Im back! Sorry missed a whole month! I keep leaving when I said I would update often. Maybe I'll get more reviews if I write more?
But either way I will get this story finished. I calculated around 16-17 chapters so please be patient and I'll complete it when I can :)
This the longest of over 3,000 words hope it does you guys justice for leaving you guys waiting!
Enjoy!
The sea was calm and smooth not even a speck of wind whirling through the night sky. The peaceful serenity however was going to get an disturbance as behind a large pillar was a ship.
The ship emerge from hiding. Small waves flowing elegantly across the water as the men on board slowed down the vessel. One of them near the front picked up the telescope (sorry not sure what they are called back then) covering his left eye looking North. He grinned menacingly, out in the horizon was a glimpse of their targeted island.
"Sir we are on the right track should be there by tomorrow night". The rasp voice of the second in command name savage confirmed to his leader.
A few of the men were shoved to the side when a huge, bulky man moved towards the man and grabbed the item.
He smirked maliciously licking his lips. "Finally my time has come. My plan should be in full swing. Stoick won't know what hit him. Alright men stop lazing about and go faster!".
The men aye their leader Alvin the treachous whose smirked never left his face as he stared into the horizon, the sun slightly stirring awake ready for another day.
Savage appeared beside him. "Alvin what are your orders?"
Seeing the island of Berk almost in his reach he said. "For now we will play a game. Our secret weapon has already settled in the village no doubt little Hiccup has taken it in. Poor boy doesn't know he is being betrayed. Oh well once we captured the boy and his glorious nightfury we will taken over Berk!"
Full speeding ahead the waves bounced higher. The tranquil scenery vanished due to shouts and echoes of the outcasts gleeing ready to attack their arch-nemesis.
Sunlight awoke Hiccup from his slumber. Flinching at the bright light he placed his arm over his eyes yawning. Sitting up he saw Toothless stretching his limbs, shaking his head making his way over to him.
"Morning bud nice sleep?"
Toothless gurgled his tongue sticking out to the left.
"Me too bud"
He got out of bed and notice something was missing? His memory clicked Rumblehorn!
"Toothless you didn't see Rumblehorn did you?".
The reptile just grumbled like he wasn't bothered by the problem. He went downstair with his rider fixing on his metal leg before following behind.
"Maybe dad saw him?" he whispered.
"Saw what Hiccup?"
Startled by his father who walked from the kitchen to the table. "Whats the matter?" he said as his son looked around.
"I lost the Rumblehorn. You haven't seen him leave the house have you dad?"
"Sorry son I assumed he was upstairs"
Hiccup frowned wondering what happened to the little guy. "I'm worried dad, he is a new species and new to the village. He might have wandered off and got lost. We better find him bud come on".
Toothless swallowed his fish going after his owner.
Hiccup reached the door when his father shouted.
"Hiccup don't you want something to eat first?"
The son waved his hand. "I'll eat later dad".
The pair ran down towards the centre of the village. Most vikings already doing their daily routine. He came across Gobber with a sword in his hand.
"Hey Gobber you wouldnt happen to see a Rumblehorn running about? He kind of disappeared during the night".
Raising an eyebrow at the sheepish boy he said. "Nope can't say I have. Went to bed early last night since I had so much work to do and my apprentice was too busy to come and pay me a visit".
Hiccup gulped feeling the tempature surrounding him slightly colder. Even Toothless felt the vibe.
"I'm am sorry Gobber I promise you tomorrow I will work all day and you can have a break deal?"
Pulling on his moustache pretending to think. "Very well now off you get finding that dragons of yours"
Hiccup grinning jumping on Toothless' back. They made their way towards one end of the island staring at the view of the sea.
"We haven't looked everywhere Toothless but I didn't think he would go so far. I hope he is alright".
Sensing his hatchling's sorrow the nightfury pushed his head upwards causing Hiccup to stroke him.
"Don't worry bud I won't give up"
"You never do anyway" Turning his head he saw Astrid and Fishlegs land beside him. She jumped off Stormfly strolling towards the pair.
"What's wrong Hiccup need help with something?".
Hiccup slided off Toothless. "Yeah it seems our little reptile decided to amble away last night or this morning and no one has see him. Because he is still a hatchling I'm hoping other dragons won't attack him".
Fishleg leaning against Meatlug shook his head. "No I wouldn't worry dragons are very protective of babies. Our problem would be getting the Rumblehorn away from the others if they find him first".
"Got a point there. Ok Fishlegs I want you to find Snotlout and the twins. Scout the village again and tell them to search underground tunnels like the well for example. Astrid you and I will explore the forest, who knows where dragon actually go before all the emm never mind".
Hiccup advise himself not to say killing. Surprisingly it has only been nearly 3 months since the red death attack. To Hiccup it felt like being friends with the dragons has been forever.
Plan in action Hiccup and Astrid made there way inside. The dragons began sniffing the ground. Toothless then lifted his ears listening.
"You found him bud?"
Twitching his ears Toothless gurgled to Stormfly and both swiftly moved towards the scent.
"Yep I think they caught him" Astrid stated holding on as her hair whipped round her face.
Pushing past the trees and bushes they made a clearing to the first place Hiccup and Toothless met.
"The cove? He came all the way here?" said Hiccup confused.
Astrid wondered why aswell when she saw the little dragon reaching the stream "I see him near the water, let's go Stormfly".
"Astrid wait! We don't want to alarm him. Let's take it slowly".
The pair got off their dragons as they touch the ground away from the Rumblehorn.
The little guy smelt them coming but paid no attention as he push his head in the water ready to eat his breakfast. Hiccup was a bit shocked to see the Rumblehorn had caught a fish on his first try.
"Wow bud he beat you".
Toothless growled whacking the boy's head with his tail.
"Ow bud what it's true!"
Ignoring the pair Astrid was also astounded. "For a baby he is quite smart. How did he even know how to get to this place? I thought babies scent and smells were not fully developed?"
Hiccup shrugged watching him play in the stream. He squealed scaring away the fish but he didn't care.
"I guess don't judge a book by the cover. All dragons are different but maybe when Gothi finds out what class he is might help".
They continued observing the dragon who shook his body throwing off the water. He then turned to the crowd. Despite being a hatchling, Toothless and Stormfly stood guard protecting their owners.
"It's alright bud he won't hurt us"
Hiccup moved slowly before going down on one knee holding out his hand. They were a bit alarmed to see the Rumblehorn had no fear at all. He ran towards Hiccup placed his snout on his hand. Then he jumped on Hiccup knocking the wind out of him as he weighs the same amount as his father and licked his face.
"Ok, ok little dragon. Em Bud help?"
Toothless gently shoved the reptile off Hiccup who let out a breath. "Phew thank you Toothless. I'm gunna have to be careful in case he does that again".
He saw the Rumblehorn stroll cautiously over to Astrid and nudge her body nearly knocking her over aswell.
"Wow very strong! He has only been here a day and look how attached he is" she said stroking his chin.
"Might be because he is a baby. Although I do wonder where his mother is?" Said Hiccup actually thinking of it now. In fact there were still a lot of unanswered questions.
Where did he come from? How did he get here? Why is he alone? What brought him to Berk? Was he living with other dragons or human? He thoughts were interrupted by Astrid.
"Hiccup you ok?"
"Yeah I'm fine Astrid. Just wish we knew more about him. but for now let's go back and see if Gothi has some answers for us. Come little Rumblehorn time to return home".
At the word home he made his way towards the opening. He spun round jumping up and down before running through.
"I think he likes it here". Said Astrid running after him with Stormfly. When she swerve round the corner Hiccup stopped and frowned. When the dragon attacked him he saw something hidden on the dragon's neck. He didn't know what it was but he had a small view of it, kind of like burn or maybe a red symbol.
"Could it possibly mean anything?" he mumbled.
Bumped by the dragon who croaned turning his head to the left. Hiccup smiled rubbing his chin.
"Sorry bud just thinking come on let's catch up".
They made their way out the cove up to Gothi's. Having been seen by the gang on their return Hiccup told Snotlout to get Gobber for translation and his father. Circling the dragon once again Gothi spell out for the blacksmith to read.
"She said it was difficult but she had managed to find out what type he is. But first she want to ask where did he go?"
Hiccup started. "I woke up and couldn't find him in the house. So Toothless and I wander around the village hoping he had been spotted by someone".
Then Astrid continued. "Fishleg and I found Hiccup looking lost and asked what was wrong. We searched the forest while Fishleg gathered the others. Toothless and Stormfly found him pretty quickly inside the cove".
"The cove? How did he get there?" Said Stoick seeing his son shrugged his shoulders.
"No idea dad but I'm hoping Gothi has some answers".
Gobber nodded and mumbled leaving the other vikings bewildered on what the elderly lady has scribbled.
"Could be the reason. Hiccup didn't you spend a lot of time in the cove so we wouldn't find out about the nightfury?"
Hiccup felt his face crimson. He had not told everyone the exact story on how he met Toothless.
"So that is where you disappeared to when I thought you was training?". The chief crossed his enormous arms. His eyes narrowing down at his son who placed a hand behind his head.
"Technically I didn't lie. I was training dad just took away the killing instead".
Stoick glare changed to a sigh. "Well you wasn't one to obey orders anyway. Gobber what did Gothi say?"
Gothi scratch across the surface again.
"The reason for asking was because she believe that the Rumblehorn had followed Hiccup scent from all the way back from the house. Which you have confirmed so his type is a tracker class!" exclaimed Gobber.
"Really! A tracker? That's a new one. Must have some power little guy incredible!". Hiccup beamed at the baby patting his head.
Astrid also agreed. "It makes sense. He even knew when we was coming and didn't flinch nor was heedful around us either".
"This is so cool a dragon that can sniff out everything!" shouted Snotlout.
"So much to learn. I'm so excited!" Cried out Fishleg clapping his hands.
"Hey Hiccup can I use him to sniff out Ruffnut's yak she been hiding? I know she hid it around our room somewhere. Come on Rumblehorn do your thing!".
The Rumblehorn expression was blank. He didn't move.
"Ha he don't like you at all Tuffnut. Just gave you the stare!" Laughed Ruffnut after cuffing her brother on the face.
Hiccup sighed at the usual sibling act. "Thanks Gothi for your help it's a start. Ready to go back home or do you wanna go to the dragon arena with us?"
The Rumblehorn stumbled towards the edge of Gothi's house. He kept pointed his head toward Hiccup's house.
"I'm guessing he wants to go home. We will fly later bud promise" Hiccup said noticing the deflated manner upon his nightfury.
The gang took off soaring the sky while Hiccup followed after his father and Gobber as they descended down the stairs towards the village.
"Hiccup why do you keep saying home? We are not keeping him" Said Stoick as he waved goodbye to Gobber when they reached the house.
"Aw come dad he doesn't do any harm. He's a unique dragon, smart, amazing tracker. He could even help against raids".
Hiccup grinned feeling his father's attention as he paused when opening the door. His eyes showed concentration and consideration. He stroked his beard as he came inside and sat down on his stump.
"Yes that is a good theory. But nevertheless I still have a one dragon policy son. Heaven's Thor they become stuck to you like water does rain. One day I'll come back from a meeting across the islands to find my home packed with all kinds!"
Hiccup snickered. "Sorry dad I am a dragon lover"
Toothless lick the side of Hiccup's face. "I know bud you are my favourite".
Stoick stood his full height stretching his limbs higher popping the muscle in his back. "I would love to stay and chat but the town doesn't run without a chief. I'll be back by dinnertime. Play nice keep him under control".
"Hey dad?"
"Yeah son?"
"Can you at least think about keeping the Rumblehorn if we don't find where he came from?"
Stoick thought about it and decided to give the little dragon a chance. "I'll will think about it son. Not defiant yet but until then he can pursue to stay here".
Hiccup cheered when his father shut the door. "I told you it will work out Rumblehorn. Soon we have to figure out a name but for now just go with the multiple nicknames".
The rest of the day went without a hitch. Hiccup spend time analysing the dragon that he begun a few tests around the house. Truthly Hiccup had 13 ways to escape his father's house so he started a series of trials hiding items inside all the places calculating when the Rumblehorn would find them.
Astonishingly he found all objects under 10 mins.
"Wow I can't believe how remarkable that was. I has never seen such control and focus before. What will you be like when you're an adult I don't know. Good work Rumblehorn" Hiccup throw a fish above him. He caught it hungrily licking his chops content with the taste.
Toothless watched from the sideline. He scowled quietly showing signs of jealousy at the recognition the baby was receiving.
Observing the affects it had on his own reptile, Hiccup got up and caress the scaly face. "Hey remember what I said bud. You are my favourite but this little one still needs to know he is not a burden. I know how protective you can be so why don't you give him a try?".
Toothless saw honesty and faithfulness in his rider's emerald eyes. The nightfury bowed his head, the ears flapped against his side. He never wanted his best friend to see his ugly side. Toothless feared he would be somewhat left behind and felt ashamed at the thought.
Toothless lay down placing his head on his folded paws. Hiccup sat down next to him. "It's alright Toothless I'm not mad". He said reassuring.
The Rumblehorn scratched his earlopes before perceiving the image in front of him. Head going left and right studying. He saunter forward stopping in front of his older superior. Hiccup keep still viewing the scene between dragons as the little guy then ran to the food basket and struggled to hold a big fish.
Hiccup awed the effort and smiled seeing the Rumblehorn place the cod closer to Toothless. The nightfury raised his eyes smelling the fish. The Rumblehorn sat patiently with his tongue hanging out slightly then prodded the silmy food. Toothless lifted his head and tossed the fish up in the air and swallowed it whole.
Resting on his knees Hiccup saw them bump noses. A sign of a truce.
Getting up kicking his right leg for circulation. "See, it all works out in the end. You just needed to become friends".
Looking out the window the sun disappear over dark clouds, the night was falling.
"Dad should be back soon. Why don't I tell dad to eat in the great hall and we can give our new member an actual tour? I know he has been to the cove but will start there again? Plus it has been a while since you stretched your wings bud".
Excitement filled Toothless, it has been some time. Apparently the Rumblehorn was the same.
"Ok guys hold a second" Hiccup left a message for his father on the table.
Shutting the door the three walked past the villagers who have now a good site of the small visitor.
"Ok Toothless let's fly to the cove shall we?".
The weigh of the baby was something Toothless had now gotten used to and spreaded his large wings once he flew over the cliff of the island.
Maneuvering left, gliding gently inside the circle hole that became a precious setting for the two partners.
It turns out Hiccup didn't need to tell the Rumblehorn much as he had already used his tracker skills the first time he was here.
Hiccup closed his eyes and relaxed, loosen his body by lying on the grass. Toothless kept an close eye on his new friend when he yawned plopping down turning his head just out of site from the Rumblehorn.
He sat there watching the new addictions before sneaking away and out the cove. His footsteps became slower and slower when he heard a small hiss in the bushes. The Rumblehorn ears shot up looking anxiously around.
The blue orbs scanned the area when he heard another sound. Picking up the scent his eyes widened petrified on what he had encountered.
There here! When did they get here? The Rumblehorn knew the smells, the whispers. He had heard them all the time and now they were after his two masters that had treated him with kindness and the love he couldn't remember experiencing.
Narrowing his eyes in rage. The Rumblehorn arched his body and screeched.
The sudden scream alerted Hiccup and Toothless who have just discovered the disappearance of the Rumblehorn.
"Toothless he's gone! That must be him!"
The green orb changed to slits. Throwing Hiccup on his back they chased after the wailing voice of a baby dragon.
They should have seen it coming. But the perspective to finding him clouded their surroundings, especially Toothless.
A bola came out from the tree catching the two sending them harshly to the ground.
"Oh no Toothless!". Hiccup wrestled against the ropes. Toothless grappled with his teeth. No prevail.
"Well, well I didn't expect it to be this easy. I thought for sure you would put up a fight".
The snarling cold voice caused Hiccup to look up and saw Alvin.
"Alvin? What are you doing? Let us go!" Shouted Hiccup still moving his arms for release.
Alvin crossed his arms. "Now why would I do that? Thanks to my new friend I now have my prizes in my hands!".
Hiccup raised his eyebrow. "Really who would help you?"
Snickering leerfully. "Savage bring out the evidence!".
Hiccup's felt his heart drop, sliced open with a knife staring at the dragon who they had become to trust. The dragon who they had become to treat like family.
The Rumblehorn.
"Why?" He whispered.
The little guy didn't not see Hiccup's heartbreaking expression. The plan was foiled it wasn't supposed to be like this. The scream was to distract the outcasts from Hiccup.
The Rumblehorn whimpered. He has failed miserably.
Savage sneered in disgust. "What should we do with this?"
Alvin towered the Rumblehorn who kept himself still. With a wave of his hand he said "Let it go no use for me now".
Savage throw the dragon to the side. The force of the ground caused him to rolling away from Hiccup.
"Rumblehorn!" Shouted Hiccup still showing concern for the dragon who was leading them to be captured.
"Aw how sweet a little boy worried about a little dragon. Don't worry there are more dragons where we are going. Men prepare the ship. Savage get them separated".
Second in command and several other vikings pulled Hiccup away from the nightfury.
"Toothless no let me go Toothless!" Helplessly he watched in horror as the outcasts strapped down his nightfury with cuffs and shackles.
Bringing the boy out the clearing to the ship Hiccup yelled. "What are you doing with my dragon!".
Lifting his chin to smell the stench of rotting teeth Alvin replied. "You will find out soon. But for now time for lights out".
Hiccup wonder what he meant when acute pain erupted at the back of his head. He became light and limb trying to stay awake. His vision blurred but not enough for him to see Toothless also motionless.
"Toothless"
His body became heavy with a final look at his best friend Hiccup welcome the darkness.
I had to stop somewhere so here was a good place.
Also I just want to point out that this is the first time Hiccup has met Alvin but has heard many stories from Stoick.
And the fact Toothless was captured easily might seem a little off considering I didn't write a fighting scene. However they have to escape from Alvin so a fighting scene will come.
My grammar still needs improvement but overall I like what I have written.