The sun filtered through the clouds above, the sounds of the outcasts laughs and jeers echoed through the canyon ring. Hiccup glanced around above him for a moment, before a roar echoed from where he had just been pushed in. Turning, he took a few steps back from where he had been standing. A list of potential dragons began to run through his head, what could Alvin get his hands on out here? Part of Hiccup did not want to find out. He took a deep breath, he refused to give up, especially to Alvin. The gates opened once more, a large shadow fell over the ground. Alvin laughed from above, looking down on the viking boy.

After a few moments, a large green dragon moved into the arena. Scauldron, it did not look happy at all. The large pouch under its head was weighed down heavily with water. Oh boy, this was going to be interesting. Hiccup had only really had experience with Scauldrons through the problem with the dragon flowers a while back, besides the past run in with Alvin as well. They were dangerous, able to hold in a lot of water, heating it to levels that would do a lot of damage. It swung its massive head, roaring at the onlookers from above. Its massive legs shaking the ground a bit as it moved farther into the ring.

It did not have much of a choice, two outcasts standing behind it were poking and prodding it with spears. Turning its head, it snapped out at the two, causing one to jump back. Swinging its tail, it slammed the other up against the wall. Hiccup's mind began to run through the known information. The gates closed, causing the Scauldron to roar once more, before turning its eyes on the viking within the ring with it.

"Oh boy"

Hiccup moved to the side, as the dragon tilted its head back for a moment, before letting loose a stream of steaming boiling water where he had been standing moments before. Hiccup rolled behind a large boulder, ducking with his arms over his head, as the dragon turned the stream on him once more. The water spewed around the bolder, missing him at times by a few inches. Growling, it paused for a moment, slowly moving towards the now soaked and steaming bolder. Hiccup glanced up as the shadow fell over him, before a large clawed foot wrapped itself onto the top of the rock. The vikings above laughing and watching, they were enjoying this a bit too much. Hiccup moved out from behind the bolder as the dragon leaned down and snapped its massive jaws at him.

Ok, think..he needed to think. Scauldrons were dangerous, but could only hold so much water right? Just like dragons who had limited shots, eventually the Scauldron would empty the massive pouch under its head. Even now after that attack, the large sack was smaller. Now the hard part would be avoiding it long enough for the dragon to empty its supply.

"Whats the matter eh? Cant 'andle it?" Alvin called with a laugh.

"Why don't you come down here then if it's so easy?" Hiccup countered, gaining a scowl from the viking above.

The Scauldron did not seem to enjoy the banter, swinging its massive tail in Hiccup's direction. The viking teen ducked, allowing the tail to soar over him a few inches from his head. The dragon seemed more hostile than normal. Then again, being captured and forced to fight for the amusement for vikings like Alvin would make anyone mad, it was sure beginning to have that effect on Hiccup. The dragon let loose another stream of water and for once Hiccup was glad to be small and lighter. He moved out-of-the-way once more, using the dragon's size against it. Sliding under its front legs and out the other side, the dragon almost lost its balance as its massive head attempted to follow, while it tried to turn at the same time. It roared, even angrier now that the viking kept getting away.

Something caught Hiccup's eye. The look of the dragon's body. Usually Scauldrons, much like Sharkworms had to keep their bodies moist. They did not stray to far from water for this reason. This one however looked dried out, its skin beginning to crack and peel away at some parts. The dragon was dehydrated, most likely on purpose. Alvin would never make this easy for Hiccup and using the dragons for his own gain did not phase him one bit. Even if it ment harming or killing them in the process. The dragon's breathing was labored, the lack of water and its hostile actions were taking a toll on an already exhausted form. Hiccup needed to think of something and fast, as the large dragon moved closer. Looking around, he stepped back away as the dragon growled and advanced.

His eyes caught sight of the overhang of the ring above. It had a sort of curve to it, giving the whole arena more of a bowl like look. That was perfect, now to think of a way to get the plan that was forming into his head into action. He took a breath, looking up at the large dragon, waving his arms a bit.

"Hey, is that the best you got? Give me your best shot" he yelled.

The dragon roared, pulling its head back once more.

"Oh boy" Hiccup looked around his feet quickly, really wishing he had thought this through a bit better.

The dragon lurched forward, letting loose a large and powerful blast of steaming water. Hiccup dove to the side, covering his head a bit as mist from the attack began to form around him making it harder to breathe. His hand landed on a large rock, wich turning to the side, he threw at the Scauldron's head. It hit the dragon's jaw, forcing the head to turn upwards as the dragon gave a slight roar of pain. The water hit the rock wall above, carving a slight hole in it from the pressure and the heat. Bouncing off, it began to fall like rain back onto the arena below, cooling down a bit as it fell onto the dragon below. Hiccup managed to roll out-of-the-way a bit, avoiding most of the hot water as it fell down. Although the dragon did not seem to happy about the heat, the rush of water was met with a slightly more pleasant sound as the last of the water was released from its pouch.

It shook its head, lowering it as the water darkened the floor of the arena, as well as covered a large portion of the dragon now. Hiccup slowly stood, holding up his hands as he took a few steps towards the dragon now. It turned to look at him, narrowing its eyes and growling at him. Scauldrons were dangerous on many levels, but that did not mean Hiccup was going to back down now.

"Easy boy...I'm not going to hurt you" he slowly began moving in an arch, moving around towards the dragon's side.

It watched his every move, lowering its head, allowing its long neck to stretch so it moved where he did. He reached close enough to the side, to reach out lightly with a hand, while keeping his eyes on the dragon. The vikings above leaned forward a bit, watching him. He lightly placed a hand on the heated and lightly steaming side of the dragon. It roared for a moment, snapping out at him. He stepped back, holding up his hands once more.

"Easy...it's alright.." he stayed where he was for a moment, before moving to replace his hand on its side.

The dragon growled, but made no move, watching him with a look that still harbored a lot of aggression. He moved his hand over its side, lightly working a bit of the water into the dragon's damaged skin. Slowly it began to give a sound that was similar to a purr, its sides vibrating with the noise. It seemed to like the feeling, its eyes slowly half closing. Hiccup smiled, the dragon was not so bad after all. Moving its massive head forward, it nudged into his chest. He lightly patted the top of its head. Alvin scowled, slamming a hand down on the railing where he stood. The dragon lifted its head, growling up at him as Hiccup turned to look.

"Not happy?" Hiccup asked, crossing his arms. "Isn't this what you wanted, or were you hoping I'd get eaten?" he smiled a bit.

Alvin's look darkened at the young viking's sarcastic quip towards him.

"Don't get smart with me boy, or daddy will pay the price" he smiled darkly.

Out of the crowd of outcasts, Stoick was pushed forward, shouldering off a guard as he looked down into the ring below.

"Son" he called.

"Dad" Hiccup glared at Alvin, "Leave him alone."

"Oh I will" Alvin said, pretending to be cleaning one of his nails, "as long as you live up to your end boy."

The Scauldron roared, attempting to spit out more water, but barely got out a few little spurts. Alvin laughed, causing the dragon to growl. It was still to dehydrated, though definitely holding a grudge. The gates opened, the guards returning to drive out the large dragon. Hiccup wanted to stop them, but a guard grabbed his arm, holding him back for the moment. The dragon gave him a lightly saddened look, before snapping at the men who drove it back.

"Aw don't worry" Alvin called, "plenty more were that came from."

His men laughed, gaining a glare from the viking teen.

"I sware, if he gets hurt..." Stoick challenged through clenched teeth.

"You'll what?" Alvin moved closer to the Berk leader, smiling a toothy grin.

"It will be the last mistake you ever make" the sound in Stoick's voice as he looked into the Outcast leader's eyes was deadly serious.

Alvin gave a wave of his hand, the guards forcing Stoick back a bit, "it should be that boy of yours your thinkin about, not me eh?"

He laughed, moving back to the edge of the ring as the guard let go of Hiccup's arm.

"Ready for round two?" Alvin called.

"Do I have a choice?" Hiccup asked more sarcastically than serious.

Alvin laughed, as the gates began to open up once again.