Hello to whoever will read this. I'm always open to reviews and comments (Negative and Positive) But if you want some insight on the story so far (If you can't understand a part of the story or If you want a confirmation about something or You just have an idea that you don't want to be seen in the comments. You can always send me a PM). Obviously, I won't reveal something that hasn't been written and that I believe is important to the plot. You just have to be patient and read the chapters. Back to the chapter. The meeting of the chieftains. I searched the internet for information about chieftain gatherings, but came out empty-handed. Maybe I didn't search hard enough. Who knows. If you have any information about Viking gatherings, apart from the Thing, please tell me. Anyway, hope you enjoy.
A cloud of dust and smoke was blocking the sunlight from reaching the ground. Darkness had engulfed the earth. The sound of a wolf's howl echoed through the air. From the dispersed rays of the sun, a figure could be seen walking through the charred soil. His spear digging the ground leaving holes to the damaged earth and from these holes a raven would appear and fly straight to the sky.
The figure stopped and looked at his feet. A broken blade, with a peculiar handle and green liquid coming from the inside, was laying there. Next to it black feathers were scattered. Suddenly, the sound of thunder was heard and a bolt of lightning hit a nearby tree. The figure looked around searching for the source of the sound. A mountain appeared through the fog.
At it's base there was a forge emitting light and heat. When the image became clearer, buildings could be seen standing in the summit. A lighting bold escaped from one of the buildings headed straight for the figure.
An old man, who had many names but the village was calling Seer, woke up from his sleep. He would always see visions in his slumber. However, this one was puzzling. Usually he could understand what the Gods were telling him, but this time he couldn't find any meaning to his dream.
"So our two visitors will have an impossible task to get through. However, what's the meaning of the rest? Oh, Great Father, Odin please show me more. What does your message mean. I can't understand it. Please give me another sign." The Seer raised his hands in the sky.
"Is the raven and the wolf in danger?" He asked without receiving any answer.
The four days passed quickly. Hiccup and George had become the two teachers of the Strike class dragons in the Academy. All the kids loved them, especially Brenna. She figured out that Toothless was the one that saved her and she showed her gratitude by petting him and feeding him fish. The dragon accepted her love and instantly liked her. When the girl introduced her dragon, a navy blue Nadder, Toothless became very protective of the young dragon.
Of course there were those who didn't like them. Snotlout and his follower, Gustav, were always arguing with Hiccup about his knowledge. This didn't stop in the Academy. Apart from the small Viking, Hiccup had to deal with Spitelout. The older man always searched for a chance to humiliate the auburn haired man. He had a plan, which in the past five years had worked perfectly, but now, with Hiccup's return everything could be lost. His son's chance to become chief. Im truth, if Snotlout became chief, then he would have all the authority. No one would question him, not even the other tribes. His goal was clear, he had to get rid of Hiccup again.
The first guest have arrived. Stoick and Snotlout were at the plaza to welcome them. It was Mogadon the Meathead, chief of the Meathead tribe, and his son Thuggory.
"Welcome Mogadon. Did you have a good flight?" Stoick asked embracing the equally large man.
"Yes Stoick. The weather was good. The Gods want this meeting to take place." The chief of the Meatheads replied. Snotlout, motivated from his father, stepped forward and introduced himself.
"Welcome chief of the Meatheads. I'm Snotlout Jorgenson, heir to the throne of Berk." He said raising his chest. The large man looked down and met the eyes of the smaller man. He smiled and moved aside to show his son.
"This is Thuggory, my son and heir." He said pointing to a large teen with blonde hair and yellow eyes. After the introduction, Stoick showed the chief of the Meatheads his temporary house and went back to the plaza where another esteemed guest had arrive.
This time it was Big-Boobied Bertha, the chief of the Bog-Burglars, with her daughter Camicazi. The two strong female warriors waited for Stoick to appear, and when he did, they both challenged him. It was their thing. Every time Stoick and Bertha would meet, they would have a duel. However, the Berkian chief didn't have the time, since behind the Burglars, two figures were approaching the plaza.
Dagur the Deranged, chief of the Berserkers, and his sister Heather had landed on Berk. The atmosphere was tense, everyone waited for Stoick's reaction. It was no secret that the red bearded man disliked the Berserk chief. The awkwardness disappeared when Heather spoke.
"Greetings, chief Stoick. My brother and I thank you for your... welcome. We came because we want the same thing as you do. Peace." The black haired girl said. The Berkian chief looked at her but it was Bertha who spoke.
"You are Heather right? Dagur's sister." She said. Heather nodded, she tried to speak but was stopped when Snotlout tried to flirt with her. She immediately reached for her axe, which she pointed to the smaller man's throat. Snotlout laughed nervously stepping back from the angry girl. Both Bertha and Camicazi smirked and moved their head approvingly. Stoick showed them their houses and went to the docks were he would have to welcome his most difficult guest. Alvin the Treacherous.
Stoick saw the ships approaching. He knew that Alvin wouldn't come flying, the black beared man couldn't trust the dragons enough to mount them. That been said, his distrust to humans was bigger. When the ships came closer, Stoick could see that the Outcast chief had brought all his ships. When the main ships docked and Alvin set foot on earth the two men kept staring at each other. Snotlout, having a good thought for once, left the two men alone. The tension between the two 'mountains' could be cut with a sword. With no words Stoick showed the way to a burned house were Alvin would stay.
Hiccup was at the Great Hall preparing his speech. It was decided the night before that he should start this meeting. At first Stoick wanted him to be by his side as his heir. But Snotlout's and Spitelout's disagreement stopped him. They said that since the auburn haired boy wasn't the heir anymore, he couldn't be in the meeting and that Stoick had already decided about his heir. Hiccup, himself, didn't want to be next to his father. He didn't even want to be at the meeting. However, Stoick insisted on having him there and so George thought that Hiccup should represent the Dragon Riders. After a lot of convincing he finally agreed to do it. Now he had to a speech to say and, most importantly, he had to persuade the other two tribes to peace.
After some time, Stoick asked for the Chieftains to assemble in the Great Hall.
"So first things first, we have to say that since the other chieftains declined the offer to come here, at this meeting, they will have no opinion or right to one. Everything we say and agree here, including economical agreements, will only apply to the Meathead, the Bog-Burglars, The Outcasts, The Berserkers and the Hairy Hooligans." Hiccup started pointing to each chief at the end.
"So let us begin. My name is Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and I will represent the Dragon Riders." He continued.
"I'm sorry lad but we all ride dragons. Aren't we all dragon riders?" Mogadon said curiously. Hiccup smiled and looked at the man.
"Yes you all ride dragons. However, the world outside the boundaries of the Archipelago is vast. And in the big world, a city exists, where the sole purpose of its citizens is peace. The city is called Atlantis and its protectors are called Dragon Riders. It's not a title granted easily, so believe when I say that I'm the best Rider inside the room, no inside the Archipelago." He answered proudly gaining the attention and respect from the others chiefs as well as his father's, not that he needed it.
The meeting was long and boring. After several hours the chieftains agreed to continue the next morning with a clear head. Everyone went to their respective houses. Hiccup went to the Academy to get Toothless, he had let the dragon stay at the building in order for the young children to get accustomed to him. When there, ye saw Astrid and the other teen talking. Fishlegs motioned for him to join. Even though he was tired, he found the strength to walk and talk to them. The twins were talking about ways to improve their tricks. Fishlegs and Snotlout were listening and laughing with Tuffnut's ideas. Astrid was sitting there, not speaking to anyone, just like a sculpture. After a minute, Heather came along. She looked at Hiccup and his armour, which he never took off. Her eyes scanned him from head to toe and when he realised that he was been examined he asked her the reason. She didn't say anything, she just hugged him and thanked him. Everyone's jaws dropped.
"Hea-Heather what are you doing?" Fishlegs asked in confusion. The twins teased making sounds and comments about this. Snotlout couldn't believe that Hiccup got the girl, that he flirted with, to hug him. Even Astrid was taken aback from this. She was watching from the corner of her eyes the whole interaction. Hiccup tried to get free, when he did he asked why did she hugged and thanked him.
"Because you saved me from those monsters." Heather said. Hiccup looked confused.
"Oh come on. I know that you ride a Night Fury. Chief Stoick told me." She continued. He thought for a second and then laughed. The girl stepped back and the other watched with attention. This was the first time the heard him laughed, since he came back.
"Tell me, did I ever tell you my name or showed you my face?" Hiccup asked. Astrid and Fishlegs understood the situation and relaxed. Heather, on the other hand, nodded negatively.
"I'm not the one who saved you Heather of the Berserker tribe. He is." Hiccup said pointing to Nightwing, who had just arrived. Heather turned around and saw the familiar Night Fury. The dragon remembered her and rushed to her.
"Hey, thank you for saving me." She whispered to the dragon's ear. Her eyes traveled up, to the dragon's rider. George dismounted and looked at her. His black eyes locked with her emerald ones. No one spoke. Fishlegs coughed snapping the two out of dream world. Heather smiled and, while fixing her eyes above her ear, she thanked George. The white haired boy smiled and motioned with his hands for them to join the others.
"So Hiccup when are you going to teach us that rolling fireball trick you told us? I want to blow some stuff up!" Tuffnut asked. Everyone rolled their eyes. They all talked about their dragons and the Academy. Heather said that back in Berserk island they have a similar Academy. After she caught up with everyone, she hugged Astrid and said goodbye to all the other. Before she got up she took a quick glance at George. He was talking to Fishlegs, who saw her watching, and she left the group.
After her departure, Tuffnut decided that it would be fun to mock Fishlegs.
"So Fishface, it seems that your Heather has a new man in her life." He said.
"What do you mean Tuff? She was never mine. Just because she talked to George doesn't mean she likes him." Fishlegs said getting a red hue in his cheeks. Tuffnut nodded while scratching his chin. George laughed at the remark, saying that he couldd never do something with Heather.
"When I become Chief I will marry someone from the village." He said with a smirk.
"Not even in your dreams Snotlout." Astrid said picking up on his comment.
"Yeah, Snotface. Get real man you can't have Astrid. She is still hung up to Hiccup." Tuffnut said getting a beating from the blonde warrior. Hiccup laughed, getting a death stare from her.
"Why are you laughing. You think that he is right. Maybe I need to beat you too." She threatened. Hiccup raised his hands defensively.
"Woah. Relax Valkyrie. I was just laughing at your reaction. Why would you get so agitated from Tuffnut?" He asked. She relaxed and sat down.
"Yeah, everyone knows that whatever Tuffnut says is either stupid or wrong." Fishlegs remarked, the blush leaving his face. Everyone went back to their homes after some time. Hiccup and George went to the cove getting ready for the meeting in the morning.
A knock on the door echoed through the empty house. Big footsteps could be heard from the inside. When the door opened, Stoick the vast appeared. He was truly surprised by his visitor. The Seer, the one who never left his cabin, was at his doorstep. He immediately stepped aside for the wise man to enter.
"The Gods spoke to me. We are in danger from an unseen force." He said while entering.
Done. Just a quick chapter. While I was writing this down I got a review that I want to answer publicly.
tom80: 1.( He asked if the girl from last chapter was important to George and Hiccup) Well, she does know them. Anything else will reveal the mystery.
2.( He also said that he disliked that i didn't used their names.) It's true that I continuously used the black and yellow hair as theur identification. It kinda ruined the chapter. I see that. I will try to use different words ( or in some cases even their names, if it's not actually important to the plot,). I thank you for you review.
Now to everyone. Please tell me your thoughts and ideas. Thank you for reading.