Sitting down in ancient elven ruins were to elves.
One of them was male with blonde hair, dark blue eyes and had a scar running down the right side of his face. He wore a blue vest with golden outer edges and inner edges covered by a prominent trimming of grey fur that revealed his muscular upper chest. His arms are covered by dark blue gloves reaching up to his mid-bicep, with their upper edges being adorned by light grey bands. He was also wearing loose, cream-colored pants, with the sword strapped to his belt, and was held tough leather boots.
The other one was female with black hair, and deep brown eyes and large heavy bangs over her right eye. She wore a long black cape around his shoulders and the needed was a black long-sleeved T-shirt. She also wore a pair of combat trousers with leg guards attached to them. She also sported a pair of combat boots.
"Sounds like they're finally back," said the male elf in an almost excited voice.
"Who's they?" asked the female elf a bored voice.
"The Dragon Tail members who went missing on Cove Island seven years ago."
"I couldn't care less," she said dismissively.
"Don't try and play it cool with me, you used to look up to Eret like crazy," he said with a large smile.
"You're right, I used to," she admitted.
Meanwhile at the Grand Temple, the archon was looking down upon everyone who had shown up for the Founding Festival.
"May our recent transgressions be forgiven," he said. "We the humble followers of the Temple of Thor by repent for every sin we have committed and now to cleanse us of our sins we set for on a new path of righteousness."
A man with the pilgrims were also Gobber and Spitelout, who wasn't too pleased being there.
"Somebody shoot me," Spitelout grumbled.
"Just hang in there," Gobber chuckled slightly. "It would have been an insult if we did not accept the invitation from the Archon himself."
"He invited the whole Guild," said Spitelout bitterly. "Where's everybody else?"
"Let them rest and leave a formal stuff to us old-timers," said Gobber.
At the Guildhall, Dragon Tail had invited the Legion Platoon to join them for celebration drink. However, the Legion Platoon is still felt guilty for all the trouble he had caused them and were on their knees.
"As head of the Legion Platoon I offer my dearest and sincerest apologies to the members of Dragon Tail," said Byro.
"There's no room for remorse just progress," said Stoick. "Let's move beyond this crisis. We may have fought before, but that doesn't mean we have to be enemies now. What you say that we start a new?"
Byro looked at him humbly. "You are as gracious as you are wise," he said.
The two of them then shook hands.
"Now with that settled it's time to celebrate!" Stoick roared.
Everyone then cheered at the top of their voices.
With the debacle of the Infinity Clock coming to an end and with the fugitive members of the Neo-Oración Seis now back into their proper cells things started returned back to normal. Sadly, returning to normal did not do much good for the reputation of Dragon Tail.
Two girls walking down the street in the city of Berk and they were clearly those types of girls that prefer to hang with the popular crowd.
"So, like, all that crazy clock voodoo was down to that super weak Guild from here in Berk."
"For real, like who gave them the right to be so annoying."
"You know I can't even remember the name of their weak little Guild."
"Their Dragon Tail and there like so yesterday's news."
Meanwhile at the Viking Council headquarters Alistair had just been briefed upon the Celestial Vikings that had once been Wilhelm's disciples.
"Understood, carry on," he nodded at the communication lacrima. He then turned to Alron, who was reading a report and had cleaned himself up and was now wearing the Honour Guard armour. "I've got news on Wilhelm's Vikings. Apparently they have been freed from the century long slumber sleeping curse. However, they seem to have lost all of their magic power. There no longer Celestial Vikings it's just what happened to Meloval."
Alron however was more interested in the report he was reading. "Hey, uh, this report you gave me."
Alistair merely smiled. "I knew it would pique your interest. They've returned alive and well as if nothing happened. They even have the same clothes on. Well, as you can imagine the chairman wasn't too happy about it."
Alron looked at him. "You knew? Why didn't you tell me?"
"I could have, but why spoil the chance to see the look on your face."
"That so," said Alron shaking his head. "I see."
He then found the report back in with the others and smiled. He was extremely grateful to hear that Merrill was alive and well.
Meanwhile at the Dragon Tail Guild, the celebrations were reaching their peak. Snotlout and the twins had challenged Daan to eating competition.
"Prepare to be beaten, man," said Snotlout.
"No I'm gonna win this thing," said Tuffnut.
"No I am," said Ruffnut.
"Sorry, but the winner is going to be me," said Daan.
"Oh my," said Ruby as she, Merrill and Stormfly watched.
"Looks like things are back to normal," said Merrill.
"That Infinity Clock magic almost feels like a distant memory to me now," said Stormfly.
Daan then pulled a fast one on Snotlout and the twins by tapping their food with his staff increasing its size tenfold.
"Good luck catching up with me now," Daan laughed.
"I would hate to be Spitlout right now," said Speedfist. "I bet here and Gobber are bored out of their minds."
"Well, Spitelout always wanted more responsibility," Wartihog smirked.
"Hey, the ceremony their supposed to be attending happens to be a big deal, right?" said Ragnar. "If that's the case why are the Legion Platoon here with us?"
"Between you and me I always get bored of those stupid ceremonies," said Ryker as he approached him.
"So much the fabled doctrine of the Temple of Thor," Heather laughed.
Meanwhile outside, Valyya wanted a private talk with Skullcrusher.
"Is there something wrong, Valyya?" Skullcrusher asked. "You've been very quiet."
"Well, it's just…" she said wiggling her fingers awkwardly. "I said some pretty horrible things to you and I regret every one. Like I said that I hate cats, I don't."
"It's fine," Skullcrusher assured. "You don't need to apologise I'm just glad that I got to see you again, even if you're not the same Valyya. It's all water under the bridge."
"I appreciate you saying that," she smiled.
"So how long before all of you go back to the Temple of Thor?" Skullcrusher asked.
"I hate to tell you this…"
Before she could finish her sentence Windshear appeared and approached Skullcrusher.
"Ah-ha, there you are," she said she then transformed into her battle form. "I was promised a rematch, I believe your exact words were anytime anywhere."
"Very well, then," said Skullcrusher entering into his battle form. "Ready?"
"You're gonna fight right here? Now?" Valyya stared at them.
Hiccup and Astrid were standing with each other they watched the celebration taking hold.
"It's nice to have things back to normal," said Hiccup placing an arm around her waist.
"It certainly is," said Astrid leaning her head against his shoulder. "At least everyone is enjoying themselves."
"That's not strictly true," said Valka from behind them.
"Indeed, those two have been sitting there for quite some time," Stoick pointed.
They turned and saw that both Gildarts and Byro were just sitting there with a tankard of mead in Gildarts hand a cup on wine in Byro's.
Fishlegs looked at Bucket and Mulch. "Where's your drinks? Don't you want to celebrate?" he asked.
"We would like nothing more," said Mulch.
"Except those two scare me," said Bucket cowering behind Mulch.
"I've got ya covered," said Agatha carrying a huge barrel of mead. "No booze goes wasted while I'm around."
Ruby was busy shaking hands with the archaeologists and then noticed that Viggo had left the Guildhall. Viggo made his way towards the hillside and looked down at the city.
Skullcrusher and Windshear was still sparring with one another relentlessly. Skullcrusher blocked her kick and then swung a powerful punch towards her and she retaliated with another kick. Skullcrusher then tossed into some barrels and they kept on fighting and smiling at the same time while Valyya watched.
"How crazy," she blinked. "They're going at each other full force yet there smiling.
In the Guildhall, Gildarts looked at Byro.
"That fight was something else and I'm still feeling it," he said.
"To think someone like you exists," Byro sighed placing his cup down. "The world is full of more surprises than I thought."
"The fight's organic, you can't predict it," said Gildarts. "Strength in training are just part of it. All it would have taken is just one wrong move at the wrong time and I would have been the one eating the floor."
"You certainly have broad outlook."
"I just live life by a different set of rules."
Fishlegs leaned over to Agatha.
"What you think they're talking about?" he whispered.
"Do I look like I can?" Agatha asked. "Probably dirty old man talk."
Daan meanwhile was looking for Ruby, who had promptly vanished from the Guildhall.
"So, where did my little gem run-off too?" Daan asked looking around.
"I thought Valkyrie was your main squeeze these days?" said Ragnar with a raised eyebrow.
"Life is too short to be tied down by one person, you've got to have some variety in love," Daan shrugged.
Ragnar rolled his eyes. "Hey, sure."
"Then how is it true love?" Heather asked disapprovingly. She then noticed that Daan was slowly making his way towards her. "And before you come anywhere near me be warned that I'll hit you with the very force of the ocean."
Daan gulped and backed away. "Understood." He then quickly went up Astrid. "The moment our eyes met I knew it was destiny. Now then how about we ditch the armour and go…"
Astrid immediately twisted his arm. "First of I'm already in a relationship and second you should try searching for our instead of a girl."
She then summoned her hammer and then slammed it on top of him and then walked off towards Hiccup.
"I prefer man that respect the girl's personal space," she said leaning on Hiccup's shoulder.
"What's the point of being a member of the being a renowned warrior all the good-looking girls have been taken," Daan groaned.
"Perhaps you should rethink your approach," Toothless advised.
"It would seem as if that weapon was away evil and men that gets to hands," Stormfly noted.
Meanwhile Ruby have found Viggo at the hillside and approached him.
"You know it's more fun inside and out here," she said.
"I'm not really a party animal like my brother," said Viggo. He then looked at her curiously. "Besides, I'm actually quite surprised that after everything I did that you could be so friendly to me."
"We were all fighting for what we believed in. Besides, you will be manipulated like the rest of us, right," said Ruby. "It was out of your control so don't beat yourself up."
Viggo nodded and placed his hands behind his back. "I hate it when I'm not in control. Before me and my brother were taken in by the Temple of Thor a day didn't go by when we were tricked or abused by the people around us."
He then raised his ring. "Naturally that changed when I had power and I was immensely grateful for what the Temple of Thor had done to both me and my brother that I was willing to do anything for them. At last it was my turn to control people and as soon as I did I felt as if I was getting back at the ones that used both me and my brother, but it turns out that I was being used all over again and not just me, but the people I thought as friends and family, even you. You were tricked by Sigird, who was also being used."
Skullcrusher and Windshear were still sparring, but it was Skullcrusher who have the upper hand.
"You've improved a great deal, Windshear," Skullcrusher acknowledged. "It's because you rid yourself of doubt."
"And yet I'm still no match for you, am I?" Windshear smiled. "I had hoped to defeat you for one final time, but that won't happen."
"'Final?'" Skullcrusher frowned. He then turned to Valyya remembered that she tried to say something earlier.
In the Guildhall, Byro held out the Archon's seal to Gildarts.
"What have you got there?" Gildarts asked.
"Something that is far more too heavy for someone like me to carry," said Byro. "However…"
Before they left for the Dragon Tail, the Archon wanted to speak to them one last time. The entire Legion Platoon was there kneeling before the Archon and even Grat was there with them.
"My mind is made up," he said. "The gold seal will pass to you Byro."
"Your Eminence, I am not worthy," said Byro humbly.
"Take it my friend. Although I would be manipulated it was my own weakness of heart that allowed such a calamity to befall the Temple of Thor. I'm afraid that your next mission will be a long and perilous one. So please make use of the seal on your journey, let it bring light to your hearts where only darkness can be found."
"You are far too kind your grace," said Byro respectfully.
"What of me your Eminence?" Grat asked.
"Ultimately it was our fault that you were placed in the forbidden cell," said the Archon regretfully. "But now that you are free I ask for your help. As you know many of our local temples lie in ruin. Would you be willing to use your great powers to rebuild them?"
"It would be my honour," said Grat.
"Before you go," said the Archon looking back at the Legion Platoon. "There's something I've been meaning to ask you…"
Back in the present, Ruby was still standing with Viggo on the hillside and noticed that something was troubling him.
"Something wrong?" she asked.
"I've been wanting to speak with you privately," he said still looking down at the city. "You remember how Vex sent those puppets all over creation. Well I've done some digging and I found something…" He then turned towards her. "I've got information on the real Sigrid Lobster. From what I can gather Vex kept her close, because he was hoping to get his hands on her family fortune. Oh, and those documents that said the Lobsters were distant relatives to the Heartfulls…"
"They were fakes, right?" Ruby finished. "It's all right I can take it."
"I wish I had better news," said Viggo honestly.
"Thank you regardless," said Ruby. "I she had a feeling that was the case and now I know for certain. I can put it behind me."
"Really?" said Viggo slightly surprised.
"Yeah, I'll be fine," she assured him. "Sure I feel a little sad, but I still have all my friends."
Viggo nodded. "I guess that is true."
"Now how about we get back to the others," said Ruby.
"I think I would like that," he smiled.
Later that evening the Legion Platoon were about to head off to the next mission.
"The true purpose of our visit is not a happy one," said Byro looking at the entire Dragon Tail Guild.
Stoick nodded. "Yes, I figured as much. This will be the last we'll be seeing of you?"
Hiccup looked at them. "You came to say goodbye?"
"Yes, I'm afraid that is the case," said Byro regretfully. "Our duty calls us elsewhere. We've been charged to locate the Infinity Clock pieces. Once we return them they will be sealed away and hidden away for eternity. Unfortunately, it will take some time the clock pieces to regain any measure of real magic power. So it will be impossible to detect them magically. The truth is we would likely spending the rest of our lives completing this task. Farewell, my friends—"
"I'm just gonna stop you right there," said Ragnar.
"There's no need for long goodbye, because we might end up seeing each other again," said Hiccup.
"The future is never certain and impossible to predict," Astrid agreed.
Ruby looked at Valyya. "Valyya, thank you again for all of your help."
"It was my pleasure," Valyya smiled. "Take care of yourselves and hopefully we'll see you soon."
"I enjoy the next time that we see each other," said Viggo.
Skullcrusher and Windshear tapped paws with one another.
"My calculation say that I will win next time," said Windshear.
"Challenge me any time, Windshear," Skullcrusher nodded. "And good luck."
"Maybe next time you and me can fight," said Toothless.
"Will certainly be an interesting match," Cloudjumper agreed.
"Or maybe we can just act as friends," Stormfly sighed.
"If you're lucky we'll run into each other," said Ragnar. "Let us know we can help you out somehow."
"And maybe you can focus on the mission said of women, Daan," Heather advised.
"If we need we know who to call," Ryker nodded.
"I'll try and remember that, Heather," said Daan.
Hiccup then looked at Byro. "Byro, just remember to enjoy life. This mission of yours is a big one, but you need to spend time to enjoy yourself."
"I'll be sure to remember that," Byro nodded. He then looked at Stoick. "Your son certainly has a fiery spirit inside of him. I'm sure he'll make a fine Guild Master someday."
"He is still pretty hardheaded," said Stoick folding his arms.
"Look who's talking," said Hiccup looking back at him.
Everyone laughed.
With that then you friends set out on their journey with laughter and friendship in their hearts. Ruby was extremely confident that they would see them again very soon.
Meanwhile at the Viking Council headquarters both Alistair and Alron went to meet Palan.
"Welcome back Master Palan," said Alron.
"It really should be me saying that, Alron," said Palan with a small smile on his face. "I'm grateful that Alistair was able to bring you back to the Honour Guard."
"It took some convincing, sir," said Alistair.
"How was the council meeting, sir? Didn't go well?" Alron asked.
Palan nodded.
"Has a decision been reached in regards to the Inter-Guild Commerce Treaty Revision?" Alistair asked.
"Yes it has," Palan nodded. He then looked at him curiously. "But we all know that isn't the reason you've come here today."
"The chief members of Dragon Tail have returned," said Alistair.
"For political reasons the chairman seems intent on blaming the Infinity Clock and Neo-Oración Seis incidents on their return," said Palan looking quite cross. "It's as if we're treating the Temple of Thor as the victims rather than an involved party."
Both Alistair and Alron had disapproving faces.
"Oh well, at least both matters had finally been resolved" Palan sighed. "The magic world is free to be unbound by worries as before. Still I can't shake the feeling this is an omen for something far worse." He then turned and looked out of the window with a grim look on his face. "It's been seven years since Acnologia and Drago were last seen on Cove Island."
"I apologise, sir," said Alistair apologetically. "The lack of progress falls on my shoulders."
"Perhaps we should bolster the Observation Unit," Palan suggested. "These past seven years have been far too quiet. We've managed to keep tabs on Sabretooth's rise in power, but Helheim and the remains of Grimoire Heart have remained silent and there has been no news of Drago or Acnologia.
"We know they're out there and there's nothing we can do than sit here. I don't care for waiting around helplessly, it's unnerving. Like being trapped in a world of perpetual darkness, but the sun may be in her eyes. I wonder will usher in a new dawn for the magic world."
"You think it's, Dragon Tail that they'll save us," said Alron curiously.
"Dragon Tail's first master, Stoick and Hiccup's ancestor, once clashed with Drago during the Dragon Wars. It was a battle unlike any other and there are very few details about it, but what we do know is that Hiccup Haddock the First defeated Drago. However, clearly he was unable to kill him but was able to keep them sedated for 800 years."
"What do you think happened?" Alron asked. The truth was he remembered Drago mentioning a prophecy that seemed to circle around Hiccup.
"I may be old, but it has been a long time since the elves have the immortality. How Hiccup kept his I'll never know, but he created a Viking Guild and placing my hopes on it and his descendants,' said Palan as he walked away.
Meanwhile Hiccup and the others were finally getting up to speed with the recent events over the past seven years.
"Who's Sabretooth?" Hiccup asked.
"They're incredibly strong, like majorly," said Gustav. "They surpassed Blue Pegasus and Thor's Hammer a while back so now that the strongest Viking Guild around."
"I've never heard of them until today," said Ragnar looking at the other members.
"That's because seven years ago nobody had heard of them," said Mulch.
"Then what?" Ragnar frowned. "They just kept growing like crazy all of a sudden?"
"It started once they got a new master after he took over five incredibly strong Vikings joined in that all she wrote," said Wartihog.
"Whoa, five new members made that much of a difference?" Ruby gasped.
"They certainly sound powerful," Hiccup agreed.
"So if that number one Guild in Septem does that mean Dragon Tail is number two?" Merrill asked.
"Are you serious?" Toothless asked.
"Merrill, would you take a look around would you child?" said Stormfly shaking her head.
Merrill looked at her in confusion.
"We're dead last," said Gustav.
"They call as Whimpey Fail," Mulch groaned.
"I hate that name," Bucket cried.
"Oh, I'm sorry," said Merrill apologetically.
"Well, I used to be the weakest member of Dragon Tail so that I was able to become one of the strongest members here I'm sure we can rise up the ranks," said Hiccup.
"You certainly don't lack confidence," Ragnar noted.
"Hey, I know what it's like being in dead last and I'm sure we all work together we can become number one again," said Hiccup confidently.
"When you say it like that how can we lose," Ragnar smiled.
"I can't wait to show them what we've got," said Merrill.
"Sorry to interrupt, but have you seen Gildarts anywhere?" Agatha asked.
"I thought, you hated having him around," said Ragnar.
"Just because I wouldn't know where he is doesn't mean I care about him," said Agatha strongly.
"Of course not," said Heather sceptically.
Astrid then entered the Guildhall. "Gildarts and Master Stoick just left," she said.
"Hallelujah!" Agatha cheered. "I'm going on a job before he realises I'm gone."
"Gildarts does go overboard with the mushy feelings when it comes to Agatha," said Toothless looking at Stormfly.
"And he's the same when it comes to Stormfly," said Skullcrusher to Cloudjumper.
"Ah, young love," he sighed.
"And yet he is the most powerful Viking we have in our disposal," said Stormfly folding her paws. "What a strange little Guild we are."
Stoick led Gildarts back were in the forest in a secluded location so they were and overheard.
"Why did you bring me out here, Stoick?" Gildarts asked.
"In order to talk," said Stoick looking at him. "What your impression on Hiccup."
Gildarts was taken aback by this. "He's his father-son, a great leader of men and very stubborn. However, he's got a lot of his mother, her compassion and her spirit for adventure."
"I can't be any more proud of him," said Stoick. "But do you think is ready to take on the responsibilities of Guild Master."
Gildarts looked at him. "You're not saying that your retirement?"
"Perhaps the Guild needs a new face in order to be great again and Hiccup was once at the bottom but now he so very near the top. Perhaps he should lead our guild back to greatness."
"Apart from the fact that he got too much of his mother in him," Gildarts pointed out. "He can't sit still long enough and he's always looking for adventure. Besides, don't you want to leave something great for your son if you do intend to have in takeover, because I know I want the same for my daughter?"
Stoick nodded. "Perhaps now is not the time for him to take up the reins."
"But you already knew this," Gildarts frowned. "So what's the real reason why you brought me here?"
"Just to say goodbye," said Stoick. "You'll be moving off again once you?"
Gildarts sighed. "Yeah, let's say the Hiccup at that thing in common. I'm sorry that I have to leave you with such a mess to sort out."
"We should be able to manage without you," Stoick nodded.
"Then I suggest that you add extra help," Gildarts advised.
"What you mean?" Stoick asked looking at him curiously.
After the talk Gildarts made his way to the canal and looked down at the flow in water.
"You be leaving soon won't you?" said a voice.
Gildarts turned and smiled as Hiccup approach them. "Yeah, reckon it's time for me to move on."
Hiccup then stood next to him. "So what did my Dad wanted to talk to you about?"
Gildarts smiled. "Sorry, kid, but that's between me and him. However, I can tell you this that he is very proud of you."
Hiccup shrugged. "I know and after what happened with Ruby's father… let's just say that I appreciate him a lot more."
Gildarts looked at him. "I know you and your dad were at odds at each other when you were younger, but he really does love. After all, that's what fathers do."
"You know you're not exactly the best role model?" Hiccup pointed out.
Gildarts laughed. "Good point. I'm sure gonna miss you kid."
"Same here," Hiccup nodded.
Hiccup then watched as Gildarts walked away and wondered what he and his father had been talking about.
Meanwhile the two elves remained sitting at the ruins talking to one another.
"It sure takes you back, doesn't it? Last time we saw them you came up to about here to Eret." the male elf said using his hand to gesture the height. "Ha, you were a pretty big fan of his back then. I didn't care for him, he was scary."
"Stop bringing up the past, Sting" she said tirelessly. "We chose to follow a different path than them."
Suddenly an archer appeared out of nowhere. "I found you!" he yelled.
They turned and saw the archer charging at them with aiming a white metal arrow at them.
"Take this!" he yelled unleashing the arrow.
However, Sting grabbed the arrow out of thin air and then began to eat it revealing his fangs.
"He's eating it the arrow," he gasped. He then looked at the two of them closely and fire consumed him. "Don't tell me it's him!"
Once Sting finished eating the arrow he then fired a powerful laser from his mouth that struck the side of the archer's head and destroyed the wall behind him. The archer himself was unscathed, but his helmet was now half destroyed and he looked as if he had wet himself.
"Ah, damn it," Sting cursed. "Guess I'm out of practice. His head is still there."
The archer quivered upon resting his eyes upon the two of them. "I knew it, it really is you. The Twin Dragons of the Sabretooth Guild in the flesh! Holy Dragon Sting and Shadow Dragon Rogue! The Dragon Slayer Duo!"
He then ran as quickly as his legs could carry him dropping his bow along the way.
"Hold up," said Sting he then gestured to the fallen bodies of the archer's former comrades. "Are you just in a ditch your pals? That's harsh, man."
"He's part of the Dark Guild what did you expect him to do?" Rogue pointed out.
"Gee, Sting, you don't know when to hold back do you?" said a voice.
"I don't think he knows the meaning of the word," said a second voice.
"Hey it's Hookfang and Skull, I was wondering where you guys went," said Sting looking down.
Soon approaching them were two Exceeds. One had ginger far and wore a blue vest and the other was grey with a black shirt.
"Oh, you know, just doing some recon stuff," said Hookfang as he approached Sting. "We thought we find the enemy before they ambushed us, but it looks like the two of you already have taken care of them, huh. Those guys got what they deserved for messing with awesome Dragon Slayers."
"Just don't let it go to your heads," said Skull folding his paws. "Though I won't argue that you guys are really strong."
"Damn straight," Sting smiled.
He then high-fived Hookfang.
"You're the man to beat," said Hookfang. "The strongest Dragon Slayer of all time. Look out."
Soon they started to walk off.
"Thanks man, I'm starting to feel pretty good," said Sting placing his hands in his pockets. "Bett I could beat Hiccup if I had the chance."
"For sure," Hookfang nodded confidently. "He can hold a candle to ya."
Sting looked at Rogue. "What you say we find out for ourselves? What do you say?"
"I think I'll pass, thanks," said Rogue.
"I agree," said Skull. "There's a lot more things we can do rather than filling our egos."