Berk in Time
Dragons on a Timeship Part 1
This is Berk. Most places have cats or dogs as pets. But we have dragons.
Hiccup was doing what he liked best after a long day at the Dragon Academy. He was riding Toothless over the seas surrounding Berk. It was exhilarating, just him and his bud. However, something unexpected happened. He sighted something in the distance. It looked, big. Toothless gave an inquisitive growl.
"I see it too, Bud. Let's have a closer look."
Not long after, Hiccup could clearly see that the object was a kind of ship he hadn't seen before. Also, it was much larger. He also knew the patterns of the currents in the area, that it would reach Berk some time the next day. "Better give them the heads up, Bud."
The sun was setting as Hiccup and Toothless landed outside Berk's Great Hall. The door was open. 'Something is happening,' Hiccup thought as he dismounted.
Stoick the Vast, Chief of the Hooligans of Berk, saw his son enter the Great Hall. "There he is now, along with his Dragon."
The woman who had identified herself as Nefertiti turned. "Rather small, isn't he?"
"Aye, he is," Stoick said in a long suffering tone.
"Hi Dad," Hiccup said as he came up. "Toothless and I have found something."
"You can tell me about it later."
Hiccup nodded. "Who is this?"
"She arrived on Berk this afternoon with Trader Johann," Stoick explained.
"Nefertiti."
"Hiccup, and this is Toothless."
"Your Father told me that it was you who first trained Dragons."
"Yes, it was. I found Toothless, and befriended him," Hiccup answered.
"And Berk now lives peacefully with the Dragons."
"Yes," Hiccup answered.
"I see," Nefertiti said.
"Dad, Toothless and I found something. A strange ship, approaching Berk."
It was clear to Stoick, that his son wanted him to know straight away. "You say it's approaching Berk?" he asked.
"Yes," Hiccup answered. "It would run aground sometime tomorrow."
"There could be anything aboard," Stoick considered.
"I agree. Which is why I want to investigate it before you're obliged to open fire with our catapults."
"And you would be right in that regard. It could be a threat to Berk."
"I thought so," Hiccup said.
"Maybe Nefertiti could help," Stoick suggested.
"Maybe, but she hasn't ridden a dragon before, and I doubt there's time to find her one."
"Toothless looks big enough for two."
"Most dragons are. But I need to find the other Riders first."
"Of course."
"Can I come with you?" Nefertiti asked.
"Certainly."
Astrid Hofferson was surprised to see Hiccup arrive with a foreign visitor. "Hi, Hiccup. Who is this?"
"This is Nefertiti."
"I've just arrived on Berk. I was talking to Hiccup's father."
"I see," Astrid said.
"And I have found a ship which will run aground on Berk tomorrow. We need to investigate it before that happens."
"I'll get Stormfly."
Hiccup and Astrid had got Fishlegs Ingerman to round up the Thorston Twins before they and Nefertiti approached the Jorgenson residence. "This could be touch and go," Hiccup said.
"How so?" Nefertiti asked.
"You'll see," Hiccup answered.
"Snotlout can be difficult," Astrid added.
Hiccup knocked on the door.
Snotlout opened it. "Why are you here?" he asked by way of greeting.
"Hello to you to," Hiccup responded.
"Something has been sighted near Berk," Astrid said.
"By me, I might add," Hiccup said.
"And the Chief wants us to investigate," Astrid concluded.
"Now?" Snotlout asked.
"Yes now," Hiccup said.
"I'll get Hookfang."
Soon, Snotlout reappeared with his Monstrous Nightmare, Hookhang. But they weren't alone. His father, Spitelout was with them, along with his Deadly Nadder, Kingstail.
"Spitelout? What is this?" Hiccup asked.
"I'm coming with you," Spitelout said.
"Did Snotlout tell you what we're investigating?" Astrid asked.
"Yes," Spitelout answered.
"Then why are you coming?" Hiccup asked.
"If there's a threat to Berk, I want to deal with it!" Spitelout said as he drew his sword.
"We're just investigating to see if anyone is aboard that ship," Hiccup said. "They would be frightened enough when they see our dragons."
Spitelout sheathed the sword. "I'm still coming."
"Got it," Hiccup said.
They soon met up with the other group. "So, what is this ship then?" Tuffnut Thorston asked.
"That's what we're going to find out," Hiccup said as Nefertiti sat on Toothless behind him. "Let's go!"
The Riders approached the ship. "It is fairly large," Snotlout said. "Anyone could be on it."
"That's why we're investigating," Hiccup pointed out. "You know my father will order it fired upon when it's close enough to Berk!"
Spitelout scowled. He did know that!