School of Dragon 3
aw man. Sorry for the lateness ya'll school, retreat, school and writer blocks. So if y'all have any good idea or and advice I'd be in your dept
Amity P.O.V
I was having a nice and perfectly good dream about me flying on SilverWing all grown up, I was flying side by side with my brother and my friends. Everything seem to be perfect at that moment. Not until someone screamed, ruining my perfectly good dream. I yawned and sleepily look at Honeycomb who's cowering on her bed. I was about to ask why she's screaming, but she just screamed her answer out. "T-There's a dragon in our room!" Ginger sprang into action, she jumped out of bed and held her pillow like a lethal weapon. Woodleaf grab a near by mug and held it like a dagger while I, still seem to be half asleep and confused, made a battle stance with my fist. There I saw, none other my dragon Silver. He was wagging his tail looking at us curiously. "Silver? How are you..." I slap my hand over my forehead. My bag. The cookies. He was asleep. Oh how in THORS name did I forget!? "That's a dragon...?" Woodleaf muttered. I started sweating a bit. Maybe if I can explain things, they won't tell anyone.
Yes, that'll work. I mean that's what friends do right? Despite you just met them yesterday. I jump out of my bed and huddle over Silver. "Wait! Drop your...weapons. I can explain!" After telling them the whole Igottohidethispreciousdragonofmine story. They seem to understand, but can't help feel wary about Silver. "He seems cool." Woodleaf scratch behind his ear, he purred happily and wag his tail. Honey seem to keep her distance towards Silver, Valhalla knows why. Ginger seem to take it well, if you take the sign of her baby talking and cuddling Silver, then I guess it a yes. I sigh in relief. At least I have some people to trust, and no one else would know this secret.
Suddenly the door flew wide open, there stood my brother Ur holding his short sword. Airness with a hammer, and Jögumar wielding a long black sword. "What happened here!?" Ur yelled. There was a slight pause. The room was silent no one spoke, four pair of eyes were on my baby dragon. "Is that a white dragon...?" I face palmed. Maybe two more won't be much of a problem. But there is one thing..."Kyaaa!" Honey threw the covers in front of her, I would two if I were wearing a slightly reveling nightdress. Woodleaf hid behind a pillow covering herself from the almost half naked idiots on our do steps, Ginger just wore a shirt and some brown slacks. While I just wore my usual night attire, a nightdress, not like Honey's, mine like normal. It kind of reach to my knees and all. I could hear my knuckles crack and so did Ginger and Woodleaf's. We all spoke in the exact same thought.
" Get. Out."
"Oh, gods! Did you seriously have to kick us out!? We didn't see much-OW Amity stop!" I punched Ur on the stomach again, I can tell his lying. Because, while the two stared at Silver. He was staring at the girls, especially Honey. Creepy right? But his a sweet guy, as long as you're not a Girl you're safe. Here we all are outside, sitting. It was still very early for us to go to our first day of dragon training. So we decide to stay in our cabin a bit.
"Yeah, sure brother. Sure." I rolled my eyes, Woodleaf and Ginger forgive the boys, reluctantly Ur, but all is forgiven. Except Honeycomb's fear for my brother now. Airness cough. "Anyway, we have to get dressed and prepare ourselves to school. We wouldn't want to wait that long for our dragons. Don't you all agree?" Everyone agreed, all except me. I hug Silver who was sitting on my lap. I was scared. I can handle my new found friends...but...but I...the thought of others...of gods...what if they'll take him away what if!? They'll...I could feel my arms tighten over Silver. Ur took notice and gave me a concerned look.
"Am...you know you can't hide him forever." Everyone's attention were on me now. And I kind of hate it when I get attention. I looked up, "but...I need time. Yeah just let me handle this okay Ur. Let me handle this." I muttered. Silver, who took notice of my frighten face, started licking my cheeks and purred. I scratch his ear and sighed. "You know you could say you only come here to study." Everyone looked Airness.
"You know, this school isn't always about the dragon training, well it is, but it can be a place where students just study about them and learn how to defend themselves." I felt my jaw drop. Is he serious? "Just so you all know, I am serious. I overheard some students and ask someone, what was his name? Globed? Gobber? Right, Gobber!" He cheered at his remembrance. I tackled him down, then lifted him up into a tight bear hug. "Airness! You genius!" I twirled him around and hug him a little tighter.
"Amity...(gasp) I'm...g-glad you're happy...but I...I...need...air!(cough)" I let go of him instantly. Making him crash down to the ground heaving, gasping for air. I knelt down beside him and apologised. Ur was laughing loudly with Jögumar. The girls were all smiles. Well Honey was giggling cutely. Anyway, back to business.
"So how can I tell them I don't want to bond with a dragon?" I asked Airness. He gave out his final cough and said, "Just tell them, and maybe you just want to train and study. Without a dragon of course. And maybe your reasons." I nodded. Okay that I can do, my reason...what would my reason be...?
"Yer afraid of heights?" I nodded and gave out a nervously laugh. I was talking to a big guy, he lost a hand and a leg, a blacksmith in Berk (sweet). He rub his chin and looked at me suspiciously. "Ya know lass, you'd be the only one without a dragon..." Only one? I thought Airness said there were some who just came here to study. I gulped. "And your dragon wouldn't be fully grown yet! So there's no way you could afraid of heights." Damn.
He caught me.
"I...hum...the thing is...I-I am..." I thought of the first thing that could possibly pop into my mind. My parents. I imagine them leaving me, the reason why they never returned. Dragons. "I...I despise dragons." I looked down at the wooden floor. He raised and eyebrow and gave a unconvinced 'oh?' I started making up a story of why I despise dragons, which is a total lie, forgive me Odin. "...when I was little me and my parents were on a little walk in a forest. My mother and I went on picking some berries while dad was fishing on the river. While we were enjoying our last few happy moments, a dragon attack. It was rare of us to have dragons at our little island. Dad of course brought his axe with him just in there were wild boars. But he didn't expect a dragon. If I remember correctly...it was a Monsterous Nightmare that attack us, me and my mom tried to run back to the village but...but..." I gave the most scared face I could master. The guy, Gobber. He seem to fall for it. I choke on my on words, "and...it...came back...it reach me and my mom...she pushed me under a tree. She tried to fight the dragon with only a branch..." I gave out a shaky laugh. I tried to remember the most painfully thing that could happen to me.
Losing my parents, Ur and Laura leaving me...my best friend gone. I felt a tear or two, soon I realised I was crying...softly acting. Gobber looked at me a bit confused and worried. "Ah! Okay! Okay lass! Calm down will ya? I won't ask anymore." I looked up to him and mumble quietly, and cutely. "R-really?" He scratch the back of his head. "Yes lass, sorry for makin you talk that much." I smiled softly. "Oh no problem...it's...something to be said and done." He nodded, he waved me off as I walked away from his workshop. I still kept on crying a bit till I reach my friends, they give me a concerned look, especially Ur. As soon as they got close enough I started chuckling. Soon I was laughing hysterically. "Oh my gods! Haha! You should've his face! He fell for it!" Everyone looked at me quizzically, as we started walking to the school entrance, we were all laughing and giggling, but of course I was scolded by Ur. Sure that was a bad lie, but hey it's my choice. My path. If I'm in trouble then so be it.
"You sure they won't find out?" Woodleaf ask. I laughed it off, "Hope not! Or else I'll be dead, literally." I stop my tracks and glared at the person ahead of us. I felt someone and few others bump at my back, but I didn't bother. There he was the stupid, jerky face Haddock! There he was talking with friends. He wore a black shirt, the same fur coat, but it he wore it like a cape. So it showed what he was wearing, brown slacks and a fur boot. But what caught my eye was that red amulet on his neck. While I seem to be glaring at the jerk in front of me someone took it in a wrong way.
"Psst, hey Dias I think that girl is checking you out." I felt my face flushed. Checking him out-oh hell no! No way I'd be checking a jerk face like him! Okay sure his handsome and somehow he got a bit of a body build...and those nice cobalt blue eyes...oh my god I'm acting like my brother!?
Dias turned around our eyes met, he scoff. "Heh, she's a nobody." I felt a vain pop, now if this guy wants a fight I'll give him a fight. "Dias, that's just mean." I heard a female voice growled. "Oh come on Erin If you were at my place you would have understand." "Erin, would have understand. You on the other hand are a jerk." Serena snap. I smiled. I saw them walking at our direction. Well except for a grumbling Dias.
"Hey, guys. Small world huh?" Serena giggled. I chuckled nervously, "yeah small world..." Serena turned around and introduced us to the gang. I found out the other girls names was Erin, she's the daughter of Fishlegs if you all haven't figure it out yet. She's kinda chubby, but not to much. She wore the same clothing style as her father did when he was at her age."And this is Dias, obliviously you guys met." "Hardly." We both said in unison. I glared at him and he glared back at me. I can feel a spark clashing through our glares. "No way your Dias Haddock!?" I felt someone push me aside. And that would be a student, then soon the whole group got surrounded by other adoring fans Of Dias, Serana, the twins and Erin.
"Hey! Stop pushing!" Jögumar cried out in irritation as he tried to pry himself and Honey out of the crowd. Woodleaf, Ginger and Airness avoid the crowd as soon as the guy push me aside, which caused me to fall on the ground. "Ow, that hurt..." I groan and rubbed my head. I looked up to Ur protecting me from the upcoming 'fans' he pulled me up and carried me bridal style. "Geez, you really can't get yourself out of trouble."
"Not my fault. Trouble always find me." I pouted. He put down as soon as we're far away from the group. "
"How come they wee jerks! juist fur thay saw thair idols bairns doesn't mean thay hae tae gang wild. 'n' push us awa'!"* Ginger grumbled. We all sighed and agreed to that statement. It might be better to avoid they gang and focus on what really matters.
Our goal.
"Hello class! My name is Helga Dolby. And I'll be your teacher in combat and weaponry." Combat. Okay. I was sitting beside with my brother as we all listen to the teacher. She showed us different kinda of weapons. "Just because this is a school for students like you to learn how to fly dragons. But This is also a school where you learn." She picked up a dagger. "Today I want you all to pick a weapon of your ideal choice. We'll start with..." She looked around and spotted me. I guess it would be predictable since me and Ur were in front. "With you lass. Come up here and chose your weapon of yer liking."
I stood up. And walked up to the table filled with weapons. There were so many, axes, hammers, bows, knives. But what caught my eye was this shiny dagger. It's blade is kinda long, maybe 7 inches? It's kinda curvy and sharp. When I picked it up it was light as a feather. I swish it a bit. With my speed this might be easier, and less dealy, to carry around. "This one." She tilted her head a bit. "That all?" I nodded. A daggers fine.
I could hear some students laughing, but I ignored it. "Well it might not be enough..." She snap her fingers. "Alright pick two. I mean you already got one so pick another." I nodded calmly, despite me being calm. I was squealing on the inside yelling. I picked up a blue crossbow and headed back to my seat. Ur got a another short sword with some bolas. Airness refused to get a weapon, he said he is perfectly fine with his current weapon. Which is two pairs of circle blades. Which is scary since he is a calm and smart one...creepy. Anyway. Jögumar gotten a spear and a short sword. Woodleaf had two long knives. Ginger got a axe and a sword. Which didn't surprise me since she seemed well built for that kind of weapon.
What did surprise me is Honeycomb chose a Hammer. A hammer. A big heavy hammer. She only chose one, since she said it was fine with her. Wow. I did not expect a petite and fragile girl like her carry it like it was nothing. Scary.
"Hey teach, is it okay if we don't pick a weapons. Our parents already gave us theirs." Chao said. He and Li raised their hands, holding out sickly like weapons. "This is a Kama. Our mom said this is how she got dad."
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"Okay. Well I knew Deschen was a dangerous girl, but this is ridiculous." Helga muttered under her breath. "My dad gave me a pole hammer...but it's back at the dorm." Erin said nervously. "My sword." Serana lifted a shiny sword. "I'll just take a short sword with me. I already have my dad's shield with me, so maybe I need something more on offensive type." Dias said. I hear 'oohs' and 'ahs~' from everyone. Everyone except me. I just stared at him boringly. He caught my stare and smiled, I rolled my eyes and looked away.
Little did I know. Dias showed a little look of hurt in his eyes...with anger. Duh. This is Dias people. Expect him to feel guilty? I think not. Anyway the teacher explain us how to use our weapons and in a few days we'll learn how to use them. After an hour or so. Class was over we all got up and met with Gobber.
"Aye, as ya all know or don't know. The names Gobber. I'm the blacksmith here and I'm here to get you all yer first dragon." His eyes fell on me. "Well some." I chuckled nervously. Sure I told them my conversation with Gobber, hopefully Ur would play along. "Anyway let's all go to the hatchery." We all followed Gobber inside a cave. There on top of the entrance was the symbol of a dragon. As we all walked in the cave, there we saw a nest full of dragon eggs. Different kinds. A gronkle. A Zippleback. A deadly Nader. A Monsterous Nightmare. Even a terrible terror!This is just overwhelming that I'm sweating...literally. I mean come on! This place is like a lava spring.! "Agh this place is hot." I groan.
"Alright. Now...just pick a dragon egg. Once ya picked one. Place it on the pool. The one on the middle. Ya got that you little monsters?"
"Yes sir!" Everyone scattered. Going through the nest of their favourite dragon. Woodleaf took a Monsterous Nightmare egg. Honey took a Gronkle. Ginger took a Terrible Terror egg, which surprised me. But she did say she wasn't a big fan of big dragons. Too bad she won't be flying one. But hey, it's her choice not mine. Airness took a deadly Nadder. Jögumar took a Zippleback egg. And Ur chose...
"A deadly Nader?" I looked at him. He nodded he held the egg on his chest and held it carefully. "Yup, I always did like spikes and besides..." He looked side ways. And whispered. "It could get me a girlfriend." I face palmed. Seriously. "Haha! I'm joking sis. Be back soon." He walk over the lava pool with the others which left me alone by myself, sitting on a rock. I saw everyone placing their eggs on the lava waiting for the baby dragons hatch. I looked at them dully.
I wanna play with Silver...I want my best friend here. I hug my knees and closed my eye and waited. Hearing laughter. Is real lying getting on my nerves. While I was mentally battling to myself that I just miss my best bud, that I've gone loony, I didn't someone walking towards me. "Hey, aren't you going get an egg?"
Damn.
Of all people.
He.
Had.
To.
Be.
Here.
"Well, if you hadn't notice I have a fear of dragons. I know it's stupid for a girl to attend a School of Dragons who has a fear for Dragons. But right now. I'm battling myself to not fear them. Now shut up and leave me alone Dias." I lied. Rather quickly. I don't feel guilt over this guy. He'll just laugh at me so no need to care.
"I know." Huh? I look up and saw him holding a baby Deadly Nadder. He looked at me with an unusual look of his. It almost look like he...cared.
"Meet Thrasher. Thrasher meet Columbia." He held the baby dragon a bit closer to me. I looked at it then back to him. I was confused just what is he trying to...oh. Oh gods is he...is he trying to help my(fake) phobia of dragons? I started fake shaking. I look at the adorable dark blue baby. He started sniffing me. He sneezed. Me and Dias laugh a bit. "You can pet it you know..." I look up. His cobalt blue eyes looked at my bright yellow ones. I gulped. I have to act properly. If I don't then this whole protectyourdragon is going to be a waste. I shakily held my hand out and fake hesitantly tried to pet it. I actually wanted to pet it, but ya know. Fake it.
"I...I..." I stutter. The baby dragon saw my hand and started licking it suddenly, for me I would let it, but not this situation. "Eep!" I yelp. I retreated my hand and looked at the dragon whose wagging it's tail in joy. I heard Dias chuckle. "It seems he likes you..." I narrowed my eyes. "What's with the sudden change Haddock...?" I raised an eyebrow. "Oh we're going for Haddock? I have a name you know." And why the hell is he acting like a...a...
"Look, Gobber told about me you're story. It was hard to believe but I guess I can't blame you for what happened." I gulp and averted my eyes. Shit. This is not supposed to happen. "And I want to help, just like dad did in the past. In Berk. So Columbia...you got yourself a dragon counsellor." He smiled. At that moment I felt my heart skip a beat. "Dias come on everyone is leaving!" Serena called out.
"See you later Columbia." Before he left I said.
"Amity, call me Amity." He nodded. "Okay, Cya Amity." He jogged away towards his group and left. I was paralyzed, I was speechless. Ur and the gang came back with their dragons. Ur waved a hand in front of my face and gave a concerned look. "Amity...you okay?" I looked down on the ground and rubbed my temple. "I'm in some deep shit here guys."