I honestly thought I wouldn't get this finished until next week, but once I started typing this today, I couldn't stop. The classical music I was listening too really helped along the way as well. So, here's another chapter. (so proud of myself) I also began to revise the previous chapters in case of typos and repetitive words. Nothing in the plot has changed though, so no need to re-read. (unless you want to) Anyway, enjoy.

"She'll see. She's wrong. Ugh, who does she think she is? She thinks just because she's her mom that they have some telepathic connection. Telepathic connection my arse." Hiccup grumbled as he sailed to the island Trader Johann was talking about. Him and Astrid got in a fight earlier about finding Pache, and she headed to Xaterra thinking Pache would have a natural attraction to the island she was born to.

Of course, Hiccup on the other hand thought she would have escaped the boat and hidden in the city. If not then maybe there would be some witnesses. The fight they had wasn't that bad, but it still stung.

"Hiccup, this is great news! Now we know she's escaped Alvin." Astrid said.

"But, where would she have gone? We have to thoroughly think this through."

"Maybe she went someplace she would feel safe, and where she could get back here more easily."

"I don't know. If it was a sudden escape she would've hidden and made sure Alvin was gone. There's hardly a possibility she escaped with a dragon. Otherwise we'd already be hearing about it, seeing as there are no dragons around that area. Also, Striker would have brought Pache back. If anything she's back in Ainstatia."

"I disagree. I know that she's a smart thinker, but with all she's been through there must be too much pressure. People tend to seek comfort in this time. In a place they can call home. The best place she would've gone would be Xaterra. It's not far from there either, so there'd be hardly any trouble travelling."

"I know Pache, trust me. I've been with her her whole life, and if I were her I'd stay where I was to make sure the coast is clear. She is my daughter after all."

"Uh, excuse me? She's our daughter. And if I were her I'd go to Xaterra."

"That's not where she's going."

"It is too."

"She's in Ainstatia."

"She's in Xaterra."

"Ainstatia."

"Xaterra."

"Ainstatia!"

"Xaterra!"

"You know what? If you feel so strong on your opinion then why don't you go find her by yourself?"

"I will!"

"And when I find her in Ainstatia then you can admit your wrong."

"And when I find her in Xaterra you can admit your being as stubborn as your father after a drinking contest!"

"I'm not being stubborn! You're the one who's acting like a brat!"

"A BRAT! Why you little son of a…" She began to raise her axe, and Hiccup reached for his dagger. Upon realizing what they were implying, they put their weapons back and stood in an awkward silence. Then, they turned and ran in the opposite direction. Hiccup to get Toothless in a boat and head to where he thought Pache was, and Astrid to ride Stormfly to where she thought she was.

Hiccup felt awful about the whole thing. Only when they were teenagers did Astrid ever pull an axe on him to fight. The thing was, he was about ready to fight her back too. He couldn't bear to imagine how that would've turned out.

"I hope when this is all over you can forgive me Astrid." He whispered to himself as he pulled up to the docks. When he reached the shore guards were everywhere, searching boats, and running about. "What the…" He began to say, until he was interrupted by a voice.

"Hey you!" A man stood in front of him, and had a badge that said, Captain of the Royal Guard.

"Me?" Hiccup replied in English.

"Yeah you! Has your boat been searched yet?" He asked.

"Searched?"

"Yes."

"For what reason?"

"Answer my question."

"Answer mine first. I believe I have the right to agree on whether or not my property should be searched by a man I don't know for a reason I don't know."

"I have a search warrant."

"Then by all means, let me see it. It's bound to state reasoning on it." Hiccup smirked.

The man sighed and said, "I am Captain Richard Calhoun Marrinx of the kingdom of Maceortulin. I-my son has gone missing these past couple days, and we have reason to believe he's been kidnapped. We are searching boats just to be sure, but there hasn't been any sign of him. So step aside if you're innocent. However, if you refuse any further I'll have you arrested."

"Fine." Hiccup grumbled. "But, you are the only one allowed to look below deck, and I must accompany you."

"Why? Are you planning on killing me once we're down there?"

"Your men would be suspicious if you didn't come back out. Not to mention why would I attack you?"

"Maybe you have something to hide."

"Maybe so. But nothing anybody hides is worth a life." Hiccup said with sincerity. Looking into the green eyes, Richard could tell the Viking was being truly honest.

"Very well." The captain agreed, and Hiccup led him below as the guards searched above deck.

What greeted the man almost made him scream. It was a big, black beast that had large claws, slits for eyes, and big, sharp teeth. It growled at him, and advanced forward a few steps. "Wha-what is that monster?" He asked. Hiccup walked forward and put his hand on Toothless's snout, putting him into a more relaxed position.

"Calm down buddy. He's a friend." Richard could not believe what he was seeing! The man was actually calming down the beast!

"What is that thing?"

"Oh," Hiccup cleared his throat. "let me introduce Toothless." He looked at the dragon for a while and when nothing happened, elbowed him in the chest to which was responded with an eyeroll, and a cute gummy smile.

"How…"

"And, I am Hiccup. We are the alphas, that's kings in your dictionary, of the dragon nest of Freyja." The captain was stunned. He didn't know how to respond. He cautiously looked at Toothless, but saw that when he wouldn't attack it was safe to lower his guard.

"Did you say, kings?"

"Why yes, I believe I did. Though, as leaders of dragons we prefer the term alphas."

"Do you have proof?"

"WELL, we COULD call over all 568 of our subjects, but that might be a problem to you." The man's face went pale. "Just kidding. I have a seal." He turned around and showed the back of his neck where his scale was. To people of this region it could be used as a king seal.

"I-I'm sorry if I've been disrespectful to you, your highness." Richard bowed once realizing who he was with.

"Don't worry. And please, call me Hiccup."

"Alright then...uh. So, what are you here for Hiccup?"

"You could say I'm kind of in the same situation as you are. You see, my daughter's been kidnapped, and for over a week we've been searching for her."

"We?"

"Freyja, and the Isle of Berk. You see, she's kind of the princess of Freyja, and the granddaughter to the chief of Berk. So, you can see how important she is."

"Indeed. I'm sorry for misjudging you. Any norsemen who come here usually are, well…"

"Gruff. Intimidating. Pickle brained."

"I was going to say unfriendly, but yes. Like, not too long ago there was this tall man with a big black beard and a gruff voice who seemed cautious about the boat searching, like you were." Hearing his description, Hiccup's eyes went wide.

"This man didn't happen to have an I've-just-been-struck-by-lightning-and-have-been-rotting-in-the-attic-of-a-cabbage-farm look to him, did he?"

"Descriptive, but yes. Why do you ask?"

"He's the one who kidnapped Pache, my daughter. And I wouldn't be surprised if that's where your son is either. Alvin the Treacherous seems to have a way to manipulate and gather pawns is any way possible." This kindled a new hope for Richard, who just remembered something.

"My son, Gabriel, just before he disappeared, said that he saw a dragon."

"Then Alvin does have him." Hiccup confirmed.

"What should we do?"

"If you can arrange a meeting with Berk and Freyja, then maybe we can do something about our children, and put an end to the wicked man's tyranny."

"It will be hard to do that. In order to convince the council to get involved there must be a good reason. Even if it is for two important men's children, it's not good enough. There must be more to it. One that would involve all of Maceortulin."

"Well, now call me crazy…"

"I'm pretty sure it's implied in your character." The dragon behind him grumbled.

"...but I have an idea." Toothless groaned behind him.

"That's great! What is it?" The Captain asked.

"What if…"

"Yes?"

"...unless this kingdom agrees to help…"

"Yes?" Richard was becoming exuberant with curiosity.

"...I will send a dragon attack and declare war, bringing all 36 of my allies with me."

His eyes went wide, and Toothless face-palmed and groaned. But, as crazy as Hiccup's plans usually are, they work just as efficiently. I'll find her Astrid. I will. He thought, and hoped she would find more clues as well, despite their argument.