New Life Ahead [HTTYD]

Chapter 9: Forgive and Forget

Hiccup, who had forgotten all about the Night Fury he freed until this point, gaped in shock. This was that dragon's MATE?! And if that was true, then that would make that hatchling from earlier that dragon's...hatchling.

The female, who had been listening to Hiccup's thoughts, suddenly changed her pitiful expression into a serious one. She straightened herself on her hind legs, looking regal and majestic.

"That's right Hiccup Haddock. That dragon you referred to as a 'bastard' happens to be my mate."

Every dragon cringed, knowing that insulting one's mate, especially a Night Fury's, usually resulted in severe injury from the significant other, typically in places that were not MEANT to be injured. Hiccup felt all the blood drain from his face, sputtering as he attempted to apologize.

"I...uuuh...I'm not...I'm really..."

The female held up a paw, silencing him immediately.

"I will forgive you this time, since my mate could have at least told you his plan before simply restricting your memories." She said calmly. Hiccup let out a sigh of relief, while also snorting at the dragon's stupid decision at not telling him ANYTHING before...

"However!" The female abruptly exclaimed. "Know that my mate did at least prevent your possible death."

Hiccup was confused.

"While it was indeed foolish for my mate to simply restrict your memories without your permission, it did get you here, did it not? Besides, how much harder and riskier could it have been if he decided to simply, oh I don't know, toss you off the cliff and hope for the best?" The female smirked at the scared expression on Hiccup's face.

"With that said, you should probably be thanking him rather than trying to attack him." Hiccup nodded quickly, feeling that maybe the Fury's actions were a little more justified.

"Try attacking my mate again however and I'll make sure you bear no children...ever." The female warned.

Hiccup, along with every single male dragon, subconsciously tucked in their tails and crossed their legs. He nodded furiously, while the female chuckled, amused by his actions.

"Momma!" Both Hiccup and the female turned their heads towards the sudden voice, seeing the hatchling from before bounding over with a jubilant atmosphere surrounding him. Seeing as how things had been settled, the rest of the Nest went back to their own business. After all, this wasn't the first human to have made it to the Nest.

"Momma, daddy is back!" The hatchling said excitedly. Hiccup smiled. The hatchling reminded him of himself whenever his Dad came back and he always had fun finding his mother to tell her the wonderful news. This memory was interrupted however, at the fact that the Night Fury was back, and he had no idea what to do! What could you say to someone you had attacked anyway?

"Saying sorry would suffice, I think."

Hiccup turned his head toward the mother, who was looking at him encouragingly before turning to nuzzle her baby.

The hatchling, who had just now noticed Hiccup, looked at his Mom and proceeded to give wide, round eyes. "Can me show friend to Daddy?" he asked.