Hiccup had thought this new dragon would want to stay out here alone when she had originally been so against company and had only just warmed up to him but as he turned to leave she followed. It took him awhile to notice though, the nightfury’s grumbles finally being recognized as something other than complaints about what was already done and he glanced back as they approached the outskirts of the village though at that point she had skirted closer to them, occasionally and probably unintentionally, bumping him as she scooted against his side. The only way she could possibly get closer was if he was on her back- he understood her need for some sort of security and patted her gently to assure her that he was here for her. Fortunately the stables were near the outskirts so the more wily of dragons could have some privacy. “You can stay here for the night.” He explained as they stepped in among stalls warmed by the natural heat of dragons.

He waited for her to examine the space and get comfortable, offering her a small as she settled into one and earned himself an affectionate nudge in turn. Toothless reeled on him with a gurgling sound of protest and Hiccup took a step back, puzzlement written across his face. He picked up the saddle in muzzle again. “Toothless, relax. She’s just staying until she’s better, after everything I’m sure she just wants her well deserved freedom…” He turned to leave and the night fury grudgingly followed him with a few further mumbles. “Let me just put this stuff in the forge and then we can go flying.” 

Toothless immediately perked up, the change his demeanor rather dramatic as he sort of skipped those last few steps from the barn nudging Hiccup eagerly who chuckled and nudged his snout away as they rounded the corner. “Hang on bud.” The nightfury loved taking to the sky once it went dark, feeling within his element but he‘d try to be patient and soon they‘d be up in the air.