Chapter 2

Astrid listened to her latest album as the plane landed in Berk. She sighed and picked up her carry-on bag. She was not happy about this. As she walked out she saw a blonde-haired guy jumping and waving at her.

"Astrid! Astrid!" The person yelled and Astrid realized it was a girl. She groaned.

"I'm sorry, I don't do autographs on trips like these," She said rolling her eyes.

"I'm not here for your autograph princess. I'm here because your father said that I was your contact. The names Ruffnut," The girl, named Ruffnut, said holding out her hand.

"Yeah, the pleasures all yours I assure you," Astrid said. She had to figure a way out of there. "Ruffnut... What a strange name."

"Yeah well, yours isn't so common either," Ruffnut said. "So, shall we go?"

"I need to get my bag," Astrid said quickly thinking of an excuse.

"Oh right! Go, I'll stay right here," Ruffnut said and shooed her away. As soon as Astrid was sure she was out of sight, she ran back to the ticket desk.

"I need a one-way ticket back to Los Angeles," Astrid said and the lady at the desk nodded.

"Not so fast Missy," Astrid froze and cursed under her breath as she turned around and saw Ruffnut standing there tapping her foot, her arms crossed. "Your father thought you would try to pull a trick like this. Which is why he assigned me to not leave your side."

"Good ol' Dad," Astrid growled.

"Now, let's get your bag and get out of here," Ruffnut said and pulled Astrid to the baggage claim.

"Where are we going?" Astrid asked pulling her hand away from Ruffnut.

"To the Gobber's Music Shop, obviously. That's where Hiccup and the others are."

"Hiccup?"

"Yeah. You know, the singer who's supposed to help you."

"His name is... Hiccup?" Astrid wanted to laugh at the silly name.

"Yes. And I wouldn't be making fun of his name just yet," Ruffnut said picking up Astrid's suitcase.

"Why not? Will he give me the hiccups?" Astrid laughed and Ruffnut glared at her. "Okay, okay, I'll stop. Can we just go?"

"Fine Ms. Impatient, let's go," Ruffnut said and they walked to her car before driving to Gobber's Music Shop.

"Aye, I see ya made it lass. They're practicin' down the hall," Gobber said as Ruffnut and Astrid entered. And even though Astrid would never admit it out loud, the music shop was pretty nice.

"Thanks Gobber," Ruffnut nodded and walked with Astrid down a hallway. As they closer to a door, they heard music. "Oh! They're starting! Come on!"

Ruffnut quietly opened the door to where a boy, Astrid assumed it was Hiccup, was standing next to a microphone. The raven-haired girl next to him tapped her hand against her thigh as the music was playing. A black-haired boy played a guitar, and a guy with long blonde dreads played the drums. Ruffnut waved to a heavier blonde-haired boy, who was in the recording studio, letting him know they were there. He waved and nodded to some chairs that were against the wall. Astrid and Ruffnut sat down just as the girl started singing.

Hiccup soon began singing along, and Astrid was surprised at how well he sang.As the music slowed and the two stopped singing, Ruffnut jumped up and began clapping and cheering. Hiccup and Heather smiled and gave each other a high-five.

"Great work guys! Let's try our new song," Hiccup said before looking to see Astrid and Ruffnut. "Uh... On second thought, take five," he said. The others looked at each other, but nodded.

Hiccup then made his way over to the two girls. "You must be Astrid Hofferson."

"Hiccup?" Astrid asked and he nodded.

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third," Hiccup said. "It's okay to laugh. I blame my name on the fact that my parents hate me," he joked.

Astrid looked at his face, and saw the most beautiful emerald eyes she had ever seen. Of course, she would never tell him out loud. "That was some song," She said instead. "I didn't know you had a girlfriend."

"There are a lot of things you don't know about me. For instance, she's not my girlfriend. She's just a member of this band and my friend. Just like the rest of the people here. Guys!" Hiccup called his band mates back. "This is, Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut, and Heather. Fishlegs girlfriend," he said pointedly.

"Nice to meet you Astrid," Heather said.

"Hiccup, you sounded awesome!" Fishlegs turned to the auburn-haired boy. "You and Heather's voices sound great together! I was working on a new song, and I think I almost have it finished!"

"That's great Fish," Hiccup nodded.

"So, A, how long are you staying?" Tuffnut said leaning closer to Astrid.

"Um... I don't know," She said.

"She's obviously staying for a while. I mean, who could get enough of this," Snotlout said touching his muscles. Astrid grabbed his hand. "Hey what are you- Ah!" He landed on the floor.

"Um, pardon my friend here. He's... Not usually like this," Hiccup said nervously.

"Yeah he is," Ruffnut said and Hiccup gave her a look to shut up.

"Guys, do you mind if I talk to Astrid?" He asked and they all shrugged. "Alone."

"Fine. But you'd better not try anything with my Astrid!" Snotlout said and Astrid glared at him. "Our Astrid... Uh, Astrid," He corrected himself and Heather pulled him out of the room with the others.

"Oh gods," Hiccup rubbed his head.

"So, what can I do to get my sound back? Is there like a medicine I can take? Because I just want to get back to my fans in Los Angeles," Astrid said.

"Listen, I'm not happy about this either. But, you're here, so we have make the best of it. There's no magic pill or medicine you can take. It takes lots of practice. Snotlout was right about one thing. You will be here for a while," Hiccup said.

"Great. So I'm stuck here with all of them?"

"'All of them' have names. Besides, I'm pretty sure they're as happy you're here, as you are. If not less. You're not only disrupting my schedule, but theirs as well. So keep that in mind," Hiccup said.

"Sorry," Astrid mumbled, pouting slightly. "What do I do now?"

"Tomorrow we'll start with training. For right now, my father, being the great Dad he is, arranged for you to stay at our house. Well head over there so you can-"

"No. No way. I'm not sharing a house with you."

"Good thing there's an in-law suite on the house huh? Get your things and put them in my car. You're probably tired from flying, so we'll let you rest or do whatever you need to today, since it's already four o'clock."

"Fine. But only because I have to," Astrid said and stomped out of the room.

"Oh, this is going to be a long three months," Hiccup sighed and walked after Astrid.