Hagen merely stood there looking at Jango in outrage. "So what have you got to say for yourself, Jango?"
Jango looked immensely nervous. "But—uh, well—I… you said…" he said as he tried to come with a good excuse. "Sorry sir, but you said letting the kid go wouldn't cause any problems."
He then chuckled nervously as he pointed at Snotlout.
"I did say that," Hagen admitted. "What's your point? He's an idiot, I knew that no one would listen to his warnings and he would come stumbling to take up a stand against us. But the one thing I hadn't taken in account for was your inexcusable weakness!"
"Sir, we're not weak," Jango quivered. "It's just that…"
Sami and Babak then immediately glared up at Hagen.
"What did you say?" Babak growled.
"Who are you to call us weak?" Sami growled.
Immediately the two of them began sharpening their claws and had completely ignored both Astrid and Toothless as they diverted their attention to Hagen.
"You used to be quite the killer, but face it Hagen it's been three years and we haven't exactly been living the good life living off a rich girl hand and foot," said Sami.
"Yeah," Babak nodded. "That's right for three long years we've been out syncing pirates ships and massacring villages."
"Very good, finished," said Hagen tiredly.
"No!" Sami roared. "You have done nothing this whole time, we've been killing!"
"You Butler, there's no way you can beat the Meowban Brothers," Babak cried out.
The two of them then immediately ran past Astrid and Toothless and dashed straight towards Hagen.
Jango looked panic stricken. "Don't! Sami! Babak! Stop!"
The Meowban Brothers charge that Hagen, who immediately reached for his bag.
"You are not our Captain anymore!" Sami yelled.
"We're going to kill you now," Babak laughed.
Hagen then lifted the bag and began moving his feet in a strange way. A split second later he vanished and the Meowban Brothers sliced right through his bag. He then somehow appeared directly behind them and was now wearing his clawed gloves. He pointed them downwards and immediately the sheathes around the blades off.
"He's behind them?" Toothless stared.
"He moved so fast I didn't even see him move," Astrid gasped.
"I'm more concerned about those crazy weapons he's wearing," said Toothless gravely.
Meowban Brothers just stood there completely paralysed by fear, because this will had not gone according to their plan.
"Who? Who were you going to kill?" Hagen asked with a dreaded voice.
Quickly they turned around and raise their claws.
"He snuck up…" said Sami.
"Right behind us," Babak finished.
Hagen then once again began moving his feet in a strange manner and he vanished once again before they could do anything.
"He's gone," Babak gasped.
Fishlegs then began to stir and he saw Jango standing there with his back towards him. He was a little bit more preoccupied with Hagen and had a feeling of dread running through him.
"Pussyfoot Manoeuvre," he said horrified.
"Pussyfoot?" Fishlegs frowned.
The Meowban Brothers kept on looking around for Hagen, but then he appeared directly behind them and point is his blades directly at their faces, poised to kill them.
"You know, you're right," said Hagen as he whispered into their ears. "I do feel a bit sluggish after all these years."
Astrid just stared. 'He's handling them like babies and those two nearly defeated Toothless and I.'
Jango shook his head. 'With his Pussyfoot Manoeuvre, Captain Hagen could shred everyone off this beach before we draw our next breath. We wouldn't even see it coming, there is no escape from a killing machine like him.' He then began to remember the strange way he positioned his glasses. 'I knew he had grown soft when I saw that old habit of his. That's strange way of lifting his glasses so that he won't cut his face. It's like he never stopped wearing those cat claws, they're almost a part of his body. Of course, he hasn't forgotten how to fight.'
All the pirates were completely speechless after that display of speed and precision they all knew that their captain hadn't lost his edge. Astrid and the others had also diverted their attention onto Hagen and were also stunned with his speed.
Fishlegs managed to pick himself up, but his shoulder was extremely painful and he was clutching it hard. Hiccup meanwhile was still fast asleep and it didn't look as if he was going to wake up any time soon.
Hagen smiled. "You're very lucky, I'm feeling somewhat merciful. Maybe these years on dry land have made me soft. I'll give you five minutes." He then immediately released both Sami and Babak. "If you cannot deal with the situation here in five minutes then I will kill every last one of you."
The Meowban Brothers looked at him nervously, because they knew that was a tall order.
"Now have I make myself clear?" Hagen asked as he retreated back a few steps, but kept his claws ready just in case.
The pirates immediately quivered to fearful to even speak or move.
Jango was the only one with the courage to speak. "Oh, yes. Yes, of course that is perfectly clear. Thank you for being so forgiving all we have to do is take care of these two that's all five minutes will be more than enough time for them."
Astrid and Toothless looked at one another and they both nodded as they grasped their weapons. The Meowban Brothers then immediately turn their attention back onto the two of them and charged at full speed.
"We had them a few minutes ago," said Babak.
"They won't need one minute to finish them off this time," said Sami.
"We're counting on you! Kill them!" Jango yelled.
However, Fishlegs then immediately ran past him and use every last bit of strength he had to get to the swords. He then quickly grabbed them and toss them into the air straight towards Toothless.
"What the?" Jango yelled.
Toothless smiled and immediately tossed his sword in the air and then grabbed the two in the air. He then immediately place the white sword in his mouth and then grabbed the one that he just tossed into the air. At the exact same time he unsheathed them and stood there in a perfect battle stands.
"You idiot! It won't matter how many swords you have!" Sami roared.
"Now you will die holding three of them!" Babak laughed.
Toothless then held his sword is firmly as he immediately turned to face the two of them. "You still don't get it."
The Meowban Brothers then pounced on him, but as quick as a flash he immediately struck the two of them down before they could land a hit.
Hagen just stood there calmly. "The clock is ticking."
"Carrying three swords won't help you at all, unless you know Three Sword Style," Toothless smiled as he looked back.
Astrid merely smiled. "Couldn't have done better myself."
The pirates could not believe their eyes, because Toothless defeated the Meowban Brothers in a split second.
Jango stared at the two of them as they fell to the ground. "Uh-oh. This is bad." The Meowban Brothers tried to get up, but they just collapsed at Jango's feet. 'He took down the Meowban Brothers with one attack.'
Astrid and Toothless then immediately turned to face Hagen, who merely just stood there calmly.
Astrid smiled at him. "I wouldn't worry, I think I speak for all that's when I say that will take care of you in less than five minutes."
Hagen merely chuckled and repositioned his glasses. "Three minutes left."
The Meowban Brothers then immediately looked up at Jango.
"We'll slaughter them," said Sami through gritted teeth.
"Please Captain, we can do it," Babak pleaded. "Hypnotise us, just do it Captain."
"They're still alive," Hagen noted and looked at Toothless. "You do sloppy work."
"You make it sound as if we planned on killing him," said Astrid.
Toothless nodded. "Killing someone in cold blood is not really my style, though I admit they are quite tough as they managed to survive my attack."
The children then immediately turned hoping to finish them off quickly, but Jango was already hypnotising the two of them. It also became quite apparent that they were gaining strength, how they had absolutely no idea but it meant a lot of trouble for the two of them.
Soon the Meowban Brothers were back on their feet and were even stronger than before, they had managed to even crack the slope with their weight. The two of them roared loudly and it became apparent that they had gained some extra muscle.
"Sami! Babak! Kill them!" Jango commanded.
Fishlegs grimaced and then looks down at Hiccup, who was still fast asleep.
"So you're back for more," said Toothless.
Astrid smiled as she spun her axe in a hand. "You're going to wish that you stay down."
Fishlegs immediately turned and quickly rushed over towards Hiccup, but unfortunately he was noticed by Jango.
"Now is my chance, I have to wake up Hiccup while I still can," he said frantically.
"What is that boy up to?" Jango frowned, he then began to spin his ring around. "Something tricky I'm sure."
None of the pirates were stopping Fishlegs as he quickly approached Hiccup. "With Hagen here we're going to need a big gun. I need to wake him up fast."
Jango then immediately tossed his ring directly at Fishlegs and it flew across the air. He was unaware of this as his back was towards it, but Astrid and Toothless noticed it thankfully.
"Fishlegs, look out!" Astrid panicked.
Fishlegs had bent down began to shake Hiccup violently. "Hiccup, wake up… please!"
He then heard Astrid's screams and turned and saw the ring heading straight towards him.
"Two minutes and counting," said Hagen.
Jango smiled cruelly. "It was nice knowing you."
"Dodge it, quick!" Toothless cried.
Hiccup then opened his eyes.
Fishlegs just stared at the ring as it came spinning towards him. 'I thought it was just a hypnotic charm, but it's also his weapon.'
"Get down!" Hiccup yelled and immediately pulled Fishlegs down towards him.
As a result the ring flew right over their heads and struck the ship.
Jango eyes widened. "No, he's awake!"
Toothless smiled. "Talk about in the nick of time."
Astrid looked relieved. "That was too close."
Hiccup then pushed Fishlegs off of him. "You okay?"
Fishlegs nodded. "Thanks for the save."
Hiccup smiled as he got to his feet. "No problem."
The pirates immediately looked at him fearfully, because they knew there was no way they could defeat him.
"Crap, that guy is back in the battle."
"No, this is terrible!"
"Five minutes will never be enough time."
Fishlegs finally could relax, he was utterly exhausted and the wound on his shoulder was quite severe.
Hiccup notice the wound. "You okay?"
"I'm fine," Fishlegs lied as the blood poured out of his wound. "I've done everything I can for now, the rest is up to you. We can't afford to lose this fight."
Hiccup nodded. "I'll finish what you started, just take a rest and leave the rest to me."
"One minute and counting," Hagen countered.
The pirates immediately panicked upon hearing this.
"Hagen cannot be serious! We can't possibly finish them in one minute!"
"Come on guys stop messing around and end this already!"
Hiccup began to advance towards the slope and immediately the pirates parted away from him in fear.
Jango turned his back on the Meowban Brothers. "Sami. Babak. Quickly there is no more time to waste, the two of you kill that bitch with the axe and the large lizard with the three swords. Our take care of the runt."
Jango pulled out his rings, but he wasn't quite confident about his chances of victory. However, he was not going to let his fear get the better of him and looked at Hiccup defiantly.
"I'm coming for you runt!" Jango roared.
Hagen shook his head. "Time is up, you knew the deal." He then immediately began to poise himself to attack. "Now you die."
Hiccup then first noticed Hagen. "Since when did he arrive? How long have I been out?"
Hagen then recognised Hiccup. "It's that kid, didn't he dive following off a cliff?" He was actually quite impressed. "Nice trick."
He then got ready to commence his attack, but then running down the lane was none other than Kaia. Hagen sensed someone behind him, but he wasn't aware of the identity.
"Do not sneak up behind me, unless you want to die," he said as he got ready to attack.
Snotlout then immediately pulled himself to his feet and tackled Kaia to the ground before Hagen could strike.
"Kaia!" Snotlout cried.
Hagen swung his claws but he missed the two of them, he then realised who had snuck behind him. He was stunned for a brief moment, but he quickly regained his composure.
Kaia immediately shook Snotlout desperately. "No, Snotlout. Are you okay?"
Snotlout looked at her. "Kaia, what are you doing here?"
Kaia looked ashamed. "Oh, Snotlout. I'm so sorry, I don't know how you will ever forgive me. I just couldn't believe it that Hagan was a steaming murderous pirate."
"Never mind that," Snotlout groaned. "Why are you here? Kaia, your life is in danger. I told you to run somewhere safe."
Kaia burst into tears. "I won't, you're still here fighting! I won't run!" Snotlout looked at her speechless. "You fought from me after I treated you so badly. Look at you you're barely alive, but you're still so brave. I just—"
"This is no place for a lady," Hagen interrupted. "Madam, for these leave."
Kaia then glared at him. "Please, stop! Don't do this! Stop this right now, Hagan!"
Hagen looked completely taken aback and Kaia got to her feet.
"I know what you're up to," she said looking at him with hatred. "Major told me about everything."
Everyone then finally noticed that Kaia had arrived.
"What's the goal of the mansion doing down here?" Jango frowned.
The pirates too were quite confused.
"The whole reason that we hear is to murder that little rich girl."
"If she's here we don't have to go to the village."
"All we have to do is kill her, right?"
Kaia looked at Hagen pleadingly. "Hagan, please. If you want my fortune you can have it, take it all and leave this village right now! I'm begging you!"
"I will gladly accept your fortune, Miss Kaia, thank you," said Hagen humbly. "But I want more. You see simply acquiring wealth isn't enough." Kaia looked at him in confusion. "You see, more than anything else… what I want is peace."
Kaia tilted her head slightly. "You want peace?"
"Yes," Hagen nodded as if he was reminiscing something. "Just peace of mind. It's simple really, I have spent the last three years earning the trust of the entire village and to be honest I find this new sense of peace and tranquillity quite comforting. When my plan comes to fruition I will live with this sublime piece of mind."
Kaia slowly backed away and then began to reach to her jacket.
"Yes, the glorious comfort of a peaceful life will be mine forever and ever," Hagen announced and then he immediately turned to his crew. "In short these pirates are coming!" He then returned back to Kaia and aimed his razor sharp claws at her. "And you will leave your fortune to me and die. Miss Kaia, these things will happen."
"No, you can't," said Kaia horrified.
Snotlout then grabbed her ankle. "Run Kaia, there is no use talking to him. Please get out of here!"
Then to everyone's surprise Kaia drew a pistol and aimed directly at Hagen. "You're not Hagan," she said shaking her hand uncontrollably. "No, you're not!"
"Kaia?" Snotlout stared.
Hagen merely stood there calmly as Kaia held the shaking pistol directly at him. "Leave here right now. Never come back!" she demanded.
Hagen looked at her. "Oh, you would point a gun at me?"
"Stop it, just believe and go!" Kaia commanded.
"Yes, I see," said Hagen as he closed his eyes. "You're all grown up now. So much has happened in the last three years. Miss Kaia, don't you remember the things we went through? We spend so much time together." Hagen then removed one of his gloves. "Even before you're dearly sweet parents passed away, you were more than my master. You were my best friend. So much time. So many memories, together we suffered and together we rejoiced like family."
Kaia just stood there with tears in her eyes. "Hagan."
"I took you on shopping trips to the city, I looked after you so diligently when you were ill and we used to talk for hours and hours. Kaia, listen to me, I was devoted to you. For so long…" He then slowly grabbed the pistol and then clenched his fist, "for so long, I endured it. I quietly suffered so that today I could end your life and take everything I deserve!"
He then immediately tore the pistol from out of Kaia's hands in her moment of weakness. It soon dawned on her that he only said those things to lower her guard and you now that he was not the man she believed him to be.
"I who was once who was once the feared and respected Captain Hagen… had to bow and humble myself before some snotty nosed little girl." He then immediately dropped the pistol. "It went against every fibre of my being."
Snotlout glared up at him. "Damn you."
"Can you understand the depth of these daily insults? Can you understand the rage created by those transgressions against my pride?" Hagen snarled.
Snotlout then suddenly grabbed the pistol and then quickly rose to his feet. He then quickly aimed the pistol directly at Hagen and fired.
"Hagen!" he roared.
Hagen then began to move his feet in the same manner as before and quickly vanished. He avoided the bullet and placed the glove back onto his hand.
"Thank you for reminding me," said Hagen as he suddenly appeared directly behind Snotlout. Snotlout then suddenly found several blades appearing either side of his head. "Snotlout, I owe you for hitting me. Let's get even."
Kaia just stood there shaking. "Oh no, Snotlout."
"If I recall, you hit me, right?" he said as he removed the plaster around his cheek.
Snotlout growled at him. "I should have given you such a light tap."
Then suddenly a ball of plasma headed straight towards them, it shot past Snotlout and struck Hagen right in the chest. It struck him with so much force that he was immediately knocked the ground.
Everyone then immediately turned towards Hiccup and they found him standing then in human dragon form with his mouth wide open.
"If he hates being hit that much he's about to have a really bad day," said Hiccup.
