9 months later...
It was sunset in the small village of the Jungle-Gibers. All was at rest as the Dragons slept by their riders in peace; far from the rage of the King. It was a good thing to, for our fellow and infamous Berkians were also safe from Kael's murder and wrath. They could now fly their precious beasts with the spell of safety surrounding the borders of the lonely island, but beyond the border is where the spell is broken for only the individual who passed beyond the gate. But inside? All was well.
However, not all Dragons and riders were at peace.
Hiccup stood aside the door that separated him from his wife. He paced back and forth across the wooden floor outside the room where his darling Leila was forcing their child into this world. "Oh my gods..." he groaned and winced as another scream etched through the cracks and splinters of the wood. Every passing moment was growing more agonising as he stood away from her. He desperately needed to be by her side, he needed to comfort her through the pain and suffering for the sake of their child. No, they didn't no the gender yet, and they wanted it a surprise. Some said it would be a boy; dashing like his father, charming and respectful, witty and all. Others said it would be a beautiful baby girl, beautiful and graceful like her mother.
More screeches and yelps of pain scratched through the wooden borders. His control nearly broke as it carried on for hours to come. If only he could be in there with her.
Astrid could barely comfort him. "I swear Hiccup, you're acting like this is completely new to you!" Hiccup only glared; she cringed when she realised how she said it. "Okay, forget I opened my mouth."
Velva came rushing in with the cloth and a large bowl of cold water; they say it's to sooth her gently though most know it only adds the heat to being as much as unbearable as before; if not, worse. Hiccup immediately tried to halt her. "Please, let me in! I have to see her!" he cried pleadingly. But Velva shook her head.
"No, this is women's work. You have to remain aside fro this door!" And she closed said door in his face, leaving him hopeless to join her.
Leila's entire body was dripping with sweat, fists clenching Valka's hands. She shook her head rapidly, crying in pain. "I can't do it, Mama." she sobbed, shaking violently. "I can't! It hurts!"
Velva understood greatly and brought in the bowl of cool water.
Valka nodded rapidly, but barely noticeable. "Yes you can sweetheart. Just a few more." Leila shook her head. "You need to do this, don't you want to see your child?"
Leila reluctantly nodded, squeezing the sheets once again as her forehead was dabbed with a damp cloth. "Make it stop!" she sobbed again. "It hurts! Make it stop!"
"Push!" cried Valka.
"GAAAAAAAHHH!" she screamed, shaking more violently with every ounce of slipping strength she had. "IT HURTS!" she yelled as loud as she could. She pleaded mentally for Hiccup to join her, to help her; his soothing voice in her ears, feel his loving kisses for support and hold his hand for her last grip of reality.
Hiccup felt like he was going to die, knowing she was in pain practically broke him entirely. "Oh my gods..." He felt like he was going to faint, but Stoick held him by the shoulder with Gobber's assistance.
"Come on, laddie! Don't sleep on us. Yer child is being birthed. Just think about it."
Hiccup was then silent, standing straight before he started stumbling over his words; sounding more like gibberish than any language at all. "But Leila's... she's... she's gonna-!"
"She's gonna be fine, son." Stoick interrupted, smiling knowingly. "She's strong, son. Just think about it, think about your child looking into your eyes with wonder, when he or she first grabs your finger and holds it tight. Just imagine being a father to a beautiful baby."
Hiccup's breath then eased into calmness, feeling relaxation plaguing him slowly. "You're right, Dad. You're right..." He still paced across the wooden floor, but not in fear or stress this time. Instead, he thought of all the possible chances he could take at being a father. First birthdays, words, walking, running, Dragon-riding... All of it... And it made him smile. The most wonderful thought of all; he was going to be a father, and his darling wife, Leila Haddock, was going to be the mother of his child.
All the while as the screams turned to silence, everyone smiled knowingly. Velva held a huge grin as she exited the room where Leila rested and beckoned for Hiccup to come inside.
He did so far too willingly; he raced inside to see his wife exhausted but smiling. "Oh, Leila!" he whispered as he drowned her in sweet kisses. "Oh, Leila! Thank the Gods!" He said, and she laughed breathlessly.
"I'm fine, Hiccup. Thank the gods, it's all over." she whispered back and returned his kisses gladly. "Would you like to meet her?" she smiled.
Hiccup's eyes widened as he processed the question. "Her?"
Leila nodded breathlessly, exhausted and about to fall asleep. "We have a beautiful baby girl."