"You can stop sulking now Scarfume~"
The Changewing just snorted in annoyance, refusing to come down from the roof as Via sighed and climbed up through the window and sat next to him.
She stroked his neck cooing, "No one is going to hold it against you that you fainted…it IS big news after all and shocking to say the least. Astrid already gave me an earful about it and what I was getting into. You don't have this problem so be thankful."
She grunted from the playful blow to her head as she rubbed it with a scowl, "Was that really necessary Scarfume?" Her dragon seemed amused so Via assumed he was ok with the situation…reluctantly if anything.
"Don't ask me what I see in Tuffnut, I can't answer it. I always heard love was unpredictable and you just can't help it…but he IS special to me Scarfume just like you."
The dragon let out a heavy sigh before curling up next to his best friend, who just smiled and rubbed his snout affectionately as the woman gazed out into the horizon she could only wonder what would happen next.
She was ready to settle down and truly accept that she belonged here despite the fact she will never know how she came to be marooned in the first place.
*The next week was perfect as well, almost too perfect and Via knew it….even Hiccup naturally. They groomed their dragons in a quiet discussion, "Hiccup, do you think Dagur will come back to get me?"
The teen just nodded, "I wouldn't put it past him Via; he HAS been appearing more lately because of you."
"What do I do if he strikes again? I want to live here with all of you on Berk but if he keeps infiltrating this island and causing so much damage…..I'll have to leave."
Hiccup rested a hand on her shoulder, "No, we'll come up with a plan so you can stay. We're your friends Via, we're not going to let anything happen to you."
Scarfume glanced at his rider, who just smiled but he knew she wasn't reassured.
*Late that night she was on edge, sharpening her spear before practicing with Scarfume on attacking her foe until he knocked her onto her back.
Via just sat there with a frown before hugging her dragon, "Oh Scarfume, I thought I found a great new home for us but I just have a gut feeling he'll come back and then everything will change."
Scarfume nuzzled his rider closer, feeling her sorrow just as much though he didn't let it show. He loved this island and was quite fond of his new friend Toothless and even Hiccup; he didn't want to leave but his instinct told him something was going to change too.
The calm before the storm.
*By the next day Tuffnut was worried, holding Via's hand as they walked silently through the woods, "Via? Did I do something wrong? I should've known the necklace would've been better made from Gronkle iron and into the shape of a mace!"
Via smirked and rubbed said necklace thoughtfully; Tuffnut carved some wood into the shape of her dragon, from the side view…along with his initials on the inside wing. It was very well done and had a nice protective coating over it. He just gave it to her the night before as she mused, "I love the necklace Tuff…..it's just…..I'm scared."
They sat down on the cliff edge as he wrapped an arm around her, "What do you mean?" "I'm the cause of Dagur showing up on Berk more than usual and I need to put an end to it. I don't want anyone here to get hurt because of me."
"Yeah you do have a point, but it's been more exciting lately since….uh…I mean…."
Via face palmed with his sudden enthusiasm despite how inconsiderate before he kissed her cheek, "Look, it doesn't matter if that nut job shows up here more often….you belong here…with me."
Via smiled and affectionately kissed her lover, beginning to get more engrossed with the other until a thunderous sound made the ground quiver.
"What was that?"
"I don't know, but it sounded destructive."
*They both stood up and saw a fleet of ships approaching Berk. "Damn it all I knew it! Scarfume!"
She leaped onto her dragon followed by Tuffnut, who then in turn jumped off later to return to his dragon Belch and join in on the fight.
Hiccup and Stoic were spouting out orders, which the dragon riders followed the chief's son naturally and trying not to get too close to the ships and take out their catapults which was doing the most damage.
Via managed to knock out one, Scarfume's acid wasn't exactly very effective on destroying wenches but he disabled it none the less before she catched a glimpse of the deranged Viking.
He just stood there on the lead ship with his arms crossed with a wide grin looking at her, for the time being not lifting a finger except barking out orders.
The woman barely missed being caught by one of those chains when Barf and Belch were nicked by one, her lover being knocked clear into the sky before she managed to catch him as an arrow almost pierced his chest.
Time stood still for that small moment of fear, her mind already made up as she led him back to Berk followed by his and Ruff's dragon.
She sat him on the edge of her home and gently rested her forehead against his, "I know this is bad timing but I want you to know I'm leaving."
He gasped and grabbed her shoulders, "NO! You can't leave."
Panting for breath and looking back out on the battle field she shook her head, "I have to but don't worry, I'll come back I promise, take care of my home while I'm gone.
"Ho..How long?" "Bro! Come on we have destroying to do!" "Give me a minute!"
Via stroked his cheek murmuring gently, "A year tops, I hope it won't even be that long. I'm just staying away long enough to get Dagur to know for certain I'm not here anymore."
The blonde twin growled in annoyance but he knew he couldn't stop her and she was right, so just hugged her after a tender kiss grumbling, "I love you Via the Versatile, come back home as soon as you can."
Via tried not to cry but managed to shake it off, returning the tender moment cooing, "I promise Tuffnut…I love you too~"
*She couldn't look back now as she gathered a few supplies from her home and mounted her dragon, "Let's do this Scarfume."
The Changewing grunted and quickly darted off into the sky, Via was unfortunate that Hiccup saw her and knew instantly what she was doing.
Before he could attempt to stop her, the woman was already too close to Dagur's ship and caught his attention before flying in the opposite direction….and after several minutes Via thought her planned failed until she saw the ships come into view behind her.
"What do you know it worked? Well, here's to a crazy year before we return home Scarfume."
Scarfume let out a powerful roar in agreement as they flew faster into unknown territory while the fleet of ships was no longer in sight.
One thought other than Tuffnut and Scarfume made her smile as she murmured in amusement, "Via the Versatile…..I like it~"
End….for now~
I'm planning on a sequel, hopefully soon.
This is where she meets the dragon hunters….(I just saw them on Netflix and HAVE to include them now)…..including Dagur obviously lol
I hope everyone enjoyed this story as much as I did
