Hi! So this is the second to last chapter! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy! Let me know what you think and if you have any ideas for a new multiple chapter story! Thanks and enjoy!


Chapter 7: Out Of The Snow

Astrid's P.O.V

"Hiccup!" I called. His head popped up from his work bench at Gobber's.

"Evening m'lady. What can I do for you?"

"Oh, so now I need a reason to see my boyfriend?"

"Well my time is precious."

"I think you can spare a few." I laughed kissing him on the cheek. He grinned that stupid lopsided smile that I loved so much.

"Whatcha working on?" I gestured toward the large wall completely covered in drawings and blueprints.

"A new suit." He said simply.

"It has a built in flight suit, helmet, and several pockets for daggers, compasses, and my sword." I mouthed a wow, brushing a hand over the freshly cut leather, outlining his suit.

"You've been cooped up in here all day! Why don't you take a break and take a flight or something?" Toothless's ears perked up with excitement.

"I don't know Ast. I have to keep working."

"You don't have to, you know. You should take a break." He sighed.

"Yeah you're right."

"As always." I said crossing my arms. He chuckled and grabbed my hand.

"Yeah, Yeah. Come one love. Let's go on a flight." I laughed as he pulled me out of the crowded, disorganized blacksmith shop and climbed on Toothless. Toothless bounced around as I got on, very eager to hit the skies. I grasped Hiccup's waist as Toothless jerked forward shooting off like an arrow into the sky.

Toothless was not satisfied with a gently smooth ride, so he folded his wings and dived. I screamed with thrill as he dived down almost hitting the water when he came to a dead stop, shooting upward again twirling in the air. I laughed as Hiccup yelled at the dragon.

Toothless cooed happily and soared upwards through the clouds until we reached the beautiful sea of dancing lights.

Vibrant colors of blue, green, and yellow flowed and waved in weaving patterns. I smiled happily, laying my head on Hiccup's shoulder.

"I'm glad you dragged me out of the blacksmiths."

"If I recall, you pulled me out. I only put the idea in your think head." We laughed as Toothless soared above the world in peace.

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The sun peaked through the clouds as the rain finally let up. I exited the clubhouse of the edge and took in the scent of spring. I watched as Toothless and Stormfly wrestled in the wet grass below. My shoulder suddenly go a little heavier as Hiccup came up from behind.

"You ready? We are going to leave tomorrow. We'll spent a few days on Berk before we head to the big wedding with Dagur and Mala."

"Yeah I think so. It's going to be weird going back for good."

"I know, but we need to head back." I nodded. I knew what he meant. I headed back to my hut for a few minutes before dinner. I looked through my packed stuff. In the mix I found one of Hiccup's red tunics. It must have got mixed in when I did laundry. I smiled I'm sure Hiccup wouldn't miss it.

I sat down at my table with a needle and thread, as well as scissors and began to work.

After an hour, I looked in the mirror. Red was most definitely my color.

"Astrid! Dinner!" I heard Snotlout call. I grinned and pulled my shoulder armor on.

I marched right into the clubhouse as if nothing had changed.

"Whoa! Astrid! I like the change!" Tuffnut exclaimed, throwing his spoon in the process as he threw his arms into the air.

Ruffnut gave me the thumbs up and Fishlegs smiled at me. Hiccup turned around.

"Hey Ast-" he dropped his plate.

"Wow."

"Red's my color huh?" I laughed. He nodded and blushed deeply.

"Yeah. It really is."

"Ugh! Get a room already Hiccstrid!" Snotlout shouted. I shot him a glare.

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"Tomorrow's the big day!" Fishlegs sung as he danced about with Meatlug.

"Yeahhh..." I said nervously. He cocked me a confused look, which I glared off and decided to head home. I wasn't allowed to see Hiccup until tomorrow. I hadn't seen him all week. I looked up at the beautiful snow as it fell softly to the still muddy ground. The air was crisp and smelled of spring. You couldn't tell with the falling snow. Flurries popped up every now and again during the spring months. I just hoped tomorrow would be warm and sunny. Tomorrow had to be perfect.

I was getting married after all.

I found Stormfly rolling in the mud happily, getting her colorful wings coded in dirt. I rolled my eyes. Better now then when I have to wash her tomorrow morning.

"Come on girl! Let's go on a flight!" She flew from her mud puddle and jerked to a stop right at me feet. She chirped happily has I climbed on, gripping her saddle. She waited for my cue... and she was off.

We shot through the air at her fastest twirling and diving gracefully. I laughed as she flew upside down. Suddenly she spun upward again and slowed to a stop. Her nostrils flared as she sniffed the air. I couldn't see anything in all the clouds, but I could tell she sensed something.

"Stormfly?" I whispered leaning over, creeping low in the saddle. Suddenly Stormfly chirped and raced forward, deeper into the clouds.

"Whoa!" She dashed forward, now chirping happily. I heard a familiar happy gurgle before a flash of black. I heard a dragon shriek and a... human scream. I quickly realized I was the one screaming as I dropped from the sky.

"Astrid!" Hiccup? I couldn't see much from the thick puffy clouds. Suddenly, a sleek black dragon appeared from nowhere catching me swiftly in its talons. I smirked.

Toothless happily looked down to make sure he caught me, giving me a gummy grin.

"Hi Toothless." I grinned. He cooed back as what I swear was him saying hello. Hiccup peered over the side of his dragon.

"Fancing meeting you here m'lady."

"Hiccup!" I hissed. I didn't mean it to come out mean.

"We can't see each other!"

"Well what was I supposed to do? Let my betrothal pummel to her death the day before we're married?" I couldn't help but laugh. He had a point. He always had a point.

"Alright. Pull me up. But we don't speak of this." I shouted, as Toothless flipped me and I landed soundly behind Hiccup.

"Welcome aboard." I laughed. Stormfly's happy squawk echoed through the sky.

"There's my girl!" She chirped at me, following aside Toothless as they had there own dragon conversation.

"How about a evening flight then m'lady?"

"Alright. I can't say I didn't miss you." He smiled.

"And then tomorrow... you will be mine Hofferson." He said jokingly, knowing very much that I was not some prize to be won.

"You had me the day we kissed." He grinned bigger than I think I've ever seen him.


Hiccup's P.O.V

I pushed into the hall. First thing I noticed was the smell. It smelled like death. It smelled like Vikings who hadn't not showered in weeks. The second thing I noticed was everyone starring at me. I stood up straight, finally getting relief from the brutal cold. A small chorus of Hiccups? And Chief? Rang through the walls, before the strongest people broke out into happy cheers! Even the sick tried to smile, but rolled over again in pain. People surrounded me with questions and pleads for help.

"You're alive!" I felt Fishlegs body, twice the size of my own nearly strangle me in a hug. He was quickly followed by Gobber and the twins. Tuffnut was sobbing hysterically and Ruff was laughing in relief. I laughed. It was so good to be home.

"Good to see you again lad! We thought you weren't alive!" Gobber ruffled me hair and smiled. Except the light from his eyes was gone. What my people had gone through the last week and a half must have been rough. People broke from the hug, revealing my mother, who had tears filling her eyes.

"Hiccup!" Our bodies collided as I hugged her warmly. She kissed my half frozen hair. I could see the glisten of tears running down her face.

"I thought I had lost you too!" She cried. I couldn't help but grip her tighter. I never wanted her to have that feeling again. I wanted none of them to feel like I had when I lost my dad. Not my mother, not the gang, not Gobber, not... Astrid! Oh gods! Where was she?! And speaking of, where was Snotlout? Then... Toothless

"Toothless!" The happy dragon bounced through the crowd and into my arms shoving me to the ground licking my face.

"Hey bud! You're okay!" He gurgled as he nuzzled me. I stood, wiping the dragon spit off me. His whole body shook with excitement! I hugged him again, happy to see my best friend.

"Hiccup! You're alive! Y-you're Okay!" I nodded, and turned. Snotlout. He came from the private meeting room looking at the ground.

"Snotlout! Are you okay? Where is Astrid? Is she here? Is she alright? Did you rescue her? Is she still missing?" I rushed each question trying to get as many answers as possible. He looked down at the ground sadly. Everyone looked startled.

"Is she worse?" I heard Fishlegs mumble. My eyes widened and my heart beat quickened. My hands trembled in fear. I choked out Snotlout's name.

"S-she doesn't have m-much longer..." he trailed off barely speaking at all. The others could have said something, but I couldn't hear them. I was already gone. My metal leg clicked against the ground as I shoved my way into the meeting room.

There laying on a cot, completely lifeless... was Astrid. The beautiful, strong, smart Astrid Hofferson. Chieftess of Berk. My Astrid. There she was... motionless... except for the shallow breaths she sharply took in. The kind that made you hold your own breath... hoping she would inhale again. My breath hitched in my throat as I gave a wordless gasp. Snotlout came in behind me.

"She collapsed a day ago. She has eel pox. And... she's not doing well." I couldn't speak. I couldn't move. I felt like the world was spinning to fast.

"H-how is s-she this b-bad this quickly?" I forced my mouth to move. I trembled with fear washing over me as her chest paused form movement.

"Hasn't eaten of slept. She's been to busy taking care of us." Snotlout's was barely a whisper now as the gang filed into the room. I stepped forward and kneeled at Astrid's side. She didn't move.

Tears filled my eyes. She couldn't die! She just can't! She needed to be okay! She needs to know that I'm okay and Stormfly too! That I'm by her side! I gripped her cold hand in my own. Her chest suddenly heaved a sharp intake of air and... stopped.

"No." I whispered over and over. Tears ran down my face, clouding my vision. Everyone behind me watched in horror, but I shut them out. Astrid was gone. My Astrid! I squeezed her hand. Nothing.

"...I'll s-swim and s-sail the savage seas... w-with ne'er fear of drow...ning..." I sang softly. A sob stuck in my throat, hurting my already sore ribs. I felt like I couldn't breathe. I kept singing our song.

"-And gladly ride... the w-waves of life-... if you would m-marry me." Nothing. I squeezed my eyes shut. I lost her. I lost my best friend. My partner in battle. The love of my life. She was gone. And I couldn't even say goodbye. My mother placed a hand on my shoulder, but I shook it off.

"...No s-scorching sun- nor... freezing cold- will stop me on my journey." except the freezing cold did cause all this.

"If you will promise me your h-heart..." I felt my lungs collapse. I pressed my forehead against hers. My tears and water droplets from my thawing hair dripped gently onto her cheeks. The scruff on my chin brushing against her nose.

"Hiccup!" Her wonderful laugh rang in my ears.

"Babe! Give that back!" She laughed trying to snatch her sketch book back from me. I laughed shoving my back towards her as she launched herself onto my shoulders.

"Hey! Ast!" Gods. That laugh as I called her by her nickname. I could never hear that laugh again.

"Please. Just let me hear your laugh one more time." I whispered. She was supposed to sing the next part. I wanted her to just sing back. She didn't.

"Come on Ast. Sing please."

"And... love..." I waited holding my breath and biting my lip. Nothing. I kissed the tip of her nose. I so wanted her to call me 'dragon boy' and kiss me back.

"Please." I choked out, my body shaking with silent sobs.

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"And love me for enternity."


Yay! Next chapter is the last chapter! At the beginning, those were flash backs that Astrid was having while she was knocked out. It's like a fever dream. Also, I added For The Dancing And The Dreaming, because why not. I'm sorry I'm not good with emotional scenes. Let me know what you thought! Until next time,

-Daisy