Dragons have inhabited this world for a long time. If their stay in it is similar to that of humans, the different species that have existed and appeared are witnesses to that.
Many consider noble and friendly behavior as a sign that they are peaceful.
But over time the circumstances of life have caused hostility to be part of them, whether to protect their loved ones or to take care of their homes, but there is one that predominates over the others.
The survival of being hunted.
For a long time, man was in charge of hunting many species, driving them to extinction, one of the most current cases could be the Night Fury.
All were used for the Hunters' satisfaction, as merchandise, pets, or weapons of war.
That is why the hostility of the Dragons is justifiable.
That is why Hiccup Haddock will not let these Dragon Slayers continue doing such acts of cruelty against them.
The mission itself consisted of being stealthy, passing unnoticed by the hunters, and being able to find out if they had captive dragons with them.
I wasn't sure how everything got to that point, it happened so quickly, maybe the level of seeing how they had the dragons, how they had it in terrible conditions, how they not only had dragons with them but also people, locked in dungeons, beaten, malnourished and frightened.
How people dared to show that level of cruelty, it is difficult to know who could not stand it anymore, but they could not remain unnoticed, some forgot to remain hidden and that is how they were discovered, seeing them as intruders that they could cage and use to their advantage,
He only knows that someone came out and started attacking the hunters.
Something of this magnitude threw Hiccup off, so much so that he lost perception and began to find himself involved in situations in which he reacted instinctively.
They had gone on the attack, going out to face anyone within range, but disorganization and lack of experience ended up getting the better of Hiccup.
He decided to fly on Toothless to be able to provide air support, while that was happening he was very focused on helping the Draconians who were fighting on the ships, it was difficult to know how everyone was doing.
Especially Lys.
Lys, despite being trained, also lacked experience in a real environment, although she managed to knock down several with her bare fist, they began to overcome her when they resorted to dirty methods to incapacitate her, in the absence of someone who could do something to help her she began to act desperately. , but that was what caused her to be captured.
That was in the sight of Hiccup and Toothless who, upon seeing what was happening, quickly went to help her, Toothless a little reluctantly.
Until he ended up like this, subdued by a large man, who had him on the ground to murder him.
In an attempt to help Lys, he and Toothless separated from her and tried to get to her as quickly as possible, which in the end affected Hiccup.
And even more so when that voice whispered again.
"You can kill them... I can help you... accept that you want this...
Hiccup closed his eyes and shook his head, not wanting to hear that voice, and began to feel overwhelmed, seeking to free himself from continuing to listen to that voice... an action that his captor noticed about him and filled him with arrogance and desire to humiliate him.
- What's wrong with you boy?... Are you so bad for not being able to help your little friend?, but what could you do?, a scrawny and weak boy...
Hiccup: Shut up...- he said whispering as he tried to free himself.
- You know that girl is not bad at all... I would like to rape her and my companions, after all now she will be a slave and she will serve to satisfy men... while the dragon that comes with you will be very valuable to us I can already imagine what they will do with it...
Hearing him talk like that made Hiccup angry, too much, being like that and seeing how he and others wanted to humiliate him, Lys and Toothless... he couldn't stand that...
You can kill them... I can help you... accept that you want this...
Then he closed his eyes for a moment, that voice, when he heard it the first time he was consumed by anger, but now it was in less quantity but that did not prevent him from feeling attracted to her, like a sweet song for him to follow her to a distance. World that if he went deeper he would not come out, but he would not let that guy do everything he said, nor would any of his friends, he had to stop this, no matter what he would do, then he opened his eyes again.
When he opened them, Hiccup was filled with a lot of determination, but if you stopped to look at his eyes, you could see a slight red flash that illuminated his eyes.
The Hunter who was subduing him saw him strangely him stop fighting, so he believed that it was the best opportunity to kill him, he kept him on the ground with one hand to take out a knife and bury it in his head, however, he felt great pain in his head. The abdomen, something he didn't understand until when he looked at What hurt him was he saw the boy holding one of his knives which he buried in him. That left him stunned...how did he bury the knife in her without her realizing it?, how did he get the knife in the first place?
Before he could do anything else, Hiccup pulled out the knife and repeated the act several times, then the hunter began to vomit blood, managing to loosen the grip he had on Hiccup and break free, knowing that he would soon fall bleeding to death.
Very quickly he took the dead hunter's weapon and addressed the group who, stunned by what he did, had almost no time to react.
Hiccup quickly stabbed the sword into the stomach of one of the hunters.
The Hunter in a last attempt fired the harpoon in the direction of Hiccup who was busy fighting with the leader.
Distracted from the fight to notice that he would attack him from behind, he continued with the fight. The leader noticed his subordinate with the crossbow and smiled maliciously when he saw that they had gotten rid of the boy.
With the target already located, the crossbow was fired in the direction of Hiccup, and the leader separated to avoid any accident, leaving Hiccup confused.
However, before everything happened he managed to hear a sharp sound that was directed towards him, he began to deduce that they were going to attack him from behind, that is how he ducked his body quickly enough to avoid the crossbow shot...
That event happened before the astonished eyes of the leader and some who were on the boat.
The harpoon hit the wall of the boat but it didn't affect him that much, so the hunters began to worry about that boy who seemed to be very skilled.
Hiccup: So they tried... but they failed... they are cowards who prefer to hide and act dishonorably... that's over.
The leader, upon hearing him speak like that, composed himself and saw him furious. "Oh yeah?
Will you stop us?" Along with how many others?
Without him noticing, the fights on the other ships were beginning to end, showing several hunters trying to flee from the superiority in combat of the Draconians.
Hiccup prepared the weapon and challenged the man. "We're going to find out."
The leader summoned all his men to support him, while with Hiccup, Lys, and Toothless they stood at his side, ready to fight; and so both groups ran towards each other for a confrontation to finish off the enemy group.
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Belios: What did you manage to find, cadet? - He addressed Lys.
Lys: Well we managed to find several humans in the cells, nothing more than women, young people, children, and avians, I think that apart from Dragons they transport slaves...
Belios put a hand on his chin and began to think out loud - This must be a larger operation then, this makes our entire outlook change completely, I will have to notify this... - he said the last thing out loud. He goes down so that no one hears him, while he was looking at the cells of the ship he was able to see that there was a girl who was freed and away from them.
- What should we do with the prisoners, Mr. Belios?
Belios directed his gaze to where a small group of hunters who survived or had not fled were tied up, among them was the leader of the hunters.
Belios: Put them in the cells... We will take them with us to the Defenders of the Wing so that they can be tried.
Two Draconians nodded and headed to carry out the orders.
While the rest, including Lys and Hiccup, were waiting for what he had to say next.
Belios looked at Hiccup to ask, "Where is Toothless?"
Hiccup: She's still outside, making sure there are no hunters left in case of any surprises.
Belios nodded, before he could say anything else he took a look at all the cells and then noticed an important detail.
Belios: Who is the girl by the way?
Everyone paid attention to the young woman who, feeling discovered, tried to flee, however, before she could reach the exit, she was intercepted by Toothless who finally managed to enter.
The girl screamed in fear and backed away, she had seen several dragons turn into humans and now the place was full of them, now she was cornered and possibly she would become the food of these Draconic beings.
One of them approached her, so she tried to move back further but she couldn't, she was against the wall, but he didn't move back, so she covered her face waiting for her end.
She stayed waiting but that movement that she expected from him never came, just a simple question.
Hiccup: What is your name?
The girl removed her hands from her face and started to see who had said that, it was a boy her age with brown hair and it seemed that he was missing a leg, she saw him a little suspicious of that young man, so she decided to analyze him with his eyes... he didn't seem dangerous, and from his posture, it was clear that he had no bad intentions.
"Heather," she said.
Hiccup nodded and gave a smile - There is no reason to be suspicious, we are good people... if not If you let us we can help you...
Heather watched him for a moment trying to figure out if there were any ulterior motives with this boy.
Belios: You have nothing to fear, young lady... no one should have them - he said in a loud voice so that all the captives could hear - we have no bad intentions, I can assure you of that... if you allow us we will get you out of here and We will leave them in places where they can leave, one of these is an island where a tribe will agree to give them asylum or help them return to their homes...
Many people when they heard that were excited and accepted that with that they could get out of there, the dragons were difficult to convince, but luckily the Draconians spoke to them in their dialect to calm them down and convince them to let themselves be helped.
They soon set a course for the island of the Defenders of the Wing, the Draconians would push the ships of the hunters not destroyed to be able to cut the arrival time, while this was happening Hiccup began to talk with Heather to get her to open up more...
Hiccup: And do you have someone to go back to?
Hearing him say that, Heather became sad and lowered her head. Hiccup, seeing that reaction from her, understood everything.
Hiccup: I'm so sorry...
Heather: Don't do it... it's not your fault, you couldn't even have done anything...
Heather's situation made Hiccup upset, when he saw the girl he could see something that he shared with him, loneliness; He didn't like seeing that in her and he wanted to help her in some way.
That was why when they arrived at the island of the Defenders of the Wing she went with Mr. Belios.
Hiccup: She has nowhere to go... let her stay with us, I know she's good, something inside me says she has no bad intentions...
Belios fixed his gaze on the girl and saw that she stood apart from the rest, barely turning to look at some of them and maintaining a very evident depression.
Belios: I don't know Hiccup... I don't think it's a good option, we Draconians are distrustful of humans, maybe others don't see you that way but with her, it will be a different case.
Hiccup, however, would not give up Mr. Belios...please, you have already seen how this is, I don't think that being here in a village full of people is the best idea, if you could come with us maybe you could overcome that depression... .at least it's worth trying.
Belios crossed his arms and saw him- Well... now tell me what is the real reason why you want me to accompany us?
Hiccup, seeing himself discovered, was a little embarrassed by what he was about to say -
Because...I think I understand her... she feels alone and without anyone to support her, she feels like a stranger who in time will feel like she doesn't fit in. , maybe being in a different environment you can feel better, like I am now...
His answer did surprise Belios, which led him to smile slightly.
Bellos: You are a special case, Hiccup Haddock, I do not doubt that... you have a heart with which you want to protect those who you feel cannot do on their own, that is very admirable.
Hiccup smiled. "Thank you, Mr. Belios."
Belios: However, that decision is not up to us, it is up to her, maybe she wants to stay here with the Wing Defenders.
Hiccup looked from him to Heather who was laughing as she watched Toothless and Lys having another of her fights.
Hiccup: Whatever you decide, I will accept it, Mr. Belios... but something tells me that she will want to accompany us...- that last thing was said in his thoughts...
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Berk...
Celebrations in Berk are always for a great event.
The last one that is known was when a few months ago the war against the dragons was declared and finally concluded, hoping for a better future for the entire Tribe and that everything could finally be left behind.
That is why the same can be expected from this one, the large hall was full, music and drinks were everywhere, the food was acceptable and the humor was the best there could be.
In the center was the council of Berk with Stoick Haddock in the center in his place of chief and to his right side in the seat of the heir sat Astrid Hofferson, receiving compliments and congratulations for her new position and her victory against Dagur The Deranged.
- Seriously Hofferson, you should teach my children a couple of movements... it wouldn't hurt to learn something.
Stoick: Let her Breathe Anson, you're not the only one asking for that, as the next Chief she has to help with some duties.
Astrid listened to everything and smiled and turned to Anson. "I think I could make room to give lessons. As far as I know, your children want to join the Berk Guard. With proper training, I know they could join."
Anson laughed - Thank you very much... you were not wrong with her Boss... you are a ray of sunshine Hofferson, if one day you need help, don't doubt that you will receive support from my family. Chief...
With more being a retreat to give the news to his children who were celebrating with several other young people.
Stoick turned to look at Astrid. "You do Well Astrid, it's incredible that you want to help even without knowing them at all.
Astrid smiled looking at Anson's children. I know those boys. In my training in the arena, those boys watched me amazed by my combat techniques. It is clear that they want to learn to be warriors and I know that with the right guidance, they can become so.
While she was saying that, she saw how Anson was saying something to his children and they reacted astonished and excited by what her father told them.
Stoick also looked at them and saw how Anson's children shared a good moment, one that he would have liked to have had with his son.
While he continued watching that scene, he didn't notice that Astrid had already left with her parents and was left alone.
Gobber, who was nearby celebrating with some members of the council, noticed Stoick looking a little melancholy, so he decided to go see what was keeping him upset.
Gobber: What do you have, Chief? "It's not common to see you like this at a celebration like this," he said with a smile while waiting for a response from Stoick.
Stoick: Tell me Gobber... Do you think that if he had paid more attention to Hiccup and spent more time with him, he would be sitting here with me?
Gobber saw him without knowing the reason for that question, then he turned to where he saw and he understood everything.
Gobber: It's hard to say... there was no way you could spend much time with him after all, you're the Chief, and Hiccup, although he always sought your attention, didn't take the risks to get it, I think that if they had taken the time and If they could have better communication, everything would be different than it is now.
Stoick: Still it's hard to think that
Gobber: Hey, you told me yourself, you did everything to protect him, and I highly doubt that Hiccup hates you, that boy is not a spiteful person and I know that if you explain it to him, he will understand.
Stoick: Do you think he would forgive me for marginalizing him?
Gobber: I don't think so, at least not at first but he will eventually if you show him.
Stoick began to reflect on Gobber's words, although it sounded like a fantasy, that reality Stoick doubted it could be, as long as he remained the boss he would never be able to have that opportunity, then he began to remember all the moments he spent with his son, most of them when he was very small, maybe there aren't many but they were what I valued most, Hiccup was out there, it was just a matter of going looking for him.
Stoick: You know... maybe you're right, but I know I won't get that while I'm still on Berk, so I think that when Astrid is ready to be the Boss I'll pass command to her... while I'll take a ship and look for my son.
Gobber was surprised by what he said, she turned her head to look at him and saw a ray of hope in his eyes, he knew that with how stubborn he was, no one would get that idea out of his head.
Gobber: Do what you have to do Chief... do what you have to do... well I think that's it for me, there's a lot of work to do tomorrow.
Then Gobber left to go to his house, without noticing that some people saw him from a position and began to follow him.
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Eyra: I am very proud of you daughter, there is no doubt that you are the worthy daughter of your father...
Axel: But what are you saying, woman? ... it's clear that I got that from you - he said with some humor.
Astrid just laughed at her parents' jokes. Since she won against Dagur, they haven't stopped congratulating her and telling her how proud they were of her.
In itself, it was fun to be able to see those interactions between the two, maybe it was something that didn't happen often... or maybe I don't pay much attention to those details.
Those confident looks, those compliments, that way of interacting.
It was hard to tell, he didn't spend much time at home.
She thought that with everything she set out to avenge her uncle Finn as a child, she took important things out of her life, like her parents and she was also... Hiccup.
She could never deny that separating from him when they were little affected her too much, of course, she found several friends in the boys, but it was not the same as she was with Hiccup.
He didn't understand why but there was that need in her to go look for him, to see how he was, and not leave him alone.
She can't understand it but that's what she feels... that was the main reason why she asked Snotlout to help her with that...
Flashback...
Snotlout asked now more intrigued - What is this for?
Astrid: It will be like an act of redeeming yourself from your past actions-
Snotlout: What do you have in mind?
Astrid sighed- I want you to help me find Hiccup...
That request alone took Snotlout out of all logic and made him look stunned.
Snotlout: You want me to help you with what?!
Astrid crossed her arms. "What's the problem?"
Snotlout: Astrid... Hiccup is considered an enemy of Berk, for reasons that are more than obvious...
Astrid: but he is not a traitor, he was unjustly convicted and you know it...
Snotlout: How can that be Astrid?... she fraternized with the enemy... with the Dragons!... and she fled... plus she carried out a massacre that would make even Dagur tremble.
Astrid put her hands on the bridge of her nose. "Snotlout tell me... since Hiccup left, how many raids have we suffered?"
Snotlout thought about his question- Ahhh...none.
Astrid: Exactly... and since we went to the nest and found it destroyed, the dragons haven't even appeared here...
Snotlout rolled his eyes. "Yes, I know, but what does that have to do with Hiccup?"
Astrid sighed- Snotlout, don't you see that? No one has ever been able to find the nest... no one... now it turns out that when we found it it was already destroyed, just some time after Hiccup left... I think you can see how everything can be related, right?
Snotlout, thinking about it, agreed with several of his points but also began to shake his head.
"But it couldn't be possible... how?... why?"
Astrid: I think it's more than obvious, the dragon helped him, the Night Fury...
Snotlout: But I don't understand...why would he?...why would he help him?
Astrid: Hiccup developed a kind of bond with the Night Fury that's clear, maybe he did it because he wanted to stop the war, stop this massacre... and by doing so he ended this 300-year war...
Snotlout: Thor... it's a lot to digest...
Astrid sighed again - Snotlout... then you see why I want to look for him?... Hiccup didn't deserve that treatment, he did kill many people... but he did it in self-defense...
Snotlout- More like he did it for you- he thought inside- I understand... and I think you're right... since I started to be in Hiccup's shoes I've been able to see what it was like to live like he did, I can't believe everything I did to him and yet he didn't do anything... not even to try to put me in my place... I have respect for him for that...
Astrid smiled at her comment. "So will you help me?"
Snotlout sighed- Finding him won't be easy, I highly doubt he's even still in the Archipelago...
Astrid: It doesn't matter, you can ask the merchants for help... they might have heard something...
Snotlout: You are very committed to finding him, I have no doubt... it is unlikely that you will succeed... but I will do it anyway, also in helping convince Stoick to forgive him... it is something
-I can do to compensate, for everything I put him through... - he raised his hand as a sign of promise
Astrid smiled and took her hand. "Believe me Snotlout, you're already starting to do it by agreeing to do this...
End Flashback...
Since then they have been waiting, the merchants arrived not long after that promise, so Astrid and Snotlout have made their moves, also seeking to do them discreetly, no one should find out what they were doing.
At first, there was no luck, but by the time the merchants left, Astrid asked that they find out everything they can and will notify her when they return to Berk.
She just hoped that with that she could find some trace of Hiccup.
In the meantime she would still be here, keeping the island safe and making sure nothing bad happens.
Then he noticed something strange... several Berkians were whispering among themselves, gathered in groups, and migrating everywhere in a suspicious manner.
But she could tell that the gazes were more directed at certain people, at Stoick, at her council members, and her.
Then some of these groups started coming out.
Some were in a very noticeable hurry but no one saw any suspicion... no one except her.
Soon she saw that one more of these groups was leaving as well.
Then he managed to see that Gobber was one of them and he was leaving with two faces that became familiar to him, they were the same chocos that Gobber threatened the other time... and they were not alone, and from the position they were in it was clear who was holding Gobber captive.
Eyra: Daughter, are you okay? - I looked at her worried when I saw that she kept looking in one direction.
Before anything else happened Astrid reacted but not in the way her parents expected.
Astrid: Gobber is not here!...she could be in danger- without further ado, she ran towards the exit of the great hall.
Axel and Eyra: Astrid!
Without further ado, they headed out in her direction to look for her, without noticing that four more people saw them leaving along with Astrid and decided to follow them.
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Astrid began to run towards the streets of Berk... some villagers greeted her and continued to congratulate her on her recent achievements, but she paid no attention.
She continued searching until she entered the loneliest places in Berk.
To find something she didn't expect to find.
It was Lenny who was with several of his men talking to each other. She knew something was going on, she had to get out of there and tell Stoick, but then as she passed she stumbled, and that was enough for her to call the attention of Lenny and his men.
Lenny, seeing her angrily, shouted, "Catch her now!"
Her men obeyed and went to capture her. Astrid got up quickly and started to escape from her, but she didn't have enough time as Lenny's men quickly reached her and grabbed her.
Lenny: You've had me enough Hofferson...- he said when he was in front of her.
Astrid: Excuse me... that's my favorite hobby... - She said with a sarcastic and at the same time mocking tone.
Lenny growled and punched her in the stomach, causing Astrid to gasp out the air she had.
Lenny: It's time to show you once and for all what your place is - without further ado he took her sword and prepared to bury it in her stomach.
Astrid closed her eyes, she couldn't believe that this would be her destiny, she couldn't believe it, she couldn't tolerate it.
She felt something vibrate inside her, which ran through her entire body.
But then she heard the thud of someone pushing another person, which made Astrid open her eyes.
Astrid: What but what?
She turned quickly to see what had happened and saw that Lenny had been pushed away from her by a heavily breathing Snotlout.
Snotlout: Thank goodness we arrived on time.
Astrid was confused by his saying "We're here", but she soon cleared up when the twins and
Fishlegs appeared charging at her captors.
Ruffnut: So you pieces of Yak dung can learn not to act so cowardly.
Astrid: This went too far Lenny, whatever he's planning won't happen...
Lenny growled at his comment but then smiled as he took his sword and stood a considerable distance away from all of his enemies.
Lenny: It's already late - I take out a horn that I blow as if it were the signal.
The sound of the horn could be heard throughout the island, many did not know what it was about, others were alarmed because it seemed like a sign that something was going to happen and everyone else took it as the signal to act.
Then unexpectedly, several people took out weapons and shields and began to attack everyone within reach, then in response several villagers tried to defend themselves, and others began to flee, those were the ones who were not warriors, some women and children.
One of the attackers made a signal for everyone to join together in a single group.
-Attack without mercy and take the island!
The Berkians who were not part of the conflict also grouped to stop the entire attack group, they had to resist or else they would die.
Among those fighting against the attackers was Phlegma the Fierce, a member of the council who decided to leave before the celebration.
Phlegma who saw the situation asked for a shield ready for battle-Wall of shields!
Given that order, the Berkians with it prepared for what was about to happen, while the attackers watched them while the leader led the attack against them.
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In the Great Hall...
Stoick and the rest of the council suddenly heard the sound of a horn, which undoubtedly got them out of place, then suddenly a large number of Warriors entered, while several from the great hall also got up and took their side, that was which explained everything.
Stoick stood up angry at what was happening- What does this mean?!
-Kill Haddock and anyone on his side!
Without giving him time to respond, a battle began in the great hall. But despite this Stoick knew what it meant... a Rebellion.
...
Astrid watched in horror as the town began to fill with screams and violent clashes of metal, she was everywhere, Lenny had put them in check and they may not even get out alive.
Before he could react, several of Lenny's men came out from the alleys and began to surround them. When the boys saw this, they gathered together to create a defense, as they soon began to be overwhelmed.
Lenny: I must admit, it is very gratifying to see your face now Hofferson, your naivety in seeing everything that is happening is priceless - he said mockingly as he watched his men corner Astrid and her friends, while Astrid saw him with a murderous look. - What?, there are no biting or daring comments this time?, maybe at last and now you understand your place... it doesn't matter now after all I don't think it will be of much use to you now... anyway I must go, there is a ram's head for a boss that I must kill an island to claim...
With that said, his men began to advance to take care of the boys, while Lenny left with another group of his men in the direction of the great hall.
However, the sound of a mechanism could be heard, when suddenly the two guys who were holding Astrid were on the ground, incapacitated because they had been knocked down by boleadoras, so crying was incredible to see and nobody expected it.
Soon then more rushed out to leave the rest of Lenny's men in the same way, the boys were surprised by what happened, they looked at where they had come from, and found a Gobber with a strange device.
Gobber: Thank goodness it arrived on time, this thing certainly turned out to be effective.
Astrid quickly left her surprise to go to him- Gobber... it's good that you're okay, with all the chaos that is in the village she didn't know what had happened to you.
Snotlout: That's for sure... but what is that thing you have with you?
Tuffnut: Yeah, I have a feeling I've seen her somewhere.
Gobber: Of course you did... - Tuffnut looked at him without understanding - this is one of Hiccup's machines... he designed it and used it in the last Dragon raid, it didn't work due to some adjustments but I took a look at it to its designs, very difficult to understand but in the end I managed to figure out how it works.
Ruffnut: That is certainly incredible!... imagine what we could do with this...
However, before anyone could answer him, the cries of the Battle were still present, the battle still had to be won.
Astrid: We don't have much time, Gobber, that could be useful, but one isn't enough, don't you have more?
Gobber smiled sideways - Follow me...
The boys nodded, as they entered the parts of the village that were not yet full of people fighting, it was then that they arrived at the blacksmith shop or what was left, without a doubt the attack he suffered was something that no one expected.
Gobber: Right in the middle of the celebration, I went out to get some air, seriously, the smoke that came out wasn't even good after some men surrounded me and took me to the blacksmith shop... they wanted me to give them all the weapons... - He said as he went in to search through the rubble.
Fishlegs: And you did it? - He said a little worried.
Gobber - I stopped what I was doing to see him a little upset - Of course not, boy... those Ramheads, upon seeing my refusal, hit me and started burning the forge, they wanted to kill me by having me inside... but they didn't count on me being ready to escape. ...that creation of Hiccup took them by surprise and with luck I was able to escape- after that, he went back to what he was doing before.
Ruffnut: Wait, if they burned the entire Armory, how are we going to get the weapons?
Gobber smiled and began to remove debris, the boys saw him confused by it, but then they saw that he soon finished doing it to see that there was an extra hatch that they had never noticed.
Gobber: It may not be much... - he opened the hatch and showed that it was like a kind of warehouse where he took out several devices similar to Hiccup's - but with that, we can make a difference.
Snotlout: But are we sure they'll work if we remember what those things can do?
Astrid approached him and took one of those artifacts, it didn't seem like a big deal but it was created by Hiccup, and knowing his work firsthand, it was something they could work with.
Astrid: We don't have time to debate, this is all there is, we know firsthand what Hiccup's machines can do and if we can use that to our advantage against Lenny and his allies we can be victorious... anyone Anyone who does not agree can leave now but I want you to look at what is happening there... - He fixed his gaze on some houses and the others did the same, they saw how the fire was starting to come out of some places - Our town is being attacked and surpassed we have to do what is possible to save it... so... what do you say?
Snotlout sighed resignedly- this is a bad idea...
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Snotlout: This is a bad idea...
He was running with the twins, Fishlegs and Gobber, getting rid of anyone who crossed them with Hiccup's inventions. Those who confronted them were instantly confused when they saw that they did not have weapons and then felt that they would be easier to eliminate. , but of course that was a few seconds before they flew away, knocked out or captured by nets and boleadoras that came out unexpectedly.
Ruffnut: What are you talking about? This is the most exciting thing we've ever done...
Tuffnut nodded in agreement with what his sister said.
Gobber as he continued to face more that came his way - Remember that we don't have enough rds and boleadoras to last... we must find Stoick wherever he is and help him...
Fishlegs while still using his device doesn't understand... why no one accompanied Astrid, she didn't even take one of these, she just took her ax and left.
Gobber: Fishlegs... Astrid is more than capable of taking on anyone, and that's the best, if she's out there she can help us distract Lenny so he doesn't think about killing Stoick...
Snotlout: How do we know that this already happened?
Gobber fixed his gaze on him - Look around you Snotlout, Berk is still fighting, those who are with us will continue to resist until they die or until Stoick does... I know Lenny enough to know that he will announce that he beat Stoick to show us that he won and as you can see we are still fighting...
Tuffnut: Then let's not waste time and look for the boss! - He said the last thing with such seriousness that it impressed everyone when they saw Tuffnut's behavior.
Fishlegs nodded- Where could it be?
Ruffnut began to think - If he is not here in the village it would mean that he must still be in the great Hall.
Tuffnut: But if we are there it won't be easy to get there because of all those from Lenny's side who went to attack him.
Gobber: How do you two know that? -He asked, very surprised by his reasoning.
Tuffnut reacted to his question - Oh, several guys are heading there - he pointed in the direction and indeed many were heading towards the large hall where an intense battle could be heard.
Gobber, upon hearing it, then reacted - We shouldn't waste any more time, we have to get there... quickly!
The boys nodded and headed in a hurry, stopping the advance of more enemies who wanted to reach their destination.
They had to bring the boss in and help him stop all this madness.
...
The streets of Berk were full of fights between Vikings, clearly in the face of an attack, everyone who did not support Lenny came out to defend their homes, of course, they did not expect that they would have to face their friends, neighbors, and family.
The resistance that had been created was fighting fiercely but still, neither side had made any progress.
Among all this fighting, no one noticed a blonde figure passing quickly, looking for a single person.
Lenny Olvsen.
To kill him.
But as he hurried, he did not take it for granted that she would be discovered.
- It's Hofferson!
- We have to kill her... now!
Several enemies tried to reach her to end her life.
But she was Astrid Hofferson, a member of one of the most respected warrior families, and there was no doubt about that.
That was why, with her ax in hand, she prepared to face everyone in front of her.
Over time, more and more they came to confront him and if she continued like this, Astrid would find herself without the strength to continue.
Astrid: Well who is next?!
She said a little tired, which was noticed by several who began to surround her, hoping to use that as an opportunity, so one by one they began to attack her, to the point where the pressure they subjected her to overwhelmed her, and she fell on her back.
Before she could get up, several feet of hers crushed her arms and she screamed in pain.
- This is what you deserve, bitch!, for not knowing your place!, now when Haddock is not here and neither are you, we will get rid of Lenny and someone who, if worthy, will claim the
Headship.
Astrid glared at them and spat at them.
Taking it as her last wish, someone took an ax to kill her.
But before she could do anything someone came to her and she started attacking them to give Astrid a chance to free herself from her and see who helped her.
Astrid: Dad?!
Axel turned his head to see his daughter focus on the battle Astrid...don't get distracted!
Astrid nodded awkwardly to get up and turn her back to her father as she saw that more was coming to confront them.
Axel: Your mother and I followed you after you left like that suddenly - he started fighting with one who came to confront him - then that damn body or sounded and this whole thing started, your mother and I have been confronting them since then, tell me What in the name of Odin is happening?! - As he shouted, he nailed the ax into his opponent's body.
Astrid: Coup d'état!... - I dodge someone's coffin - Lenny wants the Headquarters, I do not doubt that his men and all the conspirators to the Headquarters joined together to carry out this coup - He blocked an attack with his ax to push your opponent.
Axel nodded - That explains why many Berkians attack each other - another guy approached to confront him - where is Stoick?
Astrid: I sent Gobber and the boys to look for him - she slammed her ax into her opponent's chest - They went to bring him here, while I'm looking for Lenny's scum... wait where is mom?!
- she started to worry.
Axel screamed and then killed another guy - I don't know... I lost sight of her recently, then I found you...
Astrid: Then we have to look for her if she is alone... - before she could say anything about her, her father interrupted her.
Axel: Astrid is still on her side!- she shouted, pushing him to the ground, when out of nowhere several people ran in her direction to push him and take him away.
When Astrid saw him she screamed - Dad!
She was going to be something of her when suddenly two men came to subdue her and hold her by both of her arms.
Astrid, seeing the situation, tried to do something to free herself from it.
- I don't dare try anything if you don't... otherwise you want to regret it later.
That voice managed to catch the attention of, it was Lenny's voice, then in a strange way several of his men arrived and began to make a circle around them to prevent anyone from reaching them.
Astrid was thus able to have a perfect view of Lenny who saw her as mocking and very conceited... and that filled her with fury.
Astrid: You won't get away with this... you heard me!
Lenny then laughed out loud as he saw Astrid subdued.
Lenny: I don't think so Hofferson, this place will soon be mine, I have been planning this since I heard that my decrepit uncle died, I admit that it was not easy to take power but in the end, the greatest ambition is the one that prevails... however "What upset me the most was your audacity to get in my way and then make a fool of me... and I tell you something, I'm very angry about that and that's why I'm going to enjoy making you suffer..." then he started to smile in a very sinister way - and I know how it will be the most effective way to start...
Then he turned to the side of Astrid's view, who saw him angry at everything she said and at the same time confused by the last thing he said... then she looked straight ahead and was horrified to see what was happening that she had done.
She was her mother.
Eyra Hofferson lay on her knees, beaten, gagged, and subdued before some of Lenny's Men who had her in the center in full view of several Berkians who tried to pass to stop them, including her father, but they were stopped by those who were loyal to Lenny and They blocked the way...
He will continue…
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Hello everyone, this is the second of the three new chapters of the Riders of Destiny, a somewhat incredible work with everything presented, as the title indicates, the rebellion began, this marks something crucial, in itself because Astrid will have a role in that, but that will be seen in the next chapter, also with a fact that is crucial with one of the main themes of the story.
There is also that part of Stoick thinking about Hiccup, as I have seen many stories from other authors (Very good in my opinion) when Hiccup runs away Stoick always ends up affected, I liked writing that part because I think that is what he would have done if Hiccup would have been gone.
But I'm not going to take up your time by telling you what's coming, the next chapter will do it for me, without further ado I hope you liked reading this chapter, the next one has, as you well know, the following title, No Ties, I hope you like it.
Without further ado, see you in the next chapter.
Thank you.