A/N: Forgot to post last chapter's pic so here ya go. My good friend Viisrah helped me with Toothless & Stormfly by making the sketch better with them lol:

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As well as chapter 3's pic:

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Nightfury- Apology

Last night was a nightmare.

My brother's rage haunted me, his hot breath ghosting across my skin. I thrashed in my sleep running away in my dreams. I woke before he caught me, breathing heavily. Turning my head, I looked to my right; I had dug myself a nest beneath a hollow tree. Nothing caught my eye through the raised roots. A twig snapped in the distance. Jumping to my feet, I lowered my head with fangs bared. A rabbit hopped passed the roots.

Sucking in a breath, I plopped back down.

Every little noise made me jump. All thanks to being chased through the forest. My nerves were shot. That dragon from earlier was not part of my pack. This I knew for sure. I would have remembered those eyes of his. Plus he had a human with him. My pack hated humans.

"Why a human? Mother said they were dangerous to us. Has he been brainwashed?" I asked myself, tail thrashing behind me. Fear began to swell in my belly. A lump formed in throat at the thought of brainwashing. My thoughts jumped to my pack and family.

I slipped out from the tree and flew back home.

My pack had come into view now on a different part of the island. A cloud of dust kicked up after I landed. I started running though. No one picked their heads up as a I ran by. Too preoccupied with each other. Mother came into view. She was talking to two members; her body straight and rigid. I ran over and skidded to a halt. They all looked at me confused.

Catching my breath, I stuttered out, "M-Mother...I..ah...I need t-to talk to you!"

Mother tilted her head at me. She waved the other two off who bowed before leaving us alone. Her brows furrowed together at me. A claw tapped impatiently in the dirt.

"Mother, I—"

"Where were you last night?" She snapped with a wing, she pointed towards the pack nest, "and don't lie to me. No one saw you. I didn't see you. I stayed awake as long as I could to make sure you came home. Now answer me!"

I slunk back, her words weighing my shoulders down. I said back, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you. I was scared to come back."

Mother gave me a strange look. It seemed to dawn on her as her eyes grew wide. Nuzzling me, Mother said soothingly, "oh my poor baby. How insensitive of me... I was so worried when you didn't come home that I was being stupid. What happened should never have in the first place!"

"It's OK Mother, you were worried. Can we talk about this later though? I have something you need to know." I asked, checking between the trees for the dragon and his human.

A harsh gasp escaped my Mother. She shook her head at me before she pushed me forward. Loudly she said, "Of course not! You could have been killed! Myself and others could have been killed! I will settle this myself."

My feet dug hard into the ground trying to stop my Mother. She continued to push like I weighed nothing. We stood dead center in the pack. Mother stomped her foot once calling attention. Everyone turned and encircled us.

Jaw dropped I looked to Mother who just beamed at me. Clearing her throat, Mother proclaimed, "Yesterday a fight broke out. One that should never have happened. Thankfully tragedy was avoided thanks to quick acting. My poor daughter," she jammed me into her side with a wing, "she disappeared last night but is here now. She is still with us, and that's all I could hope for."

The pack nodded in approval and stomped their feet in rhythm. Satisfied, Mother looked at me and added, "someone has something to say to you."

Right after she said this my brother stepped forward. My throat squeezed shut. He walked over to us standing right in front of me. He said, "I'm sorry. I lost my temper and nearly hurt you. That was wrong of me. It won't ever happen again." He never looked at me.

Before I had a chance to react, Mother nuzzled him. She swept her gaze then across the pack.

"Let this be a lesson," Mother said, "we all have our roles to play. My children have forgiven each other and are safe. They will continue their duties and take on newer ones. But we mustn't let anything deter us from it. Or fail at it."

My brother jumped away from us, pouncing on a member. He slammed down on the member's chest. I tore myself away from Mother rushing over. I was yanked back my tail. Mother held it in her mouth. Dropping it, she walked past me. She stood behind my brother; the member shaking.

"This is what happens one fails a task. We all suffer," Mother said.

Horror and panic washed over me. I cried out, "what are you doing?! She's done nothing wrong!"

Mother threw a nonchalant look over to me.

"There was too few a fish to feed us all. The hatchlings had to eat scraps. You and your brother fought over one, remember?" She said to me. I open and closed my mouth several times. It was only yesterday and I was hungry. There was a huge mound I thought, but was it enough?

I looked away and said, "we did fight. I thought there was enough so I didn't want to give up my piece."

"Tsk, tsk, see what you've done!" Mother cooed at the female, "your laziness caused my daughter to misbehave! She knows better to share than steal."

I perked up.

"I didn't steal it! I had it first!" I yelled.

Mother shakes her head at me and said, "oh no, my dear, you're remembering it wrong. Your brother had the fish first. That scare is messing with your mind. It happens."

"But I..." I began to say before looking to the others. They all simply nodded. I looked back to Mother. Her gaze was soft yet firm. I finished saying, "I guess you're right. It was pretty scary."

"Right! Now then," Mother shot daggers at the dragon beneath my brother.

She spoke, her tone cold and tense, "you were our last hunter to return. The others brought all that they could, they were tired from a hard day. You had done nothing. Laying about all day. You had enough energy to gather more fish than you brought. My children could have died. Your pack could have suffered. This act will not happen again!"

I shivered as my brother said, "may I, Mother?"

"Do it."

None heard the dragon scream as my brother ripped out her throat. He spat it out like it's trash. Mother motioned her head at the body. Within moments, the body was dragged off into the forest. My brother stalked off, his two members in tow. The pack dispersed returning back to their daily rituals. Only Mother and I remained.

Humming to herself, she walked past me. She pressed her snout atop my head. Softly she said, "that my dear is how you handle a problem. All better now, right? I'll make sure there's more fish to avoid any silly tussles."

"Why...?" I asked.

"For our survival. I need you and your brother to close. Fighting will not help make your pack strong. She was an obstacle in that. Nothing more," Mother said, she sighed when my eyes misted over with tears, "it was the only way. If I let her live, she may have done it again. She was always a lazy thing. I should have known. It is best to nip the problem in the bud. Do you understand?"

Blinking away the tears, I thought over what she said. I gazed up and beyond the treetops. I asked her, "if you take action early, there will be no tragedy?"

"Yes, that's correct."

A rush of determination fueled within me.

"I understand," I said.

Mother beamed at me. With the tip of her tail she patted my head. She had begun to walk away when she stopped. Not looking at me, she asked, "you said something earlier. That I needed to know something?"

My ears stood up. I lied through my teeth and said, "I just wanted to tell you that I hadn't slept well last night. Bad nightmares and all. So I was wondering if I could be relieved of my duties. Just for today!"

Mother's tail swished back and forth next to me. She sucked in a breath. I held my own. It felt like an eternity until she spoke, "you may. Just be back before the moon is high in the sky, alright?"

"Thank you!" I gave her a quick nuzzle before flying off.

I had to find that dragon and human. For the pack's survival.

Returning back to where I had first met them, I inched my way along. Each step I looked side to side. Several trees had the bark ripped off and branches missing. I was so busy looking that I failed to notice the ground change. My feet sunk into sand. I panicked like a hatchling, jumping backwards.

"Stop getting spooked. You're fine!" I hissed to myself.

The scent of the ocean soothed my sense. My body yearned to dive deep below the waters. It had felt so good swimming yesterday. I wanted to jump in. I pushed that feeling down deep into my heart. I had a mission to complete.

I scanned the stretch of sand and water. My jaw locked seeing nothing. I was about to turn around when it hit me. Burnt wood. Sniffing the air, I followed the trail down the beach. My search came upon a circle of stones. The wood was wet but the scent remained. Pawing at it, I let it be to walk around. Nothing else.

"Did they just fly off? That'd be great," I said to myself.

I paused.

"I really should stop talking to myself...staaarting now!"

Diving back into the forest, I followed the path they made. I sniffed at the ground. His scent was mixed with strange smells. He ended where I slipped away. Sitting down, I just stared into the distance.

Yesterday came back to me. His eyes were so big and round as he stared at me. It was rather cute.

Shaking my head furiously, I got up and pushed my way through. I had no time to daydream. I had to make sure they were gone. So I spent most of the day searching. I found nothing. I had come upon a small clearing near the end. It held a pool of water at its center. Throat itchy and dry, I glided over to it. I drank large gulps letting the cool water relieve my throat.

Ripples rolled across the water breaking the surface. I gazed down at my reflection. Four large scars popped out immediately. I closed my eyes and curled my wing blocking them from view. Eyes opening I looked back at my reflection. Big, round, green eyes.

"You!" I yelled, side stepping away from the dragon.

"Hey, I'm Toothless!" he said to me, grinning.

I take another step back. I hadn't even heard him walk up. He drew in a breath to speak, but I bolted. I cursed myself as I ran. The element of surprise wasn't on my side and he was bigger.

Zipping through the woods, I stopped to catch my breath. A leaf had fallen onto my nose. Blinking, I looked up. This Toothless was sitting on a branch staring. I shrieked. I dug my way through under a pair of trees. He called after me but I ignored him. From the other side I emerged. I started running to hide.

"Why are you running?" Tongue sticking out, Toothless hung by his tail from a tree. I screeched to a halt. I nearly smacked noses with him. Doing a double take, I looked between him and behind me. I locked eyes with him.

"What are you?!" I screamed. None in my pack was fast and agile as this dragon.

He blinked at me. He said, "I'm the same dragon as you. Duh!"

My eye twitched. He swung gently back and forth, his gaze never leaving me. He was about to talk when I slapped him twice. He let out a yelp before falling to the ground. I hopped over him and flew up. I clawed my way up to the top and soared.

Looking back, I saw nothing.

"Phew he's gone."

"Can we talk? I didn't mean to upset you!"

I flapped my wings hard to push myself back. Hovering before me was Toothless, my jaw dropped. He cast me a smile. Glaring at him, I dove down and under him. He never let up and followed. He then yelled to me, "I'm sorry!"

Genuine. That's how he sounded.

"Follow me," I said.

We landed in a clearing. Toothless trotted towards me but stopped when I growled. He sat down. Eyes narrowed, I asked, "what are you sorry for?"

Toothless gave me a sheepish look. My heart skipped a beat. He said to me, "for chasing you yesterday. That wasn't nice. I'm really sorry."

He sounded so sincere. I felt my stomach knotting up. I walked closer to him, caution in each step. "I take it you've been looking for me?" He nodded. I then asked, "why?"

He leaned in closer to me with his tail wagging. Those eyes of his seemed to get brighter. And happier? Bouncing in place, he said, "I was so excited to see you! I never thought it would happen!"

"You aren't here to take over?" I asked.

Toothless stopped bouncing. His nose scrunched up. Shaking his head, he replied, "no of course not! I didn't know anyone even lived here. I'm just exploring!"

"Mmmhhhmmm," I murmured, turning away from him. He seemed harmless enough. He could have attacked at any time. He hadn't though. I remembered what Mother had said. Had to nip the problem in the bud.

Taking in a deep breath, I said, "you seem like a good dragon, Toothless. So I shall let you off this time with a warning. Leave my island and don't come back."

"What? Why!" There was a whine to his voice.

"It isn't safe Toothless. You've shown me kindness, so I want to give it back. You aren't built for this island. You're too," I paused. The word perfect came first strangely enough. I batted it away and said, "soft. You're too soft."

I felt his gaze boring a hole in my head. His tail thrashed against the ground. I heard him say, "what's that supposed to mean?"

"You need to be bold, decisive, and sly. That is how one survives on this island." I said matter-of-fact. Toothless was silent. I heard his footsteps then he walked past me. The sound of his wings unfurled saddened me. Silently I bade him goodbye.

His wingtip stroked down my back.

Hope ya enjoyed, got another chapter coming up probably tomorrow cause I got chapters done. Just gotta get the illustrations done with it so. Stay tuned~