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| - Hiccup (v.o.)Here on Berk, we've always done things one way: the Viking Way. Since the dragons came, the Viking Way has become, well, the Hard Way. Unfortunately some people, like my father, still refuse to change.GobberIt's that rogue dragon again. That's the second boat this week he's destroyed.StoickWell, we lost another whole catch. We could have saved it if we'd gotten there sooner.HiccupWell, I know how you could have gotten there sooner.StoickHere we go again.HiccupIf you'd flown there on a dragon you could have been there in five minutes instead of two hours. And you might even have been able to chase that rogue dragon away for good.StoickAs the chief of Berk, I do things the Viking Way. Not the Dragon Way.HiccupWell, the Viking way is costing us a lot of fish and almost as many boats.GobberThe boy's got a point. If you were on a dragon you could protect this island from a lot of things. Even Alvin.HiccupRight! You-You could use a dragon to--StoickYou're right Gobber. Alvin knows we have dragons. He'll be back.GobberYou saw what those dragons did. They had Alvin on the run. Imagine if you were the one commanding them.StoickI'm listening.HiccupBut clearly not to me.GobberI can see it know. A proud chief ruling his domain above aboard a fearsome fire-breathing reptile. Ooooh, it gives me goosebumps.HiccupThat's what I've been trying to--StoickGobber's right.StoickI need to learn to fly. When do we start the lessons?HiccupI don't know, shouldn't we ask Gobber?GobberEh, I don't really have a preference, but sooner is always better. Don'tcha think?HiccupAlright, I've made a new stirrup so you'll be able to control Toothless.StoickYou hear that? It's me that's supposed to be controlling you.HiccupWhoa, whoa, Dad, uh, before you get on a dragon you've got to show him he can trust you.StoickHe already trusts me. I'm his chief!HiccupUh, it's very simple. Just give me your hand.StoickI didn't come here to hold hands, Hiccup.HiccupIt's okay, bud.HiccupYou feel that?StoickYeah. Still dry and scaly.HiccupThat's not what I meant.StoickCan I get on him now?StoickAlright, let's get on with this madness.HiccupWe'll start out nice and slowly. Just give him a little nudge when you wanna--HiccupI SAID NUDGE!StoickThat was my nudge!HiccupJust remember, the tail controls everything.StoickI know that.HiccupThen why are you heading for that rock?!StoickBecause you're distracting me!HiccupJust let out the--StoickTAIL! I KNOW!HiccupLeft! LEFT! No, no, the other left!StoickDragon's fault.HiccupYou gonna blame that on the dragon too, Dad?StoickYep.HiccupSLOW DOWN!StoickI'm trying!StoickSee?HiccupActually, no. No, I had my eyes closed!HiccupYou're coming in too hard! Open the tail! With your foot!StoickI'm opening the tail!HiccupThat's my leg, Dad!HiccupI am so sorry.HiccupDad, wait. Where are you going?StoickNah, I'm done with this, Hiccup! I've got a village to look after.StoickI'll need a ride home.StoickThis isn't the way home.HiccupJust sit back and enjoy the ride! We are taking the scenic route!StoickRight now my lunch is taking the scenic route into my throat!HiccupDad, just think about how much easier your chiefing can be on the back of a dragon.StoickWell, I prefer to be down on the-- Wait. What's going on over there?StoickSome genius has been yak-tipping again.TuffnutBe quiet. Maybe they don't see us.StoickMake that geniuses. I want every one those yaks back on its feet!HiccupNice chiefing, Dad! Let's see what else we can get done today!HiccupToothless, fire!StoickFire again, dragon.HiccupDad, the boars are gone.StoickWho cares? I like the sound it makes.HiccupTake us up, bud. There's something else I want you to see.StoickWhoa. I've spent my entire life on Berk. Climbed its hills, explored its forests, swam its waters. I've travelled every inch, but I never thought I'd see it like this.HiccupIt's beautiful, isn't it?StoickNo, it's more than that Hiccup. Look at them. All of my people. Everyone is safe. It's a good feeling.HiccupToothless? Toothless? DAD?!AstridWas that--?FishlegsUnexpected? Disturbing?AstridYep.HiccupUh, Dad, what are you doing?StoickKicking butt and taking names, that's what!HiccupUh, on Toothless?StoickOh, we've been all over Berk. Chiefing has never been so easy.HiccupYeah, but Dad, uh, Toothless is my dragon.StoickYou picked a good one. Just came in to grab my hatchet. We're helping Jorgensen break down a fence.HiccupYeah, that's, that's great, but you need to understand that Toothless is--StoickOh, you're right. I don't need my hatchet. Toothless can just blow that fence down with a fireball. Ha-ha! Up, dragon.HiccupDon't worry, bud. I can fix this.HiccupSo, see ya there, Toothless. I really hope...VikingThank you, Stoick!StoickWell done!VikingThank you, Stoick!StoickCome on, Toothless, faster!StoickAttaboy!StoickSame time tomorrow, Toothless?HiccupYou see that? That's what it looks like to be ridden all day by a four-hundred-pound man.AstridAt least you got your Dad on a dragon.HiccupYeah, now I just need to figure out how to get him off one.AstridWhy don't you just give him the ol' "Honey and The Hatchet"?AstridYou know, you tell him something he wants to hear, that's the "Honey" part, before you hit him in the head with something he doesn't. You know, "The Hatchet".HiccupWhy does your advice always involve weapons?StoickToothless? Toothless?StoickWhere's Toothless?HiccupAh, I don't know, but you... Look great, Dad! What is it? Are you, d-did you do something with your beard?StoickAlright, you've given me the honey, now just give me the hatchet.HiccupLook, Dad, you can't just keep taking Toothless. He's mine.StoickAlright. That seems fair. So, find me one.HiccupUh, sorry?StoickFind me a dragon as good as Toothless. That shouldn't be so hard for the Head of the Berk Dragon Training Academy.HiccupThe finest dragon species on the island. They're all represented at this Academy.SnotloutBut the Monstrous Nightmare is the only one with the brawn and prestige for men of our stature. Hop on board. Feel the Monstrous Nightmare difference. And on those cold winter nights, its whole body heats up. Just enough to keep you cozy. Lemme warm him up for you.StoickDaaahhh!!SnotloutNow should I put you down for one? They come in an assortment of colors.AstridSince she's beautiful, people think she's not tough. But you should never underestimate me. Uh, her--uh, us.StoickWell, she is a beauty.AstridBe careful with the--!SnotloutMonstrous Nightmare's looking a little better now, huh, Chief?StoickNext!StoickNext!FishlegsLemme tell you, what you're really looking for is loyalty. A dragon who will be there for you no matter what. The last face you see at night and the first face you see in the morning. Warming your bed when it's cold outside, a shoulder to cry on when the world has turned its back on you. How could you not love a Gronckle?StoickSorry, son. But I'm looking for a dragon. Not a mother.StoickI haven't seen anything that can hold a candle to a Night Fury.HiccupMe neither! But Toothless is the only Night Fury on Berk. And he's mine.GobberStoick! Another boat is being attacked! It's the rogue dragon again.StoickLet's go!HiccupOh, right... What was I thinking?HiccupAt least he blocks the wind...HiccupI don't believe it. A Thunderdrum! They say it gets its power from Thor himself.StoickFire a warning shot. Let him know we mean business.HiccupToothless! Plasma blast!HiccupI think we scared him off, but we've got to get everyone out of here.StoickCome on, lads! We'll escort you back to shore. You'll have no more--BucketNo more what?!HiccupDad!MulchUh, Stoick can swim, right?StoickOh, he's a fighter! He's got spunk! This is the one, Hiccup! I've found my dragon! Now all you have to do is train him for me.Hiccup[To the Thunderdrum] Sorry about the muzzle.StoickAlright, let's get me on his back. Times a-wastin'.Hiccup[To the Thunderdrum, referring to the muzzle] Now we just got to get one in his size.StoickWhat was that?HiccupNothing.HiccupLook. You have to approach him properly, Dad. Especially a dragon like this. He is one of the most powerful dragons I've ever seen.StoickThat's why I picked him. They say his roar gets its power from Thor himself! He's the God of Thunder, you know.HiccupSo I've heard. Still. You have to let the dragon know you're a friend.StoickA friend, huh? Oh! Like me and Gobber?HiccupYeah, perfect! What did you do when you two met?Stoick"That's my wife you're talking to, you one-legged lout!"HiccupNot exactly the approach I had in mind. Dad, what's real important is that you let him know that he can trust you. You have to make eye contact.StoickUh-huh. Sure.HiccupStay calm. Be gentle. And you'll know you've formed a bond when he bows his head to let you climb on his back.HiccupHey, hey! Whoa! What happened to trust?StoickTalk to him! He's the one who tried to take off my hand!HiccupWould you stop it, Dad? This is not bonding.StoickAh! You got to show these beasts who's boss!StoickLook at that, I'm on his back! Any questions?HiccupOh, too many to ask.StoickWah-ho! Easy! Don't you know who I am?HiccupI talk to him, but my dad just doesn't listen! It's like I'm wasting my breath.GobberI got it!HiccupThank you. At least somebody understands me...GobberI meant this. Nasty.GobberNow what were you saying?HiccupUgh! My father!GobberRight! Stoick.GobberLet me explain something about fathers and sons. It's a father's job to listen to his son without ever letting on that he's heard a word.Stoick (o.s.)Hiccup!HiccupDad, what happened?StoickAh, the beast threw me off and flew off to Thor-knows-where.HiccupWell, can you blame him? All you ever did was fight him!StoickDah! He loved it!HiccupYeah, apparently not.StoickWe can stand here arguing, or we can go get my dragon.StoickAlright! We have to fan out and cover every part of the island!HiccupRuffnut and Tuffnut, you take--StoickYou take the West side!TuffnutYou got it, Chief.HiccupCan anybody even see me back here?!StoickWEST SIDE!StoickSnotlout, to the North side!AstridCome on, Fishlegs. We'll take the East side.FishlegsBut-but it's allergy season.AstridFishlegs!FishlegsNot me. It's her.StoickWell, your friends sure are an odd bunch, but they sure know what they're doing on those dragons.HiccupThank you. I think...HiccupOkay, when we find the dragon you might wanna think about approaching him...differently. Obviously he doesn't like being pushed around so--StoickThere he is!HiccupAnd, once again, not a word goes through...HiccupSettle down, bud.StoickLet me handle this.StoickThis dragon's mine.HiccupDad!StoickThere's another Thunderdrum in there.HiccupHe's hurt.StoickWell, he-he's protecting his friend. That's why he's been taking all those fish. Go get the others. And tell Gobber to get ready.HiccupDad, I can't just leave you here!StoickGo!StoickLooks like it's just you and me, big fella.StoickI want to help, trust me.StoickAh, they smell the blood of your wounded friend.StoickAww look at us! We're bonded!HiccupWhat. Happened?StoickAh, we battled a few boars, did a little bonding.HiccupYou?StoickOf course! There's something you should know about dragons. It's all about trust.HiccupSo you actually heard that?StoickYes. I just said it. I listen.StoickTake good care of him. He's a friend.Hiccup (v.o.)My dad still does things the Viking Way. Fortunately, Toothless and I showed him that the Viking Way can also be the Dragon Way.
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