Guest Reviewer: To YOU it may not be killing, but to ME it is. It may not be alive technically, but it's in there. It WILL grow into a child. And either way, it's life is just ripped away.

A/N: This chapter features a new character! Next chapter is eventful, get ready.

Chapter Eleven

Hiccup walked in the bedroom, taking in the sight of his fiancee and son on the bed. Astrid was curled up, Alex tucked closely to her. She sounded like she was crying, and that's not okay. That's far from okay. He doesn't like a crying Astrid. He knows full well how she feels about abortion, but to cry? As silly as it is, he's upset with Ashton for thinking it would be okay to bring it up to Astrid.

"Milady?"

Astrid sniffled and ran her hand through Alex's baby hairs. She looked over her shoulder at him "Did she decide against it?"

Hiccup walked over to the bed, sitting by her and reaching over to rub at her arm and side "I don't know. I told her to talk to Tuff before she decides anything."

Astrid scoffed. That's what she should have done. Told her to talk to Tuff. That would have been way better than going off. Astrid can't say much, anyways. She was going to get an abortion without telling anyone. She choked back a sob "I hate the though of having – of anyone having one, honestly."

"Astrid… Your sister is something else. She's nice and we both know that she'll regret that more than anything."

"This just… Isn't right. Ashton has the chance to have one – maybe even two – children, and she wants to just abort it? What if… What if she gets to have twins and both hers.. And both of hers survive? She's going to miss out on being a mom, and it's the best thing ever."

"Astrid..."

His heart broke for his fiancee. She sounded so miserable. They had a silent agreement to not talk about Tera. It had been two months, and they're both still hurting.. But they have to talk about her, don't they? To maybe ease the pain? Will that help? He bit his lip, looking from the picture they have of Tera on the wall back to Astrid.

"It's… This is about Tera, isn't it?"

"What?"

He gave her a sad smile "Because.. You know what it's like to.. To lose a baby and even though it would be her choice, you don't want to see her hurt like that."

Astrid stood, moving Alex to the center of the bed and turned to face Hiccup "Why.. Tera was.. I just don't understand why anyone would want to kill their baby. We wanted ours.. Why.. Why was she taken from us?"

Hiccup shook his head slowly, motioning for Astrid to come to him. She wiped her eyes, crawling across the bed to him. He pulled her to him, burying his face in her neck "I don't know, milady. I really don't. But, you and I both know that you did absolutely nothing wrong. It.. Happens. Tera would have been so loved."

Alex let out a whine, gaining both parents attention. Hiccup smiled at him "We got lucky either way. We still have Alex, and that's good. He loves him, and we love him."

"Tera… Tera loved the sound of your voice. She loved your voice so much, and I was so excited to see that beautiful face light up when you talk to her for the first time. And now… -"

"I know." he sighed, fighting back his own tears "I know that… I was excited, too. We have each other, and we have Alex. We both love Alex so much. We have a family. Our perfect little family. If Ashton wants to do this, then that's her choice. We both know she'll regret it, but your her sister.. Be there for her."

Astrid shook her head, clenching her fingers in his shirt and staring down at Alex "I can't… I can't support that."

Hiccup ran his hand through her hair and down her back, trying to pull her as close as possible. Astrid was hurting, and there's nothing he can do to fix it this time. They're both hurting. Neither can fix the other, but that's what they have each other for. To love, support, and be there for each other. To keep each other going and staying strong. They need to stay composed enough for their son, no matter how bad they're hurting.

"Maybe Tuff can convince her out of it."

Astrid sniffled again, shrugging and pulling away to lay back with Alex "I can only hope so."

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Ruff walked into Hiccup and Astrid's house like she owned the place. It was three in the morning… What made her think the couple would even be awake? They have a son, and are both constantly talking about how exhausted they are.

"Haddock, I'm going to murder your sister."

Both Hiccup and Astrid groaned at Alex's scream. It had been an incredibly long night for the couple. Astrid was still upset with Ashton, and the only way to get Alex to sleep was to keep him in their bed.. Not that either of them had a problem with that. They loved Alex cuddles.

"I don't have a sister." Hiccup groaned again, running a tired hand down his face, sitting up and picking up Alex "You okay, Ruff?"

Astrid sat up, pulling her bed head back and quickly braiding it. Hiccup can already hear her complaining later about the tangles her hair is going to have. Astrid shot a look to Ruff, glaring "What are you doing here so late?"

Ruff pointed at Hiccup "You, shut it. You two are getting married, she might as well be a Haddock already." she turned her attention back to Astrid "And you. I'm going to kill your sister."

Astrid sighed "Why? What did she… - Oh." Astrid and Hiccup exchanged looks "Did she..?"

"I don't know. But she wants to." Ruff fell onto the bed "I walked in on a very heated argument between her and Tuff. It pisses me off. She wants to kill my real niece or nephew?"

"Ruff… We both tried to talk her out of it. She won't listen." Hiccup gave Ruff and Astrid both sad looks before standing and bouncing Alex on his hip to calm him "I told her to talk to Tuff and find out how he feels about it. I'd take it he wants to keep the baby?" Ruff nodded, falling backwards and spreading out in the bed "And why couldn't you have called? You know full well that we have a son."

Ruff smirked, looking at Astrid "Wow. He's so cranky when he gets woken."

Astrid smiled at Hiccup fondly "I know. I know how to handle him though. But really, why didn't you call?"

"I don't know where my phone is. So, I just came over. I didn't think you two would have him in the bed! Most people let their babies sleep in a… What's that thing called? A crib."

"It's called co-sleeping." Astrid said matter of fact "Have a good and you'll understand."

"I'm good just being a godmother." she waved a hand around before letting it fall to her stomach "But… I thought Ashton was smarter. To be more safe. And now she wants to kill it?"

Hiccup sighed, sitting on the edge of the bed and handing Alex over to Ruff's reaching arms. He ran a hand through his hair "Astrid and I have already talked a lot about it. None of us are happy about it. We can't stop her no matter how hard we try. We all know that she'll regret it."

"Can I stay over? I don't feel like going home yet. Too late."

Astrid rolled her eyes taking Alex from her friend "Sure. The couch is all yours. But please, be quiet. We all need sleep."

"Got it." Ruff stood, walking towards their dressers and digging through until she found Astrid's clothers, pulling out a pair of shorts and tank top. She waved them in the air as she walked towards the door "Thanks."

"Sure."

The bedroom door closed and Hiccup let out a laugh, shaking his head. He slid back under the covers, waiting for Astrid to get under and get comfortable. She laid Alex in between them on his own little blanket. Hiccup loves his family more than anything. He brought an arm over Alex and Astrid, smiling "Ruff is a character."

"Oh yeah. Couldn't stand her at first.. but, she's a fantastic friend."

He hummed, rubbing Astrid's arm "I love you."

"I love you, too."

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Astrid was in the kitchen, Alex glued to her hip. This is her usual morning. Trying to cook with a child attached to her. He was always trying to reach out and take things, and he's almost burned himself multiple times. Fortunately, Astrid has gotten use to his little grabby hands trying to ruin things. She could put him in his high chair, but then he'd scream. Hiccup and Ruff are both still trying to sleep. She doesn't need two cranky people on her case this morning.

Astrid wouldn't be able to explain the feeling she has. Something is just.. Off. She feels weird. Not sick weird, but a bad feeling weird. She doesn't like it. Hiccup has work.. What if something happens to him? Or Ruff on her way home? She doesn't want either of them out of her sight today. Nothing can happen to either of them.

There was a knock at the door and she sighed. Who would visit them so early? Maybe it's UPS or someone? She can just ignore it. They'll leave soon.

There was another knock, and she dropped what she was doing. She marched her way to the bedroom to wake up Hiccup.

"Babe, take Alex and get to the kitchen. There's someone here."

She placed Alex on his stomach. Hiccup groaned, bringing an arm around his son and sitting up slowly "Yeah.. We're on our way out there."

Astrid snorted, tapping Ruff on the shoulder as she walked by. She smiled at Ruff's reaction before walking to the door. There was another knock and Astrid got nervous. Who is this insistent on seeing them this early?

She pulled open the door, her curiosity going away instantly. That bad feeling came rushing back full force, and her hands started shaking. Great.

"Dad?"