Toothless
Also known as: Night Fury
The last known Night Fury, a cat-like apex predator with a missing tailfin and total devotion to the boy who built him a new one. Toothless fic ranges from his point of view on the films to AUs where dragon and rider can finally talk.
Common Tropes in Toothless Fanfiction
Toothless · Hurt/Comfort
920k works
One character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another provides comfort and care.
Toothless · Dragons
40k works
Hoards, wings, and fire — dragon fic includes dragon riders, dragon shifters, dragon companions, and characters who simply are dragons with all the territorial instincts that implies. Hoarding behavior applied to loved ones is a beloved sub-genre of its own.
Other HTTYD Characters
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
9k works
Berk's scrawny inventor heir who befriended the dragon he was supposed to kill and changed his entire world. Hiccup's growth from village embarrassment to chief, and his bond with Toothless, anchor a decade of fandom output.
Astrid Hofferson
5k works
Berk's fiercest young warrior, who went from Hiccup's harshest critic to his most trusted partner. Astrid fic celebrates her axe-first pragmatism and refuses to reduce her to the hero's girlfriend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Toothless?
Toothless appears in 6k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the HTTYD fandom. You can browse all Toothless fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Toothless ships?
Toothless is primarily featured in gen (non-romantic) fanfiction, though some shipping content exists.
What tropes are common in Toothless fanfiction?
Common tropes in Toothless fanfiction include Hurt/Comfort, Dragons. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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