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Burdened Onus

Chapter 3

Jeweled Pendant

Stoick, Gobber and Hiccup lead their guests up from the docks and into the streets. Stoick didn't have to show Gravus and Vamiera too much for they've already seen it all, well, most anyway. The group was approaching the forge, a place were Gobber and Hiccup felt right at home.

"And this is our forge, its primary use has been altered as a dentist for the dragons, but Gobber and Hiccup still use its original purpose to good use." Stoick announced.

"We create all sorts of gadgets in this old building. In fact, its where Hiccup here built that slingy-thing that shot down Toothless." Gravus and Vamiera looked over at Hiccup and Toothless. Toothless gurgled from the memory.

"Yep, never used it since." Hiccup replied, folding his hands back behind him.

"We also created the dragon's saddles, as well as Toothless' stirrup, connecting rod, and all the other parts needed for him to fly." Gobber continued.

"Are you the only one who's able to fly him?" Vameira asked.

"Well, I did modify a pedal for my dad to use when he was first learning how to fly." Hiccup replied, smiling as he saw his dad put a hand to his forehead and shake his head.

"Wait, does that mean you have a trained dragon too?" Gravus asked, pointing at Stoick.

"As a matter of fact, I do. Come, I'll introduce you to him." Stoick said while waving his hand for his guests to follow.

Up at the Haddock household, Thornado rested under his little shelter. He opened his small, beady eyes when he sensed someone coming. When he saw his rider and chief, he smiled and stood up, coming out from under his little house and walked up to Stoick. Gravus and Vamiera gasped at the beauty of the Thunderdrum, but mostly at the fact that they trained a Thunderdrum.

"This is Thornado; he has the roar of Thor himself." Stoick introduced with a smile. As if on cue, Thornado aimed up into the sky and roared his sonic boom. The two Meatheads covered their ears, Gobber and Hiccup just flinched backwards, more use to the roar then the guests.

"Haha, that's my dragon warrior!" Stoick exclaimed with delight before petting Thornado.

"I can't believe you were able to train a Thunderdrum." Gravus spoke up.

"It wasn't easy." Hiccup mumbled, but it was clearly made to be loud enough for every one to hear.

"Nah, we were communicating." Stoick commented.

"You kept punching him in the face, that's not communication, Dad." Hiccup replied casually, folding his arms together in front of his chest.

"We got along eventually."

Eventually... Hiccup thought jokingly to himself.

"How did you even get to him?" Vamiera asked, fully intrigued.

"He was attacking our fishing boats, and when Stoick and Hiccup went to take care of it, they ran into him." Gobber informed.

"He was just gathering food for his wounded friend. His intentions weren't meant to be devastating; as is with the case of all the other dragons. They actually have instincts to protect us." Hiccup stated; his knowledge and understanding of this new side to the dragons fascinated Gravus and Vamiera. It wasn't every day you heard of a boy who was an embarrassment to both his father and tribe turn out to be a great hero that can offer the world so much.

They wanted to ask more questions, but the tour had to continue, and the feast at the Great Hall was next on the list.

"Okay, this is the location of the next item." Astrid said, dropping the paper down from her view. They were riding their dragons, but allowed them to walk instead of fly as to not tire them out. That, and the location of the next item wasn't too far away from the first.

"How do you know this is it; for all we know it could be that way," Snotlout said while pointing straight ahead. "Or that way." He pointed behind them.

"Or that way." the twins said in unison, both pointing in opposite directions.

"I know because it says so on the piece of paper." Astrid replied with annoyance, holding up her list and pointing at it.

Tuffnut tried to read his, face contorted in concentration. He hummed, thinking on its meaning, then gave up.

"Nope, don't get it."

Astrid sighed, "It says, 'Look to where a fear rose when the ground fell.'"

"A feather?" Ruffnut asked in confusion.

"Does he want us to find a bird?" Tuffnut added.

"What kind?" Ruffnut asked again, looking at her brother.

"Does it have to be alive?" Snotlout asked, leaning his elbows against Hookfang's horns.

"Its not a bird! It's Hiccup's feather pen, remember he found it when we followed the Hammish's treasure map?" Astrid complained at their incompetence.

"That's right, so he want's us to look in the sink hole." Fishlegs concluded; Astrid nodded.

"Oh, yeah, I remember that. He chose a stupid feather over the mounds and mounds of gold." Snotlout retained.

"Knowledge is powerful Snotlout. Hiccup is a perfect example of its successes and you are a perfect example of what it means to be all bronze and no brains." Astrid criticized.

"I can't argue with that, without the book of dragons we wouldn't have gotten as far as we did in dragon training." Fishlegs added.

"Erg, all of this discussion of knowledge is giving me a headache." Tuffnut complained, holding his fingers up to his temples.

"Can we just get this item already?" Ruffnut asked, the discussion getting to her too.

They continued forward, passing the ruins of what was the original entance of the Hammish's treasure map and came up to their targeted sight. Venturing over, the dragons stopped right at the edge of the sink hole. The teens jumped off of their dragons and slid down the slope. Looking around, they saw nothing but dirt.

"Ah great, don't tell me we have to dig." Snotlout complained. Astrid glared at him, but turned her attention to the ground when a red flash caught her eye. In a certain angle from the sun, a small object was glittering red, most of its body being buried just a layer under the dirt. Astrid walked over, knelt down and wiped away the soil; her eyes gleamed and her mouth dropped open as she gasped. In her hand was a ruby encrusted jewel, a pendant. A half ball filled with a small ruby, chained on top of a red painted, silver-metal rose which was then chained to the roses silver-metal stem with two leaves. Each leaf had a small ruby in the middle. The hanging jewel was about the size of her palm.

Astrid smiled, "It's beautiful..." she brought the jewel close to her chest and closed her eyes.

Thanks Hiccup... she thought to herself, knowing by heart that it was meant for her.

To be continued...

I actually do have this jewel, just found it. I was snooping through my roommate's desk area—shh, don't tell her—and randomly came across it. At first it looked like an ear ring, and I always like checking out ear rings because there are so many designs and beautiful colors, but it wasn't and really attracted my attention. So I thought, why not use this as one of the items on the list! Perfect! I don't have my ears pierced, but I did always love looking through my mom's collection. Sparkling gems interest me! Even if they're fake.