The Abandoned Duo

Chapter 11

"Where did you get a Razorwhip?" Fishlegs deadpanned as we arrived to the group in the earliest of morning. 

"He was abandoned, so we took him in." Snotlout gladly answered.

"Yes, I swore I would protect dragons, and this one will need some protection, but I fear he will be with us when the battle will arrive." I scrunched my eyebrows. 

"He's made of metal and he'll be glued to your back like he is now. I'm almost certain he will be okay." Astrid supported. 

"This is true." I nodded. "He's but a babe. I worry for the young." I half shrugged. 

"Ship sighting!" A voice echoed out. I began running to the voice while the others followed suit. Balthazar scooped me up and flew me to the watch tower.

"Fishlegs, what's going on?" I urged as I hovered beside the watch tower.

"There's been a ship spotted on the east side of the island. No flags are flown so we can't identify it." he was quick to brief. 

I knew this. Strategy 73871. 

"73871." I spoke quietly.

"What?" Fishlegs asked with a raised brow. 

"Its the strategy he's using. Strategy 73871. This is an offense type. Is the ship damaged?" I asked. 

"Yes. It has a broken mast and ripped sails." he nodded. 

"Yup, that confirms it." I nodded.

"Confirms what?" Hiccup asked as Toothless flew beside Balthazar. The group followed, hovering around the post.

"My father is using this strategy. He'll send a ship purposely broken to put on a front of refuges looking for help. They'll claim dragon dragon hunters hurt them. They're going to try to integrate, get a dragon, and give all intel back to my father." I explained. 

"So what do you suggest we do?" Fishlegs spoke up.

"Nothing, I'll handle it. Just," I held the bridge of my nose, not ready to tell them the war was going to come quicker than they wanted it too. 

"Hlín, what's going on?" Snotlout asked quietly.

"It's time." I spoke, my eyes going hollow.

"For what?" Ruffnut asked.

"War will be upon us in a matter of days. Prepare the soldiers and dragons. It's time to end both our ongoing wars with Drago Blutvist at last." My face was void of all emotions.

"Astrid and Hiccup, you can warn our fighters. Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and Fishlegs, women and children. Fly them to another island, go opposite of inhabited island where my father is staying. Snotlout, you're with me." I gave orders quick and fluidly. 

"Alright team, you heard her." Hiccup was quick to back me up. Both Snotlout and I flew toward the refugee ship. 

"What's the plan?" he called to me as he flew below me. I gripped the hilt of my sword as it sat content in my holster. I ready my other weapons from the satchel on Balthazar's saddle. Slipping on a few throwing knives and grabbing my bow and a quiver, I was ready. My bow was hanging across my chest, the string tight against my chest from the extra body on my back.

"Hlín, talk to me." Snotlout sounded worried. 

"Keep watch, stay silent, and under no circumstance follow me." I commanded as Balthazar flew beside Hookfang. The dragons slowed as we approached the edge of the island. Balthazar didn't bother covering himself from the known soldiers. He knew what I was about to do.