To Fly And To Love
Author: Nightstar Fury from Nightstar Productions.
Rated: M for Mature
Pairing: [Hiccup/Elsa]
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from HTTYD or Frozen.
Chapter Ten: Surprises.
With the first lights of morning, yelling from the docks woke everyone up. The riders groaned as they sat up and stretched looking over the ship's edge's to see Arrendelle for the first time ever. Hiccup and Elsa were last to come out and smiled. Hiccup was in awe. "You were the queen of all this?!" Hiccup asked in shock. Elsa giggled nodding.
"LAND HO!" Yelled the man from the crow's nest. The ships pulled up beside the docks and anchors dropped, the ramps were placed out. Anna was first off with Kristoff in hand. Sven was next with Olaf riding on his back. The guards greeted them with smiling faces. Elsa took Hiccup's hand as they began to walk off next, their dragons behind them in tow. Off the two Viking ships were Fishlegs and Ruffnut, Astrid and Snotlout, finally Tuffnut and Heather. Some people were a bit shaken up by the sight of so many dragons. Anna wasn't sure how to respond so Elsa walked beside her with her hands up gently.
"I assure you all these dragons will not harm you. They are family. They are very friendly. Please do no fear them and I'm sure if you ask their riders, they will be happy to introduce you." Elsa yelled out in a calm, gentle tone to the people. Hiccup walked up beside her and kissed her cheek.
"You're very good at this." Hiccup said gently. Elsa chuckled a but blushing.
"Thank you." Elsa replied. Anna walked up to them now with a smile.
"If you'll all follow me, we'll take your dragons to the stables and get you set up in your rooms in the palace." Anna announced to them.
"Wait, our dragons can't stay with us?" Fishlegs asked now moving beside Meatlug.
"I'm afraid not. They wouldn't fit, our kingdom isn't built for dragon support. But the stables are just behind the castle and you can see them from your windows, I assure you." Anna smiled softly.
"Sounds good to me. Come on gang!" Hiccup said as he walked hand in hand with Elsa behind Anna and Kristoff. Soon the others followed them, and they had arrived at the stables, each dragon getting their own. Toothless warbled a bit, he didn't like being separated from his rider. "It's okay Toothless...I'll be close by. And once I get settled inside, we'll take a flight together. I promise bud." Hiccup rubbed his dragon's head lightly. Toothless licked his cheek smiling. "That a boy...Now keep the others in line okay?" Hiccup said. Toothless purred with a nod to him.
"He's very attached, isn't he?" Elsa asked smiling.
"We've been inseparable since the start." Hiccup shrugged happily.
"Your rooms have been prepared." Kristoff said with a smile, waving for them to follow.
"Where did Anna go?" Elsa asked.
"Coronation and wedding details. So she asked me to get you settled. Your things are already in your rooms, just follow me." Kristoff said to them.
"Alright, lead the way." Astrid said pulling Snotlout beside her. The riders followed Kristoff inside and to the guest rooms.
"Okay, Anna assumed you'd all want to stay as couples in your rooms so...Hiccup, Elsa you are right here." Kristoff pointed to a room behind him. "Heather, Tuffnut. Over there. Astrid, Snotlout are across from you two and...Fishlegs and Ruffnut you are across from Hiccup and Elsa." Kristoff smiled.
"Thanks, Kristoff." Elsa said putting a hand on his arm before she and Hiccup entered their room. The others did the same. Kristoff shook his head and walked off to do other things that Anna had asked him to. Once in their room, Elsa flopped on the bed with a sigh and smile. Hiccup chuckled and walked over to her, he laid beside her and rolled on to his side, holding himself up with his elbow and slightly over Elsa now.
"Comfortable?" Hiccup asked.
"You have no idea..." Elsa chuckled lightly. Hiccup leaned down and kissed her softly. Elsa returned it fully as she cupped his cheeks.
"I love you." Hiccup whispered after breaking the kiss.
"I love you too." Elsa replied gently. "This is going to be such a great week! No dragon training, no Chief lessons for you, an actual vacation and I get to see my sister be crowned queen, then married." Elsa exclaimed.
"Yeah it is. And you owe me a tour. Since I gave you one when you came to Berk." Hiccup reminded her.
"Of course. Tomorrow. Right now, I just want to be with you right now." Elsa smiled.
"Well you got me." Hiccup responded to her. Elsa pulled him down for another kiss.
(With Astrid and Snotlout)
"This place is huge..." Snotlout said as he was unpacking his things in to the dresser.
"Yeah it is. These rooms are beautiful too." Astrid admired looking around as she sat on the bed. She sighed some and Snotlout walked over to her.
"Something up?" He asked her.
"Nah. Well, the last time I came here was...to get help for Hiccup for what I'd done to him..." Astrid closed her eyes.
"Hey come on, he forgave you. And me too." Snotlout said brushing the blonde bangs from her face. Astrid smiled now and kissed his cheek.
"Thanks, 'Lout." Astrid said softly.
(Tuffnut and Heather)
"Man this is amazing." Heather exclaimed looking out the window.
"I know right. I can't believe Hiccup is dating the former queen of here!" Tuffnut said now.
"You think he'll ever propose to her?" Heather asked.
"Hard to say. The only person he came close to asking to marrying him was Astrid...well before she hurt him that is." Tuffnut stated coming up behind her and putting his hands on her hips.
"Mmhm, I remember now. You told me about it when I came back to Berk. Poor guy. Well we know how much he loves Elsa so who knows?" Heather shrugged some as Tuffnut rested his chin on her shoulder, Heather smiled softly.
(Fishlegs and Ruffnut)
"I'm so tired..." Ruffnut yawned laying on the bed.
"So go to sleep. You kept moving around last night on the ship against me." Fishlegs pointed out.
"I couldn't get comfortable..." Ruffnut sighed laying her head on the pillow.
"I don't think much is going on today so go to sleep." Fishlegs said as he bent over and kissed her cheek. Ruffnut then closed her eyes and fell asleep. Fishlegs shook his head some and looked out the window to see Meatlug in her stable.
(1 week later)
Over the course of the week, things had been more than chaotic. Hiccup was able to go on a few flights with Toothless, Elsa had given them all a tour. Anna and Kristoff were both busy with last minute things. But at last it had come. Coronation day. "Hiccup! Hiccup wake up! It's here, it's finally here." Elsa cheered joyfully as she twirled around the room in her dress. Hiccup sat up rubbing his eyes and smiled.
"Heh, you look great." Hiccup said now climbing out of the bed.
"Elsa got it for me, she got formal things for all of us. And for the wedding too!" Elsa said as she brought over the packed things for Hiccup. "See? Come on, I want to see them on you!" Elsa stated pulling him towards the bathroom.
"Hey hey, I just woke up, Elsa...Give me a minute." He laughed.
"Sorry, I'm so excited. My little sister becomes the queen today!" Elsa beamed happily. Now how could Hiccup say no to that excitement.
"Alright alright. I'll change in to it..." Hiccup said closing the bathroom door. He emerged 10 minutes later and Elsa couldn't help but laugh out at him. "Well gee, that makes me feel great. I'm not used to all this..." Hiccup frowned. Elsa calmed herself down and moved over to him, she began to adjust everything properly on him. She blushed buttoning his pants and putting the belt on him. She then adjusted the shirt and put the sash on him. Elsa then went to the box and put on all the pins and tassels. "What are all these?" He asked eyes the strange garb.
"Well since you're technically a prince, these are pieces that represent you are royalty. And this...is something I had made special for you." Elsa said as she put a necklace on him, hanging from it was a silver pendant and on it was the design of a Night Fury, it was even missing a tail fin, just like Toothless. Elsa was wearing a pendant necklace as well with the symbol of a Nadder on it.
"Elsa, I don't know what to say. I love it. Thank you." Hiccup said as he pulled her close and kissed her deeply, she melted in to it. Their outfits in fact matched perfectly in color.
"Hiccup! Help..." Came the sounds of desperation from outside their door. Hiccup blinked and opened it, he saw that all of them were having trouble with the new clothing.
"You take the males, I'll take the females." Elsa chuckled some.
"Alright boys, follow me." Hiccup smiled.
"And ladies, follow me." Elsa said leading them outside of the room and in to another. It didn't take long for either to finish now that Hiccup knew what he was doing. Each of the males wore a different color pants and jacket set. Hiccup wore very dark gray. Snotlout wore a dark red. Fishlegs wore brown. Tuffnut wore green. As a surprise, they all had large pins to place. Each had a pin with their dragon symbol on it. With the girls, it was similar. They wore dresses to match the colors of their lover. Astrid wore a red dress, Ruffnut wore light brown, and Heather wore green. And like with the men also, they had a brooch like pin with their dragon symbol on it. Both men and women met in the hallway, now fully ready. Kristoff came down the hall now.
"You guys look great. We're ready to start." Kristoff smiled.
"Lets go then!" Snotlout said happily. The female grouped up with their male lovers and headed behing Kristoff to the throne room. Everyone took their seats as the one heading the ceremony cleared his throat and began. Elsa held Hiccup's hand tightly with excitement.
"Just think, this will be you in two weeks!" She whispered smiling.
"Don't remind me..." Hiccup smiled softly. They both looked forward as the crown was placed on Anna's head, Elsa contained her excitement. Anna held the orb and scepter in her hands as they was announced, "Queen Anna of Arrendelle!" The group of attendees recited the same. They all got up and cheered with clapping. Next it was the party afterwards, again Anna was announced taking her place in front of the crowd.
"Queen Anna of Arrendelle!" Stated the man to the left of the room. Anna walked out smiling before everyone. Hiccup now looked around for Elsa noticing she'd disappeared from his side. "Princess Elsa of Arrendelle!" The man announced. Hiccup looked up to see that Elsa was not standing beside Anna in front of the room. He clapped for them both. Soon the dancing had begun and everyone was having a good time.
"So this is what it was like for everyone when I became the queen..." Elsa breathed out as she and Hiccup were dancing around to the music. To Elsa's surprise, Hiccup was quite the dancer. When the music ended, there was more clapping. Hiccup kissed her cheek and let go of her.
"I need to go check on Toothless. Stay with the other riders or your sister alright?" Hiccup said. Elsa nodded a bit confused and disappeared in the crowd. However, he didn't go to Toothless outside. He went up to Anna and pulled her aside. "Can I talk to you a minute. Outside?" Hiccup asked her quickly.
"Oh, um sure!" Anna replied confused now. She followed Hiccup outside, not far just enough that they wouldn't be seen or heard. "So, is everything okay?" Anna asked.
"Yes. Elsa mentioned once that because she was queen you needed her blessing to marry that bad guy right? Well back when she was coronated..." Hiccup asked her.
"Y–yes? Its customary to get the queen's blessing...why?...Wait...You're going to propose to Elsa, aren't you!?" Anna nearly yelled.
"Sshh!" He shushed her with his hands up. "Yes. That's why I'm asking you first...You heard my dad, I'm going to be named Chief a week after I return to Berk. And once I'm Chief...I want to marry Elsa..." Hiccup said quickly. Anna smiled at him.
"Do you love my sister, Hiccup? Promise to care for her, love her, protect her forever?" Anna asked in a serious tone.
"Of course I do!" Hiccup stated.
"Then you have my blessing...on one condition!..." Anna stated as Hiccup stared at her a little confused. "You have to propose tonight because I want to see." Anna squealed a bit. Hiccup's eyes widened now.
"I didn't come prepared for that! I was going to make her a ring when we got back to Berk..." Hiccup frowned. Anna thought a moment.
"Come with me!" Anna said taking his hand and pulling him back inside and up the stairs. They came to a room and Anna opened it slowly before flipping on the light. "This was my parents room...No one has been in here since they died but...I remember something they told Elsa and me when we were little. When a man came to ask for one of our hands, they had to pick the ring from here..." Anna said as she opened a jewelry box on the dresser.
"Anna, I–I can't take one of these..!" Hiccup gasped. Anna put her hands on her hips with a scowl.
"Queen's orders!" Anna commanded. Hiccup sighed.
"That is so unfair to use that...Your Highness..." Hiccup sighed. Anna chuckled as Hiccup looked at the rings. He saw one that stuck out, a silver band with a blue gem, inside looked like a snowflake. He reached for it with a smile.
"Perfect. Okay so, when we go back downstairs. I'll go first, then you come in. I'll call everyone's attention and then you can do your thing." Anna said. Hiccup nodded.
"Thank you, Queen Anna." Hiccup bowed to her. Anna nodded and they exited the room after turning off the light. As planned, Anna went first.
"Where is Hiccup..." Elsa frowned a bit. "He said he was only checking Toothless..." Elsa stated. She heard Anna call everyone's attention. The room fell quiet and everyone faced her.
"Now, I'm sure many of you are wondering why my sister stepped down and I became queen so suddenly...Well. I'll make it simple. My sister, Elsa fell in love. That's right. When she was shipwrecked on an island called Berk, she fell in love with a man. So I wish to introduce the man who has made my sister so happy, he also happens to be next in line to become the Chief...err...King of his island. May I introduce, Prince Hiccup of the Berk Island!" Anna announced, there was clapping as Hiccup walked out now smiling. He stood beside Anna and nodded his head to the people clapping. Hiccup looked at Anna now, she urged him to say something but he was drawing a blank. All he could see was Elsa across the room. Anna rolled her eyes now. "It has also come to my attention that Prince Hiccup, will be taking his place as Chief of the Hooligan Tribe of Berk when they return home next week..." Anna stated. The dragon riders were in shock, gasping. They ran up now, Elsa following.
"Hiccup! Is that true, you're becoming Chief when we get back!" Astrid asked quickly.
"Uh yeah, my dad told me before I left..." Hiccup replied.
"That's amazing! And you didn't tell us?!" Astrid exclaimed.
"Sorry...I've had other things on my mind..." Hiccup said, his eyes falling on Elsa now.
"What could possibly be more important than you becoming Chief!" They all yelled at him. Hiccup pushed past them and walked to Elsa.
"Hiccup...? What are you doing?" Elsa asked a little surprised now. Hiccup took her hand in his, staring in to her eyes.
"Elsa. My becoming Chief next week...means nothing...if you're not at my side. I am grateful to whatever force brought you to Berk that day, I saved you. And after all everything we've been through...I can see myself with no one else but you forever the rest of my life..." Hiccup paused hearing Elsa gasp slightly watching Hiccup drop to one knee before her.
"What is he...OOF!" Snotlout began then held his stomach when Astrid elbowed him hard.
"Shut up!" She scolded now.
"Princess Elsa of Arrendelle...I love you with my everything and I always will until the end of our days. Will you do me the greatest honor of becoming my wife?" Hiccup asked softly as he pulled out the ring with his free hand. The room was silent, no one spoke a word. Elsa was shocked, tears filled her eyes of joy but she couldn't find her words at the moment, they were caught in her throat. Olaf slid up behind her and whispered, "Say yes..." Elsa began to chuckle some.
"Elsa! Just say yes already!" Anna yelled from across the room with excitement. That did it.
"Yes...YES!" Elsa yelled, everyone burst out with cheers and clapping. Hiccup placed the ring on her finger and stood up as Elsa threw her arms around Hiccup's neck and kissed him deeply. Hiccup put his hand on her sides and kissed her back.
"Woohoo!" The riders cheered, outside the dragon's were roaring with their own excitement. Hiccup and Elsa broke the kiss now as Anna came running up.
"Wait, I have to get Anna's blessing first..." Elsa said.
"Already done and given. Hiccup came to ask me already. I said he could have it if he proposed tonight so I could see!" Anna smiled.
"Wait...when were you going to do it if not tonight?" Elsa asked him smiling.
"After I became Chief..." Hiccup shrugged a bit.
"Well I'm glad you did it tonight...You have no idea how happy I am..." Elsa said crying tears of joy.
"No Elsa, you have no idea how happy you've made me these last few months. You've always been there for me and I know you always will be. Just as I will be for you. I love you." Hiccup said staring in to her eyes.
"I love you too!" Elsa said as they kissed again. After that, the party continued until the early hours of the morning. Hiccup and Elsa now moved to their room with the rest of the riders. Anna's wedding was in two days, they all needed their rest. Tonight was something none of them expected, especially Elsa but she was happy either way. Hiccup kicked off the shoe and then everything else. He slipped in to his green tunic and the brown pants for bed. Elsa changed in to a dark blue night grown and crawled in to bed beside him. They shared another passionate kiss before going to bed.