I was running for my life to escape my bullies, or should I say, my tormentors. I am grateful that it was night and I can blend in the dark. As I did that, they stopped their pursuit and went home.

I went to the cove, where someone was waiting for me. And that person greeted me using his tongue.

"GHAA Toothless, you know I don't like it!" I shouted, yes that person is a dragon. The Night Fury that every Viking shivered in fear. He is the only best friend I had since Astrid and Fishleg left me alone.

As I was standing, I heard a bush rustling. I looked around to see if anyone was hiding. Damn!

I'm scared. I don't want them to know that I befriended the dragon, the enemy of humankind. That I hid from them for a long time. But I saw a dragon who acts like a puppy, not a deadly species that I have been told.

"Who's there?! Show yourself!" I shouted until someone shows himself and sauntered towards me, Toothless growled and went in front to protect me.

As the stranger fixated his eyes on me and Toothless, it shivers me, knowing that this stranger was doing something good or bad. When he saw the scars on my arms and feet, he pulled off his hood and was stunned by what I have seen. His hair was purple, but the blue was dominant in his hair. Oceanic eyes, his skin is so white as snow. I thought he was a deity that descend from Valhalla, he let out a laugh and said to me "Lad, I am not a deity nor came from Valhalla".

I snapped from my thoughts and asked, "Who are you then?". A stranger smiled and replied.

"My name is Wolf Trygg, I came from the distant lands outside of the Archipelago. To search someone who will be my apprentice to help, guide, and teach him to defend himself and the people he loved from the War that was brewing upon yer doorstep".

This shocked me the most, a man came from outside of the Archipelago to find his apprentice? Wow, this question about his mission, how on earth did he come here? So, I asked.

"You are going to find an apprentice to fight this 'War' you are talking about, sorry to inform you. We are already at war", causing Wolf yet again to laugh at Toothless in his gummy smile which confuses me at my best friend's behavior.

"War with dragons aye? Well, sorry to say that this war is nothing but misunderstanding." Wolf claimed and Toothless nodded as I agreed with his statement.

"Yeah, we thought Dragons are vicious creatures, but no, they are the most beautiful, most intelligent, and most loyal that I ever saw, right bud?" I added as Toothless jumped like a puppy and start licking me in cheerful response.

Wolf laugh and asked what I want to forget.

"Tell me, how did all this happen? ". Wolf asked, and I began telling him my story. On how he lived and endure the hardship he went through; I cannot help myself as I tell my life to him. As I look at his expression, I cannot tell if he was sympathetic or not.

"I see, we are the same in many ways lad". Wolf testified, and this surprised me. He and I are similar, how? Why? I asked.

"How are we similar? I don't understand. " Wolf smiled and shares his story. As I heard his tale, I was stunned by what I heard. I cannot help but shed a few tears, Wolf is comforting me and he understands the pain that we have been through. Toothless look at us in pity and let out a sad purr

"Life is so hard, isn't it?" Wolf pondered as he sits down and stared at the lake in front of him, I sat down beside him and answered.

"Yes, it's unfortunate that the gods hate us" earning a chuckle from Wolf and he placed his hand on my shoulders. I smiled and massage my sore legs.

"Hiccup" he called me, turning my attention to him as he stands up and went in front that triggers my curiosity and awareness about Wolf's intentions for me.

"Do you want to become stronger?" Wolf asked, I nodded and continue.

"Do you want to prove them wrong and regret everything they have done to you?"

I agree with this, I felt my soul on fire. I listened to his proclamation and something that makes my blood boil.

"Are you weak?"

"NO!"

"Do you want your revenge, your retribution?!"

"YES!"

" How about the girl you loved?

This stopped me and my heart ached as he mentioned the girl that I adore and love the most. I look up and saw a beautiful sky, I scratch my neck and replied. "I wish she loved me the way I am but, that will never happen".

"It's because she was in another man's arms, right?" Wolf guessed and patted me on the back and spoke.

"My condolences, " I snickered and replied sarcastically.

"Thanks". Wolf offered his hand to stand up. I accept his offer and felt Wolf's arm gripped. Shocked about this and he endured about 15 minutes, it surprised Wolf at my endurance. After that, Wolf pressed again too hard, causing me to yelp in pain. Toothless, however. Slapped Wolf on the back using his tail, Wolf chuckled.

"It seems you have sufficient endurance, Hiccup." Wolf complicated. I smiled at his praises.

"Years of practice and discipline from smithing the needs of my tribe". I expressed, this caused Wolf to widen his eyes at my words and suddenly hugged me happily, I hear his words.

"Finally, a fellow blacksmith, it's been so long since I met someone interested in blacksmith", Wolf joyfully. This shocked me the most unexpectedly met a fellow blacksmith, who's giving me a chance to live a new life.

"That's unexpected," I said, earning a heartfelt chuckle from Wolf, then he pulled out a paper from his pocket and explained.

"Aye, young Hiccup. Do you wish to give another new life, leave your past, and face all odds through your journey? This paper holds a contract on which you accepted me as my apprentice and I acknowledge this, so, young Hiccup. Are you ready?"

As I look at the river and think about my life if I choose this decision. Knowing that I will die, 100%, but this man possesses a mystery that I cannot seem to understand. I know that this changed everything.