A few days passed since the cave-in and so far things had been great. They still visited the other two dragons and were working on how to get them out as well. Cody was trying to pick the lock on the egg that they found in Maleficent's ear. So far he wasn't having any luck. Cody also set up shop in the woods to make a few things, one of them being his sword, Inferno. He went back down into the caves to collect Monstrous Nightmare saliva and Hideous Zippleback gas, which he condensed in metal ovular flasks. It was much easier with today's technology. It wasn't a perfect replica but he could use it for now, until he found his original one as well as the locket that was given to him from the girl he fell in love with when in the enchanted forest. But that's a story for another time. At the moment though, Cody was off visiting Henry. He hadn't spent much time with him since his mother arrived and wanted to make up for lost time. He was about to knock when Regina opened the door.
"Greetings madam mayor, is Henry home?" Cody asked.
"No, something going on?" Regina questioned.
"I realized I haven't been spending much time with him since his mo-(clears throat) Emma arrived, and I hoped we could catch up on a few things." Cody answered.
"When he gets home, I'll let him know."
Hiccup and Jack were in a tavern talking when the place suddenly went quiet. They looked up to see a man with a wolf at his side. Hiccup waved to him, and he walked over. The Huntsman sat down at the table, and the wolf laid on the floor next to him. A man sitting at the next table commented.
"They're lettin' animals in here now?"
"This isn't a slaughterhouse." another man snarked.
"Forget him. He might as well be one, too. I heard he was raised by 'em."
"He does smell like 'em."
"Pathetic. I heard he cries over his kills. You believe-"
"Will you two rats just leave him alone," Jack said to the drunkards.
"Says the boy who looks like a snowy owl." one of them came back with.
"Thanks for the lovely complement." Jack responded to the attempted insult before turning his back on the drunkard.
"Tell me, Huntsman, what kind of a man cries over an animal?" asked the drunkard.
"An honorable one." the Huntsman answers.
"What do you know about honor?"
"I have it. They have it. The two boys in front of me have it. You don't."
"Animals have it?"
"They're pure of heart. Not selfish and self-serving like most people," the huntsman says. The wolf stood up and bared its teeth at the man.
"You tell him to stop threatening me. Does he know what I do to pets who threaten me? I hang 'em on my wall." Without warning, the Huntsman drew a knife and stabbed the man, startling Hiccup and Jack.
"He's not a pet," the huntsman stated. From a corner of the room, another patron rushed the Huntsman but was grabbed and tossed into a mirror, spraying shatters of glass across the floor. Yet another man drew a knife and approached, waving his knife menacingly. The Huntsman picked up a shard of the broken glass, and the man fled without taking a swing. The Huntsman took a look around the room, but nobody else would meet his eyes. He walked out the door, mirror pieces crunching underfoot on his way out. After a breath or two, Hiccup and Jack got up and followed.
"Quite the show you put on Huntsman." Jack said while floating over to the man and the wolf. He looked up, startled.
"How are you doing that?"
"I have powers over winter."
"Where's your friend?"
"Right behind you," The Huntsman turns and this time shows he is surprised upon seeing Hiccup riding a dragon.
"Who are you two?"
"Oh, I'm Jack frost, and this is Hiccup and Toothless." Jack references the rider and dragon.
Emma was walking down the road to pick up Henry from school when Cody walked up to her.
"Hey Emma."
"Hey Cody, don't you have a date with Rachel or something?"
"Had to cancel. She's working late on the docs, so I thought I could talk with you and Henry. I haven't been around lately, and I want to make up for lost time."
"Well that works; do you know any particular shop he likes?"
"How about we go to Any Given Sunday. Ingrid makes some of the best rocky road." When Cody said the name Ingrid, Emma paused mid step.
"Who?"
"Ingrid, I know what you're thinking. Her first name is my last name. It was just a strange coincidence."
"How long has she been here?"
"About ten years. Why? Do you think you know her?"
"Henry doesn't get out of school for a bit. Let's go see this Ingrid person since her shop is on the way. " Cody led Emma over to the shop and opened the door. Emma stopped in shock at who she saw.
"Ingrid?"
The Huntsman walked with the group, eyeing Toothless every now and then, wondering how Hiccup managed to befriend a dragon. As they walked, they shared stories about their animal friends as well as their human friends. As sunrise neared, the group heard the sound of horses galloping. Several men dressed in black armor and riding sweat stained horses burst through the trees and surrounded the group.
"Huntsman, the Queen has called for your presence. Now." the one that appeared to be the leader demanded. "She requires something from you."
The Huntsman turned to Hiccup and Jack, "My Queen calls, and I have to go. There is something I must do. Could I count on you two for something?"
"Yes."
"If you see wolves heading for something, please follow," then the Huntsman turned and left.
Emma and Cody walked into the parlor, Emma prepared to ask a few questions.
"Hello, Ingrid," Emma said sternly to her old 'friend'.
(I'm skipping a bunch of material here to prevent spoilers being shown for those who have not watched season four. That and I can't remember the script word for word.)
"Now that is rocky road, you coming Cody?" Emma asked while she was at the door. He had seen the whole incident happen.
"One second, Emma. I'd like to talk with Ingrid alone for a brief moment."
"Suit yourself," and she walked out to wait.
"So, what would you like Cody?" Ingrid asked politely.
"Oh, I would like to talk first, Snow Queen." When Cody said her real name her expression changed to one of shock.
"You remember?" she said emotionless.
"Indeed, so, Snow Queen. How did you get here?" Cody spoke with a soft yet serious tone.
"An old friend helped me. I will not say who though."
"Very well, Ingrid. And don't worry, I won't tell anyone about who you are, as long as you lay low."
"Okay, Hiccup." she waved as he left the parlor.
Hiccup and Jack, along with Toothless and the Huntsman's wolf were lying peacefully near a riverbed when suddenly the wolf got up and started walking west. The boys looked at each other and followed the wolf. They saw other wolves following them, all heading the same direction. The wolves stopped, seeing a young woman with black hair and rosy red cheeks, looking miserable and holding a whistle. She looked up at them, dried tears covering her face.
"Can you help me?" the woman asked.
"We'll try. Who are you exactly?"
"My name… is Snow White."
When Cody walked down to breakfast the next morning, his parents' faces appeared sad and depressed.
"Hey Mom, Dad. What's going on?" he asked. His mom got up from the table, walked over to Cody, and wrapped her arms around him.
"Cody… It's Graham…"
"What happened?" he was even more worried now.
(Sniff) "Graham is…dead." Cody stepped back stared at his mother in shock then burst into tears.
Well, there went Graham, I was considering letting him live, but I will save that for someone else. Also, if you all want me to fill in that space where season four spoilers are, I will edit if people want me to.
Dragon Rifer 2416: yes they are, and don't worry, Cloudjumper and Maleficent will get out as well, eventually.
Astrid of Berk: Okay, Okay settle down, it's nice to know someone likes this story, Hopefully I will update sooner.
Ry: like I told Astrid I will try to update sooner.
Sorry it took a while to update, I was busy helping other people with their stories. I will try to update sooner, also for the next chapter, I am going to have Gothel run against Emma instead of Sidney, but should I have Stoic try to run against them? please let me know.
Also, when I used the name Ingrid for Cody's last name, it was BEFORE I knew About Ingrid in the first place.