Chapter 14: The Earth Dragon
Later that morning, Tai Lung told the others about Hushia and how he was controlled by being seduced to her.
"Boy, that jaguar can be really attractive", said Astrid.
"But she's dangerous", said Viper, "She'll stop at nothing to kill us all."
"I hope she didn't kissed you", said Tigress, "Isn't that right, Tai Lung?"
"She was going to kiss me until...", said Tai Lung, "Oh, never mind. I was hypnotized before I even know it."
"Well, looks like the snow leopard has fallen in love with another feline", chuckled Zhong.
"Very funny, wolf", said Tai Lung sternly, "Come on. We've got to get a move on. There's no telling what Hushia might do."
Later, our heroes past a few toucans that live on this island. They think it's some kind of tropical island, but since they heard a roar from the distance, they now decided it's another dragon island in which the previous island they went had a squid dragon. They continue to walk until suddenly, the island began to shake very violently.
"This is bad", said Hiccup, "Really really bad."
The dragons appeared and our heroes climbed on it with Lord Shen and the wolves behind them. They flew to a safer ground from the earthquake before they've arrived and hear an even louder roar. After that, a voice came and from out of it's cave came an earth dragon
"WHO DARES TO COME TO MY LAIR?", roared the earth dragon.
"Listen, we mean you no harm", said Po, "Tell us your name, dragon and we will tell you why we came here."
"I am Zakiel", said the earth dragon, "I ruled this land for thousands of years and I am a friend to Fael."
"You mean, the squid dragon?", asked Po.
"Yes", said Zakiel, "Now tell me why you warriors and human creatures have come here."
"Fael told us about the swords", explained Hiccup, "I have one, but there are five of them. He said we must find them and bring them to a table in the Valley of Wisdom. We're only doing this to defeat Hushia."
"You mean, that furried witch?", sneered Zakiel.
"Let me guess", said Tuffnut, "She cursed you, right?"
"Not exactly, human", said Zakiel, "She betrayed me when she promised me a family once. Then, I became alone and now I invade trespassers who enter here, but since you told me of the swords, I will tell you where the other three are."
"Tell us, then", said Astrid.
"These three portals can take you to all three dimensions to where the other swords are", said Zakiel and opens the three portals by blowing fire on the ground, "The second sword is at the graveyard, filled with skeletons and a monsterous dragon. The third sword is at the jungle, where vicious and venomous spiders roamed freely and would poison anyone who tries to get it. And the fourth sword is at the ocean filled with vicious sharks. You must split into two partners in order to find them. Beware, for if you failed to bring all three of those swords, you will never come back."
Monkey and Crane gulps in fear and Hiccup spoke.
"Can you... give us some time to talk this over?", asked Hiccup.
"As you wish", said Zakiel, "All of you may have time to make your decisions. I would be waiting in my cave and if you are ready, let me know."
"Yes, Zakiel", said Hiccup and he and the others talked to each other and planning which kind of partners should go with them.
"Me and Astrid should go and get the fourth sword", said Hiccup, "Po, which partner would you choose?"
"I'll go with Po", said Tigress, "So I can make sure he doens't get hurt."
"I will go with Viper", said Shen.
"You?", asked Viper.
"Yes", said Shen and gently strokes Viper.
"What do you think, guys?", asked Hiccup.
"If any of you will try and get eaten, I think we'll stay here", said Snotlout.
Later, Zakiel appears.
"Have you decided, warriors?", asked Zakiel.
"Yes", said Hiccup and so did Astrid, Shen, Po, Tigress, and Viper.
"Good luck, Hiccup", said Monkey.
Hiccup smiles at the kung fu warriors and goes into the third portal with Astrid as Po and Tigress goes into the second portal before Shen and Viper go into the first portal.
Will our heroes succeed in finding three more swords in three different dimensions? Find out!