Chapter 7:

(The Presidential debate.).

A limo surrounded by motorcycles came parking on the side of the road and reporters were waiting for the arrival of their president. As Hiccup climbed out, the cameras were flashing. Viggo and Ryker were at his sides and making sure no one came to close. They were swarming him with questions.

But one question caught Hiccup's attention. "Mr. President! How do you feel after a rival appeared within your first year of office?". The crowd was silent, only a few flashes were see and heard. Hiccup looked at the reporter with a snake eye. Standing in front of a microphone and camera he made a speech.

"To my people, I am not afraid of Grisly, I don't see him as a threat, but I see him as power hungry, I see his running mate power hungry, she tried to seduce me into making her MY running mate. But my best friend took it, I will fight until this election is over, my father was the mayor of the town I came from! Is it to much to ask if I try to accomplish my dream!? To build a country where everyone can feel safe!? Grisly can try!? But I know! I will fight to the end!".

With that the reporters cheered. Hiccup then continued forwards and took his stand next to Grimmel. They both avoided eye contact. The moderator then turned his head to the men. "Welcome, Mr. President, Mr. VP.". Both men nodded. The moderator then started. "First question, Mr President, why should the people of the Archipelago re-elect you as president? What promises do you bring to our people?". Hiccup spoke with a calm matter. "In my perspective the country is divided, I plan on uniting the people and ending political perspective enforcement.". The moderator then turned to Grimmel. "Mister VP, same question.". Grimmel then spoke in a harsh voice. "I will enforce the law! I plan on disbanding the APH and restoring the VNF's power!". Hiccup tried his hardest not to scoff, so he spoke up. "And how is that supposed to help you in your congress of power?". The moderator nodded. "It's a good point.". Grimmel then smiled. "Before your 'party' (spitted the word out like poison.) came into existence, the VNF was the leading party! You caused the NP to loose its power and funding!". Hiccup remembered. He didn't necessarily cause it, he bested the NP by chance! It wasn't a surprise that Mala fell out of the race from the start, her cause was to make men a disgrace to women! But her running mate was a MAN!

The moderator then asked the next question. "What do you believe is the country's biggest problem today?". Grimmel shouted his answer out before they were told who was supposed to answer first. "ISN'T IT OBVIOUS!? IT'S HICCUP HARRIDOUS HADDOCK THE THIRD AND HIS PARTY!". Everyone was quiet. Hiccup breathed in deep and gave his answer. "I believe the biggest problem is politicians forcing their perspectives onto their followers. In my eyes it's wrong, and shouldn't be allowed.". Grimmel interrupted. "Isn't that what we politicians do?". Hiccup smiled. "In case you didn't noticed, I am no ordinary politician. I am a man of vision, of free will, I see the world different.".

The next question was. "How do you plan on uniting the people of our country?". Hiccup answered with. "By showing the people their differences and commons. If they know what is different and the same in one another, they might start working together.". Grimmel just scoffed. "Vote for me, and find out.".

(After the debate.).

Hiccup was watching how Fishlegs was crushing Kamikaze in their debate. Hiccup could only smile at his friend.

And for a few weeks it was just speeches and visiting hospitals. Hiccup loved to talk with children, it was something he understood. Grimmel was just a faker.

But his luck was short. For in the garden, a snake did coke.

Hiccup was at his desk writing a speech. Until Fishlegs came running in. "Hiccup! We have a problem!". He handed him a tablet. An app was made so that people could see who was winning so far. They usually clicked on vote underneath the name of the candidate and it was added on the chard. So far it was this.

Hiccup Harridous Haddock the third (APH) 1 111 000

Grimmel the Grisly (VNF) 3 333 290

Hiccup just slammed his hand on the desk. "We're falling behind.".

(Sorry for the long wait. I had to work on some other books and I had to do some research on politics and I had a lot things I had to do.".).