The King of Fire

Chapter 1: The Run Away

A/N: What's up guys and gals. I know it has been a really long time since I started this story, years actually. Well, I decided that I'd revisit this story to try to finish it for all of those who wanted to see it done. There are some things that will need to be noted, though. First of all, like I said before, it has been years since I started this. My writing style and ability has increased since then, so the new chapters I write will likely have noticeable differences compared to these first four chapters. That's another thing. I will not be revising these first chapters, they will be what I base my future chapters off of. I hope that those of you who enjoyed this story as it was before will continue to enjoy it despite the changes that will occur. Don't be afraid to leave reviews to let me know what y'all think and to leave suggestions!

Hiccup's POV

I can't believe I'm leaving... I'm actually leaving. Berk will no longer be my home. It won't matter anyway considering the fact no one would miss me in the first place. Everyone always thought of me as a screw up. Even my own father... now the only one I can trust is Toothless. He is my best friend and I would do anything to keep him safe. It appears he will be my mode of transportation for leaving this god forsaken island. There is just no way I could go on with being treated like this in my own home.

I gather my belongings into a basket in my room. I work late at night as to not disturb anyone. I take me drawings/sketches, pencils, spare paper, food, water, clothes, cloths, and a spare tool set I keep in my room in case I can't use the ones at the forge.

The forge... it reminds me of Gobber. He may not be the best man, but he was the closest thing I had to a real father. He would scare my cousin and the rest of the kids away when they bullied me. I would take refuge in the forge and help the old black smith with his work. I suppose he'll be the one person I miss.

I pick the basket up and climb out through the window of my room. I quickly make my way to the cove where my black steed surely awaits. I was proven correct as I reached the cove. There, laying down next to the water, is the so called "offspring of lightning and death." He was asleep, and it looks like he was having a good dream from the sounds of his purrs.

I walk up to him and gently nudge the dragon to wake him. He picks his head up and looks at me with big, green, sleepy eyes.

"Bud, we're leaving." I told him in a whisper.

He gives me a curious look and I smile.

"It's time we got away from those mean ol' vikings who love to hurt us so much."

He growls a bit at the mention of them and I just giggle a bit. I strap the basket to his saddle and hop on. I put my foot into the mechanism for Toothless' tail and get ready to take off.

"Ready to go on an adventure bud?" I ask with a smile.

Toothless purrs in agreement and I turn the tail into position. Within seconds we are soaring through the sky. I turn around to give the place I used to call home one last goodbye.

~Time Skip~

Toothless and I have been flying for about two hours now, and we could start to see the sun come up. I look down to see a small island which is half covered in shrubbery.

"Let's rest there bud."

He gladly lands on the small island. I guess flying does take a toll on dragons. I set up a small fire using twigs and my trusty flint n' steel. I got to cooking some fish and gave a few to Toothless for him to eat.