The Dragon Master Part III: End of an era (A Httyd Fanfiction)

Chapter 2: Enemies amassing

A/N: Alrighty! So for this story, I've added new villains into the mix, each of the villains all share a common goal— elimination of the Northman and Hiccup, but each faction has their own agenda, I can't wait to continue writing this story! But enough of that, let's get into the chapter!

(Normal pov— Three months later)

The Grimborn Hunter tribe came into view on the horizon. With the disappearance of their Chieftain Viggo Grimborn, the Hunter tribe was leaderless. To the outsider that is. However, one cunning and ruthless individual used the opportunity to seize the Grimborn Hunter tribe as his own. This individual was none other than Trader Johann.

For years, the man been laying down the foundation to create his own empire by plotting to steal a Bewilderbeast from the Dragon Master- giving him control over dragons and making him the richest man in the world. However, he needed people to command, resources, and he desired Hiccup's power. For years, Johann has dreamed of a world without Hiccup Haddock, his dragon riders, and his Night Fury, when the man heard of Stoick's death, it brought the man great pleasure, he only wished he could have killed him himself.

Johann also learned of Drago and his army's great defeat, he had even heard of the mad warlord having immortality for a short time thanks to a Foreverwing, and it swelled great envy into Johann's heart. He was tired of letting children and fools eclipse him, it was now his time to show the world what he is capable of.

The man was currently on board the Tempest. An enormous bifurcated ship laced with huge metal spikes on the two fore sections. There are at least three levels, possibly more. The visible habitable area is covered with a teal colored tent-like material. The captain, Nikora Stormheart, monitors ship activity from the rear of the ship. By some unknown mechanism, the spiked fore sections are able to roll open and closed, allowing smaller craft to sail into an open area of water surrounded by the ship.

The ship itself appears to be steam-powered, with two smoke stacks and two large paddled wheels. The source of the steam and energy may be the Moldruffle dragons and a Titan Gronckle that appear on a sub-level. There are also dragon-proof cages in the presumed engine area as well as on deck. Many areas of the ship are decorated with skulls and the triskele designs associated with Stormheart.

"Johann, remind me, why are we seeking out the aid of the Grimborn Hunters? What makes you think they'll submit to you?"

The man turned around to face Nikora Stormheart, the woman too sought to make a name for herself, her line of work was selling dragons and other things, but she too was ruthless, cold and ambitious. A woman after Johann's own heart.

"Because my dear Nikora, Viggo and Ryker Grimborn are dead. They were killed at the conclusion of the Dragon Wars that have been raging throughout these wretched lands for centuries. Now, with the Grimborn Hunter tribe is disarray? I will fill the void and lead them, and our goal is to find the King of Dragons, and the keys of yours truly becoming the richest man on Earth."

Nikora snorted lightly but nodded, the two had met up in Sicily, they had been making profit in selling endangered dragons to men of power, wealth, status and trophy hunters, but gaining small amounts of coin wasn't satisfying Johann. No, the man wanted power, he wanted to be untouchable and he would take what was rightfully his sooner or later. Upon docking at the Grimborn Hunter tribe, Johann, Nikora and four of her bodyguards approached the nearest citizen and questioned them.

"Who is in charge of your island?" Johann demanded, the citizen looked and Johann and saw the massive ship and saw the murderous look in Johann's eyes, deciding not to test the man, the citizen answered. "U-Ulric Grimborn. Uncle of our now deceased chieftain- Viggo."