Toothless perked up a bit when Astrid arrived, nudging her hand as she touched his nose. Then he settled on the floor, curling up to watch and wait.

At the mention of the Nazgul, Toothless growled a bit, teeth bared slightly in disgust. They were horrible. When they shrieked, it dug into our minds and made us panic like newborn hatchlings.

But as bad as that was, it paled in comparison to what was happening now.

That guy, Toothless pointed his head in Abed's direction, said something about a person with a magic staff that might help, but they don't know if it'll...

The dragon trailed off, curling further into himself, trying desperately not to think of the possibility of Hiccup dying.