So, saw The Hidden World yesterday, and oh man, the feels in that movie was so strong. Listening to the soundtrack afterwards still got me choking up a bit. The movies with our favorite characters may be over, but their legacy will forever live on in our hearts.

I read in an interview released a few days ago where Dean revealed that Toothless had "dialogue" to help the animation team convey his emotions better. One of those lines was during the goodbye scene, so I thought to expand upon that and make an extended version of the goodbye scene, with Toothless 'talking' to Hiccup. Hope you enjoy it!

I don't want to leave you

The battle with Grimmel was finished. He fell to his death in the ice cold ocean, the warlords from the mainland's were captured, and their fleets had all been obliterated by the very dragons they wanted to capture. On an island just a few miles away from the battle site, the citizens of Berk were gathered on a cliffside, where their chief and his dragon lay, tired and winded. Hiccup lost his shoulder pad and peg leg to Grimmel, but that didn't stop him from checking on his Night Fury friend, whom he can communicate with after years of studying and understanding Dragon Tongue.

"Hey." Hiccup whispered to his Night Fury friend. "Morning, bud."

"Uhh…." Toothless groaned, the effects of the tranquilizer dart still wearing off. "Hey Hiccup…

"You're full of surprises." Hiccup said.

"I know…" Toothless replied with a small grin on his face. The Light Fury slowly walked up to the two. Hiccup, knowing the two wanted a moment alone, got up and gently placed a hand on the Light Fury.

"He's all yours." Hiccup told her.

"Thank you." The Light Fury responded. Both Toothless and the Light fury rubbed against each other and nuzzled, both happy the other are alive after the vicious battle. Hiccup went back to Astrid, who helped support him. Once the two dragons were done having their moment, both Hiccup and Toothless stared at each other, the Light Fury standing behind the alpha. Toothless made the first move, turning his gaze towards the horizon. After a few seconds, he turned his gaze back over to Hiccup, eyes filled with sorrow. Hiccup then hobbled over to his best friend.

"It's time…" Toothless warbled. "…isn't it?"

Hiccup nodded. "You're right bud, it's time."

Those words stung both human and dragon. Both knew what was happening and could not believe it was. Both thought they would be together forever, exploring the worlds wonders and living happy lives as best friends. But the recent events changed things, and both know they have to make the most difficult decision of their lives.

"I was so busy…" Hiccup began. "…fighting for a world I wanted. That I didn't realize what you…needed." He ended glancing at the Light Fury, the female dragon's eyes gazing down, then back up at the chief.

Toothless in turn glanced at the Light Fury. Sure, he always wanted to find true love, and he did. He couldn't have asked for a better mate in the Light Fury, but he never thought that in doing so, he'd be forgoing his best friend of over six years. He then turned his gaze back to Hiccup.

"You've looked after us for long enough." Hiccup said, his eyes getting waterier. "Time to look after yourselves."

"Hiccup…" Toothless whined. Said Viking did not notice, too focused on watching the villagers unsddle their dragons. Both watched on, seeing all their hard work of creating a safe haven for humans and dragons, being destroyed in front of their eyes. But, both know it's for the better. Humans are a dangerous species, and while some have good intentions, there will always be others with bad ones, and the villagers would rather know the dragons are safe by sending them to The Hidden World forever, rather than having them stay on Berk forever and risk both human and dragon lives to protect the other. Once all the saddles were off, Hiccup turned his attention back to Toothless.

"Go on, bud." Hiccup told Toothless. "Lead them to The Hidden World." Toothless nudged Hiccup.

"But what about you? I don't want anything bad to happen to you." All the while, the dragons' eyes were too filling up with tears, albeit barely noticeable.

"Don't worry about me, bud." Hiccup continued, rubbing his hands against the Night Fury's head. "I'll be safe here, I promise you, but you'll be much safer in The Hidden World. Safer then you'll ever be with me."

"Hiccup…I…" Toothless replied, sniffling and choking back tears. "I love you. You are like a brother to me and losing you will…" His tone gotten noticeably sadder, to the point where he couldn't finish his sentence. It was taking a toll on the young chief as well, because he knew it was all true. Sure, they at first thought of themselves as best friends, but as time went on, they grew closer and closer. Enemies became acquaintances, acquaintances became friends, over time best friends, and now, especially after Stoick's death, family. Toothless was Hiccup's rock after his dad died, always there for him whenever the chief had nightmares, and vice versa. Saying goodbye to family is never easy people would say, Hiccup learned that the hard way when his dad was killed by Drago. But, both never thought it would be this hard to say goodbye.

"Shhhh. It's ok." Hiccup said quietly, before taking a deep breath, placing his head on Toothless', both closing their eyes. "I love you, too. And I want you to be free."

"I want my freedom, but I want you around to enjoy it with." Toothless whined in response. "For years, you completed me, you filled a hole in my heart that was ripped away by that madman Grimmel and all the other bad souls we've come across. I can't bear the thought of you not being around to see me enjoy my newfound freedom."

Hiccup sighed. "Oh Toothless…you and all dragons are such amazing creatures. Filled with heart, soul, and love. But, the other parts of the world don't see that in you." He then took a step back. "The world doesn't deserve you guys…yet. But one day, when the time is right, you will show them your true side."

Toothless' emotions started to boil up. Sadness, sorrow, and heartache, all crashing down on the young Night Fury. He knows all of Hiccup's words are true because he is all those words. His heart was pure, his soul as bright as the sun, and his love for all things and beings of good, bigger than his own heart. Overcome with these emotions, he hoisted himself onto his back legs and wrapped his front legs around Hiccup, pulling him into a hug, both human and dragon deciding to no longer hold back their tears.

"I don't want to go." Toothless said sadly, thick tears trickling down his scaly face. "You mean so much to me and I don't want to say goodbye." He then tightened his hold on the young man, not wanting to let him go.

"Toothless." Hiccup said, choking back a sob. "You will always have something to remember me. All you have to do is turn around and look at your tailfin. When you do, know that I will always be happy for you. I am happy that you have a mate, I am happy that you don't have to worry about getting hurt, and I am happy that you have your freedom."

Both then took a step back, Toothless' left paw still on Hiccup's shoulder. Both then wiped each others tears off their eyes, Toothless very carefully using one of his talons to wipe away the tear trail starting to form on Hiccup's left side, Hiccup doing the same. Both knowing that parting ways is now inevitable, Toothless wanted to make sure of one thing.

"Just please, promise me Hiccup." Toothless asked.

"Yeah, bud?" Hiccup replied.

"Promise me that one day, no matter how long it'd take, that you will come and visit me. I want to see you again. I don't even want to think about not seeing you again forever."

"I promise you bud, I will see you again." Hiccup replied. "No matter how long it may take, you have my word, I will see you again. Now go Toothless…go." Hiccup then left the embrace, slowly removing his hand from Toothless' snout, reminiscent of their bonding all those years ago. They both opened their eyes again, a stray tear going down each of their faces. Hiccup took a deep breath and nodded at Toothless. Toothless nodded back and then roared loudly. As he did, all of Berk's dragons roared in return and flock by flock began to take off and head towards the waterfall that leads to The Hidden World. Toothless was the last one to go, giving Hiccup one last glance.

"Thank you Hiccup. For everything. I will never forget you." Toothless said.

"Likewise bud, please have a happy, fulfilling life." Hiccup responded in kind, nodding his head.

Satisfied, Toothless then took off with the Light Fury to lead the Berkian Dragons to their new home. While leaders of both packs are hurting, they know that deep in their hearts, they are doing the right thing, and they know that one day, they will see each other again, whether it'd be on Earth, or in Valhalla.

Wow, that was both fun and super sad to write. Hope you guys enjoyed it!