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 point of view

After we found our way back to the cove I unhooked Toothless saddle, but again left the tail on so Toothless could get used to. Soon I was climbing out of the cove empty baskets on my back, I left some of my tools loving the idea of working in the cove. It was nice not having to worry about someone walking in on me working and questioning my work. I snorted to myself 'Like any one cares what I'm working on' I thought jumping over a fallen log.

As I started to wonder how I could modify Toothless' saddle I started to glance at the grass in my hand. It was long and fuzzy and had a faint smell of something smoky, it looked like a normal weed, but when I think back to how Toothless reacted to it, I couldn't help but smile. 'This patch of weed was all it took to make one of the fieriest dragons known to Viking kind act like a kiddy.' I chuckled to myself, placing the patches of grass in my pocket.

I quickly went home stashing the basket in the food shed and went to the house to change. I changed my clothed and placed my kife belt and jacket on. Just as I was about to leave I grabbed the grass from my old trousers and placed them in one of the pockets of the jacket.

I dashed out of the house, but just as I was about to run I paused and got out some of my knives and started to rub the grass over the blades. Taking a loose thread from my shirt I tied the grass together and wrapped it around my wrist like a small bracelet, I tucked it underneath my sleeve. 'Might come in handy today' I thought, before I started to run again. 'The faster I get this done the faster I can start working more on Toothless saddle.' I thought, running faster until I finally reached the arena. The gate was open, but as I looked around I could see that there was an audience circling the arena. 'Great now just what I need and audience to watch my failure' I thought taking a deep breathe before I walked into the arena

The teens were already standing in line Gobber going over something. He stopped when he saw me "Ah lassy nice of you to join us." I looked down out of embarrassment and quickly ran to stand beside Fishleg.

"Today you will have another chance at taking down the Gronckle." Gobber says walking towards the cage.

"Try not to get set on fire again Halla" snickered Tuffnut. This comment got a laugh from his sister and Snotlout. I just rolled my eyes one of hands coming to grip a knife on my waist.

"Ready…GO" and Gobber pulled the lever the Gronckle zooming out of the cage. Everyone dodged to get out of the way, as the Gronckle flew around taking in its surrounding everyone ran to get a shield. Unlike last time we were actually somewhat trained, so it was harder for the Gronckle to take us out. However just like last time the twins were so interested in arguing with each other that they didn't notice the Gronckle coming up behind him. It blasted at their feet tripping them up only to body slam them into the wall. Snolout was to busy trying to impress Ash with beating it that the Gronckle was able to blast him into the wall. Fishleg was doing relatively well, but he was more focused on observing the Gronckle rather than fighting it. I was actually in the fight one of my knives out, but I never thought to throw one. Ash was actually charging at the dragon with his axe.

The Gronckle was going after Fishleg a fireball forming in his mouth as Fishleg ran. Without thinking I threw the knife in my hand not aiming to hit it, just distract it. When it flew past the Gronckle's face it stopped it charged and looked at me. It took a moment before it started to charge at me. I took a deep breathe and muttered a "I hope this works." Taking out another knife I waited till the last possible second I moved to the right throwing the knife in my other hand while I untucked the grass and I started to scratch the Gronckle's cheek with it. Just like I hoped the Gronckle turned trying to get a better whiff of the grass. It turned its self over rolling on it back as it fell to the ground as I rubbed the grass on his nose the knife now in my left hand pointing at his neck.

I was hoping to the audience it looked like I subdued the dragon with just my knives and what was up my sleeve. 'Last thing I need is to have more people questioning me.' I thought, rubbing a little harder on the Gronckle's nose. "There you go bud," I muttered to the Gronckle tucking the grass back up my sleeve.

As I took a step back the Gronckle I could hear the whispers and murmurs coming from up above. As I looked up I could see the disbelieving faces, but as I looked over the crowd my heart stopped on one face. There in the crowd was elder Gothi. She looked at me her face expressionless and I gulped worrying if she caught my trick, but as I say her narrow her eyes and tilt her head I relaxed somewhat. She was confused which meant that she might not have caught my trick. I tried to relax my shoulder completely, but as I placed my knife back into my belt and turned around to walk out of the arena I could feel everyone eyes on my back.

As I speed walked out of the arena trying to get to my workshop I was stopped by the teens. Tuffnut and Ruffnut coming up first looks of astonishment on their face while Tuffnut looked a like smitten. I stepped back only to have Snotlout at my side exclaim, "I've never seen a Gronckle do that." I tried to back out again Fishleg looking like he had a question to ask. I quickly scurried away "Uhh I left one of my knives back in the arena you guys go on ahead" as I turned to run away I swerved to avoid Ash "I'll catch up with you." Ash did not look happy his eyebrows scrunched up and jaw tight.

I quickly entered the now abandoned arena and started to look for the knife I threw at the Gronckle. "Looking for this," asked a familiar voice. I jumped not realizing there was someone else in here with me. I turned around and found Gabriel leaning against the wall holding one of my knife.

"Gabriel" I muttered, trying to stand up straight.

"What has it been that long that you've already forgotten about me," He asked his voice low as if he was annoyed at something.

"Your to annoying to forget." I snapped taking a step back. "I just wanted to let you know that your not alone Halla, you can trust me. I can help you if you let me."

He raised his eyebrow at me "What's got you in a mood?" Oh I don't know the boy that won't stop poking his noise in my business is suddenly back right when I need to start sneaking off more…just when I finally got Toothless in the air again. I sighed to myself before replying; "You tell me you're the one that looks like you ready to hit something" and he did his jaw was clenched his shoulders rigid didn't help that he was standing up straight making him look even more threatening.

"Guess you could say that" he says taking a step towards me. I take one step back, something didn't seem right with him. That's when he starts walking towards me giving off a dry chuckle. "You know I actually thought you were different."

"What are you talking about?" I asked taking another step back since he was only an arm length apart.

"I thought you were different, I thought you could actually see." His eyes were cold and to be honest seeing Gabriel this way was frightening. "I thought you knew better, but I guess I was wrong," he said after a long pause. For a moment I remember him asking me if having compassion for dragons was wrong.

"What are you talking about?" I snapped feeling my back hit the wall, but still he kept coming.

"You saved that dragon and now you…" he pauses and the next thing I know the knife in his hand is imbedded in the wall a centimeter from my head. "Now your ready to kill one."

My eyes widen looking at the knife and at him. He was angry, but he seemed hurt for some reason. I opened my mouth and the only thing I could think of was "you were watching." He nodded his eye downcast. I gulped based on his reaction I must have looked pretty convincing. "You said you weren't a killer, just what the hell are you protecting that would make you want to kill."

"Kill" I muttered, "I wasn't going to kill it."

"Really cause you were so focused on it Halla." His shoulders seem to shake now "The only time I have ever seen someone focused like that in a fight is when they go for the kill."

"I wasn't going to kill it." I shouted, "There is only one dragon I want to kill and it isn't that one."

"So you would still kill a dragon even though they haven't done anything to you?" He shouts back.

"Haven't done anything…haven't done anything" I shouted my voice getting higher. "Are you saying killing my mother is no big deal?" I shout pushing off the wall lunging at him. He was surprised by my sudden attack and he fell without a struggle. The knife forgotten at the moment "You have no idea why I'm fighting. You stand there telling me to trust you, but you know nothing about me. You know I'm different congratulation everyone knows that."

Before I knew it I was on my back, Gabriel pinning me to the ground. I tried to throw him off me, but he was to heavy. "You free a dragon only to want to kill another what a hypocrite." He shouts "You can't befriend a dragon and than want to kill another." His words made me pause, but only for a moment. He didn't know anything. Toothless was okay with my desire to kill Scarface, Toothless understood.

"You don't know anything," I shouted continuing in my struggle.

"You freed that dragon," he shouted getting closer to my face.

"NO I DIDN'T" I shouted yelling in his face. "I don't know who you saw, but it wasn't me. In fact everyone thinks its you." I could feel his grip tighten his face covered in confusion.

"What do you mean," he asks, in a quieter voice.

"I mean the whole reason you guys left for a fishing trip was because Gobber, and YOUR captain all believed that you did it. I lied for you saying that you were with me. I covered for you, but you're…you're just unbelievable." I shouted freeing one of my knees and hitting him were it counts. He kneeled over and I quickly scrambled to get up.

"You say I should trust you why should I what reason should I have to trust you. You know nothing about me, although you're friendlier than the Viking because I'm all of this" I said gesturing to myself "I know what I am Gabriel, and whether you are able to see that is not my problem." Feeling trapped I ran towards the forgotten knife picking it up before running out of the arena. I ran and ran and as much as I wanted to go to the cove I knew I couldn't so I ran to the only other place that was safe, my workshop.

I didn't stop running until I reached my sanctuary. I slammed the door and slid down to the floor. I was trying to catch my breath without busting out into tears. I know I was wrong to want to save a dragon only to want to kill another. I know I was horrible for lying, I know that I should be used to people not understanding, but…but…"I'm only human" I muttered, "I'm only human."