Hiccup waited by the monstrous nightmare's cage for Astrid to return with the others. "If you're planning on getting eaten, I'll go with the gronkle." Hiccup turned as the others headed towards him.
"Hiccup, I know you didn't say your plan yet, but I am already loving it!" Snotlout said, ruffling his cousin's hair. After similar words of support from the other teens, Hiccup smiled, and opened the Nightmare's cage. He led the mighty dragon out, while Snotlout strolled confidently towards them. He raised his hand and pushed it boldly at the nightmare as Hiccup watched at his side, ready to intervene in case anything went wrong. After all, this was the most delicate part of his plan. If the dragon did not accept his cousin, the chances of Hiccup getting the others sans Astrid to try was slim to none.
Hookfang started, and gave the air around Snotlout's hand a cautious sniff. 'No, it can't be. It just can't be.' He gave the air another sniff and with a whining cry, eagerly shoved his snout into Snotlout's hand, nearly knocking the boy over. Snotlout gasped and collapsed into a sitting position as memories washed over him. "Hookfang?"
Hookfang nodded, and lowered his head to nuzzle Snotlout. "Hey, brother." He whispered, but only Snotlout could understand him. This made Snotlout laugh and hug Hookfang's strong neck. Hookfang lowered his head so it was gently touching Snotlout's back and nudged him closer with a large paw. Then Snotlout noticed Hiccup going through the training supplies.
"Hiccup, what are you doing?"
"You will need something to hold on with." Hiccup answered matter of factually, holding up five pieces of rope.
Stoic watched as the queen showed herself. Hiccup was right, that thing was Huge. "By the beard of Thor-" he whispered. Gobber stood next to him, his mouth somewhere near his knees. 'What on Earth have I got us into?' Stoick thought grimly as his brother, Spietlout ran past him.
"To the ships!" He cried, heading that direction himself. Thinking fast, Stoick reached out and snatched his younger brother's arm.
"No, get everyone to the side of the mountain." Spietlout nodded, and went to do as his older brother said. Then Stoick looked at Gobber. "Gobber go with the others."
Gobber shook his head. "I think I will stay here, just in case you are thinking of doing something crazy."
Stoick turned on him. "I can buy us some time if I give that beast something to hunt!" 'At least until Hiccup and the others get here.' Gobber sighed and rolled his eyes. Yep, deffently something crazy.
"Then I can double that time." Before long, Hiccup and the other arrived. "Every bit the bull-headed stubborn Viking you ever were." Stoick nodded, a pleased look on his face. Then he saw Hiccup leap off Stormfly's back and onto the deck of the burning boat holding his brother. He grabbed the irons, and pulled. Stoick started to go to help, then the Queen stepped on the ship, sending both Hiccup and Toothless under.
"SONS" Stoick cried out, rushing for them before Gobber could stop him. Under water, Hiccup swam down to his brother while Toothless shook his head frantically, trying to get him to turn back. Hiccup kept pulling on the chains, then ran out of air, knocking him out.
"Hiccup!" Toothless yelled as a strong hand grabbed the weakened form of his brother, pulling him up. Soon Toothless was face to face with Gobber.