Hiccup was standing there as if he was listening to the wind and trying to predict Hagen's next attack and he succeeded. He quickly leaned back just in time to avoid Hagen's claws and he appeared right in front of him briefly, he then vanished and the next second he appeared directly behind him.

"Aren't you getting tired?" Hiccup asked as he turned to face him. "There's no way you can keep up that momentum much longer."

"I don't get cocky," said Hagen as he adjusted his glasses with both hands. "That was simply a warmup. The real fight begins now soon I will be feasting upon your fear complemented by the sweet wine of your agony."

Hiccup then watched as he performed the same movement as before. "Now. Sneak Attack!"

Once again he vanished into thin air and he was soon running around the entire slope slashing his claw into the stone as he ran. He then charge towards Hiccup and raised his claw, but Hiccup apparently saw this coming and leaned back in time to avoid it.

Hiccup then used his tail and wrapped it around his leg and then slammed him into the ground, the impact caused a massive dust cloud. Hagen was still dazed by that surprise and his visibility was so poor that he deemed anticipated Hiccup appearing in front of him and wrapping his arms.

Hiccup smiled. "Nice try."

Hagen was doing everything he could to break free from Hiccup's grip, but it was just too strong. "Damn you! Get away from me!"

"It would seem as if you're three year-long plan was nothing more than a giant waste of time," Hiccup smiled.

"Let's go!" Hagen demanded.

The pirates that had survived Hagen's onslaught just stared over and died at the spectacle in front of them.

"Hey, look, that weird kid caught Captain Hagen."

"I don't believe it, if that runt manages to beat him that means that Captain Hagen won't be able to slaughter us, right?"


Meanwhile in the woods, Jango was ready to deal the final blow to Kaia.

"Time to die," he said.

"Oh no you don't!" said a voice behind him.

Jango turned and saw the three boys charging towards him holding a spade and rammed it right up his ass.

"Ow!" he screamed, he then turned around and glared down at the boys. "Stupid snubnosed brats!"

He then dealt them a devastating kick sending them flying, but their surprise attack had given Toothless just enough time to reach Jango. However, before he can make a move Jango grabbed her and raised his razor sharp ring.

"I'm afraid you're one step too late, swordsmen" he sneered.

"For me maybe, but not for him," Toothless smiled.

Jango frowned and then turned his head and his eyes widened as he saw Snotlout's fist aiming towards him. He then realised too late that Toothless had been nothing more than a distraction as Snotlout used what strength he had to sneak up behind him from the rear.

"You're going to on!" Snotlout roared.

"Go, Captain!" the three boys cheered.

"Snotlout," Kaia smiled.

Snotlout's fist and slammed right into his Jango face and was strong enough to smash his glasses.


Meanwhile the pirates were cheering Hiccup as he was winning his battle against Hagen.

"Yeah, getting you crazy dragon!"

"You're going to die you mean, bastard!"

Astrid shook her head. "To think 10 minutes ago they wanted us dead."

Hiccup immediately turned on them. "Shut up, you have no right to cheer me on!"

Hiccup then immediately took off into the air while still holding onto Hagen, then once he was high enough he then immediately began spinning around and flew back towards the ground.

"You insect!" Hagen roared defiantly. "My plan will absolutely not be disrupted!"

Then suddenly there was a massive crash as Hiccup slammed Hagen into the ground as hard as he could. The result ended with Hagen being knocked out from the impact and it didn't look as if he was going to get back up any time soon. Hagen was now lying flat on his back with his glass lenses lying beside him and Hiccup just stood there looking down at him.

All the pirates just stared dumbfounded at the scene in front of them.

"That crazy kid beat Captain Hagen."

"Not even the Marines were a match for Hagen, the man of 1000 plans and this guy still beat him."

"Just who are you?"

Hiccup turned and faced them. "I'm Hiccup D Haddock and the only time when a pirate captain abandons his crew and name is when he dies. I would never lose to a coward that ditches his name, betrays his crew and runs from life on the sea."

The pirates looked at one another.

"Hiccup? I've never heard that name before."

"You should remember my name for the rest of your lives, because one of these days I'm going to become King of the Pirates," Hiccup announced.

"You are?"

Hiccup then picked Hagen up. "Now get out of here!" he yelled tossing Hagen to the crew. "And never come back!"

The pirates got the message and immediately ran towards the boat while carrying their wounded and Hagaen.


In the commotion, Fishlegs managed to sneak off the ship and soon joined up with Astrid and the two of them joined up with Hiccup. Hiccup then reverted back to his human form and collapsed, but Astrid managed to catch him in her arms.

"You did good, Hiccup," she whispered to him.

The pirates soon sailed away and didn't even notice that the ship was missing the bow.

Astrid had laid hiccup down on the ground.

"I don't blame you collapsing after what you just went through," said Fishlegs.

Astrid then sat down next to him. "Tell me why were you so mad earlier?"

"Because I truly hate people like them, they're so wrong," said Hiccup simply. "That's not how a pirate captain should act."

"What are you talking about?" Astrid spat. "Most pirates are not the brave and honourable people you always make them out to be, I'd say that Captain Hagen was pretty standard."

Hiccup sighed. "I know, just like an insult the way he treated his crew. Certainly not the way my father taught me."

"Then your father must be quite the unusual pirate."


In the forest, Toothless had sheathed his swords and left Snotlout with the three boys and Kaia.

"Hey, guys, you think you can keep everything that happened here a secret?" Snotlout asked.

"What? A secret?" Pepper stared. "Why would we want to keep all this a secret?"

Carrot nodded. "Yeah, why, huh? We put our lives on the line to save the village."

"Now everyone will change their opinion of you so instead of them treating you like a nuisance they would treat you like a hero," said Onion in disbelief.

Kaia nodded. "Really, Snotlout, you need to clean up this misunderstanding."

"Misunderstanding?" Snotlout smirked. "I was known as a nuisance because I am a nuisance, Miss Kaia. They were right not to believe me. Besides, there's no point in scaring people with something that's already over and I seriously doubt any more pirates like Hagen and his gang will show up. There's no reason for pirates to attack are out of the way little village. So, listen up, let's pretend this never happened, okay? This was just another one of my big exaggerations."

Everyone just stared at him in disbelief.

"Now, I won't force you to, but—"

"No, I can do it," Pepper assured. "I will do whatever it takes for the good of the village, Captain."

"Yeah, me too!" Carrot nodded.

"Me too, my lips are totally sealed," Onion cried.

Snotlout then looked at Kaia. "Kaia, will you? Will you tell?"

Kaia smiled and shook her head. "No."


In the village, the townsfolk were feeling a bit out of place. Normally at this time of day Snotlout would be making a nuisance for himself and they would be chasing him out of the village.

"Something just isn't right this morning?" a woman frowned. "Where is Snotlout?"

Her husband nodded. "He kind of throws everything off is he's not around. I feel so bored."

A little girl was looking up at her mother. "Ma'am. Is that big pigheaded guy not coming to town today?"

"That annoying twerp," said a man holding a broom in his hand. "Where the heck is he? You don't think that I heard his feelings yesterday do you?"

His wife shook her head. "Oh, don't worry. He'll be up to his no tricks in no time."

"I hope so."


Snotlout soon rejoined the others at the shoreline and smiled at them.

"I appreciate the help, but I could take them on by myself," said Snotlout smugly.

"Keep telling yourself that," said Toothless rolling his eyes.

"At least the village is safe, that's the most important thing," said Hiccup.

"And the funny thing is the pirates are leaving poor than they were before," Astrid laughed.

Fishlegs nodded. "During all the commotion I was able to take all their loot."

Snotlout looked up to see. "You know everything today has helped me, I've just come to a very difficult decision."

Hiccup looked at him curiously.


An hour later, Snotlout and the boys were at their hideout, Snotlout had summoned the three boys to discuss something very important.

"Captain Snotlout, what did you want to talk to us about?" Pepper asked.

Snotlout looked at them. "The three of you fought well against the Black Cat Pirates and as your captain am proud of you for being so brave and courageous."

"You're too kind," Pepper smiled.

"We're nothing compared to you," said Carrot broadly.

"You're embarrassing us," Onion grinned.

"I'm very serious, you were very courageous," said Snotlout. "You were terrified but you kept your cool, work together as a team and kept Kaia safe." He then got to his feet and looked at the three of them proudly. "Thanks to you we have overcome our biggest and most important battles since we formed the Snotlout Pirates five years ago and that was when you three brave soldiers were four years old, remember?"

"Yep," said the three of them.

Snotlout looked at them seriously. "Now remember, I know that this is sudden, but I've decided that I'm going to set out to sea by myself. I'm finally going to leave this place and become a real pirate." Three boys just stared at him, unable to speak. "At first I wasn't sure what I would do, I couldn't decide if I wanted to stay here forever or not, but once I saw them I knew deep in my heart what I must do. I feel as a man I must set out the vast ocean so I'm leaving this place behind."

Snotlout then turned and looked over the cliff and straight towards the ocean. "I am leaving for only one reason! When the great pirate flag beckons, you must heed its call!"

The three boys then immediately rushed over towards him.

"Captain, say it isn't so," Pepper pleaded. "You're exaggerating again, right?"

"Isn't that a bit hasty? There's no reason to leave, I thought you loved this village?" Carrot asked.

"And what is going to happen to the Snotlout Pirates without you?" Onion asked with tears in his eyes.

"You've been so good to me, guys," said Snotlout with a small smile. "I plan to leave without telling the villagers, give them my regards."

The three boys just looked at him as tears began to form in their eyes.

"Captain," said Pepper looking down at the ground.

"No, I don't want to!" Carrot cried.

"Don't go, Captain, just stay here, please," Onion begged.

Snotlout looked at the three of them. "Snotlout Pirates, do you remember this place? This is where we first met and formed the Snotlout Pirates."


Five years ago, a 13-year-old Snotlout had just finished setting up a pirate flag.

"Finished," he said rubbing his hands together.

"Hey, it's that guy with the crazy stories," said a voice behind him.

Snotlout turned and saw three for you old boys looking at him. "Who are you guys and why are you so buddy buddy with me?"

"Because you're famous," said Carrot.

"Yeah, you're really famous guy," Onion nodded.

Snotlout smiled broadly. "I guess you've heard of me, I am the man who is known throughout the world as Captain Snotlout."

Pepper grinned and look to the other two boys. "Actually everyone in the village calls you the pigheaded Snotlout."

The boys laughed and Snotlout grumbled to himself.

He then looked at the three boys and grinned. "All right, you're officially members of the Snotlout Pirates."

The three boys just looked at one another blankly, wondering when they consider to become members of a pirate crew.

"Come on, man up!" Snotlout ordered.


Back in the present, Snotlout actually had tears in his eyes.

"A lot has happened since then, huh?" he said.

He then began to remember all the adventures they had around the village, chasing animals pretending them to be fierce creatures. He also remembered showing off to the boys, lifting huge logs and piling them up on top of one another.

"Please don't talk about the old days, I can't stand it!" Carrot cried.

"Carrot's right, it's much too painful," Pepper nodded.

"This kind of lie isn't like you, Captain, it's not funny," said Onion shaking his head ferociously. "Why would you say that you're going to leave us?"

"You're not serious are you?" Pepper asked.

"You're being stupid, Captain! Stupid!" Carrot cried.

Snotlout just look at the flag one last time before turning to face them. "All right, men, tell me what your ambitions are!"

"When I grow up, my dream is to run a pub!" Pepper announced.

"My whole life I wanted to be a master carpenter!" Carrot cried.

"My goal was to become a writer!" Onion yelled.

Snotlout looked at them trying to hold back his tears. "So swear to me that you will continue on your paths. Promise me that you will never let the fire of your ambitions to die out! As of today, our group… the Snotlout pirates… are disbanded!"

With that a gust of wind blew their pirate flag and it drifted off into the wind.


Hiccup and the others were in the tavern discussing their next move, they were still shortly ship and supplies.

"Now that we've eaten, we should probably get going," Toothless advised.

"You're right, but was still lacking a ship," Hiccup reminded.

The door then opened and Kaia entered, she turned and beamed at hiccup and the others and approached them.

"There you are," Kaia smiled.

Hiccup smiled back. "Hello, there Miss."

Fishlegs looked at her. "Are you alright been out of bed?"

"Yes," Kaia nodded. "I think now I can truly start recovering, you see my sickness last year was caused by the mental shock of losing both my parents and Snotlout's friendship helped me to get better. I can't stay in bed forever, you know."

All of them smiled at her.

"You've all done so much for me, I can't thank you enough," said Kaia gratefully. "I have prepared a present for you from the bottom of my heart, to show you how grateful I am for everything you've done here. I would be honoured if you accepted it."


Snotlout meanwhile was at his place packing a rucksack, he then had much but there was no way he was going to leave everything behind. For some strange reason he even decided to strap a large metal S to his back.

"Can't leave without my S," Snotlout smiled. He then looked at the empty house and sighed. "I guess this is goodbye to this house too."

He then looked out of the window and looked towards the mansion which he could see perfectly in the distance.

He then got to his feet. "All right."

He then exited his house and began making his way down the lane.


Hiccup and the others had made their way to the shoreline and their eyes fell wide open, because right before them was a ship which had to be a good 20 feet long. The figurehead also resembled that of a tiger and it was even baring its teeth.

Fishlegs immediately recognise the class of ship. "It's a real caravel."

Hiccup looked at Kaia. "You're actually giving this to us?"

Kaia nodded. "As a token of my appreciation."

Major was also there smiling. "It's a slightly older model, but I've personally designed it and she's sails like a dream. The ships frame and its triple-mast sales are all part of a central stern rudder. She's a fine ship and her name is the 'Going Tiger'. Allow me to explain the rigging…"

Fishlegs just stepped forward. "You'd be better off tell me the technical stuff about the ship."

"It's quite the ship," Hiccup smiled.

"We've loaded it with all the provisions you might need for a long voyage," Kaia smiled.

"Thanks, it leaves nothing to be desired," Hiccup smiled.

"I'll say," said Toothless.

"You better not go off without me!" a voice yelled from the slope.

They immediately all turned and were surprised to see Snotlout running down the slope towards them.

"Snotlout?" Kaia blinked.

"What's he doing here?" Hiccup frowned.

"I don't know but it looks like he's packed for a long trip," Toothless noted.

Kaia sighed and looked at Snotlout. "You're really doing it. You're going to take to the ocean?"

"Yeah," Snotlout nodded as he approached them. "I've decided to get going, before I have time to change my mind. Please, don't stop me."

"I won't, I know that it's time for you to go," Kaia promised.

Snotlout smiled. "I'm not gonna go away forever and when I come back I'll have more outlandish stories to tell you, the difference being is that I've actually done them."

"I look forward to them," Kaia smiled.

Snotlout then looked at Hiccup and the others that have already gotten onto the Going Tiger. "Maybe I'll see you guys around sometime."

"Oh, you're going to see us sooner than you think," Hiccup smiled.

"What do you mean?" Snotlout frowned.

"He means you're coming with us, bonehead," said Toothless.

"What?" Snotlout stared.

"It seems as if we both have the same goal, to have adventures so why not stick with each other," Hiccup smiled.

Snotlout looked up at them blankly. "Yes I'm finally going to be a Pirate Captain!"

Astrid shook her head. "Hiccup is the captain, muttonhead."

Fishlegs sighed. "Things are certainly going to get more interesting."

Everyone then laughed.


In no time at all Snotlout was on the Going Tiger and unfurled the sails and soon they were leaving the island behind. Watching from the cliff were the three boys and they were smiling as the ship sailed into the distance.

"There goes the captain," said Pepper.

"He fell into several some people so I'm not too worried," said Pepper.

Onion nodded. "Yeah, he'll be save with them, I've never seen anyone as strong as they are."

"He's always talked about becoming a pirate and now he's heading off to live his dreams," Pepper smiled.

"You know the villages are going to be sad when we break news to them," Carrot pointed out.

"Our Captain was the only person that could liven things up around here and now he's gone," Onion sighed.

Carrot then smiled as an idea popped up into his head. "Hey, I just had a great idea."

"What is it?" the two boys asked.


Kaia and Major were also on top of the cliff seeing them off.

"They certainly were a pleasant bunch," Major nodded.

Kaia looked at him. "Major?"

"Yes?"

"Lying hurts."

"Are you referring to Hagan?"

"No."

Major nodded understanding. "You must be talking about Snotlout. You really wanted him to stay, didn't you?"

Kaia didn't say a word and simply look to the ground.

"Miss Kaia, years ago we found Snotlout drifting here on a wooden raft. He made several outlandish stories about what happened and many of them were too outlandish to believe. Though in hindsight I think it was all in order to protect his pride, we had no idea what happened to his parents but clearly something terrible had happened.

"Perhaps he was trying to protect himself or maybe he was trying to protect them, he might have even wanted people to pay attention to him hoping that he could get a family he never had. As someone who has lost both parents, he probably saw you as a kindred spirit and he couldn't sit by and ignore your suffering, now it's time for you too to rise up from the ashes of tragedy and live up to the example that Snotlout worked so hard to set."

Kaia smiled and brushed away her tears. "Yes."


On the Going Tiger, Hiccup and the others were each holding a tankard of mead and were raising it high.

"Cheers, to a new ship and a new crewmate!" Hiccup announced.

All of them then began laughing and drinking as the set off to their next adventure.


Kaia smiled at Major. "He said that they were fighting to live, not to die. Snotlout's wild stories and outlandish lies always spoke of the joys of being alive, they helped me through my grief by cheering me up and telling me to live."

Major nodded. "Indeed."

Kaia looked up at the sky. "My new life starts now, Major. I'm going to be a doctor."

Major smiled. "That's wonderful, Miss Kaia. Just wonderful."


Meanwhile the three boys were back in the village and were huddled together.

"Okay," said Onion.

"We're really doing this?" Pepper asked.

Carrot nodded. "You bet, we are going to follow in our great Captain's footsteps."

"One, two, three!"

Immediately the three boys began running around the village making as much noise as they could.