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Chapter 13 :: A Long Goodbye

-Toothless-

"So you helped Hiccup Escape? In addition, you both are friends... And somehow you know Areo?" "Exactly" Burrows had been with Toothless in the cave alone for most of the day explaining his standings. They had gone over the magic he has and the moments with Hiccup. To Toothless Burrows was a threat, but he had helped his Hiccup escape and that was the important part. Thinking back Toothless liked Burrows as a person but it was the fact that he could use magic that roused his suspicions. Magic had always made Toothless slightly unnerved, unless he was the one performing it himself. It was the lack of control, not the idea of having things happen when they should not. Toothless was a controlling Dragon, as Hiccup had already found during their moments in Berk. So when Toothless was out of control he became protective and cautious. Burrows was a good person as Toothless found, his heart was true, and he had the correct state of mind. Toothless was at ease to leave Hiccup in Burrows care, it was the only way He would be safe. Thinking about the days to come Toothless knew the plan and had to execute. Burrows told of a place where magic grew like grass and was equally easy to control. This was where Toothless would fight Areo for the last time. Where he would end this lifelong quarrel, they had. Areo would never stop hunting them now, and Toothless knew this in his heart. His Hiccup would not be safe against someone like this, even though they were able to fend him off this time. It was decided. Toothless would leave them to find and remove Areo from their lives. After that, they would all meet in Burrows homeland and live a fulfilling life together. As was the plan.

Toothless spent most of his time with Hiccup, laying next to him and holding him. It was the last day they would be together until Areo was dead. Toothless wanted to saver every second, each minuet with him seemed to give Toothless the urge to get this over with and leave. It was hard to think about just walking away.

On the day they had designated to leave, Burrows came to Toothless slightly concerned. "I'm going to run through the directions one more time. Getting lost will not help you in any way shape or form in that land." "Obviously" Toothless's tone was slightly annoyed, but this was expected of someone who was about to leave something he loved. "You will start from this cave out North; from there you will find a river nice and large very dark water. Follow it up stream to a lake. From there head over the mountains, you will know which one. You will be right at a big body of water." Toothless let out a disappointed sigh. "What did I say something wrong?" Toothless glanced over to Burrows. "No, it's just another sea... They are the worst to fly over." Burrows and Toothless chuckled together. Silence followed and Burrows was the one to break it. "There is something else isn't there?" Toothless stopped whatever he was doing and just stood there, his legs where shaking and Burrows had an Idea of why. "Tell me Toothless, I may not be a friend of yours but I am a good talker." Burrows said jokingly. Toothless sat on the floor, folded his tail in, and sighed deeper than before. "It's just the thought of leaving him. I don't want to." "Then don't, it was your choice you know." "I can't! I have to go." "Then I guess I'm not sure what you are getting at." Burrows sat next to Toothless at the lip of the cave. The day was new and the smell of the clean are was to die for. The sun seemed to make the forest glow with life, the trees swayed in time and the sounds of the forest made a song that would sooth any dragon to hibernation. "I don't think I can do this Burrows. You are a good person and all, but I am just. I don't know how to say it." Toothless was fumbling with his paws. "You're scared" Toothless turned and stared wide eyed at Burrows. A Dragon is not scared; a dragon is never scared. Toothless was spiking with anger at the humans comment, but his anger subsided as he realized it was true. He was scared. Scared about leaving, he had no control over what would happen to Hiccup and this frightened him beyond anything he had ever thought of. Hiccup would be alone, in a land far away and Toothless would not be there to protect him in any way. The ability to connect over the mental link they had first had in Berk was long gone after the Arena and the gladiators. The ability seemed to never recover.

"It's ok you know, being scared. It's human" "That's not what I'm getting at..." "I know what you're getting at Toothless, you're afraid that you will not know what happens to Hiccup when he is with me. You have no control over what happens when he is with me or even away from you and this bothers you. You don't trust me and that makes it even worse." Toothless kept his head down; he knew Burrows would take offence to this. It surprised Toothless however, that Burrows was smart enough to read what Toothless was thinking. "I would do the same." This surprised Toothless and his attention was completely on Burrows now. "I would not trust myself ether, I'm just some guy who Hiccup found at the arena. I could very well be leading Hiccup to his death. But don't you think you should give him a chance to be himself? If not than think about what will happen if you don't go. Areo will find you and most likely use Hiccup against you. He will kill you both Toothless. His dark heart will not forget what happened years ago at your conception. You have to just trust me." Again, the silence followed as Toothless let everything sink into place. He was right about many things. Areo would find him and kill them both if the job was not done. "I have a gift; it should keep your fears down about leaving him." Burrows reached into one of his pockets and pulled out a leather band of sorts. It looked old and very flimsy, but it was the perfect shape to fit around Toothless's front paw perfectly. "It's embedded with magic; it will enhance your connection with Hiccup. Also repairing it somewhat. You will be able to feel him from wherever you are. Unless you are a good thousand feet deep, underground then the connection gets a little bad. It does on your paw." Burrows helped Toothless snap the band around his wrist, lacing the straps together holding it snug in place. When the last strap was tied, Toothless could feel something aside from himself. It was not thoughts but it was definitely Hiccup. "It's his Emotions, that's all I could do. The strap will hold, also thanks to magic" Toothless could understand it now, the waves of color and strange shapes made sense. A nice blue mellow tone filled Toothless, he must be content and at ease. Toothless peered over his shoulder glancing at Hiccup. He was still asleep. "You will take care of him." Toothless said softly. "To Death Toothless, I would give him my life. I owe him that." Toothless nudged Burrows. "Thank you." "Anything for a friend Toothless, anything."

The moments that followed where painful but easier than before knowing that he was connected to Hiccup. This made leaving easier but still a challenge. At his last goodbyes when everything was packed and ready to go. Toothless walked over to Hiccup and kissed him. It would be the last connection they would have physically for a long time so it lasted a good minute or two. Toothless awed and enjoyed the change in Hiccups emotions, if only he where awake this would be even better Toothless thought. Giving one last hug Toothless whispered something in Hiccups ear.

"I will always be here Hiccup; don't think any differently about me. I love you so much that I have to go. I am doing this for you. I love you so much Hiccup"

Toothless said his goodbyes to Burrows and leaped from the lip of the cave soaring to the air making multiple turns around the cave location to gain height for the long journey ahead. This would pose new threats and new problems, but Toothless was ready to take on the world.

Burrows stood at the lip of the cave and yelled to Toothless "I forgot to mention, whatever you do don't-" His words where ripped away from the wind and Toothless's wings filled with an updraft pushing him forward. Whatever he was saying it would have to wait and he would have to face it head on. The new day was ahead of Toothless and nothing could stop his quest to find and remove Areo from this world.

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