Chapter 2

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~Time skip~

We are looking at the dragon training arena. We see some Viking teens walking in carrying different weapons.

Gobber: Welcome to Dragon Training!

Astrid: No turning back.

Tuffnut: I hope I get some serious burns!

Ruffnut: I'm hoping for some mauling, like on my shoulder or lower back.

Astrid: Yeah, it's only fun if you get a scar out of it.

Hiccup: Yeah, no kidding, right? Pain. Love it.

The teens turn around to see Hiccup with an axe.

Tuffnut: Oh, great. Who let him in?

Ester: Watch your mouth, Tuffnut.

They look to see Ester standing next to Hiccup carrying a double ended sword. She was glaring at Tuffnut who immediately did as he was told.

Gobber: Let's get started! The recruit who does best will win the honor of killing their first dragon in front of the entire village.

Snotlout: Hiccup already killed a Night Fury, so, does that disqualify him or...?

Tuffnut: Can I transfer to the class with the cool Vikings?

Ester: Best hope you manage to get out alive...

She, once again, sent the two boys deadly glares that made their pants moderately moist. Astrid seemed amused at the girls protectiveness over Hiccup. She is not able to understand what Ester sees in him, but she will not ask. 

Gobber: Don't worry. You're small and you're weak. That'll make you less of a target! They'll see you as sick or insane and go after the more Viking-like teens instead. Plus, you have Ester here to protect you!

Hiccup: [sarcastically] Thanks, that really helps.

Gobber: Behind these doors are just a few of the many species you will learn to fight! The Deadly Nadder!

Fishlegs: Speed: eight; Armor: sixteen.

Gobber: The Hideous Zippleback!

Fishlegs: Plus eleven stealth times two.

Gobber: The Monstrous Nightmare!

Fishlegs: Firepower: fifteen.

Gobber: The Terrible Terror!

Fishlegs: Attack: eight; Venom: twelve!

Gobber: CAN YOU STOP THAT?! And... the Gronckle!

Fishlegs: [whispering] Jaw strength: eight.

Snotlout: Whoa, whoa, wait! Aren't you gonna teach us first?!

Ester: He believes in learning on the job...

Gobber: Exactly! [releases Gronckle, which promptly swallows rocks and starts blasting the teens]

Gobber: Today is about survival. If you get blasted... you're dead! Quick! What's the first thing you're going to need?

Hiccup: A doctor?!

Fishlegs: Plus five speed?!

Astrid and Ester: A shield!

Gobber: Shields! Go! Your most important piece of equipment is your shield! If you must make a choice between a sword or a shield, take the shield!

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