Chapter Nine "Gracia and Nightshade"
A.N.
I am going to try to use Multiple Perspectives from here on out so, we'll see how this works out!
"You staying through Snoggletog?" Astrid asks.
"Yeah," I say.
"You can stay at my place, Carla," Astrid says.
"Thank you, Astrid," Carla says.
"You can stay with me and Toothless, Shawn," Hiccup says.
"Thanks, Hiccup," I say.
"Well, the Dragon Lady returns!" Stoick says.
"Hello, Stoick," Carla says.
"You here for Snoggletog?" Valka asks.
"Yeah. Me and Shawn are staying for Snoggletog," Carla says.
"Well, glad to have you two for the dragon's thirteenth annual Snoggletog. And it's a special one," Stoick looks at Siare and Toothless.
"Thirteenth! You said it was the third, Astrid!" I say.
"Sorry. I did mean to say thirteenth," Astrid says. After some jokes and talking, the day is almost over.
"Well, I'm going to go get some rest for tomorrow," I say.
"Okay, see you tomorrow," Carla says, giving me a kiss.
"Okay. Goodnight, Carla. See you tomorrow," I say, returning the kiss.
"You two make a good pair," I hear Astrid say. Lying in bed, I can only think of what these next few days will hold.
I thought you were going to get some rest? I hear a growl.
"Hey. Yeah, I was going to, but tomorrow has me restless. I'm just excited for you, Toothless," I say.
Yeah. So, how's life at Lakesshore? Toothless growls.
"You're nervous for tomorrow, aren't you?" I say, smirking.
What? Me? Nervous? No. Toothless growls, just making things worse on him.
"Admit it. I'm a dragon, also, Toothless. I know when you're nervous," I say.
Alright. I'm nervous. Toothless growls.
"Nervous about actually having kids? You've seen babies every Snoggletog and now your nervous about having your own?" I say.
Wow. Dead on. How'd you know? Toothless growls.
"I'm a Night Fury, also. I know when you're nervous, and I guess what your nervous about by your actions," I say.
Wow. I- I have a whole new level of respect for you. Toothless growls, hopping down from the window, letting me pet him.
"Thanks," I say.
For what? Toothless growls, relaxing a bit as I start scratching behind his ear.
"I felt like I needed company," I say.
Oh. Then you're welcome. Toothless growls in newfound delight at a soft spot above his right, front shoulder. I don't think Hiccup knew about this spot. It's certainly calmed me down. Toothless growls. For the next hour, we just sit there. Toothless actually falls asleep with his head still in my lap. For the next minute or two, I'm just sitting there, enjoying the warmth of the dragon. Hiccup comes upstairs, slowing down once he sees the sleeping dragon on my leg.
"What?" Hiccup whispers.
"I know," I whisper.
"How did you-" Hiccup stutters.
"I think it's because I'm part Fury, and I understand them better than you do, no offence," I whisper.
"Right. Almost forgot you were," Hiccup whispers.
"It's actually kinda nice, having a dragon's warmth," I whisper.
"Well, night Shawn. Night, bud," Hiccup whispers, petting his friend.
"Hiccup! I thought you'd be out taking one last flight before Snoggletog," I hear Valka say.
"I would, if Toothless hadn't fallen asleep on Shawn's leg," Hiccup says.
"What?" Valka laughs. The voices start to fade as I fall asleep. Waking up, Toothless is still asleep.
"Guess I can't get up unless you are," I say, knowing Toothless can't hear me. It's been about five minutes until I feel Toothless stir.
"Mornin' Toothless," I say.
Morning. Toothless growls.
"How would you say it? Happy Snoggletog?" I say.
Yeah. And to you too. Toothless growls, stretching out his wings.
"Morning, bud," Hiccup says, tripping on a stair.
Morning, Hiccup. Toothless growls.
Carla's POV
Waking up, I'm surprised to see Siare lying beside the bed, waiting for me to wake up. "Morning, Siare," I say.
Morning, Carla. Siare growls.
"You ready for your first Snoggletog?" I say.
Yeah. Siare chuckles a bit, probably remembering something from last night.
"What's so funny?" I ask, hearing the dragon laugh.
Oh, nothing big. But I flew to Hiccup's house last night to say Goodnight to Toothless, but he was already asleep, resting his head on Shawn's leg! Siare growls.
"What?" I laugh.
Yeah. Siare growls.
"Ah! Your up! Morning, Carla," Astrid says.
"Morning, Astrid," I say.
"Morning, Siare," Astrid says.
Morning, Astrid. Siare growls.
"She says morning," I say.
"Well, we'd better get out there," Astrid says.
"I heard Shawn has something for Berk," I say.
"Oh?" Astrid says, sounding intrigued.
"I'm going to go meet up with Shawn," I say.
I'm coming along. Siare growls.
"Okay, I'll meet up with you two soon," Astrid says.
Shawn's POV
"You ready, bud?" Hiccup says.
Yeah. Toothless growls.
"Wait up for me!" I say.
"We'll be downstairs, Shawn," Hiccup says.
"Morning, Valka," I say, almost slipping on a stair.
"Morning Shawn," Valka says. Opening the door, I jump a little, seeing Carla right outside the door.
"Morning, Carla," I say.
"Morning, Shawn," Carla says, hugging me.
"Mornin, m'lady" Hiccup says.
"Morning," Astrid says.
Morning, Siare. Toothless growls.
Morning, Toothless. Siare growls, giving Toothless a dragon's kiss. Hiccup is just standing there, smiling.
"Where's Shawn?" Hiccup says.
"Right here," I say, holding Toothless's self-flying tail.
"Thank you," Hiccup says, taking the classic red tail off. Toothless growls in discomfort. "I know you don't like it, bud. But it's only for one time every year," Hiccup says.
Yeah, guess your right. Toothless growls.
What's that? Siare growls, looking at the new tail.
"It's a tail that allows Toothless to fly by himself," I say.
Oh? Siare growls.
Yeah. Even after thirteen years, I still don't like it. Toothless growls. Heading in the direction the dragons are flying,
"Well, see you later, bud," Hiccup says.
Goodbye, Hiccup. Toothless growls. I walk up to Toothless.
"Have fun," I say, scratching that one spot I found. Toothless hums in delight.
"What was that?" Hiccup asks me, while watching his dragon fly away.
"Oh, nothing," I say. Once Snoggletog has officially started, I'm enjoying myself. There's taking, laughing, and lots of stuff. I start to head out, until I'm stopped by Hiccup.
"Where you going?" He says.
"I forgot something at your house," I say. Carla's already at Hiccup's house, with the old saddle tucked under her arm.
"Ready?" Carla says, holding up the saddle.
Ready. I growl. Sneaking back to where Snoggletog is being held, I fly up, spiraling.
"Night Fury!" Somebody says.
"What!" Hiccup says. I dive down, landing in front of Hiccup.
Wow! That was awesome! I roar.
"Shawn?" Hiccup says, startled.
"Night Wing!" Astrid says.
"The Fury Kid is back," Tuffnut says. After a day of talking and festivities, I'm taking a few laps around Berk, getting used to flying again. Nearing the end of the day, Snoggletog is over for the day.
"That was fun," I say.
"Yeah," Hiccup says, distracted.
"What ya thinking about?" I say.
"Toothless and them are coming back tomorrow," Hiccup says.
"You excited?" I say, sitting down.
"Yeah. Oh, where were you after Snoggletog was over for today? Carla was looking for you," Hiccup says.
"I was keeping Stormfly company," I say.
"Stormfly? She's still here?" Astrid says, walking up to where we were.
"Yeah. She's at the cove," I say. "I'm going to get some rest. See ya, Hiccup," I say.
"See you tomorrow, Shawn," Hiccup says.
Waking up, I'm curled up in a patch of Dragon nip.
Ugh. What- where am I? I growl. I struggle to get up, but I'm pushed back down.
Stay down! I hear a light growl.
Who are you? I growl.
Doesn't matter. It's not safe. He, or she, growls. It's starting to rain.
Shawn! My vision fades black and I wake up.
Ugh. Oh, hey, Carla. I growl.
"What on earth are you doing in Dragon nip?" Carla says. I look around and see nothing but Dragon nip. "Come on! They're coming!" Carla says. I'm flying to Berk when I see some Zipplebacks. Landing, I see Astrid and Hiccup.
"Hey, glad you could make it," Hiccup says. We're waiting, watching for Toothless and Siare.
"There!" Carla says, pointing to two black specks in the distance.
Hey! Toothless roars. Toothless lands first then Siare lands beside him, lowering her wing. Soon, a baby girl Night Fury slides off her wing, walking towards us.
"Aww, it's so cute!" Astrid says. Then, soon enough, a baby male slides off, walking to Hiccup. The male is Toothless's scale color, but his wings are trimmed with a midnight blue, like my scales, and has Siare's eye color. The female is a navy blue with Toothless's eye color.
The female is Gracia. Siare growls.
"Gracia," Carla says.
"What?" Astrid says.
"That's her name. Siare says she's Gracia," Carla says.
"What about this one?" Hiccup says, holding the male.
We haven't decided on a name yet. Toothless growls.
Nightshade. I growl.
"Nightshade?" Carla says.
Nightshade it is. Toothless growls.
Nightshade. I like it. Siare growls.
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