A/N: So sorry for being late yet again. I'm officially changing the date each chapter is released to Monday due to still having no personal computer. Eventually, I'll be back to normal. Enjoy!
Ulcaasi: Thank you so much!
ToxicGirlfriend: I know right! Well, prepare yourself because more twists and turns are on their way.


There was silence for a long moment as the identical boys were at a stand-off, one refusing to give an answer and the other demanding it. Eventually the latter gave in, deciding to try a different tactic.

"The dragon that I KNOW you found that day, I didn't kill him. Instead, he," Hiccup had backed up and placed a hand on Toothless.

"Became your best friend," Hiccup jerked his head up as Hicks chimed in for the rest of the sentence. When he received a dumbfounded look, he simply tapped his head, "Visions. Voices. That's what they always said."

"Then why did you call him a demon when you first saw him?" Hiccup questioned.

"Because he is a dragon. And where I come from the War against them is on-going," Hicks let out a long sigh as he looked out the window as a group of Terrible Terrors flew by the window.

Astrid took a step forward, bringing everyone's eyes to herself, "Why don't you take Hicks to Gothi? She might be able to help ease his mind. Meanwhile, I'll talk to Ruff, see if I can't find out more about where you guys come from."

"Ruff doesn't speak," Hicks commented. "I'm the only one who can communicate with her."

"Not even her brother?" Astrid asked.

Both Hicks and Ruff's demeanors immediately darkened. "Tuff, he died, a few years ago," Hicks muttered.

Astrid and Hiccup exchanged a look. "Well then," Astrid started, sounding a little uncertain, " Would you like to see him again? He is still alive here."

Ruff's eyes widened and she looked to Hicks who gave her a small smile, "Go."

Ruff scrambled over the bed, past Hiccup and Astrid, and down the stairs. Astrid looked after her for a moment then gave a quick, "Good luck," before following the girl.

Hiccup turned back to Hicks before giving a small nod towards the stairs, "Come on, let's go see Gothi."

"I can't," Hicks walked around the bed, but made nomove to go down the stairs. Gesturing to his leg, he continued, "This brace prevents me from navigating stairs very well. Besides, dad forbade me from leaving this room."

"Don't worry about him. And we'll help you. I had trouble when I had to adjust to my new leg," Hiccup turned to Toothless and gestured for him to leave. "I'll go down in front of you to help keep you steady and catch you if you fall. If I can't keep both of us steady, Toothless will catch us."

Hicks gave Hiccup a dubious look before nodding and the two began a slow and shaky journey down the stairs. They were making good progress when Hick's leg hit a knot in the wood of the staircase and he vaulted forward. Hiccup caught him, as promised, but the sensation of lightning that bolted through the two caused them to immediately throw themselves apart.

The two stayed still for just a moment, staring at each other before Hiccup said, "Ok, that was strange. Let's try again, this time without falling."

Hicks nodded and started down the stairs, this time much slower. Eventually, they made it to the bottom of the stairs and Hicks looked around the empty house, "Where did Dad go?"

"Probably out doing his chiefing duties," Hiccup responded, walking over to the back door and quickly scanning the outside. He quickly bolted out and behind a small shed. Hicks followed as fast as he could, which was more of a very quick stumble.

"What are we doing?" He panted not used to working his legs this quickly. He usually stayed in the shop all day.

"Until Gothi figures out what is going on, I'd rather have less people know there are two of me than absolutely necessary," Hiccup quickly made his way to behind the next house.

Hicks followed, barely keeping up, "So, you don't believe I'm an imposter?"

"Nope," Hiccup looked at Hicks who was already out of breath. "What are the chances of you riding Toothless to Gothi's?"

Hicks looked behind him at Toothless who had been following the boys, "You're kidding me right?'

"Nope," Hiccup then pointed at Hicks and said, "Toothless, carry him."

"Wha?" Hicks barely got out before he felt the back of his shirt being grabbed and his body being lifted off the ground and flipped till he landed on a saddle. "Ow!" He cried out.

"Shhhh!" Hiccup hushed him before sneaking off to behind the next building.

"Why are we sneaking around anyway? And why are we going to Gothi's? Is she still alive here too?" Hicks questioned.

"Yes she is still alive. And I would rather not have anyone spot us. The village tends to panic way too easily and until we figure this out, I'd rather not have to deal with anyone. Now please be quiet," Hiccup shushed him again.

Hicks huffed, but kept quiet as the trio snuck around the back of the village.

Eventually, the group reached a small hut on the top of a hill that looked like it could fall off at any moment. Hiccup turned to Hicks and Toothless and held up a hand as he said, "Wait here you two. I'm going to find Fishlegs or Gobber."

The boy darted off, leaving Hicks sitting there alone with Toothless. Toothless looked back at Hicks, a strange look of his draconian face. Hicks looked at him for a long moment, drawn in by the hypnotic-like eyes, but then quickly whipped his head away, "OH shut up you demon." There was silence for another minute while Toothless continued to stare. "Look," he finally snapped, "I didn't kill you. Just because…"

He trailed off as he saw Hiccup and another boy run up. "Wow Hiccup! You were right, he looks just like you," the boy said, awe on his face.

"Yeah, yeah, I look just like his identical twin. Can I get off this beast now so we can figure out what is going on?" Hicks snapped. He was really getting irritated and being on Toothless was really not comfortable, especially with his brace.

"Oh, right, bad leg. Fishlegs, do you mind helping Hicks?" Hiccup asked the larger boy.

"Not exactly identical though with different names. Oh, and you actually have your leg!" The boy, Fishlegs, excitedly babbled on as he walked over to help Hicks down.

"No, my name is Hiccup. This genius decided to call me Hicks instead," Hicks grudgingly accepted the help off of Toothless, stumbling as he got back on solid ground.

"Oh," Fishlegs looked over at Hiccup, a questioning look on his face.

"Come on," Hiccup gestured with his head towards the hut. "Time to find out where you're really from…"