A Day On Dragon's Edge
A Race to the Edge (HttyD) Fanfiction
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Chapter Two: Brothers from Other Mothers
Rating: K
Genre: Friendship
Summary:Hiccup and Toothless have a long overdue, much needed, day off- just them, together, doing whatever they want, nothing to worry about... And they do this, as brothers, from other mothers.
As always, don't like, don't read.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own How to train your Dragon.
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movielover48- Thanks for the idea/suggestion! Hope you enjoy!
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It started like a normal day; Hiccup got woken up by Toothless' slobbery tongue, got on his back, went for their morning flight, got back, and landed on the platform of the Clubhouse.
Patting the Night Fury's head, he strode forward, and immediately frowned.
Everything was just so... Quiet.
Usually, by this time, everyone was up and bustling. The twins would be annoying Snotlout, Astrid would be sharpening her axe, and Fishlegs would be kicked back, or entranced and zoned out reading a book. The dragons would probably just be around, sometimes in the sky, stretching their wings or playing lightly.
When he'd come in, the reaction would be almost immediate; Snotlout would say one thing or another, Astrid would smile and be polite, and Fishlegs would usually have something new or interesting to gush about. The twins would smile or wave, and make some remark, and go back to their fighting, or whatever they had been doing in the previous moment. The dragons would land beside their respective riders, greeting the Outpost leaders with chirps and growls, ready to go on with the day.
"Huh..." Hiccup looked to his faithful dragon, who crooned quietly, a knowing look in his eyes.
He walked over to the Night Fury. "Bud, where is everyone?" He then frowned, suspicion on his tongue and polluting his tone. "Do you know something...?"
The dragon shaking his head, Hiccup sighed, and flopped his arms by his side. "Well... This sure is odd..." He scratched the top of his head, and decided to just get on his dragon's back and look around Dragon's Edge for them. "Who knows, maybe they all just slept in, even though that isn't Astrid or Fishlegs' style at all..."
First, they went to Fishlegs and Meatlug's hut, landing with a soft thud.
They walked around the hut, finding the Gronckle and her rider in the Hot Tub. Toothless warbled, and they looked up at them.
"Hey, guys. What's up?"
Fishlegs petted the brown dragoness, talking with a relaxed tone. "Oh, you know, just taking it easy."
The heir of Berk frowned slightly. "What do you mean?"
"Well, we decided to just take a day off with our dragons." Fishlegs splashed his partner, who growled playfully and pawed at his chubby arm.
Hiccup's mind wavered. "Right... And when was this announced?"
"Last night. While you were staring at Maces and Talons- remember? We invited you over. You declined."
"Oh..." Hiccup sighed, laughing awkwardly. "Right! Sorry, forgot... Well, I guess I'll just go... Um..."
Toothless nudged his rider's arm, roaring, and running in a small circle, excitedly bumping him. Hiccup confusedly scratched the back of his neck. "Uh... Toothless?"
"Go on," Fishlegs chuckled. "Spend the day with your dragon! Just you and Toothless."
And so, they left the Gronckle and her rider to their hot-tub playtime, walking away. Hiccup looked down for a bit, his Night Fury sitting and waiting patiently.
Hiccup sighed. He did owe his dragon his love and time... "Whataya say about a nice, long flight, Buddy?" He asked, striding forward and leisurely jumping into the saddle. His Night Fury roared in consent and happiness, spreading his large, leathery black wings, and leaping into the sky without another thought on his mind.
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They circled the Outpost for what felt like the dozenth time, and laughed as they barrel-rolled and dived. Whizzing around the bend of Astrid and Stormfly's hut, waving hello to the lightly training and playing (which was their fun) duo. The Nadder roared in greeting, and stopped, eyes focusing onto the spear stick in front of her snout.
Chirruping, she chased after her rider, and back up in the sky, Hiccup and Toothless shared a happy look of relaxation.
They flew high above the island, performing daring stunts and promptly trying to break their speed record; the way it used to be.
Hiccup sighed, his body no longer rigid and tense. He laid back on the saddle, staring at the skies above. "What have I been doing as of late... Ignoring you, Astrid..." His mind stopped and his heart skipped a beat.
Dear. Gods.
What HAD he been doing?!
"Oh, Toothless... Hold on, I've got something I want to try."
He promptly face-planted into the saddle.
Toothless, while somewhat concerned, couldn't resist a chortle at his rider's antics, finding it way better than simply slapping a paw- or hand- to the face. He was still trying to figure it out himself, and hopefully he could do it too someday. "Now I feel like crap, which I guess isn't new-" He muttered, clicking his prosthetic into place so his dragon could level out over the sea, "-But it turns out that I've been the worst friend ever..."
Hiccup, cringing with a sour expression, pulled his face from where it had smacked into the leather. He scowled, muttering a few well-placed obscenities when his dragon chortled in laughter.
"Oh, shut it..." He ran a hand through his hair. "I've got enough on my plate as it is."
The Night Fury snorted, and thought about the statement for a moment. Plate... Had Hiccup eaten breakfast yet? Lunch had to be coming up by now, the sun had risen rather high in the clear blue skies. He could take his rider for lunch...
Yes, lunch.
He'd take Hiccup for lunch, by the sea.
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The Night Fury glided over the island, occasionally passing a glance back at his rider, looking around in surprise. "Toothless...?" He asked, leaning down a bit to the saddle. "Where are we? I don't recognise this place..." The dragon crooned; of course he wouldn't recognise the island. He had deliberately kept this place secret, so he could take Hiccup there when the time was right, before everyone else found out. Just him and Hiccup...
"Bud?" Hiccup patted his neck, and he shook it off lightly, continuing to fly headstrong, until he spotted the pristine, white sands of the beach.
Lowering them down to the sandy shore, he snapped his wings up, and rearing up his hind legs, landed, kicking up clouds of sand as the dragon touched down. Shaking his neck, he warbled, turning his head to give Hiccup a gummy smile.
Said rider had slipped off his back, staring around him with awe, and a smile gracing his fine features. "Wow..." He breathed.
Toothless purred happily, glad he had rid his beloved one's mind of stress and worry. Roaring joyously, he leaped forward, skidding around to crouch down playfully, yapping in excitement. His tail wagging behind him, he put on his best puppy face, hoping Hiccup would take the cue and play with him.
Grinning widely, Hiccup jumped at him, kicking up sand as he moved. Toothless scurried away, howling, tongue flying out his mouth as he ran, and Hiccup chased him up and down the beach. It ended with the young man tackling the dragon by the neck, resulting in a scuffle that had both yelping and laughing hysterically, until eventually, they were both sprawled across the soft sands, struggling to catch their breath and stop their crazed fit of laughter.
Hiccup turned his head on side, panting as he giggled. Shuffling close, Toothless snuffled his hair, giving him a long, sloppy lick to the cheek.
Not even mad, Hiccup laughed again, and reached out, taking Toothless' large head and pressing his forehead against the dragon's. He got a purr in response, and another couple licks, which he wasn't all that impressed by, especially when it turned into a full-fledged bath. He groaned, trying to get away, ultimately failing. He glared as the dragon chortled, and got up, walking to the waters, and moving out until he was standing in water up to his shoulders.
Inclining his head, Hiccup watched, slightly confused.
Toothless watched the waters, and suddenly, his neck shot into the water, jaws clamping around something silver and slippery that thrashed in his mouth a bit, before stilling.
Prancing back to his rider, his body dripping and droopy from heavy water, he dropped it into his little one's lap, reaching up to scratch an itch behind his eye. He growled quietly when sand threatened to slip into his eye from his paw, where water had made sand stick to it. Hiccup chuckled quietly, and then finally realised he had a fish in his lap. Dread swirled in his stomach, as he looked down at it. Not this again...
"Uh... Hey, um, Bud? Did I ever tell you we can't eat fish, or meat, raw...?"
Toothless crooned, tilting his head. What was Hiccup talking about...? Was there actually any difference between the two?
Hiccup laughed awkwardly. "It makes us sick, you see..."
The dragon's acidic green eyes snapped open.
WHAT?
Without a second thought, he reached down, grabbing it in his jaws and tearing it away from his rider.
LITTLE ONE NO EAT SICKY FISH!
For a moment, Hiccup just stared, and then promptly burst out into laughter, watching as his Night Fury stared it down, pupils narrowed and teeth bared.
"B-bu-bud... It's... 'Kay! Oh Gods...!" He doubled over, squirming on the sand as he gasped for breath. By now, the dragon had stopped, instead looking at his human in what looked like a combination of confusion and worry.
After finally regaining composure, Hiccup took the fish, still snorting and grinning. "You just need to cook it, Bud. Like, every time, alright? Not just when I ask. We can't eat fish raw..." Patting his companion's neck, he gestured for Toothless to follow, as he picked up the fish and slipped it in his satchel he slung over his shoulder.
It didn't take long for him to find what he was looking for; a couple of twigs and branches. He threw them into a pile and stood back. "Okay, buddy, plasma blast."
The Night Fury did as he was told, and Hiccup had the fish roasted within no time.
He crooned, looking up at the young man. The question lay in his eyes, and rather obviously; did I even learn something there? Hiccup simply laughed, and that was enough to indicate that he had decided to get some pay-back against his scaly friend for earlier. Grumbling, he sat down as Hiccup ate most of his lunch. When he was done, he waved a hand at the fire, and Toothless promptly stomped on it as he followed Hiccup through the forest.
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Watching with his 'ear flaps' perked, Toothless eyed his rider as he got up from where he had slumped down beside his laying figure, jumping into the saddle as soon as the dragon stood. Purring, Toothless strode forward, heading back for the beach.
They had eaten their dinner about an hour ago, just enough time for their meals to settle, and it was sunset now.
Rays of warm orange, hot pink and almost glaring red graced the stunning skies, encasing them in a bright glow as the sun moved lower and out of sight. Hiccup leaned back, admiring the beautiful sight, as they descended. He landed with the softest of thuds, staring in sync with the heir at the ocean, the surface glittering and reflecting the sunset, as gentle waves flowed over it to the shoreline. It was perfect.
Getting off the lithe black Night Fury's back, Hiccup reached up, taking the saddle off his dragon companion, including the tail. He took his boot, right sock and prosthetic off, rolling up his right pant leg. He quickly swung himself onto the bare back and neck of his best friend, gripping on with his knees and placing one hand on the side, and one just in front of him.
With a croon, Toothless stepped into the water, wading in it until it reached up his side, just below Hiccup's bare foot.
They walked silently, just like that, embracing each other's presence, until the sun had become a small glow above the horizon, the skies now a dark swirl of colours, stars beginning to twinkle in the night sky.
"I missed this, Bud..." Hiccup murmured, rubbing his dragon's thick neck as it vibrated to his purr. "Just you and me..."
Me too, Little One...
Toothless knew his rider couldn't hear him, but that didn't matter.
Their bond alone was already all he could ever want, and all he would ever need...
...Because they were brothers, from other mothers.
(ShoutOuts below A/N)
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A/N: Hehe... Yeah... Sorry I made you folks wait so long, I just couldn't find the motivation to write this one! I'm so sorry that this took so long, and I've just been so... Slow, lately. :( Life is being mean...
Oh, and my Gods, guys. TEN. REVIEWS. And only one chapter? Guys, this is amazing! Thank you so much! I love you all! HAVE MY VIRTUAL HUGS! :P
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ShoutOuts:
PureCrystal- Agreed! I am a Hiccstrid shipper, but honestly, all of it's just romance when it comes to RTTE... :( But that aside, thanks for the review!
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