{Toothless's POV}

As soon as I saw Viggo rush in panting; I knew something was wrong. Hearing that Drago had come to Berk not only infuriated me but scared me too. I didn't know how Hiccup would react to seeing the man who tortured him for an entire year and raped him for hours. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see Hiccup get angry, but remain calm while shooting off orders to people. Hiccup handled everything correctly, and I couldn't be prouder of him for overcoming everything, and now, he was taking the reigns to protect the Tribe. I knew one thing; I was not leaving Hiccup's side for anything. I didn't trust this man, and from what I could see thus far; Drago was making it too easy, which mean he had other things planned.

Hiccup, be careful. I warned with a low growl.

"I will, Tooth. Don't worry; I already know he's got a backup," Hiccup confirmed. I watched as Stoick, Spitelout, and Gobber flew at Krogan and Drago's level while the dragon riders stayed in the air, and Gustav positioned the A-Team on the ground to protect the Tribe with the Chieftains. Thankfully, everyone was working together to defeat this enemy. However, everyone also knew that Hiccup had a personal vendetta against Drago, Krogan, and Johann. I smelled Johann close by, but I couldn't quite see him. I bore my teeth, snarling a bit. Finally, Johann approached with his hands together, and the same smile he tricked everyone with.

"Master Hiccup! It is so good to see you again, lad," Johann greeted.

"Oh, I bet it is," Hiccup retorted coldly.

"We've missed you at the fortress, and here I thought we were becoming such good friends," Krogan chuckled a bit.

"Were we? I'm sorry, I couldn't quite tell over the year of torture!" Hiccup glared.

"I see that your Night Fury is faithfully by your side. It must have been a tearful reunion for you two," Johann enlightened. "Finally back with the only one who-," Hiccup glared hard as he punched Johann in the face, then hooked his leg to behind Johann's, yanking it out to make the man lose his balance. Without hesitation; Hiccup brought up his right leg and kicked Johann in the chest to send him back two feet. Johann rolled to his side and coughed. Drago and Krogan stared in shock.

"For Odin's sake, just shut up already!" Hiccup pulled Inferno and lit the blade, pointing it at Johann's throat. "I know what you're trying to do, and it's not going to work. You couldn't break me then, and you can't now,"

That's my Hiccup. I encouraged. I knew they were trying to get under his skin, to bring him down. I wouldn't let anyone hurt Hiccup again; he wasn't alone with them this time.

"It was just some fun, my boy," Drago shrugged with a smirk.

"For you perhaps," Hiccup remarked. "Well, I've got one of you down with three moves, and a sword at his throat. And I can tell by your faces that you're shocked to see me pull something like that off. You don't know anything about me, and I don't know why you bothered coming here. As if you stand a chance," Hiccup motioned around to everyone waiting to attack.

"Well, I suppose when you put it like that; we have nothing to put up against your defense, Hiccup. A very bright boy, I've always believed this. And you even recruited those two; how did you manage to break them out?" Krogan asked.

"I didn't. Viggo and Ryker saved me from your fortress," Hiccup huffed.

"I told you they had a hand in it; there was no way Hiccup could move on his own after the raping," Johann rolled his eyes. Hiccup jammed the sword closer to his neck as Johann let out a yelp in fear.

"No matter. We clearly can't fight, so how about an offer?" Drago stepped forward.

"I told you once, and I will tell you again; there is nothing you could possibly offer me to make me join your side and train your dragons. I have everything I want right here," Hiccup stated.

"Are you so sure there is nothing at all you've always wanted but couldn't have because of circumstances beyond your control?" Drago enticed as Hiccup arched a brow. "I think we have something you might be willing to trade for,"

"I doubt this," Hiccup replied.

"Not willing to listen? Even if…It involves your mother?" Drago pushed.

"Don't listen to him, Hiccup! Your mother is dead," Stoick reminded when he saw Hiccup flinch in hesitation, and becoming interested.

"Taken by a dragon twenty-years-ago from your father's home while you were just a wee baby in the cradle? The same dragon who gave you that cut on your chin? Your mother who always wanted peace, for others to find another way. A woman with autumn-colored hair, and blue/green eyes? Valka Haddock? Ringing any bells?" Drago continued with a grin seeing that he had Hiccup's attention.

"How can you know all that?" Hiccup asked.

"My dear boy, I've met her," Hiccup's eyes widened after Drago revealed that. "Your mother is alive, Hiccup. And I can take you to her. All you have to do is agree to join me, and train my dragons. What do you say? I think that's a fair deal. You get your mother, and I have thoroughly prepared dragons for my army. I'll even throw in a bonus and agree to leave Berk and all your dragons here alone. Come now, you won't get a better offer," Drago said calmly.

Hiccup ended up closing his eyes and turning his head a little. I watched Hiccup actually consider this? Was his mother alive? Hiccup never got the chance to have his mom because of a dragon taking her away when he was a baby, but Hiccup knew the price to see her again.

{Normal POV}

The area was quiet, wondering if Hiccup would really do it. Finally, Hiccup sighed.

"You swear she's alive and will leave Berk alone if I agree?" Hiccup asked.

"On my life," Drago put a hand over his heart.

Hiccup looked at Drago now. "Well, I suppose I know my answer then," Hiccup said calmly.

"I knew you'd ag-," Drago began.

"No," Hiccup said firmly as Drago's eyes widened.

"What?" Drago inquired.

"No. My answer is no, Drago," Hiccup stated again.

"You would give up the only chance to see your mother after losing twenty years?!" Krogan yelled.

"If my mother is alive, then I hope one day she returns. Until or if such a time comes; it's my job make and keep the peace between dragons and humans. Training your dragons to control others doesn't fit that mold, and if I agreed to your terms, and Berk would be safe…What about the other Tribes? I risked mine and Toothless's lives against Red Death to stop a war and bring peace. I don't just stand for Berk, I protect all. So yes, Drago; I'll give up the chance to see my mother if it means keeping everyone safe," Hiccup informed.

"Oh, Hiccup. I hoped it wouldn't come to this," Drago closed his eyes. Then raised his bullhook and waved it around, yelling out to the ships.

I don't like this. Toothless said.

"As you won't come willingly even with such a generous offer. Now, I won't give you a choice. You will train the dragons or I will kill her," Drago said as Krogan put his sword to the neck of a female-figure who had her arms behind her back, and a bag over her head.

"Killing people won't do anything; it just assures me more that you'll kill me after I've done what you want. In case you haven't noticed; I don't respond to being tortured or threatened," Hiccup informed.

"This isn't just anyone," Krogan smirked as he pulled the bag off. "She's your mother,"

"V-Valka?" Stoick gasped out, quickly landing. Well, there went Hiccup's idea to tell them they were crazy. If his father reacted this way, that this woman really was his mother. Alive and well as Drago claimed; so he was telling the truth for once.

"Make your choice, Hiccup. Your or your mother, but one of you is training my dragons and if you don't comply; we go right back to torture until you do. I'm sure you don't want your mother suffering everything you did, do you?" Drago grinned darkly now. Hiccup froze at that. No; he couldn't let his mom endure what he did. What choice did he have? He didn't.

Hiccup dropped his sword to the ground and put his hands up. "You win. Just…Let my mother go,"

"I knew you'd see it my way, boy," Drago said. "Release the woman," he ordered. Krogan let Valka go as Hiccup quickly pulled her behind him, and Stoick held her close. "I knew you were too kind-hearted for your own good. And I know you're afraid of me, what I'll do when we reach the fortress…" he smirked.

Hiccup! No! Toothless screeched.

"I'm sorry, Toothless," Hiccup frowned sadly.

They will kill you! Toothless argued.

"What was I supposed to do? Let them kill my mother?" Hiccup asked. Krogan grabbed the back of Hiccup's tunic.

"Time to leave. You have a lot of work to do," Krogan remarked.

"Can you least let me say goodbye?" Hiccup mumbled.

"It's fine, Krogan," Drago nodded. Krogan released Hiccup as he dropped down to be at Toothless's level.

"It's okay, I have a plan. Just be ready on my mark, Tooth. I love you," Hiccup whispered, cupping the sides of Toothless's face.

I love you too. Toothless leaned in and kissed Hiccup deeply, taking Johanna, Drago, and Krogan by surprise at the action. Hiccup kissed Toothless in return, then pulled back and stood up as Johann and Krogan moved closer to him.

"So, training dragons, huh? Shouldn't be too hard. I don't suppose you have any Night Furies?" Hiccup asked.

"Fresh out," Krogan scoffed.

"Oh, then how about a demonstration of a trained one?" Hiccup grinned. "You know they never miss, right?" Krogan and Johann stared at him. Before either could do anything, Hiccup slammed their heads together. "Do it, Tooth!" Hiccup called. Toothless fired a blast at Krogan and Johann to knock them back and down. Hiccup had ducked down to avoid being hit then he got up to see how angry Drago was.

"You…You double-crossed me!" Drago accused.

"You seriously didn't see this coming? Never release your only form of leverage before taking your prisoner. Come on! And you wanted to take over the world?" Hiccup laughed, soon others were too. Krogan and Johann were grabbed, tied, and shackled. Drago charged at Hiccup, but he was ready. Hiccup let Drago come at him, but last minute; Hiccup pulled something off his hip, then crouched down and thrust the object forward as metal poles in the shape of a sword extended, igniting on fire and piercing Drago in the left side of his chest.

"I-I don't…understand," Drago coughed. Everyone's widened, shocked at what Hiccup had done.

"All you need to understand is that as long as I'm alive, no harm befalls the people I care for or the Tribes of the Barbaric Archipelago. You tortured and raped me. You used my mother against me, and you think I'm going to let you leave here alive? Foolish mistake. Hiccup said coldly. "Just let me ask you one thing?" Drago looked up at him weakly as Hiccup pressed a button, releasing a green gas from the other end of the handle he had in his hand. "Who is really afraid of who?" Hiccup smirked as he pulled the blade free. Hiccup pressed another button, sparking the gas as there was an explosion around Drago and Hiccup. Last minute, Toothless grabbed Hiccup and closed his wings around his mate to protect him.

Everyone shielded their eyes and turned a bit, then when the smoke faded. Toothless opened his wings to let Hiccup out. Are you alright? Toothless asked.

"Y-Yeah, I think so," Hiccup coughed a few times as he tries to stand up, but his legs gave out, and he hit the ground unconscious.

Hiccup! Toothless nudged at Hiccup a bit to wake him, but nothing.

"Easy, Toothless. I think it might just be exhaustion; he said he was sick earlier, plus all this. I'm sure he just needs a little rest," Viggo offered to the worried Night Fury. Toothless whined as Ryker and Viggo picked Hiccup up and carried him to his house. Gothi followed to make sure there were no injuries, and of course, Toothless was right beside his mate for when he woke up. Everyone was shocked at how things played out; in a matter of twenty-thirty minutes at best, Hiccup outsmarted Drago, killed him, and got Krogan and Johann locked up in the prison hold. However, one thing was for sure; it was over at last.