3 months later...
Berk...
The situation in Berk has been tense, today is a day that is already being seen as
part of what is their new life the Berkians...
Stoick: What did you say? I didn't hear you well?
Villager: Why don't you better come and I'll show you with blows- he pounced on
him.
That's how it was today, Stoick dealing with someone who was trying to break the
rules, although he was looking for a way to calm them down, nothing was working,
so while he was in charge of putting the villager in his place.
Stoick: I want you to say who is your boss?
The villager was angry, Stoick had him at his mercy and he knew that if he didn't
want to be exiled he should calm down.
Villagers: You are my boss.
Stoick: Very well... now get lost released it and threw it away, followed by going to
see those who were watching what happened- Anyone else have a complaint?-
nobody said anything or showed signs of doing something- well keep on your thing.
Stoick withdrew, he was tired and needed a drink of mead, this situation was eating
away at him and he needed to calm down. It had already been months since Hiccup
fled from Berk and during that time many things happened. For starters, the dragon
attacks ceased, and out of the blue the raids ended as soon as packs of dragons
stopped keeping an eye on Berk and not only on Berk, with the first month of the
events of his son, messages arrived from other islands that mentioned the same,
even so, it seemed strange to him and he began to investigate with a new incursion
to look for the nest of dragons, taking with him twice as many people as he had the
previous time including the boys from the arena, although it took days to find it, in the
end, they found He and his surprise was great to find it destroyed, everything
seemed to indicate that a battle occurred in which whatever caused the dragons to
leave their nest. With this discovery, it was confirmed that the war against the
dragons had ended.
When they returned to Berk Stoick officially announced the end of the war against
the dragons, to celebrate a great party was held in the great hall, however before the
people could go there the sound of the horn was heard, saying that someone had
arrived. They all went to see who had arrived, seeing a ship from which a crew of
men that nobody knew was coming down, they waited to see the captain who also
began to go down to approach the town with a smug smile.
?: What a welcome you guys give us... although I notice the lack of enthusiasm for
our arrival- the aforementioned laughed at the comment.
Stoick approached to find out who it was - Can I know who you are?
?: Well, he doesn't remember me... or did you forget about my Stoick?- he said
the last thing with a mocking voice.
Stoick then began to remember who he knew of that attitude, mocking, without
respect for authority, and that pedantic attitude, he only knew two people like that,
one was old Mildew and the other was his nephew.
Stoick: Lenny Olvsen- everyone at Berk when they heard that name was shocked
and then showed some disgust.
Lenny: Wow Stoick, after all, if you remember me after you are so old and you still
have a good head.
Gobber: It's boss Lenny, your boss so you owe him respect if you're on this island.
Lenny looked at who answered- But it's the old Gobber and I see that you're still the
boss's bootlicker.
Gobber: And I see that you haven't changed Lenny- he had a neutral face but inside
he wanted to give him what he deserved for speaking to him like that.
Stoick: Very well Lenny, calm down, if you're just here to annoy then get out of here
Lenny saw the population of Berk, especially the female if there was a choice to
have fun.
Lenny: For the moment I would like to know Chief if the celebration for my return will
continue - he said haughtily.
Stoick frowned- The celebration is due to the end of the war against the dragons, not
because of you... however, in a few days, the council will meet to welcome you to be
part of it.
Lenny: Great news, because my men and I will join the celebration... come on guys-
I indicate to his men who gladly obeyed the order.
So Lenny and his men entered Berk as if they owned the island, Stoick sighed with
regret at the situation.
Gobber: Stoick, are you sure it's an idea to let them stay?
Stoick: I don't know Gobber, but it's something we can't deny, Lenny has a right to be
on the council.
Gobber: I just hope there are no consequences.
Gobber could not be more wrong, because when Lenny and his men arrived, the
situation at the Headquarters became more complicated, starting on the days of the
celebration, Lenny constantly challenged Stoick so that he could do less and less. in
reprimanding because between each new uproar, more Vikings challenged him.
they were also Lenny's men, who kept bullying, beating, and taunting the younger
Vikings, while also harassing, cheekily flirting, and humiliating some of the Vikings.
Stoick's tolerance was ending every day with the problems that Lenny and his men
caused, those who dared to challenge him, and the pressure that the council began
to give him in the last days...
Stoick was in his chair eating and drinking with the other council members, it was
what he was used to, however, that was interrupted when Lenny appeared...
Lenny: This is incredible- all the members turned to look at him- how dare they have
a meeting without me.
Spitelout: I recall that you are not yet a member of this council.
Lenny: Even so, I have a deserved place, so if you don't mind - I go to sit next to
Stoick - I'll sit here, and by the way someone orders something to be brought to me.
Flashback...
Stoick and the other members of the council found him somewhat annoyed by his
impudence and more by daring to take rights that were not even granted to him yet.
Lenny: By the way, I'd like to ask something.
Stoick sighed heavily- Go ahead, what do you want to ask?
Lenny: Where is the disappointment of the town, since I arrived I have not found it
anywhere.
The council tensed, they had to respond properly, or else they would be in trouble.
Stoick came forward to answer- He is no longer here.
Lenny: It can't be... so you finally decided to kill him, boss- he answered mockingly.
Stoick: Not exactly... he left- he said dryly, the conversation was beginning to annoy
him.
Lenny: And then who is the heir now?, your idiot son Spitelout?
Gobber: At the moment there aren't any, but we're already taking care of that- he
said seriously and several members of the council agreed.
Ack: That's right, that's why that theme will start to be seen once the celebration
weekends.
Hoark: We also hope that Stoick will choose the right heir.
Lenny smiled slyly- I see.
End Flashback...
He didn't like the look on Lenny's face when he found out about this, he was up to
something, he knew it very well, so he had to be kept under close watch.
Luckily nothing happened that day and he hoped he was making a mistake in
believing that Lenny was capable of mounting an uprising against him, he only had
to pray to the gods because that would not happen because, without Hiccup here
and no other Haddock relative, he realized account in the danger that was Berk.
He now would dedicate himself to entering the great hall and having another normal
day in the responsibilities of his boss ...
- Come here damn!
- Stop them as long as you can!
- Resist, remember this is our moment!
Stoick upon hearing that was alarmed, what he wanted to deny came true, he
opened the doors of the Great Hall, and what he found surprised him, what he saw
was a battle, friends, neighbors, and families were fighting on two sides.
This has already gotten out of control and I would put a stop to it now, he took a table
and threw it to the center so that he had everyone's attention.
Stock: What does all this mean?!
- What Stoick looks like, I think your idiots would know for themselves.
Stoick turned to see who said that, finding Lenny challenging him with his eyes.
Stoick: Lenny this has come a long way.
Lenny: I haven't even started yet and believe me if you don't want the uprising to
continue there's only one way.
Stoick: What do you want? - I narrow my eyes to see it more directly.
Lenny smiled: I Lenny Olvsen want the position of heir.
Stoick: You're already on the council, I think you've had enough of that.
Lenny: But I want more, besides that I'm the best option since you didn't decide, he
made me come to tell you to give me the position.
Stoick: You still can't Lenny...we still have to see about the other candidates.
Lenny snorted: Yes, of course, I have it on good authority that the council has no
candidates.
Stoick: That's not true, we have them and we'll mention them tonight.
Lenny: So I'm interested in knowing who I should humiliate to get my due.
Stoick: You'd better stop this madness or else I'll see to it that you're not even fit to
be accepted by the council as a candidate.
Lenny became serious, he knew that this was not very convenient for him.
Lenny: Okay...boss.
Stoick looked at everyone else with a serious look as a warning- clean this place up.
He left there finishing with the problem, but now he saw how to solve the other one.
Although he won't like it, Lenny was right.
There were no candidates, many young people were not in the attitude to measure
up, and others did not have the skills, if he wanted to stop this he had to choose
someone who was highly respected and supported him.
I go to the smithy to see Gobber.
Gobber: Oh hello Boss, how are you today?
Stoick sighed- I'm in big trouble.
Gobber: Bigger than you? I think it can't be that bad.
Stoick looked at him and shook his head, that's when he started to tell him what
happened. Gobber looked at him in surprise.
Gobber: From my pants, I didn't expect things to be this bad.
Stoick: You see, now we have to see what to do, if I don't solve it soon, Berk will be
in the middle of a war.
Gobber: Well, you must have someone in mind.
Stoick: It's not that simple, many young people of Hiccup's age are not suitable, you
already saw what happened with Snotlout...
Gobber: If that's true- he said thoughtfully while he and Stoick continued looking for a
solution, a person came with them.
Astrid: Excuse me Gobber, I came to see if my ax was ready.
Gobber turned to see her- Ah hello Astrid, yes this one let me bring it to you.
Astrid nodded and watched her go, then saw Stoick and came over to say hello.
Astrid: How is Boss?
Stoick sighed- Ahhh, not very well Astrid, the situation at Headquarters is eating me
alive.
Astrid: Is there something that me and my family can help with?, you know we'll do
it without any problems.
Stoick: Yes I know, but it's not that easy, Lenny has demanded the title of heir and if I
don't find a suitable candidate the council will have no choice but to accept him.
Astrid's eyes widened in astonishment- But what are you saying?, but his Lenny
becomes the heir, nothing would stop him from even attacking you.
Stoick: I know but I have no choice, who would be the best option to propose him as
heir?
Astrid thought about it for a moment, that was true who would be the best option?
The fact is that there was a solution but it would be a great sacrifice but it was worth
it for Berk.
Astrid: I think I have an idea...
Stoick: Which is it?
Later ...
The horn began to be heard throughout the village, it meant a meeting for many, for
others the opportunity they were waiting for, and for very few to find the hope they
needed.
The rumor that the council already had candidates to fill the position of heir spread
throughout the town, everyone wanted to know who they would be and how they
would decide who would be the best for the position. The great hall filled up as they
waited for the council members. At a table was a group of 5 young people talking.
Tuffnut: This day sure is exciting!
Fishlegs: I didn't know you'd be encouraged to know who they'd pick as candidates
for the role of heir.
Tuffnut: What are you talking about?, I mean the amazing yak stew they're serving
and they're letting anyone help themselves to Mead.
Ruffnut was drinking a jar of Mead- Oh yes, I agree with you brother Brut.
Snotlout: You ram heads want to shut up- he said frustrated- the truth is I don't even
know why I came, between waiting for those wonderful candidates and listening to
you, it makes me too angry.
Astrid who was watching everything sighed and spoke- Calm down Snotlout, you
knew that this day would come the faster you can assimilate and accept it, you will
be able to overcome it.
Fishlegs and even the twins nodded in support, they knew that Snotlout needed him,
because after the council announced that he would not be named heir nothing was
the same for him, the pride he had was hurt not only by seeing how his father nor He
didn't even defend him, but that gave him a shock of reality that he never saw and
that changed his life, the people who saw him as a model of Viking youth changed
their treatment of him and in a matter of days he began to see things for themselves.
those that his cousin Hiccup spent, making him reflect on his treatment towards him,
only that Hiccup had no friends to lean on so as not to fall.
The silence between them when they saw the appearance of the council, Stoick
soon appeared and silenced everyone.
Stoick: Very well everyone, to begin with, thank you for coming, as you must already
know the reason for this meeting... Gobber, you can begin.
Gobber: Okay... Today we are here to announce the candidates who will appear for
the position of Berk's heir- he was silent for a moment- but before Lenny Olvsen's
request will be heard...
Lenny got up before he continued- Thank you, as you know, I want to introduce
myself as the heir, after all, I am one of the best Vikings that Berk can have- he said
arrogantly- also the power and influence of my family make it clear that I am the best
option concerning other cases and I hope that my request is not denied- he said as a
warning Stoick knew that very well, so if he wanted to avoid an armed conflict he
would have to accept.
Stoick: Okay Lenny, your request is accepted- the surprise of the people was great
and Lenny's face of superiority was even more so-.
Lenny: Very good decision, now I would like to know when my appointment will be.
Now Stoick smiled- You're still not the heir, you still need to hear who I decided as a
candidate.
Lenny upon hearing it mocked- If I eat, you don't have anyone Stoick- seeing that he
kept smiling I erased his smile- who is it?
Stoick stared at him for a moment longer.
After I remembered something
Flashback...
Stoick: Are you sure you want this Astrid?
Astrid: Yes boss, I know it's a big sacrifice but it will help.
Stoick: I'm not sure it's the best, if I didn't consider it before it was for a good reason.
Lenny and anyone against me will go for whoever is proposed as heir.
Astrid: Boss, you said it yourself, there are no good candidates and if there are,
nothing will ensure that they won't betray you, this is necessary and that's what Berk
needs... hope.
Stoick, after thinking about it and analyzing it, knew that it was not the best, but what
they had: Hope for Berk- he said with a smile
Astrid returned that smile- Hope for Berk.
Stoick went from seeing Lenny to Astrid who nodded to him, it was time to make his
move.
Stoick: I want to put forward Astrid Hofferson as a candidate for Heir to Berk.
The council was surprised, Lenny stunned and the town shocked.
Axel: Stoick but what's wrong with you? Why propose to my daughter? He said
worried and annoyed at the same time.
Stoick heard that and several other comments.
- But what happened to him?
-He lost his mind.
-Astrid Hofferson?
Stoick: Silence!... Listen, I know you have doubts about what I said but think, it's a
good option, Astrid Hofferson belongs to one of the families that, despite events that
occurred in the past, are great and respected warriors. ..she has the mettle of her
family and with the right training, she can become a great boss for Berk.
Axel and Eyra saw him upset by his decision at first, but then upon hearing his
words, they were impressed by how he defended them.
Gobber: It's true... Astrid herself has been very outstanding in dragon training she
was the second option to kill the dragon- he also added supporting her.
Ruffnut: Yes, besides that she is very good in combat and weapons- I add a form of
support.
Fishlegs: She also has a good study of the dragon book- she continued to follow
Ruffnut's lead.
Tuffnut: And she knows how to punish us after making trouble- much like she found
a way to support her.
The council and many Berkians began to consider the proposal, and those
arguments were true. Astrid also had a sense of justice that showed that she would
be loyal to the headquarters and to Berk, something that a few did not like, but
especially Lenny, who saw that would be a dangerous opponent.
Stoick after a while spoke again.
Stoick: Well, what does the council decide?
Several members of the council saw each other affirming with their eyes and then
looking at Stoick to give their acceptance to the candidate, then they looked at Axel
to ask him.
Stoick: Axel, what will you decide?
Axel looked at him for a moment, then at his wife who smiled at him, and finally at
Astrid, he closed his eyes and sighed to look at Stoick- I'm with what my daughter
decides.
Stoick: Okay- then he fixed his gaze on Astrid- and you, Astrid Hofferson, what do
you say, do you agree to be a candidate?
Astrid looked at him with determination- For Berk.
Some celebrated her decision including council members and her friends except
Snotlout who confronted her about her decision.
Snotlout: I don't understand why? if you knew how much it would affect me.
With the candidates already proposed, the council announced that a series of tests
would be carried out to see who would be the one to be the heir, after that, the
meeting was terminated, and there were only the two of them.
Astrid: I have my reasons Snotlout and one of them is to help you- Snotlout looked at
her confused.
Snotlout: And that you are a candidate, how will it help me?
Astrid: Helping me to prove to Berk that you can be more than the ram's head that
you are.
Snotlout, seeing what he was proposing, became interested when Astrid had
something in mind- what do you have in mind?
Astrid: First it will be a show of loyalty to Berk, look Lenny is up to something else he
wouldn't force Stoick to nominate him as a candidate.
Snotlout: He did that ?-I ask impressed.
Astrid: Yes, and if he did it just to get into the candidates, imagine what he would do
to get Stoick out of power.
Snotlout imagined what could happen and it wasn't good- But I don't understand why
trust me.
Astrid saw him for a moment- There is something good in you Snotlout I can see it,
despite what you did in the past I think you can change you have started to show it
now that you have stopped seeing the position of the heir as your goal.
Snotlout was going to say something but what he said was true, it's more since what
happened months ago he didn't even think about that desire to be the heir.
Snotlout: Thank you, Astrid, not only for being there to support me in those moments
but for now by wanting to admit me to your plan you show that you have confidence
in me.
Astrid: Don't get too excited either- he says as a joke.
Snotlout: Okay, I'll calm down... I'll help you.
Astrid: Thanks... but that's not all I want you to help me with- she said a little more
seriously-
Snotlout asks now more intrigued- What will this be for?
Astrid: It would be like an act of redeeming yourself from your past acts-
Snotlout: What's on your mind?
Astrid sighed- I want you to help me find Hiccup...
He will continue...
Hello how are you, I am very sorry for the delay but here is the new
chapter, without a doubt, this chapter took time but it will be important
for an event that will happen in subsequent chapters, as you can see
the points of the story, I wanted to give it a new approach, especially to
Snotlout, there's also Tuffnut and Ruffnut and Astrid's sacrifice.
Changing the subject I will give you a preview of the next chapter,
which will focus on Hiccup and what he has been doing at the same
time as what has happened in Berk, I hope you liked it and see you in
the next one.
Thank you.