A/N: The first semester of this horrid academic year has just ended. Good news: I survived (obvious). Bad news: I feel like an empty shell since all my emotions are all taken. But I feel like writing, so I give this a shot. Thanks for those who are still following this story, it means a lot. Please enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own HTTYD. Someday I might own something half as good… (a wild dream but hey, sue me…)

The song "You'll be in my heart"(Phil Collins) doesn't belong to me either!

Chapter 5: You'll be in my heart

Toothless' Point of View

"Toothless, you can stop…" My rider was being silly again, ignore him readers.

I was proud. My hatchling, friend, brother, rider had just given his village a piece of his mind. I must bring myself to acknowledge it as an act of pure bravery. The mind was something you ought to keep hidden from others as well as you could, for your sake and the sake of your beloved.

After the battle with that scum of a dragon, I realized how fragile my mortal human was, how death was able to track him down so easily. It was a wake-up call, for me, for his sire and for everyone who knew him. So it was definitely not illogical to keep a close eye on little Hiccup. Currently, I was cuddling him in my paws and tail, carefully licking his soft little cheeks. Uncertainty haunted me as I was taking care of my charge, wondered if I got it right. Was I too rough? Was he uncomfortable? I never knew for sure. One day I might.

The night was pleasantly cool for a dragon like me, but from experience, it was clear that the same wasn't valid to humans, especially Hiccup. He clutched the furs on his bed and moved around restlessly, trying to sleep after the eventful evening in the Great Hall. I decided to take matters into my own paws by offering, or perhaps requesting to be exact, him to find his slumber under my wings tonight instead. Besides, I craved for close contacts with the boy. It seemed like just yesterday I had him all for myself. Just the two of us, loners and outcasts to both species, learning how to trust, to fly, to live. Now I had to share Hiccup with his people, which bothered me greatly though I was willing to hand him all the choices that were available.

"What are you thinking Toothless?" His gentle voice brought me away from my thoughts. Oh dear, I was doing things carelessly again, absorbed by my own mind.

I crooned with concern, expressing my apology and reassurance. Nothing was wrong, I was just considering the future for him and myself. Having a friend of other species was a beautiful thing, but indescribably complicated. There would be a time when he had to pick a side, me or his people. It might be a long time for Hiccup until the moment arrived but to me it was merely an eye blink.

"You overgrown reptile, I wish you would just talk to me. Clearly you are troubled and I don't know anything. Is it about cod?" He gave me an adorable crooked smile, but his thoughtful eyes betrayed the smile.

Silly boy, my tummy was big, but not as big as my love for him. I hummed silently in my throat, which turned out to be a low rumble to human ears. Forcing myself to avoid the current problems, I tried to look as relaxed and lazy as possible. He was supposed to sleep, not worrying about me. I stopped with the licking and went on to nuzzle his neck. Hiccup snuggled up to me and closed his eyes.

Come stop your crying

You'll be alright

Just take my hand

Hold it tight.

It was scary for the both of us. In a moment of stupidity, I let him live after he set me free. Now the thought of hurting him made me cold and angry at the same time. It was just simply absurd and wrong. We were considered to be enemies back then. We had made a decision, to defy the rules. We reached out and trusted. Trust was fatigue at first, but quickly became strong and later turned into immortal.

I will protect

From all around you

I did and I will. No doubt here. If anyone dared to question that, including my human, I would find a way to make it crystal clear.

I will be here

Don't you cry

For one so small

You seem so strong

He was a puny human, a fishbone comparing to other humans. But he was strong enough to bring down the Red Death. To possess that kind of power was extraordinary for someone like him and beyond that.

My arms will hold you

Keep you safe and warm

This bond between us

Can't be broken

I will be here

Don't you cry

We both changed. From outcasts to heroes. In one single day. I couldn't bring myself to even analyze how much I'd changed. Compared to the powerful deadly Night Fury in the past, I was somewhat similar to a puss. Even though if anyone ever voiced that out loud, I would re-arrange their perceptions with suitable methods.

Cause you'll be in my heart

Yes, you'll be in my heart

From this day on

Now and forever more.

You'll be in my heart

No matter what they say

You'll be here in my heart

Always.

It was a silent oath, a promise that we made to each other without speaking it out loud. A silent understanding. I would always be with him, vice versa. It was simple.

Why can't they understand

The way we feel?

They just don't trust

What they can't explain

I know we're different, but

Deep inside us

We're not that different at all.

Those people had eyes, but they were blind. They thought of themselves to be more superior than us dragons, but proved to be nothing more than mindless dull killing machines just waiting to engage in senseless battles. Hiccup was the only ones who put his eyes and brain to good use, and I thank god for his pure kindness and wisdom. To think where humans and dragons would be now if it weren't for him was not something I would like to torture myself with.

Don't listen to them.

'Cause what do they know?

We need each other

To have, to hold

They'll see in time

I know

Our stubbornness really did save our lives. We had our own ways, our hearts were fierce and they had their own voices. We made the right choice to listen to who we really were and created a legend. Our love and friendship for each other gave us unlimited power.

When destiny calls you

You must be strong

I may not be with you

But you've got to hold on

They'll see in time

I know

We'll show them together

And we did. No more wars between humans and dragons. Hiccup and I stayed together. Curse anything that tried to change that. That powerful deadly Night Fury was still here.

A/N: I'm dead on my feet.