I'm sorry for updating so late. The internet wasn't working for me so I had to use my friend's laptop to finish. But I got it done finally. I hope you guys like it and Happy Halloween.

Previously on Different Path:

"What's wrong Sky? Did something happen?" Scarlet asked with worry.

The two dragons settled down. They didn't want to worry their riders. But they did continue glaring at each other on occasion. Toothless just wants to go home and hang out with Hiccup. The brunet scratches under his chin lightly. He loves that spot. When it was over, the Night Fury's anger was gone. So was Sky. Scarlet was having a soothing conversation with her friend. They later apologize for their behavior. But Toothless can't ignore that the over-size serpent was right.

Hiccup doesn't pay much attention to him like normal…

Chapter 4: Returning Home II

Scarlet led everyone all over the forest. By the time they reach her home, it was practically night. And it was morning when they started. Hiccup and Toothless were a bit tired after wandering around aimlessly. The brunette smiled after opening the door and enters the house. She gestures to the others that they have to quietly walk up the stairs into her room. Somewhere in the supposed living room, a little light was flickering and a person was sleeping in front of it. After they were safe, Scarlet started to search everywhere in her room. She begins to search under her bed to every hidden corner. Apparently, there are more hidden tunnels in the brunette's room than he could have guessed. And she was not lying when she said she has 'ways' of getting out of the house.

"Lelia, where did I put that dragon? Oh, now I remember."

The brunette quickly rushed over to a second door near her window. At first, she was just throwing out whatever was in there. She slowly came to a stop when she smiled and pulled out a metal cage. Inside, Hiccup could see a pale blue creature. It was obvious that its' small in size. But has very long wings for its body and a tail. You could notice its orange eyes staring at you. It did not look happy from the beginning. Later on, it smiled to Scarlet. She does the same. She quickly opens the gate and put the dragon on her shoulder. Lelia snuggled closer to the brunette's neck.

"I'm sorry for leaving you behind." Scarlet whispered as she pets the tiny dragon.

The small dragon let out what sounds like a chirp and a meow. Lelia stretch her body and crawls up to Scarlet's head. Sky watches the scene unhappily. She doesn't like it when her owner pays attention to her first dragon. Even thinking about it makes the Skywing dragon very upset. Hiccup walked over to the brunette and scratches the little dragon under the chin. Lelia glared for a moment before purring happily.

"I never thought I would see anything smaller than a Terrible Terror or a Fireworm."

"There are smaller dragons similar to Lelia. You just need to find one."

"I'm really surprised. I never thought there would be another island that has dragons on it and be very peaceful with humans."

"Well, the citizens here are separated into three categories: Acceptians, Denians, and Neutrians." Scarlet explained.

On her island, each village is separated into three different areas. Acceptians are citizens that accept dragons into their homes or village. Denians are citizens that deny dragons from entering their homes and village completely. As for the Neutrians, they really don't care about the dragons. The creatures are mostly seen around the Acceptians' area or Neutrians' area, which is where they are. The islands separated long ago in history because of the dragons. Some just don't like them and some do. There were many books that discuss about how the village went against each other. It had different views on everything about dragons. So, to end the bitter war, they divided the island. But there is some occasional fighting about the same matter.

"Wow, so you don't mind them being here?"

"I love dragons. My parents are a different story. The only reason we're on the Neutrians' side is because they use dragons for protection purposes. I would join the Acceptians if I had a choice."

"I guess Berk would be on the Acceptians' side too if they were here."

"Yeah, that would be great. But it's best to keep Berk as an unknown place."

Scarlet sighed after finishing her sentence. She stood up and removes Lelia off her head. She tucks the small dragon in her arms and walks over to Sky. The Skywing dragon slither closer to her human friend. Scarlet settles down around Sky's long body and caresses her dragon's head tenderly. Hiccup watched in silence. He then asked why Berk should be kept as a secret. Scarlet took a minute to think of an answer.

"I just figure that it's best to keep Berk out of unnecessary battles. The less they know the better in my opinion."

"So, what'll happen if they find out about Toothless and me?"

"As for now, nothing will if you stand out too much. Your clothes match our village. We'll say you're from the Acceptians. But we need to do something about that dragon of yours…"

"What's wrong with Toothless?"

"There aren't any dragons that are the same as Toothless. They'll be asking about where you found him. So, we'll get you a new dragon."

"But I don't want a new dragon. Toothless can hide here so there's no need."

"Acceptians always have at least one dragon with them. It would be strange if you don't."

Hiccup looks behind him to see Toothless staring back. Even without a voice, the brunet knows that the Night Fury isn't happy. Toothless' eyes sharpen to the point Hiccup could tell he was not excited about the conversation. The last time he saw something like that was when he and Toothless met the very first time. And to think he was using it now with him again. Hiccup turns back to Scarlet, who is waiting for an answer.

"Toothless is my only dragon. And I want to keep it that way." Hiccup said.

"… Alright, I'll comply with it for now. But if something goes wrong, we're going to look for a new dragon for you."

"Wait, if something goes wrong… We're staying here?"

"Do you think I would be stupid enough to make you fly home at night? It's more dangerous to go home now than during morning. And I want you to explore here."

"Where are we sleeping?"

"You're going in the guest's room. I don't think you guys would sleep on the floor."

Scarlet quickly and quietly shows the two the room next to them. Hiccup and Toothless settled into the room nicely. But the Night Fury isn't as thrilled as his human friend. Toothless grumpily crawls over next to the bed and sleeps. The lesser time they're here is better. Hiccup was busy staring at some of the items around the room. There is something things that even Berk doesn't have.

"I can get used to living like this."

Toothless snorted at that.

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The next day, Hiccup and Scarlet went out to explore the village. While the humans are out having fun, the dragons are stuck at home. Strangely, the caretaker of the brunette is still in the same room on the same spot, sleeping like no tomorrow. It makes Hiccup wonder what his female friend did. As for the flickering light before, it was an electric dragon sleeping also. Maybe that's probably the reason the male is not waking up.

"So, I want to show you some of the dragons that residents here. And be careful. Some are not as friendly as they look."

"Don't worry; I know what I'm doing. Back at Berk, I was known to be a dragon trainer."

"Well 'dragon trainer', make sure you don't lose a finger while making contact."

The two went to uptown, downtown, and to the plaza where there were many people crowding around. With people, there were dragons. Some of them literally took Hiccup's breath away in an instant. There were a lot of dragons that he never saw of course. Some are small and big, wide and thin, and friendly looking and none at all. It was a dragons' paradise to the brunet. When the two stopped at the plaza, there was something that caught Hiccup's attention. Scarlet stopped for a minute to follow what her new friend is staring at. That's when she had an idea.

"I suppose you already know what those are."

"Yeah, they're dragon eggs."

"And if you look all the way back there, there are hatchlings."

Scarlet walks over to the egg keeper to see if she could get Hiccup a hand on an egg or hatchling. Just by looking at the brunet, he looks like he's about to faint from joy. The old keeper agreed and let the two inside of the round wooden fence. There were dragon eggs of different varieties. Hiccup was moving from one place to the next to hold one and place it back down again. It was like looking at a kid getting their very first dragon. After Hiccup settled down, Scarlet leads the brunet to the hatchling section. It was a bit harder since Hiccup had to chase one down to hold it. If the dragons didn't like it, it released a small flame at him.

"I never thought a teenager could act like this."

"Hey, this is my first time. They look so cool."

Scarlet was smiling and giggling as Hiccup continues what he was doing. That was until he was heading towards a Hellfire Wyvern hatchling. The brunette instantly pales as she shouted for Hiccup to stay away. But it was too late. The brunet was already holding it. And thanks to Scarlet's sudden outburst, the hatchling lit its' body with its' inner flame. Hiccup quickly releases the creature when his hands were burning. Scarlet rushed over to her friend to see if he was alright. Luck for Hiccup, it wasn't as bad as it looked. Normally, it would have been much worse than little burn mark.

"I told you to be care. Hellfire Wyvern hatchlings are known to be aggressive and unfriendly. That is if you raise them properly."

The two returned home to treat the wound. After that, Hiccup made sure that he doesn't go near a Hellfire Wyvern again. If he does, he'll get another burn that would probably last for the rest of his life. And Scarlet definitely made her point when she was roughly bandaging his hands. Toothless did wonder where his rider got it.

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That's about it. There will be more next time. Please review to show your support. And I will see you all during the next update. Again, happy Halloween to those around.