Fishlegs shook his head "Sorry guys, there is nothing about a dragon's scales turning black in the Book of Dragons. Believe me I would know."

The group looked over at Stormfly who now had patches of black scales all over her body.

He walked over and patted Stormfly "But she doesn't seem to be in any pain."

Astrid looked over at Stormfly " Are you sure your okay girl?" she thought back to the Hookfang incident when his flame went out.

Stormfly gave her a squawk of reassurance before she walked over and nudged her.

"You know Hiccup I just noticed something. These black scales are the same shade as Toothless's" Astrid stated. Before Hiccup could say anything Toothless pounced on him.

He was sitting quietly throughout their conversation with Hiccup but his patience has worn out he wanted to go on there morning flight now! The group chuckled at his antics

"I hear you bud. Let's go." He looked over at the two Vikings .

"Sorry, guys I would love to stay and figure this out but Toothless needs to get up in the air. You know how grumpy he is in the morning. " Toothless grumbled and whacked him with his tail."See?"

Astrid chuckled "It's okay Hiccup. It doesn't seem to be hurting her so she should be fine for now. Isn't that right Stormfly?" Stormfly squawked in agreement.

"Thanks, milady" Hiccup replied as he got into the saddle.

They were about ready to take off when Toothless turned toward Stormfly.

They were exchanging a series of barks, squawks, and purrs.

Then Stormfly nudged Astrid and pointed towards the sky.

"I think Toothless wants you and Stormfly to join us on are morning flight." Hiccup translated.

Astrid climbed on to Stormfly "Well then let's go dragonboy" said Astrid using her new nickname. Hiccup chuckled and they took off.

They were flying south of Berk both of them enjoying the speeds of their dragons. When all of a sudden there dragons slowed down.

"What's wrong bud?" Hiccup said worried.

There riders worry intensified when Toothless started growling and Stormfly's spikes stiffened. Before they could say anything else there dragons started turning back towards Berk.

Hiccup turned to Astrid "Something must be happening near Berk."

Hiccup said worry shining in his eyes. It wasn't long before they saw what was troubling their dragons. There were at least 30 outcast ships headed towards Berk.

"Oh no" Astrid whispered.

"It looks like they're going to attack Berk. We must warn the others" Hiccup said. Astrid nodded.

They were too caught up in their worry to see that arrow fly towards them.

Stormfly heard her rider's scream as her shoulder got pierced with an arrow.

She felt Astrid fall of her back. She heard Hiccup call out in panic. Immediately she dove for her rider.

She was to focused on Astrid to notice her body turn black and start to change. When she got to Astrid she grabbed her by her paws and then leveled herself out. Wait, paws?

She looked down at the water's reflection and she was shocked to see her appearance changed.

Stormfly growled to herself, She'll worry about that later her first priority was to get Astrid back to Berk. She turned her head back to see Toothless and Hiccup looking at her with a shocked expression.

Whatever, they'll catch up later she decided as she continued her way towards Berk.

Toothless was shocked. He just saw Stormfly change from a deadly nadder to night fury in 20 seconds.

Toothless growled he'll talk to her about it later they needed to do something about these outcasts. He slapped Hiccup with his ear to get him out of his stupor.

Hiccup shook his head "Thanks bud" Toothless purred in response.

"Okay, bud new plan. They hurt Astrid so we hurt them." Hiccup said fuming in anger.

Toothless roared and dove toward the ships. They blew up ship after ship until there were only 3 ships were smart enough to retreat.

Hiccup glanced down at Toothless "I don't think they will be coming back anytime soon."

Toothless growled in agreement and they flew towards Berk.

Toothless could smell the worry emanating off of Hiccup he crooned at him with worry.

Hiccup shook his head "Sorry bud, I'm just worried about Astrid." Toothless snorted the fiercest Viking in all of Berk wouldn't get killed by a measly arrow.

As if hearing his thoughts Hiccup relaxed at bit but Toothless could still tell he was worried about her. He picked up his speed and they zoomed towards Berk.