"It's good to see you old friend," said Ragnar as he extended his hand.

"Same to you," said Hiccup and clutched Ragnar's hand in a brotherly fashion.

Ragnar then turned to the others. "I see you've met the others."

"He rescued us," said Fishlegs.

"Yeah, he was like all… zoom… zang… bam!" Ruffnut yelled holding hands out as if she was holding a sword.

"And they were like… aah!" Tuffnut cried putting on panicked voices of Stormtroopers.

"You always did know how to make an entrance," said Ragnar shaking his head.

"Anyway, I got your transmission," said Hiccup.

Ragnar frowned. "I never sent a transmission."

Hiccup stared at him. "But you contacted me using the same code we used in the Clone Wars."

"I only came here because I got a vision of you," Ragnar frowned.

The two Jedi just stared at one another.

"Clearly the Force wanted you to be here, I doubt it could transmit me using a communicator," said Hiccup. "If you didn't send it, who did?"

"A good question for another time," said Ragnar. "Right now we've got to people to rescue, one being my Padawan."

"Okay, we overheard them saying that they were taking them to Dromund Kaas," said Hiccup.

"Big problem with that," said Snotlout. "In case you geniuses forgot we don't have a ship and according to the report that the massive planetary shield around Dromund Kaas that prevents us from entering."

"Don't worry, I've got a way around those problems," said Hiccup.

Snotlout just stared at him and looked at the others, who were looking completely bewildered.

"You are suggesting that we charge in with a single ship, against the First Order's homebase which has a planetary shield around it and is surrounded by an armada of Star Destroyers?" said Fishlegs.

"Yes, that's right," said Hiccup and began to walk off into the forest. "Just follow me."

Completely bewildered Snotlout, Fishlegs and the twins followed. They could see that Ragnar was not sharing their bewildered look from the best they could tell neither was Toothless.

They continue to follow Hiccup into the forest and then saw a Corellian XS stock light freighter completely covered in head to toe with black paint. It had a slight oval design with the cockpit stretching forwards and a set of quad turbo-lasers on top and below the hull and another one on its side. It also looked quite old and barely flyable.

"That heap of junk!" Snotlout cried. "I doubt that thing could even reach the atmosphere!"

"The Night Fury may not look pretty, but it's the faster ship in the galaxy," said Hiccup he climbed onto the ramp.

Snotlout turned to Ragnar. "You cannot honestly suggesting that we fly to Dromund Kaas on this piece of junk?"

"Hiccup knows more about starships anyone I know and he's the best pilot I know," said Ragnar as he climbed onto the ramp. "Besides, I've seen this thing in action and trust me it'll knock your socks off."

Grudgingly, Snotlout got a board along with the twins, Fishlegs, Toothless and R3.

Hiccup then took his place on the pilot seat with Toothless as a co-pilot and Ragnar navigation. Snotlout, Fishlegs and the twins took the respective places on the ship.

Hiccup and took off into the sky and much to the amazement of the others the ship actually entered into space. Once they were out of orbit and ones Ragnar input the coordinates of Dromund Kaas Hiccup activated the hyperdrive.


Heather finally regained consciousness and found herself strapped to a strapped to a torture table. She tried to free herself, but the manacles were too tough for her. She then sensed a dark presence behind, the same present she felt on Takodana.

"I see you have awakened," said the voice of Darth Derangus.

"You killed Ragnar," said Heather.

Darth Derangus laughed. "You care for your master great deal, a weakness I can easily exploit."

"What do you want?" Heather demanded.

"You are powerful with the Force and I can teach you the same way that I have been taught," said Darth Derangus.

"So I can betray my friends?" Heather spat.

"You still fail to understand, it was my mission to betray the Jedi," said Darth Derangus as he began to walk around her. "Darth Imperious, took me as a child and trained me in the ways of the Force, he was like a father to me. He could see things in a great distance and you just in case his Empire fell that he needed a backup plan."

"He trained you so that you could infiltrate the Jedi and destroyed them from within," said Heather her eyes widening.

"Very good," Darth Derangus smiled. "Emperor Drago was very pleased when I destroyed the new Jedi order, but not so pleased when you discover that several Jedi escaped. Valka, Hiccup and Ragnar most of all."

"Well, I'm not telling you where they are because I don't know and even if I did I wouldn't tell you," said Heather.

"True, but you do know the defence codes for Berk, do you not?" Darth Derangus asked. "Agent Eret discovered quite a bit of information about you, information I'm happy to exploit."

Heather's eyes widened.

"I can gonna tell you how to attack my home world," Heather spat.

"Oh, I'm confident that no amount of torture ideal to you will loosen your time, but what about your friend, Astrid?"

"She won't tell you anything either."

"Again you misunderstand, for I'm planning to talk to you both one at a time and weighed into the other breaks, I wonder how much your friendship is to you to allow your friend too be slowly tortured to death?

"But before we get down to that I want to know how you enquired that lightsaber of yours," said Darth Derangus holding out her lightsaber.

"I'm not telling you a thing," said Heather turning her head away from him.

"We'll just see about that," said Darth Derangus smiling behind his helmet. He then shot lightning into her and she screamed.


Meanwhile, Hiccup and the others were in hyperspace making their way towards Dromund Kaas.

"You do realise the entire planet is under their control," said Fishlegs fearfully. "Even we get past the shields everyone is going to be after us."

"They haven't got full control of the planets they've only occupied it recently," Ragnar pointed out.

"Which is why we can land on the outskirts of the capital then you, Snotlout and the twins will locate the shield generator and blow it up while we don't rescue the girls," said Hiccup.

"I like this guy already," said Tuffnut.

"Yeah, he's crazy, I like that," said Ruffnut.

Toothless roared indignantly.

"I'm sorry, bud, but I think your bit inconspicuous to be wandering around their base," said Hiccup.

Toothless and sat back in his seat and pounded.

"Okay, but that still leaves the question how were going to get through those shields," said Snotlout.

"It's quite simple actually," said Hiccup. "Their shields have a fractional refresh rate. Keeps anything travelling slower than lightspeed from getting through."

Snotlout slowly turned to Hiccup.

"We're making our landing approach at lightspeed!" he yelled.

"Yep," said Hiccup calmly.

"Are you crazy!" Snotlout yelled. "This entire plan nuts!"

"Snotlout, you're talking to a guy who destroyed a Separatist dreadnought with a prototype stealth ship that the size of a small frigate without losing a man," said Ragnar.

All of them just stared.

"Toothless, get ready," said Hiccup.

Toothless got ready at his seat and Hiccup places hand over the handle getting ready to exit from lightspeed.

"And… now!" he yelled.

They exited lightspeed and found themselves heading straight towards a mountain range. Hiccup quickly pulled up and Toothless roared.

"I pulling up!" Hiccup yelled.

They manage to get over the mountain, but landed in a forest of trees as Hiccup tried to stop.

"Pull this hunk of junk up!" Snotlout yelled.

"If I get any higher they'll see!" Hiccup yelled.

They leaned soon exited the forest and began skating across the ground heading towards a cliff and they start with one third of the ship over the edge.

"See, simple," said Hiccup.

He looked back and saw Fishlegs on top of Snotlout's back quivering. Annoyed, Snotlout shot Fishlegs aside.

"Okay, now comes the hard part," said Hiccup as he got out of his seat.


Meanwhile, Astrid was sitting in her cell and she could hear the screams of Heather over the comm.

The door open and she saw Agent Eret walking towards looking smug.

"You can easily and her pain by just answering our questions," he said with his arms behind his back.

"You think betray my people!" Astrid spat.

"You really don't understand," said Eret shaking his head. "The First Order is trying to strengthen the Galaxy and your Republic is simply weakening it."

"Strengthen it? You mean dominating it," said Astrid glaring at him.

"We are trying to maintain order and control, better to have one leader in charge them an entire corrupt government," said Eret.

"Unless that one leader is also corrupt."

"Well, you have time to think on that, because it will be your turn to be tortured in fifteen minutes," said Eret and exited the cell.

Astrid just sat there hearing the screams of Heather.


Meanwhile at The Night Fury, Hiccup was going over their plan.

"Okay, me, Ragnar and R3 will try and locate Captain Astrid and Heather," said Hiccup. "Meanwhile, Fishlegs, you, Snotlout and the twins will look at the shield generator and disable it. Toothless within pilot ship to pick you up and then come to pick us up."

"But we don't know the layout of the base," said Fishlegs.

"Which is why we're taking R3, he'll hack into the systems were dataport and upload the schematics and then will transmit them to you," said Hiccup.

"Okay, but how you can get the detention cell?" Fishlegs asked.

"We'll find a way," said Ragnar. "But if you can cause a distraction we would be most grateful."

"You are speaking our language," said Ruffnut.

"Hang on, why are you putting Fishlegs in charge?" Snotlout asked. "And who put you in charge."

"Hiccup, is the best strategist that I know and he's an excellent leader trust me when I say that we are in very good hands," said Ragnar.

"Okay, but why Fishlegs and not me?" Snotlout asked.

"Because he's the only one of you won't blow just because it's there," said Hiccup.

Snotlout looked at the twins and they looked at him.

"Point taken," they said in unison.

With that they all went their separate ways fortunately bidding had to go far to find the capital of Dromund Kaas since The Night Fury overlooks the city.

Hiccup was quite right in saying that they had only recently inhabited as, because not all the buildings were lit up, but the main complex was still operational and they could see TIE Fighters leaving landing pads.

Hiccup and Ragnar soon giant onto a landing pad and hid behind a TIE Fighter, R3 followed them by using his boosters. He was probably the only one among them who wouldn't give away too much attention since the First Order overlooked droids.

Looking over from their hiding place Ragnar could see two guards the elevator.

"Do we try and using a Mind Trick?" Ragnar asked.

Hiccup shook his head. "We can't risk that, out of the guard suddenly appears on the opposite end of the platform."

"Then what?"

Hiccup stretches hand and use the Force, he used it to create a noise just opposite the elevator close enough to hear it, but far enough to not notice Hiccup, Ragnar and R3 making their way to the elevator.

"Was that noise?" one of them asked as he and the other Stormtrooper when to investigate.

"Probably just the wind."

"Yeah, you're right."

They then returned back to the posts, not knowing that Hiccup, Ragnar and R3 had successfully made their way to the elevator without them noticing.


Once they were inside they made their way down to the next level and by pure luck they found no guards lurking around. He then quickly made their way to the nearest dataport.

"Okay, R3, you know what to do," said Hiccup.

R3 made his way to the dataport and inserted his pike into the slot. He began twisting it surging through data of the entire facility and made a beeping noise.

Hiccup then raised his holoprojector and an image of Fishlegs appeared. "Fishlegs, R3 has the schematics of the area, and selling them to you now."

He pressed a few buttons on his comm and sent the data that R3 had just transmitted to him.

"Got it," said Fishlegs.

"Fishlegs, I don't need to express the importance that it is to deactivate the shield generator," said Hiccup.

"I know, cos if we don't deactivate it were not going anywhere," said Fishlegs.

Hiccup nodded. "We've also discovered that both Captain Astrid and Heather are in separate cells and been tortured."

"Who are you going after first?" Fishlegs asked.

"Heather's been tortured right now, but we got about ten minutes before they do the same to Captain Astrid. Once we free her they'll know that something is up and that's when we need your distraction, we'll signal you once we get."

"Okay, good luck," said Fishlegs.

"R3, see if you can't download any of their plans, but make sure you're not caught," said Hiccup.

R3 beeped and moved down towards an opposite corridor.

"Let's go and find Astrid," said Ragnar.

Hiccup activated his holoprojector with schematics of the entire base. "It seems were quite fortunate, we're actually in the building that holds all the detention cells."

"This is not on the opposite side of the base, because I doubt we could make it in time," said Ragnar.

"Still not the easy, for the elevator is the only in and out," said Hiccup. "Quite smart, this means even if there is a prison break the guard could easily look down the elevator and they're trapped unless they use the garbage disposal unit."

"Who is stupid enough to go down there?" said Ragnar.

Hiccup shrugged.

They access the elevator and made their way to the detention level and were not surprised when they discovered that the place was covered with guards.

"Who in the Emperor's name are you," said the guard officer.

Hiccup outstretched his hand stretches hand knocking the guard officer backwards before we got a chance to press the alert. The four Stormtroopers aimed their blasters and were about to fire, but Ragnar use the Force to yank them out of their hands.

Then he and Hiccup use the Force and slammed them against the wall knocking them out cold.

"Mind you the time on the Citadel," Ragnar smiled.

"Deeming lose about a dozen men, including a member of the Jedi Council?" Hiccup asked.

"I admit, was a bit of fiasco," said Ragnar.

"Well let's hope this doesn't end in another," said Hiccup.

Ragnar nodded and quickly made his way over to the control panel, he looked through the lists. "She's in cell 2187!"

Hiccup then quickly ran down the cells and checked all the cells.


Astrid was in her sound she could hear movement outside and she knew it instantly that it was Agent Eret and she was not going to be tortured if she could help it. She quickly hit behind the door as it opened.

She sought all figured descending down the steps and before he knew it she slammed both hands on top of his head. It was only when she began to search for his blaster that she realised that this was not Agent Eret or any member of the First Order.

She quickly rolled him over and stared transfixed for she was staring at a handsome auburn haired man about her age with emerald green eyes and the scar across his chin.

Hiccup regained consciousness and saw the most beautiful face he had ever seen. Penetrating steel blue eyes that could penetrate a blast door and long golden hair tied in a ponytail and a cute button nose.

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" she asked.

"My name is Hiccup Haddock," said Hiccup rubbing the back of his head. "And if you are indeed Captain Astrid then I came to rescue you."

Astrid's eyes widened as she stared down on General Stoick's son. "I'm sorry, I thought you were a First Order goon?"

"I got that impression," said Hiccup getting up.

"Have you found her!" Ragnar called down the hallway.

"I've got her, or more accurately she got me," said Hiccup as they made their way out of the cell.

"We got about two minutes before they realise and Astrid cell is empty," said Ragnar as he saw them approach.

Hiccup activated his holoprojector and it showed an image of Fishlegs. "Fishlegs, we have Captain Astrid. We may need a distraction soon."

"Don't worry I've got the twins on it and where the shield generator, just give us the word and will deactivated," said Fishlegs.

"Probably best to wait until we have Heather," said Hiccup. "You better contact Toothless to stand ready, we may need a quick getaway."


Fishlegs was at the shield generator with Snotlout as he shut off his holoprojector.

"They've got Astrid and they are telling us to stand by," said Fishlegs.

"Who does that guy think he is?" said Snotlout. "I mean it's bad enough that he is planning this, but putting you in charge?"

Fishlegs ignored him and contacted the twins on his comm. "Ruff, Tuff, it's time for that distraction."

"This is gonna be so cool!" Ruffnut cried.

"Let's blow something up!" Tuffnut yelled.

The next second Fishlegs and Snotlout felt the entire room shake as the twins activated the thermal charges they had placed all over a platform.


Darth Derangus was still torturing Heather by zapping her with lightning. Her screams could be heard all across the chamber and then he finally stopped.

"Now, are you gonna tell me what I want to know?" he asked.

Heather panted for breath. "Never!"

Darth Derangus remained calm. "Never say never. Let us see if you will speak once we begin to torture your friend."

Agent Eret then entered the room and Heather could sense the anxiety from him as did Darth Derangus who turned towards him.

"What is it Agent?" he said.

"My Lord, I went to retrieve the girl in the holding cells, but when I got there I found the guards completely unconscious and her cell empty," said Eret.

"What?" Darth Derangus roared.

"That is not all, sir," said Eret. "There's also been a massive explosion upon one of our landing pads. Everything on it has been totally destroyed."

"It would seem as if we have intruders, Agent," said Darth Derangus.

"But my Lord, no want could have gone past our defensive shields," said Agent Eret.

"No, agent, only one person has the ingenuity and the guts to do such a thing," said Darth Derangus. "It is time that I meet with my brother." He then looked to Eret. "Agent Eret, I want you to search the perimeter for any intruders and I want a guard around this girl at all times."

"At once my Lord," said Eret bowing.

Heather watched as Agent Eret and Darth Derangus left. Heather couldn't know how to explain it, but she felt Ragnar close by and that prospecting to give her strength. She tried to free yourself from the manacles, but they were too strong.

She then remembered how Ragnar had persuaded several Stormtroopers with a mind trick. She hadn't done anything like that before, but he knew it may have been her only chance for escape.

All she could hope was that the Stormtrooper that they had left to guard her was weak minded so this trick could work.

"You will remove these restraints and leave this cell with the door open," she said.

The Stormtrooper turned on her and though she couldn't see the look on his face due to the helmet she had a strong feeling that he thought she was crazy.

"What did you say?" he said.

"You will remove these restraints and leave this cell with the door open," Heather repeated.

The Stormtrooper then made his way over to her. "I'll tighten those restraints… Berkian scum," he said.

Heather then concentrated and remembered everything that Ragnar had taught her about focus. "You will remove these restraints and leave this cell with the door open."

The Stormtrooper then stood rigid. "I will remove these restraints and leave this cell with the door open," he said.

The Stormtrooper then removed the restraints and made his way over to the cell door.

"And you'll drop your weapon," said Heather.

"And I'll drop my weapon," said the Stormtrooper dropping his blast onto the floor.

Heather can believe that actually worked and automatically rushed over to the cell door, grabbed the blaster and ran down the corridor.


It was quite fortunate that she did, because Darth Derangus was making his way back to herself. When he entered the cell he saw that Heather was gone.

"No. No. Guards!" he roared and activated his lightsaber.

Two Stormtroopers just turn round the corner and heard the Darth Derangus yells and sparks flying out of the cell door. Wisely they decided to turn around and walk back down the corridor.


Meanwhile, Hiccup, Astrid and Ragnar were still searching for Heather. Astrid was now armed with a blaster walk down the corridor.

Hiccup was leading them. "The torture chambers should be too far, we just need a turn round this—"

He never got a finish that sentence for someone had just punch you right across the face. Ragnar quickly activated his lightsaber and Heather got her blast in the ready and jumped round the corner and discovered Heather standing there.

"Heather?" Astrid stared.

"Astrid? Ragnar?" Heather stared.

"What is it with Berkian women?" Hiccup groaned as he rubbed his cheek. "You make it a habit of punching everyone in sight?"

Astrid simply shrugged. "Pretty much."

"Who is this?" Heather asked.

"That is Hiccup Haddock," said Ragnar.

"The general's son?" Heather blinked.

"Who has now been punched twice by the people he is attempting to rescue," Hiccup groaned.

"Sorry," said Heather awkwardly.

"Let's just get a landing pad," said Hiccup and activated his holoprojector and an image of Fishlegs appeared. "Fishlegs, deactivate the shields we've got Heather!"

"Right," said Fishlegs.


Darth Derangus was began searching through the corridors for Heather and then his holoprojector activated and an image of Agent Eret appeared.

"Sir, the planetary shield generators off-line," he said.

"Hiccup," Darth Derangus snarled. "Agent, the Lieutenant we've held captive has also escaped, secure every landing zone and inform Grand Admiral Thrawn to shoot anything that leaves the plan without authorisation."

"Yes, sir," said Agent Eret.

Darth Derangus removed his helmet revealing a ragged-looking man of about twenty-eight with green eyes and a large scar across his face. His real name was Dagur and was the Emperor's right-hand man and the man responsible for the destruction of the New Jedi Order.

"Where are you, Hiccup," said Dagur as he ran a hand through his scar.