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Spirit or monster: talking and thinking
Human: "talking" and "thinking"
spell and message and letter
Location
Last time in the legend of the hero dragon king.
As Astrid and the other teens see the destruction, she heard a noise on top of them, look up and gasp as she sees the night fury hovering in the air at where he is. But what she is the most in shock about, is that she also sees a human on the dragon's back with his face hidden by a black scarf and hoodie. Leaving only his piercing green eyes glaring at Astrid.
The two silent to only the sound of Toothless wings against the air and the fire consuming to the wood of the bridge.
Gripping her ax, Astrid was expecting another attack. But to her surprise instead of an attack, the rider and his beast start to move and fly away from the place.
Watching flying away, Astrid did not notice that she wasn't the only one. As the other teens that are with her also saw all things.
"Was that a..." said Snotlout while pointing at where was the beast and the rider.
"A night fury..." finished Fishlegs who is trembling in fear.
"And with a human no less on its back." said Tuffnut while helping his sister get up.
While they speak, Astrid now is glaring at the sky and growls in her thought. "Night Fury !"
The legend of the hero dragon rider
Chapter 2: The aftermath. (rewritten 18/10/2022)
Location Berk.
In the aftermath of the attack by our hero, with the rising sun over the now-smoking village. After they are done with the remaining fires, we see the villagers in front of the forge who has its windows and door closed. All waiting for their chief who still hasn't come out of it yet.
Suddenly, they heard footsteps coming from behind the forge door, when it opens up, they expect to see the chief but instead, they see Gobber glaring at them.
"What do you want?" asked the blacksmith in an irritated tone.
"Well, we wonder when the chief will come out. To tell us what to do?" asked one of the villagers.
"Are you serious? The Chief just lost his son and only child. Do you really think this is the right time?!" an angry Gobber shouted now at the crowd.
"Sorry, we didn't mean to..." said another villager.
"That is not the point! You don't need the chief. You already know the drill when after the village got attacked. So leave and do what you must do! And for the time being, You will not derange and leave the chief, except Fishlegs, Snotlout, Gothi, the Thorston twins, and Astrid. You lads must come here tomorrow, and that is an order." said Gobber.
"Why should we?" snarled Snotlout, causing the blacksmith to glare at him.
"Because I said so." said Gobber before he went back inside his forge.
With the blacksmith gone, the crowd began to disperse, returning to their task. Except for the teens who stay where they are, confused by Gobber's order.
"Hey, do you guys know why they want us for?" asked Ruffnut.
"I'm not sure but if I have to guess, it has to do with Hiccup's disappearance," said Fishlegs with sadness in his voice, causing the others to express sadness on their face except Snotlout who frowns.
"Speaking of Hiccup and the chief, are we going to tell the chief what we saw last night?" asked Ruffnut.
"She's right because what we saw is quite a big deal. I can say it." said Tuffnut and volunteer.
"I don't think that a good idea to tell him. At least not now. Seeing the state of the village and the chief." said Fishlegs.
"Don't worry, I will tell him when the time come." Astrid informed the others who are surprised by Astrid.
"Are you sure?" asked Fishlegs.
"Yeah, I will. Plus I am the only one who is not scared to do it." responded Astrid.
"That so true, you are the bravest and pretty in Berk." said Snotlout in his awful flirting tone.
"Whatever, let's go back to work. We much work to do." said Astrid while ignoring Snotlout stupid flirt, she starts to move away from the place. With the other following her, unknown to them, she is gripping her ax tightly.
Meanwhile inside the Forge.
Coming back, Gobber finds inside his home his friend Stoïck sitting on a chair holding a bottle of alcohol. In a terrible state showing on his face that didn't sleep but cries all night, drowning himself in the ale that belongs to Gobber because of the loss of his son.
Seeing his friend state, Gobber frown and begin to move toward the chief.
"I was going to ask how are you but I can see that is not the case." commented Gobber only causing Stoïck to glare at the blacksmith.
"What do you want?" grumbled Stoïck.
"I'm here to tell you that no one is going to disturb you. At least for a few days." Gobber explained.
"Thank you, my friend." Stoïck sighed in relief.
"You're welcome but I also told the kids to come here tomorrow." said Gobber.
"Why did you ask them to come here, tomorrow? You know I don't want to see anyone." Stoïck glared again at Gobber.
"I asked them to come because of Hiccup will." responded Gobber.
"What? My son made a will?" asked Stoïck in choc.
"Yes, he made one, on the day he was chosen for the dragon killing. And if you wonder why the other kids. It because it also concerns them." explained Gobber.
"I see. It is possible to read now?" asked Stoïck.
"Sorry, but not in your state right now. You need to clean up and rest. We will all read it tomorrow with the others. You can use the guest room." said Gobber.
"Mmmmm, very well I guess you are right. Thank you." Stoïck mumbled his thanks before he stood up from the chair and start to walk toward the guest room but he is stopped by Gobber.
"And Stoïck, leave the bottle. You have enough for today." ordered Gobber.
"Mmmmh, fine." grumbled Stoïck before he put the bottle on the table and then move again toward the bedroom.
The next day.
On the following day still inside the forge, we see Gobber and Stoïck now accompanied by the teens and Gothy. All standing around the table except the adults who are sitting on their chairs.
"Ok, we are here. Why do you want to see us?" asked Snotlout.
"I called you here today because I hold in my hand, is Hiccup will." said Gobber as he shows the envelope to everyone present in the room.
"Wait a minute, Hiccup made a will?" asked Fishlegs like most of the people present in the room who are surprised by Gobber's revelation.
"Indeed, Hiccup made one, after he was chosen to do the kill. And if you wonder why you are here. It because the testament also concerns all of you." explained Gobber.
"Well look like, Hiccup was at least smart enough to make one." commented Astrid earning a frown from the blacksmith and Stoïck.
"Anyway, as can you see this letter contains Hiccup will. So if you don't want to hear it. You can leave now. I will not oblige you. But if it was for me, we should all stay to hear it. In respect for my son." said Stoïck to the group of teens.
Hearing their chief words, the teens silently glance at each other before they return their attention to the adults to nod at them. Seeing them nod, Gobber sighs and shows the envelope to the chief so he can take it. But to everyone's surprise, Stoïck refuses the letter, telling Gobber to give it to Fishlegs.
"Are you sure you don't want to read it, Stoïck?" asked Gobber still surprised by the chief.
"Yes, Gobber. Better if Fishlegs read it. Because I don't know if I'm emotionally capable to do it. Plus I think he will do a better job than any of us here." said Stoïck. Causing everyone in the room to look at Fishlegs.
"I don't know what to say, Chief." said Fishlegs who blush at the attention and the praise of the chief.
"Just, take the letter and read it. We all know you can do it." smiled Stoïck with the others nod in agreement.
"But if it is too hard for you. One of us will take over, ok," said Gobber while passing the envelope to Fishlegs.
Now with the letter in his hand, Fishlegs opens it and begins to read, high enough for everyone to hear his voice.
(the letter)
To the ones who read it.
I Hiccup horrendous haddock the third have made this will, with the gods being the witness of the words written on it. Any attempts of changing it for personal gain after my death, He or She and their family will be punished by the gods. Unless the person concerned in the will refuses to have what was given to him.
"Mmmh, look like we can't change it without receiving any consequences." commented Gobber while Fishlegs continue to read the will.
Father and friends.
If you are reading this, that means I didn't make it and I am mostly on my way toward Walhalla the home of the gods.
*Gobber
I have to thank you for doing this. You are one of the people in Berk I can trust to do it. I also want to thank you for taking care of me as your apprentice all these years like a good father to his son. And for that, I'm leaving for you notes I made, on new techniques to make better weapons for the village. I also made a glove that is fireproof, so it will protect your remained hand.
And Gobber, can you do one last thing and pass to Astrid, Fishlegs, Snotlout, and the twins the money that is in my chest? You can find it at my workshop.
Thank you, my friend and family.
When they hear it, Stoïck silently shows pain on his face at the mention that Gobber was more father than him. while the others except for some, express sadness with tears at the corner of their eyes.
"Even gone, you still think for your old friend." smiled Gobber with small tears appearing at the corner of his eyes.
After wiping the tears, the young Ingerman continues with the letter.
*Gothi,
You are the best healer of Berk. And one of the kindest people I have ever known. You who always have healed my injuries from dragon to bullies and took care of me when Gobber wasn't here. I will never thank you enough, for teaching me about nature and its medicinal plants. And for that, I'm giving you, medical recipes I managed to buy from the traders that came by.
When I'm at Walhalla I will ask our god Eir to bless you.
When she heard these kinds of words, the elderly woman emits tears. Thanking her non-related favorite grandchild for such gifts and promises.
*Fishlegs, Astrid, Snotmout, and the twins.
Guys, even though it hasn't been a long since we hang out together again and even some do consider me as a friend. I still think that you are all great people with great potential for Berk.
"Well, looks like it's your turn kids." said Gobber.
*Fishlegs
Fishlegs. You are the most intelligent person in Berk. You can be a great teacher ready to teach the next generation. Always looking for new knowledge to use for others than yourself.
This is why I am leaving you my books I got on Berk's history, the other tribes' culture, and my own notes on dragons. I hope you will like them and will use them wisely. See you soon, the greatest mind of Berk.
From another egghead in Berk.
"I can't believe it. This was very nice of him." said Fishlegs with tears out of his eyes before he continues to read the paper.f
*Snotlout
Cousin. Even if we are family, you have never treated me as one since we are 8. With you and the guys treating me horribly, you know as a Hiccup.
Even so, you are still family, and I am worried that your big loudmouth and arrogant attitude will cause many problems. And don't try to deny it, everybody will agree with me for once. This is why I, Hiccup, am giving you the gold I earned by working at the forge. So you can pay for the damage you will cause.
Farewell. The biggest mouth of Berk.
From your cousin Hiccup.
"What!? Seriously, does he really thinks that low about me?! Come on! I'm not that arrogant! Am I right?" angrily yelled Snotlout as he looks at everybody present, waiting for them to agree with him.
But instead of a response, the room gets silent with them not saying a word. Some refuse to look at him while others give him the deadpanned look that says that Hiccup is right.
"Whatever, he's still The useless and you know what, I am glad he's gone. And you also know what, I don't want his gold. I bet it just some miserable useless old rusty gold coins like him." angrily snarled Snotlout.
"Snotlout!" yelled Fishlegs. Causing everyone to look at him, surprised by the burst from the most gentle kid on the island.
"What?" said Snotlout, stunned to see his friends trembling in fear then he notice Tuffnut also trembling while pointing with his finger in front of him. Seeing this, Snotlout looked at where Tuffnut was pointing. And his skin turns pâle as he sees the adults and Fishleg glaring at him.
"Are sure you don't want the gold? In that case, say nothing and get out but don't go too far because I want to see your father after this meeting." said Stoïck, furiously still glaring at his nephew.
Hearing his chief, the boy said nothing but instead, he decided to get out of the room as fast as he can go. A minute later after everyone calms down, Gobber starts to speak to his friend.
"Well, I'm quite surprised, I thought for a second that you were going to do something bad against the snot-brat." said Gobber looking at Stoïck.
"Don't worry, even if I wanted to smack the kid, I won't. Instead, I will leave this matter to Spitelout when I going to talk to him later after the will." said Stoick glaring at the door that Snotlout used to flee from the wrath of adults.
"Oh, I can see that going to happen. Knowing Spitelout, the boy is going to get a mouthful. By the way, let me get the money for the others. They can share Snotloud of money among themselves since this idiot is not going to take it." said Gobber as he gets up from his chair walking toward the backside of the forge.
"That's a good idea but don't take too long, alright." said Stoïck.
A few minutes later, we see Gobber come back into the room but this time holding a wooden chest in his good arm.
Putting the chest on the main table that is situated in the center of the room. The blacksmith opens it so that everyone can see its content and they all, except for Gobber become completely shocked. Discovering the huge amount of gold and silver coins inside of the open chest.
Looking at the money, Gobber starts to be confused, noticing something wrong with the quantities of coins.
"That is weird, I thought that it would have more of it. Perhaps Hiccup has used some coins for something. Some time ago." Thought the blacksmith.
"By the gods, look at all this money." said Fishlegs startled at the content of the chest.
"I know right. Man, Snotlout is really the stupid one this time. And we all know that some are not the bright one." commented Tuffnut while his sister nodded in agreement. Astrid in overhand rolled her eyes.
"How?" A complete shock Stoïck asked Gobber. Wondering how his son managed to collect this amount of money.
"Oh, that is easy to say, lads. Years of working at the forge and trading with the traders who came by at Berk. Do you really think I would not pay Hiccup for his good work at the forge? I would even say, recently, he was doing 70 pour cent of the work at the forge between us. And let me tell you. When he was with the traders, he sells them some of the small inventions he made, making huge amounts of profits. Using some of his money to ameliorate the forge. Which, I really grateful for it." smiled Gobber with pride for the Haddock boy.
"By Odin beard, How didn't I know about this?" asked Stoïck still looking at Gobber.
"Wait a minute sir. You didn't know what your son was doing?" Astrid asked the village chief.
"I never asked." admitted Stoïck ashamed of himself wondering in his head why he never bothered to ask his only child.
"Of course you never did. You were too busy with the village and the dragons' attack." said Gobber.
"No, it's not only that and you know it. I was a terrible father. I never took care of my son since he was old enough to work at the forge. I never told him that I was proud of him. And I will never be able to do it because he's gone Gobber. My only son is gone by these infernal beasts." said Stoick on the verge of tears once again.
"It's okay my friend. It's not your fault. Things like that unfortunately happened here in Berk. When the dragons attacked." said Gobber comforting his friend.
A few minutes later, after Stoick calms down, they return their attention to Fishlegs, asking him to continue with the will.
*Tuffnut, Ruffnut
You two the nightmare of sincerity. Knowing you both I bet you will continue a march of destruction in the name of Loki. But deep down in your heart, I know you deeply care for the people around you. So when you unleash your fury against the enemies try not to hurt the innocents. I would be grateful for it.
And when I meet Loki in Walhalla I will tell him how good madness you guys are. I am sure he will happily bless you. And with that in this will, I'm giving you the rest of the war machines I have created that are intact. Take care of them.
Farewell by The biggest headache of Berk.
Hearing this part, everyone except the twins just mentioned in the will, begins to pâle comically.
"Why son, why." thought Stoïck while massaging his forehead.
"By the gods, we are all doom." Thought Fishlegs panicking in his head. Thinking of the future destruction by the twins.
"It's going to be a nightmare for the village." thought Gothi who let out a tired sigh.
"That stupid Hiccup. even in death, you are still causing trouble for Berk. The twins better, not try to prank me or my family or hell is going to pay." frowned Astrid gripping her ax. Glaring at the twins.
"Oh, boy. It looks like you're going to have your hands full from now on. Stoïck." Gobber commented, thinking about the future of the island.
"Please don't say that. Gobber." groaned Stoïck before they all turned their attention to the twins who are comically crying with joy or sadness. Hard to say with them.
"Sniff... Sister, I can't believe this. Sniff... Hiccup was one of us." said Tuffnut in comical tears.
"Sniff... You're right sniff... brother. Hiccup was indeed one of us, sniff... I would say he was better." said Ruffnut also in tears.
"Of course, he was one. I would say better than us. Do you remember the destruction he caused? When he used his inventions. (His sister nods her head) And now he gives us these wonderful things of destruction." Tuffnut now begins to smile maliciously, with his sister smiling maliciously back at him.
"And for his great generosity and honor. In the name of Loki. For madness and prank. We will prank everyone! With all our might!" proclaimed Tuffnut.
"What an excellent idea my dear sibling! But wait! We can't do that randomly." said Ruffnut realizing something.
"What do you mean?" Said Tuffnut now confused.
"Well, firstly, we can't prank Gobber and Gothi because they were Hiccup friends and family. With Gobber who gave him the possibility of building these wonderful things of destruction. And Gothi because I think she could totally send a curse against us with her weird magic." explained Tuffnut while he and his sister both looked suspiciously at the elder lady. Causing, everyone to roll their eyes at the twins while the elder woman silently chuckles.
"Let's not forget Fishlegs! He never harmed Hiccup. Plus, he is a smart guy. We might need Him." said Ruffnut.
"Thank you." whispered Fishlegs like a small puppy.
"Alright, I agree and we also better not prank Astrid nor the chief. They would most likely kill us. But are we going to prank Snotlout?" said Tuffnut.
"Of course! Dear sister of mine, we are going to prank Snotlout! I would even say, we put this idiot first on the list of the persons to be pranked!" exclaimed Tuffnut.
"And then we will do Mildew. That old goat is always nasty to everyone in the village and especially toward Hiccup." said Ruffnut.
"That the spirit!" happily exclaimed Tuffnut.
"Can we please go on with the will of this idiot? I got better things to do." growled Astrid, not noticing the small frowns she received from the others present in the room. And Gobber who snaps at her.
"Alright, that's it! I wasn't planning to do it. But you Astrid Hofferson, you are giving me no choice." angrily said Gobber glaring at the blonde Hofferson.
"What are you talking about?" snarled Astrid while glaring back at Gobber.
"Gobber...?" said Stoïck confused and choc at his friend.
"No Stoïck, do not intervene, this is something it has to be done." said Gobber still glaring at Astrid and beginning to speak at her.
"Astrid. For some time, I noticed that you were very disrespectful toward Hiccup which I would understand, being jealous of not being chosen by Gothi for the dragon kill." said Gobber.
"Me! Jealous, how dare you ..." Astrid tried to shout at the blacksmith. But he cut her off again by him.
"But the fact you are still the same toward him even after his death. This is something I have to put my good foot down. You little girl." said Gobber in a hard tone causing Astrid to snap, feeling insulted being called a little girl.
"Why shouldn't I?! Hiccup has always been a disaster, he never has done anything good for the village. And, little girl!" snapped Astrid offended by the man's comment.
"Never done anything good! You are damn wrong missy, the good lad has done a lot of things for Berk. But he was never recognized by the peoples of this village, especially by you." said Gobber.
"What do you mean especially me?" asked Astrid little confused but still angry at the blacksmith.
"Let me ask you, Astrid. Who do you think always repairs your ax when you break it from your harsh and violent training? You do in the woods." asked Gobber.
"You of course Gobber. You are the only blacksmith here in Berk." responded Astrid.
"No, you are wrong. You see even if I am a good blacksmith. I am not as talented as I used to be. With the difficulty of having one good left and being busy with daily dragons' attacks. I hardly have the time to do all the weapons. And even, if I could your ax. It would be too expensive for you and your family. Because of the damages, you Hofferson had caused in your daily life." said Gobber.
"But my ax has always been repaired at your place at a low price." Astrid protested.
"True but it wasn't me who has repaired your weapon every time. It was Hiccup who did it since he was the only person with an incredible skill to restore your ax good as new. Paying most of the cost with his salary. If you don't believe me, ask your parent about your ax. They knew about it." explained Gobber causing Astrid and the others to look at him in shock.
"But I don't get it. Why would he do this!?" demanded Astrid.
"Oh, for the love of gods! He did this because he likes you!" exclaimed Gobber.
"What do you mean he likes me? We are not friends. I don't even like him." Astrid continues to speak with anger in her voice.
"Not like as a friend but on a love level, Astrid. Hiccup loved you." said Gobber.
"What?" gasped Astrid.
"He loved you, Astrid. For many years, I would say. Most of the adults here knew about his feeling for you. You really don't believe me. Fishlegs, Is there a party concerning her in the will?" said Gobber now glancing at Fishlegs.
"Yes, there is. Right after the twins part." said Fishlegs timidly, not wanting to have the wrath of Astrid and Gobber on him.
"Read it." ordered Gobber.
"Yes, sir." squeaked Fishlegs before he goes back to the will.
*Astrid
Right now. Like everyone else, you know that I am now gone of this world. I have many regrets in my life. Making my father being proud of his son and that I would have done more good things for Berk. But the most important thing that I regret while being alive, is that I didn't have the time to tell you that I love you.
Yes, you read it right Astrid, I love you. Even in death I still do.
There are many reasons to love you. You are beautiful, smart, and powerful which will make all the valkyries jealous. You are the strongest person of our age in Berk. Which, by the way, it was you who should have been chosen for the dragon killing, not me. And I mean it with all my heart and soul.
Anyway, I do love you but not only because of the things I had just said previously. I am because if you remember when we were young. You were one of the first persons to be my friend until you decided to cease it and focus on becoming the best dragon slayer for revenge for the death of your uncle and getting your family honor back.
But even when you started to hate me. I never ceased to love you and I would do anything to make you happy. By always repairing your ax nor any of your weapons and things that belong to you and your family that need to be repaired, taking all the charge to myself.
Astrid, please hear or read my final words, please stop being revengeful. I know you want to be strong so you can take revenge for your family and I am still sorry for your loss. But still please change the way you are now because if you continue, you will end up hurting your own family in the end.
I saying that because I know the same thing did happen in other families as mine included. And I don't want yours to have more tragedy in it.
I am certain you can be a better person, A better warrior with honor ready to defend our village and not chase around for blood. And once again, please change for the greater good and became a legend that will stay in the history of our kind, Astrid Hofferson the beautiful iron valkyrie of Berk. So that one day, when you arrive at Walhalla you can tell me your great exploits so I can admire you even more.
My final gift for you. Is something I made personally. It is located at Gober forge inside of a packet with your name written on it. There is also another gift but this will depend on my Father.
See you soon Astrid the beautiful iron Valkyrie of Berk.
Hiccup, the person who loved you the most.
When Fishlegs stop reading, he looks at the others and sees that the twins, Gobber, Gothi, and Stoick are in a state of choc and silence. Not at what they just heard but at something else.
Noticing that they are not looking at him, Fishlegs look at its origin. And to his turn, Fishlegs silently gasp in choc. Because what he sees is Astrid Hofferson, the toughest person of his generation, the girl takes never shows any moment of weakness. The same person that can beat the crap out of you in a matter of seconds. It is right now silently standing where she is, with tears coming out of her eyes, and running down her now red cheeks. While her body trembles ready to explode.
"Astrid..." Stoïck is the first to speak trying to catch Astrid's attention.
But instead of a response, Astrid in tears decides to run away toward the exit of the forge.
"Wait, Astrid!" yelled Stoïck as they all see in choc the girl running away from the place, ignoring them.
The chief was about to go after the girl but he is by Gobber who put his good hand on his friend's shoulder.
"Let her be. She needs that. We can see her and give her the gift from Hiccup later after we are done with the will." said Gobber now in a calm and low tone.
"(Sighed) You are probably right. But just in case." responded Stoïck before he turns his attention to the other teens.
"Can any of you. Can follow her to make sure she doesn't do anything stupid? And don't tell anyone about the will. That is an order." Stoïck asked the other teens present.
"Of course chief, we are on it. Come Tuffnut." Ruffnut volunteers with her brother before they in their turn leave the place.
Meanwhile outside of the forge.
Now outside, we see Snotlout angrily walking around in Berk to clear out his head, still angry at what he just heard at the forge the will written by his cousin.
"That little piece of shit! How dare he said these things about me! Me, arrogant, big mouth! Even in death, Hiccup is still a pain in the ass! It doesn't matter, useless is not here anymore. Wait a second. If he is gone, uncle Stoïck has to choose another new heir to take the place of chief when he retires or died. This means it will be me since I am the only one young and relate to him. And when the time comes, as the new chief of Berk, I will make sure anything that relates to uselessness will disappear and be forgotten. Let's not forget the fact that I will make Astrid my wife, she will surely say yes to an awesome guy like me. Speaking of Astrid." smirked Snotlout as he sees Astrid running away from the forge.
"Hey, beautiful, how about you and me go somewhere and..." said Snotlout but he cut off when Astrid punch him in the face.
"Shut up Snotlout! Get out of the way!" yelled Astrid as she runs passes Snotlout who is now on the ground while holding his face in pain.
"Oh man, It hurts." moaned Snotlout in pain.
"Hey, Snot, what happened?" Snotlout hears the voice of Ruffnut.
"Yeah, you look like you got hit by huge yak." Snotlout then hears Tuffnut.
"No, that was Astrid. Man that hurt." said Snotlout still moaning in pain.
"Whoa, look like she didn't miss." commented Ruffnut while he and his sister smirked at the fallen idiot.
"You think." Snotlout glared at the two.
"Anyway, let's move, we got a mission to do." said Ruffnut.
"You're right, let go. We can always make fun of Snotlout later." said Tuffnut.
"That the spirit!" exclaimed Ruffnut before the two started to run again. Leaving Snotlout still in pain.
Back at the forge.
"Now that they are gone, Fishlegs can you please?" Stoïck asked Fishlegs to continue the reading.
But instead of a response, they all became confused and surprised as they see the choc young Ingerman pale and quiet with his eyes widened to the orbit as he looks at the paper he is still holding.
"Fishlegs? Are you alright lad, You look like you see a ghost." said Gobber while approaching the large teen who snaps out of his trance from the will and begins to tremble in front of the adults.
"Euh, sorry sir... but... I don't know. If I can continue." said Fishlegs with hesitation in his voice.
"What do you mean? Is there something wrong with my son's will?" asked Stoïck who see the boy silently nod to say yes.
"Chief, I don't know what in the letter makes the lad act like that. But perhaps it is a good idea if we take over and let this young boy leave. We can clearly see the boy needs some air." suggested Gobber.
"You're right, perhaps it is the best for Fishlegs, he deserves it. But Fishlegs don't tell anyone about the will. Remember, that is an order." said Stoïck as he extended his hand toward Fishlegs. So that the young Ingerman the paper at the chief.
"Yes, sir." said Fishlegs as he hands over the paper to his chief before getting out of the room. Like a rabbit running away from a wolf.
With Fishlegs gone, Stoïck looks confused for a second before turning his attention to the paper and beginning to read it. But when he arrived at where that hasn't been told, his eyes widen as they travel its unread lines.
*Father.
I know you and I had a complicated family relationship. With you ashamed of me being a Hiccup. And me messing up at what I do thinking I was doing the right things. Which, I admitted may cause problems for you, my bad. But there is something I must confess something to you, father.
Remember the night I told you that finally shot down the night fury and that none of you didn't believe me?
Well to prove you wrong, I went to the forest the other day to look where it has crashed. And I was right, I have found it, the deadly night fury, alive and laying on the ground trapped by the rope of the bola I have used.
I'm sorry that you have to read this but when I was about to execute it. I couldn't help myself to do it. Because when I saw its eyes. It was the eyes of an innocent accepting its fate to death. I didn't know it was that but at this moment, I knew I couldn't help myself but stop as I saw myself in its eyes.
While realizing this in my moment of weakness the beast managed to escape itself from the rope but instead of attacking me, the beast just spared and leave like he never was there.
I am sorry that I didn't tell you this but if you knew you would probably yell at me for being careless or thinking that I am still telling you nonsense once again.
Since that day, I felt really ashamed of myself and I made the promise that I would never let this happen again. And that I would be the Viking and son that you would be ever proud of.
Dad, normally I should hate you for not properly taking care of your own son for many years but I don't. Do you want to know why? Because you are still my father and the greatest man I have ever met. But please, I heard me out once in your life. Don't seek vengeance, think for the safety of Berk like you always did.
If you are still reading it, listen for once in your life, even if am I dead now. When you decide to choose an heir to replace me. You may take Snotlout but don't do this. Because knowing my cousin, he would lead Berk to disaster. My advice is you must choose Astrid, she is perfect for the job, and it is not because I love her. You should take her because she is the strongest and most determined person in my generation. And with the persons to her side, she will be the greatest chief of Berk.
Farewell father great chief of Berk, Gobber my best second father please take care of my father he will need it. Gothi, the best grandmother of Berk. And see you soon my friends. Take care of yourself.
Your son. Hiccup horrendous haddock iii
Finally done with the will, a deep silence appears in the room while Stoïck and the other adults are present, completely in shock at what they just found out.
"I can't believe it. Hiccup was telling the truth, he did manage to hit the dragon." commented Gobber.
"By the gods, he really has done it. He has done something that all fathers Vikings should be proud of. But I didn't believe him. Instead, I scolded my only son. And He is gone now and It's all my fault." said Stoïck.
"Come on my friend that is not true." contradicted Gobber.
"Of course, it is my fault. if I have listened and gone with him to help him to kill the beast. His death would never happen. (sighed) Perhaps, I should resign as chief and leave Berk until the day I die." said Stoïck now once again in tears.
Suddenly, Stoïck got hit to the head by Gothi staff who is glaring at him. Now getting all the attention toward her, Gothi began to write down on the floor with her staff. Looking at the writing, Gobber begins to translate for him and Stoïck.
"Stoïck, you are not allowed to say such things. Yes, you were wrong about not believing your son. We all did wrong toward Young Haddock. But don't you dare think that you are the cause of the death of young Hiccup. Like Gobber says earlier, people die from the dragons' attack and won't be the last. What Hiccup and Valka would think of you? If they look at you right now. So stop being a fool and listen to your son's last words and be the chief you are supposed to be." translated Gobber for him and his friend.
Hearing this, Stoïck calms himself and emits a small smile at them after he wipes out the tears off his face.
"Thank you, Gobber that means a lot." thanked Stoïck.
"Don't thank me. These are the old woman's words." smiled Gobber before he gets hit to the head by Gothi staff.
"Ouch, sorry I mean Gothi. Anyways, Stoïck. Are you going to do what is written in your son's will?" Asked Gobber.
"Yes, I will. Hiccup does have good points about Astrid. She will be a good chief for the future of Berk instead of Snotlout. I will talk to her and her parents in a couple of days. So she can be my heir. Plus I need to talk to Rollo about the marriage contract." explained Stoïck.
"Wait, a minute marriage contract?" asked Gobber confused.
"I will explain later. Are you going to give Fishlegs the books?" said Stoïck.
"Yes, I will bring the books to Fishlegs later on. And what for the twins and the machines?" asked Gobber.
"Hide them, we really don't need more destruction in Berk." ordered Stoick before he gets hit to the head again by Gothi staff.
"You will not do such things! You must respect this will to the end. Since the Thorston twins didn't refuse it. You will give what is written for them. We don't want the anger of the gods upon us." translated Gobber as he read again what was written off the floor by Gothi.
"And what about Jorgenson?" asked Stoïck while massaging his head.
"Young Jorgenson refused what it was for him. So we don't have to apply for him." translated Gobber.
"Very well. Now excuse me, but I would like to have some time alone." said the chief before getting up and going to the bedroom with sadness on his face.
Watching their chief walking away from them. The two in their turn express sadness on their faces.
"This is really going to be hard from now on." sighed Gobber while Gothi nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile at the Hofferson home.
Inside their home, we see Astrid's father, Rollo Hofferson. A large, stout build with a round face, brown hair, and a bushy beard. He wears a yellow shirt, a blue jacket, and dark brown boots. Right now he is setting on a chair while taking care of his ax. Cleaning out of dragon blood he made spilled on his last fight against the flaming beasts.
Suddenly, Rollo stops when the front door of their house opens violently. Hearing this, the head of the family turned his attention to the house entrance to see his daughter standing there.
"Astrid? You're quite early. How was your meeting with the chef? Did he ask you something?" Astrid's father asked without noticing the girl's tears.
But instead of hearing a response, Rollo's daughter stays silent staying where she was. Becoming confused by this he starts to get worried. Rollo decides to move closer finally noticing the tears coming out of Astrid's eyes.
"Astrid, are you alright? Is there something wrong" asked Rollo.
And once again, instead of a response, Astrid runs and passe her father directly toward her bedroom.
"Wait, Astrid!? What going on?" exclaimed Rollo as he sees his daughter entering her bedroom and locking the door. From the inside.
With Astrid.
Inside her bedroom, Astrid rushes toward her bed and jumps toward it. With her face to the pillow, hiding tears that are still coming out of her eyes.
"Why?! Why did you write those words on your will, Hiccup? It can't be true? All these things you did, are not true right?" Astrid moaned in tears after she lifts her head from her pillow.
Unknown to her, she was heard outside of her bedroom by her father who followed her to find out why his daughter is acting like this. while staying behind the door of Astrid's bedroom.
"Oh boy. Look like she finally finds out about what young Hiccup has done for us. Better find her mother, she is better at those sorts of things." said Rollo with sadness in his voice before he leave to find his wife named Ingrid.
Meanwhile with Hiccup and Toothless.
Now on a remote island, they found after a long flight from Berk. We see our two heroes taking a break by seating on a beach. Staring at the sea while they see the sun raising.
Consuming their meal, Hiccup was in his thought, thinking about his life and what they gonna do from now on. Then he glances to his right and smiles as he sees his best friend busy eating with the fish they caught.
"I know, our adventure will be difficult with the all danger we will encounter. But we will make it as long we are together. And on the plus side. Thank the gods, I took some gold coins from my chest at the forge. Before we left." thought Hiccup as he glances down to his left to the small attached to his belt filled with money.
Finishing what he was eating, Hiccup stood up where he was setting, take a few steps toward the sea, and smile as he looks at the horizon with a small wind blowing against him, moving his hair backward.
"You know bud." said Hiccup still looking toward the sea while causing Toothless to interrupt his meal to look at his friend.
"I don't know, what will be ahead of us. But I can tell you one thing for sure. This it's gonna be one heck of an adventure." declared Hiccup still smiling at the Horizon.
Elsewhere in The Vale of Arryn.
Meanwhile in the kingdom of Arryn, in a small mountain region called the forbidden mountain with a dark castle situated on top of the highest mountain. Inside this same dark castle, we see in its throne room a party being celebrated by minions for their recent victory. As the party goes on elsewhere in the castle outside, we see the witch Maleficent standing on of one the wall watching the horizon of her domain. Accompany by Her pet raven named Diablo sitting on her shoulder.
Both smile in satisfaction and joy because of the result of the witch plan that happened yesterday. As she is responsible for the curse she gave to Princess Aurora. And even if the death of Prince Philip was not in her plan. Regardless, she still won.
Still continuing watching the horizon, suddenly the witch realized that soon people who are allies of her enemies will wonder what is happening in the kingdom of the Vale of Arryn. And soon and later these people will come. And when they find out what happened. These new enemies will certainly organize a witch hunt against her for revenge.
"Mmmh, Diablo. I just realized something important. The king and the queen must still have some friends outside of this kingdom of theirs. So if I am not wrong these allies will come and trouble will start for me." stated Maleficent at Diablo who emitted a bird sound in agreement.
"But it's alright, I have a solution to this little problem." said Maleficent as she starts lifting her staff and began to swing it in small circles while reciting her spell.
"Nature hear my voice!
In these lands, you will obey!"
While spelling the dark spell the top of her staff began to glow green while the night sky starts to be hidden by dark clouds.
"For those who will come to the limit of this land, will come across my great wall!"
As she continues her incantation, the witch then hits the ground underneath her with her magic staff. Sending a wave of green energy that is moving in all directions toward the borders of the kingdom. In a matter of seconds when the magic hit the border it began to glow dark green. Then an earthquake starts to shake the land as huge and dark brambles rise out of the dirt. Forming an immense wall that encircles all of the kingdoms.
"And if they still have the audacity to try to pass they will meet a poisoning death!"
She finishes her spell as she hit the ground once again with her glowing staff sending a second wave of energy traveling the floor toward the border once more. Hitting the wall of bramble to cause its thorns to glow green. Done with her dark magic spell, Maleficent smiled in satisfaction once more.
"Now this is done, let's join back to this party and continue the celebration for a bit before going to bed. Some of us do need to wake up tomorrow in good form. Unlike a certain princess. Hahahahah!" The witch starts to move back inside while emitting an evil laugh referring to Princess Aurora. Mocking the situation the girl is in.
End of chapter 2
Note:
hi there this is bdd93, I writing this note because I am looking for a beta reader to check my chapter if they are ok. So if any of you are volunteers don't hesitate to send me a message.