The Cove.
Hiccup narrates.
Ah, the gods hate me, I don't understand how I got into this, on my knees and my back about to be killed by a man with a sword in his hand, and I wonder how it ended like this.
Flashback...
Hiccup: There's no way...
Heather: Calm down Hiccup, don't tell me it bothers you that your guard is here.
Hiccup: Have you not seen who my guards are? - He said sarcastically.
Camicazi: They don't even have to be so bad - I turn to see them - isn't that your cousin?
Heather: Wait Snotlout... and Fishlegs and the twins?, I didn't expect that... but at least look out for the positive side and they won't bother you for being the heir.
Hiccup: Yes but-sigh- Heather, Camicazi, we are already the heirs and what does that entail?
Camicazi: Well, now we carry the future of our kingdoms.
Hiccup: Yes but... and what do we do with that? How do we prove it?
Heather: Well, by being there for our people, Hiccup, we take care of their well-being.
Hiccup: Yes but that's all?... we are more than that, we can fight for them, not only be there for what they need, see to their safety, inspire confidence seeing that we can do more than be what they tell us we can do...
Camicazi: Again with those thoughts...
Heather sighed- Hiccup this has nothing to do with you not being able to be a knight, you are expected to be able to look after your kingdom as well as each heir.
Hiccup: Tell me... - I look at them - are you willing to sacrifice what makes you so to follow protocol and get married to produce heirs when you get married?
Hiccup saw the disgust on both of their faces at that possibility, so he continued.
Hiccup: Camicazi, you want to sail the seas of the Barbarian Archipelago, and you, Heather, serve Berserk as a warrior and not be seen as a simple lady.
Heather: Oh you who want to travel the entire Archipelago and beyond... however...
Camicazi: You have a dream that no heir in the history of the Barbarian Archipelago ever had... to serve your kingdom as a Knight like those guys in the made-up stories.
Hiccup: Hey, don't say that, you're messing with the story...- he said, annoyed by what he said.
Camicazi: Hiccup, do you still believe in dragons? There has been no trace that ensures that they existed, much less knights in armor that appeared to be dragons.
Heather: Are you still with that story? Hey, I admit that at one point I came to believe like you, but Hiccup Camicazi is right, nothing verifies its existence.
Hiccup: In fact- he took his medallion and showed it to them- My father gave this to me before coming to The Cove...- both girls looked at it with curiosity.
Heather: What an old thing... although the engravings are fascinating.
Hiccup: My father told me that this was given to my ancestor by the master of the Dragon Knights.
Camicazi: The Dark Knight?... A very superstitious name... surely he gave it to him?.
Hiccup nodded.
Heather: Still, Hiccup, that's a very ambiguous test... but Hiccup, let me ask... why be a knight?
Hiccup put away his medallion and started walking to the statue of The Sword and touched it nearby, Heather and Camicazi followed him curiously.
Hiccup: Knights are the most dedicated warriors, willing to sacrifice everything for their kingdom, but I admire the Dragon Knights not for their Dragon armor but for their bravery and sacrifice.
...
Near Hiccup, Heather and Camicazi are a Snotlout upset at being in the situation he is in, while he watches his cousin have the title that he believes should be his.
Tuffnut: Wow, this day didn't turn out as expected, don't you think?
Ruffnut: I think so brother, for the first time there was a riot in which we didn't have to see something.
Snotlout growled under his breath- Can you ramheads shut up?...
Ruffnut: Hey, calm down, we didn't do anything wrong.
Snotlout: And since when are they so quiet... surely they are plotting something against Inutil and they didn't tell me- suddenly he received a blow from Ruffnut- Hey...
Ruffnut: Hey, control yourself, will you... you're talking about the heir to the kingdom.
Snotlout rubs his head - And since when is he a saint of his devotion?
Tuffnut: He's not very... but that doesn't mean we're going to treat him badly.
Ruffnut: Exactly... if we want to be knights we have to pass this test.
Snotlout: Please, my father surely wasn't serious...
Fishlegs: Amm... I don't think so, in fact, he seemed very sure of his decision.
Snotlout rolled his eyes. "If, of course, I'm his heir, he wouldn't do that to me."
Fishlegs: Yes, you're very confident about that, but it doesn't guarantee anything.
Snotlout: Please, also because we have to keep an eye on him while we miss the action.
Fishlegs: Snotlout I think we shouldn't demand so much, we're just lucky to be given this opportunity, we shouldn't waste it.
Snotlout rolled his eyes, he was going to say something when he heard a noise: rocks were falling, it meant someone was nearby.
Snotlout: What was that?
He came closer to see, but Another noise caught his attention, they were screams and they came from above, when he raised his head he didn't believe it... they were surrounded by several unknown men.
Soon they began to enter The Cove... and apparently, he was the only one who saw them because soon all the guards became defensive.
- We are under attack!
...
Hiccup, Heather and Camicazi turned to see what was happening and when they saw it they stood out, they had to act, luckily they had their weapons with them, a fight had just started, however, there was not much to do, they did not have enough guards and according to but they entered The Cove, the fight was certain that they would lose, Hiccup while seeing this while fighting with one of the invaders, tried to find a way to block their way, then he saw someone enter, he was of medium height, short black hair, face serious and wearing strange armor as well as a personalized sword...
Before he could do anything the man gave an order and soon they were surrounded.
-I don't recommend you continue, you are surrounded, so it would be better if you surrendered to us...
Several nobles watched the scene with fear, they did not know what to choose, during the fight many guards died and those who were still alive made a barrier waiting for orders, in their company were the nobles who had decided to fight
- Quickly hurry...
-Mr. Viggo, we have secured the area.
Viggo: Very good, now continue with the next part of the plan.
?: Yes sir
Viggo begins to look at people seriously and begins to address them with a half smile - Good evening people of the Barbarian Archipelago, right now you are under our mercy.
Hiccup, intrigued by his curiosity, decided to ask - Who are you?
Viggo looked in the direction of the person who asked the question and saw a young brown man. "How brave to ask that question... to answer you, we are the Dragon Hunters."
Hiccup was shocked by his response, he had heard of Dragons from stories and also read about Dragon Slayers in ancient texts from the Library...knowing where they were most mentioned in history.
Hiccup: That's impossible... they're supposed to have ceased to exist a long time ago. Upon hearing that, Viggo was surprised by his comment. It seems like the boy knows who they are. What do they want here?
Viggo smiled... this boy was undoubtedly interesting- It seems that you are a very smart boy, it is enough to tell you who we are so that you know who we are... now the question: who are you?, if you are here and how you dress, are you? noble, but where exactly?
Hiccup: My name is Hiccup Horrendeus Haddock III, heir to the throne of Berk and you are not welcome here- Hiccup became defensive.
Viggo: So you are the heir...- he looked at his men- bring him to him, he must know where what we came to look for is- his men nodded at the order and went for Hiccup who, alarmed by the situation, drew his sword to get defensive.
Hiccup: Don't come closer - he threatened them with his sword and Viggo's men laughed because they believed this was a joke. They approached to subdue him, but Hiccup stopped them while he approached one to attack him, the other took his weapon to disarm him. However, when Hiccup tried, in a quick movement he kicked him to distract him and give him a cut in the abdomen. His partner saw this and approached him hostilely. Hiccup saw him approaching and stood behind the one who was injured and pushed him. He removed his cloak and put it to obstruct the vision of the two he was facing and then buried his sword in one, pulled it out, and fell dead, his companion saw him and began to behave aggressively, he took his weapon and began to attack. Repeat violently to subdue him, leaving his sword aside without being able to take it, while Hiccup tried to escape, he looked for something to free himself. That's when he noticed that the guy had a dagger in his belt, he managed to take it without the other noticing and buried it in his side. , his captor screamed in pain that broke his grip allowing Hiccup to take his sword and bury it in the other's chest so that he would fall dead. Hiccup struggled out of there and when he did he began to hear slow applause coming from that Viggo guy.
Viggo: Bravo my dear Hiccup, you put up a good fight, you are certainly someone not to be underestimated... however - he snapped his fingers and two more men appeared out of nowhere to hold Hiccup by each arm, taking his sword from him. and approaching Viggo- I still need you to cooperate with what I came for...
Hiccup: I would never help someone like you- I look at him with hatred.
Viggo: Then I think we'll need to give you an incentive, target the prisoners. Giving the order, Viggo's men finished what they had said. Hiccup became alarmed at this.
Hiccup: What do you think you're doing, don't involve them in this... they have nothing to do with it.
Viggo: Maybe not, but they are only easy to sacrifice pawns unless you want something to happen to them I suggest you change your mind about your decision
Camicazi: Hiccup, don't do it!...he's probably not looking for anything good- she tells him as she tries to free herself.
Hiccup: I...
Viggo: Start with her so they can see that I'm serious... You're running out of time Hiccup... tell me what you'll decide.
Hiccup looked at him and then at Camicazi, Viggo put him in a bad move, where if he didn't act quickly everyone would be doomed, he had to do whatever it took to buy time for help to arrive. - Okay... I accept.
Viggo: Wise decision... although I had no other choice.
Hiccup: What do you want?
Viggo: You see... do you believe in legends? I imagine so, because after all you knew who we were.
Hiccup: Like not knowing the Dragon Hunters who tried to conquer the Barbarian Archipelago.
The hostages heard what Hiccup said and it was shocking, these guys were not only invaders, they were the ones who wanted to subdue them a long time ago and today they celebrated their victory before them.
Viggo: Yes, well, as you see, we are still alive and you haven't answered my question... do you believe in legends? - Hiccup nodded - Well, let me tell you that some legends are real.
Heather: What are you talking about? -She said while she was being held by 2 hunters.
Viggo turned to the hostages - Let me tell you that the story about this day does not tell everything that happened...
Camicazi: That doesn't make sense, the history of the Archipelago is complete concerning the events narrated.
Viggo: We also believed that until we discovered this - he sends for a Hunter who brings him a book - this book narrates the Barbarian Archipelago during the war and its conclusion, but there is a writing that caught my attention...
So the remaining rulers of the Barbarian Archipelago gathered at a key point, a place where an extinct kingdom once stood, it was agreed that the old monarchies could no longer reign, and new blood must take command, so they chose among the most righteous for this task, lineages will endure in their task, new ones rose for the task, old kingdoms disappeared without a trace... that was what was established and signed in what would be a memory that houses the proof of those who fought They will never be forgotten by us.
And we will never let any of this happen again...
When he finished everyone looked at him strangely, many knew that story, Oswald Oswaldson II was the king who wrote that.
Hiccup: I don't understand what that has to do with it.
Viggo: Let me put it in simpler terms, apparently when I read this I found certain points that coordinate with others that we easily locate.
Heather: Oswald Oswaldson sometimes exaggerated with his words, that can't be too literal, she said seriously and confidently.
Viggo smiled slyly. "Oh really, let me ask you, does anyone know Dragon Island?"
Several did not understand what the man was getting at, some already thought he was crazy.
Camicazi: Hey, I think you're a little crazy in the head - he mocked - Dragon Island is a myth, like dragons or even the Dragon Knights themselves.
Viggo still did not erase his smile, he knew that this was a probability and he came prepared, he snapped his fingers and one of his men came with a trunk, it was medium and old, but when he opened it, the contents amazed all the hostages... They were bones, fangs, and even claws, which could not have been from any animal they knew.
Viggo: Pay attention, this is one of the few relics that are held as proof of a real event, can you guess which one it is?
Hiccup watched everything in amazement, he had a vague theory and was about to answer but someone beat him to it.
Fishlegs: Oh my Thor!, those are dragon bones.
Viggo: That's right... it's not a lie, dragons existed and if they existed it means...
Hiccup: That Dragon Island exists - Hiccup finally understood what Viggo was getting at - And that Dragon Island is the Extinct Kingdom.
Viggo: Well... and now leaving kingdoms and monarchies aside... what would be the memory that houses the proof?
Hiccup was dismayed the more he deduced the more he understood everything- this place houses the proof of those who fought for the Archipelago.
Viggo: Good job Hiccup, you did a good job, you discovered the same thing as me, the proof is here in Berk and now seeing the place I have finally found it- he looked at the statue.
Hiccup was alarmed, whatever Viggo was looking for to have to attack Berk today couldn't be good, he had to stop it...
End Flashback...
Hiccup narrates...
Now I remember, in an attempt to free myself, I hit one of Viggo's men and took away his weapon to leave him and the other incapacitated. Once free I tried to go against Viggo but it didn't last long, he was very skilled with the sword. and he beat me, he threw me to the ground, and aimed to give me the final blow.
Viggo: It's a shame to have to kill you, you had potential, but that's the way it is, it's nothing personal, only once I'm done with you will I finish my mission.
Viggo raised his sword towards my neck ready to cut off my head, when he heard screams not far away, he smiled because the cavalry was about to arrive.
To be continued…
Hello every one, here I bring you this new chapter, only to communicate the development of the story, I am eager to continue writing it, since there are parts that are going to go into depth.
So while I will continue writing chapters here and in my other story, I hope you continue to like them.
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