News about the attack on B.A.R.F facility was now spread to the media so now everyone knew about the recent villain attack.

"Next, an update on yesterday incident at the Berk rescue training centre where he will cause students were attacked by a gang of villains," said a news woman. "According to new police officials the criminal forces called themselves the League of Villains, investigators have reported that this group has been plotting to kill the most popular hero in the world Skullcrusher since autumn this year. The police arrested 72 villains at the scene, but the League leader escaped, his whereabouts are unknown."

The news even spread towards to the moon with a new moon base was being constructed. Sitting there looking at the news article was a tall lean woman with long auburn hair. Her eyes then immediately turn to Stoick whose face was on a monitor.

"Looks like the villains are getting a bit more rambunctious since I left Earth," she noted.

Stoick nodded. "No one saw that coming, I have absolutely got no idea what set them off. And why should be attended a meeting with the Berk instructors to discuss this matter."

"How's Hiccup, by the way?" she asked.

Stoick sighed. "He's fine, a little shook up maybe, but fine. I'm telling you that boy is more trouble than he's worth, he just jumped in without thinking."

The woman merely smiled. "He takes after you win that way."

Stoick grunted. "And even sometimes be as boar headed as you, you couldn't sit still alive if I recall."

The woman merely chuckled. "Sure enough, but you need me back on Earth?"

Stoick shrugged. "To be perfectly honest I have no idea, but Hiccup wouldn't mind seeing his mother, Valka."

Valka smiled. "I suppose I have been stuck at this moon base for too long."

It was late at night and Detective Alvin was going over the findings with Skulcrusher and some of the Berk instructors.

"Our investigators are trying to learn everything they can about this so-called League of Villains," Alvin explained. "We have made some progress, but we can't find anything on this Krogan so far. We have searched records from men in their 30s or 40s, who are registered of having some kind of disintegration power, but so far we have come up empty. The same goes for Viggo and Ryker. So either they are not citizens or the using aliases, hard to find either way."

"So what you're really saying is that we don't know anything," said Blood King, a hero wearing a black and red costume with tubs connected to his gloves.

"We have to track them," said Sniper. "I shot the ring leader, but once he heals up he will probably try something like this again."

Skullcrusher folded his arms. "He did seem like the type."

"Is something the matter, Stoick?" Gobber asked.

"The attack on the B.A.R.F was too bold and reckless," said Stoick looking troubled. "The ringleader in particular was a bit overconfident. He kept on bragging about the reasons he was there and Red Death's many powers, but he never said a word about his own powers. When things did not go his way, he was utterly furious and began lashing out. I suppose bragging about Red Death's powers was a good way to draw me into a fight."

"Perhaps, but it would have been a bit more strategic if he kept them secret," said Dustin.

"I'm also a bit more concerned about Viggo, he was clearly the brains behind the assault," Stoick added. "Krogan may have led the men, but I am more confident that it was Viggo who came up with the plan. Also the way that Krogan described Red Death was also bit more of a concern, he treated him like he was some sort of pet. The way he acted also indicated that he believed that everything would go his way no matter what happened."

"But he does have some terrifying powers though," Blood King pointed out.

Mala nodded in agreement. "I'm a bit concerned that we can't seem to find any trace of him and the others, it's almost as if they were never part of the Hero Registration Act."

"Indeed," Sniper nodded. "However doesn't matter now."

"There were 72 villains arrested at the aftermath of the B.A.R.F attack," Alvin added. "They were all small-time frogs are usually lurked in back alleys. What concerns me most is that this Krogan was able to get them to follow his crazy plan, they all viewed him as a real leader. Criminals are signed to feel more pressured now that the world is brimming with heroes, it could be the reason why they were so quick to back such a simpleminded villain."

"Makes sense," Blood King nodded.

"There are plenty of people looking for cores to get behind," Sniper agreed.

"The question is what can we do to stop them," said Mala.

"Well, it's thanks to you heroes that we have the time to devote ourselves to this case," said Alvin. "We will expand our investigation and continue to search for the perpetrators that planned this attack."

Dustin looked troubled. "This Krogan had no training, at least none that we are aware of, yet he was able to use his powers flawlessly. There's no way you could have learned the skills he did by himself, the only logical explanation is that someone's been teaching him and possibly the others that attacked the B.A.R.F."

Stoick looked troubled by this. "I don't even want to think about what that could mean."

The school was closed after the League of Villains attacked the B.A.R.F, the teachers wanted to give the students a little break after that surprise attack. Unfortunately was pretty tough to relax after experiencing something like that.

Hiccup was in his room tinkering with his equipment. 'I really need to make this suit more energy-efficient, I don't modify myself in a situation like that one again. We were all lucky that the teachers arrived in time, all we did was just slow Eret and Black Hole down, if Dad and the teachers hadn't arrived and they did we would all be dead. Daddy use a lot of power to beat up Red Death, I wouldn't be surprised if he lost more time.'

Then there was a knock at the door. "Master Hiccup, your meal is ready."

"I'll be right there Jeeves," Hiccup assured.

"No you and your classmates did very well considering everything," said Toothless.

Hiccup looked at his holographic form. "I appreciate it bud, but we were lucky to get out of there with our lives."

"You're still learning, the fact that you survived is impressive enough," said Toothless.

The next morning everything returned back to normal and everyone in the class began to discuss about the events at B.A.R.F.

"You guys, did you watch the news last night?" Helga asked.

"Yeah," said Sven.

"It was so cool that we actually got some a few seconds of screen time, though I bet no notice to me hanging out in the background," said Helga looking immensely disappointed.

"Probably not," said Magnus.

"Admittedly it was a bit hard stand out when you're just gloves," said Sven awkwardly.

"We're totally big deals," said Clueless smiling broadly. "The news channels loved us, we're basically celebrities."

"It is kind of crazy," Dogsbreath admitted.

"Get over yourselves," said Ingrid. "The Hero Course that comes out pros got attacked and that what they care about."

"Who knows what would've happened to us if the teachers hadn't shown up," said Tuffnut.

"Why did you say that?" Agnar cried hysterically. "I'm going to pee myself here just thinking about it."

"Just shut up!" Snotlout snapped.

"Did you guys see Skullcrusher fighting that creature," said Calder as he swung his fists. "That dude was super strong and he still destroyed him."

Ragnar looked at Hiccup. "Personally I was more surprised hearing that he was your father, you certainly kept that one secret."

Hiccup groaned. "Believe me I wish it was still secret, getting past or the media on my way to school was a nightmare."

Speedfist looked immensely troubled. "I'm still a bit more concerned about Mr Eret, I mean how is he going to teach in the condition that he's in?"

"That is a good point," said Ruffnut as she looked at the others. "We might begin a substitute today."

"No idea, last I heard Mr Eret was still in the hospital recovering from his injuries," Heather shrugged.

Then to their surprise entering the classroom was Eret and he was covered in bandages.

"Morning class," he said.

"Shouldn't you still be in the hospital?" Fishlegs asked.

"My wellbeing is not important," said Eret as he looked every single one of them. "What is more important is that your fight is not over yet."

"Our fight?" Snotlout frowned.

"Now what?" said Hiccup.

Agnar panicked. "Not more bad guys."

"Thawfest is about to start," said Eret.

Everyone immediately relaxed suddenly became very excited upon hearing this news.

"Let's go kick some ass!" Dogsbreath yelled enthusiastically.

Clueless then pulled him back down into his seat. "Wait a second…"

"Is it really such a good idea to hold Thawfest so soon after the villains snuck inside?" Ingrid asked.

Sven nodded. "They could attack all of us all at the same place."

"Apparently the administration thinks that this is a good way to show that the threat has been handled and school is safer than ever," said Eret. "Plus they are beefing up security, compared to past years, this event is a huge opportunity for all students at Berk, it's not something that we can cancel because of a few villains."

Agnar immediately looked nervous. "Uh, I'm sorry, but why not? It's just Thawfest."

Hiccup looked at him. "It's not just Thawfest, it's one of the most important events in the year."

"I know that, I just don't want to get murdered."

"Each Hero Course has their own Thawfest at different times of year and as a result they are the most watched event in the entire world," Eret explained. "In the past almost everyone was upset with the Olympic Games, but then metahumans started to appear and now the Olympics have been drastically reduced in terms of scale and viewership. For anyone that cares about competition only a Thawfest tournament matters and Berk's is the biggest one in the entire world."

"He's right," Astrid nodded. "And top heroes everywhere will be watching, this is where you get scouted."

"Sure, unless you're dead," Agnar muttered under his breath.

"She's right," said Clueless. "After graduating, a lot of people join Pro Agencies as a sidekick."

"Yeah, but that is as far as some people go," Ingrid added. "They missed their chance to go independent and remain eternal sidekicks." She then looked at Clueless. "Actually, that's probably where you're headed, you are kind of dumb."

Clueless looked at her furiously.

"It's true joining a famous hero agency can grant you greater experience in popularity," said Eret. "That is why Thawfest matters, if you want to go pro one day than this event can open a path for you. One chance a year, three chances in a lifetime, no aspiring hero can afford to miss this event. That means you had better not slack off on your training."

"Yes, sir," everyone nodded.

"Classes dismissed," said Eret.

At the end of one of their classes everyone began to talk about Thawfest.

"That villain stuff sucked, but I'm pumped for these games," said Dogsbreath.

"If we put on a good show, we'd basically be on the road to be pros," Tuffnut smiled.

"Yeah, this is why I'm even hearing the first place," said Calder as he slammed his fist on his palm.

"With very few chances we certainly have to make the most of this," Ragnar agreed.

"I'm getting kind of nervous about it this event," said Helga. "I have to come up with a way to get noticed."

Olaf smiled. "Oh what a boy to do, I get noticed easily when I'm standing still. That means the Scouts will be able to take their eyes off me."

"I think you're all forgetting that it's not about our abilities that will get us noticed, it's how we use them," Hiccup pointed out.

Astrid nodded. "Hiccup's right, I mean he has a harder time than most. Most of these events are going to be physical. There won't be much technology for you to manipulate."

"Thanks for reminding me," Hiccup groaned.

"Still they do have a point," said Magnus. "It's not as if our looks going to attract any attention, it's what we do with our abilities."

"I know one thing, I'm gonna give it all I've got," said Fishlegs.

Everyone turned and saw that Fishlegs, was looking a little different. In fact he had no semblance of the Fishlegs they knew as he appeared to be very psyched and motivated.

"You all right, Legs?" Hiccup asked.

"Yeah, you never been this psyched about combat," Ruffnut nodded.

During lunchtime Hiccup and Ragnar win the whole way talking to Fishlegs.

"So why exactly did you want to become a hero, Fishlegs?" Hiccup asked curiously.

Fishlegs looked at them awkwardly. "Well, uh, because I'm doing it for the money."

This answer surprised Hiccup and Ragnar.

"Wait, you're doing this for the money? You want to be a hero so that you can get rich?" Hiccup blinked.

"Pretty much," said Fishlegs as he fiddled with his fingers. He then looked at the two of them apologetically. "I'm sorry if it sounds greedy, I mean you to have such admirable motivations I hope you don't think less of me now."

"Not at all," said Ragnar quickly. "We're just a little bit surprised."

"You see my family owns a construction company, but we haven't gotten any work lately so where flat broke," Fishlegs explained. "Ever since metahumans have been popping all over the place, people began hiring them for demolition and heavy lifting. As a result they don't really need any heavy lifting equipment as it's far cheaper to hire someone with powers back and do the work in half the time."

"But wait if you got a licence to use your powers you could bring costs down considerably," Hiccup pointed out.

"And your family could sell of their heavy lifting equipment," Ragnar added.

"I know, I been telling my dad that since I was a kid," Fishlegs explained. "But my dad wants me to achieve my own dream and not to worry about his. That's why I want to become a pro, to support my family and nothing is going to stop me from achieving that."

They then heard a chuckle and saw Gobber approaching them. "Who knew that you youngsters have such ambition your hearts?"

Hiccup blinked. "Forge? What are you doing here?"

"I was hoping to talk with you Hiccup, you could have lunch in my office," said Gobber and then he looked at him sternly. "And it is not a request."

Hiccup shrugged the others. "I'll see you guys later."

At the canteen Ragnar and Fishlegs were wondering why Gobber asked to see Hiccup.

"I wondered what he wanted with Hiccup?" Fishlegs asked curiously.

"Well, he is an old friend of his parents, plus Hiccup did jump in to help his dad during the villain attack," said Ragnar folding his arms.

Unbeknownst to them Ranger was listening to their conversation in the appeared to be a bit curious.

In Gobber's office, he had just given Hiccup the bad news."

"Only 50 minutes?" Hiccup asked.

"Unfortunately," Gobber sighed as he poured him a cup of tea. "That's how long Stoick can fight until he loses power, he overdid things with that Red Death character."

"I can confirm what, Gobber said," Toothless added as he appeared in the room and holographic form. "I'm doing everything I can to stabilise his powers, but another burst of energy like that and his powers will be depleted indefinitely."

Gobber smiled at the AI. "If it weren't for you, Stoick wouldn't be able be a week as a kitten four years ago."

Hiccup took the cup of tea. "But you didn't bring me here just to tell me about my dad, did you?"

Gobber sighed. "Nay, lad. I've come to discuss at little burst of power that you demonstrated when you rushed in there to save him. I think it's safe to say that you do have your father's power."

Hiccup shook his head. "But why is it showing now?"

"There are several late bloomers in the world," said Gobber folding his arm. "Though I think you can only access that power if you get emotional, my rescuing your old man. I recommend that you find a way to actually use that power consciously, it will be a great help to you in the Thawfest Festival."

Gobber then rose to his feet and made his way to the window. "To be perfectly honest your father doesn't have much time being the Symbol of Peace, he'll soon have to retire. Unfortunately there are some villains out there who are beginning to notice that, I imagine that was one reason why the attacked B.A.R.F. if that does happen someone needs to step up and keep the people safe, in his name."

Hiccup got to his feet. "You're talking about me?"

Gobber looked at him. "Me, your parents and many other heroes took the first step in the society we now live. They manage to prevent chaos from raining across the streets and established the Hero's Registration Act as well as the Metahuman Registration Act. He thought someone does not take the reins from your father, then everything we accomplished will be for nothing."

"I won't let that happen," Hiccup promised.

Gobber nodded. "Good, but remember everyone will be watching the Thawfest Festival very closely and you have to make a good impression. You may even be fighting some of your friends to take the top spot, just remember to show yourself out there and if you want to be spotted by the pros."

Hiccup just stood there and knew that the first step of him to become a hero was about to begin.