CHAPTER 4
The water had vanished on its own. Hiccup began to shiver from the sudden absence of the warm water. Suddenly, their clothes dried, and Hiccup was filled with warmth. Hiccup looked at Kyle, smiling.
Thank you Hiccup said. Kyle however said nothing. He stared off into space, as if oblivious to Hiccup or Astrid. Kyle? Astrid asked. Suddenly, Kyle's eyes shifted into focus, and his face, which had been one of happiness and joy, was replaced by horror.
Master, what did He say? Ash asked. Kyle looked at Stoic. Drago Kyle said. Stoic's eyes widened. Hiccup had vaguely heard of Drago while he had been eavesdropping on his father. All he knew was that his father had narrowly escaped death when he met him, and that he was a madman. He's coming? Stoic asked. No, he's still preparing, but when he's ready, all of Berk will fall Kyle said solemnly. We should attack him then, before he is prepared! Stoic cried.
He's more powerful than you think Kyle said. The Devil's influence surrounds him; I cannot read his thoughts, emotions, anything. We'd be completely in the dark, unsure of any battle plans he has. Then ask for your god's help Astrid said. I cannot Kyle said. He is not a dog to come at our request; He is a living, independent being with His own agenda. Besides, he said that this would be your first test Kyle said.
Either way, attacking is our best bet Stoic said. No! Hiccup exclaimed. You'd start a war! Let me go and we can negotiate a truce!
Kyle face palmed. Hiccup, you are dealing with a madman. Some men just want to watch the world burn, and Drago is one of them… there is no negotiating, and I will not allow you to go and put yourself or anyone else in danger because of your childish reasons! Kyle shouted. But… Hiccup began. ENOUGH! Kyle shouted, and the ground shook slightly.
Kyle breathed slowly. I agree with Stoic Kyle said. However, we should scout out the enemy camp, to make sure that there is no trap Kyle said. I'll assemble the top 5 spies that we have Ash said. Very well Kyle said.
Dawn, you begin mobilizing our forces. We will need the full strength of the American Army to defeat Drago Kyle said. Should I launch an attack on their supply lines? Dawn asked. No, that would alert them to an attack Kyle said. Scout it out instead.
Hiccup No! Astrid suddenly cried. Kyle turned in time to see Hiccup shoot off on Toothless flying towards the ocean. He'll get our men killed! Ash shouted angrily. I'll go after him, he will not reach Drago Kyle said. And how will you catch him? Astrid asked. He rides the fastest dragon known to mankind!
Kyle whistled loudly. A loud roar echoed throughout the island as a massive blue dragon emerged. Kyle spoke.
Saphira, my dragon is faster and far more powerful then Hiccup's night fury Kyle said. Kyle strode forward and mounted his dragon. Astrid, go with Dawn and scout out the enemy supply lines Kyle said. What about Hiccup? Astrid asked. I'll get him Kyle said. Stoic, you're with me Kyle said.
Stoic mounted his dragon, skullcrusher, and they took off. Stoic was shocked at how fast Saphira was. He was barely able to keep up.
There! Kyle shouted. A dragon was carrying hiccup with a masked rider on it. Several dragons surrounded him. Let's follow them Kyle said.
The masked rider took Hiccup to an ice cave. Inside, the dragons also brought toothless. The masked rider slowly approached Hiccup, while Kyle and Stoic watched from a distance. Hiccup? The rider asked. Should I know you? Hiccup asked. No, you were only a baby… but a mother never forgets the rider said. Hiccup and Stoic gasped. VAL?! Stoic shouted, leaping from their hiding place. Kyle sighed and followed. The rider froze, clearly terrified.
Stoic? The rider asked. My love… you're alive? Stoic asked. Cloudjumper never wanted to harm me Val said. You must hate me now… seeing me with dragons, living among them like I did with the people of Berk Val said. I could never hate you Val, I love you Stoic said softly. Val had a tear roll down her cheek, as Stoic leaned in and gently kissed her lips.
Hiccup was stunned. He had gone to stop a war, but instead had reunited with his long lost mother. However, Kyle was not as happy. He was very angry with Hiccup.
And Hiccup was going to pay dearly.
