Chapter 3: chapter 3: 5 years later

It's been five years since Hiccup ran away with his Nightfury. Many believe that he is dead. Because according to them Hiccup isn't strong enough to survive out there alone and that Nightfury must have eaten him.

There was another reason for them to believe it. Four years ago, some fishermen found a piece of cloath floating in the sea. When they collected it, it turned out to be a ripped and teared tunic. It was the very, same tunic Hiccup had wore the day he ran away. There was blood stains on the piece of clothing. It lead many to believe Hiccup is killed by the Nightfury or some other beast.

Many except Astrid. She knew that Hiccup is alive and out there and one day they will meet again. She had travelled to many islands under the excuse of trying to find other inhabitable islands or tribes to trade with.

She had found many small islands around Berk, even reached for the tribes known to Berk. But Hiccup wasn't in any of them. She even talked with trader Johann, but he didn't knew where Hiccup was either.

Four years ago the dragon raids also stopped. The vikings had also managed to safely made their way into helhiem's gate that year. Surprisingly enough no dragon attacked them during their journey. When they reached inside they couldn't find a single dragon.

Except their was a carcass of a giant dragon like creature. It was burnt and badly destroyed. It looked like it had exploded. There hardly has been any dragon raid since then. Even if a raid did occur it would end soon with any casualties in both sides.

The inhabitants of Berk have also heard story of a mysterious man from trader Johann. According to those stories, this man is a lone warrior. A stranger to the world. This man could control the dragons. The dragons listened to him like he is their king.

Of Course nobody first believed those stories. They just laughed it off. But they started hearing stories and rumours about this mysterious man from other travelers from other tribes and other traders. And slowly everyone came to believe about him.

They had heard how he saves people from dragons, or how he destroys the dragon hunters. Some stories showed him as a savior, while the other stories showed him as a ruthless destroyer.

People called him by many names. The Savior, The Demon, The End Bringer, The Misjudged Angel, Dragon lord, Dragon king, Lord Fury. But most famous of them was Night rider. Some believed he is a savior who will save the humanity. Some believed that he is the enime of humanity and will bring ragnarok on Midgard.

No one has ever seen his face. No one has ever defeated him in a battle. Those who have fought against him say that he is undefeatable.

Back on Berk many things have changed. Mainly the teens. Snotlout has grown a bit in height, but is still shortest in the group. Stoick had tried to train him as the next chief of Berk. But ended in vain, as Snotlout was just too stupid and had too big ego. So Stoick discarded him as the next chief.

Snotlout still had a crush on Astrid and had tried to flirt with her and seduce her. But every attempt ended with him waking up in Gothi's hut.

Astrid herself has changed. She had replaced her blur t-shirt with a red one. She has become a shield maiden and is one of Berk's best warrior. She also has grown more beautiful. She was considered to be the most beautiful girl on Berk.

As for Fisshlegs he is still the same big guy he was. Because of his knowledge and wisdom, he was hired as a accountant. His work is to keep track of the expenses made in trading with other tribes.

The twins have also become very well known warriors of Berk. But they still had a knack for mischief. They occasionally caused mayhem in Berk.

Gobber has grown old in past five years. Being short of one hand and a leg, it was hard for him to keep up with the demands of the villagers. He did got a new apprentice, but he wasn't as hard working as Hiccup. Thank Gods that the dragon raids have stopped or else it would have been impossible for him to do his job.

During past five years, Berk has started to overpopulate. It was also slowly starting to turn uninhabitable. Stoick had made a decision to leave Berk. He had arranged a team which includes him, Gobber, some of Berk's finest warriors, Astrid and her friends. They will go out there and find an other inhabitable island where they can build a new Berk.

The preparations were done and today was the day they will leave. The team was standing on the dock. "Can you handle it?" Stoick asked Spitlout. "I am. Don't worry chief. I will keep them safe." Spitlout replied. "Good. We will try to return soon." Stoick said and walked away as Spitlout wished him good luck. The team got on the ship and started sailing towards the horizon.