Hello guys! I was originally planning on posting this chapter on either Friday or Saturday, but I was able to finish it today, so I went ahead and am posting it. Also, I watched season 5 of Race To The Edge on Saturday and it was AMAZING! I loved it soooooooo much! That plot twist and cliffhanger at the end! Anyway, enough about that.
I wanted to give shout-outs again, so here goes a huge thank you to Musical Ninja, who not only reviewed but also followed the story. I wanted to say thank you for reading the story, enjoying the premise, and telling me that this is good work. It made my day to read that, so once again, thank you!
Without further to do, here is chapter three.
P.S. Since I don't do chapter titles for this story, I just wanted to give you guys a heads-up that this is a two part chapter. I hope to get chapter 4 posted sometime around next Friday.
Hiccup quickly dismounted Toothless by the stream that he always met Heather at when she had information to give to him. He could tell something was wrong by the way Heather had written her Terror Mail. His knew his conclusion was correct by the look of worry on Heather's face.
"Hiccup, I'm so glad you made it."
"Heather, what's wrong? Your Terror Mail said that it was urgent."
"It's Dagur, he's planning an attack."
"Yeah, I kind of assumed that." After he said that, Heather just looked at him, deadpanning.
"Now is not the time for that, Hiccup."
"Sorry, Heather. How is Dagur going to attack the Edge? He still doesn't know where it is."
"That's the thing, Hiccup, he's not attacking the Edge, he is going to attack Berk."
"But why? He knows that we are outposted on the Edge, why would he think that we would be on Berk?"
"He knows that you aren't on Berk, Hiccup, and that is why he is attacking it."
"That seems a bit counterproductive, don't you think?"
"Not when you consider the fact that he is attacking Berk to draw you guys out."
"What?"
"He is attacking Berk, so Stoick will send you a Terror Mail that Berk has been attacked, so he can triangulate where Dragon's Edge is from the way you guys fly back."
"So, what should we do?"
"Warn Berk so they can attack back and don't go check on them after Dagur attacks."
"No, that would give it away too much."
"Give what away, Hiccup?"
"The fact that we have someone on the inside giving us information. No, we have to do this carefully."
"What do you think we should do, then?"
"I will fly back to the Edge, grab a few provisions, and then head to Berk. From there, I will talk with Stoick and figure out how we can protect Berk without giving away the fact that you are giving us information." Hiccup looked at Heather who had still a look of worry on her face.
"Hiccup, even if you can do that, you can't have them send you a Terror Mail or if they do, you can't go to Berk. Whatever you do, Dagur cannot learn the location of the Edge."
"Heather, it would send signals saying we know something we shouldn't if Stoick didn't inform us of an attack or if we didn't go try to help with repairs after an attack that was so obviously done by Dagur. I would rather give up the location of the Edge, then risk your life by having Dagur think that we have someone giving us information we shouldn't have."
"Hiccup, don't give up the secrecy of the Edge for my sake."
"Heather, we could get a new base if it became absolutely necessary. What we can't get a new version of, is you. I know the others would feel the same way if they knew about the situation we are in."
"But-"
"No 'buts.' After all, isn't that what you told me when you went undercover?"
"Yeah." Heather looked a bit happier now, and definitely more confident.
Hiccup and Heather looked at each other. Hiccup could understand her new level of confidence. After all, they had a plan now, one that would allow for Hiccup to save Berk and, hopefully, be able to not risk Heather.
"Heather, can we meet up after the attack is done? Not in our usual place, obviously, but somewhere close to Berk, like Dragon Island."
"Why do you ask?"
"Just so we can compare notes and you can tell me of any new developments."
"Sure, Dragon Island sounds good."
They smiled at each other and mounted their dragons. With a nod, they were both off, flying in opposite directions, as they so often did. Hiccup lost his smile as soon as he neared Dragon's Edge. After all, he hadn't seen Stoick, his "father," since he told him the truth about his heritage. He was not looking forward to the conversation that was to come.
Thank you for reading! See you next chapter!