-Hiccup-

Aryila had gone back inside to pour over the Chieftains Code book searching for a proper answer to Hiccup's situation. She had not spoken a word since he had posed her with his question. Maybe she could find the answer that he could not. Now they were back in the grassy spot and Aryila had the Chieftains Code book open, slowly turning page after page.

"Chieftains Code Rule 192.3 part f subsection Alpha states that in the incident that a new Chieftain has competing interests between the village and the Chieftains Comity, he is permitted to bring a representative from both the village as well as the Chieftains Comity to discuss the differing interests. In this way, the Chieftains Code as well as the village's interests may both be preserved." Aryila read with an air of finality.

"But Rule 192.3 is in regards to fishing rights." Hiccup sighed, throwing his arm over his face in frustration. He had already read that one three times. "Yes, but part f subsection Alpha does not specifically reference fish in any way, and could be interpreted to mean ANY differing interests." She stated with a wry smile.

Hiccup thought about it. Part f certainly mentioned fishing rights, but she was correct. Subsection Alpha never clarified whether it was about fish or not. It was a minuscule loop hole, but it was a loop hole none-the-less. And maybe the one Hiccup had been searching for. "Thats perfect. But who would I bring from either side to talk this out?"

Hiccup waited for an answer, but her only reply was a silent smirk. He knew exactly who she wanted him to bring to the discussion. "No. Oh no. You are not getting me to bring you to Berk so you can fight things out with Astrid. No no no no." Hiccup couldn't think of a worse idea if he tried! Yet, he also couldn't think of a better idea.

Aryila would be able to explain the situation to Astrid in a clear and final way, and there was no one better from Berk to explain this to than Astrid herself. But even thinking about it, Hiccup could feel Astrid slipping away from him. In a way, he was simply having Aryila break up with Astrid for him.

"Isn't there a better way?" Hiccup asked softly. He knew it was the best option, but he still hated it. He didn't want to leave Astrid alone. And how could she live a normal life in the village as 'The Chieftains Ex-Girlfriend'. Hiccup sucked in a deep breath of air. He knew when he had been defeated.

"Fine. When do you want to go." Hiccup whispered. Aryila on the other hand lit up like a feeding Flightmare. "Let's leave tomorrow morning." She stated. "That early? Why?" Hiccup blurted, sitting up rapidly. "If we wait you will change your mind. Being indecisive on this will not do you any good." She had a good reason.

"We'll go tomorrow. Do you want to ride on Toothless with me, or bring Boomer?" Hiccup muttered. Boomer was Aryila's dragon. A dragon that just so happened to be a Thunderdrum. Hiccup wasn't partial to Boomer, but he's been a great help when the Chieftains were fighting and Hiccup and Aryila couldn't get a word in edgewise. One good roar from Boomer and suddenly Aryila had the floor.

"I'll take Boomer of course. I'm sure he needs the exercise. He hasn't done many long flights in a while." Aryla said, standing up and pulling Hiccup to his feet. "Does it really count as flying if he never leaves the surface of the water?" Hiccup asked. Being a water dragon, Boomer wasn't often truly airborne.

"He does jumps sometimes." Aryila said with a mock pout. She always got giddy when she won an argument. Even though Hiccup effectively lost, it was hard not to laugh with her. "Tomorrow we skim to Berk!" Hiccup shouted, pumping a fist into the air. He succeeded in making Aryila laugh again. She was beautiful when she laughed.

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