Next morning Ech was by the docks, sitting quietly thinking about Hiccup. Their events yesterday. They kissed. Ech smiled and felt her heart flutter. She liked-no loved Hiccup. Clovis purred slightly, knowing that her master was extremely happy. Being with that viking boy has really made her happy. Ech was in complete bliss.
Ech was dipping her feet in the cold ocean water. The sun was sitting lazily on the horizon, rising at a snail's pace. Its reflection shimmered brightly on the water's surface.
"Oh Clovis. I'm so happy. I wish I could relive that moment." Ech sighed happily.
Right when she said that the girl heard footsteps behind her. Turning her head slightly she saw Hiccup. Her eyes lit up with excitement, but Hiccup's looked grim. Although he did give a faint smile once he saw Ech.
"Hiccup, are you okay?"
"No not really. We need to hide the dragons Ech." Hiccup spoke in a hurried tone, but afraid also.
"Why?" The girl gave a confused and puzzled look.
Hiccup said nothing for a moment then spoke grimly. "The Berserkers are coming…"
Suddenly Toothless appeared and went over to Clovis, trying to persuade her to follow him. The Snaptrapper looked over at Ech, who smiled faintly and nodded. Hesitantly Clovis left with Toothless.
"What's going on Hiccup? Who and what are the Berserkers?" Ech asked concerned.
"Another group of Vikings, like the Outcasts, that still hunt and kill dragons. Don't worry though; their leader isn't nearly as terrifying as Alvin. Just maybe as insane…" Hiccup laughed bitterly.
Ech hugged the boy to reassure him. "It will be okay. Also, Hiccup. You never told me the story on how you and dragons become friends."
Hiccup kissed her cheek and gave a sincere smile. "I will, I promise, but let us make sure there are no dragons on Berk at the moment."
Ech and Hiccup searched thoroughly for any sign of stray dragons. They found a few Terrible Terrors playing with each other. Hiccup and Ech quickly guided them away from Berk and into the woods. Several hours later the two walked back to Hiccup's place. It was quiet, deadly quiet. Not a dragon to be seen or heard. Ech wasn't used to that.
"Hiccup, are these Berserker's that bad?"
"Not entirely… It's just their chief. He's a bit out there…."
"What's his name?"
"Dagur. Dagur the Deranged, and trust me. That Deranged wasn't put there for decoration."
A noise could be heard down from the docks. Sounded like a ship docking and people stepping off. There were also voices, familiar ones…and one that was a stranger. He sounded like a teen, but he gave off the diction of a standoffish person. Like Snotlout. Hiccup said and walked down to the docks, gesturing for Ech to follow him.
Once the two reached the docks there stood a group of Berserkers and a teen who wore the Berserker crest on his shield, next to Stoick. The Teens hair was a dark red and was tied back in a ponytail, his eyes were black. Next to Stoick was Gobber, a lifelong friend of both Hiccup and Stoick. He is a funny man, missing an arm and a leg. Regardless, he is a dragon dentist.
"Stoick! My apologies for my hasty departure the last time I visited. Those dragons caught us by surprise, I assume you took care of them?" Said the boy, he beamed with arrogance and pride. Stoick's face gave a false sense of eagerness as he responded to the boy.
"Of course Dagur, but what are you doing back so soon?"
Dagur, the chief of the Berserkers, pulled out his sword.
"To hunt some dragons with you. Maybe even to get that NightFury."
Hiccup quickly interrupted, trying to put on a brave façade to the man he was clearly afraid of.
"Hunt down a NightFury? The offspring and Lightning and Death itself. That, Dagur, is impossible."
Dagur glared at the boy and was about to toss him into the water when he noticed Ech next to him. He smirked and roughly pushed the skinny viking boy out of the way to reach her.
"Well well… Who is this gorgeous dame? You weren't here at my last visit. What's your name?"
Ech looked uncomfortable at Dagur then turned to Hiccup. He was fidgeting nervously, wanting to intervene, but resisted, saying nothing. Dagur was waiting for Ech to answer, but was starting to lose his patience.
"Ech. My name is Ech."
"Ech eh? You are pretty, why not come back to Berserker Island and be mine?"
Hiccup winced and firmly grasped Dagur's arm.
"Y-You can't! She is.. uhh.. She is…" He looked away nervously.
"She is…What?" Dagur pressed Hiccup on the subject, his voice full of venom.
"My uhh…. My.. Wife!"
Ech looked at him with surprise then gave him a loving smile. Dagur, on the other hand, didn't look amused. Suddenly he busted out laughing.
"Wife!? Hahahohoho! Ohhh that's rich! Now seriously… Who is she?"
"It is true Dagur." Stoick's gruff voice caught our attention. He was protecting not only his son, but Ech as well.
"Wha- You can't be serious…. Little Hiccup actually found himself a wife! There must be something wrong with her." Dagur had a smile painted on his face.
"Nothing is wrong with her, so leave her alone." Hiccup argued, defending her now.
Dagur grunted and lightly pushed Ech out of the way and headed up to Berk. Stoick and Gobber followed behind him. Meanwhile, Hiccup and Ech stayed behind. She was comparing Dagur the Deranged with Alvin the Terrible. Shuddering slightly whenever she thought of the ludicrous Outcast.
"You'll be all right Ech. I promise." Hiccup grabbed her hand and squeezed tightly. She gave him a weak smile.
"I'm more worried about the dragons. I don't want Dagur killing any of them."
"He won't." Hiccup said confidently, making her feel more at ease. "I promise."
Ech nodded and kissed his cheek, making him blush slightly. Finally the two left the docks and headed back up to the island of Berk to find Dagur.
