I apologize for delay. I got into a bad car crash and broke my left ankle. I'm doing better now though. I now have more time to write since I can't work and don't have a car to go anywhere.

Chapter 4

Hiccup was sitting in his hut, looking over blueprints of some more buildings he wanted to put up on Berk. He was determined to create the perfect dragon-viking utopia. The village was going to have to be a lot bigger then it was now. Toothless was dozing off on his stone upstairs. Hiccup glanced out the opened door, and saw Avalon's group flying over the ocean. Hiccup admired how big and strong those young dragons were getting. Eider was already full grown, and the others weren't far behind. Even Edelweiss was growing into a beautiful young woman, just like her mother.

The dragonets soon landed near the hut. Hiccup could hear them talking, but couldn't hear what they were saying. Hiccup looked back down at his blueprints. He suddenly heard a dragon walking along on the porch outside, and Avalon walked passed. Hiccup caught her eye.

"Hello Hiccup," she said, pausing. "Hey Toothless." '

"Hey Avalon," said Hiccup.

"What are you doing?" Avalon asked.

"I'm just looking at ideas for Berk," Hiccup said. "I plan on turning it into a big dragon-viking utopia, so it need updates."

"Oh fascinating," said Avalon. "Well best of luck to you. I'll let you get back to it." She turned to leave. Hiccup suddenly thought of something.

"Hey Avalon, do you think you and your friends can carry full sized humans?" He asked. Avalon paused again. She turned around.

"I think so," she said. "Why?"

"Well, there may come a time when we have to go to battle and our dragons aren't available," said Hiccup. "And we might have to ride you guys. It's happened before." Avalon tilted her head.

"I see that your mind has gone back to the Battle of the Bewilderbeast," she said. "I'm sorry that battle ended in such tragedy."

"I appreciate that," said Hiccup.

"Anyway, you think your friends will have to ride us into battle?" Avalon asked.

"It's possible," said Hiccup. "I was hoping to have my group start training on you guys, so we all can get used to each other." Avalon considered.

"You know there are only four of us," she said. "I hope to get one more dragon on my team."

"We'll work something out," said Hiccup. "It's best we work this out now, rather then before a battle."

"I agree," said Avalon. "I'll talk this over with my friends."

"Absolutely," said Hiccup. "I'll talk to my friends too." Avalon nodded. She then entered the hut and looked at the blueprints.

"Those are some very serious updates," she said.

"You like them?" Hiccup asked.

"Sure," said Avalon. "Does this mean you'll use the rest of the island?"

"I think so," said Hiccup. "At least a little."

"That'll be fun," said Avalon. "You guys should totally spread out more. Dragons hate cramped and crowded spaces."

"I know, you guys have claustrophobia," Hiccup said. "Anyway, how about you go get your friends and meet us at the arena." Avalon smiled.

"See you in a sec," she said. She left the hut and took off again.

She joined her friends under Astrid's house. Edelweiss was putting her hair into a pair of french dragon tails. They all looked up when Avalon landed.

"Where did you go?" Eider asked.

"I was talking to Hiccup," said Avalon. "He wants his riders to train on us. Incase they have to fly into battle and their own dragons aren't available."

"But there are only four of us," said Black Widow. "And there's seven riders, eight including Edelweiss."

"Hiccup wants to work that out first thing," said Avalon. "He wants us to meet them at the arena. Let's just give it a try."

"All right," said Apollo. "I can kind of see Hiccup's point. I remember Mother talking about the Battle of the Bewilderbeast." Edelweiss finished braiding her hair, then mounted Black Widow.

"I like your hair that way Edel," Avalon said. "You should have that be your signature look."

"Thanks Avalon," said Edelweiss. The dragon spread their wings and took off.

The Berkian riders were already waiting in the arena when the dragonets landed. Edelweiss dismounted. Toothless and his friends were lounging around nearby.

"Thanks for coming Avalon," said Hiccup.

"Um, how are we going to fit everyone one those four dragons?" Astrid asked.

"We may have to double up," said Hiccup.

"I want to ride with Eret," said Ruffnut loudly, gluing herself to Eret's side. Eret gagged. Hiccup took a deep breath.

"I'll assign partners," he said. "And once partners are selected, you'll be able to choose the dragon you want to ride." He considered.

"Ruff, I'm putting you with Tuff," he said. Both twins scowled. "Fishlegs, you go with Snotlout."

"Uh, Hiccup how about I go with Ruffnut and Snotlout go with Tuffnut," Fishlegs suggested.

"No, I'll go with Ruffnut and Tuffnut can go with Fishface," said Snotlout.

"Or I can put Snotlout with Astrid," Hiccup threatened. Astrid sneered at Snotlout, making him nervous.

"On second thought, Fishlegs is fine," he said quickly.

"Okay, and Astrid why don't you pair up with Eret," said Hiccup.

"Fine by me Hiccup," said Eret.

"Yeah, I can work with that," said Astrid. "And we'll take Black Widow." She and Eret went over to Black Widow.

"We want the red dragon," said Ruffnut, pulling Tuffnut over to Apollo.

"We'll take Eider, he's the biggest," said Snotlout. He and Fishlegs went to stand beside Eider. Hiccup looked over at Avalon.

"I guess I'm riding you," he said. Avalon gave a small smile.

"What about me?" Edelweiss asked. Hiccup looked over at her, then at all the dragons. There wasn't a dragon left for her to ride, and there wasn't a whole lot of room left on Avalon's small back.

"Why don't you keep their dragons company," Avalon suggested. "I'm sure they'll like that." Edelweiss looked over at the Berkian dragons. She looked sad. "Don't worry, you will have a dragon to ride if we ever go into battle. I promise."

"All right," said Edelweiss. "If that's okay with you Black Widow."

"Of course," said Black Widow. Edelweiss went over and stood beside Toothless. She watched as Hiccup turned back to the riders.

"Okay, lets mount up," he said. "And we'll go for a short flight around the island. Then we'll go from there." Toothless noticed the pouting expression on Edelweiss's face.

"You can ride me if you want," he suggested. "So you won't be left out." Edelweiss looked him up and down. She then called to Hiccup.

"Hey Hiccup, can I follow you guys on Toothless?" She asked. Hiccup smiled.

"Yes you may," he said. Edelweiss lightened up and climbed onto Toothless's back. They went back into the arena. Toothless stood beside Avalon.

"You sure you can handle him?" Astrid asked. "He can be pretty powerful."

"I've ridden Windwalker several times," said Edelweiss. "And she's bigger than Toothless."

"Okay, let's go then," said Hiccup. The dragons spread their wings and took off. Edelweiss clicked the stirrup and Toothless followed.

They flew up to the top of the volcano and circled it. The dragonets were nervous at first, but relaxed after a while and flew normally. Edelweiss flew Toothless along side them, staying out of their way. They flew back down towards the outpost and hovered over it. Toothless landed next to the arena where the other Berkian dragons were waiting.

"Not bad guys," said Hiccup. "Are you dragons feeling okay?"

"We are," said Black Widow. "These humans are a lot heavier then Edelweiss."

"You'll get used to it," said Hiccup. "We're going to spend the next week or so training with you guys."

"That'll be fun," said Avalon. "I'm sure you don't mind Edelweiss riding your dragons during all this."

"No, it's only fair," said Hiccup. He clicked the reins and they headed out over the ocean to continue training.

Edelweiss watched them from Toothless's saddle. The other dragons were dozing off, taking full advantage of their riders being distracted.

"Looks like I'll be riding you for a while Toothless," Edelweiss said.

"I hope you don't mind," Toothless said. "I'm kind of liking it."

"Me too," said Edelweiss. She patted him on the head.

"It's probably a good thing too," he said. "Hiccup might get himself in trouble one day, and I'll have to go save him."

"I heard Hiccup once gave you a tail fin that let you fly without him," Edelweiss said.

"He did," said Toothless. "And I used it, then I smashed it."

"Why?" Edelweiss asked. "It sounds like a nice present."

"It was a nice present," Toothless said. "But there is nothing out there for me. Berk's been my first real home, and Hiccup's been my first real friend. I don't want to leave it, this is my life."

"But you're an alpha now," said Edelweiss. "Your life has changed."

"That's true," said Toothless. "But it doesn't change the fact that Berk is home and Hiccup is my friend."

"I respect that," said Edelweiss. "But who knows, maybe you'll find a nice girl one day." Toothless snorted.

"I don't have a chance," he said. "Night Furies are too rare, and no girl will take me with one tail fin."

"That's what Tenor said," Edelweiss said. "He said he had no chance with him being a hybrid, and now he has a family of his own. I bet Lord Draco has someone really special in mind for you, and I'll bet she'll be really cute." Toothless smiled. Edelweiss patted his neck.

"You think so?" He asked.

"You're an alpha, and you're adorable," said Edelweiss. "Girls like adorable things."

"All girls?" Toothless asked. "Or just you?" Edelweiss shrugged. Toothless then shook himself. "Lets go find the others, I'm getting tired of just standing here."

"All right," said Edelweiss. Toothless turned and walked off.

They walked through the outpost. They soon found Re, Aurora, Tenor, and Windwalker talking with Valka. They turned and looked up when Toothless joined them.

"I thought you'd be off training with your friends," Valka said. Edelweiss looked sad.

"No spare dragon for me to ride," she said. "So I'm riding Toothless until they're done."

"That'll be tricky if you guys go into battle," Re said. "You'll be left out." Edelweiss shrugged.

"Avalon plans to get another dragon on her team," she said. "And I hope soon."

"Well, we're about to go flying if you want to join us," said Aurora. "We can check on those guys." Toothless looked over his wing at Edelweiss.

"Where are my parents?" She asked.

"They went swimming," said Aurora. "You can catch up with them later."

"Okay," said Edelweiss.

Valka got on Cloudjumper and they all took off. Edelweiss controlled Toothless's tailfin and managed to keep up with the others. She could see her friends in the distance. They seemed to be having fun. She then spotted Valka standing on Cloudjumper's back.

"That looks very uncomfortable," she said.

"Oh, I've been doing it for years now," said Valka. "It's not as uncomfortable as it looks."

"And you feel the same way Cloudjumper?" Edelweiss asked. Cloudjumper smiled.

Yeah," he said. "I have very hard scales, I don't feel a thing."

"Fascinating," said Edelweiss. She steered Toothless underneath Cloudjumper and scratched his chin.

"And might I say, I like your hair like that," said Valka.

"Thank you," said Edelweiss.

"Why don't you go check on your friends," Aurora said. "Give that Night Fury a good run, we'll meet you down there." Edelweiss took a deep breath.

"Okay," she said.

"Hang on," Toothless said. He paused, then tucked his wings in and went for a dive. Edelweiss clutched the saddle as they sped towards the group. The Night Fury whistle filled the air. When they reached the group Toothless stopped abruptly.

"Wow, Astrid was right, you are powerful," Edelweiss said, a bit stunned.

"I think Windwalker was taking it easy on you," Toothless said.

"Perhaps," said Edelweiss. "I'm okay though." Toothless took off again, circled the group, then hovered beside Avalon.

"Hi Edelweiss," said Hiccup. "How's Toothless treating you?"

"He's okay," said Edelweiss, patting Toothless on the head. "He's really fast."

"And that wasn't even my top speed," said Toothless.

"That's a lot of dragon for a little girl," said Snotlout. Edelweiss folded her arms and glared, her dragon eyes blazing. Just then Re, Aurora, Tenor, Windwalker, and Valka caught up to them.

"Are things going swimmingly?" Aurora asked.

"Yeah, these young dragons are real troopers," said Astrid. "But the haven't said much." Aurora looked at her dragonets.

"Are you guys okay?" She asked.

"We're fine Mother," said Avalon. "We just don't want to waste time talking."

"How about we call it a day," said Hiccup. "We'll get an early start tomorrow."

"I can look after your guys' dragons in the meantime," Edelweiss offered. "It'll give me something to do."

"You don't have to do that," said Astrid.

"I want to," said Edelweiss. "So I'm not sitting around bored all day."

"Okay, then you should know Stormfly loves chicken," said Astrid.

"Don't give Meatlug any limestone, felts part, or bauxite," said Fishlegs.

"I don't even know what those are," said Edelweiss. "I only know sandstone, granite, pumice, marble, and lavastone."

"Those are good," said Fishlegs. Edelweiss pulled out a small pencil and paper, and wrote everything down.

"Hookfang likes tuna or salmon," said Snotlout.

"Barf likes mackerel," said Ruffnut.

"Belch likes haddock," said Tuffnut. Edelwiess scribbled away.

"Skullcrusher isn't picky," said Eret. "But he seems to like boar meat the best."

"What about you Toothless?" Edelweiss asked.

"I like cod," Toothless said. Edelweiss wrote it down.

Then they all landed on the runway and everyone dismounted. The dragonets shook themselves. Avalon yawned.

"You guys did good today," said Hiccup. "It'll be tough for you the next little while. But do the best you can, and we'll go on a little field trip to Dramilion Island and Dark Deep."

"Oooh, that does sound fun," said Avalon, cheering up a bit.

"You guys are in for a treat," said Fishlegs excitedly. "Dark Deep the ancestral home of all Boulder Class dragons."

"We know," said all the dragonets in unison. Fishlegs looked surprised.

"How come you guys know about it already?" He asked.

"It's in our old history books and atlases," said Apollo. "They talk about all the old dragon kingdoms."

"There are other dragon kingdoms?" Astrid asked.

"Yes," said Aurora. "Some are still running like Draconia, some have already been taken over by humans."

"Like Mother's old mountain," said Black Widow.

"Is there no stopping it?" Hiccup asked.

"Let Father worry about that," said Aurora, calmly. "He knows what to do." Apollo yawned and did a cat stretch.

"You guys must be tired," Re said.

"And sore," said Black Widow, also stretching.

"We should get you some food," said Hiccup. The dragonets smiled.

"I'll go see where my parents got to," said Edelweiss.

"We'll go with you," said Windwalker. Edelweiss got back on Toothless and they headed into the forest. Everyone else settled down for the night.

The next morning Hiccup and the riders saddled up the dragonets for another full day of training. Avalon and her friends were optimistic, though they were still sore. They tried to ignore it. Edelweiss watched them as she gathered up all the food for the Berkian dragons. She loaded it all up onto a wheelbarrow. Valka had decided to join the training with Cloudjumper.

Edelweiss loaded up the wheelbarrow, then hauled it over to the stables. She slid the doors open and entered. The dragons where just waking up.

"Morning guys," said Edelweiss. "Your riders are getting an early start training my friends. So I've offered to look after you all until they're finished. I hope you don't mind."

"No we don't mind," said Stormfly. Edelweiss put down the wheelbarrow and pulled out her notebook.

"Lets see," she said. "Hookfang gets salmon." She pulled a basket of salmon off the wheelbarrow, and put it down in front of Hookfang. "Barf and Belch get mackerel and haddock." She put another basket in front of the Zippleback. "Stormfly gets chicken." She put chicken in front of Stormfly. "Meatlug gets rocks." She put a basket of granite in front of Meatlug. "Skullcrusher gets boar meat." She set another basket in front of Skullcrusher. "And Toothless gets cod." She put the last basket in front of Toothless. "Did I get it right?"

"You certainly did," said Skullcrusher. "Thank you."

"I'll go get you some water then," said Edelweiss. She picked up the wheelbarrow and turned to leave.

"Hey Edel," said Stormfly.

"Yeah?" Edelweiss said.

"Don't let our riders walk all over you," said Stormfly. "Just because you're younger and haven't fought in battle, doesn't mean you're lower then them."

"I know," said Edelweiss. "But if Avalon doesn't find a fifth team member before our first war, what am I going to do? I can always get captured with you guys, then I can help you escape. Since right now, I have no wings and no spare dragon. I'll be right back with water and Toothless's saddle." She picked the wheelbarrow and left the stables.

She came back with large buckets of water and the saddle. She put a bucket of water in front of each dragon. Then she picked up the saddle. While Toothless drank his water Edelweiss put the saddle on him, with some difficulty. She soon figured it out and pulled everything snug.

"Is that too tight?" She asked.

"No, it's perfect," said Toothless. "Good job." Edelweiss smiled and patted his nose.

"Let me know if I can get you guys anything else," she said.

"We're not the Red Death Edel," said Hookfang. "If we need anything, we'll get it ourselves." Edelweiss sighed.

"Very well," she said. "I'll be on my way then." She picked up the wheelbarrow and left.

Outside she put the wheelbarrow away. She turned around to find something else to do. She was suddenly boosted up from behind by Toothless, and found herself on his saddle. She blinked a few times,

"You know, just because Hiccup's my rider doesn't mean I can't have other human friends," Toothless said. "I've had other people ride me before. Stoic's ridden me a couple times."

"And Hiccup didn't like it," Edelweiss said. "You two have a great connection that I don't want to get in the way of."

"You're not, I promise," said Toothless. "So what do you say, can we be good friends and not just acquaintances?" Edelweiss considered. Then she smiled.

"Sure," she said, patting him on the head.

"Lets go for a ride," Toothless said. "Then check on your friends."

"Okay," said Edelweiss. She clicked the stirrup and Toothless took off.

They fly high over the island. Toothless headed to the top of the volcano and circled it.

"You think you'll go on this field trip with your friends?" He asked.

"Sure," said Edelweiss. "I've never met a Dramilion. I bet they're sweet."

"I've only met them when their island was under attack," Toothless said. "I've no idea what they're like."

"I hope we can make friends with them," said Edelweiss.

"Me too," said Toothless. "Let's go check on your friends, then I can take you for a real ride if you want."

"I'm excited," said Edelweiss. Toothless headed for the arena.

They landed and found the dragonets and their temporary riders. Toothless landed and headed over to them.

"How are you guys doing?" Edelweiss asked.

"We're doing pretty good," said Hiccup. "Though these guys have been unusually quiet. They don't even talk to each other." Edelweiss looked at her friends. They were very quiet.

"We're behaving," said Avalon. "We're being good, domesticated dragons."

"I appreciate that," said Hiccup. "You are being really good. But we want you to be comfortable around us." He patted her neck.

"Maybe if we train with you guys," Edelweiss suggested. "Toothless can stand in for the fifth dragon team member."

"If that's okay with these two," said Avalon, glancing between Hiccup and Toothless.

"It's fine with me," said Hiccup, and Toothless crooned in agreement.

"Great, so do you want your own dragon back?" Edelweiss asked.

"No, you can keep riding him," said Hiccup. "So Avalon can get used to me." Avalon shrugged.

"Okay," said Edelweiss. "If you insist." She patted Toothless on the head. Hiccup turned to the others.

"All right, how about we take these for a walk around the island," he said. "See if they ease up a bit."

"Why are they so nervous?" Fishlegs asked. "We're not going to hurt them." Eider fidgeted and his tail twitched.

"They don't know us like their parents do," Hiccup said. "They haven't yet learned to trust us."

"It's not like we're going to put them into cages or anything," said Astrid.

"You did once," said Avalon. "It made your whole village hate us, and hate our playing and singing." She lowered her head in shame.

"Well you guys were out of control," said Snotlout. "We did what we had to."

"I know it wasn't fun for you," said Astrid. "But it wasn't fun for us having young dragons running wild through the village, making a mess. That's why the villagers don't like you." Avalon lowered her head farther, and the other dragons exchanged a sad glance. Edelweiss rubbed her wrists, remembering when she'd been chained to a cell wall. Toothless gave Avalon a gentle bump with his wing.

"You're okay Avalon," he said. "I still like you guys, you're really fun."

"Lets go for a walk," said Hiccup. "And see if we can't talk about something else." He steered Avalon towards the woods. The others followed her. The young dragons stayed really close to each other, and didn't say a word. Avalon kept checking over her wing at her friends as they entered the woods. Hiccup patted her side.

"You're not doing anything wrong, you don't have to worry about your friends," he said. Avalon took a deep breath. "I'm sorry you guys were caged. I was hoping you guys can try to get passed that."

"It'd be easier if the village was nicer to us," said Avalon. She sniffed. "I'm sorry we're out of control and playing all the time. We're trying to rein ourselves in so you guys will like us."

"You don't really have to change for us to like you," Hiccup said. "I appreciate the effort though. It's not all your guys' fault. The village shouldn't be giving you such a hard time because you love to play and sing." Avalon took another deep breath and checked on her friends again.

"Are you guys okay?" She asked.

"We're fine," said Apollo.

"As long as we're together, I don't mind having these guys on our backs," said Black Widow. Avalon sighed and relaxed her stride.

They walked through the woods. The dragonets cheered up, but they still stayed completely silent. They didn't talk or sing. Edelweiss didn't say anything either. She kept Toothless walking beside Black Widow. She reached out and patted her own dragon's neck. Black Widow purred and licked Edelweiss's hand.

"I'm glad you're here Edel," she said. "It helps."

"Have these guys yelled at you at all?" Toothless asked.

"Not yet," said Black Widow. "But they aren't gentle with the reins either. They're not like Edelweiss, she's so much nicer."

"You know if they get too rough on you, you can always get rougher," Toothless said. "Throw them to the ground if you have to. Don't hurt them, but make it clear that you don't like what they're doing." The other dragons were listening. "You guys are dragons not horses."

"But you heard them, they don't like it when we're out of control," said Eider.

"Then that's their problem," said Toothless. "You shouldn't care what others think of you."

"What if it lands us behind bars?" Avalon asked.

"Don't let it happen," said Toothless. "If Berk wants to put you in cages, fight them and get away. Try not to kill anyone, but do what you can to get away."

"We don't want to cause Berk any trouble," said Eider.

"No you want to cause trouble," said Toothless. "Being wild doesn't mean you're evil. Causing trouble will help you get away from and defeat bad guys. If someone wants to put you in chains and cages, go as wild as you can. Use claws, teeth, fire, tails, whatever weapon you have to fight and get away. If Berk can't keep you guys down, then bad guys never will."

"That does sound more fun," said Edelweiss.

"Oh, it is," said Toothless. "Trust me it is. I believe this is what Lord Draco put me on this earth to do, liberate dragons such as yourselves."

"You're doing a great job from the sound of it," said Avalon. "You've taken down two giant dragons." Toothless smiled humbly.

"I work well with my allies," he said. "Not just Hiccup but your parents as well. I hope I can work well with you guys too. You're a great group of friends."

"We've never fought in war though," said Avalon.

"As long as we work together, you guys should be fine," said Toothless. He looked over his wing. "You okay up there?"

"I'm fine," said Edelweiss. "It's quite nice up here I'll have to admit. But it feels weird riding another dragon in front of Black Widow."

"I'm not jealous Edel," said Black Widow. "You're not in trouble." The dragonets perked up. Avalon raised her head and picked up her stride.

"You feeling better?" Hiccup asked.

"We are," said Avalon. "Thanks Toothless." Edelweiss patted Toothless on the head, making him purr.

They came out into a clearing. Valka, Cloudjumper, and the adult Draconians were clear on the other side of it. The dragonets began pulling at the reins restlessly. The riders let gave them their heads and they took off across the clearing, Toothless ran among them. They reached the group ahead and came to a stop.

"Okay, I think we can call it a day," Hiccup said. The riders dismounted, and Edelweiss got off Toothless.

"Looks like you're getting along," said Valka.

"Yeah, but they've been pretty quiet the whole time," Hiccup said. "They still think they're going to be put into cages if they misbehave."

"Oh, that's a shame," said Valka. She stood up and approached Avalon, who swished her tail nervously. Valka reached her hand out towards her. "You're okay sweetie." She stroked Avalon's snout.

"Toothless said something to them and it must have had a good affect on them," said Astrid, patting Black Widow's neck.

"Let's go guys," said Avalon. Edelweiss mounted Black Widow and they all ran off, but stayed in the clearing. Edelweiss was happy to be back on her own dragon again. They reached the tree line, where there were a circle of boulders.

"You think we'll be okay with these guys?" Apollo asked.

"I think so," said Avalon. "You heard what Toothless said, if they get rough on us we get rougher."

"Why don't we talk about something else?" Eider suggested. Avalon sat on her haunches and wrapped her tail around her talons. She looked over at her twin brother.

"I think we should help you with your magic," she said. Apollo looked sad.

"My magic is so weak," he said. "All I can do is read minds and predict the weather."

"Perhaps your magic works differently," said Avalon. "Have you tried to enchant objects?" Apollo considered. "Mother can enchant objects, and put powerful spells on them. Maybe you inherited that."

"I would need a safe place to keep all the things I enchant," Apollo said.

"Leave that to me," said Avalon. She picked up a smooth light grey stone the size of a dragon's eye and gave it to him. "Give it a try." Apollo took the rock and thought of a spell. Then he clutched it in his talons.

"I enchant this stone to fully heal any surface wound it rubs against," he said. "Especially life threatening ones." He opened his talons and looked at the stone. It still looked like an ordinary grey stone. He then slashed his forearm with his talons, cutting deep bloody gashes into his scales. He winced. Then he rubbed the stone over the wound. To his surprise the wound vanished as though it had never been there in the first place. Apollo lit up happily and smiled.

"It worked!" he exclaimed. "It actually worked!" Avalon smiled. It had been so long since she'd seen her brother that happy.

"Let me see it real quick," she said. Apollo handed her the stone. She put her anti-theft spell on it, then handed it back. Apollo took it and clutched in his talons.

"We should get you a vest with pockets," said Eider.

"But I can do this for now," said Avalon. She took the stone and pressed it over Apollo's chest. A leather string magically appeared and wrapped itself loosely around his neck. She let go and it stayed in place.

"You can take it on and off easily," she said.

"Thank you Avalon," Apollo said. He then took off running across the clearing to their parents, skipping with joy. "Mama!" Aurora glanced up from her conversation, confused.

"Apollo, what is it?" She asked. Apollo ran up to her and sat next to her.

"I enchanted this stone to heal any wounds," he said, holding up the stone. "And it works. I tested it on myself." Aurora looked at the stone.

"Well, good job Apollo," she said, beaming.

"So you can enchant object now?" Hiccup asked.

"Yes," said Apollo. "I'll need a vest with pockets to keep all the stuff I enchant in."

"That can certainly be arranged," said Re.

"Avalon put the anti theft spell on it," said Apollo as Aurora gave the stone back.

"Remember the rules Apollo," she said. "Don't get too carried away."

"Yes Mother," said Apollo.

"And if you do manage to keep all your items safe, I might give you the magic items in my collections," said Aurora. Apollo looked surprised.

"But you never give those to anyone," he said.

"Someone will have to take care of them when I move out of the castle," said Aurora. "I plan to give them to both you and Avalon." Apollo smiled and put the stone back around his neck.

"Thank you Mother," he said. He turned and headed back to his friends.

They spent the next few days training. Edelweiss and Toothless were there all the time. The dragonets took Toothless's advice and got rough when their riders pulled too hard on the reins or jabbed them in the side with their heals. Hiccup was quick to notice.

They flew in formation over the ocean. Avalon and Black Widow were having no trouble. Apollo and Eider however, were having a lot of trouble. The Twins wouldn't stay still in the saddle, which made Apollo uncomfortable. Ruffnut reached around and tried to take Apollo's stone. The anti theft spell burned her, but left no marks due to the stone's healing magic. Astrid rolled her eyes.

"How many times are you guys going to try to steal from these dragons?" She asked.

"Not to worry Ruffnut, I will get that stone for you," boasted Snotlout. He reached for Apollo's stone. Apollo growled and bit down hard on Snotlout's arm. Snotlout screamed in pain. Apollo then pulled Snotlout off Eider's saddle, sending him falling towards the water below. Apollo then spun wildly, throwing both Twins off his back and down to join Snotlout. He then flew normally beside Avalon, clutching his stone.

"That was awesome," said Eret.

"What's with you guys today?" Hiccup asked. "Not that I'm complaining."

"They tried to take to Apollo's magic rock," said Black Widow.

"Well, let's go get them," said Hiccup. He steered Avalon around and the others followed. Avalon picked up Snotlout, Eider picked up Ruffnut, and Black Widow picked up Tuffnut. They headed back to the Edge and landed in the arena. Snotlout clutched his bitten arm.

"Oh, you dragons are impossible," he said angrily.

"That's right we are," said Avalon. "And if you try it again, we can put you in our dungeons for life." Snotlout glared at her.

"I'll handle this Avalon," said Hiccup. "But first perhaps I can borrow that stone Apollo. I will give it right back." Apollo looked over at his sister, who nodded. Apollo took his stone off his neck and handed it to Hiccup, who took it.

"Oh sure he gives you the stone," Snotlout grumbled.

"I'm giving it back," Hiccup pointed out. He slid the stone over Snotlout's wound, and it vanished in seconds. Hiccup handed the stone back. "Thank you." Apollo put it back on.

"You're welcome," he said.

"I'm going to have a good long talk with these guys," said Hiccup. "You can take today and tomorrow off. Then we'll head out on our field trip."

"Dramilion Island and Dark Deep," said Apollo.

"Right," said Hiccup. The dragonets looked excited. Edelweiss got back on Black Widow. They then turned and took off.

"Lets go find our parents," said Edelweiss. Black Widow looked over at Apollo.

"Do you think your stone will erase the scar on Serenity's cheek?" She asked. "And the burn on Chris's back?" Apollo glanced at his stone.

"Maybe," he said.

"It's quite fitting you made a healing stone," said Avalon. "The Greek God Apollo was a god of healing, as well as music and sunlight." Apollo smiled.

"Maybe I an enchant a lyre next," he said amused. "If I can find one. Like something happens when ever certain strings are plucked."

"Lets save that for later," said Avalon. "I'm excited to go on this field trip, and meet Dramilions and Quakens."

"I hope they like us," said Eider. "Those Dramilions sound way cool." Avalon beamed.

They found their parents at the lake and landed near them. Edelweiss dismounted.

"You finished early," said Tenor.

"Yeah, Snotlout and Ruffnut tried to steal Apollo's stone," said Avalon. "So Hiccup is letting us have today and tomorrow of so he can fix his riders." Re sighed in frustration.

"I can't believe they're still trying to steal from us," he said.

"Apparently the spells haven't taught them to keep their hands off," said Aurora. "But don't worry, they can try all they want. Our treasures are safe, including your stone Apollo." Apollo took a deep breath.

"I wonder if this stone will erase your guy's scars," he said to Chris and Serenity.

"There's only one way to find out," said Serenity. "You can try." Apollo laid down beside her and picked up his stone. He rubbed it over the scar on her face, holding his breath. To his delight the stone made the scar vanish.

"It's gone," he said. Serenity ran her fingers over her cheek. She felt no scar.

"Wow, thank you Apollo," she said. She patted his snout. Apollo did the same with the branded mark on Chris's back, and it too vanished.

"Thanks Apollo," Chris said, hugging him. Apollo purred.

"You guys looking forward to your field trip?" Windwalker asked.

"Yeah," said Avalon. "Though I am nervous about traveling with that lot. They hate it when we sing or play."

"They'll get over it," said Re. "You guys are simply doing what you grew up doing." The dragonets sat with their elders.

"I want to make my own jewelry," said Avalon.

"Yes you've told us," said Aurora. "I think Jewel will be glad to send you some supplies." Avalon smiled. "Any requests?"

"Um, sapphires, pearls, opals, plenty of gold and silver, and leather," said Avalon. Aurora nodded. She called a Hermes Dragon down and sent a message to Jewel in Draconia.

"Thanks Mother," said Avalon. She nuzzled Aurora's neck.

"What are you guys planning on doing tomorrow?" Tenor asked.

"Um, we don't know yet," said Avalon. "Perhaps go swimming, play ball." Re breathed fire on a pile of logs. They all settled down around the fire.

The next day Avalon and her friend hung out at the lagoon. Edelweiss had brought her ball. They played with it in the shallows of the lagoon. None of them were wearing there saddles or crowns, Avalon had taken off her collar and wristbands. Apollo kept his stone where it was. They ran and splashed around, chasing the ball. No one bothered them the whole day. Apollo wanted to enchant more items, but Avalon talked him into waiting until they got him a leather vest with pockets.

"And you should only enchant a few items," said Avalon. "You can enchant things for us, but only do a few."

"I'll try to restrain myself," said Apollo. "I'm just so happy to finally in sync with my magic." He danced on the spot. Avalon rested her head on Apollo's shoulder.

"You're so adorable Apollo," she said. "I love you for it."

"Maybe I can enchant something for everyone that allows them to turn into humans at will," said Apollo. "So Edelweiss isn't so isolated, and it would be the perfect disguise." Avalon considered.

"I like where your head's at," she said. "We'll have to discuss it. I'm sure Edelweiss would appreciate it, and it will be fun when the 21st century comes."

"Yeah, the humans will have no idea," said Apollo. Avalon smiled. Just then the other three joined them.

"What'ca talkin' about?" Eider asked.

"I'm thinking of enchanting something for each of you so you can each turn human at will," said Apollo. Eider exchanged a glance with Black Widow.

"Turn us into humans?" He asked.

"Well no, just give you something that gives you the option," said Apollo. "I'd be a great disguise, and Edelweiss wouldn't have to be the only human in the group."

"I don't mind," Edel said. "I like you guys as dragons. But it would be good disguise."

"You don't have to decide now, I haven't made the things yet," said Apollo. "I just want to do my part for the team." Eider looked over at Avalon.

"You sure you don't want Apollo to my your king?" He asked.

"I'm not allowed to pick a relative," said Avalon.

"How about Toothless?" Black Widow suggested. "He'd make a good addition to the team. He already has the title of king, and he's all by himself." Avalon looked up towards the outpost, where Toothless was lounging with his friends.

"It would combine two teams, and he is very sweet," said Avalon. "But Toothless lives on Berk and we live in Draconia, they're several miles apart."

"He can't fly without Hiccup," Apollo pointed out.

"He can, he just doesn't want to," said Edelweiss. "He told me himself."

"Maybe we should ask him," said Eider. "We could make it work. He needs a queen and we need another dragon on our team." Edelweiss mounted Black Widow bareback and they headed up to the outpost.

They found Toothless in front of Hiccup's hut. He looked up when they landed.

"Hello my young friends," he said. "What can I do for you?"

"We were wondering if you wanted to be a permanent member of our team?" Avalon asked. Toothless looked surprised.

"Why me?" He asked.

"Because you'd be a great addition," said Apollo. "You've got the fighting skills, the brains, the speed, the charm. And you're a lot of fun. You really helped us yesterday." Toothless sighed.

"I appreciate the offer guys," he said. "You're a great group of friends, and I'm quite fond of you. But I must decline, I have a great life with Hiccup and the other dragons. I'm not quite ready to leave it yet."

"Oh, we understand that," said Avalon, she looked a bit disappointed.

"I hope we'll still be friends though," said Toothless. "I may have to rely on you guys someday."

"Us?" Said Avalon surprised. "You're way more experienced than all of us combined."

"Yeah, but I've been captured several times," Toothless admitted. "And Hiccup's been captured a lot, and I wasn't able to help him because my tali fin was damaged."

"You have faith in us?" Apollo asked.

"I do," Toothless said. "You guys work well together."

"But we've never fought in a real battle," said Eider.

"Have some confidence," Toothless said. "I've seen you guys sparring, you're really good." Avalon smiled.

"Well, we should get back to the lagoon," she said. She and the others turned to leave.

"See you guys later," Toothless said, as he laid back down. Edelweiss mounted Black Widow and they all took off.

They landed back at the lagoon. Edelweiss dismounted and leaned on her dragon.

"Well that didn't work," said Avalon.

"You never know, maybe he'll change his mind," said Apollo.

"I don't think so," said Avalon. "I saw in his mind, he doesn't plan on leaving Hiccup anytime soon. The only way he would is if he found a mate."

"Oh I do hope he finds one someday," said Black Widow. "Someone cute."

"And friendly," said Edelweiss.

"I'm sure Grandfather has someone really special lined up for him," said Avalon. She shuffled her wings and sighed. "Well guys, we have a long flight ahead of us."

"Yeah we get to meet the Dramilions," said Eider. "That's exciting."

"I'll be following you on Toothless," said Edelweiss. Avalon looked at her.

"You don't like riding Toothless do you," she said.

"I don't like riding another dragon in front of Black Widow," said Edelweiss. "Toothless is a great dragon, and he is fun to ride. But he's not my dragon."

"I appreciate your loyalty," said Black Widow. She nuzzled her rider. Edelweiss hugged her.

"Let's go swimming again," said Apollo. "Then turn in." The others agreed.

They played in the water for the rest of the day. Then they headed back to the outpost and looked for their parents. They curled up together, and fell asleep.

The next morning the dragonets headed for the arena to meet up with the riders. Edelweiss accompanied them as far as the dome, then went to stand beside Toothless, who was already saddled up.

"Are you ready?" He asked her.

"I am," said Edelweiss. "Are you?" Toothless nodded. Edelweiss mounted him and then joined her friends in the arena as the adult Draconians approached.

"When do you think you'll be back?" Re asked.

"Oh, in a day or so," said Hiccup, as he mounted Avalon. "You guys can tag along if you want."

"No, this is a great opportunity for you to make friends with these guys, without us around," Tenor said. "They're still nervous about traveling with you guys." Hiccup looked at the dragonets. They did look nervous. He patted Avalon's neck.

"You guys going to be okay?" He asked.

"You riders don't like traveling with us," said Apollo. "We sing and play very loudly."

"But it's not your fault we don't like it," said Astrid. "We're the ones who have to get used to you." Toothless spotted the worried look on Aurora's face.

"Don't worry your majesties, I'll keep my eye on them," he said.

"Thank you Toothless," said Re. The dragonets relaxed.

"Well, we should get going," said Hiccup. "If we're not back in three days, come look for us because we might be in trouble."

"You should be fine, I foresee no trouble," said Aurora. "Just watch out for that storm on your way back."

"Thanks," said Hiccup. Apollo made sure his healing stone was secure around his neck. Then the dragonets spread their wings and took off. Edelweiss clicked the stirrups and followed them.

They left the outpost and followed Hiccup over the ocean. The dragonets talked softly among themselves in dragontongue.

"Do you guys think the Dramilions have heard of us?" Apollo asked.

"I don't think so," said Avalon. "Were too new to this area. I don't think any dragon has heard of us."

"What should we do?" Apollo asked.

"We should be ourselves," said Avalon. "I think we'll be fine."

They fell silent for a while, and the only sound came from their flapping wings. They watched the ocean below. They didn't say a word or sing any songs. Avalon kept looking over her wing at her friends, to make sure they were okay. Toothless and the riders could tell they weren't happy.

"What's usually your favorite thing to sing about while traveling?" Hiccup asked.

"Um, we usually sing about things we see, or we'll sing about whatever mood we're in," said Avalon. We sing high energy songs when we travel, and quiet songs for when we go to bed. We have a song for just about every occasion."

"Is you spy things game the only one you play while traveling?" Astrid asked.

"That's the main one," said Avalon. "But we also play sky tag. So how far to this Dramilion Island?"

"It's a few miles," said Fishlegs.

"Don't you think you guys are getting a little old for playing games?" Astrid asked.

"Toothless still likes to play games," said Apollo. "And he's an alpha." Toothless crooned in agreement.

"We're dragons, not humans," said Avalon. "Playtime is never over for our kind." She went back to watching the ocean.

"Hey Hiccup, I wonder if I can lead the group to the island," said Fishlegs. "Since I know the most about it."

"Sure Fishlegs," said Hiccup. Avalon and Eider switched places. Avalon wasn't used to being behind anyone. But she made the best of it.

"So Fishlegs, you have a connection with these Dramilions yes?" Avalon asked.

"Yeah, it was so horrible," said Fishlegs. "My ancestor Inger Ingermen hunted the Dramilions almost to extinction."

"That's not so surprising is it?" Avalon asked. "Berk hunted dragons for three hundred years."

"Your mother said the same thing," said Fishlegs. "I always though my family weren't the killing type."

"I'm not the killing type either," said Apollo. "Yet one of my grandfathers, King Cobra, kept humans as slaves, and hunted them for sport. His son and daughter, Jack and Anastasia were the ones who put an end to it. They didn't want any humans in the country, at all."

"Mother and Father fixed that for good though," said Avalon. "Family lines change, a long with everything else."

"We had good ancestors too though," said Apollo. "King Magma and Queen Sapphire were stern, but not cruel. He took good care of our kind, even before Grandfather Draco's rise to power."

"We'll tell you that story later though," said Avalon. "Point is Fishlegs, you may have had bad ancestors, but you must have had good ones too."

"Thanks Avalon," said Fishlegs.

"What else can you tell us about King Magma?" Hiccup asked.

"Well, he and Queen Sapphire lived way back during the time of the Dinosaurs," said Avalon. "They owned the biggest spot of land and had the biggest Dinosaur livestock herd. They raised two dragonets, Prince Ashes and Princess Cindy. They were as wealthy as my family is today. I've always wanted to meet them."

"Me too," said Apollo. "Ashes was a lot like me, shy but a good learner." Avalon suddenly spotted an island below.

"Is that it?" She asked.

"Yes that's it," said Fishlegs. "We're here." They headed in for landing. Toothless roared to announce their arrival.

They all landed on the island and everyone dismounted. Avalon looked around, but so far she didn't see any Dramilions.

"Hello! Dramilions!" She called. Moment later two Dramilions, one blue and one yellow, approached them. The yellow one looked over at Toothless.

"Hello, Toothless," she said, bowing. "It is an honer to have you back on our island again." Avalon translated.

"It's nice to be back," Toothless said.

"Who are your young friends?" Asked the blue one. Toothless looked over at Avalon, indicating that she should introduce herself.

"I'm Princess Avalon," she said. "This is my brother Prince Apollo. And this is Eider, Black Widow, and Edelweiss. What are your names?"

"My name's Gonzo," said the blue dragon. "This is my mate Sunny."

"What are you the Princess of?" Sunny asked.

"Draconia," said Avalon. The Dramilions looked surprised.

"So far from home," said Sunny.

"It's okay, we like traveling," said Apollo. Just then Gonzo spotted Fishlegs.

"That's the human I told you about," he told Sunny. "The one you showed us how to free ourselves." Sunny looked over at Fishlegs.

"I see," she said. "He looks okay I suppose." She then looked over at Edelweiss and the dragonets. "So this is your guys' first time to this island."

"It is," said Avalon. "But we've heard quite a lot about it, and you guys." Gonzo slowly approached Edelweiss.

"Hi Gonzo," she said. Gonzo's eyes went wide.

"This human can speak to us," he said.

"Yes, both my parents can speak to dragons," said Edelweiss. "And they taught me."

"Interesting," said Gonzo. "You are Edelweiss?"

"Yes," said Edelweiss. She reached her hand out and he placed his snout against her palm. "So are you in charge here?"

"I am not," said Gonzo. "We have a titan wing Dramilion, Hookbill, who is in charge of the island."

"Is he nice?" Avalon asked.

"Yes, he's very nice," said Gonzo. "He takes good care of us." Avalon smiled.

"I hope I can do that someday," she said. "I really want to be a good queen."

"I hate to interrupt whatever conversation you're having, but we have a whole island to explore before the sun sets," said Fishlegs.

"It was good meeting you guys," said Avalon.

"Yeah same here," said Gonzo. Edelweiss hugged him, which surprised him. She then got back on Toothless. The other riders mounted the dragonets and they took off over the woods. Edelweiss pulled Toothless beside Eider.

"Does my speaking dragon still bother you Fishlegs?" She asked.

"Well, it's always bothered me," said Fishlegs. "It bothers me when your parents do it too. It drove me crazy that they could get more out of a dragon then we could. But I keep it to myself now." Edelweiss looked guilty. Toothless looked over his wing at her.

"Don't worry Edel," he said. "You parents never let Fishlegs's jealousy keep them from talking to dragons." He pulled back into his spot beside Black Widow. "You be yourself, don't change because someone's jealous of you. I'm sure you're jealous of someone."

"I'm kid of jealous of you guys," said Edel. "You get to be war heroes."

"And we had to make a lot of sacrifices to be war heroes," said Toothless.

"My friends and I haven't been able to do any of the cool stuff you guys did," said Edelweiss.

"Oh, you'll get to do cool stuff," said Toothless. "Just be patient." Edelweiss sighed.

"Ok, I trust you," she said. They carried on over the island in silence.

Back on the Edge Windwalker was getting a drink from the lake. When she finished she headed back to Tenor's cave. She found Tenor in the entrance of the cave. At first she thought he was sleeping since his eyes were closed, but his head was up. She landed next to him.

"What are you doing?" She asked.

"Remembering," said Tenor. "The last time I lived here."

"Were you happy back then?" Windwalker asked.

"To be honest, I was a lot happier here then I was back in castle," Tenor said.

"Why?" Windwalker asked.

"I had more friends here," Tenor said. "The only friends I had in Draconia were Re, Aurora, and Serenity. Here, no one made fun of me." Windwalker nuzzled him.

"Were you happier then, then you are now?" She asked.

"No, I am exactly where I've wanted be all my life," Tenor said. "I couldn't be happier." He laid his head down. Windwalker looked down at him.

Tenor talked a lot about what he went through as a dragonet. But Windwalker still didn't know the full extent of his past. Tenor was the only one who did know, and his two best friends.

"I'll be back," she said. Tenor sat up.

"Where are you going?" He asked.

"I'm going to see where the others have gotten to," said Windwalker.

"You want me to go with you?" Tenor asked.

"No, you stay here and keep remembering," said Windwalker. "I'll come back." She spread her wings and took off.

She found Re, Aurora, Serenity, and Chris in the clubhouse. They looked up when she landed.

"Hi Windwalker," said Chris.

"Hi," said Windwalker. "I wonder, Aurora can you show visions of the past?"

"I can," said Aurora. "I've never done it, but I know the steps. Why?"

"I want to know exactly what Tenor went through when he was young," said Windwalker. "I feel it will help me understand him better." Re and Aurora exchanged a glance.

"Are you sure?" Re asked. "Tenor's past is really violent and so heartbreaking."

"I can handle it," said Windwalker. "Please." Aurora took a deep breath.

"All right," she said. "But I want to wait until the others get back, in case they get into trouble and we have to go rescue them."

"Do you plan to tell Tenor?" Serenity asked. "He hates being kept under the sun, as he puts it."

"Yes I know," Windwalker said. "I do plan to tell him."

"What do you plan to tell me?" Asked someone. Windwalker turned to see Tenor landing on the boardwalk.

"Hi Tenor," said Windwalker.

"Hello," said Tenor, as he sat next to his rider. "Now what are you planning to tell to tell me?" Windwalker sat next to her own rider.

"It's a bit of a delicate matter," she said. "I'll tell you tonight after hunting." Tenor narrowed his eyes in suspicion, but only for a moment.

"All right," he said.

Avalon and her friends finished exploring Dramilion Island and soon left it behind. They headed for Dark Deep. The dragonets sang their travel songs and talked about their next destination. They sang all the way to Dark Deep. When they got there they met the Gronckles and Quakens. They all spent the night there, where Fishlegs told the dragonets everything he knew about the Boulder Class dragons.

"You know, I'm not sure I like this idea of putting dragon in classes," said Avalon. "What happens if a dragon from two different classes mated and had dragonets? What class would they be in?"

"It just makes things easier for us," said Fishlegs. "Besides, that's never happened."

"Sure it hasn't," said Black Widow, glowering. Eider flexed his claws.

"I mean that's never happened in the archipelago," said Fishlegs.

"I hatched on Berk," said Black Widow, still irritated.

"Yeah but, you, Eider, and Tenor are the only hybrids I've met," said Fishlegs.

"That's a fair point Black Widow," said Apollo. "Hybrids are rare up here, too rare to be in any class." Black Widow and Eider both relaxed.

"I suppose your right," Black Widow said.

"So, it seems the Boulder Class is your favorite," said Avalon.

"But it doesn't mean I like the other classes any less," said Fishlegs.

"I'm wondering why you picked Catastrophic Quaken?" Apollo asked. "And why guys you still come up with names like Death Song and Night Terror. Are dragons really that scary?"

"They do seem to have about five dragons with the word Death in their name," said Eider. "I know dragons kill, but it's not all we do."

"Well, until I met Toothless that's kind of what we associated with dragons," said Hiccup. "For three hundred we thought killing was the only thing dragons knew."

"But we're all okay now," said Astrid, patting Black Widow on the neck. Edelweiss yawned and leaned her head on Toothless's shoulder.

"We should get some sleep," said Hiccup. "We're heading back to the Edge first thing tomorrow." The dragonets settled down and soon feel asleep.

The next day the riders mounted the dragonets, Edelweiss got on Toothless and they took off. They headed back towards Dragon's Edge. The dragonets sang more travel songs. Toothless sang with them and danced at times.

About half way there, dark clouds appeared ahead of them. The wind picked up and the water grew choppy.

"I think that's the storm Mother warned us about," said Avalon.

"It'll take forever to go around that," said Snotlout.

"But it's too dangerous to go through it," said Astrid.

"We'll have to go around," said Hiccup. "It may take a long time, but at least we'll get back safely." He steered Avalon in a different direction. The others followed. The sky darkened more and more. It soon started to rain. Lighting flashed in the distance. The dragons flew lower to avoid getting struck. Thunder boomed making the dragonets jumpy. A bolt of lightening flashed close to Avalon, which startled her. Hiccup patted her neck.

"It's okay Avalon, I've flown through lots of storms," he said. Avalon settled down a little. She looked behind her to check on her friends. They were all just as nervous as she was. Toothless was the calmest one.

The storm got worse. It soon got too dark and rainy to see anything. Avalon let Toothless be in the lead, so he and Black Widow could use their sonar. Toothless also activated his titan wing so the dragonets could see him. Toothless looked for an island they could land on to wait out the storm. Soon he picked up on one and homed in on it.

"Hang on my young friends," he said. "We'll land on this island and wait out the storm. Stay together." The dragonets stayed where they could see his glowing scales. Then another lightening bolt flashed right near Avalon so suddenly that she bolted away from the group. Hiccup tried to rein her in, but she was too spooked. He pulled her to a stop. She stopped, but she stayed put for too long and a bolt of lightening struck her right on her collar.

"AVALON!" Apollo cried. He watched his sister fall towards the sea unconscious. Hiccup fell out of the saddle. Everyone dove after them. Black Widow both used her sonar. She caught Hiccup and Eider caught Avalon. They headed for the island they could barely make out through the rain. Unfortunately they lost sight of Toothless and Edelweiss.

Toothless scanned the area, but even with his sonar and Edelweiss helping he couldn't find them.

"Do you see them?" Edel asked.

"No," said Toothless. "The rain is too thick. All I can see is a large sea stack." He flapped his wings against the gusts of wind. "We're going to have to set down and wait for the storm to pass." He looked back to see the worried look on Edelweiss's face. "Don't worry Edel, if they're in the area we'll find them. Trust me." He headed for the sea stack, battling the wind and rain. Edelweiss held on tight. They landed on the sea stack and Toothless walked over to a stone overhang. Edelweiss dismounted. It was dryer under the overhang, but not warmer. Toothless laid down and Edelweiss followed suit. Toothless wrapped his wing around her. "Are you okay?"

"Yes," said Edel. "I hope they made it to the island."

"Me too," said Toothless. "They were headed that direction."

"You think Avalon's still alive?" Edel asked.

"Hiccup got struck by lightening once," Toothless said. "And he survived." He nuzzled her shoulder. "I'm worried about them too. We will look for them the moment the storm ends." Edelweiss sighed and wormed closer to him.

"How well do you know this area?" She asked.

"Pretty well," said Toothless. "Tenor taught me how to read the stars. You can rely on me." Edelweiss sighed and relaxed. Toothless put his head in her lap and she petted him.

They watched the rain together. Edelweiss sang a few rain songs that her grandmother taught her. It helped take her mind of her lost friends. Toothless's scales felt so warm against her own, that she soon feel asleep.

Hiccup woke up to bright sunlight and a cold breeze. He sat up and looked around. He was surrounded by tall cliffs and large boulders. Black Widow was laying next to him. She was munching on a pile of red apple-like fruit.

"Black Widow, where are we?" Hiccup asked. Black Widow looked down at him.

"I'm not sure," she said. "We crashed on this island, you and Avalon blacked out."

"Where is everyone?" Hiccup asked. Black Widow looked over at the group. The rides were sitting around a campfire with Eider.

"Astrid asked me to watch you," Black Widow said. "Apollo's looking after his sister." She looked over to where Apollo was sitting next to Avalon. The Princess was still unconscious. Her collar and wristbands had been blasted off by the the lightening, and her saddle was gone. She had burns all down her body and large holes in her wings. Her face was frozen into a grimace of pain.

"Is she still alive?" Hiccup asked.

"Yes, but she's not looking very good," said Black Widow. She looked at him again. "How are you you feeling?" Hiccup sat up farther and looked down at himself. His metal leg was missing.

"I think I'm okay," he said. "Shame about my leg though."

"Yes I'm sorry about that," said Black Widow. "It came off when I tried to grab you. You think you can get up? I'll help you." Hiccup crawled over to her saddle and pulled himself onto it. When he was secure, Black Widow got to her feet. "So I'd I get out of that unscathed?"

"You had a few injuries," said Black Widow. "But Apollo patched you up with is stone." She walked over to the others. "Hey guys, Hiccup's awake." Astrid beamed.

"Thank Thor," she said. "It's a good thing Apollo has that rock." She got up and helped Hiccup get down from the saddle.

"Have any of you figured out where we are?" Black Widow asked.

"It does seem familiar," said Fishlegs. "But I can't place it."

"We should look around, now that Hiccup's awake," Eider suggested. "It may take Toothless and Edelweiss a while to find us."

"I don't want to leave Avalon," said Apollo, close to tears. "There could be scavengers on this island, they might eat her alive."

"Don't you want to go exploring?" Astrid asked. "You guys love to explore." Apollo bowed his head sorrowfully.

"I'll stay behind with Avalon," said Eider. "I won't let any scavengers get her." Apollo sighed.

"Thanks Eider," he said. He nuzzled Avalon's face, then got to his feet. He pulled off his healing stone and handed it to Eider. "Take this." Eider took the stone and took Apollo's place beside Avalon. Hiccup got back on Black Widow.

"You going to be okay here?" He asked Eider.

"Yes I'll be fine," Eider said. The riders got to their feet. Hiccup led them away from the campsite.

Back on the sea stack, Toothless and Edelweiss came out of their shelter. The storm had passed and the sea was calm again. Toothless scanned the horizon.

"Shall we go search?" He asked.

"Yes," said Edelweiss. She mounted him and clicked the stirrup. Toothless spread his wings and took off. They flew back to where Toothless remembered seeing the island. It took a bit of looking, but soon he found it. He circled the island and suddenly came to a dead stop.

"Whoa, what is it?" Edel asked.

"I know where they are," Toothless said. "But we can't land there."

"What are you talking about?" Edel said.

"I'll explain on the way back to the Edge," said Toothless. "The others are fine where they are, but they will have trouble getting off." He turned and flew in the other direction.

The riders and the two dragonets walked over the island. Hiccup was leading them towards the shore. They came out onto the beach.

"This place does seem familiar," Hiccup said. Apollo suddenly let out a yelp of surprise. They all turned to see what had spooked him. He was looking at an enormous dragon skull, that looked almost like a human skull.

"Hiccup, you recognize this fossil?" Fishlegs asked.

"Yes," said Hiccup. "Bewilderbeast."

"Draco's flame!" Black Widow gasped. "Your descriptions didn't do it justice."

"Toothless actually defeated one of these?" Said Apollo. "That is crazy."

"So does that mean you know where we are?" Black Widow asked.

"Yes," said Fishlegs, nervously. "We're on Vanahiem. This is not good."

"So this is Vanahiem," said Apollo. "Wow." A look of reverence came across his face. Black Widow looked up at the giant fossil, which seemed to stare back at her.

"It's both really beautiful, and really creepy," she said.

"But it is quiet here," said Apollo. He led the way towards the fossil's open jaws. The others followed him.

Toothless flew back towards the Edge. He'd told Edelweiss about Vanahiem. It took a few hours to get back to the Edge.

"So you're not afraid of the Sentinels?" Edelweiss asked.

"No, they're good dragons and the serve the Dragon God well," said Toothless. "They just won't let the group leave." He picked up speed as the Edge came into view, he let out a roar to announce his approach. They soon landed next at the stables. Re and Aurora joined him.

"Toothless are you guys okay?" Aurora asked.

"We're fine Grandmother," said Edelweiss. "But the others are stuck on Vanahiem."

"Oh dear," said Aurora.

"And Avalon got hit by lightening," said Toothless. That put them on alert.

"Avalon?" Aurora gasped. "Lead the way Toothless." Toothless spread his wings and took off. Re rounded up Tenor, Windwalker, and their riders. Then they followed Toothless back towards Vanahiem.

The Berkians and two Draconians wandered through the island. They soon found themselves entering the area with the shrines. The Sentinels were perched high on the cliffs.

"There must be thousands of generations of dragons here," said Apollo, his voice and face still reverent.

"Why haven't the Sentinels attacked us yet?" Eret asked, glancing up at the cliffs.

"The Sentinels are statues that grandfather carved out of the cliffs and enchanted," said Apollo. "They only come alive when they sense a threat, or at night to maintain the island. If we try to leave they'll attack." He spotted Fishlegs heading towards the tombs. "Where are you going Fishlegs?"

"To look around," said Fishlegs. "There's still so much we could learn about dragons from this place."

"You're not going to be a grave robber are you Fishlegs?" Black Widow asked.

"I heard this place has many dragon spirits that get real angry if you disturb their tombs," said Apollo. "It's one of Grandfather's clever little booby traps."

"What can a ghost possibly do?" Snotlout asked.

"They turn themselves into a curse," said Apollo. "They follow you around for the rest of your life. They can scare your farm animals to death, so you can't get eggs or milk or whatever you use farm animals for. They will make sure you never get a good night sleep. They can make your crops spoil every time you grow them, and it gets worse every day." Fishlegs swallowed hard and backed up.

"Lets get back to the campsite," Hiccup suggested. He steered Black Widow around. They all headed back to the campsite, leaving the tombs in peace.

Eider waited for the group to return. He stayed right by Avalon the whole time. He used Apollo's healing stone to clean up Avalon's scales. It seemed to bring her relief. Her face relaxed, but she still didn't wake up. Eider was worried she wasn't going to make it. When her scales were all cleaned of the burns, Eider put the stone around his neck. He then made himself comfortable and looked down at Avalon. She was so beautiful. Her peacock green scales sparkled in the sunlight, and her horns were the same color as his own scales. Her body, legs, and neck were very slender. Eider nuzzled her face.

"Please get better Avalon," he whispered, knowing she could hear him. "You're our leader, our future queen. We'll be lost without you." He laid his head down beside hers and put a large wing over her. Just then the others returned. Eider sat up.

"You're back," he said.

"We're back," said Apollo. "And we've discovered that we're on Vanahiem." Eider looked around in awe.

"This is Vanahiem?" He asked. "It looks so ordinary."

"How's Avalon?" Black Widow asked. Eider looked down at the Princess.

"I've cleaned all the burns off," said Eider. "But she hasn't woken up yet." He handed the healing stone back to Apollo. Black Widow helped Hiccup off of her saddle.

"It's almost sundown," said Astrid. Apollo laid down on Avalon's other side. "Should we try to leave the island?"

"I'm not abandoning my sister," Apollo barked. "I'll wait until help comes."

"You think the Sentinels will help us?" Eider asked. Apollo considered.

"They might," he said. "Grandfather knows accidents happens and the Sentinels aren't cruel." Black Widow joined them and laid next to Apollo.

"Can you go talk to the Sentinels?" She asked. "See if they'll help us." Apollo took a deep breath.

"Avalon's better at stuff like this," he said. "I'll see what I can do." He got to his feet. "I'll be back." He spread his wings and took off.

He flew back to the cliffs over the tombs. The Sentinels were still there. He found the Elder Sentinel and landed in front of him.

"Hello?" Apollo called. He sat on his haunches and waited. The Elder sprang to life. He opened his eyes and sniffed around.

"Who's there?" He asked.

"I'm sorry to bother you sir," said Apollo timidly. The Elder looked in his direction.

"Who are you?" The Elder asked.

"My name is Apollo, my friends and I were caught in a storm," Apollo said. "My sister got struck by lightening, and we crashed here." The Elder tilted his head.

"We heard you guys wandering around," he said. "How is your sister doing?"

"She hasn't woken up," said Apollo. "I was hoping you'd help us." The Elder smiled at him.

"I don't think there's much we can do," he said. "We're bound by the law Draco has set for this island. We'll do what we can. Where's your sister?"

"I'll show you," said Apollo. He spread his wings and took off. The Elder called to his group, who came to life. They all followed Apollo back towards the campsite.

They landed near the group. Eider and Black Widow looked relieved to see the Sentinels.

"Boy are we glad to see you guys," said Black Widow. The riders came over from their campfire.

"Apollo, why'd you bring these guys here?" Fishlegs asked.

"They want to help," said Apollo. The Elder Sentinel approached the younger dragons and sniffed Avalon. Apollo stood next to him.

"You said she got struck by lightening," said the Elder.

"Yeah," said Eider. "I used Apollo's magic healing stone to clean the burns off her scales." The Elder looked in Apollo's direction.

"You have a magic stone?" He asked.

"Yes," said Apollo. "Avalon and I inherited magic from our mother Queen Aurora." The Sentinels looked at him.

"You must be the Master Dragon's grandchildren," said one of the Sentinels. Apollo seemed a bit surprised.

"You know about us?" He asked.

"Just because we stay here on Vanahiem doesn't mean we don't know what goes on in the dragon world," said the Elder. "The Master Dragon keeps us well updated." He turned back to Avalon. "She's not looking real good I'm afraid. Is there anyone off the island who knows where you are?"

"Alpha Toothless knows," said Black Widow. "I'm sure he'll come."

"When he does come will you let us go?" Eider asked.

"It's not up to us I'm afraid," said the Elder. "The Master Dragon makes the law here, it's up to him." Apollo hung his head and Eider looked down hopelessly at Avalon.

"Don't worry young ones," said another Sentinel. "I'm sure things will work out." He gave Apollo and encouraging nudge.

"We need to attend to the island now," said the Elder. "We'll be around if you need us."

"Thank you," said Apollo. The Sentinels spread their wings and took off. Apollo laid back down beside Avalon.

"What did they say?" Hiccup asked.

"It's up to Grandfather weather we get to leave," said Apollo. "We'll have to wait until Toothless finds us." Black Widow got up.

"I'll go watch for him," she said. She took off and went to the highest point of the island, which was on of the giant Bewilderbeast's ribs. She landed and looked out over the ocean. She laid down and watched for their rescue. She could see the campsite bellow and the Sentinels flying around.

She must have dozed off because the next thing she knew, she heard the roar of a Night Fury. She sat up and looked out over the ocean again. The sun was setting and the sky was growing dark. But in the distance she could see the silhouettes of dragons heading for the island. Black Widow jumped to he feet. She fired her red plasma blasts into the sky to signal them. She flew down to the beach as Toothless landed with Re and Aurora. The others were circling out over the ocean.

"Black Widow, you're okay!" Edelweiss exclaimed. She jumped off Toothless and ran to her own dragon. She hugged her, and Black Widow hugged her back.

"I'm so glad to see you guys," said Black Widow.

"Where are the others?" Aurora asked. Edelweiss mounted her dragon.

"This way," said Black Widow. She led them towards the campsite.

When they got there the group sat up. Toothless ran to his rider and checked him out.

"Are you guys okay?" Re asked.

"We're okay," said Astrid. "Better now that you're here." Aurora tilted her head towards the sky and let out a loud roar. Apollo ran up to them.

"Mother, Father you're here!" He cried. He nuzzled both his parents, who nuzzled him back. Edelweiss dismounted and went over to Avalon, Black Widow followed.

"Is she dead?" Edel asked sadly.

"No, not yet," said Eider. Edelweiss sat next to Avalon's head.

"Well, my mother is here," she said. "She'll know what to do." Eider relaxed a bit. Re and Aurora came over. Aurora inspected her daughter.

"Her body is in shock, and paralyzed," she said. "I don't think she'll last the night if we don't get her back to the Edge."

"But we aren't allowed to leave," said Apollo.

"No, but Father's on his way down," said Aurora. "It'll be okay." Just then a Lord Draco materialized out of thin air, right next to the riders.

"Grandfather!" Apollo cried happily. "You're here."

"Yes," said Draco. "You've gotten yourselves in a tight situation."

"Avalon's hurt, can you help her?" Apollo asked. Draco walked over and looked down at Avalon.

"I demand you let us go," barked Snotlout. Draco turned his head to look sideways at him.

"Aurora, you and Re can get Avalon back to the Edge," he said. Aurora hoisted Avalon onto her back with Re's help.

"What about the others?" Aurora asked.

"I'll escort them back myself," said Draco. "Hurry, she's not going to last forever." Re and Aurora took off to join the rest of their group. Draco turned to face the riders with a hard look. He first turned to Hiccup. "I believe this is yours." He handed Hiccup his metal leg.

"Thanks," said Hiccup. He took the leg and put it back on. Draco then looked at Snotlout.

"You dare give me orders on my island," he said sternly. "The rest of you are free to go, but I think this one needs to stay until he learns some manners."

"I'm sorry, please don't strand me here," Snotlout begged. Draco narrowed his eyes.

"Well that's a start," he said.

"Vikings aren't really known for their manners I'm afraid," said Astrid. Draco sighed and looked back at Edelweiss and her friends.

"We crashed here by accident my lord," said Eider.

"Yes I know," said Draco. "I hold no one responsible for this." He sighed again. "Very well, you're all free to go. I'm just so glad that in a few short years I will never have to worry about this again."

"Thank you Draco," said Hiccup. The riders got onto the dragonets. Hiccup mounted his dragon, leaving Edelweiss without a dragon again. Draco used his tail to hoist her onto his back.

"The Dragon Age is really about to end?" She asked.

"Yes, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it," said Draco. He spread his wings and took off, with the others following him. They made their way off the island.

"Thank you Grandfather," said Apollo. "I was worried I was going to lose my sister."

"You're welcome," Draco said. "That's quite the stone you've made."

"I figured it would come in handy," said Apollo. "Do you think we can get one more dragon on our team? So Edelweiss won't be left behind?"

"Don't worry, I have one on the way," Draco said. "I just have to figure out a design and gender."

"Will Avalon be okay?" Edelweiss asked.

"She'll be just fine," said Draco. "Her recovery will be lengthy and painful though. She'll need your guys' help. Now lets get you all home." He picked up speed and led them all back towards the Edge.