Sorry for the delay everyone…

Thanks to all who read/reviewed!

-This chapter is going to be the resolution of Astrid's story, and the beginning of Snotlout's interrogation process

midnightsky0612: Not quite…

"Astrid?" Hiccup called as he ran through the woods, "ASTRID!" he yelled.

The sudden snap of a twig made Hiccup freeze, "…Astrid?" he asked, cautiously turning around.

Astrid heaved a sigh, "What do you want, Hiccup," she said.

"Astrid!" Hiccup exclaimed as he ran over to her, "What happened?" he asked.

Astrid wouldn't meet his eyes, "Hiccup…you know that Uncle Finn was very special to me," she said, "I just…I just can't believe you would use him against me," she said quietly.

Hiccup was taken aback, "Oh…" he said rubbing the back of his head, "I'm sorry—"

"Sorry?! You're sorry?! For what, exactly?!" Astrid spat, "You've also lost someone important to you," she said, "I would at least think that you'd understand…" she said, turning away from him.

Hiccup winced as the painful memories of the last moments with his mother passed through his mind. He shook his head and ran to Astrid, "I don't know if this will do anything…" he said, "But I'd always wished that my dad would've done this when my mother…well you know," he said, pulling her into an embrace.

Astrid's eyes went wide for a moment, before she allowed herself to relax into his warm gesture.

They stayed like that for a while, "…Thanks Hiccup," she said, stepping back, "You always know how to…fix things," she said.

Hiccup blushed, "It was no—OW!" he cried, rubbing his arm, "What was that for?!"

Astrid pulled back her fist, "That's for hurting my feelings," she said, leaning in, "And that's…for everything else," she said, blushing slightly.

Hiccup smiled goofily at her, "…So," he said, "Do you wanna help with the next interrogation?" he asked as they started walking out of the forest—their dragons following.

"Is it Snotlout's turn?" she asked.

"I believe so, M'lady," he said.

Astrid grinned, "I would love to," she said as she took off in a sprint, "Meet you at the Academy!" she called over her shoulder.

Hiccup chuckled and faced the two dragons, "Astrid," he said, "…So predictable," he grinned as he sprinted after her with Stormfly and Toothless in tow.

After sending Fishlegs to guard Snotlout at his home; Astrid, Hiccup, and the twins began planning-

"I say we break him so he cries like a girl!" said Tuffnut.

"Yeah! Just like Tuffnut!" Ruffnut added, looking smug.

"Yeah!" Tuffnut said, "…Wait, what?"

"Exactly," Astrid said, "We need to make it so he gets more than just 'dust' in his eyes," she chuckled.

Hiccup looked at her and said, "You don't have to be too harsh," he said.

"But that's what we did to Astrid," said Ruffnut.

"Yeah! Remember how you made me tie her up—" added Tuffnut.

"Okay, that's enough!" Hiccup said, "What I mean is, don't go too overboard," he explained.

"So…what should we do?" asked Ruffnut.

"Well, what's Snotlout's greatest weakness?" asked Hiccup.

"His dad!" said Tuffnut.

"…Hookfang?" said Ruffnut.

"His 'pride'," added Astrid.

Hiccup held up his hands, "Ok-ay," he said, "I think we have enough," he said.

"Now, to take some action!" Tuffnut cheered, pumping his fist in the air.

"Yeah!" Ruffnut agreed as they hit their helmets together.

"…Uh guys? We don't even have a plan yet!" Hiccup yelled.

Astrid cleared her throat, "I've got one," she said, "Here's what we're going to do…"

Snotlout sat alone in his home, "So Fishlegs," he said, knocking on his door, "How's it going out there?" he added.

"Uh…good, I guess," Fishlegs muttered.

"Good, good," Snotlout said, "…You see anything out there?" he asked.

"Yeah…" Fishlegs said, "I see Gobber being thrown into the bath…Stoick getting splashed by Gobber…Stoick chasing Gobber through the village…Oh, and I also see Spitelout being dragged into the forest," he added, trying not to laugh.

"Oh, that's very ni—WHAT!?" Snotlout hollered.

Fishlegs bit his lip, "I said…Gobber is—"

"No, no, no, what did you say about my dad being dragged into the forest?!" he asked trying to see out a tiny crack in the door.

"Your father?" Fishlegs asked stupidly, "Oh, your father," he slurred.

"Yes, my father!" Snotlout huffed, banging his fist on the door.

"Well, you see…" Fishlegs said.

"What? WHAT?!" Snotlout asked frantically.

"—I think they're dragging Hookfang with them now," he said quietly.

Snotlout froze, "This is probably just one of Hiccup's stupid ideas," he reassured himself.

"I don't think so," Fishlegs said, "The guy seemed to be very tall," he added.

"Fishlegs!" Snotlout said, pounding on the door, "I swear, if you don't let me out right now, I'm going to—" he yelled as Fishlegs opened the door.

"You're going to what, Snotlout?" he asked.

Snotlout ran past Fishlegs and went straight into the forest. He ran until he could run no longer, and collapsed. But with all the noise he had made, he hadn't noticed a new presence…

"…Well, well, well…what have we here?" asked a very deep-sounding voice.

Snotlout held his breath and looked up.

Standing in front of him was a very tall figure, at least twice the size of him. He swallowed and stood up shakily, "What have you done with my father and my dragon?" he asked loudly.

The person chuckled, "Let's just say…that their lives are in your hands," it said in a gruff voice.

Snotlout swallowed thickly as he was handcuffed from behind, "Let's just hope you make the right choice," it said, sending shivers down Snotlout's spine as he was yanked into a clearing...

Looks like you'll have to wait a little longer to see what happens to Snotlout...

(I hope the ending didn't seem too shaky...)

*Who do you think the mysterious person is?