The dragons took what Hiccup said in different ways. Some accepted him, and others didn't. Some wanted him to prove himself and others wondered if leaving, finding a mate that wasn't on the island, and living on their own was the right option. Toothless and Hiccup made it their mission to get everyone to where they wanted to be. Their first priority were the ones that wanted to leave the mountain. Many who were unsure about that being the solution for them came as well. Hiccup showed them places that were safe and good for hunting. Places that were generally unsafe since they were the territory of a certain species. The group was learning what to do, slowly but surely. As each dragon became comfortable with living outside they would leave. Many thanked him and Toothless for the help, and confidence.

The next group that they wanted to help were the ones who didn't trust them. Hiccup took the time to talk to each one. Learn their individual fears and concerns with him. A lot of the dragons simply needed more information. Some were just confused on the situation and others were unconsolable.

After all that, Toothless and Hiccup began to set up and make groups of dragons that would do different jobs. Some would fish and other hunt. He had some get wood and other materials that were needed. They had even created a force that was designed to spy on the villages around them. Hiccup wanted the ability to never be caught off guard by people trying to get at them. He reviled in the fact that at least he'd have the element of surprise. Anyone who got in would think that The Queen was still alive.

His plans worked well and many of his dragons told him that they were very happy and surprised that he was such a good leader. Toothless caught him constantly working without any breaks.

"You should slow down Hiccup. You've been working yourself to death."

Hiccup sighed to himself. "I know. But there is so much to still do. But I'm afraid that if we stop now something will happen. We just got all of them to trust us. I don't know if we can afford to lose any of that right now."

"You think that if you stop for one day that them won't trust you? You know that's crazy right? You don't give them enough credit."

Again Hiccup sighed. "I know, I know. I'm just so afraid to take even one second off. I've only ever had to watch after you before. And you're hard enough to deal with." Toothless fell over and whined.

"Ahh. You hurt me so much. I think I'm dying." Toothless shouted. He stuck out his tongue and shut his eyes.

"Oh shut up Toothless." Hiccup laughed. He took a step closer to his dragon and slapped his side, which got him tripped and pulled into a hug.

"Don't hurt me like that again or I'll be forced to do worse next time." Hiccup laughed as he struggled against his mate. Toothless let go of Hiccup so he could get up. Hiccup looked down at his trusty dragon. He couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. He stepped up to Toothless and tightly hugged around his neck.

"I love you Toothless." Toothless nuzzled into his human's neck.

"You always tell me that." He joked.

"And I mean it every time." Hiccup released Toothless when he saw a dragon patiently waiting for him.

"I have to go Toothless."

"Yeah. I should probably go back to work too." Hiccup nodded and joined the waiting dragon. Toothless made his way towards the edge of the shelf and looked back at Hiccup. Hiccup waved to him as he slipped off the rock. Toothless joined the hunting group at the base of mountain and Hiccup helped with the repairs to the giant hole in the side of their home.

Toothless returned late in the night with his party. They dragged in their haul proudly, lead by Toothless. Hiccup watched him as he showed off his ten point buck. He rolled his eyes before slowly jumping down to them. He walked up behind his dragon and put his hands on his hips.

"I don't know Toothless. That doesn't look very big to me. I don't think that could even feed me." He circled around, acting like he was measure it.

"And you think that you could do better? Look at you, so small. No claws, teeth barely sharper than your tongue. You couldn't hunt even if I wounded your target first. Human. Hiccup took a step back.

"You know that's not fair Toothless." Hiccup whispered. He walked off with his arms crossed. Toothless tried to follow but he immediately lost sight of Hiccup as he was swarmed by dragons trying to get his attention. He tried desperately to get around the horde of dragons asking him where he found his catch and what his technique was. He gave short quick answers that didn't give much information but seemed sufficient enough for his admirers.

Toothless searched high and low for Hiccup but couldn't find him. He frantically asked around to see if anyone had seen him. The fifth dragon he asked told him that they saw him being flown to the mainland. Toothless thanked them and cursed to himself. He flew out of the mountain towards the mainland. He reached his regular hunting grounds at nightfall. He set down and started to search for Hiccup's scent. He continuously belittled himself about it until he found the smell. He followed it a short way but he began to mix with a tangy smell. He recognized it as blood. He tracked it as fast as he could. He could hear whimpering and heavy breathing. He quietly got closer to the breathing to make sure it was Hiccup. Toothless rounded the tree finding Hiccup bleeding and barely conscious.

"Hiccup." Toothless whispered. "Can you hear me." He tried to get Hiccup onto his back but was stopped when an arrow pierced his left front leg.