Chapter 1

I own nothing, unfortunately. HTTYD belongs to DreamWorks and Cressida Cowell. I just enjoy the heck out of the story and characters.

A man sat on the grassy hill near the edge of a rocky cliff, his booted foot extended out as the prosthetic one rested bent near his body. As he gazed out at the vast oceans surrounding Berk he payed no attention to the steady breeze ruffling his already unruly hair. His mind somewhere else completely lost in thought.

Thoughts that consisted of his life up unto this point. A life that most double his age could only imagine living. Specifically they were centered around his time at the Edge. About a year ago when his life changed forever. Almost more so than the day he shot down a Night Fury and befriended it.

A smile ghosted his face as he thought of the beginning of the chain reaction that changed his life, the day that he met her. The love of his life. The woman his soul called out to in a way he didn't know was possible. The short time they had then was stuff of a famous love saga. One that was told in grand details in mead halls and taverns, years after they would be gone.

The two had gotten off to a rocky start but once they got past their differences, she had opened up a whole new world for him. A world full of love and passion. And in return he had done the same for her and more...that is, until she was taken from him. Destroying their happiness.

His smile dropped and a pained look crossed his face as he recalled the dark time. When everything he had ever know to be true was tested. His faith and outlook on the world shattered.

He had lost himself for a time.

Which eventually led to him leading the charge in the largest battle the Archipelago had ever seen. Killing countless men and dragons. Something that he hated to this day but the evil they were facing was unlike anything ever seen before. Not something they could ignore. They had to fight.

A gentle nudge to his boot interrupted his thoughts and pulled him back to the present and out of the past as he brought his eyes to the concerned pair of large green ones at his side. Relaxing his face, he laid a hand on the large scaly head of his best friend. Fingers digging in for a appreciative scratch behind his ear flaps.

"Sorry Bud, was I Ignoring you?" A playful bite to his boot was his answer. Hiccup let out a small chuckle as a half smile pulled at his mouth. The irony of the action not lost on him.

"It all did start with my chewed up boot didn't it?" Toothless chocked his head to the side. Unaware of what his rider meant.

"Who knew one of the twins screw ups would change my life forever?" He ran his hand down Toothless's scales again as a far away look crossed his face.

"A damn chewed up boot…"

"Ruff! Tuff! Where are you?!" The angry auburn haired man stomped down the wooden bridges connecting The Edge's huts. His barefoot and prosthetic slapping the wood with two very different and distinct sounds.

"I know you two had something to do with this!" He carried a single chewed up leather boot in his left hand as he fast approached the twins hut. After giving the door a firm knock Hiccup waited, arms crossed and bare foot tapping on the deck outside.

He didn't have to wait long before the door opened and a female and male twin poked their heads out. "Hey Hic, what can we do you for?" Tuffnut asked stepping forward towards his seething leader. Without saying a word Hiccup thrust forward the single chewed up boot, with an annoyed look on his face.

Realization dawned on both twins and sheepish grins appeared on their faces. They both exchanged quick glances before turning back to Hiccup and walking towards him. "So let me tell you a little story H." Tuffnut slide up beside him and draped an arm around Hiccup's shoulders. "It all started when our prized boar, Ragnar, decided to take a stroll last night."

Not wanting to hear anymore of Tuffnut's story, Hiccup shook the destroyed boot again in the air. Clearly wanting the male twin to get to the point.

"Okay okay okay, what my brother is trying to say our fair and just leader who would never rush to punish any of your loyal warriors–"

"Get to the point." Hiccup said dryly as he cut Ruffnut off.

"Ragnar got in your hut last night and chewed up your boot." They both said simultaneously in one breath.

Hiccup's eyes narrowed at the two, before pinching the bridge of his nose to try and hold off the oncoming headache. After years of dealing with the twins antics he knew yelling at the two trouble makers would do next to nothing. They would just take the verbal assault and completely brush it off. Which left only one form of punishment: assigned work.

As he was still contemplating the twins fate, he failed to notice the appearance of the other four riders. Heather landed Windshear onto the wooden deck, Stormfly, Meatlug and Hookfang landing right after them. Their respective riders getting off, to watch the exchange with interest.

"Oh the nose pinch. He's doing the nose pinch! That's means he's really mad, this is going to be sooo good." Snotlout said as a grin spread on his face. Eagerly awaiting to hear what Hiccup had in sort for the twins.

Fishlegs walked up beside Heather, pensive looks on both their faces as they took in the scene. The twins. Barefoot Hiccup. A chewed up boot. They looked at each other and the same thought crossed both their minds, things didn't look good for the twins.

Camicazi leaned against the side of her dragon, Stormfly, a smug grin on her face. Not one as large as Snotlout's but still a grin that showed she was going to enjoy what Hiccup was about to do.

If only they learned to be as sneaky as yours truly they wouldn't get caught doing half the stupid stuff that they do. She thought as her mind went back to all the thieving she had done in the past. Being that she was a Bog Burglar she had grown up taught by the best thieves in the Archipelago. Through her youth she had stolen more precious items and artifacts than she could count. None meaning much to her, the thrill of the steal being what she was truly after.

It was only when Hiccup, had introduced her to her dragon best friend, with the stipulation that she couldn't use the Deadly Nadder to commit crimes did she stop. Of course, she did sneak a few things here and there from the dragon trappers when her and the other riders battled against them. Figuring that stealing from bad guys was more than likely ok. A loophole of sorts.

Coming out of her thoughts she watched as Hiccup let go of the bridge of his nose and opened his eyes. Staring intently at the twins.

"First, you have to fix the your boar cages. I don't want boars roaming around the Edge. Ever. Again." He ground out between clenched teeth which the twins nodded rapidly to, not questioning his punishment so far.

"Second," he held up two fingers. "You're both on patrol for the next two weeks." He said and the their spirits instantly deflated at hearing the second part of their punishment. The two began moaning like children and throwing themselves into each others arms in overdramatize despair.

The other riders watching the two, tried to muffle their laughter a bit at the twins antics but were having a hard time doing so. They all knew how much the two hated patrol in general. So to have todo it for two weeks straight truly was a harsh punishment in the twins book.

Hiccup shook his head at the twins actions and turned away from them, letting them deal with the repercussions of their boars actions. He walked over to the other four riders, boot still in hand.

"Snotlout, do you by any chance have an extra boot I can barrow?" His shorter cousin nodded, the grin still on his face.

"I got you Cuz, but I don't know how well it will fit." Snotlout's grey eyes trailed from Hiccup's bare foot to his own booted one. Trying to compare the size difference just by sight alone.

"I know, I just need it until I can get to the Northern Markets and buy a new one." His voice already sounding more exhausted than it should have for so early in the morning. Unfortunately for Hiccup everyone's ears seemed to perk up at the mention of the Northern Markets.

Seeing their reaction Hiccup quickly sprang into action to shut down anymore thoughts they had on the matter.

"Which I'll be going to…alone." He told them, stressing the word alone. A chorus of 'awwws' were heard as the twins deemed the conversation they were having no longer important and headed toward their boar cages to start on their first chore. Snotlout grumbled as well as he headed for his hut to retrieve the lone boot.

Which left Hiccup with, Heather, Fishlegs and Cami. All three of which, he would have no problem coming with him to the Northern Markets but in reality he really needed them to keep the twins on task while he was gone. Also a little alone time might do him some good. Stress from dealing with the dragon hunters, the dragon eye and Viggo; had left him mentally drained. Waring him down to where his patience was almost nonexistent. Which was making leading this group near impossible.

Nodding his head slightly at the decision. Yes, a solid day to have no responsibilities and to hopefully clear his mind could be just what he needed.

Hiccup turned to the remaining three riders, "will you guys make sure the twins stay on task?" Heather and Fishlegs both gave him a nod, "not a problem Hiccup we've got your back. Have a safe trip." Fishlegs told him before extending his hand towards Heather, which she gladly took. As they walked away Heather took a quick look over her shoulder at Camicazi. Giving her a look and a nod towards Hiccup before turning back and walking off towards the Twins boat pitt. Hand in hand with the man she loved. Hoping her friend had caught the hint.

Camicazi rolled her eyes at Heather's obvious gesture. Which thankfully neither of the men present seemed to notice. Heather's nudges for her to tell Hiccup how she felt about him had been going on for a while now. Increasing that much more now that her and Fishlegs were an item. Camicazi appreciated the thought but she didn't feel the need for help. She wanted to go about this whole thing her way.

Though, I do wish Hiccup would realize how I feel about him. She thought morosely. The man could be so oblivious, but thats one of the things I love about him. A small smile began to grace her face at the thought. Which she subsequently dropped when Hiccup turned in her direction. Away from the saddle bag on Toothless's saddle.

"So the Northern Markets huh?" She asked him as she fiddled with the black vest that covered her brown tunic.

Hiccup ran a hand through his hair, "yeah, I should be able to get a new boot there. Maybe pick up a few other things." He shrugged.

Camicazi took a step closer to him while still leaving a respectable distance between the two. Even thought she really didn't want to.

"You know there are a lot of pick pockets up there. You might need someone with you to make sure you don't get robbed." She wiggled her eyebrows as she hinted heavily to her leader.

A half grin lit up Hiccup's face, the first real one all morning. "I think I'll be okay Cami. I-I need a bit of time away." His brows furrowed in deep thought which Camicazi noticed right away. "This whole thing with Viggo and-and the dragon eye," he let out a deep sigh and looked back into Camicazi's deep blue eyes. "I just need some time alone to think."

Camicazi nodded, realizing she wouldn't be able to worm her way into him taking her with him this time. "Ok, I-I just worry about you Hiccup." She admitted nervously. Eyes darting between the ground and his face.

A grateful smile spread on his face as he stared at his second in command and best friend. "I worry about you too, Cami. That's what friends do," he placed a hand on her shoulder. Sending a bolt of electricity through Camicazi's body. "But I promise to be okay. Alright?" He told her as he removed his hand and watched her tentatively nod and give him a small smile.

Pleased that Camicazi took his decision to go it alone today well he turned back to Toothless's saddle bags. Rummaging through them again, making sure all his supplies were present and accounted for. "I should be back later tonight but if something comes up I'll send a terror mail." He hopped onto Toothless's saddle as he had done thousands of times before. Thought this time it felt off due to his still bare foot as it pressed against the foot peddle.

Have to stop by Snotlout's hut and get that boot. He mentally reminded himself.

Glancing back over to Cami's form, her loose blonde hair blowing in the wind a bit as she stood there ready to bid him goodbye. He smiled again, seeing her hair continue to dance around her, something unique to only his best friend. She went against the rules, where all viking women would braid their hair, Cami left it loose. Choosing to be her own person, make her own path for her life. Very much like he had done when he befriended Toothless and went against all of known Viking culture. That's probably why the two had been friends for so long. They understood each other, could rely on each other 100%.

Deciding he better leave before another crisis popped up, he gave her a quick wave and Toothless a gentle nudge. Launching the two into the air.

*Sorry little name change, I posted it and decided I was not happy with it so...there you go!*

So I've started another one! I only had modern AU's that I was working on, so since I was missing something with dragons in it...The Grimborn Sister was born.

And to answer the question I'm sure some of you are wondering: Did Camicazi assume Astrid's spot in the traditional storyline?...Yes and no…there are stark differences which you will see as the story progresses but yes she somewhat did.

As always thank you for any and all support and feedback you guys give. It means a ton to me!