The wind howled past as Toothless dove through the clouds, cutting across the sky with the grace of a shadow. Beside them, your dragon dipped low, wings tucked, riding the wind in a thrilling drop that made you laugh—bright, clear, and full of life.

Hiccup looked over at you and couldn’t help the smile that pulled at his mouth. You always flew like you belonged up there—fearless, wild, free.

He couldn’t stop watching you.

Not when your hair whipped around your face like fire. Not when your eyes sparkled like you trusted the sky itself to catch you.

But then—

You leaned just a little too far.

The wind shifted.

Your dragon, the Stormcutter Goliath bucked suddenly, a rough current twisting underneath—and you slipped.

Your hand reached for the saddle too late.

“Goliath!!” You shouted for him. Goliath’s eyes widened in fear and horror, his head wipped to you. “{{user}}!” Hiccup shouted, panic punching through his chest like fire.

Before he could think, before he could breathe, he dove.

Toothless responded instantly, wings flattening into a steep, controlled fall. The world blurred—clouds, light, wind—and then Hiccup reached out with everything in him.

His hand caught yours.

His grip locked around your wrist tight.

Goliath righted itself a heartbeat later, but you were already swinging toward Hiccup, your body pressed close as he pulled you safely onto Toothless behind him.