Reading Ledger:
"Normal Speak"
-Dragon Speak-
'Toothless&Hiccup Telepathy' [This telepathy has no limit distance-wise, but only Hiccup and Toothless can hear it.]
*All Dragon Telepathy* [This version of telepathy is not long distance, but can still be used if individuals are close enough even when they are not within each other's vision. Has around a 100-meter distance.]
Chapter 8 – Pianificazione
The next day Hiccup was sitting in the viewing stands outside of the arena making notes about the different dragons as well as the area itself. When Astrid sat down next to him, "What are you doing here?"
Hiccup looked up from his notes at her, "Thought I would take some notes about the dragons. See if I learn something new about them."
"Weird," was her quick response.
Hiccup looked over at her, "Why? Am I not even allowed to look at the dragons now." Annoyance clear in his voice and on his face.
Astrid's initial reaction was being shocked at Hiccups small outburst. Then she was overwhelmed by anger at being spoken to in such a way, "What the hell? All I did was try to be nice to you and this is what I get in return for trying. You know what, be a loner then for all I care."
She stormed off and Hiccup went back to analyzing everything to do with the dragons and their containment. The dragon training classes were providing him with a lot of information but he still needed more. At least he now knew the exact number and types of dragons being detained on berk. There were currently 3 Deadly Nadders, 2 Terrible Terrors-although one was injured-, a Gronkle, and an elderly Nightmare that seemed rather sickly. It had been communicating with Hiccup while Gobber had it out earlier, and it clearly was having a hard time seeing which caused it to get hit a lot more than it normally would have. Hiccup felt horrible that he couldn't do anything to help the poor thing, but it simply consoled him instead, *Don't worry young hatchling, take your time on planning the rescue. If you try to help us now all it will end in is even more pain.*
Hiccup still felt horrible, *But you're sick.*
*Nothing you do now will change that young one. I won't be in this world much longer so don't worry. Just do the best you can for the others, okay?* The nightmare asked him.
*I promise. I'll get them all out safely as quickly as I can. I know that with Toothless's help I can do it,* Hiccup assured the elderly dragon.
The dragon must have been gratefully for Hiccups response as an ear piercing roar was imitated from the cages. Everyone looked to the cages slightly startled, even Hiccup had jumped slightly at the noise. The noise disappeared as a response finally floated into his head, *Thank you, young hatchling, I trust your words and I believe that all the dragons here will be free one day, as well as, you young one born in the wrong body.*
Hiccup smiled to himself trying to holding back the empathy he felt for the Dragon. As he was getting ready to leave he heard a number of loud roars, along with a chorus of voices in his head saying, *Thank You!*; *We trust You!*; and the last thing he heard was in a soft voice, *Don't worry young one you are just as much a dragon as anyone of us. We are here for you and when the time comes we will do whatever you need of us. You can do this.*
(-Hiccup3Toothless-)
Hiccup was sitting at his desk going over his notes still feeling determined by his earlier impromptu dragon pep-talk. He still had absolutely no idea how he was going to get them all out while not getting caught but he had managed to gather a lot of information which was a start. He had at least found what he thought to be the biggest weak point that they could exploit, which is the chain canopy held above the arena to keep the creatures inside. Hiccup figured that it might be possible for Toothless to destroy the chain because the cage wasn't made to hold a dragon his strength. Specifically, Hiccup thought that Toothless might be able to melt the chain with his Plasma blast, because of its high temperature and explosive power. Hiccup decided that first, he should ask Toothless if it is even possible, 'Toothless can your shots destroy metal chains?'
'Depending on the material your kind made them out of, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. It might require a few shots, but it should be quite easy. Why do you ask?' the dragon requested.
Hiccup smiled knowing exactly what they were going to do, 'I think that I figured out the best way to get them out of the arena, but getting them out of the cages is the annoying part. No matter how I look at it I need to get into the arena long enough to open all the cages without being caught by the guards that wander the village in shifts during the night.'
'Be careful. Don't do anything that could get you hurt Hiccup,' was Toothless's only reply before Hiccup heard a series of squawks and clicks coming from behind him. He turned and got an armful of tiny dragon almost knocking him over. It rubbed up against Hiccup, *Hiccup, Hiccup,… I missed you!*
*Why are you here?* Hiccup asked looking down into the eyes of the tiny dragon as he spoke.
*I'm here to protect you from the dangerous monsters that live all around you. It's not safe here for you,* the tiny terror explained while nuzzling up against.
Hiccup sighed as he held the small dragon in his arms, *You being here is the only thing dangerous like I've told you before. If they catch you we will both be in a lot of trouble.*
*But I want to be with you,* the terror thought as he made a small whining noise while trying to get closer to Hiccup even though he was already as close as possible.
Hiccup rubbed gentle circles into the dragons back, *I just want you to be safe, and you can't be safe here.*
*But you'd be alone if I leave you,* was the terrors only response.
*I'm never truly alone, I can talk with Toothless whenever I need too,* Hiccup said with a calm smile.
The small terror clearly didn't believe what he had just said at all, *That's not possible, he's way too far away.*
Hiccup was surprised, confused, and shocked by what the dragon had said, *I haven't had any problem with distance when we communicate. It doesn't matter where Toothless or I am, we can always talk to each other.*
*How strong is the bond between you two?* the terror questioned.
*Strong enough that we can feel each other's emotions and pain,* Hiccup frowned, *It's so strong that sometimes it becomes too much and is overwhelming.*
The terror didn't say anything in response out of what Hiccup assumed was disbelief. Hiccup laughed lightly before turning back to his notes so he could continue planning everything out.