Hey everyone! This is the new updated chapter for this week. I'm super happy right now. My mom was so kind enough to let me and my siblings pick what we want this year. And I got myself some of Cressida Cowell's books from 1-7. All I need is 8 and 9. I couldn't find it in the store but I plan on trying again next time we go. And 10 is coming soon. I think it's coming out next year? I don't know. I'm researching for that. Anyways, please enjoy this.

Previously on Different Path:

"You guys have break making Vikings? I never thought they exist…" Scarlet wondered.

"We do actually. And we do need extra help around." Stoick chuckled.

They all came to an agreement. Scarlet was allowed to stay in Berk for as long as she wants. So that means areas on the island is available to her now that she's a true Viking like everyone else. Hiccup cheered happily at the news. Now, his friends can get to know each other. And that would imply to him as well. Toothless was frowning somewhere in the background. However, he didn't make a sound to indicate it. Sky smiled lightly after hearing that they're allowed to stay. Leila flew to the brunette's shoulders and cried out of joy. This is the first for Scarlet. Maybe Berk was meant to be her home after all. A home that made her feel welcome.

Chapter 11: Bread Making Vikings

Scarlet was standing outside of the bakery, frightened. It was only two days since she was here. And it seems like she doesn't fit in well. One is being she's from a different island from the beginning. Second would be is her getting the bakery on fire. She was doing what she was told step by step. The brunette couldn't understand what could have started this explosion. One minute she's putting a tray of dough in the oven and the next Ka-boom! And this was the third time today. Hiccup is going to flip when he sees this. Well, Scarlet is not worried about him. She's worried about what Stoick the Vast is going to do.

"I am so dead right now…" Scarlet muttered.

"That doesn't even define how much trouble you're in."

Scarlet turned around to see Stoick, Gobber, and Hiccup. She pales instantly. Technically, they're Vikings. Immediate death is probably too simple and fast for a punishment. Plus, they could have done much better for torture. Or that's what his parents have been telling her. Toothless and Thornado were beside their owners watching the flames engulf the wooden building as it grew. Sky and Leila were right behind them also. Scarlet could guess what the two dragons were thinking about. It wasn't too hard if you ask her. Anyone would have. To summarize it, she's busted.

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"How can one person burn down the same place three times?" Stoick asked.

"Well, you have to hand it to her Stoick. This might be a new record." Gobber commented.

"That's a good thing right dad? We're Vikings. It's an occupational hazard." Hiccup said.

"Not for Vikings that just makes bread! What I do now and you and Toothless did before were. Not this."

"Please, Stoick sir. Giving the circumstances, it was my first day on the job. I-I just need to get used to it."

They were all in Hiccup and Stoick's house. They were all talking about Scarlet's mishap at the bakery. The owners of the store forgave her since she was still new around here. And they and Stoick agreed that she will not work there again… ever. Hiccup was trying his best to calm his father's irritating headache. And his best to keep the brunette from getting kicked out. It's going great so far since they didn't mention anything about exile. Scarlet was feeling a bit doubtful. Two days and she's already causing trouble. Sky slithers towards her rider and nudge on her cheek.

"There's no time for that. Winter is coming and there's a whole village I need to feed."

"You know dad, the village can go on with less feeding." Hiccup commented.

"Don't use that on me Hiccup."

"Maybe she doesn't have to be a bread making Viking. She can do some fishing!" Gobber suggested.

"Oh, if it's fishing then I can do it. I fish for Sky all the time. Sky is great at getting fish too." Scarlet smiled.

Stoick raise a brow in thought. Making her get a job in the bakery was something Scarlet didn't agreed on from the beginning. They just wanted to find her a place to make her fit in and welcome. They didn't bother asking her if she could make something as simple as bread. And she didn't refuse the offer. The brunette just sat back on the wooden chair by the table and watched the conversation go on without her involved. And this is the result of it. Now, they're back to square one. And this time, it's fishing. When Scarlet was small, she would go out near the cliff where she found Sky and fish there. She did it every day. Even her father caught her once with a fishing rod, he felt proud because she was 'following his footstep'. That wasn't the case.

"Alright then… Hiccup, you and Scarlet are on fishing duties." Stoick ordered.

"Yes, thank Stoick sir. I won't let you down this time." Scarlet said, proudly.

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Scarlet and Hiccup were fishing with her dragons, some of the other dragons gathered for their own meeting. Toothless was resting on his belly and listening to what the other dragons were saying. It wasn't that hard to focus on what they were talking about. Their loud voices did a great job on doing so. Right now, they were talking about seeing the newcomers on the island that crashed here a few days ago. It was old news to the Night Fury. And the least he wants to talk about it. He's still can't get over the fact that Hiccup would choose someone he hardly knows over him. And if it wasn't for him, the brunet wouldn't be alive to this day.

"I never thought there's new dragons like that exist. And did you see that smaller one? I could hardly say that is a dragon." Stormfly hissed in dragonese.

"What do you expect? There's probably more dragons we never seen before. And that's two out of the many." Hookfang snorted.

"And they don't seem like a fun one either. They don't destroy as much! Breaking things are more fun than fishing." Barf and Belch said in unison.

"Can you two stop thinking of only that? There are better things to do than that. But don't you get a dangerous feeling from them?" Meatlug asked.

"What are you talking about?" Hookfang asked.

Meatlug then explain what she was talking about. Apparently the reason for her to feel nervous was not her human friend. There was this certain aura around the Skywing dragon that made her uneasy unconsciously. She can't explain it well but she can tell that it's not a good sign. Toothless' ears perked up from the conversation. This was sure new to him. He was with the dragon most of the time and he never felt that 'aura' before. Then again, he was busy growling to himself angrily. Hiccup, at the time, was ignoring him while talking with the brunette. Oh how he wished he could claw the girl.

"I think Meatlug ate something bad before getting here." Barf said, bored.

"I'm not joking! This can be serious. Something might happen if they're here!"

"If something does, we'll hand it easily. But for now, we'll see if those dragons are a threat." Hookfang ordered.

"What do you think of this Toothless?" Stormfly asked.

"I don't care as long as Hiccup is safe."

The group of dragon remained quiet. Hookfang may be the commander for this conversation but Toothless is their leader. And what the Night Fury says is law. No one dares to defy him. Before they befriended with the human, Hookfang couldn't forget his battle with the Night Fury. And a Monstrous Nightmare is considered the most formidable dragon around. In battle, it's the first to arrive and the last to leave. Toothless went on doing what he wanted. The other dragons could get that he's in a bad mood. Ever since the newcomers arrived, they only saw him in a bad mood. And today isn't any different.

"Okay then. We'll see if those dragons are any threat. And if they're not, we don't create unnecessary scenes." Hookfang ordered.

"And if they are?" Belch asked, smirking evilly.

"I'll leave that to you."

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Emily sat on her chair. She was up all morning in search for her daughter but she couldn't find a clue. She checked everywhere on the island for the past two days. And no signs showed where her daughter could be. She even asked Charles if he knew anything. However, he said that he didn't. While she was out searching, James was packing up things and preparing the boat to set sail. Emily was at her limit. She couldn't handle the fact that her only daughter is gone. It was affecting her emotionally and physically. And the only thing her husband is doing is packing.

"We better leave soon. We got a lot of work to do today." James said.

"I don't want to go. Let me stay home." Emily replied, weakly.

"It's best to move on. What happened had happened. There's nothing we can change now."

"It could have ended differently if it wasn't for us. And our hatred for dragons! Our children are siding with them!"

"Then let them! If they choose to, then let it be. But I will never allow myself to be associated with those unholy beasts!"

James stood tall with a stern frown. Emily could see it his eyes that he's not going to back down any time soon. She quickly rushed to the door to leave. Doing so, the chair she was sitting on tipped over. She didn't want to be here any longer. She wanted to leave so she could search for her daughter again. There must be somewhere that she hasn't checked yet. And she could care less if her husband is not going to help her. She leans on the doorframe. Emily slowly turned her head to look back at her husband. He was staring back at her with the same expression. Her cheeks turned red from rage.

"I never thought I would marry a man that cared more for his pride than his family." She commented.

"You're speaking nonsense Emily. I'm still that same man that you still love."

"No. You're someone else. Until I get Scarlet back, I'm not leaving this island."

"Emily, she will come back. We just need to wait."

"Not this time James… Not this time."

Emily rushed out the door and into the village. James sighed tiredly. Why is this happening to him? What did he do wrong that could have caused this? He pushed the thoughts aside and picked up the fallen chair. He sat on it and rubbed his hand over his face. What is going to do now? His son is on his dragon research. His wife is starting to lose her mind from the loss of her daughter. And Scarlet is missing to somewhere they don't know. Where did he go wrong when he was raising the two? He never once dropped them when they were kids. Then again, he and Emily should have stayed home more often. That way, it could have prevented this. Alas, it was too late.

"Oh, dear Odin… Please give me strength to carry on." He prayed.

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Scarlet, Hiccup, Sky and Leila were out in sea with a small boat to fish. They have been here for five hours. They manage to catch as much fish that could fill the entire villagers' tummy up. Now, they're lying back while fishing. Sky was busy diving down the waters to catch any fish she wanted for herself. She was feeling hungry just sitting on the boat doing nothing. She didn't want her human friends to be the only ones having all the fun. Leila was on the boat counting numbers of fish the Skywing was throwing on the boat to eat later. She would even quietly sneak a bite from the many catch. Scarlet hummed to herself sheepishly. That could explain why she didn't get any bites.

"You were right when you said Sky is great at getting fish." Hiccup commented.

"She loves her fish. She also likes eating seaweed once in a while."

"Maybe I should get some for Toothless. He loves them too."

"Yeah, that would be a great idea." Scarlet cheered.

Behind then, Sky poked her head up from the water. Hearing the name of the Night Fury upset her and she doesn't feel like hunting for any more fish. The Skywing then thought when no one is looking; she would steal the caught fishes for Toothless and eat it. Leila sighed to herself at her dragon friend attitude for the other dragons. They're dragons. Aren't they supposed to get along with each other? The two would say otherwise. Scarlet stood up on the boat when she felt her rod being yanked roughly. Just when she thought she got it, the brunette tipped over the boat and fell into the waters. Sky had to fish her out and place her back on the boat by the back of her shirt.

"T-Thanks Sky… You saved me."

"Be more careful Scarlet." Sky said in dragonese.

"Humans don't speak our language Sky." Leila replied.

"Well, they should learn it. It's not that hard."

Hiccup was busy patting Scarlet on the back to notice the conversation. The brunette was busy coughing out the last bit of salt water in her lungs. And she must say, it taste terrible. Sky dove down to the water and reappeared at the back of the boat. She then proceeded on pushing it gently back to where Berk is supposed to be. The faster they get home, the less likely chance of her human friend getting a cold out of this. Leila flew to the front and bit down on the rope connected to the boat. She floated as she yanked on it to help Sky push the boat a bit faster. Hiccup watched in awe.

"Wow, I didn't think they could do that."

"They probably want to get us home so I don't catch a cold."

"That would be a good idea too."

The pushing eventually came to a stop when they reached the dock at Berk. Hiccup carefully stepped out of the small boat and reached out his hand to the brunette. Scarlet took it without any hesitation. She just wanted to go home and get out of these wet clothes. That was when something donned on her. She doesn't have any spare clothes. Last time she checked, she didn't bring anything at all. She just ran out of that house without thinking clearly. Scarlet slapped her forehead as punishment. Sky leaped out of the water and onto the docks. She then shakes her body to dry herself. Some of the salt water splashed on the brunette. And only her too…

"Thanks again Sky. Getting more wet is what I need." She said sarcastically.

"Scarlet, what's wrong? We need to get you home to dry you off." Hiccup insisted.

"That's the thing. I don't have any clothes. These are the only ones I have."

"Oh, don't worry about that. We planned everything. We got clothes for you already."

Scarlet raised her brow in suspicion. She had a feeling she is going to regret this. They left the boat to one of the villagers to store the fishes away. Except for the ones Sky caught herself. She ate it in one gulp. Hiccup led her back to her house that they gave her two days ago. She was standing in the living room, shivering from the cold. Sky wrapped her body around the brunette to use her warmth. Leila would occasionally fly above her head and blow fire out to keep her head warm before landing to rest. Hiccup came down the stairs from her room with new clothes. Her dragons moved away for her to get it. And when she did, her face instantly pales. The brunet stood in front of her with a wide smile.

"Hiccup… aren't these your clothes…?" She asked.

"Yeah… I tried asking Astrid for some but… She didn't agree." He explained.

"So, I have to wear your clothes…"

"It's until Gobber makes you new ones. You're stuck with these for now."

Scarlet looked at the piles of clothes and boots. Then she looked at Hiccup. She could only say that she is speechless. She is mentally debating if she should wear it or ask Leila to heat her clothes for her. Then again, she would be stuck at home naked. And the clothes aren't that bad. It's better than Astrid's spiky skirt. How can a girl sit with those? She took it and smiled sheepishly. It's better than nothing people say. Sky moved to the fire place in the middle of the living room and started the fire with the remaining wood. Leila flew over to it before settling on a spot to sleep. Sky rests on her belly as she watched the fire flicker.

"T-Thanks Hiccup… I'll go try them on now."

"Okay. I hope they fit."

"Oh, I have a feeling they will." Scarlet answered sheepishly.

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That's it for this chapter. Oh, the story is developing. I wonder how it's going to turn out. Anyways, thanks for your patience and for reading this. Please, if you time, review. If not, then I don't know.