(Chapter Five)

(Sundas 29th) (With Draco)

Draco couldn't go back to sleep last night since his mind wouldn't stop replaying last night's events. Every time they replayed in his head he would feel annoyed at the thought of seeing Astrid standing there about to let the kid get killed. He lets out a huff sitting upright in his tent.

"I guess I should get ready" he whispered grabbing his things before leaving the tent. Once out of the tent he was face to face with Galaxy "Didn't laag pruzah?" Draco shook his head "Not really but it doesn't matter" Draco walked around Galaxy and began his walk towards the village. While walking towards the village he began to wonder about the way the dragons were attacking yesterday.

'Its strange, usually dragons would prefer fish then farm animals, let alone people, the ones back home attacked people because they thought that humans were meant to be destroyed but these ones act like they're under control…" his thought began to think of the possible ideas of why the dragons would act like this.

Back home the dragons he knew/fought were under somewhat of a control under Alduin, but he was more of a leader then a controller. The only thing he could think of, it would be another alpha or something else.

He pondered over the possible things that could be controlling them but it all came down to the only two options. He didn't like those options but those are what's its coming down two "Great, there's a possibility of another dragon that can control other dragons" honestly, he didn't want to have to deal with another one but if this one is going to start causing him trouble he'll have to jump in and do something about it. He pushed thoughts aside when he realized that he was entering the village. He looked around and saw that everyone was out working on the repairs from last nights raid. He could hear Gobber's hammer hammering away with a line of people lined up at his window. He could hear the people asking him to get them some more nails or hinges for the roofs and other parts of the house.

"Hold ya' horses, I'm only one person!" Gobber yelled. Draco felt kind of bad for the blacksmith, but he was busy right now and couldn't be bothered to help but that didn't stop people from asking him to help. Those who did only got a 'Sorry, but I'm busy' or 'I'm kind of busy' from him. His tone was kind of harsh but with the lack of sleep that he had he didn't care about how his tone sounded.

Making his way through the village he saw some of the young adults helping the adults except for those twins, they were just butting heads with each other. Honestly, he can't stand them, but they do remind him somewhat of what Raven and Sal a little bit. He really did miss them if he could see those two in these two idiots. He looks away from the two hoping that they won't notice him.

Next, he saw Fishlegs carrying some logs then handing them to what seems to be his father. He watched as he walked past the house but Fishlegs noticed him and called out to him "Hey Draco!" the hefty guy comes running over towards him. He hid his annoyance before speaking "Hey Fishlegs, you need something?" it seems like he didn't hide it well enough since he could hear it in his own voice.

"W-Well I was wondering if you could show more of that journal of yours, when you're free that is" Fishlegs caught on to his annoyance so he was worried that he did something to annoy him.

"After I'm done training Hiccup then we'll see" hehad a weird feeling that he knew where this was going.

"When did this start happening?"

"Just a couple of days ago" Fishlegs let out a sigh of relief. This surprised Draco.

"I can't believe someone is finally giving him a chance, so far everyone who has tried to train him gave up on him to quick because of him being weak or looks weak, but look at me, I hate fighting but I'm a lot bigger and more viking like so everyone thinks of me as a viking more then him even though I rather stay inside and read while he's the one that wants to be out there fighting"

Draco stayed quite for a little bit before speaking "The people that gave up and abandoned him are the ones that are truly weak" that's all he had to say before continuing his way to the arena. Fishlegs watched Draco leave letting those words sink in.

Finally arriving at the bridge leading to the arena Draco thought he could finally get the day moving but as he walked over the bridge he noticed a group of kids walking towards him, but they didn't seem to have noticed him yet nut when they got closer to one another the girl that he saved from the dragons yesterday spoke up "Hey, it's you!" the kids looked in Draco's direction and ran up to him.

"Maria told us about what happened last night and said that you were so cool killing off those dragons" a young boy spoke first.

"Yea, she said that you threw a dagger at it's eye, was it true?"

"Yea, was it?" they continued to bombard him. He held his hand up causing them to hush "Ok, first off, yes it was true, I threw a dagger in his eye but that was to protect her and I wasn't trying to be cool, she was in some real danger that could've gotten her killed, in battle don't try to be the hero" the kids were just staring at him with blank stares but at least they didn't ask what he meant.

"Um… sir, thank you for saving me" the little girl named Maria spoke. Draco looked down at her and said "You're welcome but you shouldn't have been out in the raid like that, it was too dangerous for you to be out there like that" she lowered her head. He looked back up and his mood went from somewhat ok to back to annoyed. Astrid was standing there watching him and her kids.

He looks back down at the kids "Run along now" the kids noticed that there was tense and decided to do as he said and ran along towards the village. Draco looked back up towards Astrid. He could see that she was staring at him like she was wanting to say something to him, but he walks past her leaving her to herself. As he walked past her he thought he heard her mumble something, but he didn't hear.

Draco was still annoyed with her from yesterday's incident. He finally arrived at the arena to see that Hiccup was already waiting for him down in the arena with he sword and shield. This time he was using the hand that Draco told him that would work best for him. Hiccup notices Draco and gives him a shy smile.

Draco didn't return the smile. Hiccup's smile quickly disappeared when Draco entered the arena. Draco didn't say anything instead he went over to the weapons rack and grabbed a short sword then walked back over to stand in front of Hiccup. Before Hiccup could get a word out Draco bolted for him. Hiccup startled he backed away and tried to lift his shield to defend himself, but Draco was just a little bit faster then him.

Draco swings his sword for Hiccups shield knocking it down then he gets in a little closer and hits his gut with the hilt of his sword knocking the breath out of him. Hiccup falls on his butt, looking up at Draco he saw the point of the blade aimed in between his eyes.

Draco spoke "Your guard was down" Hiccup was confused and stunned. Draco pulled his sword away, so Hiccup could stand back up. Once he was back on his feet Hiccup was about to say something Draco bolts towards him again. This time Hiccup was able to pull his shield up, but Draco expected this and gabbed the top of his shield and yanked it. As Draco pulled on Hiccup's shield he thought he would take the chance to try to get a swing in.

Hiccup try to swing around his shield, but it was blocked by Draco's sword. Hiccup tried to pull away but Draco yanks one more time on his shield to the point where it hurt Hiccups arm and forced him to get rid of it. Once the shield was out of the way Draco tossed it to the side and lunged towards Hiccup. Hiccup's attention went to Draco's sword.

"Bad move" Draco simply said before landing a punch on Hiccups face knocking him to the ground. Hiccup dropped his sword when he landed and was met with the end of Draco's blade once again.

"Always pay attention to the warrior and not their weapon because they could change their tactic at anytime in a fight" he pulled his sword away from Hiccup's face. Hiccup sat there for a second thinking to himself.

Draco noticed that his expression began to falter to doubt.

"He's beginning to doubt himself" Draco thought. He bends down in front of Hiccup. Hiccup looks at him "You plan on giving up?" Draco simply asks. Hiccup didn't say anything instead he looks away from Draco.

Draco stands up and points his sword at Hiccup "Now I can see why everyone gave up on you" Draco knew there was another way to go about this, but he doesn't have time to go the nice route. Hiccup's head snaps up to look at Draco "They gave up on you because you gave up on yourself" he continued "It's hard to teach someone that has no motivation"

Hiccup stares at Draco while he continues speaking "Back where I came from, people who have no motivation gets kicked out or killed" Draco points his sword at Hiccup. Hiccup's eyes widened "Now, pick up your sword or die a coward" Draco whispered. He hopes that this little push would give Hiccup what he needed. Hiccup continues to stare.

"I guess this is goodbye then" Draco raises his sword and brings it down. At that moment Hiccup's instincts kicked in and he grabbed his sword, holds it up blocking Draco's swing. The swords clashed, and Hiccup pushed his back.

Hiccup scrambles to his feet holding his sword with both hands and got into a defense stance. Draco smiled to see that his plan worked. He lunged towards Hiccup coming in with a right swing. Hiccup watches the sword again but then he realizes he made the same mistake. Draco comes in with a left hook hitting him in the jaw. Hiccup then fell on his side but quickly rolled away.

Draco watched Hiccup roll away not going after him, instead he waited till he stood up. When Hiccup stopped rolling he quickly stood up but stumbled still feeling the impacted on his jaw but with his blood rushing, so it wasn't bothering him that much. He got back into a defense stance "You need to attack sooner or later, you can't always wait till the enemy comes to you"

Hiccup looked at his sword for a second thinking it over and Draco took this chance to charge for him. Hiccup noticed this and took a swing at him missing him completely he then follows it with another swing which clashed with Draco's sword.

They stood their swords still locked in place, Hiccup using all the strength he had to hold it in place while Draco was barely using all his strength, but he had to act like he was. Draco took a step closer closing the gap "Come on, is this all you got" he pushes Hiccup back knocking him off balance. To Draco's surprise he was able to rebalance himself.

"Good now come at me"

(With Astrid and the gang)

Astrid and her friends were hanging out at the Great Hall. They sat at their normal table in one of the corners of the hall. Like usual Fishlegs was talking about dragons "I just found out that the Speed Stingers alpha has a different look then it's other pack members, also I found out…" he was interrupted with the sound of Snotlout moaning.

"Ugh… stop boring us with your dragon knowledge, all we need to know is how to kill them besides weren't you suppose to go with your dad?" Snotlout can't stand listening to when Fishlegs starts talking about dragon but nobody can stand when Snotlout talks.

"Actually, we need this kind of knowledge to be able to kill them, so we do need this knowledge and yes but they needed my help here" Snotlout just rolled his eyes. He then turned his attention to Astrid which was sitting across from him.

"Hey babe, I'll be mov…" he was cut off when she spoke "Not in the mood Snotlout" Snotlout backed off a little bit "Sorry, maybe some other time" Tuffnut started laughing "You just got turned down dude!" Snotlout punches him in the arm.

"No, I didn't, she just said that she wasn't in the mood, that's all"

"No, you got turned down" Ruffnut jumped in, laughing with her brother. Snotlout folded his arms over his chest. While the twins laughed Astrid was looking over to where her children were sitting. She could hear what they were talking about.

"Do you think you could ask him?" one of the boys asked Maria.

"I could ask but he's kind of scary to approach"

"He is kind of scary, but we'll be right behind you, so don't worry" one of the other girls reassured Maria placing a hand on her shoulder. The other kids were nodding. Astrid began to wonder what/who they were talking about even though deep down her gut is giving her a bad feeling.

Maria only smiled as she looked at her friends. Astrid was so focused on the what the kids were talking about she didn't realize that her friends have been trying to get her attention for the past two minutes. She felt a hand on her shoulder shaking her. She looked to see that it was Ruffnut "What?" She asked

"You were spacing out on us, we've been talking to you for the past minute, but you weren't saying anything" Fishlegs explained.

"Sorry, I was just over hearing what the kids were saying"

"Oh, you heard that to" Tuffnut jumped in "They were talking about asking that new guy, whatever his name, if he could show them how to throw knives like he did during that raid" Snotlout began to laugh "Throwing knives, that's not difficult, I could do that in my sleep, they don't need to go talk to that nobody they could just come ask me to help them" he got up from his seat looking around for the kids but when he felt Astrid's eyes on him, warning him that he better not he sat back down in his seat.

"No one is going to teach them to throw knives, especially not that guy" she looked over to where the kids are just to see that they were gone. She looked around the hall and saw the doors closing. She quickly got up from her seat to run after them, but a hand grabbed her arm. It was Fishlegs.

"Fishlegs, what are you doing?"

"Calm down Astrid, his not going to tech them anything" he let go of her arm.

"How would you know that Fishlegs, you barely know the guy"

"I know because of the feel he gives off, it's hard to explain but whenever I talked to him last he gave off this feeling of… cold I guess you could say, he also doesn't seem like the kind of guy to put kids at risk, after hearing how he saved Maria I doubt he'll teach them anything dangerous" Astrid relaxed a little bit and Fishlegs lets go of her arm.

"You better be right Fishlegs, because if I find out that he taught them anything without my say so I'm going to beat him a pulp" she begins to walk for the doors "I'll see you guys later" everyone sat there and watch her walk out of the hall.

"Ever since that night of the raid she's been on edge, does any of you guys know why?" Fishlegs asked. The three idiots all shrugged their shoulders and Fishlegs lets out a sigh "I should've known"

"I always thought she was always on edge"

"Not like this, she just seems like she's been thrown off her game or something like that" Fishlegs explained.

"She seems fine to me" Snotlout jumps in taking a bite of his food. Fishlegs rolls his eyes "She seems fine to you because you don't pay attention, the only thing you pay attention is your muscles and your huge ego" Ruffnut and Tuffnut began to laugh out loud "Ohhh, Fishlegs grown some balls" Tuffnut laughs. Snotlout stares Fishlegs down.

"Are you picking a fight Fishlegs?" Snotlout stood up trying to make Fishlegs back off but it didn't work, instead Fishlegs stood up towering the small man "Fighting you would be a waste of time and I have better things to do" Fishlegs began to walk towards the halls doors.

Once he was outside he let out a heavy breath "Oh my Thor, why did I do that, what came over me?" he was questioning his actions realizing what his just done. He began to panic fearing what Snotlout is going to do to him when he gets out here.

"I need to go somewhere now before something happens" he ran down the stone steps trying to hurry up and get as far away from the hall as possible but as he was running he ran into Gobber who which was heading for the hall.

"Oof, Sorry Gobber" Fishlegs apologized

"What's the 'urry lad?" Gobber asked

"Nothing, I-I'm just late for something, late" Fishlegs hurries past Gobber. Gobber watches Fishlegs hurry through the plaza "What's gotten him so frightened?" his question was answered when he saw Snotlout walking down the stone steps.

'Oh, that's why' he thought. Snotlout walks up to Gobber "Hey Gobber, have you seen Fishlegs, I need to have a little chat with the big lug" Snotlout asked trough gritted teeth and a fake smile 'I should probably lie' Gobber thought pointing towards the woods.

"'e went into the woods" Snotlout thanked Gobber as he made his way towards the woods. Gobber could only shake his head "'ow did I survive teaching those five" he continues climbing the steps entering the Great Hall.

(Time Skip)

(Back with Hiccup and Draco)

It was almost afternoon, about an hour or two away from it turning dark. Hiccup was barely standing on his feet, breathing heavily, arms trembling and sweat fall from his fac while Draco on the other hand didn't seemed to be fazed one bit, the only thing you can see is a little bit of sweat and a couple of ripped cloth on his clothing.

"You've improved but just by a little, you still got a lot to learn" Draco walks over to the weapons wrack placing the sword back where he got it. As he placed it back he heard a thud. He turns around to see that Hiccup has fallen to his knees painting, sword next him.

"Be sure to rest up tomorrow, you'll need it" Hiccup could only nod falling flat on his back. Draco turns away heading for the entrance. At the entrance he saw that the little girl Maria and the other kids were standing there looking at him in awe.

"That was amazing" one of the boys said.

"What are you kids doing here?" he looks up to see that the sky was turning a beautiful color of orange. Then he continues "Isn't it about time for you to be home?" He turned his attention back to the kids.

"Yes, but we came to ask you something" Draco crouches down to their eye level.

"Ok, what do you want to ask?"

Maria looks at her friends then back to him "Could you teach us how to throw knives, like how you did when you saved me?" This surprised Draco. Throwing knives takes lots of practice to pull off especially how he throws them, but he doesn't plan to stay here long enough to train them that would take a couple of years to perfect.

"Sorry children, but I can't teacher you how to throw knives" they looked down at the ground with frowns but Draco continued "It's not because I don't want to, it's because I won't be here long enough to train you in something like throwing knives, I'll only be here long enough to get my boat fixed, also I'm waiting on a trader that supposedly that comes to Berk" they looked up with a less disappointing look but they were still sad about it.

"Then how come you're training useless?" the other boy asked looking behind Draco at the passed-out Hiccup.

"It's a favor for the chief, he'll help me get my boat repaired if I help train his son, that's why" the kids seemed to understand.

"Ok, now you need to run along and go home, it's getting late out, and I don't want you getting in trouble with your folks" the kids nodded their heads before running off. He looks over to the stands and saw Astrid standing there. His eyes narrowed but he had to keep his temper down.

"What is it?" he asked trying not to make it sound harsh. Her eyes narrowed as she approached him.

"What's the real reason of you training useless, you have skills, I admit but you don't seem to be the kind of person to train strangers for favors"

"What kind of person do you think I am then?" Draco asked looking down at the maiden.

"I see an egocentric prick that thinks he can roll in here and does whatever he feels like, now what's the real reason for you training useless and don't pull that 'doing it as a favor' crap on me" he didn't seem fazed on the outside but deep down all he wants to do is put her in her place.

"Fine, I'm only doing it because it'll help me waste time while I'm here" it isn't a total lie. As she looked him up and down trying to read him he was staring her down remember how different she acted just a couple of days ago and now she's become such a bitch just after him telling her off. Draco understands that some people will get mad at getting told off but seriously, the way he's seen her in battle so far of course he'll say something about it.

She places one hand on her hip "I'll take that answer for now but you're wasting your time, he'll never be one of us" she tries to turn around and walk away but he grabs her arm turning her back around.

"You know what, you say that I'm egocentric, and a prick then you're just as bad" she was taken aback and glared at Draco "What!" before she could say anything else he continued 'I knew vikings could be assholes sometimes but you are so much worse, you think because someone is weak they can't became one of you, you think someone can't hold a sword or axe, they're weaker then you, just because his not as big as everyone else he's weak, look at you for example, you not that much bigger then him but it's because you can fight and swing that axe around it makes up for your size, the only thing you are is a selfish bitch that only thinks of herself, I feel sorry for the parents that left their kids in your hands"

Draco pushes past her leaving an embarrassed and pissed Astrid.

On his way through the town Draco couldn't help but feel angered by her. At first, he didn't think that they would be that bad of people but after hearing how they talk about him, even the kids, he now remembers why he hates vikings, if you aren't big or able to fight you're weak or kicked out.

He shakes his head "I wish Galaxy could hurry up and heal so we can get out of this place" He whispered. He was now entering the woods letting the calming noise of the dark forest cloud his mind trying to calm his anger down. Usual during times like this he would rather be at the hot springs but today he just wants to get back to camp and go to sleep.

When he finally arrived at his camp he could see Galaxies figure laying next to his tent. Galaxy sensed his brothers anger and asked "Fosro trun zeymah?"

"The vikings, that's what's the matter" he sits down in front of his tent grabbing a piece of flint and steel to light the fire pit. After a couple of flicks the fire was once again lit "They think because you're small you're weak, they're nothing but one minded and think that brute strength is everything, this is why a can never stand vikings"

"Tilro atruk zos wah nii los til?" Galaxy asked looking at his brother.

"I guess it still gets to me because that's how I used to be treated back in Skyrim, I was considered weak but that was before I went through years of training and growing" he looked at the fire for a little bit remembering something from back then. After the memory diapered he got up and said "I'm heading to bed, see you in the morning" he crawls into the tent disappearing behinds the flaps.

Galaxy lays his head back down closing his eyes "Goodnight zeymah" Galaxy knew what he meant even though he didn't say it, he worried about his brother, but he had a feeling that from this day forward things are going to start to get interesting.