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

Chapter 11: The snake reveals its true nature

(Johann's pov)

The early morning sunrise was a welcomed sight as I steered my "traders" boat to Greater Berk. Nikora and her crew would be behind me soon enough on the Tempest and they would be accompanied buy six Hunter dreadnaughts, and all the ships were equipped with my immobilizer arrow cannons; ready to shoot swarms of dragons out of the sky.

Looking out toward the horizon, I can't help but dwell on what I am about to do. Cross the most famous and most powerful Viking chief in all of Norway. Poor Master Hiccup is unaware of who I truly am, and I will look forward and take great pleasure when I reveal my true nature to the boy. Unsheathing one of my throwing knives, I twirl it in my hand expertly while steering my ship and gazing at the valuable riches I've plundered off of real traders from the Mediterranean Sea, Greece, Tyre and many other places on earth. Though valuable, it wasn't a fortune, and once I've claimed what I want? I shall swim in an ocean of coin and riches.

I steeled my slightly racing and anxious nerves, I had a task ahead of me. And I would not fail in this opportunity to relive Master Hiccup of a Bewilderbeast egg.

(Normal pov)

With all her might, Astrid lunged her body towards Hiccup. She raised her axe high into the air, wind catching her hair and face. She drew it down, but Hiccup quickly intercepted her attack with his fire lit sword. The two of them would usually get up early to train like this and proceed to go to the nearest spring to bathe before starting the day off. As a battle axe and Inferno blade collided, Hiccup felt Astrid's strength overcome his. "Is that all you got?" Astrid asked in a challenging yet playful tone at her husband, before Hiccup could answer, Astrid completely loosened her grip of her axe. Hiccup pressed against her harshly, forcing her to fall down onto the stone. "Ahh!" She screamed, dropping her axe completely. She looked at Hiccup, her eye lashes fluttering.

"Astrid!" He shouted. He immediately let his guard down, tossing his sword to the side. Astrid gave a fake wince, then looked at Hiccup with wide eyes. When he touched her, she shouted again. "Oww!" She howled. Hiccup felt his heart drop.

"I'm so sorry Astrid. I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" Hiccup's eyes were filled with remorse and dolor. Astrid looked up at him, her face fearful. Hiccup began to panic, worrying that something might actually be wrong. Before he could do anything, he felt a strong force on his chest.

Astrid grabbed him, then kicked him over her body, making him land hard on his back. "Men, they fall for anything." She said as she picked herself up.

Hiccup wheezed as he felt pain surge from his back on all sides. Astrid stood over his body, then placed her foot upon her chest. "Summit to me." She demanded. Hiccup gave a sharp smirk, then grabbed Astrid's leg. "A Chief never summits to his enemy."

With those words, Hiccup pulled Astrid down, making her fall on her stomach with a thud. Astrid growled as Hiccup lifted himself up. Astrid sprang back onto her feet as they both grabbed their weapons again. Hiccup knew that his wife was clever and cunning, it would take more to knock her down and make her stay that way.

The two stared at each other, both circling around at a distance. Astrid looked at him, her axe held high. Her eyes were cold and fierce, as if she was really taking on an enemy. Hiccup's face expression was cool and calm, his sword dipped towards the ground.

Astrid dashed up towards him, swing her axe near his arm. Hiccup stepped backwards, evaded each of her carefree attacks, then grabbed her forearm. With a quick turn, he threw Astrid over his shoulder. She collapsed to the ground, then rolled. In less than a second, she was back on her feet.

She charged at him once more, attempting to try and trick Hiccup again. She came face to face with him, then launched a series of punches. She punched him in his shoulder, in his stomach, then hit his fake foot with her axe, forcing him to fall to the ground.