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Setting: Day of the raid of Meathead Village

Days Until Wedding: 1 and a half month (40 days)

"Did You Really Think We Would Come Unprepared"

At last, after 8 days of gruesome training and preparing, the Hairy Hooligans were finally ready with their invasion. Except there were instances where someone would question Hiccup and Astrid about their relationship. Like always, their leader always made a speech before they strike. This time though, their leader was not Stoick but his son, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. At first glance, people might think he was a pushover but to the people who lived in Berk, he was something else.

Everyone was gathered mead hall, eating to fill their stomachs for the upcoming battle while the dragons were stationed outside to eat some fish. Everyone quieted down when Hiccup stood at the middle of the hall. Hiccup cleared his throat and successfully got everyone's attention.

He looked at his father and Stoick gave him the signal to go on.

"Listen everyone, I know that most, if not all, of you here know about what happened 2 weeks ago. I know that you are all devastated by the loss of our comrades but they weren't just our comrades but also our friends, allies and most of all family. We are gathered here today because this is the day where we get revenge for our fallen comrades! Today is the day where the Meatheads will learn their place and fear the might of the Hairy Hooligans! Today is the day where we will be known in history as the first tribe to conquer dragons!"

While Hiccup was making his speech Astrid chuckled behind him. Ruffnut looked at her and leaned towards the chuckling teen.

"What're you laughing about?" Ruffnut whispered.

Astrid chuckled a little more before whispering back "This was the speech he made up when he accidentally told everyone we were getting married."

Ruffnut finally caught on and both girls laughed at his misfortune. Hiccup tried to ignore the two girls behind him because he actually heard every word they said.

"Everyone! Don't let fear consume you! Never doubt yourselves! We are vikings! We don't show mercy towards the enemy! Most of all, we fight for honor!" he shouted and everyone followed.

"Let's go!" Hiccup pointed towards the ocean and everyone started racing to the boats to ready themselves while the others went to their respective dragons. Hiccup whistled and Toothless started running towards him with his tongue out. Hiccup knew what was coming so his eyes widened and he held his arms out. "Toothless! Don't! Stop!" but it was too late because Toothless tackled him to the ground and started licking his face.

Hiccup eventually forced Toothless to stop but it was too late since he was already smelling like dead fish. It was a good thing he was riding a dragon or everyone would have to get used to smelling like fish for hours.

Everyone eventually finished preparing for the voyage and off they go. It was tense all around.

Hiccup was playing lookout with Astrid beside him. He still found it fascinating how Astrid trained Blindspot. What she lacked in sight she made up for hearing. A good example was when Hiccup accidentally dropped a nail and Blindspot reacted to it even though she was a few meters away.

Her rider though, was another story. At first glance, people might think she was just one of those typical vikings who kept their distance to stay alive but not her, she would gladly go hand-to-hand with anybody who got in her way. Hiccup included. Astrid was a killer with a bow but when using her axe, it was best if you said your prayers to the gods.

As Hiccup flew Toothless over the ocean, the other teens followed suite. Hiccup was glad that he taught them first.

Fishlegs, a huge, burly viking with a heart of a child. He wouldn't even hurt a fly until his life depended on it. Don't be fooled though because the guy was genius when it came to, well, everything you could think of. He was the tactician of this operation. He was incharge in what to do in what situation. He was currently riding a gronkle which he oddly called Meatlug for reasons unknown.

Tuffnut and Ruffnut, the demolition experts in their ragtag group. The most annoying twins Hiccup ever knew. Both were obnoxious and annoying but without them, life wouldn't be fun. Tuffnut, a masochistic annoyance, he was either born an idiot or his mother dropped him he was born. He insisted it was the latter because to him it sounded cool. Ruffnut, although she acted like his brother, she had her moments where she acted just like Astrid, brash and violent which was a very terribly combination. She also had her moments where she showed intelligence like when Fishlegs would start explaining something and she would give her input. Although her infatuation for the burly teen might have something to do with it. Their dragon is none other than the hideous zippleback, whome they called Bard and Belch.

Then there was Snotlout. Hiccup was worried about him because he didn't know what was running through his thick skull. Just a few weeks ago, Snotlout actually made peace with him but just last week, he broke it because he thought that Astrid made the mistake of picking Hiccup over him. In the end though, Hiccup knew he would do the right thing since deep, deep, deep, deep, deep inside Snotlout had a heart. He was currently riding a monstrous nightmare he called Hookfang for obvious reasons.

They flew for hours until eventually they found land over the distance.

"Ok guys! I'll go on ahead and scout the perimeter!" Hiccup told the other teens and made Toothless shoot forward which left the others in awe. Hiccup loved it when Toothless went in full gear. He felt free. But just as quick as it started it had to end.

Hiccup situated Toothless a giant boulder and peaked above it to the village infront of him. The Meathead's village was just like theirs except they still hunted dragons. He saw that the people were doing their daily chores. Men cutting wood, women hanging wet clothes and children playing around. Hiccup's heart broke. He had forgotten that children would get involved in this fight. He closed his eyes and breathed deeply. He opened them again and it was immediately replaced with determination. Now was not the time to show weakness. They would reap what they sow!

Hiccup climbed back to Toothless and flew back to the others. It was time to strike while the Meatheads was defenseless.

AN: Ok, a lot of you may think that Hiccup is OOC but that is how it's supposed to be. He didn't grow up alone and weak. He had Astrid to grow up with so his view in life is different. That is all… Enjoy and review!