A/N: Hello to all who read this story. First off yes I know there are not any true Star Wars characters in here, It is the characters from How To Train Your Dragon in the Star Wars universe. I am planning on making a squeal to this and while it is a little ways out from happening I just wanted to get this story more exposure. So if you read it let me know what you think. Also the story has been done for some time now so nothing about it is going to change. Leave a review and let me know what you think about it and check out my other stories as well, and don't forget to vote on the poll that I have up on my profile page. That's all I got for you guys hope you all enjoy it.
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We stood there on the streets of Coruscant, flying vehicles soaring high overhead as a light rain kisses their cheeks and shoulders. This was all we had ever dreamed of since the moment we first saw the 501st legion of Stormtrooper's march through the streets back when we were nine years old. Inspired by the hope and the promise of adventure, getting to see the galaxy and all it had to offer. With the added benefit of feeling patriotic and helping the Empire maintain peace and protect those they care about. We looked to each other that and vowed that we would join the Imperial forces when we were old enough. Now 11 years later, having left our homes in the lower level of the never ending city, we have never been more excited to b standing outside the recruiting office. We couldn't help but be riveted to the ground. Hiccup and Astrid looked at each other with a happy yet worried glance.
"What if we get separated and put into different squads?"
This was the first time that Hiccup had ever heard Astrid speak with a hint of fear in her voice, the first time he has ever seen fear in her eyes. He looks at her and as his face softens and he smiles at her in a way that only he can that makes the world just melt away. He leans in gives her a soft kiss on her cheek and whispers to her.
"They won't separate us, I won't let that happen."
With that we find that our feet are able to move again as we walked into the recruitment office. The doors slide open and while it was daytime, the sun was hidden behind the clouds of rain. The pair are instantly blinded by a surge of white light that floods into the street behind them. Two steps past the doorway and the doors shut just as fast as they opened, sealing themselves shut with a small mechanical locking sound. As we adjusted to the blinding light, Hiccup notice how clean and organized the office is. Not what he thought of when he thought of army recruitment office, but then again this is the Empire. In the Empire they always strive for the best, nothing else will simply do. As we made our way to the front desk, holo-screens line the walls with images of Stormtrooper's battling across all kinds of different worlds. From the thick jungles of Dxun, to the rolling hills of Dantooine, to the sink hole cities of Utapau. The last holo-screen is an image of a Stormtrooper, blaster rifle in one hand with the other pointing at whoever would happen to be looking at the screen with a quote above him saying "We want you to join us in the never ending fight to protect the galaxy, join the 501st legion and be on the fore front of protecting the galaxy."
It wasn't much but it was more than enough to convince Hiccup and Astrid that they were doing the right thing. Looking back at each other we each wore a look of such determination and pride we simply nodded to one another. With more purpose then we ever had before, we walked right up to front desk and before the receptionist could even begin her opening phrase. Hiccup and Astrid both spoke with such a sense of confidence.
"We are here to join the 501st."
The receptionist who looked a little stunned that these two kids not only beat her to the punch of her greeting, and throwing her completely off her game. Also claiming to want to join the best legion in the entire Imperial army. Sitting back down taking a breath and clearing her throat she simply asked.
"Well I hope you know what you are getting yourselves into, the only question I have to ask is what your age? Since no one under the age of 18 is allowed to join."
The look of determination hadn't faded from their faces when we both answered.
"We are 20 years old."
With that the woman pulled out two data pads and handed one to each of them. They were simple questions about themselves, medical history, and criminal history if we had one, relationship status, where we might want to go into the military things of that nature. We both froze for a moment when we came up to the question that asked if we were in a relationship, we looked over to one another unsure of what to put. If we say yes and put each other's name down will we stay together, or will we be separated? If we say no and lie we still might get separated, we don't know what the Empire's stand was on letting couples be in the same unit. The receptionist seemed to notice our worried gazes towards each other, and was able to put it together fairly quickly what was bothering them.
"If you both are worried that being a couple might get you separated don't be, there are a plenty of couples that are in the same unit all throughout the Empire."
She beamed a smile at them and got back to work. At hearing this news Hiccup and Astrid couldn't believe our ears, we could be together! We started to wonder why when we were younger and living in the lower levels. The towns people were always saying how terrible the Empire was, how evil they were and how they were tearing the galaxy apart. The way this lady made it seem the Empire was the best thing to ever happen to the galaxy. Now more than ever we believed that this is the right choice. Answering all the questions took about an hour. When we were done we handed the data pads back to the woman, who told us to come back tomorrow around the same time to find where we would be shipping off to start their training.
(The next day)
We didn't managed to get much sleep last night, for we were both far too excited. Thinking of all the different places that we would be sent to, and starting our training. There are so many worlds that we knew of, and an infinite amount we couldn't even dream of. Walking back to the recruitment office from our apartment took about an hour. The sun was shining on the upper level. Almost like a sign from the heavens, up in the sky we could see the one thing that symbolizes what the Empire stands for. A Star Destroyer. Both of our faces broke out in grins that refused to fall as we walked back into the office. The same woman was there and knew why we were so happy.
"I'm guessing you saw the Star Destroyer hovering in the sky?"
She asked even though everybody knew the answer to that question.
"That would be… The Leviathan."
She said with as grandeur and suspense as humanly possible. Still in awe at what we had just seen, all we could do was nod our heads at her.
"And that just so happens to be the ship that will take you both to Mandalore. Where you both will learn how to fight just as the Mandalorains did thousands of years ago, not to mention it is home to the best sniper academy in the galaxy."
Hiccup and Astrid were trying to contain their excitement and failing to do so, we were giving nervous laughs, smiling uncontrollably, and jumping up and down. That all stopped when we heard we would have access to the best sniper academy in the entire galaxy, we looked at each other in shock as we whispered out.
"The Crosshairs."
We had gotten everything we wanted, we got to be in the same unit, we were going to the planet of their choice, and we would finally be able to receive the sniper training we had always wanted. No more shooting at large rats or other insects, but real targets with real teachers. All of this was going through our heads so fast that Hiccup had to stop and ask
"When are we scheduled to depart?"
The woman looked up at him.
"Not for a few more hours why?"
A small grin grew on his face.
"Would they allow me to bring my rifle from home to the academy?"
The woman looked up at him with a puzzled look on her face, not sure if he was serious or not. She decided to humor the boy.
"I don't see why not, though I have never heard of anyone bringing their own rifles not sure why you would. The Crosshairs have the best rifles in the galaxy."
She said confidently and a little matter of factly. The smile on Hiccups face grew and Astrid let out a small chuckle at the woman's claim. Confused the woman asked
"What is so funny?"
Astrid let a long elated sigh and just went to shaking her head and smiling. Turning to Hiccup the woman still had a confused look on her face, and all she got was
"Wait here and I will be back to show you."
Just like that Hiccup was out the door hailed a transport and sped off to his house. Not more than 15 minutes later, Hiccup return with a rifle case in hand. It was small and very unassuming but he strode in with a confidence, like he had the deadliest weapon in the galaxy in that case.
"This is why we were chuckling at your claim of The Crosshairs having the best sniper rifles."
He pulled the case up and set it on the desk undid the clasps that held it shut, and opened it in a way that the woman couldn't see what was inside the case. Not a minute later Hiccup revealed his rifle to the woman Astrid just stood behind him staring proudly at the rifle that had yet to be revealed. With a smile on his face he lifted the rifle to show the woman, the first thing she noticed was that on the stock of the rifle there was a small engraving the read "Toothless" puzzled at the engraving she then looked at the rifle and had to stifle a laugh. The thing looked like it had been buried in the jungle for years and had succumbed to the elements, like it had lost all of its bite. 'Toothless' she thought in appropriate name. The smile never faded from Hiccup's face though as he knew what the woman was thinking, it was then that he turned the rifle over so the woman could see the type of rifle that was before her. Her eyes widen in shock and the look on Hiccup and Astrid's face grew smug with pride. Before the woman was none other than a Mandalorian Sniper Rifle, not just any kind either but a MandalTech rifle even the Empire didn't have access to the specs that made these rifles so deadly. MandalTech doesn't sell to the Empire even if their plant is on Mandalore. The woman stood there mouth gaped open like a fish, a few moments later after shaking her head she was finally able to ask.
"How did you manage to come across one of those, they only make so many for each planet, not to mention how expensive they are?"
Hiccup stood there beaming with pride over how the woman gazed upon his rare rifle.
"I found it an alley about five years ago, buried under a heap of garbage. The only reason I saw it was because I tripped over the barrel and discovered it. When I found it, it was in need of some serious repairs, a new stock, power cell, scope, and barrel. After six months of acquiring the parts from MandalTech, I got him back up and running. I named him Toothless, since when I found him he had no firepower, no bite so to speak. As for why it looks this way, I painted it that way so to discourage anyone how might want to steal it. I mean who would want to steal a rifle that looks like this."
With that he started to put the rifle back in its case and waiting for the transport that would take to The Leviathan. Hiccup and Astrid sat in silence mulling over their thoughts about what the future would hold for them. We were broken out of our thoughts when the receptionist called over that our shuttle was ready. Excitement washed over us as we grabbed our bags and the rifle case and headed to shuttle. As we got on the ship we were met by an Imperial officer with a check list, he asked our names, confirmed that we were on the list and let us pass. The shuttle was packed with other recruits from all over Coruscant, as we made our way to the Star Destroyer. We gave each other a quick kiss and whispered to each other
"Here we go."
A/N: So like I said How To Train Your Dragon characters just in the Star Wars universe. Hope you like the story be sure to tell me what you think of it in the reviews and Vote on my poll for which story you would like to see next.
