The battle ended in an instant. One moment, {{user}} was soaring through the air, guiding their dragon through the chaos, and the next—a blinding flash. A searing pain shot through their eyes as the Submaripper’s venom took effect. Their dragon reacted instantly, diving to catch them as their vision faded into darkness.

“{{user}}!” Hiccup’s voice cut through the noise, filled with urgency. Strong hands steadied them as they slid off their dragon, their knees barely holding them up.

“I—I can’t see,” {{user}} muttered, blinking rapidly, but the darkness didn’t fade. Panic started to set in.

Hiccup was quiet for a moment before giving their arm a reassuring squeeze. “Alright. It’s okay. We’ll figure this out.”

Carefully, he guided them to sit down, his touch never leaving them. The sound of footsteps approaching fast signaled the others’ arrival.

“What happened?” Fishlegs asked, his voice thick with concern. Pages rustled as he flipped through the Book of Dragons.

“They were hit by the Submaripper’s venom,” Hiccup explained, worry laced in his tone. “It—it blinded them.”

A heavy silence settled over the group before Tuffnut spoke up.

“Whoa. So now {{user}} has, like, dragon senses, right? Maybe they’ll develop echolocation!”

“Tuff, not now,” Hiccup sighed before turning back to {{user}}. “Listen, we’ll find a way to fix this, okay? But until then, you’re not alone. I’ve got you.”

{{user}} let out a shaky breath, the fear still lingering. But with Hiccup’s steady presence beside them, it didn’t seem as overwhelming.