Ch.10: Vikings in Corona

It's been a week since Heather had arrived in Corona to warn Hiccup for the coming Vikings. The wedding was in two days and the invited guests were expected to arrive at any moment.

It was early in the morning, and Rapunzel and her parents were already at the docks, waiting for the guests to arrive while Hiccup was flying with Toothless. This morning, however, he had decided to take Mari with them. She was 6 so she still couldn't fly on her own just yet. Everyone in the kingdom were taught by Hiccup how to fly with their dragons. That is if they were above 14. Even though she had bonded with Hookfang, Barf & Belch, Meatlug and Stormfly, she was still too young to fly on her own.

After waiting for about 20 minutes, Rapunzel saw a ship in the horizon and immediately recognized it as a ship from Arendelle, which meant her cousins, Anna and Elza, were coming.

"Dad, look. Elza and Anna are coming," Rapunzel told her father.

"Yes, I can see that," said King Fredrik, calmly.

"Where's Hiccup? I wanted to introduce him to them," asked Rapunzel.

"I saw him landing with Toothless at the castle a few minutes ago. I wouldn't be surprised they're not back in the air," chuckled Queen Auriana.

Just then, a familiar whistling sound was heard and they saw Toothless taking off to the skies.

"How long did they stay on the ground this time," asked King Fredrik.

Queen Auriana brought out her pocket watch to check out the time.

"15 minutes. More than last time," said Queen Auriana.

"Is it just me, or have they been spending more time in the air recently," asked Rapunzel.

"Yes and we know why, but we won't say a thing, because Hiccup just might surprise you," said King Fredrik.

"What do you mean," asked Rapunzel.

"You'll find out soon," said Queen Auriana.

Rapunzel could only nod and started to wonder what the surprise that Hiccup was preparing for her was.

She was so focused that by the time she stopped thinking about it, the ship that her cousins were on arrived, and Anna and Elsa came down to the docks.

"Hey there, cuz," greeted Anna as she gave Rapunzel a hug.

"Hi, Anna. Hello to you, too, Elsa. It's been so long since we've seen each other," said Rapunzel.

"It sure has," said Elsa and turned to Fredrik and Auriana. "Hello, Aunt Auriana and Uncle Fredrik."

"Hello, dear," said Queen Auriana.

"It's good to see both of you," said King Fredrik.

"It's good to you, too," said Anna and then spotted Serenade, Flamewing and Tailslash close by, and gasped. "A–are those d–d–dragons?"

"They sure are. These are our dragons," said Rapunzel.

"You have dragons," asked Elsa, surprised.

"Yeah, how come you haven't noticed them," asked Rapunzel, gesturing to the thousands of dragons flying around the kingdom. "We've been living in peace with them for the past 6 years."

"How," asked Anna.

"Thanks to Hiccup," said Rapunzel.

"Wait, you mean your soon–to–be husband is responsible for this," asked Anna.

"He sure is," nodded Rapunzel and a whistling sound was heard and everyone looked at the sky and saw Toothless flying towards the docks.

When he landed, Hiccup got off the saddle and took off his helmet, surprising Anna and Elsa.

"Hey, Hiccup," greeted Rapunzel as she went up to him and kissed him on the lips. "How was your fight?"

"Well, Toothless' new tailfin needs a few more modifications for a stunt we're working on", said Hiccup and then noticed Anna and Elsa staring at him with open mouths. "And who are they?"

"Oh, these are my cousins, Anna and Elsa," said Rapunzel. "Girls, this is my future husband, Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless."

"Nice to meet you," said Hiccup.

"It's nice to meet you, too," said Anna and Elsa at the same time.

"Do they always say the same thing at the same time," Hiccup asked Rapunzel.

"Not very often," answered Rapunzel and Hiccup just nodded.

Anna and Elsa couldn't believe it. They've heard of Hiccup from letters Rapunzel had sent them, but they never thought he'd be a dragon rider and Corona to be living in peace with them.

Anna, being as curious as she is, slowly approached Toothless and extended her arm towards him. The Night Fury saw her and sniffed her hand, before pressing his snout in her palm, much to everyone's surprise.

"Didn't see this one coming," said Hiccup.

"I figured, since we're gonna be here for a couple of days, why not be friends with them," said Anna with a shrug.

"Good thinking," said Rapunzel and turned to Elsa, who was in shock of what Anna just did. "What do you think, Elsa?"

"I don't have the words," said Elsa.

"How many species of dragons are there," asked Anna.

"Well, Toothless a Night Fury, Serenade is a Death Song, Flamewing is a Monstrous Nightmare and Tailslash is a Razorwhip," said Hiccup. "But there's also a Scauldron, a Changewing, a Thunderdrum, a Flightmare, a Boneknapper, a Skrill, a Woolly Howl, a Groncicle, an Eruptudon and a Snow Wraith to name a few."

"Wait, did you say Snow Wraith," asked Anna.

"Yeah, there are a few dragons that actually breathe ice and prefer cold climate," said Hiccup.

"Wow, kind of like Elsa's ice powers," said Anna.

"Probably," said Hiccup, surprising Anna and Elsa.

"You heard what I said, right? Aren't you shocked that Elsa has ice powers," asked Anna.

"Nope. Rapunzel's dad told me about them a couple of months ago," said Hiccup and everyone looked at King Fredrik, who looked at them a little nervous.

"You told him about my powers," Elsa asked her uncle.

"Yeah, well, he might not be officially part of the family, but consider him as one and he deserves to know," said King Fredrik defensively.

"I've got to say, I was a little surprised, but it's cool that my future cousin–in–law has ice powers," said Hiccup.

"Okay, enough talking. Let's head to the castle," said Queen Auriana.

"Won't we be waiting for the other guests," asked Rapunzel.

"No one said we have to," said King Fredrik. "I'll ask Stan and Pete to greet the guests."

"Actually, I've already got it handled," said Hiccup. "Toothless, give the signal."

Toothless nodded and fired a Plasma Blast in the air and a minute after that, Cassandra and her Changewing, Mirage, landed on the docks.

"I'm here, Hiccup," said Cassandra.

"I was thinking Cassandra and Mirage could greet them. Mirage can stay hidden and notify us when they arrive," said Hiccup.

"That's great and all, but who'll take care of the decorations for the wedding," asked Queen Auriana.

"Heather's already on it," said Hiccup.

"If you think she can do it, then I trust you," said King Fredrik. "Well, come on. Let's get to the castle."

Everyone walked away from the docks, with Serenade, Flamewing and Tailslash following them, and they reached the castle 15 minutes later. Elsa and Anna couldn't believe how many dragons were there. Everyone in the kingdom had dragons, even the guards with the Captain having a Typhoomerang, named Torch.

A couple of hours had passed and most of the invited guests were already there. They were a little frightened by the dragons, but after some convincing from King Fredrik that they were harmless, the guests got used to the reptiles. The only ones left to arrive were the Vikings. Hiccup was starting to wonder if they'll eventually come today or tomorrow. He'd be informed by Mirage when they arrive so he could be ready to face them after 6 years. The question was, how would they react when they see him and learn that he befriended a Night Fury.

It was nearly dawn and Hiccup was sure they'd arrive tomorrow, but just then he saw Mirage flying towards him.

"Hiccup, I saw their ship. They should be here in a couple of minutes," informed the Changewing.

"Thanks, Mirage. Go back to Cassandra. Make sure the Vikings don't cause chaos," said Hiccup and Mirage nodded before flying away.

"I guess it's time," said Toothless, who was lying next to him.

"It is, bud. Go inform the dragons to be ready just in case," said Hiccup and Toothless nodded before walking off, nearly running into Rapunzel.

"Hey, Toothless, where's Hiccup," asked the princess and Toothless pointed at Hiccup with his tail. "Okay, thanks."

"Hey, Rapunzel," greeted Hiccup.

"Hi, so they're here, huh," asked Rapunzel. "I saw Mirage take off just now."

"Yeah, they should be here in a couple of minutes," said Hiccup as he sighed. "After 6 years, I'll finally see them. Go tell Heather to bring Mari back. I don't want those Vikings see our daughter just yet."

"Did you say 'our' daughter," asked Rapunzel and Hiccup nodded. "But not married yet."

"True, but she already sees you as her mother," said Hiccup.

"You've got a point there," said Rapunzel as she turned to leave. "I'll go tell Heather to bring her back."

Meanwhile, out in the ocean, a ship full of Vikings was heading towards Corona. On board were Stoick, Gobber, Astrid, Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut, Ruffnut, Bertha, Camicazi, Oswald and Dagur.

"Guys, I think I see the kingdom up ahead," said Fishlegs from the front of the ship.

"How much further, Fishlegs," asked Stoick.

"I'd say about 20 minutes," said Fishlegs.

"Very well. Gobber, keep up the speed," Stoick told his best friend, who was on the wheel.

"So, who do you think the princess is marrying," asked Astrid.

"Whoever he is, he's not as awesome as me," said Snotlout.

"Does that matter more when there are dragons over the place," asked Tuffnut.

"Yeah, there's nothing more beautiful than a dragon raid," said Ruffnut.

Everyone looked at the twins and then at the direction of the kingdom and the twins turned out to be right as there were several dragons flying around Corona.

"They might need help. Gobber, full speed," ordered Stoick.

"I didn't know dragons came all the way here," said Camicazi.

"Yeah and there looks to be thousands of them," pointed Dagur.

The Vikings got as fast as they could to Corona to help with the raid, but when they got to the docks, they were surprised that the dragons weren't attacking and were greeted by Cassandra.

"Welcome to the kingdom of Corona," greeted Cassandra. "I'm Cassandra. Let's get going, the Royal Family is waiting for you."

"But what about the dragons? We have to fight them," said Bertha.

"There's no need for that. I live in peace with them, we don't fight them," said Cassandra, firmly. "Now, move it! We don't have all day. You're the last guests to arrive so we better hurry."

The Vikings slightly flinched by the tone of her voice and quickly followed Cassandra through the streets of the kingdom. They wanted to ask Cassandra so many questions, but they were more considered about the thousands of dragons so they kept their mouths shut.

"You've been quiet," said Cassandra, snapping the Vikings out of their thoughts.

"I just find it hard to believe that you let these devils roam free," said Stoick.

"You're lucky the princess' chosen prince didn't hear you," said Cassandra.

Astrid was about to say something, but a laughter stopped her. They turned to the source and saw a little girl playing with a Monstrous Nightmare, a Hideous Zippleback, a Gronckle and a Deadly Nadder. She was wearing a bright pink shirt, purple pants and red boots. She also had a long dark hair. The Vikings were in complete shock, but Stoick was livid.

"Hya, those are our dragons," shouted Stoick, gaining the attention of the dragons and the girl.

"What are you talking about? My dad brought Hookfang, Barf & Belch, Meatlug and Stormfly from a village full of dragon killing weirdoes," said the girl. "I'm the one, who has bonded with them, so they're not yours, you big weirdo."

"Mari, what are you doing here," asked Cassandra. "I thought you were at the castle."

"Sorry, Auntie Cass. I got a little bored so I decided to play a little," said Mari.

"Do your parents know you're here," asked Cassandra.

"No, but knowing my dad, he'll probably send Auntie Heather to get me," said Mari, taking the Vikings by surprise.

"What name did you just say," asked Camicazi.

"Oh, well, Auntie Heather has a Razorwhip. My dad told me she's a friend of his from Berserker Island or something like that," said Mari.

"No, I refuse to believe that my own daughter would betray us," said Oswald, stubbornly.

"Then you better believe it," said a familiar voice and everyone looked up, and saw Heather and Windshear. "I did bond with a dragon and I've been living here for the past couple of days."

"Heather, how could you," asked Dagur. "For how long you've been lying to us?"

"Windshear and I bonded a couple of months ago," said Heather and then turned to Mari. "And I see that you've met Mari."

"Did dad send you to get me," asked Mari.

"Well, your dad told your mother to tell me to come get you," said Heather. "Now, get on Hookfang and let's get back to the castle."

"Okay, Auntie Heather," pouted Mari and got on her Nightmare, and followed Heather and Windshear, along with Meatlug, Barf & Belch, and Stormfly.

"Well, now that you know how we live here, let's keep moving," said Cassandra as she started to push the Vikings towards the castle with impressive strength.

Unknown to any of them, they were being watch from the top of the castle by Hiccup, Rapunzel and their dragons, with Hiccup wearing his suit.

"So, now that they're here, what are you going to do," Toothless asked his best friend.

"I guess the time has finally come," muttered Hiccup.

"The time for what," asked Rapunzel.

"To reveal myself to them," said Hiccup as he took off his mask. "I can't hide any longer."

"What are the chances of them being happy to see you after 6 years," asked Serenade.

"I'd say pretty low," said Hiccup.

"What if they cause chaos during the wedding," asked Rapunzel.

"I wouldn't worry about that. They might be stubborn, but they're also smart and anyone, who's smart won't start a brawl in a room full of dragons," said Hiccup and turned to his Night Fury. "That's where you come in, bud. To Vikings, you're known as the 'unholy offspring of lightning and death itself' so I'm sure they won't do a thing once they see you."

"I'll be glad to scare them," said Toothless with his dragon laugh.

"I hope everything goes well," said Rapunzel.

"It will. Don't worry, I won't let those guys do anything to you," said Hiccup and leaned in, and kissed Rapunzel on the lips.

"Get a room, you two," said Toothless as he and Serenade covered their eyes with their wings.

To be continued…

Hey, guys, here's the 10th chapter. This might be one of the longest chapters in the story so I hope you liked it. Let me just say that the Vikings' reaction when they saw Mari interact with the dragons was like seeing Star and Marco kiss for the first time. The next chapter will be the wedding between Hiccup and Rapunzel, but it won't be an ordinary one when there are dragons and Vikings in one room. Well, until next time, have a nice day.

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