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Third Person P.O.V

"Today is about teamwork!"

The gates were blasted open, green gas spewing from inside and shrouding the arena in the fog.

"Now, a wet dragon head can't light its fire," Gobber instructs as the kids form teams.

Snotlout, Tuffnut, and Fishlegs were back-to-back, Astrid and Ruffnut the same, and Hiccup and (Y/N) the same.

"The Hideous Zippleback is extra tricky," Gobber smirks as he backs away. "One head breathes gas, the other head lights it. Your job is to know which is which."

"I think it's the head on the... left...?" (Y/N) mumbles, trying to remember the entry.

"Or right," Hiccup offers, making her snort.

"Has to be one of 'em!" she jokes, making him grin with amusement.

"Razor-sharp serrated teeth that inject venom for pre-digestion," Fishlegs mumbles as he and his group look around. "Prefers ambush attacks, crushing its victims--"

"Will you please stop that?!" Hiccup and (Y/N) harshly whisper at the same time, making him flinch.

Astrid and Ruffnut look around, slowly moving when they hear low rumbling.

Tuffnut, Snotlout, and Fishlegs move together, Fishlegs and Snotlout looking around in fear.

"If that dragon..." Snotlout shoves them out of his way, scowling. "Shows either of his faces, I'm gonna..."

He gasps at a figure in the fog, "there!"

Tuffnut and Snotlout toss the water from their buckets, making Astrid and Ruffnut yelp.

"Hey! It's us, idiots!" Ruffnut snaps in annoyance.

"Your butts are getting bigger. We thought you were a dragon," Tuffnut snickers, Snotlout double-taking as he looks at Astrid.

"N-- Not that there's anything wrong with... A dragonesque figure--"

Astrid swiftly punches him, making him cry out as he was knocked down from the force as Ruffnut throws her bucket at her brother, striking him in the face.

He sits up with a cackle before yelping as he was suddenly grabbed, his screaming echoing as he was yanked into the fog.

"Wait," Astrid whispers to Ruffnut, holding up her bucket, both girls screaming when they were knocked off their feet by a tail.

Tuffnut staggers out of the fog, rushing away while holding his face. "Oh, ohh I'm hurt. I am very much hurt!"

Fishlegs nervously stands by (Y/N) and Hiccup, gulping. "Chances of survival are dwindling into single digits, now."

One of the dragon's heads appears from the fog, making (Y/N) gasp lightly and back away from Fishlegs as it inspects him.

Hiccup does the same, both watching as Fishlegs yelps before pouring the water in its face.

It rumbles a low laugh, gas escaping from its mouth as Fishlegs nervously laughs.

"Oh. Heh... wrong head..." he whimpers, smiling and cringing.

It roars and spews gas at him, making him scream and run away.

"Fishlegs!" Gobber shouts, watching the dragon emerge.

The other head appears, sparks flying from its mouth as it stares down between Hiccup and (Y/N).

"Now, you two!" Gobber shouts, (Y/N) raising the bucket while struggling.

She tries to lift the heavy bucket, her arms shaking a bit. She yelps and staggers back from the weight, falling onto her rear as the water spills onto her from the motion. She blinks a few times as water drips off her hair and soaks her clothing, Gobber groaning and face palming as (Y/N) laughs lightly, Hiccup snickering and shaking his head.

"Now, Hiccup!" Gobber yells, making him jump and quickly look up.

Hiccup steps forward, letting out a weak grunt of effort as he tries to splash the water on the dragon. The water splashes up about a foot before falling, not anywhere close to hitting the dragon's head.

"... Oh, come on." Hiccup sighs, (Y/N) sighing softly with an amused smile.

The dragon gurgles before roaring at him, causing him to stagger back and fall onto his backside next to (Y/N) as more sparks fly from the dragon's mouth.

"Hiccup! (Y/N)!" Gobber shouts before pausing, watching in surprise as Hiccup rises.

"Back," he orders, the dragon obeying and stepping backwards as he follows. "Back, back!"

The dragon heads roar and hiss at him, trying to rush around the other direction before skidding to a stop when (Y/N) blocks its path, subtly opening some of her vest to reveal a part of the eel resting on her shoulder, one on Hiccups' as well.

The others watch in awe, Astrid's eyes narrowed with both disbelief and a hint of apprehension as she watches the two backing the Zippleback into the cage.

"Now-- Now, don't you make us tell you again!" Hiccup yells sternly, the dragon backing up inside of its cage with a low rumble. "Yes, that's right!"

From above, Gothi watches the two with great interest as she sets her hand on the bar.

"Back into your cage," Hiccup nods, looking back at (Y/N) as she approaches as well. "Now think about what you've done," he says, removing the eel from his shoulder and tossing it in the cage as (Y/N) toss the same, grimacing as she instantly wipes the slime from the eel onto her clothing.

The Zippleback whimpers, backing into the corner as Hiccup and (Y/N) close the gates.

Hiccup gulps, wiping his hands on his vest as (Y/N) squeezes some of the water from her shirt, shaking her hair out and clearing her throat. She glances back, blinking slowly when she notices the others staring at them with wide-eyed, slack jawed expressions. Hiccup notices this as well, his eyes darting around nervously.

Fishlegs drops his bucket, the others watching with wide eyes, startling the two.

"Okay... So... are we done?" Hiccup questions, already moving and lightly tugging on (Y/N)'s arm as he does so.

"Because we got to go... do stuff, uh-- forging stuff... you know, steel... and stuff... yep," (Y/N) plays along with a casual tone, waving to them before both rush away.

"See you tomorrow!" Hiccup calls over his shoulder, the two racing away with stifled laughter as they playfully shove one another.

Astrid watches in confusion, trying to process what just happened.

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Hiccup works on a saddle for Toothless, helping (Y/N) after he manages to convince her to make one as well.

It was a simple dark leather like his own, but sturdy and was smooth. (Y/N) smiles, tightly hugging Hiccup in thanks as he weakly laughs with a nervous grin.

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Hiccup holds up the saddle to Toothless, making him playfully bow with a rumble before racing away as Hiccup yells, chasing after him as he holds the saddle high above his head.

(D/N) curiously sniffs at the saddle (Y/N) was holding, frowning with interest as he tilts his head to the side. He licks it before sputtering in disgust at the leather taste, shaking his head out with a groan. (Y/N) laughs as his ears flatten, a pout on his face as she snickers.

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(D/N) looks at the saddle on his back, twirling around multiple times as he tries to get a better look before watching Toothless and Hiccup fly in the air. His ears perk with interest as he looks down at (Y/N), cooing softly as he tilts his head.

He softly snorts, grabbing her by her back of her shirt using his front teeth as she yelps and flails a bit with wide eyes. He cranes his neck, setting her on his back with a light huff as he releases her clothing.

(D/N) then takes off flying as she cries out in surprise and protest, (D/N) only flying a few feet over the pond before glancing down as he hears a loud splash, his eyes widening when he sees (Y/N) burst from the water with a laugh.

Toothless flies over the water as Hiccup struggles to open the tail-fin using the thin rope, making him grunt as he turns it too harsh.

Toothless flies one way, Hiccup crying out as he falls off the saddle.

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Hiccup nods, hooking the safety rope on his saddle as (Y/N) does the same, both agreeing they needed it earlier.

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(D/N) follows Toothless and Hiccup, (Y/N) nervously looking around the area as she holds onto (D/N)'s saddle tightly.

She feels herself beginning to relax the longer they flew, the breeze feeling cool against her face as she steadily breathes out.

Hiccup grunts, struggling to open the tail-fin once more before yelping as Toothless dives down, landing in tall grass below.

He staggers to catch himself as he stumbles through the grass, looking back when he hears Toothless rumbling. He pushes through the grass, pausing as his face lights up with amusement.

(Y/N) lightly giggles at the sight of Toothless rolling in the grass with happy rumbles, (D/N) landing and allowing her to jump off before he races forward, diving in the grass next to Toothless and rolling around happily.

Hiccup chuckles, shaking his head in amusement as he scoops up some grass, pocketing it.

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He holds the grass as he looks between it and the Gronckle, the Gronckle smacking Tuffnut away as he screams.

The Gronckle starts charging at him, pausing as (Y/N) walks forward and holds her hand out. The Gronckle watches her and curiously tilts its head at her as Hiccup approaches, its eyes becoming wide when it smells the grass.

He rubs the grass against the Gronckle's nose, making its leg move as it rolls over happily with a purr.

Gothi watches the two high five, her eyes narrowing and her lip curled in a small smile in thought.

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(Y/N) anxiously looks over at Hiccup as the others crowd them.

"I've never seen a Gronckle do that!" Snotlout laughs with disbelief

"Oh, I-- I left my sword back in the ring!" (Y/N) suddenly states loudly, making Hiccup perk up.

"Oh, well, we can't leave that! Precious... heirloom," he plays along, both backing away. "You guys go on ahead. We'll catch up!"

(Y/N) swiftly turns, her and Astrid yelping as they almost collide, (Y/N) swerving to dodge her before she and Hiccup race off together.

Astrid watches with narrowed eyes, flicking her head to the side to move her bangs as she huffs with a scowl.

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(Y/N) laughs softly as Hiccup scratches along Toothless' neck, Hiccup grinning widely as Toothless lets out rumbling purrs and leans into the touch. Toothless happily purrs, shifting and rumbling as Hiccup's fingers move across his scales.

He rises on one leg, making Hiccup scratch under his jaw. Toothless' eyes widen as he suddenly collapses, happily purring with a sigh.

(D/N)'s ears flatten as he whines softly, lightly pushing (Y/N)'s back before rolling around for her attention. She smiles and chuckles as she kneels down, rubbing his head and the side of his neck as he purrs, jolting and collapsing like Toothless as she rubs directly under his chin.

Hiccup breathlessly laughs, shaking his head with a smile as (Y/N) continues to rub (D/N)'s stomach as he chitters happily.

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The Nadder lunges at Astrid as she yells, throwing her weapon. It deflects the axe with its horn, making her gasp and roll away. Hiccup drops his mace quickly while (Y/N) drops her sword, offering a small smile as the Nadder skids to a stop and curiously looks between the two with a questioning chitter.

It perks up with a snarl as Astrid yells, charging at it with her axe raised.

The two quickly begin to scratch the Nadder as its attention was on Astrid, (Y/N) rubbing its chin as Hiccup scratches under its jaw, making it instantly collapse.

Astrid pants heavily, deflating as she looks between the two.

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"I sketched out some new drawings of (D/N) and Toothless playing together," (Y/N) says in a quiet voice as she and Hiccup go to their usual table.

He perks up with a smile as he sits next to her, his eyes lingering on the content grin on her face as he feels his face become warm. She takes out her notebook as he eagerly scoots close to her, both gasping and hiding the book as everyone begins to swarm them as soon as they take notice of them.

Astrid glares over at them, grunting as she slams her mug down with annoyance.

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(Y/N) giggles lightly as (D/N) chases the light reflecting from the (B/G) stone on his forehead, Toothless doing the same as both chitter with purrs.

Hiccup uses his hammer to direct the sunlight to his forehead, causing the reflection the two dragons were chasing. Both cover their mouths to muffle their laughter as the two dragons collide, their heads bonking together as they both wince and groan.

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"Meet the Terrible Terror," Gobber introduces, a small dragon appearing and licking its eye.

"Hah! It's like the size of my--" Tuffnut starts, everyone gasping as it lunges at his face. "Get it off!!"

Tuffnut groans in pain as it chews on his nose before becoming distracted as a light appears.

It releases Tuffnut, making him whine in pain as he rolls away.

"Oh-- ohh, I'm hurt! I am very much hurt!"

Hiccup uses his shield to direct the light to (Y/N)'s sword as she walks, the dragon following it.

"Wow. They're better than you ever were," Tuffnut mumbles, making Astrid sharply glare at him.

The Terrible Terror wiggles back into the cage, (Y/N) stopping the door as it shuts as she grins at Hiccup.

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Astrid furiously throws her axe, time after time after time at innocent trees. She roughly pulls it out before diving, rolling as she raises it back up to throw.

She pauses with wide eyes as (Y/N) and Hiccup stare at her, her carrying a large basket and him carrying wrapped up leather. (Y/N) and Hiccup's eyes dart to one another, both of their expressions wide-eyed and a bit panicked.

Hiccup cringes, both quickly rushing away as Astrid's eyes narrow and she begins to follow. They turn and duck behind a rock, waiting for her to leave. She peers over a rock and doesn't see the two, scowling and grunting in annoyance as she slams her fist against it.

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(Y/N) unwraps the bandage around (D/N)'s arm as Hiccup works on improving the tail-fin mechanism, Toothless happily eating his pile of fish and (D/N) nibbling on his own as he lays on his side for her to work.

She wets the wash cloth, gently wiping away at the dried blood before applying some more of the herbs, re-wrapping it with a clean bandage. She sits back and nods as she rubs her hand against his scales, (D/N) sitting up when he notices she was finished.

(D/N) purrs softly, nuzzling his nose into her cheek as thanks as she laughs fondly.

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Hiccup was practicing alone since (Y/N) had to help Astrid with some chores while her parents were gone, Hiccup looking around at the mechanism along the saddle to ensure it was working.

(D/N) watches Toothless and Hiccup glide, a rope securing them down against the ground. (D/N)'s ear twitches as he listens for danger, relaxing once more as he lays down with a quiet rumble as he yawns softly.

Hiccup flexes his foot against the stirrup, making the tail-fin move upward and Toothless land. He draws it on a cheat-sheet clipped on the saddle, nodding.

Toothless bounces up and resumes gliding as a particularly strong gust of wind blows, causing the rope to snap and Hiccup yells as Toothless flies back, (D/N) jumping up with a head tilt.

He races towards them, watching as Toothless sits up. Hiccup yelps as he was carried, sighing softly when he sees the hook attaching his rope to the saddle was bent and he was now stuck attached to Toothless.

"Oh, great."

...

"Hiccup," a man greets, Hiccup nonchalantly waving with a grin as he leans against a building.

Toothless coos quietly as he walks around him, rumbling softly and grunting as Hiccup tugs on the rope, urging him to follow. (D/N) follows after the two closely, camouflaged, and perks up as he catches the faint scent of (Y/N).

He follows the scent with perked ears, tilting his head when he sees (Y/N) in an argument with another girl.

(Y/N) huffs, rolling her eyes as she begins to unknowingly walk off towards (D/N), Astrid sighing with a frown as she glares after her.

(D/N) snorts softly, making (Y/N) jump and look around with confusion and fear for a moment. He rumbles, gently nudging her arm as she gasps, Astrid watching with a raised brow as she suddenly takes off running.

She sighs heavily, jogging after her while calling her name.

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"(D/N)?! What are you doing here?" (Y/N) whispers as he continues nudging her back towards the blacksmith.

She pauses when she hears Hiccup grunt, making her tilt her head as she enters around the side.

"Oh, my... Hiccup?" (Y/N) questions with raised brows at the sight as he tries prying the hook off, Hiccup jumping at the sudden voice as he glances over.

He blinks owlishly, sheepishly grinning as he waves.

"Oh! Hi, (Y/N)," Hiccup casually greets with a nervous laugh. "Don't mind me, just trying to... unhook myself."

"How... Just how?" She asks in amusement, walking over and looking at the bent metal.

"Flying practice. Gone very wrong."

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(Y/N) laughs at this, making Astrid pause and look at the blacksmith when she hears her voice before she rushes to it.

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"(Y/N)? Are you in there?"

(Y/N) cringes, (D/N) growling softly as his ears flatten and stopping as she quietly shushes him. Hiccup looks between her and the window to the blacksmith before rushing out, quickly slamming the doors behind him.

"Hiccup?" Astrid mumbles in confusion.

"Astrid! Hey," Hiccup nervously greets as (Y/N) listens to the two. "Hi, Astrid. Hi, Astrid, hi, Astrid."

"Have you seen (Y/N)? I could have sworn I just heard her laughing--"

"Nope! That was me. Just me." Hiccup cuts her off and loudly laughs, looking around as Astrid jumps from his sudden burst of laughter. She narrows her eyes, setting her hands on her waist as her eyebrow raises.

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Toothless shakes his head and snorts quietly as he looks around, pausing when he sees a sheep. The sheep's eyes widen as it bleats with shock, staring at the dragon.

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"If you see her just... Tell her I'm sor--" she was cut off as he was suddenly yanked back, making him nervously laugh and try to act casual.

Astrid shakes her head, folding her arms over her chest. "I normally don't care what people do, but you hang around (Y/N) a lot, and you're acting weird. I don't want more weird around her."

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(Y/N)'s eyes dart between Toothless and the sheep as she tries to keep him from moving, her hands pressing against Toothless as she grunts softly with effort to keep him in place.

"Toothless, stop, please!" (Y/N) frantically whispers, moving in front of him and blocking the sheep from his view as he tries to look around her with coos of protest.

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He steps forward, causing Hiccup to wince and grunt with an anxious laugh when he was yanked once more.

"Now you're acting weirder." Astrid states bluntly, scowling. "What's wrong with you?"

"Uh..."

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"No, stop!" (Y/N) frantically whispers, trying to push against Toothless as he continues pulling Hiccup. "(D/N)! Help me out!"

(D/N) snorts, appearing and walking to Toothless. He pauses, rumbling when he also notices the sheep. His tail flickers as he crouches down, stalking it.

"(D/N)! No!" (Y/N) whispers, making him whine softly as he rises.

Toothless had other plans, and began to stalk closer towards the sheep.

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Astrid perks up, looking at the window doors as Hiccup was raised up, disappearing behind the doors with a yelp.

She swiftly races forward, slamming them open and looking around the empty room with confusion.

Behind her, Hiccup takes off on Toothless, (Y/N) following on (D/N).

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