Berk

Gobber Belch has lived long enough to witness several things but nothing compared to what happened during this day, where to begin: His apprentice Hiccup Haddock the boy he raised as his son was declared the one chosen to slay the dragon which would put him as one more member of the tribe, but he made a decision that condemned him to be an outcast and not only that his capture and death was accepted, then there is the fact that the boy showed a facet that Gobber himself was unaware of, Well, the boy he educated was always kind, pitiful and sarcastic, but now he came across as cold, cynical and disinterested in opinions, not to mention that after the last capture group returned with a few who were scared, the boys from the I roll with an unconscious Astrid and with the expectation that they caught Hiccup but we still don't know what happened to him... until now.

A couple of hours later, after taking the Hofferson daughter with Gothi and being told that she is out of danger, the chief sent the entire town to meet in the great hall to finish discussing what happened in the forest and where is Hiccup.

Now Fishlegs, Snoutlout, and the twins Tuffnutt and Ruffnutt meet to tell the facts as they happened. The commotion that was generated in the great hall was incredible and they barely managed to calm down until Stoick arrived and calmed them all down.

Stoick: Very good-he sat in the middle of the council that was made up of Gobber, Gothi, Axel Hofferson, Phlegm the Fierce, Spitelout Jorgenson (who was not present at the time), Hoark the Haggard, Starkard, Ack, and other members- ... now to find out what happened, we are gathered here so that these 4 young people can tell us what happened during my son's house...

-THE TRAITOR!!!

Stoick: Yes, that's clear, Hoark, but what I want to know is what happened, as far as we know they captured him and nothing else, only some of the frightened search group returned with an unconscious Astrid Hofferson.

Axel: You -points to the group of 4 young people with an angry look- I demand to know what happened to my daughter to end up like this.

Stoick: Axel control yourself, we all want to know what happened but we must wait for Spitelout, apart from being a member of the council, he was the leader of the search group.

Axel: Don't ask Stoick to calm me down, this is wearing me out, I have to know what happened.

Stoick-sighs- Very good... Everyone is in favor of going through the protocol this time to find out what happened.

Half of the council led by Axel Hofferson voted in favor while the rest were against, but as Spitelout was not present his vote was not taken into account, so the petition was accepted.

Stoick: Very well, start telling what happened.

Snotlout-took a step forward- well, as I told you, we captured the useless one and then the dragon, once subdued I tried to kill it with an ax that old Mildew gave me- Stoick shuddered thinking about what happened to his son - and then he subdued Astrid...

Axel: Wait what does my daughter have to do with this...

Snotlout: Well, Astrid was the only one who objected to my killing him.

The revelation surprised more than one and the murmurs did not take long to appear.

"Why did he do it?"

"Is she also a traitor?"

"I wouldn't be surprised by another disgrace from the Hoffersons"

Suddenly a large ax is stuck in the middle of a column near the person who made that last comment, it was Eyra Hofferson, Astrid's mother, who did not have to be smart to know that Astrid inherited her mother's character.

-Astrid would never commit treason, surely she thought that Hiccup deserved to be punished in front of the whole village and that's why she wanted to stop the execution.

Everyone turned to see Ruffnut who was Astrid's friend who would always defend her best friend.

Gobber: I agree with the girl, Astrid was always loyal as well as one of the best in dragon training.

Stoick: I agree we're not going to jump to conclusions without first hearing the whole story, Ruffnut continues.

Ruffnut: Yeah well... everything happened so fast after that because they held Hiccup to execute him, Snotlout approached him to give him the last blow until... out of nowhere Astrid fell unconscious along with Spitelout and Mildew.

All: that??!!!!

Ruffnut: As you can hear, everything seems to indicate that it was Mildew who hit her with a mallet.

Axel: That decrepit old man what?... when I have him in my hands I will kill him and turn him into food for dragons- everyone tried to remain calm because the angry Hoffersons are very fearsome.-

Stoick: Calm down Axel we need to finish knowing what happened okay??-Axel was going to refuse but Stoick gave him a stern look that told him to calm down and without further ado, he had to give in just cursing in a low voice against Mildew- Ruffnut then what happened??

Ruffnut: Well only a few of us noticed Astrid but they still wanted to kill Hiccup, especially Mildew, he ordered Snotlout to kill him at once and that's when it happened... happened...

The behavior of the young people suddenly changed, and everyone noticed it, you could see the anguish, and the anxiety but also the fear in their faces, which increased their curiosity about what had happened as well as the bad premonitions of what they are about to say.

Stoick ventured to ask cautiously.

Stoick: Ruffnut, what happened- despite being asked, she didn't answer, she looked dismayed as if she didn't want to talk about it so Stoick left her aside- Snotlout tell me what happened- Snotlout's case was the same and From the looks of it he seemed more affected, he proceeded to look at Fishlegs and Tuffnut for answers but with them, it was the same-can someone tell me in the name of Odin what happened??.

-Your Stoic Son...that Happened.

Everyone turned to see the recently arrived Spitelout stained with blood along with the rest of the search group, or rather that remained, since there were several bundles wrapped in sheets, but you didn't have to be clever to know what they were: corpses. Spitelout's answer raised many doubts both because of what he brought and because of his appearance, but something was certain, Hiccup was not with them, and that worried Stoick and Gobber more.

Gobber: What do you mean Hiccup is what happened?

Spitelout: Well, you'll see all the corpses that come with me were murdered in cold blood by the same person, your son Stoick.

The shock and confusion did not wait, because in itself the majority except for those who were witnesses believed that this was true. There were even some who scoffed at this statement.

Villager: Yes, I don't doubt it very much.

Spitelout for them to live so that he was serious, he commanded to show the first body, the first that Hiccup murdered and when they discovered it the screams of horror appeared because of the brutal way in which it appeared was too much, so all the bodies went one by one thus giving a new reaction to the way they were killed, but the one that surpassed it was that of the last corpse that was shown, Mildew's body horrified all who witnessed it, not because of how he died but because of the word written on his chest: Hellheim.

Stoick was in shock and a part of him was scared by what his son did, not only did he kill many people but he announced that he was sending one to Hellheim, although many said that Mildew would go there, what Hiccup made was a direct statement.

Spitelout: You weren't there but I tell you that this boy, instead of being an aberration, is a threat, the way he killed all of them was merciless and he did it with a mastery that was hard to beat.

-That is not possible.

But what will happen now?

-I don't know but I won't risk chasing him after seeing this.

Gobber: Stoick, what do you think we should do??

The glances went to the boss who was still coming to his senses from continuing to see the murdered bodies, especially Mildew's.

Stoick: Spitelout, I want you to tell me how Astrid Hofferson ended up unconscious.

Spitelout-surprised- Umm... I'm not quite sure why, but I only found her hitting Mildew, I don't know why I tried to find out and then the old man knocked her out.

Eyra: That damn old man did what??!!!

Spitelout: As you hear it, that happened, then the issue of deaths happened.

Eyra: At least Mildew bastard got a lesson.

Ack: Ummm but I think what you will get will be much worse

Phlegm: Stoick now what will proceed??, we will continue with your son or we will abstain?

All eyes turn to Stoick.

Stoick: Well, given the evidence, I don't think it's convenient to do so.

The reprimands were not long in coming as well as the discontent to continue with this madness.

- He is a traitor, he does not deserve consideration, and he must be killed.

- You're crazy if you think you can do it.

-If the guard confronts him, he will be able to do it for sure.

- Several of the bodies that he killed were from the guard.

But who says it can't be done?

- Those of us who came back alive only because there was a stop to kill Mildew.

-That's right, then he asked for attention for the Hofferson girl and then he left.

Axel, Eyra, and Stoick: What did you say??

The entire great hall did not expect such a statement, that the traitor decided to stop his massacre only for Astrid Hofferson. Axel Hofferson was in disbelief and knew that there was something behind all this, his wife Eyra did not know what to say either, although she remembers the friendship her daughter had with Hiccup that had been left behind when she began training to be a warrior and not to mention Stoick because during Hiccup's childhood Astrid's presence was significant in his life but all that changed after Finn Hofferson's death, then he thought about the series of events and what led his son to act in the same way. That way and I only found one answer to what caused it all: Astrid Hofferson.

Stock: So that's...-he murmured.

Gobber: What's up Stoick??

Stoick: It happens that given the latest information, I was able to realize that everything that happened was due to an act, but first you need to talk to Astrid.

Gobber: Are you sure??

Stoick: Yes, but first we'll have to wait for him to wake up.

Seeing the situation, Stoick decided that he would talk to Astrid to have a verdict on the situation and thus end the meeting the whole town withdrew except for the Hoffersons who wanted to be present when their daughter woke up and the boss had to question her. It would only be necessary to wait for Astrid Hofferson to wake up.

In Astrid's mind:

A beautiful landscape is what you can see, from a cliff a young woman observes everything around her, the plants, the animals, and those who inhabit that place, but what fascinates her the most is the sky that looks out over this beautiful place. While he is observing everything in depth, a silhouette appears next to him, it turns out to be a man with a cane, parts of armor, white hair, and his eyepatch. It's about Odin.

???: It's a great view, don't you think?- she says without turning to look at him.

Odin: Without a doubt it is, but it strikes me that you're doing here alone, if I didn't know you I'd say that something bothered you.

???-sighs- in fact yes... it's the same as always.

Odin: I'll guess... Thor did something stupid again while drunk.

???-laughs-haha almost, rather than together with Loki they had one of their fights, you know I think they need a lesson to grow up.

Odin-smiles-I see that you are very assertive, without a doubt you have advanced in the knowledge that you are being given.

???: Yes, everything is to protect this world from him, no...-she says the last thing somewhat reluctantly.

Odin: I know that tone... -turns to see her- we already talked about this, you know it is your duty, a great destiny awaits you, if not you have seen how we have done the impossible and anyway we have not been able to win this war, we have a lot of faith in you Sky, that's why we do all this.

Sky turns to face him- I know and it's something I appreciate a lot, but even so, you know very well that keeping me hidden, it's not a good idea, I'm ready for whatever comes.

Odin: And I know you are, but it's one thing to be ready and another to say that you are, you haven't seen everything it has caused, this war has affected us all, we have lost friends, families, good companions, and others.

Sky: I just want to know when they let me fulfill my destiny.

Odin approaches him to take his shoulder in a paternal way- Soon Sky just be patient.

Sky: Yes, well, being patient is almost not good for me.

Odin: Well I guess I won't be able to help you with that right now but I think Freyja will have something in mind for you.

Sky: Yes, I'm sure there will be more exercises and challenges offered by the Valkyries-he says with a tired tone- well, but what can he do?

Odin: The Valkyries are very valuable, you know because with their help we have been able to have many victories I have been thinking about a project that they can help me with in the future.

Sky: Again with that vision in which you die and almost everyone does??, come on I don't think it ends as badly as it is now.

Odin: One must be ready for everything Sky, that vision must be for something therefore I have to anticipate.

Sky: Okay and what will the Valkyries be for??

Odin: At the moment I don't know but with time something will occur to me, but I will discuss that with Freyja later.

Sky: If you say so.

Odin: Well, we better go back, the day is not over yet and there is still a lot to do.

Sky: Yes, you're right.

After that, the two decideto leave that place

A young blonde opens her eyes somewhat dazed without knowing where she is, she barely remembers what happened inside her head: whether it was a dream or a hallucination, whatever it was, she was not quite sure, she only knew that her head hurt a lot and He found himself in a bed in a cabin that must have been Gothi's, he had been there before, for the moment he lies down trying to remember what happened when the door of the house opens, showing his mother who, seeing her, got up. full of happiness.

Eyra: Astrid my love, what a joy that you woke up hug her tight while Astrid still doesn't understand what's going on.

Astrid: Ahh Ahhh... mom, calm down, I'm fine but I'd like to know something.

Eyra: Ahhh If it's okay Astrid... but are you sure you're okay, you don't have anything??

Astrid: I'm fine- her mother stares at her telling her in a certain way that I don't believe her- okay, okay, my head hurts a little.

Eyra: I'll go find Gothi, you wait here daughter.

Astrid: Wait!... Before you could tell me what happened??

Eyra: You don't remember anything?? or let's see what you remember.

Atrid-thinking- well the cove we chased after Hiccup and when they caught him after that, there are some blackouts.

Eyra: I understand, rest daughter, well, you did have a day and more if you have been unconscious for 3 days.

Astrid: Yes, I think that... -closes her eyes and then opens them abruptly- wait, you say I was unconscious??- she says this last in shock

In another unknown place...

???: Well I'm here, tell me what is so important to call me.

Servant: My lady Hela I have found something interesting because a creature from the mortal world has just arrived.

Hela: What kind of creature?

Servant: A dragon... and not just any dragon see for yourself.

Hela decides to walk to testify if what her lackey says is true, she walks through her domain until she finds a dragon that she did not expect to see there, it is the Red Death.

Hela: I can't believe it, but how a dragon as such could get here, as far as knew humans couldn't kill him and they didn't even know of his existence.

Servant: Well, I don't know, my lady, but that he was defeated, he was defeated, and there's something else.

Hela: Yes that is??

Servant: A new soul arrived a few days ago...

Hela: And that many idiots come here all the time- she says annoyed.

Servant: Well, yes, but not all of them are sent directly to you in a "special" way.

Hela is intrigued by that because that is a point that was not expected. She had only received a case like this and someone was careful with her when it came to torturing.

Hela: Show it to me- he says coldly so that his lackey would agree if he ordered to bring the condemned man and once in front of Hela, he would inspect him to confirm his suspicions, which was not long in coming because he had the evidence on his chest, it was nothing more and nothing less than Mildew- so it's his because I'm disappointed that he brings me little to entertain me but I'll see what to do with you, although by your appearance you can see that you're a Viking, I wonder...-Hela passed to examine him and then the dragon and after thinking about it a lot he asked his lackey- How long ago did the dragon arrive?

Serf: A couple of hours ago.

Hela: And the bone engine??-points to Mildew

Servant: A couple of days ago.

Hela: You-he says to Mildew- where are you from??, talk and maybe it doesn't torture you...much.

Mildew: From... B.Berk- he says just because he is still gone when he remembers his death.

Hela: So Berk- she says thoughtfully to which she later turns into a smile- I finally found you, well it's time to act...- she addresses her lackey- send him to my waiting room, then I'll take care of him, I'm going out, so keep our guest with a special service- says this maliciously.

Servant: As commanded by my lady.

Hela proceeds to disappear and then begins her journey to her destination thinking about what happened and what will now come. Finally, he manages to reach Asgard, he proceeds cautiously to go to the palace and thus enters and looks for the Father of all. While looking for him, he finds himself looking through the corridors while he sees many of the gods but not who he is looking for, so he decides to look for Odin's wife, Frigg, so that it is easier to find him when he finds her in the gardens, she shows up before her.

Hela: Frigg, we must talk, I need to see Odin.

Frigg: This is something important.

Hela: It's about the "issue".

Given that answer that Frigg knows well, she nods and proceeds to look for her husband while she finds him with his son Thor and his wife Sif.

Frigg: Odin, I need you to come.

Odin: What's wrong?

Frigg: It's about the "matter".- Odin understands and proceeds to accompany his wife leaving their son with Sif behind, then the two reach the garden where Hela is.

Odin: What happened Hela?

Hela: The search finally paid off, I found him and you know what it means, if he appeared she's close.

Odin: The time has come to begin the next phase of the plan.

Hela: I think I have a way to help with that- Odin and Frigg look at Hela confused- let me tell you what I just discovered...

To be continued...

Odin

Odin, also called Wotan or Woden, is considered the main god of Norse mythology, as well as some Eternal religions. His role, like that of many Norse gods, is complex. He is the god of wisdom, war, and death, but he is also considered, although to a lesser extent, the god of magic, poetry, prophecy, victory, and hunting.

Frigg

Frigg is one of the major goddesses in Norse and Germanic mythology, the wife of Odin, queen of the Æsir, and goddess of the sky. She is the goddess of fertility, love, home management, marriage, motherhood, domestic arts, foresight, and wisdom. It is related to the Greek goddess Hera

Hela

Hela or Hel was in charge in the underworld of the dead without honor in Norse mythology. Daughter of Loki and the giant from Jötunheim, Angrboda, Hela reigns over Helheim, where she lives under one of the roots of Yggdrasil. On one side of his body, it was really beautiful, but the other side was just like that of a rotting corpse and gave off a foul odor. It is believed that Hela is thus represented by how death is seen by men.

Freyja

Freya or Freyja is a goddess of Norse and Germanic mythology, of which numerous stories involving or describing her are preserved. Because the best-documented sources for this religious tradition were handed down and, in many cases, written down more than a century and a half later, its true role, pagan practices, and worship are uncertain. In the Eddas, Freyja is described as the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. People invoked her to obtain happiness in love, assist in childbirth, and have good seasons.

Valkyries

The Valkyries or Valkyries are dísir, minor female entities that served Odin under the command of Freyja, in Norse mythology. Its purpose was to choose the most heroic of those fallen in battle and they would take them to Valhalla where they would become einherjar. This was necessary since Odin needed warriors to fight by his side in the battle of the end of the world, Ragnarök. His habitual residence was the Vingólf, located next to Valhalla.

Sorry for the delay but here is the chapter, along with a new flashback and what will start from the following chapters, now I decided to change some aspects of some parts that will be only later. For the moment I hope that the chapter is to your liking and that we will see each other in the next one...

Thank you.