Homecoming

Chapter 4: Negotiations

A/N: Sadly, this will most likely be a short chapter. I am sorry for that, but I am backed up with getting ready for school and all of that stuff that I hate. But I have some what good and some what bad news. I'll either finish this, or just cut my losses and start the sequel to ADB. I would appreciate it if you would tell me if you want this to continue, or to see the sequel. Either one I can accept. Though I would like to finish this, it really is your choice. Also, please, please, please go and subscribe to my YouTube account, LostswordXS. Need more views and comments!

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HTTYD, ONLY MY PLOT LINES, OC'S, PLACES, THINGS AND WHATEVER ELSE I MADE UP WHILE WRITING THE HALF DOZEN OR MORE STORIES ON HTTYD. THE CORRECT OWNERS OF THE MOVIE AND NON OC CHARACTERS ARE DREAMWORKS AND THEIR PARTNERS IN MAKING THE MOVIE.

"And you can't destroy all of the land, only what you need and no more" Hiccup said as he and Astrid sat at a table before Lord Astrus Iceston, a map of Tarkuse Ja Surm set on the wooden table, it's wrinkled edges showing great age and the fade of the colors even more, if not proving it was very old. He, along with Astrid, who had mostly just leaned on his shoulder through the long talks, sneaking a nap every now and again, he would never know how she could sleep with both eyes open, had been discussing with the Estonian Lord the colonizing of Tarkuse Ja Surm. So far, Hiccup had convinced him to not harm any of the dragons, not to destroy their habitats and was now working on making sure he wasn't going to destroy the island for resources. And why had the man agreed to these terms so far? Well it was simple. The Estonians were scared.

Despite their army and navy, which was greater then Berk's by far, they had no way of knowing how many dragons there were, and they couldn't go to war with dragons that were well held up and defended in their little fortress, with no land roads, they could easily burn ships approaching, and they could just as easily attack them at night. It would never work.

And so they had come to Hiccup, hoping he could calm the dragons and allow a trading town to grow there once more. However Astrus seemed to want not just to form a town there, but to make sure the dragons were protected. Hiccup had been surprised at first, but the man seemed honest and well meaning, not like the other Estonian he had 'Run Into', literally.

"Of course" The Estonian Lord said, sounding like he meant it. "Berk has thrived so far with merging with these dragons, I only hope Estonia can do so as well" he said, almost sadly. "I would request though" he added. "That you come with us, to help the proceedings and show my people that dragons can be friendly. Otherwise I fear the King will simply order the island attacked" he finished.

Hiccup nodded. "I suppose we can do that. I mean, if it is allowed by my Tribe and Chieftain" he said, keeping his 'I Really Want You Back On That Island' face up as he gently nudged Astrid, however she only mumbled something and snuggled closer to him, which looked a bit weird since her eyes were still open, he meant it when he said he would never understand how she did it.

"You should be happy" Astrus said as he observed the two. "That you are lucky enough to find such a one as her to be your future life" he finished with a suggestive grin.

Hiccup fought away the heavy blush fighting it's way to his face with everything he had as he smiled back. "We- I mean..w-w...we're n-not" he stopped as the Estonian before him held up a hand, while using the other to hold himself steady as he laughed loudly.

"I meant no harm, it is just that you seem so...well perfect for each other" he said with a laugh. "You really are a lucky young man" he added as he stood up. "I believe that I should retire, by your leave young prince" he said. One of the things that Hiccup had learned from Astrus was that in his country, and several others, that if you were the son of the ruling member of your nation, then your were called a 'Prince'.

Nodding, Hiccup allowed him to leave as he picked up Astrid and carried her like a newly wedded wife out of the Feasting Hall and towards her house. Astrid's eyes however, as if she subconsciously knew that the Estonian was gone, had shut and she now looked very peaceful. Very beautiful.

Soon he reached her home and managed to knock on the door, and within a minute or two, her father had opened the door and smiled down at him. "I see that my daughter has yet to adjust to the 'Long Boring Meetings' of life" he said with a short chuckle. "Thank you for bringing her home" he added as he accepted his daughter from Hiccup. "Have a nice night young one" he threw over his shoulder as the door shut, Hiccup swore he heard a "He'll make a fine son in law" just before the door shut, but he wasn't sure.

Sighing, Hiccup turned around to head home. Now he had to do the hardest thing in his entire life. Get his father to allow him to go back to Tarkuse Ja Surm...

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Well, it's really short. But at least I now have the next chapter in the works, as I already know how to start it. Sorry for the shortness, and because im so tired, I just got done with a week of camp, which consisted of a LOT of running, push ups and pull ups and a LOT of classes and crap, im just going to skip to the REVIEW REPLIES and call it a day. Sorry about the shortness again, but Im and just beat this week.

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Takira S: NO! Don't kill him! He will be important in the later chapters...fics...ect...and Thanks for the REVIEW!

Toothless-The-NightFury: Yes I like reviews, thanks! And as to the place he was referring to, it was Tarkuse De Surm form A Dragon's Breath, however it is really Tarkuse Ja Surm, Gobber mistranslated it. He he he...

Tech-Man: Thank you for the criticism, now give me more! MORE! And thanks for the review!

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Again i'm really tired right now because of camp, but i'm done with it now and have a deal of time to work on my fics, so don't lose hope! Thanks for reading this far and I am Lostsword and I will C U NeXT TiME!