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This mysterious Prince

Berknovia

Astrid sighed as she pulls her red scarf around her neck as a light snowfall covered the city. She was frustrated with her life and her current situation. Her mother had died two years ago, she was nowhere in her career and she was behind on her rent.

"I'm going to be late..." Astrid whispered as she took out her phone and quickly check the time.

She ran down the street and saw her workplace up ahead, Secrets. Berserker city top publisher of the latest affair, cheating scandal and every ounce of drama you could think of.

"Astrid late again," Heather said as she glances at her computer clock.

"Only by five minutes, Heather!" Ruffnut said as she was preoccupied with searching the web.

"What are you doing? You're not allowed to look up things that aren't work-related." Heather commented as she leans over Ruffnut's desk.

"Checking out the latest photos of Prince Hector!" She said and smirk.

"You mean the playboy prince?" Heather ask and shook her head slightly, "The crazy bachelor of Berknovia?"

"That's the guy!" Ruffnut said. She smiled and saved a few photos to her computer.

"People are wondering if his going to take the throne or not," Heather said looking at some photos as well.

"You're talking about King Stoick right?" Ruffnut asked as Heather nodded her head.

"Made it!" Astrid said out of breath as she almost fell over her desk.

"Hey! You made it!" Heather said and smiled.

"Just six minutes late," Astrid said as she proceeded to take her coat off. She places it on her chair and sat down. "So... did the boss notice?" She asks.

"Doubt it! That woman hardly leaves her office," Ruffnut said.

"Hofferson! My office!" A woman yelled from the other side of the room.

"Shit..." Astrid whispered. She quickly got up and walk towards her boss's office. "I know I was late, Jennifer!" Astrid said as she sat down in front of the desk.

"Uh? It's not about that," Jennifer said and waved her hand before she sat down.

"It's not? Oh..." she said and sigh in relief

"I want you to head to Berknovia," she said and rearrange a few papers.

"Berknovia? Why?" She ask

"Prince Hector is reportedly returning Home after a year of partying," Jennifer explain as she leans in slightly, "I want you to be there and cover his coronation which is set for a month from now. But there's also a chance the prince will abdicate and I want you to cover it."

"So... either way... if it's the coronation or abdication it's still going to be a big story?" Astrid asked and wanted to make sure she understood everything.

"Exactly," She said and took out a plane ticket, "Your flight leaves tomorrow! And make sure you get all the drama and dirty secrets you can."

"Ma'am... excuse me for asking but why me?" She asks as she took the ticket from the desk.

"You're eager to get your big scoop and launch your career! So I'm giving you the big break you wanted... and Eret wasn't available to take the story." Jennifer said as she glances away for a moment.

Astrid frowns slightly and didn't know if that was a comment or Insult. Eret was the top reporter Jennifer has, so she wasn't too sure how to process this.

"Uh... well thank you," Astrid said as she sat up.

"Get lots of photos and video!" Jennifer yelled as Astrid made her way out of the office.

Astrid headed back to her desk and sat down. She needed a few seconds to process everything. She was about to fly abroad to get the big scoop on Pince Hector and was finally given the chance to advance in her career.

"So?" Heather ask

"Jennifer sending me to Berknovia and to cover Prince Hector," she explained and was still in shock.

"WHAT?!" Ruffnut shouted before she started to whine like a child. "It's not fair! Why can't I go!" She said almost in tears.

"Maybe because you'll jump on him and try to sleep with him?!" Heather pointed out.

"Just Chill, Ruffnut," Astrid said and laugh.

"Not fair!" Ruffnut cried.

Later that day, Astrid made her bags for her trip and wasn't sure how long she was going to stay in Berknovia, so she just took everything she had. Astrid quickly went to her father's small coffee shop before leaving.

"Hey, dad," Astrid said closing the door and giving her father a hug

"Astrid," he said and smiled big, "How's your job going?"

"Very good," she said and smiled, "I'm actually being sent off to Berknovia,"

"Is there the big break you wanted?" he asked. Astrid nodded her head as he father got some hot chocolate for her.

"I might miss out on Christmas," she said as she took the mug from him.

"I understand, honey," he said and messed her hair, "Don't worry about it,"

"Thanks…. I just don't want you to be alone on Christmas," she said as she took a sip from her mug.

"I won't be alone," he said reassuring his daughter, "I have the coffee shop and everyone who comes by,"

"You're going to open shop on Christmas? It's not because of me right?" she asked placing the mug down.

"Don't worry about it, honey," he said and hug her, "I understand…. Now have a safe trip and don't forget to call me once and awhile,"

"Thanks, dad," Astrid said as she hugs him back

9 hours later

Astrid sighed deeply as she picks up her bags from bagger claim. She stops for a second and stuffs her passport and other papers into her purse before making her way to the airport main entrance.

"Should have known Jennifer would go cheap on the seats!" Astrid mumble in annoyance. She exited the airport and saw reporters lining up the side of the door.

"Is the prince coming or what?" someone asks as they glance inside the airport

"Maybe we missed him," someone else said.

Astrid looks back slightly and figured out the prince was supposed to arrive today. She found it funny that both of their arrivals were on the same day.

"Taxi!" Astrid shouted as she waved her hand at an oncoming cab. Astrid waited for the cab to stop before she opened the door. She was about to enter the cab when a man with a large beard ran passed her and stole her cab.

"Sorry! I really have to go," he said before shutting the door.

"What the….. HEY! YOU ASSHOLE!" Astrid shouted as the cab drove away, "Unbelievable!"

Two days later

Astrid sat in a row of chair with other reporters as they all anxiously waited in front of a podium. She adjusted her reporter's ID and tuck it under her scarf before sighing in annoyance. They've waited for an hour or so and she along with the other reporters was getting annoyed.

"Someone's coming," someone said.

People look up as a representative of the royal family stood at the podium. He cleared his voice and place his hands on the side of the podium.

"I regret to inform you all! That the prince is preoccupied at the moment and is unable to do this press conference," the representative said. The reporters all complain as they all sat up and walked away from the small garden.

"Are you kidding me! We waited this long for nothing!" a reporter said walking towards the large bus which had brought the reporters to the castle.

"What do you expect from him! He's nothing like King Stoick!" Another reporter said as they climb inside of the bus.

'I cant mess this up….' Astrid thought. She turns her head and notices some stairs leading to a part of the castle. She quickly glances back at the bus and saw none of the other reporters was facing her or would notice if she was missing. Astrid took a deep breath and decided to take a risk, she quietly left the other reporters and headed inside of the castle.

Astrid entered a large room which was extravagantly decorated with ancient paintings, vases, and of course furniture. She expected the castle to be like this but it was still stunning to see.

"Holy shit…." She whispered as she walked around the room.

"Excuse me? Who are you?!" a woman asked. Astrid quickly turns around and saw a woman in her late 60s standing in a doorway. She wore a black outfit and look pretty stern as she walks towards her.

"Uh….its a pleasure," Astrid quickly said with a terrible English accent.

"Ah, your American," she said and look down at her clipboard, "Are you the tutor?"

"Tutor?" Astrid asked with a confused tone

"For Princess Ingrid?" she asked

"Oh…. Yes…. That's me," Astrid said smiling slightly

"You're Martha Mathew?" the woman asked checking her clipboard once more, "Correct?"

"Yup…. That's me…." Astrid said smiling slightly

"Has the foundation inform you on our customs?" she asked

"Uh…. No…. they said they were going to but I think they forgot," Astrid lied and smiled some more.

"You Americans…." The woman said and shook her head and sighed, "Follow me,"

Astrid nodded and followed the woman across the castle. She wow slightly in her head as she caught a few glances at the ancient paintings of past royals. But the painting that caught her eye the most was the massive painting of the late king.

'That must be King Stoick….' Astrid thought

"The queen wishes to see you," the woman said and look back at Astrid, "Did the foundation inform you on courtesy?"

"No," Astrid said shaking her head

"Ugh!" she whines and rub her forehead, "Whenever you see the queen or prince, you must bow slightly,"

"Uh… excuse me? But what should I call you?" Astrid asked

"You can call me, Gothi," She said and knock on a door before opening it.

"Hector, you must attend these press conferences! People are having doubts about the throne," Valka said as she places her hand on his arm.

"I know mother….." Hiccup said and sighed deeply.

"Excuse me, your majesty," Gothi said as she steps aside and bending her legs slightly, "But Princess Ingrid Tutor as arrived,"

Astrid bends her legs dramatically and had her arms raised in the air as she tried to conduct the proper courtesy. Valka and Gothi raised a brow and glance at each other while Hiccup just kept his back turn.

"Martha…." Astrid said as she glances at Gothi, "Matthew?"

'Was that right?' Astrid thought

"Tutor? I thought you were going to be two weeks late?" Valka asked while Hiccup had his back faced at Astrid.

"The foundation managed to move around a few things….. and move me up," Astrid said and gulped slightly, hoping they would believe her lies.

"Mother, I think it's a good idea…. None of us wants Ingrid to be alone on Christmas," Hiccup said and smiled at her.

"Very well," she said and sighed

"Martha," Gothi said as she raised her hand and motioned it to Hiccup's back, "This is Prince Hector of Berknovia,"

Hiccup turn around completely and face Astrid. His eyes narrowed as he recognized her from the airport.

'God kills me….' Astrid thought with a worried and shock expression.

"You?" Hiccup said and raised a brow

"You know each other?" Valka asked as she looks at the two.

"We've met," Hiccup said as he crossed his arms. Astrid nervously laughs as she slowly back away slightly. "The asshole, correct?" Hiccup said.

'Shit….' Astrid thought and nervously look at the PRINCE of Berknovia! The same guy who she just insulted two days earlier.

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