There was a hush all across Berk.
Only one person had kneeled to the earth fists clutched and face twisted in agony.
On this beautiful day, which had seemed to hold so much potential, Berk's former future queen now lay lifeless in a boat carved by her loved ones.
Hiccup watched till sunset as it sailed away from view, tears staining his pale face.
His hand gripped the white wedding veil close to his heart.
The chieftain only just managed to whisper through tears, "I do."