Jack leaned against his staff. He was with Astro and the rest of the gang in the cove. They were trying to think of a plan to save Hiccup.

"Astro," said Jack, "you've been on the island before. Any idea how to get Hiccup off it?"

Astro shook his head and threw a stone at the pond. "No. I've only seen the arena. There's no way he has her there. She's most likely staying with him in his house. Probably restricted to his bed room.. gross."

"Well, unless we plan on making things worse for Hiccup," said Fishlegs, "I suggest we find a way to get there without being seen."

Ruffnut pointed behind Astro, "I bet that dragon-lady has an idea."

Everyone turned see a Lighren with black wings standing just between them and the old scribbles Draymore made in the ground two years ago. The stranger held a piece of paper in front of her face. The paper read, "I have an plan."

Astro stepped toward the Lighren, "You're the one who gave us that letter. Who are you?"

The Lighren turned the paper so Astro could read the other side, "You all have to promise that you won't tell anyone about me."

Astro looked around at the other. Everyone nodded.

The stranger inhaled deeply and slowly pulled own the hood. Everyone gasped. The stranger looked like Hiccup.

The girl raised her hand, "You can calm down. I'm not the girl you think I am."

Snotlout laughed, "If you're not Hiccup, why do you look like her?"

"Well," the girl sighed, "Technically, I am.. but at the same time, I'm not. Have any of you had nightmares about her killing you?"

Snotlout flinched. Everyone paused.

"Well. That girl was me. I'm the result of those nightmares."

Jack chuckled, "Well... this girl just keeps getting more and more interesting. How did you come to life?... wait. Oooooh Pitch, you are in for deep shit!" Jack tightened his grip on his staff."

"If you think this Pitch is responsible for my birth, you're wrong. Mildew is responsible. He used the doll to create me." the girl agreed, "You can call me Gale."

Tuffnut walked to Gale and gestured to her clothing, "So based on the blood-stained attire, and the psychotic look, I take it you're an assassin?"

Gale laughed softly, "I wasn't sure how I felt about this kid when we were younger," she looked to Astro, pointing to Tuffnut, "but I know I do now."

Tuffnut rested both hands on Gale's shoulders, shaking her in excitement, "Do you like the art of swordplay, deadly weapons, violence, blood, pain?"

Gale patted Tuffnut's head, "Never get tired of it."

Ruffnut cheered and joined Tuffnut as they hugged Gale tightly. "She's one of us!"

Astro and Fishlegs pulled the twins off Gale.

"Alright, Gale," said Snotlout, "What's your plan to get Hiccup back?"

Gale's smile faded when she saw Snotlout. He flinched when he remembered his demise.

Gale forced a smile and pulled a small bag from her belt, "Guess I won't need this anymore." She threw the bag into the pond.

"What's in the bag?" asked Snotlout.

"Believe me. You don't want to know. Back to the primary subject, for my plan to work we need to remember one thing; family."

Everyone froze in confusion.

Gale continued, "You guys remember the attack of the Whispering Deaths right? Well, it turns out, those dragons were hatchlings. They were left in a cavern beneath the village by Alvin the Treacherous. The eggs were conceived in a hatchery hidden in Outcast Island. There, the mother of the hatchlings is waiting for her young to return. I need a volunteer to go there with a new client of mine."

Astro quickly raised his hand.

Gale sighed, "Okay. Just remember to keep calm. It's okay, you can come out."

Footsteps were heard from the cove entrance. Alvin the Treacherous emerged from behind the boulders.

Astro's breaths became rapid, "You slimy, disgusting, heartless son of a bitch!" He ran to Alvin with a rock in his hand, "Why would you do that to Hiccup! You ruined her life! You bastard!"

"Astro!"

Astro turned to Gale.

"It's okay. He's paid the price. I've handled it. Him and I have a deal. Dagur the Deranged dethroned him. He wants it back. If he gets it back, he's agreed to free Hiccup, give her the right to choose the child's future, and he will leave Berk in peace."

Fishlegs gestured to Alvin, "Why are you helping him?"

"It's my job. I help people get justice once they've been wronged. In return, they do a favour for me."

Astro sighed, "Alvin, do you promise to do those things?"

Alvin shrugged, "What other choice do I have. I'm a man of me word."

Astro turned to Gale, "Why are we going to the hatchery?"

Gale smiled, "As we bring Hiccup back, I plan to help the mother find her young. We're bringing her children to her.".