It was the usual, helping the village, exploring the world, the whole shebang.
One day, while having a discussion in the Great Hall, while Hiccup was in the middle of a conversation, there was a bright flash of light, and when it was gone, Hiccup found himself in a room with many places for seats, and a flat surface.
"Nobody panic!" A voice came. Hiccup was relieved of course to see Astrid, Toothless, Gobber, his mother and the rest of the Dragon Riders, he was even surprised to see Heather and Dagur. The group all shared smiles and turned to face the young girl coming out of the shadows.
She giggled when Toothless playfully nosed her.
"Yes! I'm very happy to see you!" She turned her attention to the Berkians and the two Berserkers, "I've brought all of you here to see something, moving pictures. It's a movie, but it's very short. In my world, we call it a trailer." She nodded when the twins raised their hands, as if she knew exactly what they were going to ask.
"I'm giving you a sneak peek into your future, a short one albeit. I will give you all time to collect your thoughts afterwards." She disappeared and hit play. Valka looked curious but concerned, but she took her seat besides Hiccup.
Words popped up on the screen: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
There were murmurs amongst the crowd in curiosity.
Scene opens with a then 14-year old Hiccup forming his bond with Toothless for the very first time.
Valka smiles at this.
HICCUP:
There were dragons, when I was a boy.
Hiccup immediately became concerned with his own choice of words, "When I was a boy…?"
Camera changes to Toothless and Hiccup flying under a sea stack during their first test flight. Then to when they chased Thunderdrums.
HICCUP:
Where they went, only a few know.
The camera then shows Hiccup illuminated by the fire of Stoick's ship.
Several faces fall seeing this.
Then, it changes once again to an older Hiccup, in full chief garb, beard growing, with Toothless looking happy as ever behind him.
HICCUP:
Our story, changed the world forever.
Astrid caught her breath at seeing Hiccup all grown up. He had a beard! How about that! Valka and Gobber chuckled at her expression.
The scene changes to a very different Berk. Colorful and lively. The Dragon Riders and Valka make their way to the village. Dragons are flying everywhere.
HICCUP:
We did it! The world's first dragon-Viking utopia!
Dragons trudge through pathways in the village, it looks very crowded, bustling with activity.
All the Berkians, Heather and Dagur included, look impressed. Dagur whistles.
"Wow, Hiccup! You really progressed!" Hiccup chuckles.
"Thanks Dagur."
GOBBER:
Your utopia maybe,
Hiccup approaches Gobber in front of a massive bowl in the Great Hall, his attire different once again.
GOBBER:
Mine's less crowded,
A baby dragon bobs up to the surface, looking rather drunk, Gobber yelps in surprise and disgust.
GOBBER:
And more- AH! Sanitary!
Scene changes to the forest at night in an unknown location, and Toothless is seen running through the underbrush.
HICCUP:
Hey bud! Wait up!
Toothless peeks his head through some bushes, coming across a white figure with its back towards him The figure turns its head, revealing a dragoness… A female Night Fury! But white.
Jaws fall to the floor, Hiccup's especially.
"OH… my, gods…. No way. Mom? I thought you said Toothless was the last of his kind!" Valka shakes her head.
"He… is. This dragon might be a subspecies of Night Fury!" Everyone looks back to the screen in fascination and eagerness, Fishlegs is practically bouncing in his seat from excitement.
The dragoness has the most striking blue eyes.
HICCUP: Toothless and the dragoness curiously circle each other, getting familiar. Far behind, Hiccup and Astrid peek behind two rock faces.
Oh my gods… He's not the only one!
ASTRID:
She's a Light Fury!
Toothless and the Light Fury both look back at the Viking couple in surprise. The Light Fury then takes off.
HICCUP:
*wincing* Oh, sorry.
Toothless gives him an annoyed glare.
Hiccup is absolutely floored by this, a female! And a new species of dragon very similar to Toothless! She could be his savior! Meanwhile, Toothless is inching closer and closer to the screen, as if he can jump right in to get to know the lovely dragon.
The camera pans up to the night sky, where the Light Fury blasts her fire- and vanishes...
Many gasp in shock.
ASTRID:
Did she just disappear?!
The scene changes to Hiccup with Astrid on Stormfly flying over the ocean, then, a massive hole in the ocean, a waterfall cascading down into the unknown. Stormfly dives right in, and the scenery is magnificent. Bright colors are everywhere, even little Fireworms!
Hiccup and Astrid look around in wonder and fascination.
ASTRID:
Wow…
HICCUP:
It's a hidden dragon world!
The screen changes to the Light Fury standing beside a lake, looking up at someone, revealing it to be Toothless, trying to look suave.
HICCUP:
Toothless, go introduce yourself!
"Oh no…" Someone says, as if they know exactly what's going to happen.
Due to the ground being sand, Toothless's first step causes him to stumble and roll right downt he hill, sending sand flying everywhere. The Light Fury steps to the side in slight concern. Hiccup facepalms and groans.
Toothless gestures to the Light Fury with a smile, and she appears to smile back. Then, he begins waddling around on his hind legs. Which doesn't seem to faze the Light Fury.
Hiccup and Valka both gasp, then chuckle when they realize Toothless is attempting to court the Light Fury.
Toothless forms an umbrella shape with his wings, hopping around like a bird.
The audience begins to laugh at how ridiculous Toothless looks, and the poor Night Fury hides his embarrassed face with his tail. Astrid gives him a reassuring smile and he returns it.
Suddenly the Light Fury repeatedly smacks Toothless on the face.
ASTRID:
Toothless has a girlfriend!
Toothless and the Light Fury both lean in to look at each other, and the Light Fury twitches her nose.
The Vikings burst into laughter at Astrid calling the Light Fury Toothless's girlfriend after she just smacked him in the face from trying to woo her.
"Don' worry laddie," Gobber says, "Happens to every man!" Hiccup gives Gobber a look.
An ominous laugh echoes through the room, and the scene changes to an armada of ships heading towards the sunset, with a tall figure looking ahead.
Valka's eyes go wide, as if she recognizes the laugh.
GRIMMEL:
I've hunted every Night Fury.
Grimmel and his unusual dragon are inside what appears to be the chief's house. Then to Toothless on the roof, looking angry and concerned, wings spread out in a threatened state.
GRIMMEL:
Except yours. Hand him over.
HICCUP:
*wielding his fire-sword* I will never give him up.
Grimmel grabs a crossbow and shoots it, and the Light Fury is trapped in a cage, looking frightened as she backs into a corner.
GRIMMEL:
Then I will destroy everything you love.
Dragons carry the Light Fury's cage away, and Toothless looks up at the sky, his sad croons echoing into the night.
The scene changes to Berkians, all looking concerned and/or depressed.
HICCUP: Toothless looks out into the horizon, all alone.
We are no longer safe here, we all have to disappear, completely off the map!
Hiccup's heart stops in his chest, beginning to realize what will be happening.
Hiccup and Toothless look to the crowd, determination in their eyes.
HICCUP:
We have to fight for their freedom.
Toothless presses his head to Hiccup's body as the Berkians cheer in agreement with Hiccup.
The scene changes to dragons attacking Grimmel's armada, blasting at ships.
The twins and Snotlout cheer at this.
"Yeah! Blast 'em away!" Tuffnut exclaims.
Toothless and Hiccup veer over the armada as well, Hiccup donning his flight suit once more.
HICCUP:
C'mon bud!
Dragons knock over and destroy the buildings on Berk, sending them falling over, with debris everywhere.
GRIMMEL:
You're nothing without your dragon.
Hiccup dives headfirst into Grimmel, his flight suit now looking a bit different, new upgrades. Grimmel is knocked off his podium.
GRIMMEL:
Attack!
Dragons bombard a ship, causing explosions everywhere.
Eret and Dagur both look concerned.
"Dragon hunters for sure." Dagur remarks.
"Different from who I worked with." Eret says, his eyebrows knit together in concern. What if this meant Drago was still alive? And this Night Fury hunter was his new right hand man? This was really bad. Eret had only known of Ragnhild and Einar, but then again, they were meant to be hidden and down low. Not many knew… What if they worked for this hunter before they were killed?
Toothless and Hiccup are in cloudy skies now, Hiccup's mask pulled up, showing his face.
HICCUP:
Show 'em what you got bud.
Hiccup pulls his mask down again, and Toothless fires a plasma blast, sending another ship up into flames. And the pair emerge from the smoke in a magnificent fashion.
Suddenly, it changes to Toothless falling out of the sky, unconscious.
Everyone gasps or cries out in horror, fearing him to be dead.
Hiccup is shown to be clinging to the side of the Light Fury, both looking for Toothless desperately.
HICCUP:
*to the Light Fury* Save him…
She fires ahead of her, almost teleporting herself, catching Toothless just in time.
Then, Hiccup and Astrid are holding hands, Astrid smiling broadly, the both of them looking at something.
Hiccup then throws his firesword at barrels, they explode and the flames extend everywhere, and Hiccup and Toothless walk through the fire, Toothless with determination and fury in his eyes, wings spread wide.
Snotlout gapes at the sight of his cousin looking epic, Dagur does the same, and Heather looks very impressed. Gobber smiles sadly, seeing Hiccup becoming a warrior in his own right.
HICCUP:
It's you and me bud, always.
Toothless and Hiccup embrace, watching each other happily, Hiccup wearing his blacksmith's apron.
Then, Toothless is lit up with lightning, plasma building up in his throat, and he appears to attract it to him all on his own, becoming powered up.
"Odin's beard!" Dagur exclaims, "How is he able to do that?!"
"Unholy offspring of lightning and death itself?" Heather nudges her brother with a smirk.
The mood then changes back to Toothless attempting yet again to woo the Light Fury, this time, he looks even more ridiculous, wings spread out, eyes giving a weird expression, and he's holding his tail behind his head, bouncing around like a bird, making the oddest noises.
The Light Fury is weirdest out and not impressed.
Hiccup is trying to be wingman, giving a grin and a thumbs up.
Toothless returns it with an awkward grin.
The screen goes back and the clip ends.
Nobody really knows what to say. Shock is a heavy feeling, and everyone's feeling it.
"Wait… are you telling me… There's a whole subspecies of Night Fury in a hidden world…" Hiccup begins.
"Grimmel is back at it?" Valka says, looking angry and terrified.
"And we have to destroy our home?" Fishlegs asks. Everyone begins asking questions, questions that cannot be answered. The girl appears again, giving a sad smile.
"I am sad to say I cannot give any more answers to your questions. Theories abound, I don't know what more to tell other than what I've just shown you. Now, I am going to send you back, but you won't have any memory of this, as that would alter fate and fate isn't something to be trifled with. But I assure you, everything will come together, and some sacrifices will be made."
Hiccup doesn't respond, instead, he runs right to Toothless, hugging him tightly.
"I don't want to let you go bud…" The dragons riders surround the pair in a supportive hug.
As ominous as what they just saw was, maybe there was hope that things would be alright.
Time would tell.