Hiccup narrates.
This is the Berk Kingdom. It is twelve days north of Hopeless and a few degrees south of Freezing to Death. It is situated solidly on the Meridian of Misery. My people. In one word? Robust. It has been here for many generations, but every day is new. We have fishing, hunting, and a lovely view of the sunsets.
The most interesting thing is that there were once... Dragons here.
Yes, as you hear, they once existed, but that was several centuries ago.
...
A young chestnut man leaves his room, it is still early but that does not mean that it impedes him, now he leaves in the direction of his favorite place: the stables to look for his companion to start his morning tour, when he arrives he finds a black thoroughbred equine.
Hiccup: Hello friend - he approaches to caress the horse that responds gently to the familiar touch that he knows is from its rider - ready to go? - the horse neighs in affirmation, Hiccup then puts the saddle on him and then gets on it - Very well, let's go friend - with a signal the horse starts running.
Since he was little, Hiccup has always liked horseback riding, that was always clear to him, the wind in his face, the adrenaline, and the view on the horizon, without a doubt the mornings were his favorite part of his day.
He always liked to start with the tour in the forest, a place he knew well and near Raven Point until he reached a cliff and then stopped to see the kingdom of Berk and the beyond, the kingdom of Berk is an island that is Considered the heart of the Archipelago, however, Hiccup has an adventurous heart that yearns to explore the world; He decides to stay and see it for a moment.
Hiccup: There's nothing better than taking in this view or what you say, Toothless.
The equine named Toothless neighed in affirmation then Hiccup got off of him to get a closer look.
Hiccup: It doesn't matter that Berk always has the best sunrises... - he sighs - and it also provides incredible peace.
As he observes the landscape, Hiccup reflects and feels that his problems are not there, he does not feel the burden of being the prince of Berk and all the responsibilities that he carries.
Hiccup: Well friend, I think we should leave... but not before finishing our tour in the usual place.
The equine neighed in affirmation and just like that Hiccup got on it to continue his journey to reach his last stop, a cove in the middle of Raven Point, hidden but very well known in Berk because there is a monument of a sword. of a strange and unknown metal that has not rusted since it was placed.
When Hiccup and his horse Toothless (that's the horse's name) arrived, they went in to look at the monument that he knew well, he always went to see it after all.
Hiccup came down from Toothless to see the statue and read the inscription on the plaque that came with it- In memory of the knights who defended our kingdom. Without a doubt this is a great recognition, I wonder what they would say when they saw the praise they were rewarded with... you know, friend, I wonder if you and I will become that recognized.
The horse approached him also wondering the same thing.
Hiccup: At least it's good to come early, after all, today is the day of the Rebirth of the Barbarian Archipelago and today there will be more people than usual.
Hiccup suddenly hears a horn in the distance, that horn is coming from the kingdom, he doesn't have much time left, and he has to return.
Hiccup: Very well, Toothless, let's go, we must return.
He soon mounted his horse leaving the place next to the statue.
...
Kingdom of Berk
The kingdom of Berk is a prosperous kingdom despite several details in its location, however, that would not prevent it from being the jewel of the Barbarian Archipelago, which is why the day of the Rebirth of the Barbarian Archipelago is celebrated here, people from all kingdoms They came to celebrate the day when the Archipelago was reborn at the end of the war that devastated all the kingdoms and to commemorate it they celebrated the event in The Cove, a place where this new era was marked, marking many changes, including the establishment of the Haddock family as ruler of Berk.
The Haddock Family since they were imposed as the royal family dedicated their lives to the well-being of the kingdom for generations, their current king Stoick "The Vast" Haddock is one of the most benevolent kings the kingdom has ever had who was now in his office fixing topic for today's event.
Stoick is in his chair reading some scrolls when the door opens showing two figures, his best friend Gobber, blacksmith and instructor of the knight academy, and Spitelout, general of the knights, both entering, Stoick sees them and is waiting. of what they will say.
Gobber: We already have everything ready at the docks to receive the kingdoms, preparations have also begun to install them in The Cove, right now as we speak...oh and the great hall is already there It is filled with food to be auctioned off to everyone who arrives.
Spitelout: The lookouts are already assigned, the apprentices continue with their training, they will be ready for the selection of squires next week, and the Berk guard is ready for any possible contingency.
Stoick: Well that means everything is resolved now.
Gobber: Yes except for one thing... the most important event we will celebrate this year.
Stoick frowned, already knowing what he meant.
Spitelout: Stoick, are you sure it's time? - I ask cautiously - I think it's too soon and it's not ready yet.
Stoick: Hiccup is my heir, it's time to make it official.
Spitelout: I understand the fact that you trained him but he still has a lot of growing to do.
Gobber: It seems that you disagree on this as if you didn't have faith in the boy, no wonder given your attitude towards him.
Spitelout: I'm not going to deny my attitude towards him but...
Gobber: And yet you let the apprentices make fun of him.
Stoick sighed tiredly, even so, he didn't expect him to do the same with his son.
Stoick: Spitelout you are my brother, but I am not going to allow what you do with him.
Spitelout: Look what I think is that that boy needs discipline and you know how he can give it to him.
Stoick: Letting him enter training is not the solution, I know that today will be enough.
Gobber: You heard Chief Spitelout, you better see that your son, above all, stops doing mean things to Hiccup.
Spitelout: Very well - he crossed his arms and rolled his eyes - but there is still something else that I must notify... the kingdom of the Bog Burglars accepted the proposal.
When Stoick and Gobber heard that, they paid attention, they already knew very well what that entails.
Gobber: Stoick, how are you going to tell Hiccup about the proposal, he's the one most involved.
Stoick tensed a little and dropped into his chair.
Stoick: I don't know yet, I certainly don't know what to do with that, for the moment I'll worry about this day and I'll see how to tell him... withdraw that's all.
Gobber and Spitelout: My king- they bowed and left. Once outside they went different ways.
However, Spitelout remained standing in the hallway and made sure that no one saw him. Once he was sure, he opened a secret passageway that he entered. When he passed, he closed it and went inside until he reached a chamber that had a couple in it. of weapons and furniture along with various gadgets, he found a chair and sat down to wait, a couple of minutes later he heard the hallway door open, knowing who it was until the person who stood in front of him arrived.
Spitelout: Sorry kid, I tried but your father wouldn't let me and I couldn't convince him about your appointment either.
Hiccup-sighs- Then I guess I'll have to settle for this.
Spitelout: Look, as strange as it may seem, I feel sorry for you, however, I can't say that I want you to join the training of knights... You already know the protocol and all that. - He went to look for a pair of swords and gave one to Hiccup- Here... I hope you remember what I taught you.
Hiccup: I'm ready.
Spitelout: And...on guard.- Spitelout began a clash of swords with Hiccup- remember to take care of your posture...
Hiccup: Since it is the most essential thing a knight should keep in mind.
Spitelout: Okay...continue...
They continued like this for a while until they took a break in which Spitelout allowed him to perfect parts of his sword technique.
Spitelout: You've handled it well boy, you've made progress.
Hiccup: Thanks Uncle Spitelout... but let me ask you something.
Spitelout: Very well say it.
Hiccup: Because you're training me after all, apparently I'm not very devoted to you.
Spitelout-sighs- Yes it was like that from the beginning, yes I was aware that I was trying to make you less compared to my son but then I realized that it was a mistake, Snotlout despite everything is a ram's head- sighs regretfully- I am not convinced that he is my son, if he did not love his mother very much he would be beheaded for adultery - he laughs and then Hiccup follows him - if I want him to be my heir when I am no longer here he has to mature and for that I will designate him as part of your guard.
Hiccup was surprised by that, Snotlout was his cousin and he was always compared to him saying that he should be the heir instead of Hiccup, that had been before, now it is very debatable which of the two is better, the boy who gets into trouble. nicknamed "the chattering fish" or the irresponsible would-be gentleman who doesn't have an ounce of maturity. Hiccup always strived to prove that he is a worthy son of his father but he thinks that if he were admitted to knight training he could show his worth and make him proud however for reasons unknown to him his father denied it.
Hiccup: Ahhh... are you sure about this, I don't think it's a good idea.
Spitelout: It is, the Thortons and Ingermans will also be included... it has already been decided, they are part of what will be the new generation of gentlemen, but they need to learn the sense of responsibility, one that you more or less possess.
Hiccup was a little embarrassed and looked away.
Spitelout: If you're worried about them doing something careless, Mulch and Bucket will accompany them.
Hiccup sighed in relief- that's better.
Spitelout: Well, it's time for me to retire... I need to go check details in the barracks and you must go see your duties as heir - he said with some mockery - when I start, upon the arrival of the neighboring kingdoms, I will send your guard - saying this he left.
Hiccup: Well, it wasn't that bad today, time to hurry up to find Gobber.
Then Hiccup left the chamber and went to the Library, a place where there was an archive of the history of Berk, the Archipelago, as well as other topics, science, biology, astronomy, stories, myths, and a book in particular which is the Hiccup's favorite, the Book of Dragons.
Hiccup took the Book of Dragons and another couple of books and sat in a chair that was next to the tables to start reading. As he continued reading, the door opened revealing a man with a mustache and a prosthetic leg and another in the hand. This is Gobber.
Gobber: Oh, so you finally decided to show up, where were you, boy?
Hiccup: You know, a morning walk and then visit The Cove.
Gobber: That sounds like something you would do, but what do you think if we continue with our studies?
Hiccup: Sure Gobber... but how about we start with history - he said with a slight smile, for Hiccup, Gobber is like a second father because he practically helped raise him and also taught him the art of blacksmithing and the concepts of knights. As far as he knew, he usually always went to help him in the forge in the afternoons, while telling him entertaining stories.
Gobber: Very well Hiccup... let's see- he takes a book and opens it- here it is, this topic will be useful... It is a day that will be remembered for generations, the bloody war took many lives, including bloodlines that will never recover, kingdoms affected, government problems in the kingdoms... that and many more consequences were taken with it, the archipelago could not survive like this... so the remaining rulers of the Barbarian Archipelago met at a key point, a place where an extinct kingdom once was, it was agreed that the old monarchies could no longer reign, new blood had to take command, that is why among the most just were chosen for this task, lineages will endure in their task, new ones rose for the task, old kingdoms disappeared without a trace... that was what was established and signed in what would be a memory that houses proof that those who fought for us will never be forgotten.
And we will never let any of this happen again...
Oswald Oswaldson II
-And so we finish this chapter, boy, this letter will undoubtedly help you with today.
Hiccup: Oswald Oswalson was certainly someone very eloquent, I'm not surprised that the berserkers hail him so much.
Gobber: And you don't know Bork The Brave at all.
Hiccup: Bork The Brave?... The one who wrote the Book of Dragons?
Gobber: That's right... in fact, he had some participation in the history of Berk, for example, did you know that he faced 100 enemies with only a sword and a shield, not only that he was one of the most trusted men in the world. "king, so he earned a title of honor that almost all of Berk no longer remembers," said Gobber regretfully.
Hiccup: Valla Gobber, I'm sorry you're like this, I know how much your lineage means to you- Gobber gave him a grateful smile, Hiccup was undoubtedly a good help, not long ago Hiccup asked him about Gobber's lineage, excited because someone He showed interest in his ancestors, mentioning them one by one, until he reached Bork The Brave, a name that, although it is known in the kingdom of Berk, today's generations do not know exactly.
Gobber: Thanks boy, I really appreciate your support... but hey, we don't have to talk more about me but about you, this day will begin soon and you should go get ready.
Hiccup: I know Gobber, but you know I don't feel ready, I don't think I ever will be.
Gobber: Hiccup...do you know why you got like that?- Hiccup saw him thinking about what the answer was.
Hiccup: Yes because since I was born premature I was very small and since I was for a long time that name stuck to me.
Stoick: Yes, but that's not entirely true.
Hiccup turned to see his father appear and while he was still processing what his father said because he didn't understand it.
Stoick: Yes, I indeed name you that for that reason, but at the same time, no- He goes to a shelf where he takes a book that Hiccup looks curious about when he shows it to him, he had never seen it before: The Lineage of the Kings of Berk. Stoick opens it to show him on a special page, the beginning of his lineage, the Haddock lineage - Here begins our era Hiccup, with him - he points to an image that shows a person himself - King Hiccup Horrendeus Haddock I, the first king Haddock, despite the adversities, despite He was a great king of everything and he was the main reason why I gave you that name, never doubt what you are capable of a son, understood - Hiccup nods - very well I came to look for you to tell you that the party is about to start and it's time that you prepare.
Hiccup: Dad, are you sure it's time?
Stoick: Yes son... from now on your life will not be the same as before, you must start looking for your path and I know you will achieve it.
Hiccup: I promise dad.
Stoick: Well... I'm leaving, I must receive the visitors, I'll see you soon.- When he finished he left, he left Hiccup with Gobber who was listening to everything he said.
Gobber: Alright... come on Hiccup.
Hiccup: Okay...
So they left the Library with Hiccup thinking about what his father said and that he was right, from now on nothing would be the same...
To be continued...
Hello everyone, here I present the first chapter of this story, I hope you like it, for now, I will start watching as soon as possible to upload the next chapter, I hope you are well and see you next time.
Thank you.