Dragon Music Tales
The Magic of Friendship Grows
Summary: After they bring back the Snoggletog pageant and put it on for the kids of Berk, the Misfit Trio, along with the rest of the original Dragon Riders, lead all of New Berk, and the next generation of Vikings, into a song after the new generation finally gained new respect and a clearer understanding about their tribe's past.
Post-Homecoming.
WARNING: THIS ONE-SHOT TAKES PLACE IN A STORY THAT HAS NOT BEEN POSTED YET. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Ragnar and Juno watched with proud smiles as the Snoggletog pageant came to an end, and everyone cheered from where they were sitting on the sidelines with Astrid and the rest of New Berk. It probably didn't go as well as they planned it out with Hiccup, but at least it gave them the desired effect. The next generation of New Berk was finally starting to not only understand the truth about dragons, but also have a deeper understanding and respect for Stoick the Vast, Hiccup's father and one of the greatest Chiefs in Berkian history, both in Old Berk and in New Berk.
The three of them looked over at their kids and were happy to see that they were cheering. However, they only saw half of the group of kids, and the younger half; Hiccup and Astrid's son Nuffink, who had his father's green eyes and his mother's flaxen-blond hair in a wild and untamed style like his dad's, and the two younger kids of Ragnar and Juno.
There was Soren, who was the same age as Nuffink, who looked a lot like his mother, having her dark brown hair in a shaggy hairstyle similar to his father's, and matching brown eyes. And then, there was the youngest of the group by a year, Dana, who looked a lot like her father, with her flaming red-auburn hair tied in twin braids over her shoulders, and his deep blue eyes.
However, the older half of the group, which consisted of Zephyr, Hiccup and Astrid's daughter, and the heir to the Hooligan tribe; and the Iverson twins, Erik and Kari were nowhere to be found. Erik was the elder twin and the heir to the tribe of the Dragon Liberators, now called the Sentries since the dragons are now forever safe in the Hidden World, since Juno was the Chieftess and Ragnar the Chief upon their marriage.
"Where are Zephyr and your twins?" Astrid asked them. It had become a habit that everyone called their eldest either "your twins" or "the Iverson twins" just so that they don't get confused with the adult Thorston twins.
"We'll go see." Ragnar said, and he and his wife went over towards the back of the stage to see if the kids were there.
As the smoke finally managed to dispel completely from backstage, they saw them heading back over to where their siblings were, amazed smiles on their faces. Zephyr had her father's auburn hair tied into twin braided pigtails, and had her mother's blue eyes. Erik had his mother's dark hair in a wild but short style, and his father's deep blue eyes, while Kari had her father's red-auburn hair tied in a single braid down her back, and her mother's chocolate brown eyes, but they were a little lighter, like they were an amber or hazel color.
The two of them smiled at the sight of the eldest half of their group of kids smiling so widely and with wonder in their eyes. Maybe Zephyr finally realized the wonder and enchantment of dragons. Erik and Kari weren't that afraid of dragons as she was, but they were still a little hesitant to believe that humans and dragons were once friends. Now, they seemed like they were in love with their old friends and companions.
"Can anyone give a one-legged guy a hand here?" A familiar nasally voice called out in a slight resonance.
The pair looked over at the stage and saw that the leader of both New Berk and of the Misfit Trio, as the three of them were called when they were younger, was stuck in his mechanical costume of Toothless. Juno and Ragnar quickly went over to him and helped get the heavy costume off their oldest friend.
Hiccup Haddock, Chief of New Berk, coughed out a couple of times before he stood up and dusted himself off. "Thanks, guys." He said to them.
"Even though we have families of our own, you're still kind of hopeless without us." Ragnar teased him with a little smirk. Hiccup just rolled his eyes at him, crossing his arms against his chest, but there was a little knowing smirk on his own face.
"Come on, honey." Juno gently chided her husband. "It's Snoggletog. Let's save those teases and jokes for another time."
"Thank you, Juno." Hiccup said to her with a little grin.
Then he turned over to his brother, his grin turning more mischievous. "Listen to your wife, Rag." He said.
Ragnar just rolled his eyes with a playful smile, shaking his head lightly. "Come on, guys." He said, waving his arm towards the seats. "Astrid and the kids are waiting for us."
Once the cast took their bows, Hiccup gestured for his wife, his brother and his sister-in-law to join him on the stage, along with Snotlout, Fishlegs and Ruffnut, who had been married the previous autumn after a very long courtship. The original Dragon Riders had gathered together for a very special message to the children of New Berk.
"People of New Berk," he began, "I want to say a couple of things to all of the kids before we go and spend the rest of this holiday evening with our families. First off, even if this pageant doesn't quite explain what happened years ago in its entirety, two things are very much certain and true.
'We did befriend the dragons, and my father, the former Chief, Stoick the Vast, was one of the greatest Chiefs in Berkian history. We learned so much more about dragons when we became friends with them rather than be enemies. However, there were some people who refuse to believe that, or that dragons were nothing more than beasts to be used as weapons of war."
He paused and looked over at his children, his nieces and nephews in particular. Zephyr, Nuffink, Erik, Kari, Soren and Dana all looked heartbroken at the thought of dragons being used as weapons. Then, he continued speaking.
"We tried to change their minds, and to some extent, some people did change for the better. However, there were still some who didn't. So that's why, in order to protect both ourselves and the dragons, we sent the dragons away to a world where they will be safe until the time comes where people and dragons will finally live in peace. When that might be, I don't know, but I really hope one day soon. But one thing that I do know for sure, is that both Berkians and Sentries will guard this secret for the rest of time until the world is ready to accept dragons as equals."
The crowd cheered at the dream, making Hiccup smile. He beamed even brighter when he saw his children, nieces and nephews cheering as well. "Now, for one final act of this Snoggletog night, me and the rest of the original Dragon Riders will perform something for you. This goes out to all of the children of New Berk, especially to my little Viking warriors."
Zephyr and Nuffink smiled at their parents and their Uncle Ragnar and Aunt Juno. Erik, Kari, Soren and Dana also smiled at their own parents, as well as their Uncle Hiccup and Aunt Astrid.
Juno grabbed her old lute from when she was a teenager and began to strum a beautiful melody. Then, Hiccup began to sing, keeping his eyes on his daughter and son.
Hiccup: When I started out,
I was unsure.
Ragnar then picked up the song, followed by Juno, their eyes focused on their own kids.
Ragnar: I thought I knew all that I needed,
Didn't know what to expect.
Juno: But when my walls came down,
I saw the truth.
Then all of the Trio was singing, and then Astrid joined them for the chorus as they stepped off the stage and began walking around the audience.
The Misfit Trio: All along, something was missing,
And I think you'll see it, too.
Hiccup, Astrid, Ragnar, Juno: This is where
The magic happens.
This is where
The magic lives.
Our friendships weave
Together stronger.
The bonds grow deeper,
Lasting longer.
And the greatest spell
You'll know
Is how the magic of friendship
Grows.
When the four of them reached towards the back, they then gestured over to the other Dragon Riders still standing on the stage. Then, one by one, they each started to sing before all of them would sing together.
Ruffnut: And no matter
How much time goes by,
Tuffnut: The party will still be here-
Both: With some fun new games to try.
Snotlout: Big adventure's waiting obviously.
Long as we're still here together,
We'll be flying happily.
All Riders: This is where
The magic happens. (Where the magic happens.)
This is where
The magic lives. (Where the magic lives.)
Our friendships weave
Together stronger.
The bonds grow deeper,
Lasting longer.
And the greatest spell
There is
What the magic of friendship
Gives.
Then, Hiccup and Astrid took one path back towards the front, while Ragnar and Juno took another path.
Ragnar: And it's somethin' true
To pass on down
To generations yet
To come!
Fishlegs: And we'll never stop
Believing in
The generosity
Of the friendships we've won.
Juno: And because the love that we feel
For every single living creature
Is something that is real,
Friendship happens so naturally.
Hiccup: Oh, and how I used to wonder (Riders: Ahhh-ahhh-ahhh...)
What friendship could be!
When everyone was back on the stage, Hiccup, Astrid, Ragnar and Juno gestured for their kids to come up on join them on stage. With wide and bright smiles, Zephyr, Erik and Kari ran up onto the stage to join their respective parents, followed by Nuffink, Soren and Dana as everyone joined in the song.
Everyone: This is where
The magic happens. (Where the magic happens.)
This is where
The magic lives. (Where the magic lives.)
Our friendships weave
Together stronger.
The bonds grow deeper,
Lasting longer.
And the greatest spell
You'll know (You'll know-)
Is how the magic of friendship
Grows!
Hiccup: How the magic of friendship grows.
When the song ended, everyone cheered and stood up, applauding for the song. The Misfit Trio all smiled at the sight of everyone while holding their families close. This year's Snoggletog was definitely one of the best ones ever; the best one that they had ever since they had to bid farewell to all of their dragons; and not counting the ones when they had introduced their kids to their very first Snoggletog.
But what no one noticed was that there was one family that was watching the whole thing from above, on top of a cliff. Toothless watched his first and closest human friends perform with a fond, little sparkle in his green eyes. Even after ten years, they still got it.
He then looked over at his beautiful mate, Luna the Light Fury; although she wasn't officially named that but it soon grew on her, and his three hatchlings. Knowing his former Rider and his best friend, he might come and visit when he realizes that he and his family were on the island, along with the other two and theirs. For as long as he had known them, the three of them were inseparable, and they still are. If they do, then they or their kids might name his hatchlings. But if they do, they have to make sure that he and Luna agree with them.
He then looked over at his mate. She seemed to smile at him knowingly, and he returned the smile. Maybe they should leave something behind, to show that they were still here. It will be their Snoggletog gift to them. That would mean the world to them.
A/N: And that's all, folks! Let's see if you guys were right about my song choice, or were at least close. This is my gift for you guys!
Quick disclaimer: Luna is what I think the Light Fury should have been called if they did name her. However, I think they chose not to because it was best if she remained wild and not used to humans, for her safety. But in this AU, they called her that when they first met her, but they didn't call her that to her face until after she learned that she could trust them after they defeated Grimmel.
The song that I chose is "The Magic of Friendship Grows" from "My Little Pony", and it was their grand finale. I liked to think that the series ended with a huge and wonderful bang! It was so touching to see and to hear this song. It was just so beautiful. However, I don't own it in any way or form. All credit goes to their respectful owners.
And that brings this collection of musical one-shots to a close. Soon, I will update my version of "Riders of Berk" as well as finally update "The Black Swan's Feathers." Maybe I might even introduce a new story. But I'll have to see.
Well, I hope y'all enjoyed this one-shot, and this collection. Please leave a review about what you think, and remember to stay healthy.
Merry Christmas, everyone! Got to fly! ;)