I own the OCs in this story. but I don't own HTTYD, or any of the Dreamworks productions, cast, characters, etc.

Chapter 1: Origins...

In the vastness of the ocean lies a lone island, Berk. It is a gigantic shard of rock jutting straight out of the water. A small village is nestled on an outcropping of sea mounts. If it weren't being attacked by swarms of dragons,it would have look peaceful. The day was also the first day of dragon training, where Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the III was currently being tossed into by his father, Stoick the Vast, who so happened to be the chief of berk. Many believed that Snotlout, Hiccup's cousin, and #1 torturer will be chief, while Hiccup would be banished or killed; the latter being the relief of everyone. However, fate will not be so kind to the people of berk as it will be for Hiccup, for Hiccup had the one thing they didn't have...luck.

Within the arena, the recruits file through the gate, and out onto the arena floor. They take it in like gladiators entering the colosseum. The walls are covered in scorched silhouettes of blasted Vikings. It's a grim yet awe-inspiring place. Astrid Hofferson, daughter of Molly, and Achelous Hofferson, and best teen shieldmaiden to Berk, walked in first, muttering the words "No turning back.", as the other teen, Ruffnut, and Tuffnut Thorton came in, followed by Fishlegs Ingerman, and Snotlout Jorgenson. Tuffnut was the second to speak. "I hope I get some serious burns." Ruffnut grinned " I'm hoping for some mauling, like on my shoulder or lower back." She stated. " Yeah, it's only fun if you get a scar out of it." Astrid stated to her only female companion.

" Yeah, no kidding, right? Pain. Love it." came a voice from behind. The recruits turn to see Hiccup behind them, and all groan at the sight. "Oh great. Who let him in?" Tuffnut grimaced. Hiccup looked down, feeling very much alone. "Let's get started! The recruit who does best will win the honor of killing his first dragon in front of the entire village." Came the voice of Gobber, the Belch, the village blacksmith, and the only person who saw hiccup as a person. However, the teens weren't done with Hiccup. "Hiccup already killed a Night Fury, so does that disqualify him or...?"
The recruits laugh, humiliating Hiccup even more. 'Why can't I just leave' he thought. Gobber must have sense the pain Hiccup was feeling because he put an arm around Hiccup, ushering him foward. "Don't worry." he declares. "You're small and you're weak. That'll make you less of a target. They'll see you as sick or insane and go after the more Viking-like teens instead."

With that said, Gobber stick him in line with the others and continues on
toward five massive reinforced doors. Terrible roars issue from within. "Behind these doors are just a few of the many species you will learn to fight.
Fishlegs bounces and giggles with excitement, barely able to contain himself. Gobber began to say the names of the dragons:

"The Deadly Nadder."

Fishlegs begans to analyse the names, and capabilities of the dragons. "Speed eight. Armor sixteen."

"The Hideous Zippleback."

"Plus eleven stealth. Times two."

"The Monstrous Nightmare."

"Firepower fifteen."

"The Terrible Terror."

"Attack eight. Venom twelve."

Gobber had enough. "Will you stop that." He shouts., then continues. "And...the Gronckle."
Fishlegs whispers quietly to himself "Jaw strength, eight." Gobber pulls a lever, raising the cross beam on the last of the doors. Snotlout was the first to point something out. "Whoa, wait! Aren't you gonna teach us first!?" Gobber grined evilly "I believe in learning on the job." and he releases the handle. BAM! A Gronkle thunders out of its cave, charging into the ring like an irate rhino. The recruits scramble in every direction. Except for Ruffnut and Tuffnut who rush toward it, like pumped-up rodeo clowns. "Today is about survival. If you get blasted, you're dead. Quick, what's the first thing you're going to need?" Gobber asked.

"A doctor?"

"Plus five speed?"

"A shield."

"Shields. Go." The recruits scramble for shields, finding them scattered around the ring. "Your most important piece of equipment is your shield. If you must make a choice between a sword or a shield, take the shield." Gobber declares while helping Hiccup lift a shield. Ruff and Tuff stand amidst a dozen shields. But only one has a skull painted on it. They both grab it.

"Get your hands off my shield!"

"There are like a million shields!"

"Take that one, it has a flower on it. Girls like flowers." Ruffnut, frustrated, uses the shield to bash Tuffnut in the face. He doesn't let go. "Ooops, now this one has blood on it." she giggles. The Gronckle takes aim at the distracted twins. Blam! The shield is blasted out of both of their hands. Tuff and Ruff spin like tops and go down. Gobber pointed to them."Tuffnut, Ruffnut, you're out!" the twins get up dazed.

Gobber continues to mentor the other remaining teens. "Those shields are good for another thing. Noise. Make lots of it to throw off a dragon's aim." The kids scoop up weapons and begin hammering on their shields. The Gronckle shakes its head at the clatter. However, as the exercise progressed, the Gronkle blasts Snotlout, and Fishlegs leaving only Hiccup, and Astrid. Hiccup Blushed a bit, but his hopes fell, when Astrid snarled in disgust at him. "So, I guess it's just you and me huh?"

Astrid didn't hesitate. "No. Just you." She rolls away, just as a blast sends Hiccup's shield to the wall. Gobber groans. "One shot left!" Hiccup tries to move away, but its too late. The Gronkle slams into him, not only pushing Hiccup off his feet, but sending him flying out of the kill ring, screaming all the way til he hit the ground rolling until he slammed in a large boulder, blinding him with immense pain. Gobber lunges in and hooks the Gronckle's mouth. "Get back in your cage you overgrown sausage." he growls as he sends the gronkle back into its cage. He then limps to Hiccup, who was still on the ground trying to control the tears threatening to come out. "Hiccup, I used to think that you were not meant to be a viking." he states. Hiccup looks at him, confused. Gobber took a deep breath before continuing. "But after what happened. Now I KNOW that you are not to be a viking."

Hiccup slowly picked himself up, and looked at gobber, the tears filling up once again. Gobber looked down at the sorrow-filled boy, then turned to go back. "If I were you Hiccup, I would try to find another job to do. Killing will never be a part in your life." and with that said, he limped away, leaving a depressed Hiccup.

4 hours later..

Hiccup had gathered what he could for himself on a boat. hearing the sounds of cheers, and happiness that the infamous Hiccup the Usless was leaving for good, he sighed. Was he that hated? the 14 years spent on Berk, only to be driven away to fend for himself. The path that he was about to follow looked short indeed. He will never be able to make up for the wrongs he inflicted on his father. he will never be able to have a great life on the place he once called home...nor will he ever be able to tell the girl that he loved that he want to be with her. Hiccup let a single tear drop, and began to pushed the boat out. Astrid didn't need him. She hated him. she nearly got him killed to save herself.

Just as he was about to hop on, he heard footsteps coming toward him. He looked up, and saw Fishlegs coming...with a bag of his own. "What are you doing here?" Hiccup asked. Fishlegs slumped the basket unto the boat. "No one should go on the ocean alone. And with everyone happy, except Astrid, that you are leaving. I am coming along, someone need to watch yoiur back." he said meekly. Hiccup smiled. and moved a bit so Fishlegs could fit. Fate, however, decided to leave him with a wish he never thought would come true.

If Hiccup was surprised that Fishlegs was coming, then he was dropping his jaw at the person runing to them. Astrid Hofferson ran as fast as she could to the boat, which could fit her as well, though it would be a tight squeeze. She threw her basket to fishlegs and climbed aboard, glaring at Hiccup. "If you are wondering about me being here, I was commanded to come, Gobber's orders." she snarled. Hiccup looked down. "Astrid, I can talk with him to let you off, Me and Fishlegs can sail off and you will no longer hear of us." he stated. Astrid's eyes grew wide, then gave Hiccup a quick slap in the face.

"And leave me to marry Snot? Hiccup. It was either come along, or sign the contract proposed just now. I am coming along." She stated with a fiery determination. Hiccup looked at his two companions and nodded. "Ok, but I was the one leaving, so until the time comes to depart, I will lead." he said in a tone that even made Astrid flinch. the two nodded, and they were off. 'what ever you are planning, Haddock.' Astrid thought, 'it better keep us alive'

2 years later.

A band of Beserkers marches across the plain, with two small children bound to the backs of two Beserkers. One, named Pip looks at Iggy, who is unconscious with a gash on his right brow. "Ig. Iggy! "He whispers, receiving no response. Suddenly, a Beserker puts up his hand and signals a stop. the band looked around nervously. one of them, whose name was Luk asked "What is it?" The beserker looks at Luk. " I have a feeling that the Rangers, including the Arcadoran are behind us. We must quicken our pace. I do not want them to catch up." Luk nodded, and turned to the others. "LETS MOVE!" he roars, causing the whole band to begin again. Pip struggles to reach his Elven brooch
with his teeth. He then tears it off his cloak and drops it onto the ground. A foot stomps onto the brooch but it remains unbroken and visible on the grass.

Meanwhile, two hills away, a lone man is lying with his eyes closed and ear pressed to the ground, listening for the sound of footsteps. He hears them, and turns to the other three who are a few yards behind him, two of them were men, one had Auburn hair, while the other had golden hair. other was a female, who was golden blonde like to other. They all wore the same outfit he was wearing but different weapons. The auburn, Hiccup, had a sword strapped to his back, and two small daggers on his wrists. The female, Astrid prefered a double bladed axe, and a small knife, while the other, Fislegs had a mace strapped two his side, but also carride multiple kives. Fislegs had showed up chubby to the man, but within a year, had lost the fat, and acually had a well toned body, He was still bigger than the others. Astrid looked as if she could win against any soldier, and Hiccup was the brains of the small group, he out smarted the enemy countless times before, and he was also well toned, prefering endurance over strength and speed.

Hiccup walked up to the man. "Raptoric, Update?" He asked in a soothing, yet command tone. Raptoric nodded. "Their pace has quickened." he stated, and pointed in the direction to go;. Hiccup nodded. "No rest for the weary" he muttered, then nodded. "Let move."

The four Rangers ran across rocks and plains, with Raptoric, or Toric in the lead, followed by Hiccup and Astrid, then Fishlegs. In the 2 years that had past, Astrid had developed a very close bond to Hiccup, who was able to break down her tough barriers, and bring out a vunerable Astrid. Never feeling that way before, The four, decided to keep it a secret. but the way the two moved, it was very difficult to hide their "relationship" as they prefered to stay by each other. Hiccup out fought Astrid in so many ways, that she turned from the best Shieldmaiden in Berk to 3rd best in Arcadora, with Hiccup in 2nd, and Toric, in the lead...as usual. Fishlegs on the other hand was the open book of the group, studying various plants, and animals.

The four eventually found a campsite that was recently used. the only problem was...it had materials still there. Raptoric went looking around, whil the others. rummage though the items. Astrid was quiet. She had grown quite fond of her friends. especially Hiccup. She sighed, and looked at the setting sun. they had to find the two kids. They had to find her son..

Hey guys. I know I am a douche, but I can only do so much. My career is screwing with me, My alienware broke, and my xbox one stopped working. two words to describe it: NOT COOL... Anyway, I will try to move this along and yes, I am rewriting the whole thing. I saw this on another story, so I guess I might as well give it a try, but If anyone wants to become a CO-WRITER for this stroy, let me know. I can only do so mush, and my writing time is limited until my laptop is fixed. until then...AXIOS.