Hello anyone who reads this. As you may know, I love dragons and even more so, Spyro. I have wrote a few Spyro stoies in my time and have decided to keep writing this HTTYD story. Feedback welcomed and i would love to hear what you have to say on this story, be it good or bad. Thank you.

Chapter 2: announcement

Hiccup placed the box down and wrapped his arms around her waist. Astrid felt the ground leave her feet as hiccup, despite his lack of strength in arms, raised her up and put her back down again. He wore a loving smile that radiated his feelings for her.

No more will she live with her parents, now she would become the wife of the chief. She wished Stormfly could be here with her though. Hiccup took her hand and guided it to their bed, she followed him. The day had been tiresome with the usual guy who doesn't like dragons and tries to kill them all. Just a normal day being on Berk.

"Astrid, tomorrow we'll announce our engagement, ok?"

"Fine," the thought kind of scared her but she wouldn't want that to stop the happiness, especially since their dragons had gone so they only had each other.

Astrid settled into bed with a contented sigh, willing the days worried to disappear for the time being.

"Good night, my love."

"Good night, Hiccup."

Someone started yelling outside about the dragons and their whereabouts, nothing could keep her eyes from slowly closing into a deep sleep.

Thump!

Something hit the floorboards next to her. Years of training for battle woke her instantly, ready to dodge or attack. A hand reached down and caressed her cheek, running down her neck and over her outstretched arm. As the hand reached her hand, it gripped it and hauled her up out of bed.

"I guess we should make the announcement, Astrid."

Together, they made their way to the balcony that overlooked Berk. The air felt nice and refreshing as the door opened up, a cool breeze coming off the sea. There was a lack of noise as only a couple of people passed by below, no dragons roosted on the roofs nor any dragons soared across the sky above.

They had just disappeared.

The few people below looked up at their chief, wondering what was going to happen. Hiccup never used to stand on his balcony.

"Fellow Vikings, please spread the word that there will be a meeting tonight in the great hall."

Then hiccup withdrew into the house, Astrid following behind. Without the dragons, there was nothing to do anymore. Nothing except to go and explore somewhere with ships.

"Astrid, want to go and practice with your axe?"

"Against that toothpick you call a weapon," Astrid replied jokingly, "fine."

The couple strode outside down to the newly erected arena. As they descended down to the ground, they both got ready.

Hiccup's sword of fire flew towards her as she ducked under the blow, she swung her axe back in retaliation which he fended off easily. The hours ticked by as the two fought each other in the mock battle, waiting till night for the meeting.

Finally, the sun began to sink over the horizon as torches were placed around the village. People streamed towards the hall, wanting to know why they had been called. Inside, people crowded around al long table where Hiccup and Astrid sat in the middle, flanked by Gobber and Snotlout to the right while Fishlegs and the twins were on his left. Hammering a wooden mallet onto the table, Hiccup called for silence. Once the voices all stopped, Hiccup stood up.

"Today, I am happy to announce that me and Astrid are finally going to get married."

A huge cheer came from the assembled Vikings. Gobber slapped him across the back.

You may not have enjoyed this chapter because it lacks any detail and nothing actually happens. I'm sorry but I'm down on inspiration. Leave any comments or messages with a review or PM. I'll write a better next chapter, I promise.