=Normal POV=
(Laugardgr, Harpa; Midday)
(Berk; The Village)

Two days later from their serious talk about their relationship and Hiccup and Brenna were doing better. So much that they spent the rest of Porsdagr in their home, planning all things baby-related. Possible names, where the baby would sleep after it was out of their room, how to tell everyone on Sunnudgr. It would be huge news, and they wanted the announcement to be perfect. On Frjadgr, Hiccup returned to working with his father, who had nothing to say about what Hiccup told Brenna about knowing his father was trying to buy time with training to spend more time with his son. Stoick understood that Hiccup was only doing it to make him happy, and Stoick couldn't complain. He was able to see how mature his son was becoming, or had become during the banishment. Hiccup was going from boy to man; it warmed Stoick's heart to know that but also hurt Stoick to know that he had no part in helping Hiccup become that man.

Stoick had many regrets after the banishment, and sadly, he couldn't take anything back he'd said or done. All Stoick could do was try to make up for not being there for Hiccup before by doing it now, and hope that his son may still need him for some things. But regardless; things seemed to be going well for everyone. For Hiccup; he used last night to stop a raid on Peaceable, and then go out and try to find the source again. There was a little headway by listening in to others talking; Hiccup figured out that there could only be one of two dragons launching that kind of attack by controlling the dragons to do as it says. The two dragons were a Red Death or a Bewilderbeast. Hiccup knew the Berserker Island Bewilderbeast would never do such a thing, and Hiccup defeated the Red Death on Dragon Island when he was sixteen.

That meant there either had to be another Bewilderbeast or Red Death somewhere. Hiccup needed to start narrowing down locations or talking to the dragons during raids to get information. Why he didn't do this before was beyond him, but hey; he had the idea now, so he was going to use it. Hiccup had too much happening to not be on top of stopping these raids permanently. Hiccup wanted to bring his child into a world of peace with dragons, and he would find a way to do that before the baby was born. Right now; it looked like his and Brenna's baby would come around the month of Morsugar. Brenna is a few weeks away from being two months along, so that was exciting for both of them. Gothi would check Brenna at three and six months along, and then in the ninth month; every week or couple of days depending on how things went.

Gothi knew Hiccup was born two months early, and that Valka Haddock did not have an easy time conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to the end, so that is something Gothi already pulled Hiccup aside to inform him of. Brenna's pregnancy was a matter of concern for her. Hiccup understood and didn't tell Brenna to keep her from stressing out a lot. It had been Gothi's suggestion not to say anything, and Hiccup agreed with her. Currently, it's almost lunch hour, and Hiccup was waiting to meet up with Brenna in the Great Hall so that they could eat together at a quiet spot where the rest weren't.

While walking around with his father, Hiccup noticed Johann's ship nearing the docks. "Huh…Johann is here…"

"Weren't you expecting him?" Stoick asked.

"No, not for another week or two," Hiccup replied. "Worth looking into, perhaps he was just in the area?" he suggested.

"Well, let's get to the dock then," Stoick nodded as the two began their walk towards it.

"Hiccup! Hey, Gobber is asking if you have a minute to help him with something in the forge," Snotlout came beside Hiccup.

"Cool with you, Dad? I'll meet you right back here," Hiccup said.

"Go on," Stoick nodded. Hiccup smiled and hurried off to get to the forge while Stoick moved on to the docks.

. . .

(Berk; The Docks)

Stoick arrived just as Johann was pulling in. Right away, Stoick noticed the Chieftains, Heirs, and some extras he didn't recognize with them pulling into the dock as well. "What's all this? We didn't arrange a meeting; it hasn't even been a month since you were last here?"

"Sorry, Stoick. These…People showed up on our islands. All traveling together and got separated," Mogadon stated.

"Johann was making his way back here anyway, and we all seemed to have the same problem, so some of us came with him and the rest sailed on our own or picked up others on the way since at least of these people were on each island," Madguts remarked.

"Not seeing the problem, or why you all decided to bring them here? If they are trespassing, that is up to your Tribe to decide what happens," Stoick informed.

"The problem is that they showed up riding dragons," Dagur huffed.

"Mentioning that they had others like them they got separated from and likely ended up on other islands. That sparked us grouping together and coming to see you," Bertha crossed her arms over her chest.

"Because they were all looking for Berk, and-," Henrik began.

"Hey, Dad. I'm back, what's going on-," Hiccup stopped seeing everything happening at the docks, and then he saw faces he didn't expect. "No way!" he exclaimed.

"HICCUP!" the unfamiliar people shouted happily.

Stoick blinked a few times. "Your son…" the Chieftains finished what Henrik was going to say before Hiccup showed up.

"Oh, my Gods! You guys came out to find me!" Hiccup said quickly.

"Uh, duh! We got a little lost, though…And then this happened," one stated, turning to reveal the rope holding his arms behind his back.

"You can let them go, don't worry; they were trying to locate me. I told them to if they got the time to visit," Hiccup smiled.

"Now, just a second! They showed up riding DRAGONS! We can't release them; that's traitorous!" Elvar snapped.

"I've got three things that flaw your statement, and then a threat if you still refuse. One; it's not traitorous outside the Archipelago. Two; those laws are only for Vikings, and my friends are not. Three, I rode a Monstrous Nightmare to show you that dragons could be trained and you did nothing to me. Now, please…Release them?" Hiccup asked.

"We demand more of an explanation! You flew that dragon as an example, not…Means of travel. And you did it to show us how easy Drage Riddari could achieve such a task if even you could do it. Who are these people?!" Alvin ordered.

"And I demand you release them before I turn some of my hidden skills on all of you. They are my friends and guests to the island of Berk. Treating guests of another island this way is against the laws.; you show the same respect you would expect and allow the Chief of the said island to make the call on what happens if something occurs," Hiccup informed. "By all means, refuse again…" he warned.

"Stoick?" Magnor asked.

Stoick sighed. "If…Hiccup says they are okay and his guests; then I trust his word. Release them…" Mumbling and grumbling; the Chieftains did so as the small group of friends were able to deboard the ships and go to greet Hiccup.

"Not that I was worried because I knew you guys could break out whenever, but thanks for playing nice," Hiccup chuckled. "Gods, it's good to see you guys again," Hiccup hugged any of the girls, gave handshakes or high-fives to the males.

"No kidding, right?" said one of the guys.

"Where are your dragons?" Hiccup wondered.

"Flying above the clouds, we told them to get clear and watch while all this happened," said a female. Hiccup looked up, whistling with his fingers. Not long after a group of dragons descended with some bags on them. Hiccup raised his hand and lowered it slowly, as the dragons listened and landed gently.

"I love that they still listen to you," a female giggled.

"Of course; I trained them. Once you earn a dragon's trust and loyalty; there isn't anything they won't do for you," Hiccup smiled. "I'm glad you're here; there's so much to tell you since the last time we've seen one another," he added.

"Dude, catch us up," another informed.

"How long are you staying?" Hiccup inquired.

"How long are we allowed?" one asked.

"I got plenty of room here, so however long you want. But don't you have jobs to get back to?" Hiccup inquired.

"That's the other reason we came; we're stationing here, to help with the dra-," one began as Hiccup quickly shook his head to stop.

"We'll discuss this further in private at my house," Hiccup mentioned as they nodded.

"What is this all about, Hiccup?" Stoick asked.

"Nothing you need concern yourself with, Dad. It's business we started while I was banished; I'll handle it. You go on to lunch with the others, and I assume the Chieftains since they are here now and I know you'll inevitably invite them to stay under the excuse of our annual Summer Celebration, but you secretly all want to stay and find out more about my friends. So, that's out of the way; I don't care. Anyway…Come on, guys. I'll get you set up in the house for now, and we'll talk," Hiccup stated sternly, almost in a cold voice.

"A-Alright, son…Will…You be joining for lunch? Or…Will we-," Stoick began, taken aback by how quickly Hiccup's mood changed.

"You will know all you need to be aware of in due time. For now, this is no business of yours or theirs," Hiccup motioned his head to the curious Chieftains and Heirs or Heiresses. "Sorry, Dad. Nothing personal, but as I said; this began long before you decided to remember I was banished to the forest, and if I am nothing else; I'm a man of my word, and I always finish what I start. I'm taking the rest of the day off of training to handle my business; I'm sure I won't miss much. Now, if you could be so kind as to inform Brenna that I have some things to take care of, and I will see her later; I'd appreciate it," he added calmer and headed towards his house while his group of twelve followed him.

. . .

(Dusk)
(Berk; The Great Hall)

Hiccup wasn't seen the rest of the day after going to his house to talk with his friends who rode dragons as a means of travel; there was a lot of confusion, but Stoick assured that if Hiccup trusted them, then they could be trusted until further notice and they knew more. Not even Brenna knew where Hiccup went because he wasn't at the house when she returned after lunch. Hiccup knew everyone would want to get closer to know more, so he moved the group to the cove, and their dragons too.

"And that's everything so far," Hiccup finished his long story to his friends; he'd spent since lunch getting everyone settled into his house with the spare rooms available, some of the friends were doubling up, which they were fine with. When Hiccup sensed Brenna was returning to the house after lunch; he moved the group to the cove and began to explain everything to them since the last time they saw one another. But also the situation with the dragons too. His friends knew he was Drage Riddari, and trying to end the war to bring peace.

"What the shit, Hiccup," one of them remarked.

"I know, so that's all of it," Hiccup sighed, sitting back.

"Well, we're here now, and we can help out in raids," offered one of the males.

"Nah, you guys haven't seen the madness yet," Hiccup shook his head. "Only Drage handles those," he added. "I've finally got the Chieftains and their Tribes to back off attacking me, well, Drage. They don't know it's me,"

"But we know your techniques, Hiccup; we could assist on other islands, so you're not losing days' worth of sleep," one suggested.

"As soon as they figure out you're in league with Drage; they'll make the connection you know who he is and that he is me. I mentioned it was business earlier; it won't take them long to put things together," Hiccup informed. "I'll be fine, don't worry. I just gotta get this stuff done before my dad decides to make me Chief and Brenna gives birth…" he mumbled.

"That's only eight months away, Hiccup…" one of the females interjected.

"I'm aware, thank you. And once dad learns; he's gonna want me to take over the Tribe that much faster," Hiccup groaned.

"Well, we came out to visit and help all we could, Hiccup. Just tell us what you want us to do," another reminded. "And I can make a call to get plenty more here with one button," he added.

"Thanks, but I still have nothing to give ya right now. I can never get away from the island to go do searches," Hiccup stated.

"We'll figure something out," another female assured.

"We'll discuss it more tomorrow. Come on; we should be getting back. It's dinner time, and I'm sure everyone is just itching to meet you," Hiccup rolled his eyes. "No mentions of Drage, or what you're here to try and help me with,"

"Got it," they nodded and got up to follow Hiccup out of the cove. The dragons remained back with Toothless and some fish to eat. Hiccup led his friends back towards his house and checked around the Great Hall where everyone was heading for dinner. Hiccup knew this was going to be interesting, but he didn't care. With his friends here…He knew things would be alright; it just needed a little more time to end the war and bring peace.