The Dragon Conquer (A Httyd Fanfiction)

Chapter 4: Gaining numbers

(Normal pov)

Outcast ships sliced through the morning waters, the wind was on their side; giving the ships extra speed. The Outcast dreadnaught held Alvin, Hiccup and his Night Fury, along with the Outcasts greatest warriors.

"Are you seriously considering extending an invitation to them Hiccup? They're... crazy." Alvin said in a matter of fact, and yes, Hiccup wasn't that excited about this either, but they needed them as allies. "Yes Alvin, they have the largest armada in the Archipelago, and warriors I know thirst for new opportunities." Hiccup said, his Night Fury nuzzles into his side. "Don't worry Toothless, I won't let them hurt you." Alvin raised an eyebrow at the name Hiccup gave the to the Unholy Offspring of Lightning and Death Itself.

"Toothless?" Alvin asked, the Night Fury turned to Alvin and gave him a gummy smile, Alvin nodded in understanding. "Toothless it is." Hiccup snickered and scratched his scaly friend's chin.

"ALVIN!! LAND HO!!"

The Outcast chieftain lays eyes on the massive island and nods. "We're here. Last chance to change your mind kid." Hiccup shook his head. "We need them, in the end Alvin, we'll return home as legends." Alvin nodded and barked orders for his fleet to prepare to drop anchor just off the coast of the island, while the Outcast dreadnaught would drop anchor at the harbor.

Upon docking, Alvin, Savage, Hiccup and all the other high ranking Outcasts exited the ship and were greeted by...

"Hello Dagur. Long time no see, eh?"

Dagur the Deranged. Son of former Berserker chieftain Oswald the Agreeable, had died due to unknown health reasons, the former Chief left the responsibility of people to his two children.

The new chief extended arms out as he laid eyes Hiccup. "Brother!! So good to see you again!" Hiccup and Dagur shared a brotherly hug and when the broke apart, Dagur turned to the other Outcasts. "Come, let us retire to our Hall and serve you food and ale." The group made their way up a flight of stairs and into the Berserkers Hall.

Once everyone was served their food, Dagur sat across from his guests and gestures for his family to sit by him, his family members: Heather the Unhinged, who was Dagur's sister, and Cutthroat the Vile, Dagur's cousin sat next to their chief and nodded in acknowledgment to their guests.

"So Alvin, why are you and Hiccup here? Clearly it's a matter of war, is it not?" Dagur asked, Alvin shook his head. "I'll let Hiccup answer that for you." Hiccup nodded at Alvin and answered Dagur's question.

"My father is dead." Dagur's eyes widen in shock. "He was murdered by my uncles son, Snotlout Jorgenson. Just claim power and the throne to lead Berk." Hiccup said with anger, many of the Berserkers had known Stoick's father in the past and of the man himself, to hear of this death by the hands of family? That didn't sit right with Dagur at all.

"Your father was murdered because of greed?" Cutthroat asked, Hiccup nodded. "We've come to you for a proposal Dagur." The Berserker leans back in his seat and rests his feet on the table. "I'm listening." Hiccup took a sip of ale and continued. "I'm building an army, of the Archipelagos most vicious and bloodthirsty Vikings, all for one purpose: conquest." The Berserker villagers and warriors gathered around the table to hear the proposal better.

"I want conquest to expand the Viking empire, we've already claimed these lands three centuries ago. But, if we conquer other lands, we can not only be hailed as legends, but the first Vikings of our generation to explore the unknown." Heather looked at her brother with a hopeful look, Dagur then turned to Cutthroat, the older cousin nodded; liking the sound of this.

"There can be a whole other world out there Dagur, waiting for us to plunder and claim as our own land. Once word of our adventures and bravery reaches back to the Archipelago? We'll be welcomed home as heroes! That, and the plunder we find will keep you all well financed." Hiccup said, he wanted to explore the unknown and expand the Viking empire, and once word did reach back here, and Berk? Snotlout's rule as chief will be seen as weak and his image will be that of a child.

"So what do you say Dagur, do you want to remain here? Or do you want to help us conquer the world?" Hiccup asked, as he extended a hand out, Dagur could imagine it now, new people and civilizations fearing the Berserkers and Dagur the Deranged! The thought sent a shiver down his spine.

"It'll take a week to prepare our warriors and my armada for battle, but to answer your question brother, yes. We will join you." Hiccup smiled as he and Dagur shook hands, the Hall erupted with roars of approval.

"Not only that Dagur, but we'll conquer the world with dragons!" Hiccup gave out a dragon call and within minutes, his dragon entered the Hall and the whole room gasped and was filled with whispers of awe, fear and bewilderment. "Dagur, meet my Night Fury, Toothless!" The dragon gave a gummy smile while wagging his tail like an overgrown puppy.

Dagur couldn't believe his eyes. "H-how?" Referring to how he managed to tame a Night Fury, Hiccup finished the rest of his ale and reassured him. "You need to show the dragon you're training that you're no threat to it, earn its trust and it'll bond with you." Heather leaned to her brother and whispered.

"Perhaps we'll find a Skrill brother. All will come to fear us." Dagur smirked mischievously at the idea of riding a Skrill into battle, he then turned to Hiccup. "We look forward to joining your cause brother." Hiccup nodded and grinned.

"As am I Dagur. As am I."

(One week later)

Within the time frame Dagur had to prepare his forces, Hiccup help his people train dragons so that they could protect their lands from invaders. And during this week, Hiccup and the Outcasts visited the Lava Louts, Murderous tribe, Hysteric tribe and a tribe called the Forsaken led by twin brothers: Erik and Sigefrid.

Hiccup offered them all a chance to be immortalized in history and to gain plunder during this conquest, and the chance to ride dragons into battle. Some were harder to persuade, but after hours of patience and persuasion, they all accepted Hiccup's terms and joined his cause.

Once the week was over, Hiccup and his fleet arrived to Berserker Island with a grin on his face, this was not only an opportunity for Vikings to spread their culture throughout the world, but this would also make Snotlout look weak and make the Hooligans question his rule.

And one day, Hiccup would return to avenge his father murder. Just not today.

Upon docking once more on the Berserker harbor, Hiccup laid eyes on Heather and approached her. "It's Heather right?" The ebony beauty smiled and nodded. "It is. I've heard stories about you and your family growing up, you have my condolences." Hiccup nodded in thanks and gestures to the fleet of Viking ships and dragons that are airborne.

"I'm doing this in my families name. And for all Viking kind. We're all going into the dark Heather. This conquest may cost us our lives, but we'll be remembered for being brave and venturing into the unknown regions and conquered them for our people." Hiccup said, causing Heather to giggle slightly, she brushed a strand of hair out of her face and smirked at him.

"You practiced that speech in a mirror first? Or did it come off your head?" Hiccup chuckled and shrugged. "I don't know, I'm just ready to do this." Heather nodded and the two then turned to see Cutthroat and Dagur in their battle armor.

"With our warriors and armada, you are seven armies strong brother. It believe you should give a speech to further ignite their fire." Dagur said, Hiccup nodded and as the other Viking ships neared the harbor, Hiccup roared to the top of his voice.

"My friends. I thank you all for joining my cause. We may be venturing into the uncharted regions of the world, but we're going to conquer the new land we find, just as our fathers and their fathers did here!!! And with us riding dragons too? We'll be unstoppable!! WE. WILL. RULE. ALL. OF. MIDGARD!!!!"

The Vikings roared in agreement and gave battle cries and raised their weapons high, Hiccup climbed on Toothless and and roared.

"Move out!! We go, into the great beyond!!"