It was early morning and the sun began to rise in the east. The air was thin and calm, much to a fair day in Rivendell. Hiccup was in his chambers, sleeping in his bed with a book covering his face and his body surrounded Toothless, who laid aside him. They had already prepared everything that he needed for the quest. Which included weapons, equipment, and others. Unlike the others, he did it the night before so that he could be ready at first light.

The book that he had in front of him was one that had pretty much everything on Middle Earth. Those involved, every map, every event, and every creature that existed. He and Toothless stayed up nearly all night studying everything that they needed to know so that they could be prepared for the journey ahead. And through their study, Hiccup mostly focused on the book with all of the creatures.

And from this book, he found out that there were many creatures. Most of them were vicious creatures like orcs, wargs, caragors, goblins, trolls, he read about these tree-like beings called Ents. And so on. But the most shocking creatures that they found was winged creatures called Fell Beasts and Drakes. Which were some species of dragons. And through the page that they read, they found out that they were in the hands of the Nazgul. Which made them impossible to tame. Even if he tried.

At first, he thought of carrying Frodo over to Mount Doom and get it all over it. However, after learning about this, and hearing of how dangerous Mordor's airs could be, he couldn't risk a suicidal run. But now it was daylight, and he slowly opens his eyes. Gaining his full senses and stretching his legs as he wakes up his best friend.

Minutes later, they were wide awake, and joined Fellowship members Sam, Merry, Pippin, as well as others. Legolas just finished up counting his arrows and puts his satchel around his waist. Boromir sharpened his sword before putting it back in its socket. And Gimli checked his axe before putting it away.

"Top in the morning Hiccup," Pippin greeted.

"And a good morning to you Pip," Hiccup greeted back. "So uh, where's Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragon?"

"Frodo's with his uncle Bilbo saying his goodbyes," Sam answered. "Gandalf's having a last minute chat with Lord Elrond. And, Aragon I don't know."

"Okay," he said. "In the meantime, me and Toothless are gonna do a last minute checkin while before we leave."

"Fine by me," said Merry.

Then, Hiccup motioned Toothless to a nearby bench and began to check his saddlebags. While checking, he looked back at the other team and thought about the bonding time he had with them. The other night, he and Toothless had a lot of time to socialize with all of these people. Try to get to know them all before they go on this huge quest.

The first person who he got to talk to was the elf Legolas. Who was Prince of the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood, and was son of the Great Elven King Thranduril. Who expected a lot of him when he was little. In response, Hiccup told him of how he too was expected to take the responsibilities as chief of his own tribe. But either than that, the elf told him that he was a Master Archer. And was most keen at using a bow.

The second person he got to learn more about was the dwarf Gimli, son of Gloin. Who shared to the viking how his race favored the axe as a weapon for both close range and single sided throwing. In which Hiccup told him that his race did just about the same thing. Using the axe as a primary weapon. One that they both had in common.

He did not know much about Boromir. Either than that he was eldest son of the Steward of Gondor named Denethor. And held the title "Captain of the White Tower" for some time. Mainly because he was next in line to inherit his father's line as Steward of the already having information about the hobbits, Gandalf, and Aragon from themselves, he did not need to hear much from them.

After a few more minutes of waiting, Frodo and Aragon joined them. Gandalf followed shortly after with Elrond behind him. Then he gave the others a few more minutes of saying their farewells and good lucks for the journey. As they made final preparations for the quest, many of the elves watched the departure of the Fellowship. Arwen was one of those elves.

'The Ring Bearer is setting out on a quest to Mount Doom," Elrond began. "And with you who travel with him no oath or bond is laid to go further than you will. Farewell. Hold to your purpose, and may the blessings of Elves and Men, and all Free Folk go with you."

"The Fellowship awaits the Ring-Bearer," said Gandalf.

Frodo looks around one last time before turning to the exit. There, he walks to the path and felt a bit uncertain. There were two paths that went in two direction. And he did not know which one to take.

"Mordor, Gandalf," he whispers. "Is it left or right?"

"Left," Gandalf answered.

Then one by one, the members of the Fellowship start to depart beneath the old arch of lichen-encrusted stone. Aragon was the last to exit. But before he could do so, he took one last look at Arwen. They give each other one last glance before he faintly smiled. Then, he looks back at the exit, seeing Hiccup and Toothless waiting for him.

Then he started walking out, passing the two as they give one last look at the elves before departing merely get to the bridge that connects to the exit of Rivendell before Hiccup asked Gandalf something.

"Is it okay if me and Toothless fly ahead?" he asked. "In case if we're being watched."

"Very well," Gandalf granted. "Just don't go too far ahead."

"We won't," Hiccup said as he motioned Toothless. "Come on bud. Let's go flying."

Toothless excitedly warbled before motioning Hiccup to climb up his saddle. He quickly mounts him, and the two set off. He flaps his wings and the two begin to loop around the group. As they flew, Toothless looked back at them and shook his head. Then he kept moving. They were already twenty feet in the air before they went ahead of the group. Ascending into the skies in the process.

For a long while, the Fellowship had traveled through the forests parts of the wild for a half hour. For another three hours, they walked a lot of miles through the plains. By the afternoon, they reached a hillside that took them straight through the path over a hillside. Where they passed two rocks.

Leading them was Gandalf, while Legolas and Gimli followed him from behind. The four hobbits tagged along with Sam holding Billy. Boromir came after them. And Aragon covered the rear end. All with Hiccup and Toothless to fly ahead of them. For being stuck on an island for a long time, it kinda felt good for the pair to be back in the skies once more. They were also confident about the quest as well. It has been a long while since they flew missions. And thanks to the studying, they were prepared for anything that stood in their way.

However, they also had to stay vigilant. Who knows when there could be the first sight of danger. They were in foreign territory. And didn't really have a good lay of the land. Fortunately for them, they had the others to guide them. And for that, they both stayed confident. But the question remains, were they ready just as they were? But that question will come later. For now, they just had to keep their heads up.

"We must hold this course west of the Misty Mountains for forty days," said Gandalf. "If our luck holds, the gap of Rohan will still be open to us. From there our road turns east to Mordor."

After three long hours of traveling, the Fellowship decided to rest on a hillside for the afternoon to regain most of their strength. Most of them were busy doing their own things. Sam took a sausage over a fire that they made a while ago and climbed over a rock beside Frodo. Nearby, Boromir was seen sparring with hobbits Merry and Pippin. Around that same time, Aragon and Hiccup watched them spar with each other while Gandalf and Gimli were having a little chat. Plus Legolas keeping watch from a distance.

As for the animals, Toothless spent his time sleeping not too far from the group while Bill grazed at a field of grass nearby.

"Two, one ,five," Boromir said as he spared with Pippin. "Good. Very good."

"Move your feet," Aragon encouraged.

Apparently, Hiccup took notice on how good the two hobbits were doing while they were sparring with Boromir. And was in a way impressed with how fast they learned from his teachings.

"One, two. three," Boromir continued, going through the steps and swinging carefully at the hobbits. "Good. Faster, now. One- two- three."

On the last blow, however Boromir accidentally hit Merry's hand with the blade. The hobbit yelped and dropped his blade, shaking his hand.

"Sorry, Merry-" Boromir started, but just then, the Hobbit had delivered a swift kick to his shin.

"Ow!"

This of course, erupted into a small, mock fight between the two hobbits, who were all caught up with all of the fire they were having fun.

"For the shire!" was the yell as Boromir was besieged by the trio pinning him down and tickling him without any sign of mercy.

One of which Hiccup had a good laugh. By the time it was over, Aragorn went over to try and pull everyone off Boromir.

"That's enough, gentlemen," he chuckled.

Pippin and Merry exchanged conspiratorial looks. Then, without warning, hobbits seized a leg each and pulled. Aragorn quickly found himself on the ground right along Boromir. All the while Hiccup watched chuckling as the four of them continued to play.

'Crafty hobbits, they are,' Hiccup thought.

As it escalated, Toothless, awakened from his nap, slowly walked over and laid right next to Hiccup.

"This remind you of something bud?" he asked his best friend.

The dragon looked a bit confused as to where Hiccup was getting at, but then started to get it and felt a bit sad.

"Do you think they miss us?" he asked him another question. "Back at home?"

Toothless began to warble something to his partner. While sharing the same feeling he has. By then he set his head on Hiccup's lap. With the lad stroking the top of the dragon's head.

"I know bud," he said. "I know."

There the two of them had a small moment of being homesick. Despite the fact that they have been dragged away from it because of a small prophecy. Though it was their duty to help those in need of it. Because that is what heroes do. And that is why it doesn't really trouble them.

However, that moment was interrupted when Hiccup noticed Legolas standing on a rock while looking to the south. From that point he saw a strange cloud in that direction. Besides Hiccup, Sam too took notice of the elf's observation and is sobered with curiosity.

"What is that?" Sam asked.

"Nothing, it's just a whiff of cloud," Giml answers inconspicuously.

By then everyone stopped what they were doing and took a good look of what was coming towards them. To Hiccup, it didn't seem too much of a threat. But that was until he heard Toothless growling as soon as he laid eyes upon the wierd image. There the viking lad knew that something was wrong. He did not know what exactly it was, but he knew it anyway.

"Uh, guys," he said catiously. "I don't think that's a cloud."

"He's right," said Legolas as he continued to observe. "It's moving fast...against the wind."

Hiccup looked back to his best friend again and saw that he was ever more on edge than before. Which indicated to him that this was something that would not be considered a good thing. And his thoughts were confirmed when Legolas was able to identify the image coming their way.

"Cerbain from Dunland," he called out.

"Hide!" Aragon shouted to the others.

By then everyone scrambled for cover. Boromir took Merry and Pippin behind the nearest rock, Sam quickly gathered their things and put out the fire, and rest of them hid in the outcropping just behind them. Toothless led Bill into a nearby shade so that he could hide himself. And by the time he was done, he was called upon by his rider.

"Toothless, behind the rocks," Hiccup ordered his dragon.

And as fast as a leopard, yet quiet as a mouse, Toothless bounded over to the outcropping where Hiccup was and crouched low to the ground so that he wouldn't be seen. As extra camouflage, Toothless crawled into a few bushes so that his hide wouldn't be visible. As they waited patiently for whatever was coming would pass, a flock of birds flew overheard, cawing in a loud tone.

There were so many of them that it almost looked like they were a swarm. It kinda reminded Hiccup of the dragon flocks that he and Toothless would come across when flying. For a moment they circled the hill, and then journeyed down south. Once they were at a formidable distance, the Fellowship finally came out of their hiding spots. And then watched the flock fly away.

Hiccup wondered what that was all about. He came across flock of flying creatures his entire life. A majority of them were relatively harmless. Except for those that shoot out fire. Surely it was not just to try to hide from them. Though he knew that there was an explanation for it.

"Spies of Saruman," said Gandalf, giving the answer to Hiccup's question. "The passage South is being watched. We must take the pass of Caradhas."

He then looked to a huge mountain just beyond the hill. Hiccup took one good look at it and had a few suscpicions, but knew that if it was the only way, then so be it. Though he did have a thought that it wasn't going to go well. All things considering.

Pass of Caradhas

To say the next few hours on the pass were utter misery would be a drastic understatement. Though Hiccup and Toothless had been through much worse than this. And it wasn't that bad either. It hasn't been that long since the Felowship started to climb up the snowy slopes of the mountain range, and so far everything seemed to be slim for the moment. The climate of the weather allowed Hiccup and Toothless to scout ahead for any sort of danger. In which thy reported that it was all clear. By then Gandalf suggested to them that they would stay on the ground just in case the crows trail them.

And they did not argue with that. Though it was kinda tough to get past Toothless's constant complaints about not flying. Yet as the time passed he started to get over it and continue the journey. Though as they went up, some of them members struggled a bit. Frodo was among the first of them. Who lost his footing and was sent rolling down the slope. Luckily Aragon caught him just in time before he could go any further.

From that point on Hiccup rushed over to his side and too aided him. Toothless slowly trotted down the slope and helped as well. By which Aragon did not mind the dragon helping as well. Since they were to work together if they were to make this journey.

"Don't give in just yet kid," said the young lad. "This journey's just getting started."

By then Frodo was table to pick himself off and shake off the snow. But as he did, he put his hand around his neck area and instantly became worried. The ring was not there.

He looked around the area where he fell and noticed that it was in the snow, shining out in brood daylight. Though before he could do anything, he saw that someone else had picked it up. And when he looked up, he saw that the ring had fell into the hands of Boromir. Who brought the ring up to eye level with his right hand and looked at it curiously.

Now normally it wouldn't be a big deal to the boy and dragon, knowing what little value rings and other valuables had for them, but from this angle, they both were on constant alert. And it did not take the rest of the Fellowship to notice and be on alert as well Hiccup had read about the ring having the ability to corrupt the minds of the people drawn to its power, and took notes about it too.

Aragorn began to walk up the slope, with Frodo following close by. Toothless growled a bit before advancing as well, but a steady hand told him otherwise.

"Wait bud," the viking boy told him in a calm voice.

Hiccup wanted to see how this would play out. To see how the power of the ring works, and to see if Boromir has the will to resist the ring's evil. A test if not. Otherwise things would get bloody pretty quickly.

"Boromir," Aragon called to him.

But the man did not respond. He was staring intently at the Ring, continuing to study it with every bit of concentration that he can muster. Then Toothless moved out to his right slowly, hiding his aggressive natured face so that he does not startle the Gondorian soldier. He could attack now, but he only would by Hiccup's command. Who continued to watch as the scene played out.

"It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt," Boromir began to mutter silently. "Over so small a thing...such a little thing."

His hand then slowly stated to approach the ring. Everyone was clueless as to what they should do. Knowing that Boromir may lose his nerve at any time. Though Aragon knew just what to do.

"Boromir!" Aragon says, the tone in his voice sharper than before.

From then Boromir snapped back to reality and looked over at Aragon, seeing the bit of tension that he was about to spread.

"Give the Ring to Frodo," the Ranger stated sternly.

Boromir moved forward and held out the Ring. Hiccup stood ready, with his left hand held out to the side, motioning Toothless to attack by his command. It wasn't necessary, but just in case if Boromir tried to pull any tricks.

"As you wish," he said, with a bit of laughter suddenly coming into his voice.

Frodo then snatched the Ring back, his breathing somewhat heavy. The corner of Boromir's lip turned up in a slight smirk.

"I care not."

He reached out and ruffled Frodo's hair, knocking out a bit of snow that'd been caught in it when he fell. Then, the Gondorian turned and went back up the hill after the rest of the Fellowship. As Frodo put the chain around his neck again, Hiccup noticed that Aragon had his hand on the tilt of his sword, and then relaxed it once Boromir was out of sight.

By then Toothless walked up to Hiccup, with both of them looking very suspiciously at Boromir. From that point Hiccup knew he was up to no good, and needed to be on an extra guard in case if he tries to jeopardize the mission.

"Keep a close eye on him bud," he muttered to his best friend. "And don't let him leave your sight. Will ya?"

The Night Fury gave him a nod before continuing to climb up the slopes. Hiccup slightly looked pale before following suit.

'This just got more complicated.' he took note in his head.

By the time they reach the late afternoon of the day, the journey across the mountain pass had just became a little more rough. Not too long ago a blizzard had started, making it hard for anyone to see. And to make things worse, the snow started to getting steeper. Also making it hard for anyone to get past it without getting their feet stuck.

The blizzard on the other hand was a bit fierce, with biting winds that blew against them from all directions, practically cutting right through the heavy clothing that Rivendell had supplied them for the journey. Hiccup practically had to stitch up scratches from Toothless's saddle every ten minutes. The dragon himself was having a hard time trying to keep up since his cold-blooded hide couldn't keep him from freezing relentlessly. Though that did not stop him from continuing up the mountain.

What made things even more complicated was that his rider could barely see a thing. They others did too. And they soon began to lose the tail that they previously were on. Luckily for them, they unknowingly had a friend who could help with such a probleem.

"Toothless, would you mind giving us some light? he asked his dragon. "You obviously have better eyes than I do.

With a nod, Toothless shot out at the air beyond them. To the others, were a bit confused as to why he would do such a thing. Though the thing about them, was that they did not know his dragon better than he did.

"Toothless has this thing where he can find things we can't," he explained. "Good if you can't see well in the dark.

Legolas and Gandalf looked in a bit in satisfactory, while the others were somewhat impressed. With another unspoken roar, one of the Night Fury's ears perked up. And then he warbled something to his rider.

"The path is this way," Hiccup told the others.

By then the young viking hero was able to lead the others back on the trail next to Gandalf. With the others trailing behind. The grey wizard decided that Toothless would take point since his new skills have found them the road. Hiccup looked back and saw Aragon and Boromir carrying the hobbits while Gimbli was leading Bill just behind them.

Then he sees Legolas turn from the path and stare out into the open blizzard to the east. Hiccup wondered what would be troubling him at this time, but then found his answer when a cruel voice filled the air. Rising with every second that had passed.

"Cuiva nwalca Carnirasse; nai yarvaxea rasselya!"

"There is a fell voice in the air!" Legolas said to the others.

Hiccup could hear it too. Though he could not understand what is being said, nor did he wish to know either. Though when he looked to Toothless, he saw that he had stopped and turned his head in that same direction, with his ear twitching as he listened. After another couple second, he started to growl non stop. Making Hiccup worry a bit. Though he was unaware that his level of concern was about to be carried to a whole new level.

"It's Saruman!" Gandalf called out.

With the rendering echoes, giant slabs of rocks started to crumble and started falling from the mountain's arms, and heading in their direction.

"Everyone, against the walls, NOW!" Hiccup called out as everyone shoved themselves flat against the sheer cliff wall to avoid the onslaught of stone.

"He's trying to bring down the mountain!" Aragorn shouted through the storm. "Gandalf, we must turn back!"

"NO!" Gandalf says, determined to continue through the mountain, knowing that Saruman was deliberately trying to drive them in a different direction. Which will work if he did not do something.

Then with determination against all odds, Gandalf stepped out onto the ledge, rising on the snow, chanting out a counter command to Caradhras. The old wizard's voice bellows into the air, attempting to calm the rage of the mountain.

"Losto Caradhras, sedho, hodo, nuitho i 'ruith!" he chanted.

Though thee wizard's voice was drowned out by a more terrible cry in the maelstrom. One that Saruman was projecting with a much louder tone.

"Cuiva nwalca Carnirasse; Nai yarvaxea rasse;ya; taltuva notto-carinnar!"

Lightning struck the tip of Caradhras, sending a second avalanche of sheer white snow onto the Fellowship bellow. As the snow continued to fall, Gandalf was pulled back by Legolas in order to evade a terrible death. The others took cover as well. Though for Toothless, knowing what it would cost him and his rider, grabbed Hiccup by the back, tossed him onto his saddle,and dove off the cliff and away from the mountain.

There, the two of them were forced to watch the others be engulfed with snow completely. Though due to some of the snow flying in their direction, Hiccup was forced to cover his eyes. By the time it was over, Hiccup removed his hand and sighed as he looked down to his dragon.

"Don't scare me like that again bud," Hiccup told his friend. "I already get enough of you bathing my armor in your saliva."

Toothless rolled is eyes and let out a huff, knowing the risk that he took and. By then the two of them looked over to the mountain side and saw nothing but snow covering it.

"We have to help them bud," Hiccup said before diving back down.

When they touched down they immediately started searching the snow. Though the others were nowhere to be found at first. But as they search, they started to emerge from the snow. It started when Hiccup saw the hobbits emerge from the snow first. Then saw Toothless buried his head under the snow and dragged Gimbli out of it by the scruff of his neck, only to be shrugged off.

It did not take long for the others to follow suit. And by the time Aragorn emerged from, Hiccup was kind enough to offer him a hand.

"Having fun so far?" Hiccup joked.

"At least you didn't get hit with snow," Merry complained.

"We must get off the mountain," Boromir stated to Gandalf in a desperate bid to change the subject of discussion. "Make for the Gap of Rohan and take the west road to my city!

"The Gap of Rohan takes us too close to Isengard!" Aragorn protested.

"If we cannot pass over the mountain," Gimbli suggested. "Let us go under it. Let us go through the mines of Moria."

Everyone turned to Gandalf for council. Though when Hiccup looked to him, he noticed that his eyes and expression were if he purposely did not want to go to that place for a specific reason. He did not know what it was, but was aware of Gandalf's fear of that place in general Though he did not leave it up to anyone to make the final call.

"Let the ring bearer decide," said Gandalf.

Surely it was a tough choice or the young hobbit. But time was running out. And it seemed that they did not have a choice since this blizzard was worsening by the day. Boromir proved his point when he spoke up.

"We cannot stay here!" he stated as he held Merry and Pippin tight, whom were both freezing to death. "This will be the death of the hobbits!"

"Frodo?" Gandalf asked, waiting for the final decision to be made.

After a moment of silence, the short dilemma of which route they should take was finally resolved.

"We will go through the mines," he answered.

"So be it." Gandalf said.

Although he truly didn't like one bit of this final decision, he still had no choice but to do it. And both dragon and viking knew not what they would be facing down below into those mines. But were about to find out.

Guess who's back everyone?! That's right, me! Sorry about the delay, but I had just recently lost all motivation to write stories. For anomynous reasons of course. But now I'm back and better than ever. I will like to thank all of you who have left reviews since my last post, and I think it is imperative that I tell all of you that all updates and chapters will be more frequently for now on. So don't worry about that. Alright everyone, peace out. And all prayers go to all with the corona.