Senior Year

by Nightstar Fury

Modern HTTYD. They live in separate worlds. Hiccup is the popular athlete and Astrid is the loser bookworm at their high school. What happens when their two worlds collide the night they meet in a chat room under the names FuryRider and NadderGirl. Problem is neither one of them knows who the other is until the senior class trip brings them together. Will they accept one another?

1. Briefing

Senior Year

Author: Nightstar Fury

Rated: M

Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD, Frozen, Brave, or Tangled. As well, I don't own ANY of the storylines in which I got the idea for this story. So...A Cinderella Story, and a few more I can't think of at the moment. But know that I don't own them. Also the characters Jack and Karter Essemer are VERY good friends of mine in RL and I wanted them in the story. Yes I had their permission first. You don't like it, don't read it. Kay? Thanks. Enjoy! :)

Briefing.

Hiccup Haddock the Third. A 17 year old, popular athlete in his high school and the one that all the girls want. Works part time at his father's office as an assistant, dream of becoming a professional dragon trainer. Hiccup has many friends, always noticed. Hiccup lost his mom when he was 10, and his father is the mayor of Berk. Hiccup wishes his father would lay off and give him space. Hiccup has no siblings. Hiccup owns a Night Fury named Toothless and a Terrible Terror named Sharpshot. No one knows what he really wants except a girl he met under the screen name of: NadderGirl.

Astrid Hofferson. A 17 year old, loser bookworm in her high school and the one that no one wants. Works part time at her father's diner as a waitress, dream of becoming a professional dragon trainer. Astrid has a few friends and never noticed. Astrid's father passed away just recently too. And her mom is a top doctor in Berk. Astrid wishes her mom would be closer and give her time. Astrid has a sibling. Astrid owns a Deadly Nadder named Stormfly and a Terrible Terror named Speedy. No one knows what she really wants except a boy she met under the screen name of: FuryRider.

They both go to the same school and have no idea who the other one really is although they chat online, and text constantly through out the day. From the time they wake up at 6:30am until one of them falls asleep at night, or sometimes really early in the morning. They talk about everything, there are no secrets between them except their real names or what they look like past the computer or phone screen. It was an online unofficial relationship. And it only got more complicated when the senior trip was announced to be a 2 month camping trip. Their school was called Berkian Academy, a school that not only covered your basic subjects but also had an extra program for those who wanted to be dragon trainers.

It was currently 6:15am in the quiet town of Berk, the sun was just creeping over the horizon. An alert sounded waking the blonde haired girl from her sleep, she groaned reaching for her phone. Peeking open one of her blue eyes at her phone screen she saw how early it was. "Ugh..." She mumbled. Checking through her messages she only saw one from her mother, ::Morning sweetheart. I got called in early and its going to be a double. Make sure you take your brother to school for me, love you! -Mom::. Of course she got called in early. She tiredly sat up in bed and typed back a response then heard the instant message ding again, only one person messaged this early in the morning.

Throwing the covers off she got out of her bed and moved to her computer desk, she sat down in the chair and wiggled her mouse around to bring the computer out of sleep mode and there on the screen was the message from FuryRider or Fury as he had told her to call him. She couldn't help but giggle a bit seeing he was still online, another messaged popped up. -Morning, glad to see you're awake finally.-

Placing her hands on the keys she began to reply, -Thanks. Morning to you too. How was your night?-

FuryRider: -Eh, can't complain. You hear about the school trip? 2 months, man that's crazy.-

NadderGirl: -Right. My mom already signed my slip for it and gave me the money to go, I can't wait...finally some time out of this town...Are you going?-

FuryRider: -I heard we're legit campin in cabins. And we can put in who we rather be with. I already submitted who I wanted. What about you?-

NadderGirl: -I...don't really have a lot of friends...I'm told I snore...- She had lied about that. Truth was she really just didn't have friends, she had one and her name was Heather. They'd been friends since elementary school, so if anything. Astrid would be bunking with her.

FuryRider: -I doubt that. I'm sure you're fine. If we were allowed coed, I'd room with ya...not like that! Way to go, Fury...scare her away. Sorry...Haven't had my coffee yet.-

NadderGirl: Oh my Gods! I just bust out laughing so hard...That was good...thank you for that. I needed a good laugh...- She really had laughed too. He was so comical, she loved it. The trip made her nervous though, would they run in to one another? How would he react if they did? They knew that they both went to the same school, but never actually met in person. She checked the clock, it was now 6:35am. School started at 7:30 and she still had to get her brother to the middle school by 7:15. Thankfully the schools were literally almost across the street from one another.

FuryRider: -Glad I made you laugh. I heard we're getting a briefing about the trip first period and we're leaving on Friday. Maybe we'll...see one another on the trip? I heard there's gonna be masquerade ball after the first month...-

Her eyes widened a bit, they'd made plans like this before but they always fell through because of some unfortunate thing happening. She took a deep breath, she liked this guy. Astrid had a serious crush on him but knew whoever he was, had a girlfriend.

FuryRider: -No pressure or nothin. Just...really want to meet you. We've been talking like this since the beginning of summer. I gotta meet the girl who knows as much about dragons as I do. Come on, what do ya say?-

NadderGirl: -Maybe...lets find out more about the trip first. Time for breakfast and a shower...I'll...text you after okay?-

FuryRider: -Sounds good. I gotta do the same. Catch ya after, Naddie.- FuryRider has logged out. Astrid sighed out heavily, Naddie, the nickname Fury gave her since they never gave each other their real names. Never knew who you could trust online after all. Astrid went for her shower, got her brother up, made breakfast, ate and cleaned up before making sure she had all the things she needed for school that day.

(Elsewhere)

He stared at his screen for a while as he watched the message pop up on NadderGirl's icon that she was away. Standard, she never really signed off, just went away or mobile. His was set to away, or invisible. Whenever he talked to her, he didn't want to be bothered. He had a girlfriend but things weren't really working out, he planned to leave her he just didn't know when would be a good time. Well there was a never a good time for a break up but with this trip coming up it was becoming more complicated.

Hiccup sighed as he got up from his desk and went to get ready for school. 'I hope she agrees to meet me...' He thought grabbing his backpack and headed out the door to his car.

(School)

Astrid pulled in to the parking lot with Heather in the car and shut it off, she stepped out and going to her locker and getting her books. Then they walked to Heather's locker so she could gets hers, Astrid's phone vibrated in her pocket. She knew who it was texting her. "Ooh is that FuryRider?" Heather teased her.

"Shut up, Heather! Yes...it is...I'll catch you in the assembly." Astrid blushed a little as she pulled her phone out and jogged off to find a quiet place to text back. It was still so surreal how it all happened meeting this mysterious guy. They had both met in a dragon training chat room offered by the school, and once talking about dragons they agreed to chat, e-mail, and text on their own time without being in the chat room. They met the summer after junior year, talked all through it, and now again most all of senior year but never meeting face to face. Astrid slid the phone unlocked and looked at Fury's text to her. ::Morning, again :) -Fury::

Astrid giggled a little replying, ::Heya. How was breakfast 4 u?-Naddie::

::Good. Had bacon, eggs, and toast. Ur own? -Fury::

::Same, well that it was a good breakfast. I made eggs, sausage and homefries. -Naddie::

::Nice. So u cook huh? -Fury::

::From time 2 time. Only when mom has to leave for work and can't cook. Do u cook? -Naddie::

::Yeah when I have too. So u ready for the assembly? -Fury::

::I guess. My friend heard we're getting packets today and that's what we're going over? -Naddie::

::Seems rite. Can't believe its for 2 months. That's huge for a school trip. -Fury::

::Lol, right. I heard this is the 1 st year they are doin it. Great so we're the guinea pigs :p -Naddie::

::I wish I could hear your laugh, Naddie. When can I meet you? Well...there's the bell ^.^ -Fury::

Just as she got the message, the bell rang. She got up gathering her things and replied before switching her phone to silent mode, ::Soon! Talk 2 u after Fury! :) -Naddie:: Astrid rushed off to the auditorium and looked around for Heather who got up waving her arm around.

"Astrid! Over here, I got us seats!" Heather called out.

"I'm coming, relax." Astrid smiled walking over and sitting with her friend.

"Sooo...How was the conversation with, Fury...?" Heather asked innocently with pleading eyes.

"Hush up...It was fine. We were talking about food and the trip...That's all." Astrid blushed a bit.

"You like him a lot. When are you going to meet him?" Heather smiled.

"I–I don't know...he said he wants to meet at the ball on the trip. Sh–should I?" Astrid looked at her.

"YES!" Heather yelled getting a few looks by everyone, she quickly covered her mouth blushing. "Oops..." Astrid smacked her forehead. Walking behind them was Hiccup Haddock and his group of friends. Snotlout Jorgenson, Viggo and Ryker Grimborn, Fishlegs Ingerman, Tuffnut Thorsten, Dagur Landvik, and Eret Larsen.

Hiccup was the star athlete of the school and the most popular guy in school, all the girls wanted him but he had a girlfriend. Snotlout was his cousin and the idiot. Viggo and Ryker were brothers and good at plotting, Fishlegs was the brains, Tuffnut was the prankster, Dagur was...there wasn't a word to describe him also he was Heather's brother but the two weren't close, Eret was the sarcastic friend.

"Hey look its diner girl! Can I get a breakfast burrito to go?" Laughed Snotlout, Hiccup punched him in the arm making him whimper out.

"Why don't you leave her alone, Snotlout..." Heather grumbled.

"Lighten up sis, he was teasing." Dagur rolled his eyes.

"Alright, that's enough. Go sit down guys..." Hiccup pointed to a row of seat in the middle section a few behind Astrid and Heather. They walked off as Hiccup looked at Astrid apologetically almost, "Sorry about them." Hiccup gave a weak smile before walking to sit with his friends. Astrid sighed pulling out her phone and checking for messages, seeing none she put it away and looked ahead as the principal was coming on stage.

"Good morning students." He greeted them.

"Morning principal Holgersen." They crowd replied.

"Now I'm sure you are all excited about the trip so right down to business. As you took your seats, you saw a blue folder there. Lets get them out, time to go over a few things." Alvin, their principal said. There was some shuffling and soon everyone got their folders out and opened looking at everything. "Right then. You will notice some different papers, first one to get is the white one that reads rules." Alvin instructed. "Pretty simple really, all the standard school rules and a few extras. Our vice principal will go over them with you. Savage?" Alvin called to him.

"No weapons of any kind. No food unless it is snacks and packed in a plastic, sealable container. Stay in your assigned group. Use the buddy system. No coed sleeping arrangements. No sexual harassment or misconduct. Lights out at 12. Quiet hours are from 8am to 10pm. You may bring your cell phones, and music players, but no laptops or gaming equipment. Pack only what is listed on the yellow paper and keep it to one bag. Please remember to bring a backpack and understand that if any rules are broken, there is a 3 strike system. You break a rule, you're given a warning. Then 3 more chances, you get 3 strikes and you'll be sent home from the trip. This is a two month camping trip everyone. You stay in your assigned cabins with the people we put you with. You will find your cabin mates and groups have been made." Savage said.

"Thank you, Savage. As he said. You are being placed in a cabin with 8 people. There are also 8 people to a group, 4 girls and 4 boys and sorted by color. To make sure there are no mistakes, everyone has been given a master list and a colored name tag. There will be an infirmary there so if anyone takes medications, give them to us before we leave on Friday and we'll be sure to make sure they are administered properly. I'm sure many of you are wondering what type of activities will be offered, there is a blue piece of paper listing everything we'll be doing from wake up to sleep for the next two months, and a list of activities being held at night. No one has to participate in them, but if you choose not too, you must let a teacher know so we can account for where you are at that time." Alvin explained.

People were going over their lists at this time, mumbling about who they were paired with. Astrid looked over hers carefully. Under Cabin Mates she read it as Cabin 2: Astrid Hofferson, Valsta Doragon, Heather Landvik, Stilsta Holgersen, Thora Amundsen, Ruffnut Thorsten, Rapunzel Carona, and Merida Dunbroch. Great. But at least she was with Heather, that would make it bearable.

"Hey look, we're in the same color group too!" Heather smiled wide. Astrid smiled back looking now, thank Thor for that much. Astrid looked over the rest of the groups. Cabin 1 was Hiccup, Snotlout, Viggo, Ryker, Tuffnut, Fishlegs, Dagur, and...Gustav Hofferson...That was...her brother. Why was he going on her senior trip! Cabin 3 was was Kristoff, Hans, Jack, Caius, Eugene, Calick, Karter, and Eret. Cabin 4 was Anna, Elsa, Anba, Mari, Lily, Luna, Camicazi, and Jade. "Is that your...brother?" Heather asked now noticing that Astrid's brother was listed under Cabin 1.

Astrid put her hand up quickly and stood up, "Yes Astrid?" Alvin asked.

"Uh...You...have my brother down in Cabin 1 sir...He's in 3rd grade...He's only 8 years old..." Astrid pointed out hoping to Odin it was a mistake.

"Ah yes. Your mother said she couldn't get anyone to watch him, asked if we wouldn't mind bringing him with us. I had no objections and neither did his teachers, we have all the work he'll be doing. He's also been placed in your color group, Astrid. Sorry, we thought you'd been told before now." Alvin informed her. The color in Astrid's face dropped as she plopped back in her seat.

"Great so now I'm a babysitter for two months...fan-fucking-tastic..." Astrid mumbled. How embarrassing for her that her brother had to come too. Heather put her hand around Astrid's shoulder to comfort her. Astrid looked over her color group now, color black with Calick, Fishlegs, Tuffnut, Gustav, Heather, Mari, Anba, and herself. It was going to be a long two months, but how hard could it be?

"Oh come on Mr. Treachor! Why do we have to suffer with a kid in our cabin!" Snotlout asked now.

"Enough, Mr. Jorgenson. I'm sure Astrid's little brother won't be any trouble at all for you." Savage sighed now.

"Its not fair! He's 8 years old and we're all 17 going on 18. Why can't you place him in her cabin with her!" Dagur added now.

"Because there is no coed sleeping related or not. I've heard enough about this, it's already been discussed and agreed upon. You can deal with it or not come, those are your choices." Alvin stated.

"Guys come on. He's a little kid, he won't be a problem..." Fishlegs mumbled.

"But–...!" They began again, this time Hiccup stood up.

"It won't be a problem sir. Astrid's brother is fine to stay with us, my friends and I can handle it...like adults. Isn't that right boys?" Hiccup stated firmly. They nodded to him keeping quiet now.

"Thank you, Mr. Haddock. I'm glad one of you can act like an adult in this. Alright then. So, this is how Friday will go. Everyone is to be here by 7:00am. Busses leave at 7:30am sharp. It's a 6 hour bus ride and we will stop for lunch before reaching the camp. When you arrive, you will put your things by the bus labeled with your cabin number on it. There will be 2 busses. One for Cabins 1 and 2. Another for Cabins 3 and 4. Make sure you use the luggage number tag to match your cabin, and where your name tag. Is this clear to all of you?" Alvin asked.

Everyone nodded and soon they were dismissed to return to their classes for the rest of the day. Around lunch hour, Hiccup pulled out his phone to text NadderGirl. ::Hey, crazy assembly right?" -Fury::

Astrid blinked a moment feeling her phone vibrate, she smiled seeing a message from him. ::Gods I know. Only 4 more days too, I can't wait. I'm going home and starting to pack right away. -Naddie::

::Me too. So looks like there will be a ball, will I...get to meet you? -Fury::

::You just might. But...don't you have a girlfriend? -Naddie:: She knew he did, so why did he want to meet her so badly? Wouldn't his girlfriend just get jealous?

::So? I still want to meet you, Naddie. You're cool, and an amazing friend. Come on...say you'll meet me at the ball? Please? -Fury::

Astrid bit her lower lip thinking about it. Could she really? Meet the guy she's been crushing on since the first time they started talking on their own? Finally meet the famous FuryRider...Sure. Why the hell not? He was right, they were just friends after all. No reason no to meet him. ::I will meet you at the ball, Fury ^/^ -Naddie:: She took a deep breath after sending it off. No going back now. They were finally going to meet after almost a year.

Hiccup was sitting at the table talking with his friend when it came through, as soon as he read it, his eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes!" He praised quietly.

"What's up man?" Dagur asked.

"That girl I met over the summer in the chat room I told you about, finally agreed to meet me at the ball on the trip." Hiccup smiled wide.

"Dude that's awesome! Did she really?" Fishlegs asked. Hiccup slid his phone over to them as they looked.

"How cute, she's using the blushy face. I think you got a secret admirer Hic." Tuffnut chuckled. Hiccup rolled his eyes as he took his phone back and putting it away.

"What about Camicazi?" Ryker asked him.

"What about her?" Hiccup shrugged now.

"You think she'll let you meet some girl you've been talking to for a year almost behind her back at the ball?" Eret stated.

"You think I care? She's my girlfriend, not my mother. She can't tell me who I can and can't talk to or meet...Besides...I don't know...if I'm going to stay with her much longer." Hiccup sighed now. They gasped at him.

"You're going to leave her?!" They asked in unison.

"Will you shut up please...but yes...I think I am going too. Me and her...just aren't the same anymore and it bothers me." Hiccup grumbles out slowly.

"Hiccup...We say this because we care as your friends. Are you leaving her because of this other girl?" Fishlegs asked him, all their eyes were Hiccup now who gave a light smile.

"Yeah...yeah I am. I don't know what it is guys. She's...so real with me. The more we talk, the farther I fall for her." Hiccup replied. Their mouths dropped open in shock, "Look, you don't have to understand it. I've been thinking about it for a while now." Hiccup sighed out, he expected such a reaction. "I'm going to meet the real NadderGirl, and then I'm going to ask her to be with me." Hiccup said firmly as he got up and left the lunch room.

Meanwhile with Astrid and Heather, "Oh Gods, you actually told him you're going to meet him? At the ball!?" Heather asked quietly.

"Yeah, I did...I just I'm everything he expects me to be." Astrid smiled softly.

"He'd be crazy not to like you." Heather giggled.

"Heather...he has a girlfriend already." Astrid retorted as the bell rang and they cleared the area heading out and down the hall to their next class.

"And if he's smart he'll leave her and be with you. See you after class!" Heather called as she ran down another hall. Astrid only shook her head as she went to her next class. The day seemed to past fast for her, all the while she thought about the trip, the ball mainly and finally meeting FuryRider. Same with Hiccup, all he could think about was meeting NadderGirl.