What are some good 'HTTYD Hiccup is a Dragon Shifter' fanfics?

One reason is that it's a form of wish - fulfillment. Fans of the HTTYD series love Hiccup and the idea of him having the ability to shift into a dragon is really cool. It combines the best of both worlds - the intelligence and creativity of Hiccup as a human and the power and grace of a dragon. Moreover, it opens up a whole new set of storylines. Writers can explore how the village of Berk reacts to Hiccup's new form, how he has to hide or reveal it, and what new enemies or allies he might encounter because of this change. All these aspects make the 'HTTYD Hiccup is a Dragon Shifter' fanfic concept very popular.

One great 'HTTYD Hiccup Banished' fanfiction could be 'The Exiled Dragon Rider'. It explores Hiccup's journey in exile and how he overcomes various challenges. Another is 'Banished but Not Broken' which delves into his mental state during that difficult time.

One interesting story could be about Hiccup exploring a new, uncharted island with Toothless and encountering a rare, magical dragon species. They have to figure out how to communicate with it and earn its trust.

A major theme is power and responsibility. When Hiccup transforms, he gains new powers. In these fanfictions, he usually has to figure out how to use them for good and not let the power corrupt him. Friendship is also a big part. His friends' reactions and how they support or struggle with his new form is often a key element. And there's the theme of identity. Hiccup has to re - define who he is in the context of being part - dragon.

Some fanfictions focus on their early days of getting to know each other. For example, a story where Hiccup is trying to teach Astrid more about Toothless and she is initially hesitant but then becomes fascinated, leading to a cute and heart - warming relationship development.

There's also 'Hiccup's Dragon Metamorphosis'. In this fanfiction, the author focuses on the emotional aspect of Hiccup's transformation. It delves into his relationships with Toothless and the other Vikings, and how his new state affects those bonds. It's really interesting as it gives a deep look into Hiccup's internal struggles.

There are fanfics that revolve around the training of dragons in a more in - depth way. For example, a story could detail how a Viking, who has always been afraid of dragons, overcomes their fear and learns to train a particularly difficult and rare dragon. This could involve a lot of character development for both the human and the dragon as they learn to trust each other.

You can try fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a large collection of HTTYD fanfictions. Just search for 'Hiccup dragon master' and you'll get a bunch of results.

Good characterizations. When the author gets Hiccup's character right, as well as the dragons. They should feel like the ones from the movies but also have some new aspects. For instance, if Toothless has a new power that he discovers in the fanfic. Also, the relationships between the characters should be well - developed.

One great fanfiction could be 'A New Beginning'. It explores their married life as they face new challenges in Berk. Another is 'The Married Adventures' which focuses on their daily life and how they grow together. There's also 'Hiccup and Astrid: Ever After' which has a really heartwarming take on their married relationship.