A.N: The revised chapter of chapter two, please let me know how you like it.

Chapter Two: Captured

When landing he knew he regretted not stopping at Gothi's hut beforehand, but with the wound in his shoulder he was no thinking clearly. He practically fell out of his saddle and his blood stained tunic caught the eyes of his fellow riders, especially a very fierce blonde. She was down his throat with questions that he barely heard any of them. While he was trying to bat off the barrage of interrogations, he tried to patch his bleeding wound. Only when the other Vikings saw the extent of his shoulder did they fly him straight to Gothi and to inform his father. As soon as his father was mention Hiccup knew that it was the end of his promise to the mysterious girl.

After the last bandage was wrapped around his shoulder the blonde with him took a strike at it.

Cringing in pain as he held the wound he yelled, "By Odin's ghost Astrid! Why would you hit me!"

"Are you insane!" she screamed, he piercing blue eyes glaring at the teen. "Never mind I know the answer because only an idiot would go out by themselves without any back up."

Hiccup rolled his eyes, "it was routine Astrid."

"Routine Hiccup!" she took a breath to calm down, but it did not last long. "A routine does not mean you get stabbed and then let that person go! A routine is –"

"I know what a routine is Astrid!" he shouted. His chest filled with a deep breath of air before he continued, "it was a routine. The only difference is that Toothless lost control of himself just near Raven's Peak and for good reason. Astrid, we saw another Night Fury."

Her blue eyes went wide, "are-are you serious?"

The lad nodded as Gothi placed his arm in a sling.

"But a Night Fury doesn't stab you," she answered after shaking off her shock.

"I know Astrid. It had a rider," he said. "The strange thing was that they were not interested in seeing another Night Fury. It was like it was the last thing they wanted, but why?"

Astrid rolled her eyes and scoffed, "isn't it obvious?"

One of his dark eyebrows rose.

"They came here to scout and learn about us. They're a spy Hiccup and the only reason why they are leaving is because Toothless blew their cover."

"Astrid maybe on to something Hiccup," a large teen Viking covered in fur spoke up, "they maybe after the Book of Dragons, like Heather or Dagur."

"Fishlegs is right."

"Oh come on you two," Hiccup said standing up. "If she can fly on the back of a Night Fury, why would she need the book? And Heather became a friend after all that and Dagur is in jail. We all know this."

"This is true," a deep booming voice entered the small healer's hut. "But before all that those two cost a lot from Berk and we are not making the same mistake." The Chief looked down at Hiccup, whose head was bowed. "Do I make myself clear son?"

"Yes, dad." Hiccup grumbled as a few of the other teens snickered under their breath.

Both Haddock men shot them a glare making them all stop and look up and all over the hut.

"So we agree. The dragon riders and I will bring this person back to Berk and question them."

"Fine I'll grab Toothless and we'll-"

"No!" Barked Stoick making the boy halt and stare at the man with big doe eyes. "You and your dragon are to stay here in town. You are not fit to fly with an arm like that."

"But-"

"Enough! I will not have my son attacked twice in one day." He looked at the blonde teen standing in the room, "Astrid, gather the riders." He left on that note as Astrid went to saddle up the other teens and their dragons.

Before Fishlegs could leave Hiccup grabbed his bulky arm and made him turn around. "Fishlegs when you go out there-"

"Look Hiccup, your father is right she needs to be brought back here."

"I get it Fishlegs, but I," he took a breath, "I gave her my word she could leave here. Just make sure I can keep my word."

"I'll try Hiccup. I promise." With that the other male left on his Gronkle giving the slimmer boy a chance to calm down and head back to the village with his best friend.

The sun was going on high noon as they continued the search for the intruders. Where ever they were hiding, they were doing a fantastic job of it. It was around this time Stoick, the Chief of Berk, made the dragon riders to split up.

This is when Astrid and her beautiful blue Nadder, Stormfly, decided to search closer to the ground for the thick brush was hard to see in the air. They were about to take a small break when they heard a noise just a few yards away. Stormfly's tail spikes stood on end, until her rider calmed her down. The two girls stealthily made their way towards the noise and noticed they were near the river close to Raven's Peak, just like Hiccup had told her. The Viking gripped her axe's handle as she made her way closer to the source of the sound. When they were near it the Viking ducked behind a tree and peered around it. What she saw made her eyes narrow.

There kneeling down by the river's bank filling a canteen was the person they were searching for. The only problem was the Night Fury that Hiccup had seen was nowhere in sight. She motion for her Nadder closer as she made her decision. She took a deep breath as she sat upon her dragon. Leaning in close she whispered, "Are you ready girl?"

The dragon clicked her head to the side towards her and chirped once before Astrid gave her signal, "Fetch."

Within seconds, the two rushed through the tree and picked up the screaming female. All three took off toward the skies and just as Astrid predicted the Night Fury was close on their tail.

During the chase, the prey the Nadder was holding kept threatening the other girl to let her go. All the while, Astrid was thankful that Stormfly and her were fast enough to keep dodging the black dragon. The training she did was paying off, but not for long. They needed to get back to the open air where her back up would be waiting and together they would be able to get the reptile off her tail. When they did another bank turn, it gave them the opportunity to reach the open air.

Her plan was working as the other dragon followed her and the Night Fury did not expect four other dragons to join the fight.

As the other riders were shock just as Hiccup had been when encountering the Night Fury, the Chief was not. When the dark dragon's golden eyes locked with the blue Nadder; Thornado and Stoick locked on it. Before it could fire another plasma blast the eldest Viking gave his Thunderdrum the order and watched as its piercing scream brought down the beast.

All of them watched as a disoriented fierce dragon tumbled out of the sky and crash back into the thick forest. The only thing that they all heard was its painful wail and the trespasser's scream for her fallen friend.

"Make sure it does not follow us as we go back!" ordered Stoick the Vast.

As they were flying back some of the riders were boasting about the win. One was worried about what would happen to the Night Fury and the other was thinking about the mission. As for the girl in the Nadder's claws, all she could do was glare at them all.

When they made it back the stranger was immediately thrown into a cell. She wasn't given any food or water. Not even a bucket was provided for her. Not that she would ask for any of it, for she had not spoken a word since brought back to the village.

Of course as soon as they landed Hiccup was begging his father to let him talk to her. He was denied his request, only making the teen plead more.

"Enough Hiccup!" the bearded male yelled, "you are not a child anymore, so stop this pathetic whining." He sighed when he saw his son's face, but kept up his tough Viking exterior. "I will be the only one to talk or question this girl."

"And if she doesn't talk?" he battered back, still hoping to get his chance to chat with her.

"The she will be put on trial and judge by the council on whether she should be executed."

"For what!" Hiccup's outraged cry echoed.

With his serious eyes Stoick answered, "For the assignation attempt on the isle of Berk's heir."

He gaped at the information trying to wrap his brain around the notion. "You can't be serious. She just wanted to be left alone. She was going to leave! Astrid, tell him!" His green eyes pleading with her.

The young blonde turn her eyes away from his, unable to say anything.

His face was one that shown how baffled and hurt he felt. His voice did not hide it either when it cracked as he called out to his other friend, "Fishlegs?"

Fishlegs gave the same response as Astrid.

"Fine," he huffed and went to jump on the back of Toothless leaving the scene.

"Hiccup," Astrid called out, but Stoick placed his large hand on her shoulder stopping her from chasing him.

"Let him go lass. You kids go home rest up as I deal with other matters."

All the teens did as their leader asked, but all feeling the sting of Hiccup's words.

It was a little after nightfall when the dragon trainer returned to the village and he had one thing on his mind. To talk to the girl and convince her to tell the truth on why she was here. However, his first step was to get inside the holding cell. Looking towards the building he noticed only one guard standing there. He was thankful for that and even more so when he saw who the person was.

It was Bucket, a very large but not so bright Viking. He received his name because of a bucket he wore on his head that protects a soft spot.

"Okay bud, you make sure no one bothers us once I get in there."

"Once Toothless gave his nod of approval, the one legged Viking was off.

When reaching the door way of the building Hiccup calmed his nerves and greeted the man. "Hey there, Bucket."

"Hiccup?" the Viking said in confusion, "what are you doing out here? And this late?"

"Oh you know, just taking a stroll around the village and checking in on our guest."

Bucket scratched his head, "No, I am sure your father said no one goes in, but him."

"Ah, but you see the thing is," Hiccup said waving his hand around, "my dad told me I could. You know to get the practice in before becoming Chief. Besides you and I know there's no going against the Chief."

The Viking though about it and nodded. He stepped aside for the boy could enter.

Before he did thought, he stopped and turned to Bucket. "Say why don't you take a break from guard duty and take a stroll. I mean Toothless will be standing by and no one is crazy enough to go against a five hundred pound fire breathing lizard."

Again the man thought about it and with him being who he was thought it would be an okay thing to take the lad's advice.

This made the young teen smile as his schemed worked and the human guard was replaced with his best friend. He took a deep sigh as he turned to the door. "Okay remember the plan no one in or out unless it's me."

Toothless nodded in understanding and Hiccup quickly step inside and closed the door.

Candles were lit giving the cell's iron bars and the captive inside a warm orange glow. The person's back was facing him as he walked in her direction. He cringed when the spring in his fake leg squeaked causing a loud echo in the room. The woman turned her body to see him and all he could do was nervously smile and give her an awkward wave with his free arm. "Um hi… again."

Her blue eyes narrowed and she snarled as she said her first words in the village, "you."