The King of Fire

Chapter 2: A New Home

Hiccup's POV
"Well it's not everyday that someone comes in with an injured princess in their hands." She replies.

My eyes widen a little bit as I stare at the girl with slight disbelief.

"At least answer me this. Where am I and who are you?" I question her.

"My name is Iona, and this is the island of Dragora." She replies with a small wave of her hands in the air.

After that she asks the guard to open the door. I look at her a bit quizzically before getting up and walking towards the door. As I step out I give my thanks and turn to the apparent princess.

"The name is Hiccup. Great name, I know."

She gives a small giggle at my comment. I noticed something though. I don't know where Toothless is. I get a concerned look on my face as I question her.

"Where's Toothless?" I ask sternly.

"Who?" She replies a bit concerned as well.

"My dragon. Where is my dragon?" I say with a slightly raised voice.

"Oh, your dragon is awaiting us at the castle. We are about to head there. Don't worry, we didn't hurt him." She replies.

I sigh in relief as I begin to follow the two out of the prison. As we walk towards this castle I get a glimpse of my surroundings. It still shocks me to see a whole village of people with dragons. Everywhere you looked there was a human-dragon duo. It amazes me to no end. The village buildings seem to all have a tint of red to them. I assume that must be their main color of choice.

We arrive at a massive castle that must be over fifty feet high. It's the biggest building I've ever seen in my entire life. We walk towards the two large doors where there are two more guards standing watch. They see us approach and open the doors for us. Iona thanks then as we walk by and I give them a small nod. We walk in and I notice how beautiful the inside is. There is a red carpet that leads to two thrones. The walls are outlined with intricate gold designs. I notice in one corner there is a familiar black scaled reptile laying down.

"Toothless?" I beckon at the sleeping dragon.

He opens his green eyes and immediately looks at me. He runs at me and tackles me to the ground while licking me nonstop. I laugh as I start to get up.

"I missed you too bud."

I look at Iona to see her smiling at the scene before her.

We walk on the red carpet to the two thrones at the front. In those thrones were two adults who looked like they were in there late 40's. In the bigger of the thrones sat a tall, lean man with a brown beard and blue eyes. He wore similar armor to the guards, but his was much more intricate. The female next to him was in the smaller throne. She looked very similar to Iona. She was a litter taller then her, though. She had the same brown eyes and brown hair. She wore robes that went down to her feet with a red cloth on her lap. It was clear to see where Iona got her beauty from if these were indeed her parents. Did I just think that?

"Young man, what is your name?" The man I assume to be the king asks in a stern, but kind voice.

"My name is Hiccup." I reply.

"I hear that you are the one who saved our daughter Iona. Is this correct?" The lady asks.

I look back at Iona to see her just stand there with a small smile on her face. I turn back around to reply.

"Yes, I suppose you could say that. I tried my best I stop the bleeding, but I'm no healer, so I did the best I could." I tell the queen.

They both give me a warm smile. I can't say this is what I was expecting.

"I see you ride that dragon right there. What would his name be." The king questions.

"His name is Toothless." I reply with a small smile.

"You ride a dragon even though I've never seen you around here before. I don't suppose you're from around here are you." The queen chaps in.

"No, I'm not. I was... running away from my home when I found your daughter." I reply hesitantly.

I hear them both gasps. I even hear Iona gasps slightly.

"Would you mind telling us what happened?" The kings asks.

Not wanting to be rude, I agreed.

"Before I start, though, may I know your names." I ask.

"Oh how informal of me. My name is Milford and this is my wife Ingrid." The king answers with a slightly foolish smile.

After hearing that I began to tell the listening crowd my story. I told them of how my mother died. I told them of how my father and I grew apart over time to the point of where we couldn't even look at each other. Every time he did it was just a disappointed scowl. I told them of how I was never accepted by anyone. How everyone thought I was a screw up and a runt. I told them of how I was bullied by the people my age. I was even bullied by my own cousin. I then began to tell them how I met Toothless, and how I was able to get him flying again. I told them of how I earned his trust and formed a bond with him. I told them how he was the only one I could trust anymore. I told them of how I was supposed to kill the Monstrous Nightmare, and how I just couldn't do it. This all led up to telling them about how I ran away and never looked back. I told them of how we came upon their daughter and her Night Fury. I told them of how I managed with her dragon and got her to here. And now I stand here in this castle, talking to the king and queen telling them my life story.

After I finished my story I just stood there with my head down. Everyone in the room, even the guards, stared at me with an awestruck face. Then, something happened that I didn't expect. Ingrid ran up to me and wrapped me in a bear hug.

"I'm so sorry you had to go through that dear. You don't deserve any of it. You rescued our daughter and for that I'm grateful. She said into my ear.

I just stood there for a moment. A small tear escaped my eyes as I slowly hugged her back. After a few seconds we released from the hug.

"My boy, I'd like to offer you something. You could say it's both a thank you for saving my daughter, and it's also to save you as well. I'd like for you to stay here and live as one of us in the city of Dragora. I know a couple who are unable to have children. They are looking for a child to adopt, but they haven't found any. I think I know who would be perfect for them." The king said with a bright smile.

I stood there with my eyes wide. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I think this is the happiest I've ever felt in my life. The only thing that could top it was when I befriended Toothless.

"I- I'd love to." I reply with a bit of a stutter.

The king and queen smile happily. Iona walks up to me. I noticed she hasn't really said that much to me since all this started. Or to anyone for that matter. She walks up and hugs me even tighter than her mother. I stand there shocked for a bit.

"I never thanked you properly for saving me. I really do appreciate it. I don't know how Shade would be without me." She weeps out slightly.

"Better late then never I suppose. By the way, who's Shade?" I question her.

She giggles at my comment and I soon get an answer to my question when the female Night Fury from earlier flys up to us.

"Oh." Was all I said.

Shade walks up to me and rubs her muzzle against me and purrs her thanks for saving her rider. Toothless walks up to join the trio. Him and Shade lock eyes for a second before muzzling their riders.

Iona and I both laugh a little at our dragons.

This is it... this is the start of his new life... this is his new home...