The sun shined through the window of Gothi's hut and covered my face in warmth.

I squinted as I slowly sat up from the table. I wasn't hurting as much like yesterday.

I looked over and saw that the bed was empty and Gothi was not inside.

I uncovered the blanket on top of me. I was still clothed and saw a small hole on my tunic with dried blood around it. Probably from the rock.

I turned my body and I let my legs dangle off the side of the table. I then hopped down. I noticed there were clean clothes laying on a chair.

I grabbed them as I was changing I noticed a bandage around my waist.

I changed quickly then I went outside carrying my dirty clothes.

Gothi was standing in front of me. Her back facing towards me. She turned around and smiled.

She told me that I wasn't able to do anything extensive for ten days but I would still be able to fly but I have to be careful. I can also take off the bandage later today.

I smiled at Gothi and thanked her.

I went down the many stairs and walked into the village. I stopped by home real quick and threw the dirty clothes in my room.

As I left the house I saw my friends as they were walking towards the Great Hall and I ran up to them

They turned around and their eyes went wide as they smiled.

"Hi!" I said

"(Y/n)!" They all said in unison

"What are you guys up to?" I asked

"We are going to see Hiccup's new portrait," Astrid said gesturing at the Great Hall behind them

"Do you want to come?" Hiccup asked

I smiled and nodded at them "Of course!"

We walked in and Stoick was already there.

We walked over to the left and we saw the newly made portrait. Stoick and Hiccup were in front of us.

I saw that Stoick smiled down at Hiccup as he placed a hand on his shoulder.

I smiled at them I felt a bit of sadness too though. It made me wish I had what Hiccup had.

We all turned around to leave the Great Hall.

"Is it true you're going to have a scar?" Snotlout asked me out of the blue. He also looked in wonder as he glances at my side

I looked at him confused and look down at where he was looking at.

Astrid punched his arm

"You don't ask people that!" She scolded him

I saw Snotlout scowl at her

I chuckled "It's okay Astrid." I looked down "I-I'm actually curious too."

We were outside now and Stoick left to do his chief duties.

Everyone was looking at me now. I guess we are all curious.

I hesitantly lifted up my tunic to show my side. I tried to mentally prepare myself for the worst. I hope it didn't look too bad.

There was a bandage around my waist so I started to unravel it.

"Uh, (y/n) are you sure that's a good idea?" Fishlegs asked

"Oh...yeah, it should be okay. It doesn't hurt anymore. Besides, Gothi said it was okay." I replied

As I finished I closed my eyes and I heard some gasps.

"Is it bad?" I asked peeping through my eyelids

"Well...it's..." Hiccup started

"Cool." Tuffnut finished

I opened my eyes and looked at it.

It wasn't a very pretty sight. There are some bruising around it.

The wound doesn't look very bad it looks like it had been sealed up with stitches. The wound seemed like it was about four inches long.

"This will definitely scar " I muttered

"How long is it going to take to fully heal?" I heard Astrid ask

I pulled down my tunic and looked up at her "Gothi said about ten days. I can still fly and do normal things but I need to be careful."

I gasped "Speaking of flying, where's (y/d/n)?"

"(He/she)'s at the arena right now." Snotlout said, "I can take you there." He grinned

I shrugged "Sure!" I said.

Snotlout seemed like he was shocked for a second but he gave me a smile and went down the stairs and I followed behind.

I turned around "Are you guys coming too?" I asked

They looked at each other and shrugged. Then they walked down the steps.

Snotlout got on Hookfang and I sat right behind him.

Naturally, I wrapped my arms around Snotlout. I was oblivious and didn't notice that Snotlout's body gotten tense.

Snotlout glanced over his shoulder and I smiled at him.

He looked away. I'm pretty sure he blushed. I had to tease him

"Are you blushing?" I asked teasingly

"W-what!? I'm not sure what you're talking about." He sputtered

I giggled "Alright."

Everyone else got on their dragon and we all flew towards the arena.

Once we landed inside the Academy I saw (y/d/n) laying down across the arena facing towards the wall.

I hopped off of Hookfang and walked towards (y/d/n). I turned around and my friends were watching me looking happy. I looked back at (y/d/n) and kept walking forward

(Y/d/n) then turned around and looked at me.

(Y/d/n) looked like (his/her) eyes went wide and hastily got up.

We looked at each other. It reminded me the first time when we first met.

I couldn't help but do a little jump as I grinned and ran up to (y/d/n) as (he/she) ran towards me.

I hugged (his/her) head gently as (he/she) pushed against me.

"I'm so glad you're okay," I whispered.

I pulled back and (y/d/n) gave me a huge lick, slightly lifting me up, starting from my stomach and up to my face.

As (y/d/n) got to my face and licked it. I held my breath, scrunched up my face, and sealed my lips.

When (y/d/n) was done I breathed out and took both my hands and wiped the spit off my eyes and gave my hands a good shake to get the slobber off my hands.

I looked at (y/d/n) who looked pleased with (himself/herself).

I sighed and gave a crooked smile.

I turned around "Do you guys have a cloth I can use?" I chuckled

•●●●•

After I got myself cleaned up. Hiccup wanted to do some flying training today.

I didn't do some of the training because it was too rough so I just watched.

It was getting late now and we were now getting hungry.

We all raced towards the Great Hall because we just love to make a competition out of everything.

After we got our food we sat down to eat.

As I was eating my food I kept on staring at the portrait that was hung up today with Hiccup and Stoick.

I remembered what Stoick said to Hiccup.

It reminded me of that day. Two or three years ago. I always feel miserable thinking about it but now I just feel angry. I feel envy.

Then I think about that day, that one awful day.

When I lost...them. The people that actually cared about me the people who took care of me as their own.

They do say blood is thicker than water but is it really?

I guess some are luckier than others.

I felt tears stinging my eyes. I stood up to leave.

I heard Astrid ask "Where are you going?"

I didn't know what to say. My body just moved on its own.. I just wanted...no...needed to be alone.

"Nothing." I softly mumbled

I turned to leave the Great Hall. When I went outside, Hiccup was behind me.

"(Y/n)? What's the matter." Hiccup asked

I turned around and noticed that my friends were behind him, perplexed from my sudden behavior.

I looked back at Hiccup "You wouldn't understand. Until it happens to you...maybe one day I'll tell you..."

I looked at my friends "...All of you."

I ran down the stairs and got on (y/d/n) and flew into the thick forest.

I flew to the usual spot then I sat at the edge with my dragon laying down next to me.

Today was slightly cloudy so the moon was lightly covered. There was a breeze and it felt slightly chilly but I've gotten used to the cold so it wasn't as bad.

I laid down on the grass and stared at the stars peeking through the clouds.

I felt mentally exhausted. I tried not to think about the past, and for a while, about almost a few months now, I haven't, but sometimes somethings always just reminds me.

I try to think about the positives. I feel grateful for what I have now. My dragon, my friends, this village, but it's hard when you keep remembering the bad things that pull you down and drown you.

The cool air felt great on my skin, the sound of (y/d/n) breathing is relaxing, so is the sound of crickets and cicadas singing in the forest, even the soft splashing of the ocean below sounded relaxing.

My eyelids felt heavy as I listen to the ambient sounds all around me.

My breathing went slow and I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

•●●●•

It felt like I have only been sleeping for ten minutes.

Then I heard (y/d/n) softly growling.

I told (him/her) to hush but (he/she) wouldn't stop growling.

I tiredly opened my eyes. It was still night but it looked like the sky became clear. I can now see the stars clearly.

I then heard a twig breaking behind me. I sat up quickly and turned my head as (y/d/n) ran towards the sound and jumped into a bush.

I watched as the bush was being jolted around roughly in place.

Then I saw (y/d/n)'s rear pop out walking backward. I stood up and walked to the side to get a better look.

It looks like (he/she) was dragging something...or someone?

"Snotlout?" I said in surprise

"Can you tell your dragon to let go of me!" He yelled in annoyance

I crossed my arms "I don't know. Should I?" I asked jokingly

He rolled his eyes and scowled at me as I try to contain my laughter

I looked at my dragon and nodded at (him/her) and (he/she) dropped Snotlout.

Snotlout stood up and brushed himself off as he gave a glare towards (y/d/n).

I sighed and sat back down at the edge of the cliff.

Snotlout sat beside me.

"So, why are you here?" I asked

He studdered "C-can I not be here whenever I want to?" He asked as he crossed his arms

I chuckled "You're right. Sorry." I said as I looked down at my hands

There was some silence then Snotlout asked

"What were you talking about back there? When you said 'You wouldn't understand. Until it happens to you'?"

He looked at me with curiosity

I breathed in "I...it's hard to talk about it right now. I'll tell you someday."

I looked at Snotlout and forced a smile to reassure him.

He nodded and looked down he sighed and got up "Well it's getting late. I need to get home now."

I saw him turn to leave "Wait!" I said

He turned around startled.

'Uh shoot now what?'

"Uh, did you not bring Hookfang?" I asked

"No, he's off...somewhere" He shrugged

I stood up and walk towards Snotlout

I asked shyly "Mind if I walk home with you?"

He looked at me with wide eyes and blinked a couple of times.

"Oh, uh, yeah. Yeah!" He smirked, "You want to be with a strong Viking, like me, protecting you in the night." He lifted both his arms showing off his muscles.

I raised an eyebrow smiling at him "Sure, Snotlout."

We started to walk together out of the forest

"Sure" I whispered smiling while (y/d/n) followed behind