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

Chapter 18: Flyers inbound

(Normal pov)

As dusk settled in Norway, Krogan and Enyo led their pack of Flyers in search of Toothless, so that they could deliver Berks alpha back to their masters hands. The idea of putting the Dragon Master's Night Fury against the Cabals already wounded alpha wouldn't even be a fight, it would be a slaughter. Which is why Drago, Kjell and Chimola kidnapped the Dragon Master himself, to senses that their near dead alpha was somewhat presentable for a fight.

After days of scouting Norway though, the Flyers came across a small island close enough to Berk and Krogan ordered that they rest for the night. Upon setting down on the island, Enyo dismounted her Triple Stryke and looked out toward the horizon where Greater Berk could be seen and thousands of dots aligning the sky around the massive island were obviously the dragons that inhabited Berk. What was to become of them if Berks alpha successfully kills the Hybrid?

Enyo was asking a question that she already knew the answer to. This is about power and total domination. And dragons can grant the warlords and chieftains of the Cabal power and domination.

Krogan dismounted his Marsh Tiger and joined Enyo as the duo stared out towards Greater Berk, the two of them have been scouring the lands and islands for the Dragon Masters Night Fury, but there was no success in their search. The only place Berks alpha could be was Berk itself. And failure was not an option. 

"We will ransack Berk at dawn, we have more than enough Flyers to see our mission to completion..." Krogan said as he turned to Enyo and continued. "...if Hiccup Haddock's Night Fury isn't here? Then we shall take something far more precious away from him." Krogan's words piqued Enyo's curiosity as she turned to her companion and asked. "And what is it that we shall rip away from the Dragon Masters life?" Krogan pursed his lips before answering. "We will kill his children." 

Enyo's eyes widened in shock at this, yes, she had witnessed many children die in this war, even before they invaded Norway, and... it sickened her to say the least. Because... deep down, I have a soft spot for children. I do not wish to take the lives of children, nor wish to see children being ripped away from their parents. 

"With his seed gone, we move on to his mother, his wife, his friends and his people. When everything Hiccup Haddock loves turned into ash? He will have no choice but to surrender the Night Fury to us." Krogan said as he then left Enyo to inform the other Flyers of what they were to do. The young woman looked back out to Greater Berk and sighed heavily as a cloud of vapor exited her mouth and she clutched her cloak tightly around her body to keep the cold from creeping into her bones. 

Enyo could feel guilt rising within her, but at the same time? She's done nothing to stop her masters from wiping out entire cultures from this earth to get what they want because she's afraid. Afraid of losing her life in such a vain attempt to stand up for what is right. Regardless, to stand in the way of men such as Grimmel and Drago would be suicide and her life would be taken if she dared tried to protect Hiccup Haddock's children from harm. 

She felt trapped; unsure of what to do or if she should go along with her insane thoughts. Enyo decided to sleep on the matter, she then retired to her tent and as she slid into her sleeping roll, she sighed heavily as her eyelids grew heavy with drowsiness, she would have her decision by the morning. Either to fight Krogan and her comrades or to aid them in slaying innocent children. 

(Astrid's pov)

Sighing heavily, I stare into the fire while taking the poker and jabbing at the logs that kept the fire burning and which would keep our home warm for the night. The days without Hiccup and Toothless have been... chaotic to say the least. Hooligans and Strike people have looked up to me to lead them in these dark times and... and I'm afraid. Yes, I, Astrid Haddock the Fearless am afraid. 

I'm afraid that my husband will die and that all of Berk and its inhabitants will become my burden and my responsibility. True, though I am not only General of Berk, I am also its chieftess and should Hiccup fall? I am to lead not only on the battlefield but with my mind as well. 

Hearing a series of knocks on my door, I get up to answer the door, when I open the door, my late night visitors are in the form of Ruffnut and Heather, I smile at my friends and let them in. I pour them cups of ale and we sit near the fire, Ruffnut turns to me ands gives me a sad smile. "How're you holding up sister?" She asks, turning to her, I chuckle dryly and take a drink of ale while continuing to watch the fire dancing within the pit. "I'm afraid. Not only for Hiccup's life, but for all of our lives, life in all of Norway." Turning back to Ruffnut and Heather I continue. "The Cabal circle us like wolves and they will not stop until they have all of Norways dragons and until our nation is nothing but ash."

"Thats not going to happen Astrid." Heather said firmly, she nodded before continuing. "The Cabal are cowards! They kidnapped Hiccup because they know he can defeat them. Without our chieftain and alpha? Berk is vulnerable. But, this is also an opportunity to prove not only to Berks people but to yourself that you're capable of being a leader not just on the battle field, but in the matters of our well being as well." 

MY brain soaked in Heather's words and I nodded in agreement, because she's right. I need to prepare myself when the time come for me to lead Berk and its people. Because deep down, I expect Hiccup to be our leader until we are old and he transfers his power to Eira, but not before fully grooming her to take his place as leader. 

"Hey, Astrid..." Ruffnut said as she reached out and placed her hand on mine, looking into my friends eyes, Ruffnut gave me an encouraging smile and nodded at me. "Valka will find Hiccup and bring him back to your arms. Do you believe me?" Turning to Heather, she too gives me an encouraging look and asks the same question with her eyes, I sniffle and nod furiously. "Yes. O-Of course I do. Because I honestly don't know what I'll do if he dies." I confess while desperately trying to hold back the tears that are threatening to burst. I love Hiccup with every fiber of my being, he told me that there will always be a Hiccup and Astrid. 

And I hope that his words prove true.