Curious Furies

"Curious Furies" is a [SEASON NUMBER] thread written on [IRL DATE].
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Furi/Furies: Furi and a few of the Furies were wandering through town again, sort of bored and wanting to watch humans. Scoot sat down and the others joined her, contently watching the villagers move about and do their work. Bouncy occasionally snuck up to a human and would nudge them curiously, only to dart back to their spot in the shade and giggle with Scoot about the funny little humans. Furi gave them amused shakes of her head, and Song sat there quietly.
Grey Bergman: A shadow soared above the Furies; it was the Chief and her Night Fury! Shadow crooned as they soared through the sky. With a smile on her face, Grey stretched out her arms letting the wind in her braided hair as she sighed happily. The sun was shining, and she and Shadow were enjoying one of their many famous flights. 
“Alright, I think we can take a quick break and get you some fish,” Grey said patting Shadow on the head. “What do you think?”
Shadow crooned in response with a smile.
“Sounds like a ‘yes’ to me,” Grey said. “Take us down, girl!”
Shadow did what she was told and made a dive for the ground below.
Furi/Furies: Furi heard a familiar whistle and looked up, the rest of the Furies glancing up and noticing Shapow as well. Bouncy had been examining a smaller human, wiggling happily and marveling at how tiny humans could be, and was oblivious to the larger human nearby that seemed slightly uneasy.
Furi waved a tail at Shadow, rather happy to see her. "Hey Shadow!"
Grey/Shadow: “Hey, Furi!” Shadow crooned as Grey turned to a barrel nearby. She nudged Grey in the shoulder with her snout getting her sister’s attention. “Grey, look!”
“Hmm?” Grey asked before looking in Shadow’s direction and smiled. “Hello, Furi!”
Furi/Furies: Furi waved to Grey too, giving her a grin. She then moved over to Bouncy, who was staring wide eyed at the small human boy in front of her, wiggling with happiness.
"Give the little guy some space, okay?" She nudged the other Fury. Bouncy did so, giving the boy space but still giving him a happy dragon grin. She thought he was adorable.
She then noticed Shadow and bounced over, clearly full of energy. "Hi! We're just hanging out in town cuz we were bored! You wanna join in?" 
Scoot smiled slightly from where she was sitting, they could always use another Fury to gang out with. "Yeah, we ditched the boys for some girl time."
Grey/Shadow: “Of course,” Shadow crooned happily, “Grey can come too, right, sis?”
The Chief raised an eyebrow at her Night Fury as she walked over with a fish and looked to Furi. “Sounds like an interesting conversation,” she said. 
Furi/Furies: Furi sniggered, giving her a grin. "Yeah, it's just dragon girl talk. Me, Scoot, Bouncy, and Song ditched the others for some fun in the town. Bouncy's been messing around with humans and we're talking about... y'know, stuff."
Song shifted slightly from where she was rubbing her head against the tree trying to get an itchy spot. She understood a little bit of human language. "Eh? We were talking about males. And what prey's the best. What do you mean, stuff?" 
Scoot giggled draconically, as did Bouncy. "I still say chicken is the best. Especially when its wild." Bouncy huffed.
"Nah, deer!" Scoot protested. "Or a nice fat tuna! Worth the fight! Remember that big one I caught! It was as big as your head!"
The two began to argue about the size of the tuna while Furi and Song rolled their eyes.
Grey/Shadow: Grey smiled watching the dragons argue amongst themselves, and as she watched, she looked to Shadow. “Hey, Shadow,” she said making the Night Fury turn to her. She took a few steps back turning to Furi. “Maybe Shadow can decide for sure.” She turned back to Shadow. “Think fast, girl!”
She threw the fish to Shadow, who caught it and chewed on it before swallowing and licking his lips earning a laugh from Grey. 
Furi/Furies: Furi grinned at Grey and Shadow. "The pair of you are free to join us if you want." She invited, waving at the shady spot with a wing. "I'm up to translate some stuff for Grey." She turned and sat down in the shade again, glancing at Scoot and Bouncy who were still arguing about something.
She rolled her eyes again. "Would you two can it?" Furi huffed, amused and annoyed.
Grey/Shadow: “What are you two arguing about?” Shadow crooned to Bouncy and Scoot.
Furi/Furies: Bouncy jumped and wiggled. "I once caught a tuna that was as big as Scoot's head!"
"Was not that big!" Scoot slapped her tail on the stone.
"Was too." Bouncy huffed, sticking her tounge out at her younger sister. They did quiet down soon after and just sat down, however.
Grey/Shadow: Shadow and Grey could only roll their eyes. Grey didn’t understand what they were saying to each other, but she could tell that they were arguing about something...just as sisters did. 
“So, how are they liking the island so far?” Grey asked Furi. 
Furi/Furies: “Yeah, they are. We’re pretty happy here.” Furi grinned a little. “Scoot’s still getting used to having lots of humans around, but she’s doing better.” Scoot and Bouncy were nudging each other playfully, enjoying themselves.
Grey/Shadow: “That’s good,” Grey said nodding as she sat down in front of Furi gently patting Shadow to join her. 
Furi/Furies: "How's cheifing lately?" Furi asked, curious. "I heard there's lots going on."
Scoot meanwhile bounced over to Shadow and gave her an awkward grin. "I like it here. You were right about humans not being all bad!" She squeaked with a wiggle.
Grey/Shadow: “Oh yeah,” Grey said hugging her knees to her chest. “We had a young girl show up out of nowhere on our shores. I’m trying to figure out where she’s from. Also, the King is coming to the island to help with the Rebellion pretty good.”
“See? I told you,” Shadow crooned to the younger Night Fury. “You should also meet Grey’s hatchlings. They love dragons, too!”
Furi/Furies: Furi nodded little. "So... mostly good now? That nutcase is behind bars for a long while, and... what about those guys... central I thought they were? They still an issue for you? What about that alchemist guy?" She asked, curious. "I was mixed up with Tael and those Furies so long I missed a lot of other things." Furi laughed nervously and shook her head. "I still wouldn't mind helping out, and I'm sure the others might be swayed to help Haligan if they see how nice the humans are here."
Scoot's ears shot up and she made a happy sound. "Yes! I wanna meet them!"
Grey/Shadow: “I’m glad to hear that,” Grey said. “I’m looking into the girl and the ship she was on. As for Phantom, yes he’s still locked up, and we’re trying to deal with Central accordingly. And...Rhenco...we’re not sure where he is, but he may come back. I would love to have you help out.”
“Terrific!” Shadow crooned. She turned to the Chief. “Grey! Grey! Scoot wants to meet Sven, Dagny, and Kari! Can she?”
“What is it, Shadow?” Grey asked hoping Furi would translate.
Furi/Furies: "Oh, Scoot wants to meet your hatchl- uh, kids." Furi explained, twitching an ear in their direction.
Scoot was bouncing enough to rival her sister's excitedness, and even Bouncy seemed happy to meet more humans, spinning happily. "Yeah! I bet they're tiny and adorable too!" Bouncy cooed, imagining the little humans she'd seen.
Grey/Shadow: “Oh, really?” Grey asked excitedly. “Well of course, you can meet them. I’m sure they would love to meet you guys!”
Shadow crooned excitedly and looked to the Night Furies. “She’s letting you meet them!” 
Furi/Furies: Bouncy and Scoot made happy noises, dancing around on their paws, clearly happy. Furi was kind of curious too, having only met Grey, and only briefly seen her husband after Indigo took Shadow. She wouldn't mind meeting the rest of the family.
Song had curled up and all but fallen asleep, drowsily watching them from the shade, only somewhat interested.
Grey/Shadow: Grey couldn’t help but laugh watching Bouncy and Scoot jump around so happily. It was so nice to see these Furies so excited to meet humans rather than fearing them. Separating themselves from the Phantom was probably the best thing for them, and they got to see the world from a new perspective.
“Well, alright, then,” Grey said. “Let’s head over to my house. They should still be there.”
Furi/Furies: The Furies followed her as she began walking there, Song even getting up to stay with the group rather than getting left behind. As they walked, they continued admiring the town and the people. Song walked up beside Furi and they began talking quietly as Scoot and Bouncy trotted happily behind Grey and Shadow.
Grey/Shadow: They arrived at Grey and Brandt’s house, and while Shadow waited with the other Furies, Grey went up to the house and opened the front door. Brandt was home with the kids looking at some reports, and he looked up at her from where he sat at the table confused. 
“You’re back early,” he stated. 
“Some of our guests want to meet you and the kids,” she said with a smile on her face.
Brandt looked out and saw Shadow and the Furies behind her before smiling and nodding. He stood up and went to the stairs. “Hey, kids,” he shouted. “Come down, Mom and I have a surprise for you.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy walked right up and peeked her head in, wiggling with a grin and peeking into the house. “Ooh what are all those?” She asked no on in particular, sniffing curiously. She’d never seen most of those human things.
Scoot tried to peer in behind her but couldn’t quite see. “Can’t see, move your big tail!” She huffed. Furi watched with amused horror as they almost shoved their way into the door and nearly knocked Grey over.
“Don’t barge into her house, humans find that rude!” She told them.
Bouncy backed up, knocking Scoot over and they fell onto the dirt together, quickly and awkwardly getting up.
Grey/Shadow: “Whoa!” Grey yelped as the two young Furies practically barged into the house knocking her over. 
“Uh-oh…” Shadow crooned and quickly ran inside. “Girls, be careful! Don’t break anything.”
Brandt and Grey couldn’t help but laugh at the sight. 
“Mom, Dad!” Sven shouted as he and the girls ran down the stairs. “What’s going on? We heard…whoa…” He, Dagny, and Kari all stopped when they saw…two young Night Furies in their house.
Furi/Furies: The pair of Furies stared at the humans and grinned happily, both wiggling. “Aw they’re like her but small!” Bouncy grinned. “Except not quite!” 
“Yeah duh, of course they are.” Scoot huffed, moving around the furniture to get a good look, and making an effort not to knock things over as Shadow had requested.
Furi and Song had the sense to remain outside, giving each other dry looks and chuckling. “Teens.” Song huffed quietly. “Oy.”
Grey/Shadow: “This is Sven, Dagny, and Kari,” Shadow crooned to the two young Furies, “Grey and Brandt’s hatchlings. They’re teenagers like you.”
“Guys, this is Bouncy and Scoot,” Grey said to her three kids. 
“They used to live with Indigo Phantom,” Brandt added. 
Furi/Furies: “Hi!” Bouncy said happily, her tail wiggling a little with excitement. Scoot curiously looked at them with her good eye, not as nervous as she’d been in the past. Neither of them understood human speech well, so they were thankful for Furi and Shadow.
“Hello, Sven, Dagny, and Kari.” Scoot pointed at who she thought was who, not entirely certain. “Um…”
Grey/Shadow: “The boy is Sven,” Shadow crooned to Scoot when she saw the young dragon’s confusion. “The girl with the hair over her forehead is Dagny, and the little one is Kari.”
The youngest of the three…Kari slowly walked up to Scoot looking at her with complete astonishment. “Hi there, girl,” she said smiling. “You’re a pretty dragon.”
Furi/Furies: Scoot seemed to figure she was being complimented and lowered down to the little girl’s level with a happy grin. “You’re nice too.” She cooed, gently nuzzling Kari. She was happy to meet the tiny human and wiggled happily.
Bouncy curiously moved past her to look at Sven and Dagny, eyes wide and vibrating slightly.
Grey/Shadow: The fourteen-year-old giggled as Scoot nuzzled her, and she reached her arms around Scoot’s neck in an attempt to hug her. 
“Mom, Dad, Shadow, look,” Kari said excitedly. “She likes me!”
“You’re very likeable, Kari!” Shadow crooned happily watching the interaction between Grey’s daughter and Scoot. 
“Of course, she does, baby girl,” Grey said beaming from ear to ear.
Then Grey and Brandt looked to Sven, Dagny, and Bouncy. 
“Wow…” Sven said with a smile as he slowly reached a hand out to the dragon. 
“They’re so beautiful,” Dagny said. “I thought Shadow, Furi, and Tael were the only ones left!”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy gently nudged Sven’s hand with her nose and grinned even wider. “Aw it’s so soft…” She cooed happily.
Scoot let Kari hug her and even bent down further so she could reach around. “Aw, I think she wants to play!” She chuckled, gently batting her with a paw.
Grey/Shadow: Sven laughed as Bouncy nudged his hand, and the Heir took it as the opportunity to pet Bouncy on the snout along with Dagny. 
“Awww…they’re so sweet,” Dagny said. “Mom, how old are they?”
“You know I’m not sure,” Grey said. “Shadow and I are the same age, but…they’re definitely younger.”
“Maybe they’re the same age as us!” Kari said excitedly as she and Scoot began to bat their arms against each other. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot gently licked Kari’s face and kind of half curled around her, making happy warbles the whole time. She gently batted the human with her paws, knowing to be soft because Kari was so small.
Bouncy was happily letting them pet her, starting to purr with happiness. Then she looked over at Scoot. “What if… what if we showed them to Indigo? Y'know how he doesn’t like humans? If he sees how small and wonderful they can be, maybe he’ll change his mind like we did!” She glanced at Shadow as she said this, as if looking for agreement.
Furi and Song, who were just watching from the front step, immediately seemed slightly uneasy at that. Furi just shook her head.
Song sighed softly. “There’s a chance, perhaps, but there’s no reason to put the Chief’s children near him. He’s better, but… the risk… probably not worth it.” She murmured, fixing Bouncy with a slightly stern look. “In the end though, that’d be their decision.”
Grey/Shadow: “I don’t think Grey would like that…at least not now,” Shadow crooned to Bouncy. “I know you guys want to help Indigo, but Grey will not allow anyone, especially her hatchlings near him…not now at least. We would have to wait until he shows signs of being better.”
Grey and Brandt eyed Shadow curiously and then looked Furi. “Furi, what are they talking about?” Brandt asked.
Furi/Furies: Bouncy drooped slightly but nodded. “Okay…” She did understand why.
Furi sniffed, her lip curling slightly at the thought of the Phantom hurting the kids, even by accident. “Bouncy suggested you take the kids to see the freakin serial killer in your jail. Like that’s a good idea. He’s not redeemable. At least not enough to be trusted around them.” She huffed angrily. “He had no issue killing all those other people, and just cuz he’s had his anger removed doesn’t mean he’s any less of a dangerous nutcase.” She muttered. “I wouldn’t trust him less than half as far as I could chuck him off a cliff.”
Furi sat down with another huff. “Sorry for ranting. It’s a sore spot.”
Grey/Shadow: “It’s okay,” Grey said holding her hands up to calm the Fury. She turned to Shadow, who nodded showing that she relied the message to the other Furies. “One day, you guys can introduce my kids to Phantom...just...not now. There’s a lot going on with him.”
“Don’t worry,” Kari whispered to Scoot. “My mom is very nice. She won’t hurt Phantom. She just wants to see if he needs more help.”
Furi sniffed softly and glanced in the direction of the jail as if she could feel the crazy from where she stood.
"I know it was up to you, Grey, but if it had been my choice..." She growled softly and shook her head. "Let's stop talking about him."
Scoot just continued to let Kari pat her, content. Bouncy sniffed and let it go with a shake of her head. "Sure. But he's not all bad. I'm sure he'd appreciate them." She grinned happily, changing the conversation. "Do you think they... would wanna ride us?" She motioned to the kids. "That'd be fun!"
"Ooh! Yeah!" Scoot warbled. "Could we fly with them?"
Furi/Furies: “Well...Sven and Dagny already have their dragons, Pyro and SkySinger,” Shadow crooned, “but...Kari on the other hand,” she nuzzled the youngest Felman daughter, “is still looking for one. Perhaps, you girls can take her for a ride with her brother and sister and their dragons.”
Kari giggled. “Yes, Shadow, I love you too,” she said. Then she had an idea. “Hey, Mom, Dad, you think they can go flying with us? Maybe we can ride them?”
“Well, Sven and I already have Pyro and SkySinger,” Dagny replied. “Scoot seems like she really likes you. Maybe she and Bouncy can take turns!”
Kari’s hazel eyes widened. “Mom, Dad, can we?”
“It’s alright with me,” Brandt replied. 
“Well, if it’s alright with the dragons,” she said looking to Shadow and Furi.
Furi/Furies: Furi chuckled and motioned to the two. "They already want to go for a flight. I guess we could do that." She turned to Scoot and Bouncy again. "Yeah, Kari can ride you guys, the other two have dragons already." 
Scoot immediately nuzzled Kari again and gave her a happy noise. "I wanna try first! I don't even mind wearing a human leather thing if it's not itchy."
"It's called a sample." Bouncy sniffed at her sister. "Heard some humans call it that. Guess we gotta though. Maybe it'll be fun."
Grey/Shadow: Shadow crooned a laugh hearing the young Night Furies talk about saddles. “It’s called a saddle, girls,” she crooned gently. “No, they’re not itchy at all. I’m sure the blacksmith and Grey have some extras for you.”
“That’s great!” Grey said. “Maybe we should all go! I’m sure Shadow and you all looking to stretch your wings.”
Shadow crooned happily as she nuzzled Grey clearly agreeing to a flight. 
“Yeah, let’s do it!” Sven shouted excitedly. 
“You and Dags go get Pyro and SkySinger saddled up,” Brandt said, “and we’ll meet you as soon as Shadow, Bouncy and Scoot are set up.”
Furi/Furies: Furi nodded to Scoot and Bouncy and the two bounded happily out of the house, excited. They bounced around Song, clearly happy.
Song shrugged with a small smile. "Well, if this'll make you two happy, then let's do it. I don't think I wanna wear a saddle. Like, ever."
"Same." Furi nodded. "It'll never do anything for me. Humans are okay, but I ain't gonna let em put stuff on me." 
Grey/Shadow: “Well, they can try for themselves,” Shadow crooned as she and the rest of the Felman family followed them outside, “and see if they like it.”
Grey immediately went to the side of the house, where there was a chest, and opened the chest. “Here are some of my old saddles,” she said as she took them out. “They’re a little worn, so it should make it easier and not as itchy for the dragons. Scoot, Bouncy, come here, girls. Kari, you should come here too. I can show you how to put it on.”
“Okay, Mom!” Kari said as she immediately ran up to her mother and knelt down next to her.
Furi/Furies: Scoot and Bouncy came over and sniffed at the saddles curiously, noses twitching. Scoot sat still and got ready to have the saddle put on, while Bouncy wiggled as usual, excited as always.
Furi and Song watched with stifled amusement, snorting and trying not to laugh at the sight. "Hold still, Bouncy!" Song called, huffing with amusement. "She'll never get it on you if you can't hold still!"
Grey/Shadow: Grey and Kari giggled at Bouncy’s excitement. “Okay, okay, easy, pretty girl,” the Chief said soothingly holding her hands up. “Easy...” She then turned to her daughter. “Okay, we wait until she calms down, and then we’ll get the saddle on her.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy warbled, embarrassed, and did her best to hold still. She was always bubbly. It took intense focus to hold still, and the sniggering of Scoot and and the others would have made her blush, if dragons could. "Sorry." She cooed. "Just... just wiggly."
Scoot gave her a playful smack with her tail. "You wiggle like a freshly caught bass, silly."
Bouncy huffed and again attempted to hold still as Grey moved to put on the saddle, giving Scoot a playful glare over her shoulder. "I do not."
Grey/Shadow: “Okay, now, gently, place the saddle on her back,” Grey said as she helped Kari place the saddle on Bouncy’s back. “Now, we’re going to buckle the saddle,” she maneuvered the saddle so that Kari could have access to the buckle. 
Kari took a deep breath as she buckled the saddle and moved it back into place. 
“Now, we have Scoot,” Grey said with a smile. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot held still as Grey and Kari put the saddle on her, only a little nervous. She was excited to give this a chance.
Bouncy went right back to her excited wiggling, bouncing around like a frog. "We're gonna fly together! Woo!" She squeaked.
Grey/Shadow: Sven, Dagny, and their dragons came running over clearly ready to fly just in time to see their younger sister put the saddle on the other Night Fury. 
Shadow saw Scoot’s nervousness and crooned gently, “It’s okay, I promise. Grey would never put you or Kari in danger. You’ve got nothing to worry about.”
“I did it!” Kari said it excitedly as soon as the saddle was fastened and adjusted on Scoot’s back. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot took a deep breath and nudged Kari. “Alright, lets do this. Go ahead.” She motioned to her back, still a mix of excited and nervous. 
Bouncy still seemed a little put out that she didn’t get to go first, but still jumped around excitedly. She saw Sven and Dagny’s dragons and hopped over to them, tail wiggling playfully. “Hi, I’m bouncy! Nice to meet you!”
Furi huffed with amusement again as Bouncy hopped around in front of the dragons like a hatchling. Song looked about to burst out laughing.
Grey/Shadow: Pyro, a Monstrous Nightmare, and SkySinger, a Deadly Nadder, chortled and crooned at the younger Night Fury. 
“Nice to meet you! I’m Pyro!” the Monstrous Nightmare crooned. 
“I’m SkySinger!” the Deadly Nadder added. 
“I can’t believe I get to ride a Night Fury...just like Mom!” Kari said as she slowly mounted on Scoot with Grey and Brandt’s help. They knew that Kari was old enough, but she was still their youngest child. 
“Now, remember to take it easy with Scoot and Bouncy,” Grey said patting her back. “If either of you want to stop, just tell us. We’ll help you get back down. Daddy and I will be right behind you.”
“Okay, Mom,” Kari said nodding excitedly. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot waited patiently for some sort of signal to take off, glancing at everyone as they got ready to fly. Furi and Song were already starting to stretch their wings, and Bouncy didn’t even wait, leaping in the air and spinning in lopsided wild circles over the house, roaring happily the whole time.
“Are you sure you want Kari to ride Bouncy?” Furi chuckled, only half joking. “Might be a little early for her to do that many loop the loops and rolls. Bouncy doesn’t slow down.”
Grey/Shadow: Grey chuckled in return seeing Bouncy flying all over the place. “Kari’s been on Shadow with me,” the Chief replied. “Not to worry, and Brandt and I will be up there with Shadow just in case.” She then turned to her husband, Night Fury, and her kids and their respective dragons as she mounted on Shadow with Brandt. 
“Everyone ready?” Grey asked. 
“Ready!” Sven, Dagny, and Kari said in unison. Pyro, SkySinger, and Shadow all crooned their affirmations.
Furi/Furies: Scoot nodded and took off as gently as she could, taking it slow because it felt a little different having someone on her back. She was nervous but kept herself steady and made to follow the others as they flew.
Furi and Song followed after, and Bouncy joined her sister, bombarding her with questions as they flew about what it was like and if Kari was as light as she looked, among other things.
Scoot mostly ignored her sister and glanced up at the small human now and then, making sure she was okay.
Grey/Shadow: Kari couldn’t help but giggle as she and Scoot took off into the air with Bouncy next to them. “Oh my goddess, oh my goddess,” the teen said excitedly. This was the first time she had ever been on a dragon all by herself without her parents and siblings. “I can’t believe I’m doing this!”
“Try to relax, Kari,” Grey said gently from behind. “You don’t want to make them nervous.”
“Scoot, Bouncy, you girls okay?” Shadow crooned to the young Night Furies.
Furi/Furies: Scoot gave Shadow a nod and smiled a little. It wasn't nearly as bad as she'd thought. If only Indigo could see her now. He'd... probably be disappointed? She wasn't even sure. She did look back at Song, who gave her a reassuring nod.
Bouncy did a few fast rolls and then a loop, moving next to Shadow. "Yeah I'm great! And this sadden is way more comfy than I thought it'd be!" She chirped with another roll. "How long till it's my turn?" 
Scoot huffed. "Saddle! Shadow literally just told us it's called a saddle!" She yelled back at her sister.
"Whatever! Seeeettle!" Bouncy called, not even trying.
Grey/Shadow: “Saddle, Bouncy, saddle!” Shadow crooned rolling her eyes with amusement. “And don’t worry, you’ll get your turn! Kari’s not a fish, you two can’t fight over her!”
“Relax your shoulders, sis!” Dagny said as she and SkySinger moved a little closer to Kari and Scoot. “Don’t look so tense!”
“Tense? Why would I be tense?” Kari said with a smile on her face.
“Kari, take it easy!” Sven said. “They won’t let anything happen to you, and you’ve been on Shadow before. You got this! Just take a deep breath and trust yourself and the dragons. You have to be in sync at all times.”
Furi/Furies: Scoot could indeed feel Kari getting a little tense and looked back at her with her good eye, a little grin on her face. "I uh... I know you can't understand me, but it'll be okay. I won't let you fall." She told the human, even slowing down a little for her. "We'll uh... take our time. I'm nervous too." 
Bouncy huffed and rolled her eyes, continuing to fly around Shadow and mispronounce human words. Not just saddles, either. She found it amusing.
Kari found herself slowly relaxing as she looked at Scoot’s eye taking a deep breath and smiling at the Night Fury. “I trust you, Scoot,” she said nodding. She then turned to Bouncy. “We’ll have a turn soon, I promise!”
Furi/Furies: Scoot smiled and let Kari guide their flight a little, working together with her as they flew along as a group. She liked how Kari took it lind of slow, like her. She found herself enjoying the flight even more.
Bouncy just continued to do tricks and fly around all the dragons, doing loops and spins and rolls and dives all around the group, giggling the whole time.
Grey/Shadow: “So far, so good,” Grey said making sure to keep a safe distance away to give Kari a chance to bond with Scoot and Bouncy.
“Sweetheart, she’s got it under control,” Brandt said to her gently. “Scoot and Bouncy will keep an eye on her.”
“I know, I know,” Grey said rolling her eyes. She had no trouble flying with Shadow for the first time when she was young, but any time her three children wanted to fly solo on a dragon, she couldn’t help but worry. She wondered if her parents felt the same. If so, she owed a thousand apologies to her mother. “It’s just…”
“I know, she’s our last baby,” Brandt said gently, “but we’re here if she needs help.”
“You’re right,” Grey said looking up at Kari, “and she is doing pretty good. You think that Scoot and Bouncy will want to…?”
“Let’s see how this flight goes first,” Brandt said. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot was very much enjoying her flight, but decided to let Bouncy have a turn at last, going down for a landing. She gave the human a grin. “Alright, let’s let Bouncy have a turn now.” She motioned to her sister, who was already landing nearby. “Then we can join the others again.”
“My turn! We’ll do all the best stuff!” She squeaked happily. “Since I’m better at flying.” She wiggled again, waiting for Kari to get on her saddle so she could take off.
Grey/Shadow: “Okay, Bouncy’s turn!” Kari said as she quickly got off Scoot’s back and made her way over to Bouncy. “Scoot, you fly close, okay?”
“Will you look at that?” Grey said to herself. 
“Our baby girl…riding two dragons…Night Furies,” Brandt mused. 
Shadow crooned happily watching the sight below them. 
Furi/Furies: Bouncy waited just long enough for Kari to get seated and grab the saddle before she shot into the sky with a woop and caught right up to the others, spinning a few times around them and doing some tricks. She made excited noises the whole time, looping and spinning without a care.
Scoot followed her sister, keeping her eye on Kari to be sure she was safe. “Be careful, Bouncy! Don’t go too fast! You’ll throw her off!” 
Bouncy huffed again, giving Scoot a bit of a look. “I’m sure she can handle it. You gave her a ride as if she was a newborn hatchling. I’m sure she was bored put of her mind. I’ll show her cool tricks!” She turned and gave Kari a big gummy grin. “Hope you’re having fun!”
Grey/Shadow: Shadow’s jaw dropped as soon as Bouncy started looping and spinning the whole time. “Bouncy, careful!” she crooned to the Night Fury. “Scoot’s right! She could fall!”
Kari screamed and cheered as Bouncy looped and spun around giving her the thrill of a lifetime. Her mother had taken her on wild rides with Shadow, and Grey always made sure she was fastened in. However, riding this dragon by herself was an amazing feeling. Riding on both Scoot and Bouncy was amazing, and she couldn’t help but wonder…what if…they were her dragons! They were having so much fun together!
“Are you okay, Scoot?”Kari shouted to the dragon behind them.
“Wow…look at her go,” Sven said in astonishment. 
“Oh…I’m getting too old for this,” Grey said grimacing.
“Grey, relax, she’s fine,” Brandt said trying to keep his wife calm…despite how nervous he was getting.
Furi/Furies: Bouncy looped back and did a large roll over and under Shadow, a big grin still on her face. “See, it’s fine! She’s one tough little human! I like her!” She told them. “This is great!” 
Scoot made some worried noises and stayed with them, making sure she was in a position to catch Kari if she did fly off. Not only was she certain she’d never hear the end of it if the human got hurt, but she didn’t want the human to get hurt. She stayed with them determinedly, minus the loops and dives and spins. “Sis, seriously, slow down a little…” She muttered.
Song was a little concerned as well, but kept it to herself for now. She knew Bouncy could get carried away and often did.
Grey/Shadow: “WHOA! WHOA!!” Kari screamed with a smile on her face. She could feel her stomach dropping multiple times, but she tried her hardest to keep her feet fastened in the stirrups just as her parents and siblings taught her. “This is amazing…and a little terrifying!!”
“Oh my gods…oh my gods…” Grey said watching the scene. “She’s going too fast…Brandt, we got to…”
“Grey, Grey, it’s okay…”
“No…Bouncy’s going to lose her…”
“No, she won’t…Let Kari have this chance. If she wants to be a rider…she has to know when to step in. You and Shadow learned that.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy let out another loud roar of happines and slowed down a little at last, panting slightly. “How was that? Fun?” She turned to Kari, a proud grin on her face. “Thought so. I’m good at this.”
Scoot gave her a flat look and flew above her to look Kari over. She gently nudged her, a little concerned. “Sorry about her…” She warbled softly.
“Ugh, sis she’s fine, stop worrying. I didn’t drop her, doy. Relaaaax.” Bouncy sniffed. “I wasn’t gonna let her die, geez. You gotta lighten up.”
Grey/Shadow: “That was amazing!!” Kari shouted once she got her bearings back. She looked up and saw Scoot and smiled. “Don’t worry, Scoot, you were amazing too! You both are!”
Both Grey and Brandt sighed in relief once Bouncy finally started slowing down, and Shadow quickly followed suit.
Furi/Furies: Bouncy gave a proud wiggle, beaming with happiness. Scoot just continued to follow her, glancing back at Shadow with a small wave.
Song and Furi caught up as well now that things were slower at last. “Well, that was something.” Furi stated. “Now what, eh? I’m a little tired if I’m going to be honest. Guess I’m not quite as young as I used to be.” She grumbled, slightly grumpy at the thought. “Geez, I sound like an elder.” She mumbled.
Grey/Shadow: Grey laughed at Furi mumbling to herself. “I know how that feels,” she said.”Maybe we can give them a few more minutes before we head back.” She looked back at her youngest daughter and the two young Night Furies. “They look like they’re having a lot of fun.”
Furi/Furies: Furi nodded in agreement. “Yeah, seems so. Good to see them happy, though.” She smiled. “Let’s hope Bouncy can learn to slow down a little.” She chuckled.
The two Fury sisters were still flying around, Kari still looking happy from what Furi could tell. It made her happy to see some Furies happy.
Grey/Shadow: “Let’s hope so,” Grey replied with a smile. “I don’t think Shadow can take it.” She gently placed a hand on her Night Fury. “You know…they may decide to keep each other around, if you know what I mean. I mean, I know Bouncy and Scoot had bad experiences with humans in the past, but…they do seem happy.”
“That was so fun!” Kari said excitedly. “I got to ride two Night Furies!”
Furi/Furies: “I guess things can always get better eventually.” Furi murmured. “Even the dragons that got hurt by humans are making friends with them again.”
Song nodded, understanding most of the conversation. “Yeah. Very true… Things can change. People and dragons can too.” 
Scoot flew back towards the others. “I’m kind of hungry after that. Bouncy’s hard to keep up with. Can we get some lunch or something?”
Grey/Shadow: “It is probably around lunch time,” Shadow crooned to Scoot. She then looked up at Grey. “I think it’s high time we grab some food, Grey.”
“Hey, Mom, you think we can get some food now?” Sven asked from where he sat on Pyro.
“Yeah, I’m getting pretty hungry,” Dagny added. 
“Oh, yeah, I could go for some lunch!” Kari shouted back to her mother, father, and siblings. 
Furi/Furies: “Yeah, I’m starved.” Furi agreed. “Everyone seems to agree.” She turned and did a graceful swoop down to the ground, and Song followed. Scoot stayed with Bouncy and the two took Kari down.
“I’m so hungry I could eat a whole deer.” Scoot stated.
Bouncy waited until Kari was getting off and scratched an itch behind her ear. “I’m in the mood for some salmon!”
Grey/Shadow: As soon as Kari got off Bouncy’s back, she noticed that Bouncy was scratching an itch and moved to help scratch the itch. 
“There you go, Bouncy,” Kari said soothingly. “How about you, Scoot? You okay?”
Grey and Brandt couldn’t help but watch in absolute pride as Kari interacted with the Night Furies, and it only reminded them how strong their youngest daughter was. There was nothing that she couldn’t handle. 
“Let’s go back to the house,” Grey said as she and Brandt dismounted Shadow.
Furi/Furies: Bouncy gave her a gentle nudge with a happy croon as Kari scratched her neck. “Nice, thanks!” She warbled. “I guess those little paws are useful!”
Scoot gave Kari a happy croon and nudged her as well. “I’m okay, thanks. Let’s just go get food.” 
Furi meanwhile was stretching with a satisfied noise, a grin on her face. “Ooh. That felt good. I’m going to need a nap after this.” She paused. “Ugh, there I sound old again. Oy.”
Grey/Shadow: Grey chuckled as she led the large group back to the house. “Shadow can show you guys where the fish is,” she said to Furi. 
Kari giggled and hugged the two dragons. “Today was so much fun,” Kari said. “We should do it again!”
Furi/Furies: Scoot gave her another gentle nudge and Scoot just licked her face, and then moved to follow Shadow. Furi and Song followed as well, continuing to talk together. Bouncy started chattering excitedly about the flight to anyone who would listen.
Scoot hesitated slightly, giving Kari a small wave with one paw. “See you soon, little human.” She murmured. “Can’t wait till next time we fly together.”
She turned and caught up to the others, more than ready for some food. They’d meet back up soon, she was sure.
Grey/Shadow: Kari giggled as Scoot licked her face, but it fell away as she watched Scoot follow the other Furies. 
“You okay, Kari?” Dagny said as she and Sven walked up to their youngest sister. 
“Yeah, I’m okay,” Kari said. “I just had a lot of fun, and I…really…kind of want my own dragon, you know?”
“Who knows? Scoot and Bouncy sure seemed like they had fun,” Sven said. “Maybe, they’ll want to do it more often.”
“I hope so,” Kari said.
Furi/Furies: Once Shadow led them to the place to eat, Scoot started munching on some fish, looking thoughtful. Bouncy just started eating a bunch of fish, hungrily scarfing them down.
Furi and Song took their time, eating a little more calmly and talking some more.
Grey/Shadow: “So…what did you think about flying with Kari today?” Shadow crooned to Scoot and Bouncy. 
Furi/Furies: "It was amazing!" Bouncy said excitedly. "I'd love to give other humans rides too! Maybe I'll find someone as cool as me who loves going fast!" She squeaked with a wiggle.
Scoot huffed softly. "I think Kari is wonderful. I wouldn't mind hanging out with her more. She seemed a little nervous, too. I can... I can relate to that." 
“I’m sure you’ll find a human, who likes that just as much as you do,” Shadow crooned to Bouncy. “You just have to know where to look.” She then turned to Scoot. “You know, you two really seemed like you got along. I think Kari wouldn’t mind having you around more.”
Furi/Furies: Scoot smiled, swallowing another fish. “I… man, things have changed so much. I kind of really like that idea.” She then seemed to realize something and drooped. “Hey, sorry for trying to keep you from Grey. I think im finally understanding why you didn’t wanna stay with us.” 
Bouncy glanced at her. “Yeah, I guess it’s another thing Indigo was wrong about. Guess we shouldn’t be surprised… He’s not as right as we thought he was.” She huffed. “He was wrong about humans.”
“But hey,” Scoot began to smile with a thought. “If Indigo hadn’t ever taken you, we’d never have met!”
Bouncy immediately perked up again. “Yeah! We wouldn’t even be here! That big guy said a lot of good things and now a lot of us are here and happier!” 
Grey/Shadow: Shadow crooned a laugh at the two young Night Furies. “I’ve forgiven you guys a long time ago, it’s all in the past,” she crooned, “but you are right, we wouldn’t have met. And you wouldn’t have learned that not all humans are bad, and you wouldn’t have met Kari.” She turned to Scoot. “You could live with us if you wanted to. I know it’s a bit of a shock, but if you wanted to see more of Kari, you’re more than welcome to.”
Furi/Furies: “That’d be great. I’d love to hang out with her more.” Scoot stated, reaching for a cod. “I could get used to staying here.”
Bouncy nodded with a grin. “I’m already getting used to it.” 
Song smiled. “I’m glad you two are doing okay here. I’m liking it here myself, although I do miss Zipshot and some of the others. Perhaps we should talk to them again…” She murmured.
Grey/Shadow: “Why didn’t they come with you guys?” Shadow crooned to the older dragon. “Did they still support Indigo?”
Furi/Furies: “A lot of them still did. Storm told me once he gave up his murder rampage that they decided to leave him. I don’t know what they’re doing now.” She murmured. “I wonder if they’ll change their mind, but a lot of them were even more hurt by humans, and very stubborn. Indigo was our leader, for sure, but that doesn’t mean we never disagreed.” 
Scoot and Bouncy listened intently to the conversation, glancing at each other.
Grey/Shadow: “I hope so,” Shadow crooned. “I believe Grey is trying to keep an eye out for them to see if anything happens. I can only hope they won’t decide to try anything stupid.”
Furi/Furies: Song huffed softly. “If it’s Scarface that’s in charge like Storm told us, I wouldn’t put it past them. He’s the most stubborn, rock headed, and hateful Fury I ever met. He never gave up a grudge.” She muttered. “He might very well continue that mission Indigo suggested, even if he let it go in the end. Honestly, I’d argue Scarface and a lot of the others only helped fuel Indigo’s hate for humans with their own. He didn’t attack innocent humans before that… well, you know.” 
Furi sighed and put her paws over her head. “So let me get this straight, Song. You’re defending Indigo? Wh-”
Song shook her head. “No, I didn’t say that. All I’m saying is it was only very recently that he started to get more unstable. Last decade I think. He minded his business and just rescued dragons for a long time. I said nothing about him being innocent. But we’re getting off track here, my bad. This is about Scarface and the others. We should be prepared for whatever Scarface decides to lead the others into.” 
Bouncy groaned, throwing her head back dramatically. “So serious and boring! The others are big drags, we get it!”
Scoot shot her a glare. “Shush.” 
Grey/Shadow: “I agree,” Shadow said with determination. “If he decides to attack, we will have to protect the humans no matter what. Grey in turn will protect us, and she will do whatever it takes to make sure those she cares about are safe.”
Furi/Furies: Song nodded. “I… well, we won’t attack our friends. At least not to kill or seriously injure them. I’m sure you understand. As stupid and crazy as they’re being, I still wouldn’t feel right doing it.”
Furi huffed softly. “Scarface injured Tael, and most of those Furies are no good, and-” She hesitated. “…Well, Scarfart is going down. I’ll take the others as I see em. But they won’t hurt this village.” 
Bouncy went quiet, staring at her paws. “I dont wanna hurt anyone…”
Scoot shook her head. “I don’t want to fight them either, but… sometimes you have to, I guess. We just gotta defend our new home and friends, is all. No more people have to die because of this whole mess. Maybe if they do attack, we can talk them out of it.” 
Grey/Shadow: “Perhaps,” Shadow crooned as she paced before looking to the two Night Furies, “but I want you both to be prepared. If you have humans hanging around with you, you will need to protect each other, but if it gets too hairy, you girls need to stay away from the fight.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy seemed to be relieved. “I’m not hanging around if everyone starts attacking. I hate that stuff.”
Scoot shrugged. “I’m still up to fight if I have to.” 
Furi seemed to agree, looking for a second as if she actually had Scarface in front of her and would have leapt on him. “I’ve already kind of put my heart into this place, may as well defend it.”
Song remained quiet, looking slightly upset and shaking her head a little.
Grey/Shadow: “What is it, Song?” Shadow crooned.
Furi/Furies: “I don’t want to fight, and… well, I’ve looked after Scoot and Bouncy since they were small, and… I’d hate for them to get hurt…” She murmured. “Especially at the claws of those we’ve shared meals with and been together for so long… The thought distresses me.” 
Bouncy immediately walked over to Song and curled up next to her. “It’s okay. We’ll be alright. Maybe Indigo could stop them from hurting anyone. He’s better now, it should be easy.”
Scoot frowned softly and shook her head. “Dunno, sis, but maybe.”
Grey/Shadow: “If things get too dangerous, you can always take the girls somewhere safe,” Shadow crooned hoping to comfort the older Night Fury. “I’m sorry, Haligan Island has been my home for a very long time, and I hate the idea of fighting our kind. But I also have to protect Grey and her family.”
Furi/Furies: Song nodded with understanding and gently rubbed her head against Bouncy’s, a small smile on her face. “Do what you must to protect your family.” She told Shadow. “I understand.” 
Furi stood and stretched. “Alright, I’m full now. But from my experience humans take longer to eat since they burn a lot of their food. What should we do to pass the time?”
Bouncy perked slightly, and was about to say her idea but paused, uncertain. “Uh… we could- eh, never mind.”
Grey/Shadow: Shadow looked at Bouncy curiously. “What is it, Bouncy?” Shadow asked curiously.
Furi/Furies: Bouncy looked uncertain, glancing around as if she wasn’t sure if she should suggest it. “I uh… if you won’t get mad. I was thinking… we could visit Indigo? I know Grey said no dragons near him, but he’s gotta be missing some company. We could say hi, and… let him know we’re all okay right now.”
Furi didn’t make an outright groan, but her expression was all anyone needed to gauge her opinion on the idea. “Count me out. Being on the same island with Mr. Mind Control is enough for me.”
Scoot seemed to agree with her sister but turned to Shadow. “I… as much as I’d like to see how he’s doing, I think we would get permission first, Bouncy.” 
Bouncy huffed softly. “That’s why I asked.”
Grey/Shadow: Shadow sighed. Bouncy and Scoot were still a little young to understand, and there was a part of her that wanted to allow Bouncy to see Indigo. However, her rider…her sister was the Chief of the village. She knew Grey would never react too harshly if her dragon disobeyed her orders, but…what example would that set if the Chief’s Night Fury did not follow orders? The idea of disappointing Grey ached, but she also hated the idea of disappointing the young Night Fury.
“I’m sorry, Bouncy,” she crooned, “but…I can’t disobey Grey. She is the Chief of the village, and we have to follow her rules. She’s not doing it to be mean to Phantom. She just wants to make sure that he doesn’t hurt anyone. Once Phantom is better, then maybe she will allow it, but…not right now.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy visibly deflated. “Okay.” She mumbled softly, letting the matter go, but she was significantly less wiggly. “Sure.”
Scoot seemed disappointed as well, but nodded. “Sounds about right. Maybe… maybe in a few years. I get it.”
Bouncy winced slightly at the ‘years’ part. “S'not fair. We didn’t kill anybody. Why do we gotta be punished too.” She muttered under her breath.
Song gave her a stern look, but didn’t say anything outright. She gave Shadow a sympathetic look to say she very much understood.
Grey/Shadow: Shadow nodded in thanks to Song before turning back to the younger Night Furies. “You’re not being punished,” Shadow crooned. “It’s all a part of being in a group, especially with humans. There are rules to be followed, and as of right now, you cannot see Phantom because Grey wants you to be safe.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy huffed and stood up, starting to get note indignant.“Well, I’ll-” She gave a soft snort. “Well Indigo would never hurt me. He’d never hurt any dragon on on purpose.” She snapped. “I’ll be perfectly safe. You can just tell Grey that I… well I’m- she can shove that rule!” She gave a frustrated noise and turned and took off quickly.
Song sighed softly and shook her head. “There she goes again, she can be stubborn when she wants to be.”
Scoot rolled her eyes. “Since when does Bouncy ever listen? She never does.” 
Song gave Scoot a small brow raise. “You’re both like that sometimes. But anyway, I suppose I should make sure she doesn’t do anything stupid.” She stood slowly and stretched, looking tired at the thought of trying to stop Bouncy, already starting to stretch her wings. 
Grey/Shadow: “Maybe I should go?” Shadow crooned. “I can make her understand.”
Furi/Furies: Song shrugged. “I don’t know if she’ll listen to you, but you’re welcome to try. She is… well, stubborn. She also sees Indigo as… kind of a father, as weird as that sounds. They were very young when he rescued them, and… well…” She sighed again, shaking her head. “It’ll take a lot to convince her to stay away from him for so long. I figured this would happen eventually.” 
Scoot nodded. “Yeah, he was kind of a dad to us for a long time. Sis has always had issues letting go of things. I miss him a lot too, but I get why we gotta obey Grey.” 
Grey/Shadow: Shadow flattened her earflaps against her head hearing Song and Scoot explain their relationship to Indigo in more detail. Even though Indigo had kidnapped her, she understood the attachment. She remembered feeling the same to Sven and Ingrid after they discovered that she was in fact an orphan. They treated her as if she were their own as well. She and Grey grew up as sisters, and Sven and Ingrid were essentially her adoptive parents. If anything happened to them or Grey, she wouldn’t know what she’d do. 
“I’ll try,” Shadow crooned. “You all should rest…unless you want to become and be my buffer.”
Furi/Furies: Scoot deflated slightly. “I don’t know what I’d say, honestly. Might just make things worse.” She muttered. “Sorry, Shadow.” 
Furi looked rather hesitant for the first time and gave a soft croon of sympathy. “I guess he may as well be a dad to you guys, huh.” She drooped. “Sorry for, you know… being insensitive.”
Scoot gently nudged her. “It’s okay. I know he’s not exactly the best person. I understand why you don’t like him. Just try to understand he isn’t all murder and crazy.” 
Song nodded to Shadow. “I’ll come. It’ll be hard, but it’s best for everyone. She’s just going to have to accept it eventually.” She didn’t seem as confident as she sounded. “She’s probably at the prison already, let’s go find her.” 
Grey/Shadow: “Right,” Shadow crooned. She didn’t waste any time in taking off into the sky in hopes of finding the younger Night Fury.
Furi/Furies: Song took off as well, following Shadow toward the prison. Bouncy was already there as Song had guessed, and was peering into a window.
She didn’t notice them arrive, apparently already having a conversation with Indigo.
Grey/Shadow: “Bouncy!” Shadow roared as she dove for the ground. “Get away from there!”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy looked up at Shadow and gave her a defiant growl, baring her teeth. "I'm not movin."
Song landed behind Shadow, giving the young Fury a very stern look. "We have to go. Now." 
She looked up and noticed Indigo's face in the window, a startled and slightly amused look on his face.
"Ladies." He gave them a small smile. "It's nice of you to drop in, but unexpected, considering I'm not supposed to have any dragon friends right now. Like I was saying to Bouncy here."
Bouncy shook her head, unable to properly put into words what she wanted to say. "I just- please..." 
“Indigo is right, Bouncy,” Shadow crooned as she took a step toward Bouncy. “You are not allowed to be here. You can visit him when he’s better.”
Furi/Furies: Bouncy let out a short wail and tried to fit a paw through the bars to Indigo. “Just a little while, please…” 
Indigo gave the chief’s Fury a small look and reached a hand out through the bars to Bouncy, gently putting it on her paw. “Little one, please. I miss you all very much as well. Not a day passes where I don’t think of you. And I’m sorry my actions continue to hurt you now. But I must stay here, and you must stay away. Listen to the chief and Shadow. Please.”
Song was a little surprised Indigo understood the situation and was taking it well. And that he agreed with them.
Bouncy whined and nudged his clawed hand, looking miserable, and still refusing to budge.
“Come on Bouncy. We have to go.” Song told her with a gentle nudge. “It’s for the best.” 
Grey/Shadow: “Please, listen, Bouncy,” Shadow crooned softly. “This is for your safety, and I promise, once Grey is sure he won’t hurt anyone, she will let you guys visit him.” 
Furi/Furies: Indigo nodded, agreeing with Shadow.
Go on. I’ll be okay, and so will you. I know you care for me. I love you too. But it isn’t goodbye. I promise.
Bouncy drooped, sniffling and looking more and more upset as she thought about how alone Indigo was. “But you’re not okay. You need us.” She whispered.
Go.
Was all Indigo replied. He gave her paw a shaky and gentle pat and disappeared back into his cell.
Bouncy shrunk further, looking ready to cry. She turned and walked away, not looking at Shadow or Song. “Fine. Guess I’ll leave him to be alone and sad like you want. Thanks.” She muttered, not pausing her slow walk back into the woods.
She paused, remembering the saddle she had on, and hissed softly. Bouncy gave a grumpy sound and continued walking off. “Whatever.”
Song sighed, clearly upset. “Ugh, why does she have to be like this. When she gets in these stupid moods, she’s impossible!” 
Grey/Shadow: “Grey’s hatchlings are the same way,” Shadow crooned rolling her eyes. “Grey and Brandt tell them not to do something, and they’re in a bad mood for the rest of the day.” She sighed. “She’ll understand when she’s older.”
Furi/Furies: Song nodded, shaking her head. “Kids.”
Indigo’s face peered out through the bars again a moment later, giving the Furies a sad frown. “I’m sorry. I never wanted anything like this. I just want everything to be better, and it seems I can only ever make things worse no matter what I do.” He mumbled softly to himself. “I do hope she won’t take it too hard. She’s been through a lot and I haven’t seen her that upset in a long time.”
Song shook her head again. “I’m sure she’ll be okay eventually. She has to understand eventually. Thanks for the help, Indigo.”
Grey/Shadow: “Yes, thank you,” Shadow crooned to Indigo. “All you need to do is show Grey that you can be trusted, but from what I can see, you’re doing a good job so far.”
Furi/Furies: Indigo gave Shadow a genuine smile and made a little flame hat just to tip it to her. “I appreciate the encouragement. I am trying. I know I can never fix everything. Hopefully I can make up for it some day though.” He sighed and shook his head, disappearing back into his cell. “See you later then, ladies. Say hi to Grey for me.”
Song huffed softly and turned to Shadow. “Well, we tried, I suppose. What now, just… go back to the others?”
Grey/Shadow: “I suppose we could,” Shadow crooned. “I can spare a few more minutes before I get back to Grey.”
Furi/Furies: “Sure. Then I suppose me, Scoot, and Furi will go back to the others for the rest of the afternoon.” Song agreed, taking off and waiting for Shadow to follow and flying back toward where they’d left Furi and Scoot. “I’ll get that saddle back for you later, once I can get Bouncy to behave.” She told Shadow.
Grey/Shadow: Shadow chuckled. “Don’t worry too much about it,” she crooned as she followed Song. “Grey won’t miss it too much.” She paused and smiled. “So I guess you could say that not all humans are bad. You seemed to enjoy yourself today.”
Furi/Furies: “I never thought they were all bad. I saw some good ones before now. It was just way simpler to live with the Phantom since he protected us from hunters.” Song told her as they flew. “I just prefer to be unsaddled, thank you.”
Grey/Shadow: “Okay, that’s fair,” Shadow crooned. “How did you meet Phantom?”
Furi/Furies: “Him and the flock busted a trapper barge and I was one of the dragons. Figured I’d stay with him as I had nowhere else to be.” Song explained. “I’ll always remember that day well.”
Grey/Shadow: “Sounds like he gave you guys a better life,” Shadow crooned. “But what made him come after me…a domesticated dragon? He must’ve seen that I wasn’t in distress when he attacked the first time.”
Furi/Furies: “Not entirely sure.” Song confessed. “That was during when he was losing himself more. Remember it was only recently he started to freak out. Whatever his reason, he was trying to help you, I’m sure. If you really want answers I’d suggest just talking to him.” 
She thought to herself. “You were definitely a tipping point for him, or at least you and Grey were. I remember when she came for you, and that night after he was quite distressed, more than he’d ever been in the years I’d known him at least. None of us had any luck helping him feel better, and I was worried sick when Scoot left. I’ll never know what went on through his head to run off and attack Haligan, but maybe even he doesn’t know.” She chuckled softly. “Ah, I blabbed on a lot. Sorry.”
Grey/Shadow: “No, no, not at all,” Shadow crooned quickly. “I’m sorry, it’s just…he’s such a complicated fellow. Perhaps, I will talk to him once Grey is sure that he can be trusted and that he’s all better.”
Furi/Furies: Song chuckled. “Complicated is one way of putting it. He’s got a lot of problems. As crazy as he is though, he’s also one of the gentlest people I’ve ever known. Sounds odd, I know, but besides the… y'know… he’s really sweet. It’s a shame you haven’t gotten to see that side of him as much.” She hummed.
Grey/Shadow: “Yeah, it is,” Shadow crooned, “but don’t worry. Once Grey sees how sorry he is, she’ll give him a second chance. It’s…who she is…as a person and as a leader. When she sees how sorry the person is or how they respond to their wrongdoings…she forgives them.”
Furi/Furies: “I look forward to that day. I’m certain Grey will see that he’s sorry soon. When will she check on him? Do you think it’ll be soon?” Song asked. “Like… a deadline or something?”
Grey/Shadow: “She’ll probably check in in a few weeks or so,” Shadow crooned. She remembered Grey mentioning to Brandt that she should probably do it in a few weeks or so to let him calm down.
Furi/Furies: “Ah. Well, he seemed better now, he’ll probably be even better by then. Who knew all he needed was a demon to eat his mind, huh?” Song chuckled softly. “Now he’s finally getting somewhere again. It’s nice to think he could find some happiness. He’s been broken and sad nearly his whole life... kindness like Grey’s might have been just what he needed.”
Grey/Shadow: “Maybe,” Shadow crooned with a proud smile over her human sister. “She tends to have that effect on people.”
Furi/Furies: Song nodded with a smile and landed down near where Furi and Scoot were still chatting.
Scoot immediately perked up. “What happened? Where’s Bouncy? Everything okay?” 
“It’ll be alright. Bouncy just went off in the woods to sulk after we all told her to stay away from Indigo, is all.” Song told her.
Grey/Shadow: “Yeah, she just needs to be alone for a bit,” Shadow crooned. “She’ll come around.”
Furi/Furies: Scoot seemed a little relieved, but also worried for her sister. “Well, if you say so. Hopefully I’ll see her later. We can talk it out then.”
Furi gave Scoot a gentle nudge and a sympathetic smile. “I’m sure she’ll be okay.”
Grey/Shadow: “She will be,” Shadow crooned nodding. “Grey’s hatchlings are the same way. They always cool off and come to their senses.”
Furi/Furies: Song nodded. “It’s just a thing with kids. I’m sure every parent ever has this problem, regardless of species.” she chuckled. “Can you imagine what demons go through?”
Furi snorted nervously. “I can imagine.”
Scoot’s eyes widened. “Demon temper tantrums must be the worst!”
Grey/Shadow: Shadow chuckled. “Trust me…they are,” she crooned. She had seen Nala get angry during their time in the Rebellion, and Grey had mentioned that she and Nala had a huge argument after Midgardsormr had forced her to leave. 
Furi/Furies: Furi turned and blinked at her, seeming to realize something.
“Man, you’ve known the demon that lives here a long time, haven’t you?” Furi asked. “I haven’t met her before, though I’ve heard a lot about her. What’s she like, anyway?”
Scoot whined softly. “I’ve heard demons are super scary. Haven’t met one though.” 
Grey/Shadow: “Yes, the Warden,” Shadow crooned in reply. “Grey and I have known her for 25 years since the Rebellion. She tends to brood a lot, but she cares a lot about the Rebels. She’s looked after this island and a few of Grey’s other comrades for a long time. She even helped Indigo heal at his trial.”
Furi/Furies: “Only demon I’ve ever met was a jerk.” Furi huffed. “Nice to hear there are ones out there that aren’t just out to cause misery.” 
“Wow.” Scoot murmured. “I heard she was the one to scoop out half his head. I wonder if she’d like meeting us. Maybe I’ll go say hi some time… if she wouldn’t eat our minds too.”
Grey/Shadow: “Don’t worry, Scoot,” Shadow crooned gently. “The Warden is a kind demon. She would never harm anyone unless she had a reason to, and she did all that to help Indigo.”
Furi/Furies: Scoot melted slightly with relief. “That’s good to hear. I like my mind in my head.” She warbled with a chuckle.
Furi shook her head and rolled her eyes with a grin. “Yeah, most of us do.”
Grey/Shadow: Shadow chuckled at what Scoot and Furi said. “Believe me, I do, too,” she crooned. 
“Shadow!” 
The Night Fury perked and turned only to see Grey walking over to their group. “There you are, girl,” Grey said happily as Shadow walked over to her nuzzling her. “You having fun with your friends?”
“Sure am, Grey!” Shadow crooned in reply. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot gave a happy noise and smiled at Grey when she noticed her. Furi gave her a wave.
"How was the human food, eh? Burnt enough for you?" She chuckled to herself.
Scoot looked around Grey, wondering if Kari had come back too. "Is Kari here? Did she finish eating? I wanted to hang out some more."
“It was good, thank you, Furi,” Grey said as she and Shadow pulled away. 
Before Shadow could reply to Scoot, they heard a certain voice. 
“Mom, wait up!” a voice shouted.
Shadow looked behind Grey, and sure enough, there was a young human girl behind her. 
“See for yourself!” Shadow crooned to Scoot gesturing to Kari as she ran over to them.
Furi/Furies: Scoot immediately walked up to meet Kari and gave her a gentle nudge, clearly pleased. “Hey little human.” She murmured softly.
Furi couldn’t help but be happy at the sight, and Song beamed proudly.
Grey/Shadow: “Hey, Scoot!” Kari shouted happily as she wrapped her arms about the Night Fury’s neck. “Did you get to eat okay?”
Grey and Shadow couldn’t help but smile at the sight between Grey’s youngest daughter and the young Night Fury.
Furi/Furies: Scoot nodded her affirmation and purred happily, licking her lips. “I did indeed. Not bad fish around here.”
“It was good, yeah.” Furi agreed. “We all ate well, I’d say. There was a thing with Bouncy and Phantom, but we’re all good.” She told the Chief.
Grey/Shadow: “Oh, what happened?” Grey asked looking between Shadow and Furi. 
Kari giggled not minding too much as to what her mother was talking about with Furi. She was only focused on Scoot. “That sounds like you had a good lunch,” the youngest Felman child said. 
Furi/Furies: Furi winced a little, deciding how to say it best. “Uh, Bouncy wanted to go see Phantom, and got upset and flew over there anyway when Shadow said she couldn’t. Something about a dad relationship. I dunno much more than that.” She shrugged. “Bouncy is apparently pouting in the woods somewhere.”
Scoot gave Kari a satisfied huff and wrapped around her in a sort of hug.
Grey/Shadow: “Yeah, the Phantom saved her and Scoot when they were young…or so Song told me,” Shadow crooned. “She spoke to Phantom only briefly, and…he even told her that they couldn’t see each other right now and that she had to wait. I’m sorry, Grey. I didn’t want Phantom using her to try anything.”
Furi/Furies: Furi helpfully relayed what Shadow had said to Grey and seemed a little surprised Phantom didn’t try anything. “Huh. Maybe CrazyPants really is learning something.” She muttered.
Grey/Shadow: “Perhaps,” Grey said as she gently petted Shadow on her head as the Night Fury nuzzled her cheek. “Good work with Bouncy, girl. She’ll understand someday.”
Kari hugged Scoot around her neck tightly. “I had so much fun flying with you today,” she said to the younger Night Fury. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot grinned happily. “I kinda wish I could keep her. Too bad Grey will want her back.” Scoot stated, wrapping her tail around Kari protectively.
Grey/Shadow: Kari smiled feeling Scoot wrapping her tail around her. “I know, girl,” Kari whispered. “I wish I could keep you too.”
Shadow crooned and nudged Grey with her snout gesturing to the sight between Kari and Scoot, and both the Chief and her Night Fury couldn’t help but be reminded of the day they met when they were young…how they just felt that they belonged together…how everything just clicked.
“Actually, Furi,” Grey said, “there was something…I wanted to ask you…and Scoot.”
Furi/Furies: Furi perked and turned to Grey. “Yeah? What?” She asked, curious. “If it’s about the bucket of salmon, that was Bouncy’s idea, not mine. Promise.”
Grey/Shadow: Grey chuckled and shook her head. “No, not that,” she said. “I kind of had a feeling, but no, it’s about Scoot and Kari.” She looked back over at the teen. “They seemed to have had a lot of fun today, and Kari was a little sad when they finished riding today.”
Furi/Furies: “So was Scoot. They seem rather attached. Kinda cute actually.” Furi told Grey. “Also, I didn’t know if you even found out about that, I was just covering my tail.” She snickered.
Grey/Shadow: Grey chuckled and shook her head. “Don’t worry,” Grey said. “It’s okay. Umm…but yes, I think they’re kind of attached too. In fact, I was thinking that…maybe…just maybe, Scoot was Kari’s dragon…permanently…like she would come to live with…us.”
Furi/Furies: Furi seemed unsure but turned to Scoot. “Would you want to stay with Kari like… all the time? Cuz Grey wants to know if you’d live with them.”
Scoot tilted her head slightly in thought, glancing between Kari and Song. She seemed unsure. “I don’t know… maybe? That’s… big.” 
Furi told Grey that she was unsure at the moment.
Grey/Shadow: “Wait…Mom…are you serious?” Kari asked excitedly. “Scoot could live with us?”
“If she wants to,” Grey said raising an eyebrow at her youngest daughter. “She could live with Pyro and SkySinger on the roof of the house, and she could come and go as she pleases with Kari. If not, she and Kari can still fly whenever they wish.”
Furi/Furies: “She might want some time to think about it. Furi explained to Grey. Might want to get used to this a little more, who knows.”
Scoot still seemed thoughtful, humming softly to herself as she thought. “Yeah, I wanna think a while.”
Grey/Shadow: “That’s okay,” Kari said to Scoot placing her hands on the dragon’s cheeks. “I know you’ve been through a lot, but we can still go riding together from time to time, right?” 
Shadow crooned as she and Grey watched Kari and Scoot closely.
Furi/Furies: Scoot seemed to understand her and gave her a happy nuzzle. “Yeah, we can fly any time.” 
Grey/Shadow: Kari giggled as she hugged Scoot in return. “I’ll take that as a yes,” she said. “I can keep my saddle at home with me, and we can always meet up when we want to fly together.”
“I think that’s a great plan,” Grey said warmly as she and Shadow looked at each other and then back at the pair. 
Furi/Furies: Scoot warbled happily and nudged Kari. “How about one more go for today?” She asked, giving a happy gummy smile. “Then we should probably get back.”
Grey/Shadow: “Can Scoot and I go on one more flight, Mom?” Kari asked happily. “Please?”
Grey smiled. “Of course,” she said. “Just make sure to stay within sight of the island, okay?”
“Okay,” Kari nodded eagerly. She didn’t care about her mother’s rule. All she wanted to do was get to fly with Scoot. She then turned to the Night Fury. “Ready to go, Scoot?”
Furi/Furies: “Yeah!” Scoot stated with a grin. “Whenever you are!” She took off gently and started circling the others, a happy smile on her face. She let Kari guide her a little as she flew, more than happy to take her time as they started flying around town.
Who knew, maybe she would decide to move in.
Grey/Shadow: Grey and Shadow smiled watching Kari and Scoot take off into the sky. 
“Something tells me Kari just found her dragon today, Shadow,” Grey said to her Night Fury.
Shadow crooned as she nuzzled Grey on the cheek.
Category:BOTGD 2
Category:Events
Category:Act I
Category:Grey Bergman
Category:Shadow
Category:Scoot
Category:Bouncy
Category:Kari Felman
Category:Song
Category:Indigo Phantom
Category:Dagny Felman
Category:Sven Felman
Category:Brandt Felman