I'm sorry that this chapter came so late, and that it's short. But I haven't been able to get any inspiration for my writings. However, the poll for Hiccup's Biju design is closed. If you go back to the first chapter, you'll notice what's been changed. The winner of the poll was Valka's White Bewilderbeast for the design. But enough about that. Enjoy the chapter.

*I still don't own Naruto, or How To Train Your Dragon!*

Dialogue Key

"I'll become the greatest Hokage ever!" = someone speaking

'How can I become the strongest?' = someone's thoughts

"How do you stop this thing!? = someone yelling

"HEY! WHERE AM I!?" = Demons & Summons Speaking/Yelling

'PERHAPS HE IS THE ONE YOU SPOKE ABOUT, OLD MAN…' = Demons & Summons thinking

Memories and Warm Days

"When are Mister Stoick and his son gonna get here?" asked an eight year old boy with golden blonde spiky hair, ocean blue eyes, tan skin, and three whisker-like birthmarks on each cheek.

He's currently wearing a white T-shirt with a red swirl on the front and back, a pair of cargo shorts, and sneakers. The lad was grinning with excitement at the possibility of making a new friend, showing that he was missing a few baby teeth.

Ever since he had been adopted by Minato's two remaining students, young Naruto Uzumaki has grown into a bright and happy young lad. Only half a year after Naruto was adopted by the two, Kakashi and Rin had officially gotten married. It was a small ceremony, consisting of the Saindaime, Stoick, Valka, their son (even if he can't remember being at that wedding), and the clan heads and their spouses and/or children.

Needless to say, manly tears were shed that day by Hiashi, Stoick, and Chouza.

But back to the present, the gray haired man was sitting on the porch of Stoick and Valka's house as he and Naruto waited for the two to return from Stoick's usual morning workout. Rin and Valka thought that it would be a good idea for the two resident Jinchurikis to make friends with each other, and maybe start up a friendly rivalry, so the two mothers set up a playdate for the two children and even invited the other children of the clan heads.

Valka remembered Kushina's words of how to help a Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi defeat the fox's hatred. And that's to fill them up with love. And Kakashi and Rin are already doing a fantastic job at that.

The Uchiha woman silently giggled as she remembered hearing Naruto say he wanted to be just like his dad one day. An awesome ninja who goes out and saves people.

Surprisingly, the boy has even taken to reading in his spare time. Right now, it's just simple comic books like Star Wars and Black Panther, but it's still progress and still helps him out in the reading, grammar, and spelling categories of his education, so Kakashi and Rin actually encouraged this. The man was even starting to get the boy interested in good science fiction novels to get him started on more advanced readings.

It was working, but it's still slow going. After all, children normally don't read books that don't have pictures.

"Be patient, Naruto. Stoick's special training ground is about an hour's walk from the compound. But I'm certain they'll be here soon." the silver haired Jonin told his adoptive son.

"But that's what you said FOREVER ago!" whined Naruto as he puffed up his cheeks and pouted.

Kakashi just chuckled, remembering how Kushina would do the same thing when she and Minato were dating and the Yondaime had to go on diplomatic missions. Waiting was never the Uzumaki beauty's strong suit. And it seems as though her impatience is yet another of her personality traits that Naruto inherited from her.

"It's only been five minutes, Sonny Boy." Kakashi said as he ruffled Naruto's hair. "Besides, when they get here, you boys will be able to go and cool off in the lake near the compound. It's a pretty hot day today, so I'm pretty sure it'll be a good opportunity for you both."

The young blonde visibly lit up at the mention of going swimming in the lake. His parents had been teaching him how to swim ever since he first started training to become a ninja. Not only is it fun, but it's also an important surivival skill should he ever find himself fighting enemies in deeper water and water walking fails him.

'Momma said I should learn how to, at least, dog paddle.' the boy thought to himself.

Not surprisingly, both Naruto and Hiccup absolutely adored the water, and spent a lot of time in the spring and summer swimming when the weather permitted it. Once they were in, their parents had a heck of a hard time getting them out. Hiccup himself has always been a strong swimmer, much like the Biju that's sealed within him. Valka herself did some research on the dragon that has become the new Hachibi, and she found out that this dragon is known as the Bewilderbeast. A titan class sea dragon that's more at home in extremely cold climates and will spend the harsher parts of winter simply resting in natural hot springs so that it doesn't go into a torporic state.

Which would explain why Hiccup is such a strong swimmer even at his age. Although, Valka knows that Naruto himself has also been slightly influenced by the Kyuubi, but not in any negative ways. Well, depending on who's asking.

With the Kyuubi being a Kitsune, or a fox spirit, it has a natural affinity towards pranks and puriel practical jokes. And so, Naruto, much like his mother, has become a bit of a prankster himself. Kakashi, Rin, Valka, and Stoick still have a good laugh when they think about that time Naruto had somehow managed to sneak into the ANBU base undetected, and dyed all their uniforms hot pink and neon orange when the uniforms were being washed. And he also put itching powder in their undergarments as well, making for a rather hilarious chase throughout the village by irate and itchy brightly colored ANBU trying to catch the cackling child.

AND HE WAS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD WHEN HE DID THIS!

The only ones who were safe from that prank were Kakashi, since Naruto actually warned his father ahead of time, and a Neko masked ANBU named Yugao, who always does her own laundry at home. Including her ANBU uniforms. And so, like Kakashi, she too was spared from the indignity and itchy mayhem that befell the ANBU Black Ops on that fateful day.

"NARUTO! HIYA, BUDDY!"

This cry from a certain dragon child broke Kakashi from his musings as he saw his son running to meet up with his best friend.

"Hiccup! You're finally back! You guys were gone for forever!"

"Naruto, we were only gone for an hour." Hiccup said to his hyperactive blonde friend.

"That's still an hour too long! We gotta train really hard if we want to be ultra strong ninjas like our parents!" exclaimed Naruto with his trademark 'foxy grin'.

"We're not going to be the strongest right away, you know. Just like everyone else, we need to work hard and increase our strength slowly." Hiccup explained, being the more level headed of the two. "Besides, I want to get strong enough to protect my precious people just as much as you do. You just gotta be patient, and wait for your time to shine."

"Waiting hurts my soul…" Naruto said, pouting again.

"But how will you be a good ninja, if you're not patient?" Hiccup asked.

Now, THAT actually got Naruto thinking. If he was always as impatient as he is, then how is he going to be a ninja. His dad and mom told him that ninjas need to be sneaky, quiet, quick, and most importantly, patient. But he never was one to just sit around and do nothing for hours on end. It just isn't him.

But Hiccup actually makes an excellent point. How is he supposed to be a good ninja if he can't lie in wait for possible enemies when he needs to?

"Well, Stoick, it seems your boy has a good head on his shoulders." Kakashi said, walking up to the trio.

"Aye, that he does. He gets it from his mother." Stoick said in response.

There is actually much from Valka that Hiccup inherited from her. Such as her brains, her extreme patience, her kind nature, and her artistic skills. The older Uchiha male has seen several of his son's drawings, and he's gotta say, he's impressed. If Hiccup ever decides to retire from the shinobi life later on in his career, Stoick can honestly see the boy becoming an accomplished and famous artist.

But for now, he's just happy that Hiccup is growing to be a fine young man. He and Valka were worried when they brought Hiccup home after the sealing. Since the boy was born prematurely, they thought he might die soon after birth, especially due to the strain from having a Biju sealed within him. The doctors, or at least those who didn't think he and Naruto were the demons reborn, said that Hiccup likely only had a few days to live. But to the parents' great joy, he survived well over what the doctors thought. This is likely due to the Hachibi slowly using its chakra to help heal the boy and make him strong.

But such thoughts can wait. It looks like Hiccup and Naruto are ready to go and cool off in the lake. And you know what? Stoick decided that he and Valka will join them for a swim this time. It's an especially hot day today, and the cool waters of the lake will be mighty refreshing on a day like today.

*To Be Continued…*

Poll Question: Which of these animals do you want Shinji to have as his Beast Mode in Evangelion - Beast Wars?

Smilodon (Sabertooth Tiger): 3 votes

Triceratops: 1 vote

Tyrannosaurus Rex (different colors from Megatron): 1 vote

Wolf: 1 vote

Velociraptor: 1 vote

Panda Bear: 0 votes

Lion: 0 votes

Thank you all so much for reading the chapter. Please don't forget to cast your votes on the poll I have on my profile. There's still time to do so.

May the Force be with you, and have a great day, my Jedi and Sith friends.