Episode 25: Night At The Forest

(The Forest)

Hiccup, Astrid, Fishlegs, Heather, Camicazi & majority of the teens were walking around the forest as Gobber continued to lead them somewhere which Hiccup was still trying to piece together what the activity was.

"Uh Gobber what are we doing exactly?" Camicazi questioned as Gobber smirked.

"Well you see Camicazi, since you eight are going to be future Vikings and yes that means Hiccup to Snotlout" Gobber stated as Hiccup & Snotlout exchanged glares.

"We want you to prepare for the worst and that means against a variety of dragons" Gobber stated causing everyone to raise an eyebrow in confusion. Unknown to Hiccup a certain queen was planning her next attack.

(Dragon Island)

"My queen who have you sent after Draco Ryder this time?" the Whispering Death questioned as he heard an incoming chuckle from below.

"No need to worry because I've sent a group of Changewing after this Draco fellow. He may have grown confident these past months but rest assured, this will knock him back into place" Red Death stated as Whispering Death grinned.

"Good to know..." he said flying off. However on his mind was the question that bothered him the most; where did that Night Fury fly off to?

(The Forest)

"So basically were going to sleep and hunt in the deep forest...for two days?" Heather asked as Gobber nodded.

"Yes and I'll assign you in groups of four. The first group will be Hiccup, Astrid, Heather, & Snotlout" Gobber stated as Hiccup & Astrid went wide eyed.

"We have to work with him?" they both stated as Heather pinched her forehead with Snotlout grinning.

Snotlout winked at Heather who held in the urge to vomit as Gobber face-palmed immediately regretting this team.

"The second group will be Camicazi, Fishlegs, Ruffnut & Tuffnut" Gobber stated as the twins smirked and high fived before head-butting another as Camicazi smiled at Fishlegs.

"Well at least were on the same team" she smiled as Fishlegs looked away nervously. Hiccup looked at the two smiling at the fact that his best friend Camicazi & Fishlegs had gotten together.

"Happy for them?" Astrid asked with her arms folded as Hiccup nodded.

"Yeah...it's really good to see that my friend has finally found someone" he stated as he looked at a tree shake much to his confusion. He kept staring at it until Astrid punched his arm as he looked at her.

"Ow! What was that for?" he asked.

"Well you suddenly stopped talking, I thought something was wrong...is there something wrong?" she asked as Hiccup shrugged.

"I don't...know...exactly it felt like something...or someone was watching us.." Hiccup stated as Astrid shrugged twirling her Axe in one hand while carrying a satchel on the other.

"What's the bag for?" Heather questioned as Astrid looked around and showed Heather that consisted of her Gyda Arrow outfit along with her bow, arrows and a quiver as Heather raised an eyebrow.

"A quiver?" she asked as Astrid nodded. "I have to put my arrows somewhere you know" Astrid joked.

"Alright then...I managed to sew some tents so that will be your shelter for the 2 nights...you will learn to hunt for resources and I'll will be supervising" Gobber stated motioning to the tents that were already up.

"Thanks but no thanks...I could've set it up myself" Snotlout stated.

"Yeah right. You and setting up a tent...that's like me asking a dragon not to kill me and save me for later...impossible" Astrid stated as Hiccup chuckled. Snotlout would of retorted but decided to stay silent.

"I just hope that nothing is planning on interrupting my peace..." Hiccup thought unaware of the upcoming danger.

(Forest At Night)

Hours passed as Snotlout carried a dozen of fish on sticks and noticed that Heather was trying to start a fire with two sticks.

"What are you doing?" he questioned as Heather glared at him. "I'm starting a fire...what does it look like?" she responded rather sarcastically as Snotlout put his hands up in defense.

"Well...what are Hiccup & Astrid doing?" Snotlout asked.

"Looking for some berries" she stated as Snotlout sighed.

"So I just went into the lake for nothing. You know what...I'll go get the twins...they know this trick where Tuff uses his-" Snotlout questions as Heather put a hand up.

"I don't want to hear it" she stated as Snotlout rolled his eyes before walking to the other groups tent.

"Is it clear?" a voice asked from the bush with Heather nodding as Hiccup stepped out with Astrid who carried a bag of berries.

"Where have you two really been?" Heather questioned as Hiccup & Astrid looked away blushing.

"None of your business...need help with the fire?" Hiccup questioned as Heather pouted and nodded.

"Yes please. I've been trying for three hours!" Heather complains as Hiccup chuckled.

Hiccup closed his eyes as his hand formed a blue fireball and placed it at the pile of wood as Heather pouted crossing her arms.

"I wish I could do that" she stated as Hiccup chuckled patting her back.

"So...anyone else suspicious that there haven't been any dragon attacks?" Astrid questioned as Hiccup shrugged in response.

"Maybe she's on break?" Hiccup responded as Astrid shrugged. They then heard some noises coming from the bush as they raised an eyebrow as Hiccup walked towards it.

Hiccup opened the bush as it revealed to be nothing much to his confusion.

"Weird...nothing's here..." Hiccup said leaving Astrid confused.

"Also where's Snotlout? Shouldn't he be back?" Heather asked as Astrid immediately frowned knowing possibly what Snotlout could be up to.

"I have the feeling that he and the twins are doing something really stupid right now" Astrid stated already imagining what the trio could be possibly doing.

Meanwhile Fishlegs was ignoring the insults that Snotlout was tossing at him as Tuffnut joined in much to Camicazi & Ruffnut's annoyance.

"So Fishlegs or is that even your real name Berserker?" Snotlout questioned as Tuffnut snickered with Camicazi's fists clutching.

"Yeah I wouldn't want to be meat for some big-boned fella" Tuffnut inquired as Fishlegs simply looked away as Snotlout growled.

"Hey it's rude not looking at somebody you know!" Snotlout stated as Fishlegs turned to face them with anger written on his face...not literally.

"I have had enough of you Snotlout...you think your so tough when really your just a bag of lies who thinks he can just stomp on others whenever he feels like" Fishlegs began as unknown to him three Changewings appeared from behind as they glared at the four teenagers.

"Um Fishlegs...?" Snotlout began only for Fishlegs to stop him.

"No I've had enough of your endless banter Snotlout. There isn't anything you can say that will stop me" Fishlegs stated as he felt someone tap him on the shoulder.

"What?" he questioned before noticing that three Changewings stood there.

"Uh...hi?" Fishlegs waved causing the Changewing to roar at the teenager..

Meanwhile Hiccup and the others heard a loud scream echo throughout the forest, which to him sounded exactly like a girl.

"A girls in trouble" Hiccup stated standing up as Heather raised an eyebrow.

"How do you know if it's a girl?" she asked as Hiccup raised his hands.

"I can tell the difference...well guess I have to go Draco" Hiccup stated getting ready. Astrid and Heather nodded as Hiccup's eyes closed and he began to glow purple. Seconds later Draco found himself in his usual attire before running off as Astrid grabbed her axe and readied herself.

"Going to help?" Heather asked as Astrid nodded. Meanwhile Draco appeared as he looked at the teens.

"Okay what seems to be the problem?" Draco questioned as the teens point to behind Draco who raised a eyebrow in confusion but turned around only to come face to face with the group of 3 Changewings.

"Oh crap..." he muttered as the Changewings began to circle him.

"We've been waiting for you Ryder. Our queen was very specific on her target and you seem to fill the bill. You fail? The punishment is death!" they all stated lunging at Draco who blocked himself in response as he groaned.

"Great just great..." Draco thought.

To Be Continued...