Chapter 10: The Squid Dragon

We see the dragons continue to fly since they headed off from the palace of Gongmen City and we see Shen flying as well. For a peacock, he's able to land perfectly and get on Toothless which carries Hiccup. As the dragons fly past the clouds, Astrid and Tigress put their hand on the clouds, feeling the air as well.

"I've done this before", said Astrid, "It was the time when Hiccup kept a secret that he was training Toothless and I thought... It was beautiful."

"I have to admit", said Tigress, "Flying with dragons is also beautiful as well."

"You really think so?", asked Astrid.

"Definitely", said Tigress.

Astrid smiles and we dissolve into that night where our heroes camp for the night and continue on their journey. We cut to the next day where the dragons see a triangle looking boulder on their way.

"What is that, Po?", asked Hiccup.

"Let's check it out for ourselves", said Po.

The dragons land on the ground perfectly and our heroes get off of them and check to see that boulder. As they proceed towards it, Po sees the strange animal markings next to a dragon.

"Check this out", said Po, "It looks like some kind of monster."

"It's a dragon", said Hiccup, "and the other one on top of that boulder looks like a jaguar."

"It's Hushia", said Po, "and I think that arrow points to that ruby."

"How on earth would a dragon live in a place like this?", asked Tai Lung.

"My senses tell me that there could be traps in every corner", said Lord Shen, "It's best if we can keep an eye out for them."

"Let's follow Hiccup", said Astrid.

"Well, since I got a little bit of leader skills", said Hiccup, "yeah, why not?"

Hiccup walks and the kung fu warriors and masters along with the vikings follow him. A few minutes later, they reached a creek that leads to a river.

"A dragon lives in this water", said Hiccup, "No wonder it's the only lucky one. Toothless, check and see if the coast is clear."

Toothless flies to see if there isn't anything dangerous for our heroes to walk in.

"Everything's clear", said Hiccup, "Come on."

Our heroes walked throughout the red looking mountain and decided to stop and rest for about an hour or two.

"How long has it been since we got here?", asked Shen.

"Probably an hour", said Tai Lung, "There's no telling what we should do now when we leave again."

Suddenly, little do our heroes know that something squishy caught Po by the legs, causing him to trip on the ground. He shouts for help and the kung fu masters help him out, but are no match for the giant squid looking dragon that wiped them out by using it's white hard tail. Hiccup manages to use the silver axe to cut off it's left tentacle and freed Po.

"Everyone, into that cave", said Hiccup, "Hurry!"

Suddenly, it spoke,

"Why have you come here, vikings?", asked the squid dragon.

"Did...", said Hiccup, "Did that dragon just spoke? Did you just spoke to us?"

"Who are you?", asked Astrid.

"I am Fael", said the squid dragon, "I rule the river of this land. Tell me who you are and these animals as well."

"I am Hiccup", said Hiccup, "and I am a viking and so are they. The animals are the kung fu warriors. We were just trying to rest before we can leave here."

"What is the purpose, viking?", asked Fael.

"We're trying to find a panther named Hushia", said Hiccup, "She's trying to use a weapon to unleash a deadly creature to enslave all of china."

"I know this Hushia you speak of", said Fael, "That witch put a curse on me and I suffered from it decades ago."

"We know how you feel, Fael", said Astrid.

"Isn't there anything we can do?", asked Po.

"Do not worry about my curse", said Fael, "I have made markings right here."

Fael shows them the markings by shooting water on the ground, dissolving the sand before revealing the sword and Odin. Hiccup recognizes it.

"It's the Sword of Odin", said Hiccup.

"The what?", asked Tuffnut.

"The Sword of Odin", said Hiccup, "I have it right here."

He takes out the sword from his belt magically.

"It cannot be", said Fael, "Where did you get it, viking?"

"From Master Oogway", said Hiccup, "He told me to use it in times of severe distress."

"There are other swords besides this", said Fael and reveals four more swords with different colors with the Sword of Odin's color being white.

"You're saying we have to find four more swords?", asked Tigress.

"Yes, kung fu warrior", said Fael, "In order to destroy the deadly creature you must bring all five swords together at the table of the Valley of Wisdom. Only then can the true power be released."

"Before you go on", said Ruffnut, "I have to ask one question. What is the kind of creature that can enslave us all?"

"The deadly creature is the dragon", explained Fael, "According to these markings, the dragons from both the viking world and china have different forms. Some of them threaten us while some of them live in harmony and peace. Now that Hushia is now using the weapon as we speak, she is planning to find all of these dragons and not the swords themselves."

Hiccup looks at the markings and the Sword of Odin and kneels respectfully.

"Don't worry, mighty Fael", said Hiccup, "We'll get rid of your curse once we beat Hushia."

"Our deal has been made, viking", said Fael, "Now, I must depart. Farewell, warriors."

Fael then disappears into the water. Later, we dissolve into the next day where Hiccup and Po looked at the Sword of Odin.

"I doubt that we'll be able to find all of those swords", said Po.

"We will, Po", said Hiccup, "You'll see."

Hiccup looks at the blue sky, hoping they will find the swords together.

I added a subplot about the swords because I think they have something to do with our heroes' mission to destroy the deadly dragon and defeat Hushia once and for all.