Hidden place...

The shadows are seen in this place, however what can be highlighted more is the castle with its gloomy aspect, its corridors are somewhat cold but of these the rooms are also more intriguing, one of these is the throne room , in it there is a presence with a serious expression looking at a point itself, an orb that shows what is happening in the human world, he sees how dragon raids happen, killings that he enjoys watching as an entertaining program, however suddenly the orb stops showing images, this being does not take much importance to it because it believes that there is nothing more to show, however that is already tiring it needs something new to see, the human world has been immersed in its ignorance for a long time of what Once upon a time, he was always aware of it but what could he do, he couldn't get involved, just send emissaries who barely pleased him with their work, while he thought that doing the doors of the hall opened revealing a servant who came hastily to his master, once before him knelt.

Servant: My Lord Loki, we have a problem...

The being better known as Loki kept ignoring but even so he listened to him, surely what he would say didn't have much importance.

Servant: It's about the Red Death.

Loki gets up from his chair- Ahhh yes, the beast that I sent to wreak havoc in the human world, what's up with it??

Servant: No sir... The Red Death was defeated.

Loki, stunned, turned to see him because what he was saying made no sense.

Loki: Defeated in what way- he said seriously although he sounded annoyed.

Servant: Dead sir... she is dead and was sent to Hellheim.

Loki: But how was it possible, she was supposed to be well hidden and no human could beat her... tell me how was it possible.

Servant: Better see for yourself master- he went to the orb showing him what has happened, the battle against the Red Death, a black Dragon facing Loki's creation and on it a figure that can barely be seen but that is not What is impressive is that this figure and the dragon work together to later see how the Red Death is set on fire and falls into the sky in flames and then the image disappears.

Loki: So that's what happened... but what dragon was that??

Servant: In my opinion, sir, I think it is a Night Fury.

Loki looks at him mockingly- What??... are you saying that those are still alive hahaha... he shows the image of the dragon again- his servant obeys him and when doing so stops him and Loki can fully observe him- although you may not be wrong, what is that I see that I see on his back... could it be... a human??

Servant: I don't know, sir... but this has caused a stir. When the news is out, if not already known, it will bring many changes.

Loki: You're right... well, now long I have to attend to some business.

Servants: Yes sir.

Loki's servant leaves, while Loki thinks about what to do, but after a few minutes, he sits on his throne and takes his orb to call someone to talk and after a while, he succeeds.

Loki: It's been a while, don't you think?

???: No doubt Loki but why are you calling me??

Loki: Well Tiamat is about that dragon that you spawned with my help.

Tiamat: The Red Death... I imagine you already know that.

Loki: Do Io and the others know too??

Tiamat: Yes, I have heard that, however, I do not understand how it could have happened.

Loki: It was a Night Fury helping what appears to be a human.

Tiamat: I see - sighs heavily - this is undoubtedly bad...

Loki: You don't have to say it, but I think it may be beneficial for an opportunity-smiles mischievously.

Tiamat is confused- What are you talking about... I don't understand.

Loki: You see... I have long realized that humanity requires change... and we are that change.

Tiamat: I hear you.

Loki: What have you wanted for a long time??

Tiamat- makes a thoughtful face but it's not necessary because he knows it very well- The throne of Io and the absolute domain of all dragons.

Loki: Just like I want to dethrone Odin, that is possible with the help of those who got rid of the Red Death, it is only necessary for the help of emissaries to help us.

Tiamat: Maybe... but I think we'll need something more- Loki looks at her expectantly- the help of one of Io's emissaries, the Wildbeasts.

Loki: Are you sure? I remind you that there are hardly any of those, it would be a miracle if you find one.

Tiamat: You're wrong about something... I know where to find some, but we can't go for them directly... no... I still have a couple of people in mind for the job.

Loki: This will undoubtedly get interesting, but we will need the help of more beings who are willing to serve the cause- suddenly with his power he makes a game of Clubs and Claws appear... it's time to play this game- and so he does his cousin's First movement to start a plan that will take years to show significant progress

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berk

In the house of the healer, Gothi Astrid woke up finally but was shocked by the entire time she was unconscious.

Astrid: Like I was unconscious for 3 days?? !!!-she yells at her mother.

Eyra: As you hear daughter... without a doubt, they were the most eternal days for your father and me.

Astrid: I'm sorry I worried you so much Mom, but I don't understand what happened to have been like this for 3 days.

Eyra: You see, Daughter-she takes her hand maternally- you received a hard blow to the head.

Surprised Astrid- But how was that?

Eyra: It was Mildew who did it- she said angrily.

That's when Astrid remembered and remembered everything that happened, it was when she began to have a great rage against the old man.

Astrid: Damn old son of a bitch, did he think that would shut him up??

Eyra: But what are you talking about, daughter?

Astrid: Mom, I need to talk to the boss about Mildew, I tried to do it with Spitelout but that old man knocked me out to avoid it after what I did to him- he tries to get up but it is difficult for him due to a pain in his head which makes him turn to sit on the bed.

Eyra: Wait daughter, you're still not well... you should rest as soon as you woke up, so why don't you wait to rest, for Stoick to come later, after all, he wants to talk to you.

Astrid: But...- she was silent due to the severe look of her mother telling her that she was not going to win that argument- Well, I'll stay in bed...- her mother remained calm for that reason- but first I want to know... what happened after I fainted?? And what happened to Hiccup??

Faced with these questions, Eyra tensed up thinking about what to do because this is still a strong issue throughout Berk, one that only a few dare to speak of while preparations are made for those affected by that mission which luckily her daughter escaped unharmed.

Eyra: That's not something you should worry about right now... just rest, when you're well you can ask... is it okay?

Astrid sighed heavily. "Deal."

Astrid narrates.

During the rest of the day, I stayed in bed being supervised by my mother to do it, after a while Gothi arrived, he was surprised that I was already awake, he examined me while my mother went to look for my father to come to see me and When it happened I can swear I almost saw him cry.

Then the boys from the arena also came to see me.

Ruffnut: Astrid, daughter of a troll, it's good that you woke up.

Astrid: Nice to see you too Ruffnut.

Fishlegs: We are seriously worried about you, Astrid.

Snotlout: Especially my princess...believe me when I tell you that I've been worried about you since I saw you unconscious.

Astrid: Snotlout understands once and for all, I'm not your princess or anyone else's- I say about to hit him.

Tuffnut: Forget it, Astrid, no matter how many times you hit it, even if it's fun to watch, it's still the same.

Astrid: Unfortunately you're right Tuffnut... however I hope you've been content with your idea of killing Hiccup who must go through the trial first.

The mention of Hiccup caused a silence that I didn't know how to interpret when I saw the nervous faces of my friends.

Astrid: Don't tell me you killed him- I said annoyed because if what Snotlout told him confirmed it, he would undoubtedly be in trouble.

Snotlout: No...no...I didn't kill him, he ran away as far as I know.

Astrid: As far as you know??

Silence again, because they don't want to tell me??... I see it in their faces, they don't want to tell me for fear of something... but what??. Then I hear the door open and see the boss with Gobber and my parents.

the author narrates

Stoick: Astrid, it's good that you woke up, there's something I have that I need you to answer.

Astrid: What's up Boss??- I ask with an intrigued raised eyebrow.

Gobber now was the one who spoke- You will see Astrid we need you to tell us what is the last thing you remember.

Astrid: Okay... We had cornered Hiccup in a hidden cove with a dragon, several tried to capture him and others the dragon... they fought well, I admit, but then Snotlout subdued him- the following irritated Astrid- when he did, he stopped It occurred to him to say the nonsense that he would kill Hiccup and claim me as his wife when they named him heir- hearing that hit Stoick and Gobber, then they looked at Snotlout for a moment, then told Astrid to continue- I tried to stop him but Mildew gave me He held back and gave Snotlout an axe to do the job, that's when- Astrid clenched her fists remembering that part- Mildew revealed her conspiracy plans against the Haddock headquarters and that she would use me to engender her bastards- everyone was shocked On the one hand, Fishlegs, Tuffnut and Ruffnut who did not realize this, embarrassed for not paying attention and annoyed by such acts by Mildew, Snotlout who was fooled by Mildew so that he did not see what was happening and self-contempt for that, the parents from Astrid were furious at what they heard without a doubt

They would take care of Mildew for daring to do all that, unfortunately, he was already dead and would receive certain punishment but it annoyed them that they did not impart it, and Stoick upon hearing this knew that without his son not they were still conspiring against him, caused him anger which I would know how to take advantage of later with those who show such ideas. Gobber, sharing sympathy with the others, knew that someone had to remain stable.

Gobber: Astrid please continue.

Astrid sighed- After Mildew told me that I hit him on the head, reaching free and then knocking him down, and then I kicked him making it difficult for him to think about having children- that was something that surprised those present because it was Astrid Hofferson who they were talking about, mess with her and you'll suffer for that- anyway... Spitelout noticed what I did and asked me for an explanation, when I was going to give it to her, everything went dark and I don't remember anything else.

Silence.

There was only silence in the room, Astrid, and once she told everything, she is impatient for someone to tell her what happened next, how she ended up there, if they sentenced Mildew but especially for Hiccup.

Stoick: Thanks Astrid, that's all she needed to know, take care and get well soon- she proceeded to leave having a lot to think about.

Astrid: Wait... first there's something I'd like to know- Stoick turned to her and sighed heavily, he knew what she would probably ask but it was better to answer it now better.

Stoick: Go ahead, what do you want to know?

Astrid: What happened after I lost consciousness?? I have been wondering but I have seen that nobody wants to tell me.

Stoick had trouble saying it and no one else would dare to tell it, because it was still something to digest, luckily Gobber was the one who dared to tell it.

Gobber: You see, Astrid... we investigated who knocked you out, and with Spitelout's testimony we found out that it was Mildew- Astrid opened her eyes, scolding herself for letting her guard down- however, no one claimed anything because she persuaded them with Hiccup's death. that they didn't reject and it was about to be done and that's when it happened...

Astrid: What happened?

Stoick sighed- We don't know very well but apparently, Hiccup broke free and began a carnage killing anyone who stood up to him, alone in cold blood even condemned Mildew to Hellheim with the word marked on his chest while he died slowly... without However, after what occurred with Mildew, he stopped to tell those who were still alive to attend to you, they did so by coming to Berk as quickly as possible and then he escaped without a trace.

Astrid had no words to say, after listening she took a few minutes to process everything... Hiccup murdered people... I didn't believe it Hiccup, the Hiccup she knew would never do that, he couldn't even lift a weapon, so killing would be harder to believe to begin with. Then he thought again that he had stopped her so that they could help her, stopped so that they could concentrate on her... stopped for her.

Astrid: So it means that he stopped because of me??-Before that statement, everyone shut up, verifying what she thought.

Stoick sighed- That's right, Astrid, however, I think the reason why she did everything she did was also because of you.- No one expected this new statement, the young people were impressed by what was said but now that they thought about it, Hiccup had a different attitude when Astrid's thing happened, Astrid's and Gobber's parents, upon hearing it, reflected on what Stoick said and saw some sense in it, Hiccup and Astrid were friends since they were little and you didn't have to be smart to know that the boy is in love with her.

Astrid: Wow... this is a lot to take in.

Axel: Don't worry daughter, don't get upset, for the moment she's resting.

Gobber: That's right and don't worry about anything, much less about the training, it will be suspended until further notice, after all, there are no more dragons to train them with and there is still a lot to solve in the town.

The mention of dragon training made Snotlout and the twins groan in annoyance.

Stoick: Also the search for the Dragon Nest will be suspended for the moment, there are matters of great importance to be resolved, starting with the funeral of those who died for the search... I must go and start to see that they are carried out, more Another meeting will take place later to see what will be done regarding the situation.

Axel: Stoick, it will be necessary for my daughter to attend ??-I ask Anguished as well as his wife.

Stoick: Of course, we need him to testify to have the complete story, but we'll wait until he's well to convene the council- with that Astrid's parents sighed with relief- so don't worry about anything Astrid.

Astrid: Okay... but yes- she is interrupted by Gobber.

Gobber: Don't worry girl, everything will be fine, you just worry about recovering.

Astrid allowed herself to be convinced because she knew that it would be very difficult to convince someone there, so she spent the next 2 days in bed waiting for Gothi to tell her that she was fine, while she received visits from her parents who took care of her and verified that she was in bed and from her friends who kept her informed of what was happening, in one of those visits she found out that the dragons have not attacked in days and those who appeared or approached the town, also that funerals had already been made and they had received the honors with the hope that the deceased can enter Valhalla.

Upon the arrival of the second day, Gothi finally considered herself recovered from everything and when she finally went out to the town she could witness the rays of the sun on her face and she went to the great hall to eat something, when she arrived she found her friends who received her when they saw her gladly and sat down with them to eat. Later, Stoick entered the great hall to see her already recovered, so she sent for her council to end this situation.

The entire town gathered for sunset, the great hall was full, and each member of the council proceeded to take their corresponding place, when Stoick sat in the chief's chair he heard the murmurs of the people ...What will be decided now?

-I have no idea, but maybe soon we'll see about looking for the dragon nest.

-Leave that... first, we should see what to do with old Mildew.

-Is it true that we will do with him?

-Fuck Mildew, he's already dead, we better start looking for the traitor... surely he's not far away.

Stoick was already tired of all this murmur so with a shout he silenced everyone...

Stoick: ENOUGH!!! - With that shout, everything fell silent and once there was no noise he could start talking - Well, to begin with, we are gathered to finish seeing the matter that has been present in the town.

- The issue of killing the traitor??

Stoick: No... the issue of deaths where to give the final opinion the testimony of Astrid Hofferson is needed, who was left unconscious by Mildew for no apparent reason or so it is believed...- that surprised several in the room - so Astrid comes closer to end this once and for all.

Astrid got up from her seat and proceeded to stand in front of everyone and belt everything that happened adding what happened with Mildew, several were shocked by the old man's intentions, others were angry at what he planned to do and very few were upset by that the old man could not do much and he will achieve his goal so that later he can be removed from leadership and also Stoick Haddock once and for all.

When Astrid finished telling it, she proceeded to leave and the council took time to process the information. After a few minutes, Stoick spoke.

Stoick: Very well thanks to this last testimony we can reach the conclusions and sentences...

Gobber your turn.

Gobber: Thank you Chief... very good to begin with - he took a scroll containing all the points imposed by the council - based on testimonies, facts, and evidence, the council reached the following points...

1. The evidence in favor of the execution of Hiccup Haddock is taken as true, therefore, his title of heir to the tribe is revoked.- Upon hearing this, the people began to celebrate such news and they only waited for approval to hunt him down and kill him.

2. The execution against the ex-heir is taken as true, however, it was carried out without having been proposed and without the consent of the head of Berk... and taking into consideration the events that followed, the council will not approve persecution against the ex-heir ex-heir.- The decision of council did not like many Berk villagers at all but it would be something that they will solve later.

3. As tradition dictates, if the head of Berk does not have his heir, he can take as his own the family member who follows in the line of succession in this case Snotlout Jorguenson...- there Snotlout felt happy because they were confirming that he would be the heir However, given the events, it was shown that the aforementioned does not have leadership attitudes and is very easy to manipulate, so the boss and the council do not approve his appointment as heir. - I do not expect that. Snotlout looked at the council and especially at his father but he saw that he agreed with that so he just lowered his head.

4. In the absence of an heir on the part of the boss for the first time in generations, a new heir will be sought to be chosen by the council.- the fluttering was immense, such news means that whoever is the heir will replace the Haddocks of the headquarters, an opportunity for anyone who wants to get rid of them.

5. The evidence against the old Mildew was found to be true, therefore his punishment to Hellheim is maintained and all his assets and properties pass to his nephew Lenny- no one was surprised at that, however now with the obtaining of Lenny Mildew's nephew of his uncle's assets, there were problems.

6. With all the assets, properties, and wealth that Lenny Olvsen owns, he is now entitled to an aI sit on the council... in a few days you will be called to come to Berk to take your new position as a council member...

Stoick: Thanks Gobber... let me say the last one myself...

Gobber: Okay, you're the boss.

Stoick: Pay attention...

8. With the testimony of Astrid Hofferson, the council came to verify conspiracy plans against the headquarters, so measures will be taken to find more involved... and listen carefully if I find out that Mildew was not the only one With these ideas I will personally make sure to get them off my island with a kick in the ass... I'm clear!!! - The people nodded tensely before that threat from their boss - Well, more than saying that, that's all. they can go...

He will continue...

Loki

Loki is a god belonging to Norse mythology. He is the son of the giants Farbauti and Laufey and has two brothers, Helblindi and Býleistr of whom little is known. In the Eddas he is described as the "source of all fraud" and mixed freely with the gods, coming to be considered by Odin as his blood brother until Balder's murder. After this, the Æsir captured him and tied him to three rocks. According to the prophecy he will free himself from his bonds to fight against the gods in Ragnarök.

Despite the many investigations, the figure of Loki remains in the dark; there are no traces of a cult and his name does not appear in any toponymy. In religious terms, Loki is not a deity. Having no cult or followers (no evidence or reference to it has been found), he is more of a mythological being.

Hello, how are you, I'm sorry for the delay but here I bring you a new chapter, the addition to the one who is Mildew's nephew is mine because this character does not exist but he will have an important role in subsequent chapters, also the mention of Tiamat is part of the draconian pantheon already mentioned in the previous chapter, so while I hope you like the story and see you in the next chapter.

Thank you.