Hiccup runs away from Berk with Toothless (after the fight with the Nadder in the ring). Astrid never stopped him and the romantic flight never happened. Many years later, Hiccup has built a new life for himself where his talents are appreciated and he is well-respected. He has many allies and friends, but also many enemies. He hopes to never return to Berk, but unforeseen circumstances force his hand: and he must face his past, in order to have a future. Hiccup must find a way to protect everything he has worked so hard for, and he must decide whether save the people who once called him a "fishbone". AN: This is my first fanfiction, I'd love your feedback- but please don't be too harsh. DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own How To Train Your Dragon- I am not Cressida Cowell or Dreamworks. I only own the plot line in this story and any OCs I introduce. Started 14/02/2019 I do not have a set update schedule, but I'll post at least one chapter every two weeks (or try!). At the moment it's kinda crazy and I don't know when I'll post but I promise I will not abandon this story! I have a lot of exams coming up and I'm trying really hard to do well, I won't say that this story is on hiatus, because a lot of people do that and then the story is abandoned. When everything gets less hectic I'll definitely post but that may take a while. Crossposted on A03! WARNING: Some "strong" language, mainly p***ed and f***ed. 💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫 Best rankings: #1 - astrid (28/8/2019) #1 - httyd (19/9/2019) #3 - hiccup (28/10/2019) #6 - dragons (7/1/2020) #1 - viking (22/7/2020) #1 - hiccstrid (11/9/2020) #3 - berk (14/10/2020) #5 - hiccuphorrendoushaddockiii (14/10/2020) #1 - toothless (14/10/2020) #1 - hiccuprunsaway (22/10/2021)

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, who is he you may ask well Hiccup is ... The master of the shadows, the very child of lightning and death themselves, Hiccup was cast down from lightning and death and into the stomach of pregnant Valka haddock the chief of berks wife. He was born the master of the shadows, a half nightfury and hybrid, the dragon warrior, protector and prince. Born a human but is he really?

Hiccup finally had the chance to be the Viking he never was. But he never brought down the knife. Instead, he freed the most notorious dragon ever known in Berk. But what if this one simple act of kindness resulted in Hiccup's life changing in a way he never expected? Hiccup will have to decide if this change is either a punishment or a reward for his actions. A/N This story was adopted from fanfiction.net after the writer claimed they couldn't continue the story due to their busy life. The first fourteen chapters is Hamsterjellyman's original work on www.fanfiction.net. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8341488/1/New-Life-Ahead