Jack landed with a thump, on the island of Berk. The Wind had lead him here, on the question, "is there anyone who can see me?"
With a sigh, the boy started walking. Memories from the past worming their way into the present. 318 years of isolation had left its mark on Jack. While he stilled started snowball fights, and found new things every day, he could tell no one. Of course some spirits could see him, and the Easter rabbit was occasionally seen, none of them wanted to talk with Jack.
He dropped his staff to the ground and a trail of frost followed him. Little intricate designs tracing the floor. The trees soaring high above him whispered and leaves left the safety of the homes to follow the wind. 'Winter's coming.' He mused.
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Hiccup walked away from the academy. Toothless was rolling around in the snow, enjoying the feeling of the cold seeping into his naturally warm body.
"Bud, you're not coming into the house like that. Gobber will have my head." Hiccup laughed. The dragon now sat up straight, shaking his head and sending snow everywhere. "And now apparently I'm not going inside either."
He started on brushing the snow out of his hair, when Astrid called him from behind. "Hiccup! Stop messing around, the Gobber's called a meeting for the dragons!" She yelled.
Hiccup twirled around and ran after her. Toothless, who was still basking in the snow, perked up and walked over to the buildings; Hiccup's small body disappearing into the dining hall.
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The Wind still hadn't picked up, so Jack was forced to continue walking. After about an hour of walking, he stopped. In front of him was a large cavern (where Hiccup found Toothless for the second time) that was blessed with a beautiful lake and plants littering its sides.
Jack found himself jumping down, trusting the Wind to catch him. He laughed into the crisp air, as he landed next to the water's edge. He sat down slowly and started throwing rocks into clear lake. One by one the rocks disappeared, leaving nothing behind.
"I'm something like these rocks, aren't I?" Jack asked into the air. He sighed and stood up, stretching, almost as flexibly as a cat, and left. Continuing on his pathway.
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"We need to deal with this at the heart of the problem!" A hidden voice boomed, as Hiccup entered the hall.
'Where have I heard this before?' He wondered briefly. "What's happening?"
"Hiccup, my boy!" Gobber called before pulling Hiccup into a rough embrace.
"Okay," Hiccup managed, prying hands from around him. "What's going on?"
"Drago. He's back. With Alvin of all people." A gasp went through the entire group.
"Drago….? But, no he…." Hiccup started.
"I know what you're thinking, but we have dragon's coming from islands that we don't even know of yet. A few scouts were sent and they saw a large fleet of ships."
Hiccup froze. He felt an emptiness cascade through him. He turned on his foot and left the hall. Ignoring the sound of voices behind him, he climbed on Toothless and took off.
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Continuing to walk, Jack found himself staring up at the sky blindly. He had tried to veer of course before, but the Wind pushed him back, so he figured it wouldn't let him walk into something dangerous. Though as he thought this, he felt a sudden burst of pain, followed by a strong tug.
"Gee thanks. Where are you dragging me to? Or what?" No answer followed so he gave up trying to get hints.
Though there was nothing he could do about where he was going, Jack could still work on winter. He let his staff drag on the ground around him. Soon frost was covering small parts of the wooded forest.
Suddenly and with a mind of its own, the Wind lifted him high. With a small yelp, Jack steadied himself. "Wha-" with another tug, the gust landed Jack in the middle of a large boat. "Wind? What the heck is going on?!"
With no answer from his old friend, he picked up his staff and looked around his new destination. Large burly men were lumbering around, seemingly unaware of his presence. Jack shook off the small stab of pain that entered. If little kids couldn't see him, why should these brutes?
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A roar kicked Hiccup out of his daze.
"Sorry bud," he said, patting the side of the dragon. "Just….. Occupied."
Toothless perked his head up, and started towards a new course. Hiccup moved back and let him go where he wanted.
Soon after however, Hiccup stopped him. Landing on a cliff overlooking the water, Hiccup saw row after row of ships, heading for Berk.
"By the gods… We have to get ready for this." Hiccup gasped, pulling Toothless.
Toothless on the other hand, refused to move. Growling lightly, the dragon directed his head towards one ship in particular.
Hiccup narrowed his eyes, then swore quietly. On top of the mast, there was boy who looked around Hiccup's age, sitting on the wooden pillar. From the distance, he couldn't see much but a blue hoodie and a large stick.
"Good eye bud. Alright, let's go after him. Probably a hostage from the other villages."
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Jack was bored. Well bored was an understatement. He had exhausted all his options. Only so much you can do without Wind's help. He had tried to jump from the boat, but a breeze always pushed him back. So he had opted to climb to the top of a pillar and wait. He figured that when the Wind got bored of doing what it was doing, she would let him leave. After waiting for what seemed like hours, some good luck finally happened. Accidently, frost worked its way down to the floor of the ship and formed an ice rink. Though disguised well, no one stepped on it. Until, an unsuspecting man, waltzed right over it. The crash was magnificent. He slipped and all the water that he had been carrying spilled. Of course more ice was formed and spread like wildfire. Everyone was falling and no one knew what hit them. Until from under the deck came a loud shout. Everyone stopped, even those on the ice.
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As they neared the fleet, Toothless started going slower, as if reluctant to go.
"Hey, Toothless you okay? What's wrong?" Hiccup asked, thinking it was something to do with the sheer number of enemies there.
Toothless continued to slow until Hiccup's attention was stolen. On board the deck of the ship that was boy was on, there was mayhem. Vikings were slipping everywhere. Those on the sides of the boat were about to fall off. What caught his attention almost instantly was the boy's laughter and happiness in seeing this.
Though just as fast as he saw it start, Hiccup saw it finish as well. He couldn't exactly hear what was happening, but the amount of force Toothless was putting into leaving-much more than before- was info enough. Drago.
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Jack felt all the happiness around his disappear. Even though it was just slipping on ice, those around were having fun watching others slip. Until the shout. He heard something in the voice that closely resembled Pitch. A type of fear that commands the worst kind of respect. Fear.
Even though Jack was sure they didn't see him, he couldn't stop the small shiver of fear he felt. Anything close to Pitch was to be feared.
He was proved correct when the man himself emerged. Jack pauses taking in the appearance. Very tall, and long hair, in some sort of binds. His eyes were deep in his face and a sort of stale green. He seemed somewhat darker in color and had many scars ridiculing his body. The clothes, Jack could only guess, were made from some sort of wild beast. In less words, exactly how Jack feared.
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Hiccup stopped Toothless then and moved them to a cliff so they could watch. They were not going to save the boy until Drago was gone.
Though he thought that, his body itched to fly and save the boy. The way the boy's body tensed in fear seemed unnatural. Laughter suited him much better. But at that moment he could do nothing.
He watched as Drago stalked the deck, yelling and bashing anyone who was still on the ground, not minding the ice at all. Hiccup waited for the man to look at the boy, injure him, or yell, but nothing happened.
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Jack couldn't but feel the slightest bit of disappointed when the man, someone yelled out Drago as they were hit, passed under him.
"Another one can't see me huh? Thanks Wind, for sending me down here just to meet some else who can't see me." Jack sighed. He was having enough of the game, the Wind was playing. In split second decision, he jumped down from his perch. Thankfully the Wind slowly dropped him.
He was almost in front of the Drago, when he stopped. Something was telling him he would not find it pleasant to be passed through by this person. Not that it ever was.
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Hiccup was taken aback. The boy- Blue he decided to call him- was floating down in front of Drago. Drago apparently not seeing this boy in front of him continued on his was. Only then did Blue step out of the way.
He sighed out in relief. Yes he did only know Blue for a few… minutes…. But he felt something. An urge to protect.
He almost died when Blue thought it would be a good idea to jump off the side of the boat. Although Drago went back inside, Hiccup wanted to wait. Now he could see that wasn't such a good idea.
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Drago went back inside and Jack relaxed a little. Too soon it seemed however when the Wind suddenly threw him off board. Off course thought it was a game until he was seconds away from introducing his face to the water.
"Hey, Wind! This isn't very funny anymore! Come on!"
Again no answer came. Jack was very scared now. He never tried to swim. Though he never completely understood why, he didn't have a very good view on water. Seconds seemed to slow to minutes then the rush of water came.
The cold came first, though Jack was very comfortable with cold. Second came not exactly figuring out how to breath. He wasn't exactly sure if he could live without breathing. It always came second nature. And the fear, the helplessness. Jack was scared.
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Wind whistled past him and Toothless, almost cutting off the resistance. Without drag, their speed doubled and they were in the water almost immediately. Hiccup stayed on Toothless while Toothless extended his claws to grab Blue. Though he had no way to know, Hiccup trusted Toothless to get Blue. Soon they were back in the air, and away from the ships. They men on board looking like they had no idea what happened, which they probably didn't.
When they were back onto land, Toothless released Blue right before the ground, a bit rough,
"Toothless! He could be injured." Hiccup scolded. Rushing to get off and help Blue. Toothless on the other hand took one look at Blue snort a small fire.
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Wasn't sure if he was still in water. He was struggling then suddenly large hands?-maybe claws came from nowhere and grabbed him. Though it was fairly tight, it was protecting. As suddenly as he was thrown into water, he was into the air. The Wind around him whistled happily, and he felt a need to smack it, as crazy as that might sound.
Darkness however spotted his vision, and he gave in moments later. Hoping he was safe and wondering what had seen him, were the last thoughts to cross his mind.