Welcome back. I just moved in so still lots of work to do, but I managed to get this chapter out. Anyway, I wanted to mention that the story now has a cover image. THIS IMAGE IS NOT MINE! Unfortunately I can not find the artist of this magnificent image so I will appreciate if you could find it! Thank you!
Welcome to the big leagues (60k+ words)! Last chapter was pretty small, eh? Had to make sure you did not get used to big chapters. Plus 3rd chapter was supposed to be quiet, comparing to first 2 anyway.
Anyway, this is the last chapter in the Friends & Foes arc. After that, we are off to see a bit more of HTTYD2 in the next chapter, followed by Fright of Passage (thank you for your suggestion!) and finished by S2 E19-20. That is, unless someone wants another episode out of the first 2 seasons? Again, just let me know, I can't read your minds.
And, as usual, the disclaimers. I know you love them: HTTYD characters, script and movie (and everything else) belongs to DreamWorks Pictures and affiliated companies. The presenter is also not mine, but a character of Disney Studios. They have all the rights on the character. Additionally, some of the additional characters have been introduced in Dragons: Race to the Edge, which has been streamed by Netflix. So, those characters as well as their script and everything else belongs to Netflix. I own only their reactions. The story is for entertainment purposes only, with no financial gain involved. All the characters belong to Cressida Cowell.
Everyone, still impressed with Astrid's quick thinking, resumed watching the future.
[Scene changes to other teens flying on their dragons]
Hiccup: You see this, Fishlegs? You got yourself all worked up for nothin'.
[Wild dragons approach them]
Fishlegs: Umm... You were saying?
Hiccup: Guys, remember! Stick to the plan! No matter how crazy it gets.
Snotlout: Crazy? I love crazy! Bring it! Wait! What's the plan again?
Hiccup: Now! Fire!
[They all throw fish from their baskets, and wild dragons leave them alone, going after the fish]
Berkians were again impressed, this time by their other youngsters. Brilliant idea! Stoick has been puffing out his chest so much, Gobber was actually worried his friend would explode from pride. Surely it was Hiccup's plan, after all! And he led his friends perfectly! The boy is more capable being the Chief than he was when he was the same age.
Fishlegs: That's sweet!
Snotlout: Yes! We did it! Stupid dragons!
[Nadder flies in and takes Snotlout by fish]
Hiccup: Would you just let go of the fish?! I'll catch you!
Snotlout: NO! THAT'S MY LUNCH!
Hiccup: Now!
[Snotlout lets go of the fish and jumps on Toothless and they all fly towards the Outcasts Island]
Stoick was even more impressed now. His son could control Snotlout! More or less. He couldn't control Spitelout at all!
Alvin: What is it?
Astrid: The book. I need it.
So that was the plan! Obtain the book and wait for others to get Astrid! Alvin was hoping he would not be stupid enough to believe the lying lass.
Astrid: Well, I didn't memorize it.
[Alvin reluctantly gives Astrid the book, before pushing her into the arena]
Astrid: Please be a Nadder, please be a Nadder, please be a Nadder, please be a Nadder. Please be a Nadder, please be a Nadder.
[Instead, Nightmare comes up]
Several Vikings groaned. Hofferson lass was better with Nadders, not Nightmares! Still, most of them had faith in the girl's skills.
Astrid: Ugh. Great.
Alvin: Well? I'm waiting.
Astrid: Alright, big boy. It's you and me.
[Astrid tries to approach calmly but Nightmare blasts her back]
Her parents were now getting a tad worried. Yes, they knew their girl would survive it, but they were still her parents! They would never stop worrying!
Astrid: Okay. Check that off the list. How 'bout the direct approach.
[Astrid jumps on Nightmare's tail and tries to wrestle it]
Alvin: Our little Heather is feistier than I remember.
Alvin: This isn't anything my soldiers haven't already tried. You'll need to do better.
Astrid: Ugh! The one time I wish Snotlout was here.
Astrid: Snotlout...
[Astrid finally realizes what she needs to do]
Only a few people in the room knew by this point what had to be done. Hiccup, Heather and Fishlegs were quietly whispering what Astrid had to do, even though they very well knew she wouldn't hear. Stoick and Mr. Ingerman were the other two people who realized the successful tactic.
[Astrid jumps on the Nightmare but the dragon just slams its head into the rock]
There were several gasps coming from the Vikings, especially the Hofferson family.
Among the dragons, in the meantime, Snotlout's future partner was looking at the dragon in question (because that dragon was indeed present in the theatre) with disapproval. True, he would have done the same, but it did give him a chance to show his dominance so he used it.
Toothless was meanwhile impressed by the female human's determination. Going against those annoying Nightmares is not easy for a dragon, let alone a human! No wonder his friend liked her so much!
Alvin: Well. That's the end of that.
Savage: Wait! Look.
[Astrid was struggling against the Nightmare]
There were now claps heard throughout the theatre, even dragons joining in. Alvin had to admit he was impressed. It did not mean the girl has achieved what she had to, though.
Astrid: Urgh! These things don't budge!
[Astrid looks into the Nightmare in the eyes before bringing it down on the ground]
There was now an applause for Astrid from everywhere. Astrid even felt a bit embarrassed at all the excitement.
"Why are they cheering so much, Hiccup? It is not like I did anything that you or Fishlegs haven't done already."
"Fishlegs and I bonded with a dragon, Astrid. You tamed one, and a wild Monstrous Nightmare no less!"
Astrid looked at Hiccup and Fishlegs (who gave her a wave) and was grateful for their support.
Alvin: What?! Oh, ho! I told you she knew what she was doing!
'Yeah, right.'
Savage (rolling his eyes): Yes, you certainly did.
"Were you rolling ye eyes at me, Savage?"-Alvin asked his aide angrily. Savage looked sheepish and decided not to answer that question.
Astrid: Ugh! What do you say we get outta here?
[Astrid sits on the Nightmare's neck and takes the book. She then blasts the guards with the fire]
Alvin: Going somewhere, Heather?
Astrid: As far away from this place as possible!
Alvin: Without your parents?
[The guards bring out a couple]
"Mother! Father!"-Heather cried out, before turning to Alvin-"You monster! You will pay for this, you hear me?"
She was now being restrained by every teen. While they were doing that, Astrid's and Ruffnut's gazes met and a wave of emotions went among them. Feeling of remorse from Hofferson girl was followed by admiration for the arena achievement from the latter. Most importantly, an apology was accepted. Both of them sat down feeling so much better. Astrid was even ready to hug Snotlout from happiness (she would axe anyone who offered her that, though).
Astrid (whispering): Parents? She was telling the truth?
"Sorry I did not believe you, Heather."
"It is okay, Astrid. If I were you, I wouldn't believe me either."
Alvin: I might see my way clear to trading 'em for that book.
That scum! Only thanks to her friends did Heather control herself enough not to get up now and show that bastard what she is capable of!
[Astrid contemplates it]
Alvin: Or you can leave and I'll kill 'em!
Heather was now looking at Astrid pleadingly. True, they were not her blood parents, but they were still a family.
[Scene changes to dragon riders waiting for something. Snotlout is coo-cooing like an owl]
Hiccup: What are you doing?
Snotlout: Coo-coo, coo-coo! Duh, that's our signal.
Hiccup (exasperated): Guys, we don't give signal this time, Astrid does. We talked about this.
Fishlegs: Like any of this matters anyway? She is almost an hour late! We never should have let her go! Alvin must have figured out what was going on and, ahhh!"
Astrid smiled at this. Fishlegs was a true friend.
Tuffnut: We told you guys, her costume sucked.
Astrid decided to ignore that remark.
Hiccup: She will be here. It's Astrid.
Now Astrid turned her attention towards Hiccup. His unwavering belief in her was so...amazing! And it made her feel butterflies in the stomach, having someone who will always support you and have faith in you.
[Scene goes back to arena. Alvin is with Heather's parents]
Cue some tension in the room.
Alvin: Well, let's have it.
Astrid: Send them over first!
Alvin: Fine...
Alvin: Off you go.
[Heather's parents walk towards Astrid before realizing something was wrong, and it was not their girl. Astrid runs towards them]
Heather felt so happy to see that not only Astrid was saving them, but also to see her parents recognize it was not her in the arena.
Astrid: Mom! Dad!
[She pulls them in closer before whispering]
Astrid: I'm a friend of Heather's. I'm here to help.
Alvin: You do realize I'll never let you out of here with that book.
Astrid (whispering): No kidding! When I tell you, drop to the ground. It's about to get really hot in here!
Alvin: Oh, Heather! I'm waiting.
Astrid: Now!
[She throws the book in the air as Heather's parents go down on the ground]
Astrid: Sorry, boy!
[Astrid punches the Nightmare and rolls out of the way as the dragon sends fire at Alvin and his people. Astrid then runs after the book but Alvin send bolas right into Heather's father. Astrid runs off to help him and Alvin grabs her and takes the book away from her]
Initially impressed with her plan, it was disappointing to see it fail, but Astrid noticed no one else shared the same view. They all looked still pretty impressed by the attempt. She found it fruitless, of course, since it was not a success, but it was good to see that others did not feel it was her fault.
Alvin: Heather, Heather, Heather...
[Alvin notices black dye on his hand]
Alvin: Aye!
Alvin: Or are yeh?
[Scene changes to an impatient Hiccup, who was hugging Toothless. He gets up when he sees something]
Hiccup: There's Astrid!
This was confusing. Why would Alvin release Hofferson lass? Unless it was some sort of a trick, maybe a trap.
Alvin anticipated the trap already so was waiting expectatntly.
Fishlegs: Who's that with her?
Hiccup (o.s.): I don't know.
[Astrid waves]
Hiccup: But that's the signal.
Hiccup: Okay, let's go bud!
[Hiccup flies on Toothless towards Astrid and her companions, who are terrified of the dragon]
Hiccup: Who's this?
Astrid: Heather's parents. (whispering) She was telling the truth. Just go with the plan.
[Hiccup looks up, alarmed, as Outcasts surround them]
Yep, a trap.
Alvin: Oi! There they are! Get 'em!
Alvin: Heh, heh, Hiccup. Bet you're surprised to see me.
Hiccup: Eh, not really. This is where you live, right?
People had to laugh at that deadpanned reply. Only Hiccup could say something like that in such a situation! His friends also found it funny, though Heather did give him a quick thumbs-up for the quip.
Even Savage found it funny, though he hid it well from his scowling Chief
Hiccup: Easy, bud. Looks like he's got us. This time.
Alvin: You know, Hiccup, with this book, your knowledge of dragons, and my knowledge of warfare, we could make quite the team. How's that sound?
Several Vikings had to admit they would have agreed to it. But thankfully for Berk, they were in minority. Most of them were at least hoping Hiccup would say no to that.
Hiccup: Uh, insane? Demented? Delusional? Stupid?
Berkians were laughing even harder now. Definitely Hiccup's style! The other teens were just shouting in admiration and yet teasing him at the same time. Hiccup found his own deadpans pretty funny as well.
Alvin: Alright then, we'll just have to agree to disagree. You're a smart boy, Hiccup. You know I can't let you leave the island.
Hiccup: And you're a smart, murderous, barbarian, Alvin. You know I have a better plan than this.
Alvin: So do I.
This was getting intense! Berkians (and some dragons as well) were now leaning in, hopeful of seeing a cool battle scene.
Hiccup: Now!
Alvin: Now!
[Dragon Riders come out and start fighting. Initially doing well, they start to lose advantage. Fishlegs and Meatlug are now trapped]
Fishlegs: This wasn't part of the plan, Hiccup!
Ingermans were now getting worried but had faith in their son to get out of it. Plus Hiccup would surely help him!
[Twins and their dragon go down next, twins falling off]
Tuffnut: Yeouch!
"Awesome! We should try it!"
"Definitely!"
[Toothless tries to blast Outcasts but they use shields to protect themselves. Astrid gets the shield to protect herself. Dragon riders are being surrounded]
Hiccup: Look out!
Snotlout: There's too many of them!
Ruffnut: Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Astrid: We're never getting out of here!
[A dragon flies above them, first taking the net off Fishlegs and Meatlug and then freeing Barf and Belch]
People were now cheering for the newcomers, who were surely the black-haired lass and Astrid's dragon. The teens were all celebrating her arrival as well, twins particularly cheery.
Alvin, however, was cursing under his breath.
Astrid: Is that...?
Heather: Yeah!
Hiccup: Heather!
Astrid: Stormfly!
Alvin: What? Heather?!
[Stormfly lans and Astrid hugs her dragon before looking at Heather]
Astrid: I'm sorry I didn't believe you!
Heather: It's okay. I wouldn't have believed me either.
Astrid: Now let's get your parents.
[Astrid gets on Stormfly alongside Heather]
Both girls just looked at each other with smiles, and gave high-fives.
[Other riders also take off. Stormfly grabs Heather's parents]
Heather: Mom, Dad, hang on!
[Barf and Belch come to protect the twins]
"I love him! Or is it them?"-Tuff exclaimed, while his sister could only shrug in return.
In the meantime, a certain Zippleback decided to get acquainted with those two strange Vikings so he got up and started moving towards the twins, leaving Hookfang as the only dragon left in the front row. Everyone has gone quiet again, because, despite seeing Fishlegs do it before, Berkians were still in disbelief and wanted to see such amazing act again. Dragons were also excited and Alvin with Savage tried to remember everything those twins were about to do.
Speaking of Loki's worshippers, they were stumped at first when they saw two heads looking at them with curiosity and interest, before looking at Hiccup inquiringly. Haddock boy just showed them the hand, indicating they should try bonding with the dragon. So both twins eagerly extended their hands forward, hoping to get closer to the Zippleback. Barf and Belch looked at each other for a second, before deciding to lean in. Another wave of applause followed.
"Why are people clapping?"-Tuff asked, oblivious to what happened.
"They are clapping for you guys."-Fishlegs replied.
"But what did we do?"-Ruff asked, a bit surprised as well.
"You bonded with a dragon."-Astrid added.
The twins looked at each other, surprised at first, before grinning and crashing their helmets together. Their new dragon tried to replicate what their human companions did, and banged their heads too. Vikings found this funny, yet endearing at the same time.
A/N: You got the twins bonding! Now Snotlout left!
Hiccup: Alright guys, just like we practiced!
Hiccup: Ruffnut, cover fire!
Ruffnut: It's about time!
[Barf starts hissing gas at the catapults]
Tuffnut: I love this part! Wait for it...
[Belch ignites the gas and destroys the catapults]
"Awesome! Great job Barf/Belch"-both twins said in unison, addressing their respective heads. Both dragon heads only grinned in return.
[Catapult send a huge boulder at Hiccup, but misses, heading towards Fishlegs now]
Hiccup: Fishlegs! Incoming!
[Meatlug captures the rock]
Meatlug looked at Fishlegs appreciatively and Fishlegs hugged his adorable dragon.
Fishlegs: Whoa! Nice catch girl! Lava blast!
[Meatlug send the lava blast right into the catapult]
Fishlegs: That's it, Meatlug!
Heather: Yeah!
[Outcasts try to hit Stormfly and her riders with arrows, but miss]
Astrid: Now, Snotlout!
[Hookfang lights himself on fire]
Snotlout: Go for it!
[Stormfly sends spikes through Hookfang's fire, making them more dangerous. They scare away the Outcasts]
Snotlout: Yee-haw! You feelin' the heat, boys? 'Cuz I sure am!
Everyone was cheering again. Another brilliant move by their youngsters. The 2nd row was particularly cheery. After all, it was their kids who did it! Spitelout looked smug, while Ingermans and Thorstons were proud to see their children do so well. Hoffersons and the Chief looked neutral but they were also cheering on the inside. Gobber told Stoick:
"Probably the best generation Berk has ever seen, eh, Stoick?"-the Chief could only nod.
Hiccup: Great job, guys. Let's get out of here.
[Savage and Alvin see that dragon riders are flying away]
Alvin: They're getting away! Stop them!
[Alvin picks Savage up and places him into the catapult]
'Oh, no! Please let nothing happen to me! I will be a good man if I survive, I swear!'-Savage was furiously thinking, praying to Gods he would live through that. He was also getting annoyed with the Chief. True, he was never happy under Alvin's command, but seeing how Berkians were unhappy by what Alvin was doing, was actually an eye opener. He was still an Outcast, true, but at least here they would not go against him. Hopefully.
Savage: Shouldn't we test this first?
[Alvin releases the catapult, sending Savage flying]
Some Berkians found it funny, but others were angry. They liked getting scars, but not because you were sent flying by a catapult! So there were plenty of sympathetic looks at Savage, who looked a tad more comforted now.
Savage: AAAAHHHH!
[He manages to knock Astrid off Stormfly]
"Why always me?"-Astrid deadpanned. Her friends could only helplessly shrug in return.
[Savage and Astrid fall on the trees, the Outcast falling immediately and Astrid holding on for a moment before falling down on the ground. Alvin picks her up as she struggles]
If looks could kill, Alvin would be in Helheim by now. Mr. Hofferson was sending him the glare that could terrify anyone, and Alvin even felt it.
Savage was eternally grateful he was alive. He may have forgotten the promise he made, as well.
Alvin: Why you little-
Hiccup: Astrid!
[Hiccup flies on Toothless, blasting near Alvin, careful not to touch Astrid]
Mr. Hofferson now looked at Hiccup, but this time the gaze was different. He was extremely grateful to the boy who was always willing to protect his precious daughter. He could definitely see Hiccup loved her just as much as he did.
[Alvin gets to the edge of the cliff and leaves Astrid hanging over nothing]
Now all of Berk was looking furiously at Alvin. They couldn't get up, and that infuriated them even more! Where was that demon?!
Alvin: Surrender! Or I'll... eheheh, you know the rest.
Hiccup: Do it, bud.
[Astrid notices the Nightmare flying below her. She realizes what she has to do]
Astrid: Hiccup! Don't shoot!
[Toothless, who was just about to send a blast, has to swallow it down. He doesn't look too pleased]
Nadder close to Toothless was now making a noise that some would describe as a 'laugh'. That was probably what it was since the Night Fury looked at Stormfly unhappily, before turning to Hiccup, as if saying:'You see? She started it!'
Hiccup could only laugh himself, which did not please his friend in the least. However Toothless knew it was for the best to try to get along with others. He certainly had no problem with female Gronckle the husky boy called 'Meatlug' and he was fine with that Zippleback named 'Barf and Belch'. It was this, this, 'Stormfly' that bothered him the most.
Astrid, in the meantime, was quietly scolding her dragon for laughing at Hiccup's dragon. If anyone told Astrid 2 days ago she would be SCOLDING a dragon, she would have thought that person had gone mad, yet she was now doing it to HER DRAGON! Still unbelievable.
Eventually Stormfly decided to squawk what was probably an apology. Toothless huffed at first, but seeing Hiccup nudge him, he warbled something in return. That was good enough, for now.
[The Nightmare flies up and gets Astrid off Alvin. Hofferson girl managed to get the book off the dazed Chief before flying away on the Nightmare, alongside Hiccup and Toothless]
There were now cheers for the said dragon, who was sitting in the room. He looked pretty happy to be getting appreciation from humans. Even some of the dragons roared a compliment or two.
Hiccup: Who is that?
Astrid: Just a new friend I made.
The said Nightmare was a bit disappointed to see the female human taken by the Nadder, but he was still hoping to find a human to bond with. It looked like the dragons near the human hatchlings enjoyed it. He even noticed a certain male human looking at him with appreciation. That must have been the girl's father.
[Scene changes back to Alvin and Savage, looking at the flying dragons and their riders]
Alvin: Did you see that? That dragon came for her. It protected her!
Savage: Bonded with her. We need to get that book back, Alvin!
Alvin: Oh, we need more than that book. We need that boy.
"Over my dead body!"-Stoick roared, finally speaking up after a long period of silence from the Berk Chief.
"That can be arranged, Stoick."-Alvin said, grinning maliciously. Stoick just wished he could get up and show his old friend what he could do.
"Leave Hiccup alone, if you know what is good for you, Alvin."
"I am afraid I can't do that, Stoick. Yer boy is good with dragons, so I am gunna take him."
After a long staring contest, both Chiefs eventually sat down to see what happens next.
[Scene changes to Berk's port]
Heather: I can't thank you enough. Especially you, Astrid. You put your life on the line for us. I'll never forget that.
[She hugs Astrid, who is uncomfortable at first, but pats Heather on the back]
Heather did the same to her friend and Astrid returned the hug.
[Hiccup extends his hand, expecting a hug, but doesn't get one. Instead Toothless gets a pat on the head by Heather]
Toothless looked at Hiccup with a gummy smile. He found the ignore quite funny. Hiccup was disgruntled at first, seeing Toothless make fun of him, before laughing himself.
Heather thought it was a bit mean of future her to do that so she gave Hiccup a hug and he gladly returned it.
"Group hug!"-Tuffnut shouts, as he jumps amidst the four teens and their dragons and forcefully bringing them closer together for a hug.
"Hugging is for girls."-Snotlout said with a sneer, refusing to move.
"Then that is exactly for you, Snotlout."-Ruffnut said, and pulled Snotlout, against the Jorgenson boy's wishes, into the groups as well. They, alongside the dragons, had an extremely awkward hug, but it did not change the fact every single one of them felt very happy, being close to their friends.
The 2nd row was also in good spirits, seeing their children bond after an earlier ordeal. Even Spitelout looked somewhat happy (despite not being convinced hugging is a manly activity).
Heather: I'm gonna miss you. Both of you.
Hiccup: Eh, who knows. Maybe we'll see each other again sometime.
Heather: Maybe we will.
Hiccup: Just promise me one thing: If you need help again, you'll ask.
Heather: I will. I promise.
[Heather runs towards the boat and boards it, before the boat leaves Berk. All the time, Heather is waving at her friends, who wave back]
It was somewhat a bittersweet moment. All the teens were a bit downcast to see Heather go. They were just hoping they would meet again someday.
Hiccup (v.o.): Ever since dragons showed up on Berk, we've learned to expect the unexpected.
[Boat passes Snotlout]
Snotlout (whispering): Write me.
[Heather smiles and shakes head in exasperation]
A few weak laughs could be heard, but overall the room was somewhat somber now. Berkians grew to love the black-haired lass who bonded with their youngsters so well, and they liked what she did in the future, so seeing her leave was sad for many.
Hiccup (v.o.): But every once in a while something or someone comes along that surprises us. And when that happens, you kind of hate to see them go.
[Astrid punches Hiccup in the shoulder, as Toothless finds it quite funny]
The screen turns black.
"Well, I guess this is it, guys. I am leaving this place."-Heather said sadly. Her friends looked like they wanted to protest, but could do nothing about it.
"But why would you do that?"-A demon asks, not visible in the room. Some Berkians winced, but most of them have gotten used to the voice by now.
"I am not staying, am I?"-Heather asked, with hope in her voice.
"Now why would I tell you that?"-a demon replied, drawing annoyed huffs from several people-"Regardless of whether you appear or not, you can still stay. Or you could leave your friends if that's what you want."
Heather looked at her friends and everyone else in the room. She did want to leave this strange place, and probably hug her parents, badly. But leaving her friends? That was hard. She eventually said:
"I am staying."
A/N: I kept her! Yay me! Now the AC reaction towards this part of the episode.
Viggo was impressed by Hiccup Haddock. The boy was really something. Grimborn even had to admit he was looking forward to the battles he would have with the Heir of Berk. The world was full of sheep nowadays, and he was striving for a challenge. He finally got one.
When AC saw Astrid trying to tame a Nightmare, they all had different thoughts in their heads. Mala and Thork were unsure as to whether support the girl who would not hurt the dragon, or the dragon because they did not want it to be tamed.
Johann was terrified seeing Miss Astrid have a go at the Nightmare. He was hoping the girl would escape with minimum damage.
Dagur and Ryker were enjoying the scene very much, finding the fights pretty cool.
Viggo was observing how the girl was going against the Nightmare. He knew how to tame many dragons, he just never found any use to it. He could maybe try it to prove that people can't change just because they bonded with dragons.
When Astrid won, Dagur was clapping, while Ryker was scowling. Johann was also happy, while the Queen and her aide said nothing, as did Viggo.
Seeing Heather's parents was shocking to many, though. Only Viggo was relatively sure what Heather was saying was actually the truth. Others thought she was just lying to the teenagers. Johann was now supporting Heather as well, hoping the lass would be able to get to Outcast Island in time.
When Astrid tried, and failed, to escape and save Heather's parents at the same time, Johann looked sympathetically at the attempt, but Viggo was internally criticizing the plan, noticing the flaws and holes in it. Still, it was probably the best she could have done, so there was that.
Alvin's and Hiccup's showdown was interesting to AC. They got to see them interact, Hiccup use his humor again (Viggo found it impeccable, while his older brother annoying) and Alvin set a trap. A fight was also enjoyable, though Johann had to cover his eyes at some points. Dagur was just jumping on his seat, clearly enjoying the viewing.
Heather's arrival received mixed reviews. Some were happy she has come to help, others still not fully trusting her for what she did (or they just plain did not like her).
Astrid being hostage to Alvin drew some noises of anger and fury from the Queen, because she found using people as hostages dishonorable. Others were now expecting the Night Fury to save her. So they were very shocked to see the Nightmare Astrid bonded with so soon ago. Everyone's world was shaken. Mala and Thork were now certain dragons found them as friends, and they were not being tamed or mistreated. Dagur, Ryker and even Viggo looked shaken up somewhat. Grimborn brothers have seen dragons bonding with people before, but for a dragon to go and protect the girl? Like that? It was hard to take in. Viggo was now pretty intent on trying it out, just to prove everyone wrong. He was not certain of the outcome though.
Heather's departure was somewhat saddening, with Johann and Dagur tearing up. Others were more reserved in their emotions.
The showing was concluded for them as well.
And that's the end of the chapter. Pretty small, I know. But you got plenty of relationships in here so I am pretty happy! The group is back together! I hope you are happy! I know I am! Also Alvin/Stoick, Toothless/Stormfly, Astrid/Stormfly, Hiccup/Toothless, Savage/Alvin, Savage/Others explored. And did I see Savage mind changing? I must be wrong. I may have seen a certain cunning man also have some doubts, as well as his brother and a Berserker Chief! What gives?!
Now you should know something:
I HAVE NOW DECIDED ON A SEQUEL TO THE STORY! IT WILL BE CALLED B&C R: MIRACULOUS TIME. IT WILL, OF COURSE, BE A REACTION SHOW OF "MIRACULOUS LADYBUG AND CAT NOIR" CHARACTERS WATCHING THE SHOW. IT IS STILL IN THE AIR THOUGH, WHETHER IT HAPPENS BEFORE, OR AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE SHOW. IT WILL BE COMMISSIONED IN DECEMBER 2017. UNTIL THEN B&C R WILL BE YOUR GO-TO STORY.
Now, the main reason that kept me going to write this chapter was you. All of you read my story and I am deeply thankful for that. I received several follows/favorites that only enforced my will to write the chapter. THANK YOU!
Next chapter will be HTTYD2 reactions. Hopefully you enjoyed Friends or Foes arc.
Disclaimers: HTTYD characters, script and movie (and everything else) belongs to DreamWorks Pictures and affiliated companies. The presenter is also not mine, but a character of Disney Studios. They have all the rights on the character. Additionally, some of the additional characters have been introduced in Dragons: Race to the Edge, which has been streamed by Netflix. So, those characters as well as their script and everything else belongs to Netflix. I own only their reactions. The story is for entertainment purposes only, with no financial gain involved. All the characters belong to Cressida Cowell.