Enpowera: At long last an update. Sorry for the delay, life came at me hard. First my laptop broke, then my husband and I separated and got back together, I ended up a bit depressed and uninspired for the longest time, and finally had my second child. The 2nd kid brought back my inspiration so here's the next chapter. It's not great, but here it is. I still don't have anew computer so updates will be slow going.

Not much going on in this chapter, to be honest. It's more filler/transition.

Warning: This deviates from Race to the Edge and Rider's of Berk along with the movies. Contains humanoid Dragons in relationships actual humans, but nothing in detail or graphic. It happens 90% offscreen so to speak. If you don't like it then don't read it.


A few days had passed since the Skrill Incident. Hiccup was back up and about, receiving many commendations for her bravery and many more congratulations for her accidentally announced pregnancy. At the moment, Hiccup found herself sitting in on the middle of a very awkward argument...err debate.

"Father, I am perfectly capable to lead our tribe. I lead the Berserker Valkyries just fine and I am the eldest child!" Brenna growled angrily.

"No. You are not a male and therefore not suitable to be the chief!"

"Oswald, be reasonable. Hiccup is named as the heir to the tribe and she will make a fine leader," Stoick tried to get him to see reason.

"Your tribe is different, Stoick. My tribe needs a fierce male as a leader, not a girl,"

"My tribe is just as fierce as yours, Oswald, in case ye forget that it was US who fought dragons all these years," Stoick felt beyond insulted, "but I suppose this argument is non void. No way is my daughter marrying into your family to be put down due to her gender when she is more clever than any male I've met and a family that will put down her birth tribe," Stoick stood to leave the tent, dragging Hiccup and Toothless out with him.

"Wait...what? But dad...Dagur and I…."

"I'd rather ye raise a bastard then join that family," Stoick stated, "you deserve better."

Oswald sat there stunned at the breaking of the engagement, and more likely than not the peace treaty. He then felt a cold chill go up his spine at the eyes of Dagur, Brenna, and Tove glaring at him. Dagur for ruining his engagement to the only interesting girl in the Archipelago, Brenna for just feeling insulted, and Tove angry for him hurting her master and mistress.

"...I really messed this up," he sighed.

"Father, please just let me be chief, it'll be for the best...that way the Hairy Hooligans keep their heir and you have a blood relative as heir…" Brenna reasoned.

"But you can't bear children, the line would die out…" Oswald revealed his true reasoning.

"Father, I am several months gone with child...I just didn't want to say anything,"

Oswald and Dagur both looked surprise at the news, before rushing to congratulate her.

"Now, as future chieftess, I will go try and remake the peace and remake the marriage agreement," Brenna stood and was off.

It took several hours of heated debates for Stoick to relent and allow the marriage. Plans were made for the marriage to take place the day after Hiccup's coming of age ceremony, in one month. That would be ample time for Hiccup's bride price to be delivered.

~~~Elsewhere~~~

"Good news, men. Our spies have informed us that Stoick's brat is pregnant and to be wed. The prime time to strike will be the night of her coming of age ceremony!" Alvin announced. "Everyone must be ready to play their parts. I will inform you of the plans individually so that no one can muck it up by revealing too much."

There was a cheer of agreement from the hoard as they lined up and awaited orders.

Alvin gave out the orders one by one, making sure one particular member's orders was kept ultra secret.

"Right. I'll seduce Dagur and Hiccup will be prime for the taking," a familiar sounding female stated.

"The girl will be so upset, she'll call it off herself and that's when we'll strike!" Alvin cackled.

"It'll throw both tribes into chaos and you can take your revenge," the female smiled, "I won't fail this time."

"Aye, thank you so much for your part in this, Heather. I don't know what I'd do without the ace up my sleeve."

Heather just smiled evilly.

~~~Back to the Main Program~~~

A few hours had passed since the decision about Hiccup's and Dagur's wedding. Hiccup was taking Dagur, Tove, and Toothless out to a more private area to teach Dagur how to fly on a dragon.

"So, uh, when do I get my saddle again?" Dagur asked with a nervous chuckle, as one hadn't been made as of yet.

"I'll make you one when I return to Berk." Hiccup promised.

"Okay then… so I just… climb onto her back?"

"Yep. Find a comfortable spot for the both of you. Tove should let you know,"

Tove nodded in her dragon form, looking excited.

"Right, okay then!" Dagur cracked his neck and swung himself over, "So far, so good! How do I look?"

"Good positioning, are you comfy Tove?"

Tove gave a roar as 'yes'.

"So, do I just say 'Let's fly, Tove' or something?" Dagur questioned.

Tove answered that, taking off excitedly to fly with her new master. She'd show how amazing she was and prove that trusting her was not a foolish idea. Sadly she was a bit to enthusiastic and almost dropped Dagur. Luckily Dagur had quick reflexes and recovered.

Hiccup climbed aboard Toothless and followed, soon showing Dagur the ropes and giving him tips on flying with his dragon. They flew for several hours until it was time for the various tribes to begin peace negotiations. The new, permanent alliance between the Berserkers and Hairy Hooligan tribes had mad things a wee bit more difficult. Luckily they became convinced that the Hairy Hooligan tribe liked peace too much to declare war for profit on their allies, even having the larger Berserker tribe to support them, and the Berserker tribe wouldn't risk ruining their peace treaty with the Hooligans. Everyone felt happy with the results, as internal fighting made things more difficult than they liked.

Once all the business talk was done it came time for the festivities and sacrifices to honor the reforging of alliances. About a week later had Hiccup bidding a sad goodbye to Dagur and Tove as her tribe went to leave. Even with Toothless, Hiccup felt quite alone now. Toothless did his part to cheer her up, but his thoughts kept drifting to the female dragon they'd also had to leave behind for now.

The group arrived home safely. Much fanfare was had at Hiccup's return, along with insisting she help them with the long list of dragon problems that'd occured while she was gone.

"Dragons in human forms are starting to date humans?" Hiccup had to think that one over. It was a bit weird.

"Yeah! There's even a girl a few years older than us expecting a child with a dragon!" Ruffnut was eager to catch up her friend.

"...Weird...I'm not sure how to handle this. How's my dad been handling it?"

"Lots of angry sighing. I keep thinking he'll snap and start yelling, but not yet!"

"There's that at least...I suppose if everyone is happy...the dragons are smart enough to make their own choices."

"I'm glad you said that...Hookfang has taken a liking to me,"

"...Come again?!"

"Hookfang is interested. He's strong and can light things on fire! Perfect guy,"

"You've got to be kidding me." She'd only been gone about two months. How could so much happen?

"Can I have your blessing?"

"...But Snotlout likes you!"

"Eww...No thanks,"

"Is there any other human guy you'd be with then? Like Fishlegs"

"He is too busy acting like Meatlug's husband and taking care of her kids. It's cute but we-eird,"

"Ari?"

"Stormfly and him are secretly dating. But shush, it's a secret,"

"I need a drink…" Hiccup went to head to the mead hall but paused when she remembered what the healer had told her.

"Why'd you stop?" Ruffnut asked, seeing the blush on Hiccup's face, she managed to dope it out, "Wait! You and Dagur?!"

"Yes,"

"You actually did that outside of marriage? I didn't think you actually had it in you...Spill!"

Hiccup ended up telling Ruffnut everything, Ruffnut cheering appropriately.

"I can't believe you're gunna be a mom! But what about exploring more on dragons?"

Hiccup's joy faded a bit, "I...didn't think of that!"

"You're smart. You'll figure it out,"

"I hope so, either way I'm sure I'll be happy. I can always explore more when the baby is old enough to not need me constantly, or big enough to go riding with me,"

"See! You got this figured out already,"

Hiccup supposed she did.