Thanks to phieillydinyia, Guest, and harrypanther for the feedback!

Guest: That was me. Sorry.

Bit of a shorter chapter, but a lot happens here.

I was amused by the various thoughts about who the mysterious former enemy was, and you guys may not like me for this one.

Enjoy!


Hiccup was stunned. The person before him was dead. He had watched him die!

The figure smiled. It wasn't a malicious smile, like the ones Hiccup was used to seeing, but a genuine one. Which was very strange. People like this didn't just turn over a new leaf. It was usually once a sadistic monster, always a sadistic monster.

The man spoke. "I never imagined that these words would come out of this mouth but, my dear Hiccup, I'm overjoyed to see you."

Hiccup's mind shut off. It wasn't possible. For one, this guy was dead. And second, he was never one to be happy to see Hiccup.

Hiccup grabbed Inferno. "How are you alive?"

A smile. "I have my ways."

Hiccup activated Inferno and held it at the man's throat. "I'm asking you again. How are you still alive, Viggo?"

Viggo was still smiling. "When I fell into the volcano trying to get the Dragon Eye, I fell into a cave. So I never burned up."

"Uh-huh. So, why are you here?"

Viggo sighed. "When we met last time, I told you that I had no desire to rule the world?" At Hiccup's nod, he continued. "The people I work for apparently have a different idea. Hiccup, they have to be stopped."

Hiccup snorted. "Yeah. And the last time you told me that, you tried to kill Astrid. What makes this any different?"

"My boss has unfortunately managed to sway the soft minds of the Dragon Hunters. And is preparing to systematically wipe out your allies."

"Oh, really?"

"Yes. I can be considerable assistance in helping you defend your home."

Astrid came storming though. "I saw this piece of dragon filth sail up to our dock." She brandished her axe. "It ends now!"

Hiccup held out his hands. "Astrid, hear him out. I don't think Viggo's a threat." He sighed. "Snot, Twins, patrol the Edge. Let's make sure our 'friend' isn't bringing assistance."


Viggo shifted. "So..."

Immediately, two swords and an axe was in his face. He sighed. "Never mind."

Hiccup looked at Astrid. "What do you think?"

"I think it's a bit large of a story to buy. I mean, his Hunters just abandoned him?"

"Didn't Dagur tell us the same thing? Astrid, we have to consider that maybe Viggo is actually telling us the truth.'

"Hiccup, did you forget what Viggo did to you? To us? And you want to trust him?"

Hiccup sighed. "No. I can't trust him. But if what he says is true, then this is too large of a danger to turn a blind eye upon."

He walked up to Viggo. "Listen closely. Here's how this is going to work. We will help you find your commander, and we will help you stop him." He leaned in close to Viggo. "But if you mess up, even once, I will end you. Is that understood?"

Viggo nodded. "I would suggest that you scour the frozen regions to the north. My boss is obsessed with exotic dragons, and he really wants a Skrill. So, he sent his best trapper to find it."


Hiccup looked at the Riders. "We'll leave tomorrow. Make sure you have enough essentials to last you a few days."

Heather walked up to her brother. "Are you sure this is a good idea?"

Hiccup sighed. "No. But right now, I'm out of options. I don't have much time before Dad decides to make me Chief. And I need to see this thing through." He looked at Viggo. "What's your boss's name?"

Viggo shook his head, prompting Hiccup to raise Inferno to his throat. "Did you think you had a choice? What is his name?"

Viggo sighed. "Drago Bludvist."

"Drago what-fist? Does anything you say make sense?"

Viggo chuckled. "Drago Bludvist. A madman. He's obsessed with ruling the world."

Astrid stared at him. "Sounds like someone else we know."


Hiccup pulled Astrid aside. "I don't know how good of an idea it is for Viggo to go. Me either. If this Drago is like any others enemy we've faced, he would love to get his hands on a Night Fury."

Viggo joined in the conversation. "He already has one."

Hiccup and Astrid looked at him in shock. They had both searched high and low for a second Night Fury for Toothless, but were unable to find one.

Viggo continued. "He has a female Night Fury. Just got her. Eret brought her in."

Hiccup narrowed his eyes. "If what you say isn't true, I won't kill you, but I can think of what will."


Hiccup sighed. He had taken a few minutes to fly around the island, to clear his head. He glanced down at Toothless. "What do you think, Bud? Excited to meet another Night Fury?"

Toothless gave an excited warble, making Hiccup laugh.

"Yeah, me too. We'll just-"

Sudden claws grabbed him, ripping him from Toothless's saddle. Hiccup watched in horror as his dragon, unable to fly without him, fell to the water below. "TOOTHLESS!"


That might be a problem to the plan against Drago. They kinda need Hiccup for that. Also, let's hope Viggo isn't lying about the female Night Fury. Maybe that's his plan, one last way to mess with Hiccup. Get his hopes up, then crush him.

Who knows? Well, I do, but I don't count. What do you guys think? Is Viggo genuine? Or being manipulative?

Question for you guys. What is your favourite episode of Race to the Edge? Mine is Blindsided.

Thanks for reading!