Hey guys so this story takes place about a year after the second movie and Hiccup has distinguish himself as a reliable chief for Berk but the other tribe have a problem. This story has only information that is provided in the two movies and nowhere else. Ok that may be a lie because I googled a dragon but the dragon is mention in the first movie. For those who are annoyed with me at the lack of posting for my others stories, have no fear. Just a little more tweaking on my part and they'll be ready. I will make an effort to make more frequent postings in the future. Enjoy, R&R. Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD 1&2 just the plot and a few OCs
"Dragons are a threat that needs to be dealt with!"
Hiccup sat in his council chair listening to all the other Viking chiefs argue about their issues. From what Hiccup could discern, that most others tribes were still having dragon problems. All except one; the chieftain of this tribe was young man barely older than himself, playing with the blade of one of his swords.
"What about you Chief Haddock? What say you on this matter?" a bulky black haired chief asked. Hiccup stumbled; he couldn't tell these war hungry chiefs that his village was living in harmony with dragons. Hel, his own dragon was eating fish in some cave on the other side of the mountain.
"I think that Berk has its own problems to deal with." The young man spoke up. All the other chiefs looked surprised as they turned to look at the boy. He went from reclining to sitting forward in his seat with an interesting look on his face. His startling blue eyes shone from underneath silky blonde hair, a smug grin on his face gave him a sinister look.
"We all know that you have found a way to control the beasts Stormrider." This bit of information was new to Hiccup. For all he knew, Berk was the only village to have dragons. The boy laughed; it was a sinister sound.
"No one can control dragons, Stonefist." There was a rumbling noise that came from behind Stormrider's chair, "I have merely taught my people that there are ways to befriend dragons."
"Lair!" the Stonefist guy roared as he shot to his feet, axe in hand. The boy's eyes hardened and he made a rumbling noise in the back of his throat.
"I have not!" his statement was backed by a growl and a pair of purplish yellow eyes shining in the dark behind Stormrider's chair. Everyone gasped and Stonefist fell back in his chair.
"I have done nothing to provoke your anger or your hostility. I have done nothing but been helpful to the other tribes. Had I not show you way to defend yourselves; I would be walking in the ashes of your villages as we speak!"
Hiccup looked at the other chieftains as they mumble to themselves. He personally knew nothing of this person though he could recall his father mumbling angrily about storms two years back but at the time he didn't care. He listened to the Stonefist person call for war against Stormrider.
"I do not think you have the man power to take on Stormrider and his blades of lightning." A black haired man said. Hiccup eyed him carefully; this particular man seemed more intelligent than the other battle hungry men here. Stormrider nodded respectfully to the man, but what the man said next made a shot of adrenaline flare through Hiccup's veins.
"I hear that Berk live in harmony with the dangerous beast as well."
The other chieftains looked at Hiccup with a fire; Stonefist's was the worst.
"I think those who are in league with dragons need to be wiped out along with the beast themselves!" Stonefist proposed to the gathered men. Stormrider shot to his feet; Hiccup noticed that there were wood scabbards strapped to Stormrider's legs.
"Are you really that stupid Stonefist? What makes you think you can beat dragon riders if you can't beat dragons by themselves?" Hiccup didn't like were Stormrider was going with this but he saw no flaw in his logic.
"We've all seen what threat dragon riders are," Stonefist said to the council, "Drago Bludfist is a prime example. He subjugated the creatures and planned to take over all the tribes."
Hiccup banished memories of the crazed madman and the sorrow that followed. He did not wish to see that ghost brought back to life but there was something he needed to know first.
"Are you declaring war?" Hiccup was surprised at how steady and forceful his voice sounded to his own ears.
"Against Berk? Yes…I do believe I am." As soon as those words left Stonefist's mouth, Stormrider burst into laughter. The head of a Skrill emerged from the darkness. Lightning arced across the reptile's scales in a threatening manner.
"Are you saying that you're too afraid to challenge me but not afraid to challenge the son of Stoick the Vast?"
Stonefist looked at the black haired man for a second before turning to Stormrider, "No, your village is no longer a threat."
As if it was rehearsed, a tall brunette burst into the council room. Hiccup took in her injuries first. Blood was pouring blood out of a cut on her shoulder; her shirt was cut at the abdomen and red liquid trickled between her fingers. The council gasped at the torn girl but Stormrider had the biggest reaction.
"Helen!" he yelled as he launched himself from the chair, vaulted over the fire and gently help the girl to the ground.
"Helen…Helen, talk to me! What happened? Where's Helga! HELEN!" Stormrider was getting hysterical. The girl seemed to waver between this world and unconsciousness. Hiccup left his seat to help check the girl over; on his way, there was no mistaking the look on the black haired man and Stonefist.
"Get your dragon and prepare Berk for war." Stormrider whispered to him as Hiccup kneeled down next to him. Hiccup snuck a confused look at the boy. There was a scared look in his eyes and Hiccup realized that Stormrider was no longer in control of the situation and it scared him. Hiccup gave the smallest nod he could manage and hope Stormrider noticed.
"Storm." Stormrider called out. The Skrill walked over to Stormrider's side. Hiccup suddenly understood Stormrider's name. He was quite literally the rider of Storm. Storm the Dragon.
Stormrider whispered something to the dragon before he stood up. Storm spread his wings, grabbed the girl and flew through the door, disappearing into the fading light.
Hiccup watched Stormrider stand up and slowly drew his swords from the leg sheathes. Each blade was single edged and had the slightest curve to it; it was, for the lack of a better word, elegant. These blades reflected every battle Stormrider has won and Hiccup could practically see the bloodlust in the blades.
"Chief Hiccup Haddock, I suggest that you leave to warn your people of the incoming danger." Hiccup raised an eyebrow; not at the words but the tone which delivered the words. It was dark and deadly, this was the voice of a well-seasoned warrior, one who has seen countless battles and ended numerous lives.
"I don't think you're going anywhere boys." Stonefist chuckled. Five Vikings stepped in between the chairs and closed in on Hiccup and Stormrider. Hiccup reached for his fire sword but Stormrider motioned for him to stop.
"I'll cover your retreat. Just make sure you survive." Hiccup understood what he was trying to do. This complete stranger was going to risk his life to make sure that Hiccup had a chance to prepare his home for survival. Sending silent thanks, Hiccup speed out the doors leaving the sound of men fighting and dying behind. It didn't take long for Hiccup to run around the mountain and slid down the slope to the beach were the cave was located. Toothless bound out of his cave and bounced around Hiccup. Hiccup ignored his dragon's happy attitude; quickly mounted and tried to take off but several men came out of the surrounding brush and surrounded the two of them.
"You're not going anywhere little boy." One of the men taunted. Hiccup smiled.
"Toothless, up."
Toothless spread his wings and shot up into the air. There were several shouts as Hiccup and Toothless sped into the night sky. He decided that he would ride through the night, not making any stops on the way. With one last look at the Island of the Great Chiefs, Hiccup prayed to the Gods that Stormrider would make it out alive.
Several hours later in the early morning
Hiccup landed in front of his house. He couldn't help but think about how he ran from the problem. He probably could have helped Stormrider end the problem right there. He walked through the front door of his house and into the fist of his very annoyed girlfriend. She glared angrily at him as he worked his jaw. Her blue eyes caught the fire light and her blonde hair braided and fist poised for another blow.
"What in Odin's name are you doing back?!" She asked. Hiccup saw his mother looking at him with a concerned look. Hiccup in an effort to not be hit again asked her the first thing on his mind.
"What do you know of a man named Stormrider, Mother?"
Astrid paused and looked at Valka as she pondered her son's question.
"Raknar Stormrider is one of the staunchest defenders of dragon that has an entire tribe to back his belief." Her answer gave Hiccup very little comfort but there another thing on his mind as well.
"Did a young girl, brown hair arrive on a Skrill some time ago?"
Astrid paused in surprised, "Yeah. How'd you know?"
Hiccup sighed. So Stormrider did plan on coming to Berk; that was good. Hiccup would need his help. Out of nowhere, Astrid pulled him in for a soul warming kiss. Hiccup relaxed as his lost himself to his love's embrace; only the soft cough of his mother pulled them apart. Blushing furiously, Hiccup made his way up to second floor when Valka asked him a question,
"Why are you back so early son?"
Hiccup managed one sentence before collapsing in exhaustion.
"We are at war."
Hiccup didn't even feel the stairs as darkness claimed him.