Stoick stormed out of the building, his face a raging storm of fury, causing everyone to cringe away from him. "Everyone grab a weapon. We are going to get my son back," ordered the chief. The villagers remained still and a few of them spoke up. "But, Chief-"

"No buts! We will rescue my son from those beasts."

"Three monstrous nightmares, Chief! That's what took your son. I am sorry, but this is a fool's quest. I will not risk my family's life for the dead." A brave -or rather, completely arrogant and foolish - viking stepped forward before moving towards his wife and daughter. "If you do not help me save my boy, then you will not have a family to risk," Stoick's threat resulted in a ripple of gasps to escape the trembling lips of the frightened vikings. Even Gobber visibly paled. 

Afraid of their beloved Chief's wrath, the vikings launched into action; every able body grabbed a weapon and prepared to leave their loved ones. Thankfully, Stoick was just reasonable enough that he was eventually convinced that a decent handful of vikings should remain in the village to protect the mothers, children and men who could not accompany them.

Gobber followed Stoick everywhere as he worked things out. He knew that there was no way that Hiccup was alive. This was a suicide mission. But he would follow his best friend to the ends of the earth just so that he could keep him safe. "What's the plan, Stoick?" He asked in a moment of silence. They were standing by the harbour, watching as everyone hurried around to say goodbye to loved ones or to pack rations and weapons to take with them. Stoick glanced at his friend, trying to gauge his mood before responding. "Find the dragons. Kill them. Bring Hiccup back to Berk alive."

Gobber felt himself deflate. He understood that Stoick wanted to have Hiccup back, he did too, but this was putting the entire village in jeopardy. "I know what you're thinking, Gobber. But we have to get him back. Even if I have to cut him from the beasts' bellies and put him back together, I will have my son back." Gobber only nodded in response. He knew that Stoick loved Hiccup deeply. He also knew that Stoick blamed himself for Hiccup being taken.

"I will go get on one of those ships," He started to hobble towards the nearest ship when Stoick"s hand on his arm stopped him. "You're on the ship with me."

Gobber nodded and followed the Chief down to the ships. He knew that even though Stoick would never openly admit it, he needed a friend right now. So, Gobber stayed nearby.