Dark Valkyrie

"I heard she can disappear into the shadows."

"I hear that she can kill you before you even have the chance to scream."

"I heard she can rip out your very soul."

Dagur snorted in annoyance at the whispers of his men. Dagur the Deranged was the former leader of the Berserker tribe. Until his sister usurped him and banished him. Now he was the leader of a motley group of marauders. But he was determined to rise to power someday.

"I heard she's a demon," one of his men whispered.

Dagur rolled his eyes at his men's superstitions. They were speaking of Stoick the Vast's daughter. Ever since her miraculous reappearance and her hand in killing Siver the Scarred she'd become quite the legend. She was called the Dark Valkyrie and said to haunt the waters of the archipelago.

Dagur thought it was all a load of dragon dung. He knew the daughter of Stoick. Hicca was her name and she was a weakling and a runt. There was no way she was as fearsome and deadly as the stories and rumors said.

"Quiet down men. They're all just rumors. I've met the daughter of Stoick the Vast and nearly drowned her once. So believe me when I say she's just a tiny, weak, runt," he said firmly. The men all exchanged glances and decided to drop the subject. Dagur got up from his seat in front of the campfire and made the way to his tent to retire for the night. He flopped down onto his bedroll and started to drift off when a shout in the distance snapped him awake.

Getting up and exiting the tent he saw his mean and standing up and peering in one direction. "What was that?" Dagur demanded.

"I don't know sir. It came in the direction of Uthr's Hognose and his scouts," one of the men said. Dagur growled in annoyance. The men were scouting the island to see if this would make an appropriate base of operation. Drawing his sword he led his men forward to locate the others.

It was eerily silent in the forest. The only sound was the wind rustling the leaves. There was a feeling a men couldn't shake. A feeling that something was watching them.

Or maybe someone.

After walking a hundred yards Dagur and his men came to a clearing where the bodies of their comrades were lying about. The men all swept their gazes over their comrades as they looked for signs of what killed them. Some of them had darts sticking out of the necks. Other had slit throat or stab wounds in the heart and stomach. Some even only had scratches which led them to believe they must have been poisoned.

"Sir," one of the men whispered to get Dagur's attention. When Dagur looked to him he saw the man pointing. Following the man's gaze he saw a strange sight. It was some kind of black fog just hovering in the distance.

"What is that?" one of them asked aloud with fear evident in his voice. Then suddenly the cloud of fog began to move through the trees. It was moving fast and circling around them. They all kept their eyes trained on it. What was it?

"Is it a phantom? Some kind of spirit?" one of the men asked aloud.

"No, it's the fog monster from Breakneck Bog," one of them suggested. They all paled at that. They'd heard of that thing. But what would it be doing here? They were days away from Breakneck Bog. Suddenly they gasped as the cloud began making its way towards them.

The men shook and back away while Dagur held his ground. He wasn't scared of some monster. He held his sword at the ready while drawing his axe form his back. He'd kill this thing.

Then the cloud just suddenly stopped. It remained still as the fog just kept billowing around some unseen mass in the center. The men's hearts all pounded in anticipation as they awaited for something to happen.

And then in a flash of metal something flew out of the fog. It went right passed Dagur's head and buried itself into the neck of one of his men behind him. With a gasp he went down. The other's all stood in shock and stared wide eyed at the fog.

Then in a flurry of metal flashes more metal objects were flung at them. The men all tried to run but whatever was throwing the projectiles had impeccable aim. But it seemed as if the projectiles were purposefully missing Dagur. They flew passed him and didn't touch him even as he stood perfectly still.

"Men, charge the thing," he commanded. The remaining men exchanged glances before giving war cries and charging the mass with Dagur in the lead. The fog rushed to meet them. As Dagur came into contact with it he passed through it without coming into contact with anything. Turning around he noticed that his men were being downed as slashes would suddenly appear on their necks when the fog monster passed by them.

Now even Dagur was starting to get nervous. Maybe it truly was some kind of monster or phantom. When his last men went down from a slashed neck he was turned to flee when he was suddenly pulled of his feet. Glancing back he saw a chain was warped around his right foot.

"Leaving already Dagur? But we haven't even begun to catch up," came voice. Dagur stared wide eyed as he followed the direction of the voice and his eyes stopped at the fog. Suddenly it began to dissipate and lighten as finally a figure stepped forward and into view.

It was a woman. Short and dressed in all black with a mask covering the lower part of her face. Dagur didn't know what to make of her. She called him by name. Did he know her?

"Don't remember your old friend Hicca Dagur?" the woman said.

Dagur's eyes widened in disbelief. That was Hicca? Hicca had just killed all his men? "It can't be," he said shaking his head and refusing to believe it.

"No it's me," Hicca assured him.

Dagur unwrapped the chain around his foot and stood up. "So I guess the rumors are true. You really are the Dark Valkyrie," he said in amazement.

Hicca's face formed into a frown underneath her mask. She hated people calling her that. She wished they would stop.

"So why are you hear Hicca?" Dagur growled out.

"Someone put a bounty on you Dagur. I'm here to take you in so I can collect," Hicca replied.

Dagur remained silent for a moment before his shoulder began to shake and he released his signature laugh. Regaining his composure he wiped away a tear and smirked at Hicca. "Oh good one Hicca. I admit you may have gotten better but there no way you can take me in."

Hicca glared at him. "Ok Dagur. Either we do this the easy way or the hard way," she said putting away her strange sickle and chain weapon before bring her hands together and cracking her knuckles.

Dagur had to applaud her attitude. It was so Viking like. But no way would the runt be able to take him. He didn't know how she did that smoke thing but with her revealing herself she was as good as done.

"I think I choose the hard way," Dagur said as he raised his weapons up. Suddenly a small black blur darted passed him and snatched up his sword. He gaped in shock at his now empty hand before suddenly a blue flash came from the shadows and knocked his axe away. He gaped slack jawed at being unarmed. And by who knows what.

"Oh no, we're gonna do this the old fashioned way. I'm gonna beat you with my bare hands," Hicca said confidently. Dagur glared at her before he charged her with a mad cry, intent on destroying her.

Hicca smiled to herself before rushing to meet him. When they got within swinging distance of each other Dagur threw a punch with his right hand. Hicca merely stepped to the side before grabbing his arm with both of hers and using his momentum she flipped him over and onto his back.

Dagur gasped and gave a slight wheeze as he hit the hard ground before leaping to his feet. He drew a dagger at his belt but before he could use it Hicca kicked it out of his hands. Then Hicca stepped forward before ramming her palm into his nose. He stumbled back and brought his hands to his face in pain. He brought his hands away and looked to Hicca only to find her gone.

"Behind you," suddenly came a whisper at his ear. Dagur whipped around and tried to lash out at Hicca but when he turned around she wasn't there. Wide eyes he searched for her before he turned back around. Then he jumped in surprise as he was met with a right hook to the jaw.

He was damn surprised it actually hurt. But growling he raised his hands up and attempted to fight back. But every time he threw a punch Hicca easily blocked, dodged, and then threw an attack of her own.

This went on for a few more moments as Dagur kept trying to get in a hit, but Hicca was simply too fast for him. Her hands were a blur as she delivered blow after blow. Finally she gave him a kick to the chest that sent him falling back.

Dagur flailed his arms as he suddenly fell down a steep incline he hadn't noticed was there. His body hit rocks, bushes, and trees as he fell down the hill before he finally came to a stop when he fell into a shallow river.

With his head above water he groaned in pain and attempted to clear his head. But suddenly a blow to his chest knocked the air out of him before a strong pair of small hands grabbed him by the throat and shoved his head under water.

He snapped his eyes open to seen Hicca holding him beneath the water. He attempted to pry her off him but she was surprisingly strong for someone her size. And the freezing cold water began to sap his strength. He fought for a few more moments before his vision began to tunnel from the lack of air. With his lungs burning he black out and went still.

Hicca held onto Dagur until he completely stilled. Then she raised him out of the water and examined his face. Listening to his heart she could hear that he was still alive, just out cold. Perfect. She got up and dragged him to the river's edge before throwing his unconscious body down. Then she brought her fingers to her lips and whistled into the night.

After a few second a black mass descended from the sky and landed in front of her. Hicca smiled as her eyes met the toxics green eyes of her companion and friend. Then a weight suddenly settled onto her right shoulder. She glanced over and met the yellow eyes of her other companion.

"Thanks guys. You did great," she said with a warm smile. Her companions growled and huffed in acceptance before she stepped forward and pulled some rope out of her companion's saddle bag.

She quickly tied up Dagur before throwing him over the black dragon's back and then trying his body to the saddle. When she checked the ropes she mounted and directed him into the sky.

"Time to collect our bounty boys," Hicca said with a proud smile.

The trio had flown all night and the sun was beginning to rise. Hicca smiled to herself as they flew through the open air. They were headed to Berserker Island to turn Dagur over to his sister. She'd had enough of her brother running around and casing trouble while dishonoring the name of their father and placed a bounty on him. So Hicca went after him to collect.

It had been a little over a year since Hicca had returned to Berk. And Hicca had taken to exploring the archipelago while working on a map of unknown islands and discovering new dragons. Despite being gone from home for nearly six years her wanderlust had yet to settle and so Stoick would allow her to travel off Berk and explore, as long as she came back regularly.

Part of the reason being that he was trying to make up for all the years he'd been a bad father. He was glad she was back and their relationship had become infinitely better since her return. Another reason was that Hicca could afford to spend time away from the island, especially since she was no longer the heiress of Berk.

Shortly after her rejoining the tribe the issue of her position as the future leader of Berk was addressed. With her returned and a member of the tribe once more the title of heir was technically once again hers since it was her birthright. But to everyone's surprise, especially Stoick's, she said she didn't want to be the future chief of Berk. Her reasoning being she wasn't the ideal person for it.

Hicca's way of doing things was too different. Her approach to handling conflict was opposite of the Viking way. This was all due to her training in the ninja arts which preferred stealth and dagger over sword and shield. But nevertheless she would help Berk prosper in her own way. But she suggested that there was someone fit to lead who would value and uphold the Viking way while being open to the future and new ideas.

Who was that? Why her amazing boyfriend of course. So with that Ash Hofferson was officially named the heir of Berk and the future chief. Much to the pride of the Hofferson clan who would become the new ruling family once Stoick stepped down. Ash was initially reluctant to take what was naturally Hicca's by birthright but with her encouragement accepted it with pride. Thus leaving Hicca fee time to travel and explore. While doing a bit of free-lance bounty hunting in her spare time.

Not much had changed about her during her stay in Berk. Or her companion the Night Fury known as Toothless. But she had gained a new dragon companion. Resting on her shoulder was her Smothering Smokebreath named Kemuri. He'd been a gift for her 21st birthday from Ash. Her amazing boyfriend had gone all the way to Breakneck Bog and procured an egg to give her as amazingly thoughtful gift that made her adore him more than she thought possible. The small dragon was a stubborn thing to train due to its love of metal. But with patience it became a valued companion and especially useful in concealing her movements during a battle.

Toothless suddenly huffed beneath her to signal Berserker Island coming into sight. With a smile she directed Toothless to it. Circling above the village they were waved down by a few villagers before landing in the village square. Dismounting she looked up to see the tall figure of Dagur's sister, Thora, approaching.

Standing at 5'9 and dressed in armor and her horned helmet Thora had become a powerful leader. She led the Berserker tribe fairly and was doing her best to get them back to what her father Oswald the Agreeable had gotten them.

"Thora," Hicca said.

"Hicca. I see you have something of mine," she said glancing to the unconscious Dagur. Hicca nodded before pulling out her kunai and cutting the roped holding Dagur. He fell to the ground in a heap and suddenly stirred. Before he could fully stand two large Berserkers suddenly were at his side and grabbed him by the arms before forcing him to his knees. He growled at them before he gazed into the face of his sister who was standing over him.

"Hello brother. Good to see you again," Thora said lankly.

"Thora," Dagur spat with hate.

Thora smiled before snapping her fingers. Dagur was dragged off to be imprisoned while he hollered and hurled a string of curses at her and Hicca. Then Thora motioned to a villager standing off to the side, he nodded before coming up with a small chest. He placed it at Hicca's feet before stepping away. Hicca kneeled down to open the chest and smiled when she saw it was full of gold coins and jewels.

"It's the agreed amount as promised," Thora said. Hicca nodded, not believing Thora would double-cross her. Then Thora snapped her fingers again. A Berserker came up to her and handed her a scroll. She gave it to Hicca who unrolled it and scanned its contents. "Because you delivered him in the time you promised I went ahead and drew up this rough draft of a new treaty between our tribes. Additionally there are amendments calling for possible trade agreements," Thora explained.

Hicca nodded and continued to scan it. "You can show that to Stoick and he can make some amendments if he likes and send it back but I'm sure we can come to an agreement," Thora said.

Hicca nodded and with a smile rolled the scroll up before putting it in Toothless' saddle bag. "Well Thora it's been a pleasure. What will happen to Dagur if I might ask?"

"He'll be tried and maybe imprisoned, or hanged, depends on my generosity and his attitude," she said with a shrug. Hicca nodded. Picking up the chest she climbed back onto Toothless' saddle before giving Thora a nod in goodbye. Then she directed Toothless to fly before they smiled back to Berk.

Hicca smiled to herself. Her father would love to hear that she was able to reestablish the peace between the Hooligans and the Berserkers. She was glad she could use her skills to help her people. And she was excited to be heading back home.

She was eagerly looking forward to see her boyfriend.

It was nighttime on Berk and Ash trudged up the stairs of his home with a groan. He'd begun shadowing the chief who was letting him into the more intricate aspects of running a village. Though the days were long Ash took his lessons seriously and strived to learn all he could about being a good chief. Opening the door to his room he kicked off his boots before removing his cape and his shoulder pads. Then he flopped down on the bed and closed his eyes.

Rolling over he stared at the ceiling and thought about the past months since Hicca had been back. He smiled to himself, Hicca and he had been together for almost a year now. And their relationships was going strong. Sure there was the occasional argument and disagreement, but what couple didn't have those. He wished she wouldn't leave so much though. He missed her when she left.

Suddenly a breeze blew through the room. Glancing at his window he saw it was open and with a sigh he got up and went over to close it. But when he did a thought occurred to him. He was sure it hadn't been opened. He turned around with a smile on his face. The open window was a sign signaling the entrance of his wonderful girlfriend. He scanned the room and couldn't see her. Smiling he walked to the other side of the bed. Glancing down he saw a small pair of black boots. Suddenly movement out of the corner caught his eyes and he was tackled onto the bed by a black blur.

Smiling he gazed up into the green eyes of his love.

"Hey sweetie," Hicca said with a smile.

"Hey babe. I missed you," he said before he grabbed her and brought her face to his. He pulled her into an intense kiss. Together they maneuvered themselves so they were at the middle of the bed. Hicca was still on top as she wiggled her tongue into Ash mouth. Ash smiled against her lips before wrapping his tongue around hers and pulling it deeper into his mouth. While he did that he moved his hand down from her face and stopped at her rear. Then with a smile he grabbed two fistfuls of her firm backside, earning a delighted gasp followed by a delicious moan. Ash continued to move his lips against her as he kneaded her supple cheeks in his big hands. He loved her ass so much and gods had he missed it.

Finally after they were sated Hicca pulled away and smiled at him. Then she gave him on last firm peck on the lips before rolling off him and snuggling against him with her head on his chest. Ash smiled and warped an arm around her. Glad to have her back.

"So how was your trip babe?"

"It was good. Found some new islands and did some bounty hunting," she said.

"Oh yeah. Who'd you capture?" asked curiously.

"Dagur," Hicca said causally.

Ash's eyes widened. Before he craned his head to look at her. "Dagur. As in Dagur the Deranged?" he asked incredibly. Hicca nodded. "Gods that's so hot." Hicca giggled and blushed.

"Yeah. So then I turned him over to the Berserkers in exchange for some treasure and a new treaty with our tribe," she added.

"Wow babe that's great. More gold and a new treaty will totally help the tribe," Ash said knowingly.

Hicca nodded. "Yeah, my dad is probably looking the treaty over right now." Ash nodded in agreement. Hicca was definitely using her skills to benefit the tribe. "Anything happen while I was gone?"

"Nah. Just the usual. Your dad has been showing me how to run the tribe and there was a dragon race. I won of course," he said with a chuckle. Hicca chuckled too. "I've been thinking about getting some tattoos though, what do you think?" he asked her.

"I like tattoos. I think you should to it," she told him. Ash nodded. Then Hicca got a mischievous smile on her face. "Did you know I have tattoos Ash?"

Ash's eyes widened. This was intriguing news to him. He swallowed. "Oh yeah? Where?" he tried to asked casually.

"Wouldn't you like to know," Hicca said looking him in the eyes ad waggling her eyebrows. Ash frowned at her. This was going to be on his mind all the time now. Deciding to spare him Hicca got on her knees. Then slowly and to Ash's surprise she stripped off her Shozoku. Then went her chainmail shirt followed by her black undershirt. Ash stared wide eyed as Hicca was now on his bed with only her breast bindings on. Dropping her clothing to the floor she laid down on her arms next to Ash. "Give me a massage sweetie. I've been on Toothless all day and I'm sore," she said.

Ash nodded sitting up and sitting at her side. He began to rub her back and shoulders when he noticed the tattoos on Hicca's upper back and near her shoulders. He wondered why he never noticed them before. It was probably because he'd never seen Hicca without a shirt on until now. He ran his fingers over the tattoos that looked like pink flower petals.

"What are these Hicca?" Ash asked.

"They're Sakura petals," she explained. "They're this kind of trees that grow these pretty flowers. I thought they were beautiful so I got them tattooed on me."

Ash nodded. "And where are the others," he asked.

"On my thighs," Hicca said with a smile.

Ash gulped. He really wanted to see those other tattoos. But shaking his head he focused on massaging his girlfriend. He ran his fingers over the skin of her back and his fingers traced the scar on her shoulder, the scar she'd gotten when Siver had shot her with his crossbow and nearly killed her. He was so grateful she hadn't died. Then he moved his hands down to her lower back. He knew how riding for long periods of time could make you sore. Then his fingers started to drift lower and lower until he wasn't on her back anymore.

With a playful smile he cupped and gave her butt a squeeze. "That's not my back sweetie," Hicca muttered.

"I'm not hearing you say stop," Ash replied while he continued to grope her. Hicca simply smiled and let him do what he wanted. And Ash did. Straddling her legs he bent over and started trailing kissed up her back. Everyone making Hicca shiver and giving her goose bumps. Ash ran his hands up her sides drawing circles with his fingertips. Then he began placing light kisses on her shoulder before moving to her upper back.

Lifting herself off the bed she turned her head back to meet Ash for a kiss. It was slow and passionate but Ash's lust had been growing ever since he'd begun to touch her. So with a growl he gripped her by the shoulder before whipping her around onto her back. Hicca was surprised by his bold action but didn't protest. Then Ash lowered himself down onto her and settled himself between her thighs before he pressed his lips against hers. Hicca smiled into the kiss as his tongue grazed her bottom lips. Opening her mouth she allowed Ash to slip his tongue inside.

As their tongues mingled and danced in their mouths the young couple both released a pleasurable groan. Then Ash broke the kiss as he began trailing kisses down her jawline before going straight for Hicca's neck. Ash began to kiss and nip at the flesh of her neck earning moans and gasps hat spurred him on. He wanted to keep hearing her make those delicious noises.

So trailing a hand up her side he stopped at her chest. After a moment of deliberation he cupped her wrapped mound and gave it a gentle squeeze. Hicca gave a sharp intake of breath in surprise. Ash froze, thinking that maybe he'd gone too far but then Hicca moaned in what he knew was a good sign and he continued to lightly squeeze.

Hicca was surprised by Ash's boldness. But surprise gave way to pleasure as he continued to fondle her chest. Hicca's back arched as every squeeze sent jolts of lightening shooting up her spine. Hicca began to pant and whimper as she wiggled and squirmed to get more or her chest into Ash's clever hand. Then Ash reached his free hand down to grope her rear while he began to suck on the pulse point of her neck. Hicca's whole world began to swim and blur as the feeling of Ash touches were threatening to overwhelm her.

At this point Hicca was aware that she should probably stop this. But another squeeze of her breast made the thought flicker away. Hicca became aware of a growing feeling between her legs. Proof of her boyfriend's desire for her. She loved how Ash could make her feel so desirable. So wanted.

But then the nagging thoughts of what this could lead to began to come back. If she didn't stop them they might end up doing…'that'. And as much as she wanted Ash and he wanted her she wasn't ready for 'that' just yet.

Once again Ash's clever hands began crumbling her walls of reason and resistance as his thumb grazed over her nipple, making her moan and writhe and hope he would do it again. When she felt Ash begin to scratch at the edge of her breast bindings she knew she need to stop this now.

But then again, would it be so bad? She trusted Ash with her body and her heart. So would it be so bad to just let him have all of her?

"Ash," Hicca breathed out coming to a decision. Ash unfortunately took it as a signal to keep going. So he began working at the knots in the bindings frantically. Finally Hicca spurred herself into action grabbed at his wrist, forcing him to stop and look her in the eyes. Breathe coming out in ragged pants and her whole body flushing she gave Ash an apologetic look.

"Sorry sweetie, but I have to go," she said before gently removing herself from under him. Getting off the bed she collected her clothing and began dressing herself.

"Are you sure. I mean we don't have to do anything," Ash said hurriedly. This was the furthest they'd gone so far and he was thinking maybe he'd pushed her a little too far. "I mean you can just spend the night," he offered.

Hicca put on her Shozoku before turning around and placing a hand over her mouth. "Ash Hofferson. An unmarried man and woman spending the night together? What scandal," she said in mock outrage. Ash just chuckled. "Sorry sweetie, but its late. I got to get home," she said earnestly. Ash sighed in disappointment nodding in acceptance.

Hicca smiled at her loving boyfriend and stepped forward. Reaching up she pulled him down for one last kiss. Then she gave him a smile before going to his window, opening it, and leaping out into the night. Ash came to the window and wasn't surprised to find her nowhere in sight.

"Night babe," he whispered. Then with a yawn he walked over to his bed get some sleep.

Hicca opened the door to her home and peaked her head in. The hearth of the living room bathed the room in orange light and she made out her father looking over a scroll at the table. Slipping inside she began to make her way upstairs.

"Hicca," Stoick said, stopping her in her tracks.

Hicca released a disappointed breath but came down the stairs. "Hey dad," she said with a smile.

"And where have you been young lady? Don't you know what time it is?" Stoick said sternly.

Hicca frowned at him. "I'm not exactly a little girl anymore dad. I was just with my boyfriend," she said placing her hands on her hips.

Stoick held his stern expression before it faltered. "Aye, you're right. Sorry darling," he mumbled. He knew she hadn't meant to hurt him but her reminding him she was no longer a child made him regret missing all her teenage years. There were so many milestones he'd missed. Soon she'd be married and out of the house before he knew it. Suddenly he felt small arms wrap around his neck.

"Sorry daddy. I'll try to come in sooner from now on," Hicca whispered. She could tell she'd hurt him. She hadn't meant to do that. "So what do you think of the treaty?"

"It's very good. Very fair and with the trade agreements Berk will do very well this year," Stoick said with a smile. Then he placed a hand on her head and gently ruffled her hair. "I'm proud of you dear," he said in earnest.

Hicca smiled at his praise. She never got tired of hearing him say that. "Hey dad, how about we go on a fishing trip tomorrow?"

"Fishing trip?" Stoick asked in surprise.

"Yeah. Just you and me. I promise I won't go hunting for trolls this time," she said playfully.

Stoick chuckled. "Ok that sounds fine. How about midday?"

"Sounds perfect," Hicca said in agreement. With that she gave him a kiss on the cheek before smiling and walking up the stairs to her room.

No matter how much she loved to travel and explore, with her dad and Ash always waiting for her on Berk, it always felt good to come home.

Second chapter. Hiccstrid fluff. They're going strong. Feel free to review and comment and ask questionns if you wish. Enjoy