"Bard, at the very end there, you were trying to draw head-on so that you could without your special combat moves, right?" Hiccup asked. "It was amazing how fast you reacted to stop me with those following pipes and use the binding cloth just like Mr Eret does.

Honestly, in the first match I fought, your team did a great job of putting your power front and centre. But as you have proven, your definitely more than that power; your judgement and rules were on par with ours. Watching you hold your own against our classes was inspiring; I was completely blown away."

"That is true," Eret admitted.

Blood King looked to the rest of the students. "There's still much to analyse from these fights, but I say in all probability Bard will join the hero course in your second year. Just make sure you don't let him outshine you."

"Got it!" said everyone.

"Which class will he join?" Clueless asked.

"A?" Dogsbreath asked excitedly.

"B?" Tab asked with equal enthusiasm.

"The particulars will come later; the training critiques are far from over," said Blood King.

"Speaking of which, question?" said Ruffnut raising her hand. "Can you unleash on Agnar for being the absolute worst?"

"The whole smash into your chest being was a lucky accident!" Agnar snapped. "Don't forget I put my body on the line to keep Lance and those girls from strategising!"

"It's true in a tragic twist of fate, Class B was defeated today," Cael admitted. "But we do necessary lose if we look at what we planned! If I had known that Hiccup's metapower was a blank, we could have come up with tactics in response! In other words, if we were to fight again right now, there's no telling who would win!"

"That's enough out of you!" Blood King chastised. "Today's classes are already over."

Eret then approached the hysterical Cael. "While on the subject of your metapower, Cael. I have a task for you. Come visit Ariel tomorrow."

Cael was so shocked that he stopped laughing.

Hiccup, too, was rather surprised. 'Ariel? Why?'

Ariel was currently in the dorm trying to write a letter, which wasn't easy considering she was never taught how to read or write.

Macario then approached her. "Wow, you learn how to write super fast."

Arial smiled happily. "I've been writing letters."

"Awesome… who are they for?"

"For Hiccup and you, Vermillion. Same thing out loud is hard, so I'm trying this instead. I want to thank you both so much."

Later that night, Class A invited Class B to the dorm.

"You're a moron!" Tab yelled at Dogsbreath and punched him across the face."Baby! Stop whining like your weakling."

"I can't; you completely showed me up with your manliness in that match."

"Since I'm made of metal, I can withstand intense heat and bristling cold, but on the other hand, there is a limit to how durable I can be. Do you think I'm not aware of how dead I could be if I take a beating? But you're the opposite; the more your head, the stronger you get!"

"You're right!" said Dogsbreath as Tab helped him up. "We're both manly, Tab!"

Hiccup, meanwhile, was working on his recon drone on the table.

"What are you working on?" Speedfist asked.

"Just try to improve the range of my drone," said Hiccup. "I'm trying to see the concert for people other than searching the heat signatures. I mean, if victims are trapped under enough trouble, then I could easily miss them if I'm not careful."

"Especially when he signatures are not always reliable, especially in your rescuing someone in a cold climate," said Ranger as he joined them.

"Which is why seen if I can't use sonic's instead," said Hiccup. "You know the same way bats are able to use echoes to find their way around in dark caves. Still working progress, but think of the possibilities back and get it to work."

"He really doesn't slow down, does he?" said Kaia looking at Astrid.

"No, his brain is constantly working," Astrid agreed.

"Yes, and sometimes it can miss the perfectly obvious when it's staring right in front of him," Heather teased.

"For the last time, we're just friends," said Astrid stubbornly.

The next day, Eret and the rest of the teachers were going over the mock battle, more specifically, on Bard's performance.

"Then we're all in agreement?" said Eret.

"Allow me to take care of the paperwork and clearances," said Principal Dustin. "The rest of you can continue focusing on teaching."

"I appreciate it."

Eret then made his way down the corridor when Loudspeaker joined him.

"Bard sure reminds me of you when you first started," he said, looking at Eret. "Looks like you found yourself a prodigy… or is this about Karl Dikson?"

"If you have something to say, make it brief. I have somewhere to be."

"It's nothing, just reminiscing about the old days."

Back at the dorms, Macario brought Ariel to Class 1-A dorm, where they met up with Hiccup and, for some reason Cael. Upon seeing Cael, Ariel became terrified of him.

"It's the bad guy!" she said and quickly hit behind Macario. "Oh, no."

Cael laughed. "Was this foolish child saying?"

"Oh, I told her Berk had its bad parts and that you represent one of its downsides," Macario explained.

"I'm sorry, I'm a man that follows the path to peace and justice," said Cael. "How dare you malign me!"

"Uh, why was he asked to come here?" Hiccup asked.

"Ah, Hiccup… Macario, sorry to ball your time," said Eret as he arrived. "There was something that I wanted to ask Cael to you do, but after thinking about it, the personalities I didn't think they would mash together."

"Well, I love to hear that you've been faking about me, teach," Cael laughed.

They then made their way inside, and Ariel gave Cael her hand. He then began copying her powers, and a horn began to grow on his forehead.

"How about it?" Eret asked. "Any luck?"

Cael shook his head. "This one is a blank. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to help you out, it seems. Sorry, sir."

"Disappointing, but it's not your fault."

"You wanted him to copy Ariel's power? Why would that be a good thing?" Macario asked.

"Also, what do you mean by a blank?" Hiccup asked.

"It must mean her power works like yours," said Cael. "Both your powered worker stockpiles. I copied the core nature of the metapower itself, but it's an ability that accumulates something and changes into a form of energy. I don't copy the stored-up fuel that would make it function."

"That makes sense," said Hiccup. "Fat Gum's power only works if you stockpile a bunch of fat. You be able to copy the base power, but you would still be skinny unable to absorb anything."

"I draw the blanks every once in a while; the same goes when I copied your super strength but couldn't release any of its energy," Cael explained.

"I thought your powers were super strength and technopathic?" said Macario.

"My super strength isn't exactly what everyone believes," said Hiccup. "I'm able to absorb kinetic energy and channel that into more power. Basically, the more blows or the faster I move, the more power I channel, and it builds up over time."

"So why try this on Ariel?" Macario asked.

"She's not able to activate her power right now, but one day it may return in full," Eret explained. "If she doesn't know how to use it, she might endanger herself and others. That's why I thought it would be easier if Cael borrowed her power, trained with it and taught her how to use it safely. But I suppose that was a long shot."

"I'm really sorry," said Ariel as she touched a horn. "You're having a lot of trouble because of me. It's always like that; I cause everyone problems. I just wish I didn't have this power."

"Don't get sad," said Macario.

"It doesn't always cause trouble, though," said Hiccup as he knelt down to her. "You can't forget that you saved my life with your power. Metapowers aren't good or bad; just think of them like knives in the kitchen. They may be dangerous, but if they're sharp when you use them right and make yummy food. That's why when you use power for good, it's wonderful."

Arial smiled upon hearing this.

"Okay then, I'll get better with my power," Arial beamed.

It was now the Easter holidays, and everyone was relaxing in the dorm, but Snotlout and Ranger were taking their last supplemental class.

"So, does anyone have any idea what time Snotlout and Ranger will be back from their test?" Tuffnut asked.

"Should be around six," said Hiccup.

"It's our last supplemental class, it all goes well, and they pass. All members of Class A have the Provisional Hero Licenses," said Speedfist.

"Still shocking that those two failed the first time round," said Astrid.

"I'm more shocked that Ranger failed than Snotlout," said Heather honestly.

"Well, hopefully, by the time they return, there will have the Provisional Licences," said Hiccup.

Gang Orca was looking at his students with a firm expression.

"After today, I don't expect to see you chumps any time soon," he said. "Nothing makes me happier. Are you ready, plankton brains?"

None of his students answered but they all had determined looks on their faces.

"Go, let's begin," he said, gesturing to his sidekicks who were standing on a rescue site.

"I wonder if they're taking their test right now?" said Ingrid as she drank a cup of coffee. "They will pass, won't they?"

"Oh yeah, Snotlout may be a jerk, but he's been doing really good lately," said Helga.

"Have we all made a cake while we're waiting?" Calder suggested.

"Still site that I got my licence before they did," said Clueless as he sat watching TV. "It's the only thing I've ever beaten those two at."

"Someone feeling inadequate?" Tuffnut teased.

"Yeah, Clueless," Agnar snickered.

"What the heck, guys," Clueless glared.

"Clueless, you have positive attributes," Magnus assured him.

"Thanks, Magnus," said Clueless.

It was now late in the evening, and suddenly, a tidal wave of water rippled through the city. Riding on top of the tidal wave of several villains and began stealing purses and wallets from any nearby civilian. Thanks to the water pressure from the tidal wave, the citizens can hold onto their belongings, nor can they stop the villains from taking them.

"Ha, the fish are biting today, boys," the leader laughed.

While there are no heroes in the facility, in a nearby taxi were Skullcrusher, Snotlout and Ranger.

"Looks like trouble," Skullcrusher noted.

"Wait for the pros?" Ranger asked.

"They might be a while; this assault just began," said Skullcrusher as the tidal wave shot out right in front of them.

"We'll handle this then," said Snotlout.

"Be cautious. First, you need to check the—"

"—surroundings, I know!" Snotlout finished as he and Ranger grabbed their gear. "You worry about evacuations."

"You can't fight these villains, but we can," said Ranger.

"I'm not comfortable about this," said Skullcrusher.

The villains kept on stealing purses and wallets from the citizens they went by.

"Boss, this weekend hull is a goldmine!"

"It's a steady stream of wallets!"

Snotlout and Ranger then stepped outside the taxi.

"You two have only the licence for half an hour," said Skullcrusher as he stepped outside.

Ranger then raised his hand, and immediately large icicles erupted in the path of the tidal wave, causing the thieves to make evasive manoeuvres. Seconds later, he then freed the tidal wave freezing most of the criminals in place.

"That problem?" said Snotlout and created a powerful explosion erupting around the ice knocking the villains back. "I mean, how many minutes have to pass before we can be heroes?"

The villain leader looked down at them furiously. "What's the deal with you kids? You pretending to be grown-up pros?"

Skullcrusher was trying to keep the citizens back from the battle, though there was easier said than done.

"You have to get away from the scene!" he told them.

"Oh, wow, it's Skullcrusher."

"Hand over the things you've stolen," Ranger demanded as cold air began to cover his hands. "You can't just steal other people's belongings."

He then waved his hand, and the villain leader suddenly found himself covered in ice.

"You think you're cool? You got another thing coming," he said as he smashed through the ice. "A couple of ice cubes aren't going to stop me!"

Water then erupted from the base of his feet, and he skidded down towards them.

"In order to pull this operation off without a hitch, we mapped out every last patrol pattern in this area," he said and stopped when he reached the base of the ice. "We spent an entire month prepping to make sure we nabbed a ton of loot. There should be no heroes, just helpless bystanders. I won't let you ruin this!"

"How about you get a real job," Snotlout suggested.

"Too bad for you we happen to cross your path," said Ranger.

"Oh, I'm scared," he said mockingly. "Why don't you get back to class? I'm not above hurting a couple of brats." He then caused water to dance around in his hand. "You see this? I can manipulate carbonation; it makes me feel all tingly inside. I'm way more determined than some punk kid. You should be doing their own work."

He then unleashed a burst of water and then suddenly took off in the opposite direction. "More determined to get away, scot-free, that is! Later!"

Following close behind were the other thieves, but Snotlout quickly jumped into action and struck them with small explosions. The villain leader turned around and saw his underlings falling to the ground unconscious in a manner of seconds.

"What? Those little blasts knock you out? I thought I held back and up to keep you conscious," said Snotlout and looked to the villain leader. "Now, what were you saying about getting away? You seem more determined to get thrashed!"

Snotlout then propelled himself down towards the villain leader, who then raised his gauntlets which produced several water cannons.

"That's it! I'm through playing around!" he yelled and fired the water cannons.

The water was so concentrated that it was able to cut through metal, so Snotlout had to perform some fancy aerial manoeuvres to dodge them. However, the villain leader had difficulties controlling the water pressure.

"Whoa, whoa, these items are strong!" he yelled as he tried to maintain control.

However, he couldn't, and soon the water cannons began shooting off in random directions.

Skullcrusher was trying to keep the citizens back, but the young lady managed to get by him and was reviewing everything.

"So pretty," she said as she walked closer.

Skullcrusher saw her, much to his horror. "Young lady, get back here!"

One of the water cannons cut right through a lamppost, which was directly above the young lady. Acting on pure instinct, Skullcrusher rested and tackled her to the ground to shield her.

Fortunately, Snotlout saw this as well and quickly flew over, knocking a lamppost aside with an explosion.

"Try not to get yourself killed!" Snotlout snapped.

The villain's water cannons were completely out of control, and he was laughing like a madman.

"That's the stuff! This is so awesome!" he yelled maniacally.

The water cannons were cutting right through the buildings. It would be a long until everything would be decimated.

"I was hoping we can avoid any violence," said Ranger and unleashed a wind of cold air. He then quickly turned to Snotlout. "Snotlout, fire a burst of flame at the arctic wind I'm producing!"

"Don't give me orders!" Snotlout snapped, but he complied with the request.

The moment is flames touched Ranger's arctic wind, it created a small explosion that evaporated the water and sent the villain crashing into the ice.

"Maybe you didn't know, but carbonated water turns flat when heated," said Ranger.

"You pulled that move at the Thawfest Festival!" said Snotlout marching up to him.

During his battle with Hiccup at the Thawfest Festival, in their final clash, Hiccup unleashed a powerful burst of heat whilst he unleashed a powerful arctic wind. The two attacks then collided, causing a massive explosion.

"This time, we downplayed it," said Ranger. "You hurt at all?"

"Of course not!"

"And the bystander?"

"I saved her life!"

"Hey! Are you two kids okay?" Skullcrusher yelled as he rushed towards them with a pro hero Intel that was sliding across the ground.

"Oh, your that famous delinquent from Berk High," the pro hero noted, looking at Snotlout.

Snotlout glared at him. "You want to rethink that word?"

The pro hero looked at the unconscious thieves. "Did you two do this by yourselves?"

"Just small-time criminals robbing bystanders, I think," said Ranger. "We were able to capture all of them before anyone in the gang escaped."

"And the stuff they nabbed?"

Snotlout pointed his head towards a bush where there was a large number of wallets and purses. "I stashed it before it all got incinerated."

"Perfect!" he yelled, wrapping his arms around them, much to their shock. "You're incredible! I can't believe you're the only students! Thank you, thank you, you're going to be top heroes someday. I'm positive about that fact."

He then released them and smiled. "And you can leave the rest of this mess to Slide-And-Go; that's me."

The villain's leader's gauntlets then cracked and shattered.

"His gauntlets just blew up," said Snotlout.

"That's what he gets for using inferior goods from the black market," said Slide-And-Go.

Skullcrusher smiled at the two boys. "You boys were amazing tonight."

"Thank you," said Ranger.

"Now, let's go home."

"We have to melt the ice first," Ranger pointed out.

"Do I have to do everything?" Snotlout grumbled.

It was late at night when Snotlout and Ranger returned to the dorm. When he stepped inside, they found that it was completely dark and deserted.

"Did we have a blackout or something?" Snotlout frowned.

"Maybe everyone else left the dorm?" said Ranger.

"You got your licenses!" said Helga's voice.

Suddenly the lights came on, and they saw their classmates jumping out from differing hiding places, pulling party poppers.

"Congratulations!" they yelled in unison.

"Have some cake," said Calder as he presented them with a giant cake.

"That thing is massive," said Snotlout backing away from him.

"Nice going, Ranger," said Astrid.

"We're proud of you," said Speedfist.

"Thank you," said Ranger.

"Snotlout, you did it!" Dogsbreath cheered.

"Congrats, now we can all do your work together," said Hiccup.

"Like I would want to work with you," Snotlout huffed as he took a bite of Calder's cake.