Hiccup had arrived at Fishlegs office to see how well he was dealing with the translations and found the place covered with ancient scrolls and Fishlegs appear to be buried within them.
"Uh… you all right, Fishlegs?" Hiccup asked.
Fishlegs popped his head from beneath a scroll. "Oh, Hiccup, and in you coming. If I knew you were coming I would have tidied the place."
Hiccup looked at the mess. "I doubt that a warning would have given you enough time to tidy this place up."
Fishlegs nodded. "Good point, the Dragkons have been very helpful. They have given me access to all their historical documents and I am close in understanding their ancient language."
"I'm still surprised that they themselves unable to understand it," said Hiccup.
"I believe that their war with Drago has caused them to focus more on a military front. No point in studying a long dead language when your planet is been invaded."
"Good point. So, have you found anything, my Dad is a fun update."
"There are many references of the original Dragon Spirit Rangers travelling to other planets and apparently the people they save directed temples in their honour. Some even believe that they were gods, understandable given the circumstances."
"I don't suppose you've got a number of how many Morphers out there?" Hiccup asked.
"Four I think," said Fishlegs as he grabbed a nearby scroll. "However, you're Morphers were the first to be designed, but then they saw the design others. Though I think they had limited materials to actually forge the Morphers."
Hiccup folded his arms. "Explains why they didn't create an army."
"If I find anything else I'll let you know," said Hiccup.
Astrid was busy training doing push-ups and situps in order stay in shape.
"Stay fit our we?" said Hiccup.
Astrid looked up. "I seem to be the only one who's taking any of this seriously."
"Hey, we're taking it seriously," said Hiccup.
"Yet I'm the only one training."
"Fishlegs is busy trying to translate those ancient texts," Hiccup reminded.
"And what about you and the others, what are your excuses?" Astrid questioned.
"Perhaps we have our own special way of staying fit," said Hiccup as he leaned against the wall.
"I find that hard to believe," said Astrid as she stopped doing her push-ups and looked at him. "Drago is not going to let up, he's gonna send more of his forces to attack us and we have to be ready."
Hiccup sighed. "Astrid, maybe you're taking this a little too seriously?"
"And maybe you're not taking it enough, you're supposed to be our leader, lead by example," she said tapping his chest with her finger. "You may be the Red Ranger, but that doesn't make you qualified to lead this team."
"You're saying that I've been leading it badly?" Hiccup asked raising an eyebrow.
"I admit, you're a much more competent fight than I give you credit for and you have managed to pull this team together," Astrid admitted. "However, I still have my doubts. I mean what have you been doing over these past few years?"
"Finding myself," said Hiccup simply.
"That's not an answer."
"Maybe I just like to keep my private affairs private?"
"This is exactly what I mean. If you don't trust us enough to explain what you done over the past few years, how can you expect us to trust you in battle?"
Hiccup just stood there in silence as Astrid walked off.
Drago meanwhile wanted results and he wanted them quickly.
"So far our attacks have ended in failure after failure, it's time that we turn the tide of this war," said Drago looking at his generals. "I will not tolerate one more failure or else you can find this ship getting empty pretty quickly."
"Perhaps a more subtle approach is needed," Johann suggested.
"Explain."
"So far we have been attacking the enemy blindly and we know very little about them. Perhaps it's time that we get to know our enemy, so that we can devise counterstrikes."
"And how do you suggest we get past their defences?" Ryker questioned.
"I agree, they no doubt keep their secrets well-guarded," Krogan agreed.
"Which is why we need a skilled infiltrator," Johann smiled and then gestured to the door.
Then suddenly entering inside was a sleekly black alien wearing a hood and cape. He had to daggers strapped to his waist and his eyes were bright yellow.
"Allow me to introduce to you Sneaker," said Johann graciously. "He is our best infiltrator, he has been able to penetrate even the toughest of enemy the defences and steel enemy secrets for your army."
"I have yet to see a fortress I cannot enter," said Sneaker.
"He also has a very skilled technique that will allow him to enter their headquarters undetected," Johann continued.
Sneaker then immediately looked at Krogan and then immediately he shifted form until he looked exactly like Krogan.
Drago smiled. "A shape shifter."
"Exactly, my lord," Johann smiled. "Now all we need is an excellent distraction and detain one of the Rangers."
Ryker stepped forward. "I think you can leave that to me."
"Very well, commence with your plan, but I want success this time or else," Drago warned.
Meanwhile at Berk headquarters, Hiccup and Toothless walking down the corridor talking.
"So your second-in-command is questioning your leadership skills," said Toothless.
"So exactly as if I earned them through dedication," Hiccup admitted. "In some cases Astrid's right, I only became a Captain, because I was the only one with a gene that could access the Red Morpher in time for Drago's attack. By all right she should be the one who leads the team."
"If you keep thinking like that, the less companies you are having yourself," said Toothless.
Hiccup nodded. "My Master told me that when we trained. Told me that I had everything I needed right here." He then tapped over his heart and looked at Toothless. "He practically taught me everything I know in hand-to-hand combat."
Toothless looked intrigued. "I would really like to know more this master of yours."
Suddenly alarms were sounded across the entire facility.
"I think that story is going to have to wait," said Hiccup.
Quickly the two of them made their way to the command centre where the other Rangers had gathered.
"What's happening?" Hiccup asked.
"Ryker is attacking the city," said Heather.
"Then we better go out there and stop him," said Hiccup and then he looked at the others. "Ready?"
"Ready!" they nodded.
"Unleash the dragon within!" they yelled as they flung their fists forwards.
Instantly they transformed into their Ranger of forms.
Ryker was busy filing energy blasts in all different directions and watched as civilians ran in all different directions.
"This is just too much fun," he smiled.
Sneaker then appeared beside him from out of nowhere. "Just remember the plan."
Ryker narrowed his eyes. "Need I remind you who your superior officer is?"
"And I need I remind you that Drago's patience is running thin and heads will roll if we fail to live up to our promise," Sneaker reminded and vanished.
Ryker growled in frustration and immediately took all that anger out on the city firing yet another blast.
"Stop right there, Ryker," said Hiccup as he and the others appeared.
"Ah, I was wondering when the five of you would show up," Ryker smiled resting the blade of his sword on his shoulder.
"We're going to stop you once and for all Ryker," said Astrid.
"Then by all means try and stop me," said Ryker and immediately fired and energy blast from the tip of his sword.
Quickly the Rangers jumped out of the way just as the blast struck the ground where they had stood a few seconds before. The Ranges then immediately rushed in and attempted to surround him.
Ryker quickly blocked a punch coming from Snotlout and then dealt a powerful elbow in the chest. He then blocked a forward kick from Heather and then struck her with his sword, he then sidestepped in order to avoid a fist coming from Fishlegs and then slammed his elbow right on the small of his back.
Astrid then appeared from out of nowhere and dealt a powerful blow across his chest and then performed a spin kick at his head. The two attacks did cause him offguard, but he quickly recovered and grabbed Astrid's leg and then flipped over. Hiccup then came in and dealt a few powerful jabs which pushed him back.
Ryker rubbed his chest. "You're more capable than I gave you credit for."
"Not like you to hand out compliments," said Hiccup looking at him suspiciously.
"I'm in a generous mood," Ryker smiled and then he immediately pointed his sword at him and fired an energy blast that sent him flying.
Hiccup soon crashed into a wall and was hidden from view behind several crates. He had hit the wall so hard that he reverted back to his normal form and he was unconscious.
Sneaker then appeared rather nowhere and knelt next to him, he then suddenly transformed into Hiccup. He then placed a devise on Hiccup's back and then reach for the device on his wrist.
"The target is ready," he said in Hiccup's voice. Hiccup then vanished into thin air and then he reached for his communicator to contact Ryker. "I'm in position."
Ryker was still fighting against the other Rangers when he received the message. He then immediately raised his sword and fired an energy blast knocking the Ranges back.
"As fun as this has been, it's time for me to leave," he said then teleported away.
Once Ryker was gone the reverted back to their normal forms, a bit battered and bruised.
"Why did he just leave?" Astrid frowned.
"Are we really going to complain?" Fishlegs asked.
"But Ryker had the upper hand, why would he retreat when he was on the verge of winning?" said Astrid rubbing the back of the head.
"Hey, he wouldn't have stood a chance against me I just didn't want any of you guys missing the action," said Snotlout.
"But where is Hiccup?" Heather asked looking around.
"Ryker sent him flying from back there," Fishlegs pointed.
Sneaker then immediately limped out from behind the crates clutching his arm to make it look as if he was injured. "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"You sure? You don't look fine?" Heather frowned.
"I just need some rest," Hiccup assured.
"We need a report this back to headquarters, the general want to know what had happened," said Astrid.
Meanwhile Hiccup had regained consciousness and found himself in some kind of cell.
"Look who's finally awake," said a deep booming voice.
Hiccup looked up and saw that he was face-to-face with none other than Drago. "Drago Bludvist," Hiccup gasped.
"Ah, so you know about me," Drago smiled. Hiccup immediately looked down at his wrist and found that his Morpher was gone. "We took the liberty of removing your Morpher. However, it would seem as if not one amongst my army is capable of using it and I want to know why."
"I'm not telling you anything," said Hiccup narrowing his eyes.
"Fortunately you won't have to, I took the liberty of replacing you with one of my skilled infiltrators," Drago smiled. "He was soon be able to access all of your facilities secrets."
"Do you really think an impossible fool anyone?" Hiccup questioned.
"Not for long, but long enough to receive the information we need."
"But why keep me alive?"
"You could be used as an excellent bargaining chip and I do intend to make very good use of you."
Drago then walked off leaving Hiccup completely alone and he knew that he had to find a way to escape.
Meanwhile Sneaker was in the command centre as he was giving a report to Stoick. Fortunately he had seen the battle from start to finish so he could give an accurate report.
"So Ryker just left? Just like that?" said Stoick stroking his beard.
"I found it strange to, sir," Astrid nodded.
"It could be possibly trying to wear was out," Sneaker offered.
"Possibly, but surely eliminating you right on the spot would have saved a lot of trouble," Stoick frowned. He then looked at all five of them. "We'll have to look at this in great detail, in the meantime you five get some rest in case he launches another attack."
"Yes, sir," they nodded and saluted.
Sneaker then began to take the opportunity to make his way to download the information he needed. He made his way to Ragnar's lab, but unfortunately Ragnar was inside it.
Ragnar looked up from his work. "Hiccup? What are you doing here?"
"I just need to access your computer," said Sneaker politely.
Ragnar frowned. "Why?"
"There's something I need to look at it could be very important."
Ragnar shrugged. "Help yourself, if you have any problems you know you can talk to me."
Sneaker nodded and was about to access a computer when Astrid entered the room.
"Hiccup, we need to talk about the battle," she said.
Sneaker gritted his teeth. "I'm a little busy right now Astrid."
"Whatever you're doing you can do later, it's important that we discuss the battle," said Astrid bluntly.
Sneaker growled in annoyance and reluctantly followed Astrid. "I'll be back later to get the data."
Ragnar smiled. "No problem."
"So what did you want to talk about?" Sneaker asked as he and Astrid walked down the corridor.
"To tell you that you need to be more careful, Ryker nearly got you," said Astrid looking at him.
Sneaker groaned. "Don't tell me you pulled me away from my work just to tell me that."
Astrid frowned. "You sure you're right? You're not acting like yourself."
Sneaker shook his head. "I apologise, I guess Ryker's actions her throne me for a loop."
"Me too," Astrid nodded. "It was so unlike him, normally he would like to finishes opponents off. I can't imagine that Drago was happy that he abandoned the fight."
Sneaker shrugged. "We don't know much about their hierarchy, in fact we don't know what's going on in their ship. For all we know Drago was the one that ordered him to retreat."
"Maybe, but I get this nagging feeling that there was something else," said Astrid rubbing the back of their head.
"I'm sure you're worked up for nothing," Sneaker assured placing a hand on her shoulder.
Astrid smiled. "Thanks, Hiccup."
Astrid then walked off and Sneaker, relieved, then made his way back to Ragnar's lab hoping to get the data he wanted.
"So what did Astrid want?" Ragnar asked as Sneaker entered the lab.
"Oh, she was just concerned about me after the battle," said Sneaker. "Now before there's any more interruptions I would like to get that data."
"Go right ahead," said Ragnar gesturing to the computer.
Sneaker approach the computer was about to access it when suddenly something hard hit him in the chest sending him across the room. It turned out that the object that struck him was a helmet and it in take them long to figure out where it had come from.
"What are you two doing now?" said Ragnar looking at the twins.
The twins were standing next to a strange-looking device that strangely look like a catapult.
"We were just testing this catapult," said Ruffnut.
"And why do you have a catapult?" Sneaker growled as he picked himself up.
"Because we thought that it would be useful," said Tuffnut.
"Yeah, you never know when you need to fire helmet from a catapult," said Ruffnut.
Ragnar pinched the bridge of his nose. "Then how about you tested outside, far away from us?"
"That's a good idea," said Tuffnut looking at his sister.
"Yeah, we could fire pies at Snotlout as he goes with his morning jog," said Ruffnut.
Excitedly the twins took their catapult and left the room.
Sneaker looked at Ragnar. "Why do you keep those to around?"
"They have their uses, for starters I can't find anyone stupid enough to test the devices I make for you and the other Rangers," said Hiccup.
"Well, I wouldn't mind getting that data now if you don't mind before I get pelted again."
"Sure, it's right over…" Ragnar stopped when he saw that during the commotion his computer had accidentally fallen to the floor and was now badly damaged, "you might have to wait a while."
Sneaker groaned, he didn't had much time before his disguise was penetrated and he needed that data quickly.
Meanwhile a Drakenoid was approaching Hiccup cell in order to give him food, but then it discovered that he was lying on the ground wasn't moving an inch. Feeling that Drago would roast it alive if he found out something was wrong with Hiccup, he quickly went to investigate.
Hiccup, was in fact playing possum he was waiting for the right moment to strike. The Drakenoid leaned over him to get a better look and Hiccup then slammed him across the head with his prosthetic, which he had removed earlier. The blow had knocked the Drakenoid unconscious and Hiccup quickly made his way to the cell door and closed it behind.
"Get them every time," he said.
Hiccup then began making his way to the lab where his Morpher was being held, avoiding any guards that turned round the corner. Eventually he found the lab and found that Johann was in charge of the facility.
"I do not want excuses, I want results!" Johann yelled at the group of Drakenoids. "Drago wants to know what makes this thing tick."
Hiccup eyes then fell upon his Morpher which was located on a table and it was clearly been scanned. He knew that he had to act immediately or else you risk being discovered.
Before he made his move and immediately peering on a monitor was Drago and he wasn't looking best pleased.
"Johann, we haven't received word from Sneaker," he said. "I fear that things have not gone exactly to plan."
"Sneaker is our best infiltrator, I have no doubt that he will succeed," said Johann confidently.
"For your sake, I hope that he lives up to the trust you put in him," said Drago and the screen went blank.
Johann clenched his fist. "Continue your work, I have to see what's going on down there."
Johann then left and after waiting for a about a minute, Hiccup decided that now was the perfect time to attack. He quickly jumped in which caught the Drakenoids completely by surprise and punched one in the face.
A Drakenoid rushed towards him and swiped his claw towards him, but Hiccup jumped onto the table and block his attack with his leg and then kicked the face. Hiccup then somersaulted towards the table where his Morpher rested and grabbed it.
"I need to get out of here," he said.
He then quickly ran down the corridor, trying to find anything that could give him a chance to escape. That's when he saw series of escape pods and without hesitation he climbed into one and set the coordinates to Berk.
Sneaker meanwhile had finally managed to access a computer and began downloading all the information he could.
He was almost done when Astrid entered the room. "Hiccup what are you doing?"
Sneaker immediately looked at her. "Just downloading some information."
Astrid frowned. "But why?"
"I don't have to answer to you," Sneaker reminded now looking annoyed. "Need I remind you who the team leader is?"
Astrid was quite taken aback by this comment, because that in sound like Hiccup. "Sorry," she said and left.
Sneaker smiled as he had finished the download. "Easy as pie."
Astrid soon joined the others at the canteen and expressed her concerns about Hiccup.
"Have any of you noticed that Hiccup is acting differently?" she asked.
"He still the scrawny fishbone as he's always been," Snotlout huffed.
Fishlegs frowned. "Now that you mention it, he doesn't seem to be interested in any of the text that I've translated."
"He's also been stuck in Ragnar's lab for hours on end, I know you get caught up in his work, but isn't usually helping Ragnar with his devices?" Heather asked.
"Something is wrong," Astrid sighed. "But I can't put my finger on it."
Ragnar then entered the canteen and approach them. "Glad I found you guys. There's something I need you to investigate."
Astrid looked up. "What is it?"
"We believe that an escape pod has landed in the city," said Ragnar. "We were about to shoot it down, but then we got a coded signal indicating that it was friendly. However by design it seems as if it came from Drago's ship."
"That's strange," Heather frowned.
"Exactly, we need to keep this convert and if there's anything dangerous inside you when the other Rangers are better suited to deal with it," said Ragnar.
"What about Hiccup?" Fishlegs asked.
"I can't find, he isn't answering any of our calls which is unlike him," said Ragnar.
"You know he's been acting strangely ever since we got back from our fight with Ryker," said Astrid rubbing her chin.
"You don't think that Ryker's attack did something to him do you?" Fishlegs asked.
"I'll find Hiccup, the rest of you checkout that escape pod," said Ragnar.
Astrid rose to her feet. "We're on it."
Astrid and the others immediately make their way to the escape pods landing site, which was located just outside the outskirts of the city.
Astrid looked at the others. "Be ready for anything. Anything could be inside."
"Just as long as it's not clowns," said Fishlegs quivering slightly.
Snotlout smirked. "Don't tell me you're afraid of clowns."
"No," said Fishlegs rather too quickly. "I just don't like them."
Astrid looked at Heather. "Open it."
Heather carefully made her way to the escape pod began to access the Control Panel and immediately the door opened. However, what they found inside was not what they expected.
"I knew you guys would come," said Hiccup as he exited.
"H-Hiccup?" Astrid stared.
"Let me guess, you want to know how I ended up in the escape pod while I am also in the command centre?" Hiccup assumed. "The answer is quite simple, that Hiccup an impostor and is trying to steal information from our database."
"And how do we know you're not the impostor?" Snotlout asked.
"Because I can do this," said Hiccup and immediately accesses Ranger form. "Now, unless you want all of our military secrets to get into the hands of the enemy I suggest we hurry."
Sneaker was on the rooftop of the command centre and was about to send the information he gathered to Drago when the door opened and Ragnar stepped outside.
"Hiccup, what are you doing out here?" Ragnar asked.
Sneaker turned towards him, hiding his arm behind his back to continue with sending the data.
"I just wanted some fresh air," he said.
"But why go to the rooftop?" Ragnar frowned.
"Cleaner air," Sneaker shrugged.
Ragnar then immediately got a message from his radio and it was Astrid's voice. "Attention, we have an infiltrator in the command centre. He's disguised as Captain Hiccup and is attempting to steal vital information."
Ragnar immediately looked at Sneaker. "He's on the rooftop!"
Sneaker shrugged. "I suppose there's no need to carry on this roulade."
He then reverted back to his normal form and then swung a fist towards Ragnar, who then quickly blocked it much to his surprise.
"You can fight?" Sneaker stared.
"I don't spend all my time behind a computer," Ragnar smiled and then dealt a powerful jab into his chest.
Sneaker was pushed back, but then he tried to perform a spin kick and Ragnar ducked and then punched him in the stomach once again. He then attempted to strike him once more, but Sneaker blocked him and attempted to push him back and then with one good well-placed kick he knocked him to the floor.
"Not bad, but I'm afraid not quite good enough," said Sneaker as he poured out his daggers.
He was about to finish Ragnar off, but then suddenly appearing from out of nowhere was Hiccup with sword in hand.
"You," Sneaker stared.
"Surprised to see me?" Hiccup smiled and then with some well good swipes he struck him in the chest.
Sneaker was pushed back and then suddenly he saw the other Rangers appeared from out of nowhere.
"I must admit I'm curious on how you managed to escape our ship," said Sneaker clutching his chest.
"I'll leave you to ponder that," said Hiccup pointing his sword at him. "There again you not going how long to think on it."
Sneaker smiled. "I'm afraid your little too late." He then immediately held out his gauntlet. "I'm afraid I have already accomplished my mission, all your secrets are now in Drago's hands."
"Oh no," said Astrid.
"Not good," said Fishlegs.
Hiccup grimaced, Drago having his hands on very sensitive information was a big problem, but they will have to do with it later. Right now the pressing issue was to deal with Sneaker to make sure that nothing like this happens again.
"We can still take you down," said Hiccup.
Sneaker smiled. "We'll see about that." He then reached for his communicator. "Activate regenerator!"
Johann had received the message. "Activating regenerator!"
Immediately a beam from space landed right on Sneaker and he jumped towards the streets. He then instantly began to grow until he was a giant overlooking the city.
"Let's go," said Hiccup looking at the others.
"Dragon spirits arise!" they yelled.
They immediately transformed into their zoids and flew over the city.
"Dragon spirits combined!" they yelled as they began to combine in order to form their Megazoid. "Dragon Spirit Megazoid!"
When they combine they began to circle around Sneaker, who was eyeing them very closely.
"Not only have I infiltrated your headquarters, but I will also be the one that takes you down," said.
"In your dreams," said Hiccup.
They then began to move in and swung their sword directly at him, but Sneaker rolled out of the way and drew his daggers and dealt a few blows across their chest.
"This guy is fast," said Heather.
"Yeah, but so are we," said Astrid.
Sneaker attempted to strike them again, but this time they sidestepped avoiding his dagger and immediately grabbed his right arm. Sneaker looked up in time to see their left fist heading straight towards his face and sent him flying.
"Let's end this," said Hiccup.
All five of them then extended their hands forwards. "Dragon's Rage!"
A powerful beam of energy then exited out of the mouth in the chest and it struck Sneaker with overwhelming force. Sneaker then exploded before he realised what was going on.
Once they were back at headquarters, they had to give Stoick the unfortunate news.
"So, an infiltrator managed to steal classified information," said Stoick slamming his fist on the desk. "This no doubt means that Drago is now well aware of the other Morphers."
"Looks like it's a race," said Hiccup.
"And we can't afford to be second place in this one," said Ragnar.
"Do whatever you have to, but we must find those Morphers before Drago," said Stoick firmly. "I also want increase security, screen checks and question anyone who is acting even the slightest bit unusual."
Once they exited the office Hiccup looked at his team.
"So not one of you suspected that I was an impostor?" Hiccup asked.
"I knew there was something funny about him from the start," said Snotlout.
"You were the one that insisted that he was perfectly normal," Astrid reminded and looked at Hiccup. "This is on us Hiccup, we should have realised that there was something odd going on and to think I suggested that you are ill equipped to lead. I just prove that I can't tell the difference between an enemy and an ally."
Hiccup smiled. "Hey, his disguise was for proof and I doubt that I would have fared any better than the rest of you."
Astrid looked at him. "Thanks, Captain."
Up in space Drago was a bit annoyed that they had lost their infiltrator, but getting the information was a small price to pay.
"We may have lost our best infiltrator, but at least his mission was a success," said Drago as they went through the information.
"I told you that he would never fail you my lord," Johann bowed.
"It's just a shame that we couldn't hold the Red Ranger, clearly we have to be more cautious when handling prisoners," said Drago. "Sneaker may have fallen, but thanks to his information we now know that there are more Morphers out there and I want them. Turn over every single rock, if there's even a hint of one on a planet I want to know about it!"
"It shall be done my lord," Johann bowed.