Chapter 1

Astrid Hofferson walked into the recording studio. Before you ask, yes, she was Astrid Hofferson, the popular singer who was every girls' idol. She had been singing since she was fourteen, never once questioning if she was doing the right thing. But, as you know, popularity gets to everyone, and Astrid had turned very... Well, let's just say she was used to getting her way.

"We're just doing another recording for a remix. Your manager wanted us to," One of her sound producers said as he turned on the microphone in the recording room.

"I just did a recording for the remix last week!" Astrid said.

"Yes, I realize that... But we listened to it, and it didn't sound right," He said.

"Are you telling me my voice isn't good?!"

"No Miss Astrid. Of course not..." He said nervously.

"Fine. I'll do it. But only because it will please my fans," Astrid rolled her eyes and went into the recording room to sing her new song, Stay*.

Little did she know her manager had walked in as she was singing. At the moment Astrid got to the chorus, her manager shook his head and stopped the music. Astrid gave them a weird looked and walked back into the room.

"What's the problem Dad?" Astrid asked. Yeah, the other thing you have to realize is that Astrid's manager... Is actually her father.

"The problem?" Her father asked. "The problem is that you're not feeling the music anymore."

"What do you mean?" She asked impatiently.

"You've lost sight of what's really important. I've noticed over the last few weeks when you were recording. You've lost your sound."

"My... Sound?"

"Yes. The sound that you have, that makes you unique. You've lost it. I don't know how, but you need to get it back."

"And how do I get this 'sound' you say I have back?"

"You're gonna go to Berk."

"Berk?! What?! Why?!" Astrid asked shocked her father would suggest such a thing. Berk was known for its... quaintness. It was a quiet little town and she was positive that it could do nothing for her. "Dad, you can't be serious!"

"I'm completely serious," He then turned to the sound producers. "Could you give us a minute?" They nodded and slowly left the room.

"Why the heck do you want me to go to Berk?! It's not gonna help!" Astrid complained.

"Astrid, listen to me. I know someone who knows someone who can help you. He's been in the music business for years. Music is his life and I believe he could really help you," Astrid's father said. "Now, you're going whether you like it or not. You leave Saturday."

Astrid groaned and pouted, knowing she couldn't get out of this.

"I'll have a contact awaiting your arrival when you get there. She'll accompany you while you stay there," He said.

"Fine. I'll go, but I won't be happy about it," She said and he laughed, hugging her.

"I love you too sweetheart," Her father said and winked before leaving the room. Astrid glared after him and threw one of her CD's at the trashcan.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Berk...

"No! Absolutely not! I'm not doing it Dad! I'm not teaching some prissy pop-star how to find her sound again!" Hiccup said and crossed his arms, as if a three-year-old.

"Son, I already told Calder that you'd do it. He's really worried about his daughter and I told him you could help. You've helped others in the past. Besides, you're very good!" Stoick said.

"This... This is different! The others really wanted to find their sound again! She's-she's a brat!"

"Have you met her?"

"Yeah... No. But she probably is Dad. I mean, you've seen the way she acts when she doesn't get her way. You really think she wants to come to Berk to get singing lessons from all... This?" Hiccup gestured to himself.

"You just gestured to all of you," Stoick said and Hiccup rolled his eyes. "Son, listen, I know you don't want to do it, but I think you could really help her. If you won't do it for me... Do it for your mother."

Hiccup's eyes widened. His mother... Who died fifteen years ago in an automobile accident, saving him. His mother who wanted him to use his talents to help others.

"That was a low blow," Hiccup said, his voice quiet. "Fine. But only if you promise me that this won't be one of your schemes to get a girlfriend for me."

"Of course not Hiccup," Stoick shook his head, a little embarrassed thinking about the previous attempts of a relationship for Hiccup.

"Then I'll do it..." Hiccup said sighing.

Man! They're off to a great start aren't they?

*Stay by Zedd and Alessia Cara