Snotlout spat out some blood as he looked up at Fishlegs, who had just impaled him with Chastiefol.
"Seriously? Do you always have to impale me with that spirit of yours?" Snotlout asked looking annoyed.
"Considering that I just saved you, I wouldn't complain," said Fishlegs.
"Strange, a few minutes ago you wanted me dead," Snotlout smirked.
"I would do anything for Hiccup and Heather and Shanna told me what really happened to the forest so I believe I owe you an apology," Fishlegs admitted.
The spirit of Shanna was watching from a distance. "Please, please keep Snotlout safe."
Seconds later an explosion appeared around the crystals that were surrounding Gabrielle. When the smoke cleared she was standing on her to feed with her rapier high in the air.
"It's true that your betrayal is not completely unexpected," Gabrielle admitted as she looked at Fishlegs. "Yet, Fishlegs the Grisly Sin, I am rather disappointed."
Fishlegs shrugged. "That is certainly unexpected thing to say to me. I never actually committed to being your lifelong partner in whatever your plans were. The realm want to defeat the Seven Deadly Sins and I wanted to see Snotlout destroyed. We did have neutral interests for while, but that is no longer the case."
"Bah bah, can we just fight already?" Snotlout asked.
"Poor Fishlegs, an entirely predictable excuse," said Gabriella she then created several fireballs in front of her and with a single with her rapier she set them straight towards them. "Shot Bomb!"
Fishlegs merely waved a finger and Chastiefol exited Snotlout's body and began spinning like a saw blade slicing through the fireballs causing explosions as it ricocheted.
Toothless and Ruby were currently flying towards the explosion as quickly as they could.
"Looks like they've already started fighting," Toothless noted.
"We need to hurry," said Ruby.
"Hold on," said Toothless as he flapped his wings more ferociously.
Gabrielle had just witnessed Fishlegs destroying all her explosions and saw that his spear was completely unharmed as it stops spinning.
"How magnificent, the Spirit Spear Chastiefol, forged from the Holy Tree located in the Fairy Realm. More durable than steel, possessing the awesome powers of the Holy Tree itself," said Gabrielle impressively. "Your magical ability can summon all of those properties, Disaster."
She smiled as she raised her rapier. "This should prove to be more interesting, please feel free to attack me four on one."
"If you forgetting about us?" Ruffnut asked looking at her brother.
"I feel quite insulted," Tuffnut nodded.
Fishlegs then floated in front of everyone. "No, one-on-one will do."
Gabrielle looked seriously disappointed. "Seriously?"
Hiccup and Snotlout looked at one another and shrugged and then the two of them sat down.
"Take her down, Legs!" Hiccup cheered.
"You better finish her off quickly," said Snotlout.
"This ought to be good," Heather smiled.
"As you wish," Gabrielle smiled confidently. "So when ever your—"
A second later, Chastiefol sored faster than she could blink leaving a scratch on her chin and leaving her completely baffled.
"Now that's no good, tried to dodge a little," said Fishlegs.
'Did I misread him?' Gabrielle gasped she looked up and saw Chastiefol heading straight down towards her. She barely had time to dodge as it struck the ground unleashing a powerful shockwave that knocked back a bit. 'His speed, his power… it's nothing like the other Sins.'
Shanna continue to watch the battle. "I know that you will make my wish a reality, old friend. Because you are able to manifest more power when you're fighting for others then you can for yourself. Not just for me, but also for your comrades you care about so much."
Fishlegs was controlling Chastiefol with a simple wave of his hand and used his Bumblebee technique. Chastiefol was moving faster than Gabrielle could predict and she was barely able to keep up with it.
Fishlegs then had his spear spin around like a saw blade and began to chase down Gabrielle, who quickly jumped back in time to avoid the blade as it struck one of the crystals. Gabrielle then soon found herself being pelted by his Bumblebee technique once more and it was becoming overwhelming.
Fishlegs kept up the attack by moving his hands and Gabrielle soon began jumping from crystal to crystal until she landed on a large structure. When she finally reached the top Chastiefol headed straight towards and she quickly counted by swinging her rapier and creating an explosion.
Shanna continue to watch. "I know you my friend and the incredible kindness in your heart. When you saw the devastation of our ravaged homeland. You blamed yourself and cried for me and all of our people. I know you, Fishlegs, I know your fathomless reserves of strength."
The explosion had caused Chastiefol to strike the ground and Fishlegs looked up in time to see Gabrielle raising her baby into the air.
"Brilliant Destination!" she yelled.
Soon from the tip of rapier was a massive fireball that looked capable of wiping everyone out.
"Don't like the look of that," said Snotlout.
Fishlegs however wasn't concerned in the slightest.
Shanna merely smiled. "Long ago the human coexisted peacefully with the Fairy King's Forest. And as a testimony to our friendship, there was an unspoken agreement not to interfere with each other's affairs. What maintains the balance was an unimaginable kind of power that the humans feared and it kept out any intruders. It was Fishlegs or by his true name, Anthurium King of the Fairies."
Gabrielle now unleashed the full power of her fireball pelting the entire area with smaller fireballs.
Fishlegs lifted Chastiefol into the air and began spinning around the top. "Chastiefol! Fifth Configuration: Increase!" said Fishlegs snapping his fingers.
Immediately the spear transforms into hundreds of small daggers and with a simple snap of his fingers they immediately soared up into the air towards the fireballs raining down on them. Upon striking them the daggers pierced the fireballs causing them to explode.
Everyone just stared at the unimaginable power that Fishlegs was showing. Gabrielle then found many of the daggers now pointing directly behind. Then suddenly they struck from behind completely destroying the crotch crystal he was standing on.
Toothless and Ruby then arrived in time to see the end of the battle.
"Looks like we missed everything," said Toothless.
"Nobody got hurt, did they?" Ruby asked.
"We're fine," Hiccup assured.
"What a relief," said Ruby with a hand over her heart.
Fishlegs looked at her and smiled.
Gabrielle finally managed to pull herself out of the rubble before anyone could do anything she immediately charged at Fishlegs with her rapier drawn. "With a range as close as this, even the power of the Spirit Spear can't save you from me!"
She then fired an explosion from the point of her rapier directly at Fishlegs, but Hiccup appeared out of nowhere and placed himself between him and the attack.
"I can," Hiccup smiled.
The explosion then struck Hiccup in close range and then exiting from the smoke was a fist of fire heading straight towards Gabrielle.
'Damn, Inferno,' she cursed as Hiccup's attack struck her.
The moment Hiccup's fist made contact with her there was a fiery inferno that covered her.
"Sir Hiccup," Hiccup gasped.
"I don't sense Gabrielle anymore," said Heather.
Shanna then appeared right next to Snotlout. "The force of the blast probably sent her back to the living world," she explained. "You all came here as flesh and blood, but she was only here in spirit only."
Toothless then noticed that his wings were banishing. "My wings? They're disappearing!"
"Oh no, Toothless," Ruby cried and then noticed that her body was beginning to disappear as well. "Wait, now the same thing is happening to me. What's going on?"
"Whatever is going on it happening to all of us," Hiccup noted.
"The Necropolis sensors that you don't belong here," said a boy's voice. "So now it's beginning to push everyone out." They all turned and saw the spirits of the two kids they met in the hamlet, much to their surprise. "That was great. You saw who you hoped to."
"One of the two of you doing here?" Snotlout asked.
"Hang on, do you mean you were from here the whole time?" Fishlegs asked.
"We only came here to help guide you, but now you don't need any guidance," said Helga.
Snotlout smiled. "Thanks for the help."
He then turned and looked at Shanna.
"I'm glad I got to see you, Snotlout," she smiled.
"Later, Shanna," he said.
Shanna looked at Fishlegs. "Thank you, Anthurium. For protecting him."
Fishlegs turned to look at her. "Shanna."
Suddenly there was a bright light and they found themselves back in the hamlet.
"Looks like we're back in the world of the living," Hiccup noted.
"I'm glad to be back," said Ruffnut.
"Yeah, that place was weirder than we were," Tuffnut nodded.
Ruby turned and gasped, because standing there was Gabrielle and she appeared had pressed one of the pressure points just above her heart.
"Look it's…" she gasped.
"I see, she reached the Necropolis by putting herself into a state of near death," said Hiccup.
"Doesn't that mean that she can come out of it anytime soon?" Ruffnut asked.
"We had better get away from here," said Ruby.
"You know we could kill her and save us a lot of trouble," said Snotlout.
"I have a better idea, I can petrify her," said Fishlegs.
Hiccup shook his head. "We're doing neither."
"Awaken," said a voice.
Gabrielle opened her eyes and found standing in front of her was a man wearing Dragon Knight armour that resembled that of a Deathsong. His head was completely hidden from the helmet that he wore.
"Awaken now my apprentice," he said.
"What? Where?" Gabrielle groaned and then found herself tied to a tree. "Sir Tarragon?"
"I see that you failed," he noted. "You are not ready to engage the Seven Deadly Sins."
She looked at him. "But I easily overpowered three of them."
"Not surprising considering the not back to their full strength," said Tarragon. "Besides, by all indications Hiccup the Dragon Sin wasn't merely using his full power. Why I don't know, but you should not underestimate them."
Meanwhile Hiccup and the others got far away from the hamlet as possible and stopped at a lake for lunch.
Fishlegs then looked at Ruby. "Do you mind telling me who this girl is?" He then looked towards the twins, who were busy head-butting one another. "She said those two were her bodyguards. I'm curious on why she needed bodyguards."
"She's the Princess of the realm, third daughter to King Topaz," Hiccup explained.
"What?" Fishlegs gasped as he stared at Ruby. "You're a Princess? If should have told me, if I had known I would have made myself more presentable."
"You don't have too," Ruby assured.
However Fishlegs and immediately transformed, into a middle-aged man. Snotlout then immediately spat out his mead and stared at him.
"Why do you look like that?"
"To blend better with humans and let me tell you it takes a lot of concentration to take this form," said Fishlegs. He then immediately looked at Ruby and bowed. "I am Fishlegs the Grisly Sin of the Seven Deadly Sins. Glad to make your acquaintance."
"The pleasure is mine, I'm sure," she said nervously.
"I had no idea that you were Royal, please forgive my poor manners and the Necropolis," he said.
"Think nothing of it," she said. "Also please don't let yourself get stressed out, feel free to be relaxed and comfortable."
"If you insist, your Highness" said Fishlegs and then suddenly he transformed back to normal and he was completely exhausted. He then fell on top of Chastiefol which transformed back into a pillow. "That took a lot out of me."
Ruby smiled at him. "I must say that you are one powerful individual, truly. On your own you took down an opponent that Sir Hiccup and the others had trouble with together."
"Yeah, I guess I'm pretty powerful," Fishlegs admitted and then he looked at the others in confusion. "That any of you could have taken care of Dragon Knight if you just unleashed your true strength. Come to think of it why didn't you and where are your Sacred Treasures?"
Hiccup patted his hip gesturing to his blade. "If I had, I doubt you would have shown up."
Fishlegs stared at him. "You put everyone in danger just so that I could show up and save the day?"
Hiccup smiled. "I figured it was the only way that you would join us."
Fishlegs groaned and looked at the others. "And where are your Sacred Treasures?"
"I lost mine," Heather admitted.
"Mind got stolen," said Snotlout.
Far to the north, the northern barbarians of the mountain invading Berk and had already taken down many of the soldiers on the borders.
"Hear me men!" said the chief as he raised the blood he helmet of one of the soldiers. "We will continue south, eat our fill and crash Afoth!"
With every single one of his men cheered loudly.
Then suddenly a bolt of lightning landed right in front of them and standing there was none other than Gilthunder, who had his sword drawn. Next to him was a blonde haired young man wearing the armour of a Stormcutter and holding a lantern his hand.
"What? Who the hell are they?" said the chief.
"Wait, Chieftain! Those guys are Dragon Knights!" said one of his men.
The chieftain smiled. "They only sent two, they're dumber than I thought. Blood-fest! Let the carnage begin!"
The blonde haired man smiled. "Well, truth is we don't care fest. Do we, Gil?"
"No," said Gilthunder. "I really hate them."
He then raised his sword and unleashed a bolt of lightning down on the barbarians.
"You need to lighten up a little," said the blond haired man as he drew his lance. "But right now it's time to finish this."
With one single thrust he created a massive tornado which blew more the barbarians away. The combined attack killed the chieftain as well was thousands of barbarians.
At the capital, two armoured men, a man with a rough-looking black beard wearing Whispering Death armour and a black haired man wearing a Rumblehorn armour addressing many Dragon Knights in the courtyard.
"Though the king has foreseen the upcoming Holy War, he has ordered us to lay down our arms in hope to avoid the conflict," said the man in Rumblehorn armour. "But he was gravely mistaken, we are the blade of defending the kingdom of Berk. Dragon Knights, duty to man's that you hone your skills and this I swear… we your Inquisitors shall leave the Dragon Knights to victory and together we shall save Berk!"
All of the Dragon Knights cheered.
The man wearing Whispering Death armour looked at him. "A little over the top, wasn't it Calder?"
Calder looked at him. "Always so critical, Alvin."
"Inquisitor," said a guard approaching Calder. "Sir Gilthunder and Sir Ake have just returned from putting down the savages in the North."
"Good, send them to my chambers," he ordered.
Gilthunder and Ake soon went to meet Calder in his chambers.
"Well done, Ake, Gilthunder," said Calder as they entered.
"So Inquisitor Calder, when is this Holy War sir?" Ake asked. "Because running all these Evans for you is kind of making me soft."
"Yes, when indeed," said Calder looking deeply troubled.
"You don't know?" Ake stared. "Not even a who we fighting against?"
"You need to mind your tone Ake," Gilthunder scolded.
"It's all right," said Calder raising his hand. "Now what of the Seven Deadly Sins?"
"Sir! Fishlegs has turned his back on the realm and the Sins are gathered for strong," Gilthunder informed him.
"Hold on, just a minute, are you saying the next Holy War is going to be waged against the Seven Deadly Sins?" Ake stared.
"That future remains clouded for now," said Calder as he rose to his feet. "However, there is one thing I am quite certain about. The sins who have gathered, in particularly Hiccup the Dragon Sin are great threats to the well and must be eliminated."
"Sir, Inquisitor Calder," Ake nodded.
Calder then turned and looked at the window. "Hiccup is an excellent strategist and a great leader of men, it's thanks to his brilliance that we managed to outplay our enemies. However, the last thing we want is for him to be reunited with his second-in-command and his lover, Astrid and the Wolf Sin of Wrath."
"Why her?" Ake asked.
"I assume that you are aware of the Kingdom of Danafor, the kingdom that rivalled Berk itself with military power and might?" Calder asked.
"Well, wasn't it destroyed by some disaster?" Ake frowned.
"It was completely erased at the hands of Astrid, who fell victim to her own wrath," Calder informed him.
Ake eyes widened in horror. "You can't be serious, even assuming that story is true the realms Dragon Knights outnumber the Sins dozens of times over. Plus we got the New Generation now so they don't stand a chance."
"Ake, I think you're being optimistic," said Gilthunder.
"And you're being too pessimistic," Ake smiled and began to leave. "I've got a prior engagement, if you'll excuse me."
Calder looked seriously troubled. "The New Generation, hmm?"
Gilthunder then approached. "There are reports that Alvin's faction has snared several apprentice Dragon Knights and is working with them."
"I see."
Fishlegs had just informed Hiccup and the others of the New Generation himself.
"The New Generation? What is that?" Hiccup frowned.
"Apparently there have been a few failed apprentices who found a way to gain the full powers of a Dragon Knight in the space of only one day," Fishlegs explained. "Gabrielle for instance, she is the latest apprentice who has gone stronger overnight. How I don't know, but I think we can expect to run into more of these New Generation of Knights."
Hiccup nodded. "It does sound troubling I agree."
Fishlegs then immediately turned to Snotlout. "And you managed to lose the Sacred Treasure that was bestowed upon you by King Topaz."
"I lost it when I was chucked in prison," Snotlout explained.
Fishlegs looked up at Heather. "And you lost yours?"
Heather looked at him embarrassingly. "I was kind of in a rush to get away from the capital."
The twins looked at one another and then back to Fishlegs.
"Can you please clarify something?" Ruffnut asked.
"Yeah, what's the matter if they have their Sacred Treasures or not? I mean they can do pretty well with what they've got," Tuffnut added.
"How to explain this?" said Fishlegs tapping his fingers together. He then gestured to the lake behind them. "You see this lake and pretend that it represents all the magic power that is used by one of the Sins. How much water can you scoop out with just your hands?"
The twins looked at one another and shrugged.
"Allow me to demonstrate," said Fishlegs. "No matter how much magic there is, you are plenty limited by them. But if you have a weapon, especially a Sacred Treasure, you can draw out incredible amounts of magic."
Fishlegs then extended his hand and immediately water floated out of the lake and formed a perfect sphere.
Toothless looked at Hiccup. "So how come you haven't been using yours?"
"I like to pull my punches, I like to kill less people as possible," Hiccup explained.
"And you almost got killed by holding back," Toothless reminded.
Fishlegs then released his grip on the water and it crashed into the lake. "In any case, we're going to have to get your Sacred Treasures back. Assuming that you're serious about saving the realm."
"Excuse me," said Ruby as she stood up and looked at Fishlegs. "But Sir Fishlegs before you joined us, were you working with someone inside the castle?"
"More or less."
"Do you know what happened to them, my father and two sisters?" Ruby asked hopefully. "The King and the other two princesses?"
"I'm afraid not," said Fishlegs sadly. "Sorry about that."
"Oh, I see," said Ruby looking disappointed.
Later that night, Ruby was in her bed fumbling with her earring when she heard a knock at the door. She turned and saw Hiccup standing there and he smiled at her.
"You really like that earring, don't you?" he said.
"Yes," Ruby nodded. "I got it on my 15th birthday, it was a present for my big sister, Sapphire. She is really four-point kind. Amber, the second Princess, is a handful I remember father always called her for being wilful and playing with swords. Back then Gilthunder would play with us too, it was wonderful."
"Don't you worry," said Hiccup as he sat down next to her. "We'll rescue your father and sisters and everybody else too. That is one of the reasons why were on this quest."
Ruby smiled at him. "Sir Hiccup."
Hiccup then got up. "Have a good night sleep."
Ruby smiled at him as he made his way out of the bedroom.
Meanwhile deep under the catacombs of the royal capital Ase and Bjorn were both wearing sacks over their heads. And then they were immediately pulled off and they found themselves in a deep dark cave.
Bjorn immediately glared at Tarragon and Gabrielle, who were standing in front of them.
"Why are you here?" he demanded.
"I'm under no obligation to and say you," said Gabrielle.
"Conclusion, I will strangle you later," Bjorn growled.
"I thought the sole purpose of us being brought out here was this big Inquisitor Alvin?" said Ase.
"It was indeed," said a voice. The two of them turned and saw Alvin standing in front of them. "I believe you would be Bjorn and Ase? Is that correct?"
Ase and Bjorn then immediately turn their gaze to what was above Alvin, and they were completely horrified.
"What the?" Ase gasped.
"What the hell is that?" Bjorn stared.
Right above Alvin was a Red Demon that was completely lifeless.
"Welcome brave warriors that crave the power of Dragon Knights," said Alvin with a smile.
He then drew a dagger and immediately cut the demon and purple blood began to leak out of it which he filled into two chalices.
"Here today, the two of you will be reborn," he said as he handed the chalices to the two of them. "Drink it, this is the blood of a demon."
Meanwhile Hiccup and the others had managed to reach a town.
"See that town the side of the mountain, it's called Vaizel, it's a merchant town," said Hiccup.
"You really think that it's here?" Toothless asked.
"Not too long ago, one of our customers said that a hammer was brought in so big that no one could wield it," said Hiccup.
"So no one could handle it?" Ruby blinked.
"It could be Heather's," said Fishlegs.
"What's more important right now is that I need some clothes," Snotlout complain as he walked towards them completely barechested.
"Just use an apron," said Hiccup.
Heather was not in the best of moods either. "I want to know why I have to stay behind and look after the bar?"
"I'm afraid you're going to have to, because a giant went on the rampage here a few years ago and since then they have been banned from the town," Hiccup explained. "Don't worry we'll come right back as soon as we can."
"I can't believe I'm stuck here you guys go off and have fun," Heather moaned.
Ruby looked at Hiccup. "You know, I think I'll stay behind too."
Heather looked at her. "You'd do that?"
Ruby smiled and nodded. "Sure, it'll be nice to have a little girl time for a change."
"Maybe I should say as well," said Ruffnut.
"Nope, where you go I go and I don't want to be stuck with them," said Tuffnut flatly.
"With that sort let's head to town," said Hiccup.
The place was certainly busy and just as Hiccup said there were many stores selling all kinds of different items.
"Do we have to look through all this stuff?" Snotlout grumbled.
"Let's just stick with the arm venders," said Hiccup.
"All of you seem to be looking for something," said a voice.
They turned and saw the meaning against the wall was a handsome raven black haired man. Everything he was wearing was black and his eyes and had a very calculative look on them.
"Or maybe you're wanting to be part of the Festival," he said.
"Actually were trying to look for weapon, a really big hammer," said Hiccup looking at him. "We heard a rumour that there was one at this market."
"You're half right, there is indeed a large hammer here, but you won't find in the market," said the man as he gestured towards a particularly large rock. "It's behind that rock."
Hiccup and the others immediately made their way towards the rock and indeed found an extremely large hammer lying there.
"Look it's Heather's Gideon," Fishlegs pointed.
"Not exactly hard to miss," said Hiccup.
An old man then immediately faced everyone that had gathered around the hammer. He was wearing a strange-looking helmet, which had a pair of small horns either side of it.
"All right, it's time to begin the annual Vaizel Fighting Festival now!" he announced.
Immediately everyone cheered. "The use of weapons are strictly forbidden, in this right you're only allowed to use your fists. The winner will receive a hundred gold coins and as a special bonus, the lucky winner will also go home with this giant's Warhammer."
Fishlegs grumbled. "What a barbaric gathering."
"Maybe, but it is the best way to get Gideon," said Hiccup.
"I'm game," Snotlout smiled.
"Count us in," said the twins.
A very large muscular man then immediately grabbed Hiccup by the helm of his shirt.
"This isn't the best of all for scrawny boys," he warned. "Get out of here."
"I don't see what the problem is," said Hiccup.
Ake then appeared out of nowhere and grabbed the man's arm. "Hey there friend, this is a festival okay. Just relax."
The man glared at him. "Who do you…? You know my name is Magnus, right? I have been the winner of this festival for three years in a row."
He then placed Hiccup down and walked off.
Ake smiled. "Because my job prevented me from joining every single year, until now. My dream of fighting here has come true at last!"
Fishlegs looked at Hiccup as Ake the way. "I've seen him somewhere before."
Soon everyone was gathered on top of the large rock and around a certain fighting stadium.
"The Fighting Festival elimination round will now begin!" said the referee. "Fighters into the ring!"
Magnus glared at Ake. "That rotten little punk."
Hiccup and the others soon entered the ring, but Fishlegs was looking quite crazy.
"How I wish I stayed behind with Heather?" Fishlegs moaned.
Among the spectators was a young woman that looked about 18 years old, she had a sword strapped to her back and had short blond hair. Next to her was a never muscular man with black hair.
"The Seven Deadly Sins," she said looking directly at Hiccup and the others. "I thought they would show up. Gael."
"Right," said the muscular man next to her.
"Now let's get ready to get Heather's Sacred Treasure back," said Hiccup.
Meanwhile deep within the catacombs, Ase and Bjorn were looking at the chalices that Alvin had given them.
"The blood of a demon?" Ase gasped.
"Strangely the Fairy Forest is where it came to light," Alvin explained. "By all accounts they have been sealed away forever after their defeat the Angels and the other races in the Holy War. Know after drinking this, if you prove compatible, you will be able to summon and control more magic you ever have before. Won't you Gabrielle?"
Ase and Bjorn gasped as they turn towards Gabrielle.
"You do desire power?" Tarragon asked.
"Yes, all of it," Ase ground remembering the humiliating defeat she received by the hands of Snotlout.
"I want it," said Bjorn remembering his defeat by the hands of Hiccup.
Immediately the two of them began dragging the chalices and immediately they drop them and they shattered. The two of them roared in pain as if their blood was boiling and Alvin merely smiled. Ase spat out some blood and lost consciousness, but Bjorn felt strange.
"Only one was compatible," Alvin noted.
"So it would seem," Tarragon agreed.
"What is this sensation I've never known?" he said. "Conclusion… I've enquired the power of explosion." His body then immediately began to expand shattering the arm around him. "I'm exploding!"
He then indeed exploded, but Ase looks completely unharmed as she regained consciousness. She then felt a new surge of power flowing through her body and then saw Gabrielle extending a hand towards her.
"Welcome, now you're one of us," Gabrielle smiled.