Base of the Main Tree
The group of friends are waiting in the main part of the tree as today they will be joining a Den or at least trying to find their place in a Den. Hicca and Toothless are sitting and cuddling close together while the others are talking. About an hour has passed is when both Valka and Cloudjumper fly in, and the group turns to greet them. However, both Hicca and Toothless stay the furthest away from the pair. Cloudjumper steps forward and says, "Starting today you all will find your place here at Haven." Valka then steps up and says, "No rush to find your place. All Dens are welcoming and will show you what they do day to day. Until you have found a Den Cloudjumper and I will be your mentors and guides."
The group all nod while Hicca stands up straight trying to not be bothered by Valka's presents. Toothless asks kindly, "Where do we start?" Valka answers after she hears Toothless, "We start now. We will fly over the Dens and if you are interested fly down and they will tell you all you want to know. Some members may show you around." The group nod and follow both Valka and Cloudjumper as they take off towards the Dens. As they fly over Fishlegs and Meatlug are the first to break away. They both head to the Healing Den as they both want to help and they both don't care for fighting all that much. The two sets of twins fly to the Tracker Den, while Hookfang and Stormfly go to the Iron Talon. Hicca and Toothless are left and that is when they see a blacksmith and Hicca flies down but is stopped by Valka. Hicca looks to her, and Valka says, "The blacksmith may not be for you Hicca." Hicca glares at her for a moment then demands, "Why not?"
Valka calmly answers, "From what I can see you are a better fighter than a blacksmith. I am only trying to lead you to the correct path." Hicca coldly says, "You don't get to tell me what I can and can't do. You know nothing about me." She then pushes past her and lands in the shop. Toothless shakes his head and Cloudjumper says to him, "Valka will stop and end what she is doing. But we will have to leave that to them. For now, have you found a Den you wish to talk to?" Toothless answers without looking, "No. I don't think my place is with a Den right now." Cloudjumper nods then says, "I understand young one. Finding a place can take time to figure out." Then he continues to lead Toothless around Heaven trying to help him in any way he can.
Valka stairs at the Blacksmith for a moment then catches up with Cloudjumper and Toothless and they fly around together. Hours pass and the group have all returned to their shared hollow. Meatlug and Fishlegs are talking to each other about the Den they were with and are talking about going back again. The two sets of twins are talking which leads to Barf and Belch deciding that the Den they want to join is the tracker Den. While Ruffnut and Tuffnut have decided to find a new Den. In other words, make their own Den. Stormfly and Hookfang have decided to stay with the Iron Talon's. Hicca took to being a Blacksmith so well that the current one has taken her on as an apprentice. Toothless has yet to choose a Den and he is fine with it. As for this moment he is happy to have Hicca in his wings.
Right now, they are all home and resting when Valka came over and requested that Hicca come with her. Hicca refuses then Valka says, "It is a matter of importance. Please Hicca. I just want a moment of your time." Hicca looks to the group then back at Valka thinking about what she wants to do. After some thought Hicca sighs and says, "You have five minutes." She follows Valka out and they fly to a quiet place away from the hollow. Valka remains silent then looks to the sun and says, "It is beautiful day. Is it not?" Hicca then says, "You wanted to talk so talk." Valka sighs, looks at Hicca then says, "Hicca I know you are angry at me. But you must understand that…" Hicca cuts her off, "Understand what? Understand that you left me to die. Left me because you never wanted me. Left me because you assumed that I would be like dad? I was never him. I will never be him. I only fought to defend myself and nothing more. I never wanted the title of Chiefess Champion." Hicca begins to pace back and forth before continuing, "I was told I would never survive. I was told that I would be dead day one of training." She then stops to look at Valka and shouts, "Had it not been for my father Gobber or mother Gothi! I would be dead long ago!"
Hicca paints slightly while Valka holds her tears back then she says, "I regret leaving you behind Hicca. I admit that it was stupid to leave you behind." Hicca then says, "It's far too late for you to regret. I already accept that my birth mother never wanted me. I lost my parents the day I was an egg. I am an orphan. I will never forgive you." After Hicca calms down some a loud screech is heard and that is when they look up to see more armored owls coming towards them. Valka looks to see them and before she says anything Hicca has taken off screeching loudly.
Her friends see the hoard coming and they too sound the alarm. By the time the armored owls arrive the Haven owls are charging with Hicca and Toothless leading the charge. Valka sits and watches the fights then Cloudjumper goes up to her and says, "We need to join the fight Valka." Valka then says, "No. We sit it out. The King's wishes to test them." Cloudjumper says, "I will not sit and watch them fight. They are not test subjects. I refuse to leave them to die. We have to fight with them." Valka then says, "I am not fighting I will not go against our king." Cloudjumper shakes his head and says, "You really have changed ever since Hicca came back. You need to pull yourself together." Cloudjumper closes his eyes for a second then says, "Do what you want Valka. But I refuse to betray them." He takes off to join the fight while Valka watches thinking at what Cloudjumper has said.
Valka continues to watch the fight then during this time she looks to see a large owl leading the charge. Valka takes off, avoiding other owls as she goes to get a closer look at the owl leading the charge. When Valka gets close to the owl, she freezes in place at who she sees. While she stares at the owl painful memories come flashing back to her. The more she remembers the angrier she becomes. She sees red and charges but stops when she sees that Hicca and this owl lock talons. She watches as Hicca is thrown into Toothless who catches her and throws her back up. The pair face the large owl together and have their talons out and ready to fight. The large owl charges Hicca again and Hicca locks talons with him again. Toothless charges with his talons out ready to strike the large owl down. However, the owl pulls Hicca up so that Toothless would tag her instead. Toothless at the last second pulls his talons back and headbutt's Hicca. The pair free fall for only a moment but at the last moment pull up together. It is clear that Hicca is hurt badly and is barely able to stay airborne.
