"Merida wake up!" Queen Elinor said cheerfully as she poked at the tangled mess of blankets and pillows that contained her daughter.

Merida moaned and put her pillow over her face. She wanted nothing more than to lay in bed all day.

It had been nearly two weeks since Merida had last seen Hiccup and she had to admit she was feeling a bit down, she tried to hide it from her parents but she was pretty sure that at least her mother could tell something was wrong.

"Mum let me sleep!" Merida whined as her mom opened the curtains in her room.

"Merida dear, today is a very big day!" Elinor replied as she began to dig through her daughter's wardrobe.

Merida was happy that she had hidden her dragon riding clothes under her mattress, her mother would have a fit if she saw them.

"What's so big about today?" Merida asked as she tried to rub the sleepiness out of her eyes.

"Today is the day the lords are arriving Merida, I told you about this last week!" Elinor stated as she continued digging through Meridas messy closet full of clothes. "We are having our annual discussion about peace among the clans. They are all going to be staying with us for a whole week."

"And why do I have to be there?" Merida asked slightly annoyed.

"Because Merida, the lords sons are going to be there also." Elinor said a little less cheerfully. "Remember that our agreement with them was that we had to let them all try to win your heart?"

"Ugh fine!" Merida said in defeat. "Can I at least wear a semi-comfy dress though?"

"Alright but you have to let me fix your hair!" Elinor replied exasperatedly.

"Aye, you aren't going to try and make me wear that cap are you?" Merida questioned suspiciously.

"No cap just a braid." Elinor laughed.

"Is this dress alright?" She asked as she held up a deep red dress that had a sweetheart neckline and matching red ribbon lacing it up in the back.

"Yes it's alright I suppose." Merida said as she began to get dressed.

Her mom did her hair in a simple braid down her back and then they sat down and had some breakfast before heading to the thrown room.

As the people of the clans began to arrive Merida leaned on her elbow and watched in boredom as they all peacefully chatted with each other, she hated to admit it but she kind of liked it when everyone was fighting.

As the meeting began everyone took seats around the room. Then as they were announced each of the lords and their sons entered the room and greeted the royal family. All of the lords sons said hello to her when they came up with their fathers, Dingwalls son tried to kiss her hand which she rolled her eyes at and then politely refused.

After all of the lords had taken their seats the announcer stood up once more.

"And now for our visiting dignitaries!" The short man standing by the gates said as he read from and old looking piece of paper. "From the village of Berk..."

Merida gasped and her eyes grew wide. "Hiccup?" She whispered to herself.

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddick the third!" The announcer said as the gate opened to reveal Hiccup along with a small group of Vikings.

Hiccups eyes fell on Merida and a look of shock spread on his face.

Merida tried to hide the wide grin that formed on her face but she failed.

Hiccup approached King Fergus and bowed slightly but his eyes remained focused on her. After bowing to queen Elinor he walked over to Merida.

"A pleasure to meet you princess Merida." He said with a large grin.

"The pleasure is mine." Merida replied cheekily as he offered her a small bow.

He gave her a quick wink before going to take his seat. All through the meeting they kept stealing glances at one another and then blushing when they caught the others eye.

After the meeting Merida was given the job of escorting all of the lords and each of the representatives to their rooms. Hiccup was last to be brought to his room, he was given a room that was a good bit away from everyone elses and along with that it was down a corridor that was seldom used.

Merida walked him to his room in silence. She unlocked the door and lead him inside. She soon found herself leaned against the now closed door as Hiccup kissed her passionately.

"Miss me then?" She laughed as they parted for air.

Both of their faces were now slightly red, Merida looked down and Hiccup awkwardly scratched the nape of his neck.

"Sorry if, uh, that was uncalled for..." Hiccup said awkwardly.

"No its fine!" Merida said laughingly, although her face turned an even deeper shade of red.

"This is crazy right?" Hiccup asked astoundedly.

"Yeah what are the chances!" Merida said as she put a hand on his arm, checking to make sure that he was real.

"I'm glad I didn't have to go five weeks without seeing you though." Hiccup said.

"Me too." Merida smiled, but then that smile turned into a slight frown.

"I better get going now or someone might get suspicious." She said sadly. "Dinner is in an hour though so I'll see you there!"

They shared a quick hug and then Merida left the room and bolted down the hallway.

Merida entered her room and saw that her mom was sitting on her bed.

"Merida dear your face is bright red! Are you alright?" She asked as her daughter entered the room.

"Yes mum I'm fine, it's uh probably just from walking up the stairs so many times!" Merida replied quickly. "So what do you need?"

Since the last few chapters have been kinda short i decided to write a longer one for you guys! Hope you enjoyed it!