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1 year later

It was a glorious day at Dragon's Edge. I had woken up to go on my early morning flight with Tannløs. We did one lap and a couple of tricks to get the blood flowing, it was fun. The wind blowing through my hair, I didn't even feel the cold I felt so free. Riding on the backs of dragons was my greatest accomplishment yet and I was glad to bring it back my people.


Dragon's Edge Castle.

Stoick woke up from his slumber and got ready for the day. He looked out his window and already there were dragons and riders in the air. He would never get tired of the sight of it. Stoick left his room and went to the forge to see his friend Gaeron the Belch, or as he called him, Gobber.

"Gobber!" Stoick called into the forge. The black smith was busy hammering a sword on an anvil when he heard his friend call. He dumped the red-hot sword in a barrel of water and placed on a table. He turned to Stoick with a smile.

"Morning your Grace, beautiful day isn't?" Gobber as he took off his gloves and wiped his face.

"Aye, that it is my friend. How goes the swords for the armory?"

"I'm making quick work of the steel thanks to Grump." Gobber said petting his sleeping dragon the Hotburple called Grump.

"It's been over 300 years since Valyrian steel has been made here in my forge and now that the dragons have returned, I'm working like crazy!" Goober exclaimed.

"Aye, thanks to Haldon. The blood of Old Valyria flows though his veins. He'll make a great king someday." Stoick smiled proudly.

"I sure hope so. If those southerners in Westeros ever get full of themselves, Haldon will teach'em, just like Aegon the Conqueror."

"Hopefully that won't happen. The Targaryens thought they could rule forever and look what happened. Pure madness, and to think my house was allies with them centuries ago."

"The Targaryens were foolish, but Haldon is smarter and since he traveled the world and seen what men can do, all that naivety is gone, but his hope for a better world burns brighter. Just look at us. Last year we were fighting Dragons for centuries, now we're riding them!" Gobber laughed.

"Aye we've truly come…" Stoick trailed off when he noticed something that caught his eye.

There was a raven in the forge.

Ravens are not indigenous to Dragon's Edge, or to this region, for a matter of fact. There was also something attached to the bird's leg. A little scroll.

Stoick hasn't been to that many places around the world, but there was one place that he remembers where ravens used for communication between people. But that can't be from them. Why would they travel this far out? Ravens can't fly all the way to Dragon's Edge from there. It had to be from there, his people used hawks as messengers in the Archipelago.

Stoick cautiously walked over to the bird, but it didn't look nervous or like it was about to take off. He carefully grabbed the bird and removed the little scroll from the leg. Then he released the bird and it flew away. He unrolled the paper and started to read it.

"Greetings old friend, it has been a long time since I've written to you and I hope you are well. If you have received this letter, then it means I am dead, and the conspirators of the throne found out I know too much.

I asked to many questions Stoick, and now I can't do anything to stop what is to come, but you can. Send Haldon to Westeros, have him stay in Winterfell. I'm sure King Robert will ask Ned to become his new Hand. I have written down information to help Haldon protect the crown, hidden in The Hand's Chamber's. Find it. Use it. Protect it. Make sure Haldon doesn't come alone. There are spies everywhere."
-John Arryn the Hand of the King.

Stoick sighed deeply as he laid the letter on the table.

"What is it Stoick?" Gobber asked.

"It's a letter from Jon Arryn."

"By the Gods, we haven't seen him since that rebellion. What does he want?"

"He's dead."

"Oh, I'm so sorry Stoick." Gobber said sadly. Stoick folded to paper and turned to Gobber.

"When you see Haldon send him to my chambers, this letter concerns him a great deal." Stoick instructed. Gobber nodded his head.

"Aye will do your Grace." With that Stoick left the forge and back to the Castle.


With Haldon_

Haldon stood on a sea stack past Dragon Island in the middle of the ocean with Tannløs, he tried to make the dragon go west but he wouldn't budge.

"Come on Tannløs! Why are you so afraid of going that way?" Haldon asked the dragon. The Night Fury only snarled at the wall of fog a few miles west of them. Something didn't feel right to the dragon, something was there, something…cold and dark.

Haldon had given up trying to goad Tannløs so he decided it was time to leave.

"Sōvegon Tannløs." Haldon said in Valyrian. Tannløs obliged flew off the sea stack and into the air towards Dragon's Edge.


When Haldon arrived, he landed in the courtyard near the forge. He got off Tannløs was about to head to the great hall, when Gobber caught his attention.

"Haldon!" The one-legged man called. Haldon turned around and smiled.

"Morning Gobber, is everything alright?" Haldon asked. Gobber nodded his head.

"Yes, everything is fine. You father wanted me to send you to his chambers when I saw you. There's something very urgent he needs to talk to you about." Gobber explained. Haldon raised a brow at this new knowledge. What could his father possibly want to talk to him about?

"Did he say what it was about?"

"Aye, but he wants to tell you himself. You best get going." Gobber urged him. Haldon shrugged his shoulders and turned back to the castle.


Stoick was in his chambers still reading the letter from Jon Arryn. What did Jon find that got him killed? What would Haldon do if he found what Jon left for him?

It was all bizarre to the Viking King. While he was deep in thought there was a knock at his door.

"Father?" Haldon said. Stoick woke from his trance and got up from his chair.

"Come in son." He Said. Haldon walked into the room and closed the door, he saw his father at his desk and a piece of paper in his hands.

Haldon looked at his fathered concerned.

"Is something wrong dad?"

Stoick raised the paper in his hand.
"I just received a raven from Westeros. Your uncle, Jon Arryn…he's dead." Stoick stated. Haldon was a bit shocked by this information. Though it was long since he'd seen his Uncle, it was still a surprise nonetheless.

"What happened?"

"I don't know, but based on what I read, He knew it was coming. He wants you to come to Westeros to find the traitors who did it." Stoick replied.

"Me? But what can I do?"

"Son you are the only one who is capable of finding the truth. Your Uncle knows that, I know that. You've brought peace between us and the Dragons and now you must bring peace to the Seven Kingdoms." Stoick explained.

Haldon knew the burden he had on his shoulders, anybody could've brought peace with the dragons, but it was he who took the chance. If not him then who would? Could he stand by and let the world crumble when he could do something? No, only he could do it. Only he could bring peace.

"Alright, I'll go. When do I leave?"

"You leave for Winterfell as soon as possible, but you won't be going alone, Jon made that very clear. We of the North don't do well in the south, bring those you trust. I'll have your things packed and a ship ready for you within the hour, also bring your Dragons." Stoick ordered. With that Haldon nodded and left the room to find the ones coming with him.


Haldon made his way through the castle of Dragon's Edge and into the courtyard where he saw his friends. Eragon, Raegys and Fredrick.

Eragon and Raegys were sparring while Fredrick sat on a cart reading a book. Eragon was a tall lad, with brown hair, eyes, and he had an athletic build. Raegys was a bit shorter, with flame red hair and blue eyes. Fredrick was tall and beefy, with blonde hair and green eyes.

Eragon swung his word at Raegys who ducked out of the way. Eragon's blade was as blue as Sapphires. When he, Haldon, Raegys and Fred went exploring North, a meteorite had struck the mountain. When they arrived at the landing ground, Eragon saw that it was made of a sparkling blue metal and brought it back to the Edge. Haldon forged the strange new metal into a sword for Eragon which he called Brisingr, with a little bit of Monstrous Nightmare gel, the sword radiated blue flames.

Raegys swept Eragon's feet from under him, knocking him onto his back and pointed his sword at his throat. He had won. Raegys grinned at his friend.

"Even with that pretty sword I still beat you." Raegys said as he helped Eragon to his feet. Eragon smiled.

"I was going easy on you." Eragon replied to which Fredrick snickered. Eragon turned to the big man.

"You find something funny Fred?" Eragon frowned.

"Yes, the fact that you think you were going easy." Fred said not looking up from his book. Eragon looked at Raegys who only shrugged.

"Would you like to test your luck against me or are you chicken?" Eragon smirked. Fredrick looked up from his book and glared at Eragon. Just as he was about to get up Haldon walked in the courtyard.

"What's going on here lads?" Haldon asked knowingly. Fredrick gave Eragon one last look before turning to Haldon.

"Nothing your Grace, these two were having a bit of a spar and Eragon was bested easily." Fred replied. Eragon stepped forward.

"I was not!" he exclaimed. Haldon and Raegys laughed at the banter between them.

"Where's Zuri?" Haldon asked. Eragon and Fred shrugged.

"She's in the arena training new riders." Raegys answered.

"Then let's go. We have much to discuss." Haldon walked forward and gestured for his friends to follow him.


Dragon Arena

Zuri was helping new riders' bond with their dragons. Teaching them how to care for their dragon as well as the proper way to ride one.

"When caring for your dragon, you must know what it is they eat and what they should stay away from. A dragon's diet is crucial to a dragon's performance and health. Does anyone here know what their dragons eat?" Zuri asked. Most of the teens raised their hands to answer. Zuri pointed to a girl with long black hair, she sat atop a red Deadly Nadder.

"Yes Taemar." Zuri called on the girl.

"Ember is a Deadly Nadder. Though most of her species eat fish, I recently discovered that when she eats chicken she flies faster." Taemar replied. Zuri nodded her head with a smile.

"Very good Taemar. As a Dragon Rider you must be observant and study your dragon and other, it could potentially save a life." Zuri explained.

Haldon and his friends entered the arena the younger riders bowed to their prince. Zuri turned and saw her husband, she went over to hug and kiss him.

"My love, have you come to supervise my training?" she asked with a smile.

"No, I came to talk to you about something important away from prying ears." Haldon said as he nodded over to the young dragon Riders. Zuri understood and turned to her students.

"You're all dismissed, until further notice. Head to the Great Hall and study the Book of Dragons." Zuri said as the riders flew off with their dragons.

The arena was now empty, so Haldon, Zuri and the others sat down on a few barrels in the corner of the arena.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Eragon asked.

"My father received a raven from Westeros, King's Landing specifically."

"A raven? All the way out here?" Raegys asked.

"They probably sailed a ship halfway from Westeros and released the raven." Fred deduced.

"My thoughts exactly." Haldon nodded.

"So, what did the message say?" Zuri asked.

"My uncle, Jon Arryn died."

Everyone was surprised by this. They knew Haldon had family in Westeros and that they were famous lords. Despite their little knowledge of them it still was surprising.

"I'm so sorry my love." Zuri as she sat on Haldon's lap, holding him.

"How did he die?" Fred asked.

"Not sure, but I'll find out when we get there." Haldon said determined. The others looked puzzled by his statement, he seemed to notice.

"What?" he asked.

"We?" Raegys replied.

"Yes, we. My father wants some of you to accompany me to Winterfell where my aunt Catelyn lives with her husband Ned Stark." Haldon explained.

"What are we supposed to do there?" Eragon asked.

"My uncle Jon predicts that the King, Robert will ride to Winterfell and ask my uncle Ned to be his new Hand. When he does we will go with them to Kings Landing and find the instructions my uncle left for me to find."

"It sounds exciting. I've always wanted to be a spy." Raegys grinned.

"Are you sure you need us?" Fred asked concerned. Haldon understood why his friend was hesitant.

"Don't worry Fred. Roulette can come, we can't bring the dragons into Westeros, so we'll keep them on a ship, where you'll be, just off the coast of the mainland if we need backup." Haldon explained. Fred seemed relieved by this answer, he wanted to be of help to his friend, but he didn't want to leave his pregnant wife.

"I can't wait to tell her the news." Fred smiled.

"I'm not sure how to feel about this. What if it's dangerous? Places like King's Landing are evil." Zuri said concern.

"That's why we're going. We've been to places like Kings Landing, we know how it operates and we will help my Uncle Ned and keep him and the King safe." Haldon explained.

Zuri contemplated everything she heard. Haldon must go to protect his family; any family of Haldon was hers as well and they wouldn't be going alone. Eragon and Raegys were capable fighters like her. And Fred was the smartest out of all of them, if anything went wrong he'd bring in back up with the ship should they need help.

"Alright I'll go." Zuri giving in, much to Haldon's relief.

"Thank you." Haldon said giving her kiss. He turned to Eragon. "You coming with us?" he asked.

"If it means getting off the Edge then of course." Eragon agreed. Haldon and Zuri got up and stood with the others.

"Then it's settled, we leave within the hour."

"This is going to be fun. What should we pack?" Raegys asked.

"Bring all your weapons and armor, but we'll be carrying light when we reach Winterfell."

"Can I bring my poison blades?" Zuri asked.

"Of course, just be careful no t o kill the wrong people." Haldon joked. Fred, Raegys and Eragon left the Arena, while Zuri and Haldon stayed behind.

"How are you feeling about all this?" Zuri asked her husband. Haldon sighed.

"I'm not sure what to expect. All I know I know is that a dead relative has asked me to help protect another relative and a king, who has no hold over me. But I do know that if something happens, not just the Seven kingdoms will be affected, but our kingdom as well. Am I willing to risk such an event?"

"A man protects his own." Zuri replied. Haldon smiled at her and they kissed.

"Don't worry my love. We will go to Winterfell and should anyone harm our family. They will feel our fury." Zuri promised.


Later

King Stoick had a ship ready like he said. It was big enough to house dragons in the cargo hold along with their Riders. At the front of the ship two large chains dangled into the water, under the water two Scauldron dragons held the chain in their mouths.

Above water Haldon and the others arrived at the docks ready to board. Tuffner and Stephan were there too.

"How come we can't go on this spy mission?"

"Yes, I'm a Jorgenson, I was born for a mission like this." Stephan said puffing his chest. Haldon rolled his eyes.

"You two are better suited staying here and training the new Riders and defending Dragon's Edge from pirates. What we're doing requires…stealth." Haldon explained. This shocked Stephan and Tuffner.

"I can be stealthy!" Stephan countered.

"Stephan the last time we were training, you yelled 'Sneak attack' before I clubbed you on the head." Eragon laughed.

"I-well he…Shut up Eragon!" Stephan retorted.

"See?" Eragon stated. Haldon turned to Stephan.

"Look Stephan, I'm counting on you and Tuffner to protect Dragon's Edge while we're gone. I trust you guys." Haldon said as he put a hand on their shoulders and looked into their eyes sincerely.

"Wow I feel heavy on the inside." Stephan said.

"You feel that too? I've never had someone trust me before until now." Tuffner said in realization.

"Can I count on you two to hold down the Edge?" Haldon asked. Tuffner and Stephan looked at each other before turning back to Haldon and nodding their heads.

"You can count on us." Stephan and Tuffner saluted.

Haldon walked aboard the ship where his father was making sure everything was in order. There was plenty of food for the crew, Riders, and Dragons for the voyage.

"Is everything settled father?" Haldon asked. Stoick turned around and faced his son.

"It seems so. The Scauldrons will pull the ship south, once you reach the Bay of Seals send them back. There is plenty of food, but if you run out for whatever reason send a rowboat ashore to gather supplies. I have given you three messenger hawks in case of emergency. Here's the letter your uncle sent." Stoick said handing Haldon the letter.

"I guess this is farewell." Haldon said. Stoick nodded his head as he looked around the ship.

"Aye it is, hopefully nothing happens and you'll all come home safe."

"We're Vikings when are we ever safe?" Haldon joked. They both laughed and embraced each other.

"I love you son."

"I love you too father."

They ended their hug and Stoick looked at his son proudly.

"Give your Aunt Catelyn my greetings when you see her."

Stoick climbed off onto the docks. A horn was blown as they began to set sail. The Scauldrons latched onto the chains below and pulled the ship through the water. Haldon and the others waved, saying their goodbyes to their people as they went further and further away.

Now onward to their journey South.