"Here she comes!" exclaimed Astro.

Fishlegs marked the end of Hiccup's first lap.

Hiccup was training her speed and agility. She had to fly three laps around the village, through the obstacle course that Fishlegs had built.

After Hiccup finished her final lap, she picked up a jar of water and drank from it.

Fishlegs walked up to Hiccup, "You're doing great, Hiccup. You're almost as fast as Toothless. However, there is a certain someone, and I won't mention who, that is gaining ground."

Hiccup looked around the room, "I'm loosing speed?"

"No. Stormfly's gaining speed."

"Oh," said Hiccup, looking to Astro, "Is that so? Something you'd like to share?"

Astro chuckled, "Let's just say, I'm experimenting with what she eats. Apparently, it's working."

Stormfly tried to look taller, "What can I say? I can't help it if I'm fast."

Just then, Snotlout and Hookfang flew in. Snotlout dismounted in excitement. "You guys will not believe what I just saw."

"What is it?" asked Hiccup, "And where is it?"

"Just follow me."

Snotlout lead the others to the far side of the island. They landed on a beach where a tent was pitched. Snotlout looked to Hiccup, "And remember. You're not for it. I called dibs on you a long time ago."

"Remember, Snotlout." said Hiccup, "Women aren't merchandise. They're human beings. Therefore, men cannot own them."

Hiccup looked into the tent. A boy with black hair was lying on the floor.

"Remember." said Snotlout, "I get to keep you. Not him."

"For the last time, Snotlout." Hiccup spat back, "I'm not merchandise. Stop treating me like I am."

Hiccup reached over and gently shook the boy. As the boy began to wake up, Hiccup motioned the others to back away, "He's gonna need some space."

The boy opened his eyes and saw Hiccup. He jumped back in fright.

"It's okay," Hiccup soothed, "We're friends."

The boy stared at Hiccup. "We?"

Snotlout peeked in, "Just remember. She's mine."

Hiccup shook her head, "Just ignore him. He doesn't know what he's saying."

The dark-haired boy sat up, "Do you have any water?" Hiccup held out her jar and let the boy drink the rest of the water.

The boy swallowed the water greedily, and asked, "Where am I?"

"You're at Berk." Hiccup answered.

Suddenly, Toothless shoved his way in to get a better look. The boy scrambled to back away.

"It's okay." said Hiccup, "He won't hurt you." She stood up and gestured to the outside world, "Come out. It's okay."

The boy slowly crawled out as if he'd never seen the outside world and was afraid of what might be in it. He watched in astonishment as Hiccup got the black dragon to sit down. "How did you do that?"

"That?" questioned Snotlout in a proud tone, "That's nothing. Watch this." Snotlout turned to his dragon, "Hookfang! Get your butt over here!"

Hookfang flew in the opposite direction.

Snotlout chuckled nervously, "He's funny. Quite the joker. Just so you know, I rescued you."

"He only found you." corrected Hiccup, "He's just trying to impress you. My name's Hiccup."

The boy held out his hand, "I'm Hayden."

Hiccup shook hands with the boy.

Astro walked up, "So, Hayden. What happened to you? How did you get here?"

Hayden sighed, "My family and I were on our way home to our island when... our ship was attacked by pirates. They brought us to our island. I managed to escape, but... my mother and father... they were..." Hayden sighed again.

Hiccup put a hand on Hayden's shoulder, "Everything's gonna be okay. My father's the chief of our village. I'm sure he'll help you."

Hiccup mounted onto Toothless, and allowed Hayden to mount up behind her.

"Don't forget, Hiccup." said Astro, "We're racing tomorrow. Unless you want Stormfly to be the fastest in the Book of Dragons."

"You're in for a surprise, Astro." replied Hiccup, "We'll be there."

Snotlout had to ride with the twins as everyone flew back home.