Dragons: Old Enemies

Chapter 2

Hey, guys! So, I'm the kind of writer who, even though I hardly receive any feedback, usually continues what I'm working on (i.e. The Incredibles 2, Toy Story 4, etc.). That being said, I will continue working on Underdog 2, even though nobody wants to read it. But I'm not here to talk about that story, I'm here to continue with this one! Enjoy!

Ivy grunted as Edmund removed the gag.

"What in Thor's name are you doing here?" she said angrily.

"Oh, please", said Edmund, "as if you don't already know."

"You joined Votch?"

"Of course I did! He said when this was all over, I get to kill your dragon."

"I'll die before I let you hurt Shadow!"

Ivy cried out in protest as Edmund refitted the gag over her mouth.

"Careful what you say, poison. You just might get your wish, if you don't do exactly what Votch says. Let's go."

He untied her ankles and roughly yanked her up the stairs to the deck.

"Ah, if it isn't my favorite niece", said Votch as Ivy came into his sight. "Has she said anything about taming dragons?"

"If she had, do you really think she would tell me?" said Edmund, pulling her forward. "Why do you think I brought her up here?"

Votch went over to Ivy and removed the gag once more.

"You will tell me everything you know about taming dragons", he said, "and in return, I'll grant you your freedom."

"Like I believe that for a second", said Ivy. "You're gonna kill me either way."

Votch chuckled darkly.

"Smart girl."

"What should I do with her?" said Edmund.

"Nothing", said Votch. "Touch one hair on that girl's head, and I'll toss you to the Scauldrons."

"But-"

"Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes, sir."

"Good. Take her back below. We'll give her some more time to think about her decision."

Ivy struggled as she was led back down below.

"Oh, give it up", said Edmund as he retied her ankles together. "You're never getting out of here, poison."

As he went back up the stairs, Ivy smiled inwardly at the dagger she had slipped from his belt that was now in her bound hands.

…..

Back on Warrell, Hiccup was formulating a plan with Slygroff to rescue Ivy.

"Our only option is to go after the boat", said Hiccup.

"Votch will be expecting that", said Slygroff, "and he may hurt Ivy if he sees us."

"It's the only chance we have", said Astrid. "Votch's men took all of your ships."

"Because Edmund led them right to us!"

Slygroff punched his fist into the table in frustration.

"If my brother kills Ivy, I'll make sure he pays."

"We're going to get her back, sir", said Dagur. "Brother Hiccup is great at rescuing people!"

"Thanks for the encouragement, Dagur, but this one's gonna be hard", said Hiccup. "It'll take an army to defeat Votch and his men."

"Then teach us to ride dragons."

Everyone looked up in surprise at Slygroff.

"Chief", said one of his men, "it goes against every-"

"Hang what it goes against!" said Slygroff. "My daughter is in trouble, and if riding a dragon is the only way to get her back, then I'll do it."

"Only one small problem", said Snotlout. "You've killed all of the dragons on this island!"

Hookfang snorted.

"I know", said Slygroff. "I was wrong, but I'm asking for a chance to make it right."

"He turned to Hiccup.

"Help us learn to ride dragons", he pleaded. "I want to help my daughter and tell her that I'm sorry."

Hiccup turned to the riders, who looked skeptical. He sighed.

"This won't be easy", he said. "We're going to need a lot of dragons, which means we need to get these guys to Berk. We've got a dragon training academy there."

"Hiccup", said Astrid, "our dragons can't possibly transport this many people."

"That's why I'm sending a terror mail to someone who can."

Hiccup's message was received by Stoick the next day. Soon, there were ships from Berk on the outskirts of Warrell. Slygroff and the villagers of Warrell were taken to Berk and introduced to their dragons.

Ivy sighed with relief as the dagger she was holding finally cut through the last of her bonds. She removed her gag and rubbed her wrists to get the circulation going. Night had fallen, as she could see through the small window in her room. Ivy slowly got up, careful not to make any noise as she crept across the room to the door and opened it.

The snores of Votch and his men could be heard all throughout the ship. There were no guards posted outside her door. Ivy crept upstairs and overlooked her surroundings. She noticed two men strolling along the upper deck and was careful to avoid them. Looking down into the water, she noticed a large green dragon.

"That must be the Scauldron Votch was talking about", Ivy thought.

"Hey!"

Ivy gasped. Someone had spotted her.

"Hold it right there!"

Without thinking, she dove into the water.

"No! Go get Votch!"

Edmund ran upstairs as he saw Ivy jump off the boat. He smiled.

"Not your best idea, poison", he said. "You won't last thirty minutes."

Ivy gasped for breath as she came to the surface, realizing how stupid she was. Swimming was not her strongest suit. She struggled to keep her head above the water as the waves consumed her.

"Help!" she cried, to no one in particular, as she sank.

Votch growled as he saw his niece sink below the surface.

"How did she get loose?!" he demanded, grabbing Edmund by the front of his shirt.

"I-I-I don't know!" Edmund admitted. "She was tied securely! There's no way she could have gotten out!"

Votch suddenly spied the empty sheath hooked to his side, and snatched it up.

"Unless she had help from your dagger!"

He threw the sheath down.

"I brought you onboard so you could watch the girl, not provide her with a means to escape! You fool!"

"Oh, like I was supposed to know that my dagger was gone!"

"It's your job to know!"

Votch threw him down.

"You'd better hope we find her, or you won't be far behind."

…..

Ivy tried with all of her might, but she couldn't kick her way back up to the surface. Her chest was on fire as she could no longer hold her breath. Bubbles burst from her mouth as she finally let it go. Water flowed into her lungs, and she convulsed. The last thing she saw before darkness consumed her was a large green dragon swimming towards her…

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