This is the last chapter, guys...*sniff sniff* I will put my end notes at the end of this chapter, and here are the shout-outs for chapter 19:

TomBoyBookGirl: Poor Hiccup. He missed an epic fight. *throws you parachute*

EmmaLennyEddie: THAT would be an interesting twist, but I just have to say that no, no amnesia in this story. If I did that, there would have to be tons of other chapters...hmm…*strokes chin* I might think about doing an amnesia what-if story in the future though…

Lightclaw's Shadow: I'm glad you liked that part. :D

Annanarra: Thanks! I loved writing that fight scene. :) And no worries about reviewing. Like I've said before, no pressure. Reviews are a blessing for me, but don't worry about leaving any. :D

ParagonNight666: OOOH! BUT ATHENA DESERVED A VIOLENT DEATH! Aw, I wouldn't call you "Paragon the weak and helpless." I'd call you "Paragon the Awesomest." I'll be "Beyond the Clouds." Or "Beyond weak and helpless." XD I'm glad you liked the chapter! It was probably the longest one in the fanfiction. :)

thearizona: Yeah...I didn't break 20 chapters, but hey, at least I made it! I like stopping my stories on even numbers, if I can. I know, it's weird, but stopping on 19 chapters just feels...ick to me. I feel the need to write another chapters. I can't stop on 19 chapters. Many people can, and everyone does it good, BUT NOT ME. XD

midnightsky0612: Seriously Hiccup. You couldn't wake up five minutes sooner? :)

LiviLovesDragons: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :D But seriously, Hiccup just missed his sister's epic battle scene...and it's not the first time he's missed it, either. He missed the time when Heather was fighting Dagur...ugh. Just wake up next time, Hiccup. XD

BraveDragonof214: You got that right. He missed a SERIOUS butt-kicking. XD

HappyPup1: Awww, but I was beginning to like the pleases...hahahahaha! :D :D

neobendium: WHEEE HA! Heather is AMAZING! :D

Mylittlefangirlworld: I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

Dria Haddock II: LONG LIVE THE CHIEF! LONG LIVE THE CHIEF! :D

Carly Marley: Whoo hoo! Chief Heather! :D

LunarCatNinja: Yeahh! Go Heather! She's amazing. She knows how to keep a level-head. :)

Toothless801: *drags you into the confetti too* Confetti is awesome! :D I'm really glad you like the fighting scenes! I love writing fight scenes. I don't know why, I just do. :) It's funny. I like to imagine myself being all amazing if I ever had to go in battle, but in reality, I would probably be screaming and running while yelling "OH DARN OH DARN OH DARN OH DARN!" XD And I'm glad you liked the Hiccup line! :D And I will stay awesome...under one condition. YOU stay awesomeER. :D :D :D Thanks for reviewing! :D

Cardfighter By Maple: Whooooooooo! :D :D :D

Heather and her family stood at the docks, a few Berserkers standing behind Heather. Daybreak had spread across the island, the night melting away by fresh, warm sunbeams.

"Sure you don't want to come back with us?" Astrid asked. "You can always come back to Berserk when you need to."

Heather shook her head. "I'd love to, Astrid," she said, "but...I'm the Chief of this island now. This is my place." She was actually already beginning to see a change in the Berserkers. Not only had they let Stoick, Astrid, and Hiccup stay on Berserk through the night so they could rest, but they also supplied them with everything they needed, including a few bandages for Hiccup.

Heather was certain that with both Athena and Dagur out of the picture, the Berserkers would change. But she would have to stay behind to do that, and quite honestly, she didn't mind. She had picked becoming Chief of the Berserkers. She had decided it in it of herself. No one persuaded her. It was her own decision.

And did she regret it?

No.

Astrid and Heather shook hands, and then, they shared a brief hug. "Thank you, Astrid," Heather said once they pulled away and broke the embrace. "It was nice having you as a friend."

"We'll always be friends, Heather," Astrid said, "even though you're half way across the archipelago. We'll always be friends."

Heather nodded. Yes, Astrid was right. Heather would never forget the Hofferson girl...and besides, this wasn't a forever goodbye, either. They would still see each other; maybe not very often, but they would still see each other here and there.

Then, Stoick and Heather embraced. Once again, Heather felt ultimate love in her father's arms, different than what she had felt before. Her father would always love and care about her, whether she was Chief of the Berserker tribe or not.

"I'm proud of you, Heather," Stoick said. "Never forget that."

"I won't," she promised. "Thanks, Dad."

Then, she turned to her brother. Hiccup blinked at her twice, looking confused and shocked. Then, he laughed softly.

"You're insane, Heather," Hiccup said, shaking his head. "You are absolutely insane."

Heather grinned. "I learned from the best," she said.

"No, I mean it," Hiccup said. "What you did was crazy brave, crazy stupid, and just plain crazy. It took guts to do what you did, Heather." He put his hand on her shoulder. "And I'm glad you're my sister," he said.

She hugged him tightly, and he hugged her back with the same tightness in his grip. "I'm glad you're my brother," she whispered. "Thank you, Hiccup."

In response, he simply held her tighter. She sighed in contentment. She was sure that she could have stood there forever, simply hugging her brother, remembering everything they went through, and everything they put at risk to make sure others were safe.

Hiccup took a knife for Heather.

Heather took the hardest part of the competition for herself.

They were a lot alike, Hiccup and Heather, and it wasn't hard to see that they were indeed brother and sister. Heather, of course, would never have it any other way. She loved her family, and would do anything to protect them.

"What are you going to do now, Heather?" Astrid asked, and Hiccup and Heather parted their embrace to look at the Hofferson girl as she spoke.

Heather looked at the Berserkers behind her, and then back at her family and Astrid. "I'm going to rebuild Berserk," she said. "I'm going to reform this island, but this time, we're going to build it on everything you guys taught me. I will build it on willingness to fight for the ones you care about." She looked at Astrid. "I will build it on humility, compassion, kindness, selflessness." She looked at Hiccup. "I will help the Berserkers become who they were always destined to be. I will lead them as you have led me." She looked at her father.

They smiled in response, and she smiled back.

"And it's not like we'll never see each other again," Heather said, her smile only growing as she continued speaking. "I'm the Chief of Berserk, yes, and we live far away, but I'll see you guys every peace treaty renewal, won't I?"

Hiccup perked up. "Yes!" he said. "We'll see you every peace treaty signing...we need to schedule that."

"We do indeed," Stoick agreed, putting his hand on his son's shoulder. "And Berk is always a home to you too, Heather. Don't forget that. You can always come back, and Berk will always support you in everything you do."

Heather's smile only continued to grow until it was in danger of splitting her face in half. "Thanks, Dad," she said. "I'm going to miss you...all of you."

"We'll send Windshear over," Hiccup promised. "I'm sure she'll be thrilled to help you."

Heather nodded. She had been wondering about Windshear. "Thank you, Hiccup," she said. She put her hands on his shoulders. "Now," she said, "do me a favor and stay away from knives coming in your direction, got it?"

Hiccup laughed. "I'll do my best," he said. "Although I make no promises."

"Don't worry," Astrid said, bumping Heather's shoulder with her own. "I'll keep him out of trouble and tie him to a tree when he doesn't stay out of it."

"Oy!" Hiccup protested, and Heather, Astrid, and Stoick laughed in unison. Hiccup crossed his arms, but he was smiling. "Alright, I'll probably deserve it," he said.

Heather nodded. "I suppose this is so long for now," she said, shrugging. She would miss her family, and she would miss her friends, but she would see them again. She made that a promise. She would visit them all, see them lots, make special trips to Berk just to see how Astrid and Hiccup and her friends and family were holding up…

After she rebuilt Berserk on edifying foundations, of course.

Hiccup nodded. "I suppose it is," he said. "For now."

Heather waved at Astrid, Hiccup, and her father as they stepped back onto their ship. Shortly afterwards, they were heading back towards Berk, and Heather continued waving until they were out of sight.

Then, she turned back towards the Berserkers. Only, they weren't just "Berserkers" anymore. They were her people, and she was their Chief. She would lead them - the right way.

"Alright," she said, clapping her hands together. "Let's get to work!"

Author's Notes:

Okay, guys, so I just have to say that when I first started writing this story, I thought, "Oh, this is gonna be lame. No one's gonna like it, I bet. I'll just post it just because." And now look where we are: almost three hundred reviews, TONS of followers, LOTS of faves, and over 14,000 page views. That's amazing, guys. I didn't expect any of this.

It just shows me how far I've come since I first started writing fanfiction. September 12 will be my one year anniversary of writing fanfiction, and I find it amazing that there are people, sometimes near and sometimes half way across the world, who read my writings and enjoy it enough to leave reviews, or follow it, or even read it in general.

You guys are so amazing. I just have to say it. You guys are incredible, and I always have my mind blown by all the compliments and such. I get encouragements from you guys, constructive criticism from you guys, and just plain awesomeness altogether from you guys, and I could never thank you enough.

I hope reading all of this was worth your time, and I'm glad so many people enjoyed all of...*waves hands around* THIS. *gestures to story*. I know I'm not a super experienced author, and my writing isn't the greatest, but regardless, I'm always amazed by you guys. You never cease to make my day. Every single little story favorite, and every single little follower tells me that I'm doing a good job.

It encourages me, guys. YOU guys encourage me. If I open my email in the evening after having a really bad day, and I see a new review, it's like the rain clouds part and I feel so much...HAPPIER, for lack of better word. You guys are simply amazing. You take me beyond the clouds. :D

So, thank you. I can't say that enough. :D

Until next story! :D

-BeyondTheClouds777