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Chapter 2:

"We heard that there was a person, a dragon tamer, like you, that could help us. We only saw him once, on this immense dragon a few years ago." Hiccup nodded slowly.

"So if we can find him…"

"We can get help from him."

Toothless suddenly let out a warning growl, still facing the charred remains of the forest, and both Hiccup and Astrid turned abruptly. Astrid grabbed a twig from the floor, and turned to Hiccup sadly. Looks like we're not going to go together.

Hiccup seemed to share the same thoughts as he shook his head. "Astrid, we're-"

Astrid shook her head sadly. "No. I'll hold them off, get their attention. Find the dragon tamer."

The dragon trainer frowned. "No. I'm not leaving you here."

"Then find him. Find him, and then return to help us. I'll spread the word. Get people ready for you."

Hiccup frowned. "What about Alvin?"

Astrid sighed. "Look, Hiccup, go." They turned back as footsteps and voices grew louder. "Stay safe." She pecked him on the cheek, and pushed him towards Toothless. Reluctantly, Hiccup saddled up.

"Are you sure? We could go together."

Astrid shook her head. "I'll stay here. If no one gets them ready, they'll panic."

Hiccup sighed, seeing the logic of it and yet wanting to deny it. "I'll be back soon."

"I know you will."

Astrid watched as he whispered something in Toothless' ear…and then they were off into the sky, which was only now beginning to darken. She smiled, knowing that now, they wouldn't be caught as easily as night fell around them.

She turned, stick in her hand. As the men came out, all carrying weapons, she let out a battle cry and charged at them.

Hiccup only looked back once as he flew off with Toothless, and smiled as he saw Astrid charge fearlessly, moving the branch as if it was her battle axe.

"C'mon, bud." He whispered into his companion's ear. "We've got work to do."

Toothless nodded, and moved on ahead, the hastily put together tail fin limiting his speed. However, he gave two more strong flaps of his wings, and was soon out of sight from Berk. "What do you think happened, bud?"

Toothless crooned in response, also sounding confused.

Hiccup sighed, but then focused on what Astrid had said. "Ok, then, according to Astrid, there is an immense dragon with a trainer that has only been seen once and heard from from trader Johann, and we need to locate him or her in order to reclaim Berk."

Toothless growled, sounding frustrated, and Hiccup patted his side. "Don't worry, bud, I feel the same." He sighed. "Just a normal day in our lives, eh?"

The Night Fury concentrated on flying, while Hiccup looked around. "Hey! I see an island over there!" Toothless turned to where Hiccup was pointing, and nodded in understanding as he turned that way. "C'mon, bud. Maybe there'll be someone there that could help."

They landed not too soon after, with Hiccup stepping off the dragon's back, before walking slowly, Toothless beside him and just as cautious, gravel crunching under their feet before Hiccup froze, feeling a blade at his neck.

How on earth had he not heard whoever it was coming?

"Who are you?!"