Five Years Latter

It has been a busy five years for Hiccup. After fleeing Berk into the woods Hiccup immediately transformed after losing his father and gathered all the dragons that were under his command. And when it got dark he freed the dragons in the kill ring to which they were grateful for and had known that Hiccup was always more than he appeared. After meeting up with the others Hiccup told them what had happened and they were all disgusted by Snotlout's behavior. After resting up and recovering Hiccup found the perfect place for them to live, an island beyond the cloud banks that surrounded most of the archipelago (Dragon's Edge).

Everyone was soon working on building homes and defenses and after a month of hard work they were done, it helped that the dragons were so useful for building houses and plowing fields. It was also during this time that Gobber had arrived from Berk after Hiccup found him in a small boat out at sea. Everyone knew that the first winter was going to be hard on them, but with the dragons help they fared better than they thought. Hiccup soon had a thriving village under his control and was handling it fairly well, he had patrols set up, made contact with Trader Johann who was eager to come with his wares, after going to Berk so they know what's going on, he also promised to not tell the people of Berk where they were as a safety precaution. Hiccup also had to deal with taking in people who's homes were destroyed from Dagur's rampage, as he had killed his father to become chief of the Berserker Tribe and wanted to return it to its "former glory."

Soon word had reached the other tribes that a new tribe known as the Dragonwings had been founded and their village was called Dragon's Edge. The tribes of the Meatheads, Bog-Burglars, Skull-Crushers, Irontooths and Vanabards soon sought them out and were dumbfounded that dragons could work with vikings so easily. Hiccup, who went by the name Striker offered to teach them how to train and ride dragons, but they had to pay him with various resources that he needed and not to attack anyone with them, only defend themselves. The other tribes were more than willing to agree and soon they all had dragon riders and even asked Hiccup for help improving their own defenses and make things more accommodating for dragons.

Hiccup also had a surprise of his life when he went for a long flight and came across a large ice nest. He had found his long thought dead mother who was shocked that Hiccup was able to turn into a Night Furry. She was also not happy with how things went down between him and his father, but was proud that he had turned things around so well for him. While Valka would come to visit Hiccup and his tribe, she stayed at the nest as she was needed there to save dragons from trappers.

Hiccup had told his allies about the man his mother was working against and was alarmed when they told him that Drago Bloodfist was a complete madman and knew that if they did not unite against him, they would all fall to his dragon army. So the tribes all signed a treaty that made them all one nation, with Hiccup at the head.

"Man, this is crazy." says Hiccup after along day of work. "What's crazy?" asks a male night furry that was laying down on a rock in Hiccup's living room. "Oh, nothing Toothless, it's just a bit much running an entire nation of vikings sometimes." answers Hiccup. "That's your own fault, if you were not so great at leading people you wouldn't have a problem." replies Toothless cheekily. "Sometimes I wonder if it was worth saving you from the Red Death." says Hiccup sarcasticly. "Oh, Ha Ha, very funny." says Toothless with a grunt. "Relax bub, I was only teasing you, let the Alpha have some fun." jokes Hiccup. "Fine." says Toothless with a huff. "Hiccup! Are you in?" calls Gobber. "Yeah, what is it?" replies Hiccup with a sigh. "I was just wondering what was the plan for Dagur?" answered Gobber. "I need to know so I can get the smithy goin." "I left some notes for you in your office Gobber, now can you let everyone know that I am not to be disturbed unless it is an emergency." replied Hiccup. "Aye I'll spread the word." replies Gobber as he heads off.

Back on Berk

It has been a very hard five years, a large number of villagers had left to join Hiccup and the raids have only gotten worse. Other tribes have turned things around thanks to the new Dragonwing tribe on Dragon's Edge, but haven't even sent word to Berk offering to help them. Snotlout did become the heir, but Gothie did not approve. Stoick is at his limit, if something isn't done soon, Berk will fall. So he decided to go to Dragon's Edge and force them to help, luckily Trader Johann knew where to find them, all they had to do was beat it out of him. Stoick gathered his best men with him to see what was so great about this Dragonwing tribe.

When Stoick and his men got close they were surprised to see people riding dragons and the incredible defenses Dragon's Edge held. Stoick realized that the only person who could have designed and made all of it possible was Hiccup, and he was going to need his help after forcing him to leave. This was going to be the hardest thing Stoick ever had to do.