Upsides of having migraines: I can make Lord Voldemort jokes.

Downsides of having migraines: Literally everything else.

It ain't worth it guys. IT AIN'T WORTH IT.

And hey waddya know I actually updated on time.

But it'S A SHORTER CHAPTER DARN IT. 0_0 Usually I try to at least hit 2,000 words for a chapter but I just felt like ending this one a little sooner because I couldn't think of a better place to cut it...? Oh well. At least I updated. :)

So, guess what? You guys get shout-outs again! :D :D :D Yaaaayyyyyyyy! :) :) :) :) :) I really love you all so much so I like to thank you for your support while I'm able, because hey, you don't have to write reviews, but you do it anyway, and you TOTALLY MAKE MY DAY WHENEVER YOU DO! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

So here're the shout-outs! :D

Dimensional Phaser: Haha, thanks! Well, he has changed. :)

Mudsbreath: You know the saying, "What he doesn't know...um...won't make him mad or...somethin'." XD Thanks for the review! :)

Fantasygirl1329: Yeah I can't feel bad for Ryker either, nope nope nope nope nope, not after everything he's done. I'm glad you like my stories, tho! :D Thanks for the review! :D

snookstar360: Hahaha thanks so much! :D And that's definitely a possibility! You'll just have to wait and see what happens. :)

Forever Me: Wow, you like my writing that much? 0_0 I'm so honored! Thank you! :D But seriously if you're that tired the review can wait until after you've rested. :D Thanks for the review! :D

thepurplewriter333: Thanks! I love Dagur and Heather as siblings, too. They rock. :D And yeah, Astrid is kinda hard to write accurately, at least, so I'm glad I'm doing good! :D Thanks for the review! :)

FanWriter02: Thanks! :D Yeah, poor Hiccup. It's probably better that he's oblivious, honestly. XD Thanks for the review! :D

MartialArtistwithaPen: IKNOWRIGHT!? I seriously hated Dagur at first (but like you said, he was a good villain so yeah at least he had that goin' for him) and now I'm writing and cheering for him. XD Thanks for the review! :)

Astrid E Lokison: I'm glad! :D And hahaha, I'll try. :P Thanks for the review! :D

Aeon The Dimensional Girl: Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! XD XD XD

phieillydinyia: We'll see how it goes for our dear Hiccup and friends! :) Thanks for the review! :D

Zoha Ven: Haha, don't be sorry. (And Snotlout's part was meant to be hilarious, so I'm glad it was. :D). And thanks! I'm excited to be doing some more writing! :) Thanks for the review! :D

Galaxy-Mitsuko: Hahaha yeah, I feel especially sorry for the guy who was just poisoned. :P And everyone else too but first and foremost the guy who was just poisoned. XD Thanks for the review! :D

SnivyDragon: Haha, yep, Ryker's reaction's gonna be pretty fun, heh heh heh...and I love Dagur! He's seriously amazing, especially when he's protective of his "brother." :D Thanks! I'm glad you like the way this is going! :D Thanks for the review! :D

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PKWolf014: Heh heh heh, it's pretty funny how everyone just lost it when it came to Ryker. XD And thanks! I'm really glad you're still enjoying it! :D :D :D Thanks for the review! :D

boyscouts83712: Thanks! I'll do my best! (I don't like waiting a long time to update as much as you like waiting a long time for an update). We'll see how it all goes down! :D

Sadie: You're welcome! :D

WhovianDemiwizard: No worries, it's cool. :) I've procrasinated on posting my fanfiction chapters every now and then to finish up a series. And Supernatural, ouch. I haven't watched much of the show but I've watched enough to know any season finale's gonna be pretty heart-stabbing. :( Anyways, I'm so glad you liked the chapter(s)! :D And yeah, I'd totally like to say I came up with a clever word from another language but nope, I just banged on the keyboard and came up with Erro. XD Thanks for the review! :D

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HOKAY I think thats everyone. Boy there are a lot of you. Not that I'm complaining, actually I'm SUPER DUPER HONORED. :D :D :D :D :D Thank you all for your support, and enjoy chapter 4! :D


Dagur landed Shattermaster on the platform at Dragon's Edge, right in front of the Clubhouse. He dismounted the Gronckle and patted him gratefully with one hand, his other hand holding a bag of herbs - the herbs Gothi had asked for from Berserker Island.

"Now you stay here, Shattermaster," said Dagur firmly. Shattermaster growled sadly, his wings flattening back and his pupils dilating. "I know you don't want to," said Dagur, "but it's better this way for now. I'll be back soon, don't worry."

He patted his dragon one last time before turning and heading down the way, jogging towards Hiccup's residence. The hatch leading inside was wide open, so Dagur charged right in.

"I've got the herbs, everyone!" Dagur shouted.

Stoick turned around to face the intruder, and then, he narrowed his gaze. "You!" Stoick said, drawing his axe and starting forward. "What are you doing here, Dagur the Deranged!?"

"Whoa, what?" said Dagur, frowning. "I dropped the 'Deranged' thing a long time ago - ack!" He dove out of the way of Stoick's axe, which came crashing down right in front of him.

"You have something to do with this, don't you?" said Stoick threateningly. "What are you doing here!?"

"Wait - didn't Hiccup tell you!?" said Dagur helplessly, dodging another one of Stoick's attacks. "I'm a friend now, to Berk and the dragons!"

"I'm sure I'd believe it," said Stoick, "if it wasn't coming from you!" He swung the axe again, and Dagur dodged once more, but it was getting harder and harder to keep it up.

"No, I'm serious!" said Dagur. "I've changed my ways! Ask anyone! Toothless!" He gestured to the Night Fury, lying on the ground by Hiccup's side. "C'mon, Toothster, back me up, please?"

Toothless ignored him. To the dragon, Hiccup's situation was far more important than any situation Dagur was in.

"Look! Look, Stoick!" Dagur said helplessly. "He's not attacking me! That's a good sign, isn't it? Whoa-!" He jumped aside, and Stoick's axe embedded into the floor. "Phew, I felt the wind on that one!" said Dagur. "You haven't lost your touch, Stoick! Not at all - hey! I said I'm a friend! Stop attacking me already!"

"He's telling the truth, Dad."

Instantly, all movement in the room halted, and all eyes turned to the source of the voice. Hiccup pushed himself into a sitting position with Toothless' help, but it still looked like hard work.

"Hiccup," Stoick said, dropping his axe and racing over instantly, Dagur entirely forgotten. "Are you alright?"

"Been better," Hiccup said, and then, he coughed into his elbow. "D-Dagur's telling the truth," Hiccup repeated. "He's an ally now."

"And I brought herbs!" said Dagur, once again raising the bag of said herbs over his head. "We got an airmail from Astrid that said Gothi wanted herbs from Berserker Island."

Gothi moved forward and snatched the bag from Dagur's hands, raising it up to the torch light for further inspection. Then, she nodded to Dagur with a small smile and headed back over to the table.

Stoick looked back and forth, from Dagur to Hiccup. "Are you sure about this, son?" Stoick questioned, settling a hand on Hiccup's forehead. "This isn't just the fever talking, is it?"

Hiccup shook his head. "I promise I know what I'm talking about, Dad," Hiccup said. "And besides, don't you think Toothless would be trying to attack Dagur, too, if Dagur's lying?"

Stoick looked to the Night Fury, who'd remained calmly by Hiccup's side this entire time, and nodded. "Aye, you're right," he said, and then, he stood and looked at Dagur. "But if you make one move against any of us," Stoick said threateningly, "mark my words, it'll be the last thing you ever do."

Dagur's hand snapped up in solid salute, his other arm stiff at his side. "Aye aye, Stoick," he said.

Stoick pinched the bridge of his nose. "This is going to take some getting used to…"

"Where's everyone else?" Hiccup asked quietly, looking around; his eyes were glazed over, and his voice was quiet.

"Astrid went to scout the hunter's camp," said Stoick, "and Snotlout is at healer's island. Fishlegs and the twins are looking into the Shatterglass dragon."

"Shatter…oh," Hiccup paused, and then glanced down at his arm. The black, spider-web like tendrils were still there, though much longer and more noticeable than before. "Probably...something about the cure, right?"

Stoick nodded.

"You guys are planning an attack on the hunter base!?" said Dagur, breaking the serenity of the room, and Hiccup and Stoick jumped. "Why didn't you tell me, brother!?" said Dagur. "I would've started planning for an attack against them!"

"That won't be necessary, Dagur," said Stoick. "We have this under control."

"But I'm your ally now, aren't I, Stoick?" said Dagur. "C'mon, Hiccup! Convince your dad to let me help!"

Hiccup frowned, a bit tiredly, but he still looked flat-out done. "You do realize my dad has the word stoic in his name, don't you?"

"Fair point…" said Dagur lowly; Hiccup laid down again, pulling a blanket up to his shoulders, and Toothless laid down beside his rider. "I know the dragon hunters, Stoick!" said Dagur, trying to sound as convincing as possible. "Believe me, I can help you! I've spent more time around Ryker than anyone else! Me, and Heather, and the Berserkers…"

Stoick opened his mouth to resort, but then, Gobber stepped up, laying a hand on his friend's shoulder.

"Stoick, the more men we bring in, the faster we'll be able to get what we need, and then get back here," said Gobber. "We don't really have time to waste, now do we?" He glanced towards Hiccup, sleeping fitfully again, and so did Stoick.

"Let me prove myself!" said Dagur. "Let me prove to you, in this fight, that I really am a changed man! We'll get in there, get what we need, and be back here!" He paused, suddenly looking grave, which was something new for Dagur.

"You might not want to admit it, Stoick," Dagur started slowly, "and I don't want to think about it, either, but...Hiccup is dying. If we don't get the cure back in time, he'll die."

This was a solid fact that Stoick - or anyone, for that matter - couldn't argue with. Stoick glanced at Hiccup, and then up at Gobber, and then, finally, back at Dagur.

"Alright," said Stoick heavily, "but don't think I'm doing this because I trust you, Dagur. I'm doing this-"

"For my dear brother, of course," said Dagur, nodding. Stoick glared at him. "Okay, okay, I get it," said Dagur, putting up his hands. "Don't worry, Stoick. I won't let you down. I'll go to Berserker Island right now, get my sister, and we'll plan our attack!"

He turned and made for the door; but at the very last second, he stopped and turned around again.

"When do we strike?" Dagur asked, punching his fist into his open palm. "In the shadow of darkness, or the blazing light of day?"

"We strike as soon as possible!"

Stormfly soared through the door, Astrid's words echoing throughout the abode. Stormfly landed, just in front of Dagur, and Astrid dismounted, marching forward with purpose.

"Ah, lass, you've returned!" said Gobber. "What's the word on the hunters?"

"They want the Dragon Eye in exchange for the Erro root," said Astrid. "And that wouldn't be a problem, except for the fact that we lost the Dragon Eye to the volcano during the hunters' attack."

"The Dragon Eye is gone?" said Stoick.

Astrid nodded. "I told the hunters I would think it over," said Astrid, "but the answer's already obvious. We're attacking as soon as I hear back from Fishlegs. I'm waiting for him and the twins to find the Shatterglass."

"So I'll go get the Berserker armada ready," said Dagur, "and you can send one of your little Terror-mail thingies as soon as we're ready for the attack!"

Astrid nodded. "That's the plan," she said. "Those hunters…" She narrowed her gaze, her teeth gritted behind her lips, "...are going down."