Chapter 11

Capital Outskirts- Third Person

Jack and Jane were on Toothless waiting for their cue to leave. Coin came up and said, "Have a safe trip. We will see you soon."

They nodded. She backed away and nodded to the commander. "You may leave," he said.

Toothless took to the air. Jane held on tight as usual but smiled. Jack pressed the button and the yellow vortex of light appeared in front of them. They went through and were on their way back to Berk.

Berk- Third Person

It was just under a year since Hiccup's disappearance. Everyone was worried and some were starting to think he was dead. They knew Dagger didn't have him because he was locked up on the Berserker Island and Alvin and the Outcasts were made Berk's allies just before Hiccup disappeared.

Now, Stoick was walking to the forge to see Gobber. He, Astrid, Gobber, and the other riders had all struggled with sleeping. As the months went on, they were at least getting enough sleep to not have bags under their eyes.

He was passing through the village center when someone yelled, "Look!"

Everyone was now in the center. Astrid, Gobber, Stoick, Fishlegs, Snotlout, Ruffnutt, Tuffnutt, and their dragons were all gathered along with the rest of Berk. They looked where the villager was pointing.

In the air was a swirling vortex of light. It was unlike anything they had ever seen. The next thing they saw shocked them all.

A dragon as black as night zoomed out of the vortex. Half its tail was off and replaced with a red fabric. On its back was a boy with auburn hair and emerald green eyes. He wore thin, black fabric under a thick chest pad that was also on the back. He wore black pants and tough looking boots

Behind him was a girl with brown hair and dark green eyes. She was looking around in awe and amazement. They had both looked like they had seen the hardships, challenges, and seen the deaths of war. If this was Hiccup, it wasn't the old boy they had come to know.

The dragon landed and everyone looked at the people and dragon. Everyone made way as Stoick, Gobber, and the other riders looked at the boy in disbelief.

It was Hiccup! But something was different about him, and it wasn't just the clothing. He looked around as the other villagers stared at him. He stayed on top of what Stoick knew was Toothless.

"Hiccup?" Stoick called. He looked at him almost as if confused but it swiftly changed to relief. "Why were you looking confused for a moment?"

"Kind of forgot my real name for a second," he said. His familiar voice told everyone he was indeed Hiccup.

"Hiccup!" Astrid called.

Hiccup looked over and Astrid tackled him off Toothless. She hugged him and Hiccup hugged back but friendly so Jane didn't get mad. When Hiccup tried to let go, Astrid held him tighter as if she let go he would vanish. He was eventually able to convince her to let go.

"Where have you been?" Astrid asked.

"In another world," he answered bluntly.

"Don't play games Hiccup. Where have you been and how did you come out of that light?" Stoick asked.

"He's not playing games. About a year ago, he was thrown into another world. My world to be exact," Jane chimed in and walked by Hiccup.

"Why did he come back sooner?" Gobber asked.

"At first, I didn't have a way back. Then I was thrown into the games and after I was able to escape with Jane, Finnick, and Katniss. Peeta was captured and we saved him from the Capital but he had Tracker Jacker venom changing his memories. We were able to help him fix his memories and Jane, Katniss, Finnick, Peeta, a couple other Tributes, and I then fought in a war against the Capital with the Rebels. After we won the war, President Coin gave us the ability to come back to Berk," Hiccup explained.

"We have a ton of question starting with, what are the games?" Stoick asked.

"The Hunger Games, or also cut down to as the games, is a battle royal. Typically twenty-four tributes, one girl and one boy from each of the twelve districts, are thrown into the arena. It is pretty much a dome that is filled with different surroundings depending on the year's game. When you're in the arena, it is a kill or be killed scenario. You must kill all the other tributes if you want to live. The tributes kill until only one victor remains. When Jack and I were thrown in, it was the third quarter quell and the seventy-fifth year of the Hunger Games. Each quarter quell they change the rules. That year's quarter quell rules were one man and female tribute were going to come from the existing pool of victors. Plus two new tributes from each district. Jack and I were chosen as the two new tributes for District 12. The final rule was revealed at the Tribute Parade. Two to four victors may be crowned if they all came from the same district. Jack and I were thrown into the arena and we all ran from the arena's threats and other tributes," Jane explained.

"Who's Jack?" Astrid asked.

Hiccup raised his hand indicating it was him. "Why is she calling you Jack?" Stoick asked.

"Because that's my new name. I was given it when I went to live with Katniss and her family and was thrown into the games. I've went through it since," Hiccup answered.

"Who's the Capital and how did you get involved in the war you were talking about?" Snotlout asked.

"The Capital is the heart of Panem and the birth place of the games. When we were rescued by Haymitch who was our mentor for the games and Plutarch who is the game maker and designed the games, we were taken to District 13 where we got used to life. President Coin, the leader of District 13, began to respect me as a soldier. We were soon battling the Capital and President Snow, the once leader of Panem, along with the other districts. We finished the final battle and won the day before we left to come back here," Hiccup answered.

"So, are you here to stay?" Astrid asked. She had a hint of hope in her voice.

Hiccup shook her head. "No, we're leaving and going back to Panem. President Coin will need us if the time comes," he responded.

"But…" Astrid said but trailed off. She was obviously hurt.

"Astrid, this is my home and once I go back and recharge the device that allows me to go back and forth, I'll be back. But each visit is only temporary and I will not be staying. Besides, there are things in life you need to be there for. I should get going in the next thirty minutes. I just had to let you guys know I was alright. We will see each other again, but it may be awhile," Hiccup said and turned to Toothless. "Toothless, do you want to stay here or come back?"

Toothless licked him face indicating he was going with Hiccup no matter what. Hiccup smiled with contentment that Toothless wouldn't leave him.

"You're really leaving to go back to a place where you were nearly killed numerous times?" Stoick asked.

"I am. Sorry, Dad. But there are some things in you can't leave," he answered. Stoick looked down the sadness showing within his eyes. "Dad, I'll be back for a bit. Though I can't tell you when, I will be back temporarily. But, I need to be there for Panem and for Jane. I had to let you know I was okay. You know, I could've left you concerned and wondering but I chose not you."

They nodded understandingly. Astrid, Stoick, and Gobber were obviously hurt the most. Toothless came up and rubbed up against Hiccup.

"You want to go, bud?" Hiccup asked. Toothless shook his head yes. Hiccup nodded. "Well, I guess this is where we part ways," he said hopping onto Toothless followed by Jane. "Goodbye."

Toothless took off before anyone had a chance to answer. Hiccup pressed the button and they passed through the vortex leaving Berk behind them once again.