So if you don't want major spoilers for the second movie you must not read. I REPEAT, you must not read. I saw it in a preview and this came to mind straight away. However, I can't stop you from reading so it is really up to you. I have warned you though so do not come flaming at me!

The first day of Hiccup being chief (not including the day of the battle) he thought went rather well. Of course nothing much actually happened. The twins didn't seem up to their normal tricks, Fishlegs and Meatlug stayed at some unknown spot eating berries and rocks, Snotlout and Hookfang didn't resort to accidental arson and Astrid stayed by Hiccup's side.

Valka wasn't seen for the whole day.

On the second day after the battle Hiccup called all of the people in Berk to the town centre (what was left of it) and set down a few things that were going to change under his rule.

"We need everyone doing whatever job they can to go towards fixing up Berk!" he called out. "All of the ice will have to be cleared as well as preparing for winter that is right around the corner. Bucket and Mulch will be in charge of organising who will be helping with the food supplies. Snotlout will be organising who will help thaw the ice."

Hiccup paused and looked over to Gobber uncertainly. The elder man had a bittersweet smile on his face as he watched Hiccup speech. During the last part he had inspected all the faces before him and noted the grim expressions. When he noticed Hiccup looking at him pleadingly, he gave an encouraging nod. He has to get this by himself, he thought sadly. I can no longer help him.

With a deep, shaky breath in Hiccup continued. "I will be flying over on Toothless to offer help any where I can. There will be a rotation of anyone who is competent at flying dragons to scout around the island. We cannot afford to be in this vulnerable position, open to attack. It will take a while but rebuild our lives we must." Again he looked away, this time over the heads of everyone gathered to the back where his mother was standing silently listening.

"In doing so, we are celebrating the lives of those who perished in the fight for our freedom!" he finished. A cheer rose from all present and the dragons soon joined in. A faint smile drifted across Hiccup's face and he stepped off his makeshift platform of wooden boxes. At once Astrid joined his side, ever the unwavering support.

The pair walked to Hiccup's house only to be greeted enthusiastically by Toothless and Stormfly. Astrid let out a small laugh at her dragon's attempt to cheer her up, which was cut short once she saw Toothless and Hiccup's meeting.

Hiccup had walked over and greeted his friend with the normal, "hey bud," nothing wrong there, except that when Toothless had attempted to head but his rider, Hiccup flinched.

With a sigh Astrid walked over to the two of them and gently punched Hiccup in the shoulder. He jumped and turned around to look at her.

"What's wrong?" she asked and lent over to scratch Toothless. The dragon, having felt neglected by his rider (and being an attention seeker) cooed gently and lent into the pat.

"Everything has changed. And I don't think it is for the better," he replied. Upon looking up he saw that the sky represented the mood he felt, but then again, it was always either raining or snowing in Berk.

"Hiccup, you can't push Toothless away because of what happened. It wasn't his fault. And I think he did enough later by helping you save the village!" she snapped, finally sick and tired of his sulking around. "You can't continue like this, you are the chief!"

"How can I be the chief if I can't even stop my own dragon from attacking family! Who's to say that he isn't going to turn around one day and attack you?! Hell! He even turned on me!" he yelled spinning around to face Astrid. His face was fuming and Toothless, sensing his anger tried to walk forward and comfort his rider. Hiccup pushed the dragon away again with all his might. "I can't do this!" he screamed out to the cliffs.

"Yes you can," came a quiet, non-aggressive voice from on top of a rock. Both of the teenagers spun around to greet Valka.

"It wasn't poor Toothless' fault, he was under the control of the alpha dragon," she said.

"Under enough so that he didn't recognise me?! So that he was perfectly willing to kill me, and that had it not been for Dad at the very last moment, I would have died without him knowing any better?!" he yelled. Toothless gave up and gave a mournful coo at the words and ran behind Astrid.

"HICCUP!" she yelled annoyed. Hiccup's chest seemed to visibly deflate as all of his anger left him and instead retreated to some unknown area inside of him.

"You should have been made in charge of Berk, Astrid. I obviously can't do it and you're the best here," he said and walked over to the cliff. He looked back once at his mother and then quietly and simply walked off the edge of the rock face. Valka shrieked in terror and started running towards the edge. There was nothing she could do however, he dragon was off somewhere else.

Toothless didn't get worried. Instead he happily ran and followed his rider off the edge, causing another yell from Valka, knowing he couldn't fly by himself.

She came to the edge and peered over. Her son and his dragon were no where in sight. She fell to her knees and started sobbing.

Astrid calmly walked over and placed her hand on the older woman's shoulder. "Look up," she whispered.

So, thoughts?

Feelings?

It is only very tentative because it is still in its beginning stages. Chapter one is getting written right after I finish this. I am hoping to make long chapters but probably don't expect quick updates. I am notoriously bad for how long between updates I go :)

But anyway, feel free to comment. I don't even care if it is just to complain (scream excitedly) about the movie.

Tell me what you think!

Alyss Mainwaring