"If you're planning on getting eaten, I'd definitely go with the Gronckle." Fishleg says as he sees what Hiccup was trying to do. Tuffnut shoves his sister and goes up to Hiccup, "You were wise to seek help from the world's most deadly weapon. It's me" Tuffnut says but his face was shoved by Snotlout, "I love this plan."
"I didn't…" Hiccup says then watches as SNotlout gets punched by Ruffnut, "You're crazy. I like that' she finished staring at Hiccup. Astrid grabs Ruffnut horns and pulls her back.
The group stood frozen, their gazes fixed on Starfire as she rode in on a big dragon, the giant dragon who had just made a thunderous entrance. Everyone, except for Hiccup and Astrid, was caught in awe—not just from the sheer size of the beast, but from the striking appearance of Starfire herself. Her bright red hair, glowing with a fiery vibrance, was flowing behind her as the wind whipped through it. But it wasn't just her hair that had changed; her outfit was a spectacle in itself.
The dragon roars. The dragon was massive., with sleek black scales that shimmer with a hint of dark red along his spine and underbelly, giving him a menacing appearance. His large, leathery wings, resembling those of a bat, stretch wide, creating an ominous shadow over the land. His eyes, a striking blend of black and red, reflect his fierce and aggressive nature. Along his back, spiny ridges and a prominent horn on his head add to his devilish look, while his muscular build and powerful limbs emphasize his strength. Its tail ends in a spiked, club-like tip, completing his formidable presence. Most notably, his fiery breath, which emerges as a black and red flame, marks him as a devastating force of destruction, embodying the pure essence of power and chaos.
Despite the stunned silence and whispered comments among the Vikings, Starfire was all smiles as she beamed down at her friends. "Isn't he adorable? This is Inferno!" She gave the dragon a playful squeeze, her voice full of joy and pride. Inferno rumbled contentedly under her touch. Hiccup, still stunned by the size of Inferno "S-starfire, where did you find this dragon?"
Snotlout's voice rang out first, filled with disbelief. "Wait, that's the alien chick?! Starfire?" His eyes widened as he looked her up and down, mouth slightly agape. He could barely wrap his head around the sudden transformation.
Tuffnut, never one to hold back, gave a big, exaggerated whistle. "Whoa, she's kinda hot," he said, nudging his sister Ruffnut with his elbow. Ruffnut didn't miss a beat and shot back, "Yeah, but she's got that whole... alien thing going on, right? Kinda freaky but in a good way."
Ruffnut, still trying to process everything, shrugged nonchalantly, "I think I could get used to it. She's got that whole 'warrior princess' vibe."
"Oh, I found him a few days ago, trapped in a cave! He could not come out so I made the entrance bigger! Ever since then, he has not left," Starfire said, as if it was the most casual thing in the world. She smiled brightly at her friends, still holding Inferno's head as if it were the most natural thing ever.
Astrid crosses her arms and exclaims. "I knew you were hiding something!"
The group continued to watch in awe as Starfire's newfound sense of confidence, alongside her mighty dragon and her striking outfit, captivated the Vikings. Even Fishlegs couldn't stop muttering under his breath, "That's definitely a whole new level of awesome."
Astrid stands in front of Hiccup and asks a question, "So, what is the plan?" Hiccup smiles at the group.
《 ️ 》
Starfire stood quietly at the edge of the clearing, her bright eyes watching with fascination as Hiccup demonstrated to the group how to bond with their dragons. It was a sight she hadn't expected to see—a group of fierce Vikings, hardened by years of battle and tradition, standing before their dragons, hesitantly extending their hands in trust.
Hiccup stood in the center, his voice calm and encouraging as he demonstrated the proper way to approach a dragon, speaking to the group with quiet confidence. "Remember, they can sense your feelings. If you're nervous, they'll pick up on it. Trust them. Let them know you're not a threat."
As the others began to attempt the bonding process, Starfire's gaze shifted to Snotlout. She had observed his cocky attitude and boastful nature from the moment she arrived, and it had seemed that he believed himself to be the most formidable Viking in the group. Yet now, standing before a dragon—one with fiery eyes and a much larger presence than he could ever claim—Snotlout was uncertain. His tall frame was stiff, and his hands trembled as he cautiously reached out to the dragon in front of him.
Starfire felt a small smile tug at her lips. It was heartwarming to see Snotlout, of all people, showing a vulnerability he rarely allowed anyone to see. It was almost as though, in this moment, the fierce exterior he had built around himself had cracked just a little. As he stood there, attempting to build trust with the dragon, his usual bravado seemed to melt away, replaced by something more genuine.
《 ️ 》
The alpha dragon loomed menacingly over the battlefield, its massive maw beginning to glow with the fiery build-up of a devastating attack aimed at Stoick. Just as the flames began to surge, a sudden, searing blast struck the alpha's face. The great beast recoiled with a guttural roar of pain.
Stoick's eyes widened as he turned toward the source of the attack. What he saw next left him speechless—his son, Hiccup, leading the dragon recruits, each one riding a dragon in perfect formation. The sight was surreal.
"Ruff, Tuff! Watch your backs!" Hiccup shouted as he banked Toothless sharply around a cluster of rocky spires.
"On it!" Ruffnut grinned, clutching tightly to Barf's reins while Tuffnut yelled with wild excitement, "Look at us! We're on dragons! All of us! DRAGONS!" He threw his arms into the air, nearly toppling off Barf in the process.
"Move, Fishlegs!" Hiccup barked, guiding Toothless to provide cover for the Gronckle.
"Got it!" Fishlegs called, clinging tightly to the Gronckle's harness.
"Fishlegs, break it down!"Hiccup says. Fishlegs comes up closer, still on the Gronkle and starts talking,His wide-eyed excitement faltered only slightly as he rattled off vital information, "Okay, heavily armored skull and tail made for bashing and crushing! Steer clear of both! Small eyes, large nostrils—relies on hearing and smell!"
Stoick could barely comprehend what he was seeing. Hiccup, his son—his clumsy, unorthodox son—was not only riding a dragon but leading a squadron of them into battle. The other vikings stared in awe as the recruits and their dragons weaved effortlessly through the chaos.
"Starfire, you're up!" Hiccup shouted, his voice steady despite the danger.
"With great enthusiasm!" Starfire responded cheerfully. Without hesitation, she leapt from Inferno's saddle, her hair streaming behind her like a fiery comet. Her hands lit up with glowing green Starbolts as she soared toward the alpha dragon.
"Inferno! Go for the nose!" she commanded, her voice resolute.
Inferno roared in acknowledgment, darting forward with surprising agility for his size. As Starfire unleashed a barrage of Starbolts directly into the alpha's eyes, the massive dragon roared in pain, its vision temporarily blinded. Inferno followed up with a powerful blast of black and red flames into the alpha's nostrils, forcing the beast to stagger back, wheezing and huffing as smoke poured from its maw.
From his position, Hiccup couldn't help but marvel at Starfire's bold maneuver. "That's it, Star! Keep it distracted!" he called, his voice laced with both relief and awe.
The battlefield was chaos, with the young riders doing their best to outmaneuver the Alpha dragon. Their coordinated noise was working, at least for a time. The massive beast seemed distracted, its hulking form twisting and roaring as it tried to pinpoint the many smaller threats buzzing around it.
Snotlout, ever overconfident, was perched atop his Monstrous Nightmare, shouting commands like he was leading an army. "Yeah, that's right! We've got you now, big guy!" he bellowed, but his bravado was short-lived as his dragon abruptly bucked him off with a flick of its tail.
"Ahhh!" Snotlout yelped as he flew through the air and landed—of all places—right on the Alpha's enormous snout.
"Oh, you've got to be kidding me!" he muttered, clinging for dear life as the Alpha thrashed its head, trying to shake him off.
Meanwhile, Fishlegs' Gronckle lost control mid-dive and crashed unceremoniously into the dirt. The rotund viking tumbled off with a grunt, leaving both him and his dragon vulnerable. The Alpha, distracted by Snotlout's wild attempts to jab at its eyes, stomped its massive legs—and one of them came dangerously close to crushing Fishlegs.
Before anyone could act, Starfire zoomed down like a streak of orange and green, scooping Fishlegs up into her arms just as the Alpha's clawed foot slammed into the ground where he'd been. She groaned under the effort, visibly struggling to keep him steady. "You possess the most impressive weight, dear Fishlegs," she said through gritted teeth.
"Uh, thanks?" Fishlegs stammered, clutching onto her for balance. "You've got me, right? Thanks, Starfire!"
She nodded, her focus entirely on keeping him aloft. Once she managed to land safely, she set him down and immediately helped dig his Gronckle out of the dirt. With a final shove, the dragon wriggled free and let out a grateful grunt.
"You are most welcome, but please, remain cautious!" Starfire urged before taking to the skies once more.
Above, Tuffnut and Ruffnut were laughing hysterically as Barf and Belch swooped in to catch a flailing Snotlout.
"This is the best thing I've ever seen!" Tuffnut cackled.
"Hold still, you idiot!" Ruffnut barked as she tried to steady their dragon.
Far below, Astrid and her Deadly Nadder were in their own peril. The Alpha opened its enormous maw, sucking everything in its path into the gaping vortex. Astrid clung to her saddle, struggling to control her dragon as they were dragged toward the beast's teeth.
"Astrid!" Hiccup called, but he was too far away. Desperate, he fired a plasma blast from Toothless into the Alpha's mouth, causing it to recoil slightly. However, the shockwave knocked Astrid and her Nadder off balance, sending them tumbling.
Starfire streaked through the chaos, green light trailing behind her as she darted toward Astrid. With precise timing, she caught the blonde mid-fall, cradling her bridal style.
Astrid blinked in surprise, her cheeks flushing slightly as she processed what had just happened. "This is the second time you've saved me," she grumbled, averting her gaze.
Starfire's radiant smile didn't falter. "I do not mind the saving of you, dear Astrid. It brings me great joy to ensure your safety."
Astrid's face reddened further. She huffed, turning her head to hide her expression, then reached out to shove Starfire's face gently away. "Just... put me down already," she muttered. Unbothered, Starfire only smiled wider, carrying her back toward the others with ease.
Everyone watches as Hiccup rides the Night Fury, who shoots a Plasma Blast at the Alpha making it fall down. Its wings were about to trap the vikings when Starfire flew and grabbed ahold of it, slowly, throwing it to the side. She flys out slowly panting, out of breath, she leans her body weight onto Inferno.
"Starfire!" Hiccup's voice rang out, cutting through the chaos. She turned her head sharply, her fiery hair whipping around as she spotted him atop Toothless. The others looked at her as well, but her focus shifted to Inferno. She gave her dragon a quick pat before leaping onto his back.
"Let us assist, Hiccup!" she called as Inferno soared into the fray. They soon caught up, flying side by side amidst the Alpha's massive shadow. Hiccup was locked in concentration, his gaze darting between the dragon's wings and the chaos below.
"We'll split tasks. I'll take the wings; you focus on the eyes!" Hiccup yelled.
Starfire nodded eagerly, her eyes lighting up with determination. "Understood, friend Hiccup! Inferno, let us do the dazzling of destruction!" she exclaimed as green light crackled in her hands. Inferno let out a roar in agreement, veering slightly to give her a better angle.
Starfire launched a barrage of Starbolts, two of them finding their mark in the Alpha's glowing eyes. The beast roared, thrashing its head violently. "I have claimed two of its vision orbs!" Starfire shouted triumphantly.
Hiccup looked back, a grin flashing across his face. "Great job, Starfire! Keep going! Take out the other one while I handle the left wing!" He directed Toothless into a dive, leaving her to continue the assault.
Inferno hovered for a moment as Starfire leapt gracefully off his back, her glowing hands crackling with energy. "Inferno, attend to the left! I shall focus on the right!" she commanded. The dragon rumbled in understanding and sped off to follow her orders.
Starfire concentrated her energy and fired another Starbolt, striking the Alpha's remaining eye. The creature roared again, momentarily blinded, but its massive right wing swept up unexpectedly, slamming into her mid-air.
"Starfire!" Hiccup shouted in alarm, watching in horror as she plummeted. Without hesitation, he and Toothless dove toward her. "Stay with me, bud!" Hiccup urged his dragon, maneuvering them into position. With a desperate grab, he caught Starfire, pulling her close to his side.
Inferno, witnessing his rider's fall, let out an enraged roar. The massive black dragon charged toward the Alpha, sinking his teeth into its ear and ripping away a chunk. The Alpha howled in pain, its thrashing tail nearly catching Toothless and Hiccup in its wake.
"Good job, Inferno!" Hiccup shouted before Toothless rolled to avoid another swipe from the Alpha's tail. However, the Alpha wasn't done—it unleashed a torrent of fire, and Toothless' prosthetic tail wing caught the edge of the flames.
Hiccup winced as he saw the fire spread. "Stay with me, buddy. Just a bit longer," he urged Toothless, guiding them through the chaos. His focus split between Starfire in his arms and controlling Toothless. "Hold on, we've got this!"
Trusting his dragon, Hiccup closed his eyes for a moment. "Now!" he yelled. Toothless spun sharply, lining up the perfect shot. With a powerful blast of plasma, he struck the Alpha in its open mouth. The force sent the massive dragon crashing into the mountains, where it erupted in flames upon impact.
Toothless veered away from the falling debris, but the Alpha's tail swung in one final desperate move, striking them both. The blow sent Hiccup, Starfire, and Toothless spiraling toward the ground. Toothless' left wing crumpled under the force, rendering him unable to steer.
Toothless roared, gliding as best as he could. He caught Hiccup with his claws and shifted to grab Starfire with his other talon. Realizing he couldn't save them both alone, the Night Fury let out a desperate roar, calling for Inferno.
Inferno, hearing the call, abandoned his position and dove after them with remarkable speed. The massive dragon snatched Toothless mid-air, steadying the trio's descent as they vanished into the smoke below.
From the ground, the Vikings stood in tense silence, their view obstructed by thick clouds of ash and debris. "Hiccup?!" Stoick called out, his voice heavy with worry. When no response came, his heart sank. "Hiccup?! Starfire?!" he tried again, his desperation growing.
A dragon's roar echoed through the smoke. Stoick ran toward the sound, finding a massive black dragon crouched protectively over something. The beast growled low, clearly assessing Stoick as a potential threat.
"Please… have you seen my son?" Stoick begged, his voice breaking.
Inferno paused, his fiery eyes locked on Stoick for a moment before he shifted his body, revealing Toothless curled around two motionless figures. The other Vikings gathered, holding their breath.
Stoick approached cautiously, his eyes wide as he knelt by Toothless. Gently, the dragon shifted, revealing Hiccup and Starfire under his wings. Stoick pressed his hand to Hiccup's chest, relief flooding him when he felt a heartbeat. "He's alive!" he shouted.
The crowd erupted in cheers, but Stoick's work wasn't done. He turned to Starfire, checking her as well. When he confirmed her heartbeat, his shoulders sagged in relief. "They're both alive!" he announced.
The cheers grew louder, and Stoick placed a hand on Toothless' head. "Thank you," he said sincerely.
Then, Stoick turned to Inferno, whose intimidating frame loomed nearby. The chief hesitated before speaking. "I don't know you, but… thank you for saving them."
Inferno let out a triumphant roar, accepting the praise before nudging Toothless gently. Together, the two dragons stood tall, watching over the young heroes they had protected.
《 ️ 》
Once they returned to Berk, the village was alive with excitement. Starfire stirred awake, groaning softly as the sunlight hit her face. The sound of cheering reached her ears, and as she sat up, she was instantly greeted by the sight of Vikings mingling happily with dragons. It was a stark contrast to the wary, dragon-fearing Berk she had first arrived in. The warmth in the air brought a smile to her face.
Before she could process it all, a familiar voice called out, "Starfire!" She turned just in time to see Astrid walking toward her, determination written all over her face. The blonde wasted no time, punching Starfire lightly on the shoulder.
"Ow!" Starfire exclaimed, rubbing the spot with a pout.
"Don't you ever do that again!" Astrid scolded, her voice soft but firm as she pulled Starfire into a tight hug.
Starfire's expression softened into a bright smile as she returned the hug, patting Astrid's back. "I am sorry for the worrying I have caused! But I am most joyful to see you safe, my friend."
Astrid let go with a small huff, crossing her arms as if to feign annoyance, but her smile betrayed her. Starfire barely had time to react before she was swept into another embrace—this time by Stoick.
The Viking chief's strength surprised even Starfire as he gripped her tightly. "When you first came to Berk, I thought you were a monster, sent to destroy us all," Stoick admitted, his deep voice tinged with emotion.
Starfire gasped, her green eyes wide. "Oh, I would never! The destroying is not my way!"
Stoick's grip loosened, and his gaze softened. "Aye, now I see that. You're not a monster. You're just like the rest of us—human, in the ways that matter. Thank you, Starfire, for protecting Berk."
Starfire's face brightened, but Stoick wasn't finished. His voice dropped to a more personal tone. "And thank you for protecting my son."
Her smile grew even wider as she felt the sincerity in his words. "It was the honor to assist," she said warmly, bowing her head. When Stoick reached out to ruffle her hair affectionately, she squealed in delight and impulsively picked him up into a hug, swinging the large man around like he weighed nothing.
"Starfire—put me down!" Stoick chuckled, his voice booming with laughter as the village erupted into cheers and laughter. She quickly obliged, setting him down with an apologetic giggle, brushing her hands over his shoulders as if dusting him off.
《 ️ 》
Three days passed before Hiccup finally woke. The moment his eyes fluttered open, a cheer erupted from the crowd gathered outside the Haddock house. The young Viking groaned, blinking against the light streaming into the room, only to see the excited faces of his friends and father.
"Hiccup!" Astrid was the first to approach, her expression a mixture of relief and irritation. Without hesitation, she punched him lightly on the arm.
"Ow! What was that for?" Hiccup whined, rubbing his arm.
"That's for scaring me!" Astrid replied firmly, though her voice wavered just enough to reveal her lingering worry.
Hiccup rolled his eyes with a groan. "Is it always going to be like this?" he asked sarcastically, but before he could finish, Astrid grabbed his tunic and pulled him into a kiss—this time on the lips. Hiccup froze, his eyes wide, but as she pulled back, a goofy grin spread across his face.
"...I could get used to this," he murmured dreamily, earning a round of laughter from the crowd.
Starfire stepped forward, clapping her hands together in delight. "Hooray! You are awake and well, Hiccup!" Without hesitation, she scooped him into a bear hug, spinning him slightly in her excitement.
"Starfire—! Can't breathe!" Hiccup wheezed, his cheeks red as the crowd laughed harder.
"Oops!" Starfire set him down quickly, brushing his hair lightly as an apology. "I am most joyful to see you alive and uninjured."
Gobber stepped in then, shoving something into Hiccup's hands. It was Toothless's new prosthetic tailfin, freshly crafted and gleaming. "Go on, lad. He's been waitin' for ya."
Hiccup called Toothless over, and the dragon bounded to his side, nudging him affectionately. With a practiced hand, Hiccup secured the tailfin in place. "You ready, bud?" he asked, and Toothless gave an enthusiastic nod, his wings spreading wide.
Starfire climbed onto Inferno, and Astrid mounted Stormfly. "Ready to see if you can keep up, Hiccup?" Astrid teased with a smirk.
"Oh, it's on!" Hiccup replied, grinning as he climbed onto Toothless. The three of them took off, racing through the skies as the villagers cheered them on. Soon, the others—Snotlout, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and Fishlegs—joined in, each eager to show off their dragon's speed.
As the wind whipped through her hair and the sound of laughter and dragon roars filled the air, Starfire glanced around at her newfound friends, humans and dragons alike. For the first time in a long time, she felt truly at home.