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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I want to warn anyone reading this story that due to school starting I may not be writing as much as I used to, but give me time and I will update I don't plan on ditching this story ever. I will update when I can.

Halla point of view:

BANG BANG BANG "Halla are you in there." I groaned snuggling into my folded arms more "go away" I muttered, wanting nothing more than to go back to sleep.

"Halla you're going to be late for dragon training." I groaned again, but knew that if I didn't get up Gobber would just come in and drag me to the arena. I sat up, my back aching from my slouched position. I yawned stretching my arms over my head satisfied when I heard multiple pops.

"I'm coming Gobber, just give me a second." I yawned again, but stood off my chair and started to stretch my back by twisting from side to side. After I was sure that everything was working correctly, 'That's what I get when I fall asleep on my desk instead of in bed' I thought walking back over to my desk. As I started to clear my desk I couldn't help, but smile when I saw the reason I was so tired.

There on my desk was a stitched up not so perfect saddle. It had taken all night and although my sewing skills are horrible, it actually came out all right. I had stripped some of my old clothes to make it a little more comfortable stuffing it inside to create a little padding and added some metal bolts, sealing it just to make sure that the saddle would not come apart so easily. As I ran my hand over the stitching I noticed that the seams were off, but they held well especially with the metal bolts I used every three inches.

I tucked the saddle into one of my bins being carful that from the top it couldn't be seen. My hands were aching from being pricked from the needle so many times, but it was all worth it. Besides it was a way to take my mind off the fact that Toothless practically pushed me aside. I sighed rearranging the bin. 'I mean its not like I was in the wrong they were fighting they aren't suppose to fight…they are suppose to hide.' I paused snorting at the thought 'They are dragons not kicked puppies, they have almost as big as pride as Vikings. But why would Toothless and Scarlet fight each other there is no reason, Scarlet hunts for herself and I bring Toothless his food…could it be space.' The saddle was completely hidden now, but now I was pacing. 'Okay I just need to stop, Toothless does his dragons stuff and I do my…stuff. He doesn't ask for an explanation –like he could always- but I need to trust that he knows what he is doing. He is a dragon after all.' That thought I took a deep breath and made my way to the door trying to fix my clothes and hair as I walked. As I made my way out of my workshop I closed the door wishing for the first time that I had installed a lock on the door. Sighing and telling myself not to be so paranoid I walked down the hallway to the main forge where Gobber was waiting.

"You ready lass" asked Gobber getting up from his seat as he saw me come out.

"I need to grab my knives," I said, walking over to the plate of food that was most likely my breakfast courtesy of Gobber.

"You won't be needing them for today, today the elders wish to talk to all of the trainees about what it means to be a Viking. "

I froze the cup of water just short of my lips "Why would the elders want to do that?" I have never heard of the elders taking part in dragon training, and to be honest I wanted to be far from elder Gothi as possible. I was afraid that if she stared at me long enough she would be able to see just exactly who I am...which would be a dragon helper/traitor. 'Great the one time I don't want someone to notice all of me…' I gave an inward sigh as I start to take a sip of my water suddenly not feeling hungry at all.

"Not sure lass, maybe its because your Helga is here or a dragon escaped I'm not sure, but you are to meet in the elders hut. Now stop wasting time and gobble down your food lass." I ate a little bit of bread on my plate, but left the rest untouched to worried about the elders meeting to really taste anything. Gobber led the way to the elder's hut, which was close to my house, just on another hill across from mine.

The elders and chief always meet in the elder hut; it's a large house bigger than any on Berks, its where all the elders meet with the chief to discuss issues on Berk. There are usually a total of five elders with a hierarchy within themselves, however due to sickness and cold winters we are down to three. Elder Gothi is the most respected and powerful of the elders, it's the reason she decides the winner of the dragon training.

The second elder is Gil Thorkal he used to be a great dragon killer said to have killed ten dragons on his own in one night, he has a missing arm with a prosthetic that Gobber made, he is built like a typical Viking and in his old age has not shrunk in the least. He can be a little intimidating with his scowl and size, but he is fair in judgment.

The final elder is Gris Grolend he is a smaller man, was also know for taking down his fair share of dragons, but he is most known for his temper which is like no other on Berk. It takes a lot to get him angry, but once he is almost nothing can calm him down, but chugging mugs and mugs of mead.

Although the chief does not need the approval of the elders and can create new laws and declaration without informing them or their permission. The elders are only there to give their advice and their opinion on matter, but in reality its an unspoken rule that the chief take into consideration the elders advise and not act so rash as to make any big decision without conversing with them. Meeting can take days for all of them to agree, and I have never heard of Stoick going against the elders, but than again Stoick hardly ever goes to the elders for their opinion seeing as how he has never made any rash life changing decision.

As we got closer and closer to the house we could see the outline of the other teens. It wasn't long until we were in front of the hut, most of the teens seemed bored Snoutlout and the twins complaining that this was useless, as Fishleg seemed to be sweating more than usual, and Ash well Ash seemed emotionless.

"Alright you wait here," Gobber said, walking into the hut.

"This is boring," whined Ruffnut

"Tell me about it we come be out their killing things instead we're here." Complained her brother before looking over at Fishleg "Will you stop fidgeting?"

"I can't help it," muttered Fishlegs as he continued to fidget. "Its an honor to have them talk to us…how can I not be nervous." Well at least Fishleg seemed to understand the importance and unbelievableness of this situation.

Snoutlout snorted, "Please seeing the elders are no big deal. They should be requesting us more often." I sighed could my cousin be anymore arrogant. Than again he probably thinks that because I'm a failure as a Viking he will be chief one day. I blanched 'if that happens I don't care how, I am getting off this damn island' I thought.

"Something wrong" I looked over and noticed that Ash was staring down at me. I didn't even see him get up, hell I didn't even hear him come over. Ash wasn't smiling or teasing me like when we were talking in the forger all those days ago, but he wasn't scowling at me like he hated me on sight.

"Why do you care?" I snapped, remembering our conversation crossing my arms and turning away from him.

I could hear him give a loud sigh "Halla." I still won't turn around, "Halla please I'm not good at this." This caught my attention so I tilted my head showing that I was listening. He sighed again "I'm sorry okay I'm sorry." I looked at him for a moment and narrowed my eyes.

"No your not" I said he showed no remorse or regret if anything he seemed embarrassed.

He sighed "No I'm not sorry for what I said, I do think it's a bad idea for you to hang around those outsides or to get to close to your aunt, but I'm sorry for what I said about you. Whether you believe me or not I don't think of you as just the chief's daughter."

"And my decision making abilities."

He gave a dry chuckle "still horrid."

My eyes narrow and my hands start to clench. "This doesn't sound like much of an apology."

"I'm trying to put this to rest." He said taking a step forward.

"Well maybe I'm not ready to put this to rest." I snapped "Maybe I don't want to accept a sloppy apology that's only has a limited amount of remorse to it. Even with your apology I have no intention of stopping my training or stopping my interaction with the 'outsider' nor am I going to stop to prove that I can be better than you."

His jaw tightened and you could tell that he was trying not to explode in anger; in all honesty I was probably the first one in the village to not give Ash what he wanted. "Your putting yourself in unneeded danger." He said giving a low growl.

"Well maybe you'll get lucky and I'll end up dead." I said, making my voice as low and dangerous as I could, but it didn't sound nearly as threatening as Ash.

He lowered his head his nose nearly touching mine "Do you really think I hate you that much that I would want you dead."

"When it comes to you I don't know what to think." For a moment he didn't move, but than he closed his eyes and took in a deep breathe before leaning into my forehead for a moment. I froze my eyes widening in his pause and I went rigid 'just what the hell is he doing' I thought trying to not freak out. Just as I was about to say something he opens his eyes and says, "just be carful Halla." I could feel his breath on my face and it took everything in my power not to turn beat red although I could practically feel my face burning.

I tried to shuffle away from him, but as I tried to back way I ended up tripping over my feet and falling to the ground. As I lay on the ground I knew my face was beet red. I squeezed my eyes shut as I heard the teens laugh not wanting to know Ash's expression. With my eyes still closed I began to sit up. I could hear a low chuckle and knew that it was Ash. As I opened my eyes I saw Ash kneeling down in front of me a smirk on his lips "Don't think I'll lose to someone that can't even walk without tripping." My face got redder and I wanted to look away, but I was still trying to hold some dignity during this.

I looked him straight in the eye and said "really, well than I guess you should prepare your pride when you lose." He gave smirk ruffling my hair before standing up and walking away.

As I sat there fuming from embarrassment and a little bit anger until realized that I was the only one left outside. "Shit" I muttered scrambling to get into the hut before anyone noticed.