Though your vision was blurred, your wings seemed to take on a mind of their own and shot open. This aided you in gliding to the ground safely with a little more than rough landing. Gasping at the pain that overtook your body as you hit the ground and you hissed under your breath. You attempted to move but found it useless, your nerves protesting with every twist you tried to make. Your attention was brought back to the fight that now took place: Nightsong was standing in front of you protectively. She roared and screeched at the Skrill, standing her ground.
The Skrill opened its jaws, lightning dancing along its metallic spines before collecting in its mouth. 'This isn't good... move Nightsong, move!' You thought frantically, not wanting your companion to get injured. Against your screaming mental desire, Nightsong held her place and growled. A soft, violet-blue glow emitted through her teeth, showing she had her own attack on the ready. Fear welled up quickly, your heart pounding loudly in your chest as the two stood off.
All at once, three blasts were seen. 'Wait... three?' Blinking, thoughts swirling rapidly, you snap your head to the left, just in time to see the Nightfury. The Nightfury bounded through the forest, and on it's back was a strange brown lump. It took a moment to recognize that lump as Hiccup, riding the Nightfury as it leaped with wings open next to Nightsong. As they landed Hiccup jumped off and rushed towards you. Kneeling down, he looked over your blood soaked clothes with fright.
"Oh that's not good... that's really not good... can you move?" He spoke quickly, concern in every word. All you could manage was a weak nod, your vision still heavily blurred. Looking around frantically, he threw himself over you to avoid a stray blast of energy. As you yelled in pain, he scampered off of you and apologized repeatedly. With a soft sigh, you forced a smile to reassure him. Calming slightly, Hiccup gives his own small smile. Looking to your wounds, he winces and removes the shirt and vest.
A deep crimson hue raced across your cheeks as you glanced over his half naked body, your eyes scanning over his chest as you mentally bit your lip. 'Eh?! What am I thinking?! There are three dragons fighting just yards away and I'm staring at his chest! And it's not the first time either!' Scorning yourself, you're quickly snapped back to reality as Hiccup presses his vest to your waist and thighs. Pain surged throughout your body, an involuntary scream escaping your lips. A look of guilt crossed Hiccup's features, and you clamped your jaw shut tightly to spare his feelings.
Another roar broke the silence, the Skrill fleeing from the area. Nightsong was at your side in seconds, her ears lowered. The Nightfury watched from a distance, his eyes reflecting concern. Lifting you with caution, Hiccup placed you on the dragon's back, also taking the chance to tie the sleeves of the shirt over the vest, holding it in place. Walking to the Nightfury, he kneels down beside it. "Thanks... for helping me get to (y/n) and protecting her..." He muttered. The dragon grumbled a moment, then spread his wings and looked to Hiccup. With a slight nod, he mounted the dragon and glanced at you.
You stared in disbelief for a second, then smiled despite the pain. The two were getting along better than before, and you sensed a bond forming between the two of them. Nightsong made a soft growl, making your smile widen. "Let's get back to the cave... these injuries feel like they're on fire." Stretching out her wings, the dragon takes to the skies, being cautious so as not to let you slip off. Closing your eyes, you melt into the serenity of flight and smile. You always love being in the sky; feeling the rush of the wind and seeing things from a new perspective, a dragon's eye view.
Before much time had passed, the dark blue dragon landed at the cave entrance, making her way inside and to the back. Tilting her body, she slides you down her wing and onto the ground gently, using her tail to prop you against her side. Wincing at the surge of pain, you look up just as Hiccup and the Nightfury land. Hiccup jogged to you and knelt down, peering under the vest. With a small sigh, he gives you a worry filled smile. "It doesn't seem that bad now, just puncture wounds. You'll be fine to walk around in a few days... just take it easy okay?" He whispers. You nod once again and return the gesture, a smile dancing on your lips.
At this, Hiccup seemed to relax a bit and placed himself beside you. A soft yawn escaped you, catching the boy's attention. His eyes scanned over your body, his arm wrapping around your shoulders and pulling you closer. A soft blush stained your cheeks as you found your head on his chest. Glancing up, his deep, forest green eyes met your softly shimmering (e/c) ones. Your breath caught in your throat, your heart beating rapidly. A soft touch of red graced his features as he smiled down at you, pulling you a little closer. "I uh... thought this might be more comfortable..." He stammers, his blush deepening.
"I'd... be lying if I said it wasn't..." You reply, your own blush turning a shade darker. Hiccup gave a shy smile, leaning back against Nightsong. "This is an... interesting morning. Never thought I'd ride a Nightfury alone..." He admitted quietly, looking to the dragon that had been watching them with slight curiosity. The Nightfury flopped onto the ground, his tail soon following him and creating a gentle breeze. Closing your eyes, you smile at the coolness it brought.
A soft hum sounded from Nightsong, who glanced at both you and Hiccup. Her ears twitched in the slightest, her gaze shifting to the Nightfury. You followed her gaze, watching as he inched closer to the two of you. "Have you thought of a name for him yet?" You asked. Hiccup looked to the Nightfury, then shook his head. "Not sure yet... after that feeding I thought he was toothless but..." He paused, then looked at the Nightfury. "Toothless!" He exclaimed. The Nightfury tilted his head, then made a chuckling sound and flicked his tail.
You and Hiccup laughed with the dragon, all at peace. The pain was subsiding, and the blood had seemed to stop flowing. Closing your eyes, you were just dozing off as your stomach growled in anger. After everything, you had forgotten about retrieving the fish you dropped. Mentally facepalming yourself, you let out a small sigh. Hiccup glanced down at you with a small chuckle. "Hungry?" He asks.
Nodding your head slowly, you look up. "I was getting breakfast when I was attacked. I forgot all about the fish I gathered..." You sigh, looking down in sadness.
"Oh c'mon now, it was an accident. Not like you went out thinking 'I hope I get attacked by a dragon and nearly get killed!', right?" He turned your face towards him and smiled. "All that matters is that you're safe..." He whispered. His deep, forest green eyes locked onto your (e/c) ones once again, your cheeks fading to a soft crimson.
Picking up on this, Nightsong shifted her weight and nudged him into you with her leg. In his surprise, his balance was thrown, and Hiccup started to fall forward. Ever so slightly your lips touched against his, your eyes widening. His face flushed a bright red, his own eyes widening in surprise. Seconds later he pulled away, attempting to mutter an apology, only to trip over and slur his words. All you could do was blink, still trying to process what happened. 'Did we just...? Did he just...? He just k...k-kissed me...' You thought to yourself.
Hiccup finally managed a somewhat steady apology, though it took him a good couple minutes to get it out. You were still consumed by your thoughts, your mind trying to process the kiss that just took place. The Nightfury, now named Toothless, let out what sounded to be a laugh. Nightsong only flicked her tail as if she hadn't done anything wrong, looking at the two of you with innocent eyes. Still in shock, every thought you had and every word you heard blended together momentarily, then swirled away. Blinking and snapping back to reality, you looked away shyly.
Nightsong gave her own laugh to the situation, her tail flicking and landing onto Toothless' front left foot. Toothless cast his gaze to the female, blinking slightly. A soft giggle escaped you as you watched the two, thinking that just maybe Nightsong was being what you had been told was 'flirty'. Hiccup coughed nervously, his cheeks still crimson. A gust of wind blew into the cave, carrying the scent of fresh rain, flower blossoms, and the sweet smell of the forest. You indulged yourself in the breeze, allowing it to carry away your thoughts.
Hiccup fell under the captivating spell of the wind, closing his eyes and relaxing against Nightsong. The dragons too became engulfed in the swift wisps of wind, pointing their snouts upward as they sniffed and made what you guessed to be a purr. The only audible noise was the wind, the trees and the soft sounds of breathing. Everything was still and calm, a sweet serenity taking over. Subconsciously you snuggled yourself into Hiccup, closing your eyes and enjoying the sounds of nature. At some point you had dozed off, failing to notice Toothless had made his way to you and Hiccup.
The dragon laid down opposite of Nightsong, the two encasing you and the boy in a protective 'circle'. This increases your sense of comfort, and allows you to drift off to sleep. While you slept, you began to dream. You were back in the forest, a thick fog covering the land for miles. The smell of rain still lingered, the ground beneath your feet damp to the touch. Another scent tickled your senses, the unmistakable stench of smoke. It was heavy in the air, mixing with the sweeter scent of rain. The presence of it made you freeze, sending a chill down your spine. Everything was eerily silent. No wind, no sounds of nature, no sign of life. You looked around, calling out for Nightsong, Hiccup and Toothless, only to be answered with unnerving silence.
Feeling your way around, an orange glow caught your eye up on the right. Your stomach sank as you drew closer. Something about this didn't feel right, not in the slightest. The fog cleared just enough for you to get a glimpse at the source of the light, your eyes widening. Before you lay a village that had been set ablaze. The remains of houses still burning, adding to the ashes that now scattered the ground. The smoke now choked out the air from your lungs, setting your throat on fire. A fit of coughing seized you, gripping you tightly as you gasped for air. The strength of the smoke was sudden and overpowering, seeming to suck the air from your lungs.
A cry for help rang out from a short distance away, from a voice you knew all too well. Hiccup. You sprinted towards his voice, fear striking your heart. Once you found him, you gasped, tears filling your eyes. He was trapped under several beams, blood dripping down his chin. He reached a hand towards you in desperation, tears sliding down his cheeks. "H-Help me...p...please, (y/n)!" He begged, his voice becoming weak. You locked your hands around his, pulling with all the strength you had. After several moments, you managed to pull him free and tumbled backwards. You quickly scampered to his side, propping him up in your arms.
He placed a gentle, yet cold hand to your cheek. "I... I'm sorry, (y/n)... I couldn't..." He choked out, sorrow in his voice. "You couldn't... couldn't w-what?" You whispered. All he could manage was a weak, strained smile, keeping his hand on your cheek. "You...w... were my best... best friend... I... I'll... I'll always treasure that..." He stammered, his hand sliding down your cheek before falling limp. You watched in horror as the life drained from his eyes, your tears falling like rain. It felt as if someone had taken your heart and ripped it from your chest. You screamed out at the loss of your best friend, holding his body close to you. "No! Hiccup wake up! You... you can't do this to me!" You shouted.
All you received was silence. A cold, heartbreaking silence. "Damnit Hiccup wake u-u-up! Don't leave... please... don't... don't leave..." Your grip on him tightened, not wanting to let him go. You sobbed and screamed into his shoulder, damning everything under the sun. After several moments, you placed him down and closed his eyes. Weakly climbing to your feet, you walk further in. What you saw stabbed more and more pain, until you came across two lifeless bodies. A scream erupted from you as you ran towards them. "Nightsong! Toothless!" Both dragons lay on the ground, covered in what looked to be severe injuries from battle. Screaming out once again, you noticed a dragon in the shadows.
It remained hidden, only watching you with skeptical golden yellow eyes. From what you could see, it appeared to have two sets of wings, something you have never seen before. You stared at the beast hidden away, holding your ground. The dragon began to step out, just enough for you to see the lower scales were a soft gray, fading to a soft red. It had an underbite jaw and what appeared to be 'horns' extending out and over its eyes, whiskers on either side. Webbed spines rested on either side on its head, leaving a small open space on the top. The webbed spines met with the whisker like ones, leaving a small gap, though connected by a web of skin closer to the jaw. Before you could blink, the dragon rushed you.
Bolting up with a fright, you gasped and looked around with a start. Tears streamed down your cheeks as you saw Hiccup, Nightsong and Toothless sleeping soundly, all alive and well. Your heart raced inside your chest, aching with the dream still fresh in your mind. You pulled your kneels to your chest, hugging them as tightly as you could to our body without opening the wounds and you cried into your arms. Hiccup laying lifeless in your arms and seeing Toothless and Nightsong dead had been too much for you to handle. You shook with fear, trying to slow your ragged breathing.
Then that dragon came to mind. That odd one with two sets of wings. What type of dragon was that? Was it the one responsible for the destroyed village? For the death of Nightsong and Toothless? Why did its scales look similar to your own? Why was it in your dream? All these questions raced around with no answers to quell them. Getting lost in your thoughts, you failed to notice the golden yellow eyes watching all of you from a distance, concealed among the clouded sky and thick trees. A soft growl emitted from the hidden creature, it slowly inching closer.
A/N: Sorry it took so long! I've been so busy with family problems, school and testing that updating was impossible. Plus technological issues. For a while anytime I wrote anything either the device deleted it or the device quit on me. Hope you guys can forgive me, and I hope the little kiss made it better!
Much love,
~Kimmi