Disclaimer: I do not own How to Train Your Dragon and do not own any of the character. Halla and Ash are based on character from the movie, but have been modified for my story
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Halla's point of view
I watched as Toothless started to eat the last pile of the fish. He would glance my way every few minutes exposing the fish in his mouth as if asking if I wanted any. I knew my smile was a little forced, but every time he would ask I would think back to the first time he offered me fish. 'That raw yuck disgusting…uhhhh…horrible.' I thought, "It's okay Toothless I'm fine…but I should probably head back to the village now." I said, standing up. Toothless groaned while walking over to me.
"Sorry Toothless, but I have to get back before people start noticing that I disappear" that's when I looked away for a moment "but we shouldn't have to worry about that for a while, nobody really cares what happens to me…as long as I'm not in the way." Toothless nudged me with his nose and I patted his head. I knew that he was just trying to comfort me; I guess I shocked him to with my nightmare.
"Its okay Toothless, I'm used to them it doesn't bug me. I'll be back tomorrow with more fish okay." Toothless scrunched up his nose for a moment. "What's wrong Toothless?" but Toothless wouldn't look at me "Come on Toothless." But whenever I would try to face him he would look away, avoiding my gaze. "Toothless" I said after ten minutes of playing this game. "What's wrong?" Toothless looked at me again and shook his head. I sighed clearly not understanding what was wrong with him. "Alright…I'll see you tomorrow than" I walked over to the climbing wall and scaled it with ease now that the basket was empty. When I reached the top, I waved goodbye at Toothless and walked off.
As I walked back to the village I couldn't help, but wonder what Toothless was trying to tell me before trying to make me drop the subject. 'It only happened when I brought up fish…maybe he really doesn't like cod hmmm.' I walked back to the village staring at the sky that was getting darker now. 'Putting that aside…just how am I going to keep my promises to Toothless. I mean saying them and meaning every word is easy, it's keeping it that's going to be hard. But I refuse to go back on my promise, I will fulfill it one way or another.' I thought, picking up my pace, until I was in a full sprint. For some reason I was so full of energy so pumped that I just needed to move. That's when it seemed everything has set in. 'I AM FRIENDS WITH TOOTHLESS.' Seemed to the only thought in my head as I ran home leaping over logs and dodging trees.
When I finally reached the house, I was panting. My lungs burned and I'm sure my face is red, but I couldn't stop moving. I ran behind the house leaving the basket inside the food shack and than again started running to the forge. I could run even faster now that the basket wasn't on my back. Just as I was turning around the corner, when something collided into me. 'Uhhh and here I was going almost all day with out landing on my back.' I thought, lifting myself up on my shoulder. That's when my mood dampened a bit. I had ran into Snoutlout and the gang.
"Watch where you're going useless" shouted Snoutlout, picking himself up from the ground. "Snoutlout why don't you stop being an idiot and learn to use your eyes." I say, lifting myself up dusting off my clothes. Snotlout was now standing fully upright. "What did you say to me?" He says reaching over and grabbing my front shirt. "Do you mind these are new clothes?" I asked, keeping my good mood. Snotlout only seem to give off a silent snarl. "You think your something special don't you?" Now this caught my attention. His tone wasn't mocking and it didn't have only anger in it. His tone was full of resentment. 'What does he have to hate me for?' I thought. "Well say some thing." He shouted in my face, a little spit in face. I grabbed onto his knuckles. "First of all get your hands off my Snotlout" he tightened his grip lifting me up off the floor.
"Snotlout put her down." I looked past Snotlout shoulder to see Ash standing with his arms crossed. "Stay out of this Ash" says Snotlout. I think everybody's eyes widened a bit. 'Since when does Snotlout talk back to Ash?' I watched as Ash started to walk towards Snotlout, "Ash" I said, waiting for him to look at me. When he did I shook my head, he seemed to shake his head to, but he stopped none the less. Snotlout only seemed to get more annoyed by my action, "Snotlout if you don't put me down you'll be sporting another bruise pretty soon." He chucked "You got lucky the first time, but like your mom your luck eventually runs out at the wrong time. I'd like to see you survive –whumf" since it didn't seem like he was going to put me down anytime soon and I was running out of air I scrunched up my legs and launched them at his chest. It was enough to get him to put me down and grab his chest. Also I'm be proud to say I landed on my feet.
"Why you little-" Not missing a beat I sweep kicked him and he fell to the ground on his back. I felt a little bad when I heard how loud he landed, but this needed to be done. I placed my foot on his chest. "I don't know what is your problem is…and at the moment I don't care. You know Snotlout the whole reason I took your crap was because I was afraid of you, but now…" I shook my head, chuckling a bit. "I'm not afraid of you, and I am so sick of your attitude. You have a problem with me than talk to me about it and if you have a problem with me than you take it up with me and leave my mother out of it. " I said, shouting the last part. It surprised me how unafraid I was at the moment, but I mean after meeting Toothless, Snotlout doesn't seem like that much of a threat.
I lifted my foot off of Snotlout. As I took a step back I could see that Snotlout was shocked just like everybody else was in the group. "I don't know what happened to us, Snotlout. We used to play together all the time, you would always hit me, but whenever someone else tried to pick on me you were there to get them to stop. You gave me my first puzzle remember." I laughed a bit "We never got along, but we never hated each other this much." Snotlout just stared at me "I'm in such a good mood Snotlout nothing you do is going to ruin this day for me." As I said this I turned and ran to the forge, but not before catching the approving nod of Ash. For some reason that just made everything about today better. Best part the day wasn't even over yet.
I just kept running until I hit the forge. When I finally reached the forge I could see the lights were already on. "Gobber I'm here" I shouted running into the forge. However as I entered the forge I couldn't see Gobber. "Hey Gobber where are you?" I looked around the forge, but couldn't find him. 'Maybe he is in the back room?' I thought. I walked down the short hallway and knocked on the door. "Gobber…hey Gobber." I knocked, but no one answer so I walked in. "Gobber." I opened the door. Normally I wasn't allowed in this room, it is Gobber's personal work room. As I looked around I noticed a whole bunch of items on the wall. One whole wall was covered in books, while another was a mix of different prosthetics and weapons, and in the middle of this room was a table covered in material. 'It looks like Gobber is working on a new weapon…maybe even a new prostatic' I thought, taking a hesitant step forward. "Gobber" I said opening the door a little wider.
Suddenly something reached out behind me "AHHH" I shouted, jumping and turning around swinging blindly, only to have my fist caught. "Easy lass…easy its just me lass." I placed a hand over my heart "geez Gobber don't scare me like that" 'so much for being fearless' I thought. "Where were you I kept yelling your name, but you didn't answer." "Sorry lass, but I thought that you might want some dinner before we head out." Sure enough a plate of food was in hand. As I took the food I couldn't help, but ask "Head out? Where are we going? I thought we were going to tell me about my aunt." "I am, but it will be easier to show you than to tell you believe me. " With that Gobber closed the door to his room and walked down the hallway. "You better eat quickly lass, we have to go before it gets to dark that we can't see anything." I nodded following closely behind Gobber grabbing a piece of bread on the plate. When we were close to the entrance I stuffed down the rest of the bread and left the plate on the table. "Ready" I said, with my mouth still full. Gobber just chuckled, but led the way.
I followed Gobber closely behind. I thought he was going to take us to a house in the village or somewhere close, but when I saw that we were going to the open plains heading towards Blackheart's forest I grew worried. This wasn't the way towards Toothless, but Blackheart's forest was a dangerous area. Most Vikings that go in here are skilled Vikings or hunters.
Legend says the Blackheart was an alpha wolf that claimed hundreds of life. It was said that Blackheart took the whole arm of my great great great great great so many great grandfather. They say that Blackheart was given his name because he showed no one any mercy. He went after everything that moved that including women and children. Blackheart was dangerous because unlike other animal he led his pack like a chief, proud and strong. No Viking ever took down Blackheart so no one really knows what happened to him. One day he and his pack just disappeared. Some say that Blackheart isn't really dead. Others say that his spirit still hunts in these forests. Others say that the dragon's killed Blackheart and his pack.
'Okay completely forget what I said about not being afraid.' I thought, sticking extra close to Gobber now. He only chuckled "Still scared of this part of the forest are you lass." I puffed out my cheeks in irritation as I felt them redden. "It isn't my fault…you and mom would tell me horrible stories about this place...you still do." "Huh I don't recall that" he says, scratching his cheek. "Are you kidding me you were always like don't stray to far or else I won't hear you scream when Blackheart gets you?" "Huh when did I say that?" he asked, not looking at me. I glared at him "two weeks ago." I stated, crossing my arms. Gobber only chuckled. "Its because of those legends that this place is isolated perfect for what your aunt wanted." I rose an eyebrow at him "what did aunt Helga want?" "You'll see."
It was starting to become harder to see, and I was surprised when Gobber stopped at a tree and pulled out a lantern "Where did you get that?" I asked. "Your aunt placed this here in case your mother or I would want to come see her." "Why didn't you guys just come when there was light out?" "Halla you know that your aunt gave up being a Viking yes" I nodded my head "what you don't know is that everyone hated her for it. They would never forgive her for turning her back on tradition no matter the reason. Your aunt was stubborn. She refused to leave Berk, she would always say that this was her home why should she leave." He sighed "but eventually it just became to much for her. She took a boat and left. I think she only hung around for your mother's wedding, after that there was no reason for her to be here. She would visit from time to time, it was only when she realized that your mother was pregnant that she stayed here longer." "So she stayed here in the forest?" Gobber laughed, "She did in fact stay in the forest, but not on the ground lass. For if there is one thing that your aunt had it was style." "What does that mean?" "Just take a look lass?" he says raising the lantern out.
I peered out into the darkness, and after a while I saw it. In the middle of Blackheart's forest was a cabin. 'Not just any cabin aunt Helga's cabin' I thought, walking side by side Gobber as he led the way.