AN: Shout out to all who reviewed the first chapter. Thank you to ForteEXEMaster, Aisling66,waveringshadow and Momijifan Low-Ki. Thanks guys. Just to clarify things, this happened post-Brave and during HTTYD 2. Anyways, read and enjoy :D
Hiccup surveyed the area below him. The rider and his dragon flew around the area where the former Scottish kingdom stood. It burned to the ground. The only thing that intrigued him is that there are no piles of dead bodies, something that is always present in a Hairy Hooligan raid.
He urged Toothless to land at the top of the castle or what was left of it. Only one of the many towers that stood gloriously on this once mighty kingdom now remain. It was probably where Snotlout perched during the raid, overlooking the entire kingdom. He made his way to the castle. The armory was clean, not a single sword left.
The thing is there is no signs of resistance. It's as if no fight ensued and the Scots gave in. That was most unlikely to happen given that Queen Merida said it herself the last time he was here. Hiccup surveyed the field for the last time before mounting Toothless again.
They flew northwards until the golden sunset became a moonless night sky, trying to get to Berk without being noticed. They saw the island in the horizon. He chuckled. He remembered the time when he was there. Years of being the 'hiccup' suddenly filled his mind. He took a deep breath, appreciating everything the feeling around him. They used to joke about Berk being in the Meridian of Misery, twelve days north of Hopeless, and a few degrees south of Freezing to Death. Yeah, one of those relaxation spots for your dream vacation.
Toothless landed at the far side of the island without making a sound. "Stay here, bud" Toothless made a worried sound and Hiccup just nodded to him, assuring him that he will be fine. He ran through the village, making less noise someone with a metal foot can make.
Hiccup crept closer to the village, hearing the shouting and chanting as the tribe celebrated the successful raid. Hiccup sneaked around the village, eventually arriving in front of the Great Hall. He stood outside near one the windows to listen to the Vikings. His skills were sharpened after 5 years of hiding and running away from this bunch. He can hear Snotlout giving his speech. Well, the closest thing to a speech that he can give.
"Fellow Vikings, today marks a page in our great history. Today, we surpass our ancestors and finally succeed in raiding the Highlands!"
Cheers erupted from the crowd.
"So tonight we shall drink to their bones!"
Mugs were raised as the celebration continued. Then, Hiccup heard two familiar voices talking. He leaned in to hear them better.
"That's not it, Fishlegs! There is no way Hiccup would do that." Astrid said. The shield maiden is one of the best, if not the best warrior in the village. With her signature battle axe in her hands, she can easily defeat any opponent she would face.
"You don't know that. We didn't exactly give him our warmest sendoff parties, not to mention all those times we tried to hurt him. Hello, does the fight with the Meathead tribe ring a bell to you?" Fishlegs said. He was once a big, chubby boy but now all the Viking muscles decided to settle in. now, he is one of their greatest asset, both in planning and in action.
"I nearly chopped his head off, I remember but he tried to help them!" Hiccup unconsciously put his hand on his neck. He felt really scared at that moment. He almost lost his life to Astrid's hands if not for Toothless saving him.
"But that does not mean he'll help those Scots. I mean, Hiccup is not that dumb." He felt his anger rising, but he kept it in check. Why shouldn't he help them? They are still people for Odin's sake! He was angrily glaring at the wall when a drunk Viking stumbled out of the Great Hall and saw him.
"Hey! What are you doi-Hiccup? HICCUP!" The hall became silent before rushing outside. That was bound to happen. He thought. He started running away from the Vikings, who are brandishing their blades and calling for his head. He called for Toothless as he ran around the village, avoiding the spears and axes thrown at him. Then he reached a dead end. Odin's beard, they did some reconstruction while I was gone. This is definitely not here before!
"End of the line, dear cousin" He heard Snotlout say as he slowly walked closer, a mean looking axe on his hands.
"No choice then" Hiccup said as he clicked the end of his sword. Green gas started come out from it. Snot lout looked confused, but still advanced. When he was close enough, Hiccup triggered it and the gas exploded. Snot lout was thrown away as Hiccup climbed the wall and jumped, Toothless catching him.
"Nothing beats a good round of Zippleback gas" he said as they flew away from Berk, hidden under the moonless night. They flew above the clouds, the stars providing them with light.
"It's a good thing you made it in time, bud. I almost got split into half." Hiccup said as he laid on his back. Toothless made an agreeing sound as he flew. "Don't worry bud, I won't let anything happen to you."
Suddenly, something broke through the clouds beside them. A masked person was looking at him, then sun to the clouds once more.
"Okay, no sudden movements" Hiccup said, as he scanned the surroundings. Toothless was definitely not feeling comfortable as he also looked for danger. Then, a dragon rose just in front of them, a breed Hiccup has not seen before, the masked person on its back. They circled around Hiccup and the masked person pointed the staff to him. Out of nowhere, another dragon grabbed Hiccup.
"TOOTHLESS!" he called for his buddy as the dragon fell to the open sea. Toothless was hopeless without Hiccup riding him, but all he can do is look as his best friend got abducted by the mysterious person and the dragons.
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