downstairs. Translation: Yes. So, Hiccup got up to go.

"Looks like our anniversary's gonna have to wait, bud", she pet Toothless' head. "Duty calls." She got into the saddle, and then the two flew out the window into town.

000

Problem this, errand that, Toothless felt as if they couldn't catch a break. Today had to be the worst day to have an anniversary. Hiccup was being pulled all over the village. And then, just as he thought they were done, apparently Hiccup had planned to go over rescue skills with the riders today of all days. Toothless just wanted to tear her away. They were so far behind schedule; not one thing on his list crossed off.

After Dragon Training, the sky turning orange, Toothless jumped at the words spoken to him.

"All you and me now, bud; I promise", Hiccup said as she walked up to him from her friends.

Toothless' stance drooped down.

Her voice was tired, her eyes drooped. She yawned, stretching widely, and unfortunately, Toothless knew where Hiccup would be going next that day.

When Toothless took off, there was no real guidance or resistance from Hiccup; either she was too tired to care, or just trusted him to take her where she needed to be. His first thought was to take her home and call it a day; maybe next year. But then he remembered something they did last year, just before it started getting too cold, and his brain lit up. He veered their course, leisurely flying, and keeping it nice and relaxed for Hiccup.

When they landed, they were in the cove, and when Hiccup got off, she looked around with a smile. "Toothless... this was your plan?" She crouched down to his face, taking it into her hands. "Thank you, bud."

"You're welcome, Hiccup", Toothless crooned, and then nudged his sister beneath his wing as he laid down.

000

Hiccup leaned against her brother's side, his wing her one and only blanket, but it was enough. Hiccup felt bad she was ruining Toothless' evening by falling asleep, but she was too tired to stop herself, and Toothless wasn't helping in being so warm and cozy.

She supposed, however, that this was perfect anyway. Just the two of them resting within the place that meant so much to them both. This cove held so many memories for Hiccup; it was her escape. But after Toothless crashed in, everything about the cove changed. It became so much more, and became a place of happiness, warmth, and love. It was where their bond formed, where they laughed, played, and took flight. It was where Aric first kissed her, and where Toothless found the strength to escape in order to save her life. It was in this place where their life began, and Hiccup wouldn't trade it for the world.

As the sky turned from orange to black, Hiccup curled up against Toothless, her brother doing the same around her. She closed her eyes, let her mind be swept away into dreams, and the two Furies slept thinking next year, they'd escape to Dragon Island at first light.