In the Realm of Eria, located on the meridian of misery lies a land name Galdur. A land with a rich History of war and blood shed. But that's all in the past now. But the past has come to haunt the present. Especially for a certain boy.
A thousand years have past past since the sealing of Nark'sha. A thousand years itself is enough to make a legend disappear from the fabric called History. A single legend is but a single tread that has been woven to the bad end of the cloth, only to be torn and fall out of it's place eventually by the minds of people.
As the grains of sand fall through the endless hourglass time falls with it. And inside each grain of sand lies a thousand events in it, which will be added to History. As time continue to fall Galdur fell in to a massive bloodshed period over power, lots of blood were shed and many lives were lost. But slowly as time continue to fall by, there has been fewer and fewer cases of blood shed which had stain a big section of the white cloth of History. But none the less, the Pin-Wheel of fate continues to spin a new tread to be woven.
Galdur had been through a lot, it's land use to be divided into two and slowly into many, but slowly it formed into two again. The land that still have two sides, one where Greed and Corruption is like dust I the air, it's everywhere even if you can't see it. That land has earn it's name as the Dark land of Galdur. Where many creatures and the lowest of human kind exist and never do they cross the borders, as there still stood the Tree of the Fallen that separates the land, but over the years more trees have grown and soon it was rename the Forest of Corruption. Where all the trees bares no leaves or fruit or flower.
While on the other side lies many kingdom that were once enemy. There are many parts which makes up one kingdom but among all the kingdoms lies one that rise above all. A land that once fought for power among themselves now live in peace, despite many kings and queens, all of them bow loyally to the rule of the High King and High Queen of Galdur. In exchange the land now live in pure harmony where there isn't any more need for bloodshed.
Now lets name the Kingdoms out.
Firstly there is Arendelle, the great kingdom of Ice and trade with foreign lands. A great Kingdom to spend your holiday in, especially during summer. You know.. Big Summer Blow Out. Go and enjoy the fun and sun. Plus ice is pretty much the main attraction there. Not to mention the finest winter equipments are made here. You know what they say? Brace yourself Winter is Coming, and therefore it is never too early to prepare for winter.
Secondly there is Corona. A beautiful kingdom with a festive spirit. They pretty much celebrate for anything. Well if you are a party animal this is the right place for you to be in. Romantic sceneries is a common thing in that kingdom, also the best doctors of the land comes from Corona.
Next there is the Dunbrouch. A kingdom made up of clans and high landers. Well if you love to prove your might and show off your skills there is where you must go. Because the Finest Warrior comes from there, but no worries no one get killed during the trials.
Following up is the Kingdom of Transylvania. A kingdom ruled by Dracula and houses many of the undead species. A Peaceful kingdom that mean no harms to humans as they are ruled by Dracula and his gentle wife. Once a kingdom that vowed to stay away from contact with humans now they are allied with the other kingdoms to keep their people safe.
And lastly the kingdom of Berk. A land where Viking is their tradition and stubbornness is a big time issue. The people are big and beefy and Tough... most of the time. They too love to celebrate and their famous holiday is known throughout the land. People from all over the land would come for this festival known as Snoggletog. Their form of Holidays.
All these kingdoms use to be enemies against one another, but when invaders threaten their land from sea and the Dark Land. All these kingdoms come together as one and fend off the invaders, seeing how they can work peacefully they choose Berk to be the capital of the land of Galdur. And they have live in peace with one another for 200 over years, that is still going until today!
And over the years kings and queens will pass down their roles to their offspring. And whenever a Queen goes into labour, all the other kings and queen will pay them a visit. Some will stay to watch the Queen as a sign of friendship and loyalty.
Let's talk about the present now.
The first to bore a child for the new generation among the kingdom is Arendelle. A beautiful girl with cirtine blond hair named Elsa. Three years later, another girl was bore in Arendelle. A healthy young girl with tangerin orange hair, and they named her Anna.
At the same time Anna was born, in the kingdom of Corona the Queen gave birth to a princess with green eyes and long golden hair. A healthy princess that holds the pride of the Kingdom and they name her Rapunzel for her beautiful hair.
Two years followed by and now it was the Dunbrouch turn to have a first born. A princess with fiery red hair and elegant features from the king and queen. And she was come to be name as Merida.
Two year later, news of the High Queen was going to give birth, all the kingdoms travelled from across the land to Berk just to witness the First moment of the first born of the High Queen and High King. That day the heir was born also marks the day the world's fate will change.
It was February 29, in the middle of the night. King Fergus, King Isaac (King of Arendelle) and King Alex (King of Corona) stayed with the High King Stoick the Vast outside the King's chamber awaiting the news while High Queen Valka was inside screaming and shouting as the staff helped with the baby. While the Queens stayed with their children in another room comforting them to sleep.
'Mummy.. will the Queen be alright?' Elsa asked tugging on Queen Ellie's dress with her 5 years old sister Anna half asleep in her arms.
'Yes she will.. she will be happy to hear your concern for her my dear' Ellie replied while the other Queens chuckled.
'Valka is a strong woman my lassie.. she will be alright' Queen Elinor added while she rock 2 years old Merida to sleep.
'Yes.. You must believe that she will be alright.. that way your words will help her through her hard times' Queen Irene chuckled as she brush Rapunzel's hair.
The sound of a baby crying echoed throughout the castle and then the door swung open in a hurry catching all their attention.
'It's a boy!' cried the maid as she hurried off to tell the other staff. All the queens shared a look and make a dash for the King's chamber.
When they arrived the kings were waiting outside while Stoick was inside with his Wife. When they entered the Head Maid Toothiana came up to them and warned them to be silent. Guiding to the bed where High Queen Valka was resting with High King Stoick holding the young prince. Station at the side of the bed stood they are Head Maid Toothiana, Gardener Aster, Head of the Royal guards of Berk North, Royal advisor Sanderson and Royal blacksmith Gobber.
All the Queens gathered around their High Queen as they comfort her, while the kings were congratulating both of them for the first Prince is born.
'What are you going to name him?' Elsa asked Stoick and Valka, both of them shared a quick look as Valka return her gaze back to the curious princess.
'We are going to name him Hiccup' Valka smiled weakly and Stoick nodded as he cradled the crying prince in his arms.
'Do you want to see him?' Stoick asked, Elsa nodded as Anna and Rapunzel came to her side. Stoick kneel down slowly as the three princess crowded around to see the prince.
'Hello!' Anna greeted which seems to made the baby clam down. Eyes of forest green slowly open to see the three new figures. An arm reaching to grab something, trying to pull the figures closer.
'My name is Elsa and this is my sister Anna' Elsa introduced herself as she reached her hand out allowing the baby to curled his small hands around her fingers. Rapunzel lean her head forward to get a closer at the baby.
'And i'm Rapunzel' She smiled, releasing the finger the baby reached over and tugged at the strange bundle of soft strings.
'She likes your hair' Anna giggled at Rapunzel. Earning a smile and small laughter from the baby. Gently the baby released the bundle of hair and forest eyes were beginning to close as arms retracted themselves closer to the body.
'Alright it's time for bed' Elinor came over with a fast asleep Merida in her arms. None of the princesses complain as they themselves felt sleepy.
Once morning came, news spread like wildfire throughout Berk. Townsfolk and villagers were excited for the arrival of a prince, and soon the whole Castle was flooded with visitors each of them presented a gift for the High King and Queen.
A few guest were expected such as the brother of Stoick. Spitlout and his 1 year old son Snotlout. Why they weren't living in the castle would be the fact that both of them do not get along quite well, so they live in another part of Berk in their own castle. And the reason why they have different second name would be that they have same mum different dad. Which makes them half siblings. Stoick was always considered the lucky one as he was born with royal blood, also he is a year younger then Spitelout. So the king took Spitelout in as his adopted son with no problems but the throne still goes to Stoick in the end.
Another guest to come would be the expected lords of Transylvania. Count Dracula the 5th and Count Martha with their daughter Mavis who is currently 5 this year same age with Rapunzel and Anna. Why would they be arriving at this time of the day while the others came days before would be the fact that they are really busy at night since they are friendly vampires. And why Dracula is name the 5th would be the fact that they do not live as along as you think they do, everything will come and go eventually even the life of a vampire.
On that night, something unexpected happened. A dragon with four majestic wings flew to the kingdom under the cover of the mystic starry night and midnight rain, landing itself by the balcony of the king's chamber. It was the middle of the night so everyone including the guards were tired and asleep. Well if you think that no one is watching the castle mind you... in this world magic exist. So we have trained owls that does the watch and trust me they are quite capable on taking down a human bandit.
But apparently the owls ignored the dragon's presence sensing it brings no harm. The dragon invited itself in and made it's way to the Cradle where the young prince was sleeping. Both Stoick and Valka were sound asleep, they were so deep into their slumber that nothing can bother them. So deep into their sleep that Valka wasn't awoke by the snoring made by Stoick.
That dragon gently rocked the cradle as the young prince awoke to it, despite the menacing looks of the dragon Baby Hiccup wasn't at all afraid. One of it's claw gently moved closer towards the baby as he stretch out and took a hold on it's talon. A small laugh escaped from the baby but they weren't loud enough to awake the parents.
Curiosity took over as the dragon lean in closer on the prince, another hand stretch out and positioned in front of the dragon's nose. Short and small fingers wriggling to touch it as the dragon lean in allowing itself to be touch by the small and gentle being. Knowing it was time to go, the Dragon open it's mouth as leaves and stems fall around the young prince's cradle. Nudging the prince once again as it withdrew it's talon and retreated back to the balcony. Leaving the prince sound asleep again.
The next morning, the High Queen couldn't wake up as a fever has ill her gravely. Doctors had warned that the High Queen that she might not be able to withstand the physical condition needed of baring a child but the stubbornness of a Vikings is simply in their blood. Maids rushed in on to attend to the Queen as doctors came.
Stoick stayed by her side, leaving Hiccup to be taken care for by the Head Maid and Royal Gardener. People did raise questions for where did the leaves and stems come from, but when Royal Gardener Aster took a look at the foreign plants he immediately knew what it was.
'Tooth get me the Tea brewer now!' Aster instructed leaving a questioning look on the Head Maid.
'Why would you need it? Besides we have more important business to take care of then brewing tea for the prince.. he can't even drink it yet!' Tooth retorted.
'It's not the prince! It's for the queen! Look at this!' Aster argued grabbing a handful of the leaves and stem. 'It's dragon nip! We don't grow those here and these are rare medication! It will help the queen!'
Tooth eye's widen in shock and quickly got to work, running down the hall as she yell instructions to her fellow maids. In about an hour later, a Dragon Nip Tea has been made for Valka. The results were almost instantaneous, another hour went by and the High Queen's fever had gone down.
And from that day on, the mysterious dragon came to visit every night leaving more and more of these Dragon Nip, coming like the wind and going like the wind. No one knew how those Dragon Nip kept on coming, everyday they would wake up to find more of it in the prince Cradle. But on the bright side, Valka's health have been getting a lot better ever since she has been force to drink Dragon Nip Tea everyday.
Until two months later. Stoick had decided to stay up to watch the mysterious messenger. He tried to kept himself awake until his eyes were exhausted, eye bags were forming. Just as he was about to give up and succumb to slumber, the shadow of the balcony door was pushed open. Stoick readied himself as he watch the creature making it's way towards Hiccup's Cradle. Unknown to his presence the dragon played with the young prince like his usual routine.
Stoick saw the creature inserting one of it's talon into the cradle. Being careful to remain unknown, Stoick slowly picked his axe from his weapon collection on the wall. Not being careful enough, he accidentally knock the axe against a breast plate alerting the dragon.
*Ting*
The sound echoed throughout the room. The Dragon was alert and it's talon accidentally cut the young prince's chin. Scaring the baby as he began to cry. Stoick launch himself against the beast only to miss as it swiftly dodge and jumped around the room, but strangely it stayed near the cradle.
'STOICK STOP!' Came Valka voice, sleepy but strong enough to halt the two of them in their fight. Valka quickly climb out of bed and ran towards the crying prince as she tried to calm him down. Neither of them moved a muscle while they watch the mother consoling her baby.
Not long after Hiccup calm down and began to succumb to sleep as Valka walked towards the dragon with Hiccup in her hand.
'Thank you for looking after Hiccup' she said as the dragon lean forward and dropped more of the dragon nip onto the sleeping prince. A smile stretch across the face of the High Queen as she reached out one hand to touch the dragon. It didn't flinch or back away, instead it moved it's head against the palm of the hand. Giving her his trust just like it did to Hiccup.
'Stoick put your axe down and come over here' Valka instructed. And from that day on Berk had allowed Dragons to live among them, thus earning the title Dragon Kingdom.
4 years later~
'Good Morning and a Happy Birthday to you Prince Hiccup!' Toothiana exclaimed gleefully as she draw the curtains to my room, allowing sunlight to intrude into my room, reflecting itself against the marble floor as it bounce and lid my room up.
'Good Morning! Thank you!' I giggled as I leap off the bed still in my sleeping attire from the night before. One hand rubbing my eye while the other holding onto the Deadly Nadder doll mum had made for me as an early birthday gift.
'The princesses will be arriving in the afternoon, your parents expects you to be by the gates with them to greet them personally' Tooth said as she open the closet and guided me to the bathroom, helping me to get ready for the day.
'Is Snotlout coming?' I asked with a frown as I looked into the mirror as I jump into the bath tub filled with warm water and rose petals, splashing around as I got the Head Maid's apron wet. She chuckled and got to cleaning my hair.
'I'm afraid so my prince' Tooth replied knowing I obviously do not like my cousin and all the other nobles from his land, well more like they don't like me. Since they would push me around because I'm younger then them.
'I wonder what are we going to do today?' I exclaimed excitedly as I push the thoughts of Snotlout away, replacing them with playing with the princesses.
'I'm sure you will find out soon my Prince' Tooth chuckled as she blew bubbles from her foamy hands.
'Maybe we'll play Hop Scotch! Oh! Oh! Or Hide and Seek in the castle! Or maybe mummy will take me to ride on Cloud Jumper!' I continue to exclaimed the ideas, getting more and more excited as more ideas pop into my head.
'Those sounds like great ideas! My prince! You gotta enjoy yourself today okay?' Tooth laugh as she moved on to wash my back.
'Why do you have to call me My Prince? I like my name better than that name' I pouted puffing my cheeks as I gathered a handful of rose petals in my hand, lifting them up and dumping them back into the soapy water.
'Well.. you are a prince afterall.. and your parents wants us to call you by your title' Tooth explained as she rinse a tub of water over my head, washing away all the soap and foam. I played with the water for a little while longer with Tooth before she called me out to dry off.
'Hmm... I like my name better... Call me Hiccup from now on!' I beamed as Tooth run the towel over my face and hair before helping me with my clothings for the day. My favourite green tunic and brown pants along with white socks and black shoes. Guiding me to the stool where my Toothbrush is waiting to be use as a layer of Toothpaste is applied over the bristles.
'Alright alright... if the prince say so himself' Tooth chuckled as she dried her hands and watched me brushed my teeth. Instructing me the correct method to brush and floss.
And after I was done with my morning wash up Tooth guided me down to my parents room where every staff happily wished me a Happy Birthday. I thanked them as we proceed our way to the Kings Chamber. I was greeted by a big Happy Birthday wished by my parents and the head staffs. The first thing that happened afterwards was my dad carrying me in his big beefy arms and tossing me into the air like I was some fishbone waiting to be thrown back into the sea. Giggles and laughter echoed through the room with each toss while my mum watch in horror, fearing my dad will drop me.
Smiles filled the faces of everyone in the room as they watch, it wasn't long until a maid came in signalling that breakfast is ready. My dad picked me up with one arm and placed me over his head allowing me to ride on him as we head out into the dinning hall where our just made breakfast sat waiting to be eaten. The smell of Egg and Bacon clogged my nose as I was sat down in my chair.
'It's your favourite!~~~!' Tooth sang cheerfully ' made just for the birthday boy!'
'Oh Hohoho! You better eat your fill Hiccup! You will grow up to be a big strong man! Like me!' Stoick boasted as he happily wolf down his own breakfast. For some reason I didn't like the idea of being very beefy like my dad but I'll grow big one day!
As soon as breakfast was done, we had sometime to kill before we have to greet the guest. So while dad had to attend to some business with Gobber and North, mum and Tooth brought me down to the Garden where Aster was busy with the flowers. I really like to be by the garden as I can play with the animals and watch the flowers. And every once in a while Aster would hide a chocolate egg in the flowers whenever I came to visit the garden, and normally Tooth would argue with Aster that too much chocolate is no good to my teeth.
'Now would ya look at that my prince' Aster beamed at a full bloom Red Tulip ' It's a beauty' I stare at the Red Tulip with eyes filled with amazement, gently I touch the flower as it sway with grace. A small giggle escape from me as I held close to my button nose and sniff it.
The sound of the arrival bell rang and it signalled for us that we have to go greet our guests. After getting ourselves as clean as possible, we head towards the gate where the guest will be coming from.
All of the staff were gathered at the Castle gates as it was opened. Many carriages pulled by horses entered the gate, each with their own significant designs. A large green carriage was the first to pull in followed by a few smaller ones loaded with bags. A flag with a dagger pointing towards the ground in the middle was hung at the top of the large carriage and the rider quickly dismount from his horse and placed a platform at the door and pulled it open.
The first sight to be seen would be the messy curly fiery orange hair popping out of the carriage first. It wasn't that hard to guess who it is as she eagerly scanned the area.
'Heccup!' Yelled Merida from the carriage as she quickly leaped out in her blue gown. Rushing up front with her stuff bear in one hand while the other hand stretch out reaching to give the Birthday Boy a hug. 'Happy Birthday!' she wished cheerfully, as two more figures stepped out from the carriage.
'Thank you!' Hiccup replied clutching onto his new stuff dragon.
'I like your new dragon toy! Look at mine!' Merida boasted as she held her stuff bear up.
'I like yours too... Mummy made it for me as my birthday present' Hiccup giggled as the sound of the horn blew, signalling a second guest. Housemaids were already getting themselves busy as they cleared the baggages from the Dunbrouch family, I turn to see Mum and Dad conversing with King Fergus and Queen Elinor along with three other odd looking man.
The second carriage pulled up. A carriage painted ice blue with purple designs stood before us. A horse rider dismount himself from the horse and quickly stepped up and pulled the door open. Two adult figure stepped out of the carriage first followed by the two princesses of Arendelle.
Anna raced towards us first while Elsa walked up from behind, Anna had a stuff toy snowman in her arms as she raced towards us.
'Happy Birthday Hiccup!' Both of them chirp happily as Anna began to fiddle with her stuff toy snowman. 'Wow... I like your dragon! And your bear is so cute!'
'Thank you!' I replied with a smile as a third horn blew, signalling the arrive of another carriage but this time it isn't just one.
Two carriage entered through the gates. One painted in black with red and purple roses design on it, while the other a purple carriage with a big sun painted on each door. Both carriage doors were opened at the same time, two heads popped out of the carriage at the same time.
A familiar golden hair and a familiar Silk Black hair came up together while their parents greeted the High King and High Queen.
'Happy Birthday!' both of them chirp happily together in unison.
'Thank you!' I once again replied with a smile at Rapunzel and Mavis. I looked up to see Head Maid Tooth giving quick witted instructions speaking at an incredibly fast pace, and all the maids manage to gasp her instruction as they replied 'yes mam' just as fast as Tooth shooting instructions. Baggages were being emptied from the Carriages as the maids carried out their duty at a fast pace. North walked up with his men as they escort the Kings and Queens into the Castle.
'So what are we standing around here for? Lets celebrate!' Anna exclaimed as she jump up and down with excitement. All of us nodded and we head towards the kids room where we would normally play in whenever they come over. Aster was given the order to look after us once he was done with his job in the garden.
And so we started playing with a simple game of hopscotch. After everyone got a turn, we decided to play a game of Hide and Seek. Everything was as per usual and that is when Rapunzel started to talk to an invisible force on her shoulder.
'Rapunzel, why are you talking to yourself?' Elsa asked with a quizzical look on her face. Rapunzel nearly yelp but she manage to hold it back in, glancing around the room making sure no one was actually listening, she called for us to gather around her.
'Can you keep a secret?' She whispered and all of us nodded as she held her hand out. Everyone stared at her hand looking for something.
'I can't see anything' Anna pointed out as she peer herself closer.
'It's okay Pascal.. they won't hurt you' Rapunzel spoke, a pair of eyes opened and something revealed itself on Rapunzel's hand. It was a baby Chameleon.
'Wow!' we chorused together as we continue to stare at Pascal. The little Chameleon was quite shy at first, it back itself into Rapunzel's hair. Peeking it's head out once in awhile to catch a glimpse of children eyeing him with curiosity. Anna was the first to break that awkwardness between them.
'Hi! I'm Anna! And this is Olaf!' Anna greeted as she held her stuff snowman in her hand, waving it's soft branch arm. 'Do you want to play with us?'
A smile manage to appear on the Chameleon's face as it squeak in delight.
'We can play hide and seek! You hide and we'll find you!' Anna chirped, as pascal slowly stepped out of Rapunzel's hair and vanished.
'We'll count to ten! First one to find Pascal wins!' Anna announced, and we began our count down. We search the room high and low unable to find any trace of Pascal as he camouflage himself too well. It wasn't until Aster entered the room and a loud squeak came from behind the door. Everyone quickly rushed over to the door only to find Pascal squeaking angrily at Aster who doesn't seem to notice.
'Pascal! Are you alright?!' Rapunzel asked as she scoop the reptile into her hands. Pascal squeak and rumble angrily as Rapunzel tried to calm him down. Aster had a really puzzled look on his face as he watch Rapunzel talked to that reptile, somehow she can understand him.
'Alright alright.. so what do you want to do?' Rapunzel asked after series of squeaks. Pascal turned towards the window and pointed using his tail, signalling they should play outside.
'I don't think so... I like it in here and so do you!' Rapunzel replied, before Pascal and give anymore squeaks Aster have to interrupt.
'I was about to bring ya'll little ankle biters to the Garden to play, I have some work to be done and at the same time I can watch over you' Aster shrugged. No one gave it a second thought as they rushed to the garden.
And so we played in the garden running around and smelling the flower as we stare at each of the beautiful blooming flowers. It was like touchable rainbows as rows of different coloured flowers lit up the garden under the afternoon sun. Some of them were still dripping wet from being watered by Aster earlier that afternoon.
'Ow!' Merida yelp, gaining all our attention as she held on to her index finger. Aster quickly rushed over and examine her finger. It was cut by thorns from the roses and quit a fair amount of blood (for a thorn incident) can be seen on her finger. Merida wasn't crying but she held her tears in.
'Crikey.. you got to be careful with those thorns princess! Does it hurt?!' Aster quickly asked. Merida bit her lips and shook her head, trying to be strong. 'Now whatdaya know, you're a brave princess aren't ya?'
'I can heal that!' Rapunzel exclaimed. Everyone shot her a quizzical look. ' For your information... I have been practising healing magic!' Rapunzel boasted while she pretend to be queen which she will be someday. Walking towards Merida as she clean off the blood on her finger before wrapping her hair around it. Everyone watch in anticipation while Rapunzel concentrate. She closer her eyes and began to sing. Upon singing the first few words, Rapunzel's hair began to glow.
'Flower Gleam and Glow
Let your power shine
Make the clock reverse
bring back what once was mine
Heal what had been hurt
Change the fate design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine
what once was mine'
Upon ending, the glows faded and she slowly unwrapped Merida's finger. Revealing a healed finger, no cuts or bloods or scars. Everyone wow in amazement. 'Does it still hurts?'
Merida shook her head giggling in the process. Rapunzel sight and sat down feeling slightly tired from using magic.
'Well.. you ain't the only one who can use magic you know?' Mavis boasted. Everyone shot her a look and she smiled, leaping into the air and transforming into a bat. She flew around us and showed off her flying skills while the rest of us watched in wonders. And out of nowhere a pile of snow landed on her, returning her to her human form. Popping out of the thick pile of snow while it covered her hair and nose.
Everyone turned to look at Elsa with her hands out as she shot out sparkles from her finger tip creating snow and nice. Covering the garden with a pristine white blanket of snow. Frost form on the petals of flowers while some were clad white.
'Wow!' All of us chorus together while Anna giggled. Aster was utterly speechless at the magic the three of them used. And so we ended up playing in the snow and getting the garden into quite a mess which Aster got pretty annoyed.
The sound of the horn blowing alerted us of the arrival of the next guest. One that I particularly dislike seeing... for a life time.
'Oh.. they're here...' I sighed as I clean myself from the snow and made my way to the gate with everyone else. Mum and Dad were already waiting along with the other kings, queens and lords. The sight of the gate opening revealing a red carriage followed by several other carriage painted in the same shade of velvet red. The first Carriage stopped and the door was pushed open by itself.
Climbing out of the first carriage first would be a fat chubby boy with blond hair wearing a brown coat and brown pants fasten with tags along with a cap. Following behind the chubby kid would be his parents. They walked up to the Kings and Queens as they greeted them, before entering the castle the chubby boy came up with his mum.
'Happy Birthday Hiccup' the boy said in a monotone voice before being brought away by his mum. He stick his tongue out as if he had tasted poison just by saying my name.
'Thank you... fishlegs...' I mumbled as he walked away with his mum, clutching onto a picture book. The sound of two kids fighting each other caught my attention as I direct it towards the next carriage as two kids with similar hair and faces came down fighting over a stuff yak. Their father had to pull them apart giving the female twin the stuff yak while the male twin glared at her. After greeting the royals they walked into the castle without even saying a happy birthday, all they did was shot me a nasty look which I take it as 'Happy birthday fishbone'
'Thank you Ruffnut and Tuffnut' I mumbled even softly to myself. Next to exit the carriage would be a blond girl with a braided pony tail. Wearing a light blue gown that covered her legs. Walking up towards me and giving me a hug.
'Happy Birthday Hiccup!' she chirp as she pulled herself away.
'Thank You Astrid' I replied with a smile revealing my crooked teeth. After Astrid parents had greeted the royals they were guided into the hall first, she shot me an apologetic look before heading off with her parents. I can totally understand why their parents were always I a hurry to take them away from me. Seeing how uncle Spitelout always complain that I am not worthy to be the heir unlike my cousin Snotlout. Even though they are not of royal blood and only half related to me it still kinda hurts.
'Now would you hurry Snotlout? The king doesn't like to wait does he?' came Spitelout voice. Speak of the devil... A head came into view first as the figure exit the carriage. Dawn in his Viking attire and his helmet with two horns on it, obviously showing no sign of respect towards the kings and queens.
'Spitelout... why are you dressed like that...' Stoick ask rubbing the bridge of his nose upon the sight of his half brother.
'Why? I dress however I want to..even if it's to the High King's party' Spitelout retorted. Turning his attention back to the carriage as he felt that something was missing. The lords that followed King Fergus nearly drew out their swords and axe to teach him a lesson but Stoick had a hand out to stop them.
'SNOTLOUT HURRY UP! WE'RE ENTERING THE CASTLE!' Spitelout yelled. Two shadows emerge from the carriage one being a woman while the other is Snotlout. The woman who is my aunt dressed herself appropriately in a gown while Snotlout was wearing a sleeveless grey tunic with a sleeveless black jacket going along with brown pants and fur boots. On his head would be a helmet that resembles one that Uncle Spitelout is wearing, two curled horns. Holding onto a wooden bludgeon as he followed his parents to greet the Kings and Queen. Just as the both of them had arrive, Spitelout invited himself into the castle while Snotlout gave me a look of disgust before entering the castle, while my aunt formally greeted the kings and queens before she entered.
'I still can't believe that he is your cousin' Mavis snorted as she glare at the two figures that disappeared down the hall ways.
'Well we better get inside...' Elsa stated and all of us head back into the play room, Aster had to return to the garden to clean up the mess while Tooth had to attended to accompany the kings,queens, lords and nobles in the main room while they talk about matters. Thankfully, none of them are staying that night so it is only the princesses and me. Though it would be a shame for Astrid though.
As we entered the room the other kids were already in there waiting. Snotlout was busy boasting about his mighty bludgeon as he smash it against the floor. Upon setting her eyes on me Astrid quickly made her way over trying to get as far as she can from Snotlout. Oh and did I mention i'm currently the youngest in the room? Astrid,Snotlout, Fishlegs and the twins are a year older then me.
'Sorry about earlier... mummy said they were in a hurry' Astrid said and greeted the other princesses as they smiled and crowd around her. I peeked over Astrid shoulder to see Snotlout being angry about something as he looked in my direction, Fishleg was holding onto his picture book while the twins were fighting over the stuff yak. I tighten my grip around my own stuff toy as I clutch it close to my chest. A smile made it's way to Snotlout's face as he point his Bludgeon at me.
'Hey Hiccup! Hand the dragon over! I'm gonna beat it! I will slay the dragons that terrify Berk and I will be king! MWUAHAHAHAH!' Snotlout said with a slightly intimating tone. 'Hand it over!' He demanded. I clutch onto my dragon toy close to my chest and back away from him as he stepped closer. Waving his wooden bludgeon in the air.
'Stop it! You're being mean!' Rapunzel exclaimed as she stood in front of me. Elsa brought me to the back of the group while the rest of them confront Snotlout and his little gang. Astrid was with me and unknown to me Pascal has perched himself on my head. The sound of the door opening stopped all form of communication in the room when Aster poke his head in.
'Now what da bloody hell is going here eh?' Aster demanded slightly annoyed at the tension in the air that hung around like those irritating flies that disturbs his garden flowers.
'Snotlout is picking on Hiccup!' Anna replied pointing finger at Snotlout.
'Did not!' He retorted glaring at Anna while the other kids scooted away from him. Aster gave a sigh rubbing his temples. Just in time Spitelout came by and called for Snotlout, Snotlout quickly complied and made his way out of them room shoving the other kids aside as he join his father.
Everyone watched him leave the room, a pleasant silence settled over them as Aster stepped in and closed the door. Everyone else clustered back into their own group leaving the twins and Fishlegs out as they mind their own business, even though Astrid tried to pull them into the fun.
We stayed in the room for another 30 minuets until Tooth came and brought us to the dinner, where a birthday party is held. Lords, Nobles, Queens and Kings were chatting among themselves as they helped themselves to the food.
Well... as for us kids we were going around trying out the different food until a big figure appeared at the window.
'CLOUDJUMPER!' I yelled with excitement as he smiled and mum signalled him to fly to another location. Ever since that incident, Mum and Cloudjumper had become great partner and friend. Well as for dad he would rather stick it with his viking ways.
We quickly made our way to the courtyard where Cloudjumper stood waiting. Luckily Spitelout and Snotlout were not around to cause any trouble or harm towards CloudJumper. All the kids gathered around but kept a space between them, mum and I made our way to CloudJumper as she lifted me in her arms. I had my hands stretch out to touch his head like I always do, he nudge his head against the palm of my hand before settling his eyes on the scar on my cheek. The scar that he had unintentionally left during the night he bonded with my mother (Personally.. i'm pretty sure it's dad's fault, although mum told me to let it rest which I did)
CloudJumper let out a growling sound as my mum's hand came over to pat him.
'Look! Mummu made this for me! It looks like a Deadly Nadder doesn't it?' I exclaimed as I held the stuff dragon near his eyes. CloudJumper examine the toy, sniffing it a little before sneezing and let out a happy growling sound, his eyes soften and his expression changed into a smile before he when pass it and nudge me. Growling softly into my ear as a form of Happy Birthday.
I giggled and hugged his nose as he withdrew, lifting his wings to reveal a small black ball curled up under his wings. Valka gently place me down and I walked up to the black ball. As I got closer I noticed more outline and figures of more unique shapes, a pair of black night wings, scales that matches the majestic ebony of the night. Eyes of yellowish green opened as it lazily scanned the area before settling them on me.
'Hello baby dragon' I greeted as I creped closer to him, it's attention grew on me as I got closer and closer. It sprang on all four and pounced on me. Valka tried to pushed it away off me but she noticed what the baby dragon is doing and relaxed.
'Aahahah! It' tickles! Ahaha stop!' I laughed and toss as that baby dragon continue to lick me. When I held my hands up defensively, he stopped licking and sat on me staring at my saliva wet face. It's tongue sticking out and it's tail wagging left and right. CloudJumper came from behind as he pluck the dragon off me and sat it next to me.
'It wants to be friends with you' Valka said as she kneel down next to Hiccup. 'And preferably your partner' Excitement came over me as I looked back at the dragon. I had my hand out like I always did with Cloudjumper, walking close to him as it sniff my hand.
Looking up at CloudJumper the black dragon received a nod of approval as it closed the gap between his nose and my hand. Hiccup smiled and gently rub against his nose, the black dragon pulled back and leap on Hiccup. Giving him a few good licks covering the young prince in slobs. CloudJumper had to pluck the dragon off Hiccup again and set it near him. Valka quickly came over and clean the saliva off her son, as they both laugh.
'So what are you going to name him? He needs a name you know?' Valka asked. I thought about for a moment and saw that Dragon does not have any teeth yet.
'I'm gonna call him Toothless!' I chirp while everyone else giggled. Just then Spitelout and Snotlout join the crowd pushing their way to the front. Feeling very displeased with the sight he saw Spitelout drew out his dagger and walked up with Snotlout. Eyeing the small black dragon as it came up close to Hiccup and began licking him again.
'Well... well.. what do we have here... a dragon for the young prince.. don't you think he is a little too young to have one dangerous creature as a pet? Hmm? Valka?' Spitelout hummed walking closer and closer, ignoring the warning from the guards. Pushing Hiccup aside as he walked towards the harmless little creature.
'Well... you have your own dragon and I want to have one too... how about I take this one?' Spitelout snigger as he kneel closer to Toothless with the stabbing point of a dagger pointing at him. 'Won't you let me take him Valka?'
'You do not choose the dragons... Dragons choose it's partner.. CloudJumper!' Valka commanded and on instance the Storm Cutter Dragon spread it's wings and blasted Spitelout and Snotlout to a safe distance between them.
'Why you little!' Spitelout roared as he charged forward with the dagger towards CloudJumper only to be stopped by Stoick.
'Spitelout! What are you doing?!' Stoick demanded holding Spitelout with one hand.
'That Foul beast attacked me! And I'm going to get rid of it... I'm doing us a favour Brother... one less menace from the world to worry about' Spitelout snigger, seeing the cross look on Stoick's face he wipe the smile of his face and it quickly turn into a frown. Even as the older brother he know that he should not mess with the High King.
'Liar! You scared the baby dragon and it is only defending it!' Valka argued. Stoick furrowed his brows and squint his eyes at Spitelout who swallowed thickly before pulling his hands away. Stoick turn his attention to Toothless who was being surrounded by the other princesses and Astrid.
'North!' Stoick called in within a few seconds the head of the Royal guards of Berk appeared with three men.
'Yes Your Majesty?' North replied.
'I want a few of your men to watch Spitelout during his stay here, makes sure he does nothing that is dangerous to anyone or anything. Be it Living or dead or not' Stoick instructed.
'Yes Your Majesty, you three!' North instructed his men about their given duty for the day. I do pity those three guards though, they have to babysit Uncle Spitelout for the rest of their day. It won't be a task they would like.
'I can take care of myself Brother!' Spitelout retorted stomping off leaving the three guards unsure of what to do with him. Snotlout gave Hiccup one last Nasty look before going with his father. North gave them clear instructions and they had to follow.
Valka examine the sky taking not of the time as the sun is half way through the horizon, eager to wake the other side of the world with it's unholy light that lids the sky. CloudJumper had nudge Valka signalling that he had to bring Toothless back to their nest for the night.
'Alright... I'll see you soon' Valka chuckled as she gave Cloud Jumper a scratch, kneeling down next to the kids. 'Alright.. Toothless needs to go home.. say your good bye to him now..' Earning a few 'Aw' from the kids but they still gave Toothless a goodbye before he climb onto Cloud Jumper's back and flew off.
'Alright now.. quickly get yourself change... we'll going into the village to celebrate.. I heard they are holding a carnival today' Valka instructed them. The kids cheered and went off with their parents to change (Including Astrid, Apparently her parents didn't mind staying for the night after much convincing.. the Hofferson's family were pretty much the only family Stoick trust to watch over the land where they stay)
A good 30 minutes later, all the kids(Except for the twins, snotlout and fishlegs as they had to prepare to head back to their side of berk) were gathered at the gate where all the king and queens were. All of them were dawn in their best dress and gowns they brought while Hiccup was dressed in a more prince like attire, an under shirt with the same green tunic with a matching brown sleeveless leather jacket with his brown pants and fur line boots.
Sadly our parents won't be able to accompany us to the carnival as a important visitor from the Middle Kingdom came, and all of them had been requested for an audience as the matter seems to be (Very) urgent. So Head Maid Tooth, Head of Royal Guard of North and Gardener Aster will take their place in accompanying us to the fair.
'So little ones! Are you ready!?' North bellowed all of us cheered in reply as he gave a hearty laugh, guiding us to the royal carriage that is so much bigger then those that came. All of us climb in with Tooth while North and Aster took the rider seat. As the carriage was pulled into town, we were clustered against the windows. Colourful lights hung around the town to match the mood with the carnival. The streets were crowded with people and on lookers. A huge colourful banner was hung above the streets with many designs.
'Alright.. we'll have to walk from here... the streets are too crowded to get through.. but it's okay the carnival is around the corner' Aster smiled as he open the carriage door and helped us out one by one.
'Wow! It's beautiful!' Rapunzel exclaimed as she stare at buildings to streets, each were beautifully light up for the carnival. North guided us through the crowds as we walked towards the fair. The closer we got the more crowded it is and the louder the music got.
'Stick close to us... we wouldn't want any of you to get lost or anything...' Tooth instructed and all of us nodded our head. Tooth held my hand and Merida's hand as we walked through the crowd. We were kind of standing out as Tooth was still in her working attire and North wore his fur trench coat while Aster was just in his a white shirt and his overall. Not to mention three adults and 7 kids.
'Get your ticket to see the all amazing Mr Incredible! With just his arms he can lift 10 barrels of wine and juggle them!' yell the circus ring master as he tap against a poster. People were crowded around the ring master as he promote the show.
'Do not miss the all elastic and beautiful Elastic girl! With her rubber magic she can stretch her body like rubber!' the ring master yell again promoting a different showcase, with that he flip a board that displayed a picture of the entire Circus Cast with a big 'Show will start in 10 minutes' written.
'Do you guys want to watch it?' Tooth asked and most of us nodded our head. I was very uncertain though, but everyone was very interested in the show. Since most of them wanted I had no choice but to agree, North paid for the entry as we walked in the circus to be seated. We were given an entire bench to ourselves as the adults sat at both ends and Tooth sat in the centre in between us kids.
More and more people filled up the empty spaces benches in the circus tent. Moments later the light around the circus went out, leaving the entire tent in total darkness until a spotlight shine at the very centre and poof. A big pile of purple smoke covered the floor and the ring master stood in the centre, wearing a magician outfit. A magician hat and a wand with the white tip.
'Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to the Metro Travelling Circus! I am Ring Master Rick!' Announce the ring master. 'Without further ado I would like to present you the opening act of this show!' and another puff of smoke exploded around the Ring master and he disappeared.
All lights went out again, a moment of darkness and a ring of fire erupted around the audience lighting the circus tent. One by one with introduction the cast of the circus showed up displaying part of their skills. It was a magic circus, each of the cast have certain display of their skills such as freezing objects, moving objects with their minds and many many more. The whole opening performance ended with a loud bang and the ring master appeared again.
As the show went on, it was mostly a team performance. Like maybe 3-4 cast would put a show together as some of them interacted with the audiences. Performing dangerous stuns, doing many impressive things such as combining what they can do together.
When it was time for the star show to come everyone waited eagerly. And out pop Elastic Girl as she swing from stands to stands with her rubber magic, stretching her arms, legs and body. Swinging above the audience stands as she dropped some tokens of appreciation for coming. Landing herself back at the centre of the ring and there stood another man with a blue sleeveless shirt and a black mask. Elastic girl wore a white shirt and pants to allow her to move around freely without her clothings obstructing her stuns.
Another man rolled out a wheelbarrow of barrels.
'Give it up for Elastic Girls! Ladies and Gentlemen!' The ring master announce as he directed the spotlight to the man next to Elastic girl. ' And now for Mr Incredible!' he waved at the audience as he grabbed two big barrels of water one hand each. With that he begun to juggle the two barrels while the other man threw in slowly one barrel at a time. Timing his throw so that it won't clash with the other barrels. Once all 10 barrels were emptied from the wheelbarrow Elastic Girl threw herself in as she stretch her body into certain objects like a boat, a ball, a chair and a barrel.
Everyone were clapping and cheering. To end of their performance, Mr incredible threw 9 barrels up swiftly as he threw the last barrel with immense strength that it exploded the barrels upon contact. The man who rolled the wheelbarrow in quickly blast some blue wave of ice turning the water into snow which spread throughout the tent, sharing It with the audience. Everyone cheered really loudly as all the cast came out and did a final mass performance which ended in a really big bang.
'That is all folks! I thank you for coming to see us and we hope you have enjoyed yourself tonight! Thank you!' the ring master announce as he scanned the crowd and eyes landed on the row of kids and three adults. He smiled and the cast waved at the audience as they make their way back stage while the audience head out of the tent. We waited for a moment for the audience to be cleared so it wouldn't be much of a hassle to squeeze in the crowd which a result the risk of one of us getting lost.
Once most of the audience had cleared out, we head out of the tent. The streets were bustling with even more people now at this time of the day, North decided to give us a surprise as he brought us around the tent to where the backstage is. Apparently, North had met the circus ring master days ago to give them the permission they needed to set up the fair.
'Rick! Good show!' north bellowed as he spotted the ring master who smiled and came up to us. North gave him a handshake before pulling him into a bear hug nearly crushing the poor man's bones.
'I see you brought your wife and kids along...' Rick said as he looked at us which result with North laughing loudly.
'Oh no.. These kids are Royals! Their parents are busy! I am just here to ensure they stay safe' North explained. Rick kneel down to our level as we crowd around him and began exclaiming how awesome and great the show was.
'I'm glad you kids enjoyed it. But remember do not try this at home because it is dangerous alright?' Ring Master Rick made us promise and most of us did. Ring master Rick was nice enough to give us a tour back stage as we got to meet most of the cast.
'Ow!' I exclaimed as I tripped over something dropping my stuff dragon in the process. A lady was nice enough to help me up.
'Are okay kid?' the lady asked, I nodded and looked up at her. I shifted my attention around looking for my stuff dragon as I spotted it in a distance. A hand entered my view as it grabbed my stuff dragon and retreated back to the woman.
'Elastic Girl!' I exclaimed as she smile.
'Hiccup?!' Tooth yelled and spotted me with Elastic girl as she came up. 'Next time stick with one of us adults before you go running off like that my prince!' She exclaimed as she squad down dust my clothings.
'Hi! You must be this boy's mum' Elastic Girl said with a smile as she saw Tooth. Tooth chuckled a the respond.
'No i'm not.. I'm just the maid.. Hiccup introduced yourself' Tooth said to me gently.
I turned to face Elastic girl.
'I am Prince Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the 3rd.. son of High King Stoick the vast and High Queen Valka' I introduced myself as I was taught by mum.
'I am Helen it is very nice to meet you Prince Hiccup' Elastic girl introduced herself. The sound of North calling for Tooth caught out attention.
'Ah there is the Birthday prince!' North said as he came over with Aster and the other Princesses behind and the Ring master.
'Birthday?' Helen questioned. I nodded in response.
'I just turned 4 today' I answered smiling with four fingers out.
'Wow! Hey everyone!' Helen called out to her fellow cast mates. All of them came up in a hurry most of them were out of their make ups and costume like Elastic girl herself. She announced that it was my birthday and all of them sang me a birthday song while Mr Incredible lifted me and place me on his shoulder as he bounce around the place. We spent a good 20 minutes with the cast before we said out goodbye and continue with the fair.
We played the games and tried some of the food. It was my first time trying candy floss, I stared at the pink cloud on my hand unsure of how to eat it. I turn to see everyone else digging in burying their face behind colourful clouds of floss. North had a little trouble eating it due to his beard, Tooth kneel down and peel a piece out and insert it into my mouth. The floss just melts in my mouth, there was no need to bite or chew and it taste very sweet.
'MM!' my eyes widen when the floss melted in my mouth, Tooth flash her perfect teeth grinning at me. With that we ended to trip and head back to the carriage, during the ride back most of the girls were asleep. They were pretty much squeezed on one side of the carriage as they slept on each other. Elsa sat next to me and Tooth as she smiled at the sight in front of her. Fiddling with her stuff snowman that she won from one of the game stalls. I had my head on Tooth's lap as she gently stroke my hair singing some lullaby.
When the carriage came to a stop and the doors of the carriage was pulled open, the lights from the castle was the first thing to greet us upon stepping out of the carriage. The kings and queens were waiting by the front as we came up to them. Everyone was exclaiming about their trips while the parents simply smile and played along pretending to be surprise.
They were all carried into my room as the other kids brought up wrapped boxes in colourful papers and a beautiful ribbon tied around it.
'Happy Birthday! They chirp in unison holding their gifts for me. I replied with a thank you as I accepted their gifts. They were pushing around excited to see my reaction towards their presents.
'open mine first!' Anna exclaimed
'No Open mine first!' Merida interjected
'No Mine first!' Rapunzel added. Soon it turned into an argument among the girls until their parents had to tell them off. So I started with Elsa's first, I pulled out a mini snow glob with a castle inside.
'Wow! It's beautiful!' I breath as I gently shake the globe dispersing the snow and letting it settle over the castle roofs. All the other girls cramped around and stared at the beautiful object. Elsa simply blushed and fiddled with her sleeves saying it was nothing much. And so most of the evening has been spend on opening presents, most of them are toys and items meant for display. With that my birthday ended had ended and all of us had retired in our respective rooms.
It was surprisingly cold that night, despite me being under my comfy fluffy blanket I can still feel the chill on my skin, and it was unusually quiet. No hooting from the patrol owls, no howling from the winds, no songs sang by the crickets or Nightingales the night was just completely silent. Not even the slightest rustle from the leaves.
Morning came in a flash, Sunlight burst through the gap between the curtains. Tooth as usual came over to wake me up but I feel unusually hot and tired. Even though it isn't fire weather yet, things felt very hot in my body and my left leg felt sore .
'Good Morning Hiccup!' Tooth greeted as she kept the curtains to the side. But the lack of a reply caught her attention. Directing her attention to the young prince who is still on his bed. She sigh and came over.
'Hiccup.. it's time to wake up' She called as she walk over, taking notice of any sign of movement. Reaching the bedside Tooth noticed Hiccup's uneven breathing.
'Hiccup?' She called quickly shaking the young prince awake, upon contact with his hands the first thing to hit Tooth was the temperature. It felt very warm, warmer then usual. She quickly place a hand on Hiccup's forehead brushing away auburn hair to find a sweaty forehead.
'Tooth...' Hiccup called out weakly, his cheeks were flushed red eyes shut as sweat covered his forehead.
'Yes yes i'm right here' she replied quickly quite unsure whether to leave the prince and bring him to his parents or stay.
'My leg... hurts...'
Tooth immediately pull the covers off, her eyes widen upon the sight of the prince left feet. Scales outlines can be seen on the feet, she quickly rolled up the pants showing more scales that covered the foot. Quickly she unwrapped her apron and wrapped it around the left leg of the Young prince and lifted him in her arms before darting out. Telling the prince it will be alright as she ran down the hallways with, heels clicking against the marble floor with short intervals.
She arrived at the Dinner where all the kings, queens, lord , Nobles and princesses were. Stoick and Valka rose from their seats and quickly made their way to the Head Maid when they notice Hiccup in her arms with a wrapped leg. Quickly they brought him to their chamber where Tooth unwrapped Hiccup's left leg revealing the scales. Much to their shock both of them tried to deal with the situation as calmly as possible. Valka immediately instructed Tooth to get some water while Stoick call on North to send a guard down to fetch a doctor.
Upon hearing the news short after, everyone were worried and came to check on Hiccup. Hoping in some way they knew how to deal with the problem before they have to leave in the early afternoon. The entire castle was in chaos as the staffs were running around preparing the departure of their guest and at the same time preparing medications.
'Let me try to heal him!' Rapunzel offered as she stepped up to the bed and drape her hair over the leg. Reciting her healing song as her hair began to glow, but half way through the song a force repelled her magic sending a few steps back. Not even healing magic could work on the mysterious illness. Not even Dragon Nip was able to help with the problem.
Unfortunately, they had to leave. The kings bid their farewell and send words of help when they returned back to their kingdom. Stoick thank them for their help and send them off on their carriage.
For the next 3 days, doctors from all over the land came to help the young prince in trouble. None of them knew of the illness and they tried everything, and as the days goes by the illness got more and more serious. Hiccup's fever was constantly rising and scales had begun to form while the outline had spread further up his legs and reaching his waist.
'I'm afraid there Is nothing I can... I'm really sorry... Your Majesty' said the doctor as he kept his equipment. 'And i'm afraid he may not make he through the night... I request you do not pay me for this...'
'I understand... thank you for your help doctor...' Stoick spoke as he lead the doctor out of the room.
'Oh stoick... what are going to do...' Valka cried as she sat by her bed holding onto Hiccup's hand. Stoick let out a sigh, even the High King himself do not know what to do. All they can do is pray and hope for the best or they brace themselves for the worst. Just then a humming bird flew in with a rolled up parchment tied to it's leg, landed itself next to the prince.
Both Valka and Stoick were shock. The bird constantly wriggled the letter off it's leg but it was secured tightly on it. Valka took the note and untied the parchment from the leg, upon being free the bird flew off. Unrolling the parchment, Valka squint her eyes to read the message.
'Bring the Prince to me in the Sleeping Forest before the break of dawn... if you wish for him to live'
The message wrote, no sender names but they were kind enough to leave their address. Both of them were willing to take any help they can get to save the Prince.
'How are we going to get to the Sleeping Forest in time? The dragons are back in their nest and our horses aren't fast enough to reach it in time! It's located far west of the land! What are we going to do Stoick?!' Valka exclaimed, then came a knock on the door.
There stood North, Tooth, Aster, Sandy and Gobber.
'If I may your Majesty?' Tooth requested. Valka and Stoick nodded in approval giving them the permission to speak freely.
'We have an idea.. to get Hi- the Prince to the Sleeping Forest before dawn' Tooth continue, both the King and Queen share a look before turning their attention towards their Head Staff. ' Aster can run fast enough to get him to the Sleeping Forest'
'Zt is true Your Majesty... Bunny is the fastest among the people of the land... faster zhen our fastest horse by eh zillion time' North added.
'Very well...' Valka said as she gestured for the Gardener to step forward ' Is it true?'
'Yes it is Your Highness... They don't call me Bunny for nothin' Your Majesty' Aster said as he shape shifted to a Bunny, his feet turn into big paws and so did his hands. A pair of bunny ears grew out of his head and his facial features changed into those that you'll see on a bunny. Whiskers, fluffy furs and an animal nose.
'I'm afraid we don't have much time to talk, Your Majesty... time if of essence for the young prince' Tooth said as she bow her head in respect.
'Right... prepare the gate..' Stoick instructed North and he obeyed, darting out of the room in a flash to open the castle gate while Tooth ran off to grab some essential items for Bunny's travel.
'Take this... if anything should happen contact us immediately' Valka said handing Aster a Green Crystal. Aster kept it in his bag before securing the young prince on his back.
'I'll be back by tomorrow afternoon …... Your Majesty' Aster bowed in respect before darting out in a flash. As soon as the gate was open a blur of grey zoom through it.
'Sound the horn for the safe return of our prince!' Stoick commanded, the guards and they did as they were told. From the outskirt of the town, the sound of a horn filled the silent night.
'Ya hear that Prince? They are waiting for you to recover!' Aster said while keeping his focus ahead on the road. A weak grunt came from Hiccup as he shifted a little.
'Hang in there Hiccup' Aster said and increase his pace.
Racing through the borders of the lands under the cover of of the night. Aster didn't stop for a break as he continue to race through the land with a very sick prince on his back. Running on all four paws he manage to cut through the kingdoms and arrived at his destination two hours later, ignoring the aching in his limps he continued into the forest.
'Hello?' He called out, the forest was asleep but it's owners aren't. A slight movement in the shadows got Aster on his toes, boomerangs drawn in each paw as he went deeper into the forest.
'Is anyone here?' he called out again, this time the trees rustle and leaves rain down on him. Jumping upon the sound, Aster scanned his surrounding carefully, ears twitching in all direction picking on any sound of a heartbeat. Nothing...
The trees rustled violently as it shifted themselves revealing a path to a hut in the heart of the Sleeping Forest. Aster slowly and cautiously made his way towards the hut, jumping around to check his back once in awhile.
Once he was a feet away from the hut Aster kept his weapons aside and stepped up to the door.
*knock Knock*
'Hello? Is anyone in there?' Aster called. Footsteps can be heard behind the door, it grew louder and louder as it came closer to the door.
'Who are you? Go away!' came an old voice.
'I'm here with the prince! Wasn't you who send the letter?' Aster replied, already feeling quite annoyed at who ever that person is behind the door.
'What letter? What prince?!'
'Radagast open the door!' came a voice from behind, the sound of wings flapping heavily against the ground overpowered the grumbling of whoever that person is inside. Aster took a peek to see a giant eagle and a shadow of a man riding it.
The door swung open and there stood a short man clad in animal fur and bird poo in his hair. Aster turned around to see a taller old man clad in a grey robe with his white long beard, holding onto a staff and tied around his waist is a sword. From afar the ground began to rumble as a sprout emerge from the grown and grew.
'Ah... a wizard is never late... nor is he early... he arrive precisely when he needed to be' the old man in grey said as another hold man stepped out. ' It's nice of you to join us Ombric'
'I heard about the news Gandalf... is that him?!' the old man clad in a colourful robe and a white pointy hat ask. Those names gave off a familiar ring towards Aster as if he had heard of them before.
'What in the bloody hell is going on here?!' Aster exclaimed, but the weak grunt from Hiccup reminded him of his task. Quickly Aster untied the cloth and held the prince in his arms. Gandalf quickly came over and examine the boy.
'It's worst then I had expected... quick bring him inside!' he demanded and the shorter man in brown gestured Aster in. Clearing away the objects on the table Gandalf instructed Aster to lay Hiccup on the table. Removing the cloth revealing his left leg. All three wizards were shock but they took the situation very calmly.
'Gracious me...' Gandalf breath the words as he rolled up the pants. He shared a look with the other two wizards while Aster search their faces for an answer.
'It can't be...' Radagast muttered as he stare at the leg covered in dragon scales.
'Is there anyway you can help him?' Aster asked.
'There are many ways to help him, but we won't be able to remove the curse from him' Ombric said.
'Curse? What curse?' Aster replied in shock as he stumbled a few feet back and remembered the green crystal. He quickly took it out from the bag and search the house. Radagast came over with a mirror and gestured for the crystal, Aster reluctantly handed it over as he stuck onto the mirror and the image on it began to swirl.
A moment later the image cleared up showing the High Queen and High King along with the other head staff.
'Your Majesty... how nice to see you...' Gandalf bowed towards the mirror.
'It's good to see you too Gandalf, Ombric, Radagast... I should've known it was you' Valka replied but a sense of urgency in her voice could be heard. 'How is Hiccup?'
'Your Majesty... have you heard of the tale of Nark'sha? A tale long forgotten by men only a few knows about it and none who live to tell the tale' Ombric said. Valka and Stoick shared a look and nodded.
'For the curse... now lies in your son' Radagast added. From where he stood Aster could tell that Stoick and Valka were trying to be strong for their son.
'Well.. is there anything you can do about it?' Stoick asked as calmly as possible, a slight tremble could be heard in his voice.
'I'm afraid not... for removing the curse will mean the death of your son... removing a curse will have a toll on a body... but this... none will ever survive it... not even the strongest man in the realm of Eria can withstand it's toll' Ombric said. Valka let out a sigh as tears began to roll down her face, stoick had his arms around her. A sense of dread filled the room, everyone had a look of distress on their face.
'However...' Gandalf added, earning the attention of everyone ' We can contain the curse for a period of his life... for how long?... I myself am not sure... for the curse will strengthen when he grow older... what he will do with the power depends on him'
'Please... do what ever you can!' Valka pleaded. Gandalf simply nodded and removed the crystal from the mirror as the three wizard got to work. About 2 hours later, the three of them were able to put a spell on the curse and contain it. It was a lot of preparations and one hell of an energy draining work for the three grand wizards.
Seeing how Radagast love animals especially rabbits and bunny, he allowed Aster to rest and recover his strength from the journey. As soon as they were done, they help the young prince into a bed. Animals from around the woods gathered to watch the sleeping prince, some of which were nice enough to bring herbs and seeds for him.
'It seems the way the curse works will depend on the soul of the owner...' Gandalf assume as he sip his tea.
'You know about the curse Gandalf... the soul of a dragon is a dangerous thing' Radagast warned.
'Which is why we will keep a close watch on him... the world must not know of this' Ombric added 'We will enter another Dark Age if the world should know of it'
'Worst yet... another war...' Radagast whispered.
'I'll take charge to look after the boy... he will know about his powers and all we can do is to prepare him ... the world isn't ready...' Gandalf said as he finished his tea. ' No one must know of this... especially the Dark Lands... keep a close watch on him too the both of you'
Both of them nodded. Ombric had agreed to watch the young prince through the plants and trees that grows in these lands, while Radagast has agreed to watch the boy through the eyes of the animals. In a matter of moments, they had to leave and began their work.
Gandalf had offered Aster a ride on the giant eagle as he needs to see the king and queen personally to discuss some serious matters. Upon arrival at Berk's castle gate, The king and queen were stationed at the gate waiting for the arrival of their son.
'Here ya go... he needs to rest your majesty...' Aster said.
'Understood.. i'll take him to his chamber... Thank you Aster... you may take the day off' Valka said as she held Hiccup in her arms, gesturing for Aster to go as she turn her attention to Gandalf.
'We have matters to discuss' Gandalf said. Stoick and Valka shared a look before inviting Gandalf in as they "Discuss"
Author Note: SO hey people~ it might be a quite random as I have thrown in many many characters from other movies. I do have a list of disney princesses to appear in the story.. so er leave a review, comment or inbox me about characters, ideas and hopefully some guides on making a story interesting. I hope you enjoyed it because this story will have combinations of some Japanese movie like My neighbour totoro, Howl's moving castle.. etc etc.. oh and yes Dorothy and the wizard of Oz! See you in the next chapter :D