Hey guys, I am back on this story again. lol,

Arcadora is a Warrior kingdom, She is meant to be ready for war, so as you can see, The OCs are pretty badass, but imagine if Hiccup or Astrid were in charge of them. Possible spoiler, maybe...

Raptoric is the heir, but he tends to see himself as a fighter, not a ruler. Instead of being a snob like most princes, he is kind, and gentle, He is also stoic and calm in the heat of battle. He is even willing to fight to the death for Hiccup, because he was in his position, but he lost everything, including his love. That's why he is making sure Hiccup does not lose his...


Toric's POV

As I watched the man known as Dagur the Deranged leave with a smug on his face, I turned to a few guards near me. "When Hiccup and Astrid leave to go anywhere, I want two guards following both of them. Something tells me that this 'Dagur' will try to attempt something." The guards nodded, and moved to set up near the two Vikings. As soon as they disappeared, I turned to the docks. It felt like only yesterday that I lost Serephina. The way I see Astrid and Hiccup is the way I once saw myself and the lovely women that used to stand at my side..

Shaking the sudden thought out of my mind, I look at the full moon in the sky. I feel the calm, cool breeze gazing my hair and my cape. I have never felt this peaceful in a long time, and the feeling was breathtaking. A hand touched my shoulder, breaking me from my trance, and I turned to see Xero staring at the departing Berserker ship passing by the two statues guarding the harbor.

"I fought countless time in war, my son." he spoke. "Yet I never seen someone fight as strongly as Hiccup. The boy is young, but He already has shown others that he can lead."

I looked at him, confused. "Father?" Xero smiled, and turned to me. "I heard of Hiccup's failures to fight like other Vikings, and at the age of 14, he has shown great resilience. A trait required by all kings. Remember son. A true ruler does not need to wage a war to be respected, but rather he must be able to get back up even when the insults, the jabs, and the beatings bring him down."

I looked away. He was right. I known Hiccup for almost a year now, and he showed me a lot about himself. The way he was sarcastic and funny when he was hurt, and the way he looked at Astrid was unlike what any other man would have done. Most see her for her beauty and her strength, but Hiccup never had saw her for being a bearer of his children, or a trophy to show off at other tribes. He instead saw the one thing he needed in her: a friend.

Xero laid a hand on my shoulder as he continued. "The world is changing, and despite our way of life, we must change as well. I know you despise your place as the future king of Arcadora, and I respect that, but who else will lead our people?"

I smiled at the answer. I could have said Sora, or Cami, or even Astrid, or Stoic. But once his question hit me, I said the name that even I wasn't expecting: "Hiccup"

Xero looked at me, taken back. "What?" I sighed, and looked at my father's eyes. "I will always see myself as the defender of Arcadora. But I can never live up to being King. Hiccup...I rather let him rule. The kid has suffered so much at the hands of a small tribe. Let him rule this land as a reward for it. The kid's earned it." I spoke. Xero looked at me surprised, but it slowly turned into a smile. "Is this the wish of the prince, and heir?"

I smiled. "It is the wish of a son of Arcadora." I replied. My father chuckled, and left to the hall to announce the new news. I on the other hand turned back to the moon. I gave up my right to rule for the right to fight. I am a warrior to my end. I cannot be a warrior and a king at the same time. With that thought on my mind, I smiled, and heard the hall cheer of the news. I couldn't have been happier.


Hiccup's POV

Astrid was close to losing her temper as soon as Sora's words hit her. "That rat-eati-"

I tuned her out as Raptoric left the hall once again. The man was a great fighter, but he seemed to be at war with himself. I didn't know why, but I was glad to be a friend to him. The man saved me, and Astrid, trained us to be capable fighters that could go toe to toe with a normal Arcadoran soldier, and he even allowed us into his own land. I smiled. I was in debt to the man, and he didn't care about me paying him back.

"Excuse me!" I heard my father's voice. everyone turn to look at him, as my father spoke again. "I know I am new to your land and your kingdom, but your beloved king has granted my son, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III the right to become a prince in your great Kingdom." The hall was silent, and I even head someone shout "How can we know if the King even said that?"

"Because the king can stand before you and confirm it!" Came the voice of King Xero, and the people stood at the sight of him. The King went to the middle of the hall, and with a tired, but happy sigh. he continued. "Hiccup has received the right to be a prince, and according to Prince Raptoric...the right to be the heir too."

There was a loud gasp as the Arcadorans turned to me. I was already uncomfortable at the sudden announcement for me to be a prince, but to be heir to one of the most elite kingdoms out there, it was a dream, and I'll admit, I never even dreamed of being in charge of Berk. Now here I am, hearing that I was the next in line to be KING of Arcadora. I looked at Astrid as she turned to me. she was happy, and shocked, but I also saw a hint of sadness in her eyes as the king continued.

"Raptoric said that Hiccup suffered torment at the hands of his own people for 14 years. and he is still standing." The king announced and to my surprise, the people were actually looking at me with sympathy. "I already heard that from his father, and from others that had followed him here. Now I know most of you are thinking that type of person should not lead this great kingdom, I will repeat the same sentence that I had said to Prince Raptoric. A true king is not measured in how he fight, or how popular he is, but he is rather shown to be able to get back up from hits that should send him down for good. Hiccup has shown that to his village countless times and for that, it is both me, and Raptoric's pleasure to name Hiccup the heir to Arcadora."

I waited for the boos, and silence. I was not expecting the loud cheers and clapping of the people. I looked around and saw that people were not faking it either. The feeling of it was alien to me, but I realized something that I wasn't thinking at the time. Raptoric had given up his title to me. The question is why. I shrugged off the question for a later time, smiled, and accepted the handshakes, hearing the occasional "atta-boy" and "small heir."

I looked at Astrid who had turned away, but I knew what she was thinking. She was an average villagers, but as a prince, and future king, I was required to marry other princesses or noble daughters. She was going to have to watch me get married to another woman who I didn't know.

"Go to her." I heard behind me. I turned and saw Raptoric smiling. I could have sworn I saw a tear drop from him. "But...I can't marry her." I replied sadly. Toric smiled warmly, and gestured to various people around the room. "Look at these people, Hiccup. Your people. Do you see them following the traditional route? Women who are married are supposed to have a bun in their hair. I can count seven friends of mine that are married who aren't wearing it that way. I can also point out that I am 18. I would have been married two years ago, but guess what. I am still single."

He turned to me once again. "Hiccup, We Arcadorans live our lives free of traditions, and rules. We chose who we spent the rest of our days with, not who can benefit the entire kingdom. You have a choice." He then gestured to Astrid, who was still turned away from. "Go to her, and claim her."

I smiled once again. Arcadora once again surprised me. I may have heard that rule before, but I never met a village that did not run without it. Then again, Arcadora was a kingdom. She was bound to have different rules. I began to walk to the girl I loved, and as I passed other people, the room became quiet. I stopped behind Astrid and slowly put my hand on her back. she tensed at my touch as I maneuvered around her to look at me. I could see the hurt within her eyes, and I couldn't help but wrap her in a hug.

"Hiccu-" she began, but I cut her off. "I chose you."

She stopped, and moved back to stare at me. "w-what?"

I smiled, and intertwined my hands with her. "Astrid, we made a promise to each other, and I want us to keep that promise." I looked at Toric, who had the twins, Fishlegs, Gobber, Molly, and my dad standing behind him. All were smiling as I continued. "Astrid, as the heir to this place, I know I will have to marry a woman of royal blood."

Astrid nodded, and I moved my hand to her face and lifted it up. "But since I was not born into the King's family..." I toned out so she could catch on. It only took Astrid a second to realized my motive, and she flung herself on me, squeezing my air out of me. The entire hall clapped and cheered as we hugged. I let loose the tears I didn't know I was holding, and I felt the warm moist tears of Astrid's soak my shoulder. "You propose weird Hiccup." she finally said. I had to hold her tighter as I laughed.

As we held on to each other. I looked over to the group, and smiled. Fishlegs was smiling, and letting loose his tears, while the twins were trying to hold back theirs. My father was clapping loudly, saying "That's my boy" while Gobber raised a mug to me. As for Raptoric, King Xero, and Sora, They were together, smiling warmly at me, while Cami, was holding Iggy who was clapping. Toothless who woke up at the sounds, saw me, and happily bounded to me, while Jet-fire stood up tall like Raptoric, and bowed his head to me. Toohless nudged his head in front of me and Astrid, demanding attention.

"Useless reptile." I muttered happily, as I hug his neck. Astrid laughed at the sight and turned to Raptoric. as I turned to looked at them. I saw Astrid nodding to the former heir, and moved to the rest to the group. This night was the best I had so far, I got the girl of my dreams, an entire Kingdom to rule, My father, and a few from Berk, a fellow prince who was by far the best warrior Arcadora had, and of course I had Toothless, the 'Offspring of lightning and death itself' as my first, and greatest friend of all.

There was a lot I had to do in the morning, but for tonight, I enjoyed myself with my father, my friends, my fiancée and my new family. And for the first time...

I felt truly at home.


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BTW:I listened to HTTYD 2: STOIC'S SHIP while writing this... enjoy