It has been a couple of weeks at Berk and I started to like it here, even love it.

Everyone is so nice and so friendly. They are very caring and loving towards dragons.

These were definitely my kind of people.

I have been hanging out a lot with Snotlout. Not because I wanted to. Mostly because my dragon seems to be attracted to Hookfang and it forces me to see Snotlout a lot. Not that it's a bad thing or anything like that.

Snotlout is an odd character, not going to lie. At first his flirtatious behavior was pretty off putting. His ego is huge along with his arrogance. Although, his fighting skills are top notch so it's not just all words.

To be honest. Sounds pretty similar to someone else I know.

However, Snotlout is a bit different. Sometimes he shows it by accident but there is a softer side to him. Like, he knows he's not the best but wants to be seen as one. I hope one day I can show him that he doesn't need to be the best.

There is another man on this island named Eret. Who is the son of Eret. He is a little bit older than me. About four or five years older.

Another odd character, he is quiet charming, cocky and an attractive looking guy.

"And that's my story." Eret finishes as he told me his past.

"Wow, what a story." I said smiling at him.

He let out a chuckle "So, what about yours?" He asks

"Well, I'm from an island about a day and a half from here. People there are cruel and heartless." I said as I stare into the sky.

"Cruel and heartless? How so?" He asks curiously.

"They trap dragons. But they're no Dragon Hunters. They're just lunatics who capture dragons and torture them for entertainment until they kill them or get bored and let them suffer." I said through my teeth as I curled my hands in a fist angrily.

"I want to save them...I want to save all of them." I muttered quietly as I looked at the ground "But--"

Suddenly, I heard foot steps running up to me. "(Y/N)! Ready for your training?"

I looked up and it was Snotlout.

My mood quickly changed and I smiled at him and nodded.

I looked back at Eret with a soft smile "Well Eret, son of Eret, it was nice talking to you."

He smiled back and nodded "It was a pleasure talking to you as well."

I turned back around and Snotlout seemed to be glaring at Eret. But I only glanced at Snotlout's face so I just ignored it.

Snotlout placed a hand on my back and we both head towards our training area. Which was the forest.

•●●●•

"What do you see in that guy anyway..." muttered Snotlout as he leans on a tree trunk.

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion and let out a laugh "Snotlout, what are you talking about?"

"I saw how you were looking at him!" He exclaimed as he raised his hands up "Ooh, Eret, son of Eret, it was-- blehblehbleh." Snotlout mocked as he made a face.

I was slightly taken aback and let out a scoff "First of all, I don't sound like that. Second, he seems like a great guy! Charming, handsome, ta--"

"Yeah, yeah whatever." Snotlout said dismissing what I was saying.

I furrowed my eyebrows at him "And he's not rude, mean, arrogant, egotistical...should I go on?" I asked raising my voice.

Snotlout furrowed his eyebrows at me as he crossed his arms "I think training is over." He mutters.

I grabbed my stuff and started to walk past him. I looked over at Snotlout, tears stinging my eyes "Yeah, I think so too..." and left the forest with my dragon close behind, leaving Snotlout in the forest.

•●●●•

I walked into the village and wiped my tears away.

"I'm not going to cry over a man....that's stupid." I muttered to myself.

"(Y/N)! Hic...are you alright?" A familiar voice asked.

I looked up. "Oh, Eret! Yes, I'm fine...just something in my eye that's all." I said as I let out a laugh and rubbed my eye.

"Alright, well, anyways, Hiccup wants to see you." Eret said smiling.

I gave him a confused side look "See me? Why?" I asked curiously.

"You'll see. Come." He gestures and started walking.

I shrugged to myself and followed behind.

•●●●•

I walked into the Great Hall. There was Hiccup and the rest that I had met already.

"You summoned me?" I asked out loud. My voice echoed in the Great Hall and it spooked me a little bit.

"Yes, we have been discussing about the activities going on in your island." Hiccup said as he walked in front of a table. "I've been told you want to save them." He said softly at me.

I nodded my head eagerly "Yes! I do! However, there's a problem." I said as I fidget with my fingers.

"What is it?" Astrid asked.

I sighed "I first want to say. I'm throughly impressed with you all training dragons and the things you have done. I don't doubt that. But these dragons are of another breed."

"What do you mean?" Hiccup asked

I started to slowly pace as I talked "Most of these dragons are born in captivity. All they know is humans are cruel and heartless creatures. To them, we are the monsterous beasts. Many of them are so far gone and are in constant fear of humans. They may look alive but in reality they're not living." I said sadly.

I pulled up one of my sleeve and showed them a brutal scar across my arm.

"When I was a child I tried to save a Nadder. It got scared and shot its spines at me with no warning..." I looked up at the group "One of them got me." I then placed my sleeve and arm down

"When they found out. They killed it." I said coldly.

Astrid expression turned dark.

"I want to save them. I really do. But it's going to take a lot of work. I-I'm not even sure if we can save all of them." I said as I scanned the whole group

"I'm willing to take the risk." Hiccup said. "They deserve a second chance in life."

Hiccup turned around and looked at the rest of the council group "Anyone who disagrees say it now or forever hold your peace." His voice echoed through out the Great Hall

No one spoke up. I couldn't help but smile a little.

"What about Snotlout?" Fishlegs asked as he points to an empty chair.

I frowned, reminded of what happened today.

Hiccup sighed "He is part of the council, but he's not here. So we'll just have to vote without him. But the majority seems to agree anyways."

He clapped his hands together "Alright, let's start planning." He said in a serious tone.

•●●●•

Since I knew the island like the back of my hand it was obvious that I should draw the map.

The village is surrounded by forest.

The arena however, is in the outskirts of the village. A bit far away. Closer to the edge of the island. They kept the dragons down underground.

The area is heavily guarded. To prevent dragons from leaving or to prevent people releasing them.

Mostly, the second part is my fault. I would accidentally on purpose let dragons escape but they end up being recaught or killed.

I was banned from going down there. They thought I just carried bad luck. That a little child like me shouldn't have the capability to release them. But little did they know.

All we needed to do was to go out there when the arena is not in use and when the majority of the people are asleep.

Since it takes a day and a half to get there we would have to leave Berk around very early morning if we want to get to the island by late after noon.

There is not a single island between Berk and my island. So we would have to rest on enemy territory but not for too long.

We can't bring a lot of people because it'll cause too much attention. Dragons are big and can be loud it'll attract a lot of attention if we are not careful.

We had to be fast but most importantly we had to be smart.

We were going to war.