Well. Nothing to say. Exept enjoy.

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Somehow it wasn't that hard to introduce Astrid to the dragons after. She flew with Tooth and Hiccup because it wasn't as abrupt loops and spins and oh-please-no-I'm-gonna-fall like being on Springer's back. Really, sometimes the dragoness was like a rollercoaster, not that anyone but Kernel knew what one was.

A rollercoaster with extra tight turns, Kernel amended when she remembered some of the stunts her partner/other self/best friend had pulled off at the start of their flying experiences.

She would think the dragon was a hummingbird what with those hairpin turns. And Springer could actually fly backwards. Like a hummingbird.

Should've named her Hummer, the viking girl thought as they went loop-de-loop around Toothless and his riders. Springer was excited to have a new friend here. She was more playful than usual.

"This. Is. Amazing!", Astrid shouted over the wind as they flew around the forest, not going to the higher altitudes because Toothless' tailfin was still hard to control without the new system they'd come up with. It only opened all the way or not at all.

"Isn't it?", Hiccup grinned in front of her while steering them back towards the cove. His sister followed without complications. Springer's agility in the air was helpful at least sometimes.

The two dragons landed and let their riders down, Astrid almost bouncing from the adrenaline rush. It had been way beyond anything she had experienced before.

"So, what's Springer's species?", the viking girl asked, cautiously walking to the brown/orange/turquoise dragon to pet her.

"Wind Chaser", Hiccup and Kernel stated proudly. The girl twin didn't waste time in rattling off her dragon's awesome abilities, "We named her after seeing her fly once. She has the best agility I've ever seen from a dragon. She can't shoot fire but gusts of powerful wind. And she's able to change her temperature! She stores hot and cold inside her to use later as she pleases"

Astrid looked suitably impressed. Her curious eyes turned to Hiccup. Kernel frowned when she noticed him nodding off slightly.

"What are a Night Fury's abilities, then?", the axe wielder asked.

Hiccup blinked back to awareness before grinning proudly, "May I introduce you to the wonders of Night Furies?", he started in a showmannish way Kernel would tease him for later, "This little guy can shoot pure explosive plasma, an extremely hot kind of fire, and shoots exactly on target. Can be used for different applications. Sharp dives are his speciality as is speed and, while not on Springer's level, his agility is nothing to scoff at", a hand was thrown around a tolerating and proud looking Toothless, "Also able to perfectly blend into the night. Amazing stealth and intelligence, if I say so myself"

Astrid was smirking in amusement. Hiccup made for good entertainment. Especially when his dragon friend got bored and let him fall to the ground as he stalked off to something more interesting. The teen glared at him for ruining the show. Kernel snickered as she walked to her brother who was now resting on the ground with half lidded eyes.

"C'mon, you. We have to get you to bed. You barely slept last night!", she admonished and lifted an arm around her shoulders, supporting him.

"'m fine", he mumbled, "Hav' ta show Astrid th' way back"

Kernel looked to the blonde and deadpanned at him, "I think she could figure it out herself"

The viking girl's expression said 'duh'. But her face showed concern at the dead-on-his-feet Hiccup.

"Is he going to be okay?"

Kernel hauled her brother over to Springer and her, "Yup. He'll be fine and dandy tomorrow. Help me out, please?", she gestured for Astrid to push him up in front of her as she got herself on Springer's saddle. She did as asked frowning at the really tired looking boy.

Kernel looked down at Springer, then glanced at Astrid. She figured the dragon had enough wingpower to keep three humans in the air. A silent enquiry via link confirmed that.

"Okay, girl, get us all up", she told Springer who chirped and jumped into the air, carefully grabbing Astrid's shoulders in her talons before flying up (luckily with no extra maneuvers) and getting them safely where they left the blonde's axe.

The Wind Chaser dropped Astrid off gently before landing herself and letting Kernel come down, helping a half-aware Hiccup. Then she flew off to join her brother in the cove. The viking girls got the axe before starting their treck home. After a while Astrid took Hiccup's other arm around her shoulders and they made their way back with more speed. Kernel shot her a grateful look. Luckily their house was at the edge of the village and easy to get in unnoticed. Astrid was beckoned in by Kernel and they got the boy upstairs. The guest curiously looked around the mess of papers and drawings.

"That's what he was doing last night", she whispered quietly. Astrid shot a surprised glance at Hiccup before her mouth quirked into a smile. The teen was fast asleep.

The two watched him for a moment before out of nowhere Astrid punched her shoulder, "That's for scaring me"

Kernel had the grace to look sheepish and apologetic as he rubbed the aching spot. Then the other girl hugged her and the dragon rider was left speechless. No one else but Hiccup and their Dad had hugged her this life. When the blonde pulled back she was smiling.

"And that's for everything else. See you tomorrow and tell Hiccup thanks for me!", and with that the Hofferson girl turned to get out of the chief's house.

"Yeah. See you", Kernel smiled at her retreating back.

She flopped on her bed to watch Hiccup sleep, wondering how they had gotten so lucky that another viking knew their secret now and was their friend for it. She watched her brother's chest rise and fall. Her eyelids started getting heavy and fluttered shut.

This was an amazing day for sure.

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Short, isn't it? Next one is much longer I think. If I remember correctly. Been a while since I wrote that.