Draymore and Jack had random conversations as they waited for Hiccup and Astro to arrive with the others. They both agreed to tell each other one thing that they secretly like about someone.

Jack went first, "I like it when Astro and Hiccup look at each other and slightly blush. They make a pretty nice couple."

Draymore thought for a second, "This may be creepy, but I can tell that Hiccup is sleeping when she purrs. It's also pretty calming."

Jack couldn't help but chuckle, "Hiccup purrs?"

"Yep. Like a cat."

"No I don't!" said Hiccup, walking into the arena with her arms folded in front of her. "You're lucky no one else was here, otherwise hell would have broken loose."

"Trust me," said Draymore, "I know."

Jack smiled as he mumbled, "Pretty Kitty."

Hiccup shot Jack with a killing glare before Astro arrived with the others. The twins were joking about pranks and rumours. Snotlout scared Fishlegs by aggressively shoving him and yelling "Boo!" and laughing as Fishlegs screamed.

Astro caught everyone's attention and unrolled a large piece of paper as he began to explain, "I planned this challenge to help us improve at our skills of stealth and survival. All we have to do is go from Wild Beach at Dragon Island, to the cave at Dead Man's Cove."

Though reluctant, Snotlout, Fishlegs and the twins mumbled amongst themselves in agreement.

Astro held up his hand for silence as he continued to explain, "But, we have to do it at night, with no dragons or camping gear."

The four riders groaned at the access details. They obviously didn't want to do this anymore.

Hiccup sighed, "Do you guys always have to refuse everything over the smallest details?"

Fishlegs looked at Hiccup as if she had never endured any of Astro's challenges. "All his challenges are so hard. Just when you think today's gonna be good, Astro always ruins it with new ways to nearly get us killed."

Jack chuckled and hovered above Draymore, upside down, "Those guys don't like scary stuff, do they?"

Draymore smiled as he shook his head.

Hiccup folded her arms in front of her, "It's not that bad. We're just walking across an island with dragons."

"Why go without our dragons?" asked Snotlout, "We're practically untouchable with them."

"That's why we're doing this without our dragons. We need to make sure we can defend ourselves, even if we get separated from our dragons. In order to do that, we need to have our dragons wait for us at Dead Man's Cove."

"Easy for you to say. You have wings and fire."

Hiccup glared with her deep purple eyes nearly glowing. Snotlout instantly backed away. Draymore snickered.

Astro stated one last detail, "I've checked with our parents, and they said it's okay. But we do have to take one weapon with us, just in case."

Hiccup suddenly walked out of the arena and around the corner outside the entrance. When Hiccup was certain that she was alone, she leaned against the wall. Hiccup felt slightly panicked when her breaths became short and she found herself unable to breathe. She carefully held both her hands in front of her, making a sphere with her palms and fingers. Tiny bolts of lighting flickered in the sphere and began to grow larger and brighter.

*If you haven't felt this before, I have. I'm going to describe it. If feels like your body is losing all sense of heat, like electricity is draining all heat from your body, like an anxiety attack, but much more aggressive. You body begins to vibrate almost violently, and your lungs seem paralysed. This is what Hiccup was feeling at this moment.*

Hiccup's hands were shaking so much that she couldn't hold the sphere shape her hands were making. She made a shoving motion and let a large bolt erase a pile of crates from existence. The blast sent Hiccup falling onto her back. Hiccup remained on the ground, breathing as though she was underwater for too long.

Astro and Draymore were the first to arrive. They helped Hiccup to her feet and asked her what had happened. When Hiccup was able to properly breathe, she shook her head, "It's getting stronger. I'm not sure if I can take this for long."

Draymore and Astro exchanged glances, knowing what Hiccup meant. Hiccup's lightning powers were growing. If they didn't find a way to help her control it soon, there was a possibility that Hiccup could end up killing herself.