"We come from a place called Terra Berk. It's this little patch of land in the Archipelagus Region of Atmos. We don't have a lot of crystals there or Sky Knights or even any Cyclonian problem there. We had… dragons. Now, there are several types of dragons. Now, dragons used to be a problem with all the crop stealing, and we retaliated by hunting them down. One night, I shot down a rare Night Fury and accidently ripped off part of its tail. But as soon as I learned he was good, I learned to bond with is and ride it. And I shared the idea with everyone in my terra. And so, my friends and I have come all the way from the Archipelagus Region to share that knowledge."

That whole story was told by Hiccup Haddock III to the councilman of Sky Knights. Like most people in Terra Atmosia, he was nervous and skeptical at the sight of 5 dragons, and even more so seeing them work with six humans.

"Uh…" the councilman said nervously. "What did you say your names were?"

The dragon riders groaned in frustration before giving their introductions.

"I'm Hiccup. My dad is the chief of Terra Berk. This Night Fury with me is called Toothless."

"Astrid Hofferson. My dragon, Stormfly, is a Deadly Nadder."

"Snotlout Jorgenson, the most awesome Berkian. And I've got my awesome Monstrous Nightmare, who I call Hookfang." Hookfang raised his tail and smacked Snotlout in the head. "Hey!"

"Fishlegs Ingerman. This beautiful, gentle Gronkle is Meatlug."

"I'm Tuffnut Thorston."

"And I'm his cooler twin sis, Ruffnut. We share this Hideous Zippleback, Barf and Belch."

"Look, councilman," Hiccup said, "We've traveled all this way for just one request. We're hoping for you to help open up a school for dragon training. With the right dragons, I think they'd be a great help for Sky Knights everywhere."

"That's… a thought." The councilman said. "But I'm afraid I'll have to deny your request."

"What?" everyone gasped.

"Look, we can't just take the request of every citizen who gains access to this hall." The councilman explained. "You're not even a Sky Knight, so we can't take you seriously. Besides, you're talking about putting our Sky Knights on the backs of those wild animals."

"It's not that bad." Fishlegs said.

"Yeah." Astrid agreed. "These dragons are really nice once you get to know them."

"And how do you know they won't go wild and attack us?" the councilman said. "I'm sorry, but no means no."

Without a word, the Berkians were forced to leave the hall with their dragons.

"Well, that could have gone better." Hiccup said.

"You did your best." Astrid said. "I guess they're not ready."

"But how do we know when they're ready?" Hiccup asked. "It's not like we can magically tell."

"Or can we?" Tuffnut said rubbing his chin. "If we found a way to see the future."

"We're not oracles, Tuff." Fishlegs said.

"Or are we?" Ruffnut joined her brother's silliness.

"Whoa!" Snotlout gasped when they saw a group of Sky Knights land in the middle of a cheering crowd. "It's Carver and the Red Sparrows!"

"The professional Sky Knights in charge of protecting this very terra." Hiccup said. "Perhaps we can appeal to them." He approached the leader, Carver. The crowd was spooked by the sight of dragons. Carver was a little petrified, but shook it off like nothing. "Uh, Carver. I'm Hiccup. We're hoping to run something by you."

"How about some advice?" Carver asked. "If you want to live, keep those dragons on muzzles." He and his squad drove off leaving the dragons and their riders offended.

"Well, that was rude." Fishlegs said.

A storm always surrounded the evil terra known as Cyclonia, a sinister land so evil, no dragon would be brave enough to roost there. It was the home of Atmos' greatest threat: the Cyclonian Empire. Talons were the foot soldiers of this evil army, and they had plenty of allies such as the savage Raptors. And worst of all was the leader of the empire, the young but wicked Master Cyclonis.

In the middle of her citadel, Master Cyclonis was maintaining a big, ominous machine during a meeting with her elite followers.

"Once upon a time," Cyclonis narrated in her snakey voice, "Cyclonia controlled the entire Atmos. Then along came the Sky Knights and all that got messed up. I want things back the way they used to be. And as soon as our Talon squadron has clipped the wings of the Sky Knights, they will."

Suddenly, the door opened, Everyone turned and saw the most loyal soldier to the Cyclonian Empire: an elite pilot called the Dark Ace.

"That would be my pleasure, Master Cyclonis."

"The Dark Ace." Cyclonis addressed. "So nice of you to join us."

"I couldn't care less about your plan, Cyclonis!" the Raptor leader, Repton, exclaimed. "What's in it for the Raptors?"

Cyclonis turned to face him. "Untold riches to start…" She then held up a crystal that quickly hovered Repton up in the air nice and tight. "And I promise not to crush your precious Terra Bogaton." She released Repton and let him fall to the ground.

When Repton got back up, he was ready to play nice. "I believe… something can be arranged."

"Good." Cyclonis said. "Then we can begin. Our friend is about to make his move."

From one minute to another, the light at the top of Terra Atmosia's beacon began to dim. Everyone gasped in fear when they saw it.

"Uh, Hiccup," Fishlegs said, "Do you see what I see?"

"Maybe it's a maintenance problem." Snotlout guessed.

"No, it doesn't work like that." Hiccup said. "Something must be wrong with the Aurora Stone. We gotta check it out."

The riders got on their dragons and entered the beacon tower through the window.

"Well, Hiccup, you don't have to worry." Tuffnut said. "There's nothing wrong with the crystal."

"Tuffnut, there's no crystal at all!" Hiccup said.

"Where is it?" Astrid asked.

"Look no further."

The dragon riders looked and saw Carver step out of the shadows with the Aurora Stone in his hand.

"Carver, what are you doing with that crystal?" Hiccup asked.

"Don't worry." Carver said menacingly. "This will have a brand new home… with Master Cyclonis."

"Cyclonis?" Hiccup asked in shock. "Carver, Cyclonians are the enemies of Sky Knights. You're a Sky Knight."

"Exactly. A Sky Knight who knows which way the wind is blowing. And I'm not going to let some delusional kids and their savage animals stop me."

"We'll show you delusional and savage." Hiccup said. "Let's go, bud!"

Toothless shot a plasma blast out of his mouth, but Carver blocked it with his energy weapon. He shot a blast of his own which Toothless avoided by stepping out of the way.

"You can't beat me." Carver said. "I've been training for dragon attacks my whole life. No fire breath can get past me."

The riders stopped to stare for a moment. They looked at each other before looking back at Carver.

"Do you… really think all dragons are fire-breathing beasts?" Astrid asked.

"You've never actually fought a dragon, have you?" Fishlegs asked.

"Of course, I have." Carver said. "I've slain plenty of Deadly Nadders. Yours won't make a difference."

"Dude, you obviously have your dragons mixed up." Snotlout said.

"And here, I thought Sky Knights were supposed to be smart." Tuffnut said.

"What are you talking about?" Carver asked.

"Fishlegs…" Hiccup cued.

Fishlegs opened up his bag and spilled a bunch of rocks from it into Meatlug's mouth.

"What the…" Carver gasped.

"Dragons are as different as people are." Hiccup said. "For example, Gronkles have a rocky appetite. And whatever it eats, it spews out."

Meatlug hovered from the ground and opened her jaw. A fall of lava spilled from her mouth and almost hit Carver, who jumped away in shock. Suddenly, Hookfang's tail wrapped around him.

"Monstrous Nightmares are awesome too." Snotlout said. "Show him what you can do, Hookfang."

Suddenly, Hookfang's entire body exploded in a fire that covered his scales. Snotlout was sitting on a fireproof saddle, so he wasn't burned, but when Carver got hit with the fire, he struggled quickly and slipped out. He fell right in front of the twins and their dragon.

"Barf! Belch!" they shouted at the same time. One dragon head opened his mouth and sprayed a green mist.

"What's this?" Carver asked.

"A flammable gas." Ruffnut said. "That's what a Hideous Zippleback does. One head sprays the gas…"

"And the other…" Tuffnut continued.

The other head clicked its teeth so that a spark escaped from it. When the spark made contact with the gas, it exploded shooting Carver backwards towards Toothless, who knocked him forward by whipping his tail. When Carver impacted on the ground, he fell unconscious and dropped the Aurora Stone. Hiccup picked up the crystal and returned it to its pedestal bringing light back above Terra Atmosia.

A few minutes later, the authorities had Carver in handcuffs as they escorted him away.

"This isn't over!" Carver ranted. "Cyclonia will rise!"

"Tell it to someone who cares!" Snotlout returned with a laugh. "What a dum-dum."

"Dragon riders." Said a councilman who approached them. "We have a task for you."

"About time." Astrid said.

"Get help?" Snotlout complained. "Are you kidding me?"

"Without the Red Sparrows, this Terra is defenseless." Hiccup said. "We just need to find another squadron to take their place."

"Why can't they let us handle it?" Snotlout asked. "We did just save the crystal, which the Cyclonians seemed to want for some reason."

"Snotlout, the Aurora Stone is the most powerful crystal in Atmos." Fishlegs said. "In the hands of someone like Master Cyclonis, it would lead to unimaginable chaos."

"Whatever." Snotlout said. "All I know is, I didn't fly all the way from Terra Berk to be some politician's messenger boy. If you want to go and prove us incapable, that's your business. Hookfang and I are staying here and protecting this place like we came here to do in the first place."

"You know what, fine." Hiccup said pinching the middle of his eyes. "We don't have time to argue. If you want to stay, be my guest. But don't blame us when this turns into a bad idea. Come on, guys." He took off on Toothless.

"Adios, muchacho." Tuffnut said as he took off with his sister and the others.

Snotlout scoffed. "Bad idea. When do I have a bad idea?"

Hookfang raised his front-right claw and patted on the ground multiple times like a horse tapping the ground to count.

"Shut up, Hookfang."

The Dark Ace stomped into Cyclonis' room with a concerned look on his face. He could hear the disappointment in his master's voice.

"I understand that Carver has failed. And by those who claim to have trained… dragons."

"That is only a rumor, your highness." Dark Ace said. "Dragons are savage animals. No one could tame them."

"Get me my crystal, Dark Ace." Cyclonis ordered. "And if you come across one of these 'dragon riders', bring them to me alive, along with his dragon."

"At once, my liege. Ravess, Snipe, you're with me."

Snotlout and Hookfang were circling Terra Atmosia.

"Stupid Hiccup and his spineless attitude." Snotlout complained to himself. "He's the chief's son. He should be more assertive with our opinions. I cannot believe he's going to be chief one day. If we can beat a jerk of a Sky Knight, then we could take on a battalion of Talons." Suddenly, Hookfang stopped and Snotlout looked in front of them. He squinted his eyes at the three fighter jets approaching from the distance. One thing's for sure, they weren't friendly.

"Ah, speak of the devil." Snotlout grinned. "Come on, Hookfang. Let's show them what a dragon-trainer can really do! SNOTLOUT, SNOTLOUT, OI, OI, OI!"

Hookfang darted toward the incoming Talons. While they were approaching, the Cyclonians caught sight.

"Well, what do you know?" Snipe said. "They do ride dragons."

"Not for long." Ravess said aiming her bow and arrow.

"No lethal shots." Dark Ace said. "Master Cyclonis wants this one brought to her alive."

"Doesn't mean we can't hurt him." Snipe said pulling out his mace.

Hookfang swooped toward the Cyclonians and did a barrel roll. When he slipped behind them, Snotlout ordered his dragon to shoot fire at them. But the Cyclonians dodged that.

"Ha!" Snotlout laughed. "You know, for people who are after this super-powerful crystal, you'd think Cyclonis would send more of you."

"You have no idea who I am, do you?" Dark Ace asked.

"The world's scariest hair model?" Snotlout asked.

"They call me the Dark Ace, Master Cyclonis' second in command and her most elite pilot. I never lost a sky duel and I am personally responsible for crippling the Sky Knight system. Cross blades with me if you have a death wish."

"…" Snotlout was stunned in shock. "…I was already scared when you said 'Dark Ace'. But that won't stop me from kicking your tail! Hookfang, annihilate!"

Hookfang shot another fire blast that the Dark Ace dodged. Snotlout chased him across the sky trying to fire, but it was all for naught. This frustrated the young Berkian.

"Is that all you got?" the Dark Ace asked.

Snotlout growled. "Oh, come on! Do you really enjoy messing with me that much?"

"Yes, but that's not the point." Dark Ace said.

"Then what is?" Snotlout asked. He then realized something and turned his head around. "Where did the others go?"

Suddenly, the light at Terra Atmosia's beacon tower dimmed again. Snotlout gasped when he realized where Ravess and Snipe went.

"You were distracting me!"

"Figure that out on your own?" Dark Ace asked. "And here, I thought someone who trained a dragon might be a little bit smarter."

"Smart enough to go and stop them!" Snotlout shouted as he turned Hookfang around.

The Dark Ace chased Snotlout until they made it above the Terra. The Dark Ace then jumped into the air and charged his sword for an attack. When he made a swinging motion, the energy escaped the sword and hit Hookfang. Snotlout screamed as he and his dragon fell to the ground in the middle of a scared crowd. Snotlout struggled to get up as he saw his dragon unconscious.

"Hook… fang…" he struggled to say.

Ravess and Snipe exited the tower with the Aurora Stone in the sister's hand.

"And to think Carver was defeated by this knucklehead." Snipe said.

"Not just him." The Dark Ace said. "There were others."

"That's right."

The Cyclonians turned and saw the rest of the dragon riders standing and ready for a fight.

"Guys." Snotlout said weakly. "How did you know…"

"We heard your scream and thought you'd be in trouble." Astrid said.

"Astonishing." The Dark Ace said looking at Toothless. "I heard you were able to tame dragons, but I never would have guessed you'd have a Night Fury on your side. I thought they were extinct."

"Let our friends go and drop the stone." Hiccup said.

"I don't think you are understanding the gravity of the situation." The Dark Ace lowered his sword and pointed it right to Snotlout's frightened face. "Try to stop us and he dies."

Hiccup reluctantly motioned for Toothless to lower his fire. The other dragon riders did the same with their dragons.

"That's a low blow." Tuffnut said. Suddenly, his sister kicked him in the shin.

"No, that is." Ruffnut said.

"How amusing." The Dark Ace chuckled as he addressed the people of Atmosia. "Your own sworn protector turns on you and you respond by sending primitive children who rely on savage dragons. How pathetic. Return to your homes, citizens of Atmosia. Tomorrow, our wrath will become your future. Ravess, take the hot-headed waste of meat. Snipe, take the dragon."

Ravess picked up Snotlout's half-conscious body and placed him in her skimmer's passenger's seat. Snipe chained up Hookfang and placed him across his own. The Dark Ace returned to his jet and they all took off into the direction of Cyclonia.

"That's not good." Fishlegs said.

The councilman approached the dragon riders with a face full of worry and fear. "The Aurora Stone, in the hands of Cyclonis and her Talons. Not only that, but she has one of your friends as a hostage. Something must be done."

"I understand." Hiccup said. "We're going to Cyclonia to get the crystal, Snotlout, and Hookfang back."

Author's Note: I just finished Race to the Edge and I was intrigued with including the Dragons series in my fanfiction. And I thought, what about Storm Hawks. It would have a lot of potential. Full disclosure, I am not going to have the actual Storm Hawks in this. No offense. It's just that with the Storm Hawks teaming up with the dragon riders, it'd be way too big of a cast for me to handle at once. So instead, I'm going to have the dragon riders take the Storm Hawks place and treat this as an AU. One where dragons aren't endangered. Hope you enjoy. Any and all comments are welcome.