A Queen's Hero

by WiteScythe

HTTYD AU: Two years prior to the events of the film. Hiccup's life in Berk was horrible, everyone in the village hates him. his father's constant neglect, his cousin Snotlout's beatings and the twins pranks. One day, something finally pushes him over the edge and he runs from Berk, fate however had other plans for him. Non-Dragon!Hybrid!Hiccup

17. Chapter 17: Light

A Queen's Hero

Disclaimer: I do not own How to train your dragon

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'Thoughts/memories'

"foreign language/projected thoughts"

'written text or notes'

Emphasis/yelling

(A/N: Happy new year, I've decided to change my upload time from sporadic to once every 2-4 weeks. My other story will have a similar sporadic week-based post time, meaning it can be updated from as quick as one week to as lengthy as a month or two (28-56 days).

I tried writing some of Astrid's little brother, Finn, perspective. I forgot to mention, Gothi was still at the docks when Hiccup and Mira appeared and left with Gobber by the time she reached the top of the ramps.)

Review responses

CajunBear73: No, Stoick won't try to directly interact with Hiccup. His "Flashes" are triggered by aggression. If he stays calm, he can suppress his "urges". Mira and, to a lesser extent, Heather can prevent Hiccup's anger from getting out of hand. He tried to deal with his ailment on his own, and Ruff's attack was the result. He'll need his friends and family (Gobber) to help him until he can get treated.

Guest: Although your review wasn't about this story, I do like that your interested in my other ideas.

Umbra Lycan: 1-Epic Name. 2-I will and here's another.

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Back to the Action!

Chapter 17: Light

Nar POV

Hiccup watched the fog bank where Blitz had flown into slowly dissipate from the warmth of the morning sun, he knew the messenger would reach the Citadel within an hour. 'Who am I kidding, Blitz treats everything like a race', Hiccup chuckled knowing that he would be back to Berk in less than that.

Hiccup patted Toothless and directed him towards the village, the fury trotted passed the camp's fire pit. A pair of guards and some builders were roasting a prepared boar they brought with them. They waved goodbye to the pair, who had bolted into the forest.

Hooligan Village

The villagers gave a wide berth to Mira, Heather and Gobber, fearing to upset the demons that were patrolling their sky. The only ones who didn't shy away were Fishlegs and Snotlout, who were chopping firewood beside Gobber's hut. The two roommates waved at the passing group, Gobber waved back with his new hook.

Gobber and Mira reach the front of Berk's great hall, both sigh as they look up at Gothi's hut. Heather follows their sight, "Oh you got to be kidding me, that's where we're going!?".

"Aye, tha' ol' bat will be tha' death o' me one day", Gobber muttered, Mira wasn't as apprehensive as her 'dad'. Being a Hybrid, she had enhanced endurance, so the trek up to Gothi's wasn't going to be as bad as she remembered.

The hall doors opened, the Beartooth guards saluted as they saw their chief emerge, "Ah Heather, I see Gobber is givin' you a tour of the village". Ivor looked around, "Where's Hiccup?".

"He needed to handle some business back at our camp, he said that he'd meet us soon", Heather replied with a smiled.

"When you get a chance, will you tell him that I need to speak with him?", Heather said she would. She told their guards they weren't needed for their trip to Gothi's, which they graciously thanked her for. They followed their chief as he departed to walk around the village.

"Well, we might as well get going, let me know if you guys need to rest, ok?", Gobber and Heather nodded to Mira.

Later, Halfway up to Gothi's

The trio stopped at a grass covered cliff, Gobber lumbered over to an aged log. He slumped as he caught his breath, Gobber took notice of Mira standing relaxed, "'ow can ya' not be out a' breath, Lass?".

Heather was also intrigued as she sat on the soft grass, slightly panting, "Yeah, I consider myself to be in good shape, but even I need to rest". She leaned back and reclined on her elbows, "C'mon girl, spill".

Mira clasps her hands behind her under her fluttering cloak, while her graspers clasped in front, "Well, Hybrids like Hiccup and me don't get exhausted as easily, he said it had something to do with our 'purpose'". They sat up, eagerly waiting for her to continue, "Uh… well, Hiccup said something along the lines of 'what worth does a sword have, if it has to be sharpened during battle?', I think".

"Ah 'iccup, always a poet", Gobber said sarcastically.

"Umm… ok, so what else makes you two different than us?", Heather sat up.

"We're stronger than people, well I am at least, but Hiccup is way stronger than me. Whenever we'd train, he always wins by pinning me when we'd grapple", Mira looked off to the Horizon. Gobber's jaw dropped and Heather blushed, she imagined a sweaty Hiccup huffing and grunting as he held down an equally sweaty Mira. She'd be forced into a vulnerable position while he loomed over her and-, "Uh Heather?".

With her flushed face Heather looked up at a confused Mira, "I-I'm fine".

"Ok, so you guys want to take a break before we head to Gothi's?", both nodded to Mira.

Meanwhile, Gobber's hut

Fishlegs and Snotlout were nearly finished chopping up firewood for the next few days, Fishlegs was gathering up some billets, "So how are you settling in, Snot?".

Snotlout looks back at Fishlegs, a small smile forms on his face, "Pretty good, Gobber's way more laidback than my overbearing ex-father".

"That's great, it's not like- ", Fishlegs was interrupted by an approaching Toothless.

"Hello Fish, have you guys seen Gobber, Mira or Heather?".

"I saw the three of them walking towards the great hall a while ago", Fishlegs replied as he stacked the wood beside Gobber's hut.

"Right, I forgot they were going to Gothi's for something", Hiccup was about to direct Toothless away, when Snotlout fumbled and dropped the wood in his arms. He dismounted the fury and moved to help him out, "Here, let me help you out, Cuz".

Snotlout froze, "What?".

Hiccup looked at the confused teen, "I said, let me help you".

Snotlout shook his head, "I meant why'd you call me 'Cuz', I'm no longer a Jorgenson".

Hiccup grinned, "Even though we're no longer related by blood, you know with me being a Hybrid, I still see you as family since neither of us has anything to do with those Brutes". Snotlout seemed shocked at Hiccup, who misread his reaction, "I mean, if you don't like me calling you that, I can stop".

They both stood up, "No, it's fine, really it's more than fine". Hiccup held the excess billets in his graspers, "It'll be nice to have family, um…- ".

Snotlout trailed off, he gave his cousin a small smile, "You can call me by my name Snot".

Fishlegs beamed, Snotlout was stunned, "Y-you mean You f-forgive me?".

Hiccup placed his hand on Snotlout's shoulder and gave him a few good pats, "Of course, you've shown me you've changed, Cuz". He passed his billets to him, "Besides, what are cousins for, right?". Fishlegs sniffed, seeing his friend/roommate make up with his good friend. Toothless warbled, "Oh right, I'll see you guys later". Before leaving, the fury gave the short teen a nod, agreeing with his rider.

Clearing near Gothi's

"You guys ready?", Mira helps up Heather.

"Aye, let's get it ova' with", Gobber stands up from the log, then hobbled behind Mira and Heather. A long hike later, they finally reached Gothi's, "I should ask 'iccup if 'e can make a way easy'a ta' Gothi's".

A tapping of claws sounded behind the winded blacksmith, "I've got a couple ideas". Gobber turns around and comes face to face with Toothless, his rider leans passed the fury to give a smirk.

"How'd ya' get 'ere so fast?".

Hiccup hopped off Toothless and moved beside the fury to give him a scratched behind his crown of plates, earning a purr, "What can I say, Toothless loves to run".

Gobber looked beside him, both Mira and Heather stared at Hiccup. He inwardly chuckled, 'Tread lightly ma' boy, yeh got a pair o' vixens afta' ya'. Gobber knocked on Gothi's door, then the small elder answered and tapped her staff. "Gothi, thar's someone ya' want ta' meet", he stepped aside and motioned for Mira to approach.

She walked forward with both her hands and graspers folded in front of her, Gothi stared up at her in awe, "H-hello Gothi, n-nice to see you again". The elder let her staff fall as she shambled towards Mira; Gothi's face remained in shock as she raised her wobbling hands up. With her frail hands, the Elder gestured for her to lean down.

Mira nodded and kneeled, she felt Gothi's trembling hands trace her face. Her eyes were what intrigued the Elder the most, like a golden moon in the starless night sky. When her thumbs felt something hard, Gothi's eyes moved to them. She shuffled to Mira's side to examine her cheek's chitin; The Elder tapped her finger against the covering. She stepped back smiling, a rare emotion from Gothi.

She picked up her staff and scribbled in her sand box, Hiccup translated, "You have been gifted great power, make sure you use it to help others". Gothi cleared her writing and scribbled some more, "Especially Hiccup, Odin knows he needs it". He huffed, "Hey!".

Hiccup and Mira stepped out, Gobber was about to leave when Gothi tapped her staff. He raised an eyebrow and closed the door, she gestured both him and Heather to stay. Gothi spoke through Gobber, "I sense yeh have feelin's for 'iccup, heiress".

Heather stiffen, "H-how did you know?".

With a smile, Gothi replied, "Like Gobber here, I ain't as dense as othas'". Heather gave a sheepish smile, "Take heed lass, tha' wounds from 'is past will stand against yeh and Mira. Are ya' sure yew got what it takes ta' face 'em?".

She stood up firm and replied, "You're damn right I am, I won't give up until Hiccup reciprocates my feelings!".

Gothi smirks, "I kno' lass, just wanted ta' make sure yeh were really serious. Ya' hav' ma' blessin', since 'iccup's motha' ain't 'ere". Gobber looked down, then Gothi whacked him to resume translating, "I take it yeh and Mira hav' an agreement?". Heather smiles and nods, "Good, ya' both must rememba' tha' in tha' end, it'll be 'iccup's decision". Heather reaches down and takes hold of Gothi's hands, the elder gives her a smile.

"Thank you, Gothi", Heather steps back and follows Gobber outside. Hiccup stood beside Mira as they conversed with Toothless, the fury nods and moves to the edge of Gothi's porch. Toothless rears up, then roars out a deep guttural howl. Heather waited a moment before removing her hands from her ears, "What in Thor's name did you do that for?!".

Hiccup turned around, "Sorry Heather, didn't know you guys left Gothi's hut".

"No 'arm done lad, I'm already 'alf deaf any'ow", Gobber picked his ear.

Hiccup was used to his mentor's quirks, no matter how unsettling they were to others, "So you guys want to head back down?". Both Gobber and Heather paled, remembering the exhaustion of their hike up. Hiccup, being unexpectedly perceptive this time, noticed their reaction, "Or we can try something else?".

Gobber perked up, "Wha' do ya' hav' in mind 'iccup?". Toothless's ear plates perked up, then a faint buzzing sound echoed from afar. The buzzing became louder, until a faint rapid thumping sounded alongside it.

Hiccup sauntered near the edge of the porch, before turning back to his friends, "How are you with heights, Gobber?". The rapid thumping became deafening as Donnager rose up behind a smirking Hiccup, the force of his wingbeats created gusts that whipped the cloaks of both Hybrids wildly.

Heather became thrilled at what he was suggesting, "You mean?". Hiccup walked over to Toothless and fumbled inside a side bag, removing a wide leather belt with a pair of woven cables that had locking hooks at their ends. He handed it to Mira, she walked over to a giddy Heather to help her put it on.

"As much as I would like ta' join ya' 'iccup, thar' isn't a way fur' me ta' ride with yeh", Gobber was considering the hike down to be much more appealing.

"C'mon Gobber, jumbo here wouldn't mind another rider", Donnager rumbled in agreement. "And besides- ", Hiccup reached back into Toothless's bag and pulled out a length of rope, "I thought of everything". Gobber paled further as he eyed the rope in his 'son's' hand.

Berk's marketplace

Astrid POV

I followed my mother and Finn as they bought this week's groceries. Even with my father's pay from working with Mulch and Bucket, it wasn't much. The nightmare wasn't as troubling as before but remained ever present in the back of my mind. I did get a small blessing, the gossip about Spitelout became even more interesting than me. When my mother stopped to haggle with a trader selling vegetables, I overheard a shopkeeper murmuring with another man, "Did ya' hear, Spite and Gurr got into it again".

The other man leaned closer, "What 'appen this time, somethin' good?".

"Yep, Spitelout knocked out some of Gurrnut's teeth", both men noticed me nearby, but turned away with indifference.

"I guess when ya' bloodline ends with ya', better ta' go down fightin'", both chuckled. My mother finished haggling and said it was time to head back home. We neared our house when a faint shrieking echoed out.

"Momma, where's that coming from?", Finn tugged on my mother's sleeve.

"I don't know son, although It sounds a lot like Gobber", she and Finn, along with people around us, looked around trying to locate the source of the screaming. A glint from the sky caught my attention, it was that flying behemoth that Hiccup always had near him. I could barely make out three people riding on its back, then I spotted a flailing mass bound to its rear. 'No, it couldn't be'. My mother taps my shoulder, I turn my head, "Sweetie, what are you looking at?".

I look back to where I last saw the creature, but it must have flown behind the tree line. I sighed, "Nothing mom". She gave me a smile and beckoned me to follow her back to our house.

Hofferson residence

We walked in; my mother went into the kitchen to put away the groceries. "Momma, can I go play outside?", Finn went up to my mother with his wooden training axe.

"Finn dear, we just got home", my mother was filling our cupboard.

"Please?", she blew out a breath, her exhaustion was catching up with her.

"Mom, Finn could go out and play if he's careful", I callout from the main room. Walking into the kitchen, I lean down to my brother, "Just be back before sunset, ok?". He nods furiously with a smile, then runs past my arriving father.

My mother gives me a stern look, "And if he doesn't comeback before sundown?".

I smirk back, "I'll find and drag him back by his seat". My father slinks away, knowing the grin on my mother's face.

Raven point, Beartooth camp

Nar POV

The guards and builders sitting around the campfire heard the drone of the approaching Donnager, Amethyst chirped and moved to the open field where the colossi sisters were grazing. Her blue opal-like eyes scanned the surrounding skies, trying to spot the arriving Crown prince.

A moment later, Donnager finally comes into view of the awaiting Amethyst. She recognizes Hiccup, Mira and their ally's successor. The one she couldn't identify was currently bound to the colossus's abdomen. She approached the dismounting Hiccup and Toothless, who was carrying Mira and Heather, "I trust that your reunion went well?".

Hiccup smiled, "Better than well". Behind him, Mira was helping Heather remove her riding belt. Her free-flowing raven black hair was blown into a wild mess, Hiccup held back a snicker. He looked around, "Has Blitz returned yet?".

"He arrived long ago with an object, but simply dropped it off and flew back towards the patrolling swarm", Amethyst trilled.

'Ah Blitz, can't keep you in one place for too long', Hiccup placed his hands on his hips, "Oh well, where did he leave my package?". Amethyst extended her right blade-arm towards the main building, a large tent-like structure comprised of a cloth outer membrane stretched onto a Hive polymer frame. A pair of banners displaying the Hive crest hung from poles embedded into the ground, one either side of the doorway.

Behind him, Hiccup hears Heather talking with Mira, "I've got to remember to braid my hair before flying again".

Mira follows her towards her family's tent, a pair of shield maidens salute as they approach, "What do you mean again, what about your dad?".

"My father can't keep me grounded forever, not now after I've experienced it", Heather walked inside, followed by Mira.

"'ey 'iccup, not tha' I ain't enjoyin' tha' view", Hiccup realized that Gobber was still attached to the grazing Donnager. "Yeh mind untyin' me?", Hiccup rushed over and sliced off the ropes with Thorn. Gobber flopped to the ground, then stood up and dusted himself off.

"Sorry Gobber", Hiccup rubbed the back of his head.

"No 'arm done ma' boy", the blacksmith thanked him for his 'help', then Hobbled towards the forest in the direction of the Village. Hiccup then remembered what Heather said before.

'Oh great, Ivor's not going to like this', Hiccup sighed. An orange sentinel bowed as he walked past him to enter 'his' tent. Inside Hiccup's tent, several decorative crystal lanterns hung from the interior frame. Their soft white light bathed the inside of the room, he walks up to a basin filled with water and cleansing herbs. Unlike Vikings, he enjoyed the feeling of being clean and fresh smelling.

After washing off the small amount of sweat from his face, Hiccup grabs a hanging towel to dry himself. 'Now where did you leave my tea, Blitz?', he finds the out of place box near his cot. Picking it up, the smell nearly knocks him off his feet. Inside the box held a jar filled with bitter smelling herb, a teapot and cup, and finally a note. He pulled out everything and unfolded the message.

The note read, 'Hiccup, this amount should last you five days. From what Blitz has told me, your condition should pass within the next few days. Measure out the amount written on the jar and consume it every sunrise'. He grinned and was about to fold up Eir's note, until he notices some writing near the bottom, 'Although, you could always ask my daughter to help you, wink-wink'. Hiccup furiously stuffed the note back into the box and slammed it closed.

He groaned, 'Both Eir and mother won't stop until they get what they want'. He took in several deep breaths to calm his frustration with his two elders. He filled the pot with his canteen and walked out to the campfire. He set the pot down near the fire and noticed Toothless missing, he asked the guard warming himself, "Did you see where Toothless went?".

"Aye sir, he went with Heather and your lass into the village", Hiccup scowled.

"Mira is just my friend", he said with a groan, Hiccup was too exhausted with dealing with his rut to get upset.

"Apologies sir, my mistake", the guard arose to begin his patrol around the camp, Hiccup waved him off. He waited for the pot to boil, then poured the hot water into his cup with the suppressant. The stench was even more bitter, he bears with the unpleasant smell, 'Ugh, this is better than risking another attack'.

After cooling it down to a manageable warmth, he chugged it down. Hiccup gagged but fought to keep the suppressant down, the taste was beyond horrible. He drank from his canteen to wash out the terrible taste off his tongue, 'After that ordeal, I could use a walk in the forest to calm my nerves'. Hiccup felt the air get colder, so he walks back into his tent to swap out his cloak for a warmer one and grabbed a wrapping for his face just in case.

Although his Hybrid blood gave him resistance to the cold, Hiccup still preferred to remain pleasantly warm. He detached the Remnant and its scabbard along with Eigengrau but kept Thorn on his lower back. He told Amethyst that he was going for a walk and asked that if his friends return, that she informed them of his location.

Later, Pass noon, Berk forest

Finn POV

I was trying to find my way back to the village, 'I knew I shouldn't have chased the grey bunny'. The more I walked into the woods, the more I felt lost. My tummy rumbled, 'I'm so hungry, I could even eat gross fish stew'. My axe dragged behind me as I tried to find something I could remember. It got caught on a rock and slipped out of my hand, I turned around and picked it back up.

I fought back a whimper, 'Hoffersons don't cry, that's what my big sister always says'. I felt more lost than before, I fought to stop myself from crying. I sniffled, then I smelled smoke and something tasty. My tummy grumbled some more, 'Whatever it is smells so good!'. I run while smelling where it was coming from, it looked like it was coming from up ahead.

Nar POV

The Hofferson boy ran through the underbrush, drawn by the smell of roasting rabbit over a campfire. He stopped and held his wooden axe tightly, Finn noticed there was a stranger sitting near the fire. The boy tried to sneak away, but stepped onto a twig, snap. The cloaked person stood up and scanned his surroundings, "Who's out there!".

Finn spun around and tried to run but tripped on a root, his axe flew out of his hands. He could hear the footsteps of the strange man get closer, as he desperately tried to find his axe. He scurried around and found it, but the man picked up his axe before he could grab it. He crawled backwards away from the tall man, until his back hit a tree.

"It's ok Hatchling, I'm not going to hurt you", Finn opened his shut eyes. He looked up and saw the man looking down at him, he was crouching low to appear less threatening while holding out his axe. His lower face was covered by wrapping, while his hood hid his eyes.

"H-hatchling?", Finn was confused.

"Sorry, I meant child", the boy snatched back his wooden axe. The man stepped back, "Are you lost boy?". Finn stood up as his stomach rumbled, he tensed up as the man chuckled, "Would you like something to eat?". Finn sheepishly nodded, he felt at ease even though he didn't know the kind man. The boy followed him back to his fire, he sat down where the man pointed to, "Now before you eat, can you tell me who you are and why you're so far from the village?".

"M-my name is Finn, I got lost while hunting a bunny", the man tore off a leg and handed the roasted meat to the boy.

"Looks like I caught your kill", Finn recognized the roasting animal, his hunger overpowered his frustration. He bit into the meat; Finn groaned at the savory flavor, the man chuckled, "I'm glad someone else enjoys my cooking". The boy swallowed the mouthful and asked why the man was in the woods, "I was just visiting your island and I enjoy walking through the forest". Finn asked if he could have more, the man chuckled again and tore off a side for him, "My, for a small boy, you can really eat".

Finn gave the man a wide grin and resumed eating. After finishing his meal, the boy sighed, "I'm gonna miss eating this much".

The man doused the fire, then turned to Finn, "Why, don't you get enough to eat back in your village?".

The boy shook his head, "No, most of the time we don't have enough food".

The man looked up through the trees, "It's getting late, do you want me to help you back to the village?".

Berk village outskirts

The man led the full Finn near the village, "I remember that tree!". The boy ran ahead, then turned around and waved to the kind man, "Thank you Mister". The stranger waved back, then walked back into the forest as Finn took off running.

He manages to enter the outskirts of Berk, before being lifted by the scruff of his tunic, "Gotcha!".

Finn was frightened at first, but recognized the woman, "Big sis!".

The boy smiled, while Astrid gave him a stern look, "Where were you, do you realize that it's nearly sundown?!".

His full stomach didn't let his smile fade, "I got lost and a nice man helped me find my way back".

"What! You found a stranger and didn't run?", her eyes widen.

"The bunny man was nice and gave me something to eat, then he helped me find the village", Astrid placed her brother down.

"Who was this 'bunny man'?".

"I don't know, he never showed me his face or told me his name", Finn shrugged and walked back to his family's home. Astrid debated telling someone that a stranger was in Berk's forest but decided against it because they helped her brother.

Beartooth camp

Hiccup sauntered out of the tree line and walked five steps before being tackled by a worried Toothless. The fury slobbered over his rider, Hiccup hollered in between laughs, "Tooth… less… off!".

Mira rushed over and pulled off Toothless, "Hiccup where were you?!".

Hiccup stood up and cleaned off the fury's saliva, "Sorry, just went for a walk in the woods". He looked at her, the suppressant did its job as he felt only slightly drawn to her. "I told Amethyst to tell you where I was when you returned", Hiccup breathed easier knowing Eir's medicine was working fine.

"What is in your tent Hiccup, the smell is awful", Mira followed Hiccup as he walked towards the campfire.

"It's just some herbal tea Eir made for me to help with my um… fever", he sat down on a log near the fire.

She sat down beside him and placed her hand on his forehead, Hiccup felt only a minor tingling at her touch, "You don't feel warm".

He gently removed her hand and guided it onto her lap, Mira tensed and blushed when his hand rested on her thigh. Hiccup smiled and patted her hand, "That means it's working". He leaned over and picked up a stick, then prodded the fire, "So where's Heather?".

"She said that she would return with her parents soon", Mira kept thinking about how close they were currently. She and Hiccup sat in silence for a bit before Amethyst chirped behind them. He looked over his shoulder and saw Ivor and his family walking out of the forest with their entourage of guards.

Heather jogged ahead of them towards Hiccup, "You're back!". She stopped arm lengths away from him, unsure if she should approach him, "Um, are you ok now?".

He gave her a friendly hug, "Yep, just fine", Heather stiffened up at his sudden hug.

Ivor place his hand on his mouth, to clear his throat and hide a small smile, "Hiccup, may I have a word?".

He released Heather and walked up to him, "Of course".

"I have decided that our visit should last a few more days, will that be a problem?".

"As much as I feel bitter about being back here, I wouldn't mind having a few days working with Gobber", Hiccup said with a small grin. Around them, the guards were switching to night watch, Ivor took it as his queue to retire to his tent.

"Goodnight Hiccup", both Mira and Heather called out as they entered their shared tent.

Hiccup patted Toothless's head and led him towards his tent, the fury shook his head and growled as they got close, "What is it Bud?".

"That scent is bad!", he remembered his suppressant had a strong stench. Hiccup walked into his tent, then emerged with a shovel and bound leather sack. He held up the bag to Toothless, who reared back and roared, "Get it away! get it away!". He went behind his tent and dug a shallow hole, burying the sealed bag under the dirt.

"Don't worry Bud, we'll have to put up with the smell for only a few more days", he tossed the shovel beside his tent. Hiccup removed his armor pieces and flopped on his cot, Toothless curled near him as he pulled up his fur blanket, "Night bud".

"Nice slumber brother", the fury purred.

(A/N: In episode 8 of season 1 of race to the edge, Hiccup translated some of Gothi's scribbles. I used tension fabric buildings for the Beartooth camp since Hiccup can fabricate complex frame designs from lightweight Hive polymer. Hiccup is such a softy to kids, wink.)