Okay, first of all, I decided to not put a genre on this at all, at least not yet. This is because I received multiple suggestions but none of them were the same and I didn't want to pick at random. I'll just see what you make of this story.

This will be in Hiccup's POV but as always, you'll be free to use any kind of perspective in your own chapters! Be it third person, first person, from a dragon's POV, whatever.

Well, nothing more to say at the moment, on to the prologue!

Hiccup's POV

Berk has changed so much since I became a chief, even more so than in the last few years. Not only have we now adapted completely to living alongside dragons, we've also started cooperating more than ever. Children of Berk are taken to dragon training at a much lower age than they used to be and then taught the greatness of dragons as a species along with their importance to Berk. The past of Berk remains a banned subject but the children must still be taught about it. This way we can avoid further conflict between dragons and vikings.

Now that the Dragons and vikings are working together, everyone is left with plenty of free time. This was the cause of birth for a multitude of sports. Not only dragon racing, which we invented with the gang, the dragon events of Thawfest have now also become a sport for all and are practiced daily on the track we put together. As a matter of fact, if I may brag a little, I am the record holder for every single event, all thanks to Toothless. Despite that, Astrid is still in the lead of the charts. That is mostly because I don't have enough time to participate in every single major event.

The work of the chief is taking most of my time and I don't even have enough time to go on my explorations anymore. That is why we have also founded the Mapping squad.

The mapping squad consists of some of the more skilled dragon riders that have been further trained for flights that take a lot of time and stamina. A mapping squad member has to be patient and have a good knowledge of different camping methods as some of the mapping trips may take several weeks.

As you might already think, the mapping squad's most important mission is to fly out in all directions in search of new land. Currently my mom is their leader as she has a great deal of knowledge about the archipelago, more than anyone who has ever lived on Berk, including myself. After all, she spent twenty years mapping the area with Cloudjumper and the rest of the dragons. Speaking of my mom, she has been a great help to me. Not only did she take on the leadership of the mapping squad without question, she has also helped me perform my duties as a chief. Even though she hasn't been on Berk for such a long time, she has already proven that she is a born leader and a true wife of a chief.

Valka joins me in most of my negotiations with other tribes. She always tells me that those things need "a woman's touch". Not that I am complaining. She has prevented many conflicts and arguments already by just standing there, not to mention she has saved me from a few mistakes and traps the other chiefs set me. She truly is irreplaceable on Berk.

Now, enough about my mom, at least for now.

Not too much has happened between me and Astrid. She accepts that I have to spend a lot of time with my duties and doesn't complain if I don't spend too much time with her. Well, at least she doesn't complain out loud but I've seen it in her expressions every time I tell her that I'll be away for some time again. Also, when we DO spend time together, she seems really relieved and relaxed. Well, to be honest, our relationship has always been a little strange. When observed by someone who doesn't know us, it might seem like that at one point we hate each other and suddenly like each other again. Honestly, sometimes Astrid DOES go a tad far with her teasing, and oh, yes, she still punches me a lot. An old habit I guess?

Astrid is also a part of the mapping squad, and in fact, its vice-leader. For some (yet obvious) reason she has a lot of admiration for my mom and follows her around everywhere she goes whenever it's possible. I'm afraid Astrid might soon know more about dragons than I do and that's scary. I have to tell mom not to share her best secrets with her...

Not that I have been lazy with the dragon research myself, no no no. Almost every night I have conversations about dragons with my mom, filling the book of dragons. Or well... books. As you see, the knowledge we've gathered is so vast that we simply can't put it inside just one book and thus, we've made a book of dragons book series! Sheesh, I have to come up with a better name for that. Maybe I'll consult Fishlegs on that one.

Speaking of Fishlegs, he is currently in charge of the resource usage on Berk and also the keeper of the library and. His observant and analytical nature make him perfect for the job.

The other members of the gang have also got jobs for themselves.

Snotlout and Hookfang are now the captains of the Berk guard. The guard isn't needed very much but occasionally there are still some wild dragon attacks. Despite having learned how to train a majority of dragons, there are still some species that we either haven't been able to catch or just refuse to be trained in any way. Some of those dragons consist of whispering deaths and Smothering Smokebreaths that occasionally wander to Berk and start stealing all the metal. Also, we haven't really been able to catch any Speed Stingers since the last time we met with them. To be precise, we haven't seen them at all. I'm curious about training them as I know it might be possible but I'm also okay if we can just stay in peaceful terms with them.

There are also dragons we haven't been able to train but still have managed to form peace with. The best example is also the one I'm most proud of. The fireworms. We don't bother them and they don't bother us. Simple as that. Also, their queen helps all the sick Monstrous nightmares on Berk if they fall ill. As long as we have something to give in return that is. Thus far it seems like some fresh cod is doing the trick but we need to bring it to their nest well cooled so it doesn't go bad as soon as we step in the heat.

The last two of the gang, Ruffnut and Tuffnut, have also found themselves a "job" as to say. They are now the village entertainers and surprisingly, quite popular. They have shows almost every night and almost every time there's a full audience. The shows themselves are always filled with different role-play, explosions and for some reason, poetry and singing. Basically anything as long as the two are in the mood.

Also, Ruffnut still hasn't got rid of his crush on Eret and still tries to approach him every time it is possible, which doesn't happen often.

Eret is now a fully fledged member of Berk and a part of the Berk guard along with working in various other jobs on the island and away from it. This is why he basically has as much free time as I have and can't really participate in events of any kind. I've told him many times to take it easy but he keeps refusing and saying that he should help in every way he can as the newest member of Berk, the people that gave him a new life and an own dragon to top it off.

Eret sure has helped Berk a lot and he is also now taking care of Skullcrusher, my dad's old dragon. They get along really nicely. Both thickheaded yet hard workers. Not to mention they share the same hobby, tracking. I'm sure dad would be glad to see his dragon taken care of.

Speaking of dad, It has been nearly a year since he passed on and accordingly, the village elders have decided to put up a new celebration, the Stoickfest, in memorial of Stoick the Vast, my father.

The Stoickfest is supposed to be happening in about a week and everyone is thrilled on Berk. Everyone still remembers my father and some even accidentally call me Stoick when coming to share their troubles with me. Not that I mind, my father was a great man and he should be remembered. The Stoickfest is perfect for that.

Thus far the plan for the fest only consists of large a Ruff & Tuff show and plenty of eating. The festival is new so there really isn't a tradition for it for obvious reasons.

I would personally like an event where the children (and why not adults?) would craft small wooden boats which would then be lit on fire and cast into the sea in a large, flaming wave. I think it's a great idea but I'm slightly too embarrassed to tell anyone about it. I should probably just start hinting Astrid and mom about it as they are the main planners for the event. Speaking of which, I haven't heard anything about what they are planning. The only knowledge I have on the event is from the other villagers whereas Astrid and mom are keeping it a secret. A very frustrating thing to go through as a chief.

I can't really force them to tell me either or the two most important women of my life might get mad at me. A scary thought, especially knowing Astrid.

Well, I suppose it doesn't matter. I'll just see what is to come. A few surprises every now and then are always fun. Ok, not always. After all, the Red Death and Drago's army were both surprises, not to mention Alvin and Dagur's plots. Surprises are nice as long as they are kept moderate.

What am I even worrying about, I bet everything will be just fine. Oh well, I suppose it's better that I worry instead of the villagers.

We'll just see how it goes.

A lot of information there, did you keep up with everything? Just read it again if you feel the need! It's not that long after all!

I have created some points for you guys to grab on to. The Stoickfest for obvious reasons but the mapping squad as well along with the current jobs and relations with the gang. Use them as you please and remember that you are free to do whatever you want! Even crash everything I told you in this chapter! Please do remember though, nothing random, take it seriously!

Now, HAVE FUN WRITING AND ENJOY YOUR STAY!

- Dawnbreaker

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