It was a lovely day in the city of Sotor and Team Asgard were busy in the establishment that was owned by Johann, a former member of the Viking Council and an old friend of Stoick's. After the destruction of the Viking Council, he retired and opened up a trading store called Johann's Fabulous Antiquities.

Team Asgard were helping serving customers, sorting the stock and manning the counter. It was easy work and very enjoyable, Johann had collected an assortment of different artefacts, Elven, Dwarven and many more.

The girls were dressed up as shop assistants and were in charge with serving customers. The boys were stuck boys and they were busy taking stock in an out of the store as well as cleaning the store.

Unlike any other store, Johann Jensen wasn't selling items for Gil, instead a trading system. If a customer had an item they could trade it for another one in the shop that they really like in this way he'd never run out of artefacts to sell.

"You know I like this job," said Ruby as she handed the customer an Elven puzzle box.

"Yeah, it's not like any other job I've done," said Hiccup as he carried a box behind the counter.

"Why did he want to hire Vikings?" Toothless asked as he flied around clearing cobwebs off the ceiling.

"Because when the customers see us they believe that all these artefacts are indeed magical," said Ragnar as he put an assortment of items on the shelves.

"Goes to show he's a businessman," said Astrid smiling over the counter.

For some strange reason every young man that walked past just ended into the shop, took something off the shelf without looking at it, and walk over to Astrid.

"Well, he's certainly not short on customers," Hiccup muttered under his breath.

Ruby didn't know if she was worried that Astrid would break the young man arms as they woo her or Hiccup losing control and beat them up for chatted up his girlfriend. And whatever happened she wanted no part of it, she needed money for rent.

Later that afternoon, after the shop closed, Johann approached them smiling.

"Excellent work all of you," he said rubbing his hands together. "I have to admit unpleasantly surprised all your hard work. You're welcome here any time."

"It was our pleasure," said Hiccup.

"Now I know how tired Adelaide must be after work," said Ragnar.

"Yeah, but the Gil was worth it," said Ruby cheerfully.

"If I may ask you, Johann? What is the state of the Viking Council these days?" Astrid asked.

"Well, of course, I stepped down some time ago," said Johann.

"Sure you must know something," said Hiccup.

"After Strider—I mean Jellal, after he and his interloper Ultear threw everything into disarray I parted ways with the organisation," said Johann. "I'm not usually one to gossip—" It at that moment that Ruby noticed Hiccup, Astrid and Ragnar looking at each other sceptically, "—but there have been rumours going around lately that a plan to re-establish the Viking Council is in the works. Are differences and misguided actions caused you a great deal of trouble and for that I am truly sorry."

"It's fine," Astrid assured. "They say you stood your ground in opposition to fire the Etherion right until the very end. Your conviction is admirable."

"Politics just isn't my thing anymore and running this little establishment is," said Johann gesturing to his store. He then turned very serious and looked at them all. "Now you all listen very carefully. I expect this new council to be quite different and I will no longer be there. I took a lax attitude towards Dragon Tail hijinks. So, don't test their patients with careless destruction."

"In fairness, that's more of Snotlout and the twins doing," Hiccup pointed out.

Johann chuckled. "Sure enough," he said and they began to leave the store. "Say hello to your father for me, Hiccup!"

"Don't worry, I will, Johann!" Hiccup called out.

When the door closed Johann looked out into the sunset. "Ultear? Where are you?" he asked himself.


Up above in the clouds an evil-looking airship saw above. The airship belonged to the Dark Guild Grimoire Heart.

On the bridge, Ultear was standing in front of a throne where a shadowy figure sat. On her bag you could see plainly Grimoire Heart's ember. It looks like a heart, but it had jagged edges and looked extremely evil.

"Oración Seis, they're making them," she reported. "How shall we respond?"

"We shall allow for them to do as they please for now," said the dark figure, whose voice belonged to an elderly, but wise woman. "Surely those on the other side will not stand idly by and in the confusion that will consume from their clash will take the opportunity to locate the remaining keys to Drago's Seal."

Ultear smiled upon hearing this.

"And if fate truly smiles upon us perhaps some of our rivals will be eliminated in the process as well," she continued.

"Such as Dragon Tail, perhaps?" said Ultear.

The woman said nothing, but only smiled evilly.


Ruby entered into the Guildhall one morning and discovered a chart with hundreds of different names on it and in the middle was a circle with only three and several of these names were linked to each other to those three

"What is this?" she asked.

"A chart listing all the Dark Guilds," said Adelaide.

"She asked Bucket to draw it up for her," said Mulch.

"A troubling site," said Astrid. "There are far more than I realised."

"What brought this on?" Ruby asked.

"Unfortunately, they've been noticeably more active of late," said Adelaide. Ruby stared at her confused. "That means we need to strengthen our relationships with our fellow guilds."

"Oh," said Ruby.

"What's the big circle in the middle supposed to be?" Ragnar asked.

"I know exactly what it is," said Heather. "It's the Balam Alliance of Dark Guilds." Ruby stared in horror, but have continued. "The three major players in other lines are Oración Seis, Helheim and Grimoire Heart. All powerful in their own right, but combined they are the strongest force in the shadowy Guild Underworld. Each control lesser guilds that carry out the dirty work they don't wish to do themselves. However, there is one that remains independent. Raven Tail."

Ruby stared at the list in horror. "Oh, man, I recognise the name Mad Berserker," she said.

"Yes, that was the Guild that Dagur ruled over," said Astrid.

"So, Mad Berserker was a kind of Sub-Guild that worked under the Oración Seis," said Ragnar.

"I've seen a lot of these names before," said Spitelout.

"I think some of them were even Official Guilds," said Gobber.

"There was one more, Ghoul Sprite. Which the Thunder Legion took out," said Adelaide.

"Most of the Guilds Eret and I destroyed when we remembers a Phantom Lord were under Oración Seis," said Heather.

Ruby began to shiver with fear. "Hey, you guys," she said fearfully. "Do you think they will take it out on us?"

"Relax," said Spitelout. "Don't worry your pretty little head about them. From what I've heard they've only got six members in the entire Guild. They soured a bunch of pushovers."

"I wouldn't underestimate them," said Hiccup's voice.

They all turned and stared in shock. Both Stoick and Hiccup had entered the Guildhall and Hiccup was wasn't wearing his regular clothing, but instead wore leather armour and under his army held a helmet. The look on his face was very serious.

"I tangled with this Guild before and they're the reason I've lost a leg," he said.

Everyone stared at him in shock.

"Wait, this is the Dark Guild you faced two years ago," said Astrid.

"And I barely survived," Hiccup added.

"And speaking of the Oración Seis word has come down… we must destroy them," said Stoick.

"What?" everyone yelled.

"Stoick what you mean?" Astrid asked.

"Oración Seis, recent activity was the focus of much discussion in the conference," Stoick explained. "They pose an urgent threat that can no longer be ignored. Therefore they must be dealt with immediately. We will take them down before they can harm any of our fellow guilds we are sworn to protect."

"And we have to do all the heavy lifting, right?" said Ragnar.

"Dragon Tail will be taking them on by ourselves?" Heather asked.

"This enemy is far more powerful than any other we have faced before," said Stoick. "To fight them alone would be too dangerous, our attack would surely incur the wrath of the entire Balam Alliance in no time. Which is why… Dragon Tail will join a coalition of magical Guilds."

"A coalition?" everyone gasped.

"Dragon Tail, Blue Pegasus, Thor Hammer and Alfheim Shelter. These four Guilds will select members to represent them in the Allied force," said Stoick. "Together we will work together to bring down the enemy!"

"Then bring them on," said Snotlout slamming his fists together. "I can take on these guys all by myself."

"Don't be an idiot," said Astrid rolling her eyes. "Stoick is wise to consider the long-term consequences."

Ruby was now looking even more scared. "Just a second, guys," said Ruby shivering uncontrollably. "We're only talk about six people and we? I mean are they seriously all that scary?"

"If Hiccup had a hard time dealing with them then I guess they are," said Ragnar.


A few hours later, Team Asgard were riding in a carriage heading towards the beaten point. They have been selected to represent Dragon Tail, but Ruby was still quite nervous.

"I know I said this before, but I've got a really bad feeling about this mission," she said. "And one even here. I mean I'm not all that strong. It's not like I'm going to be able to help you guys anyway."

"I wouldn't sell yourself short," said Ragnar. "I mean you did take down that entire Dark Guild in Cornful by yourself."

"Don't remind me," Ruby muttered.

Astrid, however, was more focused on Hiccup and his armour. "I've never seen you wear armour," she said blushing slightly. "It looks good on you."

"Oh, this?" said Hiccup gesturing to his armour. "Just something I cobbled up together. After hearing about hearing that will be taking on the Oración Seis I decided that I best be prepared."

"And your father put faith in us so we can't fail them," said Astrid looking at Ruby.

"I know, you're right, but Eret and Heather are better fighters," Ruby pointed out.

"They can't go, because Stoick sent them on another mission," said Toothless.

"It just seems to always pick for this stuff," said Ruby.

"You should consider it an honour," said Astrid. "And they will be our first joint operation with the other Allied Guilds. It's important that we all focus our efforts on positive attitude."

"Guys, I see the rendezvous point!" Toothless yelled.

Their rendezvous spot was a fancy looking mansion. When they entered they found the inside was just as fancy as the outside and completely deserted.

"Great, another creepy old mansion," Ruby muttered.

"It's the second home of Blue Pegasus and master Humungously Hotshot the Hero," said Astrid as the entire mansion lit up.

"Does anyone think it strange that the entire place lit up by itself?" said Ruby.

"I have a feeling were not alone," said Hiccup.

"Yes, you are indeed not alone," said a voice.

Then they heard three voices speaking in unison. "Hey-hey-hey hello-hello Dragon—Dragon Tail Vikings!" the three voices yelled.

Then a spotlight appeared showing three very handsome elves all of them wearing firmly pressed suits.

"We're so glad you came!" they said.

"We are—" said the first elf.

"The Blue Pegasus—" said second elf.

"Elite crew," said the third.

"The Trimens!" they said in unison.

"Hundred Knights, Arvin," the first elf, who was tall with brown spiky hair and had an intelligent look on his face.

"Holy Knight, Cavin," said the second elf, who was the shortest of the three and had short blonde hair and beautiful pale skin.

"Still Knight, Feralan," said the third elf, who was the tallest of the three most handsome of them. He had beautiful tanned skin and freshly brushed jet-black hair.

"The Trimens from Blue Pegasus!" Ruby gasped her face turning red. "Wow, that is so cool. Those guys are like the hottest Vikings around now. Arvin Greenflower, is always near the top of Magical Weekly's most editable Viking bachelor list. He's been on the top three for the last few months."

"Great, and Playboy wannabes," Ragnar muttered.

The three elves then made their way towards Astrid, who just glared at the three of them

"We have heard tales of your beauty," said Arvin winking at Astrid. "And there true."

"It's a pleasure to meet you," said Cavin bowing to Astrid. "Miss Freya."

"Please, come with me," said Feralan.

Before Astrid could stop them they guided her to sofa and began to server her on hand and foot. Ruby just stared at them bewildered.

"Would you like to freshen up?" Arvin asked.

"Or maybe something to eat?" Cavin asked.

"No," said Astrid bluntly.

"Ah, but there's take. Want some?" said Arvin.

"No, thank you," said Astrid.

"Jeez, what's the deal with these guys?" said Ruby.

"They're lucky that she hasn't broken their arms," said Hiccup.

Next thing Ruby knew, Feralan appeared behind. "Please, have a seat," he said placing a hand around her waist. Ruby looked both puzzled and confused. "Whoa, you're almost too cute."

"I—I am?" said Ruby feeling slightly nervous.

"Aren't you going to jump in?" said Ragnar looking at Hiccup. "I mean they are trying to make a move on your girl."

"Astrid doesn't like anyone to fight her battles for her," said Hiccup.

They watched as the three elves she knew to woo the girls. Giving them champagne and treats and both of them looked as if they want to be anywhere else but here.

"Well, you ladies must be exhausted feel free to spend the night," said Cavin.

"We don't mind," the three of them said in unison.

The two girls looked utterly horrified.

"Stand down then," said a smoothie silky voice. "Give these ladies some breathing room."

"Yes, Olatrand, sir," said Feralan.

Astrid looked like she was going to be sick. "Oh, no, not him," she groaned.

They watched as a dwarf walk down the stairs, like the three elves he wore a firmly pressed suit and in his back and wore a rosette in his buttonhole the only thing out of place were the vials strapped round his right leg. However, unlike normal dwarfs he didn't have a beard but a finely shaven stubble and sparkling ginger hair.

"It's been too long, Miss Hofferson," he said.

"A long time, yes," said Astrid uneasily. "I never expected to see you here."

"Oh, how I missed you, my Sweet Honey," said the dwarf. "But don't cry I'm here."

Hiccup looked at Astrid, who looked terribly horrified. "Anything you wish to say to me?" he said try not to laugh.

"Not at the moment," said Astrid, who looked as if she was gonna die of shame.

"We knew she was your girlfriend all along, Mr Olatrand," said the three elves in unison. "Please forgive our rudeness."

It was at that point that Astrid snapped. "First off, he's not my boyfriend and second already know relationship!" Astrid growled.

"And who are still on you away from me my honey?" Olatrand asked.

"That would be me," said Hiccup.

Then the three elves turn on him and suddenly turned quite ugly.

"What does she see in you?" Arvin asked.

"Don't remember reading about you in Magical Weekly," said Cavin.

"You don't look anything special," said Feralan.

"Enough," said Olatrand. "We can discuss this another time. Right now we have important business to do."

"Yes boss," said the three elves.

"Boss, huh?" said Ruby. "I think that's about the third thing they called him."

"What a bunch of mixed nuts," said Toothless.

Olatrand then turned to Ruby and for some strange reason began to sniff her. "Such a sweet parfum," he said.

"He's creeping me out," said Ruby, who suddenly realised how Astrid felt.

"Yeah, me too. I would never choose to be in his company," said Astrid. "However, he is a gifted Viking."

"Listen up you Blue Pegasus playboy wannabes. It would be wise to keep your hands of these ladies," said Ragnar firmly. "We clear?"

"Clear as crystal," said Olatrand. "Now take your leave."

"We are not going anywhere," said Hiccup, who looked as if he was gonna lose his temper. "We're on important business here."

"Can you even fight?" said Ragnar.

"You want to find out?" said Feralan.

"Let's all calm down," said Hiccup.

However things began to deteriorate fast. Olatrand began to sniff Astrid's perfume, which freaked her out.

"Your sweet parfum… it still drives me crazy," he said.

"You stay far away from me!" Astrid roared and punched right across the room.

"And this is what I was worried about," said Hiccup with his hand over his face.

Olatrand was flying right out of the door just as someone entered. Then suddenly his face was suddenly covered in ice. Ragnar looked up, he recognised the person who just entered. It was Lyon Bason.

"You dare to greet us with this flying buffoon," he said angrily. "Thor Hammer deserves more respect. We insist on it."

Team Asgard had a bit of a history with Lyon. The last time they saw him he tried to free Deliora, a very powerful and feared demon just so he could kill it. Both he and Ragnar served under the same master, Ur and the two of them were always at odds with each other.

"It's you," said Ragnar.

"It's you," said Lyon.

"So, you join a guild after all," said Hiccup.

Lyon din answer, but instead tossed Olatrand aside. He bounced off the floor and the ice around his head shattered.

"What is wrong with you?" Ragnar snarled.

"He was the one who attacked me, Ragnar," Lyon pointed out.

"Watch it? That's our leader you're messing with, pal," said Feralan glaring.

"How dare you?" said Cavin.

"You and your men should just turn around and go home," said Arvin.

"I suppose that means women can stay and fight," said a new voice. "Marionette Attack! Carpet Doll!"

Next thing they knew the carpet Ruby was standing on came alive. Ruby then landed on her butt and recognise this sort of magic.

"Hold on! I recognise that magic," she said.

Then a woman appeared alongside Lyon with a smug look on her face. "Ashelin? No way!" Ruby gasped. "You joined the Guild too?"

Ashelin Bjorndotter was a comrade of Lyon and assisted him in resurrecting Deliora. She was also madly in love with him.

"I was hoping you dragons and forgotten who I am," said Ashelin. "But please do try to forget who I was. Okay?"

"Still crazy," Ruby muttered under her breath.

At this point Hiccup notice things were going downhill fast, Olatrand was constantly trying to woo Astrid, who was now brandishing her axe at him. Ragnar and Lyon were practically at each other's throats and the same was with Ruby and Ashelin. The Trimens looked as if they were ready to fight as well.

"Let's all calm down!" said Hiccup.

"Enough!" said a big booming voice. The old turn and saw massive masculine man with a bald head and a cane in his hand standing in the doorway. "Young Hiccup is quite right. We are here to work together as a group to destroy the Oración Seis. This is not the time for us to find among ourselves."

"Yes, Jura," said Lyon.

"That's Jura," Astrid gasped.

"So that's really him," said Feralan.

"Thor Hammer's top man. Iron Rock Jura," said Arvin.

"Who's that?" said Ruby.

"He's one of the ten Viking Lords so he's in the same league as my father," said Hiccup.

"Which means he's a pretty big deal," said Toothless.

"So four from Dragon Tail and four from Blue Pegasus," said Ashelin smirking. "Ha! Funny our guild only needed to send three members."

"Do I look like chopped liver?" said Toothless.

"It seems we have representatives from three guilds," said Jura looking around. "The members from Alfheim Shelter have yet to arrive."

"Yes, and about that guild. I hear that only sending one," said Olatrand.

"Just one member," said Astrid looking shocked.

"That's insane," said Ragnar. "We're supposed to be up against the powerful group here."

"One?" said Ruby looking quite scared. "If that's true how crazing tenses this guy gonna be?

Suddenly they heard the sound of someone falling over behind them and turn to find a girl, who looked no more than twelve years old. She had long blonde hair and sea green eyes and it took several seconds for them to realise that she was an elf and on her right shoulder was a blue tree emblem.

She got to her feet and began to brush the dust of her yellow and blue dress. She then looked at them looking both scared and nervous.

"Hi—I, uh, and sorry I got here so late," she said apologetically. "I'm from the Alfheim Shelter Guild. My name is Merrill Sliverleaf. It's nice to meet all of you."

Everyone just stared at her.

"She's a kid?" Ruby gasped.

"A little girl," said Lyon totally bewildered.

Hiccup, however, just looked at her curiously. "Merrill, huh," he said.