"Well bud, we're going on a vacation, forever." Hiccup said as he put a saddle with pouches of supplies on Toothless. The young Viking jumped onto the Night Fury and the dragon looked at his human friend. Hiccup pat the dragon's head and he shook. Toothless jumped on rocks getting higher and higher off the ground until they soured into the sky. As the wind blew past Hiccup, he felt free. The Viking was chosen to kill a dragon, but he couldn't. He has seen a new side of the dragons. That they weren't the monsters Berk believe they were. Hiccup grabbed a map of the known world and plotted a course beyond the world. He didn't care how long it would take, but he needs to get away from the tribes that would recognize him. But something got Toothless distracted. "What is it bud?"

The dragon went up and Hiccup saw a flock of dragons. The two joined the flock and Hiccup tucked in to avoid detection. Soon they reached a volcanic island and the dragons flew into a dark cave. Hiccup didn't know what on Midgard was going on. Soon a red light could be seen and he saw several columns of rock above a bog of smoke. Toothless landed on a rocky ledge overlooking the gathering dragons. Hiccup knew this had to be the Dragons Nest. The dragons dropped sheep, small whales, and other larger creatures into the pit while a Gronckle dropped a signal fish. Moments later a massive dragon burst from the smoke eating the dragon whole. The gathered dragons hid in fear as the massive dragon sunk to the depths of the pit. But it stopped and sniffed.

"Bud, get ready to get us out of here." Hiccup whispered and the Toothless raced off as the massive dragon tried to kill the two. The gathered dragon swarmed out of the vent of the volcano. Hiccup looked back to see a Hideous Zippleback taken down with the massive dragon. He sped out of the volcano and sped away far from the world. Hiccup looked back to see a flock of dragons flying around the volcano. He had found the nest. The two landed on a nearby island and Hiccup got off and leaned on a large rock. "We found it bud. We found the nest."

Toothless pushed his head onto Hiccup's lap. Both of them knew that Stoic the Vast was after the nest. Hiccup raced the saddle and grabbed his journal with notes about dragons. Some of which were were in the Book of Dragons while others were Hiccup's own observation. He turned the pages to see if there we a dragon like the one he saw, but he knew there weren't. It was a new species of dragon. Hiccup turned to Toothless. "What are we going to do bud?"


Four Days Later

Hiccup had finished filling up the stolen Outcast barrel with Monstrous Nightmare Gel. The plan was to drop the lite barrel on the Red Death, as the Viking named it, hopefully it'll force the dragon to relocate leaving Berk alone. Hiccup checked the barrel one last time before jumping on Toothless's saddle. Hiccup pat his friend on the side before flying up and grabbing the barrel. The two sped to the volcano island at the dark of night. They flew in formation with the flock as they entered the cave. Once they reached the vent, Hiccup leaned over and lit the fuse. Toothless dropped it and flew straight up the vent. If this works Berk will be safe from the dragons and the dragons will be safe from Berk. When an explosion echoed, Hiccup looked down to see the dragons cowardly. Then came a loud angry roar.

"Okay bud. I think we're in trouble." Hiccup remarked as they exited the volcano. They dove down the side flying inches above the rocks. He heard the side of the volcano break apart as a roar sent shivers down his spine. Hiccup looked back to see a massive dragon running towards them. Hiccup steered Toothless up as a pillar of flames erupted from behind. As they flew, he noticed it had wings. "Okay let's see if he knows how to fly."

Hiccup steered Toothless up and in perfect unison, they flew up into the clouds with the Red Death flapping its wings. It roared and breathed fire. The two dodge the flames before losing the Red Death in the dark clouds. They turned around and Toothless fired a plasma blast before retreating and diving in for another attack. They repeated it putting holes in the dragon wings. The Red Death randomly burned the sky and the two dodged it. But Hiccup could hear a rustling behind them. He turned to see the tail, Hiccup made burning away. He leaned in towards Toothless. "Okay bud, now or never."

Toothless dove in for another blast and made sure as they dove to the surface, to lure the Red Death in. It dove down following them closely. Hiccup turned his head, waiting for gas to form in its mouth. When it did he turned back. "Now!" he yelled and Toothless rolled, firing a plasma blast at the gas igniting it. The two swerved up and the Red Death saw the ground. It spread its wings in an attempt to slow down, but the holes in them ripped opened and the dragon crashed causing an inferno. Hiccup felt the heat behind them as they raced to the sky. They followed the spine of the Red Death and when they reached the tail, Toothless prosthetic tail failed and they crashed into the Red Death's clubbed tail. Hiccup was knocked out as they fell.


Two Weeks Later

Hiccup opened his eyes to see Toothless sleeping in the corner of a room. He leaned up to see he was in an opened cell. Toothless heard Hiccup and immediately jumped to his friend licking Hiccup's face. "Yeah, year good to see you too bud."

"Oh, you're awake. I'll go get the boss." a guard said before leaving Hiccup alone with Toothless.

"Where are we bud?" Hiccup whispered scratching Toothless's chin. As he took the blanket off, he saw a wooden peg leg. Toothless looked at a scarred Hiccup. The Viking stood up and stood up. As hetook a step, he tripped, but Toothless caught him. "Tanks bud."

"Sorry about the leg. It was gone when your dragon arrived here." a stranger's voice said and Hiccup turned with Toothless's help.

"Where am I?" Hiccup asked the tall bald man with a goatee.

"On my ship." the man answered as he walked into the cell. "Now tell me, why is a boy riding a Night Fury?"

"Who are you?" Hiccup asked having an uneasy feeling about this.

"Ryker Grimborn." the man answered and Hiccup wondered why Toothless had to land on his ship. "My men saw a dragon swimming in the waters, so we used nets to catch it. That's how we found you."

"And why didn't you kill me or Toothless?" Hiccup asked knowing how dragons are seen in the world.

"I saw a saddle on him and I put the pieces together. Now answer my question." Ryker ordered and Hiccup noticed Toothless was uneasy as well. "Why is a boy riding a Night Fury?"

"We're friends." Hiccup answered as Ryker stepped closer.

"So dragon rider. I assume you want to leave?" Ryker remarked.

"Can't and you know that." Hiccup replied knowing that only a blind man could miss Toothless damaged tail.

"Correct." Ryker said as he stepped closer. "I could help you repair his tail."

"In exchange?" Hiccup asked.

"An Allie of mine wants you to train some of his men to ride Dragons." Ryker answered with a disgruntled expression. Hiccup could tell this alliance was an uneasy one.

"Sure. But I need a forge to make the right equipment." Hiccup said knowing he won't do it.

"Good. Ask my men for anything and they'll get it for you." Ryker remarked before leaving a lone guard with Hiccup and Toothless.


Eight Days Later

When the ship docked, Hiccup and Toothless were taken to the deck. This was these Viking's home and Ryker escorted the two off the ship and onto the island. Hiccup looked at tents of weapons, and rows of cages. Something seemed off. When the three of them reached a tent filled with weapons and forging equipment. "I trust this will be enough."

"Yeah." Hiccup replied as he grabbed some parchment and a pen to draw out the designs.

"Also, so you don't try anything." Ryker said and Toothless yelped. Hiccup turned to see an arrow in Toothless's side.

"Toothless!" Hiccup yelled as he ran towards his friend. Ryker pushed Hiccup down as several warriors tie the dragon up.

"Don't try anything or your friend is a goner." Ryker remarked before leaving a scarred Hiccup alone.


Two Days Later

Hiccup carried the tail replacement to Toothless. Two guards guarded his friend with their swords drawn. Hiccup had a plan. This new tail would be able to handle Hiccup's new metal ped leg, he made himself. As he reached the cage one guard put the blade of his sword next to Hiccup's head and Toothless growled. "No funny business."

"Don't worry, no funny business." Hiccup promised as the second guard opened a second human sized door for Hiccup to enter without risking Toothless to escape. As Hiccup put the new tail and saddle on, the dragon looked back at his friend. The young Viking gave his friend a smile as he finished with the tail. As he put the saddle on, Hiccup counted how long it was until the distraction goes off. When he was finished with the saddle, the Monstrous Nightmare Gel in the Forge exploded. The guards rushed down as did the camp to stop the fire. Hiccup rushed out of the cage and opened the main door. As he opened the cage, Toothless rushed off. The Viking jumped on the Dragon's saddle and they flew into the sky. Racing away from the Hunters.


One Day Later

Hiccup and Toothless landed on an island and the two collapsed on the grass from exhaustion. The two have been flying for hours on end trying to get as much ground as he can and lose the Hunter's tail. Hiccup stood up and opened one of the pouches for some jerky. He took several bites before getting on the saddle. They jumped into the air and dove to the sea. Toothless scanned the water and caught several fish. They flew back to the edge of a cliff while Toothless enjoyed his meal. Hiccup grabbed a map and tried to navigate where he is at with the stars. He wasn't far from the Archipelago. Maybe a day or two from Berk. It would be easy to go home, but Hiccup wasn't accepted there. He left a note for his father weeks ago explaining why Hiccup had to leave. But leaving out Toothless. Hiccup looked at the terrain and knew that Ryker will be chasing Hiccup. Leaving him little options but to build a base to hold out and train Viking to ride dragons. He was going to change everyone's mind on Dragons.


Sorry that I am taking a break from my other story, but I can't focus my mind on it and I need a break from it and do something different. So here we are. Also, I know the world is on edge with the war in Ukraine caused by Putin. So I have a message for my readers and especially to anyone Ukraine readers. I support the Ukraine fight. The war needs to end. Putin expected an easy fight, but the few thousands fighting the millions made his dreams a nightmare. FREEDOM FOR UKRAINE! WE STAND WITH YOU! END THIS BLOODY WAR!