Astrid and Heather were running through the forest has fast as their legs could carry them.

"Unbelievable," said Astrid. "I never imagined Drago Bludvist would still be alive."

"As much as that terrifies me, I'm more concerned that Grimoire Heart fighting forces is on their way," said Heather.

"I believe they're called the Seven Kin of Purgatory, right?"

"Yes, and apparently one of them is already lurking around the island."

"Come on, Heather. Let's hurry we need to find Merrill and Garon and regroup ever As soon as possible."


Upon the cliff, Skullcrusher was still staring down at Garon.

"Stop it," said Merrill. "What's gotten into the three of you?"

"Stay back and keep quiet, child," said Stormfly.

"Our very lives may depend on this," said Cloudjumper.

"Tell me who you really are," Skullcrusher demanded.

"What you mean?" Garon asked.

"It's my belief the magic you wield allows you to manipulate people's memories. If I'm correct, you been using that magic to masquerade as a member of Dragon Tail since before the trial. Too many things don't add up, including your story about being Mystogan's pupil.

"From what I've seen no one has any real connection with you and just now you no idea what the Guild emergency flare signified. There's no talking your way out of that."

Garon looked at him and next second he vanished making Skullcrusher's eyes widen.

"He disappeared," Stormfly gasped.

"And I have a pretty good idea where he is going to appear," said Cloudjumper chasing to his battle mode.

Skullcrusher realised what he meant. Garon had just used some sort of teleportation magic and he turned his eyes upon Merrill and saw Garon appear right in front of her.

Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper made their move just as Garon wrapped his arms around her.

"Merrill! No!" Merrill cried.

The three of them charge straight towards Garon, but then he said, "Get down NOW!"

Next second there was a huge explosion which caused Stormfly, Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper to be tossed up into the air. Skullcrusher grabbed Stormfly and he and Cloudjumper summoned their wings.

They looked down on the ground and saw the explosion where they had just been and on the opposite cliff appeared Merrill and Garon. It was clear that Garon had pulled her to safety, but why?

"What's going on here?" Skullcrusher asked as they flew down.

Before they got an answer another explosion happened cutting mine across them. Fortunately, Garon pulled Merrill to safety just in time. They all turned towards where the explosion happened, but all they saw was a tree.

"Who are you? Show yourself!" Garon demanded.

Then suddenly something began to spite out of the tree, right through its bark. It looks like the face of a man.

"Impressive," it said. "Your senses are quite sharp."

"The tree attackers?" Stormfly blinked.

"Out! Come and face us!" Skullcrusher demanded.

"I'm from Grimoire Heart, name's Agnar," said the tree. "I am one of the Seven Kin of Purgatory."

"Grimoire Heart?" Merrill gasped.

"A Dark Guild," said Merrill.

"So that's what the flare was," said Garon. "Someone must run into more of these freaks."

Suddenly a torso and a pair of arms emerged from the tree. "A bit late to worry about your friends," he said.

"How dare you," Skullcrusher snarled.

"What is going on here?" Cloudjumper demanded.

"I thought if I was going to find any dirt on the Dragon Tail guild the most logical place would be to start here, it's sacred burial ground," said Garon. Everyone turned their eyes upon him. "But to find Drago Bludvist and Grimoire Heart as well… talk about hitting the jackpot. Must be my lucky day."

Merrill frowned on the name 'Drago Bludvist'.

"Just who are you?" Stormfly demanded.

Garon just smiled. "Come on, isn't it obvious? I work for the Viking Council. I infiltrated your ranks together Intel to bring you down once and for all."

"You're a spy?"

"But… Garon," said Merrill.

"Very interesting," said Agnar.

"But I've caught a much bigger fish now," said Garon and began to laugh. "To think the ever elusive Grimoire Heart would just fall into my lap out of nowhere. If I take them out of my career is as good as made. I even have the Councils Custody Enforcement Unit battleships on standby. Once the Dark Guild makes landfall it'll be game over for them."

They then noticed sailing towards him were about five battleships bearing the Viking Councils emblem on their sails.

"This is a crackdown," Garon continued. "Today the demons heart stop beating for good."

"Those battleships?" said Agnar dismissively. Then a site smile appeared on his face. "They look so fragile from up here."

Seconds later the ships blew up much the shock of everyone.

"All those people," Merrill gaped.

They saw the burning wreckage in the water in the smoke that emanated from them.

"The ships?" Garon gasped.

"But how?" said Skullcrusher.

Agnar then poured the rest of his body out of the tree, he was a muscular, dark skinned, black haired man. He wore a very stern expression as if he had seen death in the eye without blinking.

"If you are done talking," he said. "I like to get to work to destroy everyone here… right now."

Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper place themselves between the others and Agnar.

"Everyone stand back," said Skullcrusher.

"We'll handle this," said Cloudjumper.

At the graveside Stoick, he was contemplating with the appearance of the flare and the incoming enemies.

"A red flare," he said. "The signal of an enemy raid. I never thought it would happen here. And on my watch no less."

He then turned and looked at the grave. "Hiccup, my ancestor, did you ever find yourself in this situation? Because I wonder how you would have handled it. I bet you're so angry with me that you're spinning in your grave right now.

"I've let the enemy to tread upon our Guilds' sacred ground. I assume all responsibility and I will pay the price less assured of that. However, I ask this of you… come them safe."


Elsewhere on the island, Hiccup and Toothless her the explosions.

"An explosion," said Hiccup. "It seems like trouble has found us."

"Yeah," Toothless nodded. "Do you think the enemy is already here?"

"There's only one way to find out," said Hiccup.

"Right," Toothless nodded.

They then ran over towards the explosions hoping that they can get there in time.


Meanwhile on the cliff, Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper was still facing down Agnar.

Merrill still could not believe what she had just witnessed. "No," she said in a whimpering voice. "How could you do that?"

"Though ships were full of innocent people," said Stormfly.

"How could one man have so much power, it's impossible," said Garon.

Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper looked at one another and nodded. Then they charge straight towards Agnar and raised their fists at him.

"Skullcrusher! Cloudjumper!" Stormfly cried.

"Bleve!" said Agnar.

Agnar extends his hand forward, and Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper were engulfed in an explosion. However, they endured and together they slam their fists right into Agnar, but it didn't faze him.

Seconds later small fireworks exploded in front of the two Exceeds and the others were knocked aside by the shockwave. When the smoke dispelled Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper were still standing.

"If only I had a sword," said Skullcrusher.

"We have the make do with what we've got," said Cloudjumper.

"Don't worry," said Merrill getting to her feet. "You not in this alone." She then extended her arms. "Fast currents that run through the sea…"

A blue Magic Circle than appeared beneath Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper and instantly they felt their bodies growing lighter.

"VENIER!"

"My body suddenly feels lighter," said Skullcrusher.

"This is the power of her Support Magic," said Cloudjumper.

"I call upon thee, O strengthen the arm to cleave the seas!" Merrill chanted magic began to cast another spell.

Now Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper felt their strength increasing.

"Amazing, so this is the power of Support Magic holds," said Skullcrusher.

"Let's put it to good use," said Cloudjumper.

"ARMS!" Merrill cried.

The two Exceeds then summon their wings and charge straight towards Agnar, who outstripped his hand and created more explosions.

"In this state dodging these explosion spells is child's play," said Skullcrusher as they dodged the explosions.

"We may have a chance now," said Cloudjumper.

Merrill turned and looked at Garon. "Listen up, Garon. I think I know how to take this guy down, but I need your help to do it."

Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper began to engage Agnar, but he easily blocked their attacks.

Garon looked at Merrill with a firmed look. "No," he said. "Weren't you listening before? I'm not your ally, I'm with the Council."

"Do you think who you work for matters to me?" Merrill asked. "All I care about is protecting Dragon Tail. Please, help me do that."

"I only came to this island so I can destroy Dragon Tail and further my career," Garon reminded.

"And you'll fail!" Merrill yelled with a determined look. "There's no one in existence that can take us down."

Garon looked into her eyes and saw an unwavering look within them.

Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper were still engaging Agnar, but he was able to block the attacks and they were barely able to avoid his explosions.

"Skullcrusher! Cloudjumper! Go up!" Stormfly yelled.

The two Exceeds did what they were told and Agnar looked at them with an unimpressed look.

"It doesn't matter where you run my explosions always hit their mark," he said as he extended his hand.

"Direct Line!" said Garon.

He and Merrill vanished and reappeared right behind Agnar. Merrill had only one shot in this she was determined to make it count as he took in a deep breath. Garon didn't like it, but eliminating Agnar was a much major priority than try to get dirt on Dragon Tail.

Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper smiled as he realised what they were planning. Merrill was prepared to fire her breath attack.

"You pathetic fools," said Agnar. He then extends both arms out to his sides. "Tower Burst!"

Them for they realise what hit them enormous tower of explosive flame of erupted around him in engulfing them all. It was so large that Hiccup could see from his position.

"What's that?" he said.

"It's a tower of fire," said Toothless as they rushed towards it. "There's no one in Dragon Tail that can use magic like that, except for maybe you and the twins."

"It's not the twins, I've seen the explosions first-hand and it's nothing like that," said Hiccup. "We know the enemy is."

On the cliff the smoke dispelled and Agnar looked down at the crumpled bodies of those that tried to defeat him. Skullcrusher and Cloudjumper return to the normal form and Merrill and Stormfly were out cold.

"This guild," Agnar said distastefully. "Our cats and children it's only defence?"

Garon was still conscious, barely, he couldn't believe the power that Agnar held and wondered Kin of Purgatory were just as powerful. If so then Dragon Tail didn't stand a chance.


Meanwhile, Ragnar, Ruby, Agatha and Leo running through ancient ruins to get back to the camp.

"Come on, where the heck is this stupid meeting place?" Ruby complained.

"It's back at the base camp," said Ragnar. "Did anyone tell you?"

"We'll get there quicker if we pass through these ruins just keep running," said Leo.

"How did a search for grave turn into something like this?" Ruby asked.

"I don't get it," said Agatha. "Can you think of any reason why they'd attack now?"

"No," said Ruby shaking her ahead.


Meanwhile, Fishlegs and the twins were still carrying Eret back to base camp.

"Don't give up on the now," said Ruffnut looking at Eret.

"We have to find the others before the island is overrun," said Fishlegs

"We'll be a lot faster if we weren't carrying this lug," said Tuffnut gesturing to Eret. Fishlegs and Ruffnut stared at him. "Just saying."

"Anyway, were at a major disadvantage," said Fishlegs continued. "They attacked while we were still split up. I don't even want to think about what might happen."


Meanwhile, up in the air Grimoire Heart's airship was approaching Cove Island. Ultear had changed her outfit into something more appropriate for battle.

"Nice outfit," said Zancrow licking his lips. "It gets me fired up and ready to cut loose.

"Zancrow, you should be taking this battle seriously," said Caprico.

"Tonight, the souls of our foes will die in the city of wow," said Zanthranlan.

Muk gestured with his fingers dumbly. "Poetry—and stuff… I'm also ready to fight and—uh— filled with—uh—"

Orara interrupted by pointing out of the window. "Ur, look!"

Ultear glared at her. "Never refer to me by that name!" she glared.

"Uh—please forgive me," said Orara backing away slightly.

"Ah, come on, don't be so nervous all the time," said Zancrow. He then leaned down and said so quietly so that only she could hear him, "So what's up?"

"It's in view now," said Orara.

The all turned and saw that she was quite correct, coming into view was Cove Island.

"The Dragon Island."

Then suddenly they saw something that can only be described as the giant appearing out of nowhere. It kept on growing and growing until it reached the base of the giant tree that grew in the centre of the island.

"What in the hell is that?" Zancrow asked.

"A giant?" said Ultear.

"Uh—wow," said Muk.

"That sucks," said Zancrow.

"Who is that?" Orara asked.

Hel just smiled from her throne. "Stoick the Vast," she said plainly.

"Be gone," said Stoick in an echo like deep voice.


Thirty years ago, a twenty-year-old Stoick was sitting with a much younger Gobber and Valka and the three of them was staring at a woman in her fifties with black hair that was starting to grey. In a hand she was holding staff which had the emblem of Dragon Tail on it.

"Hang on, I must of missed heard you, because you just said that I'm Dragon Tail's next master," said Stoick in bewilderment.

"That's correct," said the woman.

"Isn't this a bit sudden," said Valka.

"Yeah, I'm not questioning Stoick's abilities, but this is quite sudden," said Gobber.

"Their right, I can't," said Stoick.

"You can and you will, Boy," said the woman.

"Who are you calling 'Boy'," Stoick glared. "I'm twenty years old."

"I realise you have doubts at the moment, but you have the ability to love and trust your fellow man. I'm certain that you will lead Dragon Tail to greatness. Just as, our first master, your ancestor, pass this heavy mantle onto my shoulders I now pass Dragon Tail's spirit onto you. Please, handle it with care."


Stoick was now staring at the airship in present day with a firmed expression upon his face.

"Turn back or suffer the laugh of Dragon Tail," he warned.

Hel just smiled.

When they didn't move Stoick raised his fist and slammed it right into the airship smashing right through the hull.

Everyone inside were not in different directions by the impact.

"Heavy damage sustained," said one of the goons.

"He punched through three layers of reinforced armour."

"Game over, man!"

Stoick raises other fist prepare to strike.

"Evasive manoeuvres," said Hel. They managed to dodge, barely. "Prepare defy the Focus Magic Cannon, Odin!"

A large canon appeared on the ship and aimed straight at Stoick. It began to tart with pure magic power, enough to wipe out an entire city.

However, Stoick raised his left forearm just as it fired and used it to block the blast. When it stopped all he had suffered were a few minor burns on his arm and then he kicked the airship with all his might.

"The ship!"

"He's telling us apart!"

"Can we do anything?"

"Now Ultear!" Hel commanded.

"Sir," said Ultear standing up. "Arc of Time! Restore!"

Then suddenly the airship began to repair itself, it looks brand-new there wasn't a single scratch on it.

Hel then turned to Caprico. "Caprico! Get all of our forces onto the island!"

"What about you Sir?" Caprico asked.

"I'll main here and deal with Stoick myself," said Hel.

"As you wish," said Caprico.

He then slammed his hands together and all their armed soldiers vanished into thin air. Next second he strapped himself to a jet pack and flew out of the airship, flew past Stoick and headed straight to the island.

"Run if you like, but there was no escape," said Stoick.

Stoick then brought his hands together and orb of golden flames appeared in the sound of a bell echoed across the surrounding area.

"I'm going to give you into the count of three to get out of my sight," said Stoick. "Otherwise you and your combat will see the sign of oblivion."

"The ultimate magic spell that vanquish is everyone that the caster deems to be a foe," said Hel getting to her feet.

"One!" Stoick roared.

"Let's say your Dragon Law in action," Hel smiled.

"Two!"


Meanwhile, at the cliffs, Hiccup had arrived to see the devastation.

"What the heck happened here," said Hiccup as he cradled Merrill in his arms. "Merrill! Please say something! Come on… Merrill!"

"Skullcrusher! Cloudjumper! Stormfly!" Toothless cried. "I think they took the full force of that spell we saw." He then ran up to Stormfly. "Please, be okay."

"Who could have done this?" said Hiccup.

He then saw Garon laying on the ground next to them. He then grabbed him by the scruff of the neck. "Was it you?" he demanded as he shook Garon. "Answer me!"

Garon regained consciousness and realised when he saw Hiccup's angry face that the memory manipulation spell had worn off.

"Don't… Garon is a member of the Viking Council, Hiccup," said Merrill weakly.

"What?" said Hiccup looking at Merrill stunned and released his grip on Garon. "Was it the Viking Council that attacked us?"

"No," said Stormfly as Toothless helped her up. "The enemy is Grimoire Heart. A Dark Guild."

"From the Balam Alliance?" Hiccup said stunned.

"You mean they're on the island? How are we supposed to fend of the entire guild on our own? What are we going to do?" Toothless panicked.

"I don't know," said Hiccup.

"You can start by calming down," said Cloudjumper.

Skullcrusher picked himself up and looked up. "What's that? Up there?" he asked.

They looked up and saw Caprico flying overhead. Then saw orange orbs falling straight towards them and they flew towards all over the island.


Ragnar, Ruby, Agatha and Leo were the first ones to discover that the orbs were full of Grimoire Heart soldiers.

"It's raining mashed men," said Leo.

"I'd say hallelujah, but they don't look friendly," Ruby quivered.

"Crap," said Agatha.

"This is crazy," said Ragnar. "There's tons of them, all those orbs are enemy soldiers."

They soon found themselves surrounded by the Grimoire Heart soldiers.


It wasn't just them, they will also surrounding the base camp which was being guarded by Valka and Adelaide.

Fishlegs and the twins had to keep low to allow the soldiers to run past them. They didn't dare risk attacking with Eret as injured as he was. As they ran past they knew that they were too late to warm the others.


Snotlout and Rubbella also found themselves with the same problem.

"I'll take all of you on," said Snotlout raising his fists.

"Don't know what's more annoying," said Rubbella. "You all the goon squad."


Astrid and Heather were in a swamp and they too were surrounded by Grimoire Heart soldiers.

"How do they overrun us so quickly?" said Astrid holding her battle-axe firmly in her hand.

"Not sure, but I'm afraid more coming," said Heather.


On the cliffs, Hiccup and Toothless, who took on his battle form, were now facing Grimoire Heart soldiers which were surrounding them.


Agnar saw Caprico flying overhead and he knew the invasion had begun.

"Well, well, the rowdy ones will finally be joining me in battle," he said.

The remaining Kin of Purgatory were now landing on different parts of the island and they all had one mission that was to find Drago Bludvist.


Drago himself was sitting at the base of a tree with a slight smirk on his face.

"So it's begun," he said.


On the shore, Stoick was still casting his Dragon Law spell and still Grimoire Heart had refused to move an inch.

"And that's three! Time is up!" said Stoick.

He then slammed his hand together and was prepared to cast the spell. "Dragon Law!"

However, Hel had appeared on top of the airship with a firmed look upon Stoick.

"Don't be so hasty," she said.

Stoick then noticed that she was casting a similar spell as his, but instead of gold the flames were the deepest darkness he had ever seen.

"Grimoire Law!" said Hel.

Stoick stared at her.

"These spells serve their intended purpose," said Hel smugly. "Lesser men would be deterred by them, but unless one of us backs down from this duel the destruction that follows will leave a scar in this world of cataclysmic proportions."

Stoick was so shocked when his eyes fell upon her that he broke is concentrating his spell dispersed.

"What? Impossible!" he said. "No! It can't be!"

He recognised at once, despite the grey hairs, he recognised her as his mental and master. She was the one that passed the mantle of Master onto him thirty years ago. She had left saying that she was going on a great journey. It was Master Runa the Reasonable.

"Hello, Boy, you're looking well," she said curtly.

"It is you," he gasped. "Master Runa."