First off, I am SO sorry for the wait inbetween chapters, I'm suffering writers block, and I don't usually write up chapters in advance. I'll try to put out some more stuff now... but I'll also try to make sure it's interesting and well written.

Stay patient with me. :)

We first tried to get close to Richard, but the monster had a good defense, we couldn't get close. I decided Toothless should drop me on top, and I'd work my way down to my friend. Toothless was very against it.

"Hiccup, you just got stabbed in the stomach! I am not dropping you on that monstrosity!" He stared back at me, worried and irritated.

"Toothless, it's my fault Richard is there! I have to get to him, no matter what-"

Toothless shook his head. "Still out of the question."

I was about to make another counterargument when a wave of dizziness overcame me. I had trouble just staying on Toothless's back.

"And that proves my point." Toothless said doing a U-turn and heading towards the base of the sanctuary.

I feebly tried to argue to no success. Astrid landed nearby, apparently noticing even from a distance my worn state. She moved up to me while her mount looked on from a distance, looking worried. I collapsed partially against Toothless, exhausted. I could barely make out what was happening.

"S- save... R- r- rich.." I mumbled to her. I managed to point toward the large metal monster moving toward us before I fell unconscious.

I watched helplessly as the metal monster I was chained to began to destroy the sanctuary Valka had worked so hard to create. AI scattered out of it in all directions. I had caught a glimpse of Hiccup and Toothless earlier, but now they were gone.

What had happened to them?

The question remained unanswered. The monstrosity roared loudly. Immediately, every single AI I could see very suddenly changed direction and began to circle around the large computer. I didn't see Toothless. Or Inferno, or any of ours, which was comforting.

Marginally.

I hissed through my teeth as the monster dipped to the left. It had the sanctuary inbetween it's teeth. It pulled, and with a terrific groan that made my ears want to fall off, it collapsed.

Things weren't getting any better.

I awoke to the sound of silence. An eerie silence and darkness pressing in from all sides. It was uncomforting. Disconcerting.

I heard heavy footsteps.

Oh no. No. Not him again.

Drago Terrifying Bludvist came around the corner, a recently lit torch lighting him up from behind, making him look like a huge monstrosity himself. I failed to supress a shiver. Ever since he had shot me down, he had been the opposite of a friendly gracious chum of mine.

The wounds along my back would remind me of that for the rest of my life.

I clenched my fists as the man threw open the door keeping me from freedom- well except for the chains keeping me to the wall- and walked in like I was nothing.

"Well, well well. And how are we doing? Do you want a drink of water? Maybe an extra pillow? Your precious machine?" He laughed as if it was funny. I scowled darkly, not daring to open my mouth for a smart remark.

I paid for it last time.

"I have good news for you." He rasped. "Your little friend is dead."

I froze. Who?

Hiccup?

No. Not Hiccup.

Tears began to flow. Not him. NO.

"Hiccup?" I choked. "No. No."

Drago smirked. "Oh yes. I stabbed him in the stomach. He's as good as dead. As are you. I have no more use for you, so now you'll be joining him."

I scowled so hard my face hurt for a moment. I said a few words I usually wouldn't say to anyone. Drago didn't even faze. He motioned, and two men came in to escort me to my death.

Words couldn't describe the fear I was feeling. Here I was, ready to die. My two guards walked me down a long depressing hall in complete silence. My hands were tied, and if I tried anything, it would only end in minutes being shaved from my existence.

Think, Richard, think. You had training, you were an excellent fighter. You can do this. You can do this.

I was about to attack a guard and run for it, psyching myself up to do it, when the guard on my right suddenly punched the other one in the face, causing a brief tussle. I watched, surprised, as one guard fell to the floor. He was unconscious. I stared at the other one, confused. He made a 'shh' motion with one finger over his mouth and began to lead me down other hallways. We branched off, and light eventually began to shine from some window or door. After a while, we emerged outside, and the sunlight startled me. I blinked a few times. I turned to the guard and he began to untie me.

"Who are you?" I hissed.

"A friend." He hissed back from under the mask. "Don't worry, Inferno is being freed."

I let out a sigh of relief and nodded. "What now?"

"We wait."

He led me into some bushes, and we waited. After a disconcerting amount of time, I heard footsteps. I froze, staying silent. My mysterious helper peeked out of the bushes for a moment and then crept out of them, leaving me alone.

I heard his voice moments later. "It's okay, Richard, you can come out." I crept out of the bushes to see the mysterious helper, another guard, and Inferno. I immediately ran to inferno, happy to see him. I threw my arms around him, and he made a happy noise. I turned to my mysterious friends. "Alright, what now?"

"We leave." The second guard said. He sounded more like a her, though it was muffled.

Two AI appeared out of the bushes and joined us. I was shocked to see Metalcrusher and Stormfly II. The guards -maybe they weren't guards- got on them and we took off together. After we had been flying for a while, the Chief himself and Astrid took off their masks and began to brief me on what I'd missed.

I felt grateful for the rescue. "I guess flying off a few days ago wasn't the best idea I ever had." I said.

Astrid rolled her eyes. "No kidding."

The chief remained silent.

"Where is everybody?" I asked.

"We retreated to a small cave system near the sanctuary." Stoick said. "There aren't very many of us. Valka, Cloudjumper, Astrid, Fish, the twins, Toothless, and-"

I jumped on his words, my heart beating faster with hope. "Hiccup? Please say he's alive."

Stoick looked at me, a sad expression on his face.

Astrid remained silent.

Oh no.

And there we go. I know a lot of you have been waiting with bated breath. Well here you go. Another cliffy. :)

Now then.

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