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AN: Boom! We've reached a hundred, people! Never in my life did I predict to get that digit!
Setting: During Dragon Training
Days Until Wedding: 3 and a half months (45 days)
"Which Side Are You On"
Strange. Hiccup thought. Just a few hours ago we were fighting but now… He looked towards the girl he fell in love with. Hiccup and Astrid were on their way towards the village.
Suddenly a horn sounded from the distance. Signifying that someone of importance has arrived. This also meant that there was a possibility it was Stoick and the other vikings.
"Looks like our dads has returned" Astrid said as she discreetly held his hand. He smiled a bit and squeezed their interlocked hands a little tighter.
"I know" he suddenly frowned "AStrid"
"Yes?"
"I think it's time that I tell dad about the dragons."
"What do you mean? Are you going to tell him about Toothless?"
Hiccup shook his head "No… I'm going to propose something to him. Something, I bet, you wouldn't like"
"Come on, tell me" she begged
"Nope. It would be a surprise"
Astrid huffed and crossed her arms "Fine… I won't force you to tell me but don't expect any cuddling"
"Since when does Astrid Hofferson cuddle?" he shot back
Astrid didn't answer him and just walked even faster trying to hide the blush that was on her face.
Hiccup chuckled and tried to catch up with her.
-Haddock Household-
Stoick crashed on the chair as he arrived at home. He was completely exhausted. They've lost 6 ships and didn't even got a chance to kill a single dragon. All those ships for naught.
Stoick closed his eyes, trying to get some sleep, when the door opened then closed.
"Dad?" Hiccup called from the entrance.
"I'm over here son" Stoick responded from the dining table he was currently suited in.
"Hey, did you find it?"
Stoick sighed for the nth time that day
"So that's a no then?"
"What do you want Hiccup?" Stoick droned. He knew that Hiccup was up to something the moment he was looking for him. He knew what Hiccup was interested in and, sadly, he was not really interested in fighting even though he was really good at it. That was why Stoick was not in the mood to talk to Hiccup because he knew that it was about theories and speculations.
"If you insist." Hiccup said dryly and cleared his throat "I have a proposition for you"
"What is it this time?"
"What if I told you I found a way to lessen our pest problems?" he hinted. Stoick knew that Hiccup meant the dragons so his interest were suddenly peaked.
"I'm listening"
"Ok, but promise me that you won't jump to conclusions, like you always do" he muttered the last part that only he could heard "Because what I'm about to tell you is very delicate and needs to be kept in secret"
Stoick narrowed his eyes. Hiccup usually didn't beat around the bush when it came to his inventions and such. He would do all he could so that those would be approved. "Get to the point" Stoick commanded
"Ok" Hiccup exhaled "Have you ever considered using the captive dragons against them?" them meaning the other dragons.
Stoick steeled his face "Careful there Hiccup, you're treading in dangerous waters here. You better explain yourself or I might consider you banished for treason."
Hiccup knew the consequences when it came to dragons. When a viking showed signs of aligning with a dragon then he would be considered a traitor and would be banished no matter the status.
Hiccup stood his ground and returned his father's glare "That's why I told you to keep an open mind. Whether you think I'm a traitor or not, this information is crucial if we are to win this war."
They held their glaring contest for about a minute before Stoick closed his eyes and sighed
"Fine, I believe you. I, for one, think you wouldn't do something stupid like befriending one of those beasts."
"Well then, here's what I think we should do"
-Next day-
Hiccup and Astrid stood inside the stadium.
It was currently empty. Nobody was around. Even the dragons were strangely quiet.
"Where is everybody?" Hiccup asked as he looked around
Astrid made an 'I don't know' sound
"See! I told you we'll find them here!" someone shouted from behind them. As they turned their heads towards the source, they saw that it was the teens.
"Hey guys!" Hiccup greeted them "Where's Gobber? Training is about to start and he isn't here to release a dragon"
Fishlegs shook his head "Actually, he told us yesterday that the rest of us failed the tests and should repeat it after the final battle"
"What do you mean 'rest of us'?"
"He meant that you two" Snotlout pointed at both of them "Are going to the finals. You two would compete in who would have the privilege in killing the nightmare"
"Where were we when all this happened?" Astrid had her hands on her hips and glared at the others
"When you two were busy making a scene outside" Ruffnut said dryly
"Oh" both Hiccup and Astrid said
"Oh, Gobber also said that the two of you have a week to prepare for the match."
Hiccup shrugged "I'm fine with that. I had other plans anyway"
Astrid raised her eyebrow "Am I included in that or is it Hiccup exclusive only?"
"Oh you're definitely included in it"
"Good"
"Ok guys, thanks for telling us" Hiccup thanked them and Tuffnut eagerly accepted it
As soon as the other teens were gone, Astrid looked towards Hiccup "So what're we gonna do that is important?" she mocked asked
Hiccup grinned "We're flying"
AN: Hey guys, I know it's short but I'm sleepy and I want to keep my track record of posting a new chapter everyday so here you go! Enjoy and review…
Sorry if this chapter is messy. This is actually just a filler for the next one…