Growing Up
Age 20:
Its been five years since Toothless and my trip to Berk. Many things have changed. The sword I created five years ago can now light itself on fire with the help of Monstrous Nightmare gel. It can also retract into a small cylinder, and on the other end is Zippleback gas that can be sprayed and ignited. I'm proud to say that it has a name now, Inferno. Also, I recently created a new leg after the viking design broke. Shocking, I know. I've recently been working on a tail for Toothless that is made out of his scales that he has shed. Toothless keeps bugging me to hurry up and finish it.
Some adjustments has been made to my clothes. They are now fit to be worn while flying, forging and every day life. It's a mix of brown and black leather with a red night furry painted on the shoulder and on a small pin on the front. A helmet faintly represents a dragon is used to hide my identity and to keep the wind out of my face. Adjourning my lovely outfit is a set of wings I created two years ago. And yes, they do work as long as I'm just gliding I'll be alright.
Mom and Cloudjumper seem to finally be getting off our tails about Berk. I know what your thinking, did Toothless and I ever have to massage the elders as punishment? No. In fact, we had to massage the adults and hatchlings along with our king for three weeks. That meant no flying, forging and lucky for me, no being abandoned on an iceberg.
For the record, I have no intention of going back to Berk. Not after the encounter I had on that island. It does make me sad that I'll never get to know my father. But maybe that's for the best. I didn't turn out to a great viking. But I'm an amazing dragon. Their chief still haunts my nightmares every now and then, but I realize now that I was too harsh in judging the man. A stranger swooping in on your greatest enemy, killing an even greater enemy and saving the entire village. Not getting any information on them and escaping unscathed. I'd be wary and protective too.
You would think that the past five years have been peaceful and full of happiness. Well, your wrong. Someone that goes by the name of Drago Bludvist has been capturing dragons and creating a dragon army. Toothless, Cloudjumper, Mom and I have been working non stop to prevent him from expanding his army, but its only a matter of time before he finds us. When he does, will be waiting for him with our own dragon army at our backs…
I nod my head confirming her question. I slide off Toothless falling to the ground a short distance away. Creaking boards sound as I step forward walking across the deck, stopping before a locked pit leading into darkness below. Igniting Inferno is the quickest way to break the lock, but its also the fastest way to get caught. Taking a gamble, I light Inferno up, cutting through the lock.
Dropping down into the pit below, I tug on my hood to make sure it stays in place. Cries of sorrow and pain echo through the hall.
"Its ok , I'm going to get you out of here." Closing my eyes, I stretch out a hand towards a dragon caged next to me. Hot puffs of air land on my hand, sending tingles of warmth throughout my body. A smile spreads across my face as I turn back toward the dragon.
"Lets get you out of here. All of you." Swinging Inferno down, I cut the chains with no problem.
"Wait here while I free the others." Noise above breaks the silence causing me to move faster. Toothless drops down into the pit as I reach the last cage.
"Time to go, Hiccup. Now!"
"Ok I'm done! Let's blow this place and get out of here." We burst out of the hole shooting a few shots for cover.
"What took you so long?" Mom calls down to me from her perch on the tower.
"Sorry, there were more than I thought." Out of the corner of my eye I spot a trapper aiming a bola at Toothless. A blast of fire engulfs him, looking back I see one of the dragons we rescued earlier. Our eyes meet and I nod in thanks.
"That's good. The more we rescue the less Drago gets." Mom calls out to me from where she is blasting at the trappers.
"I think its time too get out of here. Toothless, can you call the alpha please?"
"Already on it." Up out of the water rises a giant figure. Water pours off revealing the Great Bewilderbeast, our alpha. He sends out a blast of ice as the last of the dragons fly away. The trappers fort bursts apart freezing in giant spikes of ice. Sunlight glitters off the ice spreading sparks of color outwards.
Our king sinks back into the ocean heading for the sanctuary. Everyone else follows closely behind.
The sun is kissing the earth when we arrive home. Dragons from our nest gather around the new dragons helping them get accustomed to their new home.
As we cross into my family's den, I unbuckle myself from the saddle and slide to the ground. Switching the base for my leg, I push off of Toothless heading for my bed. Mom walks in, heading straight for her bed on the other side of the room.
She pulls off her armor pulling a basket out from under her bed and setting it down inside. Cloudjumper walks over to her and she takes off his saddle.
I reach up, pulling off my mask and tossing it into a shallow basket at the base of my bed. Unhooking Inferno, I reach into another basket pulling out Zippleback gas and Monstrous Nightmare gel. I replace the used gel in my sword and stock up on Zippleback gas. Placing the gas in a pouch at my side, I make sure that it is secure. I note that I'm running low on Zippleback gas and make a mental note to get some more. With Inferno restocked, I run a hand through my hair turning to Mom.
"That went well. Don't you think?" I question as I begin to unsaddle Toothless.
"It did. Though, it was a little slow for my liking. However, we did prevent Dragon from getting a lot of dragons. We can count the newbies tomorrow." I lift the saddle off and Toothless shakes his body. He looks over at me and gives me a toothless smile. I return the smile gathering confidence for what I'm going to say next.
"So, you think we Toothless and I can finally handle our own rescue mission?" I caution. Mom freezes and turns towards me.
"Hiccup, I don't know. After what happened-" I interrupt her.
"Mom, that was five years ago, I'm twenty now. I think that I can stay out of trouble with vikings. There are enough problems as it is."
"Exactly, which is why y-" Toothless and Cloudjumper are having a similar conversation just outside the door. Pickets of their conversation leaks in. At least we will have one's support.
"Mom, if we split up we can cover more ground and save more dragons. Think about it." I touch her shoulder gently willing her to see reason.
"I have thought about it many times but I'm not so sure it's a good idea. You and Toothless always manage to find trouble one way or another."
"Please, Mom. Just give us a chance." My face must have sold it with the big eyes, puffed lip and half a tear running down my cheek.
"Fine but if something happens, you won't be able to fly without a chaperone."
"Yes!" Pumping my fist into the air, I do a short victory dance.
"Wow, you need to work on you moves. They are mortifying." Toothless critiques me as he walks in. Like he knows what he is talking about.
"Hey, you can't blame me. I was raised right along side you which means I learned all my moves from you. Think about that for a minute." He grumbles something about my intelligence.
"Oh I'm sorry, did I hurt the hatching's feelings?" My voice drips sarcasm lowering down an octave.
"That's it your going down two legger" A heavy weight pushes me to the ground. Mom shakes her head and exits the cave heading out for a chat with the king. Cloudjumper stands off to the side watching Toothless and I wrestle with an amused smile on his face. After a few more shoves and soft bites, Cloudjumper steps forward yanking us apart.
"That's enough. You two can wrestle some other time but right now you need some rest. Your first raid is at dawn." Cloudjumper picks me up by the back of my shirt carrying me over to my bed, placing me on top. I protest loudly burning bright red at Toothless laughter.
"Come on really, Cloudjumper? I'm not a hatchling any more. If anyone's a hatching, it would be Toothless ."
"Not in my eyes, you are the smallest one in this room."
"Fair point." Toothless opens his mouth to make some snarky comment when I cut him off.
"Don't you dare start Mister." He laughs circling on his bed, heating up the rock underneath him. Tomorrow is a big day and we both need our sleep. Not another word is spoken as we settle down for the night. 'Nights' are said and I close my eyes waiting for dawn and the adventure it will bring.
Author's Note: Happy Belated Valentines Day! Wanted to put this up yesterday but I got distracted by my family and it kind of slipped my mind… I have great plans for the upcoming chapters. (Hint they meet again ;)) I'm excited to write them and see where the story goes next! Please leave a comment they mean a lot to me and help keep me going. Until next time!