(A/N) Hey fellow readers, Plasma Snow here! I give you chapter 7 Part 8!

The race was suspenseful to say the least. A new dragon racer, Heather, had a new dragon known as a Razor whip. Unlike most Razorwhip' which are considerably slow compared to the Night Fury, Windshere was incredibly bonded with her rider. They flew in sync with perfected skill. This skill was similar to Hiccup and Toothless, and for the first time Hiccup was in a match with someone who was one with their dragon.

Hiccup no longer felt like he was racing easy targets who were trained to fly. Heather was not someone to be messed with, and like Hiccup had natural skill. They were neck and neck because even though Toothless was faster in a strait line, Windshere was just as fast because the obstacles around them.

"So! Your the famous Hiccup Haddock?!" Heather shouted when she finally managed to pass Hiccup. The crowd froze, gasps coming from everyone. "No." Hiccup gasped realizing what was about to happen. Sure this was just a passion and not for the fame, but it would hurt losing his streak and no longer being champion.

That's when it happened. Toothless sensed his riders worry and determination. He sensed how badly Hiccup wanted this win. They both connected more than they usually did, Hiccup not even able to here the crowd. He only saw the objects around him and only heard Toothless.

Switching the tail position so they could fly faster which most would consider dangerous because the obstacles, Hiccup and Toothless were able to maneuver through them because Hiccup was doing nothing more than listening to his night fury who had echo location and used it to his advantage in planning his moves.

Without even thinking about the race, Hiccup and Toothless zoomed past Heather and Windshere. Hiccup couldn't tell what was going on, he was just connected to his dragon. It was honestly a bit unnerving, as if Hiccup was letting everything go and letting his dragon have it all.

After passing the finish line with at least fifty feet on Heather, Toothless circled around wile the crowd shouted in joy, cheering and releasing the breath they'd been holding. Hiccup didn't think about that though. He was stunned about how much he'd lost himself. It was like he wasn't even in his own body.

The connection they'd accomplished was exhilarating and amazing. At the same time though when Hiccup came back to his senses it was unnerving. One minute he was so tense, having been that way ever since he was put into Magnus and Jacob's home. For the first time Hiccup felt light, and for some odd reason he felt emotional with how much weight he'd lost on his shoulders. As he went back to the stalls to find Astrid though, Hiccup held in the emotion.

Without a second going by after getting close enough to her, Hiccup felt Astrid's arms wrap tightly around him. Feeling Astrid tense, Hiccup realized she was worried he'd lose to Heather just like everyone else in the crowd, causing the excitement of the win to be greater than usual. Suspense will do that to you.

"Hiccup that was amazing!" Astrid shouted wile pulling back. Suddenly she punched Hiccup's arm, causing the boy to groan in pain. Hiccup was about to comment, asking her why the hell she did that. Seeing Astrid's laugh and mixed expression though, Hiccup realized the punch was a way she expressed her excitement and sort of communicated.

"Yeah. I'm honestly kind of confused on how we won." Hiccup admitted, rubbing his neck nervously. Astrid now looked confused, grabbing his wrist for fear he'd rub his neck raw. "What do you mean by that? Didn't you plan that 'big finish' as everyone is now calling it?"

Hiccup frowned, shaking his head. "Astrid I'm not one for boasting. I didn't stay behind on purpose just to have a more exciting ending. No I...it was weird. I really thought I was going to lose, then all a sudden...I-I couldn't hear or really see anything. I let myself go and just let Toothless take control without even trying. It was as if our connection skipped a level or something. Thinking about it now and coming back to reality...it was unnerving."

Astrid listened to Hiccup speak, and honestly she was kind of scared of the topic to. It was amazing, yet it was creepy. She held Hiccup's hand in hers, moving her fingers from his wrist down so her fingers linked with his. Hiccup looked at her, forest green eyes filled with to many emotions to name.

Toothless nudged Hiccup, a happy smile on his face wile he purred and acted like a big puppy. "He doesn't seem afraid of anything." Astrid turned to Hiccup, grabbing the collar of his flight suit so he had to look into her eyes. "And so you shouldn't either. Toothless knew what he was doing Hiccup." Hiccup nodded, and without even thinking he reached under her chin with his finger.

Astrid looked up, Hiccup's hand now cupping her cheek. They both read each others eyes like words on a page, scanning each others books for what ever they could find. Hiccup found himself leaning closer to Astrid, Astrid automatically following with some odd instinct.

Hiccup was so close to his prize he'd worked for, but Suddenly Fishlegs slammed into his side. "Hiccup that was amazing!" Tuffnut followed close behind. "How in the world did you do that dude?" Ruffnut ran up wile punching her twins' shoulder. "Give him some space Tuff! So H. how did you get that sudden burst of speed? It was like you and Toothless were the exact same person!"

Hiccup backed up wile holding his hands up. "Guys. Guys! I'll explain later. Please I'm kind of worn out." Magnus and Jacob walked up to them, prying the other kids away from Hiccup. Magnus talked to a very angry Tuffnut about how they had no right to put their hands on him, and Jacob lay a hand on Hiccup's shoulder.

"Their just warn out." He said and Hiccup nodded, subconsciously leaning into the touch. He realized he'd been seeking that comfort from Jacob and accepted it. Something deep within Hiccup screamed that it was wrong. Jacob wasn't his dad. He wasn't like Stoick. Hiccup couldn't get to attached and now that's what he was doing!

All Hiccup could do though was tense, unable to find the willpower to pull away from the strong, protective man next to him. Hiccup looked at Astrid who looked confused. "So...why are Fish, the twins, and these two here with you anyways? They act as if your family." Astrid walked closer to Hiccup, taking both of his hands in hers.

"Um...c-can we talk about that later?" Astrid was disappointed, she had to be honest. Knowing what it felt like to have things you wanted to hide and how hard it was to hide a past though, Astrid agreed, letting him go.

Fishlegs, the twins, Magnus and Jacob all said goodbye to Hiccup wile driving home. Hiccup turned around to face Astrid wile fixing one of his suits straps. "So...need a ride home Milady?" Astrid smiled and nodded, getting on Toothless behind Hiccup.

(A/N) So I have no idea how I find the inspiration to update so often on this story. School starts back in 58 hours where I am, me getting up for it on Thursday at 6 AM. Your amazing! And please review!