Dragons, Humans, Gladiators, & Freedom

Chapter 13

At Ryvvendar, Drago was held up in his office. He had his elbows on the table while his head was in his hands. He was glaring hatefully at the map. Ever since that little brat had escaped his clutches, everything has been falling apart.

Rebellions were happening all across Europa. Even the other Warlords were having problems in their areas. So far the rebellion had successfully taken down Essos and any other pirates or slave camps in the vicinity. Thus, Drago had no choice but to rely on his trappers, which was going fine until a few years ago.

That's when Drago's trappers were also having trouble bringing in a new supply of dragons, due to these vigilantes. They had caused so many problems that Drago had begun to lose more of his territory by the minute.

Drago rubbed his head as he tried to think. It wasn't until the knock at the door brought him out of his thoughts. "What is it?"

The door opened up to reveal Scourge himself. He saw how exhausted and annoyed Drago was. He knew just the thing to bring the man out it, "You may want to see this"

Drago glared at the one-eye man. He did not have time for anymore disturbances. He needed to think, and Scourge's small problems weren't helping.

Seeing the anger rising from the dreadlock man, he tried to remedy it. He gave a devious smirk as he said "You definitely want to come and see this"

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Hiccup banged his legs on the cage bars one last time. He used all his might to break the cage, but it held. The bars were too small. They were only small enough for Ike's hand to stick through. And both Astrid and Hiccup were not willing to sacrifice their three year old's hand to just get out.

Hiccup fell to the ground in exhaustion. He had to get out. Both Astrid and him knew what would happen if Drago found out about this. Hiccup tried to get up again to continue when he felt a hand grab his arm.

Hiccup turned to see Astrid shaking her head "Save your strength"

Hiccup knew she was right. They had taken both Hiccup and Astrid's weapon and armor. They did not have the dragons. They had to save their strength to protect their son. For what would come through those doors would be far worse.

When the sound of a door opening, did Hiccup move closer to his family. He leaned over Astrid as she held her son close to her chest. They both held a glare when the two men enter the room.

They knew it would happen eventually, right in front of the stood Drago and Scourge. The man had a face of glee. Of course, he'd be happy to see his dragon boy.

"Well, well. This is a surprise indeed" Drago was more than excited to see Hiccup, but to find out that they had a child while out on their outing was humorous to say the least. "It seems you had a lot of fun out there"

Hiccup growled more at the man. How dare he accuse Astrid's and his love as just sex. They were not a bunch of mindless animals that just mated because they were in heat.

"I'm so glad you still have that fire in you" Drago turned his attention to Scourge. "Should we still see if he remembers how to fight?"

Hiccup and Astrid did not like that look in the man's eyes.

With a snap of Scourges fingers, a bunch of men opened the cage and roped Hiccup. The boy tried desperately to get away. Hiccup dodged the ropes one by one. He back up as far as he could until he hit the back wall. As the men made their way in did Hiccup grow in fear. Astrid of could her own, but he still was worried about their son.

That's when one of the trappers got an idea. He stocked towards Astrid and Ike as they made their way towards the wall. Astrid growled at the man. In dragonese, she told them to 'stay away'. It was more than obvious in her body language and mood that she will can anyone who hurt her baby.