Everyone was stunned by the appearance of Hiccup, but Astrid quickly regained her composure and rushed over to him.

"I don't know who you are, but you better run for it," she said then immediately pointed towards the pirates. "That if you don't want to be sliced to pieces by them?"

Hiccup then turned and looked at the pirates and then looked back at her. "And who are you guys?"

Finally the pirates had regained their composure and remembered why they were then the first place.

"Get them!" said one of them.

Immediately all three of them drew their swords and charged towards them.

"Astrid!" Fishlegs panicked and closed his eyes.

Astrid quickly grabbed her axe and got in front of Hiccup. "Stay behind me, I can take care of them."

However, Hiccup soon rushed right past her and struck the three pirates before they knew what hit them. Astrid just stared as all three of them were knocked unconscious and fell to the ground in a big heap.

"Is it over?" Fishlegs asked, still covering his eyes.

"Oh, it's over," Astrid stared.

Fishlegs removed his hands and to his astonishment he found the pirates lying down on the ground by Hiccup's feet.

Hiccup looked at the two of them. "You guys all right?"

Astrid looked at him stunned. "We're fine."

Fishlegs looked at Hiccup in bewilderment. "You're really strong."

"He's not kidding, they all had sabers and you took them on with your bare hands," said Astrid in astonishment.

"Thanks, but who are you guys?" Hiccup asked.

"We're just a bunch of talented thieves that still from pirates," Astrid explained. "My name is Astrid and over there is Fishlegs."

Hiccup looked at her curiously. "Wait, I've seen you to before you were there at Alvida's ship."

Astrid stared at him. "I thought you looked familiar." She then shook her head and looked at him seriously. "I don't suppose you want to join up with us, we could use someone as strong as you."

"I appreciate the offer, but I have a friend to find," said Hiccup.

"Look, can't we discussed this over me or something?" Astrid asked quickly.

Hiccup rubbed his stomach. "I suppose I could do with a meal."


Back at Buggy's camp, Buggy was a bit annoyed that they had failed to capture Astrid and Fishlegs.

"You're telling me they still haven't caught the thieves," he said angrily.

"Not yet, but they should be in pursuit right now Captain," said one of his main reassuringly.

"Now would you care to explain to me how in the world that those two managed to get their hands on that chart?" he asked curiously.

The pirate looked nervously, clearly hoping that Buggy wouldn't answer that question.

"If we're preparing to enter the Grand Line and go on a rampage then why wasn't the chart properly guarded?" Buggy demanded.

"I don't know, Sir. The map was just laying out there as plain as the nose on your face."

Buggy then looked at him furiously. "What did you say?"

The pirate immediately realised his mistake. "I mean it was easy for them to find and take it."

"Did you say something about my nose?" Buggy roared. He then leaned in towards him looking furious. "So are you telling me that you find my nose funny? Is my nose amusing?"

"No, sir, you misunderstood!"

"Oh no, you were quite clear!"

The pirate immediately backed away slowly and the other pirates in the crew were just standing there terrified. Admittedly most of them were dressed like people you would find in a circus, but they knew never to make fun of Buggy's appearance, even if it was make-up.

"This isn't good."

"He's going to use the Devil Fruit power."

The pirate immediately felt something choking around his throat as he was slowly lifted into the air.

"Tell me, who am I?" Buggy asked without moving from his spot.

"Captain… Buggy," the pirate wheezed as he was slowly floating back towards Buggy.

"And what happens when someone defies me?" he asked.

"Flashy… death… awaits… them… please… forgive me."

Buggy then immediately released him and he fell to the ground panting for breath. "Quit you're grovelling, I'll overlook your slipup and forgive you this time." He then turned around flashing his cape. "But you had better get that chart back and don't screw up again or else!"

"Yes, Captain Buggy!" they all announced.


Hiccup was soon in a house with Astrid and Fishlegs and soon all them were beginning to eat.

"So you guys live here?" Hiccup asked.

"No we just staying we're for the time being," Astrid explained. "Everyone has left this town, because of Captain Buggy."

"Don't you think is a little underhanded?" Hiccup asked.

"Believe me if we wanted to rent a place we would have, but there's no one left in town," said Fishlegs.

"Anyway, we only steal from those who deserve it like pirates," Astrid explained.

"Any particular reason why you steal to make a living?" Hiccup asked curiously.

"Our only goal is to make 1 million Gil, no matter how hard it is and no matter how long it takes," said Astrid plainly.

"Which begs the question why you need so many Gil," said Hiccup curiously.

"That's none of your business," said Astrid folding her arms. "But with this chart of the Grand Line, that 1 million Gil is as good as ours."

Hiccup looked up. "A chart? That means that one of you must be a navigator."

"That would be me," said Fishlegs raising his hand.

"You're looking at one of the most skilled navigators around," said Astrid patting him on the back.

Hiccup smiled. "What a coincidence, I was looking for a skilled navigator to join my crew." He then looked at Astrid. "And judging from axe strapped to your back I can only assume that you're strong, I could use someone like you on my crew as well."

Astrid looked at him flatly. "No way. I take it that you're a pirate."

"Unfortunately," said Hiccup. "I'm looking to become the King of the Pirates, but do that I need a strong crew."

Astrid then slammed her hands on the table. "And you should know there's nothing that I despise more than pirates!"

Fishlegs looked at her calmly. "Astrid please calm down."

Astrid turned on him. "Calm down, he wants us to join a pirate crew."

Hiccup sat back down. "If you don't want to join that's fine, but you don't know what you're missing."

Astrid narrowed her eyes and began making her way to the window and that's when she saw Buggy pirates running outside looking for them.

"Have you seen them or what?"

"No, I can't find them anywhere!"

"Where could they be hiding?"

"I don't know, but we're going to be in big trouble if we don't get that chart back."

Fishlegs looked at Astrid looking troubled. "There's no way we can get out with all those pirates looking for us."

"You're right," Astrid nodded in agreement and then she looked at Hiccup and got an idea. "We might reconsider the idea, but only if you agree to certain conditions."

Hiccup looked at her. "What kind of conditions?"

"We need you to come with us with a visit to Buggy the Clown," said Astrid and then she immediately pulled a rope out. "But first things first."

Then before Hiccup could do anything she immediately tied him with the rope.

"I have a bad feeling about this," said Hiccup.

"You're not the only one," Fishlegs sighed.


The three pirates that Hiccup had taken down had regained consciousness and returned to Buggy and explained the situation.

"What? Are you telling me that those thieves got away?" he yelled furiously. The three pirates looked at him utterly terrified. "I have never seen a more pathetic group the new three! Time for you to die!"

The pirates screamed as Buggy rose to his feet.

Another pirate then rushed over towards him. "Captain Buggy, I have news!"

"What is it?" Buggy asked.

"The two thieves that stole our chart is back in with a prisoner."

"What?" Buggy stared.

Both Astrid and Fishlegs were standing outside the camp and Astrid was holding the rope that was wrapped around Hiccup.

"It's them!"

"That is the sneaky thief that stole our chart!"

Astrid then shoved Hiccup to the ground and then approach Buggy.

"I have captured the fief Captain Buggy and here is your chart back," she said as she held out the chart.

Buggy looked at her suspiciously. "Not that I don't appreciate, but why the sudden change of heart?"

Astrid handed him the chart. "We had another fight with my boss and we just can't take it anymore. So we decided to see we could join your crew."

Buggy then narrowed his eyes which made everyone nervous.

"Captain Buggy sure looks angry!"

"He's going to use the Devil Fruit power!"

Hiccup looked up. "So he has Devil Fruit powers."

Then to everyone's relief Buggy immediately laughed. "You're fed up, huh? I must admit you're quite amusing girl. I think I'll let you join my crew and as a show of good faith allow your friend to join as well."

Fishlegs looked immensely relieved. "I thought we were about to die."

Astrid just smiled. 'We've managed to infiltrate them, pirates are so dumb and easy to manipulate.'


In no time at all the pirates immediately stuffed Hiccup in a cage.

"I'm already tied up, don't you think the cage is a little unnecessary?" Hiccup asked.

Buggy laughed. "It's a great day to be a pirate." He then looked at Astrid and Fishlegs. "So what you to call yourselves?"

"I'm Astrid."

"And my name is Fishlegs Ingerman."

"Then let us have a welcome party for a new two friends! Let's celebrate!" Buggy announced.


The pirate immediately cheered and in no time at all they began eating and drinking like mad. Both Astrid and Fishlegs were given esteem honour of eating with Buggy.

"What's wrong?" Buggy asked as he noted the two of them weren't eating. "We are throwing this party in your honour, so eat up."

"Thanks for the party Captain Buggy!" Astrid smiled. 'We just have to keep our eyes peeled for a chance to take back that chart. If we're lucky we might even be able to swipe all of Buggy's treasure too while I'm at it.'

Buggy laughed as he raised the tankard of mead. "This is such a flashy party. Now listen up! Men it is time to prepare for the Buggy Ball!"

Immediately all the pirates began to cheer. They then pulled out a very large cannon out and stuck it into the ground. They then began to load it with a cannonball, it was very strange it was completely red and it had Bubby's skull and cross bones painted on it.

"All set Captain."

Astrid looked at Buggy in confusion. "What are you doing with that thing?"

"Just observe the sum might of the Buggy Ball," Buggy smiled.

Fishlegs leaned in towards Astrid. "I don't like where this is going."

Buggy looked at one of his men. "Light it."

They immediately lit the fuse and then covered their ears and a few seconds the cannon fire the Buggy Ball and it went through several buildings demolishing them until it finally reached the edge of the town.


Toothless and the three pirates with and had just arrived in time to see the explosion.

"That was one heck of an explosion," said Toothless.

"It looks like that it was one of the Captain's beloved Buggy Balls," said one of the pirates.

Toothless raised an eye. "Buggy Balls."


When the smoke finally cleared they found that the entire street of houses had been demolished and the pirates immediately cheered at the spectacle. Both Astrid and Fishlegs didn't join in the celebration as they just watched in horror.

"That was flashy," Buggy smiled. "With these Buggy Balls and my Devil Fruit powers I should have no problem of conquering the Grand Line." He then looked at Astrid and Fishlegs. "Right?"

"Right," said Astrid regaining her composure. "Yes, of course."

Hiccup chuckled within his cage. "You think you can conquer the Grand Line with those cannonballs. I think you're clearly underestimating the forces in that part of the world."

Buggy looked at him furiously.

"Shut up," Astrid hissed.

Buggy then laughed as he looked at Astrid and Fishlegs. "I can see why you're sick of him."

Astrid nodded. "Yeah, he shows absolutely no respect for anyone."

Fishlegs was looking a little uneasy and he leaned over to Astrid. "Don't push it."

Buggy looked at Astrid. "Well, then I think you won't mind if I give you a Buggy Ball to blow away your old boss. It will be a great opportunity for you to prove your loyalty to me, your new captain." He then looked at his men. "Men!"

Astrid was immediately horrified as the pirates positioned the cannon directly at Hiccup.

"Don't you think this is going a bit overboard?" Fishlegs enquired.

"Yeah, Captain, we don't have to finish him off quite yet," Astrid nodded.

"We should get back to the welcoming party and just have more fun," Fishlegs agreed.

Buggy looked at the two of them. "This is my idea of having more fun."

He then immediately handed Astrid a box of matches and she just stared at them in horror as the men cheered her and Fishlegs on.

Astrid looked at Fishlegs. "We don't shoot we could be killed."

"Yeah, but if we do were no better than these pirates," Fishlegs reminded.

Hiccup just sat in the cage in utter silence and Buggy was starting to get annoyed with their stalling.

"Hey, you two aren't wimping out on me are you?" Buggy asked.

Astrid and Fishlegs felt completely trapped.

"What's the matter?" Hiccup asked and they turned their attention towards him. "The two of you look as if you're conflicted. I suppose that's what happens when you take on pirates with half ass resolve."

"Resolve to do what?" Astrid glared. "To kill someone as if it's nothing, is that the pirates resolve?"

Hiccup shook his head. "No. You've got to be willing to risk your own life."

Astrid and Fishlegs looked at one another and realise that he was right. Then a pirate immediately snatched the matches out of Astrid's hand.

"Quit being such a tease, let me show you how to light the candle," he said as he lit the match.

Both Astrid and Fishlegs watched as he brought the match close to the fuse, but then Astrid immediately drew her axe and struck him on the head with the flat of the blade. Everyone then immediately stopped cheering and looked at her in surprise, even Hiccup was surprised.

Astrid looked at the pirates. "I think I just found my resolve."

Buggy looked at her furiously. "Astrid, what is the meaning of this outrage?"

"I've just had a change of heart," Astrid explained.

Fishlegs looked at her. "You sure?"

Hiccup looked at her curiously. "So now you saving me?"

"I'm not doing this for you," Astrid snapped. "I just don't want to lower myself to level these inhuman pirates."

"If you say so," Hiccup shrugged.

"Pirates took the life of someone very dear to me, I will never be one of them!" Astrid snapped.

"That explains it," said Hiccup.

Fishlegs then panicked. "Uh, the fuse is lit!"

Astrid immediately turned and panicked.

Buggy himself was furious. "So you think that pirates are inhuman filth is that right? Yet them men!"

Four pirates immediately dashed towards them, but Astrid quickly spun her axe and blocked their swords with one swing. In the midst of this Fishlegs immediately rushed towards the cannon in order to stop the fuse, he then quickly grabbed hold of it and yelled in pain as the flames burned his hands.

"That's one way to stop the fuse," said Hiccup.

The pirates that had attacked Astrid were now lying on the ground and she didn't have a single scratch on her. "You're going to have to do better than that."

Hiccup smiled. "Impressive."

Fishlegs held the fuse as tightly as he could until the fire died out.

"Look out!" Hiccup yelled.

Three pirates were now charging towards him and Astrid was too far way to assist him. Fishlegs closed his eyes, but the blades never came, because Toothless had appeared and stopped the pirates without with his two black sheathed swords, he didn't even true them.

"Now there's no need for you guys to gang up on them," he said.

Hiccup smiled. "Nice timing, Toothless."

Fishlegs looked at his saviour, who looked back at him. "You all right?" Fishlegs is just speechless. "I said are you hurt?"

"No, I'm fine I think," said Fishlegs finally able to find his voice.

"I'm glad when able to find us, but do you think you can get me out of this?" Hiccup asked.

Toothless stared at him. "How did you get in this mess?"

"It's an interesting story actually," said Hiccup.

Buggy's pirates were now getting very uneasy once they heard Toothless' name.

"Did that brat just call him Toothless?"

Astrid just stared at Toothless. 'The crew he mentioned earlier was Pirate Hunter Toothless? Why would he join a pirate crew?'

Buggy looked intrigued. "So you're Toothless. If you're here for my head you've got quite a struggle before you."

"No, not interested," said Toothless as he turned his back. "I gave up pirate hunting, I'm here for my friend."

"But I'm interested though," Buggy smiled broadly. "Killing you would bolster my reputation."

Toothless turned his head towards him. "If you try, you'll die."

Buggy merely laughed as he immediately drew several daggers and placed them between each of his fingers.

"Is that so?" Buggy smiled.

Toothless sighed. "I did try to warn you, but oh well."

Buggy's pirates immediately cheered as their boss was about to fight against Toothless. Toothless immediately moved his sword from his sheaths and placed his third sword in his mouth. Everyone was then waiting to see who would make the first move and then Buggy suddenly charged at him.

Toothless then immediately made his move and he merely shot past him. Seconds later he sliced through his body and his right arm and leg. Fishlegs quickly turned his eyes not wanting to see the scene before him and everyone went silent as it body parts fell to the ground.

Toothless frowned as he sensed something was off. "That wasn't much of a fight."

Hiccup frowned, is the same thought came to his mind. "That was just too quick."

Fishlegs blinked. "It was over in a manner of seconds."

"And yet his crew don't seem too concerned," Astrid noted.

Fishlegs turned and saw that she was right, Buggy's men didn't look terrified in the slightest in fact they were chuckling to themselves.

"That's never a good sign," said Hiccup.

Fishlegs was confused. "Their captain is lying dead on the ground and yet they're still laughing?"

"Something doesn't add up," Astrid frowned. "Buggy was always reference to be the immortal."

Toothless immediately looked at them. "Would you mind telling me what's so funny?"

However, unbeknownst to him Buggy's decapitated body immediately rose into the air and Toothless suddenly felt a massive pain in his side. He looked down and saw that the knife had stabbed him through his hip and then he immediately fell to his knees.

"Toothless!" Hiccup cried.

Fishlegs turned and saw that Buggy's severed hand had plunged a knife into Toothless while his back was turned.

"Buggy's still alive!" he panicked.

Toothless winced. "But how?"

The hand immediately removed the knife from his back and floated in midair.

"The Chop-Chop Fruit," Buggy smiled as he richly pulled himself back together. "That is the name of the Devil Fruit that has given me my powers. I have the ability to sever my body at will and no matter how much you sliced me to pieces I will always pull myself together making me the worst enemy of a swordsman!"

Astrid stared. "His limbs reattached themselves? I always thought that the Devil Fruit was just a story that pirates told."

"He looks like a Paramecia type to me," Hiccup concluded.

"I didn't hit any vital organs, but that is a serious wound you have there," Buggy smiled. "So I am guessing that I am the winner!"

Astrid gritted her teeth. 'This isn't good, the tables have turned if we don't do something quickly going to kill the all four of us.'

Toothless winced. "I let my guard down, stupid mistake."

Hiccup felt completely helpless, he had no doubt that he could break through the ropes, but the cage was a different story. Even if he did transform there was very little room for him to move.

Buggy laughed as he looked down at Toothless.

Hiccup glared at him. "Stabbing him in the back is a cowardly move you red nose freak!"

Immediately everyone went quiet.

Fishlegs panicked. 'Does he have a death wish?'

Buggy slowly turned towards him angrily. "What was that… you said?" He then immediately thrusted his hand towards Hiccup. "Who has a big nose?"

"Hiccup!" Toothless panicked.

However, Hiccup had managed the caught the blade with his teeth in time. "Buggy! It's a good thing that I'm locked in this cage or I would have pounded you into the ground!"

He then clenched his teeth and snapped the blade.

Buggy laughed as he reattached his hand. "You pounding me into the ground? You certainly have a lot of nerve kid, but I'm sorry to say that all four of you are going to die here today by my own hand. So if you're going to do any fighting you had better do it soon."

Astrid grimaced as she was the only one capable of fighting at the moment there was no way she could take on Buggy and his crew alone.

"We're done for," she said. "It's all over."

Hiccup laughed. "Sorry, but I have no plans of dying today." He then immediately looked at Toothless. "Toothless, get up!"

Toothless looked at him in confusion. "What?"

Astrid scolded him. "You better have a really good plan or else we're all dead! So what are you guys going to do?"

Hiccup merely looked at Toothless and his eyes turned towards the cannon. Toothless immediately got the idea and smiled. "I got ya."

Fishlegs was immediately confused. "What are they planning to do?"

Astrid shook her head. "I don't know, but we had better go along with it."

Buggy then immediately advanced towards Toothless, hoping to taken down now that he was injured. However, Toothless immediately got to his feet and began blocking his daggers with his swords and slowly backed towards his cronies. Then with one quick slash he sliced right through his body and then jump towards the cannon.

Buggy quickly reattached his body. "You're Three Sword Style has no effect on me, I already told—" It was then that he realised that Toothless was rushing towards the others. "Hey, listen when I'm talking to you!"

Toothless then began to lift the cannon with all his strength until he caused the barrel to be pointed in the opposite direction. Buggy and his pirates realised too late what they were planning.

"Oh crap, the cannon is pointing at us!" Buggy panicked.

Toothless looked at Astrid and Fishlegs. "Hurry, light it."

Astrid got the idea. "Got it."

Buggy looked at them pleadingly. "Please, just wait! The cannon is still loaded with the special Buggy Ball! I don't want to go out like this, done in by my own ball!"

Astrid immediately lit the fuse and seconds later the cannon fired.