Berk itself has always been the island of the Furry Hooligan Tribe for seven generations.
His Tribe itself was united and always looked after the well-being of everyone, hoping to help each other when someone else needed it. All the inhabitants of this island went through various conflicts, events, and events that have marked their history, but nothing has been the same as this.
A civil war.
Ambition surpassed the Tribe's desire for unity and reached such circumstances that it led to betrayals that no one could have expected, friends and family were fighting each other, the fight had begun since the celebration of those who were expected to be the promise of a better future but it ended as a coup d'état with the objective of conquest.
Astrid feared that this would happen, she did everything possible to prevent this from happening but it turned out to be inevitable, she would have liked to do more, protect those she cares about, be able to help those she knows will suffer if Lenny triumphs, but she was here subjected. , helpless, with this feeling of not being able to do anything and wanting to free herself so that nothing could hold her back, she soon saw what was about to happen, Lenny would kill her mother but not before humiliating her in the worst way, she felt useless, no There was no one to help her, but she had to do something, she had to do it, she had to protect those she cared about to prevent guys like Lenny from subjugating others, something deep inside her always reminded her of that but now there was something that told her that She had to allow him to act, she didn't know whether to trust but Astrid had a feeling in her gut and told her to allow it, besides there weren't many options.
She had to do it.
That feeling would let him act, and that's how something glowed inside her.
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Lenny was more than ecstatic, everything was going according to his plans, Berk would soon be his, and with everything that is happening it would not be a bad idea to convince his followers to declare war so that he can take the Archipelago, he just had to get rid of the only thing that held him back hindered.
Stoick Haddock.
Luckily that wouldn't be a problem, he just needed to grab him at the right moment, and without further ado, he would kill him, and then those who followed Stoick would surrender to him. Everything was in her place, forces ready, ready for war, the subjugation of the Berkians and her former rival trapped, only missing the power to kill her for defying him, but first he would kill her mother to make her suffer even more.
Lenny: This turned out better than he expected.
-What are his orders, sir?
Lenny saw Eyra Hofferson knowing what she was going to do.
Lenny: Strip her naked and have all the fun you want with her, do it in front of everyone, then when you're done give her to me so I can kill her.
The 3 men smiled maliciously and lasciviously as they watched Eyra, who saw them horrified by what they would dare to do to her. Soon the three approached and she tried to escape, but it was useless. They had tied her up very well. She tried to find someone to help her, but the majority were still engaged in the battle and those who saw her and tried to go help her were attacked by followers of Lenny, including Axel Hofferson, no matter how many he killed, the more they came to confront him.
One of the men was already about to make his evil intention, so Eyra tried to make a move, but she was subdued, and soon they began to grope her, she closed her eyes screaming with fury, while Lenny watched everything, laughing to hear what was happening, however, A sound of something being thrown was heard and a new scream appeared, that of one of his men, the one who was subduing Eyra and who suddenly when he stepped back he could see a dagger in his abdomen, the two men went to try to see what he was doing. He passed to his comrade but in a second they both fell to the floor on their backs, two other daggers had reached them.
Lenny, who was stupefied by what he saw, turned to see where the daggers had come from.
That's when he saw her. Astrid Hofferson looked at him in a challenging way, implying that she threw the daggers.
Astrid: They're lucky that she doesn't want to kill them, those places where the daggers hit will knock them out of combat, but they won't die.
Lenny furiously pulled out his sword and pointed it at him - You... how did you free yourself - his question was more like an order for him to respond, while Astrid all she did was smile sideways.
Astrid: It wasn't difficult, but I think you should focus on what's coming - she got into a fighting stance without having a weapon in her hand. Lenny pointed his gun at her, if he seriously believed that she would be unharmed, she was wrong, he would kill her once and for all, however, he noticed something strange about her, the color of her eyes, the shade of blue increased, ignoring that, he began to run straight at her and started a fight.
Astrid, despite being at a disadvantage, dodged the attacks with great skill. Lenny did not understand what was happening, so she thought that if she managed to If he tried to kill her this way he would do it by cheating, in an attempt to give her another blow he took some dirt from the floor and when she got close he threw it in her face.
Astrid: Ahgg, you seriously can't fight fair?
Lenny: Seriously, you are very innocent, let's see if you can continue now - he said mockingly.
Astrid smiled despite being blind, she got into position to continue. "If you seriously think that that will stop me, you're wrong, rather you've leveled the playing field."
Lenny got angry when he saw that he was making fun of him.
Lenny: Oh yeah? Let's see how it turns out.
Thinking he would have the advantage, he was wrong when he saw that Astrid was still dodging the attacks, however she was retreating and approaching two of his men. He smiled evilly when he saw the opportunity. He nodded to them to be ready and they nodded. , one prepared his ax to bury it in Astrid when he was within reach, while Astrid, who was still dodging the attacks, heard noises behind her, there she began to wonder if they would attack her from behind and confirmed her suspicions when she heard the sound of an ax that was rapidly descending. Using her instincts, she dodged Lenny's last attack and went to the one with the ax and stopped it with the palms of her hands, surprising the two who were ready to kill her before they could do anything, Astrid kicked the that he had the ax so strong that he dropped it and Astrid held it to face the other of Lenny's men who could barely do anything because Astrid in a quick attack stuck the ax in his chest and then took it out before the guy fell dead, the other one she had knocked down rose to tackle her, but Astrid turned and cut off his head so that only his body fell on one side and his head on the other.
Lenny was stunned by what he saw, Hofferson took out two of his best men while being at a great disadvantage, this began to worry him because he did not understand how it happened.
Astrid: You better pray for mercy and repentance for your bad actions because I swear this is over.
Lenny: You won't beat me, I'm going to emerge victorious- he said in an attempt to emerge determined as the winner of that fight.
Astrid: I guess you leave me no choice - I carry the ax in a fighting position, ready to continue.
Lenny growled furiously, seeing the girl's audacity to confront him.
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In another part of town, Stoick Haddock was fighting with such ferocity that many had not seen in many years.
Stoick: We have to resist!-he shouted while he was in charge of beheading a rebel who was fighting with him.
Next to him were Spitelout, Sven, Bucket, Mulch, Hoark, and Ack, along with several others trying to advance and reach the exit.
- Be careful Chief!
Stoick prepared for whatever was going to attack him but nothing came, when he turned he saw that it was Anson with a spear stuck in someone's chest.
Stoick: Thank you seriously...
Anson: It's all for you boss, the Haddocks are still the leaders in my eyes and those of my family - he said showing respect.
Stoick turned to see what he was referring to and could see Anson's children, protecting and removing women, children, the elderly, and everyone who could not fight.
Stoick: That's good... but we can't stay here... Spitelout any sign of Gobber!
Spitelout, who was repelling attacks with a shield, said, "We haven't found him... it seems like he left here before everything started... but there must be something similar to what's out there."
Stoick quickly rushed to attack whoever Spitelout was fighting and kill him.
Stoick: Then we have to get out of here now - with that he lowered his head and took a shield from a fallen enemy, he took a horn that he had for occasions like this and blew it, drawing the attention of everyone who watched him. - Shields!... now!
With that order, everyone who was on his side quickly went to support him and prepare to restart the conflict. The number was not greater than the enemy, but it was enough for what he had in mind.
Stoick: Wall... now!- with that order, a line was formed ready to advance when the order was given. The rebels, knowing their intentions, quickly formed to repel them and dominate them all.
Stoick then gave the order and they began to advance to the front, an act that the others did the same, soon the advance became faster as they began to run to collide both fronts in a battle with very clear objectives: to gain ground and crush the rival.
With that confrontation, several began to fall, stabbed, and seriously injured, and with each one it was beginning to be seen who had the advantage.
And as if by the will of the gods, the fight tilted in Stoick's favor.
It was when several of the enemy sides began to fall from the rear, decreasing the enemy's resistance and subduing it as they saw that they began to be overwhelmed.
But Before those who were trying to leave could finish defeating the last of the enemies, several nets and boleadoras took care of the last ones still standing.
Hoark: But how?
Everyone wondered what changed until they heard a voice.
- Without a doubt that was close, right?
Everyone noticed that the person who said that was none other than Gobber in the company of Snotlout, Fishlegs, and the twins, holding some strange things but with them, they managed to neutralize several enemies.
Stoick: Gobber where the hell were you?, we thought they had killed you...
Gobber smiled despite his comment. "It takes more than a bunch of Ram's heads to get rid of me... I managed to take care of them and with these guys, we were able to get in."
Stoick and the others approached to get a better look at the things Gobber and the boys brought with them.
Mulch: But what are these things?
Ack: Yes indeed they look familiar to me.
Gobber smiled when he saw everyone's curiosity, especially Stoick, so it was with a proud voice he said - These things are Hiccup's inventions... - that surprised everyone who, seeing it well, knew that Gobber was right - Stoick, that boy always He had talent, look at this - prepared with the automatic bullet he was carrying, he threw it at a semi-destroyed piece of furniture and they watched as he managed to catch and destroy part of what was left very quickly - without this, we could not have arrived in time, without a doubt what he did is something that could have been very helpful...
Stoick approached the artifact that Gobber had in his hands and caressed them with great affection... he could almost feel that that object was his son and he was with him at this moment. "You always had the talent and I never knew how to see it... I hope you forgive me Hiccup.
He finished making that gesture to address his people - My son, even though he is with us, has helped us with his inventions to be able to counterattack, this is a sign that we can win... we have to go out and recover what they are treating us to remove.
With that said he began to head towards the entrance to finally face the person responsible for what was happening.
But when he came out he couldn't imagine what was happening nor could anyone else. His town looked like a battlefield, people were fighting, fire everywhere, screams, and the sound of weapons clashing could be heard everywhere.
As Stoick seems to be when he sees the scene outside, he doesn't take it as anyone would have expected.
At first, Stoick, being someone who should not be betrayed because he would end up unleashing his fury against his enemy, was going to be considered Stoick The Vengeful Haddock.
Nobody had any doubt about that, Stoick was going to look for the person responsible for this betrayal and he was going to make him pay dearly...
Stoick?: All this was Lenny's doing, I know it very well... - he said with a voice that showed his anger - where is he?
Gobber, who was next to him, fixed his gaze on the town and without taking long gave him an answer.
Gobber: Lenny must be in the town square...
Stoick fixed his gaze on where he was saying and saw the entire crowd gathered there - Then we will go there, we will advance, getting rid of anyone who prevents us from arriving and then those who are on our side will join us to be able to arrive and finish this thing. Once and for all...
He took a step forward and addressed everyone who was with him. "These rebels are trying to take our home... we are not going to let that happen, we will fight to defeat them or die trying, but I swear it is an honor." fight with each of you and if I fall in battle I will feel honored to go to Valhalla with any of you!
The screams were heard through his speech, filling his people with courage and ready to follow him even if it led to Death...
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Lenny had no idea how it came to this, he was retreating, beginning to be overwhelmed by his rival's attacks.
I never expect to be in this situation.
He didn't even expect this to happen, he didn't see it possible.
He came from a family known for its constant confrontations against dragons and his victories against them, it couldn't be that this would happen to him.
Then before he could think of anything else he lost his sword, followed by a pain in his hand, a visible wound on his wrist that caused him to no longer be able to push it.
Lenny then worried, saw a fallen shield, which he quickly took and protected himself, Astrid who saw his action turned the ax and began to stick it into the shield, when doing so you could see that it left marks on the shield because the ax hit only 3 times.
The first to leave a dent, the second to fracture to the point of leaving it almost broken, and the third to split it in two.
Astrid then kicked Lenny to the ground and with that ended the fight with Lenny with the victory for her.
Astrid: People of Berk!-Astrid's scream was so loud that she could be heard throughout the island, making everyone stop to fight and looked for who was talking to them, stopping to see that in the center of the village, Lenny was the ground with Astrid Hofferson pointing an ax at his neck - this is over, rebels, their leader is defeated...
Lenny saw her furious and shouted - Don't pay attention to him!... keep attacking!, they won't be able to defeat us, we are more than them...
Astrid however formed a slight smile on her lips.
Astrid: Better look again - Lenny looked at her without understanding and in disbelief saw how Stoick Haddock was in front of a large part of the town that was locked in the Great Hall, who was on his side, next to him was Gobber, and Spitelout with Snotlout, the Twins and Fishlegs, the four with different types of devices and the part of the council that did not join him.
Astrid: This is over, admit it, although after all, I think your men know it themselves.
Lenny did not understand him, but he soon did because he saw how all of his men and allies lowered their weapons and surrendered to the large number of enemies they had.
At that sight, Lenny gave a loud cry of frustration, while those on Stoick Haddock's side shouted at a celebration for having been victorious, which irritated Lenny more, in addition to having been defeated by someone younger than him so he saw her with great hatred but Astrid saw it with indifference, the bearing she was showing had never been shown before, it was as if she were deprived of emotion.
Astrid: Tell me what you want. - Lenny saw her now without understanding - Power, ambition, greed, everything describes you, but even the most idiotic would know that doing this was crazy and even more so if Stoick Haddock's position is strong after failing...
Lenny looked at her with annoyance - It's not obvious, this is what I deserve, for generations my family was one of the greatest Dragon slayers, but they looked down on us when we should be praised... our exploits should have given us influence, but my father He settled for little, that bastard had no ambition. Then there is my uncle who at least had the decency to do something but he was mediocre, only I would bring glory to all that I deserve...
Astrid, however, remained the same, watching him with indifferent eyes while she shook her head again, it seemed that this did not have much impact on her.
Astrid: Moments are fleeting, events that happen are the same if a warrior seeks glory he must seek how to win it, but do not be confused, what you did does not guarantee anything of what you are looking for... in conclusion, if your objective was to win "Glory, I'm afraid you only got the opposite and you know very well that after what you've done you won't go unpunished." He brought the ax closer to his neck, seeing him still indifferent but still not making a move.
Lenny looked at her mockingly. "What's wrong with you?" Are you not capable of taking a life? If you can't do that bitch then you're so useless.
Astrid was still in her place and then she removed the ax and then smiled - no matter how much I say that you must die, I can't do it... that's not what I have to do... but I'll settle for this - she took out a dagger that she had hidden and threw it at Lenny's crotch, as it hit Lenny felt all the pain as he screamed in agony.
While everyone around saw the side of Astrid, one that they had never seen, they had seen her as hard and cold, but now she was someone different, someone who does not hesitate to use unorthodox methods with someone and who does not show emotions at a certain point.
Astrid turned and headed to where the boss was, as she did so Stoick witnessed the same thing as Lenny, how his eyes were bluer than they normally were.
Astrid: Chief... you decide what you will do with him, the victory is yours - he bowed his head as a sign of respect, to which Stoick nodded, still somewhat confused, without a doubt, Astrid's behavior has been very unusual.
Stoick: Thank you, girl... you have done everything very well.
Astrid nodded with a slight smile, while that happened her eyes lowered the shade of blue until they returned to her usual shade. Stoick then separated to see Lenny once again, he would get closer to see him better, while he took his hands to where the dagger was and took it away while the pain was still very present.
Stoick: Take care of him... you have to cure him, but when he is cured, take him to the cells, do the same with the rest of the wounded who are on your side, and take everyone else to the dungeons, when we are ready we will hold a trial and Believe me when I tell you this... you are going to see more sentences than heads rolling.
The Berkians shouted in agreement while the captives were generally fearful of what might happen to them now; Astrid watched everything, wondering what all that was that he managed to do. I would never have believed that he was capable of doing all that, let alone having those combat skills, something must have happened for him to do all that, the only thing he knew was If he let himself be guided by his instinct, then he should be able to do things bigger than he could imagine, maybe he should pay more attention to his instinct, but on the other hand the storm was finally passing.
It was finally over.
Chief Haddock was not going to question herself again.
Finally, the problems ended, which in itself was the most important thing, however, Astrid suddenly saw a shadow pass quickly, it confused her because of what that had been but she didn't have time to think because several Berkians surrounded her to celebrate her victory against the conspirators.
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On the outskirts of Berk, the shadow passed quickly through the entire forest to a cave, from there it went inside and then stopped at a wall with a fissure, then it passed through there to enter the earth and into the depths of Berk and so he continued until he reached a depth notable enough to rule out that he is even still on the Earth of humans, he continued his path until he reached a couple of strange ruins that seemed to be so old, seeming that they had been there for centuries if not eons, the Shadow transformed into a figure and sought to press some glyphs in the ruins that, seeing that nothing was happening, illuminated his hand in a dark aura that made the ruins appear a type of portal that the figure crossed and then the portal disappeared.
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In another place full of crystals, 3 presences were there, talking about topics that corresponded to their positions, two men and a woman, one of the men and the woman were wearing fine Nordic clothing with several pieces of gold-plated metal, and the other was wearing strange clothes but that showed a certain elegance.
Then suddenly they see a portal open and the same figure from before comes out, who is seen wearing black clothes with metal pieces of the same color and a cloak that covers his head.
The woman was the first to ask.
-What did you find out Hela?
The figure now revealed as Hela took off her cloak to speak - I bring very satisfactory news, I have found her... I found Sky.
The three of them were surprised and looked at her expectantly to confirm it.
- How do you know it's her?
Hela snorted- Easy... a girl with a sense of duty who punishes humans in a way that the Valkyries would do and shows that she was trained by them to protect the innocent, I think it's easy to find those characteristics in someone, don't you think? Believe me, Odin is her but I must say that I am a little worried - the others saw her curiously - it awakened some of her energy.
When Odin went there, he began to worry - Without a doubt that is not good, we have to find Hell now... but I don't understand why you didn't find him.
Hela shrugged her shoulders. "I don't even know... believe me, Berk found himself in some sort of power struggle when he appeared. I couldn't find him because from what the old man I have locked up told me, he is the boss's son." Berkiano.
-You said it was a power struggle?- Odin said thoughtfully.
Hela nodded.
Odin: Then there must be no shortage of dead on both sides, those who go to our halls and Hellheim, I can take care of searching in Valhalla while you are in charge of searching in Hellheim... Frigg I need you to accompany me back to Asgard to start investigating.
Frigg: I understand, then let's not waste time.
- Without a doubt, this is worrying as long as we don't know where Hell is, the more danger there is for him to be exposed.
Hela: Calm down Lendys, there is still time we just have to be patient.
Lendys sighed - I know but we still have to be prepared... it would be better if I told you this now - he addressed the three - the curse that he has the following rules every time they are reborn, they return as humans every time they are reincarnated but they do not remember anything about each other for safety, their minds are in a kind of deep sleep while they live their new life, however, the curse has linked their destinies so that they can meet again and at a certain age they both wake up remembering everything.
Frigg: But that doesn't explain very well how they can use their power if they don't know they have it.
Lendys, however, was already expecting that question - This is because they act according to their emotions and personality, the more they reflect indications of what their personalities were like, the more their powers will be presented, but their appearance means that also the awakening of their minds is getting closer, with they will begin to recover their memories and their abilities will return but not to their full capacity... as mortals, their capacity is more limited.
Odin then began to think about the panorama - I wish everything were simpler... but I fear that this is getting out of hand...
Hela: What do you mean?
Odin sighed with regret - Recently Heimdall was attacked and found in a very alarming situation, they found him very badly injured.
Lendys and Hela were shocked when they heard that.
Lendys: Are you serious?... we are talking about Heimdall... The same guy who can see everything or how did this happen?
Frigg lowered his head - We don't know... Sif stopped by to see him when she found him like this, this has undoubtedly caused a great commotion in Asgard.
Hela: But what could have happened to him?
Odin: We are not very sure... I have been paying so much attention to this that I have ignored other important matters...
Hela: But how can it be?... You are Odin, you don't know everything?-she said without being able to believe it.
Odin rolled his eyes at her reaction and sighed. "I know that, but it seems that something has clouded my vision of what has happened. This has been happening since I started looking for
Hell and Sky and it has also started when we have started our attention on this Archipelago and everything that has to do with it.
Frigg: Could some celestial have discovered the same thing as us?
Odin: It's hard to know, but whatever it is if he left Heimdall badly injured it's because he discovered something he shouldn't have and they sought to silence him...
Lendys crossed her arms - Then we can only wait and hope that Heimdall frees her, right?
Odin sighed- So I fear or else he will be taken to Hellheim where he will suffer.
Hearing this, Hela crossed her arms. "Just don't worry about this whole thing and I've had fun with the newcomers...heh, in fact, I'm still having fun with Hell's latest gift," she said amused.
Frigg: Then we will have to be more cautious with this issue...
Lendys: That won't be a problem... thanks to the latest events in recent months I have managed to send draconians to the mortal world... Belios is helping me with that and according to a report he achieved a victory against the Dragon hunters.
Odin: But what happens to the rest of the Draconic celestials... what will happen when they discover what you do?
Lendys crossed his arms - As long as I don't mess with their dragons and their domains they won't do anything, but with this, I hope to convince Io and the rest that doing this is what should be done... Io never gets involved in things like this but if I can get the rest to do it it will be the best...
Hela: That is a very noble act Lendys.
Lendys: It's something I know my wife would have liked me to do - she said while smiling melancholy.
Frigg stood next to him and put a hand on his shoulder to show empathy. "We lost many in that War, that is why we do this, to prevent an event as devastating as that from happening again, we have to have faith, so manage to find them and get them to safety...
Odin nodded - No matter how long it takes, we have to do it, it is because of them that we do it... we owe it to them...
To be continued…
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Hello to all the readers... well here it is... The third chapter of the three promised, is also full of many curious parts, right?, to begin with Astrid's behavior, as you see it, in itself perhaps it seems that her Personality didn't change much from her usual one, but this is just the beginning.
There is also the return of the celestials, which they already needed to appear again, along with various information about our main characters and a wink with the identity of one of them, although I can assume that you already know who I am talking about, I must say Yes, they will have their reunion, but that will take several chapters, although before that there will also be chapters focused solely on them.
The next thing I can say is that good chapters are coming from my point of view and I hope you enjoy them.
So while I'm planning something that might interest you, a chapter of Toothless and Lys, I think they should have their own, but well, I don't know that I'm still looking at that, so in the meantime, I'm going to continue writing.
I hope you liked these three chapters, they were that long so that you will enjoy them, so in the meantime I say goodbye and see you in the next chapter.
Thank you.