**** Hi everyone, heres another Chapter of Stalka. This chapter, Hiccup has been born but, I'll focus on Stoick's and Valka's relationship, now that Hiccup has been born. The next update will be updated on Friday as the earliest. ****


Valka gently cradled her newborn son in her arms. He had distinct green eyes, just like her. He was so beautiful, yet Valka had heeded the village maiden's words carefully. Hiccup was premature, and they had said he would not be able to survive the first few days. A bit of guilt had grown inside of Valka, that she wasn't able to give Stoick a good, healthy baby boy.

"Valka, can I see him?" Stoick called to her.

She turned around and looked at Stoick with a sadden expression in her eyes. She handed Hiccup off to Stoick who then gently held the baby.

"The maidens have said that he came too early Stoick." Valka cupped her face, trying to not think about Hiccup's fate. "They said that he might only last a few days at most." she continued, her voice hinting her feeling of guilt.

Stoick came to her side and tried to convince her that he didn't believe them. "Ah, don't listen to them Valka. This is my son ... our son and I know that he'll pull through. I can see him right now, all grown up. He'll be the best Viking that Berk will have seen in generations."

Valka shook her head a bit and continued holding her face in her hands, not able to look at Stoick. "I'm sorry Stoick, I'm sorry that I couldn't give you a proper son." she choked out.

Stoick's eyes widened when he realized that his wife was feeling shame because of Hiccup. He set the baby down in the cradle, who was still asleep, taking heavy breaths.

"Valka, don't let what the others say get to you. Do you truly believe that our son is not worthy?" Stoick murmured. He then took hold of Valka's hands from her face and was able to have her look at him.

"It's not that Stoick, it's just that I feel … I feel …" Valka was not able to finish. Stoick put on a small smile and gave her a short kiss.

"Valka, I am proud of you. I am proud of the son you gave me. You shouldn't feel bad that these things don't turn out as expected. What done is done." He held Valka's hands a bit tighter, trying to make her understand that he wasn't upset. He wanted her to be happy about Hiccup.

"I love you, Stoick." Valka said. "I want our son to grow up in Berk without the violence." She sounded a bit conflicted now. Stoick instantly knew were this conversation was heading, as he had discussed this matter with her many times. "I thinks it is time that we stop the fighting with the dragons. It only leads to destruction and chaos, Stoick."

Stoick slowly stopped listening, not wanting her to continue. "Valka, we have talked about this. I know you fear for Hiccup's future but, we are Vikings. For generations, the Vikings have been battling and fighting dragons to survive here in Berk."

Valka got frustrated with this arguing. "Then why not just try and listen to me, Stoick. I have seen what the dragons of capable of. They are capable of love, hurt, and anger just like us. They are truly intelligent and gentle creatures if you choose to understand them. They are only defending themselves, because we go out and attack their nests."

Stoick closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "This conversation is over Valka. The fighting will not stop anytime soon. Unless we get a miracle and somehow achieve this peace you say, Berk will continue to be fighting dragons. Please ... Valka, just listen."

Stoick opened his eyes and looked at Valka with a bit of frustration. Valka had been talking about the dragon nonsense for quite a while now. She had been sneaking off to the forest and meeting with some dragon. Oh, how many times Stoick had warned her to stop going out there but, she never listened. Everytime she went out, Stoick feared that one day Valka would never come back.

"And just please stop going out into the forest. You scare me everytime you sneak off to those dreaded woods. Please, Valka."

Valka walked towards Hiccup's cradle and stared at the sleeping baby for a moment, and then looked at Stoick. "Alright Stoick, I will listen and stop running off. For the sake of our son, I know that I need to focus my attention to taking care of him."

Stoick nodded slowly and came behind Valka and put his arms around her waist.

"Now, lets get some rest Valka. We'll need to wake up a bit early for the funeral procession for my father. I'll still need some practice on my big speech tomorrow also." Stoick laughed sadly.

Valka knew that Stoick was still mourning but he was strong enough to hide his emotions, which he did rather well. "Well, then love. Let's gets some rest before little Hiccup wakes us up again." Valka said with a hint of sarcasm.

With that, the two headed off to bed, as mother and father of a new son, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.