Authors Note: Okay, so this has been in my mind for a long time now and recently a friend by the name of requested this. Now I will say this is a side project to test the ground and see if it could work. So without further ado, please enjoy.

DICLAIMER: I DO NOT Own HTTYD in any way, shape, or form.

WARNING: AU

Henry "Hiccup" Haddock hated his life. A father that ignored him, a cousin who constantly bullied him, and nobody to call a friend. Today was the day he graduated. He was valedictorian as well so he had to give a stupid speech along with it. Hiccup adjusted his cap as he stood around waiting to get in line to walk down to the stadium where the ceremony was. After he got his cap comfortable he felt a hard smack on the back of his head knocking the cap off hearing a very familiar laugh. He bent down to pick up his cap without even looking at his tormentor. When he put it back on his head, he felt another hit to the back of his head and his cap fell to the floor again. He let out a sigh before speaking. "Could you please stop that Scott?" He asked, his voice dripping with agitation.

"Why should I Hiccup?" He said back in a bratty tone. Scott "Snotlout" Jorgensen was Hiccup's cousin and biggest bully. He was the one to give Hiccup his nickname because he saw him as well a hiccup or a mistake. Something that nobody wanted. He was also everything Hiccup wasn't. Big, strong, athletic, great with the ladies. Where as Hiccup was small, scrawny, extremely un-athletic, and could hardly form a sentence in front a girl. The only thing he had going for him was his intelligence.

Just as Hiccup was about to reply, a a teacher came in and spoke instead. "Okay everyone listen up I want the honor students up front and the rest of you line up alphabetically." Everyone began to do as told as Hiccup walked up front and took his place next to the other honor students. As he stood there he noticed he was standing next to Astrid Hofferson. She was second smartest in the school and also one of the most athletic. She turned to Hiccup and smiled. "Congrats on getting valedictorian Hiccup," she said in a happy tone.

Hiccup's face flushed red at her words. He was more stunned by the fact that she knew his name. Well his nickname but one of his names none the less. "Th-th-thanks A-astrid," he stuttered out turning even more red. Soon the teacher told them it was time to start walking. As they walked they could hear the band playing the standard music for graduations. When they reached the field they could hear all their families clapping. Hiccup wondered if his father was I the stands watching. As they all took their seats the crowd began to calm down and the Schools principe stood up and began to speak.

After what felt like an eternity Hiccup was finally called up for his speech. As he walked up He was greeted with the applause of the crowd. When he got to the podium, he began to speak. He basically spouted tons of bullshit about how this is the time of their lives and they can do anything from here on forward. You know, standard graduation speech bullshit. It took about fifteen minutes to complete and Hiccup took his seat not even believing his own words. The principal returned to the podium and announced it was now time to hand out the diplomas. Hiccup waited there patiently as he heard other names being called. With every name he heard a cheer from somewhere in the crowd. Obviously the students family cheering. Finally it was his rows turn to stand up and wait for their names. After about a minute is was time for the name before his. "Michelle R. Gregory." Michelle walked forward being cheered on by her family. Hiccup readied himself for his turn. Finally he heard it. "Henry J. Haddock the third." As Hiccup moved forward he was not surprised that he didn't hear and cheering for him. He just let out a sigh as he reached the schools principal holding his diploma. "Congratulations Mr. Haddock," she said with a smile handing him the diploma. Hiccup just gave her a smile in return as he grabbed the piece of paper from her and then walked back to his seat.

After about another hour or so of name calling and another boring speech it was finally over. Hiccup let out a sigh as he walked into the bathroom at the school and changed out of the ridiculous gown he had to wear. He folded them neatly and walked out of bathroom. He let out another sigh and ran his fingers through his auburn hair as he exited the building and out to his old, blue, and beat up Toyota Hilux. He got in and turned the key and the old truck sputtered to life. He then pulled out of the parking lot and headed for home.

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About fifteen minutes later he pulled into his driveway. As he approached he noticed his dad's car was in the driveway. He parked his truck next to the nice Cadillac Escalade and got out. He didn't bother to grab the cap and gown out of the truck as he shut the door and walked up to the front door of the mansion of a house. Charles "Stoick" Haddock was a very important business man and rarely home "perfecting" deals so they could afford nice things. The only reason had a piece of shit truck was because his dad felt a first car should always be that way. It didn't cost Hiccup any money so he didn't bother to complain. As he walked inside he noticed his dad was sitting in his big recliner in the den looking at something on his laptop. His dad looked up and stared right at him. "Where were you?" His dad asked with a questioning tone like he as interrogating Hiccup.

Hiccup sighed and put his hand I, his pockets. "I was at my high school graduation. I had to give a speech," Hiccup said in an annoyed tone.

"That was today?" His dad asked returning most of his attention to his laptop.

Hiccup gritted his teeth slightly annoyed with his father. "Yeah. I told you about it two weeks ago."

"Must of slipped my mind," his father said back not sounding very interested.

Hiccup leaned against the wall and crossed his arms. "You know I was valedictorian dad," Hiccup said hoping to get some praise from his father.

"Oh. Good for you Henry," he said still more interested in the computer screen. "So. You gonna go get that business degree next?" He asked still typing on the laptop.

"I don't know dad. I might want to take a break from school. I haven't even filled out any college applications yet," Hiccup said sound even more annoyed. His father wanted him join in on the family business when non of it interested Hiccup. He didn't even know what he wanted to do yet.

"What?" His father said sounding angry as he looked up from the computer. "You know those scholarships only last till the fall semester right?"

"Yeah I know. But I don't really wanna go to college yet. I don't wanna be a business man and frankly I don't know what I want to do yet," Hiccup argued back.

His father stood up and walked up to Hiccup, towering over him. "Damn it Henry. You have a free ride to prepare yourself to take the company from me and you're gonna pass it up to take a break? What the hell?" He yelled and Hiccup.

"Yes. That's exactly what I'm going to do. And for the last damn time, I'm not going into the family business. I don't want to do that. I'd rather be the guy who picks up shit at the dog park!" Hiccup yelled back at his father.

"Fucking hell Henry. You are such a damn disappointment. I can see I didn't raise you right at all. Why couldn't you be more like me?" his father yelled back even angrier.

"Because I'm not you dad! I'm Henry Jonathan Haddock the fucking third! I can't do what you did back in high school or college! You were a sports star, I'm a fucking fishbone!" Hiccup yelled back as he opened the door and ran out to his truck and got in it. He turned it on and looked at the front door before leaving only to see his father closing it. Hiccup backed out n of the driveway and began to drive with no destination in mind. Hiccup pulled into a strip mall parking lot and rested his head on the steering wheel. 'How can I prove to him I'm good enough?' Hiccup thought to himself. He turned his head and looked at the building. Upon looking at what the specific building was it gave him and idea. Hiccup turned the truck off and got out. He walked into the building and closed the door behind him and was greeted by a decently fit man dressed in camo.

"Hi, I'm Sergeant Jim VanHouten. What can I do for you today?" The man said.

"Uh yeah hi. I'm Henry Haddock and I'd like to join the United States Army.

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For the next several months Hiccup left his enlistment a secret not telling anyone. Over the months him and his father got into many more argument about how Hiccup a disgrace to the family name which regularly ending in Hiccup running out of the house to go and cool down. But today was the day Hiccup left for his Basic Combat Training. He had a small backpack packed for his trip. He let out a sigh as he looked at the kitchen. Guilt got the better of him and he decided to atleast leave a note for his dad.

After a few minutes he finished the note and re-read to make sure it was good. The note read "Dear Dad, I'm sorry to say but I do,t know how long I'll be gone. I got some important things to and hopefully when I come back I won't be such a disappointment to you. Don't worry I'm in good hands though. See you whenever I guess. Love, Henry." Hiccup pinned the note to the refrigerator. He than grabbed his back pack and walked out of the house and down the driveway. At the end he found his Sgt. VanHouten waiting in his car.

"So Henry, You ready for this?" He asked with a smile on his face.

Hiccup let out a nervous sigh. "As ready as I'll ever be I suppose," Hiccup replied back. The car then pulled away and Hiccup was on his way to his new life. He just hoped he was ready for it.

Authors Note: So yeah. There you guys go. Once again this is a side project. For those who hope for a new chapter of "A Day To Remember" it will come. I promise. Just don't know how soon. For those who read my Soul Eater fic the chapter is well its got some kinks. I've tried to type it a few different times but just don't like how it turns out. But anyway, please read, review, recommend, favorite, and follow so I can shart pixie dust and puke rainbows. Until next time this is DG27 signing off, Deuces.