Chapter 2: Welcome to Draconia young one
Skies near Draconian border, evening, 248 ADF
The great four-wing known as Cloudjumper flew as fast as he could. He needed to reach his destination fast, otherwise the fragile package he carried would be beyond saving. He knew this child was special but to reach his full potential he could not grow up in such an barbaric village. He needed something better.
And Cloudjumper knew just where to find it.
The scenery changed when he flew inside the borders of the Draconian empire. An empire ruled by a fair dynasty which lived in peace with the dragons. It was located on a continent south of the barbaric archipelago, although the Viking were unaware of the empire's existence due to the dragon was cutting them of from imperial trade routes. Also due to the fact that the empire was fighting a war for itself. For the last 82 years they were fighting to reclaim their land on the other side of the continent from the Norn. A horde of aggressive invaders from over the southern sea. They bore close resemblance to Vikings and it was believed they shared the same ancestors. In their conquest for land they bumped on the draconian continent and started a war that has raged on for 82 years with no clear victor on both sides.
Cloudjumper made his way towards the Draconian capital with haste. For he knew these people would be able to raise the young boy. Soon he reached the outer wall of the great capital city and flew in the direction of the imperial palace. The people looked up to the great dragon that was depicted on the crest of their empire. Stormcutters were legendary in these lands and the empire's crest depicted a stormcutter with its wings spread looking to the horizon. It was an ode to the old prophecy mentioning the stormcutter. Only a few people noticed the smell package in his claws when he flew over towards the palace. They could only stare in wonder.
Cloudjumper sped forth and soon landed on the balcony of the imperial palace, where he was soon joined by none other than the emperor and empress escorted by their personal guard force, the first legion.
They came closer slowly not knowing why a stormcutter had flown across the entire capitol and landed on their balcony. Cloudjumper as if sensing their confusion opened his wings to reveal the young hiccup wrapped in his blanket peacefully sleeping underneath the giant dragon.
The royal pair was perplexed. They had sometimes dreamed of this moment, the prophecy was true. Even their guards almost dropped their weapons in surprise, there wasn't a soul in the empire who didn't know the prophecy. 'It had finally come true' was among the things going through their head.
The royal pair stepped forward slowly toward Cloudjumper to pick up the young child at his base. Cloudjumper allowed them to step closer, he sensed and knew these people would be perfect to raise this child. The emperor kneeled down and gently picked up the child.
"It's a boy." He said to his wife who had joined him in front of Cloudjumper.
"He's small, probably only a few weeks old." Said the empress, already willing to adopt the child as her own. "Does he have a name?" she asked her husband while looking at the child lovingly.
The emperor looked over the boy's body and noticed a small bracelet around his left arm. "Hiccup… it says Hiccup on his bracelet." The male royal said and smiled. "Welcome Hiccup."
The next day
Draconian imperial palace, noon, 248 ADF
The next day the emperor had summoned all his advisors and dignitaries who were present in the capitol for an emergency meeting. There were already rumours spreading about the prophecy and that the legendary child had finally arrived.
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming on such a short notice." The emperor began. "I have summoned you all here to discuss an urgent matter."
"Emperor Dytaldir we have been hearing rumours about the prophecy, that the child has arrived. Is this true?" one of the advisors asked the emperor.
"It is, the child spoken of arrived last night on our balcony and is now being cared for by my wife." Dytaldir spoke to the council.
"And this is why you summoned us your majesty?" a female dignitary asked whilst silently being ecstatic that the prophesized one had finally arrived.
"His name is Hiccup as stated by the bracelet he was wearing when he was brought to us. We believe he is from Viking origin and was likely orphaned or abandoned by his parents." Dytraltir proclaimed. "Me and my wife have decided he is to be raised as our adoptive son and brother to our two year old daughter. Any objections to this idea?"
Al the present dignitaries and advisors nodded or voiced their approval. They all knew that the emperor and empress were perfect for this responsibility.
To this Dytaldir continued. "And when he is old enough he will be trained and mentored in our ways. So that he will be prepared for the responsibility that awaits him. For now we can only give him a loving childhood and hope he may grow up the man we all need him to be."
"Are you going to address the public about this your majesty?" the female dignitary asked again.
"My wife and I will address the nation within a few days. First we need to make sure Hiccup is healthy and accommodate for his presence in the palace." The emperor declared. "Thank you ladies and gentlemen. This meeting is dismissed."
All rose from their seats and bowed in respect for their emperor then took their leave.
Dytaldir rose from his seat and walked to the nearby window. "He will grow up a great man. I might not be his true father but I know he will succeed in what is to come, and I will love him like a father would and should. Great responsibility may rest on your shoulder young hiccup, but you will have your friends, allies and me at your side." He said to himself whilst staring out the window over the city.
And that's a wrap. The first two chapters are finished and ready for publishing. I made this story from a random idea I had a while back and I wanted to write it out. I haven't found a lot of stories with this concept so I hope you all enjoy it. Please review if you like. Anyway enjoy my first story.