Thanks to all who read/reviewed!
(I realize that this story was up separately, but I see no point in that...so I moved it here)
Many people (Firenze Fox, StormRaid) requested a "Watching the Fic" for Gift of the Night Fury...so I decided to write one.
Enjoy!
(Hiccup V.O.)
This is Berk, boasting the kind of balmy, fun-in-the-sun climate, that will give you frostbite on your spleen. The one upside is our annual holiday...
We call it, Snoggletog.
[Pause] Why we chose such a stupid name remains a mystery...but with the war long over...and dragons living amongst us; this year's Snoggletog promises to be one to remember.
(End V.O.)
Gobber cleared his throat, "Yes, welcome to Berk! Where you'll either freeze to death, or die laughing from our stupid names!"
The entire village burst out into a fit of laughter.
Hiccup rolled his eyes, but couldn't restrain himself from joining in.
(Focus into the Haddock House)
[The ceiling begins to shake]
Hiccup: Okay, okay, I'm coming.
He rubs his shoulders, trying to warm up from the crisp Berkian air, "Oh, good morning Mr. Bossy!"
Toothless huffed.
Hiccup smirks, "Well...it's true!" he said.
Toothless bares his teeth and jumps right in front of Hiccup.
Hiccup yawns and looks over Toothless' head.
Toothless growls even louder.
Hiccup looks down, "Oh hey bud...I didn't see you there," he smirked.
Toothless pounced.
Hiccup side-stepped out of his path, making Toothless even more frustrated.
Toothless laughs at Hiccup; Hiccup then imitates Toothless.
Hiccup: Do you always have to wake me up so early to go flying-
[He slips]
Hiccup: Stupid leg...
Toothless croons in concern, "Oh, thanks buddy, I'm okay. Yeah...we can go flying now."
Toothless happily burps on Hiccup.
"Eww, eww, what? Eww, argh...Toothless," Hiccup chuckled.
"See!" Hiccup sighs.
(Scene changes to the duo soaring in the skies)
Hiccup: Come on, lets see what you've got today!
They dive down a cliff face and head towards a rock formation.
Hiccup: Okay, you ready? Easy...
Hiccup unhooks his leg and stands on Tootless. He skillfully jumps over the rock formation while Toothless goes under. Then, Hiccup lands on Toothless and hooks his leg back in.
Hiccup: Yes! Finally!
The teens looked on in awe.
"That is so cool, Hiccup!" Fishlegs exclaimed.
Hiccup blushed, "Thanks..." he muttered.
"Wow...I wish I could do that," Tuffnut said.
"I wish you could do that too," Ruffnut added.
Tuffnut scowled.
(Cut scene to the village)
Viking: Here?
The Viking is a top of a Gronkle, and said dragon is holding a shield in its' mouth.
Gobber: Yes, yes, nooo, nooo, no, that one a wee bit higher!
Viking: Here?
Gobber: There! Ah, that's the spot!
Viking: Alright...
A Viking child in a costume growls at Meatlug, and Meatlug playfully growls back. The child squeals in delight and bounds away.
Fishlegs: Attaboy, Meatlug!
Astrid: [Prepares] Are you ready girl?
Stormfly nods, so Astrid throws two shields in the air. Stormfly uses her tail spikes to nail them to the roof.
Stoick: By Odin's beard, Gobber, Vikings spending the winter holiday with dragons! What would our fathers say?
"They'd probably call us crazy..." Snotlout said.
"Or reckless..." Astrid said.
"Or stupid..." Tuffnut added.
Gobber: They'd think we'd lost our minds!
"...Or that," Ruffnut added.
Stoick: [Chuckles] Well done! Well done – all of you! I've never thought I'd live to see this day. Peace on the island of Berk. This will surely be, the greatest holiday we've ever seen!"
The Vikings and dragons cheer together.
All of the sudden, dragons appear out of nowhere.
Stoick: What the…?!
Many dragons are flying above Berk. Hookfang roars, causing all of the resident dragons to join him.
Gobber: What in Thor's name?
Some of the younger children step closer to their beloved dragon friend[s].
The teens look at each other, confused.
Snotlout: [Hookfang flies away] Come back! What are you doing?!
Fishlegs: Meatlug!
Astrid: [Looks around] Where's Hiccup?
(Cut back to Hiccup and Toothless)
Hiccup: What do you say, bud? Wanna go again?
Toothless and Hiccup swerve out of the oncoming dragons' way.
Hiccup: Whoa! Aaaaahhh! [His helmet gets knocked off] Oh no! My helmet!
Toothless abruptly dives for the helmet.
Hiccup: Toothless! No no no no! Whoa…Wait! Toothless! Stop! We'll get it later, bud. We need to get back, and find out what's going on.
Toothless reluctantly retreats.
(Cut back to Berk)
Viking: What's the matter? Where are you going?!
Astrid: No, no, no! Don't leave, Stormfly, don't go! Please!
[Stormfly leaves, and Hiccup returns]
Hiccup: Astrid!
Astrid: Hiccup! What's going on? Where are they going?
[Hiccup is immediately swarmed]
Viking 1: Why did they leave?
Viking 2: What's happening?
Viking 3: What if they never come back?
Hiccup shook his head and chuckled. The three Vikings shown on screen blushed and subconsciously fidgeted.
Hiccup: Stop! Please!
(Enter Stoick)
Stoick: Calm down! Give him the chance to speak!
...Hiccup, where are all our dragons going?
"Thanks for the help...dad," Hiccup deadpanned.
"You're welcome, son!" Stoick beamed.
The teens bit their lips and held back a laugh.
Hiccup: [Exasperated] Dad… I don't know.
Stormfly tries to encourage Toothless to join them, but Toothless doesn't.
(Cut scene to the Great Hall)
Viking: Where'd they go? ...Snoggletog is ruined.
Stoick: It's not ruined! We're Vikings! We've been perfectly happy celebrating without dragons for generations! And there's no reason we can't do it again! Now...we don't know where they're gone off to...but we have to have faith that they'll be back again soon. Am I right?
Gobber: You're right, we are Vikings! We are tough!
Gobber notices all the shiny bells and baubles attached to his arm.
Gobber: Most of the time…
Hiccup snorts loudly.
The dragons seemed to be laughing themselves.
(Gobber V.O.) Let's sing some Snoggletog songs! (End V.O.)
(Scene changes to the village)
Ruffnut: That was depressing…
Astrid: I know! I was looking forward to spending the holiday with Stormfly.
Fishlegs: [Whistling]
Tuffnut: What are you so happy about? Don't you miss Meatlug?
Fishlegs: Me? Oh! Yeah! [clears throat] I miss him so much! [Pretends to cry]
Fishlegs: Well, good night!
The teens raised their eyebrows and stared at the lovable pair in question. Fishlegs shrugged his shoulders, and scooted even closer to Meatlug.
Astrid: [Gasps] I've got an idea! Let's come up with a bunch of new holiday-traditions! You know? To bury the sadness!
Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and Snotlout groan.
[Astrid pleas Hiccup for help]
Hiccup: Actually, Astrid might be on to something...
Tuffnut: Easy for you to say, your dragon can't go anywhere without you!
Toothless is seen looking over the ledge of a cliff.
Ruffnut: Must be nice...
Hiccup stared at her, "What's that supposed to mean?!" he said.
"I don't know! I can't explain my future self!" she hollered back.
Tuffnut rubbed his ear, "Oww..." he muttered.
Hiccup blankly stared at the twins and shook his head in wonder.
(The next day)
Astrid: Yaknog! Get your Yaknog! Come on! Get a frothy delicious cup of cheer!
Astrid: [Notices the teens] Hey, you guys! Try this tasty new beverage I made for the holidays!
Tuffnut: Bleh! What's that smell? Is that you? [He pushes his sister to the ground]
Astrid: It's Yaknog!
Tuffnut gags.
Tuffnut: Bleh…if I drink that, I'll yak-nog all over the place!
Astrid: Maybe you'd rather...taste a punch in the face?
Snotlout: Astrid, it sounds delightful. I'd love a mug.
Snotlout swallows, reluctantly.
Snotlout: [Chokes] You could really taste the yak!
Spitelout sighed.
Fishlegs: [Runs up] Yum! What is that?
Astrid: Oh! You wanna try some? It's my new traditional drink.
Fishlegs: [Snotlout visibly shakes his head] Oh… You know… Ehm… I have… suddenly, and unexplicity, changed my mind.
Astrid: Well… You don't know what you're missing! I bet Hiccup will love this...[She runs off]
Ruffnut notices Snotlout's discomfort.
Ruffnut: [Snickers] Are you crying?
Spitelout groaned.
Snotlout swallowed thickly and cowered behind Tuffnut.
...That was a mistake.
(Cut to Hiccup's workshop)
Astrid: Hiccup?
"SNOTLOUT!" Spitelout hollered.
Snotlout moaned and cringed, shrinking even further behind the male twin.
Tuffnut chuckled, "Here's over here...my good sir," he announced.
Snotlout moaned.
Hiccup: Yeah, I'm over here, Astrid...coming!
Astrid: Here. Happy holidays – from me to you.
[He takes a mug]
Hiccup: Thank you milady!
Astrid: What are you up to?
Hiccup: [Stops] Okay, you're gonna think I'm crazy, but I just couldn't stop thinking about what Tuffnut said last night. Toothless can't come and go like the other dragons...and that's just not fair. I was up all night, and I think I found a way to fix that.
Hiccup drinks the Yaknog, and immediately stops himself from swallowing.
"Tough luck there, cousin..." Snotlout smirked.
Astrid glared at Snotlout.
Snotlout's eyes went wide as he turned to hide behind Fishlegs.
Astrid: No way! You build him a new tail? So he's gonna be able to fly without you?
Hiccup: Hmhm!
Astrid: Wow – what a great gift!
Hiccup: Hmhm…
Astrid: What if he never comes back?
Hiccup: Mh…
Astrid: What am I saying? Of course he will!
Hiccup: Mhm!
Astrid: Well I'm going spread some more holiday cheer! You're amazing!
The seconds Astrid is out of sight, Hiccup spits the Yaknog out on the floor.
(Scan over to the Haddock Household)
Toothless is seen jumping on the roof...again.
Hiccup: Toothless! [Toothless stares at Hiccup in surprise] Come on down, bud! I got something for ya!
Toothless curiously sniffs the contraption.
Hiccup: What do you think of that? Yeah!
Toothless turns away from Hiccup.
Hiccup: Would you just settle down! Toothless! Come on, bud! Let me get that on you! Yeah! You are going to love this! Okay.
[Toothless starts to moan about the new tail]
Hiccup: Nonono… To-Toothless! Stop! Please, please! Toothless, please!
[...Until it opens up on it's own]
Hiccup: Ah… Here you go. See? Got it?
Toothless refuses to let Hiccup touch him, then abruptly turns and flies away.
Hiccup: Toothless… Whoa.
No one spoke.
"Wow...I did NOT see that one coming..." Fishlegs said.
Toothless crooned and rubbed his head against Hiccup's arm. Hiccup returned the favor and scratched his friend's chin.
"Dang..." Tuffnut said.
Everyone stared at Hiccup on the screen, and the duo off the screen...trying to figure out what in Thor's name was happening.
(The following morning...)
There is a rhythmic banging on the ceiling.
Hiccup: Toothless! I knew you'd come back… Urgh!
Hiccup slips on the ice, then sees Stoick repairing the roof.
Stoick: Morning, son!
"Right...like Stoick is definitely a Night Fury," said Ruffnut.
"He does look like a dragon," Tuffnut said, earning a glare from the chief, "Uhh...from that angle?" he recovered.
Stoick crossed his arms.
Tuffnut swallowed and unsurely grinned.
Stoick face palmed.
Hiccup: Oohhh… Hey… Dad… [he seems disappointed]
Stoick: Glad, you're up! I was looking for your helmet.
Hiccup: [Stutters] My-My helmet?
Stoick: Odin needs a place to put your goodies!
Hiccup: Yeah – right… I… I'll get on that… Great…
Stoick: Hold on! Hold on. Alright… Come on. What's in your mind? Out with it .
"Let me see...Toothless is gone, all the dragons are gone, and my helmet is missing..." Hiccup said, "Hm...nothing. Nope, there is absolutely nothing in my mind," he deadpanned.
Hiccup: Oh… It's been three days, dad. I – just thought Toothless would be back by now…
Stoick: I'm sure, he is with the other dragons.
Hiccup scoffed.
Typical.
Hiccup: Yeah? I wish I can be so sure.
Stoick: Ah… Listen… I know what it's like to miss someone you love this time of year. But what do we do when they can't be here for the holidays? We celebrate them! And I imagine that is exactly what Toothless would want you to do. Right?
Hiccup: You're right...
Stoick: Good! [Slaps him hard on his back] Then go get that helmet! We've had enough disappointment around here.
"In case you haven't noticed dad...I can't," Hiccup muttered.
Many Vikings chuckled at the awkwardness between father and son.
(Cut to Fishlegs, nervously carrying a large barrel of fish)
Hiccup: Oh, Fishlegs! You're hungry? There's enough fish there to feed a dragon!
Fishlegs: [Nervously] Hahaha… Oh… A dragon! That's…
Fishlegs runs away into a barn, carrying the fish barrel.
Hiccup follows, and the moment Fishlegs leaves, he takes a look inside.
Meatlug looks up, breaks his chain, and accidentally carries Hiccup away.
Hiccup: Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh… Meatlug?!
"Fishlegs?!" the teens gaped.
"Did you seriously kidnap your dragon?!" Tuffnut said, walking up to the screen, "How dare you!" he yelled.
Ruffnut groaned, "Will somebody please explain to me how we're related," she sighed.
Astrid: [Confused] Hiccup? Where are you going?!
Hiccup: I have no ideaaaaa!
Fishlegs: Meatlug? What about presents? Eyyy…
Fishlegs: I can't believe him…
(Cut to Meatlug's "prison")
Astrid: YOU can't believe HIM? You kidnapped your dragon!
Fishlegs: Well… that makes it sound so mean…
Tuffnut: Hey guys...!
Astrid: He flew away from the second he was unleashed!
Fishlegs: [Quietly] I'm seventy-two percent sure he wanted to stay...
[Ruffnut gasps]
Tuffnut: GUYS!
Fishlegs: Wohohohooo… Meatlug barfed up a pile of rocks.
The dragons seemed to laugh.
"Those are most definitely not rocks," Ruffnut said.
Ruffnut: You're such an idiot! Those aren't rocks...your dragon laid eggs!
Astrid: Hey wait! I bet that's why the dragons left! To lay their eggs!
Fishlegs: But...boy dragons don't lay eggs…
Ruffnut: Yeah, your boy dragon...is a girl dragon.
Fishlegs: Okay! That actually explains a few things...
"...Like what?" Snotlout asked.
Fishlegs shuffled his feet, "I don't think I should say..."
"FISHLEGS!" the teens yelled.
Fishlegs cringed, "It's not like I don't want too...it's just, I don't want to embarrass him...oh, uh...her," he said, hugging said dragon.
Meatlug rolled her eyes.
Astrid: Hey! Everyone's missing their dragons, right?
Snotlout: [Moans] Oh…here it comes…
Astrid: I've got an idea! [Wraps up the dragon eggs] It'll be another new, Snoggletog tradition! [The teens are now outside] Oooohhhh… this is gonna be so good!
They proceeded to hide all the dragon eggs inside everyone's helmets.
(Cut to Meatlug and Hiccup)
Hiccup: Whoa! Meatlug! Where are you taking me?
Moments later, Hiccup sees all the dragons, as well as their young...
Hiccup: Whoa! You guys come here to have babies!
Hiccup: [Coos] ...Whoa...Ahh!
Hiccup: Hey, look over here [walks toward an egg]…you missed one… [egg explodes] WHOA!
Hiccup: [Slightly burned] Man, it's a good thing those don't hatch on Berk!
(Back on Berk)
Astrid: Wasn't this a great idea?
"Oh no..." Stoick moaned.
The teens stared at the screen with anticipation; well, mostly Astrid.
Fishlegs: Everyone's gonna be so surprised!
"Really surprised," the twins snickered.
Suddenly, an egg explodes...and a baby Gronkle is now sitting on Fishlegs.
Snotlout: Surprise!
Everyone stared at the chief expectantly.
Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and Snotlout coo at the baby Gronkle.
Astrid: [In realization] The eggs...explode?!
A house explodes.
Astrid: THE EGGS EXPLODE!
A Viking runs, screaming from his home.
Astrid: I'm sorry! Sorry!
Houses continue to explode everywhere. The center tree goes up in flames.
Ruffnut: Awesome!
Tuffnut: Wow!
Snotlout: This is your best idea yet.
(Enter Stoick)
Stoick: What in Thor's name is going on?!
Astrid: [To herself] The eggs explode…
The final house over Astrid's shoulder explodes.
Stoick face palmed, and Astrid looked just about ready to jump off the docks.
"So, um...Astrid," Snotlout started.
Astrid grabbed his collar, "Don't say a word," she threatened, "Or else I'm going to have to knock you out!" she yelled.
"Let's not get violent here..." Snotlout said nervously.
Astrid sighed and flung him onto the ground.
(Back on the nursery island)
Hiccup: [Searching] Toothless! Toothless? Ah Toothless, where are you?
Hiccup looks up to see familiar dragons...
Hiccup: Hookfang! Stormfly! Oh – You have no idea how happy I am to see you guys!
[Hiccup greets Stormfly's young]
Hiccup: And you have… babies? Oh look at you guys! All happy, together.
...Who knew you would be leaving to celebrate your own sort of holiday?
[Hookfang croons]
Hiccup: I should get back to my holiday. [Rubs Hookfang's snout] So what do you say there, Hookfang? Think, you'd give me a ride back home?
Hookfang starts to take Hiccup home...
Hiccup: I'll see you all back on Berk when you're good and ready, okay gang?
[All the adult dragons take off]
Hiccup: Oh… Nonononono… I think I just started the return migration.
"Awkwar-" Tuffnut starts.
Hiccup covers his mouth, "Don't say it," he warned.
"...-d," he finished.
Hiccup groaned in frustration.
The baby dragons are eager to follow.
Hiccup: Well if you insist!
The babies try to follow, but don't have enough strength against the strong wind.
Hiccup: Come on! Come on!
They are blown back onto the island.
Hiccup: Ah.. boy this is never gonna work. [Idea] Oh – hold on, I've got just the thing.
(Cut back to Berk)
Stoick: Ah… Gobber… this is a disaster…
Gobber: Ah… It's not so bad.
The Vikings stared at Gobber.
"...What?!" he cried, "I'm just trying to make the situation...less...terrible."
The Vikings shook their heads and returned their attention back to the screen.
Stoick: Oh not that bad? The village is destroyed. The dragons have gone and left us! Let's face it – this holiday is a complete - What are these people looking at?
Vikings see shimmering creatures high in the sky.
Stoick: What is that?
A dragon headed ship from Berk emerges, carried by the dragons.
Stoick: It's Hiccup!
Astrid: And our dragons!
The Vikings cheer, and some hug each other.
...They quickly redeem themselves afterwards by knocking each other to the ground.
The Vikings cheer, and the ship lands on Berk. The Vikings are staring at the boat, when all of a sudden, the baby dragons eagerly spill out.
Snotlout: [Cheers] Yeah! Wohooo!
(Scan over the entire village)
Fishlegs: Meatlug!
Fishlegs runs and tackles Meatlug.
Astrid: Stormfly! You're back! Oh! And there are babies!
Stoick: Hahaha! Well done, son!
Stoick crushes Hiccup in a tight embrace.
Hiccup: [Struggles to breathe] Thanks, dad!
Stoick: Everyone! Grab your dragons to the Great Hall! We finally have something to celebrate!
(Change scene to the Great Hall)
Fishlegs: This is the best holiday ever! Uuuuhhhhh!
Fishlegs makes baby noises at the baby dragons.
Hiccup sadly watches everyone routine with the dragons.
Astrid: [Consoling] Hiccup, I know this must be really hard for you seeing everyone with their dragons...but you really did a wonderful thing! Thank you!
Astrid kisses Hiccup and hugs him tightly.
"Ooh-la-la!" the twins chorus.
Snotlout looks on in disgust, and Fishlegs just stares blankly at the screen.
Hiccup: Astrid, where did Toothless go?
Astrid: I don't know...
Astrid looks up and sees Toothless slinking into the Great Hall.
"I found him!" a young Viking exclaimed.
Many adults laugh, causing the child to look around, confused.
"What?" he asked quietly.
Hiccup grinned and walked over to the child, "Thank you, for finding Toothless," he said.
The child brightened up, "You're very welcome! Mr. Hiccup, Sir!" he said.
Hiccup chuckled and ruffled his hair. The child fondly gazed after Hiccup as said teen walked back to his friends.
Astrid: [Grins slyly] Wow, man...I wouldn't wanna be you right now! I mean, you brought back everyone's dragon, except yours!
Hiccup: Yeah… You know, this is not helping...at all.
Astrid excitedly turns Hiccup around, and just I time to see Toothless bounding excitedly towards him.
Hiccup: [Surprised] TOOTHLESS! Hey bud!
Hiccup hugs Toothless.
Gobber: [Alerts] Stoick!
Hiccup: [Steps back] Bad dragon! Very bad dragon! You scared me to death! Don't ever stay away that long again, and what is in your mouth?
Toothless puts Hiccup's now spit-covered helmet onto his head.
All the Vikings cringed.
Hiccup glares at Toothless, "That really isn't necessary bud..." he sighed.
Toothless grinned and-
"Eww, what? Toothless!" Hiccup groaned, wiping Toothless" spit off, "Really?!"
Toothless chortled happily.
Snotlout, Astrid, Fishlegs, Tuffnut and Ruffnut exclaim disgust.
Hiccup: Yeah, you found my helmet. [Pauses] Wha-hey! You found my helmet! That's where you've been? [Toothless croons] Buddy...thank you. You are amazing!
Hiccup hugs Toothless again.
Astrid: [Excitedly] Happy Snoggletog!
(The next morning)
Toothless starts jumping on the roof again.
Hiccup: [Happily] I'm coming Toothless! Alright bud, come on down. I was just-
Hiccup sees that Toothless has pulled out the old flight gear.
Hiccup: Toothless, what you pull this out for? You don't need this anymore! Come on – let's get going.
Toothless moves away from Hiccup.
Hiccup: Would you quit fooling around? You have your new tail now.
[Pauses]
Toothless?
Toothless looks at Hiccup, then to his new tail. He narrows his eyes, breaks off the new tail, and flicks it away.
Hiccup: Toothless! Stop! What are you doing?
Tuffnut sighed, "True love..." he taunts.
Hiccup and Toothless roll their eyes in sync.
Toothless croons and nudges the old gear towards him with wide eyes.
Hiccup stares at Toothless in disbelief, his mouth slowly forming a grin.
(Cut to the duo soaring over mountains)
(Hiccup V.O.): Winter in Berk lasts most of the year. It hangs on with both hands, and won't let go. The only real comforts against the cold, are those you keep close to your heart.
Hiccup: Okay bud, you're ready?
Hiccup unhooks his leg and somersaults over Toothless. They free fall in sync...
Stoick gazed at his son, his chest full of pride.
Hiccup: [Cheers] Yee-ha!
Toothless taps Hiccup, spinning him in the air.
Hiccup: Turns out, that was the best Snoggletog ever.
...That year, I gave my best friend a pretty great gift.
Hiccup hooks back onto Toothless and knocks snow off the mountain.
Hiccup: [Yells] Woohoo!
Hiccup: ...But he gave me a better one.
(HTTYD logo appears, V.O. Ends)
"...Is that it?" Gobber asked, shrugging his shoulders.
"No, wait! Look!" Fishlegs said, gesturing to the screen.
'The Terrible Twos, Part 2' it read.
The Vikings quickly scrambled to their spots.
'Stay tuned...'
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BlackBlood: Thank you, and I will try to update faster...but I can't promise...
The second part of the current episode will hopefully be up tomorrow.
A/N: If anyone wants me to, I might write one of these for the "Legend of the Boneknapper" short, called 'Watching the Legend'.
Thanks for reading!