Chapter 11

Hiccup and Astrid had eaten a big breakfast in the hotel before saying goodbye to the others and heading home. They were nearly back to Hiccup's garage when Astrid's phone beeped. She swiped the screen and read the email.

"Looks like they have some results on the blood analysis." Astrid stated.

"We can call them from the living room." Hiccup said as he rounded the corner and drove home. They entered the driveway and parked. Hiccup helped Astrid with the bag she had packed and unlocked the door while Toothless was still sulking behind them.

"Oh cheer up you big baby boo." Hiccup teased. "It was just a bath."

Toothless grumbled at the nickname while Astrid giggled. "Big baby boo?"

Hiccup smiled as he unlocked the door. "So how are we going to call them from the living room?" Astrid asked as she didn't see a phone anywhere in the house.

"I made some modifications after I bought the place." Hiccup said and pointed to the TV hanging on the wall. He then pointed to a small rectangular black box on the glass coffee table. Astrid went over and curiously tapped it. A red light on the box blinked and an infrared keyboard appeared on the glass. Astrid grabbed the remote and turned the TV on expecting to see a regular smart TV display, instead she was shocked to see the TV displaying a sophisticated operating system.

"What in tarnation?" Astrid exclaimed as she read the various options on the screen. "Hiccup is this TV actually a TV?"

"Of course it is. See the little TV app there." Hiccup said as he pointed to the left corner. "I just added a few options."

Astrid scoffed at Hiccup's statement. This was more than a few. It looked like the communications hub of an intelligence agency. "Sure you did Hiccup. Sure you did. So how do I call the guys?"

"You just enter their numbers here." Hiccup said as he pointed to an app in the form of a rotary phone. Astrid did as instructed and pressed enter. The screen divided itself in four as the calls went through.

"What in th-" Was shouted as the image of Dr. Robotnik appeared on the screen, followed by Dr. Drakken, Megamind, and Dr. Octopus.

"Astrid!! How did you get this frequency?" Dr. Octopus muttered as he adjusted what appeared to be a tablet.

"Nevermind your frequency! How did you get on my computer!!" Dr. Drakken asked perplexed. "This thing is encrypted!!"

Astrid looked at Hiccup in surprise. "What did that app do?"

Hiccup who nervously scratched the back of his head said. "Well I never actually got to test it."

"Hiccup what did it do?" Astrid asked again and all eyes turned to Hiccup.

"Well.......eh.... It's supposed to use the phone number to triangulate the person's position and if the video option is selected then it would piggyback to the nearest screen with the best resolution." Hiccup explained as the scientists looked at him incredulously. "I haven't worked out all the kinks yet."

"The wha- hell!!" Dr. Robotnik muttered impressed. "That is one hell of a program if it could get through my encryption."

"So you have the results?" Astrid asked as she decided to change the subject. She would be questioning Hiccup later on what else that TV of his could do.

"Aye we got it." Dr. octopus stated. "You might want to sit down for this."

Hiccup looked to Astrid before taking a seat on the couch. "First off, I got a date with DNAmy." Dr. Robotnik sniggered.

"How did that happen?" Hiccup asked as he had an idea of the woman's personality thanks to Astrid.

"Well we were dancing to Cuban Pete last night." Dr. Robotnik explained "and boy can she conga!!"

"Anyway!!" Megamind quickly interjected. "I'm sure we'll hear how your date went. Now onto the results."

"The DNA from Hiccup and Toothless was nearly identical." Dr. Drakken explained.

"But wouldn't that be expected?" Hiccup asked. "It was Night Fury DNA I was injected with."

"No you don't understand." Dr. Drakken said and then clarified. "The DNA showed a match of 97 percent. In other words Toothless' DNA was used to give you your powers."

"Wait what!" Hiccup exclaimed. "And what happened to the other 3 percent?"

"That's a question we like answered as well." Megamind stated. "DNAmy made some valid points when she and Eggman weren't flirting. The 3 percent difference could be due to the fact that the Night Fury egg was fossilized, degradation is to be expected, or it could have been deliberately engineered like that."

"Drago had the egg, which also now gives him ties to the Hero association." Astrid muttered.

"There is one thing that is bugging me." Dr. Octopus said. "If there is such a close DNA match then how come Hiccup here doesn't have more powers?"

"More powers?" Hiccup asked perplexed. "I can fly, shoot fireballs, have enhanced strength and heat protection."

"Yes but you should also have other powers." Dr. Octopus interjected. "Heightened senses, and echolocation are some that your dragon possesses. It might just be a matter of time before they develop."

"The fact is we need more information." Dr. Drakken stated. "We know next to nothing about the project Drago was involved in and it's not like we can just ask the government to hand us those files."

"But we can." Hiccup said nonchalantly.

"We can?" Everyone else asked in sync as they gave Hiccup curious and incredulous looks.

"Yes, hold on." Hiccup said as he added a number to the phone app. A new split screen appeared.

"Hiccup?" Was asked as Gobber stared incredulously at the desktop screen he had been working on. "How did ya get on me computer?" Gobber then whispered "And are those villains on the other screens?"

"Eh..... It's a long story Gobber." Hiccup said sheepishly.

"Ya been tinkering again with that operating system of yers haven't ya?" Gobber asked as he rolled his eyes before looking at the others on the screen. "Eh... Hello." he greeted.

Chirps of 'Hello' filled the screen before they continued.

"Gobber I need you to find some information for me." Hiccup said.

"What on laddie?"

"Dragon powers, Drago, and something called Project D." Hiccup summed up. Gobber's eyes widened when Drago's name was mentioned.

"Yer father won't like it if ya go digging into Drago's background."

"Who says he needs to know Gobber."

"Fine laddie but I might have to ask Fishlegs to help me. The office has been in an uproar recently."

"Do I want to know Gobber?" Hiccup asked hesitantly. "Did the twins blow up another office?"

"Nah lad. They blew up the AC but we got some visiting heroes here. Apparently they are from Go City and-"

"WHAT!!" Was suddenly shouted through the monitor and Shego who was reading a magazine in the background pushed Drakken out of the way. "Please tell me it's not my idiot brothers!!"

"Alrighty lass I won't tell ya." Gobber said and then stayed quiet.

"AAARG! Tell me already old man!" Shego then shouted in exasperation.

"Oye! I'm not old. I'm still as fit as a fiddle." Gobber protested.

The complete silence that followed after that statement was more than awkward.

"Well one of the heroes kept going on about 'Truth and justice' as he stood on the Chief's desk." Gobber said and then rolled his eyes.

Shego facepalmed then and there. "Yup those are my idiot brothers."

"Stoick nearly tossed them out of HQ for being annoying." Gobber tells them. "And he has Snotlout and the twins working for him so that tells you a lot."

"What did these Go City heroes want?" Astrid asked now.

"Well...." Gobber said as he looked a little unsure how to word it. "Some of our heroes overseas have gone missing. The Terror Squad was supposed to be in Go City working jointly with the police on a case but they never arrived. Stoick sent out some scouts to their last known location but nothing's turned up yet."

"Alright Gobber. We'll call if we hear anything news on them." Hiccup said.

"Thanks laddie. I'll try to find the information ya need."

With that said, Gobber cut the feed. Hiccup leaned back into the couch and muttered something incoherently.

"What did you say Hiccup?" astrid asked as she turned to watch her boyfriend.

"It's just. I have a feeling that this is just the beginning." Hiccup muttered as he let out a sigh.  

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