Chapter 10

Let's walk awhile.

A week has past since the Berserker attacks and Hiccups return to the living world. Hiccup was slowly recovering and today he would try to walk on his own without any support.

"Can I please start walking" Hiccup sighed towards Astrid (she became his nurse)

"Yes but slowly you're still recovering"

"I know but I feel fine"

Hiccup smiled towards Astrid, she sighed "Okay fine but ill stand beside you".

Hiccup let out a deep breath and grabbed the pole, he stood up shakily. He looked towards Astrid who nodded and with this he took his first step. Hiccup winched as a shot of pain went through his body but continued with another step. He walked slowly but steady towards Astrid who looked like she was about to cry smiled towards him and soon he would be in her arms. Hiccup was closer and hugged her "I'm can finally walk again, so how about a little stroll in the village"? Astrid smiled "Let's get going then and together they walked out the door.

As soon as Hiccup stepped outside some of the villagers noticed him. They were so happy to see Hiccup that they alerted the others including Stoick who was busy in the great hall. Stoick came running to the square seeing his son up and about walking slowly with no support, he was overjoyed. Hiccup noticed Stoick and smiled, walking towards him and started to hug Stoick that the old Viking was about to burst in tears.

"You're finally up" Stoick said

"Easy dad, I just started walking alone next thing is back to riding on Toothless" Hiccup said.

"Just wait awhile with that" Stoick smiled but held Hiccup tight.

The Berkians that stood around the father and son were all smiling. Toothless wasn't so far behind either. The dragons were curious why the Berkians were huddling up and when they saw, they were so happy that Hiccup was walking again.

Toothless came forward, hiccup noticed the black dragon and broke the silent hug with Stoick to walk towards his dragon. As soon as the two were reunited they were both smiling as bright as the sun.

Gothi came walking towards Hiccup and he asked if it was okay for him to ride Toothless, Gothi nodded and wrote something into the dirt, Gobber translated it for them all.
"You can ride but no special stunts or anything just simple gliding". Gobber translated but when he was finished Hiccup was already sitting on Toothless ready for take off.

"Come on bud lets go" Hiccup said and together dragon and Viking were off again in the skies flying as if nothing had happened. Astrid joined the two in the air, she saw them both smiling bright and realized they finally had him back.

Astrid was lost in thought when she was ripped back to reality by hearing "Come on bud lets try straight down" she looked next to her when she saw Hiccup getting ready for a not so save stunt. She was to late Hiccup and Toothless were going straight down gaining more and more speed, they were almost at the sea when they pulled up when Hiccup let out a scream frightening Toothless the dragon lost control and could barely land on a near island.

Astrid looked concerned towards Hiccup who laid on his belly on the grass, Toothless was walking circles around him.

"It hurts, my back" Hiccup said while trying to control the pain.

"You idiot, you knew that could happen" Astrid snapped

"Im sorry I just couldn't wait longer"
"Let me see"

Astrid took off Hiccups shirt and could see that a couple of his stitches were broken making him bleed all over again. Astrid signaled Stormfly to get Gobber with some first aid supplies.

It didn't took so long for Gobber to arrive. When he saw the duo and the open back of Hiccup he sighted.
"You couldn't wait could ya" Gobber said while getting the first aid ready.

"Sorry couldn't help it, its been weeks since I last flying" Hiccup answered laughing.

Gobber looked sympathetic towards Hiccup, the boy had gone through hell, he couldn't blame him.

"Just to make sure when you get back, Stoick angry with ya since Stormfly got to him first"

"I'll enjoy the talk for sure"

"Just so ya know, ya wont be riding anytime soon again"

Astrid just watch at how Gobber made new stitches and stopped the bleeding.
"That's taken care off so lets go home" Gobber said after the last stitches were placed. The trio nodded and got back to their dragons.

*-Timeskip a few months-*

Hiccup was changing into his riding uniform, today he would after a year return to Dragons Edge together with the other riders. He finally got the permission from his father and from Gothi and Gobber.

Astrid knocked on the door and came inside, Hiccup hadn't put his shirt on and his back was towards Astrid, she could see the big scar in the middle of his back she winched. Hiccup noticed her and put on his shirt.

"I'm almost ready just getting the last things" he said casually

"Okay were waiting at the academy" she answered and was about to head out.

"I'll be there in a sec" she heard before walking away.

Hiccup entered the academy, he saw all the Berkians gathering together for a big send off. He walked towards his friends, "What is this" he asked. "Just a send off" he heard his father say.

Stoick came forward out of the crowd "Dad" Hiccup said surprised.

"I know its just last time we said goodbye we were both in a rush, so this time I wanted to do it right" Stoick said

"Dad, I'll come back every few months, I promise" Hiccup said tearing up.

"Just be safe okay, I don't want to repeat the last year"

"Neither do I"

Father and son hugged and Hiccup walked towards Toothless and saddled up. Hiccup looked around, proud of his family and friends.

"Riders let's go back to the Edge" Hiccup screamed

"YEAH" they all yelled.

And with this the Dragon Riders returned to the Edge leaving Berk behind. Hiccup looked back on more time, knowing that he was better dan ever and ready to take down Dagur once and for all.

A/N: so this is the end from the series Don't leave me.

I want to thank everyone who read and commented on this story. I'm going to begin writing a new story (not entirely sure about what) but I have my ideas.

Thank you for reading and stay safe/healty

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