IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: I WATCHED HTTYD 3! MERE WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE MOVIE OTHER THAN...IT WAS SO DARN AMAZING! *clears throat* Moving on, I won't be spoiling things from the movie (hopefully). Anyways sorry for the delay. I had a case of severe writer's block. Hopefully I'm cured by now. On with the chapter!
At the training arena, Dragon's Edge
It had been a week since Amara had been stranded on the edge. She and her Skrill, Midnight started to fell quite at home. Speaking of Midnight, as soon as her leg healed, Eira and Fishlegs took advantage of the situation and soon found out everything about Skrills. Hiccup however for once didn't geek out about the Skrill. He spent all of his time in his hut thinking of a plan to free the light fury (and yes he had named her!) Finally, he had come up with a plan to free that light fury. He relayed his plan to the riders (including Amara cause she's a dragon rider too! Duh!) Eira had a sudden thought, "Hiccup what about the gang from Berk. No offense but they can't be trusted alone." This was a direct burn at the twins.
"I've thought about them too and decide that it's way too risky to leave them here. So I've decided to... make them dragon riders." Hiccup said nervously
And everyone said yes and then the Berkians trained dragons without any hassle and they found the Light Fury and they all lived happily ever after! JK! As if I would ever let that happen. *grins evilly*
But of course not, for as soon as our dashing, heroic dragon rider announced this, there was an outrageous outcry.
"HICCUP! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?! OH WAIT THERE WAS THAT WHOLE 'ARTIFICIAL WINGS' IDEA!" Heather yelled
"In my defense, those wings work out pretty good..." Hiccup said meekly pointing out. That was the start of an argument.
"Hiccup just think of all the trouble they could get into with dragons!" Gustav said. "Well maybe that Astrid person isn't that bad..." Gustav said dreamily
Hiccup immediately shot the young boy with a glare that could make the toughest vikings whimper which immediately shut Gustav up. He really was the son of Stoick the Vast.
"Hiccup even if we do train them, they won't be battle-ready." Eira pointed out wisely
Hiccup stared at her like she had said the world was a rectangle. "You guys don't understand. The Hooligans are one of the most dangerous, mutton-headed, craziest, most stubborn vikings ever." Everyone continued to voice their opinions about the idea. Hiccup sighed. He then turned to Amara who had been quiet the entire time. She was like a sister for him. "Amara. what do you think?" He asked
"I think we should give the idea a shot. Besides it wouldn't hurt to have some backup." Amara said logically while slowly nodding her head
"Alright then let's get started!" Hiccup said enthusiastically completely oblivious to everyone's (minus Amara) groans and grumbles.
Eira took a deep breath and said, "Well if we're going to carry out this idiotic plan, we may as well start with someone who finds dragons amazing." she said. It was quite obvious she was referring to Fishlegs.
Hiccup didn't seem to mind. Fishlegs and Astrid were the only teens from Berk who never bullied him. Astrid just ignored him all the time but she did sometimes look at him with pity. Fishlegs geeked out about botany and geology and things that bored everyone out of their minds with Hiccup. So he really didn't seem to mind.
Later in a part of Dragon's Edge that was home to many Gronckles
"Oooohhhh this is so exciting!" Fishlegs squealed.
Hiccup had gone looking for Fishlegs as soon as the other riders had reluctantly given him the thumbs-up sign to carry on his plan. He eventually found Fishlegs studying some samples of 'nepheline' rocks he had found near the Edge's dormant volcano. Fishlegs had somewhat agreed and the duo took off on Toothless to the area of the island where Gronckles could be found. He figured that they would be the right species for his rock-loving friend.
"Yes, yes Fishlegs." Hiccup said chuckling to himself amused that his giant friend in a state like this. He noticed a rustling in some bushes. He beckoned for Fishlegs to stop moving and gestured to the bushes nearby. Fishlegs had to put his hand over his mouth to keep from squealing. Slowly but surely, a large female gronckle came out of the bushes. Fishlegs stared in a look of wonder and shock. The gronckle came closer to Fishlegs once Toothless had assured her that he was safe and would mean no harm. Fishlegs nervously took a few steps back in fear but to his amazement, he found the Gronckle gently nudging his large belly. Fishlegs giggled at the sudden movement and said, "Hey! That's my tickle spot!" He spluttered out while laughing. The Gronckle warbled happily as Fishlegs gently scratched her head. Hiccp smiled.
"I'm gonna call you... Meatlug!" Fishlegs proclaimed beaming joyfully.
"Well, maybe you and Meatlug may like spending bonding time. You know, to get to know each other better." Hiccup suggested
"That sounds perfect! Whadda you say girl?" Fishlegs asked Meatlug who shook her tail in excitement.
"We'll see you two in the training arena early tomorrow morning, 'kay?" Hiccup said.
"You bet!" Fishlegs exclaimed
Hiccup grinned and took off on Toothless silently saying, "Next stop: Snotlout"
In a clearing in the forest (with Snotlout)
"Why are we doing this again?" Snotlout whined
Hiccup sighed out of exasperation and pinched the bridge of his nose in pure frustration. Toothless gently crooned in efforts to ease him. hiccup then turned to Hiccup and said, "For the 100th time Snotlout. We are doing this so we can save the light fury. If there is any chance of saving the Night Fury species we have to take it. Besides, that poor dragon must be tortured." Hiccup explained
Snotlout tutted
"Useless, I don't care what happens to the dragon. I'm only doing it for my girl." Snotlout said. "You know. Blonde hair, Sky-blue eyes. Did you know we're getting married in a couple of months? Whenever I try and kiss her though she flips me on my back with a mere flick of her hand. She plays hard to get all the time." Snotlout chuckles to himself. He fails to notice Hiccup's growing anger as his fists ball up the more he talks about Astrid. What were the emotions Hiccup was feeling? Growing up, he had a childhood crush on her but nothing more than that. Then why did he get so angry when Snotlout spoke about Astrid like she was his toy? And what about what ALMOST happened at the beach about a week ago?
Hiccup sighed. There was no future with Astrid no matter what happened. Unless Snotlout died of course. Pfffft. That wouldn't happen until boars flew. He shook his head. He had to stay on topic.
He took a deep breath and said, "So Snotlout. What dragon did you have in mind? Maybe a Gronckle? Or maybe a-" He was rudely cut off by Snotlout.
"Nuh uh Useless. I already decided." Snotlout declared sticking his chest out in pride.
Hiccup rolled his eyes. This was not going to well. He could feel it.
"Oh wow really? What did you have in mind then?" He asked mockingly
"Wait for it... A Whispering Death!" He announced not noticing how idiotic he looked
Hiccup couldn't say anything. He was speechless but in a bad way.
"You know. A dragon worthy of the future chief." He said smugly
Before Hiccup could open his mouth to retort, Snotlout had walked straight off a cliff. How you ask? He's Snotlout. He bludgens his own head for sport. A trait he had obviously inherited from his father.
Meanwhile, Hiccup was pondering whether or not to save him. Suddenly he heard a high pitched scream and a roar that sounded like a Monstrous Nightmare when agitated. Hiccup gulped. He didn't want to be the reason Snotlout was dead. Or did he...? A loud whoop interrupted his deep thoughts. A large male, flaming Monstrous Nightmare flew up in the air with a terrified yet excited expression on his face. Hiccup climbed onto Toothless and took off after Snotlout.
"AAAAAHHHHH! HOW DID I LET HICCUP TALK ME INTO THIS?!" Snotlout shouted desperately hanging onto the Nightmare's horns for his life
"How about we start with my charm and persuasion skills?" Hiccup cheekily suggested as Toothless soared gracefully next to the Nightmare who seemed to have some what relaxed
"YOU ARE SO LUCKY THAT WE'RE IN THE AIR RIGHT NOW, OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE TAKEN YOUR OTHER LEG!" Snotlout yelled
"Oh wow, that's SO original." Hiccup said while rolling his eyes. "Come on. Tell me you aren't enjoying this and be honest."
When Snotlout didn't reply, Hiccup satisfactorily nodded his head.
"See not so bad eh?" Snotlout nodded still shook from the whole ordeal. "Alright how about we land back at the edge? We start training first thing in the morning tomorrow." Snotlout meekly nodded.
"See you then." Saying so he landed in front of Gustav's hut.
"Time for the twins' turn." He took a deep breath and stepped inside
At the beach (with the twins)
"Hey H? When are we gonna get 'the dragon'?" Tuff asked
"Yeah. All we've done for the past hour is look at random dragons." Ruff complained
"I-I-I don't get it. We went and saw very single species on this island and none of them even like you." Hiccup pulled at his hair. "It doesn't make any sense." He said sounding frustrated
"You know what else makes no sense? That big, 2-headed dragon that we played with yesterday." Tuffnut concured
"I agree brother of mine. It wouldn't stop bugging us after we played with it and practically begged us to go flying." Ruffnut said casually as if it happened everyday
Hiccup stopped pulling his hair and stared at the twins in disbelief.
"W-w-wait a minute. This all happened yesterday and you never told me?" He asked in complete shock
The twins nodded slightly confused
"Do you know where that dragon is right now?" Hiccup asked
"Duh." saying so Ruffnut pointed behind Hiccup where a large green Zippleback stood.
Tuff ran towards the dragon and flinged his arms around the right head and scratched "Belch's" chin. Ruff did the same for the left head who seemed to be called "Barf".
Then the 2 hopped on the dragon's neck with ease and took off into the air leaving behind a stunned Night Fury and confused (yet slightly worried) one-legged dragon rider behind.
"Well that was a waste of time." Hiccup muttered to Toothless who grumbled in agreement.
"There is still one more person bud. Astrid" He said her name dreamily. He was nudged back into reality by his Night Fury friend who gave him a cheeky gummy smile. The rider took off on his winged friend in search of the blonde viking.
In the clearing where Astrid was first 'attacked' by Stormfly
"Ummm. Hey Hiccup?" Astrid nervously asked
"Yes milady?" Hiccup responded while keeping a keen eye out for any movements in
"One: Stop calling me that. Two: Is it a good idea for me to train a dragon that doesn't like me?" Astrid asked hesitantly
Hiccup stopped looking and turned and faced Astrid.
"That's not true. You just startled her." Hiccup then suddenly looked behind her and grinned. Astrid froze as she suddenly felt a warm breath ruffling her hair. She turned in slow motion to come face to face with a beautiful Deadly Nadder with shimmering blue scales. Astrid started backing away in fright but to her dismay the Nadder kept following her. She felt Hiccup behind her and felt him take her hand (so romantic!) and gently placed on the Nadder's snout who grunted in response.
"Nadders are part of the tracker class of dragons. They have the hottest fire in the world, shoot spikes from their tail and take pride in their appearance. Since you already knew her, I figured you and Stormfly would get along well." Hiccup explained
"S-S-Stormfly?" Astrid asked curiously
"We found her shot down by a hunter. She flew all the way here through a storm so..." Hiccup hesitantly explained
Astrid smirked. "Ironic." She said while petting Stormfly's head
The sky had darkened and was now a dark blue color.
"Join me for a flight milady?" Hiccup asked extending his arm in a goofy yet somewhat romantic gesture. Before Astrid could respond, she found herself being hoisted onto Stormfly's back. She panicked, unsure what to do. That was before Hiccup placed her hands near Stormfly's neck and made a motion for Toothless to go back to the hut. He then secured his hands around Astrid's waist making her blush and whistled for Stormfly to take off.
Astrid, startled, flailed her arms about. Once Hiccup hugged her from the back she stopped. She had never felt this safe in anyone's arms before. Stormfly was soon soaring above the clouds gracefully. Astrid reached out and was able to touch the clouds. She leaned back and looked up and found herself staring into forest-green eyes. Hiccup tightened his hold on Astrid and gazed lovingly into Astrid's azure eyes. Astrid looked at the night sky and gasped at the Northern Lights. Hiccup smiled. Astrid turned to face Hiccup again and found their faces getting dangerously close to one another's. They closed the gap and kissed for the first time ever. It was slow and sweet. Getting out the message: I love you. They broke the kiss a minute later and spent the rest of the flight in a warm embrace.
After they landed, Hiccup escorted Astrid back to the hut she was staying in and kissed her hand good night. Astrid smiled and gave him a huge hug. That night, he returned to his hut with a goofy smile on his face. Toothless was already asleep and merely opened one eye to see who was there. Hiccup lit a candle and took out a piece of paper and pencil and drew Astrid flying with him on Stormfly. He went to bed that night with a smile on his face.
Another chapter finished! This is the longest chapter I have ever written so apologies if it was too long. For everyone in the comments out there, I will ONLY pair Hiccup with Astrid. Nobody else. Don't worry, I've got some plans for Snotlout. *rubs hands together and cackles evilly* The next chapter should be out in a week. It will be about the first training session. Until then though, bye!
P.S. I didn't write Stoick and Gobber with their dragons cause I have some plans for them too...