Six months have passed since the Resistance lost Berk and two of their most respected commanders…

Now on the run, the Resistance is doing everything it can to strengthen itself, but in the midst of this the First Order is gaining strength and has thrown the planets in the Mid-Rim into chaos…

Now promoted to the rank of General, Astrid Hofferson is in now doing everything she can do battle against the First Order with Commander Gustav as her second-in-command…

Currently the Resistance is assisting on the planet Voss as the First Order begins it attack…


Eret was currently in a temple which they were using as their headquarters and he was observing the First Order's Star destroyers directly above them and sitting in the middle was a powerful dreadnought.

He then watched as several Stormtroopers exited the transport and began to swarm the city.

The Captain in charge of them pulled out a communicator. "Emperor Drago. The First Order has taken Voss. Our forces await your command."


In the dreadnought sat Drago, whose left arm had now been replaced by a mechanical one. Standing by his side was Grand Admiral Thrawn and figure in a black robe.

Drago leaned back on his throne. "Excellent, Captain. Begin your search and leave no stone on turned."

"There is a Resistance presence here, my lord," said Captain.

"Then kill them, I don't want a single living thing on the planet once were through with it!" Drago roared.

Thrawn looked at him. "Forgive me my lord, but win the most prudent course is to try and capture these Resistance members? We have yet to locate their base of operations."

Drago grunted. "Very well, but only the ones that seem to have the information we need. You can kill the rest."

"It will be done my lord," said the Captain and his hologram faded.

Thrawn looked at Drago. "My lord, I might just remind you that while the Voss aren't as technological as us, they do show a certain tenacity that may hinder our efforts. Also the rumours that they're able to see into the future is also cause of great concern."

"Which is why we will wipe them off the map," said Drago. "I don't care what they say neutral or not, but they have assisted the Resistance before as well as the Republic and that is something I cannot stand."

He then turned to the cloaked man next to him. "You know what to do."

The man nodded and immediately left.


Down on the planet, Eret was with Captains Snotlout and Rex contacting General Astrid.

"General, Drago has launched his attack early! We need you—now!" Eret yelled.


Astrid was currently on the Night Fury which was going through lightspeed.

"I hear you, Eret!" said Astrid. "Hold your ground and defend the city. The Resistance is on its way!" She then immediately flicked a flue switches to answer the Resistance ships fly next to her. "All ships! Fire on the First Order! Draw their attention away from the surface!"

Immediately the Resistance ships jumped out of hyperspace and immediately began to engage the First Order. While they were doing this Astrid guided the Night Fury towards the planet and went straight through a Star Destroyer which was just as destroyed by a resistance ship.

"Gobber, how are we looking?" Astrid asked.

Gobber was currently standing on the flagship commanding the fleet. "Looks like we caught them offguard, they weren't expecting us." A small smile then appeared on his face. "You go help our boys on the ground, I'm going to show these bucket heads what old Gobber is capable of."

Astrid nodded and looked at flicked another switch that contacted Gustav in the hangar bay.

"Gustav, I hope you're ready because were about to go in hot," Astrid informed him.

"What's the situation look out there, General?" Gustav asked.

"We're about three minutes to landing, Commander," said Astrid. "Ground troops stand ready, we're landing in a hot zone. We shall be descending upon the city and then lead the liberation of Voss."

Captain Fishlegs looked slightly nervous. "The First Order is going to make it easy for us."

Astrid nodded. "She's hammering the planet with the full might of the First Order." She then shook her head in confusion. "I just understand, he's risking a lot for a neutral world with little strategic value. Why?"

Gustav frowned slightly. "Ragnar did say that Voss was very a tune to the Force, perhaps the Emperor feels threatened?"

Fishlegs shook his head. "That doesn't make much sense, Voss has been around for a long time why has he chosen to attack now and with such ferocity?"

"It could be that she's lowering us into a conflict, testing the Resistance strength," Astrid offered.

Throk smirked as he stood with a squadron of Mandalorian troopers. "Big mistake."

"Throk, what is your status?" Astrid asked.

"Mandalorians already to join the battle," said Throk.

"Then go out shooting, because were about to land," said Astrid as she landed the Night Fury on the ground.


The moment they landed Astrid opened the cargo bay doors and immediately Throk led the Mandalorians into battle. Gustav took point as he used his lightsaber to deflect shots coming from the Stormtroopers.

Astrid then pulled out her communicator and immediately hologram of Eret appeared. "General, glad you joined the party."

Astrid smiled at him. "Wouldn't miss it. Do you have any idea why the First Order has come?"

Eret shook his head. "I've used every single bit of resource I've got, but nothing. Thought trying to talk to a Voss is not exactly easy to begin with."

Then suddenly they heard an explosion and Eret's hologram flickered.

"Eret what's happening?" Astrid asked.

"We're under siege at the tower!" said Eret as his hologram flickered again. "I don't know how long we can last!"

Astrid immediately looked at Gustav. "Gustav, make your way to the tower and take some soldiers with you. The Mandalorians and I will make our way into the city."

Gustav nodded. "You can count on me."

Toothless roared at Astrid.

Astrid shrugged. "I know, I know, he still got a lot of growing to do. That's why having you end Fishlegs to go with him to make sure he doesn't getting himself into trouble."

Toothless grunted and then began to follow Gustav.


Eret, Snotlout and Rex were holding the tower as best they could, but they were about to be overrun.

"There's just too many of them!" Rex yelled as he fired his rifle.

"We need a holdout!" Eret ordered as he shot a Stormtrooper with his blaster.

"I hope that the kid gets here, because if he doesn't get here soon there's not been anyone to rescue!" Snotlout yelled as he kept on firing his gatling gun.

Then suddenly they heard yells coming from the rear and then a split second later somersaulting directly over the Stormtroopers was Gustav. With one good swing he sliced right through the weapons of the men in front and then use the force to push them back.

Toothless, Fishlegs and the twins were behind with the rest of the men as they began blasting their way past the troopers.

Gustav then turned to Eret and the others. "Sorry we're late."

"Good to have you here, Commander," Rex nodded.

"Took your sweet time, didn't you!" Snotlout yelled.

Gustav looked at him. "The entire planet is under siege, Snotlout! But don't worry now that I'm here will take these guys down easy."

"Might wanna tell that to him!" Snotlout pointed.

They turned and saw AT-ST advancing towards them and firing its canon directly towards them. Gustsv however looked at it calmly and extended his hand, he then began to take control of the pilot. He then began forcing the pilot to fire upon his men, much to their shock.

"What are you doing!" the Captain yelled.

Immediately the troopers began turning around and firing at the AT-ST as he continued to advance towards them to know prevail. The others just stopped and watched in shock and a little bit of horror.

The moment that Gustav took out the rest of the troopers, he then clenched his hand and the AT-ST began to cave in on itself. Once he was done here he opened his eyes and everyone advanced towards him.

"When did Hiccup teach you that?" Fishlegs asked looking a bit concerned.

"He didn't," said Gustav.

They all looked at one another clearly very concerned.

Eret then cleaned his throat. "You arrive just in time." He then gestured for them to follow him into the temple. "The Voss are safe inside the Tower of Prophecy, but we can't hold out much longer."

"We still have no idea why they're even here, but the way they scatter their forces it as if they're searching for something," said Rex.

"We best head of the command post," said Gustav.

"This way," said Eret.


They soon reached the command post where several Voss was stationed, had more looked like a bunker than anything else.

Then approaching them was a female Voss Mystic and she nodded them respectfully. "Greetings, Commander."

Eret looked at Gustav. "Commander, this is Sana-Rae, she is one of the three Mystics in charge of Voss."

Gustav nodded. "It's a pleasure, General Astrid sends her regards."

"Her actions to help the Voss are greatly appreciated, they had doubts that you would arrive, but I knew better," said Sana-Rae. "My visions told me of your arrival."

"I don't suppose your visions can tell me anything else?" Gustav asked. "Like what exactly the First Order is looking for on Voss?"

"All that I know is that they are looking for someone, someone who has betrayed them or may aid them," said Sana-Rae.

"That's vague," Snotlout grumbled.

"And pick up a distress call, I'm patching it through now," said Fishlegs.

Then to their surprise appearing in the holographic display was Heather.

"Heather?" Gustav stared.

"It's nice to see you again, Gustav," Heather smiled.

Eret looked at everyone. "Now it all makes sense, they're after you, aren't they?"

Heather shook her head. "Not me precisely, but my brother. He is with me now on Voss."

Rex rubbed his beard. "Looks like the Emperor is looking to get back his apprentice or perhaps killing him. He's trying to burn the planet to get them out of hiding."

"Which is why am calling to you now," said Heather looking desperately. "I need your help and so does my brother."

Gustav shook his head. "You mean the same brother that betrayed my master and killed an entire new generation of Jedi? Why should we help him, especially now?

"He can change," said Heather looking at them desperately. "I brought him here to mend his broken body, cure him of his hatred. He was never like this, it was Emperor Drago that twisted him."

They then heard what sounded like explosions coming from her end. "We don't have much time. I need your help to hold off the First Order's army. Once Dagur's healed, he'll join your fight. I know it."

Heather's hologram then faded.

Gustav then immediately contacted Astrid. "Astrid, we know why they're here."

He then quickly gave her the lowdown of everything that had just happened and she looked at them very grave.

"Have to admit, I didn't see this one coming," said Astrid.

"Were not actually considering on helping the guy that tried to kill us on a number of occasions?" said Snotlout looking at them in disbelief.

"Like I did," Eret reminded and looked directly at Astrid. "General, I don't know whether he will join us willingly. However, capturing him and interrogating him would prove very beneficial for us. He knew secrets as were beyond my level of clearance, we might very well know what the First Order is planning to end this war."

Astrid nodded. "I agree, this is the two good of an opportunity to pass up. Whether that call originate from?"

Fishlegs looked the console. "The Shrine of Healing."

"The Voss and Gormak unite there to defend our home," said Sana-Rae. "They will aid your fight."

"I much closer to the Shrine of Healing, but I could use some backup," said Astrid.

"I've got a shuttle, I can drop as of just outside the battlefield," said Eret.

Gustav nodded and looked at Astrid. "We're heading your way."

Astrid shook her head. "No, I want you to stay behind with Rex and Fishlegs. In case you forgot we still have the First Order to deal with and while securing Dagur is essential, it is not our priority. I need you to lead the other forces while they deal with the ground troops."

Gustav clearly didn't like it but nodded. "Okay."


On the flagship, Drago was watching the battle one fall from his throne with Thrawn standing beside him.

"They appeared to be putting on quite the fight, my lord," said Thrawn.

Drago narrowed his eyes. "I assumed after losing two of their greatest leaders as was the planet of their operations, I assumed that they would be in disarray."

Thrawn nodded. "That would have been the case, but Stoick insured that General Astrid took command of the Resistance. She's been able to hold them together and we believe they do have backing with the Jedi as well."

Drago got up from his throne and observe the planet. "Dagur is down there and he knows too much that could easily jeopardise everything we've accomplished."

Thrawn looked at him. "You assume that he would betray you?"

Drago looked at him gravely. "I sense that his mind is in a fragile state. I am also concerned that the connection to his sister might lead him back to the light and that is something we cannot allow."

"We may have other problems than Dagur," said Thrawn. "The Resistance apparently is aided by a group of Mandalorians and thanks to their help they have broken the siege at Voss-Ka. With that one victory they have signalled a new force on the battlefield."

Drago sat back down on his throne. "Then we better accelerate our efforts.


Eret was piloting the shuttle and landed just outside the battlefield to the Shrine of Healing and that's where they met Astrid.

"You arrived in time, we are about to advance to give aid to the Voss and Gormak," said Astrid.

"I never thought that I would see Voss and Gormak fighting together," said Eret as he looked over the battlefield to observe both people fighting side-by-side. "Normally they would kill each other just because they exist."

Astrid looked at him. "It's because they now have a common enemy, the First Order."

"We better get down there before they hog all the glory," said Snotlout as he lifted his gatling gun.

They soon began assisting both the Voss and Gormak and began pushing towards the Shrine of Healing. It was certainly a tough fight without any Jedi on point, but thanks to Astrid leadership they were able to punch a hole through the middle.

With that one big gap they finally managed to reach the Shrine of Healing and began making their way through its large passageways. That's when they noticed the force field and on the other side they saw Heather using her duelled blade to slice through several Stormtroopers.

When she took down the last of them she immediately turned to face them. "Hi, Astrid."

Astrid smiled at her old friend. "Despite the circumstances it's very good to see that you're all right. Though I am concerned about you and Dagur."

Heather looked at her pleadingly. "I understand your concerns, but he is no longer Darth Derangus. I can sense the good in him."

That's when they felt the entire place shook and that's when they saw a communicator flaring up and soon the whole graphic image of Drago appeared.

"I apologise for the interruption," he said with a smile.

Heather's eyes widened. "Drago!"

Snotlout looked at Eret. "That's him?"

Eret nodded. "Yes, that is Emperor Tyrantus."

Drago looked at Eret. "Ah, Agent Eret, I see that you are allying yourself to a hopeless cause."

Eret narrowed his eyes. "Coming from you that's a compliment."

Drago huffed and turned his attention onto Astrid. "And you must be the famous General Astrid I've been hearing so much about."

Astrid looked at him furiously. "And you're the man that murdered Hiccup."

Drago chuckled. "That's right, you had feelings for the runt." He then gestured to his mechanical arm. "I can assure you that he'd certainly left his mark." He then turned the tension back to Heather. "And the lovely Heather, it certainly took some doing locating you, but fortunately I have access to a large array of information."

"I don't suppose you would tell us your source," Heather glared.

Drago laughed. "In your dreams. Now I will give you this one chance to give me what I want. Handover Darth Derangus and I'll cease my attack on Voss. Refuse and I will burn this planet to the ground."

"Never!" Heather roared.

"How unfortunate, but not unexpected," said Drago narrowing his eyes.

Astrid scoffed. "If you would have burnt this planet to the ground you would have done it already. I'm willing to bet that our Resistance is putting up a big enough fight then you expected!"

"Your little defiance is only temporarily," Drago assured. "I have given you my proposal and now you must face the consequences of refusing it."

His hologram then faded.

Suddenly the entire temple shook once again.

"Are we sure this place is going to hold together?" Snotlout yelled.

Heather immediately turn to Astrid. "I have to go back to Dagur and tender his healing. If he's not healed he'll turn against us all! Please, you need to trust me."

Astrid took a deep breath. "Then go, make sure that he is healed. I'll hold off the First Order as long as we can."

Heather breathed a sigh of relief. "You won't regret this."

They then watched as Heather ran off.

Snotlout looked at Astrid. "You sure that was the wise move?"

Astrid looked at him. "Hiccup would have done the same thing if he were here." She then immediately reach for her communicator. "Throk, take your Mandalorians and protect the Shrine. Heather's counting on us."


Heather was currently in a shrine with a bunch of Voss Healers. All of them were standing over Dagur, who was lying down on a bed. She then witnessed as the ceiling shook she knew that the First Order was close.

"Patients," said a female Voss Healer.

Heather drew out her lightsaber and kept her eyes focused upon the door, then suddenly there was a large explosion and Stormtroopers stormed in and she immediately found herself deflecting laser bolts with her duelled blade.

One by one the Stormtroopers began to fall either from the deflected bolts or Heather's lightsaber. Once they had all fallen she immediately turned her attention back to the Healers and Dagur.

"I need him. Now!" she pleaded.

"There is not enough time," said the female Healer.

"No!" said Heather clenching her fist and she then immediately looked at her. "Take me. Do whatever you must—just saved my brother."

The Healer looked at her and nodded and then turned to the other Healers. Heather then approached the altar where her brother laid and the Healers took up meditation positions.

Heather then began to hum as she leaned ahead towards Dagur. She then began to sing:

"The sky is dark

And the hills are white,

As the Storm King

Speeds from the North tonight."

As she began to sing the Healers then began to channel their energies into Heather:

"And this is the song

The Storm King sings,

As over the world his cloak he flings."

Heather then used the healing power on Dagur which was extremely exhausting as he kept on singing:

"Sleep, sleep, little one, sleep;

He rested his wings

And gruffly sings.

Sleep, little one, sleep."

Then there was a big flash of light and Heather lost consciousness, a Healer caught her and laid her down onto the ground next to the altar.


Half an hour later, Astrid led the others into the chamber after dealing with the Stormtroopers. Once they arrived they found that unconscious Heather leaning against an altar and there was no sign of Dagur.

Eret immediately bent down towards her and looked at everyone else. "She's alive. Barely."

It was at that point that Throk and his men entered and they looked extremely exhausted.

"I held them off as long as I could," he panted and then he noticed the scene in front of him. "What happened?"

"A sacrifice," said the female Healer. "The sister's life essence to heal her brother."

Astrid looked at her. "Did it work? I mean is Dagur healed?"

"Yes, but he must recover his strength."

"Where is he?" Eret asked.

"The wounded brother fled. Delirious, confused. He thinks that his sisters perished," she informed them.

Throk made his way over to Heather. "I will attend to Heather."

Astrid nodded. "The rest of us need to catch up to Dagur, before he leaves."


They quickly made their way outside and saw Dagur making his way to a shuttle. Judging from the way he was moving he had not fully recovered and it looked as if it was a struggle just trying to walk.

"Dagur!" Astrid yelled. Dagur turned and looked at her. "Your sister survived the ritual. She needs your help."

Dagur looked her and it was hard to tell what he was thinking and then he made his way to the cockpit. Before anyone had a chance to stop and he immediately took off.

Astrid immediately reached for her com. "Gobber! Dagur is escaping! Stop him."

Gobber was having a hard enough time trying to keep his ship afloat, it is already with sustained heavy damage from the fleet.

"I've got my hands tied at the moment," said Gobber the ship then shook violently. "With a sustained heavy damage, I don't know how long we can last!"


Drago was smiling at the carnage in front of him and turn to Thrawn.

"Kill them all," he ordered.

Thrawn then began to order the ships to face Voss and all of them were pointing their large guns down straight at the planet surface.


On the ground Astrid and the others witnessed this and you what he was about to do.

"Drago's going to disintegrate half of Voss," said Eret horrified.

There was no way they would survive an onslaught like that, but then just as all hope was lost immediately appearing out of hyperspace was an entire armada of Republic ships.

The moment they exited out of hyperspace the immediately launched an offensive against the First Order, destroying several of the ships.


Drago slammed his hand onto his throne clearly annoyed. "The Republic, I thought they were too busy cowering in their beloved Senate to do anything!"

Thrawn looked deeply troubled by this. "This does not bode well, but I suppose that we have become too powerful for the Republic to ignore it any longer." He then immediately looked down at his Emperor. "My Lord, the battle is lost, may I suggest a strategic withdrawal."

Drago looked as if he wanted to smash something. "Do it."

Immediately all the First Order vessels immediately began breaking off their formation and immediately entered into hyperspace to get away.


Down on the ground, everyone had seen the spectacle above them and were completely surprised.

"The Republic?" said Eret shocked. "Have they finally decided to do something about the First Order?"

Astrid looked a surprise as he. "I guess that the First Order attack on a neutral world through their interest, though I'm not complaining they did just save our lives."

Snotlout folded his arms and grumbled. "They got on his sooner they can do stopped Dagur."

Astrid ignored his comment. "Now the fighting is over, we need to tend to the wounded."

Eret nodded. "I'm on it."


They soon met up with Gustav and his group at the tower and Rex immediately turned and saluted to Astrid.

"General, was even a transmission from the Republic fleet, it's the Supreme Chancellor," he informed her.

Soon a holographic display of Supreme Chancellor Bail Organa appeared. "General Astrid, it's nice to meet you again."

"Chancellor, on behalf of the resistance I wish to thank you for saving not only my people, but Voss," said Astrid gratefully.

Organa smiled. "I'm just thankful we arrived in time and I am pleased to inform everyone that the Republic has finally decided to assist the Resistance."

"Took your time, didn't you?" Snotlout grunted.

"Snotlout," Fishlegs hissed.

"It's quite all right," Organa assured. "To be perfectly honest I was hoping that this would happen sooner, but the Senate views were mixed. It was only until we heard about them attacking Voss and that they finally decided to give the Resistance support."

"What kind of support will we be getting?" Astrid asked.

"Troops, our fleets and any other resource you might need," Organa informed them. "We can discuss the details at your base of operations."

Astrid nodded. "We'll send you the coordinates and let's hope that the Republic didn't arrive in this war too late."

Organa nodded gravely. "As do I."