It had only been two months since Ruby hatched and Hiccup was the only human who wasn't scared of her. She was about the size of a medium sized dog and she had now grown razor sharp teeth that could tear threw metal. Her long hooked claws were also quite alarming. She couldn't fly on her own so she always rode with Toothless. She never kept to herself. Like ever. She gets extremely jealous. Like when Hiccup and Astrid talk like well, now.
Hiccup and Astrid were on their date. Actually this was their four anniversary of getting together so it was really important. He tried to leave Ruby at home but he couldn't resist her big eyes. Hiccup told her where he was going and she could meet him there. He didn't know she understood. He headed off to the beach.
"Hello milady." greeted Hiccup. Astrid was in a one piece bathing suit and had a towel wrapped around her waste and a silky jacket on her torso. She trusted Hiccup but she wouldn't let him so much see her hair down until they were married. She was somewhat traditional but Hiccup didn't care. He also wore a bathing suit. He kept his short sleeve shirt on so he wouldn't burn." Finally! Your late you know. Well don't just sit there." Hiccup apologized and sat down. What Astrid didn't know was Hiccup was going to propose.
"So how have you been. I haven't seen you for a while. Your always in that blacksmith's shop. What have you been working on anyway?" Astrid asked. Hiccup smirked. Toothless lied down next to him, he had the ring in his satchel so Hiccup could get it when he was ready." Oh nothing. Just helping Gobber with his chores." She nodded." You didn't bring Ruby did you. I know your attached to her but sometimes you spend more time with her than me. Sorry am I being jealous." Hiccup's eyes widened and searched the area really fast. He saw Ruby hidden in the bush. He looked back as if he didn't see her."No, no I didn't bring her. And as for ignoring you lately I'm sorry about that but I hope to be spending a lot more time with you." He reached for the ring. Astrid still had no idea she was just smiling. She leaned in and kissed his nose.
Ruby saw him reach for the ring. She couldn't lose him. She had only just met Hiccup. If he got married, he would have a family and forget about her and Toothless. No she wouldn't let that happen. She roared as loud as she could which wasn't really that loud. The couple still noticed. Hiccup glared at the bush and pulled out the ring. He held it in his hand. "What was that?" she asked then looked at him. She still didn't notice the ring." I don't know." he looked away from the bush."Uh, Astrid would you do me the honor-" he was cut off mid sentence when Ruby flew out of the bushes and tackled Astrid. That was the first time she ever flew. Hiccup would be proud if he wasn't trying to pry her off his girlfriend.
He finally pulled her off. He held her still with his arms and legs around her. Astrid had scratches up and down her face. "Ow! I thought you said you didn't bring her. You lied. For the love of Thor Hiccup. You love that stupid lizard more than me don't you? If you love that stinkin reptile so much why don't you just marry it!" before she stormed off she punched Hiccup in the nose. He heard a cracking noise and he felt a stream of blood ooze down his face. She stormed of crying.
Hiccup released Ruby and picked up the ring box. He opened it an observed the silver ring that he made for her. It had a large heart-shaped sapphire he carved. He closed it and stood up. He only sat down 12 minutes ago so happy ready to propose and now Astrid hated him. He climbed on Toothless who was still growling at Ruby." No Bud. It's okay. She is just a baby she didn't know what was happening. Either way she can't bite people she'll get killed. She can apparently fly so she can get home on her own." The last bit he directed at Ruby.
Ruby tucked her tail between her legs and cowered. She had caused him pain. She accidently bit his ear too heard once but this was awful. She ruined his life in only 10 minutes. She let a single tear slip from her bright green eye. She spread her wings and tried to fly. She couldn't. She didn't know how she had before. She slowly walked home hoping to arrive once they were all asleep.
Hiccup stumbled in the house. Tears pouring down his face. His nose bleeding profusely but he acted like he couldn't feel it. Stoick gasped at the sight. He knew Hiccup was going to ask for Astrid hand in marriage, apparently he got her hand to his face." Hiccup sit down. Your nose is bleeding. I guess it didn't go to good." Hiccup broke into sobs. Stoick hadn't seen his son cry for years. He was a pretty sturdy emotionally. Stoick handed Hiccup a towel that he used to stop his nose bleed. He explained in heart braking detail the events of his failed proposal attempt. He cried into his dad's shoulder for almost half an hour.
Hiccup finally pulled away and tried to go upstairs. "Are you going to be okay? Normally you're pretty good at controlling yourself. She didn't really leave you." Hiccup nodded slightly and hurried upstairs. He sobbed for many hours more. Ruby arrived while he was still crying. She snuck upstairs, tail still between her legs. She saw Toothless sitting with his head on Hiccup's lap just letting him cry. Ruby held her head up and tried to tell him sorry. Well, she just thought it."I'm so, so sorry. I don't deserved to be called a dragon." Hiccup's head snapped up, as did Toothlesses as if they heard her. She tried thinking to them again.
Hiccup stopped crying. His jaw dropped. He shook his head." You can talk? Since when?" he whispered sharply. He looked down at Toothless. "Can you talk too?" Toothless tried directing his thoughts at Hiccup."I don't know. Can you hear me now." Hiccup lowly nodded. All three forgot about their sorrow and continued to speak. hiccup tried speaking with his mind too. It worked! They talked until nighttime about how this was even possible. None knew why but they were all grateful they could all understand each other, even if they had no clue how.
Alright a couple things. Hiccup and Astrid talk in the next chapter so please don't hate me. Also I know Saphira was much larger at that age but Ruby is a runt like hiccup. They don't find this out until they meet Saphira and see how huge she is. Also they don't want to kill Ruby for biting Astrid. That comes later. Sorry about telling you this now but I can't really find away to get them to mention it so just saying now.