Ok so I know I said I would get the next chapter out by tomorrow, but I got an extra chapter typed up after inspiration struck so- tada! An early chapter! Plus this one is kind of short, (I actually think both my A/Ns are longer than the chap oops) so hopefully it'll kind of give a taste for what is to come.
Once I edit the next chapter, I will post it tomorrow but absolutely no promises on any further chapters after that since I go back to school Monday and am already stressed and buried under homework and deadlines before Christmas.
Oh, and I don't own HTTYD in any shape or form besides some DVDs and Books that sit in my room.
Also: any bold words from here on out, within the story of course, is translated Dragonese.
"I can't believe Cami already befriended a Terrible Terror."
Hiccup groaned and watched as, sure enough, Cami was play fighting with a small Terror a few feet ahead of them and smugly glancing back at him and Fishlegs.
Fishlegs crossed his arms and side-eyed Hiccup curiously.
"I don't know why you're complaining, Hiccup," He said as Camicazi approached with her Terror. "You've always gotten along with dragons at home. Skullcrusher and Phantom love playing with you."
Hiccup frowned. "It's not the dragons I'm worried about."
Cami finally got within earshot and waved off the Terror, an amused look on her face as she stared at the two Hooligan boys.
"You're not stressed about Snotface, are you?" She asked, unsheathing her sword and gesturing it at Hiccup. "We all know he's going to eat his words once you get a Nightmare or a Rhinoback; a dragon fit for a chief!" A sly smirk made its way onto her face as she sheathed her sword once more. "Of course, none of you boys are going to get dragons as good as mine or Astrid's."
"I wish I could be as sure as you," Hiccup said with a sigh and rubbed the right side of his face, where a bruise was forming as a result of Dagur's punch. "Let's just try and scout out some species. We've got to make it back by dark."
As per tradition, the young vikings would spend their first few nights as a group on Dragon Island's beach. Typically, this consisted of a bonfire and sharing which dragons they had seen, and showing off their own once they had subdued it.
The group has a whole had separated into pairs or trios, and Hiccup, Fishlegs, and Camicazi hadn't seen any tell of the other kids. Now, it was late into the evening, just an hour or two before the sun would set and it would leave very little chance for survival on an island chock full of wild dragons.
Hurrying on, the trio only spied the more common dragon species: a few Nadders, a handful of Gronckles, and, of course, dozens of Terrible Terrors. Hiccup, being the dragon nerd he was, kept an ear out for the distinct sounds of rarer dragon calls and heard the faint roars of Bullroughers and Hellsteethers. But none of the dragons showed themselves.
"So," Camicazi said, breaking the silence that had fallen. "We've been discussing Hiccup all afternoon but which dragon are you looking to get, Fish?"
Fishlegs sighed and stepped through the bracken with a groan. "Anything I can get my hands on, really. I'd like to have at least the very least a Gronckle but I'd like to be able to get Snotlout off my case."
"Hmm." Cami replied, hopping over a log.
"What about you, Camicazi?" Hiccup countered, following after her. "I know Bertha has a Stealth Dragon but…"
Camicazi snorted. "Bog-Burglars don't need those needlessly large dragons that you boys always chase after. I want a Hobblegrunt or maybe a Nadder. Tracker class and fast."
Hiccup blinked, then shared a confused look with Fishlegs.
"You've thought a lot about it, then."
"Of course." Cami said and turned to look at the two boys, smiling. "Can't be a Bog-Burglar without a Tracker for a dragon."
She paused then, casting her eyes at Hiccup before scoffing. "There's a dragon on your helmet."
Fishlegs followed her gaze before jerking back from his best friend out of instinct while Hiccup's green eyes gazed up and met the wide eyes of a small brown dragon.
The dragon, sure enough, was perched upon Hiccup's helmet and hanging upside down to stare at Hiccup's face with a hypnotic gaze. It was about the size of an adolescent Terrible Terror, and had curiously copper colored scales that Hiccup hadn't seen on any other dragon. It had large golden cat's eyes and was making an inquisitive purring sound.
"Hello."
So, that's that! I left it open for who actually spoke dragonese- the dragon or Hiccup but y'all will find out next chapter!
Also, any guesses on who that lil dragon is? He is an actual character, not an OC, but also probably not who y'all expect. Anyone who gets it right before I post the next two chaps (when I give more hints and then actually reveal who it is), I'll do a little shoutout *smiles*
Oh and to the inquiry made by "The other 1 . gater" : Astrid is in this story, she will actually appear in a few chapters along with some other familiar faces! Right now, this story is not focused on any real romance, as it is more of the story of the brotherhood between Hiccup and Toothless. However, if I do end up writing her more into the plot, Hiccstrid is a very real possibility! :D
last note: I wanna thank you guys so much for reading because this story really is close to my heart and seeing people already reading it and enjoying it just makes me so happy! SO thank you so much! Every review and favorite and follow counts!