Chapter 6

First off thanks for the reviews and I assure you hear what you're saying loud and clear. Alright so I feel like I've gotten enough feedback to decide that I will be writing a lemon in a couple chapters, but I haven't decided exactly when. Also I promise that this story will not be just about lemons; I fully intend to continue the plot and even a sequel eventually based on how much you guys like this story when it's over.

So let me know what you think when it's done and please keep reading, I love the fact that you guys enjoy my writing. So here's chapter 6.

"Hold it right there young lady!" shouted a very angry Ingrid Hofferson.

'Damn' Astrid cursed to herself. She was able to sneak in unseen last night, but now she was caught and she knew this would not go well.

"Where do you think you're going off too?"

"Um… I'm off to the Dragon Academy to do some sparring."

"Oh no you don't; you need to rest and let those injuries heal."

"But Mom I promised Hiccup that he and I would spar today. Besides I feel fine."

This was actually very true. Most of the swelling in her ankle was gone, and her cut just received a new bandage.

"Uuuuhhhh… why do I even bother arguing?" She sighed as she rubbed her forehead. "Fine just be careful okay."

"Yes Mother." She said as her excitement shot through the roof.

As she ran for the door she grabbed her axe and matching hatchet. "Be back by sundown." Her mother called after her. Astrid had of course heard her before she could shut the door, but she pretended she didn't after all. Based on yesterday's events at Hiccup's house today could end up lasting quite a while.

Astrid stepped out into the cool morning. Astrid always more of a morning person, but unbeknownst to her Hiccup was not. She found this out when she had to wait until almost noon when Hiccup finally arrived.

And she made her annoyed mood very well known, and Hiccup new he was in trouble based on the look on Astrid's face.

"Uh, good morning Astrid." He spoke nervously and had a confused look on his face.

"Good morning? Good morning, do you have any idea what time it is?"

"Uh I don't know a little before midday I think, why?"

"Because, I've been here waiting since sunrise." Astrid said with annoyed look, but it quickly turned to a sly smirk when she saw Hiccup's face paralyzed with fear. Astrid loved the fact that even after recent events and his long time away from home she was still highly respected and feared by Hiccup.

"I'm so sorry; I had no idea you were going to arrive so early." He said this with a serious face and stepped a little closer to Astrid. Next Hiccup found himself in the air and then right back on the ground.

"That's for making me wait for so long," then she kicked his side (not at full force of course, after all he didn't mean to do it), "and that is to make sure you never do it again."

Hiccup got the message loud and clear, but as he got up and dusted himself off Astrid pulled him in for a quick kiss, "That's because I never thanked you for the hatchet."

After she finished her sentence she jumped to the side into a battle stance with her axe drawn.

"Now no more wasting time I've been waiting all morning for this match, so prepare yourself." She said with a small grin.

Hiccup returned one of his own to her as he silently pulled a single sword from its sheath. It looked very similar to the two he had been wearing on his first day back only it was bigger. Astrid also noticed how strange and different the sword was from the usual Viking short sword or berserker's long sword.

Most swords she had seen were straight, this one however was curved. It also had a guard for the hands and two small hooks on the end of the hilt. Just like her axe the sword had two gems one next to the other at the point where the blade met the hilt on both sides, only the stones were different. His included a smooth onyx stone and a bright shiny emerald. It was a very beautiful sword and she knew that Hiccup had personally designed and forged the sword.

Astrid prepared as she always did right before a fight. She would act like she was warming up by spinning her axe and taking a few swings, but she would really begin analyzing her opponent for strengths and weaknesses. As they circled each other around the ring she spun her axe one last time before she spoke.

"Hiccup, not that it will help you any but, I want you to go all out. If you can't beat me then there's no way you'll win the tournament." Hiccup chuckled to himself; obviously she wasn't aware that his battle skills had drastically improved.

"Aright I'll try, but no one is going to draw blood right." He said half sarcastically and half nervously.

Astrid gave a slight smirk, "Fine if you want to take all the fun out of it."

Astrid now had Hiccup right where she wanted him he was near the wall and blocked on one side by one of the old wooden barriers used for training. She then began her charge forward. With a loud battle cry she drove her axe down onto the ground where Hiccup had been standing.

Astrid was confused he had been there less than a second ago. It was like he had vanished but she couldn't believe what she saw when she found her opponent. He was jumping from the side of the wall and over her but; it was too late for her to pull her axe out of the ground he now stood at full height behind her. His sword was at her neck as if he were about to slit it open. Obviously he would never do such a thing as he pulled back his sword and chuckled.

"Ha-ha even I expected it to last longer than that." He walked over to the other side of the arena and spun his sword with expert skill as Astrid stood there in complete shock at what had just happened. No one had ever defeated her that quickly, and few could say that actually beat her at all.

"Come on we'll go at it again, and try not to be so obvious next time." Astrid would have been furious if he wasn't right but he did have a good point. As they both took their stances it was Hiccup who made the first move this time.

He side stepped to Astrid's right side and swung at her gut. Astrid the brought her axe up and deflected his sword to the side. She gave her own swing back at him but, her blade was caught by his in a clash.

"Hey, Astrid," he spoke as they both pushed against each other for the edge over the other, "you should know something."

"Oh and what is that." She said with a grunt.

"I'm not left-handed." He said with a grin as he took control of his weapon with his dominant hand and easily forced Astrid to slide backwards.

There weapons clashed several times and all the while Hiccup never allowed Astrid to take a swing that came to close to him, and he of course never swung at her in any way that she couldn't block it.

Astrid took a step back and eyed Hiccup with shock and amazement. Before he had left he could barely lift a weapon, and now he fought like he was a master swordsman. They both stood there exhausted; little did they know that they had been sparring for almost 2 hours.

Of course several people had come to watch them over that course of time, but now again they were alone. Astrid was ready for this to be over so she devised a plan that was quickly put into action.

She took out her new hatchet that had yet to have been used and twirled it in her hand. Then with a powerful swing she threw it directly at Hiccup. Of course he easily dodged it which was what Astrid was hoping for. She then rushed him and tackled him. He was now on his back with Astrid looming over him. She was about to give(an imitation of the final blow)the last strike that would have surely killed him if they were fighting for real, but as the axe came down Astrid heard a click and the sound of metal hitting metal. She focused her vision on what was in front of her. Hiccup now held two swords that made an X that her axe now sat between.

"Hey that's cheating." She said with a very angry tone.

"No it's not; it's still the same sword it's just in two parts now." She would have said more but, Hiccup had tossed her off him and now had a rather large dagger at her throat. She had been beaten again; luckily no one was around to witness it.

With a chuckle Hiccup stood up and helped Astrid to her feet. As soon as she stood up though she solidly knocked Hiccup to the ground.

"That's for beating me twice." She said with a displeased tone. She then jumped on top of him as he lay there in pain as the wind knocked out of him. When he regained his breath Astrid gave him a powerful kiss.

When she pulled away she gasped for air and spoke again, "That's for impressing me."

Hiccup laughed again and pulled her back for more kissing. They then moved over up against the wall to be more comfortable. They sat there as Hiccup explained the going from one sword to two.

Once she thought about it Astrid realized it was a rather simple design. The gems on Hiccup's blade weren't just for decoration they also worked as a switch. When they sat side by side they locked the dual blades together.

But with a simple flick of his thumb Hiccup could turn the gems so one was on top of the other. This then released the blades from one another to use as two separate weapons. The swords were very light but were as tough as dragon scales as well. This was obviously a master creation that had probably never been done before which only made it more 'hiccup'.

"How do you never cease to amaze me," Astrid said as she looked from the sword up to his bright green eyes.

"What do you mean?" He said looking very confused, "I can hardly do anything right." He then moved to look at the ground sulking in his self-conscious thoughts.

"Don't say things like that!" Astrid yelled as she jabbed him in the gut. She then grabbed him and held him tight while resting her head on his shoulder.

They stayed that way in silence for a couple minutes as Astrid thought of what to say next.

"Hiccup I never want to hear you talk like that again. You're not useless and you're not a screw up. You're amazing. There's nothing you can't do. You've done so many great things and you have so much talent and skill in everything you do."

Hiccup stared into her eyes as they began to water. "Do you really mean that?"

Astrid's eyes were watering now to as she simply bit her lip and nodded. Hiccup pulled her into him completely enveloping her as he rested his chin in her soft blonde hair. "I love you Astrid."

"And I love you Hiccup." She whispered back to him as she pushed her self-further into his embrace. Hiccup kissed the top of her head and gently rocked the two of them back and forth.

They stayed like that for Thor knows how long until the silence was broken by the sound of the gate to the academy being opened. Stoic then walked in looking straight at the Viking teens huddled against each other against the wall. He chuckled to himself at the sight of this.

"So this is what you call 'sparring' eh." He laughed a little louder this time.

"No we're just resting now." Hiccup said with a once again confident tone.

"Ha-ha fair enough, well I hate to ruin your 'resting' but, you both look like you fought against all of Hel on your own. Come on now Hiccup you need to go wash up and get some sleep. The tournament is tomorrow you know."

Hiccup looked dumb struck he had completely forgotten about the tournament. He jumped to his feet gave Astrid a quick kiss and dashed home.

Stoic looked at his now grown son rushing up the hill with a smile. He then turned to look at Astrid who now stood dusting herself off with a grin and red cheeks.

"Promise me you'll take good care of him for me." He said with an old man's sigh as he rubbed his forehead.

She almost jumped as she realized he was talking to her but she quickly regained her composure and spoke with a soft but solid tone. "I promise," She said as she brushed her bangs to the side. "I promise." She repeated to herself looking after the boy she loved.

So let me know how you liked this chapter. It's not how I planned to make it at first. It was supposed to be longer but instead I split it into two chapters. So obviously that next chapter will be the 2nd part. Also that was my first action scene I hope it was okay. Also sorry it took so long to post this chapter it's been a very busy week. Please review and let me know what you think ASAP. Thanks for being awesome.