In the West, Drago was addressing his army and standing beside him was Krogan.

"Now we shall recommence our advance and Dragon Tail," said Krogan. "Be on guard as a lone attacker made abundantly clear earlier they are as reckless as they are powerful. Five of the elite Drake Twelve have already fallen."

The men immediately talk amongst themselves in shock, never before had one of the Twelve fallen let alone five.

"What?"

"That's almost half!"

"I can't believe it."

Drago remained utterly silent. 'Credit for braggeds defeat goes to Acnologia.'

"Be cautious but unafraid," Krogan continued. "For death, itself could never dare claim our leader. Our victory is inevitable! Forward children of Alvarez we will deliver upon his Majesty the Dragon Heart!"

Upon hearing this the men immediately cheered.

Drago smiled. 'The one thing I was afraid of no longer exists, I shall distinguish those lights once and for all my old teacher.'

Over the Dragon Tail Guildhall, Hiccup, Ruby and Toothless were still battling against Grimmel and it was clear that he was no longer messing around.

He traded blows with Hiccup, but at the corner of his eye, he saw Ruby's fist glow in a golden light. He then quickly disengaged with Hiccup just as she charged at him and then performed a jumping spin kick which packed enough force to send her flying. Then when he touched the ground he immediately slammed his fist into Hiccup's stomach and sent him crashing for a table.

"He also knows martial arts?" Ruby stared.

"Nice moves," said Hiccup.

"I'm not done," said Grimmel.

He then suddenly disappeared and Hiccup then suddenly felt something hitting him in the face and that was followed by several more blows. Ruby then experience the exact same thing as did Toothless.

"No fair," said Toothless.

"Where is he?" Ruby winced.

"Show your face!" Hiccup yelled.

"You punks," said Grimmel. "There's more pain in the world then you know."

Master Hiccup could only watch as the three of them were knocked to the ground.

"I've got 113 of your mates tucked away in a spot I made for them," said Grimmel. "And I think it was about time that they started dying."

"No, stop!" Hiccup yelled.

"Don't hurt them, please!" Master Hiccup pleaded.

"We've crossed the line with violence as the only option," said Grimmel as he appeared directly in front of them.

Ruby then noted that the count wasn't accurate. "Wait, your friends."

Grimmel looked at her confused. "What?"

"You accidentally sent one of your own away with them. Brandish was here too."

"Was she?" said Grimmel and then raised his palm and a dark spiral orb appeared in his palm. "Brandish? And that old elf? Dammit, if I took them out Griselda would never let me hear the end of it."

While he was talking Ruby then reached for Gemini's key without looking.

"Right then," said Grimmel and then suddenly appearing directly in front of him was Brandish and Atran.

Brandish looked up at him. "You're here now?"

"Thanks, man, that place was so not chill," said Atran looking relieved.

"Thanks, man, that place was so not chill," said the second Atran.

Everyone just stared dumbfounded upon the appearance of a second Atran.

"Wait, this dude is stealing my line!" Atran yelled.

"A+ style," said the second Atran.

It only took them a few moments to realise that it was Gemini transformed into Atran. Ruby was now wearing a new Star Dress, this one was a white and blue dress with a high collar, and an upside-down kite-shaped cleavage window, with two tassels along each of her collarbones, finished off with a plated belt that sits on her waist. She was also wearing an odd coloured thigh-high boots, and along with a kokoshnik.

"Gemini!" said Ruby.

"Wow," said Hiccup.

"It's creepy, F-," said Atran.

"What?" said Grimmel still confused.

"Wouldn't it have been a better idea to turn into Brandish?" Toothless frowned. "I mean she's way stronger than that guy."

"Actually Gemini can only transform to those who have a similar power level of Ruby," Master Hiccup explained.

"True, but I had another reason for doing it this way," Ruby smiled.

"Love Space activate!" Gemini yelled unleashing a golden light around them.

"But won't this make Gemini disappear?" Toothless asked now even more confused.

"And I'll lose this cute Star Dress, but I'm okay with that," Ruby smiled.

Grimmel realised what was going on. "My transporter! No!"

"This spell nullifies all Spatial Magic, you know what that means right?" said Ruby.

"Oh, bolicks," said Grimmel.

"I can bring all my friends back," said Ruby.

Suddenly appearing around them one by one with the rest of the Guild read now from Grimmel's Spatial Magic.

"Glad to be out of there," said Wartihog.

"We're saved!" Speedfist cried.

"Well done," said Stoick.

"Need a hand, Ruby?" Agatha asked.

"Yeah, let's rock!" Gustav yelled.

Grimmel was now easily outnumbered. "Damn…"

"Amazing, there was a brilliant move, Ruby," said Master Hiccup.

"Way to go," said Hiccup.

"Another this bloodied nonsense!" Grimmel growled. "After the pits of hell with the bloodied lot of you!"

He was then about places hands together to unleash the spell he had used earlier, but Toothless zoomed in and grabbed his arms before they could touch.

"Not on my watch," said Toothless.

Stoick then approached Grimmel angrily. "You've got some nerve hurting our First Master. Today is the day you show respect to the age…" He then started to grow and his large shadow covered Grimmel. "…so you should respect him more than anyone else!"

Toothless then immediately released Grimmel just in time as Stoick swung his massive fist against him. Grimmel was sent flying out of the Guildhall at an incredible speed and he began skipping across the sea.

'He doesn't have to rub it in and how old I am,' Master Hiccup sighed.

"Don't you think you one of overboard?" Hiccup asked looking at his father. "I mean we just built the place."

"Just get ready, son," said Stoick picking him up.

He then tossed him with all his strength out of the hole Grimmel had made. There was nothing that Grimmel could do as Hiccup was speeding towards him and an incredible amount of heat was emanating from his body.

"Boy, talk about tough parenting," said Speedfist.

"Hiccup can't use full power in here," Speedfist reminded him.

"Yeah, we just fix this place, don't want the finger blowup already," Gustav nodded.

The heat emanating from Hiccup's body was so powerful that steam was coming out of the sea.

"Fire Dragon King Mode!" Hiccup yelled.

Grimmel was wincing in pain as the heat was beginning to burn his clothes away leaving him completely immobilised.

"Fire Dragon King's Destruction Fist!" Hiccup yelled.

He then struck Grimmel with all his power knocking him out cold in an instant.

Within the Guildhall everyone cheered and Brandish just stood there shocked.

Moments later Brandish and Atran were back in their cells once more.

Hiccup was now looking at Brandish from the bars of her cell. "I hear that I have you to thank for being alive."

"You know you didn't have to go back to the cell," said Ruby.

"I can't believe you actually beat Grimmel," she said. "Makes sense now why Emperor Drake told us not underestimate you as an enemy. But now you're out of luck, because August is coming."

"What does that mean? Like the month?" Ruby frowned.

"But it's already September?" said Toothless equally as confused.

"Back at Alvarez, August is a fearsome month one that brings disaster and misfortune," said Brandish. "So everyone praise puts on their best behaviour and tries to maintain whatever righteous lifestyle they can get them through it. August always brings some kind of reckoning, it's been thought of that way for generations."

Outside everyone was busy repairing the Guildhall and Speedfist was trying to get his equipment back up and running.

"So what's the situation out there Speedfist?" Wartihog asked.

"Don't really know, I think my radios and the fritz or something," said Speedfist.

"Is it damaged?" Stoick asked. "There was a lot of fighting going on in here just a few moments ago."

"No, it doesn't seem like it's damaged, it's more like someone is out there purposely jamming the signal."

"That Grimmel said that his teammate could mess with trackers," Wartihog reminded them. "I think you mention that the Viking's name is August maybe."

"That means August is heading this way, the man the Twelve call the Viking King," said Stoick.

"And he's coming here?" Gustav stared.

"So how do we send him packing, First Master?" said Wartihog looking around for Master Hiccup, but he was nowhere to be seen. "What the?"

"Is he invisible or is he gone?" Speedfist frowned.

"I thought that I heard him say that he was going to the basement to heal," said Gustav.

"Not sure I understand how a projection could get hurt, but I don't know."

Master Hiccup had escorted Agatha to the hidden chamber beneath the Guild and she just at the large lacrima that encased his body.

"Wild, I had no idea that we even had a basement," said Agatha.

"It's been one of the Guild's biggest secrets for a while," said Hiccup. "Because inside that lacrima is my real body, the everlasting magic Dragon Heart."

"Which is what Drago is after."

"Yes."

The two of them just stared at the lacrima for a few moments in silence.

"Hiccup and Ruby's fight with Grimmel earlier gave me an idea," said Master Hiccup breaking the silence. "And I'm almost positive I know how to defeat Drago. I can't go into much detail, but it is absolutely crucial that we free my real body from that lacrima."

"Hold on a second, I mean you're in there but—"

"My body is theoretically alive, which is likely thanks to Runa's revival spells."

"How do we get you out?"

Hiccup then turned to look at her. "Dragon Sword… You must use Dragon Sword to destroy my projection, to eliminate this fake body."

Agatha just stared at him horrified.

Master Hiccup then turned towards the cracks within the lacrima. "You see there… when my projection was damaged earlier that crack appeared. If my theory is correct eradicating my projection should destroy the lacrima and free me."

"What? Are you serious about this? You really want me to attack you?"

"This is just an illusion," he said gesturing to his body. "You won't hurt me, in fact, it'll be the opposite."

"I can't… no, it's way too risky. If something would happen to the real you I—"

"Agatha… you have to trust me, this is the only way," he said plainly. "Don't forget that our goal is to beat Drago."

Agatha just stared at him reluctant to go through with his plan.

Meanwhile in the North, Valka and her group had finally arrived at the battlefield and already greeting them was the northern army of Alvarez.

"There they are, that the enemy battalion," said Skullcrusher.

"We're pretty late with our rendezvous with Sabretooth and Blue Pegasus," said Eret.

"I hope they're all right," said Fishlegs.

"Prepare yourselves, they're coming this way," said Valka.

"Are we sure we can take on that many?" Fishlegs asked meekly.

"Don't worry the other Guild should be close by," said Skullcrusher.

"If we have to do it alone, then so be it," said Eret. "We won't let these thugs marching to our Guild."

"Everyone get ready to fight," said Valka as they old the battle positions.

However, when they got closer they saw something that shook them to their very core, strong up and wooden crosses were members of Sabretooth and Blue Pegasus all of them beaten up. The only good news was that they seem to be alive as they saw a few twitches coming from their bodies.

"That's Sting and Rogue!" Skullcrusher gasped.

"This is horrible," said Fishlegs.

"This is so messed up, they're showing them off," said Eret looking disgusted.

Meanwhile, at the Shivering Shores, the battle was still raging and the Allied forces had finally managed to enter the city though there were still quite a few skirmishes in the outskirts. Astrid and her group meanwhile were making their way onto the main flagship to take out the last of Twelve in the area.

Camicazi had restrained herself and attacking Jellal, though that didn't mean she had to like it. However, when they landed on the ship darkness covered them.

"What's happening?" said Astrid.

"It's so dark," said Camicazi.

"Can't see a thing," said Jellal he recognised the magic being used. 'I know this magic.'

Then suddenly he felt a massive surge of pain as something struck him.

"Jellal!" Astrid yelled quickly turning around.

However, no sooner had she turned she was attacked herself and then the same thing happened to Camicazi. When the darkness finally lifted to their shock they saw Olaf standing in front of them.

"It's been a while since the gang was together," said Olaf. "Remember my Dark Moment Spell? Nostalgic isn't it?"

"Olaf?" Astrid stared.

"You're still alive," said Jellal shocked.

"Astrid, I'm glad to see you're doing well and you seem very different these days Jellal," said Olaf looking at the two of them then his eyes turned to Camicazi. "And you… could you be…"

Tears were now pouring out of Camicazi. "Big brother…" She then slowly walked towards him. "It's me…"

Jellal realised something was off and immediately raised his arm to stop her. "Stay back! This thing isn't Olaf."

Camicazi then realised that was in front of them was merely an illusion. "Bastard… how dare you."

They then heard laughter and looked up, there they saw an elf sitting on the sails and he looked quite bemused.

"You're Historia has a bit of everything," he said. "Love… pain… friendship… hardship… heartbreak… death… oh, yes. You share a compelling beautiful Historia."

"What is that mean?" Camicazi asked looking infuriated.

"You must be one of the Twelve Swords," Jellal assumed.

The elf merely nodded.

"This is your doing?" said Astrid.

"I'm impressed that you grasp the situation so quickly, this is the manifestation of your Historia, a Viking you all holding your hearts," he smiled. "I can see inside them you know, your hearts are brimming with memories and emotions. I gather all those feelings and give them physical form, I am a creator of life. My magnificent Historias."

They then watched as Olaf began to fade away in and out as it looked as Camicazi. "I can't believe it, it's really you… Camicazi."

"Big brother," Camicazi cried as the illusion faded away and then rushed towards it.

"You've grown so, strong." He then faded completely.

All of them just stared unable to respond to this and then Camicazi grasp her sword, she then looked directly up at Neinhart.

"Control yourself," said Jellal blocking her path. "It wasn't really him just an illusion."

"Move aside!" Camicazi demanded.

"An illusion is a bit of a misnomer," said Neinhart and then his hand began to glow in a dark light. "You saw it yourselves, I can create life forms that can use magic among other things. Living beings with memories and feelings."

"Take cover now!" Astrid yelled.

Jellal then immediately tackled Camicazi, much to her surprise, and then moments later the two of them were struck by a powerful blast. It was so powerful that they were sent straight through the hull of the ship and into the sea and straight towards the bottom.

Astrid looked down at the hole. "Jellal… Camicazi!"

Neinhart then snapped his fingers and Astrid felt a chill coming down her spine, she then immediately spun around and drew her sword. Just the nick of time, as Arnora appeared out of nowhere swinging her sword at her.

"You're here too?" said Astrid shocked.

"You thought that our paths would never cross again, how wrong you were," she said.

"Trinity Raven is gone, I saw you die."

"You merely released my soul."

"Meet Arnora, an exquisite dangerous flower," said Neinhart.

Down in the sea, both Jellal and Camicazi had sunk to the bottom. Jellal was out cold and pinned down by the anchor, Camicazi was able to free herself from his grasp.

'I can't die here with you,' she said as she began swallowing back to the surface. 'Astrid needs my help immediately.' As she flooded the server she looks down at Jellal with a burning hatred. 'He's a murderer… he killed my brother…'

Meanwhile, on the flagship, Arnora was attacking Astrid with her sword, who blocked each and every single one of her blows. However, blocking each of the attacks had worn her down and she fell down on one knee.

"You're not the warrior I remember from years ago," Arnora mocked. "Perhaps the creak of time has dulled your edge."

Neinhart then snapped his fingers once again and then Astrid sensed another presence as appearing directly behind her was Agnar.

"It must be your wounds, the Astrid I fought was powerful and fierce," he said.

Astrid turned to face him. "Agnar."

"Let's see, have you lost your strength? Or are you just hiding it?"

He then extended his hand and Astrid quickly jumped back just in time to avoid tree roots erupting from the deck. However, Arnora then use this opportunity to jump into the air and was directly in front of her forcing Astrid to block her attack while in midair. If that wasn't bad enough Agnar sent a series of roots to attack and she narrowly avoided them.

After the notice certain light appearing in front of Agnar and soon realised what was about to happen. "Bleve!"

Seconds later a series of explosions erupted in front of Astrid knocking her backwards. Arnora then jump directly over her and swung her sword and Astrid moved to just the nick of time. However, one of Agnar's roots wrapped itself around her ankle and then tossed her aside.

"Remember my Ramus Sica!" Agnar yelled firing a barrage of sharp and fast-moving branches at her.

Arnora then appeared above her once again clutching her sword. "Empty Slash!"

She then swung her blade creating a massive slashing attack directly at Astrid, but she was able to block it with her battleaxe.

"The more adverse areas a person has overcome, the more splendid their Historia," said Neinhart. "This is my magic the Historia of Corpses, with that I can breathe new life into battles of old."

To demonstrate he created yet another adverse over Astrid, much to her horror this adversarial was Kyôka.

"Kyôka," she said.

"I see, so you've died too," said Agnar looking at Arnora.

"Hush, Agnar. I won't discuss it," she said.

"These souls that never had the pleasure of meeting before now interact like old friends," Neinhart smiled. "Ah, such a marvellous thing. Now spread forth Historia of Corpses."

Out in the outskirts both Ragnar and Lyon encountered an old familiar face as massive pillars of ice erupted around the battlefield. Approaching them was none other than their former master Ur.

Orara came face-to-face with Zancrow and Heather was facing against Keyes. Merrill along with Shanyla and Stormfly were facing against Ezel and Alvin was face-to-face with Hel.

"Have the dead been revived," Keyes pondered. "Not quite, this is not the same as Necromancer Magic that controls the dead. How fascinating, one's memories of powerful foes they faced are manifested and returning yet to another battle."

Astrid was having a harder time and the others as she was facing against three dangerous foes the only ones that came close to killing her.

"Surely you still have the power to stand, Astrid," said Arnora.

"Get up, I wish to taste your strength once more," said Agnar.

"Yes, what a beautiful moment of creation," said Neinhart. "Your heart worthy fertile soil from which my Historia have sprung."

At the pier, Camicazi was panting for breath and lay next to her was the unconscious Jellal. She looked at him and clutched her sword, but then she released it and then surprisingly began giving mouth-to-mouth to him.

'Live!' she yelled.