At the League of Villains hideout, Krogan, Viggo and Ryker were listening to a news report about Skullcrusher.

"Welcome back our winter special," said the anchorwoman. "Skullcrusher the journey to number one hero all the way back to when he was unknown. Today will be looking back on Skullcrusher's achievements and his incredible wise to—"

Ryker then switched off the TV and Viggo looked at Krogan, who had already formulated a plan.

'It would seem as if my talk with Krogan has finally bared fruit,' he said with a small smile. 'Of course he'll would never admit that I managed to inspire him to take a more active role. He has finally found the connection to why he hated Flightmare and the children from Berk Academy. It's Skullcrusher and what he symbolises. The man acts as if he can save everyone and that he is undefeatable.'

Krogan and then left the room without saying a word.

"Ever since you're little tour he's changed completely," said Ryker.

Viggo then picked up a photo of Hiccup. "Hiccup Haddock, the son of Skullcrusher and Technora. After enrolling at Berk Academy, he distinguished himself by finishing second place at their famous Thawfest Festival. Then during the Hell's Kitchen incident, he and his friends fought against Flightmare and won. Afterwards Flightmare chose to spare this boy. Hiccup Haddock was acknowledged by Flightmare, the man seeking out true heroes as worthy. He charged Krogan quite differently."

"You're saying that this boy is the centre of everything?" said Ryker looking dubiously.

"I had the pleasure of having a small conversation with the boy and I found it enlightening," said Viggo. "I can only imagine what he will accomplish when he becomes a full-fledged hero, not a pleasing force for our line of work."

"Then why didn't you kill when you have the chance?"

Viggo gave his brother a small smile. "I have my reasons."

Krogan was walking through the alleyways with his hands in his pockets.

"A world without the Symbol of Peace, I will show society just how fragile their sense of safety is," he said.

Hiccup was now getting packed for the winter camp, he was both excited and terrified as he had no idea what would be involved.

'Now that the first gruelling semester of Berk Academy is over, me and my classmates are out on this winter vacation,' he said. 'Sadly that doesn't mean we have time to relax. We've got a training camp in the woods coming up and I need to be as prepared as possible.'

He then rose to his feet and looked outside to find that his father was performing some exercises. 'Dad's power is beginning to waver, Toothless informs me that you'll be out of power just before the end of the year provided he doesn't overextend himself. And with villains on the rise, this is not a good time but him to lose strength and that end we need a make sure that we are prepared for the storm that awaits us.'

Then suddenly the doorbell rang and when he went outside and said he found both Angar and Clueless standing outside.

"Agnar? Clueless?" Hiccup blinked.

"Hey, Hiccup," Clueless smiled.

"Come to the pool with us," said Agnar.

"The pool?" Hiccup blinked.

"Yeah, some fun before the training camp," said Clueless.

"We'll get in some solid laps," said Agnar.

Hiccup was a little stand by the two of them, this was very uncharacteristic of them.

Meanwhile at Berk Academy, Eret and Class 1-B's homeroom teacher, Blood King were going over the final preparations for the training camp.

"Blood, we have to increase each of the students powers this winter," said Eret.

"Agreed," Blood King nodded. "We should start by examining each student and their powers and how we should train them."

"Then let's start with my class," said Eret.

However before they could proceed any further the doors opened and they saw Hiccup, Clueless and Angar entering the lounge.

"Excuse us," said Angar.

"Yes? What is it?" Blood King asked.

"Sorry to interrupt, we were wondering about the form returned in a few days ago? About the pool?" said Clueless.

"Oh," said Eret nodding. "The school has granted you permission. You are allowed to use the pool until 5 PM."

"Thanks," said Clueless.

"You won't regret this, sir," said Agnar.

"You said that you wanted to use the pool for endurance training, correct?" Eret asked. "Make the time count."

"Right," said the three of them.

It didn't take them long to make their way to the changing rooms and started to get into their trunks.

"So were using the pool to improve stamina," said Hiccup has he folded his clothes into his locker. "That is a great idea, Agnar. Plus since were on the school grounds were allowed to use our powers meaning this is the perfect way to train."

"Just what you expect from us heroes," said Clueless.

"You know what we're going to do," Agnar smiled. "We're going to go beyond and pushed past our limits."

"Though I admit I am rather surprised that the two of you came up with the idea," said Hiccup folding his arms.

"We're just full of surprises said Clueless. 'It was a good choice to invite, Hiccup. He's a great cover.'

'If it had just been us, we wouldn't have gotten permission to use the pool I bet,' Agnar assumed.

'If this works this will be the defining moment of our lives.'

'Don't jinx us, I told you what I heard the girls say. It was right after the finals were over.'

It was the last day before the winter break and the girls had gathered around and began talking with one another.

"So were not supposed to take any long trips over winter vacation?" Heather frowned.

"Yeah, apparently that's what the school said," Ingrid nodded.

"That's a shame, I was supposed to be going on a road trip with my folks," Astrid sighed.

"And I bought a new swimsuit," Ruffnut groaned.

"Guess that's what happens when your classes attacked by the League of Villains," said Ingrid.

"I want to do something! I don't want to spend winter board like this!" said Ruffnut.

"I've got it," said Helga. "Why don't we hang out at the school pool over winter vacation?"

"That's a good idea," said Heather. "I bet we can talk to teachers into letting us use it if we asked nicely."

"And it would be free so we will save money," Astrid added.

"It certainly way better than being cooped up in my room," Ruffnut agreed.

"Then we should start working on a formal proposal, I'll be more than happy to write it," Heather offered.

Unbeknownst to the girls, Agnar had listened to their conversation and a fiendish idea had popped up in his head.

Of course naturally he informed Clueless of the conversation and they commenced a plan of action.

'All the girls in their swimsuits.'

'It's our duty to support our classmates.'

The two of them and had this strange dream of the girls wearing skimpy bikinis.

'Just imagine how the girls are going to look outside of their uniforms?'

The two of them then rushed towards the pool as if their rear ends were on fire.

"Faster! Hurry!" they said. "Paradise is waiting on the other side of this door!"

"There you are slowpokes," said Speedfist.

The two then suddenly collapsed when they saw Speedfist standing outside waiting for them. They then turned and saw that all the boys had gathered, apart from Dogsbreath and Snotlout.

"No, no, no!" Agnar cried. "What are you guys doing here?"

Hiccup then approached them. "I called them here. I figured that they should be left out with this endurance training."

"You did what?" Clueless stared. "Now all of our plans are ruined."

"Don't lose hope, yet," Agnar whispered. "There will definitely still be girls splashing around the water."

They then immediately turned to look at the girls preparing for this skimpy bikinis only to find that they were wearing the school swimsuits which practically cover their entire bodies.

"Hi guys," said Heather.

"I do know you guys would be here," said Ingrid.

Clueless was completely crestfallen. 'I can't believe there isn't a single bikini. Foiled again.'

"You know school suits are still pretty hot," said Agnar.

Clueless now his eyes. 'Have some standards, dude.'

"Clueless. Agnar. Nice work," said Speedfist as he approached the two of them. "I'm proud that you suggested more training, you are certainly the pride of our class." To their horror he grabbed them and carried them back to the boys. "Now I think it's time it's time to come sweat with us."

"This wasn't the plan!" the two of them cried.

While the boys were exercising, the girls were playing with a beachball.

"Here it comes!" Heather yelled as she tossed the ball.

"It's mine!" said Ruffnut shooting it back.

"Got it!" said Helga.

"Set!" Astrid yelled.

"Okay let's take a 15 minute breather," said Speedfist and he pulled out some drinks of orange juice. "I got these are for everyone so drink up."

"Nice!" said Calder as he took one.

"If you want to thank someone you should thank, he was the one who suggested that I should be coach for the day," said Speedfist.

"Well, this sort of thing falls into your category," Hiccup pointed out.

Clueless took a can of orange juice and watched as the girls played. "Why do the girls get to play around instead?"

"Because they got permission to use the pool so they could goof off, can you believe it?" Agnar grumbled.

"Then why did you make our application for endurance training?" Clueless asked.

"Sure, blame me," Agnar glared. "I didn't hear you making any suggestions."

"Looks like you've been keeping fit," Magnus noted looking at Sven.

"I'm practically living at the gym. It's been kinda and nice actually," said Sven.

Ragnar then approached Hiccup, who was panting heavily. "Looks like you could do with a break," he said giving him a can of orange juice.

"You're probably right," said Hiccup taking it.

Ragnar then sat down. "It's funny really. The two of us took part in the same exam and yet we ended up in the same class and quickly became fast friends."

"Perhaps it was destiny," Hiccup chuckled.

Ragnar shrugged. "Well, if it was of the destiny I can live with. When I find most impressive is that you seem to push past every single heard on your way. Though sometimes I think you're too stubborn for your own good."

"Why is that?" Hiccup blinked.

"Well, when your mind is set on something you stay on track no matter the consequences," said Ragnar. "I'm not saying that it's a completely bad thing, but sometimes you've just got to learn to let go and accept your losses."

"I don't know," said Hiccup. "Isn't it a hero's job to save as many pupils they can no matter the consequences?"

"True, but what if you're faced with a dilemma what if you have to say one person of the cost of hundreds would you be able to make that decision?" Ragnar asked.

Hiccup wasn't quite sure how to answer that, because Ragnar did make a good point. He wasn't certain whether he would be able to make such a decision, he suppose just depends on the situation and he hoped that he would never find himself in that position.

He then sat down next to him. "It is always been a dream of mine to be a hero like my parents. You can imagine how nerve wracking I felt when Mr Eret said the last place for the fitness test would be expelled."

"I can imagine, but despite knowing that you never gave up. The same goes during our combat training, it was your strategy that allowed us to win. I've watched you and your tenacity seems to be rubbing off on everyone, including me."

"Thanks, but you're right about facing a dilemma," said Hiccup. "I guess it just mostly depends on the circumstances, but if I was able to save one life that would be good enough for me."

"Pathetic," said a voice and they all turned and found that Snotlout and Dogsbreath had entered the pool. "You think that's enough to be a hero. It'll make beating you even easier than before."

"We got your message," said Dogsbreath. "Sorry we're late, it took a while to convince Snotlout to come out."

'That's not exactly surprising,' said Hiccup to himself.

"In fact I'll beat you right here and now," Snotlout smirked as his hands burst into flames.

"Actually, we could make this training a contest," said Speedfist.

"Do we have to make this a contest?" Hiccup groaned.

Speedfist ignored him and looked at everyone. "Everyone I propose that we see which of the boys can swim 50 meters the fastest. A friendly race."

"Yeah!" Clueless cheered.

"Sounds fun," said Tuffnut.

"Let's do it," Calder smiled.

"How about some independent judges for this contest," said Astrid as she and the girls approached them.

"That would be helpful," Speedfist nodded.

"What about powers? Can we use them?" Sven asked.

"We're at school so it shouldn't be a problem with that," said Speedfist. "However, you cannot cause damage to your classmate or the building."

"I'm gonna put you right in your place," Snotlout smirked looking at Hiccup.

Since there were 15 of them it was decided that they would split into groups of three and the winners from each group would make their way onto the finals. The first group consisted of Snotlout, Ragnar, Wartihog, Angar and Clueless all them getting prepared.

"All right, everyone," said Astrid holding a whistle in her hand. "On your marks… get set…"

She then blew the whistle and immediately Ragnar, Wartihog, Angar and Clueless jumped into the water, but Snotlout actually launched himself into the air using his flames and managed to get to the other side of the poor in about ten seconds.

"How was that you sidekicks?" Snotlout smirked.

"What do you think you're doing?" Tuffnut yelled.

"You didn't even touch the water!" said Dogsbreath.

"It's called freestyle swimming," Snotlout shrugged.

The second group then stood up which consisted of Ranger, Tuffnut, Olaf, Dogsbreath and Calder.

"On your marks…" said Astrid. "Get set…"

She then blew the whistle and almost immediately Tuffnut fired a burst of slime from his hand in used to propel himself over the water and Olaf did the same with his naval laser. I unfortunately using it for so long gave him a tummy ache and he lost power and ended up slamming into Tuffnut, kicking them both out of the race. Dogsbreath and Calder were swimming the old-fashioned way while Ranger was creating an ice path and skating over it and so it in take them long to reach the other side of the pool.

"You're supposed to be swimming!" Agnar and Clueless yelled.

The last group step forward consisting of Hiccup, Speedfist, Fishlegs, Magnus and Sven.

"Last group on your marks…" said Astrid. "Get said…"

She then blew the whistle and the immediately sprung into action. Fishlegs had used his powers to make and super light so that he could skip across the water. Hiccup, Magnus and Sven relied on using their strength alone to get the other side while Speedfist was actually running on top of the water thanks to his high-speed.

"You too, Speedfist?" Clueless groaned.

'Time to pick up the pace,' said Hiccup as he began to channel 5% of his power into his body.

That 5% alone allowed him to zoom past the others and allowed him to catch up with Speedfist. They were now connect and Speedfist had to go faster just to stay ahead of Hiccup and at the last second he jumped in the air before his body went numb. However, that slowed his speed just enough for Hiccup to attach the opposite end of the pool a split second before him.

"Nice one, Hiccup!" Ragnar smiled.

"And he's the only ones so far that managed to win by actually swimming," Fishlegs added under his breath.

Hiccup pulled himself out and helped Speedfist out of the pool.

"You beat me, good work," said Speedfist.

"It was pretty close, Speedfist," said Hiccup.

Meanwhile Stoick was at the police station with Alvin as he went over the investigation on the League of Villains to him.

"Berk Academy was attacked by the League of Villains during a rescue training session," Alvin explained as he showed a video of Stoick battling against Red Death. "It would become referred to as the B.A.R.F Incident." He then showed a video of Technora battling against the Red Death during the attack on New York. "Then there were the attacks by Flightmare and the league of villains in New York, which became known as the Hell Kitchen Incident." He then finally showed a video of Viggo confronting Hiccup. "And just a few days ago Viggo Grimborn, who we believe to be the second-in-command of the League of Villains, cornered your own son, a student in the Hero Course at Berk Academy."

With a presentation over Alvin switched off the screen and turn the lights back on.

"As far as we can tell, the League of Villains hasn't made a move since," said Alvin.

"That's true," Stoick agreed. "But I'm sure they're hiding in the shadows waiting to strike again."

"It's very likely, yes," Alvin nodded. "The police are currently working alongside heroes, to gather as much information on the group as possible. When we do find out where they've been hiding, we will need you, Skullcrusher."

Stoick then rose to his feet. "I won't disappoint you, Alvin."

Meanwhile back at the Academy, the finalists of the swimming competition were about to face off.

"It's time for the final race," said Speedfist. "Snotlout… Ranger… Hiccup… as winners of each heat you will fight for first place. Understand?"

"Got it," said Hiccup.

"Yes," Ranger nodded.

"I'm gonna take you losers down," Snotlout smirked.

A few seconds later, they all stood at the edge of the Paul waiting for the signal to start.

"The 50 meter freestyle final race will now begin," said Speedfist.

"Blow them away, Snotlout!" Dogsbreath cheered.

"Take them down!" Clueless yelled.

"You've got this Ranger!" Tuffnut yelled.

"You can do it, Hiccup!" Fishlegs cried.

"Do your best!" said Astrid.

"Now, on your marks…" said Speedfist.

'A single blast is all that it will take,' said Snotlout as flames began to flicker out of his hands.

'I'll slide past them,' said Ranger as ice began to form around his hand.

Hiccup was getting himself ready. 'I'll swim with all my strength.'

"Get set…" said Speedfist and then blew the whistle.

All three of them and took off, but for some reason they were unable to use their powers and as such they fell into the water.

"What happened?" Clueless stared.

"While using their powers?" Tuffnut frowned.

The answer was quite simple as Eret had just entered the pool and he had used his powers to deactivate there's. "It's 5pm. Your authorised pool time is officially over. Hurry up and go home."

"Come on, just one second," said Clueless.

"We were finally getting to the good part," said Tuffnut.

Eret narrowed his eyes. "Are you questioning me?"

"Not at all, Mr Eret," said all the students.

The sun was beginning to set and Snotlout was deeply annoyed kicking a rock in frustration.

"Dammit! I can't believe he stop the race like that!" Snotlout grumbled.

"Yeah, I know how you feel," said Dogsbreath sympathetically. "I would really have liked to see you take down those two posers."

"I don't care if they have my classmates or not, I refuse allow them to get ahead of me," Snotlout swore. "Isn't that what it means to be number one? To be the best I have to be the stronger than Skullcrusher. It's only a matter of time."

It was dark and Hiccup was standing near the beach where he had begun his training for the entrance exam.

"Hiccup?" said a voice behind him.

Hiccup turned and saw Gobber approaching him. "Gobber? What are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same question," he said as he stood next to him.

"Just thinking back to when my journey began," said Hiccup.

Gobber nodded. "You have come far, but remember the training camp will be tough so try your hardest."

"I will," Hiccup promised.

Meanwhile at the Academy, Eret and Blood King were going over the final details of the training camp.

"So the location of the training camp has been moved," said Blood King.

"Yes," Eret nodded. "Just in case information is getting a leaked to the villains. Only the upper management of Berk knows where it will be now. Please keep it to yourself… don't even tell the students."

Blood King nodded.

Meanwhile at the League of Villains hideout, Krogan was on the phone.

"There something I would like you to prepare for me," said Krogan with a small smile. "That's right, we're about to start playing a brand-new game."