Well, now I think I've gotten back into the jist of writing. Well, How I usually write anyway... How I like to usually write.

Anyway, Review replies

Silverwolverarecool: Yeah Snotlout can be a prick. But for some reason I quite like Snotlout. Especially in the series. Because he was just.. Hilarious... And he has a good side to him. but yeah. He's an idiot. And idiots get backlash... Especially if it involves Astrid. XD Thanks for your review :D

Scarabeye3000: Hehe, Snotlout generally becomes a problem in most stories I've read. (Wild hearts, Past defines the future, Etc) But I think those are a little extreme for Snotlout. So it will be interesting for me to try and write a middle ground between extremely narcissistic/arrogant Snotlout and accepting/funny Snotlout from the tv series. And this chapter was the result. Hope you enjoy it XD Thanks for your review. :P

Nelly: Because my dear reviewer. I have discovered the art of Cliffhangers and however subtle or blatant, they always get people coming back for more. Regardless how much they hate Cliffhangers. :P I guess I was kind of inspired by the book series "Conspiracy 365" As at the end of every book was a cliffhanger. It was annoying but I was always itching for the next one. So that is the back-story to my overuse of Cliffhangers... XD Thanks for your review :3

Ninuhuju: Yup. Stoick is a beautiful soul at heart and I wanted to imply this in my story. Too many people have Stoick as the raging and evil cheif. But the majority get it right, I just wanted to do the same... And yes. Stoick's breast hat is quite Awkward. :P Poor valka XD Thanks for your review :D

PandaDawgBE: Thats Snotlout in a nutshell. And because vanity is one thing he excels at.. I mean, I could make a spreadsheet. (Pun intended.) Thanks for the reviewz :D

Cameron: Aww shucks. I have updated and look forward to more of your reviews. :3 So thanks for this one XD

Nightfury94: Hehe, Everyone wants to throw something at Spitelout. And I'm not really a big artist. I mean, I'm barely even a write what makes anyone think I can draw to save my life... XD but that sounds awesome. (Inferno would kick the ass off a light saber. Okay, maybe not, its a nice thought tho.) And yes. Free scualdy. My fave episode. Ever... And yours is from Bing Bang and Boom. :P Thanks for the review :D

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Astrid made it to the cove with Snotlout still tailing silently. Which was surprising, he usually didn't heed her threats until he was physically hurt. She dropped down past the rock that covered the entrance and entered through the small crevice in the quickly darkening sky. Snotlout was becoming restless and she really hoped Fishlegs hadn't left, giving up on her, and she also hoped the twins didn't and wouldn't do something stupid.

However she couldn't help but feel that random comfort of the gang being together. Because at the end of the day, they were all, (Yes, Including Snotlout) Friends. And friends listened to friends. (Most of the time). When she entered she released a breath she didn't know she was holding in when she saw Fishlegs standing expectantly near the entrance, she was quick to catch up to him.

"Hey Fishlegs! I got Snotlout."

Snotlout just followed Astrid silently and a bit confused as to why he was here. Fishlegs quickly leaned in to Astrid and whispered.

"The twins are ready to block the exit, where's Hiccup?"

Astrid was quick to whisper back all while Snotlout looked around the cove.

"The boats are back, Hiccup was taken by his father. We're on our own."

She said hastily and then signaled for Fishlegs to get the twins ready and explain to Snotlout the situation as she went over the crest to wake a dozing Toothless.

Snotlouts attention was taken by Fishlegs who cleared his throat. Finally, some answers to why he was at this stupid place.

"Snotlout I'm sure by now you're wondering why you're here, Well, the truth is, we need to show you something… Important."

Fishlegs broadcast, maybe a little too loudly for a one on one conversation. Fishlegs waited a few seconds. And then repeated the last part of the sentence.

"We need to show you something Important."

Fishlegs repeated slower, louder and emphasized as if Snotlout didn't hear. Snotlout raised a brow until the rustling of a bush and snapping twigs drew his attention to the entrance and Tuffnut jumped out a little dazed.

"Wait was that the cue, did I miss it? I fell asleep. I'm guarding now, ready for duty. Am I too late? oh hi Snotlout."

Tuffnut blurted still swaying from rising too quickly while Fishlegs facepalmed. His sister did a similar entry whilst adding.

"Did Snotlout find out about the dragon bee machine yet, no, he's not screaming and running like a wuss never-mind."

She said, processed her own insult, and then laughed at it whilst going for a head-butt with her brother. Snotlout was confused as to why they were "guarding" his exit and talking about dragons, bees and machines. Well, it was the twins, Stupid twins.

He turned back to Fishlegs whilst spouting.

"What are they talking about Fishbrain and why are you guarding the exit as if there was one of those beasts here... And as if I would scream and run away from a-"

He slowly quietened down as Astrid and a sleepy looking Black walked over the small crest in the cove. Astrid strong and determined, The dragon lazily. As if it had been woken up and coaxed into following over the hill. Snotlout finished his sentence with whole new meaning.

"Dragon!"

He shrieked and instantly turned to run toward the exit in which the twins were surprisingly ready and surprisingly held Snotlouts vain attempts to pass. Fishlegs and Astrid started persuading him as best they could with his panicking .

"Look Snotlout, you have to understand, Dragons aren't what we think they are, They're kind creatures that can help the village instead of destroying it."

Astrid pleaded. This slowed Snotlout down but he still tried pushing through, he replied almost angrily.

"Yeah right. Dragons are the enemy."

Fishlegs was next to try and persuade him.

"Thats what we've been raised to believe, in reality its quite the contrary"

Fishlegs uttered. Snotlout huffed in effort to push the twins over, who were remaining silent as it clearly took all their effort to hold him back, they seemed to be tiring from his brute strength however, Snotlout protested again.

"Yakshit, They always attacked us, we moved here and they were hostile form the start."

He growled, not giving up in escaping to tell the village, The twins combined strength was waning and she and Fishlegs may be able to hold him but the desperation of the situation was creeping in, if they couldn't persuade Snotlout. How could they persuade anyone. And they can't keep him here forever. Astrid tried again.

"Imagine the perks of dragons and Vikings coexisting. they can help the village!"

She pleaded, and Snotlout had another retort in mind.

"Then why do they destroy it, Why do they take our food why do they kill us like mindless beasts."

It was dark now, moonlight shining in on the lake, and at this moment, surprising everyone, with a mighty heave he pushed the twins back and stumbled past them making an exit. Fishlegs and Astrid couldn't get through the twins fast enough. However as Snotlout regained his balance another figure jumped down into the cove entrance while saying confidently.

"They're forced to attack us as they are controlled by a queen dragon, similar to that of bees, they have no choice but to raid us to feed her. Thats what we need to get rid of, not the dragons."

Hiccup spoke loudly and clearly. Everyone went silent. All but the panting of the twins and Snotlout was heard. Toothless, watching the scene bemused trotted up to the entrance. Smelling the fish Hiccup was holding. Snotlout turned around hesitantly as Hiccup continued and walked past him.

"As you can see Toothless here is not a mindless killing machine, but a caring and calm creature who is free from the queens control."

He declared as he fed Toothless the fish. Astrid had to struggle not to beam in pride at him and start cheering him on. This was the chief arising within him. When he spoke an air of confidence came about him. Even Snotlout was silenced instantly and listened when Hiccup was determined. Regardless of what Hiccup thinks he can have people eating out the palm of his hand with that kind of determination. Snotlout spoke hesitantly and almost stuttering replied.

"How do you know this?"

Snotlout asked and for about the first time in his life, he was curious to see what his friends are trying to say. Hiccup hesitated in his response so Astrid took over.

"The dragon can fly, we've been there. And we've seen it."

She announced. Snotlout edged closer to the docile dragon while asking.

"Huh... Okay... Wait. What dragon is this?"

He asked cursing his lack of knowledge, maybe the book of dragons might be a good idea to read. Tuffnut, who had recovered his stamina and thinking it a quiz piped up.

"Oh-oh pick me, I know this one, wait do I? Just kidding I know, Or do I? I don't even know If I know!"

Tuffnut said getting exciting and thinking the question was for him. Ruffnut Punched her brother in the shoulder hard and he seemed to snap out of whatever infinite cycle he was in to say.

"Oh yeah I remember, its a Fury Night, wait no a Night Fury!"

He finished and then decided it was time to attack his sister (Probably for punching him) and they both tumbled to the ground in one of their regular wrestling matches. Snotlout turned, almost fearfully to the (Apparently) Unholy offspring of lightning and death itself. But was met with two cute and round ey- Not Cute…. Cool. Cool eyes, they were… pretty awesome. He internally mused. And questioned.

"So. What your saying is dragons are forced to do their bosses dirty work and we figured this out… What has this got to do with me?"

He asked while slowly advancing towards the dragon who was currently receiving affection from Hiccup. Fishlegs and Hiccup went to answer at the same time, but Fishlegs was there first.

"Wel-"

"The fact is we need as many people as we can to convince the village before the end of dragon training, because nobody here will kill the Nightmare after knowing of it's innocence."

Snotlout, who had, (after a struggle), been amazingly receptive and accepting. still responded in the insensitive way as always.

"It's only one dragon, why don't we just kill that one and viola, We have heaps of time to convince the village."

He stated while shrugging. Astrid couldn't help but snicker at the response this would have entailed from the older counterpart of Snotlout. Snotlout in the future would probably be enraged at anyone threatening to end his dragons life. But obviously that bond hasn't formed yet. She came out of her thoughts with everyone looking at her as her suppressed laugh attracted their attention. She said a half truth.

"Well Snotlout, that's the dragon you were going to have."

She voiced. Fishlegs realized this must be Snotlouts dragon in the future. Whilst Hiccup already knew from a previous conversation. The twins however, had no Idea and piped up.

"Wait we get dragons. What dragons do we get, can we have dragons!"

Ruffnut Exclaimed. Astrid decided it would do no harm in mentioning their dragons. Hiccup had the same Idea, as he and Astrid had a previous discussion about the future so he already knew. And he took over.

"You guys share a dragon, we decided it to be the Zippleback."

He said as if they had a meeting about this. Snotlout was lost in thought and Fishlegs was playing along, analyzing and assuming, considering the terror was too small, Astrid and he would either have the Gronckle or the Nadder. He secretly hoped for the Gronckle for some reason. The twins however, didn't seem to happy about that thing called. "Sharing."

"What! I don't want to share a dragon with Her" Tuffnut Protested.

"Well I don't want to share a dragon with Her!" Ruffnut countered and emphasised her insult. This lead to another violent dispute where Astrid simply commented.

"They'll get over it."

Snotlout came out of his thoughts just then and spoke.

"So what dragons do the rest of you have."

Astrid replied keenly.

"Well, Hiccup has Toothless as he found him first, I have the Deadly Nadder and Fishlegs will have the Gronckle."

She finished, Fishlegs nodded whilst fist pumping internally and Snotlout huffed a little jealous.

"What kind of a name is Toothless, it should be… Awesome-wing, or something."

He said while walking closer to inspect Toothless. Hiccup walked up next to Snotlout which seemed to be the first time in months they have been this close without Snotlout insulting Hiccup.

"It's because he really can be Toothless. And it stuck."

He informed whilst petting Toothless head. Toothless didn't open his mouth to show this lack of teeth, he;s usually lick the new-comer, but not this time because this brown haired human didn't smell very nice. Lack of bathing. Maybe this human should take a few hints from those vain Nadders.

Hiccup decided it was time Snotlout invested some trust in dragons so he gestured for Snotlout to pet Toothless. Snotlout looked at Toothless and then at Hiccup, and then repeated the same thing twice as fast before stating.

"No way."

Hiccup nodded as he grabbed his cousins hand.

"Yes way."

He finished, Snotlout gulped but didn't pull away as his hand moved towards possible amputation and after a few breathless moments he thought the dragon would actually bite him. But fortunately for him his hand just landed on the scaly smooth surface of the dragons head. Snotlout inspected the dragon closer and then found the tail had some contraption attached to a missing fin. He questioned about the latter.

"Whats with the tail Hiccup?"

Snotlout asked not even realizing he calls Hiccup by name now. Hiccup scratched the back of his neck nervously before answering.

"Umm, I kind of did hit him when I said I did in the last raid, I found him and befriended him, the rest found out, and we uhh. Fixed the tail… And you know the rest."

He said getting straight to the point. Snotlout was satisfied with his answer and he felt… nice, to be patting a dragon. And then. Suddenly realized the one intended for him was on the chopping block. He turned to the rest of the gang who had accomplished a comfortable and quiet volume whilst talking about their next move and Snotlout broke this by stammering.

"Wait, guys we have a deadline. We can't be relaxing when we have a village to convince, my dragons on the line!"

He spluttered as he completely missed the wide grins on the faces of Fishlegs, Astrid and Hiccup. The twins of course remained oblivious. 'Four down, heaps more to go.' Astrid thought to herself.

It really doesn't seem like they have made much progress. But for now. We must turn our attention to the future. Because we have two chapters of that up next. Get excited. I'll probs update Sunday. but Saturday is still possible. Anyway. I hope you enjoyed it :D

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