Hey guys, Kenya here again. I got another chapter here and I have to say that I had a lot of fun while doing this one. I apologize ahead of time for the awkward moments, but I felt like I had to put these in to add something. I just hope it's not too awkward for you all. Anyway, reviews help with chapters and help with my skills. So if you have suggestions or critique, please comment below. Without further ado, here is chapter three! Enjoy!

Chapter 3: Explanations and Habits

The Haddock House was a rather large wooden building with a sitting room, a staircase off to the side, an open second story, and a door under the stairs, possibly a second bedroom. At the center of the sitting area was a large open fireplace. Overall, spacious, but obviously dusty and overrun with the scent of males. I'll have to change that later, but for now, I followed Stoick up the stairs to the loft.

Upon the floor plan was a room about 15 by 13 by 30 at the center. A rather large place with two beds, a large stone tablet, a desk covered with drawings and designs, a few weapons here and there, a mannequin for armor, and a few clothes scattered around the floor.

"Sorry about the mess. Had I known that we were to be having a guest, I would have had Hiccup clean up a little more" Stoick apologized.

"It's alright. I know what it's like living in a house of messy guys. I live with four older ones, well two since one moved out and the other's married. Anyway, this comes as no real surprise. But that bed in the corner there, is that one mine?" I asked pointing to the bed in the corner, close to the stone slab.

"For the time being, yes. Is there a problem?" asked Stoick.

"Well no, but, is it possible, one to have a sheepskin or something to provide softness and two to have a sheet or something put up for a little privacy? I mean, I don't want Hiccup to turn red every time I'm up here undressing or anything like that" I explained.

Stoick then raised his eyebrows and nodded his head, "Oh, yes. Of course. I'll have a sheet put up for ya lass. That won't be a problem"

After a quick tour of the house, I set my stuff on my new bed and made my way to Astrid, who was off of Stormfly and looked like she wanted to walk.

"So what did Gobber mean when Toothless pushed Hiccup into you?" she asked, a little hint of jealousy in her voice.

I then explained to her how Hiccup and I first met and how Toothless examined me oddly and decided to play matchmaker. I told her that I had absolutely nothing to do with the sort, nor did I want anything to do with it, since it looked like she and Hiccup already had something going on.

"So, you didn't make that move?" she asked. I shook my head rapidly in response. "Ok, good"

"Is there something going on between you and Hiccup? Cause you seem rather protective of him" I stated, remembering her scowl.

Astrid told me of Hiccup's crush on her and how the two of them have been on and off since she's involved with the dragon races and he's always off scouting new lands. The two of them hardly have time for each other and she didn't want Hiccup to go behind her back with another girl. So she went on the protective side when I got off Toothless with Hiccup.

"So…..I should keep my distance with Hiccup or is it bad to be friends with him or-?" I asked, not sure how this would turn out.

Astrid looked shocked, "Oh, no-no-no, you can still be friends with him. It's just if it goes beyond that, I'd like to at least know, that way I'm not out of the circle"

"So, you're kinda treating him like a brother in a sense?" I asked, confused.

Astrid was about to answer when we came to the grand doors of the Great Hall. I could understand why the place was called the 'Great' Hall as the size was bigger than the museum exhibit I was in before. At the center was a large burning pit with tables set all around it. Beyond the pit were more tables scattered around along with a few burners where meats and soups were made. Astrid led me to the place where the stew was kept and we both took a bowl, where she led me to a table that Fishlegs, the twins and Hiccup were sitting at.

"Hi guys" I greeted.

"Hey, if it isn't the one who put the suckling pig in his place" Tuffnut said with a large smile on his face.

"I take it I over-did the kicking and punching due to his absence?" I asked.

Ruffnut just nodded, "He decided to take the night off. You rammed him pretty hard in the leg. I'm surprised you didn't go for the-"

"OK, I don't think we need to mention that while some of us are eating, Ruff" Hiccup said, obviously uncomfortable with the current conversation.

"Sorry" I blurted out.

Tuffnut then turned to me and gave me a look, "What are you sorry for? That was for Ruffnut, not you"

"Yeah, but had I not asked that question, that wouldn't have happened" I explained.

"It's ok Lorena-err or is it Lori?" Hiccup asked, remembering what I said before.

"Either one is fine with me" I said with a shrug.

Both Astrid and me sat down and enjoyed our dinner while having conversation with the others. Most of the conversations were focused on dragon training, new dragons, the lands that Hiccup discovered and mapped, and other random things thrown out of nowhere. Speaking of 'out of nowhere', Fishlegs asked me something that made me feel nervous.

"Hey Lori? What happens to the Vikings in the future?"

I stopped eating and looked at the group, unsure what to say.

"Well," I started, "To be honest, I can't say for sure. All I do know is that during the times between 800 and 1100, the Vikings started moving farther out from their homesteads, raiding lands, taking control, stealing goods and women, and other things. But as for Berk, if I remember correctly, the place remains isolated until the times I mentioned, where the quest for new territory causes the Vikings to move away from here. Like I said, however, I can't say for sure what happens here" I then looked at Astrid.

She got the message and spoke, "I asked her the same thing and it kinda made her upset that she didn't know"

Everyone just nodded their heads and went on to the conversation, well everyone but a certain brown haired dragon trainer that is. Hiccup eyed me suspiciously, but he shook his head and went back to eating, glancing over every now and then. I knew that I would have to explain to him later, but that would have to wait.

After dinner, all of us went back to our houses. I followed Hiccup back to the Chief's house, where a fenced area held a sleeping blue dragon.

"Whoa," I said, walking to get a better look, "A Sonictooth. But I thought they only lived in the sea?" I asked myself.

"Sonictooth? Is that what you call it in the future?" Hiccup asked, amused by my term.

"Well, I don't really know what else to call it" I replied, "What do you all call it?"

"We call it a thunderdrum. Basically it uses its large mouth to blare out sound waves under the ocean water. This is my dad's dragon, Thornado" Hiccup explained.

"Thornado?" I asked.

Hiccup then took a deep breath, "Because he as the power of Thor and the ferocity of a tornado. And besides, it's the only thing he'll answer to, turns out he can be quite stubborn!" he spoke in the silliest impression of Stoick. I couldn't help but laugh at the sight, but I kept it down low as not to disturb the dragon, or anybody else.

"You do good impersonations, Hiccup" I said while laughing.

"Thank you, Lorena. So, I know this is a little nosy but," he asked while rubbing the back of his head, "about when Fishlegs asked what the future held for the Vikings, did you really know?"

I gave a sigh, knowing that I had to explain parts of the guidebook to him someday and I might as well start slow. I turned to him, "What I had told you guys at dinner was all that was really been told to everyone. In the future, it's hard to tell what the Vikings of Berk did, but what I do know is that the last of the Berk Vikings left the island around the time of the Viking age, close to the 800's. Any written history earlier than that is still waiting to be discovered by the archeologists" I explained as Hiccup and I walked through the front door.

"The what?" Hiccup asked.

"It's like an explorer who has a specific purpose, a goal, to find answers to history's confusing and greatest questions. For example, the dragon was used as a power symbol throughout history and many wonder where the dragon first came from or if they were even real. Well thanks to the archeologist Hallkell Smidrson, who had ancestors that were said to be a part of a Viking tribe, he was able to find the remains of the Berk Vikings and the dragons that lived here. At first, he had no clue as to what he had found, that is, until-" I was about to talk when we were interrupted.

"Hiccup" Stoick called from his room, "Haven't you forgotten what tonight is?" He asked.

Hiccup looked down for a second and then went wide eyed in realization, "Oh no, don't tell me"

"Yep" Stoick said, walking out holding a pair of boots in his hand, "It's boot night" he then shoved them in Hiccups disgust-showing face.

I took a small breath and quickly regretted it as the stench of sweat-damp feet filled the air. I covered my nose with my hand.

"Ugh, why don't you guys take your boots off before you go to bed?" I asked.

"Vikings have a tendency to sleep with everything on, including boots. Boot night is when all Vikings leave their boots outside to air out. But I think it's gonna take more than air to make them smell less" Hiccup explained as he placed the boots outside, taking his own boot off as he did, "I don't think you have to take yours off since you just got your outfit today. Sorry you had to witness that" he apologized.

"It's ok" I said, "Actually, I'm not that tired just yet, you don't mind if I take a little walk do you?"

Hiccup looked at me and shook his head, "No, not at all. But I think you may want to take a torch or a lantern with you, just for the fact you don't quite know your way around here" Hiccup said, grabbing a small glass lantern and placing a small candle inside, lighting it soon after, "There you are"

"Thanks" I said, taking the lantern and walking out the door. I stopped at the door and turned to see Hiccup walking up the stairs, a small smile was on my face as he faded into the darkness at the top step. Without disturbing anyone, I quietly went out the door.

I looked around to see the village all sleeping soundly with boots on the front porches. I then looked up at the great hall and saw no light. Taking the chance to have some time to think, I made my way up the steps to the grand entrance and sat on the top step, setting the lantern off to the side. I looked up at the sky and saw the stars.

Luckily this was a night of the new moon, because it was nowhere in sight. As I sat there, I remembered the song I use to sing on nights like this. Ever since I was little, I used to sing almost all the time. Soon, it turned into a talent and I joined the choirs at church and even the school choir. I mostly sung soprano but as I grew, I learned that I could sing alto as well. On the first night I sang alto, which was a moonless night, I had sung this song as a celebration as it moves from alto to soprano at times. But now, I felt the lyrics were best to be used. I took a deep breath and begun to sing "May it Be", the version sung by Hayley Westenra.

May it be an evening star, Shines down upon you

I shut my eyes and breathed, feeling the wind caress my face as I sung.

May it be when darkness falls, Your heart will be true

You walk a lonely road, Oh! How far you are from home

I thought back to the start of when I first met Hiccup and how I realized that I was a long way from home. It brought a small tear to my eye as I continued to sing and look to the stars.

Mornie utulie (Darkness has come), Believe and you will find your way

Mornie alantie (Darkness has fallen), A promise lives within you now

I felt that tear falling near the middle of my cheek as I thought back to my family, and how they must be worrying about me.

May it be the shadow's call, Will fly away

May it be you journey on, To light the day

When the night is overcome, You may rise to find the sun

The thought of the sun rising up on the side of Berk, the rays piercing the clouds and light pouring itself over the village made me smile and think of what a great painting it could make. The thought left my head as I finished the song, eyes shut.

Mornie utulie (Darkness has come), Believe and you will find your way

Mornie alantie (Darkness has fallen), A promise lives within you now

It was then that I made a promise to myself. I knew what was to happen to Berk and Hiccup if Mildew was to take part in Dragon Training. It would cost Berk a war where they would pay a great carnage and, for Hiccup, a tragic loss that would possibly darken his future. So I promised to myself that I would do anything to protect Hiccup and Stoick in return for their hospitality and care, even if it meant that I would die in this time. If Stoick would live to see Hiccup become chief, if not longer, I would see it through that he would. That is my promise.

A promise lives within you now

When I opened my eyes, I saw Toothless and Hiccup staring at me open mouthed. I went wide eyed and felt really awkward at that moment.

"Umm, did my singing keep you up?" I asked, laughing nervously.

"No, I had trouble going to sleep. But still, I never thought I'd meet a girl from the future who had the voice of a Valkyrie. Your voice is…amazing. No-no-no, not amazing, uh, oh what's the word? Uh memorizing? No, beautiful? No, not enough, but-arrgh" Hiccup started holding his head and pulled at his hair.

I laughed a little at the sight, but went over to him and touched his arm, "It's ok. I know what you mean. I just wasn't expecting to see you out here. I thought I might have sung a little louder than what I had intended" I said as I turned to Toothless, who seemed to be well relaxed, and gave him a pet on the nose, "I just hope that I didn't wake-" I looked pass Toothless and saw the twins, Fishlegs, Snotlout and Astrid, all looking at me with shocked expressions, "the others…Oh, great"

"Was that you who was singing?" Fishlegs asked.

"Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you guys up if I did. It's just a habit of mine to go outside and sing a little before I head to bed. If it's gonna be a problem, I can head further out into the forest-"

"NO!" I heard everyone say at the same time, making me jump in surprise.

"I-I mean, no. It's not going to be a problem, its just-" Hiccup started.

"We weren't expecting to hear that. I thought that a Banshee or a Valkyrie was coming down to harm us or something. But then I saw the light on the steps and saw you. I have to admit, you got a great singing voice" Astrid commented.

"Yeah, it almost reminded me of when my mother sung to me when I was a child. Except her voice wasn't as youthful" Fishlegs said with a smile.

"Well, uh" I started, "Thanks. Anyway, it's late. Best if we all get to bed. I'll see you all in the morning" I said, turning to the house.

"Oh, hey Lorena" Snotlout asked, "You coming to watch dragon training tomorrow?"

I turned to Snotlout with a confused look, "Dragon training?"

"Yeah, Hiccup's the head trainer. It's like a school in a sense" Fishlegs explained.

"School, huh? Hmmm…." I thought. Maybe I could enter this school and learn how to train a dragon. After all, if I am going to be a member of the Berk Clan, I'm gonna need to know how to be a local. If dragon training is what I need to fit in, might as well take a crack at it. "Well, you may see me, and yet you may not. We'll just have to see" I said, bidding my farewells to the group and followed Hiccup back to the house.

Once we were back inside, I took off my boots and pulled my top over my head, leaving the undershirt on. I then tried out the bearskin and made sure that it was soft enough to keep the wood out. When I was satisfied, I laid back, placed the blankets up to my neck, turned so that I was facing the wall and not Hiccup or Toothless, and welcomed sleep with open arms.

Little did I know that the dream I would have soon after would make me wonder if the promise I made would be worth it.

Dream

I saw myself tossing and turning in my bed, grunting while doing so. Suddenly, my eye opened to reveal what appeared to be a dragon eye followed by a screech that sounded like a combination of a woman's wail and a dragon's roar. Flames then took the scene and I was surrounded by fire, followed by the wails of both man and dragon, as if they were dying. I searched for my friends, but I didn't see them, until I turned behind me.

There I saw Hiccup, but he wasn't the same as before. His skin was covered in whip scars, clothes were tattered and torn, and on the right side of his dirt covered face was a mark. It was crimson red, as if it was a bloodied burn that had healed over time, but it obviously had an effect on him. The Hiccup I saw was low on confidence, as if he had lost the will to live, and broken, as if someone or something was taken away from him.

I started to walk to him when a dark figure appeared behind him. The figure was obviously clad in armor, as the appearance of bones shone white against the black of the silhouette. It then raised a weapon of some kind and shouted in a dark, booming voice, "You'll all pay for the Oath!". It then brought the weapon down, as if to kill Hiccup when a shadow appeared in front and killed the figure.

This one was different from the first figure. This was a human clad in bone and fur, but more like armor and a special made scythe. When the figure turned to me, it had Hiccup in one arm and the scythe in the other. The scythe was then slammed into the ground to keep in place while the gauntlet hand was brought up to the large, skull-like helmet.

"Just who are you? The one who has killed my friend?!" I shouted to the figure.

I then heard a low dark laugh coming from the figure. It then pulled the helmet off and I felt my whole body freeze. Standing right before me, with cornrows braids, a pair of dragon-like blaze orange eyes, sharp white teeth and blood stained in a pattern like a coat of arms on the face, was myself.

"Only those of sinlessness are spared. Those who are heartless will fall to my power!" I heard myself say. Suddenly, the dark me was surrounded by shadows and the darkness then made a new figure, this time a dragon.

It appeared to look like a cross of what I was told to be a Marrow-hoarder and a scarlet reaper. The dragon had the same colored eyes as the dark me, only it had at least ten on each side. Its head was large and covered with skulls like a headdress, with teeth covering what the skulls couldn't. Even when all fours, I could tell the dragon had millions of arms around it's rib area. Large shoulder-blade like spikes were protruding from its spine all the way to its tail, which gave off a smoke like fog.

The dragon then opened its mouth and roared the same sound that I heard when my own eye opened and from the darkness was a pale woman, one that I could only describe as a Banshee bringing me to my demise. Her eyes went black and she lunged at me when a white light was shown in my face.

Dream end

I sat straight up in my bed and gasped. My breath was fast and panting while sweat dripped down my face. I looked around and saw that Hiccup and Toothless were not around, making me hope that my dream wasn't real. It was then that I noticed a note on Hiccup's desk addressed to me. I made my way to the desk and opened the letter and sighed in relief at the contents.

Lorena,

Toothless and I went flying and then are heading to the dragon arena outside of the village for dragon training. Come if you want, you don't have to, but have Gobber show you the way. He's in the Blacksmith shop down in the village. See you close to mealtime.

-Hiccup

I folded the letter and placed it back on the desk. I quickly pulled my shirt over my head and looked around again, seeing that the place was a real wreak. Ashes were surrounding Toothless's stone like a dog who had recently shed his coat, clothes were tossed around like they were nothing, drawings were scattered everywhere, and mud was trekking from the steps to Hiccup's bed. I took a glance downstairs and saw that scrolls were on the table, cups were stacked high in the side bucket, and a noticeable layer of dust was everywhere. Judging by the site, I didn't even want to see what Stoick's room was like.

Males, good at keeping the family alive, but not good at cleaning after themselves.

I gave a sigh and decided to make a point to the men of the house. If I was going to stay here, they have to have some sort of decency. I grabbed my boots along with a bucket and headed outside.

I returned a little while later with a full bucket of water, a few brushes, a shovel for a dust pan, a soap bar with a grader, a broom, and a home-made duster of a stick and chicken feathers. I set everything down and cracked my fingers, knowing I was gonna have my work cut out for.

¥Later that day¥

I hummed to myself as I gathered the last of the drying clothes outside, glad that I had finished my work early. I spent the entire day scrubbing the floors, washing the walls, sweeping up the ashes, washing Toothless's stone, dusting down the décor, doing the laundry which was a hassle, cleaning the rooms, and organizing everything back to the way it was before.

I took a quick look at myself and realized that I had covered myself in what the men had in the house: dirt, dust, and sweat. I sighed and went on to folding and separating the clothes, which was easy since Hiccup was a twig and Stoick was a freaking trunk, and placing them back in their proper places. I gave a huff of satisfaction and was about to sit down when I realized that I had to return the stuff. After gathering everything, I was about to open the door when it opened on its own to reveal Stoick and Gobber.

"Oh!" I said, stepping back, "Greetings Stoick"

The chief looked at me and smiled, "Ah Hello Lore-" he stopped and gave me a confused look, "What's with the cleaning supplies and why are you covered in dirt?"

"Well, I figured that since both you and Hiccup were busy for the day, I thought I'd repay you for your kindness and generous hospitality by helping you come home to a nice clean house" I quickly said while smiling, trying to hide my true objective of teaching them how to properly keep a guest.

"Oh, well, thank you" Stoick said as he made his way into the house, stopping dead in his tracks as he did, "Well, uh, is this my house? It looks so…different"

"Yeah, apparently an open fire-pit in the living room has its side effects, as you can see. Oh and your clothes are on your bed" I stated as I walked back out.

"Well done lass" Gobber complemented as I walked by, "If I didn't know any better, I'd say that you were doing it to teach a lesson, which I think is going to work out fine"

"Well, let's just hope for that shall we?" I said, smirking as I went back to the smith shop to return the supplies.

¥Soon after¥

I opened the door and saw Stoick, Hiccup and Toothless gazing at my work. I felt a little nervous that I might have done a job too well to the male's liking, so I had to ask.

"Did I do a little much?" I laughed nervously.

All three males then quickly turned to me, as if they didn't hear the door open.

"Oh no-no-no, this is amazing. I felt like I was coming to the wrong house when I first came in. I mean- You did all of this yourself?" Hiccup asked.

"Yeah, I felt like I had to do something to repay you three. But since I couldn't cook anything, I went to the next best thing and helped in making your house a little easier to come home to" I said with a hand behind my head, "And besides, it's like my dad said, 'If someone does something for you, do something for them, only twice as good to show your gratefulness'."

Suddenly I was tackled to the ground. I looked to see Toothless standing over me like a dog to his owner. He then started licking me like an icicle, which tickled me all the same.

"Ok Toothless! You're welcome!" I said while laughing, trying to push the overgrown black-scaled puppy dog off me.

I then felt Toothless being pushed away and a hand appeared before me. I took Hiccups hand and stood, only to be pushed down with Hiccup on top of me, again. Blushing, we tried to move off, but were pinned down by a certain dragon's tail.

I gave a pleading glance to Stoick, but all he did was look at us in shock, then to Toothless, then back to us. I could tell that an idea came to his head as he gave a shake of his head and laughed.

"Whelp, I'm off to dinner. I'll see you two later, if you don't go any farther that is" Stoick said while grinning as he turned.

I felt my face grow hot as Hiccup blushed as red as Hookfang, as both of us knew exactly what Stoick meant.

We tried to move to a different, non-awkward position, but we lost when the weight became heavier. Hiccup gave a groan as I tried to push the tail off, miserably failing as I tried.

"TOOTHLESS!" We both shouted as we felt the dragon smirking. I could just tell that he was proud as a peacock with his accomplishment, cause he started to huff like he was laughing. After at least ten minutes, the dragon finally let us up to move. Hiccup offered me a hand, pulled me up and we quickly made our way to the great hall to eat, leaving a certain dragon behind us.

Whelp, there's the end of Chapter 3. Like I said, sorry for the awkwardness, but I felt like they actually fit here. If you think otherwise, please let me know. Thanks and I will try to get up the next chapter when I can. Bye for now!