A/N: So new chapter. Touch and go for a second that this would be done on time. So much to do with Christmas coming up. And talking about Christmas, I'm not going to update the Sunday after Christmas to give me some time to get the chapter after the next written over Christmas and New Year when I'm likely to be stuck doing family stuff. And watching a lot of movies. The UK has a lot of good Dreamworks movies on over the holidays, including Kung Fu Panda 1 and 2 and what I'm most looking forward to How To Train Your Dragon, even though I've got it on DVD anyway.

Ok, so I'll shut up now. Enjoy the chapter and don't forget to review.

Chapter 12

After finishing feeding the new babies Toothless and Stormfly laid down and watched the first hatchling, who was busy running around Valka's feet. They were both glad to see him on his feet, even if he fell over a few times. It just made them understand why Astrid and Fishlegs had wanted to call him Hiccup. The name kind of suited him. They looked up when they heard someone approaching, to see Astrid and Hiccup appear in the entrance. Toothless gave a smile, glancing over at the new babies, who were also watching their sibling play. Hiccup couldn't help but smile back. "We'd better talk to Fishlegs and get to work on that new section for the Book of Dragons," Valka said as Hiccup and Astrid came closer, the new babies instantly rushing over to them. "Any thoughts on what to call them?"

"Not actually given it much thought," Hiccup replied. "Maybe we should let the council vote on it."

"I'm sure they kind of already did," Astrid said.

"I mean a proper vote. One where the whole table can vote and everyone can argue their case for the name they want."

"Oh I would love to hear Snotlout's case for Deadly Furies."

"As long as you give everyone some time to come up with their argument," Valka said.

"Right. Should start spreading the word," Hiccup said. "I'll go and find Fishlegs."

"I'll go and find Snotlout," Astrid said. The two of them rushed off in different directions, Astrid heading back to the docks, while Hiccup headed for the Dragon Academy, the mostly likely place to find Fishlegs, leaving Valka with the dragons.

Hiccup found Fishlegs feeding some injured wild dragons Valka liked to bring to the island for treatment. They were kept in the old cages at the academy, the heavy doors replaced with sliding bars to make it easier to keep an eye on and keep them safe from the hustle and bustle of the village. At the moment they were all out in the main ring, Fishlegs in the middle with a few buckets of fish. "Morning Chief," Fishlegs said when he saw Hiccup walking into the ring.

"I've got good news," Hiccup said patting one of the injured dragons on the nose as he passed. "All the eggs have hatched."

"Oh my gods! Do they all look like the first one?"

"Yep. And Astrid convinced me to name the first one Hiccup just so you know."

"How'd she manage that?"

"How'd you think?"

Fishlegs realised what Hiccup meant. Or what he thought he meant. He didn't really want to know if he was right though. "Oh," was all he said. He then decided to change the subject. "So what now?" he asked.

"Well we need to get started on that new section of the Book of Dragons. Which means we need to think of a name for them," Hiccup said.

"Night Nadders. Please can it be Night Nadders."

"We're going to vote in the next council meeting. You have until tomorrow afternoon to think of a convincing argument for the name."

"Yes! I will have the best argument and will convince the while council."

"I don't doubt that. Given that you'll be up against Snotlout you might just win the vote."

"At least I might win something against him."

"You'll find someone soon Fishlegs. Listen, when you're done I'm sure Astrid won't mind you popping round to see the new babies. My mom's already there now, keeping an eye on them."

Fishleg's face lit up again. "Really?!" he exclaimed. "Awesome!"

"Anyway I've got a lot I need to get back to. I'll see you later," Hiccup said smiling at seeing his friend happy again.

"See you." And with that Fishlegs went back to feeding the dragons, while Hiccup left the academy to get back to the list of jobs he needed to do, for once looking forward to the next council meeting.