Astrid's POV

There's one thing about them.... I got way more used to being around a dragon than I should have. It wasn't a problem until now. We were hunting in our forest when we encountered with a pack of dragons.

My team did not hesitate to attack, but I did ... I shouldn't have. I let my guard down and I've got burnt, thanks Thor, not badly but on huge surface. My left upper arm, shoulder and mostly my back, totally visible how I've turned around. We have kids with us, to teach them the basics of hunt, and one of them was the target but I jump in front of her to save her life... however as soon as the dragon saw me, just flew off scared with the rest of it's crew. I wonder why.

Nooow I'm at Gothi's, at the end of the long line of injured hunters. What a day. I hope they are doing okay in there. Both the injured hunters, both the pair upstairs.

*Snotlout* - Is everything okay, my sweetheart?

I was so wrapped up with my thought I didn't even bother myself to be angry or annoyed by him. All I did was, I looked at him with murderous expression and he mind his own business for the rest of the day.

Thanks Thor the twins found other target than me.

However Fishleg was concerned about something too, I didn't like his looks towards me.

- What?

He was shaken by my voice but collected himself enough to ask.

*Fishleg* - How did you do it?

- Do what?

*Fishleg* - The dragons.

- What about with them?

*Fishleg* - As soon they saw you they retreated. How?

- ... I don't know. I was about to ask you if you know something about it.

*Fishleg* - Sadly no, I don't.

- Shame.

Though I know someone who knows my answers... and I can't visit them right now...

~ Few hours later ~

There wasn't much time before sunset, when finally the last person was out of the old lady's hut, so I could finally go on my usual route to visit them.

Toothless was hiding behind the boxes, probably wanted to make sure he won't be seen, with that many people around.

I said hello.

Is... he sniffing me? Why?

- Ummm can I help somehow?

He looked at me, before tossing me to the ground. What the ....

- NO! BAD REPTILE! DO NOT TORN OFF MY BANDAGES! NOO!

He didn't listened. I lay on my stomach, while I was pinned to the floor and he "nicely" got rid of Gothi's work, exposing my burnt skin.

- LET GO OF ME!

When something wet touched my back. GROSS! I struggled under his enormous paw but he was the stronger.

- DO NOT LICK ME!

A laugh.

It took us a moment when we realized.

We both froze.

*Rider* - Hey, Heather, remember, no escape from dragons when you got burnt xD

- ...Heather?

*Rider* - ...hm? - Toothless got off me and run to his Rider happily.

Hiccup's POV

Toothless run to me, I was ready for the half-ton weight dragon to jump at me... forunatelly he did not. There's no better than waking up to a joyful dragon...  I hugged his head... which wasn't such a good idea, because suddenly I felt sharp pain in my side, I just hissed in pain and released my dragon, who looked at me worried. I examined the sore spot, it was well-bandaged, and I sighed.

- I'm glad you made it too.

*Toothless* - Of course I'm fine! Are YOU okay?

- I'm so sorry bud. I promise I'll be more careful... and yes, I'm fine. More or less.

*Heather* - ...I'm glad you finally woke up.

I looked at her when I froze. Um. She is NOT Heather.

*Astrid* - Who is Heather?

- I'm sorry. She is .... my partner in crime.

*Toothless* - Really? - he laughed.

- Isn't it true?

*Toothless* - ... I said nothing...

*Astrid* - Umm.. okay...

- Where am I?

*Astrid* - On Berk.

- WHAT?!

Now I'm confused. What on the Earth I'm doing here?! I looked at both of them wide eyed.

*Toothless* - We wouldn't have made to home. This island was the closest one where I knew someone.

- Great. I hope everyone knows that I'm here.

*Astrid* - No. I'm the only one besides Gothi.

- So she did the healing?

*Astrid* - Yes. Are you feeling okay? Should I ask her to check on you?

- Um... yes. My headache is getting worse.

*Astrid* - Okay, I'll be back.

As soon as she was out of sight I turned to Toothless.

- So how did I end up here?

*Toothless* - When you passed out, we could escape, everyone is fine. I woke up Astrid, than she told me to bring you here.... and so far I could rely on her words.

- The others?

*Toothless* - They are around the island, and taking care of the kid.

- How long I've been out?

*Toothless* - For five days! If I counted well.

The ladies appeared, and we didn't continue our talking, I know they don't understand us but still.

Gothi handed me over a bowl of green liquid, maybe for my headache? I drank it, and for my surprise it didn't taste as horrible as I expected, but I still tugged out my tongue, because it was still gross.

My dear friend tugged out his wide tongue too, we stared each other with our most serious face we possibly could make... we couldn't last long, we bursted out laughing, until when the pain stang my side, I groaned moreover I coughed up some blood. Great.

With the stuff, I was knocked on my head, and she gestured towards my pillow. Okay-okay, I'll be a good patient! I held my palm on my knew sore spot and stared up to the ceiling.

- I'm sorry.

She shook her head and left us. I'll never understand her intentions! She always looks like she is just a regular old women... than BOOM you have to realize she is NOT.

- ... thanks for saving me.

*Astrid* - ... no problem. ... I guess.

- I really meant it. I know how dangerous to keep secrets like this.

*Astrid* - What happened with you?

- I'll make it short, we encountered some Dragon Hunter, where I made a mistake. The mission was successful, but I nearly bit the dust.

*Astrid* - What mission?

- The usual... dragon saving... what happened to you?

*Astrid* - A few dragon attacked us during a hunting session.

The girl looked away, stared through the little window, on the other side of the "room", where the Moon's light gave some sight. What does she wants? She muttered "...I'm crazy...", shook her head and excused for herself and left. Noooow I'm confused. Toothless looked strange too.

- What did I miss??

*Toothless* - Basically nothing.

- Than?

*Toothless* - I did not trust her back than. You know I did not understand why you took the effort to save her from the poison. Than the flight, I just did it for you. Now I understood.

- Soooo...?

*Toothless* - Her eyes are the same as yours.

- Really?

*Toothless* - Yes. She has the same conflicted eyes as you did... and she did what she wasn't supposed to... and she is searching for answers as you did, but still keeping distance as you did.

- ... I can't imagine what happened, but it sounds great.

*Toothless* - We really should take her with us. Stormfly would be more than happy to have her and I'd teach them gladly.

- I didn't want anybody from Berk, because I didn't want them to recognize me.... I don't think it matters anymore... but we will talk about it later.

He nodded and curled around me.

*Toothless* - You should have more rest.

It didn't took long before I fell asleep in my friend's "arm", I always feel safe when Toothless is around... and he is always here. I was listening his strong heartbeats...

Astrid's POV

I had a dreamless sleep, I woke up before Sunrise. The chilling air cooled down my thought, and I found myself on my usual path. I sighed.

I went upstairs, Toothless perked his head up, while his Rider was lying on him sleeping... but he was opening his eyes too. I waved. I sat down at my usual place beside the bed, and patted the dark dragon,  who was happy to get petted, I assume, because he purred, and smiled at me, I smiled back... and the Rider was staring at me. It's quite awkward.

- How are you feeling?

*Rider* - Better than yesterday.

- Good.

*Rider* - Ummm... how are you doing?

- I'm fine. Surprisingly it doesn't hurt.

*Rider* - Thanks to Toothless. Dragon salvia, the ones that aren't poisonous, are good for burns.

- Really? That's amazing.

*Rider* - Moreover if you are lucky, it will disappear, it won't be visible, or I'd have plenty of it.

- That's great!

.... uncomfortable silence...

...

Hiccup's POV

.... uncomfortable silence...

...

Oh, Gothi! Best timing! She brought a bowl of soup for breakfast!

She gave it to me, and with a quick thanks I started to eat, because I was starving. She left us alone. Now the staring contest continued.

- Is there anything I can help with you?

*Astrid* - ...

- Feel free to ask! Really. Maybe I'll say I can't answer, because the shake of everyone. But yeah, I'll try my best.

*Astrid* - ... I... don't know.

- Hm? I can see on you, you want to know something. Come on, I don't bite.

*Astrid* - I don't know. I want answers but I don't have questions...

She said uncertainly, I laughed. For one it's cute, but for two Toothless was right. I was the same. Curious, afraid and doubtful.

Oh. Oh nooo. She narrowed her eyes at me. Ups. I didn't meant to embrass her!

- I'm sorry! Did not meant to offend you!

She raised her eyebrow suspiciously, clearly not believing in me... aaaand I got tail slapped.

- Could you not? - I looked at my bud, and I boxed into his shoulder. - My head still hurt! - Of cource he acted like he did not care! Ts. - What do you want from me, hm?

*Toothless* - Say sorry.

- Why? I already did!

*Toothless* - Apologise!

- Okay! Okay! Gosh! I don't know how you got on Toothless good side, but geez. - Toothless huffed at me - Okay! I'm really sorry! I.... I wasn't laughing at you! Just this whole situation is crazy! Look at me! I'm barely able to move from my injuries, now I'm hidden on an attic by one of the most trusted person in the village, and I'm having a friendly conversation with a great warrior, and did I mention on my side there's the village most fear enemy saying you are a friend, moreover I'm probably the most wanted person and it's crazy!

*Astrid* - I... I'm a friend...?

- Yeah. He would have bitten my head off if I don't say sorry.

I laughed... it is crazy! And I know for sure they fear the nightfury, and me too! She smiled. Fuuu. I survived. Hehe. ... is she petting Toothless? Really? And of course he is enjoying it! Traitor!

(A/N I'm having sooo much trouble to writing this parts.... where isn't much things happening, so feel free to write criticism! It would help a lot, and I'd love to improve my writing skills!)