CHAPTER 5: How to Take a Girl to the Ball.

It was finally Friday evening and I was getting ready for the Ball. Instead of my usual green long sleeved shirt and brown fuzzy vest, I put on a navy blue sweater with a black jacket over top. I thought I looked pretty good. I just hoped my hair didn't get messed up when I flew to the dance. After I was satisfied with my outfit, I went outside and whistled for Toothless. He came to my side in a matter of seconds

"Hey, bud. We're going to have to pick up Astrid. Is that okay?" Toothless gave me a look that said, "Do I really have a choice," but he smiled anyway. I saddled him up, connecting his tail fin to the mechanism I control with my prosthetic leg, and got on his back.

"Alright bud, are you ready?" He shook his head, making his ears flap back, and smiled. I knew that meant yes. So we took off. I lead my Night Fury in the direction of Astrid's house. She was standing outside her house waiting for me. She was wearing the most gorgeous green dress that reached to her knees with diamond stud earrings. As soon as she saw my Night Fury, which was difficult against the night sky, she smiled bright.

"Hey there, stud. Are you ready for the Ball?" she asked me. I nodded and smiled. Gosh I hate it when I nod. I held my hand out helped Astrid up Toothless. She sat behind me and wrapped her arms around my waist as we flew. We got there just as a lot of other dragons got there. It was hard to find a place to land. Once I did land, Astrid and I hopped off of Toothless and looked around for anyone we knew. I wanted to see Fishlegs and Astrid wanted to find Verona. With our arms locked within each other, we set of.

Astrid nearly jumped up into the air when she found Verona and Tuffnut outside of the ball room. Tuffnut dressed up in a suit and a bow tie while Verona wore a blue dress with matching high heels. Her hair was extra wavy today. She must've done something to it to make it look like that.

"Oh my gods, Verona! You look gorgeous!" Astrid and Verona exchanged a girly hug.

"Thanks girl. You look great yourself! Are those new earrings?"

"Yes they are! Thank you for noticing." The girls continued talking about whatever while Tuffnut and I talked.

"Wow Tuff," I said, "You got all dressed up." He brushed some imaginary dust off of his suit.

"Yes, well when you really care about someone, you want to do everything you can to show her you care. For me, that's buying a *20 gold coin suit." Tuffnut was smiling big. I think he really did like Verona and didn't care how much he had to spend for her.

"Well that's really nice Tuffnut." I looked at Verona, "You've got a great girl." I patted him on the back. "Oh by the way," I asked, "Have you seen Fishlegs around anywhere. He's supposed to be with your sister."

"Well my sister left the house before I did. They should already be here."

"Okay," I said, "Thanks. I'll keep a look out." The girls came back from their talk. Verona took Tuffnut back and left to enter the Ball room. Astrid took me back and we walked in together. I told her, "Well I think Fishlegs is already inside. I'll try to find him later, I guess."

Inside, there was a band playing on stage. The place was lit by a few torches and some mirror plates hanging off of the ceiling reflecting the light every which way. It was loud and the floor was pumping, but it was fun. We did group dances with Tuff, Ruff Verona and Fishlegs, but once a slow song came on, Astrid and I danced by ourselves. Her hands were wrapped around my neck while my hands were gently placed on her waist. We swayed side to side slowly to the music.

"This is really fun, Hiccup," Astrid said to me, "I'm really glad you asked me. I don't think I would've have been as happy if I went with Snotlout instead." She pulled me closer into a hug. Her head rested on my shoulder. I held her close as we danced, rubbing her back slowly. After a while, Astrid tapped me on my shoulder.

"Oh my gods, Hiccup, look. It's Fishlegs and Ruffnut." I turned around and saw them locked in a very long and passionate kiss. I smiled wide. I was glad to see Fishlegs and Ruffnut hitting it off. I continued to dance with Astrid until the band called out…

"Alright now it's time to dance with a partner who you haven't brought to the dance. I call this the switch up." Astrid smiled and went to Tuffnut. Fishlegs danced with a girl I didn't know, and I got…

Oh no...