As Astrid and Hiccup left the secluded beach and headed for the town with Stormfly and Toothless, Irisvar headed deeper into the caves. "Come on out Chian, I know you're in here!" She yelled. "Hmmm, very perceptive my love." He said as he walked out of the shadows.

"That was a splendid performance, but was it enough to have them sufficiently fooled?" "Of course it was. They don't suspect a thing. They are putty in our hands." "Good. I expect you to continue. Soon they will all be cursed and their dragons dead." "Of course." "And I trust you know what's at stake here? What you get in return?." "Yes." "Good, keep up the good work." "As you wish."

   When Chian left, Gothi looked at her reflection in a puddle. "Is this the right thing?" She asked herself. She then shook her head. "Of course it is. I must have my happiness back, I must have my life back. No matter the cost."