The Time the Dragon Cried. Part one
Riding high above the landscape Astride stood on her Dragon Storm-Fly. She loved feeling the breeze flow through her blond hair. Her thoughts were on her fiancé Hiccup, he was now the chief and she wondered what the future may hold for them. While she soared through the clouds, he was back at Berk laying down defenses, dealing with village decisions and providing advice to the villagers. She felt sorry for him. Looking over she saw her companion on this little foray, Hiccups mother Valka riding Cloud Jumper. Both women volunteered to search high and make sure that no one was attempting to come overland to attack the village. It seemed that now it was a constant threat of invasion from other Viking clans. She had convinced Hiccup that perhaps it was that some of the other clans had gone back to the old ways, raiding others to gain supplies and whatever riches that they could gather.
"Shall we go farther?" Valka asked as she looked at the landscape that comprised the north side of Berk.
"Just a little farther." Astrid replied, not telling her soon to be mother in law the real reason she had volunteered for this trip. She was looking for a place to have her and Hiccups honeymoon. With the dragons, they could find a nice isolated location to spend several days alone together. As she continued to search, she believed that she had found it. Overlooking a small lake, she maneuvered her Storm-Fly to land in a clearing. "This is perfect." She said as she looked around. Seeing Valka land next to her on Cloud Jumper.
"Perfect for what?" Valka said as she too looked at the area. "Why don't you tell me the real reason you volunteered, I very much doubt that any invaders would cross those mountains we passed to attack Berk."
"I was looking for a place for when, Hiccup and I get married that we could here to spend some time away from everyone else." Astrid said, feeling her cheeks grow warm.
"I think I understand, in my day for a couple to go and be together alone they had to either ride a horse or walk. So, it was difficult to be far enough away from others unless you traveled for days." Valka responded, smiling as she looked at Astrid. "If you would like, I will help you build a hut here."
"I would like that." Astrid smiled and then the two returned to the sky. Heading back to Berk. Later they both would return with tools and ropes to build the Honeymoon Hut out of the materials and wood from the area.
Hiccup kept looking north as he rode around the village on Toothless. He was supposed to really be checking the fortifications and the catapults. Instead he was anxious, wondering where Astrid and his mother had gone. They should have returned several hours ago. He was tempted to ask Snotlout and Fishlegs to go make sure that the two women of his life were alright.
"They will return soon, you know. But maybe next time you should send the greatest dragon trapper around to go and look to the north." Eret said as he approached on Skullcrusher.
"I am just worried that they may run into some type of trouble. You know Drago could still be out and about." Hiccup stated as he saw Eret wince, the one armed evil man was a menace that even though Hiccup and Toothless defeated him could still be a threat. "Besides the only reason you want to go is to get away from Ruffnut." Eret glanced around making sure that the female twin was not still stalking him. She had not made up her mind yet on which of the three. Eret, Fishlegs or Snotlout, that she wanted.
Looking back up into the sky, Hiccup decided that if they did not return in the next few hours then he would go and search for them. Then he spotted the two riding their Dragons. Stepping off Toothless he waved at the pair as they approached. When they landed Astrid barely jumped down and Hiccup had her in his arms.
"Where in Thor's Hammer have you been?" Hiccup stated as he held Astrid, worry etched his face as he looked at his mother.
"Just making sure no one is sneaking in up North." Astrid replied, not mentioning that she was a Viking warrior and Hiccup did not really have to worry. She liked that he was worried about her, it was sweet. "Am I too late for diner?" Seeing him roll his eyes.
"No, I have fish stew heating over the fireplace." Hiccup said as he led her inside his house to eat. His mother smiled and went to her own small house.
Astrid spooned in several bites of the stew and smiled, it was just as good as anything else Hiccup made. She herself could not cook, it frustrated her that she could burn smoked jerky. After finishing she went to the pot and labeled some more of the stew into her bowl. Flying always made her hungry.
"I am glad that I made double." Hiccup stated as he slowly ate his own stew. "Of course, that is how I cooked when my father was alive." Astrid could see him chock up as he remembered seeing his father eat several bowls of stew and look for more.
"I miss him too." Astrid said placing her hand on his smiling at him as she saw a tear run down his cheek. "I wish he could be here to see us get married, or when we have our first child." Leaning forward she put her arms around him and kissed him. She liked the feel of him in her arms and was anxious for them to be together. But they had to stick to traditions, they could not get married until the next full moon. Then the elder would conduct the ceremony. She was impatient to have him take her virginity, to take his as well. She just hoped that she could wait until they arrived at their honeymoon hut. Pulling back, she glanced into his eyes, seeing him smile. Then they both heard a commotion outside his house.
"Now what?" Hiccup asked as he stood and went to the window, looking out he quickly closed it. "You do not want to look out there." He plainly said as his face paled.
"What is it?" Astrid asked as she moved over to look.
"Trust me it is something that you do not want to see." Hiccup stated stepping in front of her.
"What!" Astrid started to get upset, she did not like not knowing what was going on around her and since Storm-fly was outside she wanted to know.
"Well, Toothless and Storm-fly are…" Hiccup did not finish and he saw Astrid's eyes go wide as she returned to her seat, she did not want to see what they were doing.
"I did not know that different Dragon types would, you know." Astrid almost whispered as she felt her own face start to become warm.
"Well sometimes they do, they can't reproduce but I guess if they have an urge then they will with any Dragon around." Hiccup replied as he came back and sat down, both tried to ignore the grunts, growls and other noises just outside his house. "Remind me tomorrow to wash that side of the house." Seeing Astrid stare at him then began to chuckle.
It was not funny, but she liked that he tried to elevate the tension of the situation. Neither did not like to think what their two Dragons were doing just outside. Of course, after they were married the two Dragons might over hear them. "I am not stepping out of this house until they are done." She stated as she leaned back and waited.
"Good idea." Standing he went and picked up a blanket and gave it to Astrid. Then sat next to her. Putting his arm around her, she spread the blanket over both, they began to talk about their future and other things. An hour later Hiccup looked slightly down and saw Astrid leaning on his chest asleep. Since their Dragons were still not done, he smiled and closed his own eyes and went to sleep.
In the morning Astrid looked up at Hiccup and smiled. The fire had gone out and it was cold in the house. Snuggling up to him she pulled the blanket more around them and closed her eyes, it was still early. She was not worried that others might see them together or that she stayed the night, she had done that several times. It was allowed as long as, they did not have sex. Feeling him stir she opened her eyes and looked up at him. "Good morning." She said sleepily.
"Morning, Brrr it is cold in here." Hiccup said as he pulled her closer. "I guess I better start the fire again and warm up the house." Not actually moving to rekindle the fire. Since she held him tighter.
"No, let the sun rise a little further then we can both get up." Astrid ordered as she closed her eyes. His warm body made it comfortable as she looked up at him. Using her right arm, she reached up and pulled him so that she could kiss him. As their lips met she flicked her tongue into his mouth and twisted it around inside. Moaning slightly as he looped his tongue around hers reaching down to caress and fondle her shirt covered breasts. She liked that it felt so good, putting her other hand over his she moved his hand around her front. She really wanted to pull it down to her area and let his caress her there but that might start something that neither could do, yet. When someone knocked on the door, they parted and stopped fooling around.
"Yes, who is it?" Hiccup said loudly as he slid his arm out from behind Astrid, seeing her exasperated expression. She had not wanted him to stop fondling her, but since someone was at the door they had to.
"It is your mother, Valka. You two better get going before the rest of the village is up and about." Hiccups mother said as she opened the door.
"We were not doing anything." Hiccup explained feeling guilty. "It was late and Astrid just stayed the night."
Shaking her head, Valka smirked. "I know, and I also know what it is like to have to wait until the next fool moon. So, perhaps it would be best that you two not be alone as much anymore. The temptation might become more difficult closer you get to the time."
"What would you suggest?" Hiccup asked as he looked at Astrid seeing her exhale and bit her bottom lip. He could tell she was as anxious as he was to succumb to desires and not wait.
"Well, yesterday Astrid found a good location for your Honeymoon Hut. Perhaps it would be best if she, Ruffnut and I go there to build it. That way we will be gone for about two nights and three days." Valka suggested seeing Astrid and Hiccup nod.
"Good idea, I would hate to wait until the last minute. According to the Elder, the next full moon is in a week." Astrid stated as she stood. As Valka waited, she turned and kissed Hiccup. "We will leave as soon as we pack, I guess I will see you in three days." She knew it would be hard, but under tradition Hiccup could not even visit while they were building the Hut. During that time, he was supposed to be with comrades to gain advice and wisdom. She almost laughed thinking of what advice and wisdom Hiccup could get from Tuffnut, Snotlout and Fishlegs. The amount of combined wisdom that those three had would only take a few minutes.
Ruffnut rode on the back with Valka north, as Astrid rode Storm-fly. Before Astrid would get on her Dragons back she had taken her down to the Dragon Wash. Astrid could not get the thought of her Dragon and Toothless doing what they were doing the night before. To her amazement Storm-fly seemed to be calmer and collected this morning. She began to think maybe sex amongst Dragons was something that they needed to keep from becoming frustrated and hostile. Landing at the site, Ruffnut fell off the larger Dragon, complaining that her ass was killing her. With the help of the Dragons they could put the four main logs up with a log on top of them. The next step required them to cut smaller runners that went down the length of the structure on both sides. Tying them onto the top log and pushing the bottoms into the ground. They all chatted as they worked. When the sun started to set, Valka collected fire wood and they sat around the fire as they cooked freshly caught fish over the fire. The Dragons could be seen diving into the cold water and coming up with fish of their own. Eating them as they dove down for more. Unrolling a blanket and the sleeping pad, Astrid started to think that the next day would be the hardest. They would need a lot of Fir tree limbs to cover the walls and floor of the hut. That should take the whole day. The last day would consist of tying the larger limbs to the frame.
Astrid was extremely nervous as she started to bring armfuls of Fir Tree limbs back to the hut. She did not know exactly to expect on her honeymoon. She dared not ask her mother, it was embarrassing enough that she had those thoughts. When she got the chance, she walked up to Valka.
"Valka can I ask you something personal?" Astrid said barely audible as she pulled another limb off the tree.
"Yes." Valka replied, pulling her own limb.
"I do not know what to do one our wedding night." Astrid looked at Valka then slowly glanced down at her feet, feeling embarrassed.
"Ah, the night you two will be alone. It is a special time, my dear. You both will be more than ready for it. I should tell you that the first time is going to hurt, but it is a good hurt. You might even bleed a little. But as you continue it will feel glorious, you will like it." Valka informed her as she went over and raised her face. "Trust me, the more you do it the more you will like it."
Astrid bit her bottom lip and glanced into her soon to be mother-in laws eyes. "I am worried that we will not know how to do it."
"Do not worry about that, nature will take over and you will." Valka went back to pulling limbs and watched as Astrid did as well. Valka smiled and knew that they would figure it out when the time was right.