Chapter 9—Alvin the Treacherous:

Making it to Berk, Sharpshot searched everywhere for Aric, but couldn't even find his companion, Shadowstar. As he was scurrying around the village, he found Alvin passing by.

"Alvin's one of Hiccup's friends right? He'd help", he said to himself before flying over to Alvin landing on his shoulder.

"Huh? What are—oh, a message. Well let's see what those idiots want", the man grumbled really only talking to himself as he took the note and began to read it.

Aric, I'm at Lady Brenna's dress shop. They wouldn't let me on Berk because of your little stunt with Alva. As soon as you get this come here so we can sort all this out.

Sincerely, Hiccup.

"Lady Brenna's dress shop, hmm…?"

Knowing Alvin would come help his Hiccup, Sharpshot flew off. He'd done his job in helping his friends. Soon, Hiccup and Toothless would be home.

It was already night five of her essential imprisonment at the dress shop, and Hiccup was beginning to think no one was coming for her. As Kari was getting some more fabric, Hiccup and Toothless sat at the main table thinking of reasons why someone wouldn't have come yet. Even if Sharpshot couldn't get to Aric, the dragon would've surly found someone else by now.

Right?

That's when the locked door began to jiggle, someone trying to get in. It opened and in came Alvin; a bit unexpected, but at least she was going home.

"Alvin! Oh, thank Thor someone got my message", Hiccup said with relief.

"I came as soon as I got the note, Hiccup. Now we have no time to lose. We have to get you back to Berk immediately", Alvin told her before grabbing her arm and dragging her outside.

"Wait. Alvin, first I need to—"

"There's no time. Come quickly."

After dragging her outside, a rather firm grip on her arm, he then let go and told her to follow him. Not knowing what was going on, she complied and after getting onto Toothless they followed the Whispering Death and his rider.

Alvin led Hiccup through the tunnels under Berk to sneak onto the island for some reason; she hadn't had much time to process or question why. Was there something wrong? Had the impostor taken Berk? Was that why no one had come to her aid? Was that why Sharpshot couldn't get any of the riders or her dad? Eventually, they were returning to above ground finding themselves in the cove.

"Why are we in the cove?" Hiccup asked worried beyond belief on what was happening as she dismounted Toothless after Alvin.

"Just a quick pit stop. There's something I've been meaning to discuss", Alvin answered strangely before a net was shot at Toothless capturing him.

"Toothless!" Hiccup exclaimed in shock and fear. The two men who'd kidnapped her reprimanded Toothless, the dragon squirming and roaring in the net trying to protect her from the now obvious threat.

"You!" she shouted with rage turning to Alvin in anger and accusation. "You were behind all this?!"

Alvin merely laughed. "A clever girl, but not clever enough. You see, you're too late to stop me now. If you don't do as I say I'll kill your precious Night Fury right here on the spot. And you'll watch every moment of it", Alvin said darkly thinking he'd won.

"And what is it you want exactly?" she questioned.

"Oh, nothing much really. Only your hand in marriage."

Hiccup's eyes widened in horror. "You're insane if you think you'll get away with this! My father would never hand me to you!"

"Maybe… But, let's say he's left with no choice, that Dagur leaves…a broken heart piercing his chest…you'll have to marry me. After all…I'm just as rich as Dagur…" the man said as he circled her like a snake wrapping around its prey.

"Hiccup, don't do it!" Toothless roared as he struggled only to be stilled with a sword above his head.

"Well your good luck has departed, and your dragon soon will die, if you don't do as I ask and say 'I do'. It's because I'm so good hearted half my fortune I will carve. I feel your pain, but how can you refuse? Cause to give me some incentive there's but one thing that I require, and it's something that'll be put in better use. And it's nothing that inventive, just the one thing I desire. The simple crown, yes, how could I refuse?"

Hiccup shook her head disgusted. The man truly was treacherous. She'd thought he'd changed, thought he was making amends with her father, but he'd just been playing them the whole time and none of them could see it. And now, looking at Toothless trapped in that net, a sword threatening to pierce his neck, she was powerless to stop it. What was Alvin gonna make her do to stop her wedding to Dagur? What horrible lie had he concocted that would leave him with a 'broken heart?' And what of Aric? Had he figured it all out? Was that why he'd went for Alva? If so, where was he? Had Alvin caught him, or was he just biding his time? Hiccup was so confused; everything she ever thought she knew was twisted right on its head.

"Oh, don't let your spirits fall", Alvin said to console, but she felt no relief. "For there's no choice, you understand? Just come with me to the alter, save the village as was planned! Yes, marry me, for how can you refuse?!"

She looked to Toothless utterly helpless with the Outcasts that loomed over him ready to strike if she refused. Hiccup couldn't lose him. She had no choice. She could try fighting them, but what good would it do? Toothless was helpless, and with one wrong move he was gone. She couldn't even say a simple 'no'. The reality of the situation hit her. No matter what she chose or did it would only end in disaster. Hiccup's knees buckled, her legs feeling weak under her, and she fell to her knees.

Alvin only laughed cruelly, enjoying every moment of his victory.

Hiccup Haddock had surrendered.

Short chapter, I know, but I hope it got ya'll excited for what's coming next.