With so many wonderful stories about HTTYD 2, I decided to write my own little story. I hope you guys like it! Any suggestions, comments, anything is highly welcomed. Hope you guys enjoy!
She watched him, from the highest hill on Berk, called Berk's Point, as he walked through the village with a pencil in his mouth, flipping through the pages in his notebook. She saw him squint, flail his arms, pet his best friend and nod at villagers in the dimming sunlight. Yet there she stood, with her back against the orange warm glow and the strong wind blowing against her. If it was not for Stormfly's body near her for her to lean on, she would be gone with the wind. But she loved it up there on the highest peak, the wind was always strong and cool against her skin. The grass was warm and soft underneath her and if she turned herself around, she would be witnessing another beautiful sunset reflecting upon the sea.
It's been 2 weeks since she bid her future father-in-law goodbye. 2 weeks since the introduction of her future mother-in-law and 2 weeks since she officially took over the academy and lead the construction on the west side of Berk. But what hurt her the most was that it has been 2 long, agonizing weeks since she lost half of her to Drago and stood whole on Berk's Point.
A sigh silently escaped her lips as she stopped her petting and mounted Stormfly.
"Let's get you feed. We'll come back tomorrow after work tomorrow." Astrid softly announced as they ascended to the air. Softly landing in the their backyard, she obtained 4 whole chickens and a small basket of fish from their basement for Stormfly. "Thank you for today girl, you did amazing. Rest up. We have another big day tomorrow." She told her blue scaled companion. Stormfly squawked and nuzzled her in reply before gulping down her dinner.
Thanks to the gods, the Hofferson Hall was on the hill where most council members and the Chief lived and was untouched by the bewilderbeast's ice, due to the hill being in the South of Berk. Not only was it dinner time for Stormfly but for the Hofferson family as well. As she sat in her chair, she watched her father talk quietly to her oldest brother, Archibald, about more construction, while her sister-in-law, Bridge, was trying to seat her 3 year old daughter , Ainsley and 5 year old son, Alisdair. Her mother sat down right next to her, after placing the final jugs of water and mead onto the table. Her father, Aodhan, began the prayer to the Gods and they finally began to eat their meal.
The weeks of construction was taking it's toll on everyone one, even the fearless Hofferson clan. Everyone woke up at dawn to reconstruct homes for the rest of the villagers and for Aodhan, a council meeting was held at lunch. For her brother and her it was constructing stables and feeding grounds for the new population of dragons after at least 2 houses were constructed.. Bridge and her mother were sent to Great Hall to feed and care for the hungry and tired vikings.
"Stop! For one night please, I do not want to hear another word about building this or getting that." Ingrid Hofferson exclaimed, glaring at her open mouthed husband.
"Yes dear." Aodhan replied.
"So dear, why are you eating with us instead of with your future family?" Her mother asked.
Astrid quickly placed her hand over her mouth to prevent herself from spewing out half of her chewed fish onto Alisdair. She quickly swallowed and whispered, "Not for a while."
"What was that?" Aodhan questioned, waving his fork in the air.
"Not for a while Da. He's still getting used to his mom and everything else."
"But, thank Thor, it has already been 5 years. If Stoick was here-"
"HE'S NOT DAD!" Astrid angrily yelled, not even minding the young children in front of her. "He won't ever be here, and I am sorry you lost one of your dear friends, but he's not coming back okay! He won't witness the proposal, the wedding or even hold his grandchildren, heaven forbid the gods even let Hiccup come marry me before another war begins or he gets betrothed to someone else!" She loudly huffed to herself as she gave her father her signature glare for even mentioning Stoick. But after a few seconds of silence she apologized, "I'm sorry Da, everyone, I should have...controlled myself better."
Everyone was silent, staring at their fuming golden viking. A quiet voice broke the silence, "But Hiccup has to marry you, he said he would." Alisdair spoke. Astrid gave soft, sad chuckle and replied "Yea, he told me that too." Astrid then rose, purposely scrapping her chair against the stone floor, had one last gulp of water, and thanked her mother and Bridge for dinner, before grabbing her trusty double edged ax and left into the darkness.
"She's never yelled like that at me before." Aodhan stated.
"What do you expect dear, Stoick was like a second father to her. She's losing everything she has ever known." Ingrid sadly replied
"Will she lose Hiccup? Archibald whispered the unspeakable to his cup of mead that was against his lips, but everyone heard it and it was just a matter of time before they knew the answer to his question. In the next few moons, just a few weeks before Snoggletog, a meeting with the all of the allied chiefs will be arriving to discuss Hiccup's future and Stoick's departure. It was to see whether they would except Hiccup as Berk's new chief and continue their peace treaties or break all connections. The whole village knew the toll the visit was taking on Hiccup and whatever affected Hiccup affected Astrid.
In the silence of the Hofferson hall, the only sounds that could be heard would be the soft clanging of utensils on dinnerware and shuffling of feet against the floorboards. However, it was the occasional sad croon from stormfly outside the kitchen window that made the whole family, especially Aodhan exhale deeply with worry for their golden viking.