The Skullcrusher soon appeared over Belsavis and seconds shuttles landed on the ground to take the Esh-kha onto the dreadnought. Everyone stared at the Esh-kha in awe as they walked past, Hiccup was actually concerned that the Esh-kha might take offence to this, the seemed completely contempt as if they had not noticed.

Hiccup soon found his father along with Gobber and Spitelout as he, Ragnar, Astrid, Heather, Toothless and Rex led Hallow Voice onto the bridge.

"Well done, soon," said Stoick as his eyes fell upon Hallow Voice. "Well done."

"Dad, allow me to introduce to you Hallow Voice the leader of the Esh-kha," said Hiccup.

"Greetings Hallow Voice," said Stoick bowing respectively.

Hallow Voice spoken did the same.

"Hallow Voice says that he is honoured to meet the father of his saviour," K9-TV translated.

"It's an honour to have you here," said Stoick. "Allow me to introduce to you Major Gobber and Major Spitelout."

Hallow Voice bowed to both Gobber and Spitelout.

"Hallow Voice also wishes to join the Republic," said Hiccup.

"I'm sure the Chancellor would be happy to have you join us," said Stoick.

"He might, but what about the other senators?" Gobber asked.

"Which is why the going to help us take down the First Order," said Ragnar. "I doubt the Senate could deny them a voice after they saved them from slavery."

"These are details we can handle after we've dealt with the First Order," said Stoick raising a hand. He then looked to Hallow Voice. "But rest assured I will put a word to the Chancellor and see cannot permit you to have a world of your own in the meantime."

Hallow Voice spoke once again. "He says that he would be grateful and he will help however we can in defeating the First Order," said K9-TV.

"The question is how to apply them," said Rex with his arms behind his back.

"Rex is right, we can't just throw them at the enemy," said Heather. "I mean if they'll get slaughtered there will be enough of them left to start a colony, let alone a planet's population."

Hallow Voice spoke. "Hallow Voice is pleased to hear your compassion to his people Mistress Heather, but he also understands the necessity of war," said K9-TV.

"I suggest a compromise," said Stoick. "If we can have your best warriors at the front that should leave your other combatants to repopulate in case everything does not go as planned."

Hallow Voice spoke again. "He says he agrees to these terms," said K9-TV.

"Good, we've also found other clone commanders, who've agreed to help," said Gobber. "Also we've got a recent shipment of improved B-Wings and more battle droids at our disposal."

"Our army has grown to be a force to be reckoned with," said Stoick smiling. "The First Order is actually being pushed back into their territory. However, our threat assessment indicates that this will be short lived."

"How so?" Astrid asked frowning.

"The Chancellor's contacts are accurate," said Gobber gloomily. "The First Order is indeed building something big, but we don't know what."

"Whatever their building can't be good," said Hiccup.

"We been trying to find their building site, but appears to be very deep in their territory," said Stoick slamming his fist on the table. "The best we can do is limit their resources and slow their building process."

"That's a delaying tactic," said Hiccup.

"I know, son," Stoick nodded. "But I see no alternative, even with the reinforcement you have given us the First Order is more willing to treat their men as cannon fodder and then not afraid to lose an entire cruiser just to limit our options."

"Drago was always a bit carefree when it came to the lives of his men," said Hiccup.

"I suppose we should have seen his betrayal sooner," said Ragnar.

"That's what Darth Imperious was trying to prevent," said Hiccup. "I still don't know how he became a senator."

"That's all in the past, son," said Stoick. "We should focus with the enemy that actually here and now."

"Sorry," said Hiccup apologetically.

"It's fine, but I'm not sure what else we can do at the moment," said Stoick.

"We should probably get Hallow Voice and his people suited to fight alongside our people," said Ragnar.

Stoick nodded and then turned to Astrid. "Major, I think that's something you can do."

"Yes, sir," said Astrid saluting.

"Gobber, you better lend a hand, you do after all train our recruits," said Gobber.

"On it Stoick," said Gobber.

"You mind if I offer my services, sirs?" Rex asked. "I did once trained a group of rebels on how to deal with clanks back in the Clone Wars."

"Sure, Rex," said Astrid.

"It is nothing else I say this meeting is adjourned ladies and gentlemen," said Stoick.


Hiccup was in the training centre with Ragnar as they watched Astrid, Gobber and Rex training the members of the resistance to fight alongside the Esh-kha. Hiccup, however, was more focused on Astrid as she watched him move with such grace and determination.

"Now look who's breaking the code," Ragnar smirked.

"What?" said Hiccup quickly and looked up at Ragnar. "I'm just admiring her as a soldier and a leader."

"Huh," said Ragnar, not sounding totally convinced. "Come on, Hiccup. I way you looked at her and I can sense your anxiety."

Hiccup just sat there. "I just never met a woman like her before."

"Well, I think the two of you are perfect for each other," said a voice.

The two boys turned and saw Heather directly behind them.

"Not you too," Hiccup groaned.

Heather giggled. "Come on, it's as clear as day that the two of you like one another."

"Just take out to lunch," said Ragnar. "I'm sure the two of you will have a blast."

"I'll think about it," said Hiccup. However, both Ragnar and Heather kept their eyes on him and he sighed. "Fine, I'll ask her out."

Satisfied both Ragnar and Heather left him and he just waited there until Astrid was alone. While he sat that he began to think about how he would ask her out, should he just approach a good and strong all would he go to sleep or should he generally put it into conversation.

Unfortunately, he didn't have time to think about his approach, because soon everyone in the train began to dispel until Astrid and he were the only ones remaining. He noticed that Astrid was still practising, though we had no idea why.

"Your force of nature, aren't you?" said Hiccup.

Astrid originally jumped, apparently she hadn't realised that Hiccup was in the room was well. "I try," he said looking a bit all flushed.

"I… uh, I don't suppose… that is if you don't mind… would you—?" Hiccup stuttered.

"You want to go for lunch?" Astrid asked suddenly.

Hiccup blinked. "Sure," he said rather quickly.


The two of them sat there in the canteen both with their meals in front of them and began to dig in. Hiccup just watch as she took a bite out of her chicken sandwich while he was just content with ham and cheese.

"So, how long have you been in the army?" Hiccup asked.

"I joined up the moment the Galactic Empire was established," said Astrid. "I lost many friends when we try to gain strength."

"I know the feeling," said Hiccup. "I lost many good men in the Clone Wars and some old friends during the Jedi Purge."

"I suppose it would be worse for you," Astrid nodded. "I mean the entire Clone War was completely pointless, Darth Imperious was working on both sides just so that he could become Chancellor and to eliminate the Jedi."

"And we didn't see it coming," Hiccup nodded. "Our connection to the force was clouded by the dark side, preventing us seeing clearly."

"At least the Rebel Alliance proved that we wouldn't back down until he was defeated," said Astrid proudly.

"I know I was in the Red Death during the end," said Hiccup.

"Then you must have fought against both Darth Imperious and Drago," said Astrid curiously. "I'd like to know how that went, it still a mystery to many people. Like how did even get in this space station, it had to be well protected."

"We simply hijacked an Imperial shuttle and use that to sneak in," said Hiccup. "Then me and Ragnar dressed up as Stormtroopers and pretended to take my mother hostage to present her to Darth Imperious and Drago."

"And they fell for that?" said Astrid astonished.

"All they saw was a Jedi in chains they never suspected that the two guards escorting her were actually Jedi themselves," said Hiccup shaking his head. "Of course, as we got closer to his chambers we had to forego the disguises.

"Valka took on Darth Imperious while Ragnar and me took on Drago. It had to be the hardest fight in my entire life, we were barely holding our own the same was for my mother. However, at that point the entire Red Death shook and that gave me the opportunity to slice Drago's arm clean off."

Astrid looked up. "Wait? You sliced off his arm?"

"If it hadn't been for that sudden shake I wouldn't have gotten the chance," said Hiccup.

"That shake was caused when I took down a Victory Class Star Destroyer," said Astrid stunned. "Well, when I say me it was me and my squadron. The ship then landed on the space station itself and the impact must cause the shake."

"It must have been just close enough to Darth Imperious chambers," said Hiccup. "Anyway, Drago was now short one arm and he knew that he couldn't beat us. So he fell right back onto the old Sith fall-back and left his master to fend for himself."

"And then you helped Valka with dealing with Darth Imperious," said Astrid.

"And we were successful, it was still a hard fight even with the three of us, but when his attention was on me and Ragnar my mum then plunged her lightsaber through his chest."

"That's amazing," said Astrid. "It was at that point that Heather managed to fire proton torpedoes down the exhort shaft that destroyed the Red Death. Nobody could figure out how she managed to accomplish that, but of course now it's clear that she is Force Sensitive. I've got to admit that I've never met a man like you before."

The two of them this stared at one another in utter silence and then the two of them realise that their hands want to one another. Brushing slightly the two of them pulled away from one another.

"So… we're good," said Hiccup.

"Good as new," said Astrid her face completely pink.

The two of them just sat there in awkward silence for quite some time before Astrid got up. "You know I think I'll go patrol."

"Right," said Hiccup rubbing the back of his head. "I think I… uh, have some Jedi stuff I need to do."

The two of them then left one another and walked in the opposite direction, not realising that they had caused quite a bit of a scene with everyone in the canteen watching them.

"They're so into each other," said a soldier.

"Pity they don't know it themselves," said his friend.


Astrid soon was in her X-Wing and was began patrolling the area. The SkullCrusher had jumped out of hyperspace for brief moment, because they were expecting a delivery.

As she was flying she can't help but think about Hiccup, was certainly different from the other Berkian men she had encounter. There again none of them were Jedi, it still he was different. He was certainly much braver than Fishlegs, though clearly just as awkward, he was certainly smarter then Tuffnut and wasn't a show-off like Snotlout.

In truth she was quite sure what to make of him and couldn't quite understand the feeling that was in her heart every time she looked at him. Every time she laid eyes on him her heart skipped a beat.

Astrid then shook her head. "Focus, Astrid, focus on what you're doing," she said to herself.

"Thinking about a special someone?" said a voice over the comm.

Astrid looked and saw that Heather was flying alongside her in her own X-Wing.

"Heather, you're not supposed to be using this channel unless were under attack," said Astrid.

"Come on, Astrid, everything is totally peaceful out here," said Heather. "And you haven't answered my question."

"Maybe I just don't answer it," said Astrid.

Heather sighed. "Astrid, life's too short. Don't you think he at least deserves an answer?"

"I'm not looking for boyfriend," said Astrid firmly.

"Then why do you look at him in a way that says that you want to be with him?" Heather asked.

Astrid wasn't quite sure how to answer this question, but fortunately she didn't had to. For they had just reached an asteroid field and there they found an old cruiser.

"I see something," said Astrid over the comm.

"So do I, but I'm not getting any life readings," said Heather looking at her instruments.

"I'm going to investigate," said Astrid wanted to get as far away from Heather as possible.

"I don't know Astrid," said Heather cautiously. "I got a bad feeling about that cruiser."

"I'll be fine, besides like you said yourself there's no life signs," said Astrid.

Then before Heather could respond she made her way to the hangar bay. The ship looks pretty much intact only a slight beating from the asteroids, but nothing major. In fact the entire place still looked as if it was operational.

One she landed Astrid looked at the instruments to make sure there was a breathable atmosphere. "Life-support systems seeming to be still operational," said Astrid to Heather over the comm.

"Don't think that's weird?" Heather asked.

Astrid had to admit that it was weird, if the life-support systems were operational then there should have been life on board. Of course, there was a chance they left the ship and escape pods before they enter into the asteroid field.

"I'm going have a look around," said Astrid as she opened her hatch.

Then before Heather could stop her Astrid jumped down from the hangar bay completely deserted. There was no ships inside and there was no indication of a struggle, in fact there weren't any bodies.

Astrid then decided to venture deeper into the ship.

Astrid lit her torch as she entered through the dark corridors, the life-support systems may be operational but everything else seemed to be off-line. She made her way to the bridge hoping to find any evidence of what could have happened to the crew.

However, when she entered the bridge she discovered what had happened to the crew and screened.

Heather was still flying around the cruiser outside and she heard the scream from her comm. "Astrid!" she yelled.

She was making away to fly towards the cruiser, but when she was just a few feet away from the hangar bay Astrid's X-Wing zoomed out as if it was on fire.

"Astrid? What's wrong?" Heather asked.

"Heather, I know what killed the crew," said Astrid.

"What?" Heather asked fearfully.

"The Blue Shadow Virus," said Astrid.


Moments later, back on The Skullcrusher, Astrid was in a medical bed in a private ward. Several doctors were examining her in hazard suits. Heather could only watch from behind the safety window.

"You say that she discovered the Blue Shadow Virus?" said Stoick, who was standing next to her.

Heather could hear scepticism in his voice and she couldn't really blame him. Blue Shadow Virus had to be the most deadly disease in the known galaxy for no species were immune to it. The entire galaxy could have been wiped out if they hadn't eradicated it before it spread.

"I know it sounds crazy, but that's what she said," said Heather.

"Well, we've got that cruiser you found under quarantine until we can discover what has happened," said Stoick.

That some of the heard footsteps and turned to find both Hiccup and Ragnar rushing towards them. Hiccup in particular looked quite grim as he rushed over.

"We heard what happened," said Ragnar.

"And we came as quickly as we could," said Hiccup panting.

At that moment one of the doctors emerged from the ward and he looked quite grim from behind his faceplate.

"So, Doctor, what's the diagnosis?" Stoick asked.

The doctor looked at his notes. "With taking blood samples, but she is certainly suffering from the same ailments from those who have been infected with the Blue Shadow Virus," he said.

"That's impossible, that virus was wiped out centuries ago," said Stoick.

"That's not entirely true," said Hiccup.

Everyone turned and looked at Hiccup and Ragnar, who looked as if they were witnessing déjà vu.

"Hiccup, have you and Ragnar seen this before?" Heather asked.

"During the Clone Wars," said Ragnar. "A mad scientist by the name of Doctor Nuvo Vindi re-engineered the virus on Naboo."

"Would someone do that?" said Heather looking appalled.

"We said he was mad," Hiccup pointed out. "He claimed that the virus was 'murdered' and that he wanted to 'recreate life'."

"Let me guess the Separatists were the ones who fund this research," said Stoick.

Hiccup nodded. "Yeah, since the army was mostly consisted of droids they would be immune to viral weapons. Their plan was placed the virus within vials and insert them in bombs and send across all the Republic worlds. I think you can imagine the chaos."

"But that didn't happen," said Heather.

"Because we discovered his plans and put a stop to him," said Ragnar. "Now, one bomb did go off spreading the entire virus through the bunker. Fortunately, it was sealed preventing Naboo from dying, but many of our men were trapped inside."

"Did they die?" Heather asked.

"No, well, not all of them," said Hiccup. "My Padawan was also trapped down there as was Rex and I wasn't going to let them die. Both me and Ragnar managed to find a cure and got it back just in time."

"Then you know where to look," said Stoick.

"Yeah, we've got Toothless and R3 prepping the ship as we speak," said Ragnar.

"I still don't understand how this virus landed up in a cruiser," Stoick frowned.

"The moment I heard about this attack I contacted Chancellor Organa and he confirmed my fears," said Hiccup. "There was a recent jailbreak and one of the inmates that escape was Doctor Vindi."

"And finally has to be our priority," said Stoick. "While we are doing that you boys need to find the cure."

"And we've got a hurry, because Astrid only has forty-eight hours," said Ragnar.

Hiccup was now in Astrid's ward wearing a hazmat suit. Astrid herself was unconscious and was starting to look a bit blue.

"Just rest," he said as he placed a hand over hers. "We're gonna beat this. I promise you, Astrid. You just need to keep fighting, and hold on." He then brushed her hair away so that he got a clearer view of her face. "You need to stay with us. I can't imagine a galaxy without you in it."

He then heard tapping from the window and saw that Ragnar was standing there and gave a firm nod, indicating that they were ready to take off.


Without a second thought he boarded The Night Fury with the others and without a second thought they left The Skullcrusher and entered into hyperspace.

Hiccup was in the pilot seat and Toothless was acting as his co-pilot, he looked extremely upset when he heard about Astrid and roared.

"Don't worry, bud, we'll save her," Hiccup assured.

"You're right?" Ragnar asked, who was sitting at the navigation controls.

"I'm fine," said Hiccup.

"You didn't look it when you were with Astrid, you look heartbroken," said Ragnar.

"You and I both know what's at stake here, did you forget Naboo?"

"Hey, I'm on your side. I'm just saying that you seemed awfully worried about Astrid and not just because she is a friend."

Before Hiccup could respond, Snotlout, Fishlegs and the twins appeared.

"Mind telling us where were going to find this antidote?" Snotlout asked.

"The only known cure for the Blue Shadow Virus reeksa root, a rare plant only found on the planet Iego, also known as the world of a thousand moons," said Hiccup.

"I've heard of that place," said Fishlegs. "It's said that Angels lived there."

"This planet sounds wondrous," said Heather in awe.

"Bah, there's no such thing as angels," said Snotlout. "It's just a wild spaces story."

"Actually, it's quite true," said Ragnar. "We've been there and we've seen them."

"We're not here to find angels," said Hiccup furiously. "We're here to find reeksa root and fast."

Everyone stared at him, this has to be the first time that they had seen Hiccup annoyed or angry.

"What's his problem?" said Snotlout.

"Don't you get it," said Heather in a whisper. "He's worried about Astrid."

"So my, I mean she's my girl," said Snotlout.

Heather rubbed her temple, but said nothing.


They soon emerged out of hyperspace and there they saw the planet Iego in the distance. Surrounding it were hundreds and hundreds of moons, Heather had never seen this many in her entire life before.

"Wow," said Heather in wonder.

"So far so good," said Hiccup.

"Let's just hope leaving the planet is not be as adventurous as last time," said Ragnar.

"What happened last time?" Heather asked worriedly.

"Well, we reach the planet all right, but we discovered that the Separatists had created a defence shield keeping people on the planet," said Hiccup.

"Many people did tried to escape the planet and can just look out the window and find the result," said Ragnar gesturing to the window.

Heather and the others turned and looked through it and discovered wrecked ships all around. It was like a mass graveyard.

Fishlegs quivered slightly. "Is it off-line?"

"Don't worry Fishlegs, we took care of it a long time ago," Hiccup assured.

"I take it you know where this root grows?" said Heather.

"Yes, but reaching it will be quite a challenge," said Ragnar.

"What kind of challenge?" Heather asked raising an eyebrow.

"You'll find out soon enough," said Hiccup.


They soon reached down to the planet, but instead of stopping at the city they flew over it and headed straight towards the gorge. The gorge was quite deep and there appeared to be vines growing along the cliff edge.

"Toothless, take the controls," said Hiccup as he sat up. "Only I and Ragnar have to go, the rest you can wait here."

"Fine by me," said Snotlout as he rested his feet on the console.

"No, I'm going with you," said Heather firmly.

Hiccup new there was no point of arguing and they made their way to the cargo bay. Toothless flicked a switch and the cargo bay doors opened.

They then jumped and grabbed hold of the cliff edge and began to climb down into the gorge.

"We just have to follow the vines down into the gorge," said Hiccup.

"That sound typically hard," Heather frowned.

"That's because the tricky bit happens when we get down there," said Ragnar.

Heather groaned. "I was afraid you were going to say that."

"You'll be all right as long as you don't touch the vines," said Hiccup.

"Aside from the obvious, why not?" Heather frowned.

"Because the plants don't like it and they have big sharp teeth," said Hiccup.

"Teeth?" Heather stared. "This is getting better by the minute."

"Hey, we did suggest that you stay in The Night Fury with the others," Ragnar pointed out.

"Astrid is my best friend and your my boyfriend, there's no way I'm sitting on the side-lines," said Heather firmly.

"Are all Berkian women so stubborn and determined?" Hiccup asked.

"Pretty much," Heather shrugged.

"Anyway we have to watch out for the flying Xandu as well," said Ragnar.

"And what is a Xandu?" Heather moaned.

"That," said Hiccup pointing.

Then suddenly appearing out of the rock was a strange looking at like creature with two arms and legs and four wings. Then to Heather's utter bewilderment, Hiccup jumped and grabbed hold of its legs.

"Hop on!" he yelled.

Heather looked at Ragnar, who simply shrugged and jumped off and grabbed the other leg. Heather could see she had no other choice and jumped grabbing on the two Jedi's legs. Under their combined ways the Xandu began to fall down words of the steady pace.

"This is not going to work!" Heather yelled.

"It one last time," said Hiccup.

Sure enough they soon entered into the bottom of the gorge and started to see more vines all over the place and eventually they saw the roots but stuck out of the ground.

"Don't touch the vines!" Hiccup yelled.

Released her grip and very carefully landed on the solid stone avoiding the vines. Seconds later, Hiccup and Ragnar landed in front of her also not touching the vines.

"Well, that went better than last time," said Ragnar.

"Let's just get the roots and get out of here," said Hiccup.

"Oh, I think not," said a voice.

The three of them knew whose voice that belonged to ride away and they turned slowly to find Viggo standing there with his hands behind his back. Also with him were several Stormtroopers all of them aiming their blasts at them.

"Viggo," said Hiccup.

"I must thank you, my boy," said Viggo smugly. "If it weren't for you we would not be able to find the antidote for the Blue Shadow Virus."

"Wait, you mean it was you who placed that shuttle in the asteroid field," said Heather.

"Clever girl," Viggo smiled. "Yes, I placed it there. I have been studying your patrol routes very carefully and I knew exactly where you were going to refuel."

"How come you didn't attack with an entire fleet?" Ragnar asked.

"Because I knew that our attack would not ruin the reputation of the Resistance," said Viggo.

"What you mean?" Heather frowned.

"Simple supply and demand," said Viggo smiling. "You provide the supply and I supply the demand."

"I get it," said Ragnar. "You're going to use the same tactic as the Separatists did during the Clone Wars, but instead of leaving entire planets to die you'll miraculously appear with the antidote saving countless lives. In the process many people would look up to your order is the one who provides stability giving you praise, especially if the virus was spread because of a member of the Resistance.

"But you didn't know where the antidote was, but you knew that both me and Hiccup discovered it. You wanted us to find it and then you could steal it right from under our very noses."

Viggo clapped. "Very good, my boy. Of course I had no idea that your beloved Astrid would come down with the ailment, but it worked out well."

"You're more depraved than I could ever imagine," said Hiccup as the three of them activated their lightssabers. "I met Barriss on Balmorra and she told me that she was now your apprentice."

"Yes, a keen young mind, but so easily manipulated," Viggo nodded as he activated his lightsaber. "Of course, I don't tell her everything. I imagine she will be too pleased with this operation."

"You really do like to manipulate people," said Hiccup.

"Come on, Hiccup, you and I both know in order to win a war we need to position our opponent exactly where we want them to be. If I remember correctly you've done that a few times, have you not?"

"True, but I didn't put civilians in the crossfire."

"And that's why I had more done in the Clone Wars then you ever did and that is how you're going to lose this war."

"I don't think so," said Hiccup. "We're going to win and we're going to get that antidote."

"And how are you going to do that?" Viggo asked smugly.

"Because I think you forgot one crucial detail, I know more about this planet then you do," said Hiccup.

Then Hiccup used to the Force and pushed a Stormtrooper over and he landed on top of the vines. Then the entire cavern began to shake and Ragnar looked to Heather.

"Heather, you better start digging that route we'll handle this," said Ragnar.

Heather pulled out a trial and bent down towards the roots. She really didn't like the way things were going, but she knew they had no choice.

Heather had just loosened one of the stones when they saw a large plant, which had to be the Reeksa emerged from the ground. Several of the Stormtroopers quickly backed away and actually stepped on the vines.

"Don't know!" Viggo roared.

But it was too late, the Reeksa turned towards Viggo and the Stormtroopers. Then as quick as a flash it's huge teeth like leaves grabbed hold of a Stormtroopers and swallowed him whole.

Viggo backed away began slicing through the mouth like leaves with his lightsaber, but his men were not so lucky. They kept on firing at the plant with their blasters, but they couldn't keep up with its speed as it grabbed hold of them one by one.

Viggo snarled at Hiccup. "Hiccup!" he roared.

Viggo charged at him and Hiccup blocked his lightsaber with the blade in his right and when Viggo tried to strike him with his lower blade, he blocked that as well with the blade in his left. Viggo began spinning the blade causing Hiccup to lose his balance temporarily.

Fortunately, he was able to recover managed to block Viggo's downward slash by crossing his two blades. Hiccup then broke away sidestepping Viggo's swing and perform a jump kick with his metal leg which struck Viggo across the face.

They could hear a loud clunk as the metal made contact with Viggo's face and caused him to lose his balance. Hiccup tried to take this opportunity by swinging his two lightsabers downwards, but Viggo used the Force to push in backwards.

Viggo regained his balance and was about to attack Hiccup, but the Reeksa shot out and he had to jump back to avoid getting eaten.

Meanwhile Ragnar was defending Heather as she cut off a piece of the Reeksa's root.

"Can you hurry it up?" Ragnar asked as he sliced off one of the Reeksa's mouth like leaves.

Heather finally managed to cut the root away. "I've got it!"

Ragnar nodded and looked to Hiccup. "We've got it!"

"Then let's get out of here!" Hiccup yelled.

They quickly ran as fast they could away from the Reeksa whose mouth like leaves were beginning to chase them. They climbed as quickly as they could up the cliff and Viggo try to make his way towards them, but the Reeksa stopped him at every turn.

Hiccup quickly grabbed his communicator. "Toothless, we need a pickup! Now!"

They then heard the sound of engines and saw The Night Fury coming into view. The cargo bay door opened and without hesitation the three of them used the Force and jumped on board. Once they were safely aboard they flew away from the gorge as quickly as possible.

Viggo finally managed to finish his way cutting through the Reeksa and saw the exhaust of The Night Fury as it flew away. He simply snarled and when the Reeska trying to take a bite out of them, he simply used the Force and crushed its leaves as if it was an egg shell.


On The Night Fury, Heather had just given Ragnar the root.

"I'll make the antidote right away," he said.

"Let us hope we can get there in time," said Hiccup.


Several hours later, Hiccup was sitting out of Astrid's ward as Ragnar proceeded to administer the antidote to. He knew the antidote would work, before some reason that did not ease him. He looked up when Ragnar entered and removed his helmet.

"You can see her now," he smiled.

Hiccup got up and made his way over to the ward and found Astrid wide-awake in her bed. She certainly looked a lot healthier than the last time he saw her and the colour was returning to a cheeks.

"Feeling better?" he asked.

Astrid smiled. "Much." She then looked at him slightly uneasily. "Ragnar told me that you had to go through a lot of trouble to get the antidote, he said that Viggo was there."

"Yeah, he was trying to get his hands on the antidote for the Blue Shadow Virus, but we got it before he did," said Hiccup as he sat down on the chair next to her.

"What does this mean for the Blue Shadow Virus?" Astrid asked.

"To be honest I don't know, we won't know for certain until we've recaptured Vindi, but dad's got Iego blockaded to prevent the First Order from getting the antidote," said Hiccup. "It will cost them too many ships to get past our blockade."

"That's good," said Astrid.

Hiccup had noticed that the two of them were holding hands and we looked down and his cheeks turned pink. He quickly got up and looked at Astrid one more time with an awkward smile.

"I'd best that you rest, you've been through a lot," said Hiccup.

"Okay," said Astrid.

Hiccup was making his way to the door, but then Astrid said, "Hey, Hiccup." Hiccup turned and looked at Astrid, whose face was now pink. "I can't imagine a galaxy without you in it, either."