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Italic - Singing
The words "Guardian Of Dragons And Change" appeared on the screen.
Hiccup and Toothless looked at each other. Each time their friends got their titles, those words appeared on the screen. This meant this was their turn.
SCENE CHANGE: IN THE VILLAGE
Astrid fumed as she walked through the village, axe in its place on her back.
ASTRID (FUMING)
"Of all things, why."
The Vikings looked wary at the sight of an angry Astrid.
SCENE CHANGE: FLASHBACK
STOICK
"We're are going to stop the war between Dragons and Hybrids. For too long we mourned and longed for revenge. Red Death started this war, Red Death is the reason people we loved are dead."
Valka frowned, looking down, upset at her predicament. She hated that those she loved thought she was dead. She hoped they would soon see the truth.
The crowd murmured to each other. However, most had their eyes on the Big Seven, which were standing to the side. Astrid looked on in shock. Stoick held up his hand for silence.
STOICK (CONT'D)
"It will take some time to get used to, but I believe we had enough of all the fighting and death. Do we want to give future children a chance to live without fighting for their lives? I want that chance for them."
The crowd cheered, thinking about a future where their future children would not have to fight.
However, Astrid only shook her head. She turned and ran out of the Great Hall.
SCENE CHANGE: END OF FLASHBACK
Astrid stopped, sighing. She raised a hand to her head, brushing her hair.
ASTRID
"I get that it's good, but, just after what I've been through."
Astrid moved her hand away from her face to stare at the bandages wrapped around her wrist. They were clearly when Toothless and Hiccup saved her from Black Night.
People mumbled at the aight of the bandages.
"I think Astrid has PTSD," Eugene stated, watching Astrid on screen.
Astrid winced at the bandages on her future self as her mother growled. They may be Vikings, but they had the right to be unsettled and angry.
Astrid shook her head, rubbing it clean of the awful memories of those few hours as a prisoner.
ASTRID (WHINING) (CONT'D)
"Oh, why, why, why."
TOOTHLESS
"A lot on your mind?"
Astrid gasped, turning around to see Toothless right behind her. Toothless smiled at her, raising an eyebrow. Astrid widens her eyes and points at Toothless with a wary look in her eyes.
ASTRID
"You. You saved me."
"At least she remembers that," Toothless sighed.
"Hard not to. You're the one that stopped the blade," Merida pointed out.
TOOTHLESS (COMMENTING)
"Yes. Glad you're alright."
Astrid narrowed her eyes accusingly.
ASTRID (SNARLING)
"You're the son of the one who almost killed me."
Toothless shrugged.
TOOTHLESS (STATING)
"Unfortunately. His name was Black Night and he's dead."
"At least that will put her at ease," Jack sighed a little uneasily, "Knowing the one who almost killed her is dead."
Astrid froze, widening her eyes.
ASTRID (ASKING)
"What? How."
TOOTHLESS
"He stabbed my brother, Nightcore, while trying to kill me. I killed him and now my girlfriend is Alpha Queen. She'll make sure everything goes good."
"Nicely summed up," Hiccup dryly stated.
"Concise and straight to the point," Eugene nodded too.
Astrid dropped her hand, looking sheepish now and even more confused. Why was Toothless here? Talking to her?
ASTRID (ASKING)
"Why are you talking to me? Aren't you supposed to me with Hiccup and the rest?"
Toothless shrugged, stretching.
TOOTHLESS (EXPLAINING)
"We saw you run off. The others said that it would be best if I talked to you. Hiccup and Merida have to give peace treaties from other Kingdoms and from the Night Furies. Hiccup has the ones I was carrying."
Astrid shook her head. Toothless looked at her. He watched as she clutched and unclutched her hands and moved from foot to foot.
It didn't take a genius to see that Astrid was nervous around Toothless and no one blamed her. She almost died!
Toothless reached a hand out and touched Astrid on her shoulder. Astrid gasped, jumping back in shock. Toothless nodded.
TOOTHLESS
"You're nervous around me."
Astrid glared at him.
ASTRID (SNARKED)
"Yeah, I am. Your kind had me prisoner for a few hours, but it was enough to leave a lasting impression."
"Sorry Toothless!" Astrid called out to the Hybrid.
Toothless smiled at the teenage Viking. "It's okay. I'm not mad at you."
Toothless smiled, raising an eyebrow.
TOOTHLESS (STATING)
"So, I'm just like my father and those who hurt you."
ASTRID (YELLING)
"Yes!"
Toothless laughed, shaking his head.
TOOTHLESS
"Oh, Astrid. Don't you see? I'm not like them. I saved your life. Besides, if I was like them then I hope the Gods strike me down before I do anything. Vikings, Dragons, and Hybrids are similar than some of you think. As my kind would say and what I said to Hiccup a long time ago when we were younger, 'Sisi ni sawa'."
Faith smiled, "I couldn't wait for this song. It fits the Vikings and Dragons to well."
JH grinned, "Well, that's bound to be great!"
Astrid huffed, shaking her head.
ASTRID
"You say we're the same? I don't think so, Night Fury. I don't think so."
Astrid glared at Toothless and she opened her mouth.
ASTRID-
You think that life is one big game!
You joke, you laugh, you take no blame!
I'm telling you, there's just no way that we're the same!
Astrid shook her head, raising her eyes to the sky. Astrid walked around Toothless, who rolled his eyes at Astrid as he watched her. Astrid stopped with her to Toothless, glancing at him from over her shoulder before looking away.
TOOTHLESS-
You've got to look past what you see; try not to judge so easily!
Believe it or not, you're a lot like me!
Said, believe it or not, you're a lot like me!
Toothless joins in the song, much to Astrid's shock. He walked to stand by her left, looking her in the eyes. Toothless then moved to stand at Astrid's right, leaning in when Astrid attempted to move away. Toothless walked to stand a couple of feet away, closing his eyes.
"I see what you're doing Toothless," Rapunzel smirked. "You're trying to get future Astrid to see that your people are not that much different from her own."
Toothless gave a toothy grin, "Well, I've got to change her mind somehow," He shrugged.
Sisi ni sawa means we're the same.
(Sisi ni sawa!)
Opening his eyes, Toothless looked at Astrid before he started walking away.
ASTRID-
I hear what you're saying, but you need to explain.
(Sisi ni sawa!)
Astrid followed Toothless, her eyes looking down. She raised her eyes, looking at Toothless with a raised eyebrow.
"It's working," Jamie exclaimed, jumping a little in his seat.
Jack chuckled at his little brother's enthusiasm.
TOOTHLESS-
At the end of the day, it's like water and rain!
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same!
Toothless turned to Astrid, pointing to the ocean. Astrid hard at the ocean, considering what Toothless told her before turning her gaze back to Toothless.
Maybe I have claws and you have nails, but take a look under the skin.
Deep in our heart is what matters for sure! (Sisi ni sawa!)
Toothless smiles as Astrid speeds up to walk next to him, a small smile starting to play at her face. Toothless turns to Astrid, pointing to the arena her heart was at. Astrid looked down at where Toothless was pointing but followed after Toothless when he started walking again.
"He's getting to her."
"He's getting to me and I'm not a Viking."
"Why am I crying?"
"Wimp… I am too."
'Cause we both know a higher call like every creature big and small.
The Circle of Life should be what's guiding us all.
The Circle of Life will guide us all!
Toothless stops, watching as a flock of birds fly in the sky somewhere. Astrid looks at the birds before she looked back at Toothless. Toothless gave her a smug smile and Astrid gives him and toothy smirk. Toothless looks pleased at Astrid change of mood and looked up at the sky again.
Sisi ni sawa means we're the same!
(Sisi ni sawa!)
Toothless walks off, Astrid following close behind him.
ASTRID-
Though you've got your wings, and I have an axe!
(Sisi ni sawa!)
Toothless turns to Astrid as she points to his wings before she gestures to her axe on her back.
TOOTHLESS-
At the end of the day, it's like water and rain!
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same!
Toothless nods, happy that Astrid was starting to understand.
BOTH-
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same!
Astrid smiled at Toothless, now knowing what he was trying to tell her.
The Big Seven smiled at Toothless's victory as Astrid grinned at her future, happy that the other version of herself was finally learning and growing.
ASTRID-
Never thought that we'd see eye-to-eye!
Astrid pointed at her eyes before she pointed at Toothless's eyes.
TOOTHLESS-
I can't imagine why; it's very easy if you try!
(Sisi ni sawa!)
Toothless shook his head, raising his arm before he placed a hand on Astrid's shoulder. Toothless then ran off, smiling.
ASTRID-
Still, to me, they're brand new thoughts!
Not to judge your kind by their scales!
Astrid shook her head and ran after Toothless. When Toothless stopped, Astrid stopped next to him and placed her hand on his shoulder this time.
TOOTHLESS-
Sisi ni sawa!
Sisi ni sawa means we're the same!
Toothless turned to stand fully in front of Astrid, crossing his arms.
ASTRID-
Forget about the past when there's nothing to gain!
(Sisi ni sawa!)
Astrid shook her head and waved her hand like she was saying goodbye to the past.
'They were right!' the Dragons, Hybrids, and Vikings all collectively thought. If they continue fighting to avenge a bloodied past, they will never create a wonderful future. They weren't gaining anything by fighting each other, but now…. Now it was time to fight for the future together.
BOTH-
At the end of the day, it's like water and rain!
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same! (Sisi ni sawa!)
Sisi ni sawa means we're the same! (Sisi ni sawa!)
Forget about the past when there's nothing to gain! (Sisi ni sawa!)
Astrid and Toothless looked out into the ocean, watching its waves. Standing side-by-side, Toothless and Astrid smirked and glanced at each other. Walking together now, Astrid and Toothless shook their heads and waved their hands, saying goodbye to the past.
At the end of the day, it's like water and rain!
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same! (Sisi ni sawa!)
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same!
Toothless and Astrid looked up at the sky. Gesturing for her to follow him, Toothless started to walk back to the Great Hall. Stopping outside the door's, Toothless turns to Astrid and gives her a high-five.
TOOTHLESS-
Sisi ni sawa, we are the same!
Toothless smirks at Astrid.
Everyone cheered, happy that the long-time warring races are making peace to better themselves and future generations. That's a future everyone could get behind.
The only ones who were not pleased with this progression were the Dark Four, and really, why would they be happy? Their enemies aren't going to take care of their problem for them and now, with peace on the table, their plan was severely diverted off course.
TOOTHLESS
"Glad you finally see."
Astrid smiled, nodding.
ASTRID
"Yeah. I'm glad too. Your kind isn't really that different after all. And I didn't say it before, but thanks for saving my life, Toothless."
"SHE ALREADY DID IT!" Eugene shouted, pointing at Astrid.
Everyone laughed.
Toothless laughs.
TOOTHLESS
"Your welcome, Astrid. Now, come on, the others are waiting for us to tell our plan."
Astrid looks confused.
ASTRID (CONFUSED)
"Plan?"
Toothless nods.
TOOTHLESS (EXPLAINS)
"Yes. We can't keep Red Death waiting any longer. She'll attack Berk if we take too long. She knows we're here. Plus, in order for Hiccup and I to unlock our full power. We need to get our powers back to defeat the Dark Four for good."
Red Death smiled evilly. Yes, go to her. Let this be a lesson to them. She was the best fighter out of the Dark Four for a reason. She was ruthless.
Astrid nods.
ASTRID
"Then let's not keep them waiting."
With that, Astrid and Toothless walked the Great Hall. Everyone is sitting, talking. Toothless and Astrid nod to each other before Astrid walks off to sit with her friends. Toothless walks up to his friends, nodding and smiling. Hiccup, Merida, Rapunzel, Eugene, Jack, and Jamie smile.
RAPUNZEL
"You got her to listen."
Toothless nodded, sitting down next to Hiccup. Hiccup nodded to his father. Stoick nodded and clapped once, the sound ringing across the Hall. Every Viking turned his eyes to their Cheif.
STOICK
"It's time to hear this plan you've come up with."
The Big Seven nodded.
Many people nearly fell out of their seats in their haste to listen to the plan the seven heroes concocted.
JACK
"From what Midnight and Nightcore told us, Red Death's nest is a volcano at Helheim's Gate."
MERIDA
"The entire Island is covered by those white fog. Red Death put that there to prevent anyone from getting in."
RAPUNZEL (STATING)
"We not only have to get past the fog, but the Hybrids and Dragons Red Death is mind controlling to serve her."
JAMIE
"The fog is where Eugene comes in. As for the Hybrids and Dragons, we'll have to take care of them for Hiccup and Toothless."
EUGENE
"My power is water. Fog has water in it so I'll be able to have the fog part for us, allowing a safe way through."
TOOTHLESS
"Red Death wants to fight Hiccup and me alone. She won't let anyone interfere with that."
People muttered. It sounded like a good plan. It was clear that while Toothless and Hiccup fought Red Death, everyone else will handle the mind-controlled Hybrids and Dragons. Eugene clearing the way was also good, they wouldn't be attacked.
At the same time, some people couldn't help but worry that Toothless and Hiccup would be in too much danger. True it was their fight but still.
HICCUP
"Red Death can also shift herself into a Gaint Dragon, a Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus. She won't be easy because she knows she's the only thing standing in our way, but we have to beat her, but only if we work together. Now, I have a question."
STOICK
"Yes."
HICCUP (ASKING)
"Do you have any Hybrids or Dragons in the Arena?"
STOICK
"Yes. Those five dragons are the same as the ones since the day you left. Why?"
"Oh, I think I know what is going to happen," Hiccup chuckled mischievously.
SCENE CHANGE: THE ARENA
Hiccup lead the Monstrous Nightmare out of his cage, rubbing his nose. The Monstrous Nightmare looks at Hiccup with curious eyes as he is led out to freedom. The Vikings looked on in amazement. Merida, Rapunzel, Jack, Jamie, and Eugene looked amazement as well, never seen Hiccup do something like this before. Toothless just smiled, crossing his arms.
The Monstrous Nightmare in question lifted his head, wondering what Hiccup was doing. Faith and JH grinned.
Standing in a line, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Fishlegs, Snotlout, and Astrid were a couple of feet behind Hiccup, watching in excitement. Everyone but Snotlout who looked a little scared. Looking down, he spots a knife and bends down and grabs it, only for Astrid to hit his shoulder, shaking her head.
ASTRID
"Uh-uh."
Snotlout whines, dropping the knife and stands up. Hiccup leads the Monstrous Nightmare to Snotlout, grabbing his hand. Snotlout looked shocked.
SNOTLOUT (SHOCKED) (EXCLAIMING)
"Wait! What are you-"
Snotlout gulped, "Hiccup, I hope you know what you're doing."
"I think I do," Hiccup replied to his cousin, shaking his head in part fondness and part exasperation.
HICCUP
"Relax. It's okay... it's okay."
Hiccup slowly moves and places Snotlout's hand on the Monstrous Nightmare's, and moves away. The Monstrous Nightmare and Snotlout stare at each other. Snotlout slowly smiles, rubbing the Monstrous Nightmare's nose, bonding with the Monstrous Nightmare.
HICCUP (ASKING)
"So, what are you gonna call him?"
Snotlout looked at Hiccup, confused.
SNOUTLOUT
"What?"
Hiccup chuckled.
HICCUP (EXPLAINING)
"Every Dragon and Hybrid needs a name. I think he will like it if you named him."
Snotlout looks thoughtfully as he looks back at Monstrous Nightmare. After a couple of seconds of thinking, Snotlout smiles, a name coming to mind.
SNOTLOUT
"Hookfang. I'm gonna call you Hookfang."
Hookfang roared, making some people jump. Hookfang walked over to the Vikings and looked at Snotlout, tilting his head. Snotlout hesitated for a moment before getting up and walking over to Hookfang.
Hiccup couldn't quite hide his joy at this. Toothless punched his arm affectionately.
Hookfang looks pleased with the name, pushing Snotlout and purring in delight. Snotlout laughs, counting to rub Hookfangs nose. Hiccup chuckled, glancing at Toothless before he turns to Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Fishlegs, and Astrid.
HICCUP
"Your turn. Bond with your dragons. The Nadder and Gronkle are girls and the Zippleback is a boy."
Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Fishlegs, and Astrid glance at the three other dragons, all out of their cages and watching. Astrid looks at the Nadder, the same Nadder she bashed her weapons against. Taking a breath, Astrid walks up to the Nadder, stopping where the Nadder could see her.
ASTRID
"Hey, um, sorry for hurting you that day, in training. It was all I knew back then, but I know more now. Can we start over?"
Astrid held her hand out to the Nadder. The Nadder looked Astrid in the eyes and looked at her hand, sniffing it. Finally, the Nadder pressed her head into Astrid's hand. Astrid chuckles as the Nadder nudged Astrid with her head, moving Astrid's hand to a spot and Astrid starts to scratch her. The Nadder falls against her, purring at the feeling.
Astrid found herself feeling hopeful and got up, turning her head to look for the Nadder that was shown on-screen. The Nadder saw Astrid looking for her and decided to save her the trouble.
"Hello," Astrid murmured in greeting.
The Nadder squawked back.
ASTRID
"Stormfly. I'm naming you Stormfly."
Stormfly lets out a happy grunt and lowers her head and uses it to toss Astrid onto her back. Astrid laughs, moving to sit the right way as Stormfly starts running around the Arena. The Big Seven laugh at the two, watching them.
Stormfly made a humming sound, rubbing her head against Astrid's. Astrid gave a delighted laugh, one that made almost everyone smile.
Fishlegs walked up to the Gronkle.
FISHLEGS (ASKING)
"Hmm...hey...there Miss Gronkle...um...can I call you Meatlug?"
Meatlug seems to smile and she licks Fishlegs. Fishlegs gasped but then starts to laugh because it was starting to tickle.
Hiccup glared at Toothless like he was just daring him to try it.
Everyone laughed as Fishlegs went over to Meatlug, his excitement taking the form of mutters under his breath as he started to bond with his Dragon.
The Zippleback didn't seem to wait, moving over to the twins. One head picked up Ruffnut while the other picked up Tuffnut, throwing them into the air before the twins landed just behind their hands.
The twins let out an excited shout, hugging the Zippleback heads.
RUFFNUT
"Barf."
BELCH
"Belch."
Barf and Belch shook their heads in what appeared to be in delight. The twins let out rounds of laughter.
Failing on holding in their laughter, the Big Seven held their chest. They looked at each other, doing a group high-five.
Everyone laughed, shaking their heads at the names.
Ruffnut and Tuffnut didn't waste any time, running to their Dragon, and started bonding with them.
"Only the twins," Hiccup sighed, his shoulders shaking as he attempted not to laugh, "Only them."
SCENE CHANGE: RED DEATH'S VOLCANO NEST
Red Death had her eyes closed, impatience clear on her face. Her fingers were tapping on her throne.
It was clear to everyone that Red Death was losing her patience in waiting for the Big Seven to arrive to fight her.
CONTROLLED HYBRID (YELLING)
"My Queen!"
Red Death opened her eyes and glared at her.
RED DEATH (SNARKING)
"What!"
CONTROLLED HYBRID (YELLING)
"Something's wrong with the fog! It's moving apart!"
Red Death raised an eyebrow.
RED DEATH (ECHOES)
"Moving apart."
Red Death gets up and flies out of her nest. Landing on the top of her volcano. Red Death let out a shocked breath as she sees the fog parting like it was opening up. At once, she knew what was going on and she smiled in pure evil delight.
Everyone shivered at the look Red Death had. There was no doubt that she was deadly and ruthless outside of Pitch and Gothel and even Mor'du.
RED DEATH
"Big Seven."
Down by the fog, Eugene had his arms stretched out to his sides, moving the fog out of their path as the Island soon came into view.
RAPUNZEL
"Great work Eugene!"
Eugene smiled, looking up to see the Viking teens with Hiccup on Toothless's back, who is in Night Fury form. Hiccup gave Eugene a nod before he looked at his father. Stoick nodded and jumped off the boat.
Hiccup and Toothless looked up, spotting Red Death watching them from the top of her volcano. Red Death smiled, showing her sharp and pointy teeth.
RED DEATH
"Finally."
Suddenly, Red Death opens her mouth and start to sing, slow and haunting, mysterious.
RED DEATH-
Come, little children, I'll take thee away, into a land of enchantment.
Come, little children, the time's come to play, here in my garden of shadows.
Everyone stared at the Red Death, wary. Red Death just smiled evilly, waving her hand mocking the Big Seven, telling them to try and fight her. The Big Seven glared at her.
The Big Seven mirrored their screen selves with everyone else copying them. Red Death seemed to be the type to mock her enemies for enjoyment.
Follow sweet children, I'll show thee the way, through all the pain and the sorrows.
Weep not poor children, for life is this way, murdering beauty and passions.
Red Death glanced behind her, down into her nest. Every Hybrid and Dragon heard her voice and looked up at their queen. Red Death waved at them to come up and one by one, they all flew up to her.
Hush now dear children, It must be this way, to weary of life and deceptions.
Rest now my children, for soon we'll away, into the calm and the quiet.
The Vikings and Big Seven gasped when they saw the Hybrids and Dragons appear, realizing that Red Death was calling them. Red Death looked and stared right at Hiccup and Toothless, giving them a look saying, what-are-you-gonna-do?
The Big Seven and the Vikings and even the Dragons with the Vikings teens on their backs shivered as Red Death sang her vocal part. Red Death just looked too pleased.
Everyone forgot their anger for the next couple of seconds because of Red Death's singing. How was she sounding so haunting and so forbidding, and yet at the same time so enchanting?
They suddenly jolted in their seats, as though shocked. Right, hypnosis. Red Death can hypnotize others with her voice.
Faith put her hand down after shocking everyone back to their senses.
Come, little children, I'll take thee away, into a land of enchantment.
Come, little children, the time's come to play, here in my garden of shadows.
Red Death raised her hand, looking at her Controlled subjects. She watched as each of them bared their teeth, ready to fight. Smiling, Red Death looked back at her enemies and pointed at them The Big Seven, Vikings, and Dragons got ready for a fight.
RED DEATH (SHOUTING) (CONT'D)
"I hope you're ready for a fight because I'm not going down easy! KILL THEM ALL BUT LEAVE THE NIGHT FURY AND HIS RIDER TO ME!"
The Controlled Hybrids and Dragons attacked, flying toward the ones their Queen told them to kill. Merida, Rapunzel, Eugene, Jack, and Jamie looked up at Hiccup and Toothless.
"And so it begins." Hiccup sighed, rubbing his head.
"The last obstacle in the way to the end," Toothless spoke in a soft voice.
Red Death glared venomously at Toothless and Hiccup and under her breath uttered, "The start of your fall."
JACK (YELLING)
"Go you two!"
JAMIE (SHOUTING)
"Be careful!'
RAPUNZEL (EXCLAIMING)
"Watch your backs!"
EUGENE(YELLING)
"Take her down!"
Merida bit her lip, looking at Hiccup. She closed her eyes, Rapunzel's voice coming to her.
RAPUNZEL (OFF-SCENE)
"You're in love with Hiccup!"
Merida glanced at Hiccup and bit her lip.
"Oh man," Faith muttered, shaking her head.
JH sighed, "Teenagers man."
Faith raised an eyebrow, "Aren't you a teenager?"
JH threw her hands up in the air, "Yeah but I was never like that."
"Me either," Faith muttered.
Merida opened her eyes.
MERIDA
"The both of you better come back! Hiccup, I got something I really need to tell you when you get back."
"Yes!" Rapunzel exclaimed, raising her hands in the air. She then turned to Merida, pointing at her. "You better be planning what I hope you are!"
Merida blushed and hid behind her hair with a loud groan.
Her family shared amused looks.
Hiccup looked at Merida and nodded. Looking at Red Death, Toothless flew Hiccup and him toward her, leaving their friends behind to fight against the Controlled Hybrids and Dragons.
Once they were close enough, Hiccup jumped off Toothless, landing a couple of feet away from Red Death. Toothless shifted, landing next to Hiccup. Hiccup and Toothless took out their swords as Red Death turned towards them, smiling.
RED DEATH
"About time, I was getting bored with waiting for you to show up. The others went to you and lost, so I decided to wait for you to come to me. Though I am quite ticked that you killed Black Night, destroying my plan, his plan was like mine, except I would have sent a body instead of an axe. However, I'll make due in killing the both of you!"
Astrid flinched, realizing that in a way, she dodged a bullet by being taken by Black Night instead of Red Death. With Black Night she had a chance given his penchant for gloating.
Red Death wouldn't have given her a chance.
Red Death flicked her fingers, her claws coming out. Hiccup and Toothless readied themselves. Suddenly, Red Death attacked.
With a roar, Red Death jumped, slashing her claws at the two. Hiccup blocked her claws, but she pushed him back, using her strength against him. Toothless jumped onto Red Death's back, clawing her.
Red Death hissed. She kicked out, hitting Hiccup in the chest hard enough to send him flying. Reaching back, she grabbed Toothless's wrist and fling him into a rock, the rock cracking under the force.
Hiccup got up and raised his sword and swung it at Red Death. Red Death grabbed it, but it left her open to an attack from Toothless, who clawed Red Death's front. Yanking his sword out of Red Death's hold, Hiccup hit Red Death's back, leaving a gash just under the wings.
Everyone was cheering for Hiccup and Toothless as they seemed to be beating Red Death. Red Death growled at her future self apparently losing. But she noticed her screen self appeared to have had enough and couldn't help the malicious smile that twisted her features.
"Don't count me out just yet!" Red Death shouted, gaining everyone's attention, "I'm still in the game!" The last part was growled with such ferocity that it nearly dampened the atmosphere.
RED DEATH (GROWLING) (CONT'D)
"Enough!"
Pushing them anyway from her, Red Death opened her mouth and let out a stream of fire, hitting Toothless, sending him yards away and onto the ground before turning her head and hitting Hiccup, sending him flying into a rock with a pained grunt.
Merida looked up and gasped when she saw Hiccup and Toothless go down.
MERIDA (SCREAMING)
"NO!"
It felt like the entire room took in a breath at once with how loud everyone gasped. They all looked horrified at this turn of events. Stoick, Valka, and Gobber were clutching their seats, unable to get out of them thanks to Faith using her powers. Midnight and Nightcore were growling, their eyes slit and their forms turning more dragon-like than human. The Big Seven were in varying states of shock, horror, and anger.
Red Death was laughing maniacally but was shocked out of her glee when she was hit by something. Looking at the ground, she saw that it was a shoulder armor piece and, with her eyes slitting and smoke coming out from her nostrils, looked around for the one who threw it at her.
Astrid ducked down further into her seat, hiding the fact she was now missing one shoulder armor from Red Death.
Jack, Rapunzel, Eugene, and Jamie gasped, horror filling their gaze, but before they and Merida could go help, they were attacked by the Controlled Hybrids and Dragons preventing them.
Stoick looked up at his son in horror.
STOICK (SHOUTING)
"Hiccup!"
Hiccup groaned, his knees hitting the floor, his sword falling from his grip. Toothless tried to pick himself up, but Red Death hit him again, preventing him from getting up. Red Death laughed, turning her gaze to Hiccup.
RED DEATH
"Runaway Prince and Worthless Viking, laying at my feet. I thought the two of you would be more of a challenge. Sadly for you, Gothel, Mor'du, Pitch, and I made ourselves get better at fighting, so that one day when you came back, we won't lose again."
Hiccup winced, looking up at Red Death. Red Death laughed at Hiccup.
RED DEATH (CONT'D) (MOCKING)
"You Worthless Viking! You were leading your team to defeat. Your nothing; nothing but a waste. You and your friends couldn't do your job the first time because you lead them in that direction! Why, who do you think you are? Did you actually believe you could beat me? Face it, you live up to your name. You're a mistake."
"MY SON IS NOT A MISTAKE!" Stoick bellowed, finally fed up with the way Red Death was tearing his child down.
Red Death laughed. "Then why name him after one!?"
"It's tradition for us Vikings!"
"To ridicule your weakest member in hopes they get stronger," Red Death threw back with a saccharine tone.
Stoick paused, knowing what Red Death was trying to do by bringing that up. He grinned at her. "Then I guess it's time for a change. Guess who I have to thank for that. My son."
Red Death gasped as Stoick turned away from her and growled, angry that her chance of getting a rise out of him failed.
Toothless shook his head, weakly holding his hand out to Hiccup.
TOOTHLESS (WEAK WITH STRENGTH)
"No...Hiccup...don't believe her. We got...this far...because of you. You...inspired us all. You are...the reason we...kept on going. You wouldn't...let us put ourselves down. Your no...mistake. You're more... than that. So don't...believe a word she says."
"Believe that, Hiccup! You've got to," Toothless exclaimed, his claws digging worriedly into his armrests.
"You got us this far," Jack threw in.
"You helped us all," Jamie added.
"You lead us through so many trials," Eugene said.
"You helped bring us back up," Rapunzel said decisively.
"You matter to us," Merida said strongly and then added, almost hesitantly, "You matter to me," She said softly.
Hiccup didn't say anything, only sitting silently in his seat as he watched his future self.
Red Death laughed, looking back at Toothless.
RED DEATH
"Like he'll believe you. The both of you are defeated at my feet."
Toothless shook his head.
TOOTHLESS (WEAKLY STATING)
"Down; yes. Defeated; not even close."
Red Death rolls her eyes and opens her mouth to object when Hiccup started to sing.
HICCUP-
You fascinated me, cloaked in shadows and secrecy; the beauty of a broken angel.
I ventured carefully, afraid of what you thought I'd be, but pretty soon I was entangled.
Hiccup had his head down as he sang softly. Toothless and Red Death looked at Hiccup. Red Death snorted, walking up to Hiccup. Toothless gasped and tried to get up, but found that it was difficult. Red Death kneeled down in front of Hiccup and placed a claw on his neck. Everyone gasped when they saw this.
You take me by the hand; I question who I am.
Hiccup lifted his head, looking into Red Death's eyes as she smirked.
Everyone froze, wondering and fearing what was going to happen now that Red Death had Hiccup pinned. Or, that's what they all thought.
Teach me how to fight, I'll show you how to win!
You're my mortal flaw and I'm your fatal sin!
Let me feel the sting, the pain, the burn under my skin!
Hiccup bashed his head against Red Death's, Red Death letting out a shocked shout. Everyone watched as Hiccup kicked Red Death back. Leaning down, Hiccup picks up his sword. Red Death didn't have time to look up before Hiccup was attacking her again.
Put me to the test, I'll prove that I am strong!
Won't let myself believe that what we feel is wrong!
I finally see what you knew was inside me all along!
That behind this soft exterior lies a warrior.
Spinning, Hiccup kicked Red Death on the head. Everyone watched in amazement as Hiccup attacked Red Death with renewed and powerful strength. His friends looked on as Hiccup slashed his sword at Red Death's face, a shocked shout escaping her as she fell back. Raising a hand to her cheek, Red Death is shocked by blood on her fingers when she pulls it back. She stares at Hiccup in shock before that turns into anger.
Red Death looked on in shock as her future self was beaten into a corner by someone who was far weaker than her. She could hear everyone cheering and the Vikings celebrating Hiccup showing his skills, and suddenly, a smidge of fear conquered her chest. No! She couldn't fall here! Not yet!
Hiccup grinned at seeing Red Death being pushed back while his friends cheered and hollered by his side. This just goes to show that you shouldn't underestimate him. Hiccup was done with being criticized for something he couldn't help.
My memory refused to separate the lies from truth and search the past my mind created.
I kept on pushing through, standing resolute which you, in equal measure loved and hated.
Red Death gets up and jumps off the volcano, shifting into her Dragon form. Everyone gasped as Red Death stood tall and roared at Hiccup. Just before Hiccup could lose his footing, Toothless came up and grabbed Hiccup, his strength renewed upon watching Hiccup fight. Hiccup smiles at Toothless, nodding his head before both of them look at Red Death.
You take me by the hand; I'm seeing who I am.
Toothless shifts, Hiccup getting on his back. Both of them fly up into the dark clouds above.
"Got you, Bond Brother," Toothless smiled a little tearfully, "Always by your side."
"And I'll be by yours, Bond Brother," Hiccup smiled back, just as emotional.
Teach me how to fight, I'll show you how to win!
You're my mortal flaw and I'm your fatal sin!
Let me feel the sting, the pain, the burn under my skin!
Red Death roars and flies after them. She chased them until they disappeared. Red Death looked around, trying to find them. Suddenly, plasma mixed with lightning hits her wing, making her roar in pain. Toothless flies past again, again, and again, hitting Red Deaths on her wings every time. What Red Death didn't know, was that every she got hit, more Hybrids and Dragons were freed from her control until there was barely any fighting going on.
Put me to the test, I'll prove that I am strong!
Won't let myself believe that what we feel is wrong!
I finally see what you knew was inside me all along!
That behind this soft exterior lies a warrior.
Red Death lets out a stream of fire, but it misses Toothless and Hiccup as they fly past it. Red Death roars as she flies after them. Hiccup looks back and glares at the Red Death. Turning to Toothless, Hiccup leans down and places a hand on Toothless's head. The both of them share a stare as Toothless flies down.
Lies a warrior.
You take me by the hand; I'm sure of who I am.
Hiccup holds a hand in front of him, closing it like he taking someone's hand. Merida, Rapunzel, Jack, Jamie, and Eugene did the same thing Hiccup did while Toothless closed his dragon foot like it was a hand.
Without looking at each other, the Big Seven reached out and took hold of each other's hands. Faith and JH smiled at the strong bond that had formed around the group.
"They're so adorable," JH cooed.
Teach me how to fight, I'll show you how to win!
You're my mortal flaw and I'm your fatal sin!
Let me feel the sting, the pain, the burn under my skin!
Hiccup holds that hand out. On the ground, rocks begin to float up and form together. As the rocks formed together, a giant stood up made from those rocks, a giant looking like Hiccup. Everyone gasped as the Giant Rock Hiccup stood up. Hiccup smiled, his eyes flashing green, at the same time Giant Rock Hiccup did. Giant Rock Hiccup 'looked' up, right at the Red Death.
Everyone looked shocked at Hiccup's use of his power, including Hiccup himself. He could do that?! That was awesome!
Put me to the test, I'll prove that I am strong!
Won't let myself believe that what we feel is wrong!
I finally see what you knew was inside me all along!
That behind this soft exterior lies a warrior.
Hiccup made a fist and raised it, motioning for Toothless to move out of the way. Once Toothless did, Red Death saw Giant Rock Hiccup, Red Death's six eyes widen and she tried to stop, but her wings had holes that prevent her from stopping or slowing down. Hiccup reared his hand back and punched and at the same time, Giant Rock Hiccup's hand reared back and punched Red Death on the side of the head, throwing her into the mountain and defeating her.
The pictures come to life, wake in the dead of night.
Open my eyes, I must be dreaming.
Clutch my pillow tight, brace myself for the fight.
I've heard that seeing is believing.
The green glow in Hiccup's eyes faded and Giant Rock Hiccup crumbled into rocks again, falling to the ground. Toothless and Hiccup where Red Death crashed before flying back to their friends and family. Hiccup jumped off when he was close enough to the ground and Toothless shifted. The two smiled at each other before they looked at Merida, Rapunzel, Eugene, Jack, and Jamie, who were running toward them.
"You did it! You did it," Jamie exclaimed, getting out of his seat and running to Hiccup.
"I knew you would," Jack stated, floating out of his seat to congratulate his friend.
"I'm so happy," Rapunzel added as she squeezed both Hiccup and Toothless into a hug.
"You guys are the best," Eugene said with a laugh as he noogied Hiccup.
"I knew you would win, without a doubt," Merida grinned, slapping the duo on their backs.
Hiccup and Toothless laughed as their friends hugged them and cheered for them. Red Death was fuming, growling and clutching her armrests, her claws breaking them into pieces. The armrests would repair themselves every time though, leaving her more enraged.
The five laughed hugging Hiccup and Toothless close. Rapunzel healed the two of their injuries before healing everyone else, her healing power staying away from the area Red Death crashed in.
STOICK (YELLING)
"Hiccup!"
HICCUP
"Dad."
Stoick ran up and hugged Hiccup tight. Hiccup let out a pained groan.
HICCUP (YELLING)
"Dad! I know you're happy but I can't breathe!"
Stoick let Hiccup go, Hiccup holding his chest as he tried to breathe. Stoick smiled and looked at Toothless, putting a hand on his shoulder.
TOOTHLESS
"Toothless, thank you for bringing him back alive."
Toothless smiled.
TOOTHLESS (CONT'D)
"You're welcome. But don't just thank me, Hiccup did that all on his own."
GOBBER
"Well, laddie, you'll be happy to know the Hybrids and Dragons that were under Red Death's control are free."
Gobber stopped next to Stoick, a smile on his face.
Toothless and Hiccup smiled but before they could answer, they gasped, Hiccup's eyes flashing green and Toothless's eyes flashing with lightning in them. Opening their eyes, Hiccup and Toothless saw their past selves standing in front of them.
Hiccup and Toothless smiled. At long last, it was their turn.
Past Hiccup and Past Toothless smiled.
PAST HICCUP
"Overcoming your challenge and fear. You have awakened all the powers of your team and yours."
PAST TOOTHLESS
"And now, it's time for your titles. Both of you and your friends earned them."
Past Hiccup stepped forward.
PAST HICCUP
"Hiccup; Spirit of Earth and Autumn, Guardian of Change."
Past Toothless stepped forward.
PAST TOOTHLESS
"Toothless; Spirit of Lightning, Guardian of Dragons."
Past Toothless winks and vanishes, Toothless vanishing along with him. However, Past Hiccup stayed and Hiccup looked at him. Past Hiccup smiled.
PAST HICCUP
"The seasons have been reawakened. Go back to the last fight lost in the past. That's where the final battle will be. Do what we couldn't, because we weren't strong enough."
Past Hiccup vanishes and when Hiccup opens his eyes, he's in his father's arms, Stoick looking worried at him. Hiccup smiled, letting him know that he was alright and got to his feet looking at his friends.
TOOTHLESS
"What took you so long? I already told them our titles."
Hiccup chuckles.
HICCUP
"Oh, nothing. Just Past Me telling me that 'The seasons have been reawakened. Go back to the last fight lost in the past. That's where the final battle will be. Do what we couldn't, because we weren't strong enough'. Whatever that means, we'll find out soon."
His friends chuckled. Hiccup held his hand out and his friends piled theirs on top of his. The seven of them looked at each other with happiness.
They did it! They overcame their greatest fears and their greatest challenge! Now, they need to face the Dark Four once and for all!
The Big Seven cheered, hugging each other and giving high fives. They did it! They really did it!
Faith grinned at them, but sorrow danced in her eyes as she knew what will happen next. She let them celebrate this victory though. They deserved it.
JH looked at her a little confused and somewhat scared, "Hey… what happens next isn't so bad right?"
Faith shook her head, "Some things just can't change."
Me: Hope you all enjoyed the chapter!
See ya all in the next one!