Chapter 8: Lady Deathstrike Strikes

General POV

The night was quiet as the six agents of Zika flew to the Edge. Lady Deathstrike at the Lead, the others behind. She looked up ahead as Dragon's Edge appeared in the Distance. Her death gripper dragon snarled as she motioned it to go forward.

They landed on the far side of the island. The lights of the base shined in the distance. Guards were patrolling the base with torches.

As Deathstrike and the others crept silently through the brush. A Night Terror saw them and sounded the alarm. Deathstroke threw a dagger at the sentry post and it fell silent. She then motioned to the other to move.

As she looked over the base, she saw there was some movement in the stables and some over on the far side of the base. She turned to the others.

"Go check that out. I'm going for the stables."

The man nodded and motioned the others to follow, while Deathstrike moved for the stables.

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Hiccup's POV

I hung in the tree as we waited for the attack. We tried to make a ruckus on the far side and the stables but kept the leaders up on the mountains.

Merida was also up in the trees with me, on Starlight. Anna and Trace were at the very top of a neighboring tree. The soldiers were down on the ground, ready to strike.

Five men came running into the clearing.

"Odd, she said there was something over here." One said.

"Ahh, forget it. Let's go back to the dragons."

Just as they turned to leave, Trace jumped down and growled at them. Merida and I also jumped down, surrounding them. The ground troops surrounded them as well.

They put their hands up in surrender. The troops quickly came in and shackled them.

"Wait," I said as the troops were about to take the spies away. "Is, this all of you?"

The apparent leader shook his head, "Deathstrike is..."

One of the other spies stepped on his foot. "Shut it!"

I realized what that meant. "Get to the stables."

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Elsa's POV

We waited patiently for any sign. Jack, Rapunzel, and I were in the stables, ready to strike.

Just then I heard something. It was a clicking noise. That meant one thing.

I quickly turned around and shot my powers at the assassin. She quickly dodged it and came running at me.

Just as I formed my ice sword and shield, Jack stepped in front of me. He slammed his staff on the ground. A thick layer of ice covered the floor. The assassin jumps and pulled a lever on her suit. Spikes came out of her boots. she landed and ran up to Jack. She brought down her hooked blade down and Jack brought up his staff. The blade ricocheted off the staff and just as she went to attack again, Rapunzel brought her new sword up and swung it at her.

The assassin blocked blow after blow against the three of us. She then ran at Jack. She slid under him and cut at his ankle. He immediately dropped, his ankle bleeding.

"Jack!" I ran over to him to check on him. The back of his ankle was cleanly cut.

Rapunzel roared in anger and took out a dagger. She went on the offensive and attacked the assassin with a flurry of attacks. The assassin blocked them all with precision. Until Rapunzel had backed her to the stable door, right as they opened.

The assassin quickly turned around and saw Hiccup, Merida, and Anna with a whole squad of soldiers aiming crossbows at her.

"Surrender." Hiccup said.

The assassin laughed and said, "Lady Deathstrike never surrenders!" She then whistled.

A dragon I had never seen flew in, spewing some liquid that caught fire. The assassin jumped on it and took off.

"Let's get these fires out!" Hiccup shouted.

Rapunzel quickly ran over and healed up Jack's leg, then we all ran out. I used my powers to extinguish the flames.

"Clubhouse, now!" Hiccup said to the Six.

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Hiccup's POV

"It seemed odd that she just slipped into the stables without us knowing," Rapunzel said. "It was like..."

"She knew how to get in there," I said as I looked down at the map of the edge. "She's been here before."

"But who is she?" Merida asked.

"Lady Deathstrike."

We looked to the voice to see Frederic, Elinor, Cassandra, Heather, and Haggis walk in.

"Deathstrike?" Jack asked.

"Zika's prized weapon. she was turned into the killing machine by Varian, the inventor from Corona. She's fast, stealthy, and skilled with those hooked blades." Frederic said.

"Well, we're going to have to address this assassin later. Frederic, you need to send the declaration of war to Zika soon. If we don't, We won't have enough troops to secure the Edge and we'll be gone within a few days."

Frederic nodded. "Actually, you need to."

I looked at him confused. "What do you mean?"

"I only became the leader because the Resistance needed one. But the Kingsman Resistance was always meant to be led by The Six, and since you are the leader of the Six. You will take command."

I nodded. "Are you sure?"

"I could never inspire the troop like you Six could. They need you at the helm."

I took a deep breath. "Ok then, if that's the way it is; bring me some parchment and a terrible terror."

Zika's POV

I looked down at my throne at Deathstrike, who was bowing down to me. Varian looked uncomfortable next to her.

"You failed me, Deathstrike."

"I understand, your majesty. Punish me as you see fit."

Just then, Chester ran in with some rolled parchment.

"Your majesty, some terror mail for you."

"Not now Chester."

"But you really need to see this." he handed me the parchment.

I opened it up and read the letter.

Queen Zika,

I, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, along with Queen Elsa Frost of Arendelle, Princess Anna of Arendelle, Princess Rapunzel Fitzhurbert of Corona, Princess Merida Haddock of Dunbrock, and Prince Jackson Frost of Arendelle, having taken command of the Kingsmen Resistance as by appointment, do send a declaration of war.

We hereby denounce your rule over Corona, Arendelle, Dunbrock, and Berk. And we will claim these lands back by force if necessary.

We hope you will ultimately surrender before more bloodshed occurs.

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
Leader of the Big Six, and The Kingsmen Resistance.

"Who does he think he is?" I shouted. "Hiccup is declaring war! On ME!"

"Yes, it seems so."

"Well, tell him we accept his declaration. And sent out the recruitments for the armies at once. We must protect what is ours."

Chester bowed and ran out of the room.

I looked over at Deathstrike.

"I guess I can't kill you now, can I?" I said.

I looked at Varian. "Make some battle upgrades. She is going to be my commander in the field."

Varian nodded. "Of course."

I sighed as they exited the room.

"You failed."

I looked to see Cyprus sitting on the throne next to me.

"Not yet. I will just crush the Six and Ivor will still be King."

"But how do you plan to succeed where so many have failed?"

"You'll see," I said as I got up and exited the room.

I went to Ivor's room. I quietly opened the door to see him sitting in his bed.

"Ivor, what are you doing up?"

"Mom, why did those people attack at my party?"

I sighed and walked over to him.

"I think it's time I tough you a very important lesson."

It's time you learned a lesson
It's time that you understand
Don't ever count on anybody else
In this or any other land

I once hoped for friendship
To find a place among my kind
But those were the childish wishes
Of someone who was blind
Open up your eyes

See the world from where I stand
Be among the mighty
Not caged at their command
Open up your eyes

Give up your sweet fantasyland
It's time to grow up and get wise
Come now little one
Open up your eyes

We all start out the same
With simple naïve trust
Shielded from the many ways
That life's not fair or just

But then there comes a moment
A simple truth that you must face
If you depend on others
You'll never find your place

And as you take that first step
Upon a path, that's all your own
You see it all so clearly
The best way to survive is all alone

Open up your eyes
And see the world from where I stand
Be among the mighty
Not caged at their command

Open up your eyes
And behold the fading light
It's time to grow up and get wise
Come now little one
Open up your eyes

Open up your eyes

"But mom, what do you mean?"

"It means, you need to trust only yourself first because others will not be kind to you."

He nodded. "Ok, mom."

I kissed his forehead. "Good night, Ivor."

I got up and shut the door behind me.

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The Song Used in this Chapter is Open Up Your Eyes by Emily Blunt

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