A Fire Burns Within Me Version 2

Death Traps and Doomsday Bugs

Previously:
Sighing, Fishlegs turned to me again. "Sorry, do you want to try again?"

I did my best to shrug. At least I would have tried. "Percy Jackson-wait," I said, frowning in utmost confusion. "How am I talking?"

I raised my hands-hands and stared in disbelief. "I'm back," I whispered in awe as Fishlegs looked on nervously. I looked up at him, blinking myself out of my daze. "Sorry, it's just I've been a dragon for the past several months, it's nice to officially meet you, Fishlegs."

The blond boy promptly fainted.

Seeing as the rather large blond boy had fainted and the other laughing boy had left, I was stuck on the bed waiting for Fishlegs to wake up.

Yeah, right.

I laughed as I pushed myself up into a sitting position and looked around the room. It was kind of small, with only the large bed I was on and a desk on the wall to my right with a large jug on it. Drawings of dragons were pinned all over the room and even on the ceiling. I saw they were sorted into different classes so I assumed I was in Fishleg's room.

Slowly, I brought my legs around to the right side of the bed. I hissed in pain as I realized that my curse left much worse injuries than last time. Maybe because I fell from the sky when it started. I hadn't realized it before but my ribs felt sore, my legs were bandaged heavily, as well as my head. Only my left upper arm was bandaged as much as my legs but I felt no distinction from the pain. Now that I realized I had injuries, I was sore all over.

Nevertheless, using my good arm, I pushed myself to stand. Once I was standing, I saw spots. Blinking them away, I took a step. I almost fell, only catching myself on the bed post. Taking several deep breaths, I took another step. I had to get to the jug.

I could feel the water in it. It was cool, clean and fresh. It also could speed up the healing process.

That is, if I got to it. I groaned loudly as I fell on my face. I was only halfway there.

Finally, I reached the jug just as Fishlegs groaned awak. "What?" He saw me first, standing at the desk, holding the jug. He looked from me to the bed then back at me.

I waved. "Hey," I said just as I dumped the entire jug over my head. It felt amazing to have the water rush over the parts of my body it could reach. I felt some bones move as the water healed them.

"Woah, what!" Fishlegs clamored to his feet in a feeble attempt to stop me. He only succeeded in getting wet. "What were you thinking? Your bandages need to stay dry, now I have to-"

He stopped when he saw I was still dry and taking my bandages off. I was moving much easier now since the water did its job. I only felt a little stiff so I wiggled a little to get it out.

"I'm fine now, Fishlegs, see?" I spread my arms to show my now healed body.

"H-how is that...possible?" He asked as he stared.

"My secret," I winked as I walked over to the door at the other end of the room.

"Where are you going?" Fishlegs hurried after me as I walked past a stunned Snotlout and Hiccup.

"Hi, Hiccup!" I said cheerfully. "Snotlout, the chicken is on your head. I'm going outside, Fishlegs, being inside is a little uncomfortable since I've been a dragon for the past month or so. How long was I out since you found me?"

"Almost a week," Fishlegs answered before the rest of my words sunk in. "Wait, you were a dragon?"

"Yeah, weren't you listening?" I asked as I finally stepped outside. Taking a deep breath, I smiled. It felt nice.