The Hero's Return

Chapter 10 - The Dragon Tamer

After days of travel, the two of them arrived at the outer reached of the local island. It was central trading between the Archipelago and other regions of the vast and mysterious world. It was not large by any mean, but it was spacious enough to accommodate a massive marketplace where people would come and trade. Vikings, merchants and even warriors from mysterious lands could be found roaming the street. The yelling and arguing filled the air. Despite it abundant of strange types of people, one thing was true, this was a dragon-loving Island as countless of them could be seen chasing each other, roaring for any piece of food and being disturbed by the local children. 

To Astrid, this was a strange and wonderful place that she had only marveled at when Johann would describe it on his adventures and she was about to enter the strange yet exciting world with Hiccup by her side. As for Hiccup, this was the birthplace of the title Dragon Master, this was his home away from home for so long.

"So this is the famous Edge that I always heard from Johann." Astrid exclaimed dreamily.

"I am amazed, you heard of this place?" Hiccup asked while looking at the exciting expression on Astrid's face. 

"Are you kidding me? Of course, I have heard about this place, I even dreamt about it once... This is just... Oh, Thor!"

"I'm glad that you like it." Hiccup chuckled before offering Astrid his hand. "Now, do you want to explore the Edge with me, milady?"

"I would be my honor." Astrid took Hiccup's hand gracefully before walking toward the marketplace with their dragon waddling behind. "But do I have to wear this thing on my face?" Astrid pointed at the identical mask to Hiccup's that was occupying her face.

"Sorry, milady. But it is a must and since you are the Dragon Master's girlfriend, then you need to dress accordingly. Plus, the mask help to protect your identity against my enemy, we are here on a mission after all."

"How many enemies can one many have?" Astrid said.

"You would be surprised at how many people want my head and how many more wanted to do that themselves." Hiccup answered quietly. "That's why I asked if you really wanted to be a part of my world because in my world, there is nothing but danger."

"And I answered yes, I had let you slip by you grasp seven years ago, not this time. Even if the whole world turns their back on you, I will still stand your side." Astrid gripped Hiccup's hand just a little bit tighter, showing her conviction.

Without anything else, the two of them continued their long walk toward the marketplace in silent. A comfortable silent.

"Wait... isn't that the Dragon Master?"

"That's is him alright, but who is it was walking next to him?"

"Do you even need to asked? It obviously the Dragon Whisperer."

"Are you crazy? The Dragon Whisperer is his mother. As for her, she is definitely the Dragon Master's wife."

"Oh..."

The moment that the two of them walked into the marketplace, chatter could be heard in every direction. All of them questioning who the mysterious figure what was walking next to the Dragon Master was. Soon, a conclusion was drawn, she was the Dragon Master's wife. With her elegant bodies, the golden locks and the deathly axe that she held in her arm ready to strike at any moment. She was the only one that deserving of the Dragon Master and no one could argue about it. Even the girls that desperately wanted the Dragon Master, could not help but look at the mysterious figure with admiration in their eyes.

"Why is everyone staring at us?"

"It not every day that I walked into the marketplace like this and it is something completely new that I ended the marketplace with a girl as beautiful as you, Astrid." Hiccup answered honestly. "And the fact that we are sporting a similar outfit doesn't help much."