Hello readers, this is a new chapter of a new story I'll be doing. This will actually be replacing a two older stories of mine. Plot will be completely different though. Not sure when I'll get back to it, I promise I will though. I absolutely hate when someone stars a story, and then gets the readers attention, then doesn't finish it. I know I have unfinished stories but at least I eventually get back to mine when I have time. Anyways, enough of my rant. On with the story. Enjoy & Review!

Present Day Ontario

Ethan walked through his apartment as he sat down at the couch before propping his feet up onto the coffee table, taking a sip of his freshly brewed coffee before turning on the TV. Ethan looked off to the side, the sun rising over the mountains in the far distance as clouds drifted in the spring winds.

"God, why did we have to wake up so early!?" came a familiar voice as Ethan smiled and looked behind him as his boyfriend Benny walked out of the bedroom still clad in pajamas and bedhead.

"Hey, your the one who set the time we were to all meet up. It's also a two hour car ride there, so we had no choice but to leave early." Ethan responded, earning a mock glare from Benny as he trudged into the bathroom and closed the door. Ethan just chuckled before taking another sip of his coffee, turning his attention back to the TV.

"Good Morning Ontario! Weather is looking mighty fine today with a high of seventy-three and a low of fifty-six. For all you spring lovers out there, today would be the perfect day to get out and enjoy some of Mother Nature." the weather woman said as Ethan turned his attention back to the mountains in the far distance outside of their apartment window.

Later That Day

Ethan sat there in the car, a book in his hands as Benny sat at the wheel listening to a GPS system. He looked up from his book as he watched a lot of tree's pass them by as they drove down a small pathway through the forest.

"Hey babe, think you can call Jack and tell him we will be arriving shortly?" Benny asked, reaching over and rubbing his hand over Ethan's knees tenderly as Ethan reached into his pocket and pulled his phone out.

"Hey, where are you guys!?" came a voice over the speaker as Ethan put the phone onto the dashboard so Benny could hear.

"We are almost there, you guys got the camp up and ready?" Benny asked as they both listened to few background voices on the phone.

"Yea, tent's and everything are all set up. Hiccup and Erica are taking the canoes and setting them by the lake for later. How far are y'all?" Jack asked, Benny taking a quick glance at the GPS.

"Should be pulling up right now." Benny said as Ethan looked through the tree's and saw a beautiful lake on the other side, three other people setting up a campsite. Ethan hung up as they pulled into view as a white haired male ran up to the car waving at them both. Benny pulled into a nice shaded spot beneath a few tree's before putting the car into park and getting out. Ethan smiled to himself as he shut the car door before feeling a pair of arms wrap him into a tight hug.

"God, I've missed you two so much! Thanks for joining Hiccup and I on this camping trip!" Jack said, pulling away from Ethan and giving Benny a hug of his own as the three of them all began to chuckle. Ethan looked over and saw Hiccup, Jack's boyfriend, setting down a yellow canoe onto the edge of a rocky lakeside. Hiccup and Erica both stood up and waved over to them as Ethan raised his arm into the air and waved back.

"As you can see, we've all got our own tents. One for Hiccup and I, one for Erica, and one for you two. Erica placed the fire pit not far from the tents and we've got all the canoes out now. Are you two ready for the camping trip of a lifetime?" Jack said as he put his hands into his blue hoodie as they walked up to the campsite.

"I sure am, I needed a break from work." Benny said as he stretched his arms out, taking in a deep breath and smiling as he let his arms down and pulled Ethan into a embrace. Ethan just smirked up at his boyfriend as he looked up into his two green eyes before leaning his head into Benny's chest.

"Since y'all are here now, we can discuss the plans for the week." Erica said as she sauntered up to the three of them, her long blonde hair blowing in the wind. "I've brought enough food for all of us, most of it's freeze dried and just needs some water added before cooking. I did bring some canned food as well and I brought some cast iron skillets and a carafe for coffee. Hiccup brought a first aid kit for us all and Jack and him supplied the sleeping bags. I figure that we can relax for the remainder of today and then tomorrow we can get a fresh start on hiking and canoeing." Erica said, holding her hands onto her shorts as she smiled at Ethan and Benny.

"Sounds like a plan to me, I do have a question though. Why does that mountain over there across the lake look so weird?" Ethan said, turning his attention to a oddly shaped mountain in the distance.

"Oh, that's Mt. Oster. It's a old dormant volcano, last erupted over two thousand years ago I think." Erica said as she pulled out a map and walked over to Ethan's side, showing him the distance to the mountain.

"Well, enough of just standing around. Let's have some fun!" came Hiccup's energetic voice as he walked up and joined the group.

That Night

Ethan sat around a small fire, the wood crackling and popping as he leaned into Benny's shoulder. He could hear a owl somewhere off in the woods, it's constant cries relaxing as Ethan closed his eyes and enjoyed the warmth of the fire. Ethan took his hands and put them into his jacket pockets as a cold gust of wind blew over the camp, everyone leaning closer to the fire for a little extra warmth.

"I think I'm going to hit the bag, don't want to be tired for tomorrow." Jack said as he stood up and stretched his arms, Hiccup joining him.

"Goodnight you guys, see y'all bright and early." Hiccup said with a smile as they both waved at the other three before stepping into their tent and zipping it up. Ethan watched as Erica did the same, leaving Benny and him out there alone as he looked up into the night sky. Ethan's eyes scanned the vast amount of stars that littered the black void of space, his mind running with thoughts of what could be out there.

"Hey babe, you okay?" Benny said as Ethan snapped back to reality before nodding his head and smiling up at Benny.

"Yea, just admiring the stars and everything. It sure is beautiful tonight, we don't see this kind of thing back at home." Ethan said, returning his gaze back to the night sky. He looked down at the serene lake surface where the moon was reflecting off of, Mt. Oster nothing more than a black silhouette in the distance.

"I may not have a thousand stars to look at back home, but I've got one star I know I can come home to." Benny said, nuzzling his nose into Ethan's neck as Ethan began to giggle before pushing the taller one away.

"Corny, real corny." Ethan said with a chuckle before turning his head back towards Benny who was smiling at him in the fire glow now. Ethan leaned in and brushed his fingers across Benny's cheek as their noses brushed side by side, their lips connecting as Benny brought both of his hands up and cupped Ethan's face.

"I love you babe, and I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else right now except here in your arms." Benny whispered against Ethan's lips, both of them opening their eyes and smiling at each other before Benny wrapped his arm around Ethan's waist and brought him closer before they returned their gaze to the fire.

I know I had to delete and completely change two stories to make this one but I have a feeling you'll love what I have in store with this one.