Today was just like any other day. Nice and peaceful. I was working with Gothi like always. Making this and that.

And just like any other day Snotlout would come up here and either pretend to be sick or come burnt to a crisp.

I don't understand why he comes up all this way pretending to be sick. Just to be chased out by Gothi.

Sometimes I think he becomes bored and doesn't have anything else to do but mess with me.

Today he got burnt. He got soot all over his face, arms, and clothes.

I sighed and looked over at Gothi.

She just looked at me and rolled her eyes. She went inside her hut to do something.

I brought up a stool and told Snotlout to sit down.

I looked for cloth, a bucket of water, some paste for the burns, and a bandage to wrap his arms up.

I carried everything and placed it down on the floor beside me.

I dipped the cloth into the bucket and started to wipe the soot off of his arms.

"So, what did you do this time?" I asked teasing him as I concentrated on cleaning his arm.

"You mean, 'what did Hookfang do this time?'" Snotlout corrected

I laughed "Yeah, that's what I meant." I said sarcastically

He rambled on how Hookfang burned him. Saying that Hookfang does whatever he wants. The usual.

He goes on talking about his dad is going to break down a fence today.

Sometimes I feel like he had no one else to really talk to so he comes here and talks to me.

Which I don't mind.

I started to wipe the soot off his cheek. I didn't realize how close I was to his face.

I looked at him with my eyes and I noticed he was staring at me. I averted my eyes away feeling awkward.

I felt the warmth upon my face which I just ignored and concentrated on cleaning him up.

After I got rid of all the soot. I picked up the paste to soothe his burns.

As I was applying it on his arms. I noticed how toned they were. I softly shook my head and continued what I was doing.

After I finished applying I checked his face real quick.

Luckily, his face seemed fine so I didn't have to get too close to him again.

I grabbed the bandage and started to wrap his arm up.

He mentioned that his body ached from getting...thrown around from Hookfang.

So I made him some ginger tea for his aching muscles.

I made the drink and handed him a cup. As he was drinking his eyes became wide and spat it out.

And it got all over my face...

I sighed, wiped my face with my arm, looked at him, and crossed my arms "It doesn't taste that bad" I said unamused

I noticed that his eyes were following something behind me.

"Is that...?" He pointed

I turned around to see what he was pointing at

"Stoick!?" I shrieked

We saw Stoick fly by on Toothless by himself.

He shouted, "I'm going to help your father break down that fence of yours, Snotlout!"

And flew off towards his house.

I looked back at Snotlout with my mouth open.

"That...was something," I muttered

•●●●•

Later Hiccup gathered us up so we could find Stoick his own dragon because he keeps using Toothless.

Hiccup started to introdue our dragons "The finest dragon species on the island. They're all represented at this Academy."

Snotlout stepped in "But the Monstrous Nightmare is the only one with the brawn and prestige for men of our stature. Hop on board. Feel the Monstrous Nightmare difference."

He walked close to Hookfang. And rode on him

"And on those cold winter nights, its whole body heats up. Just enough to keep you cozy. Lemme warm him up for you."

He patted Hookfang on his snout and he lightly warmed himself up but a bit too much because it caught Stoick's rear on fire

"Daaahhh!!" Stoick yelled as he jumped into a wooden water tub.

Snotlout smiled "Now should I put you down for one? They come in an assortment of colors."

He shook his head and walked to Astrid

"Since she's beautiful, people think she's not tough. But you should never underestimate me." She started to stuttered "Uh, her--uh, us."

"Well, she is a beauty." Stoick reached out to touch Stormfly

"Be careful with the--!" Astrid yelled but it was too late and Stormfly shot her spines at Stoick.

Snotlout smirked, "Monstrous Nightmare's looking a little better now, huh, Chief?"

"Next!" Stoick announced

He saw Ruff and Tuff fighting and behind them was Barf and Belch fighting. Barf gassed Belch's face and he ignited the gas which exploded in both of their faces

Stoick yelled "Next!" Not giving them a chance. He has seen enough.

Fishlegs started to go all gooey over Meatlug "Lemme tell you, what you're really looking for is loyalty. A dragon who will be there for you no matter what. The last face you see at night and the first face you see in the morning. Warming your bed when it's cold outside, a shoulder to cry on when the world has turned its back on you. How could you not love a Gronckle?"

Stoick looked at Fishlegs, not convinced "Sorry, son. But I'm looking for a dragon. Not a mother."

Stoick looked at me. "What do we have here?"

I smiled at him while everyone looked at (y/d/n) and I, anticipating what Stoick was going to say.

I breathed in

"I like to introduce you to (y/d/n). The newest addition to the Dragon Academy. A Sand Wraith. Fast, agile, and smart."

My Sand Wraith sat down with (his/her) chest out. Showing off.

Stoick seemed intrigued

"Wow, it looks like a Night Fury except it's brown and has spikes! What's its firepower? I need a strong dragon. Can it fire like a Night Fury?" He said excitedly

"Uh n-" I started but got interrupted

"Oh! What about like a Monstrous Nightmare?" He said eagerly

"Um, they ca-" I stammered

"Can it shoot its spikes?" He said as he looks at my dragon's spikes closely.

I took a quick glance over to my friends. They were watching intently. I looked back at Stoick.

"N-no, they're not much of a fighting dragon. They're more defense." I sputtered

His smile became a frown

"I need a strong fighting dragon. I can't have a dragon that can't fight my enemies."

I was slightly taken aback and my dragon noticed, looked at me, and gave me a low growl.

•●●●•

Stoick and Hiccup talked to each other. Stoick said something about candle and Night Fury.

Then we all saw Gobber run into the Academy "Stoick! Another boat is being attacked! It's the rogue dragon again." He exclaimed

Hiccup, Stoick, and Gobber left in a hurry.

We all seemed a bit disappointed that our dragons weren't up to Stoick's standard.

I thought of something fun we could do.

"Do you guys want to race?" I asked cautiously hoping they won't be opposed to the suggestion.

They looked at me and seem to smile

We all flew into the forest. I pointed at the edge of the forest where it ended and met the beach

"That would be our starting area," I said

Then I pointed at a sea stack in the ocean on the other side.

"And that would be the end."

We landed on the beach.

"Let's go!" Tuffnut shouted and they all took off going over the forest.

"Wait!" I yelled before they went too far

Everyone looked at me and flew back down.

"We are going to go through the forest. Going over it would be too easy" I said looking at the forest in front of us.

Then I looked over to my friends

"Unless you guys are not up for the challenge." I grinned

She smiled widely "You're on!"

"Uh I think I'm going to sit this one out, (y/n). I can watch you guys from the air." Fishlegs said nervously

Snotlout was about to say something but I beat him to it

"Are you sure?" I asked

He nodded

"Alright, we'll meet you at the finish line then," I said smiling at him.

He then flew ahead over the forest.

Everyone got in their places ready to go.

"Whoever gets to the finish first is the best Dragon Rider and has the best dragon!" Snotlout announced

"But this is just for--" I started

"Go!" Astrid yelled

And they all flew into the forest leaving me behind

"Fun..." I finished

'Gotta make it a competition for everything.' I thought as I sighed

I was a bit behind but (y/d/n) had the agility and maneuverability.

As we were flying I saw Snotlout to my right.

He saw me and I gave him a wave and smile. Then I passed him.

"Hey!" I heard him yell.

I looked behind and stuck my tongue out at him but then I looked forward and I was going to get hit by a branch.

I yelled and laid low. My dragon went under the branch, low enough so I wouldn't get hit.

We dodged and turned to avoid the branches.

Unfortunately, it slowed us down and Snotlout caught up along with the twins beside Snotlout. I looked to my left and I saw Astrid.

We flew out of the forest and we were getting close to the sea stack.

We were all neck in neck.

Astrid was getting slightly ahead. I leaned forward and we went a bit faster. Snotlout and the twins did the same.

I looked ahead, concentrating, then I passed the sea stack

"It's a tie!" I heard Fishlegs yell

"What? I totally won that." Snotlout declared

I rolled my eyes "This was just for fun. Besides, I think we are all winners in my book."

"I want a rematch!" He shouted

I sighed "Fine. Dragon trick competition?"

We landed on top of the sea stack.

Snotlout went first and he went very fast and did a lot of sharp turns. It was impressive. Although, it was funny that he was screaming through the whole time.

Astrid did some awesome barrel rolls and commands for Stormfly

Next, the twins went. They were doing very well. In the end, though they began to fight. They couldn't decide which way they wanted to go they almost flew into another sea stack.

Then it was Fishlegs turn. They did a very big circle around us. A new record he said.

It was now my turn. I practiced this with (y/d/n) because it could come in handy during combat when we needed to escape.

I got on (y/d/n). (He/she) jumped and flew straight down. Before hitting the water we pulled up did a backflip then we went straight into the water.

(Y/d/n) turned and faced up and started to spin as (he/she) was flying fast straight up.

'What is (y/d/n) doing!?' I thought.

This was not what we did when we practiced.

We reached the surface and shot into the sky still spinning. (Y/d/n) opened (his/her) wings in the air and the water droplets flew everywhere glistening in the sun and getting carried in the wind.

We were facing towards the sea stack my friends were standing on. So we flew around it and landed back where we began facing towards the sun that was going to down.

They all looked at me in awe as I was squeezing the water out of my hair.

"That was impressive, (y/n)!" Astrid said

I stopped and looked at Astrid. I blushed at the compliment

"Thanks. It was all (y/d/n), though. I didn't teach (him/her) that last part."

•●●●•

We were all now flying back to Berk until Stoick and Hiccup, both on Toothless, flew towards us.

The rouge dragon was a Thunderdrum and Stoick was trying to ride it but knocked him off and it flew away somewhere on Berk.

We flew over the ocean to go on a search for the Thunderdrum

Stoick shouted in front of us "Alright! We have to fan out and cover every part of the island!"

"Ruffnut and Tuffnut, you take--" Hiccup started

Stoick interrupted "You take the Westside!"

"You got it, Chief," Tuffnut said

"Can anybody even see me back here?!" Hiccup asked

Tuffnut and Ruffnut was still flying with us

Stoick yelled at the twins "West Side!"

Stoick looked over at me and Snotlout. "Snotlout and (Y/N) to the Northside!" He commanded

We both nodded and headed there.

•●●●•

We were there for a few mintues and there was absolutely nothing.

"There's nothing here. We should head back." Snotlout said to me

We were about to leave but Hiccup flew up to us worried, saying that his dad needed help.

We got the others and flew towards where Hiccup's father was.

To all of our surprise. He was riding the rouge dragon. He said that they bonded by fighting off some boars. And also because of trust.

Stoick also said that there was a dragon with a damaged wing.

We looked to where he was pointing and there was a scared Thunderdrum in a cave with holes in its wing.

Hiccup and Stoick carried the other Thunderdrum and brought it back to Berk so the wing can be taken care of.

•●●●•

Ever since Stoick got his dragon he always rides his dragon around Berk doing chief things.

I hope to this day and forward people on Berk, especially Mildew, would be more accepting towards dragons.

Since now our chief has one too.