Home-Bound: The Beginnings (HTTYD)

5 - A New Island

The picture is Isunder. The flat land on the bay is where the city is, and the southernmost part is where the Red Pine Forest is.

"Chief! Valka and another dragon have been spotted from the east!"

The Chief took the binoculars that were handed to him, pointing them in the direction. There, framed by clouds, was the distinct wing shape of Cloudjumper, followed by a small black dragon.

"Do not shoot, although be prepared for it. That person might have been chasing her," The Chief of Isunder finally replied after a moment of study. Valka was a good friend of his. Her dragon riding and peaceful mind have brought harmony to his city. He would do anything to protect her.

"Mom! What do we do when we get there?" Hiccup yelled over the whistle of the wind.

"Just land in the town square! I'll introduce you to a couple people and then we'll buy you some things."

Then, through the clouds, the island of Isunder appeared. It was large, almost three times the size of Berk. The center of the town was high up on cliffs, and then surrounded by tall mountains. The Great Hall was twice the size of Berk's and could easily fit the entire population of his previous home. There was also a huge training ring high up in the mountains that looked more like a coliseum that the Romans would build. Dense forest with tall reddish pine trees surrounded the unpopulated areas of the island. A few caves were seen high up in the mountains, surely home to large populations of dragons.

Hiccup decided that he would like this island. Isunder. Sounds nice.

Cloudjumper and Toothless landed in the town square. Immediately, the two were surrounded by Valka's friends until one thin, tall man stepped near. The crowd parted to make room for them.

"Valka! How nice of you to visit again!" The man exclaimed.

"Hello, Andreas. I want you to meet someone." My mom said, stepping aside to reveal Hiccup on Toothless. "My son. Hiccup."

Andreas's eyes widened, and he came over to greet the boy, towering over Hiccup's tiny form. "Hello there. Valka! You found him."

"Hi, sir." He whispered, quiet as a mouse.

"Nice to meet you, Hiccup. I'm sure you'll fit in nicely here," he held out a hand for Hiccup to shake, which Hiccup accepted tentatively. "Valka, I hope you'll find what you need here. Come say goodbye to me before you leave. I have a meeting with the Elite Council."

"Goodbye, Andreas. I'll be in the market if you need me," Valka smiled and waved the man off. "That was the Chief of this Isle, Hiccup."

"He seems... nice..."

Then, a group of girls about Hiccup's age ran up to them.

"Hi, welcome to Isunder!"

"Hi." Hiccup said, not really wanting the attention.

"Would you like us to give you a tour of the island?"

"No, thanks I'll just have my mom show me around. We were planning on leaving just after we buy some stuff anyways."

"Oh, ok."

"Hey look!" One of the girls shouted, pointing off to the side. "Luneah's over there!"

All of them laughed and ran over to torment the poor girl.

Hiccup looked in surprise over to his mother. "They're bullying someone."

His mother followed his line of sigh and her eyes lit up in recognition.