Chapter 11: Heidan Report Part 2
The Berk Guard were after the prisoner who had escaped from the cell yet again. Many of them were on the ground while two were in the air. Ingolf was on Jungleclaw and his son Asher was on Stormfly. Finally, the prisoner made it to the beach, running on the shore, looking for a boat or something. Jungleclaw landed in front of the prisoner and Stormfly landed behind the prisoner. The prisoner then decided to run back into the woods but was stopped by six Vikings, all in the Berk Guard.
"You can break out of jail as many time as you want, but you're not getting off this island, Heidan!" Asher shouted. Heidan sighed in defeat and kneeled into the sand. Spitlout walked to the boy and grabbed his upper arm bringing him back up and towards Berk.
They brought Heidan back to the cell, Spitlout pushed him in and shut the door making sure the lock was back in place and working.
"Give it up, Heidan. We have dragons," Asher said through the cell, having his arms crossed. Ingolf was standing next to his son, staring angrily at Heidan. Ingolf was very angry at the boy because he took advantage of his wife's hospitality. Asher also had a nice bruise on his jaw and a split lip from his fight with Heidan. Heidan had a bruised stomach and a nice bruise on his eye.
"Asher, I have to get back to Outcast Island," Heidan said as he got up to the door of the cell. The Vikings ignored him and walked out of the door.
"Yeah, I bet you do," Asher said walking with his father.
"You don't understand. Alvin has my parents!" Heidan shouted, pleaded.
"Oh, yeah? What happened to the pirates?" Asher said as he stopped walking to go back to the cell door.
"There were never any pirates. I made it all up. But, I had to. I needed you to trust me," Heidan said, holding onto the cell door.
"Well, guess what? We don't. Not anymore," Asher said walking to his father who stopped outside the building.
"I'll do anything to protect Hiccup from anyone," Asher whispered to himself but Ingolf heard and placed a hand on his son's shoulder.
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"Uh, is that the book?" an Outcast asked as the Book of Dragons was right now being guarded by a Gronckle.
"Looks like. The only question is…how are we gonna get to it?" Savage said, not coming up with any ideas.
"Uh, if we had the dragon book, maybe it would tell us what to do," the same Outcast said. Savage looked at him like he was dumb.
"You mean that book?" Savage said pointing to the book being guarded by the dragon.
"Ah. Right," the Outcast said.
"Look, the husky, smart kid on Berk rides one of these dragons…they're very gentle," Savage said then looking at the Outcast that he was talking to. "So, go take if from it." The Outcast didn't move, too afraid to go near the Gronckle. "What are you waiting for? It's just one little dragon. Go!" Savage said pushing the Outcast towards the dragon.
"Uh, hello there, uh, dragon. U, if you wouldn't mind, I'd um, just like to, uh, borrow your book," the Outcast said walking towards the Gronckle slowly. Finally, the Outcast bent down to pick up the book but the Gronckle quickly placed a foot on the book and looked at the Outcast menacingly. The Gronckle roared straight at the Outcasts face and then grabbed the Outcast by the waste and started shaking its head vigorously causing the Outcast to lose many of his weapons. The Outcast was screaming the entire time.
"Oh. Well, that didn't work. Who's next?" Savage asked the two other Outcasts behind him. Both just looked around and placed their hands behind them, both not wanting to be the next ones. Savage just sighed and walked up to the Gronckle, going to get that book one way or another.
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Back on Berk the dragon riders were at the Dragon Academy. They were going over certain formations and tactics that Hiccup had come up with to try and get The Book of Dragons from the Outcasts.
Snotlout was using a small catapult that was on the ground. It had a small boulder on it so Snotlout pulled back the sling and aimed it straight at Meatlug who was in the air and Fishlegs on top of her. Snotlout released the sling and the small boulder came straight at Meatlug but at the last second before it hit Meatlug turned around and ate the small boulder. Fishlegs was not amused.
"Hey! That was a little close, Snotlout!" Fishlegs shouted, angrily.
"Quit whining, Fishlegs," Snotlout teased back. Meatlug fired a shot at Snotlout but he jumped out of the way before it could hit him.
"Hey! Cut it out!" Snotlout shouted.
"Quit whining, Snotlout," Fishlegs teased back at Snotlout.
"Nice job, guys," Hiccup said as she was on Toothless watching them going through the tactics. "But remember, the Outcasts are not gonna be coming one at a time," Hiccup reminded them both.
"You don't need to remind me, we're under enough stress," Fishlegs said, breathing slightly heavily.
"Remember, we're only gonna have one shot at getting The Book of Dragons back," Hiccup said.
"Um, did I not make myself clear about the stress?" Fishlegs said, his breath was coming in more heavily just thinking about how stressful the mission would be.
Ruff and Tuff were on Barf-Belch who was blowing out the green gas making a certain path. Finally, the dragon landed and created a spark which made the gas catch on fire. The green gas however was heading towards Snotlout and Hookfang and as the fire ignited it, it was heading closer to them. Snotlout turned around noticing that he was in the path, so he jumped out the way just as the gas ignited, hitting Hookfang.
"Too early, Snotlout. We have to time it perfectly," Asher said as Stormfly landed on the arena.
"It wasn't me, it was them," Snotlout said pointing to the twins as he was getting back up, again.
"Uh, sorry," Ruffnut said.
"Yeah, still working out the kinks," Tuffnut said. Hookfang was not happy to being fire upon so he had ignited himself and was shaking his head from side to side.
"Can you calm him down?" Asher said motioning to Hookfang.
"Fine. Whatever," Snotlout said walking up to his dragon. He grabbed Hookfang by the horns and smacked his head and horns onto the ground. This caused Hookfang to calm down so that his fire was gone but also Hookfang seemed to have had almost a face of happiness on him. "Figured that one out yesterday. He likes it," Snotlout said letting go of Hookfang's horns.
"Wait, wait, wait. He likes having his horns bent to the ground?" Fishlegs asked as Meatlug landed on the ground.
"Tuffnut does," Ruffnut said.
"I do?" Tuffnut asked as Ruffnut pounced on him and they fell on the floor. She then took his head and slammed it on the floor. "Oh, yeah. That does feel kinda nice. The dirt's soft," Tuffnut said as his nose was squished on the floor.
"Can we get on with it? There could be a whole army coming at us," Asher said with his voice slightly raised.
"Well…we're waiting," Snotlout said as he was back on Hookfang. "Hit it!" Snotlout said and Hookfang fired towards the twins who jumped out the way before getting hit.
"Spines, Stormfly, now!" Asher shouted and Stormfly spine shot through the fire and out on the other side came spine shots that were on fire and hit the wall. One spine hit Tuffnut on the helmet.
"Kinda like that too. Make a note," Tuffnut said.
"That's gonna work great," Hiccup said standing next to Fishlegs.
"You know all this training is nice once we have the book. But Alvin's not just gonna hand it over to us," Fishlegs said. Stormfly landed behind them and Asher dismounted and headed towards them with an idea.
"No, but maybe Alvin will hand it to Heidan," Asher said to Hiccup.
"Uh, I think Asher's been eating Dragon Nip again," Fishlegs whispered to Hiccup but Asher heard and elbowed him hard in the gut. "Ow! Why is it always violence with you?" Fishlegs asked rubbing the spot Asher hit.
"It's not violence, it's communication," Asher said with glee placing his hands on his hips.
"So, you're suggesting that we let Heidan go?" Hiccup asked.
"Sort of," Asher replied, not being specific.
"Yep. Dragon nip," Fishlegs said again and this time Asher punched him in the gut and it brought Fishlegs down.
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Back on Outcast Island Savage was finally able to grab the book and headed towards Alvin.
"What's that on your helmet?" Alvin asked as he poked Savage's helmet. Alvin hissed in pain as the helmet was really hot.
"Lava. Gronckle chapter, you might wanna read it," Savage said and handed the book to Alvin.
"Huh. This is all very interesting. I'll have to see it to believe it," Alvin said reading some of the stuff on Gronckles. He then closed the book to look at Savage. "Where's the boy?" Alvin asked.
"He was captured after he made the drop," Savage said.
"How unfortunate for him. But, hey, let's give this a try, shall we?" Alvin said heading towards their dragon ring.
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It was night time and the dragon riders were taking a small boat to head towards Outcast Island.
"I can't believe we are going behind our parents back again," Snotlout said, excited. "Hiccup did I ever mention how much I love this side of you?" Hiccup just rolled her eyes at Snotlouts comment.
"I think she secretly has the soul of Loki in her," Tuffnut said looking at Hiccup in awe.
"Yeah, but it's kind of creeping me out when this side comes out," Ruffnut said.
"Oh, come on guys, it's not that bad," Hiccup said.
"Hiccup, how many things have you done and never told your father," Fishlegs asked. Hiccup just stood frozen.
"Umm, wow, when is Asher coming by?" Hiccup asked stuttering, ignoring the question Fishlegs asked.
"Yeah, she has done many things," Tuffnut said to his sister.
"Things we could only dream of knowing," Ruffnut replied. Hiccup just shook her head smiling, remembering all the trouble she had ever been through.
"Um, this is-this is gonna work, rights? Cause if it doesn't work, Alvin's gonna know all of our dragon secrets. And if Alvin knows all of our dragon secrets…" Fishlegs said freaking out. Hiccup looked at Fishlegs, hoping to calm him down.
"Fishlegs…it'll work," Hiccup said placing a hand on Fishlegs and then saw the approaching figure. "Oh, that must be…" Hiccup was saying but then the twins interrupted.
"Heidan!" Ruffnut shouted and the twins then ran to the figure and jumped him, trying to hold his arms down.
"Get him!" Tuffnut said holding one arm down while Ruffnut held the other. "You must stay…in your cell. How many times do we have to tell you?" Tuffnut said. The figure then was able to free his arms and punch both in the face.
"It's me, you muttonheads!" Asher said but then winced feeling the bruise on his jaw.
"Whoa," Tuffnut said.
"Wow!" Snotlout said.
"Ooh," Fishlegs said in amazement.
"Uh, sorry, Asher. Totally unconvincing," Tuffnut replied as Asher got up and wiped the sand off. Asher then straightened out the black wig that he had on to look like Heidan.
"Oh, yeah, I could tell," Asher replied sarcastically.
"Are you sure about this?" Hiccup asked as she placed a hand on his jaw where the bruise was. Asher smiled but then his split in his lip opened again.
"No, but it's our only chance," Asher said, as he lowered Hiccup's hand and jumped into the boat they had set up.
"We'll be shadowing you from the sky," Hiccup said to him.
"I don't need shadowing," Asher said crossing his arms.
"Just in case. You know, it'll made me feel better," Hiccup said leaning on the boat.
"Fine, just stay out of sight. If Alvin see's you it will all be over," Asher said leaning on his side so that him and Hiccup were facing each other.
"Don't worry about us. Just get the book and get out of there. We'll be waiting," Hiccup said. Asher smiled but then he had a determined look on his face.
"You know, you still have to tell me all your little secrets," Asher said.
"Secrets? What secrets?" Hiccup said trying to look innocent.
"You know, the ones where you've done stuff, injured yourself all the time, having to go to Gothi, and not telling anyone about your little adventures," Asher said with a smirk on his face. "You've done some stuff, what were they?"
"Hey Fishlegs, do you mind?" Hiccup said and Fishlegs came by and pushed the boat off shore. Asher smiled and crossed his arms, amused by Hiccup's attitude. As the boat drifted off, Hiccup and Asher looked at one another.
"Hey Asher…be safe," Hiccup said warmly and Asher just continued to smile.
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Bucket was passing two of the Berk Guards who were guarding Heidan outside the building. Bucket went inside and headed towards Heidan's cell.
"Anyone in here hungry? We've got lovely cabbage soup tonight. Yummy!" Bucket said holding out a bowl. As Bucket looked inside he saw no Heidan. "Oh, not again, Stoick is gonna kill me. No good, no good, no good, not good," Bucket said opening the cell door before heading to the Berk Guards. As Bucket told the Berk Guards that Heidan was gone, all three left to warn the others.
Heidan however was on a ledge above his cell and since Bucket left the cell door open, Heidan jumped down and ran out of the building, hoping to get a small boat and head to Outcast Island.
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Asher was getting closer to Outcast Island as he had just got into their waters. The giant pointed sea stacks were a good indicator but also the mist that had formed. Asher was looking at the map Hiccup had put on the boat which gave good detail on where all the sea stacks were, so Asher wouldn't hit them. Finally, Asher saw land and headed for it. When he got closer, he jumped off the boat and into the water, pulling the boat onto the sandy shore. When the boat was secure, Asher took out the map again hoping to head to the Outcast village.
"We thought you'd been captured," someone said behind him. Asher turned around quickly and saw…Savage.
"I was, but I got away," Asher said.
"Well, it's good to see you safe and sound," Savage said with a creepy smile before looking at the other Outcast Vikings. "Get rid of him," Savage said turning around.
"What?" Asher shouted.
"We don't need you anymore," Savage said, starting to walk away and let the Outcast Vikings do their job.
"Savage, wait! You do need me," Asher said and that made Savage stop walking and turned around to face him. "I can prove it. You have the book, right? I've watched them. I've learned from them. Trust me. That book is only worth something if you know how to use it," Asher kept saying which made Savage look slightly interested to what he was saying.
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Back on Berk Heidan, who was able to dodge the Berk Guard, was slowly creeping up to Stormfly who was sleeping. He then laid a hand on Stormfly's nose but that creeped her out and just jumped up and spine shot towards Heidan and luckily, she missed.
"Okay. Never startle a sleeping Nadder. Hey, it's me girl, your old pal, Heidan," Heidan said walking over to the saddle that was placed next to Stormfly. Heidan then picked it up and walked to Stormfly, hoping to put it on. "You and I are going to go on a little trip. I'm-I'm just gonna put this saddle on you. Sorry, girl, no chicken tonight," Heidan said as Stormfly sniffed her wanting some chicken. Stormfly bowed down lower so that Heidan could place the saddle on her and tighten it around her belly. "See? No big deal. Okay. Good girl. That wasn't so hard. Now," Heidan then jumped on Stormfly and sat down. Stormfly then got back up waiting for some sort of command. "Let's go find Asher. Go, girl!" This caused Stormfly to squawk and leap up into the air. However, this caused Jungleclaw to awaken and start roaring into the air. Heidan looked behind her and saw many of the Berk Guards shouting out, awakening everyone in the village. "Come on, Stormfly! Yeah, come on!" Heidan shouted and Stormfly flew so fast through the air, towards Outcast Island.
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Ingolf watched as the boy Heidan flew off on Stormfly.
"That can't be good," Ingolf said, running back into the house to tell Asher but what surprised him was that his son was not in bed. Where he was supposed to be. "This can't be good at all." He heard footsteps behind him and saw his wife.
"Where is he?" Hella asked.
"I think I have a pretty good idea and I bet the other riders are gone too," Ingolf said. "Come on, we have to warn the others and come up with a plan." Ingolf grabbed his wife's hand and headed towards the Chief house who was probably already awake because of the racket going on outside.
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The said dragon riders were flying towards Outcast Island but the back way instead. Everyone was carrying a big barrel strapped somewhere on the dragon or to themselves, which had fish in it, lots of fish.
"I wanna go on record as saying I'm not so sure about this plan, Hiccup," Fishlegs said, not liking Hiccup's plan at all.
"If you have another one, I'm open," Hiccup said, looking at Fishlegs.
"I just think landing in a wild-dragon nesting ground is really going to freak Meatlug out," Fishlegs said patting a hand on Meatlug's cheek.
"Really? Well, how does she feel about flaming arrows and catapults?" Hiccup asked, sarcastically.
"Uh, yeah, she really doesn't like those, either," Fishlegs whimpered.
"Oh, you don't say," Hiccup said again sarcastically.
"Tell you what, Fishlegs, when we get there, you just lay back, and let the real dragons do the work," Snotlout said flying next to Fishlegs.
"Yeah…you really have no idea what a swarm of angry wild dragons are capable of," Fishlegs asked not noticing the Barf-Belch heads coming up on both sides of him.
"You know what would be awesome?" Tuffnut asked.
"Flaming arrows, catapults…" Ruffnut whispered to Fishlegs.
"And wild dragons," the twins said together, high fiving each other.
"That makes three of you," Fishlegs
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"Seems pretty straightforward to me," Alvin said sitting on his stone throne, looking at the dragon book.
"It's anything but straightforward, Alvin," Asher said walking slightly forward.
"If there's one thing I've learned, it's that people will say anything to keep themselves alive. Isn't that right, Savage?" Alvin said turning to Savage with a smile.
"Right, as usual, Alvin," Savage said stuttering.
"See?" Alvin said motioning to Savage. He then closed the book and walked up to Asher. "Now, you say I need you to interpret what's in this book, to use it properly. I say it's nothing but a ploy," Alvin said straight to Asher's face.
"Fine, give it a try," Asher said.
"You heard the boy," Alvin said throwing the book to one of the guards. The guard opened the book and slowly walked up to a Deadly Nadder who was irritated with two other Outcasts that kept getting to close to him.
"Uh, all right. Seems easy enough. Uh, what kinda dragon is that?" the Outcast with the book asked. Both Alvin and Savage were not amused.
"It's a Deadly Nadder. You need the page number?" Asher asked crossing his arms with a smug look on his face.
"Uh, nope, nope, nope. Right here. Deadly Nadder-likes to preen, very sure of itself, constant grooming.' Hmm, all right, we'll appeal to its vanity," the Outcast said aloud. Alvin was getting annoyed and Asher was just shaking his head, enjoying the show. "Uh, well, you, uh, certainly are a lovely girl. Or are you a handsome boy? Who can tell?" the Outcast said. The Deadly Nadder, he was not amused and opened his spines on his tail, getting ready to fire. Asher quickly flipped and grabbed a shield, and stopped the spines before they hit the Outcast. Three spines had hit the shield. Asher then threw the shield towards Alvin, looking really smug.
"Like I said, the book can only get you so far, Alvin," Asher said. Alvin's eyes narrowed, not happy with being corrected.
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Back with the dragon riders, they were heading into the dragon nesting area on Outcast Island.
"You see this, Fishlegs? You got yourself all worked up for nothing," Hiccup said but as they flew closer in they saw many dragons up ahead, all very angry that they were getting to close to their nests.
"Um, you were saying?" Fishlegs asked as Meatlug started not flying straight.
"Guys, remember, stick to the plan, no matter how crazy it gets," Hiccup said.
"Crazy? I love crazy. I love crazy Hiccup. Bring it!" Snotlout shouted as then Hookfang flew in right next to Toothless. "Wait. What's the plan again?" Snotlout asked.
"Now! Fire!" Hiccup said taking off the basket off her back and dumping the fish in the air. The others did the same thing, all releasing fish. This caused the non-trained dragons to focus on the fish rather than the dragon riders.
"Sweet!" Fishlegs said, glad that the plan worked.
"Yes! We did it! Stupid dragons," Snotlout said holding up a fish but then a Deadly Nadder came and grabbed the fish, bringing Snotlout with. Hiccup brought Toothless up to follow the Deadly Nadder close behind.
"Would you just let go of the fish? I'll catch you!" Hiccup shouted.
"No! That's my lunch!" Snotlout shouted back.
"Now!" Hiccup said. Snotlout let the fish go and Toothless caught him who ended up behind Hiccup.
"Ah, my future crazy wife," Snotlout whispered. Hiccup just rolled her eyes, scoffed, and shook her head.
When will Snotlout stop this fascination with me? Hiccup asked herself. Toothless angry for Snotlout's comment, flew over Hookfang and then turned over so that Snotlout fell off and landed heavily on Hookfang.
"Ah! Stupid Night Fury!" Snotlout said sitting back on Hookfang. Toothless just did his dragon laugh.
"Aw, my hero," Hiccup said patting Toothless on the head.
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Back on Outcast Island, Alvin pushed Asher towards the door that led to the dragon ring but before Asher went in he turned around and placed his hand out.
"What is it?" Alvin asked.
"The book, I need it. Well, I didn't memorize it," Asher said as if it was obvious. Alvin grunted and handed Asher the dragon book and then pushed him in. Asher stumbled but caught himself, holding the book to his chest. He then looked at the door that held a dragon. Asher closed his eyes and hoped for his favorite dragon. "Please be a Nadder. Please be a Nadder. Please be a Nadder. Please be a Nadder. Please be a Nadder. Please be a Nadder," Asher kept saying over and over. The door opened and out came bursting through a Monstrous Nightmare who was on fire. "Oh, great," Asher said looking at the green Monstrous Nightmare.
"Well? I'm waiting," Alvin said looking up from the dragon ring.
"All right, big guy. It's you and me," Asher said circling with the dragon, holding out his hand. Asher tried getting closer but the Monstrous Nightmare roared and Asher flew backwards landing on his back. "Okay, check that off the list," Asher said getting back up. "How about the direct approach." Asher then ran towards the tail, grabbing onto it. The Monstrous Nightmare looked back and flipped his tail causing Asher to fly and hit the rock wall, hard.
"Out little Heidan is feistier than I remember. This isn't anything my soldiers haven't already tried. You'll need to do better!" Alvin shouted out to Asher. Asher had gotten dizzy after he hit the wall. He rubbed his head and winced, knowing that it would probably bruise.
"Oh! The one time I wish Snotlout was here," Asher said until an idea came to mind. He looked at the horns of the Monstrous Nightmare. "Snotlout," Asher said getting up. He ran and jumped onto the head of the Monstrous Nightmare, hanging on by it's long two horns. The Monstrous Nightmare started shaking its head but Asher held on and then it smacked its head onto the wall so Asher was sandwiched between the wall and the dragon.
"Well, that's the end of that," Alvin said not seeing Asher moving anymore.
"Wait. Look," Savage said, tapping Alvin on the shoulder and pointing to Asher. Asher was still moving.
"These things don't budge!" Asher said as the Monstrous Nightmare leaned off the rock wall. Asher looked straight into the dragon's eyes and was leaning on the dragon with his feet on the wall. Determined, Asher pushed off the wall and was able to push the dragons head straight to the ground, immobilizing it. The dragon was then calm, liking that it's horns was on the ground.
"What? I told you she knew what he was doing," Alvin said, amazed that the dragon was now subdued.
"Yes, you certainly did," Savage said.
"Ugh! What do you say we get out of here?" Asher said grabbing the dragon book and mounting the now slightly-trained dragon.
"Going somewhere, Heidan?" Alvin asked.
"As far away from this place as possible!" Asher shouted out.
"Without your parents?" Alvin said as two new Vikings came to stand next to him, a man and a woman.
"Parents? He was telling the truth?" Asher whispered to himself.
"I might see my way clear to trading them for that book. Or you can leave and I'll kill them!" Alvin threatens. Asher looked between the book and Heidan's parents.
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The dragon riders were near the Outcast village and were waiting out for the signal.
"Cuckoo! Cuckoo!" Snotlout said. Hiccup was standing by Toothless watching Snotlout make a fool out of himself.
"What are you doing?" Hiccup asked.
"Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Duh! That's our signal," Snotlout said, puffing his chest out.
"Guys, we don't give the signal this time. Asher does," Hiccup said as she sat down next to Toothless. "We talked about this."
"Like any of that matters anyway? He's almost an hour late. Oh, we never should have let him go. Alvin must have figured out what was going on and…" Fishlegs said whimpering through his entire sentence.
"Costume sucked. I told you guys," Tuffnut said.
"Guys, he'll be here. It's Asher," Hiccup said, but deep in her mind she was also worried because Asher was late. Hiccup messaged her amputated leg, she had been overusing it again with the training all day and flying all night. Hiccup looked up and saw that the sun was already rising. Berk would be awake soon and notice that they were gone. Hiccup had hoped that they would have been back before the sun rose but it seemed that it was not meant to be.
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Asher had dismounted from the dragon and was looking at the entrance to the dragon ring. Alvin had brought Heidan's parents with him and wanted to trade them for the dragon book.
"Well, let's have it," Alvin said. Heidan's parents were hugging each other, scared for their lives.
"Send them over first!" Asher shouted out.
"Fine. Off you go," Alvin said pushing Heidan's parents and both stumbled forward towards Asher. However, parents know who their children are and they immediately knew that Asher was not their son. As they got closer to Asher the parents looked at each other confused.
"Mom! Dad!" Asher said and hugged them close together but then whispered to them. "I'm a friend of Heidan's. I'm here to help."
"You do realize I'll never let you out of here with that book?" Alvin said.
"No kidding!" Asher shouted to Alvin but then whispered to Heidan's parents. "When I tell you, drop to the ground. It's about to get really hot in here."
"Oh, Heidan. I'm waiting," Alvin said menacingly.
"Now," Asher said throwing the dragon book in the air and Heidan's parents ducked. "Sorry, buddy," Asher said stomping on the dragon's feet. Asher knelt to the ground as the dragon lit itself on fire and fired at Alvin and the Outcasts that were at the door. Once the dragon was done it left to go back in its cage. Asher got back up and ran to the book, finally reaching it. Alvin took a bola and threw it towards Heidan's fathers feet. He fell to the ground so Asher went to help him, dropping the book. As Asher was helping Heidan's father Alvin came, standing over the book. Asher stopped what he was doing and attached Alvin. However, Alvin was bigger and all he did was punch Asher in the face knocking him straight down, unconscious.
"Heidan. Heidan. Heidan," Alvin said, picking the unconscious boy by the hair. As he did this Alvin noticed how loose the hair was. "Eh? Or are you?" Alvin said ripping the fake hair off Asher's head.
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Hiccup stood on top of Toothless waiting for Asher to arrive at their spot. Finally, Hiccup saw Asher who was wearing his wig and was waving at them. Hiccup did notice two other adult Vikings with him.
"There's Asher," Hiccup said, sitting atop Toothless.
"Who's that with him?" Fishlegs asked.
"I don't know. But that's the signal. Okay, let's go, my bud. We're on," Hiccup said and Toothless flew over to Asher. When Toothless Landed Hiccup took in Asher. The bruise on his jaw and his split lip were still there from Heidan but Asher's left eye was bruised and almost swollen shut. "What happened Asher and who's this?" Hiccup asked.
"Long story. Heidan's parents. He was telling the truth. Just go with the plan," Asher angrily whispered to Hiccup, not happy that Heidan was right. Outcasts then appeared from behind the trees including Alvin and Savage.
"Oy! There they are! Get'em!" Alvin shouted and Hiccup and Toothless were surrounded by Outcasts. "Well, Hiccup. Bet you're surprised to see me," Alvin said walking closer to her.
"Eh, not really. This is where you live, right?" Hiccup asks sarcastically. Toothless growled at Alvin. "Easy, my big baby. Looks like he's got us this time," Hiccup said patting Toothless on the head.
"You know, Hiccup, with this book, your knowledge of dragons, my knowledge of warfare, we could make quiet the team. Marriage could even be an option. How's that sound?" Alvin asked.
"Uh, insane, demented, delusional, stupid," Hiccup said, but on the inside scared because she knew Alvin will do anything to get what he wanted.
"All right then, we'll just have to agree to disagree. You're a smart girl, Hiccup. You know I can't let you leave the island," Alvin said menacingly. His eyes dark and saliva almost dripping from his mouth.
"And you're a smart, murderous, barbarian, Alvin. You know I have a better plan than this," Hiccup said.
"So, do I," Alvin said.
"Now!" Hiccup shouted.
"Now!" Alvin shouted.
Many Outcasts and the other dragon riders came into the field. The dragon riders did at first have the advantage, throwing and hitting many of the Outcasts but soon to many came. Four Outcasts were able to bring a net over Meatlug and Fishlegs.
"Help! Help! This wasn't part of the plan, Hiccup," Fishlegs shouted. Then two Outcasts brought out a long rope and threw it around Barf-Belch, tying it quickly making Barf-Belch's heads come together, throwing of Ruffnut and Tuffnut.
"Youch!" Tuffnut shouts in pain.
"Look out!" Hiccup said as Toothless dodged some bolts that the Outcasts in the trees were firing. Toothless was able to punch two Outcasts with his wing and then fired a plasma blast at three Outcasts but they dodged the blast and continued to advance.
"There's too many of them!" Snotlout said as Hookfang fired at five Outcasts but their shields seemed to be thicker, taking in the fire no problem.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Ruffnut said as she noticed three Outcasts heading towards her and Tuffnut with their weapons drawn.
"We're never going to get out of here!" Asher shouted to Hiccup has he grabbed a giant shield and was taking down an Outcast, his wig coming off. A shadow flew overhead and caused Hiccup to look up.
"Stormfly!" Hiccup shouted. Stormfly went over to Meatlug and Fishlegs, grabbing the net off them and then went over to Barf-Belch firing at the rope tying them together.
"Stormfly?" Asher said knowing he left her on Berk. Asher looked up and gasped. "Is that…," Asher asked.
"Yeah!" Heidan shouted overhead.
"Heidan!" Hiccup shouted out.
"Stormfly!" Asher shouted out, happy to see his girl.
"What? Heidan?" Alvin said surprised at seeing him. Stormfly landed in front of Asher and Asher came over to pet Stormfly, his girl. Asher then looked over to Heidan.
"I'm sorry I didn't believe you," Asher apologized.
"It's okay. I wouldn't have believed me either," Heidan said, forgiving Asher.
"Now let's get your parents," Asher said climbing onto Stormfly and off they went. The other dragon riders followed behind.
"Mom! Dad! Hang on!" Heidan shouted as Stormfly grabbed both his parents with her claws. Tuffnut and Ruffnut were still on the ground surrounded by the three Outcasts but since Barf-Belch were free they came over and scared the Outcasts away.
"All right guys, just like we practiced," Hiccup shouted out. "Ruffnut, cover fire!" Hiccup shouted as Toothless came close to them.
"It's about time," Ruffnut said. Barf-Belch flew down towards the catapults and Barf let out his gas along the catapults.
"I love this part. Wait for it," Tuffnut said and then finally at the end, Belch released a spark, destroying all the catapults. Hiccup was coming in and a catapult released a giant boulder. Toothless dodged but then the boulder was heading towards Fishlegs.
"Fishlegs! Incoming!" Hiccup shouted. Meatlug headed towards the boulder opened her mouth and ate the giant boulder.
"Whoa, nice catch girl," Fishlegs said patting Meatlug. "Lava blast," Fishlegs said and Meatlug fired at the metal arm that holds the boulder, burning the metal.
"That's it Meatlug," Fishlegs shouted in victory.
"Yeah!" Heidan shouted behind Asher.
"Now Snotlout," Asher shouted as Stormfly was dodging bolts coming towards him.
"Go for it!" Snotlout said as Hookfang lit himself on fire. Stormfly spine shot threw the fire and into the trees were the Outcasts were. They fled the trees.
"Yee-haw! You feeling the heat, boys? Cause I sure am," Snotlout shouted.
"Great job, guys. Let's get out of here," Hiccup said and they all flew off.
"They're getting away! Stop'em!" Alvin said grabbing Savage and putting him in the catapult.
"Shouldn't we test this first?" Savage said but Alvin fired the catapult and Savage flew off. Savage hit Asher causing him to fall off Stormfly and to the ground. Savage landed hard on the ground but Asher was able to grab ahold of a tree branch. That luck didn't last as the branch was dead and broke off causing Asher to fall to the ground. Asher sat up but then Alvin was right next to him.
"Why you little…" Alvin said menacingly, grabbing Asher and throwing him over his shoulder and running off. Asher tried to get off but Alvin was just too big and strong.
"Asher!" Hiccup shouted and Toothless dived down firing plasma blasts at Alvin hoping that he would trip and let Asher go. The ground soon ended as Alvin stood over a ledge holding Asher over. If he let Asher go, he would fall to his death. Toothless landed right in front of Alvin.
"Surrender, or I'll…well, you know the rest," Alvin said menacingly, excited to let Asher go.
"You got it, my bud," Hiccup said and Toothless inhaled strongly. Asher however looked over and saw a familiar dragon coming towards him.
"Hiccup, don't shoot!" Asher said and Toothless closed his mouth and exhaled. A Monstrous Nightmare flew by the ledge causing Alvin and Asher to fall backwards away from the ledge. The Monstrous Nightmare was the one that Asher trained earlier today and it stayed by Asher. Asher got up, grabbing the dragon book from Alvin and jump on the green Monstrous Nightmare. Finally, the dragon riders were able to leave.
"Who is that?" Hiccup asked Asher.
"Just a new friend I made," Asher said sitting on the neck of the dragon.
….
Alvin had gotten up after the Monstrous Nightmare knocked him down. Savage walking up to stand next to Alvin.
"Did you see that? That dragon came for him. It protected him," Alvin said confused.
"Bonded with him. We need to get that book back, Alvin," Savage said desperately.
"Oh, we need more that that book. We need that girl, Hiccup," Alvin said menacingly. "And we will take her however we can."
….
As the dragon riders were flying back, Heidan's parents were able to climb up onto the back of Stormfly so they weren't hanging over the water.
"Look two dragons up ahead," Snotlout said pointing out. The dragon riders looked ahead and indeed two dragons were flying towards them; two that they recognized.
"Uh oh," Fishlegs said.
"We are in so much trouble," Asher said riding the new dragon. Finally, the two dragons came closer and stopped in front of them.
"Oy!" A Vikings said down below. The dragon riders looked down and noticed two Berk Ships were heading towards Outcast Island. The ships had stopped and were waiting for their chief to give a command. The two dragons flying were Jungleclaw and Thornado and atop of them were their riders, Ingolf and Stoick. Both were not happy.
"Hey dad," Hiccup said giving her father a small wave and smile. Her father was not amused and his face seemed to have gone even more stern then before, if that was possible.
"You are all in so much trouble," Chief Stoick the Vast said aloud, making everyone wince. Jungleclaw flew up next to Stormfly after seeing Heidan and the two adults behind him.
"And who are you?" Ingolf asked.
"They are my parents," Heidan said softly.
"They were taken by Alvin and they forced Heidan to work with them," Asher said, flying up next to Stormfly. Ingolf just narrowed his eyes at his son, not wanting to listen to him right now.
"Let's go," Stoick said. "We will want answers when we get back to Berk. Oh, and you are all grounded from flying and on house arrest!" Stoick shouted turn Thornado back to Berk. "Back to Berk!" He shouted to the two ships.
All the dragon riders groaned knowing that their parents were not going to be happy about this.
When they arrived, everyone was waiting for their arrival including the dragon rider's parents.
Snotlout was grabbed by the ear by his mother which was entertaining to watch and went home. Asher went over to his mother who was…you couldn't tell she was angry but that might make it worse. Fishlegs parents were their as well and they were disappointed but not really made. The twin's parents were not amused and grabbed the twins by the neck and led them home.
Heidan's parents dismounted from Stormfly and Hiccup was able to actually get a good look from them. Both had brown hair and brown eyes which confused Hiccup because both of them didn't have anything similar to Heidan. They just didn't look alike. Both of them were also pretty Vikings like, they were big. Heidan's father had a weird mustache that curled on both sides and a triangular long beard. Heidan's father introduced himself as Haldor to Stoick and Heidan's mother introduced herself as Brenna.
"Welcome to Berk," Stoick said to them. "I am sorry that your son had to be a pawn in Alvin's crazy plans. We can get you a ship tomorrow morning and you can sail off to your island tomorrow if you wish."
"That would be great. We have a farm that we have to get back to," Haldor said.
"Yes, and you knows if our cattle made it," Brenna said. "We haven't been they're in a long time."
"You can take some of our sheep, yak, and chickens, if you must," Stoick said. "It is our fault that this happened to your family. We will help however we can. Breakfast is still being served in the Great Hall. Sven can take you and your son there." Stoick motioned Sven to come over and Sven lead the three of them to the Great Hall.
Asher then swayed slightly next to Hella, who grabbed him before he could fall.
"Asher!" Hella said in distress. Ingolf ran over and steadied his son.
"We should take him to Gothi. Look at his eye!" Hella said.
"Mom, I'm fine," Asher said.
"Son, don't argue with your mother," Ingolf scolded. "I'll take him to Gothi." Ingold then lead Asher to Gothi's hut.
"Is he going to be okay?" Fishlegs asked, worried. Hiccup stood neck to Hella and placed a hand on her arm.
Hiccup told her father everything that happened on Outcast Island. He did not enjoy that part of Alvin's mention of marriage. It was mid-day when Asher was seen again. He didn't look good. He had a bruise on his jaw and another on his left eye which was swollen shut. He still had his split lip and his apparently hit his head hard. So, for the rest of the day he had to stay home, so he didn't pass out from his head injury. Hiccup of course, visited him and hoped he would feel better soon.
Heidan was also sent to Gothi and he was okay. The only thing he had was a bruised eye from the fight with Asher on top of Stormfly. All the dragon riders were not aloud to leave their homes until dinner, were they were all forced to go to the Great Hall with their parents. Their dragons were to be left at home. They met Heidan and his parents at the Great Hall and got to know Heidan a little bit more. Finally, after dinner the dragon riders said bye to Heidan except for Hiccup and Asher. They would say bye tomorrow morning. Stoick said goodbye to Heidan's parents since he wouldn't be able to tomorrow morning. Heidan's parents weren't angry because they understood that the life of a chief is a busy one.
Hiccup arrived home and breathed a sigh of relief. Hiccup was lucky that her father wasn't too angry with her. He was just happy she was safe and that the next time they decide to make a plan like this, to at least notify them. Stoick and the Berk Guard were coming up with a plan to get the Book of Dragons back until they heard that the teens had already left in the middle of the night.
Hiccup went up to her room and was greeted by Violet and Fluffy.
"Hey guys, I miss you too," Hiccup said petting both of them. Toothless was already napping on his stone slab. He did have a hard day today. Hiccup went to her bed and decided to get ready for bed. She put on her night clothes, opened up her braided hair, and took off her prosthetic. It wasn't as red as she though but she did over use it today. It still wasn't fully healed since the Red Death and Hiccup knew she had to be more careful. She placed some green paste on it and waited for it to soak in before going under the blanket and going to sleep.
….
The sun was raising as a new day arrived. Hiccup, Asher, Ingolf, Hella, and Toothless were standing at the docks saying goodbye to Heidan. Berk provided Heidan and his parents a ship so that they could go back to their island.
"I can't thank you enough…especially you Asher. You put your life on the line for us. I'll never forget that," Heidan said holding out his arm and Asher clasped his hand around Heidan's forearm and then letting go. Heidan then went up to pat Toothless on the chin who purred in delight. "I'm gonna miss you." Heidan said to Toothless. Heidan then looked at Asher's parents who were looking down at him. "I know I've said it before but I am sorry for…you know."
"You are forgiven, Heidan. Anyone in your shoes would have done the same," Hella said. "And it was great having another boy to take care of." Hella teased. Heidan then went to Hiccup and gave her a tight hug and Hiccup wrapped her arms around Heidan as well. "And I think I'm going to miss you most of all, Hiccup." Hiccup smiled at that. Asher narrowed his eyes and punched Heidan in the arm. Heidan let go of Hiccup to rub his arm.
"Ow, hey nice jaw," Heidan said with a smile as Heidan did punch him good in the jaw and lip. Asher crossed his arms.
"Yeah well, nice eye," Asher said, still smug to have given a good punch to Heidan's eye. Hella and Hiccup rolled their eyes at the manly stuff going on right now. Ingolf just had a smug look to have taught his son well.
"Maybe we'll see each other again sometime," Hiccup said bringing the topic away from the punches that they both received.
"Maybe we will," Heidan said with a smile.
"Just promise me one thing, if you need help again, you'll ask," Hiccup said.
"I will. I promise," Heidan promised. Haldor and Brenna were coming back from the boat meaning that they had everything ready and would be taking off shortly. Haldor and Ingolf shook hands and Brenna and Hella did as well.
"Thank you for taking care of my son," Brenna said to Ingolf.
"It was no problem. He is a good and strong boy," Hella said.
"That he is," Haldor said.
"It takes a lot to work for the enemy knowing that your parents could be killed at any time," Ingolf said. "I can respect your decision to save your family." Ingolf said to Heidan.
"Thank you, sir," Heidan said.
"Well, we best be going," Haldor said. "The tide is changing, best to leave now."
With that said they said their goodbyes watching as Heidan, their new friend, and his parents sail off to their home.
Asher looked at Hiccup and gave her a quick punch in the arm.
"Ow, seriously, you and the punching," Hiccup said rubbing her arm.
"It's my form of communicating," Asher said. Ingolf laughed at that but was then punched in the arm by his wife, Hella.
"Ow!" Ingolf said.
Ever since dragon showed up on Berk, we've learned to expect the unexpected. But every once in a while, something or someone comes along that surprises us. And when that happens, you kind of hate to see them go.
Authors Note:
Haldor and Brenna (Heidan's "parents")
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