The Razorwhip slowly made her way out from the cell. Collapsing to the ground, Hiccup was at her side in seconds. Hiccup noticed the injuries she had obtained in captivity and quickly turned to face Toothless. "Ok girl, You're going to have to carry her back with us." Hiccup paused while turning towards Heather.
"You on the other hand..." Hiccup paused as he thought. "You're riding with me." Hiccup saw the same determination as Astrid the day he kidnapped her. Shaking his head, Hiccup walked forward. "I'm not letting you out of my sight the entire trip back." Heather froze as she felt the warm metal gloves upon her left arm. She attempted to get free from his grasp while being dragged towards Toothless.
Toothless slowly lowered her head, allowing Hiccup to pull Heather up upon her neck. Seated behind Heather, Hiccup readied himself for flight. Nudging Toothless lightly. She took to the air before hovering over to the Razorwhip. Grabbing the injured Razorwhip in her claws, Toothless flew up. Flying back, Hiccup whistled to get Finn's attention. "Dragon Builder. Our work here is done"
The sight of dragons fleeing was a sight Daggur had never thought he'd be relieved to see. He didn't realise how overrun his tribe was before he started loosing men. Turning round, he spoke strongly. "Someone head to the arena. I need to speak with Heather and see what we can do to prevent another attack."
A warrior stepped forward. Using his spear to steady himself, he spoke in a raspy and heavily exhausted voice. "Chief, I've just come from the prison. The dragons are free. And The Dragon Lord, he kidnapped Heather and carried of the Razorwhip."
Daggur scrunched his face up in rage before he turned his attention to the injured warrior. "And what happened to you?" The warrior shook as he kept himself stable on his legs. "The Dragon Lord... He, it, Her, the Devil landed on me." Daggur shook his head before he glanced out over the ocean. "Well then, I guess we have a need to head to Berk then. Prep the ships, and you..." Daggur paused as he looked back upon the injured Berserker. "Get some medical attention."
Inferno Island
The flight back to Infernal Island was peaceful to say the least. Hiccup, however, broke the silence. "Dragon Builder. Fly ahead and warn the others of our guest." Finn nodded. "Yes Chief" Heather widen her eyes. She had known that the chief had been to Berk. But she, never in her life. Thought that he activity participated in the raids himself. Hiccup soon turned his attention to Heather. "Now Heather." Heather was quick to look surprised. Hiccup noted the surprised look and chuckled. "Don't seem so surprised. When your brothers Daggur the Deranged and having met your previous healer, I was bound to know your name."
"And what do you want devil?" Heather snapped sharply, and coldly. Hiccup chuckled before he nudged Toothless, indicating that he wanted her to slow down. "You have no idea what's really going on. Do you?" Heather snorted, facing out in the direction they were headed. "I know you're not happy on Berserker Island. I know how Daggur treats you when others aren't around. So drop the façade and admit it. You're glad to be away from that place."
Heather was shocked. Not only did Hiccup know her name. But he knew she was never happy on Berserker Island. "How...How did you know?" Heather managed to choke out. Hiccup chuckled once more. "I have my ways. Least to say, Insiders help a lot as well. Say, didn't Daggur marry Mala not to long ago."
"Yeah, what about it?" Hiccup chuckled, the intimidating tone in Heather's voice was betrayed by curiosity. "Mala, chief of the Defenders of the Wing tribe but long time friend and ally of mine. Daggur really should've been careful when choosing his wife." Heather quickly realised what Hiccup had meant. "You mean, that Terrible Terror came from Throk?"
Heather was now beyond surprised. She never knew The Dragon Lord was this smart. She, like many others, just thought of him as another devil, a mindless killing machine who ruled over the dragons. "You, you have a brain unlike these other devils?" Both Toothless and the Razorwhip growled in disagreement with her statement.
Hiccup chuckled before he spoke once more. "Well, you may want to note that those growl were in disagreement with your statement. Toothless here, is quiet smart, smarter then the male members of her species." Heather looked down to see the dragon concentrating hard on where they were flying. She could make out what appeared to be a smirk.
As the island slowly came into view. Heather widen her eyes. "Wait. This isn't on any map?" Hiccup smirked below his mask, holding back a laugh. "Because it's located on the outskirts of the Archipelago, it's how we've, I've managed to hide so long. How the Infericus Flame and it's Sub-species have evaded the constant war between dragons and Vikings. Off course, they would've evaded it if their duty as Dragon Protectors didn't force them to save those dragons captured and locked up. And well, it doesn't matter how small or large they are, the Infericus Flame will save every dragon it can."
Heather saw the walls that had been built along the beach. The main base along with many huts were currently in the process of being built. Dragons flew all over the place, helping construct the buildings among many other chores and jobs. Few lay upon rocks and other natural objects resting their bodies. At the center stood a tall and large hut. It had at least six to twelve rooms.
As Hiccup landed on the ground, he turned and spoke to Heather. "Now, I don't want you to go about killing anything, because I believe an old friend... and mentor of yours would be deeply upset." Heather was confused, and her facial expression was the proof of that. But the next voice she heard, shattered her heart but also brought joy to her eyes. "Heather the Acrobat. It's been so long since I've seen you. Last time I saw you was when you were but a small child."
Heather chocked as she eyed the man. "Frode Gosta. You're alive. But... But how?"
"I was able to survive thanks to The Dragon Rider. One of the first in this tribe. I will admit now, it took me some time to grow accustomed to the idea of riding and defending dragons. But I believe you will suit it just well."
Heather stood still. She watched as the Inferno King by Frode's side nudged him for attention. "Magmar, will you just give me a moment. I'm trying to talk to an old friend of mine." Magmar was a male Inferno King. And he was somewhat an attention freak. Always wanting the attention to be on him. Often times getting on the bad side of many dragons, Toothless especially.
"Sorry about that. He's an attention freak. Always want to be the centre of attention don't you Bud?" Magmar purred in satisfaction as Frode petted his head. Toothless rolled her eyes before heading out to find something to eat. "Hey you overgrown fire breathing lizard, we're not done yet." Cried out Hiccup to no avail. Toothless simply grunted the best way she could and moved on. "Useless overgrown reptile." While it was muttered under his breath. Heather had heard it clearly.
"So, why did you want to bring me here Dragon Lord?" Hiccup sighed as he walked over to Frode. "Well, first off all. Everyone here felt unwanted or was treated badly at their village of origin. Many of us are form Berk. That place is somewhat well known for it's habit of loosing people. But regardless. You felt unwanted on Berserker Island, whether you care to admit it or not. But you showed great potential in becoming a member of the Infernal Tribe. Off course, I've noticed that the female Razorwhip seems to like you. She hasn't moved he gaze from you the since we landed."
Heather turned to see the dragon watching her. Her eyes were calm as Valka and Sven tended to her injuries. "How can it be so calm when surrounded by so many male dragons?" "It knows these dragons will not harm it or it's babies. Because these dragons are the sworn defenders of all dragons, as I stated before on the way here."
"So, you're say that you've all betrayed your tribes to help defend dragons?" "No... Maybe...Yes. Listen, we did what we felt was best. And we're all happy. But that happiness won't last long. You know why, because there is a Dragon Queen, and it's had it's eyes on Berk for a long time. You Viking's are only fortunate that the Infericus Flame sub-species all hail to the Inferno King who can ignore this Queens telepathic control other others. Off course, the Queen is a threat to dragons as well, meaning the dragons here will not and I can not. Can not stress this word enough. They will not hesitate to kill it."
Heather shrugs her shoulders before she spoke once more. "So what, why kidnap me if you guys had all this power all along? Why, are you afraid that someone might criticise you for being a coward?" Hiccup sighed before he spoke. His voice was calm, but on edge. Showing that he might loose it and yell at any second. "Five years ago, I found the point of no return."
Hiccup paused as he leaned against the nearby building. "I submitted myself to an Inferno King's grasp. I relished in the idea of a quick death to escape the hell I had been through." Hiccup paused as he remembered Astrid. "But it was not the case. I yelled at the dragon to end me for hours on end. The Dragon Rider, The Dragon Builder and The Dragon Feeder couldn't stop me." Hiccup chuckled at the memory.
"But in the end, I realised the dragon wouldn't kill me because it saw I was unwanted. It saw I was alone back home. I had simply allowed it to grab me without any trouble." Hiccup's good mood vanished. "It was then that I realised that dragons were not as they seemed. But I knew that if I were to ever showed my face again."
Hiccup paused, taking a deep breath before he continued. "I would be cast out and foresworn. So I did it ahead of time. I foreswore, no disowned my father. I vowed to defend all dragons then and there. From that point onwards, I was no longer a Viking. To the gods, I was a Defender of Fire, a Fire Defender. The Chief of the Infernal Tribe. And one of those who help to lead the Infericus Flame and its sub-species in there mission."
Hiccup sighed. "From that day, I was never the same. I changed, I became one of the most feared warriors in the Archipelago. And it's in part thanks to those who relentlessly bullied me day and night. Never stopping to think if what they'd been doing was right or wrong" Hiccup soon eyed Heather. His tone changed quickly. "So Heather, I ask you, is it wise to challenge me? To threaten me? To even think that I have no idea what I'm talking about? I've been to hell and back. And I'm not going to let some stubborn Vikings tell me what I can and can't do."
Heather stood in shock. Her mind raced to put together what she had just heard. After several minutes. She came to one word. One name. "Hiccup" Hiccup sighed as he removed his mask. "Surprised. No, Shame. I'm no longer the shy boy you saw when you visited with Daggur all those years ago. No, now I'm a force to be reckoned with."
"So what you're saying is all true. I...I...Don't know what to say or do. If I head back. my brother will think somethings up and torture me. But if I stay here, I'm no longer a Viking." Hiccup sighed as he placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don't fear, Astrid has the same trouble making her choice. But for her, it was somewhat easier."
Heather nodded. She now new that Astrid's escape was faked. A façade to spy upon the Vikings. "I think the choice was made for me the moment you broke let your life story out. Daggur will no doubt kill me for 'betraying him' But if I stay here. I'll be free from him, and might even be able to get a little payback." Hiccup smiled as he spoke.
"Then the initiation will begin tomorrow. But... Wait. That's Persistent. And he's flying faster then usual!" Hiccup rushed forward. Grapping Persistent before reading the message. "Odin help me. TOOTHLESS. GET OVER HERE NOW OR SOMEONE'S GOING TO DIE"
Heather was in shock. Hiccup never seemed so panicked in his life. Toothless was quick to land before mounting. "MUM, I need you to do the initiation. I have to head to Berk. Astrid just sent an emergency Terror Mail. Shadowflame Terror's headed there now. And the only dragon that it fears is the Inferno King. Ok girl. Fly, as fast as you can. We need to get there before someone dies. Hopefully, we can stop this dragon and perhaps then, you can feast on one of your favourite meals." Toothless widen her eyes wide before taking of at a speed that Heather had never seen before.