A/N: I still have the poll going for what Hiccup and Astrid's baby should be (or if you want twins!) up on my profile. Go vote!

Also, I have a name for my Hiccstrid/Percabeth story. Rite of Passage. I've got the first draft written, but I want more done before I post anything from it. I go back to work in a week so I'm doing my best to get everything I need done!

A Random Person (the guest reviewer): I normally will answer reviews if they have an account, but many good questions! Daniel is of course Dagur, there will be more back story in later chapters! Stoick and Valka's divorce will actually be explained shortly. I haven't decided if it will be this chapter or the next, but soon. Cloudjumper will be a dog, but I haven't decided what kind. I was actually thinking of going with Henry or Hayden but a majority of the stories I've read that has been his modern name. And then it was going to be Heathcliff, But I found I liked Heath ten times better. :) I hope you enjoy what you read!

Chapter Two

Astrid was still trying to wrap her head around her therapist being Hiccup's mom. She could have easily just told Hiccup, but she didn't. Val went along with it, pretending that she had just met Astrid, and she appreciated it. It made her feel so good that she knows Val hasn't been telling her son anything that goes on.. but that's doctor patient confidentiality, right? Anything she says is safe in that office.

It wasn't as awkward or weird as she thought it was going to be either. Val was just as nice as she was in the office. Astrid knew Val was doing everything she could to keep her comfortable. Has she ever said how much she likes her therapist?

It was an hour later, after Val and Astrid had "gotten to know each other". As if Val didn't already know everything about Astrid. It was fun to learn about Val though. Hearing about all the dogs she's ever rescued, and about how she'll find them good homes. She even learned about the year that Val lived in Norway.

A phone rang and Val stood to answer it, leaving the couple in the living room.

Astrid reached down, scratching behind Stormfly's ear. The dog hadn't left her side and she loved it. Hiccup gave her a smile "How do you like her?"

She returned his smile "I love her. Shes so sweet." she laughed, leaning towards Hiccup "She acts like she's known me forever. I like that."

Hiccup's smile grew, reaching over and wrapping an arm around his girlfriend "Gods, I'm so glad to hear that. Cami and my mom never got along. They never even acted like they liked each other." Astrid tilted her head. She had heard bits and pieces about Cami. He never talked much about her, but she does know that he can't stand her. That's all she cares about "They butted heads over something every time we visited."

Astrid adjusted herself so she was able to rest her head on his shoulder "Did you two ever live together?" she wasn't sure if that was too clingy of a question to ask. Is that what he would think? She's not clingy, just… Curious.

Hiccup laughed, tugging Astrid closer to him "No. You'll be happy to know that you're the first girl I've ever lived with."

She looked up at him "Oh, so how many guys have you lived with before me?"

"Ha you're so funny, milady."

Val walked back into the room followed by a pit bull Astrid had yet to meet. Val sat in the chair across from them, the pit bull curling about at her feet "That was Stoick. He's running a little behind, but he said he's on his way." Val gave Astrid a smile "He's just going to adore you."

"I sure hope so."

The pit bull raised its head, looking over at Astrid as if he was just noticing her. He stood, making his way over towards her. Astrid had always heard about pit bulls. How mean they are. But this one looked so nice and curious. Val studied Astrid's face "Oh, that's Cloudjumper. He's such a sweet thing."

Astrid reached her hand out to pat his head when he rested it in her lap. Hiccup reached over, scratching the dogs ear "He seems it."

"He's misunderstood." Hiccup said with a nod.

"He's cute." Astrid said, giving the nod a smile. Stormfly whined next to her, climbing into her lap. Astrid let out a laugh "But not as cute as you."

Hiccup snorted "I wish my own girlfriend talked to me that way."

His fingers danced up her side and she gasped before laughing, shoving his hand away "How dare you tickle me."

Val's face had filled with concerned when she had heard the gasp. She knows how sensitive Astrid can be toward things, but once she heard the laugh, she sighed. Good. He wasn't doing anything that was bothering her. It should be weird that Val knows so much about their relationship.. More than she ever wanted to know about her sons relationship. Astrid, who normally showed whenever she was uncomfortable, didn't seem to find any of it weird.

It was nice seeing Hiccup happy. Especially since the girl making him that happy has troubles keeping herself happy. It was even better seeing Astrid with a genuine smile on her face. Val had to admit that she was incredibly happy that these two found each other.

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When Stoick arrived, Astrid was shocked. He was nothing what she was expecting. She could safely say that Hiccup looks more like his mother. Stoick was huge, and she thought Hiccup was tall. Stoick practically towered over her.

Once he sat down and started talking though, she found that they have more in common than she thought. He was captain of his high school soccer team, and so was Astrid when she was finally in a good home. He was in to watching football on Sundays and so was she. He was more athletic than she thought he was going to be.

Hiccup leaned over to Astrid towards the end of the dinner, placing a kiss on her cheek and picking up her empty plate "I'll be right back." she nodded, giving him that smile he loves and turned back to his dad.

Hiccup was more than happy to see them bonding. It made him happy that Astrid liked his parents, but most importantly, he was glad they seemed to like her. Astrid is one of the most important people in his life, and if his parents didn't like her, he wasn't sure what he would do.

Val walked in a few seconds after Hiccup, setting her dish in the sink "Your father approves of her."

"I see that. He's never openly shown to liking someone before." Hiccup said with a laugh. He glanced over at his mom "What about you? How do you feel about her?"

Val could read her sons face like the back of her hand. She can tell the minute that he asked the question that he was nervous that she doesn't like Astrid. What if he had misjudged it and his mom couldn't stand her? He has no idea that it's the complete opposite though. Val loves Astrid like her own child and has for the past thirteen years. She gave him a smile "I adore her. She's absolutely beautiful and sweet. Is she good to you?"

Hiccup let out a relieved sigh and leaned against the counter, staring into the dining room at Astrid "You have no idea, mom." Val raised an eyebrow, of course she knew. She was positive that Astrid wasn't lying about their relationship "She wakes up before me most days. On those days, I'll wake up and she'll have breakfast waiting for me. She burns the eggs almost every time, but I don't even care."

Val watched his face as he talked. He looked like a teenager in love again. She missed seeing her son so happy "And those nights when Gobber keeps me late, I'll go home to dinner waiting and even if she's tired, she'll still be awake just to ask me how my day was."

Val can honestly say her job is making her feel bad. She hates that Astrid hasn't told him anything, and he's infested in her that Val knows that when Astrid finally does tell him, he's not going to run or leave like she thinks. She made a mental note to talk to Astrid about it during her next session.

She narrowed her eyes at him "Do you do the same for her?"

"Of course! Whenever I wake up before her, she gets breakfast in bed. Or, on those days she has therapy I'll have lunch waiting for her when she gets home. I just love having someone who supports me as much as I support them."

Astrid caught his eye and sent him a smile before turning to his dad and saying something before standing and heading to the kitchen. She walked up to him, wrapping her arms around his waist, that smile still on her face as she hugged him "As much as I like it here, I'm getting tired."

Hiccup nodded, slipping an arm around her waist. "Yeah, me too. I do have work in the morning, too." He pressed a kiss to her forehead, looking over at his mom "I think we're going to head out."

Val let out a sigh. She loved having her son home, and Astrid just made it even better. Her eyes landed on something behind Astrid and she smiled "Oh! I have something for you."

Hiccup raised an eyebrow and Astrid tilted her head. What could fall possibly have for her? She glanced up at her boyfriend and even he looked confused. Apparently just giving Hiccup's girlfriends things is something she doesn't do often. As she watched his face, a slow smile started forming. Her eyebrows furrowed together. What was he smiling at?

Val came walking back over, Stormfly in her arms. Astrid's jaw dropped. Hiccup's dropped his hand from her waist and nudged her forward. Was Val really going to give her Stormfly? Astrid could barely take care of herself most the time, how was she ever going to take care of a dog?

"Stormfly doesn't normally warm up to people so easily. She's been in need of a new home for years now. Hiccup has always loved her, and I know you two will take care of her."

"Val -"

Stormfly wiggled her way out of Val's arms and towards Hiccup who was holding his arms out for her "We'll take her. I know once she comes out of her shock, she'll be happy."

Astrid could cry. Besides Hiccup, no one had ever given her anything. One thing she's always wanted was a dog, but even as a kid she knew having a dog in that kind of home would be bad. She's finally in a good place with a good guy, Stormfly is the dog she's always wanted.

Before she could stop herself, she was rushing forward and throwing her arms around Val "Thank you so much, Val."

Hiccup smiled at the scene, his two favorite people getting along. This is something he's always wanted. Astrid pulled away, giving Val a smile. She took a deep breath, turning to face Hiccup and gave him that smile "Ready?"

Hiccup stepped forward, holding on to Stormfly as he pressed a kiss to his moms cheek "I'll call you later."

Val nodded, hugging him and then Astrid "I'm hoping to see you two soon. Don't forget to say bye to your father, Hiccup."

Hiccup waved a hand around, rolling his eyes "Yeah, I won't."

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"Sorry Stormfly," Astrid said, scratching the dogs ear "we don't have any dog food yet. You're stuck with cat food for now."

Stormfly didn't seem to mind having to eat cat food. She ate it right up.

Astrid smiled, walking towards the bedroom door. She decided she'd leave the door open just a crack so Stormfly could come and go as she pleased. Hiccup was already laying on the bed, shirtless, to Astrid's joy. He was doing something on his phone and didn't notice her.

She walked swiftly to the bed, jumping on to it and pushing his phone away from his face. He blinked in surprise before smiling "Well, hi." she leaned down, pressing her lips to his for a quick kiss "What was that for?"

She ran a hand through his hair, pushing his bangs away from his eyes so she could see them better and letting out a contented sigh "I just love you."

Hiccup reached over, wrapping an arm around her to pull her into his side. He pressed a kiss to her forehead "I love you, too. You're being awfully cuddly tonight."

She shrugged, throwing a leg over his. When they first started dating, she hated the cuddling. She hated being touched in general. Hiccup brought out this side of her that she never knew she even had. Turns out, Astrid's a cuddler. She loves it, and she loves being close to him.

"It's just been a good night. I'm in a good mood."

Hiccup wrapped his other arm around her, closing his eyes "It has been a pretty good night, hasn't it?" Astrid hummed, nodding against his chest. He tightened his hold on her waist "Next month is Thanksgiving."

Astrid raised an eyebrow, looking up at him "Yeah?"

Hiccup kept his eyes closed but he smiled "Are you going to spend Thanksgiving with me?"

She propped herself up on her elbow, studying his face. Was he being serious? She would usually spend any holiday with her family or alone. She had never had a Holiday before that she actually spent with someone. She fought back a smile "Is that an offer?" he nodded, opening his eyes and looking at her "The yes. Yeah, I'd love to spend Thanksgiving with you."

He reached a hand up, placing it on the back of her neck and pulling her down for a kiss "Good. I was hoping you'd say that. I have this friend.. He's not really a friend, I guess, but he texted me and said he was stopping by for Thanksgiving because he was going to be in town. I can't stand the guy. And I'm thankful that you'll be there with me."

Astrid smiled, kissing his cheek "Don't worry, babe. I'm tough. If he bothers you, I can take care of him."

Hiccup squeezed her side "I can always count on you, milady."

Astrid rolled away from him, tugging at the sleeve of his shirt to get him to look at her "Come over here so we can end our night even better."