Chapter Four: Doubts of a Human Boy in a Dragon's World

Hiccup rushed through Dragon Mountain like the wind itself. The now 8 year old boy was running to his mentor. Hiccup rushed down the steep hill that led to the great kings lake. Hiccup had never seen a Dragon as big as Melchior. Not even his father was as big as the king. Which Hiccup guessed probably had something to do with him being king. Melchior was also the wisest Dragon he had ever had the opportunity to talk with, and Hiccup really needed his guidance right now.

As the young boy stopped near the waters edge. He couldn't help but look up at the Dragon's in flight above him, and Hiccup felt jealousy bubble up inside of him. Why couldn't he be like them? Why couldn't he fly? Why couldn't he be like his family?

The questions and self doubt plagued his mind, and made Hiccup doubt himself. Which was something he didn't like to do. Hiccup had been taught by his father and mother. That no matter how different he may be, no matter how much people teased him. He was extraordinary and unique in his own way, and that his family loved him no matter what, but now. Now Hiccup felt like his uniqueness was making him pay. Hiccup was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice his mentor raise slightly out of the water. Until his wise and kind voice cut through the air.

"What is the matter my child?" Melchior asked, and Hiccup jumped slightly. The young boy looked up into Melchior's kind eyes, and responded.

"My father and mother took my brother out hunting, but they didn't take me. Why?" Hiccup asked and Hiccup swore he thought he saw sadness flash in the kings eyes, but before Melchior could respond Hiccup continued. "I mean I know that I don't have wings, but that doesn't mean I can't learn how to hunt. Right?"

"Hiccup, you and I both know that you are unique. More so than any other Dragon in my Sanctuary, but you and I also know that your uniqueness comes with a price. Am I right?" Melchior said softly, and Hiccup looked at him with sadness swirling in his green eyes. The Bewilderbeast knew that Hiccup was trying to not let himself become jealous. Which Melchior was glad about, but he couldn't help but feel that Hiccup had a right to be angry. Although Melchior knew Cloudjumper and Paradise meant no harm by what they did. He also knew that they probably should have told Hiccup they would do something with him afterwards. Melchior had watched the infant turn into an inquisitive mind, but with a caring soul. He hated to see Hiccup doubting his worth. So Melchior did the only thing that came to mind. He lowered his head for Hiccup to get up on one of his tusks. The young boy once realising what he wanted quickly climbed up onto one.

"You are right Melchior, but I just don't know how to prove my worth," Hiccup said as the Great King moved deeper into his lake.

"Hiccup you don't need to prove your worth to your family. They will love you no matter what, and besides that your time will come Hiccup. I promise you that," Melchior said in his deep rumbling voice. Hiccup stared into the Kings ice blue eyes, and saw that he wasn't lying. Hiccup could feel hope break through the doubt, and he couldn't help but grin.

"Thank you my king," Hiccup said softly, and the Great King bowed his head for Hiccup to hop off. As Hiccup moved away from the lake, and the King was lowering himself. Hiccup heard the Kings reply that only made his grin grow.

"You're welcome my rizh."

Hiccup finally felt his doubt disappear, and strength he never knew he had surface. He turned to look back at Melchior, and saw that the King had baby dragons fluttering near his face, but he didn't seem to mind. Which caused Hiccup's resolve to solidify. He would become the best he could be. For the name of his King, and his family.

He would learn how to fly.

I know it's short, but I wanted it that way, and yes the Kings name is from the Bible. If that offends anyone I'm sorry that wasn't my intention, and yes Rizh is a word in another language, but I won't tell you what it means yet. Although I guess you could find out by yourself. Although no matter how short it was, I hope you liked it.

Sorry for all the misspelled/missing words.