AN: Soooo, firstly, just completely forget about the entire prank war thing, I honestly can't be bothered with that concept.. Hehe.. This chapter is going to skip ahead a little bit from the last chapter, and will have a small moment back at Berk, because while Berk and pretty much everything isn't technically the main focus of this story as much as it is Toothless discovering alot of things about who he really is. I'm going to apologise in advance if this chapter isn't up to scratch with the normal quality of chapters, theres... Was some... kinda serious shit going down at home with the family, so please don't hold possibly poorer quality chapters against me.. Ok?.. Please, I'm really kinda out of my element right now.. And if anyone cares, I'm.. Alright, so you don't need to really worry about if I'm ok or not. It's not stuff I'm going to just openly talk about, and I honestly don't want pity or shit like that, I'm just being honest to you guys on a certain degree about shit that happens that may or will have an impact on stories, nothing more :) ... Yeaa, anyway.. I'll be alright, still writing and shit, so y'know.. Anyhow, onto the chapter Reunites. Hope you enjoy, and reviews are appreciated but not necessary :)
Toothless rested, curled up atop of high peak on the edge of the island. Since he had arrived here, it had been an, interesting time, to say the least. The climate seemed colder in this part of Midgard, the temperature certainly was a little lower, but it didn't bother him so much. Dragons could withstand cold temperatures easily thanks to their hides and internal fire, so this wasn't much to him. Snow had fallen atop the same peak he rested on, a crisp, uneven layer surrounding him, with droplets of melted snow glistening all over his hide in the natural light, reflective on his night-black scales; his head resting on his forelegs as his eyes idly stared out over the ocean, his mind occupied with thoughts of home, of his human brother, of his family, friends, flock. What was happening back at Berk right now? Was Hiccup alright? Were they looking for him anymore? Or did they give up hope? Not that he could blame them.. He had no idea just how far Berk was, or if he could ever get back alone.
As the thoughts entered his head, so did others to rival them. Does he really want to go back? Of course, he wanted to see them all again, but could he just leave the ones he had been searching for his entire life? He had made a few good friends here, Eclipse, Autumn and Falcon to name a few, and he couldn't be certain if he could ever get back here, and if he could, would they accept him back? There were risks to whichever path he chose, but yet, he wondered why he was even contemplating these decisions yet. There were factors at play, placed by the Draconian Gods and Goddess'; he didn't understand even slightly to what extent or anything at all about them, he just knew the Gods had something to do with this.. They could not make his choices, it was against Draco to influence or decide a dragons path, and the only thing they could really do for dragons was set them on an important path when they deemed necessary.
Blinking back into the present, he shook his head to empty his thoughts and replace them with different ones. Thoughts about Eclipse.. Her brother was still untrusting of him, and his status of Alpha didn't make that distrust any better. Toothless could not fault Lea's instincts, his highly protective attitude regarding Eclipse. She was only a half sister? And not even by choice? Toothless could only hope the monster responsible was now dead, his tainted fire-soul trapped in the Bottomless Abyss; if he weren't, he probably would be if he came back here. He had to gain Lea's trust, it would make everything easier: easier to talk with Eclipse, Autumn and Falcon without having to watch everything you do incase you make one simple mistake and end up with both your wings ripped off and shoved down your throat, or in worse places.. The ebony male knew that with his trust, he'd be less likely to lose his wings - or any limb for that matter - and instead, just end up with some cuts and bruises.
His sensors flicked at the sound of beating wings, and he idly lifted his head to discover the source. It was Falcon.. No, he didn't have the scar, and was a little bigger. He racked his brain for the name of the brother, knowing he had heard it mentioned prior. 'Hork?' 'Ork?' 'Awk?' No those weren't it.. 'Hawk?', the name clicked, a mental ringing as he put the name to the face in his memory and matched it to this exact dragon. "Hi, Hawk? Can I help you?" The dragon simply lay down beside him.
"I figured, if ypu're going to be staying here admist the colony, I might as well get to know you. It's Toothless, if I'm not mistaken."
"Yea, thats what everyone calls me."
"My brother Falcon seems to have taken a liking to you, and I notice so has Eclipse and Autumn, though Lea and you seem to have a bit of a problem."
"Yea, he doesn't trust me around his sister, or even trust me at all.. I already have an idea why."
"Give him time and he'll come round, Lea has never trusted strangers since that happened to his mom, and his grown very protective of Eclipse. Prove to him you are who you say you are, and that you don't intend to hurt anyone, and he'll warm right up to you."
"Where are their parents?" The second the question left his lips Hawk visibly tensed, giving Toothless a clear sign it was not something Hawk wanted to talk about, or felt he had a right to disclose. With a sigh Toothless made a visual gesture with his head to forget about it. "I'm assuming your the older brother?"
"It's kinda complicated. I'm technically older, but me and him hatched from the same egg. I just got out before he did."
"I thought that wasn't possible.. For two dragons to hatch from one egg. I mean I know humans can give birth to two offspring at one time, but didn't really think same applied to dragon eggs."
"Ha, you weren't the only one. Me and Falcon are the only two dragons who have hatched from the same egg in this colony for nearly half a century. I always thought we came from different eggs, so you can kinda imagine the surprise." Toothless chuckled softly while nodding his head. "You like Eclipse don't you?"
"Say what?" His eyes widened as he stared at Hawk, who simply chuckled and shook his head.
"Not like that, you think she's a good friend, thats why you hang around with her." He smiled, allowing the other ebony male to relax slightly.
"Well, if you mean it like that, then yea I guess I do like her, and Autumn, and your brother."
"Well, as long as your cool, I'm cool with you hanging with them, just don't fuck things up or hurt them.. Especially Falcon. Oh, and if you can somehow get Falcon to actually ask Autumn out, that'd be great.. I've been trying for a good few months, but he doesn't listen to me.. Might listen to you though, you actually talk to Autumn, I don't really know her too well to be honest.. But she seems like a good girl by the way Falcon talks about her..." Hawk shook his head in mock dissappointment of his brother.
"Haha, I'll try." Hawk gave a thankful nod, before rising to his feet and preparing to take off.
"I'll see you soon then Toothless; I promised to meet up with the alpha for a hunt. You should probably think about trying to get in Lea's good books." Toothless nodded, then rested his head on his forelegs once again and distanced himself in thought once more, both on Hawks suggestions, but also something that he had originally ignored.. The alpha, well, the alpha female had actually confused him for their long-lost son.. He was curious as to why, and he was also curious as to who was next to lead the colony after them.. They didn't seem to have another son or daughter, but did they have someone to take over? Why it mattered to him, he wasn't entirely certain, but it just felt like a question he needed answered. This colony was the birthplace of Nightfuries, their origin on Midgard. It was sacred to Dragon-kind, just like all birthplace islands of any species, and this could very well be the last colony on Midgard.. He would have to do something to ensure survival.. If it came to it, and there was no option.. Toothless would choose the colony over Berk, over Hiccup..
~On the Island Of Berk~
Time had gone by so slow for Hiccup.. Each day felt like a month, each week felt like a decade.. Ever since he awoke, and was told they never found Toothless.. Hiccup has been leading search after search after search for Toothless, each and every time coming back empty handed.. No closer than when they started. Berk was, by each failed search, beginning to lose hope Toothless was alive, and mourned his passing but continued to live their lives. In memory, they had crafted a miniture statue of Toothless in the heart of the village, a way to commemorate the dragon that changed everyone's lives forever.. Hiccup had rarely smiled since that day.. Struggling to battle the depression that was sinking in with each passing glance to all the places he would normally find the reptile at. The statue wasn't even his idea, but done as a sign to Hiccup that Toothless would never be forgotten. To say he appreciated it would be an understatement. The beautifully, accurately crafted statue was something that now held a place in Hiccup's heart, and just like the great statue of Stoick, he knew would be appreciated and honoured until the end of Berk.
The statue had been painted over in a black paint, and each individual pattern of his more noticeable scales, or even the different shades of his body, had been so accurately applied, the statue almost looked real. Hiccup appreciated the memorial to his best friend more than he could ever express, but all the same the pain was reminded to him whenever he viewed it. When he first saw it, after another unsuccessful search, and a temporary stay at Outcast island to search further lands, he couldn't help but smile genuinely at the sight, at how much effort and work went into it. He was leading the village well, with help from Valka, Gobber, and his wife-to-be Astrid. It was he who proposed, taking his mothers words to heart that only Astrid could be the one to heal him, and that dwelling on Toothless would only lead to more pain and suffering. "Toothless.. Bud.. I know you're out there.. I know you're still alive.. Please.. Just..stay safe, and come home.."
