(Hiccup)

I would have been lying if I said that it wasn't a shock what my father pulled and I still wasn't sure how I felt about it. Its been a week since the announcement and we seem to be getting things smoothed out. I deal with all of the local matters and negotiations and he deals with all matters dealing with war and destruction. So I guess we deal with about the same amount just in different amounts. Walking out and looking around I had to admit it was different seeing Berk as a Chief, all in all it wasn't a bad place at all.

BOOM! I jump and look to the harbor as a ship blows up in a plume of smoke and fire. Reacting as quickly as I could with my leg I raced for the alarm bell not a hundred yards from our home. Just as I was frantically ringing it I saw the forms of Harvich and Astrid with their dragons soaring into the chaos. I shook my head remembering just how cushy my half of Chiefdom really was as I began looking for Toothless.

It didn't take me long and luckily Val had already saddled him and was ready for us to take off. She wore a harness similar to mine and a long bow and huge quiver of arrows was added to his saddle. Kissing her on the lips I sat and clipped in leaving her room to do the same behind me. Excitement filled me as we took off to join the fray. We had worked so hard at this new way of fighting on dragon back and I couldn't wait to see how good it really was.

(Snotlout a few moments before the explosion)

Soaring above the sea Berk finally came into sight. I couldn't wait to make those who had wronged me pay and prove to them that I was the better viking. As I cam into the bay I noticed the familiar sails of the old Hofferson fishing boat. Silently banking to the right I lined up the shot and watched as Hookfang set it ablaze with a blast that could easily have taken a few houses with ease. Grinning with the soothing sensation of enacted revenge I began making my way to the village it's self as the other dragons made their way for the main assault.

I was about to come in range of the village when two large shadows passed over me. Turning and looking up I saw the shape of two dragons almost as large as Hookfang with four legs and an almost demonic shape to them. Flying in silent harmony they rounded on me the riders drawing weapons obviously designed to be used from dragon back. Pulling back on Hookfang's reigns I turned to face them head on just in time for the first to almost slice me in half with a long bladed spear as his dragon rolled upside down over us. Distracted I was unable to see the ax head of a halberd slam into my armored chest almost smashing my ribs as I was flung out of the saddle.

(Harvich)

It was pathetic how easily the rider was dealt with but surely the leader would be here some where. Rounding back to face the sea I could now see the growing cloud of dragons and the small fleet below them. Letting lose a Roar just as the emergency bell rang Astrid and our dragons began to climb high into the sky. Gliding high above the oncoming army it wasn't long be fore Toothless with his riders, the Skrill carrying Jaw and Claw, and the other combat riders joined us.

Looking to Hiccup I saw him give a nod acknowledging my lead in this. Standing from my saddle I turned and faced the riders and dragons behind me, "All right. Here's the plan. Zipple back riders I need you too hang back behind us and start making as large a cloud of gas as possible. Nadder's stay at mid altitudes and pelt the ships while placing the enemy dragons in the crossfire. Nightmares, Toothless, and my team will be assaulting the rest of them. Remember that there is no backing down and no giving up." Retaking my seat I raised my spear high as Nightwing and Bloodwing let lose roars of anticipation.

(Hiccup)

I'm glad he's in charge. I don't know if I would want to shoulder the lives of so many. The Zipplebacks peeled off and began their task as the others got into position. The battle began when the Nadders fired. It was almost comical to watch them scatter like bugs under the rain. Soon there were screams of both dragons and humans as spins found their marks. Flying to the outside edge of their assault we began to bombard ships as Val shoot any targets trying to stop us. As chilling as it is for me to admit I was starting to enjoy the thrill of warfare.

Climbing back to a height to where we could pick our next target I could see that the war was going as planed. Astrid and Harvich were destroying all who neared them. That side of the battle was nothing but rolling flame and screams. The fight to the back was similar as Nightmares and their fire proofed riders raked similar havoc. Going into another steep dive we went after the set of ships Harvich's other dragons were fighting.

I admit it was my mistake for not paying more attention but as we reached the ship a massive net was launched from the deck entangling us and sending us crashing onto the deck. Stunned we laid there trying to regain our senses. I managed to look up just in time to see the Chief of the Outcasts standing over us an evil grin on his face. "Hello Dragon conqurer. Oh and I see that my daughter had decided to take your side as well. Good now I have even more reason to kill you." He snarled then waved his hand, "Drag this trash below deck and sound the retreat we have done what we came to do."

I looked to Val who looked at the ground obviously ashamed of her actions. Sighing I put my arms around her and whispered, "It'll be ok we'll get out of this."