The Legend of The Dragons, httyd

Viking for Hire

Everybody needs a place in the world. But, unfortunately, some people are born into theirs. Some people discover theirs. And some people make a place for themselves.  But then the world around them changes, and the site they made is gone.

We are all gathered in the Dragon Academy, where Hiccup quizzes them on dragons. The Teens are split into two teams: Astrid and Fishlegs on one team, then Snotlout and the Twins on the other. I'm lying beside Toothless behind HIccup and watching with interest. Not that I root for any of them, but it is interesting to watch if you have to.

"Every dragon has unique abilities that give it its special place in the world. Which dragon makes the best welding torch?" Hiccup asks, and Astrid raises her hand, smiling. "Oh! Deadly Nadder!" I look at Stormfly behind the two, who are sleeping.

I tilted my head and blew smoke out of my nares. We have to test that one time. Not that I don't trust the humans' predicament, but two legs are, uh... known for ... wrong calculations sometimes. In this case, it can be that Stormfly's fire isn't as hot as mine because she's a different younger breed.

BTU, that will have to wait.

"Correct! Point to Team Astrid. The score is now 100 to 10." Hiccup says, and I snort, glancing at the other team. " Oh, yeah? Well, the game's not over. Wait, what team am I on?" Tuffnut, one of the twins, says, and I roll my eyes at his subsidy.

I would tell him if he understood me, but now I won't. I hear a soft croon from beside me and look down to see Toothless looking at me, amused. I send a confused look down his way. "you seem like you've seen a yak dancing. Tuffnut has always been stupid; you know that. So cut him some slack," he said, and I huffed but did as he told, my tail curling around him.

I refocused on the game. "Next question. What is the shot limit of a Hideous Zippleback? Team Snotlout."

"I don't think they can count that high." said mutters loud enough for the team to hear. They glare at her, and Ruff calls on their dragon, "Oh, really? Let's find out! Barf! Belch!" the twin dragon shoots six fireballs at the other team; Astrid and Fishlegs barely manage to duck in time.

I let a glare fall on the green dragon which covers under my eyes. I snort and continue to focus.

" Looks like it's about three," Tuff says, holding up only two fingers. This is getting insulting. " Told you we could count that high!" Ruff says, smiling. Hiccup shrugs " It's six. You were half-right. Five points."

The girl's twin smiles and' high-fives' her teammates. I've never understood this play, but who am I to question things?

Suddenly I see Stormfly shoots her tail spikes at the other team, pinning them to the wall unharmed. I sigh, standing up and helping them down. When I come out, Snotlout, I huff smoke in his face. h e still hasn't apologized for pulling my tail that week ago, and I won't forgive until he does. I hurt.

He looks devastated while I only race a ridge and walk over to my spot again, dipping my head to even fit inside the arena.

" Okay, guys, that's enough training. So... we did some really good work here today." HIccup sys trying to come the string fire. But Snotlloud risks himself down and goes over to the Monstrous sleeping Nightmare " Prepare to face the Monstrous Nightmare!" he says and pats Hookfang's jaw. I cringe when he suddenly rears up and set himself on fire, burning Snotlout's butt.

The Jørgerens scream bloody murder and run for a nearby water tub, putting out his flaming butt. I go over to Hookfang, growling at him. he hisses at me and snaps, but I slam my talon on his head, bringing his head into the ground "remember who the Queen is, fire Owen." I hiss in his ear, and he whimpers in submission, but I can see the pain in his yellow eyes.

My heart goes soft for a minute, and I let him go watching his back as he stalks off. Finally, toothless comes over "are you alright?" he asks, his green eyes surveying me from an injury. I give him a soft huff "no, I'm fine. It's Hookfang I'm worried about. he isn't usually so angry, and not by a pat on the jaw." Toothless hums buyt walk over to Hiccup, letting the Human mount him "it's probably just a bad day. come on, we need to get back to the village," he says and flies off.

I sigh but follow them, thinking about Hookfang anyhow.

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Gobber is trying to sell his weapons to a gathered crowd at the plaza.

Me, Hiccup, and Toothless are watching. "Gather around! Come on, one and all! You may think these dragon-killing weapons have no more use, but think again! This long sword is now a lovely butter knife!" the black Smith says and tries to spread the butter but only breaks the toast into little crumbs.

I sigh, my long tail curling around my talons. Gobber doesn't seem too faced " Eh. It's also good for making breadcrumbs." the plate then cracks and falls to the ground.

Suddenly Mildew comes up beside us. He cowers a bit at my intense golden stare but ignores it and goes to Hiccup, whispering to him. " Well, this is a dark day. A great dragon slayer peddling his weapons as kitchen utensils? Hm. Tsk-tsk-tsk-tsk."

I'm so close to ripping his head off! But I let it be because he is one of the villagers, and Hiccup would hate me if I did. so would Toothless, and that is nothing I want.

I turn back to Gobber. "Up next, how about this... " he tries o think of a good purpose when he sees a fly land on the nearby table. His face lit up, and I narrowed my eyes. "...handy flyswatter? " Gobber brings the mace down and smashes the table. The crowd gasps. Gobber looks at the result.

My tail flick. " He-he. Also good for getting rid of unwanted tables." he tries to cover it up. I then spot the fly emerging from the wreck, completely unharmed. I would've snapped at it, but this is not my store or boutique. I have the Queen's duties to take seriously.

I then look at the sun to see that it is time for the daily meeting at the Beach. I sigh and curl my pose, unfurling my wings and shadowing the plaza making the Vikings, Hiccup, and Toothless look at me. Then, finally, I send them a smile and fly away, heading for the Beach — time to have this meeting.

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