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Astrid
I had no idea how long I was out but eventually I opened my eyes to a darkening sky and a small fire. Sitting up was the worst part as my head was throbbing as if someone had hit me over the head with a huge rock. It seemed that I was alone but what made me wonder was who made the fire and why they left me all by myself.
"I was wondering when you would wake up.' a voice said.
I slowly turned around to see Hiccup walk into view with a few fish and some sicks. Most likely he was about to fix himself some dinner as it was so late.
"What happened?" I asked.
"You passed out so I decided to light a fire and get us some dinner."
"Why?"
"Because I was hungry and tired of waiting around for you to wake up."
"No I mean why didn't you just drop me off at home."
"Because of and argument I had with Toothless."
"Where is he any way?"
"I'm behind you."
That made me jump up and run a few steps away. Low and behold he was there lying on the ground and now staring at me with a confused look on his face.
"What is there something wrong with me?" a voice asked.
"Is that him?"
"Yeah, you asked for it and believe me I had a roaring headache too after it happened."
"Who did it to you then?"
"Magna."
I nodded and then sat back down on the opposite side of Toothless and Hiccup proceeded to hand me a fish and then sit down and leaning up against him. We sat there in silence as we cooked our fish and ate them. I had so many questions but had no idea where to start.
"You have questions, I can tell. Ask away."
"Where did you go for all these years?"
"Oh here, there, and everywhere. Mostly harassing the Romans and saving small villages here and there nothing too outrageous."
"Who are the Romans?"
"I'm surprised you haven't run into them yet. I mean their empire goes so far, most likely were next on their target list."
"Is that why you came back?"
"That and one other reason."
"Which is?"
"Not important."
"Sure, but still how could you survive with dragons. I'm surprised you aren't enslaved or dead."
"Well you haven't seen them the way I have."
I stayed silent and he looked at me and then a look of realization appeared on his face.
"I want to show you something."
He came over and held out his hand and I looked at it but he implored so I tentatively took it and he led me over to Toothless. He climbed on and held out his hand but I gave him a look and he just rolled his eyes and gestured for me to get on. I reluctantly got on and then looked at him and he just smiled. Toothless quickly shot into the sky and I screamed and held onto Hiccup for dear life and he simply laughed. He quickly flipped and then dove towards the water and then leveling out just above the water and skimmed it with his wing.
He dove through the sea stacks and then quickly began climbing and was furiously pumping his wings as we gained altitude. Once at the clouds he finally slowed and we just glided, only then did I loosen my grip on Hiccup to look around. To put it simply I was amazed.
The sky was a deep red as the sun had set and was reflecting off the water and bathed the village in its glow. The village itself seemed calm and peaceful as people walked around completely oblivious to what was above them. The only place that seemed grim was the arena as it was still blown apart from Hiccup's escapade earlier today. We passed by and then flew over the mountain top just next to the village and climbed once again into the clouds and I leaned back and ran my hands through them.
I heard Hiccup laugh again but this time I laughed right along with him as we flew to the far side of the island. I could see the huge dragon come into view and he raised his head up and looked at us. We began to just glide and before I could catch myself I held onto Hiccup and placed my chin on his shoulder.
"You seem to be warming up to me already." he said.
"Shut up." I punched him and sat up.
We came in for a landing back where the fire was and it had almost gone out at this point and the sky had now turned to a purple as night rolled in and I realized that I needed to get home before anyone really started to worry. Once we landed I got off and grabbed my axe and then turned around.
"See you later Hiccup, hopefully on good terms."
"Yeah hopefully."
With that I turned around and ran into the woods heading back to the village.
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Hiccup
Once she was gone my skin rippled and the black scales came back and I breathed a sigh of relief.
"That was difficult keeping those scales away so long." I said.
"Why did you lie to her?"
"What do you mean?"
"About your appearance and why you came back and what you intend to do here is not at what you told her."
"I will get to that eventually."
Toothless snorted and I sighed and rolled my eyes. He was right I had hidden a lot from Astrid and she deserved to know above anyone else. Of course I would never tell her why I came back, only that I did to finish important business. I couldn't bring myself to tell her that I wouldn't be staying after all was said and done. The village still hated me and I was still as disappointment in my father's eyes so I would never be allowed back.
Suddenly a huge bang rang across the island and in the distance there was a faint yellow and red glow near the village. I looked over at Toothless and then nodded and without saying a word I jumped onto his back and we climbed into the sky. Magna had stirred form his sleep and roared as he followed us towards the village.
We raced over the island and the sky only grew brighter and then the haze of smoke acme into view and the devastation that was being dealt to Berk. Dragons flew all over the place swooping and burning everything in sight. I had never seen this level of aggression from dragons ever before in all my years.
"I can feel the queen." Magna said.
"These are her's aren't they?"
"Yes he control is almost complete. I could overwhelm a few but not on this scale, not without help at least."
He was stopped by the screech of a Night Fury and then a huge explosion rocked the island as two houses went up in blue fire. The retreating form of the dragon looked all to familiar and hope crept its way into his heart.
"Is that Reylia?" I said dumbfounded.
I reached out for her with the help of Magna but found a closed dark shell of what her mind use to be.
"Reylia its Hiccup, please tell me your in there."
"All hail the queen." was the response given.
"I can haze her long enough for you and Toothless to grab her and get her to safety, then we can end this fight."
He reached out and her frame slowed and shuddered slightly. We took that chance and swooped in and grabbed her and flew off towards my old house. Once there we dragged her inside and then once she was safe I let Magna know he could unleash on them. With a roar the huge mass seemed to split in two as some flew to Magna and others ran in fear. One thing was clear the fight was over.
Now his major concern was to explain himself to the people of Berk and the huge sleeping Night Fury in the living room of his old home.
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Unknown
"Commander the queen reports of her first attack."
"And?"
"She lost half her horde in the first attack to the rival alpha in the area."
"Its Hiccup and his two dragons friends."
"More importantly is that she lost the Night Fury she had subjugated."
He stood there silently brooding over this news. The men around him stayed silent and with a slight fear of how their leader would react. With cool calmness he opened his mouth and replied.
"If she cannot preform then I will remove her and do it myself."
So here is another chapter for all those faithful readers, and I can assure you that things will get more interesting and expect a huge character reveal for Hiccup next chapter. Enjoy and review if you want. -starwarswiz