Zero To Hero

 

"Nalic?" Astrid asked looking at the girl in front of her.

"Yes," Nalic said and with that Astrid ran up to the girl and hugged her tightly.

Toothless smiled and stepped back to stand by me. We watched as the girls held each other for a few minutes before pulling away.

"Kali, I was never mad at you," Nalic whispered. "I have always loved you and I always will. I became worried for you when Hiccup and Toothless started hanging out more and more, but at the same time I am so happy they did. If they would have never met, you wouldn't have flown in the skies again. And if they would have never hung out more than normal, then I wouldn't be here as a human."

"I know Nalic," Astrid whispered back. "I have to admit that I am so happy things worked out, but I wish I never became human that day. If I didn't, then I wouldn't have to put you through this."

"That's true, but I don't know if we would have ended up together if we were still dragons."

"Astrid nodded, "All things happen for a reason. Maybe this is one of those things that we will never understand why it happened the way it did."

"That may be so," Nalic replied hugging Astrid once more.

"Umm... Nalic, I think we need to go get you some clothes," Astrid blushed.

"That may be a good idea," Nalic smiled as Astrid led her to the backdoor.

"Bye guys," she called as they left.

"That was... different," I said as the door shut behind them.

"Yes, but now they are together," Toothless smiled.

"Toothless, what do you think would have happened if I didn't shoot you out of the sky that day?"

"I don't think any of this would have happened. I think that Astrid would still not know that Nalic loves her. I also feel as if you would have gone off to dragon training and one day kill many dragons."

"I am so happy that didn't happen."

"Me too," Toothless smiled kissing me softly.

-At Astrid's House-

-Nalic's POV-

I stand still as Kali pulled clothes out of her drawers, trying to find me something to wear. I had told her that it was cold and that made her dig for something warmer.

"Here," she said holding up a long sleeve shirt that looked the same as hers. "Now to find something for your legs."

I smile as I pull the shirt on and look at my reflection in her shield. At least I looked half way decent now.

"Nalic, I only have shorter skirts. I have some leggins that you can weat under it though."

"That's fine. Thank you Kali," I said accepting the skirt and leggings.

"And I don't mind you using my real name, but when we are around other people, please call me Astrid," she said calmly.

"I can do that," I smile as I look at myself now dressed and then back to Kali who was smiling.

"I missed you so much Nalic. I miss being able to talk to you whenever. I miss the days when we would fly forever," Kali said hugging me tightly. "I miss being a dragon."

"I miss all that too. I miss you being a dragon the most."

"I wish I has never laid eyes on Frogsbreath that day."

"Yeah, but let's just say that you didn't. At the time, we were young and didn't know much. I was scared of telling you my true feelings at the time. You would have mated and you would never of known how I feel for you. It happened this way for the best."

"I guess you are right."

"I know I am right about this. Trust me."

"I will. I don't want to make another stupid mistake," Kali smiled and kissed me softly.

"Neither do I," I smile kissing her back.

-Laying in the grass by the village-

-Hiccup's POV-

Toothless and I laid in the grass watching the clouds. Normally they were white and fluffy and scattered. Today they were really low and heavy looking.

"What do you think they mean?" Toothless asked.

"Rain and if it gets cold enough, snow," I smile leaning over to look him in the eyes. "It would be nice if it would snow."

"Didn't the village say they think winter will come early this year?"

"Yeah, but I don't know about that. I think that it will be a while longer," I say leaning my head on Toothless' chest.

"Dragons always know the weather. By the way they are acting, I think it will be soon," Toothless said softly as he rubbed my back.

I didn't hear what he said next because I had fallen asleep.

-Several Hours Later-

"Hiccup," a girl yells waking me up. "Toothless, look."

I sit up as I look around to see Astrid and Nalic running over to us as a thin layer of snow starts to cover the ground.

"It's snowing!" Nalic yelled as Toothless sat up.

"I guess the village was right. Winter did come early this year," I smile as I kiss Toothless softly.

Toothless kissed me back as I felt the snow start to fall harder. I break the kiss as Nalic falls laughing.

"Astrid, we will be back. I need to get Toothless in some warmer clothes and talk to my dad about Nalic."

"Okay," she smiled as I took Toothless' hand and headed back to the house.

I hurried up the stairs and pull out two winter shirts and two vests. I pull mine on quickly as Toothless pulls on the shirt. I help him pull on the vest as he head down to see Dad and Gobber entering the room.

"I knew winter was coming soon, but I didn't think it would come this soon," Gobber said closing the door.

"Dad, I need to talk to you," I call as we hurry down.

"It will have to be quick. Gobber and I are about to finish a roof."

"Astrid's Nadder became human like Toothless did," I say watching my dad's eyes go wide. "Her name is Nalic. I'm not sure if she will go by that or a different name."

"Okay. Later can Astrid and Nalic come over and talk to me about this?" he asked.

"I'm sure they can. I can ask for you."

"If so, tonight would be nice," he said pulling on a vest and heading out.

"I wonder how he will react to the situation when he sees her," I smile.

"I wonder if Astrid will tell him about her true form," Toothless said.

I nod. That was a good point. What would Astrid say if her past was mentioned? Would she tell him about Frogsbreath?

"Let's go get the girls," I smile as I run out to them.

Toothless followed close behind me as we ran through the snow.

"Astrid," I called.

"Hey," she smiled hugging me.

"Dad wants to know if you and Nalic will sit down and talk to him. I told him that Nalic is human now."

"What did he say about it?"

"Nothing, but I don't think he'll be upset," I smile.

"You sure?"

"If he is upset, he would also be upset with Toothless."

"Yeah, I guess you are right."

I watch as Nalic pulls her hair out of her face. She looked like a child with such long hair. Astrid walked over to her and pulled her hair back as she braided it and tied it off at the bottom.

"Thanks, Kali," she said in her soft voice.

"You are welcome, Nalic," Astrid smile. "Stoick, Hiccup's dad, wants to talk to us tonight."

"Okay," she smiled. "I can do that."

Astrid smiled back as she leaned in and kissed Nalic softly as Toothless started to play in the snow. I smile as I lean down and start to kiss Toothless softly. He blushed as he leaned into the kiss, knocking me to the ground as he did so. I pulled Toothless closer to me as I start to run my hands over his shoulders. I wanted him, yet I knew that I couldn't. We were in public and also in front of Astrid and Nalic.

Toothless pulled away slowly looking down at me.

"I love you, Hiccup," he whispered.

"I love you too," I smile giving him a quick kiss on the lips.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything," Gobber laughed softy.

"No, Gobber," I smiled as I sat up and Astrid came over with Nalic behind her.

"Gobber," Astrid smiled, "I would like you to meet Nalic."

"It's nice to meet you Nalic," he smiled. "I came to bring you kids to dinner and then to sit down with Stoick and me for a little chat."

"What's for dinner tonight?" Toothless asked.

"Lamb and fish," Gobber smiled.

"I want fish, Astrid," Nalic said softly as Astrid pulled her into a hug.

Gobber smiled. "There is enough fish for everyone."

Nalic smiled as Astrid led her to the dining hall with Gobber, Toothless, and me close behind. As we entered, Nalic moved behind Astrid as the twins came up to us.

"Who's she?"

"She looks different and new."

"She's pretty."

"Too pretty."

"She's a friend of mine. She lived over seas with me before I traveled here. She came in search of a better life and found me instead."

"She must live inside all the time."

"She looks as if she's never been in the sun."

"She looks as if she's never worked before."

"She worked inside," Astrid smiled. "And she doesn't talk much."

"We noticed," the twins said at once.

"Guys, just leave her alone," I said stepping forwards. "We came here to eat, not to have questions and comments about her."

"Fine, but one more thing."

"What's her name?"

"Nalic. My name is Nalic," she said so softly we could barely hear it.

Tuffnut smiled, "I like her."

"And I don't like you," Nalic said wrapping her arms around Astrid.

"Guys, you can work this out after dinner," Gobber said pulling the twins back.

"Okay," the twins said walking back to their table as Astrid handed Nalic two fish.

"Enjoy them," she smiled leading her to the nearest empty table.

I smile as I grab a few pieces of lamb and sat down at the table with Astrid and Nalic.

Nalic took a bite of her fish smiling as she continued to eat it.

"Just don't eat the bones," I smile at Nalic.

"Okay," she smiled as she enjoyed her fish and Toothless was already digging into his lamb.

I smiled as I watched them eat. Toothless enjoyed his first cooked lamb and Nalic eating her first cooked food. Astrid smiled at me as she finished her fish quickly. I started to eat as Astrid started to speak in a low voice.

"Nalic, in the Viking world, two girls and/or two guys being together is looked down upon. Some villages go against that, but majority don't. It's more of a don't say anything and if it's found out about, then it's found out about. We just need to try not to mention anything or do anything that will give it away unless it's only us or us and Toothless and Hiccup."

"Okay," Nalic nodded as Toothless looked at me.

"Why do some villages allow it and others don't?"

"It's looked down upon because it prevents the reproduction and growth of the village. Also because it bothers people because we are different."

"Why do they dislike difference?"

"Toothless, they disliked me once already because before you came along I was like no one else. I made a mess of everything. On top of that, I am small and weak compared to everyone else. Vikings are strong, manly and stubborn. They don't like what is different and they can't explain."

"Oh," he said softly as he took another bite of his lamb.

"When you kids are done eating, we will go and talk to Stoick," Gobber smiled as he finished his lamb.

I nod as I take a few more bites of my lamb hoping that the talk would go well. I wonder what all Stoick wanted to know and what all he would ask.

"But don't eat so fast that you make yourself sick," Gobber laughed as Toothless finished as well as Nalic.

I nod again as I take a few more bites and put it down. I knew if I ate much more I would be sick.

"I'm done," I smiled as Gobber threw the bones into a pile and we headed off to my house.

Would this be the place that we would forever talk in private/ I shake my head knowing that it was probably the only place other than Gobber's that we could go and talk in private without the fear of someone else hearing.

As we neared the door, Nalic seemed very uptight and nervous and Astrid seemed to be worried.

"Guys, I don't think Dad will be the one to judge. Trust me," I smile looking from them to Gobber who was also smiling.

Stoick opened the door before I could even push it open.

"Please come in. Make yourself at home," he smiled as he led us in.

I smiled as I took Toothless' hand and led him to a chair. He sat down and quickly pulled me down on him as Atrid and Nalic entered and sat silently. Gobber smiled even bigger as he entered and Stoick closed the door.

"Astrid, I know you are worried. So I will speak a little first. I know it will calm your nerves some," Stoick began. "Gobber and I are together. So far only you four kids know this, but that is to keep word from spreading. As far as I am concerned, if word does get around about us or Hiccup and Toothless, I will address the eniter village. I expect our village to be different. I want us to accept a Viking for who they are and not for who they should be. I want the village to accept the fact that Toothless turned human to be with my son for love and not hate him for being a dragon turned human and for loving a member of the same sex."

"Stoick," Astrid smiled, "I think you should tell the village this and I am more than willing to help you win this fight."

"Thanks Astrid, but I am still not sure that the village will take it well."

"The only people you will need to get the village to agree are in this room."

"And how is that?" Stoick asked.

"You and Gobber, Hiccup and Toothless, Nalic and I are all going against what they like. We love people of the same sex. Toothless, Nalic and I are all dragons turned human."

Stoick's and Gobber's jows dropped.

"I fell in love with someone who was human. I turned human to find out he secretly loved a guy. I ran away and lived in the woods for a few years before I came here. Nalic was my childhood friend and she stuck by my side till the end. I feel as if we have enough to proove that his village can be different. Let me speak. I grew up among them as a human, but I truely am a dragon. Let Toothless and/or Nalic speak. And you speak as our leader," she smiled standing up.

I watched Astrid a little shocked.

"But what if things go wrong?" Gobber asked.

"Then we can have our own village of Vikings who don't fit in," Astrid smiled. "As long as Nalic is with me, I am happy."

"As long as Toothless is with me, I am happy," I smile as I stand up next to Astrid.

"I am with Hiccup till the end," Toothless said gettin up with us.

"And I am with Kali," Nalic smiled.

"Who's Kali?" Stoick asked.

"My dragon name," Astrid smiled.

Gobber smiled.

"Then I guess we will talk to the village tomorrow," Stoick smiled pulling Gobber to him as he smiled.

"And if the village doesn't accept us, at least we will have the ones we love," I add.

"Astrid, Nalic, go home for the night. At dawn, we will talk to everyone," Stoick smiled as I see a smile cross her face.

"See you tomorrow," she said taking Nalic's hand and leaving.

"And you two better get some sleep," Gobber smiled as Toothless yawned.

"I agree. night to both of you," I smile as Toothless and I head up to my room.

"Good night," I hear them call as the door closes.

"Will you really give up the village for me?"

"Always," I smiled kissing Toothless softly.

"Thank you," he whispered laying down and fell asleep almost at once.

"You're welcome," I said doing the same.