Everything was finally set. The plan was really going to happen. Currently the slaves were standing in a line in front of Hiccup. Hiccup began walking back and forth in front of the slaves as he spoke.
"Alright. We've worked our tails off making this plan come to be and we're about to go through with it. I'm sure most of you are nervous," He turned to the slaves. "But if you follow my lead and do exactly as I say, we will win and be free once again." Hiccup said. The slaves cheered.
"Hiccup?" A young girl slaved called out as she stepped out of the line. Hiccup looked to her before walking over to her and crouching down to match her level. She looked him in the eyes with her big, adorable green eyes. For a second, Hiccup couldn't understand how Maldrigard could take such a cute kid as a slave. "How are we getting back to our mommy's and daddy's?" She asked innocently. Hiccup smiled at her before ruffling her hair lightly.
"You just leave that to me. I got it all planned out." He said.
"Care to share?" Winston asked with his arms crossed. Before Hiccup could answer, he heard what sounded like shouting not far from the barn.
"They're here. The Outcasts are through with our distraction. Everyone get into positions!" Hiccup shouted to everyone as he stood up. The slaves ran around and got to their assigned posts. The twins in the loft, Winston in the rafters, Fin in the hay, Daga behind the door and Hiccup under the loft. Hiccup watched Daga for any sign of the Outcasts coming to the Barn. Daga had her ear pressed against the wood listening. She held a hand up. Suddenly she threw her hand down to her side. Hiccup looked up at Winston and nodded. Winston nodded back before banging on the roof and rafters making the whole barn shake and creek. Hiccup heard the Outcasts gasp and murmur in surprise.
"Oh out of me way you scardie cats." Alvin growled as he barged past his men and to the doors. Daga quickly moved out of the way. The door was kicked open and missed Daga by near inches as it slammed hard against the wall.
"Alvin, do you think the slave owner would have heard that?" Savage asked.
"Not a chance." Alvin said. "We took care of him remember?" Alvin said.
"Yes sir. Those were some strong sleep herbs." Savage said rubbing his head a bit as if remembering something.
"Well if you're all done standin' around like idiots, how about you find me that boy." Alvin's said to his crew.
"Ay sir." They answered as they ran into the barn and started searching. Hiccup hid far enough in the shadows of the loft that the men didn't see him. When he had a clear opening, Hiccup looked up at Winston who was looking toward the area Hiccup was hiding. Hiccup cupped his hands around his mouth before bringing his hands down and making his hands look like claws. Winston nodded. He then looked to the loft where the twins were safely hidden. He pointed to them and the silently pounded fists. They dove into the hay on the loft catching the Outcasts attention. They all looked to the loft before moving to the latter. Only two got up before Fin started rustling the hay in the hay stack he was hidden in. Three Outcasts went to the stack of hay and started digging through it. Fin slipped out the back of it and slid out of the barn. He looked back at Hiccup who waved him to go. Fin nodded and ran off. Suddenly, Hiccup was yanked out of his hiding spot and lifted off the ground by the back of his shirt.
"I found him, Alvin." One of the Outcasts said.
"Ah Hiccup. It's been a while." Alvin said as he walked up to the boy.
"Alvin. What a pleasant surprise." Hiccup said with mock happiness. Alvin sneered at the boy. "Now if you don't mind, could you tell your men to put me down." Hiccup said motioning to the men still holding him off the ground.
"Put 'im down." Alvin said. But shot a glare at the men that clearly said, 'But let go of him and I'll your heads'. The men set Hiccup on his feet but held tight to the boys shoulders.
"Now, what can I do for you Alvin?" Hiccup said still playing the happy-to-see-you act.
"Oh simple. You come to Outcast Island with me and help me with the dragons."
"And if I say no?" Hiccup asked in for the first time since he faced Alvin, a serious tone.
"I destroy this island and yours and make you watch as they all die." Alvin hissed venomously. Hiccup growled quietly wanting so much to punch the man in the face but knew it would have no effect and put him deeper in trouble then he knew he already was.
"Well then I say go ahead and try, Alvin. NOW!" Hiccup shouted. Alvin looked surprised before all of the slaves jumped out of hiding shouting war cries as they ran at the men. None of the slaves struck an Outcast. They kept them confused by instigating them then quickly dodging a swing of an axe, mace or sword. The Outcasts all failed to notice the extremely long rope tied around every slaves waste. As the slaves made mocking faces and instigating gestures before dodging a swing and running around to the back of the outcasts, the rope tied around the slaves slowly started wrapping around the Outcasts until they were tied and immobile with their weapon and dominant arm tied tight to them.
The slaves all slipped out of the rope that was tied around them before they pulled tight at the ends pulling all of the outcasts into a tight circle with Alvin trapped in the center. The slaves cheered at their success as the Outcasts struggled to get free but to no avail. Hiccup smiled proudly before looking to Winston.
"Winston, drop the net." Hiccup said. Winston snatched a fallen sword from the ground and walked to the wall just behind the barn door and cut a tight rope that was tied around a sack of wheat on the ground and reached up the wall and through the rafters where it held up a net. He swung the sword with a bit of difficulty and cut the rope. The net fell directly on the Outcasts before the slaves used the cut rope that held up the net to tight around the outcasts again.
"Let us out of this!" Alvin shouted.
"Not a chance Alvin." Hiccup said with a laugh. Alvin started shouting in rage before Hiccup looked up at the loft where the twins were watching. Hiccup switched his gaze from them to Alvin and they immediately knew what to do and nodded. They jumped off the loft, jumped on Alvin's head promptly knocking him out before jumping down. They high fived and stood proudly in front of Hiccup. Hiccup smiled at the two. He then looked around at everyone.
"Great job guys. That was perfect. Now we only have two things left to do." He said.
"Two?" Winston questioned. "I thought we only had one."
"This next step has two parts. Half of you will do one while the other half will do the other." Hiccup said. Before another word could be said, Fin came running in out of breath.
"Maldrigard it coming!" He shouted. Everyone started murmuring in doubt of the plan. Most of the doubt was out of fear.
"Alright everyone, get to your places now! Go!" Hiccup said as they all ran out of the barn. "Half of you come with me." He shouted as he ran to the banks of the island near the orchards.
Half of the group of slaves ran in tow following Hiccup. Fin ran to the front and steadied his pace to match Hiccups.
"Hiccup what exactly are you planning?" He asked sounding more desperate than usual.
"You'll see."
"No I want to know now, Hiccup. What are you doing?" He demanded.
"Ever come face to face with a dragon before?" Hiccup asked with a smirk.
"What? No, what does that have to do with-" Realization then dawned on Fin and his eyes went wide. "You're going to face a dragon?!" He said in horror.
"Not just me. You are too." Hiccup said. Fin nearly tripped over his own feet in shock and fear. Finally they came to a stop. Fin viciously turned Hiccup around to face him.
"Are you insane?!" He shouted.
"No. I know what I'm doing and I need you to trust me to make this work." Hiccup said.
"Wha..."
"Please Fin." Hiccup said. For a moment the images of when he had asked Astrid the same thing. He dangling from the tree as he sat on top of Toothless. Her angry eyes looking up at him. 'Please Astrid.' The words seemed to echo in his head. He shook his head returning his thoughts to the present.
"What are we doing Hiccup?" One slave asked.
"Yeah what's the plan?" Another asked and the others soon chimed in.
"Calm down everyone, calm down. Now Before I tell you what we're doing I need you to all swear you will do exactly as I say. Follow my lead and my words." Hiccup said. They all agreed.
"Now, we... Are waiting for the dragons." Hiccup said. The group gasped in horror.
"You're sending us to our deaths!" One shouted. Anger and fear was clear in their voice.
"No I'm not. Some of you may be wondering why Alvin and the Outcasts are here. They're here because their looking for the Dragon Conqueror." Hiccup said.
"The Dragon Conqueror isn't here. That guy is like nine feet tall with the strength of a hundred men." Another said.
"Wrong. The Dragon Conqueror is here. He's not anything close to that description. In fact he's the exact opposite. The Dragon Conqueror is a runt." Hiccup said. The slaves murmured between themselves.
"Well where is he?" A girl slave shouted over the mixed voices.
"Yeah, if he's here who is he?" Another shouted only this one was a boy. Before Hiccup could answer they all heard a roar in the distance. All of the slaves screamed and panicked as the ran to the trees and hid. Hiccup stayed out in the open facing the oncoming dragons.
"Hiccup get over here!" Fin shouted. Hiccup ignored him. "Hiccup come on!" He shouted louder. The dragons came into clear view and Hiccup's eyes went wide. He never seen anything like these dragons. Well sure he seen them in the book of dragons but never in person. Good thing he read the book a hundred times. He knows just what to do.