This place, the School of Dragons is one hell of a Island that I have never went to before. From what I can see, it was the true place where Dragon Riders get their first Dragons and of course it was formed by Drayko and the Knights of the Dragon Riders; the main founders of the School. There's just so much to explain and write here...
-Skulder the Archaeologist
As the Knights flew overhead in the seas of the Archipelago, the Dragons caught the scent of what appeared to be Dragon Nip; Drayko caught the scent as well and turned to the other Dragons. "Ic andgiet sé the byre of the Arcedíacon sy forjjclipung út for fylst, æftergán mec!"
The other Dragons nodded and followed Toothless' lead to the lone ship that sat in the middle of the ocean, approaching and landing on the deck as Drayko dismounted and approached the Archdeacon; who was holding an Dragon Nip scented rug that he used to call them over to him. He was also armed with an sword that sported this appearance:
A long and thick double edged sword with it's pommel being an isosceles trapezoid shape with an Roman Numeral II being the handle, the face sporting an Japanese Haze emblem with a golden crescent moon facing the sides whatever the sword was being held and the blade being both thick and long but not heavy as it was light due to being made of the same substance as the Frostheart Axe. It also sported an fuller as well and was mostly made for slashing and stabbing
"You called?" He asked calmly as the Son nodded and proceeded to tell the Knights
"I'm afraid I bring more bad news for you. In order to become an Dragon God that Drago desires to become in order to conquer the Archipelago, the Sword of Emperor Dretzymiro must be drenched in the blood of the woman he loved and married" Well no wonder why the Hunters are after the Empress, Jacqueline was sentenced to be sacrificed to the sword
"Thank you for bringing us this information, make your home at Draconia as you will be safe there; I assure you" Valka insisted as the Archdeacon's Son nodded and the Knights left to relay the information to the Empress about what Drago has discovered
Meanwhile with Gothi, the Elder walked around the Island and soon found herself an cave that gave off the soft cooling sounds of the waves just like her home back on Berk that kept her inner peace; she sat down on the raised stone ground floor in front of an large tree with overground roots that surrounded her before speaking to the Gods above,"I have come here to seek the answers you wish to show me, answer these questions I ask of you..."
The Hooligans back on Berk found out that the Elder had left and started to wonder what they'll do without her around, now of course they knew she would be back in no time but they did not know how long she will be gone for; the Medics are doing what they can to help out their patients, but they really hope that the Elder returns soon as they miss her already. Gobber was hammering away at an Shield and continued to look at Hiccup's Office sadly, for he could not get over the fact that he lost his Apprentice and friend; he knew Fishlegs ran away because he was upset for not standing up to him in fear of being bullied, but to be killed at the hands of something that size was unbelievable. He now wore an gold visor with an three spiked strip in the middle that had rectangular eyes and was connected to his helmet, always got to have protection in the Forge; he's lost enough limbs as it is. He was interrupted when Snotlout rudely slammed his Broadsword down for him to fix
"Alrigh' Jorgenson, what happened?" He asked with an bored tone
"Your new Useless Apprentice kept bumping into me, so I had to teach him a lesson to his and your new Chieftain. Little shit chipped my sword, but I'll make sure that he thinks twice before constantly bumping into me and having to ruin my chances with my sweetheart" Gobber only put his organic hand to his forehead and breathed one out, power can really corrupt even a Teen; it's even worse when it's someone so prideful and arrogant like him
"Come back tonight and I should have it like new" He answered, Snotlout nodded
"You better, otherwise I'm gonna have you banished from Berk when I'm the Chief of this Village; everyone will finally see just how much I can lead a perfect Tribe thanks to me" He brought out his Hammer and ran off, not finished with teaching Gobber's Apprentice a lesson
"Oh Hiccup, why'd you have to leave us all lad?" He asked, flipping his visor down and getting to work; Hiccup's Office was always tended to him and made sure that if he survived, this would be waiting for him all nice and warm. He never gave up hope that Hiccup was alive because he knows that he's out there, healing and planning to return but not with a warm welcoming to the Hooligans who deserted him long ago
Back with the Knights as they returned to warn the Empress, with her relaying the information to Mala and the DOTW; they were now making sure to double their defenses against any sudden Dragon Hunter attack, before they took off though Jacqueline had to thank them for warning her. "Thanks for bringing this to my attention, you must get that Alliance you were seeking right away; but before you go, I have some information of my own to relay to you"
"Hope it ain't something boring" Raijah yawned
"There's an Archaeologist who has shipwrecked upon Icestorm Island..."
"Finally, a guest that I can bring in from the cold at my Lair" Frost smiled, he hasn't been returning there too often
"They say he was an Hairy Hooligan who left Berk to explore rather than fight in the Dragon War that you all ended long ago" Seeing the incoming fire that was building up in Drayko due to mentioning the names Berk and Hooligan, she quickly reminded them. "He has no interest in fighting Dragons and is unaware that we now ride them, you must seek him out"
"We're not letting him out of our sight, we'll track him down" Drayko responded, wanting to teach Skulder to become a Dragon Rider. Afterwards she bid them a farewell and watched them take off to the skies towards Icestorm Island, as Frost mentioned that it was his home
As they were approaching the freezing Island made from ice, Frost immediately began to remember the time that he confronted Jolkrel and had him be killed; which is also where he began to remember his final moments with Aurora Griffith, the woman he loved and married. But god dammit there was a Blizzardstorm sweeping the entire Island, he could see the Groncicles enjoying the cold wind and flipped down his Snow Wraith Thermal Visor that allowed him to track heat signatures. As they got much closer, he could see a Young Man walking through the Blizzardstorm trying to seek out shelter from within an cave nearby
This Young Man was wearing an brown tunic with silver scales around his back and front with brown bandage wrappings around his arms, the brown winter helmet was obviously an Viking like Bomber Ushanka hat but with black feathers replacing the horns (A/N: Which Vikings would NOT wear in combat, it's just the Roman's depictions of them as they portray them as Devilish Barbarians) He carried an camping pack on his back and wore airforce blue pants with brown furry boots, this man had an shaved beard with olive green eyes and brown hair. Finally he was armed with exploration gear and an hammer, his name was Skulder and otherwise known as The Archaeologist
The Archaeologist was barely making his way through the cold, harsh winds of the Blizzardstorm before he reached the entrance with two burning torches inside and collapsed onto the ground; he was about to freeze to death thanks to the hypothermia. Frost flipped his Thermal Visor back up and pointed,"There he is, let's make sure he survives!" He led the Knights into the storm where they carried his body inside of the Cave, Frost knew about this cave as it was the entrance to an Ancient Tribe that belonged to an Tribe that was long extinct; from there they placed the Archaeologist down by an fire and waited until he was awake, with Drayko sitting on top to reveal himself to him
Skulder suddenly awakened feeling warm, looking around before standing up as he took in his surroundings and found an entrance to an Ancient Temple before him; but when he turned he found a pair of Dragons that startled him enough to yell and keep his distance,"Stay back!" He yelled, trying to get away from the Dragons who approached trying to sniff him
"Get away from me!" He yelled for his life, trying to enter through the Temple that didn't open and escape before Drayko dropped down from the ceiling. This had startled him enough to throw his hammer towards him, with the Knight using his Shield to block it in response; the Archaeologist saw the Mask he was wearing and immediately recognized who it was,"Drayko..." He spoke his name fearfully as the Slayer of Red Death approached him
"These Dragons won't kill you, it's not in their nature to kill those who understand except for those who hunt them. It was during the time of Red Death's rule, but that's not what matters the most" He spoke calmly as the other Knights appeared, most promidently Frost as this was his home and he knew about this place
"Allow me to introduce the rest of us, Archaeologist" Frost introduced
"The name is Skulder..."
"Of course it is. You know the Legendary Dragon Rider so no introduction is needed. The Huntress before you is Maria, the enigmatic Illusionist is Raedwit, the Scorching Vigilante is Raijah and the Dragon Knowledge Master is Fishlegs but you look like you know him before. Rest of them consist of the unstable executioner Dragur, the former trapper Eret, the Dragon Sanctuary caretaker Valka, our very unstable tempered blacksmith Bladehead and our combat medic Arson with our Razorwhip Raider from the Berserker Tribe, Heather. I on the other hand am Kodiadike Griffith, but I am better known to them as Frost and you are now our featured guest on my Island you have taken shelter in. So explain what has brought you here..." He introduced the rest of the Knights and Heather before asking, all in his deep and resonant voice that made him sound more like a Villain than a gentleman
"I came here to explore this abandoned city, it makes me wonder what happened to the Vikings who lived here" He answered
"Hmmm... your not going back to the Hooligans Tribe anymore, your suggestion Drayko?" Frost turned to him
"Because of the storm outside, we'll rest here for the night. Tomorrow morning we embark for the one and only School of Dragons" He made his final answer as Skulder's curiosity peaked through and had him ask
"School of Dragons?"
"You may be an Hooligan, but you've made the right choice to leave that shithole of an Island as it is nothing but a hellhole ruin that will soon be ripped off the Map. It is the perfect image of how the Chief will one day praise you for your efforts and courage in battle but the next day turn around and betray you by berating and saying that you are no Viking, you are not even worthy to be son of your father" Drayko expressed coldly, speaking his mind about what Berk represents to him. Skulder shakily got up on his knees and told him
"I was never into fighting and killing Dragons in the first place, I'd rather explore like you have. I never rode one like you at all" Raedwit then replied to his statement
"You may ride my Zippleback, Barf and Belch as an passenger if you like" Skulder nodded and seeing that the Blizzardstorm was becoming worse outside, they all headed off in different directions and went to rest with their Dragons heating their scales to keep the Knights warm
Drayko however did not sleep once due to his Birthmark glowing, which made him get up from Toothless and go outside as the Blizzardstorm stopped moments later in the hours of the night that they've been asleep for with the only thing remaining was the moon of the night-sky. He walked into the "Unfrozen" fields of Icestorm Island and lied down towards the late. As some Speed Stingers ran by and roamed their home, it was then that Serena and the Water Wyverns came out of the water and appeared before him the Slayer of Red Death himself
::We are not deaf to the horrible things that Madgod has done to his Bewilderbeast, if you are going to kill him as you did with Red Death; then I suggest you seek out help from the Bane of Queen's counterpart "Green Death" as he will be more than an ally to you:: Serena spoke to the Knight
"A benevolent counterpart" He thought to himself "Reveal the location where he resides..." Drayko replied coldly but softly
::It's not too far away from Murderous Island, we know Drago will use your Dragon as a way to obtain the Arcanas you seek to keep out of his hands. He resides at Dragon Island where Red Death once roamed, but has now become the home of those who seek sanctuary:: Lobilea answered, Drayko just breathed one in and sighed as he rested his arms below his head thinking about himself
"I can't even get back on track to the Main Journey anymore with being multi-tasked so much, all I just want to do is get the Alliance with the Murderous Tribe; seek out the Chalice of Mandragora and move on, but my mind is always leading me to branch off to other things that I can't wait patiently to start forging since I am a Blacksmith" He spoke in a frustrated but calm tone as Sol sat on his stomach and purred to him while Serena consulted him
::Don't let your frustration of the past get the better of you Drayko, I hoped wrong that what happened that night did not effect how you felt. You've become so "Depressed" "Cold" "Anti-Social" but worst of all.. you feel so tired and introvertive:: Drayko brushed it all off and began making an statement that even the Water Wyverns started to shed a single tear for him
"As an Legend, I'm nothing more than an example of how all one man can lose overtime as a Dragon Rider to the point of becoming mentally deranged like I've become. Lost my mother who was abducted years ago, my real father who cared for me, my Tribe who did not see Hiccup as a mistake neither as a liar or useless, but now I lost my best friend who transformed into an Human but was murdered months ago on that night with Captain Lech" He spat that last name out with venom, he really hated him and not even sending him to hell with Toothless could extinguish his hatred. Serena, Lobelia and Kraelos nuzzled him as the latter told him
::Now you've reunited with your mother, formed your Kingdom and reclaimed your brother who was a Dragon at heart. I believe he has adopted you as your son, but only in secrecy from the cruel eyes of this Archipelago. They will come to know you more than just a Legend, they will come to know you as a rising threat who is changing the world as he knows it with your brother and father at your side. Your enemies will never take Toothless away, no matter what plans they have for you to destroy everything you love::
Drayko stroked all of them with his naked hand, as he removed his Gauntlet earilier before speaking to them one last time. "I know you'll be visiting Draconia like you aways do when you change Coves every month, I'll be up until morning before I bring our new friend to an place where Dragon Riders are truly given birth into this Archipelago"
Serena and the Water Wyverns nodded before heading back into the lake with Drayko placing his Gauntlet back on and heading back into the comfort of Toothless' heated scales as he watched the moon for the rest of the night. Even exploring around the geothermal caverns they stayed in and taking a look at the Archaeologist's satchel that contained the petroglyphs that told about the history of this Viking Tribe that once lived here, it appeared as though they had a relationship with the Groncicles. Next time, he thought to himself as he walked away. In the meantime, Spitelout heard everything from an cliff and camped here for the night as he would not be seen for awhile back on Berk; when he meets Drayko face to face, he will explain everything to him about what Berk is up to and what they are planning against him
HTTYD
Once the burning daylight approached, Toothless was the first to awaken and found Drayko collapsed onto the floor within the center. He came over and rubbed his snout onto his back, in return getting his snout being stroked, indicating that he was awakening as he stood up; feeling like he had been up all night, which he went to asleep at 1:00. The other Knights awaken with their Dragons and saw that the day had arrived, with the Archaeologist being carried by Frost and placed onto Barf and Belch as they mount their Dragons and taking off from the Island. Vixen warmed her fur up and yipped with joy as Drayko stroked her back before jumping onto his back, as Raedwit was flying close to him; Skulder did not say an single word for the entire trip, but it was obvious he was feeling some kind of fear
As they were flying close to the Dragon's Edge which was two miles away, they approached an large island that had everything that was needed for an Dragon Rider to get started. The School Grounds which were the main plaza, the Training Grounds for training and bonding with their Dragon; the Lookout to make sure no Viking nor Hunter would find this place, the Wilderness where it was lush and wild to make the School feel alive and the most important place was: The Hatchery where the Dragons shall become bonded to their Riders at first sight with some farms and stables, the students who attend here were taking up residence at the Dragon's Edge. This Island was an old caldera with it's lava being consumed by their own Eruptodon and truth be told, many of these buildings were here when Drayko first found the Island as an Tribe once lived here years before the School of Dragons began; though no one has ever set foot here when those who lived here had left, most likely in fear of the Volcano erupting
They proceeded to land while Raedwit showed Skulder around the School of Dragons while he felt a little uncomfortable with the Pendulum Guards around, it was their appearance that they wore and it was also the tfeeling that they may apprehend him. But he soon got over his unease continued to follow Raedwit around, taking in every piece of information until Drayko brought over an mauve purple Mudraker that had some azure blue tips with an underbelly and some bumblebee yellow spots on it's sails and wings towards him. Unfortunately his fear of Dragons had taken over his senses and tried to make a run for it, but was stopped when the Pendulum Guards blocked his escape routes by spinning their double bladed scythes and surrounding him
"You're not giving me much of an choice here, Drayko" Skulder complained
"You're damn right I'm giving you no choice, because you ain't returning to the Hooligans and you need someone to explore with; this Mudraker here will be the perfect pal for you"
As it became clear to him that there was no way out of this, Skulder slowly approached the Mudraker and placed his hand on his snout whom in return tackles and licks him to death; already taking in his new Rider as the former Hooligan Archaeologist got up and took the Mask that Drayko gave to him. "Regardless of weather or not you have been seen, your identity is the most sacred treasure more than any other riches you will be confronted with; no bribery is worth the bond you sacrifice for taking it, but that doesn't mean you can't kill them and take the bribery because you will get rewarded any other way"
The Mask was mauve purple on the left side and azure blue on the right side with bumblebee yellow spots to match his Mudraker, with it's right cheek having the white crest of Skulder's Dragon like every other Mask that the Dragon Riders wore. "Muddie" as the Archaeologist's Dragon shall and will forever be called had been equipped with an saddle as Skulder asked Maria; "Where do the two of us go now when we graduate from here?"
"You will go the Dragon's Edge, two miles from here and once you get through the Training; Draconia will be your new home and you can come back here anytime since you're always exploring" She told him, Skulder nodded and bid his farewell as he begins his education by entering the Main Building of the Island; but not before taking his leave to get to his Ship to retrieve his things, which were back on Icestorm Island where'd he shipwrecked
Drayko flipped his Coin and landed on Tails, announcing this to the Knights as he mounted onto Toothless; "Now that we're no longer being detoured and stalled from doing what we planned on doing, let's head over to Murderous Island right now and seek out an audience with Murderous the Magnificent II because not even the so-called Dragon God can stand to look at him without his men shitting their pants" He half-taunted as a Mongrel came over to him, jumping up and licking his left eye
This Mongrel was an Siberia/Wolf Husky mix with the jowl of an Miniature Schnauzer and the long shaggy fur of an Australian Shepherd with pebble grey legs and black socks like a Lupine. Sporting the tail of an Alaskan Malamute that mostly remained down as it doesn't like showing off it's asshole too much. It had some large spots like an Dalmatian with an pearl river grey underbelly that went all the way down without touching the borders and some German Shepherd like pointed ears that were reared diagonally backwards. It had the black patch colored eyes of an Australian Cattle Dog with some ringed stripes of an Tanuki. It wore an Pack Leader type of collar with an seatbelt buckle to open it and an decagon shaped deep brass tag that had the name "Kondo"
The Mongrel jumped off from Toothless, licking his snout before running off from the Knights. Drayko had nothing to say and took off, with the rest of the Knights following his lead; they too had nothing to say either about that Mongrel approaching him like that. Although Heather did say that Drayko's got a true wildside to him, just to tease him
In the meanwhile, Gothi had been meditating for sometime now and once she was finished; she stood up as the Gods revealed the answers to her questions, starting with the Birthmark as it was comprised of three markings: the Moon, the mystical Night Fury and the Crimson colored Tailfin. The other questions were revealed as well
The Map to Draconia was drawn and was being kept guarded by an "Rider of an Prideful Son"
The deadly alliance was to call forth against the fearsome and dangerous forces of Bludvist's Army, as Drago seeks to become an actual God to conquer the Archipelago. Which was justifiable
His purpose was to help anyone who has bonded with Dragons become Riders and Defenders against all who opposes their Leader and Alpha. Made sense because Drayko was a leader and Toothless was supposedly the Alpha
As for the identity of Drayko though. Gothi was left with this hint: "Shrouded by an self-exiled prince and outcast who has disowned his father long before the father disowned him. He is but a hollowed memory in the minds of the Hooligans, but a hero among the Dragons" The Elder could only think back to Hiccup before she told him this with her mind
"If you can hear me Drayko Ryder, remember that even if you have lost all you had in Berk; the Gods do not forsake you as Loki does not seek you to do such horrible thing. If you proceed with your revenge, then may the couple of Loki and Angrboða watch over your corpse if you were to fall in battle"
Gothi had started to become concerned for his mental state as it will only be an matter of time before the foundation of the inner demons within Drayko is broken, the Elder breathed one in and believed it was now time for her to leave and return to her house on Berk; she knew that Spitelout had become an Dragon Rider and betrayed the Hooligans just for the sins of one, the sins of his brother Stoick. She could not hold back the fear and sorrow she felt for him as she knew what horrible beast he will become, he will do terrible things but in the end but the choice was still his to make; and his vengeance clouded his judgement for the Vikings of Berk, but most importantly: his true self
It was a fear that felt like a nightmare that no one may be able to awaken from...
Now that all of the interruptions have been dealt with, we may get this Story going as Drago Bludvist may devise a plan to lure them from the shadows of Draconia and have them dealt with while their Dragons are imprisoned to stop resistance. They will show no such resistance and no such rebellion as they will be dealt with when he becomes the Dragon God and conquers the Archipelago. But any world he creates, will fall apart like aged Legos that barefooted men and women step on to show their extreme pain tolerance like in Farcry 2's healing animations. Seriously, check them out; the guy's a real God right there
Now about Green Death though, he is the complete opposite of Red Death as you know. He hunts by himself but at times calls the Dragons to aid him whenever he needs to, not like a tyrant of course; if they do not bring enough food, he lets them return to what they were doing while thanking them for helping him out. He was given the title of "Other side of the Coin" due to personality differences, oh and he's a separate Sub-Species. Remember this suggestion: Don't like it, don't read it. Otherwise, Feel free to Review and Until we meet again next time; I shall return...
TheLegendaryBlackDragonKnight
P.S: I finally got the name of Draconia's own version of Christmas, it's name is Xevairisebjalla (SIGMA-JALLA) may not be an actual name but it's way better than fucking Snoggletog. Speaking of which the first word Snoggle means to kiss, oh and here's the Dragonese Translations below here
Dragonese Translations:
Ic andgiet sé the byre of the Arcedíacon sy forjjclipung út for fylst, æftergán mec! - I sense the Son of the Archdeacon is calling us, follow me!