So... you've stumbled upon my work! Welcome my fellow dragon riders! Let me start first by introducing myself. My name is Elisabeth, but my pen name here is EFWRiter. I have two major works published on this site, both are HTTYD related. I am currently a film major in college and have been writing since... well, since I could write. I run a roleplay website with over 30 members. Check it out if you love to write as much as I do! → Google Tres In Unum on freeforums (apparently it won't let me share a link).

I started this story my freshman year of high school. I'm now a freshman in college and let me tell you I've changed a lot since I've published the first chapter to this story and things have gotten in my way. They have prevented me from finishing this story… but I want to do right by you, my readers, and my characters. I'd like to make an honest piece of work out of this idea. That means that I have to make renovations and I plan to update and edit as much as possible.

Some of you, who have read this story (twice) may be saying to yourself, "Ye gods not another rewrite!" Don't worry! I'm not changing anything major, which means if you remember the story and you've kept with it this long, you DO NOT have to go back and reread the chapters. I just updated my style… with age my style has changed and I'd like this story to remain pretty consistent.

Now, finally, due to my inconstant absences I will be trying to wrap up this story faster than originally planned. This means longer chapters and (hopefully) more frequent updates. Please don't hold my word to that. Life gets in the way of a lot of things… writing unfortunately happens to be one of them.

Anyways, without further ado… let's see if I can make an honest reader out of you. Please enjoy The White Fury!

P.s. The name of the central character is Akalya (Uh-Kal-Yuh).

THE WHITE FURY

THE PROLOGUE

It's been fourteen years since dragons were a problem on this island. They have been challenged time and time again but every time they have have conquered and they have persevered. Berk was made stronger by the inclusion of the reptile race. But that doesn't mean it was without consequence. It was hard for the rest of the world to accept dragons as moral creatures, which caused more than a few wars in their lifetime.

Eight years ago, Berk suffered a tragic loss. The loss of their very own Chief, Chief Stoick, in the great war between dragons. Since that loss, Berk has grown into more than just a stable island. Under the leadership of the predecessor's son, Hiccup, Berk has expanded beyond the realm of what they thought possible. He remained forever vigilant for the great dragon war was hardly ever. Drago and his defeated alpha left the island, but their reappearance was always a constant factor in the island's defense mechanisms.

Several things changed since the death of their previous chief. Being chief has it's good points and it's sorry points. Power was not something given and handled easily. Hiccup was forced to travel a lot. His travels brought them good fortune. He brought treasures back from other islands, ideas and machines that made life easier. Home, he brought weapons, mattresses, windows, and various metals. But he missed out on several things back at home. Things that mattered to a young man and the family he dutifully created.

It would appear that things were simpler for the other 'original' dragon riders of Berk.

Ruffnut finally finished fooling her suitors and settled for Snotlout the first year after Stoick's death. Snotlout was anointed a seat on the Chief's council and Ruffnut remained a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her twins, Ingrid and Rufflout. Another year went by and the Jorgenson family welcomed another bundle of joy into their home, Huffthorn. To Berk, the couple seemed miserable, but in fact, they lived a quiet and happy life… together.

Fishlegs made peace with Ruffnut's decision. The same year of the Jorgenson marriage, Fishlegs met Helga, the baker's daughter, a plump little blonde woman from the poorest part of the island. She was attracted to knowledge and Fishlegs was attracted to her beautiful curiosity. The same year they were married Helga gave birth to their only daughter, Mae Ingerman. While Helga took over the family business and ran the bakery by the docks, Fishlegs took on the responsibility of keeping and updating the island's archives and frequently visiting the school for mandatory lessons.

Tuffnut, meanwhile, had a change-of-life experience after the war with Drago. Shortly after they touched base back on Berk, he met a traveller from the Scandinavian islands south of theirs. They called her Iris and, for some reason unknown to the residents of Berk, she fell for Tuffnut's 'charm' and they married only a week after the Jorgenson's certified their union. Iris gave birth to a little girl at the end of the year. Unfortunately, due to complications with the birth, Iris lost her life. Tuffnut named his only daughter Little Iris after his deceased lover. He never remarried, but instead moved in with his sister and her family.

Gobber remains a constant presence on the island. He still runs the blacksmith shop at the corner of the island. He continued to meet Valka every once in a while to support the Dragon Academy with their training. Hiccup gratefully allowed Gobber to continue working for the council and his position remained forever prestigiously placed.

Eret, Son of Eret, decided to remain on Berk. He took over the sole care of Stoick's dragon, Skullcrusher, and was welcomed a seat on Hiccup's council. Eret continued the trading business while on the island and finds himself travelling with Hiccup on chiefly duties. When he is on the island, Eret is in charge of patrol duties. He never married, but he took an important role in the dragon rider's lives and their children's.

Valka decided to stay in Berk. She and Cloudjumper moved their 'business' to the island and even opted to extend their knowledge to the overwhelming population. A new school was built that would educate children aged seven to fifteen. The system was built on equal scales and both boys and girls were taught the basics of mechanics and language, domestic duties, and, of coarse, dragon riding. Valka was named Headmaster and Fishlegs would often make a guest appearance during dragon exercises.

Berk's residents, by all appearances, seemed perfectly placed. But, there was more underneath the roof of the Haddock household then the public was allowed to see. Hiccup and Astrid were rushed into their marriage only a few months after the death of his father. Their daughter was born six months later. Akalya would be their only daughter- their only child. But she would be enough to keep them busy for years to come...

Disclaimer :: I do not own any rights to HTTYD and this story has no association with the production company or it's writers.

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