Berk
Asger slowly entered his home, glancing up as his mother and father sat by the fire. "Mummy, Daddy, what's going on?" Hiccup glanced towards his son. "Asger, something terrible happened today at the docks." Asger blinked. "What's wrong Daddy?" Hiccup took a deep breath. "Asger, Uncle Stoick died." Asger blinked before running forward. "Will I see his body?" Hiccup embraced his son in a crushing hug. "You will see his ashes. But that's all." Asger blinked. "What's going on?" Astrid chuckled. "He's just like you Hiccup, always knows when something else is going on." Hiccup and Asger glanced at Astrid, his eyes asked the same question his son was thinking. 'Are you serious right now?'
Astrid blinked. "Right, not the time for jokes and things." Hiccup relaxed a tiny bit before looking down at his son. "Asger, in three days, some very bad people and very bad dragons are going to come, lead by a very bad man." Asger blinked. "Was this the man that killed Uncle Stoick?" Hiccup glanced at his son. "Yes, this man was the one. And as you're the heir to this tribe, I need to ensure you're safe." Asger blinked. "But I'll be safe here?" Hiccup glanced at Astrid. "Asger, dear. The village won't be safe. It's why we need you to help lead all those who can't fight to the other side of the island, so that they will be out of harms way." Asger nodded slowly. "Do you understand son?" Hiccup asked. "I do Daddy." Hiccup smirked. "Thank you, now, we have another job for you, can you go round and start informing people that we're holding a funeral for Uncle Stoick this afternoon." Asger stood up tall. "Yes Daddy." Hiccup watched with joy. "He grows up so fast." Astrid chuckled. "I know, but we better get ready for the funeral too."
Caves of Utter Shadow
Draegon bowed before the image of Omicronus. "My master, I have called back all our forces as you ordered." Omicronus smirked. "Very good, in three days, I shall arrive, and reclaim what is mine." Draegon lifted his head up slightly. "And what of Berk's chief?" Omicronus chuckled quietly. "He shall be no problem. For he is a pile of ash." Draegon blinked, lifting his head up slightly. "Excuse me, but I must ask, why did you kill him from a distance?" Omicronus crossed his arms. "I had two reasons, one, he knows too much about us. But that was the secondary reason to kill him. No, the primary reason was the impact it had upon his boy, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third. He is in depression, a state that will slowly corrupt his mind, brainwashing him into the perfect warrior for my cause." Draegon nodded slowly, eyes narrowing slightly. "And what of Drago's thirst to kill him himself?" Omicronus grinned. "I do not care what Drago wants, he is but a pawn in my game. Now, gather your strength and prepare for my arrival. I want all forces ready to move out as soon as I arrive." Draegon lowered his head. "It will be done my master."
Berk
Hiccup watched as the boat slowly floated away. Standing next to him, Astrid stood, her eyes holding a few tears. Before them, stood Asger. Hiccup stood behind his left, a hand rested upon his shoulder. To the right, Astrid did the same. Listening on, the three focused upon the ship, watching for sometime. Soon, Hiccup stepped forward, grabbing a bow and lighting an arrow on fire. Lifting it high, he checked his aim before letting it fly. Watching the boat go up in flames, Hiccup felt the tears slowly roll down his face. Closing them, Hiccup took a deep breath. "People of Berk, a chief has fallen, but amidst the chaos and depression, a new chief has risen. I may not be able to live up to my father's legend. But I will do what I can to defend you all. I will give my life to protect each and every one of you." Hiccup paused, his eyes darting towards Asger and Astrid. "And with the will now invested in me by the gods. I pronounce Asger Odin Haddock as my heir. And Astrid Magnhild Hofferson as Berk's general. Together, we shall face every threat that comes our way. We will never give up, we shall always be there to defend you. If Asger is still young and I die, I name Gustavo as acting chief till Asger is of age." Asger glanced up at his father, smiling lightly. The tears slowly drying. "Long live the chief!" Gobber shouted.
Clearing his throat, Hiccup stood forward. "Now, we prepare for war, we must defend our home, defend our village, defend the Archipelago. For in two days, Omicronus and his forces shall barge down upon our doorstep, weapons raised and Shadowflame Terror's airborne, ready to burn us all to the ground." Astrid placed a hand upon Hiccup's shoulder. "For Berk and the Archipelago!" She shouted. Hiccup nodded. "For Berk and the Archipelago!"