A new story! Yay! This is only going to be about five chapters...really about Hiccup and Astrid. It's in Astrid's POV, and holds the title of my VERY FIRST T-RATED story. THERE IS NOTHING GRAPHIC IN IT AT ALL! I just wanted to be careful...there is one kind of violent scene, but nothing bad. No language or anything. I might be overreacting with the T, and this could probably be a K+, but still, I want to be cautious. :) Hope you all enjoy it!

"The Berserkers are planning something," Stoick announced at a meeting we had called in the Great Hall. "We caught spies snooping around Berk just earlier. They refuse to tell us anything, but if they are spying, then it can't be good."

I glanced over at Hiccup, who instantly nodded in confirmation.

"I am sending out one search party," said Stoick. "Any volunteers?"

"I'll go," Hiccup said instantly. "Toothless and I can do better than anyone else, especially since we'll be going at night."

"Alright," said Stoick. "One more person."

"I'll go!" my hand shot into the air, and then I moved to stand beside Hiccup.

"Thanks, Astrid," Hiccup said.

"Alright, the rest of you are dismissed," said Stoick. "The search party will leave soon." As the rest of the villagers exited the hall, Stoick looked at Hiccup and me.

"You two need to be safe," he said. "We don't know what Dagur and his Berserkers are planning."

"Got it, Dad," said Hiccup.

"And you should probably only take Toothless," said Stoick. "You won't be splitting up, so don't even think about it. Stormfly will be safer here."

As much as I wanted to deny it, Nadders weren't exactly the best at stealth. Stoick was right. I nodded.

"You can leave as soon as you are ready," said Stoick. "Be careful."

"We will be," said Hiccup. "Come on, Astrid."

I followed him out of the Great Hall, Toothless running behind me. As soon as we were outside, we headed towards the armory. I picked my axe, and Hiccup grabbed Inferno. Then, he turned back to face me.

"You ready?" he asked, and I nodded. He turned and mounted Toothless, gesturing for me to do the same. I jumped on behind him, wrapping my arms around his waist to keep me anchored to the dragon. Then, after a quick bound to get a head start, Toothless shot into the sky.

"So, what are we going to do when we get there?" I asked.

"I would think our first action would be to hide Toothless," said Hiccup. "If Dagur gets his hands on him, we'll have no way of escape, and Dagur wants...well, you know what he wants with Toothless."

I nodded, because I did know. Dagur wanted the Night Fury as the new symbol of the Berserkers. If the dragon didn't cooperate, then he wanted Toothless' skull as a helmet.

It was sickening. The Berserkers were sickening.

Berserk was in view sooner than later. After making sure the coast was clear, Hiccup landed Toothless behind one of the buildings which I quickly recognized as the Berserker Great Hall.

We dismounted the dragon, looking at our surroundings.

"Okay, so," said Hiccup, "this looks like a good place. Toothless can hide in the forest for now."

Toothless growled, obviously not liking the idea of leaving us alone. Hiccup stroked his muzzle, whispering, "I know, I know, bud, but we'll be fine. You'll see."

Toothless eventually gave in, springing to the roof of the Great Hall. When he was on top of the building, he was completely hidden from view. It was the perfect hiding spot.

"We'll come back when we learn what we need," said Hiccup, turning his attention back to me. "It shouldn't take us too long."

I nodded, and we started to walk. The sun was rising slowly, morning coming on us, taking its sweet time. Nonetheless, we rushed, running when we could, hiding when we were able.

"Look at those ships," said Hiccup, glancing at the warships docked on the shores of Berserk. "They're definitely planning an attack."

I nodded. "That's all we need to know, right?" I asked hopefully.

Hiccup nodded back at me. "I think so, for now," he said, "but we should probably see if we can learn something more about when they're planning to attack. We could at least figure out how ready they are."

I nodded, but just before we walked away, something grabbed me from behind, and I gasped. I tried to scream, but a hand was pushed against my mouth. I kicked and struggled, and Hiccup turned around, shouting, "ASTRID!" as he did.

I felt something cold pressed against my throat, and instantly knew it was a dagger. Someone had a weapon pressed against me, ready to kill me just as soon as the time came.

"Look at this," said the voice of...no. Not Dagur. Anyone but Dagur. "Looks like I found a few naughty Berkians. How grand." It was Dagur. It was Dagur.

"Let her go, Dagur!" Hiccup shouted.

"Oh, I would love to, Hiccup," said Dagur, "but I have a score to settle with you. Consider this as payback." The dagger dug into the side of my neck, creating a small, paper-cut like slash.

"Don't touch her again, Dagur!" Hiccup yelled, drawing Inferno and holding it dangerously close to Dagur. Dagur only laughed.

"You won't kill me," he said. "Not when I have your precious little friend. I'm going to kill her, Hiccup, right in front of you, and you can't stop me."

"WAIT!" Hiccup shouted, just before Dagur ended my life. "I...what if I surrender?"

"Surrender?" Dagur laughed.

"Hiccup, no!" I shouted.

"Quiet, you!" Dagur hissed.

"As heir of Berk, I have the power to surrender Berk to you," said Hiccup.

"Surrender Berk, just for a girl?" said Dagur. "You're stupider than I thought."

"No, I won't give it to you freely, Dagur," said Hiccup. "We...you and me...we'll fight. Winner take all. If I win, you never attack Berk again."

"And when you lose, like I know you're gonna?" said Dagur.

"If I lose...then Berk is automatically surrendered to you," said Hiccup.

"A fight to the death, then?" said Dagur.

Hiccup nodded. "Yes," he said. "Last one to remain standing wins."

"HICCUP, DON'T!" I shouted. "DON'T DO IT!"

Dagur smiled. "It sounds brilliant," he said. "I'll do it."

FIRST CHAPTER, AND IF IT SEEMS RUSHED, KNOW THAT IT IS INTENTIONAL! :D