Raven Point-Kingdom of Berk...
Stoick Haddock has faced many situations with all the security and confidence, waiting for anything that may arise, since he was born he knew who he would become, he was not afraid of what he could face, there was only one issue in which he did feel afraid, when his son's life was in danger
That is why he does not hesitate to jump into battle to save his son, showing desperation and concern.
Not only because he was his heir
Hiccup was more than that.
It's the last thing he had of his wife.
It is the most precious thing he had.
He is his son.
Protecting him was necessary because he would do great things. And he knew it.
That's why he did everything he did, that's why he distanced himself from him, that's why he was hard on him, that's why he made him do everything to prove his worth.
He knew that nothing would stop Hiccup, he had a great destiny waiting for him and he knew it, but Hiccup would have to find his way.
That's what he prepared him for, he taught him everything to defend himself, but still, Hiccup was not ready, he had to know the world and it was something that Stoick was not yet ready to do, stop protecting him.
That's why he rejects his request to be a knight, not because he will doubt him, but because protecting him is his priority.
And that's why he also made that agreement that until now Hiccup himself doesn't know about, but he knows that it will be good for him.
But now he feels that he has failed, he has exposed Hiccup to the danger of a possible war.
All for the ambition of one person
Drago Bludvist.
He never expects to hear that name again, but the past is coming back, he will have to worry about that later because now all he can think about is that he must get there quickly.
Stoick: Hang in there son...help is on the way...
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The Cove...
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.
The screams then began to be heard more and more, then everyone in The Cove began to hear them. The hunters seemed tense about what was happening, so out of the forest, an immense man riding a dark brown thoroughbred came in a hurry until he reached the shore, revealing that the man had the appearance of a king, following him. Another black equine arrived, and with him, a large number of men in armor began to arrive supporting who should be their king... however, that did not end there, soon more and more kings began to arrive and men came to surround The Cove.
Stoick: You have nowhere to go!... you are surrounded - several groups were in the upper parts, all ready with their weapons and bows and arrows - Surrender now that you have a chance!
The hunters remained in position, many worried and intimidated by all the newcomers, others waiting for their leader's orders, and Viggo who looked at Stoick with a calm smile.
Viggo: Excuse me but with whom do I have the honor to speak? -His tone was calm, showing that he seemed sure of himself.
Stoick turned his gaze to the person responsible for that voice, managing to see one of the men who wore different clothes but from these, it was clear that he was the leader. I am Stoick The Vast Haddock, Sovereign King of Berk and they are invading my lands and unless they surrender I swear that I will use all my power to give them a well-deserved punishment.
Viggo looked from him to the king and then to Hiccup, then smiled evilly when he saw what was happening.
Viggo: If Your Majesty would think better of it, the next thing he did was snap his fingers, which for his soldiers was the order to prepare their weapons ready to kill each hostage.
Stoick, worried about the situation, said - Stop!... if he makes a move he won't come out alive...
Viggo: Possibly not... Possibly yes, but all my hostages will be a good shield for our retreat unless they lower their weapons.
Stoick growled in annoyance and with one hand ordered his men to stop, as did each king when they saw the compromising situation they were in.
Stoick: What do you want here?-he said with a dry and cutting voice.
At that, Viggo smiled slyly when he saw the way the situation was.
Viggo: I simply came for something I need King Berkian... once I get it I will leave.
Stoick growled in annoyance. "How do I know you're not lying?"
Viggo looked at him for a moment before saying, "I'm afraid you have no other option, nor do any of the other Kings... but if you want, I give you my word that once we have what we come for, my men and I will we'll go.
Stoick saw the situation, it was not favorable, even though they had them surrounded, they had many hostages.
Hiccup saw his father in his dilemma, he wanted to help him but he knew there would be no chance if he was in this position.
Heather and Camicazi were the same, they were both held by hunters who had taken their weapons and had them cornered.
However, for Camicazi, this situation was making her angry, she is a Bog Burglar and the fact that she is in this situation makes her very angry because she is an expert at getting out of similar situations.
He wished he had something on hand, however the only weapon within his reach was that dagger that the hunter had on his belt that he could easily grab, but he realized very quickly, that he needed a distraction, but it had to be something that he could be incredibly genuine.
She looked around her for something, the closest to her were, the hunters, Heather, the idiot Leif Tryggvason, Hiccup's guards... wait Hiccup's Guards.
Bingo.
She didn't need all of them, just two people. The Twins.
Luckily they weren't far away, she just needed a way to disrupt them, and then they would do the rest.
Camicazi: Oh how bad for us... - she said with the voice of a lady in distress that caught the attention of some - to be here against our will and no gentleman who can assist us...
Tuffnut, who was the closest to her, acted- Ahh eh ..- she didn't know what to do, he looked at her for a moment and Camicazi sent her a look to make her pay attention to him- Does Lady Camicazi need something?
Camicazi: Oh thank you, big blonde-haired gentleman, that's very kind of you...
Tuffnut was going to rush to assist him but a Hunter stopped him.
- Where do you think you're going, Rubia!... Stay there and don't move... then I turn to see Camicazi- and you, keep quiet, girl, or you'll see what awaits you...
Tuffnut, seeing this, decided to act according to the situation - Hey friend, let me tell you something - the hunter saw him irritated by his persistence - first of all, you should not treat a Lady like that, it is something of principles and although he normally does not show it to her, it is something that I take myself seriously and secondly... blonde?! That's very offensive, I look nothing like my horrible sister...
Ruffnut, who watched everything amused, became upset when she heard it. "You would like to look like my ram's head, but you will never be the same as me."
Tuffnut: Yes... it's better because you don't say it to my face!-he said, bringing his face closer to his sister.
Ruffnut: I'll show you a piece of Yak dung. I imitate her brother's actions.
Soon they began to grunt and push each other while hitting each other.
That caught the attention of the hunters who were nearby.
- Hey you two, calm down now!
- Separate idiots!
Camicazi saw everything with a smile, her plan worked, she saw the Hunter next to her and saw that he was distracted, it was time to act.
He took the hunter's dagger and in an instant stuck it in his throat, he fell to the ground surprised and he bled to death. That action was barely noticed by anyone, when he freed himself, he took the hunter's spear and killed the Hunter who was holding Heather.
She saw her surprise, so she hurried to be on her guard when she saw that the hunters began to react to her.
Camicazi: Don't stay there, help me- she said to Heather who nodded in agreement with that option. She took the sword from the man who had her captive and went to help Camicazi.
Then they started a revolt, however, they were outnumbered, which caught the eyes of the least expected people who, upon seeing what both girls did, stopped fighting and caught their attention.
Tuffnut: Look, they're fighting...- she said to her sister in a whisper.
Ruffnut: Yes, I already saw it, but I don't think they'll make it, they're surrounding them.
Tuffnut: Sister we should help them, it is our duty to help them...
Ruffnut: I agree with you, but how are we going to do it, we don't have weapons...
Tuffnut: And if we use this- he raised a sword which surprised Ruffnut that he had it.
Ruffnut: How the hell did you get that thing?
Tuffnut: It's from the guard, I took it from him when he wasn't looking when we were fighting, it wasn't a big deal I was surprised he didn't notice.
Ruffnut: Well, let's not waste time - she took the sword and stuck it in the chest of the Hunter near her and joined the fight. The other reacted to this and prepared to attack, which caught the attention of Fishlegs and Snotlout, the hunter was ready to attack, however Fishlegs, seeing the audacity of the twins, encouraged him to help them, he rushed against the one who was going to attack. at his companions and crushed him, leaving him unconscious with his weapon next to him. Tuffnut, seeing this, rushed to take the weapon from the ground and start fighting against the hunters. Ruffnut approached Fishlegs, who got up to untie him and gave him a weapon that he obtained. by defeating an enemy.
She gave it to Fishlegs and he joined the fight, then Ruffnut went to untie Snotlout who was surprised by what happened.
Ruffnut: Don't stand there and hurry up.
Then they continued fighting, and with that, the revolt increased to be everyone's prey.
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While in the upper part of The Cove, everyone saw what was happening, from one moment to the next they did not expect such results they did see the twins fight and it threw them off, the Berkians who already knew that pair didn't believe it but seeing the turn of things, well... no one had words for how it happened.
Dagur, seeing the somewhat comical situation, decided to act first - This is the opportunity!... we have to act now!
Stoick reacted and upon seeing the situation he thought the same - He's right!, go ahead!- with that order as a battle cry the knights began to try to enter The Cove by any means possible in the hope of being able to save all the people. nobles and be able to defeat these enemies.
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The twins soon came to help Hiccup by killing his captors, freeing him, surprising Hiccup as Ruffnut went to him to help him up.
Ruffnut: Stand up sir, the situation is screwed and you won't be safe here... come with us to...
Hiccup: No! - He interrupted her to take the sword of one of his captors and prepare for combat - you helped me and I thank you, now I ask you to help me in the battle, I will fight for my kingdom, and I will not see from a place if I know I can do something.
Tuffnut: But our mission...
Hiccup was going to tell him something when he saw a Hunter about to kill Tuffnut, he hurried to move him aside and block the attack, which surprised the twins, he quickly separated himself, and with one quick movement, he cut his opponent's torso. causing him to fall to the ground.
Hiccup turned to look at them - The more of us there are fighting, the more chances we will have of winning, this is not just enough for a few alone to do it, everyone who can fight must do it, not for one but for all those who are here today. , everyone is part of the Archipelago no matter where they are from or their status I will fight for them.
His argument and his posture impressed the twins, watching with admiration how the boy they previously bullied had that spark of a born leader that they didn't know he had, then they finally saw why Hiccup Haddock should be the heir.
And seeing that he would offer to fight and die for them if necessary, he made it so that no matter what they would follow him in battle.
Ruffnut: "We are ready to fight at her side, sir," he said with a serious attitude uncharacteristic of her.
Tuffnut nodded in agreement.
Hiccup was surprised by his behavior, but it was not time for that, they had to act quickly - they don't owe me anything, however, I prefer that they help me face and fight the Hunters.
Tuffnut and Ruffnut nodded, Hiccup nodded too and saw the battle that was being fought, so he went to help in the company of the twins.
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The new turn of events surprised many of them, leading them to act in various ways and Viggo was one of them, somehow the hostages managed to escape in the strangest way possible, which led to a revolt, complicating things further. With the forces of the Barbarian Archipelago ready to move in and stop them at best, he had many men but that advantage would not last long.
The fight was lasting too long and Viggo knew it, if he continued like this they would be defeated, and he had to act quickly.
He approached the statue and began to look for something, there had to be, even something that showed that what he was looking for was there.
I looked to see if she was hollow.
If a part showed any signs.
If it pointed to a place.
But nothing. It was just the statue that had the inscription In memory of the knights who defended our kingdom.
That was the only thing he had.
That was the most essential thing, that inscription, so the Inscription...
I solved it.
He saw the inscription, very curious engravings, to anyone's eyes a decoration but to an analyst's eyes like a patron.
There were engravings of swords, knights, and dragons.
But there was a peculiar design that caught Viggo's attention, the one below the legend.
The design of a dragon but not just anyone, a special one.
Viggo: Night Fury - upon seeing it he saw an attempt to examine it and saw that this symbol activated a mechanism, pressing it would give him what he needed and so he did.
Doing so made the inscription come out and a compartment with a box came out.
Viggo smiled pleased, he found it, it was time to act.
He took the box and opened it.
Two scrolls. That's what he found, but they contained within them the key to unlocking a great mystery.
Taking the first one, he opened it and was surprised by what it contained a series of coordinates and a map with something he said below.
The path has just begun warrior, you still have time to retract, but this path is only for the most honorable and respected warriors, be faithful to your essence and your ideals.
That certainly confused Viggo, however, that shouldn't be something that affected him, he had what he was looking for, and he smiled evilly because he finally had the first step to finding the true objective.
Viggo quickly took the two scrolls and prepared to leave - We have what we are looking for!... protect me and let's get out of here!
Given that order, one of the hunters gave the order for a wall of shields to protect Viggo and take him to the exit.
Stoick: Don't stay there!... Chase them!
Many knights nodded as they all prepared to chase them on their horses.
Hiccup rushed to see Toothless telling him to follow them, he wasn't going to let them go.
Hiccup: Quick friend, we have to reach them- he got on so he could get there as quickly as possible.
Stoick, however, saw this and went to avoid it - Hiccup wait!... look for shelter, the situation is under control, it's better that...
Hiccup, listening to his father, knew what he wanted so he decided to leave in a hurry. "There is no time, I have to hurry... they can't escape."
Stoick: Hiccup! Just like that, he walked away in front of his father.
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The hunters were running all over the forest, especially one group, the group that protected Viggo who kept the scrolls with him.
Viggo: Hurry up!
While behind them a group of knights on horses were chasing them and behind them, Hiccup followed them in the company of Toothless.
A group of hunters with bows saw that they were following him, so they decided to attack to make the others escape.
The arrows drove the knights back, killing some, while others took cover to see some way to get past them.
Meanwhile, Hiccup walked quickly as he saw things happening, he knew he wouldn't make it past them, so he opted for a shortcut instead. However, one of those who was there with the other knights seeking refuge noticed Hiccup heading another way and knowing him he would do something crazy, so he had to follow him.
Hiccup: Come on friend, we have to get there, we know this forest better than them, as well as all the shortcuts, you know what to do...
Toothless neighed again as he entered the forest. Toothless always stood out as the fastest Berkian horse, which also gave him a certain reputation apart from being the horse of the Haddock heir, who always went out running with him to feel the freedom that came with him. they felt every time they did it.
But he and Hiccup shared something else, the euphoria of running, they always liked to run through the forests of Berk and its plains. And thanks to that they knew all the direct paths to go unnoticed by the hunters.
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While in The Cove the last resistance of the hunters was weakening, and the arrival of reinforcements from the Archipelago was very timely, which managed to make a difference, while some of the hostages were taken by knights, others decided to stay and fight.
Among them were two young heiresses who were currently fighting with two hunters.
Heather: And stay there!-she said with a tired sigh. He was another of the many who had already been defeated, but luckily there weren't so many left.
Camicazi who was next to her approached her - What a day, right?
Heather turned to look at her and decided to go with the flow. The truth is, who knew that this day would be so exhausting in the end?
Camicazi: I didn't see you complaining when the fight started.
Heather: I think that was the only thing that made it tolerable to this day.
Camicazi saw her indignantly. "Maybe seeing your friends isn't enough."
Heather hit her on the shoulder while she smiled. "You know, yes, but still this is fun... but since you're talking about friends, where is Hiccup?"
Camicazi, upon hearing her, tried to look for Hiccup with her eyes but she couldn't find him - he must be around there... I just hope she isn't going to get into trouble...
Heather, on the other hand, looked at her in disbelief. "Did you say that?" Don't you remember who Hiccup Haddock is?
Camicazi sighed in resignation, knowing that she meant so I just hope that whatever she got herself into or what Hiccup gets into isn't too screwed up with the situation.
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Berk Beach...
They were finally here.
They had managed to reach where the ships were. It was time to go.
Viggo: Quickly all of you let's go quickly!
- Yes Lord Viggo!
This response from his men was what made many get on the boats to begin the retreat.
- Lord Viggo are you sure about leaving now? His brother hasn't returned yet...
Viggo looked at him for a moment and thought - Ryker can stay alive without our help, but for now it is necessary to leave here if we want to continue with the mission...
- I understand sir - he lowered his head and then went to see the guy to make sure everything was ready to leave soon.
Meanwhile, Viggo stared at the chest contemplating its shape, it contained the answer to many questions without an answer, and with it in his possession, he could get them all.
While he was doing it, suddenly a horse and its rider arrived in a hurry for the When the hunters saw him, they tried to capture him, but the rider did not make it easy for them, he took out his sword and still riding him on horseback, he began to fight against them.
Seeing the rider better, Viggo was able to recognize him well, it was the Haddock boy, apparently he was not giving up.
But his resistance was not going to last too long, it was just a matter of waiting and it was as he supposed when a Hunter pushed himself to knock him off his horse and be able to subdue him and the horse also subdue him.
Viggo: You are a very strange nobleman Hiccup, I will not deny that- he said as he prepared to give the order to his men to kill him, but then the screams of Warriors and horses arriving in a hurry were heard, without a doubt that was not good.
Viggo: You're in luck, you'll still be alive for now... bring him with us, he can be useful.
His men nodded as they took Hiccup by the arms and led him to the ship. However, they did not wait for some arrows to hit their backs, causing them to release Hiccup, who turned to see what had happened, seeing Thuggory who hit them squarely.
Thuggory: Don't just stand there Hiccup!...quickly!-after that, he shot at the hunters who had Toothless who began to fight in his way against the hunters.
Hiccup nodded as he drew and prepared to fight Viggo. He was already walking to the dock when he heard footsteps approaching him. He saw that Hiccup was pointing his sword at him and was going to start a fight against him.
But unfortunately, someone stopped him by taking him by surprise and subduing him from behind, this was Ryker who had arrived with the rest of his group that attacked Berk.
Ryker: You're either a very brave boy or very stupid for trying to do that, it's a shame you won't live to find out which one you are.
He pulled out his sword so he could kill him, but before that, Viggo's voice stopped him.
Viggo: Let him live, this boy is very important and therefore he can be very useful...
Thuggory, seeing Hiccup's disadvantage, began shooting arrows at all the hunters he could. Despite his efforts, there were many of them and they began to get dangerously close to him. Then he took the bow as a weapon and began to attack them with it, leaving them very hurt by the force of his using the bow until it broke and he took out his sword to continue fighting.
Thuggory seeing the trouble he was in, Hiccup rushed to his side to fight Ryker. That managed to free Hiccup who rushed to go against Viggo. Between the two of them, they began to attack the Grimborn, who despite everything had experienced in battle, and that is when they began to make them retreat.
Then in a last attempt, Hiccup threw his sword squarely into the congress, causing Viggo to throw it and the two scrolls to come out into the arena. Viggo's surprise was great at that act, but he couldn't afford to lose those scrolls, so he found the one with the map and took it, when he was about to take the second one Hiccup beat him to it, taking it himself.
Viggo didn't like that, so he took out his sword to kill that boy who had caused him several problems tonight, however, the warriors of the Archipelago were already close to him, so if he wanted to get out alive he had to leave.
Ryker: Viggo we must go, we have what we are looking for, Drago Bludvist will be happy about this.
Viggo growled but then saw Hiccup with a sly smile - I'll be waiting for our next encounter Hiccup... - So he put away his sword and proceeded to go out to the ship to retreat - Get us out of here now!
The crew followed orders while the knights of the Archipelago came to the shore shooting arrows to stop them, hitting several hunters but soon they began to move further and further away.
Then it was known that the battle was over, but the war had not yet begun.
That was what Hiccup Haddock thought as he watched the hunters walk away with one of the scrolls found in The Cove while he stayed with the other...
To be continued…
Hello all the readers, how are you? I hope you are well, well what was promised is due, I have published three chapters for this story, and this is the first, I hope you like the plot if it has taken less time, but the Inspiration came from many ideas that I have for this and the other story that even led me to see if I come up with new projects in the future.
Even so, I have to say that some of the stories may not have the theme of hiccstrid at first, but they will, the only thing I do is prepare everything but have no doubt that Astrid will appear in this story.
Thank you.