Dragons, Humans, Gladiators, & Freedom

Chapter 14

Days seemed to pass by in a flash. But soon, the day final came when Scourge came down the stairs holding the dreadful, sleeping lantern. It was lights out after that for the dragons and riders. Because when they finally awakened, did the real horror begin.

Hiccup and Toothless were right back on the Island of Fógnuðr, inside their cages waiting to be forced to fight. The twenty-year old was happy to see the black dragon again, but right now it wasn't such a great reunion. Hiccup wounds had healed a long time ago but he still felt the pain inside about being here. He needed to get out....before he never sees Astrid again.

That's right, Astrid's old master was here for her. Not long ago had they seen the horrible female master. She was angry at Astrid. They said words, such as 'they would fix her up when they get home'. Hiccup didn't want to know what that meant.

For now, Astrid and Ike were held up in a cell somewhere while Hiccup and Toothless were shoved into this cage waiting for their turn. They must not want her to fight because of the child with her. Or they thought they Hiccup and her would be too much of a distraction if they were together. Hiccup really didn't know.

Right now, Hiccup had to think of a plan.

While trying to come up with an escape plan did the blast of horns bring Hiccup out of his thoughts. Looking up into the stands, he heard someone, he had never seen before; speak to the audience inside the Arena. Hiccup figured the fat/build man must have been some kind of announcer guy to get the crowd riled up. Things have definitely changed since Hiccup and Toothless had been here.

"Welcome back everyone!" the announcer hollered. "I know, I know. You have missed these games! Craved them!" his voice became darker as he looked at the crowd. "We have a very special warrior here with us! It has been a long time since we saw a Night Fury fight"

The crowd screamed and shouted in excitement.

"Especially a Night Fury with his Dragon Human, Hiccup" the announcer received lots of praise for having the Dragon Human back. "He is strong, brave, and can take on any foe that is sent his way!"

The crowd was on the edge of their seats. They wanted to see Hiccup and Toothless fight.

"Sad to say, they are for the final battle" The audience booed at him as the speaker tried to ease their pain. "I know. I want to see them battle too" The announcer pouted but soon grew to joy. "But don't worry. We have lots of more exciting fights to be seen"

Hiccup watched as the crowd grew more excite. He sneered at the mass. It was so easy to rile these people up. They called them mindless, barbarians when they want to see them destroy each other for their own entertainment. Hiccup prayed to the gods that they would fall, and fall hard.

"First off! Camicazi and her dragon, a Changewing"

The bar doors open as a blondr messy haired girl in a white skeleton mask came in. There could be no dragon seen by her side, but to the all knowing eye that the dragon was right behind her.

"And let us not forget our beautiful, deadly Heather with her dragon, a Razerwhip"

Not to far off another bar door open revealing a girl clad in silver metallic armor and a mask with a metallic dragon next to her.

"Fight!"

The girls charged at each other. The Changewing spat hot acid while the swift Razerwhip ducked and tried to hit it with her sharp tail. With both their speeds, they were evenly matched.

Hiccup stared in awe at the Razerwhip. He had never seen a dragon quite like it. Its body looked like it was made out of metal. Its tail was sharp and deadly as it cut through the rocks as it they were butter. This dragon could only have belonged to the sharp class. It was an amazing dragon, he just wondered how the rider matched it.