6 months later

After six months of travel both Gobber and Gothi are exhausted. Stopping every few hours to rest and hunt whatever they can catch. Gothi has been able to heal fully as does Gobber and are now many miles away from Berk. To them which is just fine. The pair also have not seen any owls from Berk, and they can't decide if that is a good thing or not. For now, they count what blessings they gain on this long journey. The sun will soon set and the night will bring the moon for its nightly dance. They manage to find a fallon log that will be good enough for a shelter for the night. Gobber goes ahead of Gothi then helps her up before following after.

They settle once more for a night of sleep when Gothi speaks, "Gobber. I worry that we will run into trouble soon." Gobber asks, "Why say that Gothi?" Gothi responds, "I feel it. I feel trouble brewing. Danger. I don't know if that is for us or for Hicca." Gobber nods while Gothi continues, "Even if we are not in danger. We will be soon and so will Hicca and her friends." Gobber sighs then says, "Hicca is strong. I see it, you see it. Even her friends see it." Gothi bows her head while Gobber pulls her to his side, "Hicca will be the strongest of them all. She has something that her father does not have. And that is her strong will." Gothi nods in agreement, "Hicca's will is stronger, and nothing will stop her. She will do great things." Gobber preaches and Gothi says, "You're right. Gobber, you are right." She looks at him, "She is strong. I never doubted her."

Gobber hugs her, "You worried about her. So am I Gothi. But we must trust and believe she is doing alright. Don't forget that she also has Toothless at her side." Gothi nods her head in agreement then says, "If they are not together when we find her then we will need to give them a little push." Gobber throws his head back in laughter. Gothi joins in the laugh and after some time the pair calm down enough to rest and close their eyes for sleep. Letting the sounds of night sing them to sleep. However, during the night they both hear the sounds of beating wings. When Gobber looks out, he sees a group of armored owls he does not recognize.

He jesters for Gothi to keep down and to keep quiet and this causes Gothi to quietly move further into the log to hide. Gobber manages to move closer to hear what this strange band of armored owls are saying. And what he hears is something that makes his blood run ice cold. "The Red Death really wants to win this war." One owl said while the other said, "I know. But now that Haven has new defenders. Especially one that is strong like that female we saw." Another says, "Red Death wants her dead. She says that this female will be the one to destroy her and all she built." The second owl speaks again, "Yes. But in destroying the Red Death she will die alongside her."

The first owl freezes then says, "That is why we are here now. Make a plan to remove her from our master's plans." The second owl nodded then said, "Yes. But we must get into Haven and get close to her first. But she has a mate. We will have to kill her when she is alone, or we will bring her to the Red Death." The third owl speaks, "We have her mother. She will come." The second shakes his head, "No. We need to get someone she cares for. Once we find out who she cares for. Once we find them. We capture them and her. Then we bring forth to the Red Death." The first owl finishes, "We make whoever we have watch as the Red Death kills her. Then we take over Haven for the master."

The second owl nods his head and says, "Yes. But first we must tread carefully. Master will kill us if we fail." He takes off with the other two following behind him. Gobber stands shocked for a few moments then stumbles back to Gothi. Once he reaches her Gothi can see the trouble look asking with concern, "Gobber? What happened?" Gobber looks to her then says, "We need to find Hicca now. Her life is in terrible danger." Gothi's eyes widened with shock, then with determination says, "Then let's go." Gobber nods and follows Gothi out.

Gothi says, "Those owls and whoever this Red Death is will never have Hicca. I will die first." Gobber nods his head and says, "I agree. We can't stop now. We must find and warn her." The pair walk through the night not stopping. When they reach a river, they look to find a safe way to cross. They manage to find a log that touches both sides. Gobber helps Gothi up and together they walk. When they get half way a large log is rushing towards them. Gothi tries to run but her age prevents her from moving fast when she looks again the log smacks into them. Both of them fell into the water and are now being swept down the river.

Gobber somehow manages to get to Gothi and does all he can to keep her above the water. But the current is too strong as they both fight to get to shore. They both cry out hoping someone will hear them. The further they go down the river they begin to hear water getting louder and louder. When they look, they see a waterfall. The pair panic and swim harder but the current is much stronger here. Gobber grabs Gothi to shield her as they are thrown down the falls. Both Gobber and Gothi close their eyes and apologize to Hicca for not getting to her. However, before they hit the water they both are grabbed and carried off. When they open their eyes, they each are being carried by an armored owl. Gobber can see that these are not the owls he saw. Gothi yells, "Who are you!? Where are you taking us!?" The owl carrying her says, "Haven."

Auther's notes: (I don't own any of the characters in the HTTYD universe.)

Hello everyone and happy Friday. This week has been busy but from this point on posting will continue every Friday unless something comes up and I post later. But here is the new chapter of "Fighting for Freedom" and after my notes as promised a small look into the next fanfiction that will be posted next. It is not a full chapter but a few paragraphs of the first chapter. As a gentle reminder Fighting for Freedom still has chapter coming. I will say when this story is close to an end. But please enjoy the teaser for the next fanfiction as a side note this is an unedited version of the preview. When the new fanfiction is posted as its own thing it will be edited and cleaned up, I promise. Have a wonderful day/night.

Preview of the next Fanfiction: Demon Love

Berk, After a raid

A raid has happened on Berk and many Berkeans have been injured and several are dead. Even some of the dragons did not survive the attack. The chief is standing with a sword that is dripping in blood and he drops the bloody sword to the ground. Flying down is a blue and yellow nadder and on the nadder's back is a female rider. She has blond hair, a red top with metal shoulder pads, her skirt is fur with spikes, blue leggings, and fur boots. She has her axe strapped to her back and her chief is an older gentleman who is not a very nice person. And would sooner sacrifice a member of the tribe than to cause a war. He has no beard but his hair is brown. His clothing is just a green tunic and brown pants as well as brown fur boots.

The young shieldmaiden dismounts her dragon and the chief approaches her and yells, "If you marry their chief then this would stop!" The young viking shouts back, "They would still raid us! That pervert wants me because I am young and he just wants someone to keep his bed warm!" Her dragon steps closer as the Chief comes closer to the young maiden. Astrid holds her ground with Stormfly close behind her. The Chief grabs her by the arm and Stormfly reacts quickly but is pinned down with ropes and is then held down. Astrid tries to pull free but she can't and the Chief brings her closer to him so he can whisper into her ear. "If you don't marry him tomorrow then you will no longer be a shieldmaiden. You will be an outcast. A nobody and then you will beg me for me to help you." He glared with every word but Astrid spits in his face then speaks, "I will never marry that man or beg you for help." She then kicks him and he lets her go.

She then frees her dragon and they fly away. The Chief is angry then he sees the other villagers staring, "Back to work!" He yelled and everyone went back to their business. He watches Astrid disappear into the sky. He goes to his home meanwhile, Astrid is sitting on a cliff side with Stormfly next to her. Astrid is watching the sun set with sad eyes. She is looking out on the horizon then she stands up saying, "We are leaving tonight. I can't take all of this anymore." She turns to see Stormfly staring at her. Astrid stops and looks at her village and she becomes angry then she spits at the village. She mounts Stormfly and they head to her house so she can pack a bag.

As she entered her house she could hear her mother being loud. Astrid shakes her head in disgust and goes to her room to pack her bags. Once she is done she drops the bag out her window and that is when she hears her mother, "I do hope you will come back to see me baby." The man's voice is the Chief saying, "If you get that daughter of yours to marry the Chief of Berserkers then you will be a very wealthy slut." Astrid is stunned but she decides to listen in. Her mom then said, "Don't worry I will convince her to marry him." The Chief nods and he leaves the house.

Astrid takes the chance to jump out her window just as her mom entered her room. Astrid strapped the bag to Stormfly's saddle and then they took off. Astrid's mother looks out the window to see Astrid flying away. The Chief also saw and he was seething mad and he saw the girl's mother running out of the house. Her mom yells, "Astrid is not home. I saw her flying away. What will we do now?" The Chief thought for a moment then said, "We will wait until the spring to go looking for her. If she does not return when winter ends." Her mom nods and that night he writes a letter to the Chief of the Berserkers about Astrid's stunt. He looks at his maps and he plans to find the girl himself even if it means to break her by any means necessary.