I collapse onto my bed after a long day of training, completely exhausted. Today we had to run 10 miles… As you can imagine, I now hurt. Everywhere.

Astrid however, seems to be just a little out of breath, just sitting casually on the side of my bed, panting slightly.

You see, everyone else headed to the 'great hall' and considering I just wanted to lay down, and no one else went back to the cabins, we decided it would be fine for her to come back to my cabin with me, as no one can tease us about being a couple, no matter how much I want that to happen, it's still annoying, and I would rather Astrid didn't kill anyone.

"How… are you… not out... of breath…?" I finally manage to say.

"Because I've been running for a lot longer than you have and happen to train enough so I don't" She smirks at me.

"Well… sorry… for hating… exercise…" I manage to say again before resting my head back and closing my eyes.

I can feel her stare and open my eyes and just catch her turning her head away. I wonder what that was about, but don't push the matter, instead laying back again. We stay in a comfortable silence before Astrid breaks it.

"So how long do you think it will be until we can go and use our training?"

"I don't know… maybe a few more months…?"

"I kind of want to go soon… because even though it's safe here… I want to help protect everyone… you know…?"

"I understand what you're saying… and I have to admit… I want to get out there and fight as well… maybe even see Gobber again… After all… he is practically my second dad…"

"Mmm…"

"You ok…?"

She seems to snap out of something and smiles at me "yeah… just… thinking…"

"About what…?" I sit up.

"Just… stuff…"

I know that means to leave it, so I don't push the matter, instead just sitting next to her, taking little glances at her every so often.

"Want to go grab something to eat..?"

"Sure"

(6 months later)

We finally finished our training and Astrid was pleased to be the top candidate, I came in fifth, which considering, I was very pleased with. When everyone went to celebrate, me and Astrid took a walk together, wanting to celebrate away from the noise. We arrived at a cliff and just looked over the ocean.

"I can't believe we can finally do something"

I look at her to see a huge smile on her face, which instantly put a smile on mine.

"It is a nice feeling. Well done for getting top rank, though I knew from the start you would be the best."

I could have sworn I saw her blush, but I didn't get much time to confirm it when I was punched on the shoulder.

"What is it with you and violence?!'

"It's not violence, its communication"

"Whatever…"

"What was that?"

"Nothing!"

000

Soon we were on a boat, on our way to Meathead Island. I was sat in a corner of the boat, just drawing random pictures of people or objects when I feel someone sit next to me, I look up to see Fish.

"Hey Fish, you ok?"

"Yeah… I'm just nervous… I want to help… but I'm worried I will freeze up and will either be killed, or someone else will die as a result…"

I place a hand on his shoulder "You'll be fine fish… you will find a way to use your brain to your advantage…"

"Thanks Hiccup"

For the rest of the trip we just sat there, him reading a book, and me drawing in my book, absentmindedly drawing Astrid zipping around in her gear, looking badass. Gods I have no chance in winner her over… She's probably just friends with me because she pity's me…

000

Once we are put into our different groups, some of the top 10 choosing the military police, some choosing the garrison, and others, including me and Astrid, who chose the survey corps. The survey corps group were located up on guard duty, and me and Astrid had taken to the job with pride.

"Isn't this great? We are finally part of the Survey corps"

"It is great, I just hope we don't die straight away"

"Well it seems fine for miles, so we should be good"

That when I suddenly see the shadow cast upon us. I turn around slowly and am frozen in place. There, casting a shadow over the island, was that same dragon with the giant tusks, the one who killed so many Berkians… The one to end Astrid's mothers life.

It then roared a loud, ear piercing roar, and soon other dragons start to land on the island, and all I can hear is screams behind me, as I become full of rage and jump of the tower and use my 3D maneuver gear to launch myself up into the air. I prepare my swords and get a clear shot of the nap located under the chin and as I swing, smoke appears and soon, nothing.

How… how did it disappear…?

I quickly swing myself to land on the ground and run over to Astrid.

"Did you see that!? It disappeared!"

"I know that was weird… something isn't right…"

"What group are you in?"

"Three… you?"

"Five…"

"Fishlegs is in your group… Please stay safe…"

"I will… as long as you will…"

"Of course"

We are soon hugging, before we pull away and she pecks my cheek. I blush deeply and smile at her before we go to our different groups.

000

I am standing on the rooftop next to Fishlegs, evaluating the situation.

"What are we going to do…?"

"Kill all the dragons we can I guess…"

"What if I freeze up?"

"I don't know… I will try and save you…"

"Ok…"

Our team leader soon tells us to head out and soon, we are all zipping through the streets, before…

*chomp*

"WE JUST LOS…"

*chomp*

Soon we were all down. I was on the roof, left leg gone, and covered with blood. I was almost unconscious, not being able to move and the pain almost unbearable. But I heard Fish's screams, and I was motivated. I got up and quickly fired my maneuver gear to the building closet to the dragon who was trying to swallow Fishlegs whole. As he was about to slide down his throat I caught his hand and with all my strength, pulled him out and help the dragon's mouth open with my free hand.

"Fish…" I reach out a hand for him, and he did the same, and our hand were almost touching when…

000

I was keeping the dragons at bay while the villagers evacuated. Gods I hope Hiccup and Fishlegs are ok. Hiccup is the only thing on my mind at the moment. I quickly slice at a dragons weak spot and it collapses next to me. I walk over to a mother struggling to carry 3 children and take one before helping her carry it to the boat. Once all the children are safe she hugs me quickly before getting on after them.

I go back slaying the dragons when I get an uneasy feeling. I don't know what it was, but I felt it and it hurt. I pushed that aside though when a Dragon we call Gronckles comes barrelling down the street, eyes drifted apart. I quickly went into a sprint and just before I was close enough I went into a slide across the floor, and hitting the dragon's spot when it started to run over me. I heard it collapse when I slide out from under it, and I get up and examine the evil creature.

"Astrid!"

That's Fishlegs… But… What's he doing here?

He comes to a stop in front of me, covered in blood and out of breath. I can't see his face, but when I can, dread fills my heart.

He's crying…

"Fish… what's wrong… where's hiccup…?"

"Our group was wiped out… I was about to be eaten when he grabbed me and pulled me out! But as I was reaching for me, he, he…"

My eyes widen.

"HES DEAD AND IT'S MY FAULT!" He collapses onto the floor in a mass of tears, sobs and blood.

I place my hand on his shoulder, and tell him it's not his fault. But I think he could detect my emotionless voice as I look at all the dragons and rage fills me. I soon zip off, going as fast as I can. I faintly hear Thuggory, an idiot who tries to hit on me, tell everyone they need to help, and soon hear steam being used in the distance. But that's not what I care about… All I care about it getting revenge. That's when I realise I have stopped moving in the air, and soon the ground gets closer and closer before…

*smack*

I pick myself up slowly and look around slowly and see a Gronckle approaching slowly.

So this is how I die…

At least I'll be with hiccup…

As I see it in the corner of my eye when I hear a high pitched squeal. It was like nothing I had ever heard before.

*bang*

The Gronckle went up in a bolt of purple flames and something touched the ground. I lock up and am frozen when I see a dragon as black as night, with green eyes , ones I could have sworn I'd seen somewhere, looking at the dead Gronckle with hate. It then roared up at the sky, and as it stopped I was swooped up into the sky and set on a building roof.

"Astrid are you ok!?"

"I'm fine fish…"

"Did I save you in time?"

"I was already saved…"

"Huh?"

"By that black dragon over there…"

He turns and looks at the dragon as Ruff and Tuff land nearby.

"What's going on?"

"I was saved by that Dragon"

"What!?"

"Whatever! Stop lying, I'll believe it when I…"

He never got to finish that sentence when The Dragon the colour of night went into a fury and started charged up a blast that turned a monstrous nightmares wing to ashes before latching onto its neck, pulling its head off its shoulders and blasting the head to ash.

We stood there completely shocked before Tuff broke the silence with.

"Holy shit"

So I wanted to make a second chapter and I must say, I am liking this. I actually enjoyed writing this, and I know I want to write more. Of course, if that's what people want. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed chapter 2, I hope it was descriptive enough!

httydlover626 out!