"You are different. You are courageous. I might be those things too, but there's one thing you're forgetting. We didn't get this far alone. We both have the same spirit inside of us. We're Vikings, so that does give us that little push of stubbornne...
Quick note: I recommend reading my first book and my second book before this one as this IS HTTYD 3. There WILL BE SPOILERS FROM THE SECOND BOOK!!! So, if you want to read them, turn back now! For those of you who don't or haven't or need a recap, here's some much-needed information. Your dragon is called an Armor Blade. Her name is Nightshade. She used to look like this.
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But that was before she got her skin pattern. Armor Blades either grow into their special skin patterns or they earn them. Nightshade earned hers. Now, she has teal and magenta-colored stripes/swirls all over her body as well. I may or may not draw this at some point, but for now, use your imagination. Or, if you're an artist and would like to make fan art of this, I would be happy to feature your artwork in this pre-story chapter. However, if you want to do that, go back to the last chapter of my second HTTYD book 'Courageous'. It's much more detailed in that story. The reason why is, well, obviously since you're here I'm assuming you've read my other books at this point, so yeah.
Armor Blades have all different kinds of defense and fighting skills since their skin is smooth like a dolphin's, leaving them slightly more vulnerable to bite infections and such.
One defense is scaring or threatening their enemy. Right now in the picture, it looks normal, but if threatened two large pincer-like blades will come out of side glands on its head and it will make a noise (kind of like a Dilophosaurus spit nose from Jurrasic Park) at you while showing its bared snake-like fangs that will also come out along with two rows of smaller razor-sharp teeth. Vikings have been known to flee in terror at this horrifying glare until they were tamed.
Another defense involves its tail. In its tail above the bone is about a dozen large and highly poisonous darts that work like its fire shots. Over about a day's time, more darts will grow when it uses them all. It always has one at the ready though cause it can also use it to cut its enemy instead of shooting at it. It also has long razor-sharp blades along its tail and on the top of its wings. The last one is on its head.
There are many other ways for an experienced dragon to use its shots and fire abilities, but those will be revealed later. Plus, it'll take me a bit to describe all of the uses, so that's another reason why I'm gonna wait till later. Anyway, moving on.
Its club-like tail can also do damage and serve as a warning. The heart-shaped part can change color depending on its mood or show various types of warnings to its attacker. It is also heavy and strong, so if you get hit with it, it'd mean one broken bone at least for a dragon, and probably broken spine or ribs for a Viking.
Lastly, are its giant single claws on its round feet. They are used for gripping onto rocks and slicing open the enemy. Not much was known about the dragon or how it behaved so it was put in the mystery class and it hasn't changed since they are still sneaky and mysterious creatures. This is what she looks like when her pincers come out along with her fangs.
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