(Same dis-closer as last one)

I had to come up with my own ending for the 'Race to the Edge' series for this to work, but I am quite pleased with it. Again, next one is also connected to this plot line. So it has the actual ending, but I will not be posting that one until tomorrow ;)


"Goodbye Hiccup," Astrid gave a weak wave as she watched Hiccup fly away from Dragon's Edge on the back of Stormfly.

After Dagur found Dragon's Edge, they fully expected him to attack when they were least expecting it. But instead, he had sent them a message that he will leave not only their island but also Berk be, if Hiccup comes to meet him alone. No Berserkers, no soldiers, no dragon riders, and no dragons. Not even Toothless was allowed to come. Just the two of them, and they settle this like Vikings.

Dagur instructed him that he could fly a dragon to the island close by where they would meet, but he had to send the dragon away after he got there. So he couldn't fly Toothless to the island because he couldn't fly back on his own. Dagur would be providing a boat for them to leave on after they 'talk.' But Hiccup knew what he really meant by that; a boat for the 'winner' to leave on.

And if Hiccup tried anything or brought anyone to help him out. Dagur would call the meeting off right then and there and signal his armada to attack Berk.

When they told the rest of the island of this plan, everyone was rather thrilled about this. All of Berk was confident that 'their pride' would defeat Dagur and end his plots against them once again. Or, once and for all.

Even the other riders full heartedly believed Hiccup could win this. They already knew Hiccup had beaten Dagur once before, one on one. And they were sure he could do it again. And after Dagur was out of their hair, they could continue their adventures from Dragon's Edge without worrying about him trying to hunt them down and kill them and their dragons. But Hiccup still wanted them to go back to Berk and be ready if Dagur tried anything.

The other riders were already on their way back to Berk before Hiccup left. They all had to lift Toothless, but he was okay for the ride back. But since he was taking Stormfly out to meet Dagur, Astrid opted to stay behind on Dragon's Edge for a bit longer and wait for Stormfly to come back and then she would fly her dragon back to Berk. The island they are meeting on was closer to Dragon's Edge, so it was better she fly the short distance back to the outpost by herself and then have her rider with her as they go the longer distance back to Berk.

Astrid seemed to be the only one who was very worried about what can, will, and may happen today. She didn't doubt Hiccup's fighting abilities of course. She knew he knew how to take care of himself in pretty much any situation, including a fight. But a fight with someone like Dagur? True, she remembered how well he fought against Dagur all those years ago on that night the Berserker found out he'd been lied to about Berk training dragons. But Dagur was deranged, which meant he was unpredictable. He could do anything to double-cross Hiccup and win. And Dagur never promised what would happen when whoever won or lost. All it said was for Hiccup to show up for the two of them to meet one on one, and the Berserker chief would leave Berk and Dragon's Edge alone.

Of course Astrid was worried. She had no reason to be afraid for Stormfly, but Hiccup. The uncertainty was killing her.

Astrid just stood on the porch outside of the club house, looking back towards the sky where she last saw her best friend disappear with her dragon. They were long gone by now, but still Astrid couldn't tear her eyes away from the spot for the last half an hour. But finally, she released her gaze and started to walk along the porch, singing out her worries.

I sense there's something in the wind, that feels like tragedy's at hand.

And though I'd like to stand by him, can't shake this feeling that I have.

The worst is just around the bend.

And does he notice, my feelings for him?

And will he see, how much he means to me?

(Astrid stops in her walk, leaning her shoulder up against the side of the stable building.)

I think it's not to be.

(Astrid shifts herself so she is leaning on her whole back, her eyes on the sky in thought.)

What will become of my dear friend?

Where will his actions lead us then?

(Astrid starts walking again, making her way down from the wooden walk-ways to the ground where there dragon training arena and dome are.)

Although I'd like to join the crowd, in their enthusiastic cloud.

Try as I may, it doesn't last.

(Astrid makes it to the arena, looking inside with her hand on the wooden post that curves over the top to the other side to support the dome.)

And will we ever, end up together?

No, I think not, it's never to become.

(Astrid leans back against the wood, hugging herself.)

For I am not the one.

Astrid can feel tears of sadness and worry brimming in her eyes. But before she can allow them to drop, she hears a familiar squawk. The blonde quickly wipes her eyes before looking up to see her beloved blue Nadder, flying down and landing right in front of her.

Astrid ran up to her dragon as she landed, petting and hugging her for extra comfort. After she composed herself, Astrid wiped her face and mounted her Nadder. When they got into the air however, Astrid kept them stationary for a minute as she looked back in the direct of where she knew the island Hiccup was meeting Dagur.

Dagur said no dragons or riders could interfere. He didn't say they couldn't be present.