Hybrid's Retribution

Chapter 1

This is Berk. It's not the most sunny place in the world, but what do you expect from a village full of Vikings. But not like your average, everyday Vikings. No, these are Berkians. They do many things differently, especially their way of travel. While most Vikings travel by foot, or by boat, Berkians travel by
Dragons.
Now it hasn't always been like this. There was a time where dragons and Berkians were enemies. But, that was before he changed everything. He's even changed me. I never thought I would be friends with Vikings, but I've been living with them for two years now.
I woke up, grabbed my golden breastplate, pushed open the door of my house, and sprinted down the dirt path of the village. My heart accelerating as I ran towards the cliff edge. Finally, I flung myself off the cliff side, and fell towards the sea. Before I crashed into the ocean, I snapped my wings open, and glided over the water until I pushed my wings down and soared upward.
This is amazing.
I smiled as I looked down towards the village. So much has changed in the past two years. If someone had told me that dragons and Vikings could be friends two years ago. I would have laughed in their face, and killed them. But, everything has changed. I've grown as a person.
All because of one Viking boy.
Hiccup Haddock.
I owe him everything, but I have no idea how to return his favors. I cannot think of anything to express my gratitude, my feelings,
My love.
My eyes widened at the thought. Where did that come from? I can't love Hiccup. At least not in that way. I still have a very limited idea about what romance is. And, Hiccup can't love me in a romantic sense either. He deserves someone better than me. Someone less broken. Someone more normal.
Someone more human.
"Ember!" A voice yelled, snapping me out of my depressed thought. I turned my head towards the sound to find Toothless jumping up and down. A big, gummy smile on his face.
"Hey Toothless, what's up?" I asked once I landed beside him.
"Nothing much. Do you want to go draw again?"
"Sure, but where did Hiccup go?"
"He went with Astrid for some reason. He said to go find you."
An unusual feeling built up in my chest when Toothless said Hiccup was with Astrid, but I quickly pushed it aside.
"Come on, let's go to the spot." I said excited as the two of us charged into the forest towards the part of the woods we made for ourselves. Our personal sanctuary.
Aside from Hiccup, Toothless is my closet friend. Since I hang out with Hiccup a lot, I've had more of a chance to bond with him more than the other dragons. He understands me. He knows what it's like to be the last of your kind. To feel out of place. To feel lonely even when you're surrounded by the people you love.
We finally arrived to the Spot. Toothless picked up a large, fallen branch as his pencil, and immediately started scribbling in the dirt. I settled for a small stick for mine, and waited for inspiration to strike me.
While I waited, my mind started to go back to the thought I had this morning. Could I really have feelings for Hiccup? He's my friend. I'm grateful for everything he's done for me, but he can't love me. I know almost nothing about how to be romantic . I mean, I've learned a lot over the past two years, but not enough to actually have a romantic relationship with anyone. Did I even want one at the moment?
It wouldn't be impossible to have one with him though.
With his charming demeanor and quick thinking, he can get himself out of any scenario. He can goof up at times, but we all do. And he owns up to his mistakes as well, unlike other hardheaded Vikings. He doesn't let small mishaps slow him down either. He can be stubborn at times, but all Vikings are stubborn. He's also not bad looking. With those sparing emerald eyes, and his charming smile that the small scar on his chin perfectly outlines, and his metal leg doesn't slow him down at all and-
"Hey that's a really good drawing of Hiccup! It looks just like him!" Toothless exclaimed, causing me to jump.
"Wait, what?" I said, shocked. I looked down at the ground where I had indeed drawn a detailed picture of Hiccup. From the details of his armor, to the scar on his chin.
"Um.... I..." I stuttered, trying to find a way to explain why I drew him. I looked up at Toothless, only to see him smirking. "What?"
"You like him, don't you?" Toothless asked.
"Me? And him? Of course not! Why would I-"
"Then why are you blushing?"
I felt my face get warmer as he pointed out how heated it was.
"Well... I..."
The sound of footsteps interrupted our conversation, saving me from embarrassment. I rushed over to the source of the sound coming from the cove nearby.
With Hiccup and Astrid standing at the cove floor.
I duck down, holing they didn't see me as I watched what the two of them were doing. I couldn't hear what they were saying, but it seemed like they were talking about something serious.
The Astrid grabbed his hand...
And placed her other hand on his face...
And the gap between them began to close...
I couldn't keep watching after that. My chest began to throb with an unusual feeling, and my eyes began to water. I bolted up from my seat, and rushed towards the safety of my house. Once I was there, I raced inside, and slammed the door. I didn't realize I was crying until I felt tears fall to my boots.
Is this what heartbreak feels like?
I've heard it feels like getting your heart ripped out, but I don't have feelings for Hiccup.
And he doesn't have feelings for me...
Astrid is better for him anyway...
My heart clenched at the thought, but it was true. She was stronger than me. Prettier than me. She had her emotions under control. Hiccup has known her longer than he has known me.
They are perfect...
I can't deny that...
If Hiccup is happiest with her...
Then I will stand aside...