Hey guys just a quick warning this chapter may get little bit fluffy , but I don't think I'm very good at writing that stuff so please keep that in mind
Chapter 9 -
It was long into the night before Stinger really got down to business, "Ok everyone has had their fill , we need to discuss the contest, as you know it will start in one week so I am willing to open our training arena for all you to train , it is large enough to house all of you." She explained "You have a separate arena for training?" Snotlout asked surprised "Yes it's used to train our guards, and is used by our elite guards: The Scale Riders" Stinger replied patting Shadow on the back who just grumbled "Anyone who gets on our way while we are training, won't make it to the tournament got it?" Shadow demanded. No one answered and some just nodded, "Good I believe we are done here, I bid you all goodnight, I will see you in the morning I'm sure."
Everyone got up and started to make their way to the exit and Shadow walked over to a small table in the corner of the room and just sat watching them leave, all apart from one. Astrid watched Shadow walk away with his head in his hands looking down , she was confused she did not understand why his emotion switch so frequently from being polite , to threatening and then to sad. She followed Shadow and stood in front of the young man who was sat on the table looking at the floor, "You know your a tough one to work out." She said jokingly , "So I've been told, I like to keep everyone on their toes." He replied with a hint of sarcasm. "Well I'm the only one who hasn't been on the receiving end of that sharp tongue of yours." She said as she crossed her arms. "Well your the only one whose came here and treated me and our village with respect and even seemed interested in our morales." He said still not looking at her. She lifted his chin feeling faint stubble on her fingers "I think you are misunderstood, and I want to thank you for a lovely and entertaining evening" she said as she smiled before turning away to walk.
She felt something grab her hand and turn her back around, Shadow was now standing in front of her, he was a few inches taller than her. He stepped forward slowly almost face to face with her, he lent in and pressed his forehead against hers and he looked deep into her eyes.
Astrid looked into his eyes and could see his emerald green eyes looking into her sapphire ones. "I should be thanking you, provided with hope that I have not completely lost myself behind this mask." Shadow said whispering softly into her causing a shiver to shake her spine. "And just who is behind this mask?" She asked trailing a finger over his covered cheek.
"Behind this mask is a hurt soul that has yet found the courage or the strength to show it's face, and in time a beautiful valkayrie will bring him back to life and the mask will just become a symbol of darkness that has surrounded his heart and corrupted his mind, but you have shown that even the tiniest glimmer of light can break through and that this darkness, this shadow that has taken over using pain, despair and broken trust is not invincible and it is weakening soon the real man , the man behind this mask will be shown and you will be the first to witness his rebirth." He recited almost poetically and so beautifully it sent Astrid onto the verge of tears , "I bid you a found goodnight,
sleep well and I shall see you in the morning" he said as he brushed her hair that covered her eyes away and kissed her forehead tenderly, before he just simply walked past her towards the entrance of the great hall to take his leave.
As he left the great hall he whistled a tune which echoed through out the village, suddenly a large black object was running towards him. It stopped in front of him looking at him with large wide green eyes and a toothless grin. "Come on bud let's go home, we've got a busy day tomorrow and also it's our turn to fly and parole the island" he patted Toothless on the head, the dragon took off with great speed as soon as his rider clicked his foot into place, they flew to their tower to get some sleep knowing the busy day that was coming.
It took Astrid a while before she could move, the words of pain that Shadow had just recited were beautiful and heartfelt and when she looked into his eyes she saw a familiar shine and sparkle that she could not place, she mentally slapped herself trying to workout the familiarity of the eye before she realised she was still standing in the same spot. Astrid turned and walked into a figure staring at her, it was Stinger who leaned down to become face to face with Astrid "I heard his words and I want you to know he is right , you are the only one who can bring my son out of this darkness that has taken ahold of him, he is not evil or bad, he is just darker and more violent than he used to be. I trust you as much as my son does so please bring him back." Stinger begged , " I don't know why it's like my destiny, but I can tell he is pain and I will be the one to bring him back, but who are you?" Astrid asked the chiefess in front of her. "I would show you but you need to accept my son before I can show you I'm afraid." Stinger replied as she turned to walk away. Stinger to a couple of steps before a question was asked, "Shadow is not his name is it?" Astrid asked already knowing the answer, "No, that is the name of the man who wears the mask, the man he is truly is hidden behind the shadow and can only see one light , you" Stinger replied not even looking at Astrid before walking away.
Astrid stood there for a few moments before something clicked "It's not him, he was never that emotional." She whispered as she walked towards the exit of the great hall , her mind still repeating Shadow's words, each time making her spine shiver.
Like I said not very good at that stuff
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