A month had passed since the hatching of Jex. Clovis and Toothless's baby. Ech, after a few days of deciding, figured out the names for the new baby. Starting from the far left was Twilight. Twilight was a carefree dragon who enjoyed flying at night with his father. Next was Arglow, this was the one who bit Ech. He still has a bit of a mean streak, but respects his father and Ech. Vane was next, quiet and shy like how Powder used to be. Last was Nix, a daring and adventerous one. Always liked taking risk which often made Toothless and Ech worry.
However, Toothless wasn't the only one with thoughts of a child. Ever since Jex was hatched Hiccup and Ech began talking on how great it would be to have a child of their own. Stoick agreed happily, he believed his son was old enough to start a family. He would be a great father, so Stoick said. Ech didn't doubt a word of it though. Hiccup would make a great father... and a great chief once the time came. Both Hiccup and Ech decided to have a child... and they did. Ech was pregnant. This brought joyish shouts to Berk, everyone was happy... Except maybe Snotlout and Dagur the Deranged if he know.
Dagur and his Berserkers left the day before Jex was hatched. No news had come from them since their depature, but they were welcome to Berk anytime. No longer Berk had to hide dragons from them, Berserkers were know training dragons themselves while they were one Berk. Dagur refused though. He was waiting for the right dragon. Ech hoped he would find it.
Hiccup and Ech were down by Clover Cove with their dragons. Sitting on the greenery, listening to the rush of waters, and feeling the heat of the sun on their skin. Ech rubbed her belly, it was slightly bulging, showing evidence of her future child. Hiccup was smiling as he looked at her. They were considered married now.
"Ech.. Did I ever tell you about a man named Mildew?" Asked Hiccup.
"Some guy who lived her right? I never personally met him."
Hiccup nodded. "Hated dragons. Last I saw him was when I was on Outcast island. When I went to save him... I honestly don't know what happened to that old fool."
Hiccup looked sad, but Ech reassured him with a soft smile.
"I'm sure he's okay... Well, being a dragon hater I guess one wouldn't want to wish him well." She chuckled and Hiccup did too. He loved being around Ech. She was one of the few people who actually made him feel special.. Besides Toothless. Toothless was with Jex and Bluelight, teaching him how to fish and fire his fire properly.
Jex was a special case. Two heads could shoot acid like their mother. These two were Arglow and Nix. While Twilight and Vane breathed a fast blue fire like projectile, like Toothless. He was indeed a remarkable specimen. Not many... or any dragons known could fire two different types of fire and be breed from a NightFury. a NightFury who was possibly the last of his species.
Hiccup stood up and helped Ech to her feet. He called Toothless over, who came after about three minutes. There was a fish in his mouth, and Jex had a squirrel in his. Bluelight came last, nonchalantly walking up to Ech with a wide grin on his face. It was obvious that he enjoyed spending time with the dragonling Jex. Two father figures for the young dragon was great and Ech was a mother figure, even though she wasn't a dragon.
"We should head back. There others would begin to worry if you are away for to long... I mean with the baby and all." Hiccup said, blushing slightly. That made Ech giggle.
"Hiccup dear..." She kissed him. "Don't worry. Berk is safe. Nothing is going to happen." As she said that she had a horrible feeling in her gut... Her instincts. Something told her that everything wasn't well. that something was going to happen, but she shrugged it off. Assuming it was just a sympton of being pregnant.
The group exited Clover Cove through the cave that first led Hiccup, Astrid, and Ech to it. Of course it was only to follow Toothless, but it was used as a retreat for the group when they wanted solace. Ech and Hiccup frequented it often with Jex and Toothless. Good fishing spots, and was hardly disturbed from human interaction.
As the two vikings and three dragons exited Clover Cove the forest outside was...Disturbingly silent. There were no birds whistling about. Even the wind itself was silent. As if something was preventing it... or someone. Sun the shined down on the forest, but it did not feel welcoming. It felt like heat of revenge. There was no wildlife bustling about. Everything was in complete and utter silence.
Toothless perked his ears up and growled, putting a defensive wing around Jex and the other around Hiccup. Bluelight surveyed the area for any movement. He quietly moved further out than the group to investigate. Although he didn't sense anything he was still uneasy. He stayed alert as he placed himself back with Ech, protectively. Jex, who was to young to understand what was going on, gave a small whine, but Toothless hushed him with a glare.
"Hiccup... What's going on?" But Hiccup didn't say anything either. There was more silence then Hiccup widened his eyes.
"Ech!" He grabbed her arm and pulled her back before a hole in the ground appeared right where she was standing.
A large gray, white, and black dragon appeared. It had traces of green around the sides. The body was snakelike with sharpened spines on the upper side of the belly, which probably helped with digging. The wings were small, and had small holes. If they were there from birth or from previous battle was unknown. The head was large and round. A single horn curved back on it's nose. The mouth was large and inside were six rows of serrated teeth that could rotate! The eyes were white, veined with red, and burst with anger. At the end of the snakelike body was a barbed tail. On top of the dragon stood a man. A large muscular man with a long black beard and a wicked grin.
"Guess Who!" His voice was gruff. Both Ech and Hiccup looked up in disbelief. In unison they both said a name that was all to familiar to them.
"Alvin!"