Okay okay, hold your horses. I know this is way overdue but before we begin I need to have a little rant. More specifically I wish to address this little segment to this one guest that reviewed the little spin-off of this au earlier this month, (you'll k asking if it was you), "I had abandoned my promise to make a sequel". Well I'll have you know that a tiny part of me can't decide whether to strangle you or thank you. First off I did indeed say I was making a sequel when I posted that, but shortly after almost everything went to shit and I was buried underneath piles of work. Time wasn't something I had a lot of and writing just… had to be sacrificed. Which doesn't mean I didn't do anything… just that lack of time coupled with the fact that I'm just unable to regularly spit out thousands of words on a paper. I just can't. So, I'm probably doing something incredibly impulsive right now and I certainly ain't promising regular updates but… maybe I'll humour everyone who reads my stuff. Consider it an early Christmas present…
On with the show.

Chapter 1: A new beginning

Berk, early morning, 268 ADF

"This... is Berk. The best kept secret this side of, well, anywhere. Granted, it may not look like much, but this wet heap of rock packs more than a few surprises." A young female voice said as the sun rose over a snowed in and peaceful island of Berk. "Life here is amazing, just not for the faint of heart. You see, we weren't so peaceful like they seem now. Only two years ago we were on the brink of a civil war, and we almost lost."

"When one of our own got power-hungry he orchestrated a daunting plan to grab power of our beloved chief, Stoick the Vast. He almost succeeded with the abduction of the chief's heir, his only surviving child, or so we thought." The voice continued as the image of the island came closer and faint pillars of smoke could be seen rising lazily from the chimneys. "None of us expected for her to return, and certainly not with company. She and a small army swept in when the tensions were at its highest and rounded up the traitors, ending the conflict before it got truly violent. I dare not think what would've happened if she didn't, but afterwards we understood that the craziness was only just beginning."

The image panned to a massive vehicle resting next to the Great-Hall that overshadowed the main village. Out of the front of the vehicle a single boarding ramp was jutting out, and a single form walked down helmet in hand. This man was known as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third.

Hiccup took a deep breath through his nose as he hit the bottom of the ramp, taking in the smells of his new home. It was the day after Snoggletog, he and his younger sister had just arrived back from the Norn campaign the day before. After been gone for over 2 years. Behind him his faithful friend and mount Toothless exited as well, the only difference was that Toothless was… a dragon.

In the past the Vikings of Berk would've stopped at nothing to slaughter all dragons, but with the end of the dragon raids and some very clear threats by Hiccup, his sister and the overarching empire they both once served Vikings were slowly beginning to accept the fire-breathing lizards in their lives. Although at a distance.

In front of him was a now still sleeping village, likely nursing some hangovers after the excessive drinking done last night. Even for Vikings. The houses and the ground in general was covered in a thick blanket of snow. Even underneath his own airship there was a sizable layer from last night's blizzard. And even though he was wearing the winter gear edition of his armour he could still feel the chill.

"Phew, that's a lot of snow. Want to go digging bud?" Hiccup asked his friend.

Toothless snorted and in one simple movement unfurled his wings and flew into the air, leaving Hiccup on the ground. "Well, that's helpful you useless reptile." Hiccup said sarcastically. He then just stepped forward and began his trek through the snow to find out where his sister was.

He got about ten metres far before Toothless looped around and swooped him up by grabbing his shoulders, causing Hiccup to shout in surprise. They flew for a short amount of time before Toothless dropped him again above the chief's hall, his ancestral home, where he landed on the snow covered roof with practiced ease.

"Little warning would be nice next time." Hiccup called to his dragon friend. Toothless only responded with a playful warble. "Useless reptile." He said half-hearted with a chuckle.

Then the window at the top level of the house just below Hiccup opened and the head of his sister stuck out. "Isn't it a little early for home invasion bro?" She asked sarcastically.

"No rest for the wicked Hicca! Come on, we can go out flying while the rest is still asleep." He said, Toothless already warbling when he heard 'go out flying'.

"On my way, got to find my helmet first." Hicca said as she ducked back inside. Meanwhile Elysia clawed her way outside through the very same window, how Hicca managed to let Stoick agree to let her in the house was beyond Hiccup.

"Don't tell me you were drunk enough to forget where you left it." Hiccup called.

Some very colourful words were shouted back at him in a non-Norse language. Basically she called him an ass.

"Point taken." Hiccup remarked.

Hicca emerged about half a minute later with her helmet in hand and climbed on the roof as well. "It was under my bed…" She said.

Hiccup just rolled his eyes. "I'm not even going to ask. Come on, we can still be back before the rest of the village wakes." He said as he jumped onto Toothless who was hovering nearby.

Hicca jumped on Elysia seconds after and mostly noiseless the two flew off towards the snow covered forest. They both did their usual manoeuvres and boggled down insane tricks but kept a relatively quiet formation as they made their lap around the island. When the mountain came into view Hicca suddenly piped up.

"Hey Hiccup, remember when we were at Carathras?" She asked.

"Yea, what about it?" Hiccup asked.

"Look at the slopes. You thinking what I'm thinking?" She asked.

Hiccup grinned under his helmet. "If you're thinking of strapping a piece of wood to your feet and going sliding I'm in agreement." He said.

"We're going to need boards." Hicca said.

"I'm sure we can raid a supply closed somewhere." Hiccup said nonchalantly.

"And I'm sure Gobber won't mind if we conquer his forge for a while." Hicca added.

With that the plan was said and the two siblings plus their dragons sped back towards the village. To their surprise there was still little activity to be seen. They made a quick pass over the village to see where the woodshop was, and once they found it they expertly dropped in front of the door while Elysia and Toothless landed on the roof.

Hiccup peeked inside via the one of the windows and quickly spotted the materials they needed. "Alright, everything we need is here. Let's get to work." He said as he vaulted inside, Hicca followed seconds after with an impressive duck of herself. It wasn't long before the noises of wood-saws could be heard.

Astrid woke up rather peacefully, her bed warm and her head still swimming a little from the evening before. The early rays of sunshine came in through the blinds and from the looks of it the blizzard from yesterday was over. The light was for a moment broken by a large shadow however, which got Astrid interested. She crawled out of her bed and got dressed before opening her blinds, the village she saw was white and quiet. "Huh, must be one of the first to wake up." She deduced.

She then exited her room as quietly as she could. No need to wake up her father, whom she knew was very drunk last night. What would you expect, having a drinking contest with Gobber and Stoick. Speaking of the chief, she wondered where his two children were. They returned last night and if she knew the chief and his wife they wouldn't let them out of their sights for a moment. She found her prized axe and exited the house through the front door.

The blanked of snow she waded through was thick, but she's seen worse before and was dead set on finding Hiccup and to a lesser extend Hicca. Something deep inside her told her that they were up to shenanigans. From the village square she could see the giant vehicle they had arrived in still resting in the same spot it was left. Next she looked at the chief's house, nothing to see there except that Hicca's blinds were open as well. But neither of the sibling were to be seen.

Then she heard faint noises from a different part of the village. Noises that reminded her of dragons, so she would go that way. Because where there were dragons, there were Haddocks. It didn't take long for her to spot the two black striker-class dragons lounging on top of the roof of… the carpentry?

As she closed in she could hear more noises, mostly wood-saws and witty banter. She didn't know about the former, but the latter could be only one or two people in the entire village. Both dragons had seen her arrive and Toothless jumped off the roof to claim some scratches, which she indulged.

"Good morning Toothless." She said as she gave him a good scratching. "Is Hiccup in there?"

Toothless gave her a croon and a nod as a way to say he was. Astrid thanked the big scaly lizard and stepped forward to the open hatch of the shop. Through there she saw both sibling shaping two planks of wood, actually it were just two thin planks with curved edges.

"How long do you think the village will remain asleep?" Hiccup asked. Totally oblivious of the extra person that had joined them.

"That depends on how bad their hangovers are." Hicca said. "It also has an effect on their mood."

"Ah, so anyone I should watch out for?" Hiccup asked as a joke.

"Dad probably, though Gobber is rather pleasant when he's drunk. I don't know about the teens though."

"You mean Astrid and the rest of the group?" Hiccup asked.

'This could be interesting?' Astrid thought as she leaned on the counter and listened.

"You mean, how moody is your girlfriend when she's drunk?" Hicca asked cheekily.

"W-What, I have no idea what you're talking about." Hiccup said with a flush.

Hicca just giggled. "Sure you do big brother. Pass me that file will you." She said.

Hiccup did so in between his own work, picked up the file and threw it across the room for Hicca to catch. "Hicca, we agreed on this. Not another love-crusade. That's only funny when I can participate." He said.

"I never agreed to anything." Hicca said pointing the file towards him. "Besides, she already kissed you. No need for a crusade. I think Angus and dad would jump at the chance to sign a marriage contract."

Astrid had meanwhile receded behind the counter as red as a Monstrous Nightmare. Could they not go over that so casually?! She was beyond mortified, and maybe she should have a word with her father about that.

"Marriage contract?" Hiccup asked.

"Yeah, two clans agree on a marriage between two of their members, a bride-price is paid for the bride to her clan and the bride officially joint the clan of the groom." Hicca explained.

"But they do this after they announce their engagement right?" Hiccup asked.

"Not necessarily. It often happens for marriages to be arranged between clans or even tribes. Sometimes the bride and groom never even met before." Hicca explained. "It's very different from marriages in the empire if that's what you're saying." She said as she grabbed her finished plank and walked closer to where Hiccup was. "And then there's the tradition of witnesses during the wedding night, they have to make sure that…"

"OKAY STOP!" Astrid suddenly screamed as she emerged from behind her hiding spot, only to clamp her hand in front of her mouth just as quickly again and sinking down a bit.

"WAAGH!" Hiccup shouted in surprise as he vaulted over the workbench he was working on and peeked his head over on the other side seconds later, completely red. "How long have you been there?!" He shout-asked.

"Oh, long enough…" Astrid said forcefully in an effort to hide her mortification..

Meanwhile Hicca was laughing her ass off. The faces of these two were just too good to be true. Her brother and Astrid might be hardened on the outside but on the inside they both could be really soft.

"THAT IS NOT FUNNY!" Hiccup shouted to his sister.

Hicca just continued laughing, using Hiccup's workbench as a support to stay upright. "Yes it is! Your face, oh my Thor!"

Hiccup grumbled as he rose to stand again, gaining a little more control over his complexion. "I really want to hit you now…" He said.

"Sure you do brother. But then again wouldn't you like to hit on Astrid instead?" Hicca teased.

Hiccup's eyes went wide. "Okay, that's it." He said before picking up his plank and swinging it above his head, fully intend on smashing it on Hicca's head. Just to shut her up.

"Hey! Still here remember!" Astrid shouted once she got over the initial embarrassment. This caused both siblings to pause and look at her. "What are you two doing anyway?"

"Does bashing her head in count?" Hiccup asked as he glared at his smiling sister.

"No it doesn't, stop trying to kill your sister Hiccup. That counts for you too Hicca." Astrid said. "I don't want to be the one who has to explain to the chief why one of his children is dead."

"Aww…" Hicca moaned.

"Back to the question." Astrid said as she vaulted inside the carpentry. "What are you two doing?"

"Making snowboards." Hiccup said as he put down his project/impromptu weapon.

Astrid just looked at the two dully. "What?"

"Astrid, trust me. You're going to love this once they're done." Hicca said. "Are you finished now?" She then asked her brother."

"Yeah, I'm done. Let's go." He said grumbling.

"Good, to the forge we come." Hicca said as she exited the forge and gave Elysia, who had jumped of the roof during the commotion, a head-scratch.

Hiccup followed her shortly after giving Astrid a very tired look. "Little sisters…" He signed.

Astrid nodded as she walked along. "Was she this bad back in…" She asked.

"Occasionally, though Maery proved a much better target back then." Hiccup said.

"Remind me again who that is?" Astrid asked.

"Adoptive sister, the Princess of Draconia." Hiccup said.

"Oh, sorry."

"Never mind. Can we just pretend that conversation back there didn't happen?" Hiccup asked.

"Gladly." Astrid said before turning her head so he wouldn't see her blush.

The pair continued to follow Hicca towards the forge with Toothless walking alongside. Meanwhile the rest of the village was beginning to awake and both Haddocks got some strange looks for the wooden planks they were carrying. Once inside the siblings continued their work while Astrid watched and tried to figure out what they were up to, since neither of them would give her a straight answer.

This went on until Gobber came by and saw his forge was invade by two dragons and their respective owner who were making a mess out of things. "OI! What are you three doing!?" He shouted.

Hicca just casually leaned outside on the forge counter. "Why good morning Gobber. Here to get your axe fixed?" She joked.

"Lassie, what are yer doing here?" Gobber asked critically.

"Just using the forge for a little project!" Was shouted from the back by Hiccup, who then proceeded to hit something with a hammer.

"Call it a tactical occupation of the forge Gobber." Hicca added.

"Projects? Already?" Gobber asked incredulously.

"Eh, what can we say. We work fast." Hicca said nonchalantly.

"Any clues on what you're doing exactly?" Gobber then asked. Worrying the two might blow up his beloved forge on day one.

Hicca made a show as if she was thinking about it. "Hmm, nah." She said.

Gobber grumbled and then looked at Astrid who was leaning against one of the walls inside much to his surprise. "Ye know anything about this lass?" He asked.

Astrid held her hands up in defence. "Don't look at me, they won't tell me anything." She said.

"Right. By the way lassie, have you eaten yet?" He asked.

"Nah, we haven't yet." Hicca said.

"How long have you three been up and about?" Gobber asked suspiciously, more so directed at the two 20-year olds.

The two sibling looked at each other pensively. "About an hour?" Hicca asked.

"Little more than that. Would say almost two hours now." Hiccup corrected.

"Sounds about right." Hicca said.

"I'm only just up. Found those two in the carpentry." Astrid put in her two cents.

"Well you three should come along to the Great-Hall and eat." Gobber subtly ordered. "You can come back and do yer thing afterwards."

"Fine by me." Hiccup said as he picked up both planks and stored them somewhere in the back.

"Fine, fine." Hicca said as she vaulted over the counter. "Let's go."

The three friends plus Gobber then trudged through the snow which was well underway in being cleared out from the main paths. Toothless and Elysia followed loyally behind their respective riders, much to the annoyance of Gobber who was still a little nervous about the two dragons being so close. Though he wasn't the only one as the little group got quite a few stares directed towards them during the trek.

This was even more so the case when they entered the Great-Hall, several head rose or turned to look at them. Several of the younger children even looked in awe of the sight, and Toothless of course basked in the attention and held his head high with pride. Hiccup noticed this and rolled his eyes. "Useless reptile." He mumbled. They then went to grab themselves a plate of food.

Both siblings offered a curd nod to their parents who were already seated at the chief's table. They however just went to the table on which Fishlegs and the twins were already eating. "Morning Hiccup, Hicca." Fishlegs greeted in between bites.

"Hey, H-man." Tuffnut said with his mouth stuffed. Earning a slap from his sister.

"Don't be such a pig Tuff!" Ruff scolded.

"Morning guys." Hiccup said as he and his two companions sat themselves down on the unoccupied side of the table. Him in the middle and the two girls on either side.

"Hmm, fishes…" Toothless crooned as he looked over Hiccup's shoulder.

"Back off Toothless." Hiccup said as he pushed the big dragon's head away. "This is my breakfast."

"Me want fishes too." Toothless growled.

"Did someone say fishes?" The head of Elysia now popped up from the other side.

"Get back. I have a knife, and I'm not afraid to use it!" Hiccup joked as he playfully swing his table-knife.

"What's going on?" Fishlegs whisper-asked.

"Looks like Hiccup's defending his breakfast." Astrid laughed.

"Toothless and Elysia likely just want the fish." Hicca added.

Meanwhile Hiccup was still having his argument with the two dragons whilst also protecting his plate. Catching the attention and laughter of some nearby children.

"Is it normal he seems to be holding a conversation with them?" Fishlegs asked.

"Yes." Hicca said. "I don't know how but he seems to be able to understand them somehow."

"Cool." Tuffnut said.

Hicca chuckled. "Toothless, Elysia back off please. We'll go look for fish for you two once we've eaten okay?"

This seemed to please both dragons as they backed off from raiding Hiccup's plate and just curled up on the ground behind him.

"Thanks sis." Hiccup said.

"No problem. Honestly you know how demanding Elysia can be." She said.

"Oh, I know." Hiccup said.

"Demanding?" Ruffnut asked.

"She wants to eat all the time." Both siblings said simultaneously.

"Huh, just like Tuffnut." Ruffnut remarked.

Tuffnut coughed, almost choking in his own food. "Did you just compare me to a Skrill?" He asked.

"No, I would compare you to a toad. Skrills are too awesome." Ruff said as she admired Elysia's form. "Damn, I want one."

Hiccup coughed while swallowing. He knew where this was heading.

"Yeah, that reminds me. Didn't you promise us to teach us dragon riding?" Astrid said.

Hiccup and Hicca just looked at each other with wide eyes. "Did I say that? Can't remember I said that." Hiccup said.

"Oh no, you're not getting out of this dragon-boy. You promised and I'm going to make sure you keep it." Astrid said.

Hicca giggled. "Pffft, dragon-boy…" She mumbled.

Hiccup grumbled and looked at his sister. "A little support would be nice." He said.

"Oh no Hic, this is all on you. You're the officer, I'm staying out of this." She said.

"Traitor…" Hiccup said before turning to the other teens. "Fine, I won't guarantee it will work but we'll mount an expedition soon."

The twins whooped and hollered. "We're going to be dragon-riders!" They cheered.

Hiccup just banged his head on the table. "I said no guarantees…" He mumbled.

"There there Hiccup. It'll be fine." Astrid said as she patted him on the shoulder.

"Ahum." Suddenly sounded nearby, clearly directed at them. They looked up to see Angus, Astrid's father standing nearby. "Sorry to interrupt your little party lads but come tradition the council in conveying after breakfast. Hiccup, Hicca; your father would like you too to attend. You too Fishlegs, your father asked for ye. Astrid…"

"I'll be there father." Astrid said.

"We'll be there too sir." Hiccup said.

"Good, we'll be expecting you." Angus said before walking off again.

"Hiccup then turned to Astrid and Fishlegs. "What was that about?" He asked.

"It's tradition that the day after Snoggletog a meeting is held to discuss the needs of the tribe for the coming year." Fishlegs explained.

"It has been so for years. I was never allowed to attend." Hicca said.

"Until now." Ruffnut said.

"So, what kinds of stuff is discussed in these meetings?" Hiccup asked.

"You've never been to important meetings before?" Astrid asked.

"Only meetings on troop movements and strategy. I wasn't really interested in all the politics before." Hiccup said.

"That and you were always busy." Hicca said.

"Hey, I wasn't the heir." Hiccup said.

"Actually, you might be now." Fishlegs said.

"Huh?"

"You're the eldest child of the chief. By tradition you're the heir. I think… I'm not sure if being gone for 20 years counts." Fishlegs said.

"Woah woah, hold on. I'm not going to be heir. I never wanted to rule in the first place." Hiccup said.

"Then we have something in common." Hicca added.

"WHAT?!" All the occupants of the table shouted.

"I mean, before I was never going to be chieftess in the first place. It was obvious my birth-right was going to be taken away someday." Hicca explained.

"So that's how you thought about it…" Astrid said.

"I'm not a leader Astrid, I can handle small squads, but not a village. Hiccup's better in that regard." Hicca said.

"Let's not discuss who's going to be heir and who isn't. That'll come later." Hiccup said.

"Agreed." Hicca said as she focused on her food again.

The six teens finished their breakfast not too long after that and parted their separate ways. The twins going outside to do their daily chores while the other four went to the chief's table for the meeting, dragons included. Hicca had a quick conversation with their mother on training Cloudjumper and Hiccup asked his father on do's and don'ts during the meeting. Then when everybody was assembled all parties sat down and Stoick began the introductions.

He of course was seated at the head of the table with Valka at his left side with Gobber next to her. His two children were seated at his right with Angus and Astrid right beside them. Meanwhile Elysia and Toothless were seated behind their riders.

"Greetings and welcome everybody." Stoick began. "It has been a good year and per tradition we will today lead in the next with this meeting. As we have some new faces…" He said while gesturing to his daughter and son. "We'll start with the introductions."

All present at the table nodded. "Everyone here knows my daughter Hicca and I suppose Hiccup's presence is rather hard to miss." Stoick said. "Hiccup, I'll run you through everyone here. You already know Angus, he became my steward after the… you know."

Hiccup nodded, understanding what his father was trying to say. After all he played a major part in that. "I know, greeting sir Hofferson." He spoke.

"Right." Stoick said as he continued. "You already met Gobber, he's my herald and lifelong best friend. Next to him we have Jarl Ingerman, he holds control over most of the village's ship construction and keeps track of everything."

"Ah, like father like son it seems." Hiccup commented as he looked to Fishlegs next to his father before giving the Jarl himself a curd nod.

Stoick then continued to introduce the other members present, one being the village elder Gothi he had met earlier when he was still in disguise two years ago. They then began going over all the point necessary for the next year.

"Right, onto our first point." Stoick began. "Yaklegs, in what state are our food supplies?"

"Still sufficient chief." Jarl Ingerman spoke as he flipped through his numerous notes. "We'll get out of winter without problems."

"Are these predictions up to date with the recent arrivals?" Stoick asked with a side glance to the two dragons sitting right next to him.

Yaklegs hesitated a bit. "They should be…however caution is not unadvised." He said.

"We'll take care of that." Hiccup said. "I won't force anyone to care for our companions. They're better suited in our hands."

Yaklegs gave a nod of gratitude. "Thank you, in that case we'll get through indefinitely."

"Good, next point. The tribe-meet is coming up in a few months after the ice has melted. It want this to go smoothly, not a repeat of two years ago." Stoick said.

"Tribe-meet?" Hiccup asked.

"Two years ago?" Hicca added.

"A tribe-meet is an event where 'allied clans visit each other to discuss the renewal of treaties and compete in various games." Astrid supplied. "And two years ago…"

"Let's just say you not being there Hicca got a lot of questions." Gobber supplied. "Coupled with the story of the coup-attempt they thought that Stoick had no heirs left and this caused some… issues."

"Wait, no heir left. They thought I was dead?" Hicca asked as she looked at her parents. "What did you tell them?!"

"We told them nothing sweetie." Valka said. "We thought it better they didn't know where you went or what you were doing. To protect you and your cause."

"They also don't know of my existence do they?" Hiccup asked.

"No son, they don't. As far as they know you're still dead." Stoick supplied.

"Huh, alright fine. They'll find out soon enough. Who's coming?" Hiccup asked.

"Both the Bog-Burglars and the Meatheads are expected to attend." Angus informed. "They're expected to arrive here the second week of spring."

"Good, I'll have you filled in about both tribes soon Hiccup. Now with the two of you returned the negotiations will go much smoother." Stoick said.

"Certainly now we have the advantage of dragons." Angus supplied.

"Remember Angus, we only have three. And I doubt their riders want to use them as weapons." Yaklegs said as he looked to bot Hicca, Hiccup and Valka.

"You're correct. We don't." Hiccup said. "But that doesn't mean dragons can't help."

"And I would like to hear all about it." Yaklegs said.

"I'm sure you do." Hiccup answered.

"We kind of need to talk about dragons do we not?" Gobber said.

"Aye, we do." Stoick said. "We might be at peace but the fighting instinct is still ingrained. It will take time for the rest of the village to fully accept their presence."

"We'll make sure to limit the amount of incidents." Hiccup supplied.

"That's not really comforting lad." Gobber said.

"That's the best I can do. Don't forget dragons are intelligent creatures themselves and have a mind of their own. But I'm sure we can find a way to work together in the end." Hiccup said.

"What about the expedition you promised." Fishlegs asked.

Hiccup signed. "Yes, we'll go soon." He said.

"Expedition?" Stoick asked.

"Two years ago we promised them to teach them about dragon riding and try to find them a match." Hicca explained. "I expect we make a little excursion in a few days or so."

"So yer going to find more dragons?" Gobber asked.

"Yes." Hiccup said. "Like it or not, we'll need some more dragons to actually benefit the village."

"I can't say I agree with this son." Stoick said. "Isn't this a bit early?"

"Can't hold progress dad." Hicca said. "Besides, there are no guarantees we come back with any new ones."

"It's just that now is the best period to go." Hiccup said. "When many dragons are clustered together at the nesting grounds."

"Nesting grounds?!" Fishlegs squeaked in excitement.

"I'll tell you about them later." Hiccup said. "Anything else?"

"No, I guess not." Stoick said with a sign. He knew he wouldn't win this argument. They continued to discuss the various points on the agenda. From trade and growing food to distribution of materials and funds. It was about an hour and a half before they were finished.

"Good, now that we're all set." Stoick said as he saw both Ingermans make the final pen-strokes to their reports. "Is there anything else that needs to be done?"

Now Hiccup spoke up. "Actually there is." He said as he laid down two messenger tubes on the table. One with a red band and one with a gold band. "I wasn't sure when to bring this up but now seems a good of a time as any." He then picked up the red banded messenger tube. "I was directed to give this to the ruling council of the tribe." He said as he passed the tube to his father.

"What is this?" Stoick asked as he picked up the tube and pulled out a large document.

"It's a diplomatic request from the Empire. I think you'll like it." Hiccup said with a grin.

Stoick's eyes grew wider and wider as he quickly read through the document. "A-are they serious?" He asked.

"Completely." Hiccup said. Meanwhile Gobber had taken the document from Stoick and began reading it out loud.

"To the chief and ruling council of the Hairy Hooligan tribe. By order an authorization of the Imperial crown and approved by senate ruling the Draconian Empire requests for both parties to enter into a mutual alliance. Both partners will be seen as equals and the Imperium guarantees the Hairy Hooligans' independence. As per signing of this agreement both partners will be allowed to engage in mutual trade as well as come to each other's aid in defence during times of conflict. Furthermore the Hairy Hooligans will allow the Imperial navy to sail freely inside their waters and use their settlements as a harbour during patrol missions. In return all members of the Hairy Hooligan tribe have docking privilege in all Draconian ports. Further agreements can be negotiated separately.

Signed the Imperial senate and Emperor Dytaldir."

The rest of the council just sat at the table while Hiccup smirked. "By Thor, they're serious…" Yaklegs said.

"They are." Hiccup just said.

"Okay, we should think about this." Angus said.

"Think about it?! Do you know what this could mean for our little island?!" Yaklegs said.

"We would suddenly have a major ally and would not be forced to agree to other tribes demands for alliance treaties." Stoick deduced.

"That, and much more. Firstly trade, if I believe everything your son and daughter tell me this could mean an influx of many trade products from them. And a market for us. The mutual defence is given, but the harbour request. Do you know what happens when their ships come docking here?" Yaklegs explained.

"Sailors come to land…" Angus said questioningly.

"Sailors in need of food and drink." Yaklegs said. "Meaning the tavern owners get some serious coin."

"I think we put this to a vote." Gobber said.

"Agreed." Stoick said. "This agreement could be very beneficial to us."

"The Emperor thought so as well." Hiccup supplied. "I'll resign from this vote though. Since I'm somewhat biased."

Astrid coughed. "That's an understatement." She said.

The vote proceeded without difficulty and the treaty was, surprise surprise, passed. The council signed both copies and Hiccup took one and placed it in the tube it came in.

"I'll sent it back as soon as I can." Hiccup said as he put away the tube.

"Lad, what about the other tube?" Angus asked as he pointed to the gold banded tube.

"Oh, this one isn't for the council." Hiccup said. "It's for you." He said as he turned to his father.

"For me?" Stoick asked surprised.

"It's a letter addressed to you. I never read it, but I know the Emperor wrote it." Hiccup said.

Stoick took the tube with a shaky hand. Letters from fellow chiefs he could handle, a personal message from an Emperor… well that's different.

"I-I'll read it as soon as possible." Stoick said. "Will that be all for this meeting?"

"As far as I know." Hicca said as she stood up and stretched her legs a bit.

"Fine by me. I think talking about a housing spot for me can wait." Hiccup said.

"Housing spot?" Gobber asked.

"Well Gobber, I don't think dad would be so happy with his house being crowded by the two of us plus three dragons. And the airship is nice and all but I'd rather have something permanent." Hiccup explained.

"We'll talk about that later." Stoick said as he left the table. "This meeting is hereby closed. Thank you all for yer time today."

All council members stoop and one by one left the table and the Great-Hall while Stoick began reading his letter. Hiccup meanwhile approached Fishlegs' dad.

"Jarl Ingerman, can I have a moment?" He asked.

"Certainly Hiccup, walk with me." Yaklegs said. What do you wish to talk about?"

"Since the treaty is now signed trade can be opened. However the docks might not be able to support the supply ships' size." Hiccup said.

"So they will need to be expanded?" Yaklegs asked.

"Indeed, and I have some plans for that. First we'll need to…." Hiccup began explaining as both exited the Great-Hall. Meanwhile Astrid, Hicca and Fishlegs remained behind.

"He'll be busy for a while." Hicca said.

"Okay, let's go find the twins instead." Fishlegs proposed.

"Maybe we can go help moving snow." Astrid added.

"Sounds like a plan." Hicca said as their little group exited the Hall as well. Leaving only Stoick and Valka inside. And Stoick was deep inside his letter.

"Greeting noble chief Haddock

You likely heard my name drop a few times now. I'm Dytaldir, current Emperor of Draconia and adoptive father of your son for the last 20 years. I could talk on and on about the boy for hours, he's truly an amazing character. And a natural leader, even though he doesn't want to admit it. Let me begin by saying that when we adopted him we had no clue of who he was or where he came from, if I did I would have sent him back if I could. Alas what's done has been done and the boy whom we both see as our son has grown up to be a fine young man. Now he must start a new chapter in his life and do it without me, I humbly request you support him in his endeavours. No matter how stupid or insane they may seem at a glance, I know for a fact that he means to do the best he can.

As I feel myself to be a little bit his father I will miss him dearly, but I'd also like to get to know you. I believe we may bond as father over shared experience with your son. And hopefully create a lasting friendship between two leaders and men. It is my wish we may one day meet face to face on friendly terms, but such plans are yet far off and uncertain. Perhaps this letter may function as a start. If you ever wish to reach me, give your son a heads up. He'll know what to do.

With kindest regards

Emperor Dytaldir of Draconia, 268 ADF"

Stoick laid down the letter on his desk back home. He had read through it multiple times now still not believing the contents. He grabbed an empty parchment Valka had left on his desk once she had read the letter herself and urged her husband to write back. Taking out a quill and some ink he began.

"Greetings esteemed Emperor

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And that's it. The sequel is here, the first chapter of….maaany. Why do I do this again? Anyways as you guys likely notice this takes place right after the ending of the first story or book, however you want to call it. It deals with some introduction and exposition as well as introduce some new characters, this chapter it being Yaklegs, Fishlegs father. Lore wise I believe they would be very much alike with Yaklegs being the older version of Fishlegs with a slightly taller size and an impressive beard Fishlegs would be jealous of. Let your mind fill in the blanks, that's one of the joys of reading.

Ever since I finished the first story I've been reading through it again and again. And boy did I make some embarrassing mistakes. I mean sometimes I wonder how I came up with such a stupid concept of a plot, but people like it and what am I but a servant of the people. But that's all part of the learning process I guess, at least if I can believe my fellow writer friends. This time I wanted to expand on the idea a little bit, so the story won't be quite as linear as the last one. Also you have to know I really appreciate input from the readers. Much like the last one they help develop the plot, so if you have an idea you think would fit in be sure to let me know. And do remember that I write as a hobby and can't do it often. So again, updates won't be regular.