The Dragon Lords' Sacrifice (Toothcup: don't worry he's human)

The Council Meeting

It was the following day after the warriors returned and a celebratory dinner was held in the Great hall the previous night. All the adult's of Berk were assembled in the Great Hall that evening married couples and anyone deemed unworthy of a sacrificial candidate. It was agreed to not tell any of the youths of Berk as they were the candidates for the lengthy decision process. Chief Stoick sat in his Chief's throne waiting before all the assembled were gathered and the massive doors closed. Then he rose his mammoth presence silencing those gathered immediately till the only one left talking was Mildew and Stoick soon silenced him with a hard stare.

"People of Berk many of you who were not part of the voyage are probably wondering why you are gathered here and not with your children. Well I am here to explain clearly what occurred during our mission. I know rumors have been flying and heresy is called into speculation as well but we must remain calm." he said his gaze moving across the room looking over his people he had sworn to protect and would continue to do so till his last breath.

"Our mission to Hel Heim's gate was a success the Red Death Queen is no more. We will no longer be plagued by her minions." he said upon saying so murmurs erupted though the hall.

"However, it was not without consequences we had some wounded but we successfully brought them back where they are convalescing thanks to Gothi." he said gesturing to the elder who sat on her chair with her staff resting across her lap nodding her head.

"Which leads me to our next problem in a fortnight the island of Berk is threatened with annihilation from the surviving dragons. They have vowed to come and raze Berk to the ground and kill all who stand." he said. At this a panic of voices went up in the air.

Gobber stood up from his chair and bellowed "SILENCE YOUR CHIEF IS SPEAKING."

Silence fell across the Great Hall immediately Stoick then continued "However, we were given a choice to avoid this occurrence we need to select from among us a human sacrifice. A virgin human sacrifice no less." he said reluctantly.

Gasps went across the hall and wide eyed looks of shock.

"We should board the ships and escape immediately go start over somewhere else." a panicked voice shouted out in the crowd.

"There are not enough ships to carry every man, woman, and child off of Berk we have lost too many in dragon raids." Stoick said expecting this.

"We should fight them off surely we have weapons and all the warriors returned. Overwhelm them with our numbers." Another voice called out.

"There are at least five dragons out there for every villager on Berk. We wouldn't hold out a day." Stoick said having to admit his limitations for once.

"What about are allies? surely they would come to our defense." another shouted.

"We only have a fortnight it would take that long to contact and gather our allies. Besides many of them have chosen peace with the dragons as opposed to violence." Stoick said reluctantly.

"Who's to be the sacrifice?" a voice called out.

"That's the thing it will be a hard decision to make but will be made by myself and the tribal council. Till then no mention is to be made to the young people and candidates." Stoick said.

At this a panic went up amongst the assembly.

"Chief you can't possibly be serious?" a voice called out.

"Your choosing amongst the children to be slaughtered like mutton." called out another.

"You won't touch a hair on my child if any of you know what's good for you." another threatened raising an ax.