Fearless

Chapter 6. Unexpected turn

Hello my dear readers! Wow, we already reached chapter 6! This went quicker as I thougt XD Ok, here's the thing. So you don't get confused. This chapter jumps a bit back and front between different points of views and moments. You'll see what I mean ;) Should it still cause confusion, feel free to let me know in the comments, I will gladly help and explain :) I really hope this chapter is good.  Have fun reading :)

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Loud cheering sounds echoed through new Berk. Everyone was gathered at the arena to watch the dragon racing. It was a sporty activity, that came to life after the dragons first stayed at old Berk. Back then, the arena wasn't that big and game wasn't as filed as it was now, twenty years later. Hiccup and Astrid had been the best in that game, it was more than clear that their children inherited their talents. Everything that Hiccup and his friends had in the past, was now passed on to the next generation. To their children.

Beside Zephyr and Nuffink were Ruffnuts sons and her daughter. The boys were twins and no less cheeky and prank loving than her mother and her uncle themselves. The girl was a lot like her mother when it came to humor, loud and bubbly. Their names were Aris, Arik and Arlan. Of course the twins rode a Zippleback. Aris on the other hand flew on a Nadder. While the Zippleback was bright orange colored instead of green, her Nadder showed bright lime green, dark orange and yellowish golden scales. There was also Snoutlouds daughter Hana on her dark mulberry colored monstrous nightmare female and Tuffnuts son Leifur on his red and golden Nadder. The game went onfor a while and Zephyr and Nuffink made one goal after the other. Close behind them followed Hana and Leifur. ,,Hey, this is not fair"! Called Arik ,,You and your Night lights are tricking". Right at that moment, Zephyr threw the black sheep into her basket and landed on top of her patio. ,,That's no trick Arik" Zephyr snickered, got down from Fearless and stretched her arms. ,,It's called being awesome"! On that Aris started laughing. ,,Ey, what are you laughing about? She just won"! Arlan pointed at Zephyr with a grumpy face. ,,And someone here is bad at losing, brother dear" Aris teased. Arlan growled ,,Meh....can't believe she's our sister".

Astrid next to Hiccup made a joyful punch into the air with her hand. ,,That's my girl"! Ariks mouth dropped a bit, then he closed his lips and started frowning at her. ,,This is not finished yet"! he called. Confused, his brother turned his head. ,,Whatever you say"! Zephyr chuckled and patted Fearless. ,,Well done buddy"! Fearless purred, laughing. Nuffink was second and stood no less proud than his sister. ,,You haddocks just are no match" Hana laughed. Next to Ruffnut and Tuffnut, Snoutloud couldn't stop freaking out over his daughter getting the third place. ,,Well, it's not always you being number one"! Ruffnut teased ,,At least your daughter takes it chill". ,,Yeah" Tuffnut grinned ,,At least she's cool at losing". ,,Shut up"! Snoutloud grumbled as he sat back down in his seat. Hiccup now stood up, clapping his hands. ,,Well done everyone. Amazing game! Now, let's get to the rankings shall we"? The crowd cheered once more. ,,First place" Hiccup began, looking at his daughter with proud and gleaming eyes. ,,Zephyr and Fearless"! Zephyr jumped in joy and hugged Fearless who roared along. ,,Second" and he smiled at his son, no less proud ,,Nuffink"! The blonde lifted his head proudly, looking like his mother when she used to win. Cloud next to him smiled, giving his parents a look. Both Toothless and Snowflake sat next to Hiccup. Also joyful and proud. Skybreeze next to Cloudjumper wiggled around happily, while he stayed calm. What's up with fury dragons being so overjoyed? He thought. Toothless genes for sure. Valka as well was clapping and cheering for her grandchildren.

,,Third place. Hana and Aris"! Hiccup called and the tall black haired girl nodded her head with a smile. Aris waved to her mother who proudly waved back. ,,And fourth place" Hiccup turned to the twins and to Leifur. ,,Leifur, Arik and Arkan"! The twins groaned. Leifur however shook it off with a grin. He wasn't as besotted into winning as his cousins were. Being twenty, he was the oldest besides the eighteen year old Hana. Games were a fun activity for him but that was all it was. Sometimes Hiccup wondered how in the world he could be Tuffnuts son. He was the complete opposite of his father. Calm, courteous and very mature. Same went for Hana. Even she had to calm her father down. In contrast to him, she took it easy. It's cool to have a dad who's so eager to have the best things for his daughter. That's what she always used to say. However, sometimes it could be a bit annoying thought. Aris was seventeen and just a year older than Zephyr while Arik and Arlan shared the same age as Nuffink. It was in the middle of summer. Zephyrs birthday was now two months in the past and her brother Nuffink was soon about to turn fourteen. Both siblings were a three years apart. While Zephyrs birthday laid in the late spring, Nuffinks laid at the end of summer. Slowly the arena got empty. Zephyr and Nuffink walked besides their parents. ,,Ah, I am so proud of you"! Astrid couldn't stop cuddling her daughter. ,,Mom...you're.... squashing... me"! ,,Oh sorry"! Astrid instantly losened her grip around her daughter. Zephyr was glad to have a strong mother but in situations like these it was a bit uncomfortable. ,,What are you up to today"? Hiccup asked his children. ,,I'm going over to Leifur today"! Nuffink replied ,,We're going to the waterfalls. Leifur said that he'd found a really cool cave". Hiccup smiled ,,A really cool cave"? ,,Yeah, maybe we'll find something there" Nuffink beamed. ,,A treasure chest for example" his mother gestured with her hands and a knowing gaze. Hiccup laughed and then turned to his daughter ,,And you? Big girl? Any plans"? Zephyr put her hands behind her back, walking relaxed. ,,I want to go explore a bit. Maybe me and Fearless will find a new island close around new Berk. Maybe a new Dragon species". Hiccup couldn't be more proud of his daughter. She took after him so much. It was so easy sharing everything with her. It was as if he saw himself in a mirror. Always carrying a map and books to draw in and make notes. Also, he could see, that her crafting skills developed the older she got. Her clothing became more and more similar to his own. Girly looking of course. Hiccup enjoyed it to help his kids with crafting and building when he had the time. Astrid took over the fighting training. Besides dragon training and school, which was still lead by Gobber. It was easier letting Zephyr go further out now since she became sixteen. He and Astrid trusted her and they trusted Fearless to protect her. He after all, was Toothless son. Of course Toothless, Snowflake, Stormfly and Cloudjumper made sure as well that the kids were safe. They would do anything for Zephyr and Nuffink as well as for Hiccup and Astrid. Protecting them with their own lives if necessary.