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They soon arrived at Highland Stable, and nearly everyone there freaked out when they saw Reaper.
"It's okay!" Zelda called from atop Reaper's back. "He won't hurt you!" Everyone stopped running around, noticing the Princess of Hyrule on the dragon's back. Reaper landed a little ways away from the stable, frightening all the wild horses nearby. Zelda promptly dismounted the dragon, and patted him on the nose. Link dismounted Storm, and followed the princess as she walked into the stable.
"Princess Zelda?" one of the older men at the stable asked. "Is that you?"
"Yes," Zelda replied, loud enough that everyone could here. "I am here to begin rebuilding Hyrule."
Everyone at the stable bowed down to Zelda, and Link quickly followed their example. "Rise," Zelda commanded. "My only command for you now is to spread the word of Ganon's defeat and my revival to anyone who passes by this stable."
The stable managers quietly murmured their consent, and everyone else just went back to whatever they had been doing before, casting wary glances at Reaper. Link walked up to the man at the counter. "Can I take one of my horses out for a ride?" he asked.
The man looked up. "Which horse would you like to take out?"
"Nayru, please," Link replied.
"You wanted Nayru right?" the man asked, making sure he hadn't misheard.
"Yes, please," Link answered politely.
"All right, we'll take Storm into our care-" the man began.
"Can I take them both?" Link interrupted. "Nayru is for the princess."
"You're travelling with Princess Zelda?" the man exclaimed, his eyes widening. "Y-you can do whatever you want, Your Highness!"
Link laughed. "I am simply her appointed knight. Not royalty."
"Oh," the man said, "Well, we'll get Nayru ready for you. Wait right here." Link waited patiently for the man to go to the back of the stable, put on Nayru's saddle, and lead the beautiful white horse out to him. "And there you go!" the man said once he had gotten back behind the counter. "Thanks for choosing us for all your horsey needs. Good luck with the princess."
"Thank you very much," Link replied, leading Nayru up to Zelda. "Your horse, m'lady," Link said, presenting Nayru.
Zelda gasped. "She's beautiful! What's her name?"
"Nayru," Link replied. "If the rumors are true, she's a descendant of your horse from 100 years ago."
"Really?" Zelda asked, looking into Nayru's eyes. The horse whinnied quietly, gently nuzzling her new rider. "You're so sweet," Zelda said to the horse.
"Alright, to Hateno Village," Link said, mounting Reaper, as promised. Zelda mounted Nayru, and Storm got ready to follow them.
They rode all day, Zelda stopping to talk to every traveler they met. Finally, they reached Hateno Village. There, Zelda went into every building and declared Ganon dead, as well as that she was the princess. Link was surprised to find they met no one who didn't believe them. Hyrule was so desperate for a leader they all wanted to believe Zelda was their princess.
After that, Link showed Zelda his house in the village, and they spent the night there, preparing to move on to Tarrey Town the next day.
Hiccup
Several weeks after Link left, Hiccup was feeling bored. Since Vego had been defeated, there was no need for the Dragon Riders to remain on the Edge. Everyone had returned to Berk, and Hiccup's father had insisted on schooling him on how to be a chief. The lessons were incredibly boring. Today, Hiccup was in his house, waiting for Stoick to get back from a meeting. After his father got back, Stoick would continue Hiccup's lessons. So, when the door opened, Hiccup couldn't help but groan.
"What, are you not happy to see me?" Link asked, stepping through the door.
Hiccup beamed. "I thought you were my dad!"
Link laughed. "Nope! Just me."
"Why are you here?" Hiccup asked.
"Well, Zelda's birthday is in two days, and I was hoping I could get a dragon for her," Link replied. "I was also hoping to get help from the best Dragon Rider."
"I would help," Hiccup said sadly, "but my dad says I need to learn how to be a chief."
"I've already gotten permission from your dad," Link said. "So, c'mon, let's go!"
"Really?" Hiccup exclaimed.
"Really," Link answered, already heading for the door. Hiccup got up and followed the Hero of Hyrule out the door.
"How are things going in Hyrule?" Hiccup asked as he mounted Toothless.
"Great," Link replied. "We've visited all the towns and told everyone about Ganon's defeat. Zelda finally decided to go into the castle last week, so we're restoring that now."
"That's awesome!" Hiccup said. "I've been working on something when my dad's not teaching me. I want to show you."
"Cool," Link said, commanding Reaper to follow Toothless. Hiccup flew to an old, seemingly abandoned house near the edge of the island. Toothless landed, and Hiccup looked around, making sure no one else was there. After ensuring they were alone, he entered the building, Link close behind. Inside, were about a dozen or so Terrible Terrors.
"What are those?" Link asked.
"Terrible Terrors," Hiccup replied. "I've been training them to go to Hyrule."
"Seriously?" Link said, "that's so great!"
Hiccup smiled. "I know right? Soon, you'll be able to use Terror mail too." Then he frowned. "Er, after you learn Norse, or I learn to write Hylian."
"Right," Link agreed, studying the Terrors. The small dragons just looked at Link, unsure of what to think of a visitor besides Hiccup. "Perhaps you can teach me later."
"Anyway," Hiccup began, "what kind of dragon were you thinking?"
"I don't know," Link answered, "you're the expert."
"What kind of things does Zelda like?" Hiccup asked.
"Well," Link said, considering the question. "She likes the color blue, and always begged me to teach her how to use a sword. I wish I could have, but the King forbid it. She always loved being outside more than in the castle."
"I have the perfect dragon," Hiccup concluded. "I just hope we can find one."
The duo mounted their dragons, and Hiccup led Link to a forest on the other side of the island. Hiccup flew lower, searching for something. Link just followed along, not sure what Hiccup was looking for. Link stared in awe at all the different kinds of dragons they flew over. There were red ones and blue ones and yellow ones and really any color you could come up with. They were all so different, Link was sure the dragon Hiccup was looking for had to be there, and yet Hiccup still kept flying.
Finally, just as dusk began to settle in, Toothless abruptly halted. Hiccup pointed straight down. Link looked to where Hiccup had pointed, and gasped. The dragon below them was entirely made of metal. It was sleek and shiny, with vibrant green eyes not unlike Zelda's.
"A Razorwhip," Hiccup said. "Extremely sharp tails that have spikes they can shoot. Their fire is blue, not red, and they are made entirely of metal."
"Wow," Link breathed, awestruck. "She's perfect."
Hiccup smiled. "Now comes the hard part. We have to tame it."
Link sighed. "Perhaps Zelda should do it herself."
Hiccup nodded in agreement. "Bring her here. I'm sure this dragon won't go far from here."
"I hope not," Link said. "Well, thanks for all the help, but I'd better get back to Hyrule. Zelda doesn't know I'm gone."
Hiccup laughed. "Well, make sure to bring her back here soon."
"Count on it," Link called back as Reaper wheeled around and began heading back home.
Hiccup sighed. "Back to boring lessons I guess."
