Berk
Hiccup glanced out over the ocean, his green eyes watching the waves roll by. He sat rest against a tree trunk upon the ledge of a cliff, the water's crashing into the rock down below with the force of ten thousand Gronckles. Hiccup was lost in thought. His mind racing to create a decent plan to take down this Red Death. He knew he hadn't seen the dragon before, so he had to account for adaptability. Then, there were the countless innocent dragons to take into account. Sighing, Hiccup leaned his head back. "Gods, why is this so hard at times?" He asked himself. Observing the clouds above, Hiccup thought, his mind slowly started to put together an image.
He mentally rearranged the clouds by instinct. The clouds forming an image of the Red Death. Blinking, Hiccup widen his eyes. Leaning forward, he knew what to do. "Thought I might find you out here." Came Stoick's voice. Hiccup almost jumped from fright, calming his racing heart down, Hiccup glanced over his right shoulder. "What do you need dad?" Hiccup asked. Stoick slowly came to a stop, his eyes watching the ocean alone. "The ships are ready, and the men are waiting to set sail. We're all waiting on you now." Hiccup gave a small nod. His eyes blinking. "Dad, I don't think I can do this."
Stoick glanced down at Hiccup, his gaze faltered as Hiccup glanced out over the ocean. "What do you mean?" Hiccup sighed as he leaned against the tree. "I can't lead these people, hell, I couldn't even lift an axe till I went with the Hoffersons to train. But, I just don't think I have the skills needed to lead people." Stoick bit his lower lip, watching the conflicted eyes of his son flicker with fear. "Son, I'm not going to say I understand how you feel. But many have been in your position before."
Stoick paused, he glanced at the ocean for a split second before looking back at Hiccup. "But sometimes, we just need to trust our instincts and gut and go for it." Hiccup nodded slightly, slowly looking out over the ocean. "I'll leave you to your thoughts." With that, Stoick left Hiccup alone. With a sigh, Hiccup glanced up at the sky. The clouds formed a word. Blinking again and again to check if he was seeing things, he read the word. 'Champion' Hiccup wondered what it meant. Shaking his head, he noticed the word vanish.
Astrid sat, watching Hiccup from a distance. Her eyes observed as he sat silently. Watching him glance up every now and then, she wondered what he was looking at. Glancing up, she saw the clouds moving, but nothing else. She watched as Stoick talked with Hiccup. Interested in what they were saying. She snuck closer, overhearing Stoick give him some advice. Surprised at the advice, Astrid remained hidden, observing as Hiccup glanced back up at the sky. Looking up, Astrid once again wondered what was so special about the clouds or sky.
Shaking her head, Astrid decided now was the time to speak with him. Stepping out of the trees. She spoke. "Hiccup?" Hiccup turned fast, his expression turning to one of annoyance shortly afterwards. Shaking her head, Astrid walks to his side. "How are you feeling?" Hiccup shrugged his shoulders. "I'm not sure. I don't know whether to be hopeful that peace is about to come, or if to be afraid that we may fail and Berk will fall into history." Astrid bit her lower lip. She fully understood the conflict Hiccup had within him. "You know, we could just run away." Hiccup glanced up, his eyes wide. "What. Run away. Astrid, the past will call us back."
Astrid sighed. "Then we just have to face these threat head on. Nothing could ever stop us, no one can." Hiccup narrowed his eyes in thought. Standing up fast, Hiccup grinned. "Then we take down the Red Death today, and end this war." Astrid gave a small nod before running after Hiccup.
We come to an end next chapter, or the one after it. Not sure which yet. Will be decided tonight.