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Hey...

I'M SO SORRY! This was taking far too long so I decided to split it in two. I am working on Am I a Dragon part 2 so don't worry! I've been having writer's block and motivation is being a bit rude to me right now... has been for the last few months. Anyways, this felt like a decent place to pause and take a breather so. Heh. I think I mislead everyone that I would be updating frequently, but Struck Differently itself took me a couple months. Fangs in Vein is a bit similar to that style but I didn't want to keep you guys waiting any longer for an update. Honestly, I feel guilty. I'm babbling again. Let's get through this shall we?

Reviews!

Guest: thank you! cousin bonding? Tons of that will come! Hopefully! Arrow? God, don't make me tear up, please! I'll see what I can do!

Guest 2: another arrow!? Geez XD I'm not sure, I've never really been the type with Snotlout and Spitelout bonding... so I don't think I'll do that... I'm sorry.

Guest 3: heheh, I love the idea but I've already seen a couple (I think) fanfics on that Snotlout vs Astrid in Snotlout's Angels. To me, it's pretty clear on what happened, so I suggest looking it up on here, you should be able to find one!

Tailfin: indeed he can XD oh he will don't worry! XD I did rewatch it, I am thinking about something but it isn't exactly 'whump'. I can't really do it because there was already some of it in that episode. I'll see what I can do! Emotional whump is definitely on its way!

Draconian: I LOVE THAT IDEA OMG!!! I'll need a pm or something though, I need to know more details on what's following him. I'll do it! I just need a few more details on how you want it to go! I'm hyped already XD

Okay... let's clear this up. This review thing is just so I can reply to reviews of people who aren't logged in, or don't allow pm. Make sense? I hope so heheh XD

Oh quick! One more thing I forgot to mention, the cover is sort of by me. I just don't like the idea of copyright crap. I took the original picture from the show and added the bruises, cuts, and effects. I just don't like the idea of completely owning it. What do you guys think?

sdkop21 suggested this idea and I added on to it. Thank you for this lovely opportunity!

Disclaimer: this lunatic owns nothing.

Summary: After investigating a ship, Snotlout goes missing. The other riders try to figure out where he has gone, but they are hesitant. Meanwhile, Snotlout figures out what Viggo wants to do with them, take them out one by one.

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This day was going great. Not only did Snotlout have a very high chance of dying, but he was dragonless and there wasn't a rider in sight. The day had started normal as well, why today?

How in the name of Thor did he get into this mess?

oOo

Snotlout layed in the sun as the ocean's waves made their crashes against the sand. Hookfang was also in the sun, on a rock, sleeping lazily. It was a nice day, the sun was blazing but not even a drop of sweat ran down Snotlout's face. He stretched, letting the warmth spread through every inch of his body. He enjoyed the feeling of the sand beneath him, it was soft and his fingers could slip through it easily. The others were at the clubhouse talking about something 'important'. Snotlout thinks they should lay back a bit, they were way too paranoid. Snotlout rolled his eyes, the other riders always spent every second as though Viggo would attack any second. It was stupid really, they couldn't even get a moment of peace.

Guess this is the outside world though, it would always be difficult to survive out here.

Snotlout snorted at how the people on Berk were, yes they were included in this war but they didn't spend every single day planning against their enemies did they? Snotlout closed his eyes, he was warm, too warm, hot! Okay! Time's up! He turned his body so it was facing his dragon. "Hookfang, what do you think about a flight?"

Hookfang glanced at Snotlout for a moment then rested his head back down with a lazy roar. Snotlout frowned, why did Hookfang do this? Wait, of course, because he's Hookfang. When did he ever listen? Snotlout suddenly got an idea.

"Oh Hookfang, how about we catch some Mackerel while flying?" Snotlout bribed.

Hookfang's head shot up and he skidded over to Snotlout, tail wagging, slightly panting, then roared impatiently.

Snotlout grinned and climbed onto his dragon's neck, patting the Nightmare's head. "You ready?" He asked his friend, while scratching his scales. Hookfang gave a growl and shot into the sky.

"HOOKFANG!"

Hookfang gave a laugh and dove towards the sea, all while his rider begged him to have sense. Of course Hookfang didn't listen, he never listens. Hookfang was just about to hit the water, Snotlout braced himself for impact but it never came. Instead, Snotlout found himself swiftly leveled out with the ocean.

Snotlout gave a gasp. "Hookfang, please don't do that unless you want me to have a heart attack!" He begged, Hookfang giving an uneasy rumble. Before Snotlout could ask if his dragon was okay, he spotted a small ship on the horizon. He nudged Hookfang in that direction and pointed. Hookfang gave a determined growl and beat his wings harder, gaining speed.

They caught up to the ship in rapid time, finding out it had the Dragon hunter's logo. Snotlout smirked, "Well Hookfang, what do you say? Should we introduce ourselves?" Hookfang grumbled in agreement, pupils becoming slitted.

With surprising teamwork, they shot down from above the clouds, breathing fire upon the ship.

"Dragon rider!" A hunter shouted.

Snotlout and Hookfang positioned themselves in what they thought was a safe tactic, but too late they realized it wasn't. Before they knew it-

"FIRE!"

Snotlout found a net tied around him and Hookfang, causing them to fall as the hunters started to reel them in. Without hesitation, Hookfang flamed most of his body up, one part not ignited so his rider wouldn't get toasted.

It was a dragon proof net, fantastic.

They hit the water.

Snotlout felt them being reeled in, the hunter's voices were pleased and confident. He desperately thought of way to get out of this.

Maybe there was a way.

Once out of the water and on the ship, Snotlout sat there, seeming to give up. This created surprise to ripple with both his dragon and the hunters.

Men put a muzzle on Hookfang's snout, while they grabbed Snotlout's arm, not exactly realizing that he had one arm free.

Wait for it.

The men lifted the chains.

Now!

Snotlout swiftly grasped his dagger and cut the weak point on the muzzle, accidentally scraping his dragon's jaw. Guilt washed over him. Sorry Hooky. The hunters tightened their hold on Snotlout's arm and prepared dragon root arrows to shoot at Hookfang.

Hookfang, free now, lit his flame coat and began firing in all directions. He growled viciously when he saw one hunter position a dagger over Snotlout's throat. Snotlout smirked, this is what he was hoping for.

"Hookfang! Get out of here!" He screeched, the Nightmare looked at him in surprise, his flames dousing. No, he didn't get it. Snotlout gave his best at a Night Fury call, his meaning was clear. Get Hiccup. Hookfang showed hesitation in his eyes but nevertheless, he bolted into the sky, making aerial maneuvers to avoid the arrows that flew his way.

The hunters looked at Snotlout, confused. "You must be an idiot if you would send away your only defense." One hunter said, the others nodding in agreement.

Snotlout simply smirked, all was going to plan.

The hunters grinned evilly, setting their gazes upon Snotlout, a couple cracking their knuckles. "Now," The supposed leader said. "We can achieve our goal."

Snotlout faltered, What was their goal?

Maybe he thought about this wrong?

The hunters directed the sails of the boat to head Northwest.

Where were they taking him?

oOo

Hiccup stared at the growing speck of light in the sky, what was it? Could it be a Fireworm? A Princess Fireworm? As the bright splotch began to take shape, Hiccup knew he was sort of on the right track. It was a dragon, most likely a Nightmare. Yep, Nightmare. He concluded as the dragon, now recognized as Hookfang, bulleted down towards the clubhouse. Hiccup's heart sank when he saw no Jorgenson on the back of the dragon.

As soon as he landed, Hookfang began growling frantically, trying to tell them he needed help. Toothless padded up to him, concern etched upon his face. He didn't need concern right now! They needed to get to Snotlout! "Hookfang, what happened?"

Hookfang flamed up again, and faced the Night Fury. "Dragon hunters! We decided to check them out but they had something up their scales, an alpha net was shot and they pulled us in! Snotlout seemed to have a plan and then suddenly he sliced my fire restricting rope and set me free! He accidentally scratched my scales in the process though. I was setting the boat aflame when I noticed that one hunter had a small claw against Snotlout's throat! Snotlout forced me to retreat and get help!" Hookfang had said all that in a couple distressed growls, grunts, and roars. Toothless looked at him in sympathy, again, they just needed to get Snotlout!

Hookfang hissed in impatience as he saw Hiccup asking where Snotlout was, humans couldn't understand dragonese! It wasn't like he could tell them! But he could guide them. "In the name of the Foreverwing, can you just hurry?" Hookfang spat as he flapped into the air, turning while shooting fire in random directions. This had always caught their attention and let them know that Snotlout was in danger.

Hiccup looked worriedly at the flamed up Nightmare, seeing the anxiety in his eyes. He turned to Fishlegs, "Hey, Legs, go alert the others about Snotlout's apparent situation. Have Stormfly track our scent. We'll be with Hookfang as he leads us to where Snotlout is, or was." Fishlegs gave a quick nod, hopped on Meatlug, and went to the other huts on The Edge. Hiccup nodded and turned to the dragon who was currently desperately trying to get his attention. "Okay Hookfang," He began, "Take us to him." The dragon gave a loud thunderous roar and shot into the sky. Hiccup and Toothless following short after.

oOo

Gagged.

What a fun thing.

Snotlout rolled his eyes, his hands and feet were bound and the hunters had shoved a dirty cloth in his mouth whilst pushing him carelessly into his cell. It was dark, Snotlout never really liked the dark, it always sent a shiver down his spine. It wasn't too bad though, he could see at least. No signs of seeing where he was though, unfortunately. He had a guard...guarding him. Didn't seem special, if he could just remove the damn cloth then maybe he might be able to trick his way out. How? He wasn't sure, but it was a start at least. Snotlout shifted slightly.

OW!

What? What was that? Snotlout shifted more and saw a tiny needle that was poking through the floorboards. Great. During his experience with a needle to the rear, Snotlout had given a muffled shout of pain, coming out as an 'hmph'. Thus, causing a certain someone to get pissed.

"SHUT UP!" The hunter yelled as he slammed a club against the cell bars, the cage rattled.

That was a bit harsh, was it Snotlout's fault that their dumb cell decided to try and murder his cargo area? Well either way, Snotlout was sure some of his hearing went as the ringing sound afterward stabbed his eardrum multiple times. Nonstop. Wow that hurts.

Wait, sharp right?

Hmmm...

Snotlout scooted back a bit more and pressed his tied hands against the one and only needle. They had a history now. He rubbed carefully, trying to not make noise and not burn his hands from friction. He watched eagerly as one by one, strings began to pop out, signaling that it was working. At least now he was making progress. If he could free his hands, remove his leg bonds and that gag. He should be able to knock out the guard by using his weapon against him, grab the keys, fight his way out and go from there. It was a bit rusty he'll admit, but it was something. Sort of a break out classic.

And...there!

It wasn't torn through, but should be weak enough to gradually pull apart. He continued to rub it gently against the nail to speed up the process.

Ten minutes later (Spongebob narrator voice (can't help myself))

Snotlout finally managed to tear apart his hand bonds, about time. He quietly began untying the rope around his legs after he got the gag out. It was one nasty cloth.

His legs undone, Snotlout ever so slowly got up, not daring to breathe. He snuck behind the guard and in one swift motion, he grabbed the hunter's head and banged it against the bars of the cell which caused a 'thunk' and rendered them unconscious. Snotlout carefully reached out for the key. Knowing it was slightly out of reach in his current position, he tugged the body closer and shoved his shoulder in between the gaps of the cage.

Almost...

Yes!

Snotlout grasped the keys in his hand and hardly yanked his arm out from in between the metal, he checked no one was watching and began picking the lock. After managing to figure out which key it was and which direction it had to face, Snotlout finally managed to hear the satisfying 'click' that opened his cell. Unable to contain all of his excitement, he whispered. "Yes! Snotlout! Snotlout! Oi! Oi! Oi!"

Snotlout pushed the door open and pulled the unresponsive hunter into the jail, took his mace, and locked him in.

He was getting out of here.

Snotlout slowly made his way down the corridor, there were no dragons on board. How did he know? The ship was too small to carry a few dragons. It was more of a 'people only' boat.

Reaching the end of the hallway quickly, Snotlout carefully readied his mace. In less then a heartbeat, Snotlout opened the hatch and shot out of it.

"HE'S ESCAPED!" A hunter yelled.

In unison, all of the men brought their weapons raining down on Snotlout. Snotlout, being the trained Viking he was, countered each blow with surprising strength. He may not be the greatest dragon trainer, but he definitely knew his way around battles.

Hunter after hunter, blow after blow. Snotlout's opponents fell. Snotlout thought he had all of them, but he was unfortunately mistaken. A white hot pain sliced through Snotlout's back. He yelled in pain as he felt the blood begin to trickle down his skin. Blood boiling, Snotlout faced whoever had dared play such a dirty move. A hunter, the one who Snotlout was pretty sure who was in charge, faced Snotlout with an evil smirk plastered on their face while the sword they held dripped with his own blood.

Blinded by rage, Snotlout didn't notice the man behind him and started swinging his mace, determined to injure the hunter who drew his blood. Snotlout felt the weapon yanked out of his grip and two large hands begin to tie up his hands again. He struggled, forced all his strength to get rid of the man who dared try to restrain him again. The rough hands tightened their grip very hard on Snotlout's own, causing him to once again shout in agony. Another hunter forced Snotlout to his knees and shoved his head down, somehow stealing his strength. He knew he couldn't continue like this.

He scanned the skies, Hookfang and the riders were nowhere in sight, had they forgotten about him? Did they even care? A strange feeling washed over Snotlout, it made him go weak and tired as his small injuries ached and his back filled with fire. He knew what it was, he just never felt it before.

Snotlout was giving up.

Eyelids heavy, Snotlout was unfazed as the lead Dragon hunter pointed the sword that was still red with blood at his face.

"Looks like you're done with fighting. Do you think the other riders will come for you? Viggo helped add an addition to the ship that will make it hard for dragons to follow, at least for a little while. By then, you'll be long gone." The hunter cackled as the others sniggered. "Of course, we cant kill you, Viggo's orders. Don't ask me why, I'd love to give you a slow and painful death. He's asked to let something else do the work for us.

Was this their plan? Why were they announcing it to him with such confidence?

"Hunters! To Slitherwing island!"

Snotlout's eyes widened slightly. Slitherwing island? He now realized why they didn't mind telling him their plan. By the time the other riders find him, It would be too late. He wouldn't have a chance.

oOo

Hiccup stared at the Nightmare who was hovering over the ocean, sniffing violently. Hiccup knew he was searching for Snotlout, trying to pick up a scent. It confused him, they had been here in this very spot for about an hour, yet there was nothing. None of the dragons could pick up a scent, not even a trail. It got Hiccup anxious, what had happened?

"Hiccup we've been looking for ages! The dragons are starting to get worn out from pointless searching. There's not a trace of him anywhere." Fishlegs pleaded, hoping for sense to come to his friend. Hiccup shook his head frustratedly.

"We cant just give up! He's out there somewhere!" Hiccup yelled evenly.

"We cant hover here forever Hiccup, we're making no progress. Have you considered the fact that Viggo could be attacking us this very moment?"

Hiccup looked over to Astrid, her words punching him in the gut. Of course, he had been so focused on what happened to Snotlout he hadn't even considered the fact that it might have been a trick. Making a decision he addressed his fellow riders. "Okay, everyone back to The Edge! Be prepared for anything!"

There was a roar of protest, Hookfang flew in circles, flaming up, growling frantically. Sympathy filled Hiccup, he knew if he lost Toothless, he be just as, if not more stressed then the Nightmare. "We'll come back right after to look for him again, I promise Hookfang."

Hookfang growled angrily, but obeyed. Hiccup was glad for his obidience, they would need all the help they could get. If it was true that Viggo was attacking then Snotlout may be there, held hostage.

They had to get there quick.

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That's it for now... I'll try to update this soon but I got stuck here so I thought I should give you this at least while I work on it. Part 2 for Am I a Dragon should be out soon (hopefully). Thank you for your patience! See you next update!