Drago had finally lost his patience, his entire empire was collapsing around him and he had only one choice in order to have any chance of stabilising it.
"You have failed," said Drago as he glared down at Johann. "Your attempt to recapture Dragkon and don't think I don't know what happened to Grimmel."
Johann had never been more scared in his life then now. "My Lord, I understand your frustration and it doesn't go underserved. However, I would wish to remind you that I am not the only one who has failed you."
"And all those who have failed me have paid the price except you," Drago reminded. "Fortunately for you you're my last general and I can't afford to lose you no matter how many times you have failed me."
"Then what you intend to do?" Johann asked.
"It's time that we get rid of the pain in the neck that has been hampering our conquest for these past few months," said Drago as he rose to his feet. "It's time that we took the fight to Berk and this time there will be no retreat and most definitely no surrender."
"But do we have the capabilities of fighting such a battle?" Johann questioned. "Our forces are spread thin as it is, especially around the board."
"While you have been busy failing me, I have been gathering my own resources for final confrontation with the Power Rangers," Drago informed him. "However to make sure that we are successful, I'm going to need you to do something for me."
Johann had a feeling that you were and have an option with this mission and it was quite possible that it was going to be a one-way trip.
Meanwhile on Berk, everyone had been anticipating an attack from Drago for quite some time and there were busy getting everything prepared.
"Are the bunkers operational?" Stoick asked as he made his way down the corridor.
"There are about 75% complete," Gobber informed him.
"Not good enough."
"My team is working as hard as we can, but we do have other commitments," Gobber reminded.
"Protecting our civilians comes ahead of anything else. If Drago does launch an attack I Wanna make sure that the civilians get down to Earth safely."
Astrid then approached him. "We've informed the citizens of what's going on and performed practice drills. Most of them would be able to reach the bunkers in 30 seconds."
"Excellent."
Ragnar then appeared alongside him holding the datapad. "The city's defences are almost complete, but like I mentioned before the shielding is gonna take far longer."
Stoick nodded. "Would seem as if we made the right decision on focusing on our weapons rather than our shields."
Mala then appeared. "Our soldiers are prepared and ready for the worst."
"Let us hope that doesn't happen," said Stoick.
Stoick then groaned as he saw Mildew do approaching him.
"Stoick, I've got a few words for you," he said.
"Now is really not the time, Mildew," Stoick growled.
"Now might be the only time."
"What do you want?"
"I hear that you're preparing for make-believe attack."
"It's not make-believe it's inevitable."
"What proof do you have?"
"Pure common sense."
"Hardly evidence."
Stoick turned on him. "You might be a member of the Council, Mildew, but last I checked Gothi and Wrinkly both agreed on preparation. And who either one of them says otherwise and joins your side, I am going to do what needs to be done. Now go and annoy someone else!"
Stoicik pushed past Mildew, who merely grunted and walked off.
"Your dad is really on the rampage today," said Astrid as she approached Hiccup, who had witnessed the entire thing.
"Can you blame him, Drago is still hovering over our planet," Hiccup reminded.
"I'm still surprised he has tried to shoot us down from orbit," said Fishlegs.
"He probably would have if it wasn't for the fact will constantly moving in the sky," said Ragnar. "The movement is slow enough in order to fix a location for teleportation, but a barrage is just far too slow. Also the last thing he wants is the entire military of the planet aimed at him."
"Hiccup was the star has on the Rangers!" Stoick called.
Hiccup quickly approached his father. "Every one of us is on standby and awaiting your orders."
"That's what I want to hear."
"Have you heard anything from our allies?" Hiccup asked curiously.
"Only that Drago's empires collapsing in on itself, we estimate that fully collapsing a month's time."
"Some people would find that is joyous news."
"It is, but it also means that Drago is being pushed into a corner and he has to do something to re-establish his control. And what better is there than attacking Berk, the headquarters of the Power Rangers, if he successfully takes them down he can wipe away all hope."
"We won't let that happen." Hiccup assured.
"See that you don't," Stoick nodded. "I would advise that you and the Power Rangers take some time off while you have it, but the ready just in case."
Hiccup nodded and then walked off.
Gobber looked at Stoick. "He's come father boy."
Stoick nodded. "And I've never been more proud of him."
"Maybe you should say something, you might not get another chance."
Stoick closed his eyes. "Perhaps you're right, but right now we need to make sure that everything is at peak efficiency."
Despite the fact of having leave, Hiccup had insisted that all the Power Rangers remained within the base in case there was an attack.
"I can't believe that we have leave, but we are stuck in the command centre," Snotlout muttered.
"It can't be helped," said Fishlegs looking at him tiredly. "We're all expecting an attack, we just don't know when."
"Though it is unfair that we have to stay here," said Ruffnut.
"Yeah, we should go out to town," Tuffnut agreed.
"Hiccup's orders were final," Eret reminded.
"But why should we follow them?" Snotlout questioned.
"Because he's our commanding officer," said Astrid's voice.
Snotlout gulped as he turned around. "Astrid, how long have you been there?"
"Long enough to hear your complaints," she said simply.
"Look everyone's on edge," said Heather calmly. "The last thing we want is a fight amongst ourselves."
"Are we even sure that Drago will attack?" Fishlegs asked looking a bit nervous.
Astrid placed a hand on her hips. "Drago is losing ground, if he wants to prevent his empire from falling apart he's going to has to show his strength and the best way to do that is by taking down those responsible for his downfall."
"Meaning us," said Eret simply. "When I was in his army, I heard rumours that he was making plans to attack this city. I don't know the full extent of those plans, but Drago isn't one for taking half measures."
"Which is why were on alert," said Astrid plainly. "Stoick may have given us permission to take leave, but he still wants is on alert. Hiccup knows that we can't be too far away from the command centre, in case an attack happens."
Snotlout just sat there folded his arms. "It's just so unfair."
"Since when has war ever been fair," said Valka as she entered.
The immediately looked up when they saw Valka entering the recreation area.
Astrid immediately stood to attention. "Ma'am."
Valka smiled at her. "There's no need for formalities Astrid, I'm not even part of your military." She then looked at all them. "When this program first started there were many concerns about the selection process, people fear that you would be able to work together."
"In some cases that was true," said Astrid quietly.
"Regardless, you came together when we needed you," said Valka looking at all them. "Everyone now has at faith in your abilities and they know that you won't let them down."
"Great, as if we don't have enough pressure on our shoulders," Fishlegs whimpered.
"Every Power Ranger in history has been the exact same position as all of you," said Valka looking at all them. "Even when they were beaten, they picked themselves up and came back stronger. That's why I am certain that we will win against Drago, because each and every one of you is a true Power Ranger."
Unbeknownst to anyone, Johann had been down onto Berk, but he wasn't here to attack the city. He quickly exited the street he was in and began to mix in with the crowd, Drago's plan for him was dangerous to say the least, but he had no choice but to accept the mission.
Fortunately during his download of Berk's systems he managed to implant a worm inside its facility. This allowed him to access the building itself without triggering any kind of alert, which was why he was able to teleport down onto the city without giving his position away.
Once he reached the command centre, he went through the back where supplies were being transferred from other countries. While the security sensors in the facility weren't visible, the same cannot be said for the security guard so he had to be very careful to avoid them.
Eventually he began making his way into the facility itself and he began making his way to key positions and planted explosives. His main target with the weapon systems, communication and anything else that could be deemed useful.
Unbeknownst that they had been infiltrated Stoick had summoned Hiccup to his office and he was feeling just a bit nervous.
"You wanted to see me, Dad," said Hiccup.
Stoick looked up at him. "I want to discuss your recent performance with the Power Rangers."
"Oh," said Hiccup expecting the worst. "Just how bad did I do?"
Stoick blinked. "Bad? You've done an excellent job, I just want to say how proud I am of you."
Hiccup's eyes widened. "You're proud of me?"
"But of course, I admit I was hesitant to put you in command, but I imagine I was more to do with the father in me than the commander in chief," he chuckled slightly. "Son, I could not be more proud of you than I am now. You have proven yourself to be an excellent leader, perhaps even better than myself."
"I wouldn't go that far," said Hiccup blushing slightly.
"I would, I don't know what you plan to do after this son, but whatever you do you have my full support."
"Thanks, Dad."
"Now that we have that out of the way how are things going between you and Astrid?"
Hiccup immediately felt queasy. "H-how do you mean?"
"I just want to know where this relationship of yours is going."
"You disapprove?"
"By heavens no, she's a fine girl, in fact she's like the daughter I never had and I know that your mother feels the same way."
Hiccup rubbed the back of his head. "Well, I was thinking of proposing after all this."
Stoick smiled. "Just remember to hold onto a girl like that with all your strength, because you'll never find another one like her in a million years."
"Even though she stronger than I am?"
"Especially when she stronger than you. Though I understand she is not an excellent cook."
Hiccup felt a pain in his stomach. "No, she isn't."
Stoick laughed. "Neither your mother, I suppose we have the same tasting choices are women."
Hiccup shrugged. "I guess were more like then we like to admit."
The conversation probably would have gone on long if it hadn't been for a massive explosion that shook the entire place.
"What was that?" said Hiccup.
Stoick immediately reached for his radio. "What's going on?"
"Massive explosions in key locations," said Ragnar's voice, but it was hard to make with all the static. "Communications are down… the armoury is gone… we've lost connection to the weapon systems."
Hiccup then quickly raised his Morpher. "Astrid, report."
"A series of explosions, we don't know what the causes, but many corners have been closed off," said Astrid.
"Have Ragnar and Heather get communications back online as was the weapon systems, then send Fishlegs and Eret to investigate these explosions, I want you and the others to help security," Hiccup ordered.
"On it."
Hiccup then turned his father. "We best get to the command centre we might be able to get a better idea what's going on."
Stoick smiled at his son proudly. "Lead the way."
Johann was in the facility, his explosives had accomplished his mission now was the time for phase 2.
"Phase 1 is now complete, but waiting for phase 2," he said holding his radio.
"Excellent, finally you're doing something right," said Drago.
Then suddenly appearing in front of Johann were an entire squad of Drakenoids and he knew that there were more on the way.
"Time to take over this city," he said.
Fishlegs and Eret had managed to make their way to communication centre which was completely blown apart.
"What could have caused this?" Fishlegs asked.
Eret down and smelled the ash. "These are the same explosives that Drago uses in his army."
"So, you're saying that somehow Drago managed to infiltrate our headquarters and took down everything of strategic importance," said Fishlegs.
Eret nodded. "We best inform Hiccup."
Then suddenly swarming inside the room were Drakenoids.
"Drakenoids, here, but how is that possible?" Fishlegs gasped.
"Good question, but right now let's take these guys down," said Eret.
"Unleash the dragon within!" the two of them cried as they thrusted their fists forwards.
They immediately transformed into their Ranger forms and then began to engage the Drakenoids. The big problem was that they were fighting in close quarters, something which they hadn't done recently.
Eret lifted his Morpher and immediately made contact to Hiccup. "Hiccup, we have Drakenoids down here.
Hiccup was currently in command centre which was very hectic, standing next to him were Stoick and Valka.
"Drakenoids, but how is that possible?" Hiccup stared.
"Ragnar was able to install a tachyons shield around the entire building to prevent interpretation," said Gobber. "Looks like it went down with many of our crucial systems."
"Then that what our first priority needs to be," said Stoick.
Hiccup nodded and raised his Morpher. "Ragnar, we've got intruders inside the command centre. We need you to shift your focus on getting the tachyons shield back online."
"I'll head down there now, but I could do with a little backup," said Ragnar.
Hiccup nodded. "Astrid, you and your team will rendezvous with Ragnar. Protecting he fixed the tachyons shield."
"Roger," said Astrid's voice.
Gobber smiled at Stoick. "Good thing that their Morphers aren't part of the bases systems."
Stoick nodded. "Good thing too, because it's our only means of communication."
Suddenly the door blew open and suddenly entering inside was Johann and a group of Drakenoids.
"Johann," said Hiccup.
"Sorry that I came here invited, but I'm afraid that speed was of the urgency," he said with a smile.
"Guess we found our intruder," said Valka.
"This is the end for you and your city," said Johann.
"Not on our watch," said Hiccup and he looked at his mother. "Ready?"
"Ready," Valka nodded.
"Unleash the dragon within!" they yelled as they fostered their fists forwards.
Immediately the two of them transformed into their Ranger forms and immediately began to engage with the intruders.
Johann pulled a couple of daggers from beneath his sleeve and immediately started to engage Hiccup in battle, who was using his sword. Valka summoned her staff and began striking down any Drakenoid she could reach. Joining the battle were Stoick and Gobber and the security detail in the command centre.
Hiccup managed to block a thrust from Johann and he quickly raised his Morpher. "Johann is in the command centre."
"Do you need backup?" Astrid asked.
"Focus on your mission, once that's complete make your way to the command centre," Hiccup ordered.
Astrid was running as quickly she could with Snotlout and the twin's right behind her.
"Aren't we going to call Fishface and Eret?" Snotlout asked.
Astrid had completely forgotten about them and immediately raised her Morpher. "Fishlegs? Eret? What your situation?"
"We're engaged in battle," said Eret as he punched a Drakenoid in the face.
"Listen Johann is attacking the command centre, once you finish dealing with your hostiles make your way over there and give them some backup," Astrid instructed.
"Understood," said Eret as Fishlegs tossed a Drakenoid over his shoulder.
Astrid and the others turn round the corner and found Ragnar and Heather approaching.
"Good, you're here," said Ragnar.
"Do you have everything you need to fix the tachyons shield?" Astrid asked.
"It depends how badly damaged it is," Ragnar explained.
"What if we can't get it back online?" Heather asked.
"Then we make our way to the command centre and you continue with your original mission getting medications and weapon systems back online," Astrid instructed.
"This place has gone completely mad," said Snotlout.
"Our favourite kind of place," said Ruffnut looking at her brother.
"Yeah, crazy is what we do," Tuffnut nodded.
They soon made their way to the tachyons shield generator and the thing was an utter mess.
"Can you fix it?" Astrid asked uncertainly.
Ragnar bit his lip and immediately pulled out a standard. "It's worse than it looks, but it's gonna take me time to get it operational."
"How much time?"
Ragnar shrugged. "I don't know."
Astrid hated this, her boyfriend was currently in battle and according to Ragnar there was no way of knowing how long the repairs might take. However, she had to stick with the mission she was handed and hope that Hiccup could hold out.
"You've got 10 minutes," she said.
Ragnar looked at her. "That's not enough time."
"Then do what you can, it doesn't have to be pretty just to hold out long enough for us to regain control of the base," said Astrid.
Suddenly swarming towards them was an entire group of Drakenoids.
"Here they come!" Snotlout yelled.
"And here we go," said Astrid.
"Unleash the dragon within!" they cried as they fostered their fists forwards and the twins slammed their fists together.
Suddenly they found themselves in their Ranger forms and began to battle against the Drakenoids. Ragnar made his way to the shield generator and began doing his work, pulling at the necessary tools he needed to fix it.
Astrid had summoned her axe and began knocking the Drakenoids away, but they just seem to keep on coming. Snotlout was swinging his fists at a Drakenoid slamming it into a group of them. The twins were using their spears to get a longer reach and preventing the Drakenoids from getting any closer. Heather was standing directly behind Ragnar using her whip to strike down any Drakenoid that got too close.
In the command centre, Valka was striking down any Drakenoid that came through the door, but they were never ending she was starting to get a bit tired. A Drakenoid then jumped into the reason its claw was about to strike her, but then Stoick's fist came completely out of nowhere striking it and sending it across the room.
"Fighting side-by-side, just like the good old days," Stoick smiled.
"You always try to find the romantic side infighting don't you," Valka smiled.
"Anything for you my dear."
Johann's quick attacks were forcing Hiccup to fall back until they reached the window. Then with one powerful push, he smashed through the window began sliding down the command centre.
"Hiccup!" Valka screamed.
Hiccup quickly plunged his sword into the side of the building and after about 30 seconds he finally came to a stop.
Of course, Stoick and Valka had no knowledge of this and presumed the worst.
"No," said Stoick horrified. "It can't be."
"Hiccup," Valka cried.
Stoick then roared with a burning fury and began charging at Johann, who quickly saw the danger and immediately jumped out of the way before Stoick's fist could land. However he was ill-prepared for Valka, who struck him against the base with her staff knocking him to the ground.
"You'll pay for what you've done," she glared.
Johann smiled. "I would think that you have other concerns."
"What other concerns?" Stoick growled.
"The fact that I planted a delayed bomb in your main generator," Johann smiled. "According to the specs I stole from your database, not only does it power your command centre but the first is that keep this city aloft in the air. Now imagine what would happen if they would certainly opffline."
Stoick had no way of knowing whether he was telling the truth or not, but he couldn't take the chance that he was telling the truth.
"Valka, we need to get to the generator," said Stoick.
Valka reluctantly agreed. "Let's go."
The two of them then immediately left the room and the security personnel were forced to retreat as well with the overwhelming force of the Drakenoids. This left Johann in charge of the command centre and he soon began to access one of the consoles.
"Now let's see what I can find," he smiled.
At the tachyons shield generator, Ragnar was working as quickly as he could to get it back online, but it was hard to concentrate with the fighting that was going on. Despite this he persevered and continued his work, fortunately the generator wasn't as badly damaged as he first assumed.
Johann had failed to plant the bomb against the most vulnerable points so the bodywork took the full brunt of the impact. Though it was still enough to bring it off-line, but not enough damage to prevent a quick repair.
"Almost got it," he said as he began to weld the last of the wires. "Got it!"
Immediately the generator came to life.
Astrid had just taken down another Drakenoid. "Does that mean we won't get any more visitors?"
"Not within the building, but they can still teleport elsewhere in the city," said Ragnar.
"Then we need to regain control the command centre and quickly," she said.
Astrid then got a message on her Morpher from Valka. "Astrid, what your situation?"
"We managed to get the tachyons shield generator back online," she informed her. "We're now making our way to the command centre."
"I'm afraid we've lost the command centre," said Valka regretfully. "Stoick and I were forced to retreat in order to investigate a bomb in the main power generator."
"What about Hiccup?" Ragnar asked.
"I'm afraid that Johann pushed him out of the window," said Valka regretfully.
Astrid eyes widened in horror the moment she heard that piece of news. "What?"
"Astrid, I understand how you feel, but we've got 10 million people on this floating city that need our help," said Valka calmly. "I need you and your team to retake the command centre."
Ragnar rose to his feet. "I head straight down and get the weapon systems online."
"I'll go with him," Heather added.
Astrid nodded. "All right. Eret, Fishlegs, how are you two doing?"
"We've just dealt with the last of our adversarial is," said Eret.
"Good, I need you to join up with us so that we can try and retake the command centre," Astrid instructed.
"On our way," said Eret.
Johann was currently in the command centre and immediately made contact to Drago.
"My Lord, I have managed to capture the command centre," Johann informed him. "However I regret to inform you that they have re-energised the tachyons shield and the security team are preventing any more Drakenoids from entering the building."
"A minor annoyance, just do what you can from your location," Drago informed him.
Johann nodded and switched off the view screen. "This mission is going better than I hoped."
"A bit too early to celebrate," said Hiccup's voice.
Johann slowly turned around and found Hiccup climbing out of the broken window. "Why am I not surprised to find that you're alive."
Hiccup raised his sword. "I'm not going to let you cause any more harm."
"I don't have time to deal with you," said Johann and snapped his fingers.
Immediately the Drakenoids in the command centre immediately charged at Hiccup, but Hiccup quickly swung his sword and struck them all at once. Johann growled with annoyance knowing that he now had to face Hiccup by himself.
"If you want the job done right you have to do it yourself," he growled.
Johann then immediately charged and began to swing his daggers at Hiccup, who quickly sidestepped to avoid them. This time Hiccup was taking view of his surroundings, making sure that you would be pushed out of another window.
Johann then slammed his daggers towards him, but Hiccup quickly raised his sword to block the attack and then immediately kicked him in the gut. He then swung his sword, but Johann leaned back in the sword went directly over him and then he dealt a devastating spin kick against his head.
Hiccup was a little dazed, but he managed to regain his composure and quickly moved back in.
"I can never understand how my predecessors had so much trouble in dealing with a scrawny weakling like you!" Johann snarled.
"I'm tougher than I look," said Hiccup simply.
Johann was in such a fit of rage that he failed to notice that Hiccup was backing him towards the open window. You only realise this to wage when he swung his dagger towards him and missed his footing. Soon he was trying to regain his balance while facing the open window, you do realise how close to the edgy truly was.
"No! No! No!" he cried as he finally lost his balance.
Hiccup extended his hand hoping to save him, but he was just out of reach. Hiccup looked away as Johann fell screaming handy and want to see what he would look like after he had the ground.
He then saw the doors opening and immediately raised his sword, but relax when he found that it was only Astrid and her team.
Astrid's eyes widened the moment she saw him. "Hiccup!"
She then rushed over and then punched him hard in the shoulder. "That was for scaring me!" Hiccup was about to respond when she immediately pulled him into a hug. "I thought that I lost you."
"You should know by now that you can't get rid of me that easily," Hiccup smiled.
"Where's Johann?" Snotlout asked.
"He fell out of the window," said Hiccup gesturing to the open window.
"Could have happened to a nicer guy."
"We should have control over the base by now," said Astrid looking at Hiccup.
Hiccup nodded and then made his way to the monitor and his face fell. "Oh, no."
"I don't like that, 'oh, no'," said Ruffnut.
"Was it a good oh, no?" Tuffnut asked hopefully.
"This was nothing more than a distraction," said Hiccup as he looked at them. "Drago is attacking the city at full force!"
Hiccup was right while the Rangers were busy trying to regain control of their base, Drago had landed in the city and now was terrorising the populace.
"Time to conquer what is mine," he said evilly.