A Complete Turnaround
Rated; M
Pairing; HiccupXAstrid
Disclaimer; I do not own anything HTTYD related. Everything belongs to its original creator.
A Glimpse
=Normal POV=
{Friday, October 1, 2021-3:30 pm}
(Berk; Haddock Manor)
"This is Haddock Manor," Hiccup had said to Astrid, Thuggory, Eret, Nadia, Camicazi, Gruffnut, and Ragna. However, none of them could believe it. Yet, maybe they could. This property was supposed to be private, but arriving at the gate; Hiccup was able to gain access right way. Getting to the driveway, someone asked Hiccup if they should put his car away from the night. Hiccup wouldn't have been allowed to do such things if he didn't know the owners personally, or as he had said; he lived there. Also, Hiccup didn't refer to this place as Berkian Estate; he called it Haddock Manor, and Haddock was Hiccup's last name. It was true, and no matter how they wanted to deny it, the seven of them couldn't. This was Hiccup's house.
"Wow," Camicazi blinked.
"Dude, you been holding out!" Eret smacked him on the back with a laugh.
"Uh, no…I haven't. My business is none of yours," Hiccup retorted with an eye roll.
"You live in a friggin mansion!" Thuggory said, still in shock with the others.
"Yes, I do. Are we just going to stand out here, or go in?" Hiccup sighed.
"What's something like this run ya?" Ragna wondered.
"I don't know…Probably somewhere in the forty-million range?" Hiccup shrugged.
"When did you move here?" Gruffnut asked.
"Been here. Berkian Estates is just a cover, but this has always been a Haddock home; it's been in my family since the dawn of the Viking Era in 763. Back then it was just a wooden house, and it was remodeled to a stone build in the twelfth century, then over the years slowly been expanded on and renovated to a modern living space as it is now," Hiccup explained while turning the handle. "Remember what I said you seven…You fuck up, and you will regret it…" he warned once more as he pushed the door open revealing the entryway.
"Ah, welcome home, young master," came a voice from a man who walked towards them.
"Thank you, Sigurd. Have my parents arrived home yet?" Hiccup inquired.
"Yes, sir. I'm afraid I don't know where they are, though. Shall I take yours and your guest's jackets?" Sigurd asked.
"Please, thank you," Hiccup pulled his jacket off and handed it to the man, and then the rest did the same as Sigurd carefully hung all outerwear in the closet on the left of them.
"Will your friends be joining for supper?" Sigurd wondered.
"Likely," Hiccup nodded.
"Excellent, sir. I'll inform the cook straight away," Sigurd then closed the door to the home and hurried off.
"Come on, I'll give you a tour later," Hiccup motioned for them to follow. "MOM! DAD! I'm home!" he called out.
"We're in the Great Room, son!" bellowed a male's voice. Hiccup smiled as he walked straight ahead, then banked a right down a hall, before quickly turning into a door on the left. Hiccup found his parents sitting together on a couch that faced the backyard.
"Brought friends, and…Extras," Hiccup said as his parents rose and faced him with broad smiles. The female had a lean figure with light auburn-colored hair and blue/green eyes. The male was much more substantial with a long red beard and hair, but green eyes like Hiccup's.
"Lovely, dear," the woman stated. "I know six of these friends, who are the other seven?" she asked.
"Ah, I know one of them. You're Colby Hofferson's daughter, aren't you?" the man said, motioning to Astrid.
"Y-Yes, sir; I am. Astrid Hofferson, pleased to meet you, Mr. Haddock," Astrid introduced formally. Hiccup was a bit surprised; he didn't know Astrid had that in her.
"We're all…Working on a project together for history, a report about a historical place in the Archipelago. The vote was for Berkian Estate," Hiccup hinted.
"That's wonderful, son. I'm sure your father has the files in his desk about the history of this home," the woman assured and the man nodded. The others saw a portly man in a soldier's uniform sneaking into the room from the side that Hiccup had his back turned towards. The male tapped Hiccup's shoulder, then took a step back as Hiccup turned to see him. Instantly, Hiccup's eyes widened.
"Un-Uncle Go-Gobber?" Hiccup forced out.
"Surprise!" the male, Gobber announced.
"Oh, my Gods!" Hiccup threw himself at the man, hugging him tightly. "You're home!" Gobber chuckled, hugging Hiccup back. Hiccup's parents leaned into one another, smiling still.
"He showed up an hour ago with Grump," Hiccup's father said.
"That's Hiccup's Godfather and unofficial uncle; Gobber Forger," Adelaide beamed.
"Gobber's been serving overseas in Afghanistan for the past year; they haven't seen one another in eight months," Heather explained. "And those two are his parents. Dragon Veterinarian Valka Haddock, and her husband, Stoick. Astrid, he works with your father at Archia Island Hall," she added. Astrid nodded, understanding as it now made sense how Stoick knew her.
Hiccup and Gobber finally pulled back from the hug. "This is…Amazing!" Hiccup explained. "I-Is this just leave or…" he trailed off.
Gobber smiled, ruffling Hiccup's auburn hair. "Tour is over, laddie; Uncle Gobber's home for good," Gobber said. Hiccup hugged him again. "I didn't resign my contract for service, kiddo," he added as Hiccup gasped in surprised.
"Re-Really?" Hiccup asked.
"I've been in the army since I was eighteen. After thirty-five years and five tours of duty, lad; I'm more than ready to retire at the rank of Captain, and enjoy spending time with my favorite family," Gobber enlightened.
"We're your only family, or so I've been told," Hiccup laughed.
"That's why you're the favorite," Gobber bonked Hiccup's head.
"Hi, Uncle Gobber," Adelaide went over to hug the man.
"Ello, lassie," Gobber returned the action. Fishlegs and Snotlout went over next, shaking Gobber's hand and welcoming him home.
"Does everyone call him Uncle Gobber?" Camicazi wondered.
"Oh, you didn't know that Snotlout, Adelaide, and Fishlegs are my cousins? Snotlout and Adelaide are my firsts because their dad is my dad's brother, and Fishlegs is a third," Hiccup informed calmly. "I think because of our great, great, great…grandfather?" he trailed off, slightly unsure of the answer.
"Huh, learn something new every day," Gruffnut blinked.
"We gotta celebrate you being home, my friend," Stoick patted Gobber's shoulder. "I've have the cooks prepare a feast,"
"Honestly, the only thing I want is some of the Haddock Family home cooking, minus Val in the kitchen," Gobber added quickly.
"Hey!" Valka frowned.
"Val, he's not wrong," Stoick reminded as the woman crossed her arms over her chest, glaring.
"I think you and Uncle Gobber just got yourselves put in the stables for the night," Hiccup snickered. "In all seriousness, though…Mom; you can't cook. Last time you tried, we had to remodel the kitchen, and that was three years ago…" Hiccup said.
"You watch it, young man, or you're joining them in the stables," Valka warned.
"Pfft, wouldn't be the first time I've slept out there," Hiccup retorted.
"Then I'll ground you!" Valka threatened.
"From what, Mom? School? Homework? My job?..." Hiccup listed a few off. Valka went to reply, then stopped with a huff. "Sure, I'll cook tonight," Hiccup shrugged to Gobber. "Any requests?" he inquired.
"Oh, will ya do yer Chicken Farfalle fer me, lad? I haven't had that in ages!" Gobber's eyes brightened up.
"Whatever you want, Uncle Gobber. I'll have the cook pull it out for me, and we'll eat around 6 pm?" Hiccup offered as Gobber, Stoick, and Valka nodded in agreement. "Perfect. You lot, follow me," he motioned for them to walk with him. Hiccup walked out of the side entryway, past an elevator, and into the sizeable chef-style kitchen.
"Ah, Young Master Haddock! How was your day?" a cheery man greeted with a smile.
"Can't complain, Hagen. Yours?" Hiccup asked.
"Always good. Now, have you come to give me what your parents would like for dinner?" Hagen replied.
"Actually, by request; I'll be cooking this evening. Don't suppose you'd pull out what I need for a 6 pm meal and getting it prepared?" Hiccup inquired.
"Certainly, my friend! Which of your specialties will be tonight's supper?" Hagen wondered.
"Chicken Farfalle. So the chicken, bowtie pasta, olive oil, seasonings, and the broccoli. You know what I need to make the dish," Hiccup told him.
"Aye, sir! I'll have it out and prepared for cooking by 5:45," Hagen saluted.
"Good man," Hiccup and the cook fist-bumped, then Hiccup started walking again as the rest followed.
"So, we getting that tour?" Camicazi wondered curiously.
"Oh, I suppose. Come on," Hiccup stated. Leading them back to the main entrance because it was easier; Hiccup stood at the door. "Alright left is the coat room, right is a bathroom; just toilet and sink, though. Uh, next room on the left is a formal dining room, and the door under the staircase there is my dad's office. That spiral staircase leads upstairs, which we'll go after the main floor," Hiccup explained, then walked forward more back towards that hall they were in before Hiccup found his parents.
"Down this hall on the left with two entrances is the Great Room, so a glorified living space, but great view of the backyard. Uh, this is another bathroom, then another entry to dad's office. Straight down is the Ballroom," Hiccup enlightened showing them each place as they passed it. "Mom's office is that back room; you can get there from the Ballroom or the Great Room," Hiccup revealed both spots. "On this side of the Ballroom is a path to a mini-bar, then more down is a hall through to the library. Also, the Ballroom is connected to the Terrace,"
"Wow. What's this staircase lead to?" Thuggory asked.
"Lower Level; we'll hit that later," Hiccup stated, then led them back down the corridor into the back Foyer, where there was a door leading outside. Hiccup pushed it open, revealing the backyard to them. "Haddock Stables," he pointed to a large structure towards the treeline. "Pool, hot tub, little outside kitchen space for cookouts, fireplace, changing areas," Hiccup showed them each thing by pointing.
"Can we see the dragons?" Nadia wondered.
Hiccup put his fingers to the corners of his mouth and gave a long, loud whistle. Seconds later, the stable doors opened by a staff member, and three dragons rushed forward. Hiccup greeted each one gently by rubbing under their chins or touching his nose to their snouts. "This is Cloudjumper, my mother's Stormcutter. This fella is Skullcrusher, my dad's Rumblehorn. And this Gobber's Hotburple, Grump," Hiccup introduced but was still looking around. "Huh, should be one more…" he muttered. "Hey, Tore!"
"Yes, Master Hiccup?" the man hurried over.
"Where's my girl?" Hiccup asked.
"Hiding. You know she loves to play," Tore chuckled.
Hiccup sighed. "Indeed I do…I think I can draw her out…" Hiccup said, the cupped his hand over his mouth. "AWOOO!" Hiccup sounded.
"What was that?" Astrid asked.
"Dragon call; we'll get to that in training before Midterms," Hiccup informed.
"Shall we try the chicken, sir?" Tore wondered holding a leg out for him. Hiccup held it by the bottom bone, waving it around. Seconds later, Hiccup heard the beating of wings as he smirked and threw the chicken leg in the air just as a blue and yellow Deadly Nadder zipped through, grabbing it with her mouth, then coming back around and landing beside him with a squawk; nudging and nuzzling his face.
"And this is Stormfly; she's my girl," Hiccup told them.
"Oh, she's…Beautiful…" Astrid complimented. Stormfly licked the side of Hiccup's face, effectively making the right stick straight up.
"Ugh, Stormfly!..." Hiccup grumbled as the Nadder almost laughed at him. "Yeah, we'll see who is laughing when you don't get your morning flight tomorrow…" Stormfly squawked at him sadly, nudging gently and purring almost. "Alright, I forgive you, girl." Hiccup rubbed his forehead to hers. "Take CJ, Crusher, and Grump back to the stables for me, and maybe there's more chicken in it for you," Stormfly's yellow eye lit up as she roared to the other three, hurrying them into the stables once more. "Give her five more, Tore,"
"Right away, Mr. Haddock," Tore said, then rushed back, closing the doors.
"Come on, there's more to see," Hiccup invited the others to follow him back in. "Alright, so that little thing is the elevator between all three floors," he showed them as they entered. "This is the kitchen, as you saw before. Through it is the smaller family room, and dining area. This little opening is to the dining room, but usually just for staff, and that room is the panty. Past the family room is a small hallway, right around here is another bathroom; only toilet and sink. Uh, more down this way is bathroom, same as before, downstairs set of stairs, another small Foyer. We got two guest bedrooms at the end, sporting full baths in each. Along the right here leads out to the Motor Court, or commonly known as the five-car garage square and two storage areas,"
Hiccup opened the main door to show it to them. "Those two spots across the way are for overnight guests, and these three are me, mom, and dad," Hunter pointed to each. "That archway is the entrance," he added. "I think that's it for main floor," he led them back through to the Grand Foyer/Entrance of the home, then up the stairs. "We got the balcony looking down to where we just were," he showed them. "Up here is mostly bedrooms, and laundry," Hiccup moved the group towards the door right on the right at the end. "Master bedroom with sitting room, his and her closets and bathrooms,"
"Your parent's room, right?" Ragna inquired.
"Correct. That's the elevator," he pointed, then opened another door on his right. "This is my room and the full bathroom," Hiccup revealed. "There's another bedroom next to mine, just smaller, but has a full bathroom. And there's a space across the hall from mine here. Um, little closet. If ya keep going down this hall, there's an entry to laundry, then another bedroom with full bathroom. Down this hall is another bedroom and full washroom. That space over the two-car garage is the staff quarters, but most of them stay out in the mini-units out back, so that's two more bedrooms over there, and there's an entrance to it downstairs between the two garages," Hiccup explained.
"Damn, Hic; you got a serious pad," Gruffnut laughed.
"You ain't seen nothing yet," Hiccup grinned, leading them back downstairs by the central staircase, then the one right near garage entrance Foyer, which took them downstairs into the basement. Hiccup took them right off the stairwell and into a hallway. "Okay, we have the Wine Cellar, and two storage rooms, there's also an access outside to get into those and the basement, but it's typically locked from the inside unless we need it. Up this hall leads you into the Lower Foyer, where there is a bathroom on your left, the Theater, a Recreation room, Gamer's Paradise, work out, dry spa, and massage room. There's a smaller indoor pool and jacuzzi too. And to top it off, one more guest bedroom. But, I'm the only one who uses it on night I don't feel like hiking my ass back upstairs to sleep in my own room. That's it; that's the whole house," Hiccup smiled facing them after they ended up back in the Gamer's Paradise area since he'd shown them each room as he mentioned it,"
The populars as they referred to themselves didn't know what to say. All this time they thought Hiccup was some lower class teenager with an average life, but as it turns out; Hiccup was loaded and lived in a mansion. None of them could believe it. However, the truth was right there in front of them. They never would have suspected that Hiccup was rich, or had all this because he never played the part. Hiccup still acted as if everything he had wasn't a big deal. One thing was for sure, who knew what other secrets he had? And most of the seven in the wealthy group were super jealous after this little glimpse into the life of Hiccup Haddock.