Hey everyone. Here's chapter three. Sorry about the long wait but I had stuff to do over the weekend. I just want to thank all of you who are taking time to read this crossover. It means a lot to me. For those of you who are asking about the presence of the other riders, don't worry. They'll make their entrance soon enough. I have a big plan for something like that. Besides, Hiccup's not gonna take on Sauron's armies by himself. It would be impossible. And to also answer Killernooch's question, it is a HTTYD and LOTR crossover. And will be based off of The War for the Ring. Alright guys, enjoy.

Darkness grew long as the moon rose to its fullest. The woods were dark and mischievous. Filled with danger and despair. For four young hobbits, it was a really long night for them. They just escaped from a hooded rider who was cloaked with all black. They were on a quest to make it to the village of Bree before these riders beat them to it first. One of them in particular, was carrying a weapon that could threaten the lives of many others. The One Ring to be exact. It was given to him by a wizard back at his home in The Shire. Now he must carry it until further notice.

The hobbit's name was Frodo. And he was the leader of the group. To his left, was his best friend Samwise Gamgee. Who was his best friend and trusted companion. he was there when the wizard gave Frodo the ring, and he devoted his life to ensure that he makes it to Bree safely. Behind the two, were hobbit brothers Merry and Pippin. Who bumped into them in a cornfield and helped them escape the owner of the field himself. Moments ago, they ran into one of these Black Riders and were lucky not to be spotted by him or his friends.

Now they're on the run for many hours in the darkness. Trying to stay perfectly safe within the shadows of the forests. And hoping to make it to the village undetected. For these riders were still out there. Hunting. But as they ran along, they saw a yellow warp appear out of the sky. The noise of it was loud and aggravating. Yet the sight of it was unnatural. Even for beings like themselves. They saw is it kept swirling about. Also noticing an object bursting out of it and flying towards their left. And after just a few more seconds, it vanishes into thin air.

"Okay," said Pippin. "What was that?"

Before the others could say a thing, there was a loud boom that was heard just a few miles to the west. None of them knew what it was, but it was nothing that they should be concerned about.

"Great," Sam pointed out. "As if things weren't so stranger than that, first we got black riders. And now we have some sort of thing just appear from the sky."

"We have to keep moving," said Frodo. "We don't know what that thing is. But we still have those riders on our tails. It won't belong before they show up again."

The pain that slowly went through Hiccup's head told him that he was starting to regain consciousness. His head slowly started to hurt, aching like cramps as the sudden feeling of crashing through the air caught up to him. His senses started to come back to him. And the memories of the vortex returned to his mind. In basic instinct, his eyes shot open. Seeing only the night sky that cast over the horizon. He didn't see much else due to his helmet still covering his head.

He pushed himself up and sat in a sitting position. There, he removed his helmet and visor and looked at his surroundings. The first thing that he noticed was that he was in the middle of a small meadow. The second thing he noticed was that beyond the meadow, were layers of trees that went on across. And the last thing he noticed was how quiet the place was. Normally forests would have some sort of activity going on, but this was different. Because there was not a soul to be seen or heard for what seemed to be miles away.

"Ugh...Toothless," he called out. "You there bud?"

He pushed himself to his feet, wincing in pain and throbbed through his body. For something like this had a really bad effect on his condition. Especially with all of the many head aches that he just got. He looked around, trying to see if he could spot his dragon companion. And just before he could panic, he sees Toothless passed out a few yards to his right.

He slowly approached the sleeping dragon. Limping with all of his strength. And then kneeled beside the Night Fury while nudging at his shoulder. Trying to wake him up if he could.

"Hey," he said. "Good morning, bud."

Then, there was a little moaning sound that came out of the Dragon Alpha. From there, Toothless winced an eye before slowly trying to regain consciousness. Hiccup then laid beside him with the dragon's head in his lap.

"There you go," he said in relief. "Things just don't tend to get weirder out here. Right bud?"

Toothless warbled a little before trying to pick himself up. It took him a minute before he finally gathered his full strength. Now that Toothless was completely up, their next phase was to find out where they are now. And how they could get back home.

"Well bud," Hiccup started off. "This place doesn't look like it could be any island that we know of. What do you think?"

Toothless hooted before looking at the direction of the treeline. After a moment of staring, he turns back to his partner. Hiccup thought for a bit before thinking of an idea.

"Okay," he responded. "Here's what we'll do. We'll fly off to the nearest village and ask any of the natives what kind of land we are in. Oh, and how's the tail holding up by the way?"

Toothless turned back and showed Hiccup his tail fin. The good news was that the tail wasn't damaged and was in complete shape. The bad news was that there was tny enough to notice. If that hole was ever to get worse, then that meant that they'd be grounded permanently. So they had to stay on the ground.

"D*mn it," Hiccup cursed. "I guess that means we'll have to go on foot bud."

Then, before both dragon nor rider could do anything, they hear a strange and loud screech that came from the forests beyond the meadow. It was so loud that it caused pain from both of their ears. When it was done, Toothless dropped his ears and growled at the direction it came from.

"What is it, Toothless?" Hiccup asked in concern.

Toothless did not answer at first, he just stared on. Looking to where the screeching came from. He lowered his head to the ground. Sniffing about as he moved through the grass. Hiccup cautiously followed him. Not willing to take any chances. The Night Fury sniffed a couple more times before shooting back up and looking at the forest. At first there was nothing, but then, another screech filled the air. But not only that, there was a yelling sound that came in that same direction. Probably someone in that needs help.

"Someone's in trouble," Hiccup said. "We have to help them Toothless."

Then Hiccup climbed on the back of Toothless and puts his helmet on. Then, as quick as a flash, Toothless bolted into the treeline and sprinted in the direction of the person in need of aid.

"Get down!" Sam yelled.

As quick as they could, the hobbits couched down and hid behind a few bushes. There, they saw a lone black rider on his horse from a distance as it continues its search for the suspects. They waited for a few seconds before the riders heads off in the opposite direction. Once the coast was clear, the slowly came out of the bushes.

"I have to leave the Shire," Frodo says to Merry. "Sam and I must get to Bree."

"Right," Merry nodded. He stood for a moment before he thought of an idea. "Buckleberry Ferry. Follow me."

They made their way through the brushes and continued the path to the hidden ferry. They continued for a few more miles before, without a warning, a riders comes out of nowhere and blocks the path with its horse. The hobbits jumped in fright, started screaming directions to each other. They made a mad dash at evading the hooves of the riders horse.

Panic triggered their adrenaline, which fueled their fight or flight response. Which they knew how to control mentally. The horse came for another turn before Frodo went in between its legs. Merry, Pippin and Sam were already a yard or three ahead of him. Which was an early start.

"Run!" Pippin yelled.

Not needed to be told twice, Frodo picked up his feet and made a run for the ferry. A few moments after that, the black rider came in pursuit. Taking up many yards as it galloped across the road.

Hiccup and Toothless continued to run through the woods. With each yard they gained the screams began to get louder and louder. They heard someone shouting "run" and ran towards that direction. After running for another mile Toothless stopped and looked around. His ears perked up as he started scanning through the trees. Tempting to see if he or his master could see anyone.

"You see anything bud?" Hiccup asked.

Toothless didn't answer. He kept on looking as his ears flipped in opposite directions. Then all of a sudden, he snarls as he catches sight of the outline of a dark figure that appeared to be riding a horse. They both were very curious to the presence of horses, but that was flushed away when they see what seemed to be a child just a few yards ahead of the rider and horse. They watch he runs towards a small ferry with the rider in tow. And from what it seemed, the rider was gonna kill the kid.

"Let's go Toothless," said Hiccup.

Toothless gave Hiccup a nod before charging at full speed at the rider.

Merry, Pippin and Sam ran with all of their might to finally reach the ferry. They all boarded it as they started untying the ropes that were holding it. They were nearly done with it when they came to the realization that there was still Frodo that was left.

"Frodo!" Sam yelled.

They saw that Frodo was running full speed towards the ferry. Yet they were aware that the rider was right behind him, gaining up on his prey. They cried out, pushing Frodo to pick up the pace as the rider closed in on him. He looked back to see that the rider had his sword out and was ready to strike. He wasn't gonna make it. The rider was just too fast for him. Yet he still pressed on. Pushing all of his strength for this final moment.

He made one last yelp before making a jump for the ferry. But just before the rider could strike his final move, something jumped out from the right side and tackled both the rider and its horse. Once on the ferry, Frodo looks back to see two strange figures recovering from the blow. One of them was looking right at him. He appeared to be human like the others. But was not much taller than the average man. He couldn't tell who he was because of the helmet, but knew that he was a friend.

Get somewhere safe," said the figure. "I'll handle this."

From there, the others started paddling as the saw the fight go on.

After recovering from the surprise attack, Toothless looks at the horse and violently roars at it. Scaring it into the treeline. Once it was gone, he looks over at Hiccup. Who was handling the rider himself.

"You know," he started. "It's not nice to pick on children like that. Especially when he isn't fighting back."

The hooded rider says nothing, but despite the coldness of night, Hiccup noticed that the figure was breathing hard. Then, he sees the hooded unsheathe a weapon of its own choice. Which was a long metal sword. Which was much to Hiccup's surprise.

"Well, since you can fight with long swords," Hiccup noted. "This won't be any different.

Then, Hiccup pulls out his own sword and ignites the night with a fiery glow. With their shadows glowing through the night, the battle finally begins. The hooded rider strikes first. Charging at the Viking Chief as he raises his sword high. He brings it down to strike, but was countered by Hiccup's own sword. Then the figure starts swinging some more, trying to outwit his opponent.

But Hiccup returns the favor by striking blows of his own. He punches the figure across the face and then kicks it in the stomach with his metal leg. The he swings his sword again, clashing with the figure's own sword and pushing him against the trees. He brings his sword down on the rider's sword and bring him to his knees. It seems that he won the battle, but thrown off his feet when the riders pulls his sword and brings it across his legs.

On the ground, Hiccup was very vulnerable. He faced the rider and backed up against the tree. But that just made it worse for him. For he is now pinned against the wall. Something that greatly benefited the hooded figure. It raises its sword up and prepared to deliver the final blow. But before he could, Hiccup drives his sword up the figure's cloak and sets it ablaze. Screeches could be heard from miles away as the figure screams in pain. It retreats into the forests and after a few short moments, it was never seen again.

Hiccup regained himself as he quickly reunites with Toothless. They looked near the edge of the forest and saw the four "kids" on a small raft and were very far away from the scene. But before they could do anything else, they saw two other riders pass them on their horses as they headed somewhere else.

"Well, at least we know that he's not alone," said Hiccup.

Toothless nodded at him before they kept their eyes on the children that were still on the raft.

"How far to the nearest crossing?" Frodo asked.

"The Brandywine Bridge," Merry answered. "Twenty miles."

"You okay Mr. Frodo?" Sam questioned.

"Yeah," Frodo responded. "I'm alright Sam. I'm alright."

Then, he looks back at the trees and spots his savior within the treeline. There, he starts to think about his mysterious hero and begins to question his presence. Which was so unexpected.

Back in the woods, Hiccup and Toothless were still looking at the raft. They two were questioning themselves about the people that they just saved and wondered if there were others like them.

"What do think Toothless," said Hiccup. "Should we follow them?"

Toothless gave Hiccup and concerned look before looking back at the raft. He warbled something to his partner and waited to see if he would respond.

"I know bud," he said. "It's dangerous. But who knows what's out there. There's lots of opportunities for the both of us. Plus, they might lead us to people who know the land better than we do. If they can tell us more about where we are, then there might be a bigger chance that we get back home. So, what do you day? You're in?"

Toothless thought about it for a moment, but finally gave into his master's idea.

"Alright," Hiccup responded. "Don't worry bud."

The, he mounts up on top of Toothless and prepares for takeoff.

"It'll be fun."

Then, the two took off as they began to follow the kids cautiously to the path of civilization. Hoping to find some answers and praying that they would make it back home before any issues go on while they're gone.

And that's that. Please click on the review box if you have anything regarding the story. Alright guys, stay tuned for chapter 4.