"So, this is my island, Thor Island! We are not a lot of people but everyone is nice and friends with everyone. We are like a big family. We were friends with dragons since a long time ago. But I'm the only one that rides one. In fact, I'm the daughter of the chief of this tribe and so, it's my role to protect our village and since I'm with Thorgard, nothing can get here without him striking thieves boat or hunters ship.", Aby explained.

Meg was just walking behind her and observing the life there. A few terrible terrors were standing on people shoulders. Nadders were sleeping in the middle of the streets. Dragons and people were totally living in peace.

-"So what do you think?", Aby appeared right in front her, making her snapping out of her revery.

-"I... honestly don't know.", Meg frowned.

-"I know it's not common but hey, you have a dragon too. So maybe it will be common someday.", Aby cheered.

-"Hm.", Meg sighed.

-"Come on. Say it.", Aby said smugly.

-"Whut?", Meg raised an eyebrow.

-"That this village is cool and that you were wrong about us.", Astrid giggled.

-"Hn. If you think I'm just gonna agree and turn back on the words I said, you've got another thing in coming.", Meg scoffed.

-"Oh seriously?! Come on! Hey maybe you can live here and join me to protect Thor Island?", Aby smiled.

-"No.", Meg snapped.

-"Why?!"

-"I... my mom is waiting for me. I have a home.", Meg said flatly.

She was already gone for too long. Valka might be really worried now and Meg didn't want her to risk getting out of the sanctuary with dozen of dragons and then be caught by trappers.

-"Oh I see. Well you'll need Luna to heal her wing first.", Aby shrugged.

-"Wow, thanks for reminding me, I completely forgot.", Meg said sarcastically, rolling her eyes.

Astrid laughed.
-"So since you might stay here for a while, why not being friends for the time being?", Aby asked gently.

-"I don't know. I don't usually do... friends.", Meg said.

-"Well then, I'll be your first. And I'm not the type of giving up on people. If you thought I was, you've got another thing in coming.", Aby grinned and winked at Meg.

Meg blinked and surprised herself by chuckling.
That was a win for Aby already.

-"Alright! Are you hungry? Cause it will be almost time for lunch.", Aby asked.

-"Not really-"

Groooaaaaan.

-"I think your stomach is telling you otherwise.", Aby laughed.

Meg blushed. Aby took her right arm and brought to a huge hall. People were eating in there and it smelled like fried chicken and potatoes.

Aby made her sit at a table and went to catch two plates of food. Meg stared at the food first before picking it and bringing it to her mouth.

-"Hmmmm."

Meg put her hand in front of her mouth, her face red by realizing she was the one making that sound. It was so not her.

-"It's good right?", Astrid said mouth full.
Meg just nodded.

-"I never had food like this to be honest.", Meg sighed, "My mom and I are actually living in a hidden place away from-", she stopped herself and shook her head, "Why am I even telling you this."

-"It's alright. I can promise you I won't tell anyone about this. I'm an excellent secret keeper. And if it can prove it to you that we can be friends, well, that's one more reason not to tell anything.", Aby reassured.

Meg looked at her and looked back at her plate. She picked a potato and brought it to her lips. Once swallowed, she was about to speak again when...

-"DRAGON OUT OF CONTROL! EVERYONE RUN!", someone shouted in the hall.

A white shadow appeared at the door and roared loudly.
It was Luna, looking angry but also scared and worried. She was looking for Meg.

Meg didn't waste much time and ran to her best friend.

-"Luna! I'm here! I'm okay sweetie!", Meg reached for her.

Luna's eyes fall on Meg and she calmed instantly. She jumped on Meg and licked her face, happy and relieved to see her rider out of danger. Meg hugged her and patted her head, making Luna purring.

-"You need to rest Luna or else your wing won't heal and we won't be able to go home.", Meg spoke softly.

Luna cooed as to say she agreed.

-"Wow, she really loves you.", Aby said behind them, Thorgard having joined her.

Luna groaned and put her tail around Meg.

-"Hey, it's okay. Don't worry. I'm the one who did your splint. I won't harm you or Meg I promise.", Aby leaned on her knees and opened her hands to show Luna she wasn't going to hurt or attack them.

Luna relaxed. Meg caressed her head and smiled. Luna was really there no matter what. She looked back at Aby, who offered her a nod and a smile.

Maybe it was time for Meg to open up and finally have a real friend.