I got this one-shot idea from Twilight Sparkle, thank you so much 3
I had the feeling this wasn't exactly what you requested, but I hope you still enjoy cx
Astrid's eyes opened slowly to see the wooden roof of the house she was sharing with Hiccup. It has been about seven months since she and Hiccup married. It was the best day of their lives.
A hand softly went to her stomach. Astrid looked to the side to see Hiccup still with his eyes closed. Though, she knew he was awake.
"Good morning," Astrid said, messing up his hair more than it already was. "I know you're awake."
Hiccup's face turned into a pout. His eyes opened. "Good morning, m'lady." Hiccup smiled at his wife with a sincere smile. Astrid tried sitting up but Hiccup stopped her. "Babe, no. Rest."
Astrid sighed. "I've been resting the past six months already. I haven't ridden Stormfly, either."
"I'll fly Stormfly later today. Just rest." Hiccup got out of bed and walked to Astrid's side. He fixed up her pillow and she rested her back against it.
Astrid, being pregnant with the heir of Berk, is expected to put the child first before anything else no matter what. She gets it's important. But she just misses the freedom. She's not a girl who lays in bed all day. She always goes on a morning flight with Stormfly. But now with the pregnancy, she won't be able to until the baby is born.
"Can I at least join you?"
"Astrid," Hiccup brows furrowed. Astrid thought he always looks so cute when he's worried. "You shouldn't be flying. It's too risky. And I'm not risking it."
Astrid avoided eye contact. "Fine."
Hiccup got dressed and tacked up Toothless. He gave his wife a quick kiss before leaving the house. It was hard for Hiccup to balance stuff between his work and his personal life. He wished he could be there for Astrid more. She had been going through a lot of pain lately. The baby is being a little too hyper at the moment.
Hiccup rode on Toothless to the Great Hall. When he landed, he hopped off and walked over to his mother that was waiting for him.
"Good morning, son," Valka smiled. Hiccup gave her a quick hug before walking in together.
"Also," Valka added. "There's a dinner tonight in the Great Hall. Berk staff is supposed to attend. Leader from beserker Island is also expected to come."
"Dagur?" Hiccup said shocked. "I haven't seen him in forever." Hiccup looked down at the ground in sadness. Dagur has been in a lot of pain since his sister's death {A/N: I don't know if Heather dies or not since this is written before the last season came out. but if she doesn't, pretend she did cx}. But Dagur is strong. He's still fighting through the grief.
"He wanted to see you again, so he sent a Terror Mail," Valka said. She and Hiccup took a seat at a table where the rest of the gang plus Gobber was eating Breakfast.
"How is she?" Snotlout asked.
"Annoyed," Hiccup answered with a chuckle.
"Seriously Hiccup?" Ruffnut exclaimed, stuffing her mouth full of yak meat, "I thought you knew her better than that."
"What?"
"What they are trying to say, Hiccup is that Astrid isn't someone to rest all day," Valka said. She put a hand on Hiccup's shoulder. "She's Astrid Hofferson. The brave fighter who loves dragon riding. She may be pregnant, but she is going to end up feeling miserable if this goes on, Honey."
Hiccup sighed. "I know. But I don't want to risk it."
Snotlout snickered. "You don't want to take the risk? You're usually the one who accepts risks."
"This is different. She's carrying an unborn child. The next heir of Berk."
"Think about laying in bed all day, Hiccup. Thinking you're too vulnerable to do anything," Fishlegs said. "Pregnant women are very hormonal and have mood swings. From what I've seen from visiting her, she's close to losing her mind. Being chief also means you being away a lot. She must feel so lonely lying in bed all day alone."
Hiccup thought about the times when Astrid flipped when he said no to her again. She threw the bed sheets and the pillows outside the window while yelling. Fishlegs is right. With all his chief duties, he can barely spend time with his wife.
"Take a break after today for a few weeks. Astrid needs you. She's close to labor." Valka smiled at his son.
"But what about-"
"No, Hiccup. We can take care of it." Valka looked at the others and they nodded.
Hiccup gave them a grateful smile. "Thanks, guys." He finished his meal and stood up from his seat. "I'll be back for the dinner."
Hiccup ran out of the Great Hall and hopped onto Toothless, heading towards his house.
He opened the door and walked up the stairs to the bedroom. He walked into the bedroom to meet an empty bed. Covers were scattered everywhere.
Hiccup eyes widened in worry. He went down the stairs to look around the house but he couldn't find her. "Astrid?" He yelled out. He felt a lump in his throat when he hears no answer. Hiccup runs out and hops on Toothless to the stables. He checked Stormfly's pen and it was empty. Hiccup let out a groan and a sigh at the same time. He and Toothless flew high in the air, looking for Astrid. Hiccup flew South, the direction his wife prefers flying in, at full speed.
Then he finally saw Astrid. Stormfly was flying slowly. Toothless flew next to Stormfly. Astrid looked next to her and her eyes widened in guilt. "Hi." Her husband didn't look mad or angry. Just worried.
"Astrid-"
"I'm sorry, Hiccup," Astrid cut Hiccup off. "I should've listened to you. I've fallen off multiple times."
"Astrid, please listen to me," Hiccup said calmly. "The others talked to me and they were right. You can't stay inside any longer. You're Astrid Hofferson. You love adventure just like I do." Astrid looked down at her dragon, avoiding eye contact. "But you need to understand that I'm doing this because I love you."
Astrid looked at Hiccup and smiled. "I love you too." Stormfly flew close to Toothless. Hiccup held out his hand, which Astrid took, and he pulled her on Toothless to sit in front of him, facing him.
Hiccup rested both his hands on Astrid's face. "I worry about you. And now that you're pregnant, I have to be worried about two people." He rested one of his hands from Astrid's cheek onto her grown stomach. "I love you so much Astrid, I really do. And I only want the best for you. My Mom is taking over for a few weeks so I can be with you. With the both of you."
"Really?" It looked like tears formed in Astrid's eyes from happiness. She missed Hiccup so much. She only saw him for dinner.
Hiccup nodded and connected their foreheads. "We can go on flights every day as long as I'm with you. We can lay in bed together all day. Just talking."
"I'd love that," Astrid smiled. Their faces came closer and closer until they were less than an inch apart. Hiccup looked down from Astrid's eyes to her lips, leaning in. Their lips connected for a passionate kiss. The two lovers made out until they almost ran out of breath. Also because it was bothering poor Toothless that has to deal with the PDA. Actually literally on him.
Hiccup pulled away from the kiss to look into Astrid's blue eyes. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in for a long and meaningful hug.
And they're never letting go.
A/N:
Here's another one-shot for you guys! If you have any requests, ideas or suggestions, please let me know!
Also, thank you all for your support!
~Grace 3
