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

Chapter 14: Snatched

(Normal pov)

Reports of sacked Viking tribes spread like wildfire throughout all of Norway, saying that thousands of ships and warriors would not only take the defeated Vikings into slavery but also would take all their dragons and then burn their tribes and kingdoms to the ground until there was nothing but ash.

Hiccup knew what was going on, this was a strategy the Cabal were using to trying to exhaust all of Berks resources, time and energy trying to help its allies, friends and neighbors. The chief of Berk was cradling his daughter Helga in his arms while reading handfuls of Terror mail from distressed Viking chieftains, kings and queens in dire need of the Dragon Masters aid, the reports made Hiccup sick to his stomach, Grimmel and the Cabal are monsters for driving innocent people from their homes and taking their dragons to use against the people of Norway and Berk itself. The chief of Berk sighed heavily and pinched the bridge of his nose while deciding who to aid, because Berks back is up against the wall as well.

"Heavy weighs the crown." Hiccup murmured to himself as he then got up to get some fresh air, opening the door of his home, the chief of Berk was surprised to see Camicazi and handfuls of shield maidens of the Bogs at his door. "Cami? What're you doing here?" Hiccup asked as he pulled his good friend into a hug, she returned his embrace and turned to Helga with a light smile before turning back to Hiccup. "I'm here to tell you that... my mother, Bertha... is dead." Cami said shakily as a stray tear slid down her cheeks, she quickly wiped the tear and looked at her friend. "I am now leader of the Bogs."

Hiccup's face twisted with condolences and sorrow for Cami, he wrapped an arm around her shoulder and simply held her close, Cami accepted his affection and pressed her face into his chest. "I'm so sorry for your loss Cami. Is there anything Berk can do help the Bogs in these dark times?" Hiccup asked, the chieftess of the Bogs looked into her friends eyes and shrugged before answering. "Just... help us fend off these foreigners attacks. They're raining down hell on Norway and its proud Viking people."

"I know. They want our dragons to add to their army and they don't care how about the innocent lives they have to kill to gain all our dragons." Hiccup said with disgust and anger, he turned to his daughter who was still in one of his arms and he gently cradled her as the little girl whimpered slightly. Cami then turned to the right to see Astrid approach, the two blondes shared a hug and exchanged greetings to each other, Berks chieftess then turned to her husband and approached him, the two shared a kiss and Hiccup could see the worry in Astrid's eyes.

"Are you alright Milady?" Hiccup asked, Astrid looked into her husbands eyes and shook her head before speaking. "We have to help the people of our nation. Grimmel and the Cabal are tearing Norway apart!" Hiccup nodded in understanding before replying back. "I know, but, this is what Grimmel wants us to do. He wants us to exhaust our resources and strength fighting countless battles, because once we're weak and spent...?"

"He'll come in and take us out quickly." Astrid finished for him with a disbelieving sigh before cursing under her breath, Cami then spoke up. "I only came here to deliver this news to you Hiccup. I know I can count on you should the Bogs need an ally." Hiccup and Cami shared a final hug and exchanged goodbyes for now before the Bogs chieftess led them back to the harbor to sail home.

"Hiccup, you need to start— ARGH!!!" Astrid started speaking before pain erupted throughout her whole body, before Hiccup could ask what's wrong, he too felt pain explode throughout his body, and not just them, but all of Berk seemed to be affected by this. When the pain stopped Hiccup panted heavily and shushed Helga's cries of pain, what could've possibly caused such...?

Wait.

Hiccup then approached Astrid and made sure she was alright, after confirming she was fine, Astrid got and up the two turned to see Fishlegs, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Heather and Asbjorn approach them while shaking off the wave of pain that seemed to have rolled straight through Berk.

"What in the name of Thor was that?" Ruffnut demanded, Tuffnut too spoke up. "Yeah, I feel like I'm just recovering from the worst hangover of my life." While the other young adults recovered from their pain, Hiccup handed Helga over to Astrid and headed to the woods. "Where're you going?" Astrid called out to her husband, Hiccup turned his head and answered her question.

"To confirm a suspicion of mine."

(Hiccup's pov)

Making my way through the forest, I prayed to all the gods in Asgard that my fears weren't a reality and that this was all just some misunderstanding. Jumping over logs and running through bushes, I made my way to where the Foreverwing resided here on the island. Upon reaching where the Foreverwing dwells on the island, I was shocked to see the massive dragon dead. Its blood soaked the earth and my breathing quickened as I raced toward the downed dragon.

Arriving to the Foreverwings side, I could see that the dragons throat was slashed wide open and that several harpoons were embedded in the dragons skull. My anger boiled at the Foreverwings murderer. Who could've done this?

Unfortunately, I could search the area because I felt something strike me in the neck, I hissed in pain and pulled whatever was in my neck. My blood ran cold when the object in my hand revealed to be a dart. I was losing consciousness fast as I saw two men approach me and then a bigger man was right behind the two in front.

Then everything went black, leaving me unconscious.

(Normal pov)

Kjell lowered his blow dart as soon as the Dragon Master was unconscious, Drago turned to Chimola and gestured around the ground and ordered. "Place Meadowsweet to cover the boys scent so that the dragons of Berk can't track him." Chimola nodded at his father and placed the substance on the ground to prevent Berks dragons from tracking Hiccup down.

Drago himself smirked down at Hiccup's unconscious form and then picked the chief of Berk up and placed him around his shoulders and walked back the way they came from. Kjell and Chimola weren't far behind their father as they whistled for their Sand-Eaters, once the Bludvists mounted up, they flew back to the Cabals base of operations.