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Previously on Different Path:

"So, would that count us messing around with stuff? Because I would, you know." Tuffnut said.

"No, don't think about it. The worse thing we could do is attract attention." Astrid explained.

"I agree with Astrid. From the new girl, she had a dragon unknown to Berk. Who knows what dangerous dragon is here." Fishlegs said.

Chapter 8: Back in Berk

Scarlet and Hiccup left the house with their dragons following them. They were about to leave and head back to Berk when the brunette spotted a crowd. She stopped for a moment to listen to the commotion. It was unclear but she could hear a 'group', 'teenagers', and 'outside of Denian's side'. She furrowed her brows, confused. The brunet stopped to see that his friend isn't next to him. He called out to her to see she was being distracted by a muttering crowd. Hiccup's curiosity peaked. He and Toothless stood next to the brunette and her dragons.

"Scarlet, what's going on over there?" He asked.

"I don't know. But it has something to do with teenagers. They were seen on the Denian's side…" She explained.

The two walk over to see what everyone was whispering about. Hiccup gasped. She looks at him with confusion before looking beyond the citizens. Yeah, there are teenagers. They were around her and the brunet's age if she was guessing. And they had dragons with them. As if they're not from around here. The blonde girl with a spikey skirt looked around and would whisper to her friends. Scarlet come to realize that they're Hiccup's friends from Berk. And their dragons are probably the reason that they attracted so much attention. And it's not a good thing as of now. Scarlet pushed her way through with the brunet right behind her.

"Oh, you guys, I found you. Where have you been?" She asked, trying to cover for them.

"Yeah, we thought you'd be downtown or something…." Hiccup followed.

"What are you talking about? You were the one to go missing. We had to look for you." Astrid said.

"Yeah, that's how we got here. But this still count of me being a leader still, right?" Snotlout said.

"Will you stop that?" Tuffnut growled.

"Scarlet, do you know them?" A man asked.

Scarlet nodded. She explained to everyone that they're from the Acceptian's side. They were coming over to visit what the Neutrians are like but got lost. The citizens were about to believe her but they wanted to know about the groups' unknown dragons. Astrid was about to say something before Hiccup covered her mouth. She raised a brow at him. The brunette then explained that they were tested on like the Neglected dragons. She used the Hideous Zippleback for example of being a Two-Headed dragon. That's when the crowd faded. Apparently, they believed Scarlet's lie. Well, for now… Astrid yanks Hiccup's hand away from her lips.

"Will you explain to me what is going on?" She shouted.

"But first tell me how did you guys get here? I didn't know you guys knew about this place."

"We didn't. We just flew here aimlessly till we saw an island." Ruffnut said.

"Well, it doesn't matter now. I'm taking you all home." Scarlet ordered.

"But we just got here! We're tired!" Tuffnut complained.

Scarlet backed away, shocked. Hiccup stepped in to tell them that they really need to leave. And they cannot get any unnecessary attention for any other reasons. That's something the brunette and him couldn't afford right now. Toothless walked over to his fellow dragon friends and told them what is going on. The rest of the creature complied. Sky nudges her head against her rider's arm to gesture for her to get on. The brunette did what she was asked. The others followed too before taking off to the sky. When they were far enough, Fishlegs gulped as he stares at the 'new girl'. Even though she's not new anymore…

"So, what was that all about? Or do I have to wait for that too Hiccup?" Astrid asked, angry.

"That's Scarlet's home. It's not good to be there at the moment."

"Why, did something chaotic happen? Can I join?" Tuffnut asked.

"Why in the world would you do that?" Scarlet asked, shocked.

"That's natural… He and his sister are a bit destructive." Snotlout explained.

"Anyways, going to Berk is the best choice right now." The brunet said.

"But why is she coming with us?" Ruffnut asked.

"Because she knows the way back to Berk better than anyone here…" Hiccup said.

Scarlet ignores the sudden hostility in the group. She just stared forward over the endless sea. Seriously, if she knew that this would happen, she wouldn't try to beat her flying record. This is too much responsibility for her to handle alone. Sky croons at her rider, trying to comfort her best friend. Lelia even gave her a little dragon smile. She smiles back and pats them both. The serpent-like dragon flew faster to make sure she was on the lead. Hiccup flew right next to her. He gave her a side-way smile. While this was going on, the rest wondered about the two. They were together for two days so anything could happen. And Toothless looked like he wasn't too happy about it.

"Do you think they're dating?" Tuffnut asked.

"She could do better." Ruffnut giggled.

"Stop that, you two. We need to focus on getting home." Astrid ordered.

And the rest of the flight was in silence. But Astrid had a watchful eye on the two riders in the front. They do seem to be overly friendly.

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"Welcome back son."

Stoick the Vast walk over to his skinny son and hugged him tightly. Hiccup, at this point, was having trouble breathing with his father crushing his body. The Viking Chief pulled away on time to give him a pat on the shoulder. The brunet smiled at him weakly. The conversation went on while Scarlet was busy looking around. She was sitting near the fireplace, or that what she thought, and watch the fire flicker most of the time. Lelia and Sky was resting around her like a circle. The smallest dragon was sleeping on Sky's head. Scarlet brush her hair behind her ear. Now that Hiccup is home, she was planning on doing the same for herself. But she wasn't exactly willing…

"Mom and Dad won't be home for a few more days. And Matthew is probably gone again…" She whispered to herself.

"How about staying here? Wouldn't it be lonely if you went back? Well Charles is there, but still…" Hiccup asked.

The brunette turned around to see the brunet smiling down at her before sitting. She does the same but a bit forcibly. She told him that she appreciates his kindness but it's time for her to return. Charles would have a nervous breakdown if she wasn't there. And her parents would probably be home soon from their travels. They'll be extra strict with her wandering around. Hiccup listened to her excuses but didn't do or say anything about it. He knew it was all excuses to leave Berk. And he doesn't have the right to restrain her here. She's not even in the Hairy Hooligan tribe.

"But if you ever want to come to Berk, you're welcome to stay here whenever." Hiccup offered.

"Thank you Hiccup… That means a lot to me. But you know… There is something I want to do before I leave."

"What would that be?"

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"You want to what?" Fishlegs asked, flabbergasted.

"You heard me; I want you to record Sky into the Book of Dragons." Hiccup said.

"But why exactly? I said I wanted to do it before but I kind of changed my mind."

"Aw, c'mon Fishlegs… Think about it, what if a dragon like Sky comes here again and they knew nothing?"

"Well, that's true but…"

"Oh, just do it already. What harm would it do? But I would like it to do some damage around here." Tuffnut smirked.

Fishlegs sighed as he gave in. There's no point when your friends are ganging up on and cornering you. The blond took out his notes and gesture the brunette to bring her dragon over. Sky slithers close to the male with her rider following right next to her. Unfortunately, the boy's hands were shaking the serpent-like dragon looking over him. He pulled his notes over his nose, exposing only his eyes. Scarlet, taking notice, ordered her Skywing dragon to back down. The dragon complies before resting her body on the stony ground. Lelia was flying in circles around the former arena.

"O-Okay… We're going to start on the body size and appearance." Fishlegs said.

"Okay then. Sky, can you extend your body for him?" Scarlet asked.

The turquoise colored dragon stretches her body for the blond to examine. He would glimpse at the Skywing dragon and write in his notes. Hiccup did the same. Even though he was with the creature for a long time, he didn't really notice the length of Scarlet's friend. And that is one long dragon if he may say so himself. The blond then finished his notes before telling the brunette that he wants to see it fly. Scarlet looks a bit unsure. Sky avert her attention the gates behind her then back to the brunette. Everyone started to stare at her as if they're suspecting her to know something wrong would happen.

"Oh, flying… She can do it but not in here. It's too small for her speed." She explained.

"Then start from the entrance. We can still see from here." Tuffnut said.

"Okay then. I guess we're going to fly Sky."

The brunette straddles herself on the dragon before floating. Lelia was about to join them when she was told to remain behind. She huffed out a small puff of smoke, irritated. The Nilia Pygmy landed on Hiccup's head. Scarlet gave her an apologetic smile before taking off to the sky. She quickly grips on her saddle as the speed increase. So far, Sky was planning on just swirling upward then dropping with incredible speed. Luckily, the brunette is able to handle it. The serpent-like dragon reached the highest point where the arena was a tiny dot. Sky instantly turned her body down. And with the harsh wind, they plunge downward. The Skywing dragon went so fast that the saddle almost became loose. And from a different angle, they're a blur. That never really happens. This is a new speed Scarlet didn't know about.

"Sky, I think we're crash landing again!" She screamed.

Before she could make a move, the sight of water getting closer made her worry. If they don't change position now, crashing into water isn't going to feel like feathery pillows. Sky changed the angle of her tail, making them ski across the wide ocean. Waters were flying on each side as they slid through. Scarlet smiled at her new discovery. Sky thought it was enough performance and decides to go back to the arena. When they got there, everyone had their mouth open. Even the other dragons seem to do the same. Scarlet removes herself from her reptilian friend. She moves closer to Hiccup so she could get Lelia.

"So, how was that?" She asked.

"Uh… Uh…" Hiccup muttered.

"That… was so cool! I want to try that!" Tuffnut and Ruffnut said in unison.

"That was really impressive. I never thought there was a dragon that matches Toothless' speed." Fishlegs awed.

"Yeah, Toothless is the fastest here in Berk." Hiccup said.

Sky smiled at her friend as if she won a prize. Toothless grunted lowly. Sure, so what? He bets that he could do more than she could. If she has speed, he has intelligence and charisma. He isn't known to be the best around here for nothing. The serpent-like dragon somehow senses his mockery. She only stared at him before moving in closer to her rider. Scarlet didn't pay any mind to it as she was talking to Fishlegs. He was explaining to her that there is another test that Sky needed to do. The twins moved in closer. The brunette suddenly didn't feel well.

"What is the next test?" She asked.

"Oh, it's a reaction test. Most dragons don't like this." Fishlegs said.

"It's the eel reaction test." Tuffnut said evilly.

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