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[The well known Nightfury screech sounds through the air]
The Viking's all look around frightened, someone from the back row screaming ''Nightfury! Get down!'' They all put their heads down, trying to hide behind their seats. Their eyes nervously flicker around the room, trying to spot the beast, that made so much trouble for them. The room is silent before the dragons start doing their own version's of laughing. The Viking's look at them, narrowing their eyes, Spitelout saying, ''Are those devils laughing at us?''
Hiccup is busy trying to hide his snickering. Here were these big, brave Viking's, running around like headless chicken because of a sound. Granted, the Nightfury was a fearsome creature when it couldn't be seen, but he just couldn't picture the cat-like dragon as being anything but the spoiled little reptile he knew him as.
Once they realized that the infamous screech was coming from the screen and not the room, the Vikings relaxed back into their seats and directed their attention back to the movie.
[The scene changes to a boundless sky. Vast. Clear. Crisp. And from it, a black speck rockets across the horizon. The image of unbridled freedom. Tucked into his riding position, an armor clad man appears to be part of the Nightfury. They dip, roll and dive, over a sea teeming with Thunderdrums, pulling off daring maneuvers with honed refinement, making them seem effortless.]
The Viking's were awed at the maneuvers the man and dragon were performing.
Hiccup's eyes widened. He was sure that the dragon was Toothless, because of the tailfin, which meant that the man was none other that himself. His eyes narrowed at the metallic leg he had. It was like nothing he's ever seen! He wondered how he lost it?
Rider: Yeah!
The Viking's, especially Stoick, Gobber and the teen's, narrowed their eyes. The voice was very familiar, even thought it was muffled by the helmet the man wore. Hiccup was certain now that that was him.
[They jackknife, heading skyward, rolling and tumbling through the ethereal cloud-scapes and joining high-flying Timberjacks as they soar in formation. The rider is bound head-to-toe in a snug, aerodynamic flight suit - an asymmetrical, functional design of leather and articulated plates. It has an air of Viking bike leather.]
Rider: What do ya think, bud? You wanna give this another shot?
[The dragon grumbles in protest.]
The crowd narrows their eyes. If the dragon was annoyed by what the man was planning to do, that meant that whatever he was going to do was very dangerous. They started fearing for the man, even though they never even met him.
Rider: Toothless, it'll be fine!
The crowd snickered. The rider named the 'Unholy offspring of lightning and death itself' Toothless?!
[With a click of a lever, he LOCKS the pedals in the flared tail position. The rider then unhooks himself from the saddle.]
Hiccup: Ready?
Hiccup, as well as some of the smarter Viking's suddenly realized what the rider was planning to do. Eyes around the room widened, and Gobber exclaimed, ''Tha' fool's gonna freefall!'' The people all gasped, looking fearfully at the screen, believing that they would bear witness to this man's death.
[Toothless snorts unenthusiastically. Suddenly, the rider slides off of Toothless, peeling away from him like a skydiver from a plane, yelling as he plummets. Toothless dives after him. They spiral through the air, face-to-face. Toothless is having fun, despite himself. The rider slips his forearms through a pair of tucked leather flaps, and yanks, unfurling sheets of leather as he extends his arms. They catch the wind, snapping like wings, and sending him gliding!]
The people screamed when the man fell down, but calmed down when he started gliding. Then they froze with their mouth's hanging open. He was flying!
[Toothless unfolds his wings, too, catching up with the rider. The freedom is palpable. The rider and Toothless are, for the moment, the same. Feeling the same rush of adrenaline. Independently together. They plunge past cloud formations, splitting apart then crossing paths again.
Rider: THIS IS AMAZING!
[A cloud layer washes past, exposing a towering rock formation, dead ahead.]
Rider: No longer amazing! TOOTHLESS!
The crowd laughs at the man's poor luck. For a moment there, he sounded like Hiccup. Then, they laughed harder at the thought. Hiccup with a Nightfury! Good one!
[The rider tries to steer himself away, to no avail. Toothless pours on the speed, trying to catch the rider as he hurtles toward collision. His locked tail makes maneuvering difficult. He's unable to pull up at a steep enough angle.]
Rider: OH, NO! AHH!
[Toothless blasts the upcoming sea stack and grabs Hiccup, wrapping him up in his wings like from the first movie. Toothless and the rider fall down onto a small island, grunting]
Laughs again echo through the room.
[The rider sighs in relief and switches his prosthetic leg from flying gear to walking]
Rider: Ah. Whoo. That came out of nowhere.
[The sea stack cracks and falls. Toothless looks at the rider and grumbles]
Hiccup: We've really got to work on your solo flying there, bud. That, uh, locked up tail makes for a pretty sloppy rescue maneuvers, hey?
[The rider removes his mask, revealing himself to be none other than Hiccup]
Again, the crowd's jaws drop, their eyes as wide as dinner plates. That was Hiccup? Several of the female Vikings, Astrid and Ruffnut included, blush a little bit. Who knew that Hiccup could be, well, hot?
Hiccup: Oh. Looks like we've found another one, bud.
[An annoyed Toothless throws a small pebble at Hiccup's head.]
Hiccup: Oh, what? You want an apology? Is that why you're pouting, big baby-boo?
Everyone is in hysterics at the interaction between man and dragon. Hiccup is smiling widely, glad that the Viking's were laughing with him, instead of at him for once.
[Toothless makes a noise that strangely sounds like 'whatever']
Hiccup: Well, try this on! [Hugs him around the neck, tries to wrestle with him] Oh, you feeling it yet? Huh? Picking up on all of my heartfelt remorse?
The laughter froze. Deep down, they knew that the dragon wouldn't do anything to the boy, but that didn't mean that they wouldn't worry! He was this close to the beasts jaws, and from what they saw, he definitely wasn't 'toothless'.
[Toothless stands up and walks over to the edge of the cliff, making Hiccup dangle from his neck]
Hiccup: (Groans) Oh, come on, come on. Yeah-yeah. You wouldn't hurt a one legged- AHH!
''Wait, one legged?'' asked Snotlout stupidly, looking around confused. Astrid aimed a punch at his shoulder, which hit with a satisfying smack, ''Weren't you paying attention at all, Snotface?''
She sighs in annoyance at his blank look and turns around, paying attention to the movie once more.
[Toothless laughs]
Hiccup: O-oh, oh. You're right, you're right. You win... You win.
[Toothless falls backwards]
Hiccup: Whoa, whoa, whoa. [playing with Toothless] He's down! Oh, and it's ugly! Dragons and Vikings, enemies again! Locked in combat to the bitter-[Toothless pins underneath his head Hiccup] –AAHHHhhhh...
[Toothless starts to lick him]
Hiccup: (Groans in dusgust) You know that doesn't wash out!
[Toothless laughs as Hiccup gets up. With a smirk, Hiccup splashes some spit on Toothless' face. Toothless grunts in annoyance and licks his paw, using it to wipe the spit off of himself]
The crowd is laughing non-stop at the two's antics. Even Stoick allows a small smile to appear on his face.
[Hiccup looks around at the new island he discovered and pulls out his map. It has a lot of pieces added to it, showing many distant lands that the Viking's have never seen before. Hiccup has Toothless lick one of the papers that he has with him, sharpens a small piece of charcoal with a knife and starts to draw]
The crowd is in awe at the additions that have been added to the map over the years, no doubt Hiccup's and Tothless' work, and Hiccup's armor. That thing has everything!
HIccup: So... What should we name it?
[Toothless chews at his armpit]
Hiccup: Itchy Armpit, it is.
The crowd starts laughing again, Snotlout managing to say through his laughter, ''Good one, cuz!'' Hiccup is surprised, usually, Snotlout doesn't acknowledge the fact that they are familly.
Hiccup: Whad'ya reckon bud? Think we might find a few Timberjacks out in those woods? The odd Whispering Death or two in the rocks? Who knows? Maybe we'll finally track down another Night Fury.
[Hiccup stops drawing, looking over the island with a distant expression. Toothless croons]
Hiccup: Wouldn't that be something?
[Hiccup turns to Toothless]
Hiccup: So, what'da say? Just keep going?
[Toothless replies 'no']
[Suddenly, a familiar screech sounds in the distance. Astrid and Stormfly land on the island and enter the scene. Toothless runs over excitedly to greet Stormfly]
Hiccup: Afternoon, Milady. Where have you been?
[Astrid laughs and greets Toothless. Before walking over to Hiccup]
Astrid: Oh, winning races. What else?
[Astrid sits very close to Hiccup]
Astrid: The real question is, where have you been?
Both teens blush at the closeness their future counterparts express, while Gobber lets himself be heard, ''Ah, young love!'' This causes Hiccup to shoot the blacksmith a glare, but the man simply laughs it off. Meanwhile, Snotlout is silently fuming. Astrid was his, Nightfury or no!
Hiccup: Avoiding my dad.
Astrid: Oh, no. What happened now?
Stoick frowns. The way the two of them were talking made it sound like Hiccup avoided him a lot, while Hiccup frowned, but in confusion. His dad changed for the better, the entire village has. Why would he be avoiding him?
Hiccup: Oh, you're gonna- you're gonna love this.
[Hiccup takes Astrids hand in both of his]
Hiccup aimed another glare at Gobber, even though he didn't say anything. The blacksmith simply laughed, giving Hiccup a thumbs up.
Hiccup: I wake up, the sun is shining, Terrible Terrors are singing on the rooftop, I saunter down to breakfast thinking all is right in the world and I get: [imitating Stoick] "Son, we need to talk."
The crowd laughs yet again, with the exception of Hiccup and Stoick. Hiccup curls up in his seat, not wanting the people to see one of his impersonations of his dad, while Stoick frowns. He does not sound like that!
Astrid: [Imitates Hiccup, shaking her shoulders dramatically] "Not now, Dad. I've got a whole day of goofing off to get started."
Hiccup sputters, pointing at the screen, then at Astrid.
Hiccup: [laughing] Okay, first of all, I-I don't sound like that,
Hiccup nods resolutely, while the crowd snickers.
Hiccup: who- what is this character? And second, what is that thing you're going with my shoulders?
[Astrid repeats the gestures]
Hiccup: Yes, that's a very flattering impersonation, anyway he goes: [imitating Stoick] 'You're the pride of Berk, son. And I couldn't be prouder!
Now, everyone is confused. Stoick was obviously praising Hiccup, so why would he be avoiding him?
Astrid: [Imitates Hiccup, gesturing with her hands wildly] "Ah, thanks, Dad! I'm pretty impressed with myself, too!"
Hiccup: [Laughing, making the same gestures Astrid just did] When have I ever done that with my hands?
Astrid: You just did!
''She got you there, Hiccup!'' said Tuffnut, while the rest of the teens laugh. Astrid cracks a smile, unknowingly mirroring Hiccup.
Hiccup: Ah-kay, just hold still.
[Hiccup sits down next to her, taking her hands in his. The two are very close to each other]
Hiccup: Very serious.
[Astrid pouts, and nods]
The two teen are still a little baffled at how close they obviously become in the future.
[Hiccup gets up and start to imitate Stoick again]
Hiccup: "You're all grown up. And since no chief could ask for a better successor, I've decided-"
Gasps are heard through the room, many people realizing where Hiccup was headed. Stoick and Gobber smile proudly at the boy, knowing that he'll be a fine Chief one day, while Hiccup merely sits there, frozen.
Astrid: To make you Chief! Oh, my gods! Hiccup, that's AMAZING! [Punches him hard in the chest]
[Hiccup grunts, Astrid laughs. Hiccup's fin pops out.]
Hiccup: You're going to wear out the spring coil. The calibration is very sensitive.
[Astrid nods mockingly. Toothless and Stormfly come running past, chashing each other and knock over Astrid and Hiccup. The two yelp as they fall down]
Hiccup: Yeah, so...
[Astrid offers Hiccup a hand, which he takes, and she helps him to stand up]
Hiccup: This is what I'm dealing with.
Astrid: What'd you tell him?
Hiccup: I-I didn't. By the time he turned around I was gone.
Stoick sighs and hangs his head. While he has obviously grown, Hiccup was still insecure.
Astrid: Huh, well... it's a lot of responsibility. The map will have to wait, for sure. And I'll need to fly Toothless since you'll be too busy, but...
[Astrid trails off when she realizes what she just said]
Hiccup: I-It's not me, Astrid, all those speeches, and planning, and running the village, that's his thing.
Hiccup can't help but agree with his future self. He couldn't do anything without it going wrong somehow. He is ripped away from his depressing thoughts by Stoick, who says, ''I think you'll make a fine Chief one day, son.''
Hiccup turns his head to look at his dad, who smiles and nods. His eyes move to Gobber, who does the same. All over the theater, words of encouragement are heard, as the Vikings assure Hiccup that he will do good. Hiccup turns to the screen with a wide smile on his face.
Astrid: I think you're missing the point.
[Hiccup shakes his head]
Astrid: I mean, Chief! What an honor. I'd be pretty excited.
Hiccup: I'm not like you. You know exactly who you are, and you've always have. But, me? I'm still looking. I know that I'm not my father, and I've never met my mother, so... what does that make me?
Stoick lets out a sad sigh as he thought of Valka. He can still see her in front of him, screaming as the Stormcutter that was about to eat their son takes her away. Gobber sees his friend looking sad, and places a hand on his shoulder offering his silent support. Stoick looks up and nods at Gobber with a smile, before directing his attention towards the screen.
[Astrid sits next to Hiccup, and starts braiding his hair]
Some of the Vikings coo mentally, thinking it was cute that Astrid would braid Hiccup's hair, while the two teens blush again.
Astrid: What you're searching for isn't out there, Hiccup. [Puts her hand to Hiccup's chest] It's in here. Maybe you just don't see it yet.
[Astrid kisses Hiccup on the cheek, but pulls back with Toothless' spit on her face. Disgusted, she tries to wipe it off.]
The blushes on the teen's faces grow hotter, but they, along with everyone else, grimace at the thought of kissing someone covered in dragon slober.
Hiccup: Maybe. But, you know, there is something out there.
Astrid: Hiccup...
[He grabs Astrid's chin and points her straight ahead of them, showing her a large cloud of smoke. Her eyes narrow]
The light mood is instantly replaced with a sense of foreboding. Whatever caused that cloud off smoke wasn't good, and they didn't want the two teens anywhere near it.
Well I hope you enjoyed.
- PFT3000