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

Chapter 34: Devastating defeat

(Normal pov)

High above the clouds were three dragon riders that didn't belong to Berk or any of the Viking tribes in Norway, they were observing the massive Cabal fleet that was moving at top speed. The leader of the group rode a Skrill and was draped in a black cloak and hood covered the majority of the leaders face, while one of the riders asked out. "Chief, what should we do?" The cloaked chief turned his head toward his fellow dragon rider and answered. "We'll need to steer them away from their destination and force them to retreat to land."

The other rider of the three looked around and saw the Cabal fleet pass a large island that was big enough to allow battles to ensue. The rider then pointed down to the island to the cloaked chief. "That island there! Its big enough to have armies clash together and put the Cabals plans on hold." The cloaked chieftain took out a telescope and laid eyes on the island, yes it was massive and it held gorges, mountains and open fields. Nodding in satisfaction, the cloaked chieftain our his telescope away and removed his hood to reveal Viggo Grimborn.

During his disappearance he had been around Norway finding other Dragon Hunter tribes and persuaded them to abandon killing such magnificent creatures and instead bond with them. The attempts were fruitful in some cases, yet some continued to cling to their beliefs and rejected the opportunity to change. Never the less, those who have joined Viggo are part of his new tribe— The Redeemed. All of its members once Dragon Hunters, Trappers and poachers have been living in the high mountains of Norway. There, they've ensured that dragons that have fled the Cabals grasp have been sheltered by them and those among The Redeemed ranks who haven't bonded with a dragon have bonded with one.

Turning to his fellow riders, Viggo nodded at them and simply said. "Lets ensure they stay at that island until Hiccup Haddock and his allies arrive." The riders bowed their heads and followed Viggo and his Skrill to force the Cabal fleet to stop.

(Grimmel's pov)

Ensuring that both Berks alpha and the rebellious Light Fury were in separate cages, I had my men ensure that both cages were dragon proof and locked down. Exiting my airship, I stared into the eyes of Berks alpha as he bared his teeth at me and snarled menacingly, which only caused me to smirk and then pull out my crossbow and point at the Light Fury. That alone caused the alpha to stop snarling and lower his head in submission that I held all the power here.

"Good. If you try anything alpha? I'll eviscerate your mate, but not before she receives a suffering punishment for her rebellion."

The alpha continues to lower his head and I know full well that he understands me and that he will not risk the life of his mate. Satisfied for the time being, I strap my crossbow back and turn to my men and crew. "Keep them under constant guard!" I barked out gesturing to my catch of the day, my men nodded and several of them stood a good few feet behind the Fury's cages.

"Sir! Sand-Eaters approaching!!"

Looking up, I see Kjell and Chimola land their dragons on the deck of my ship, sliding off their respective Sand-Eaters, the two brothers approach me and nod in acknowledgement. "Excellent work Grimmel. Once this is done? You and your men will be well compensated." Before I could speak, a bolt of lightning struck a nearby ship and ripped the ship in half; sending debris, resources and men flying in every direction. The brothers looked up and saw another bolt of lightning strike a nearby Trapper barge, sending the ship sinking to the bottom of the sea with all its resources and the men abandoning the doomed vessel before they were fried to a crisp.

Out of the clouds came three Skrills and with three riders on their backs, my men and the Cabal forces tried shooting them out of the sky with arrows, crossbows and ballistas, but the enemy was out of range.