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 Eleven: Home.
The day had come at last, Anna and Kristoff's wedding. Elsa woke up with more excitement than coronation day for this. Hiccup felt the warm sun touch his face and he peeked over seeing Elsa staring out the window with a wide smile, he got up slowly and moved behind her with his hands on her shoulders, he placed a soft kisses on her cheek, neck, and shoulder. "You look stunning my lady." Hiccup said softly between the kissed. Elsa blushed a bit and turned her head to kiss him back.
"Thank you kind sir." Elsa replied.
"What time is your sister's wedding?..." Hiccup asked her gently.
"Not until this afternoon. Why, did you want to go flying this morning?" Elsa asked.
"Yes." Hiccup chuckled softly.
"Well great, so do I!" Elsa said laughing.
"Lets go then." Hiccup said holding her hand and running out the door with her after he slipped on his boot. Elsa and Hiccup ran down to the stables to greet their dragons. "Hey bud!" Hiccup greeted him, Toothless was up instantly and licked his face affectionately. Elsa laughed out as she moved to Arctica's stable and stroked her chin gently. "Want to go for a fly before the ceremony?" Hiccup asked him, he jumped around excitedly.
"What do you say Arctica?" Elsa asked her, the dragon squawked happily.
"Lets saddle up!" Hiccup said as he reached for Toothless's things and began hooking everything up on Toothless. Elsa saddled Arctica and got on her waiting for Hiccup now.
"Ready to go?" Elsa asked him smiling.
"Yeah, where are we going?" Hiccup asked looking at her as he got on Toothless.
"Come on. I want to show you something." Elsa said as she gave Arctica a nudge and taking off out of the stables. Hiccup did the same and followed Elsa in to the sky. After an hour of flying, they'd arrived at a large ice castle on the mountain.
"Woah...is this that castle you made?" Hiccup asked her.
"Yeah, almost a year ago now." Elsa smiled.
"Its incredible." Hiccup said as they landed near the base.
"Thank you. I'm surprised it's still well standing." Elsa replied.
"Probably because of how cold it is up here." Hiccup smiled. He heard the screech of another dragon coming up behind them. Hiccup looked, Elsa walked up next to him.
"Hiccup!" Heather yelled coming in on Windshear, she landed in front of them.
"Heather, what's wrong?" Elsa asked quickly, worry growing that something had happened at the palace.
"Hiccup, its Astrid. Something is wrong with her. You have to come back, now!" Heather panted.
"Woah woah, slow down. What's going on with Astrid?" Hiccup asked now with his hands up.
"We were all asleep, then we heard Snotlout yell for help. We all rushed to their room and Snotlout said Astrid's just been violently ill all night, throwing up, fevers, and more...Please, you have to come back right now." Heather pleaded.
"Alright, lets go. Toothless!" Hiccup called out. Toothless jumped beside him and Hiccup climbed on. "Back to the palace bud..." Hiccup said.
"Go on. I'm right behind you." Heather yelled. Elsa and Heather both knew that Toothless was faster and could get back sooner. "I'll fly with Elsa!" Heather called. Hiccup nodded and was gone at top speed. It only tool him 20 minutes to get back, he had a guard out Toothless away as he rushed upstairs to Astrid's room, he burst through the door.
"Astrid! Are you okay? Snotlout, what happened?!" Hiccup asked quickly.
"I–I don't know. She's been sick all night, Hiccup. Ever since we got back from flying. She said she felt dizzy and then she's been throwing up on and off all night. Do something!" Snotlout pleaded him.
"W–what can I do? She needs a doctor. Okay okay. Astrid...I need you to tell me how you're feeling. The best you can." Hiccup said.
"I just...feel so sick. My head hurts, my body hurts, I'm dizzy and I feel constantly nauseated...I can't hold anything down." Astrid whimpered in pain. Elsa and Heather arrived finally coming in.
"Has this happened any other time?" Elsa asked curiously.
"What do you mean?" Snotlout asked.
"Has she gotten this ill before?" Elsa asked again.
"Not this ill but...similar over the last few days..." Astrid answered now sitting up in the bed. Elsa put a hand to her chin thinking now.
"What are you thinking babe?" Hiccup asked moving beside her now.
"Can you have everyone leave the room love?" Elsa asked him softly.
"Sure thing. Alright, everyone out. Elsa needs to talk to Astrid alone. You too Snotlout. We'll be in the hall if you need anything." Hiccup said kissing her cheek before they all left and closed the door.
"Why did you have everyone leave?..." Astrid asked a little afraid, was this something she didn't want to hear?
"I just had to have a few things to ask that I don't think you want to answer with anyone around..." Elsa smiled sitting beside her.
"O–oh, okay then." Astrid sighed some.
"Astrid, have you and Snotlout ever...you know before?" Elsa asked her. Astrid blushed some.
"A few weeks ago yeah...why?" Astrid asked.
"And did you get your period this yet?" Elsa asked softly. Astrid thought a minute before shaking her head. "Astrid, you're pregnant." Elsa smiled. Astrid's eyes widened. "You have all the signs. Missed period, headaches, sickness...it's all there." Elsa pointed out to her.
"So I'm...going to have a baby?" Astrid asked her putting a hand on her belly.
"You are. Want me to bring the others back in? Or do you want to tell Snotlout first?" Elsa asked her.
"I think...I want some time to sit with it first...Kind of a shocker..." Astrid stated.
"I understand. I'll have the doctor check you still. And try water and crackers to subside the nausea, I'd also take it easy on the flying. No dangerous moves or tricks." Elsa said to her. Astrid nodded as she lay down and closed her eyes a minute. "I'll tell them you're sleeping and to wake you for the ceremony. Okay?" Elsa said, Astrid nodded. Elsa got up and left the room.
"Is Astrid okay?!" Snotlout asked quickly.
"She's alright now and resting. Not sure what it is, maybe something from dinner last night just didn't agree with her. Try not to wake her dear." Elsa said putting a hand on Snotlout's shoulder. "Back to your rooms everyone." Elsa said softly. The group dispersed and returned to their rooms, Snotlout entered his and Astrid's slowly and quietly. Elsa held Hiccup's hand as they returned to their own.
"You sure she's okay? She sounded like she was in a lot of pain before..." Hiccup asked now.
"Don't worry, she's just fine. Nothing that won't go away in 9 months or so..." Elsa hinted softly. Hiccup spun around quickly seeing the light smile playing on Elsa's lips.
"No way...she's...Are you sure?!" Hiccup asked now.
"Ssh...I promised I wouldn't say anything until she talked to Snotlout, so when she lets the rest of you know...act surprised. Got it?" Elsa told him.
"Geeze, didn't think they'd gotten that far but good for them." Hiccup smiled sitting on the bed now. Elsa sat beside him softly with a nod.
"You know my sister is under the assumption we have too." Elsa giggled tracing circles on his chest.
"What, really? Oh God...I personally don't do any of that before marriage...Only because you know, giving something like that up to someone you might not be with forever just doesn't settle with me." Hiccup chuckled.
"I can understand. I think its rather sweet of you." Elsa smiled.
"Why thank you my lady." Hiccup smiled back kissing her softly.
(Afternoon)
It was time for the wedding, like before the group sat together dressed in their clothing from Anna. Kristoff was already standing at the alter, he looked nervous. Hiccup would probably be feeling the same way at his and Elsa's wedding. Soon a hush fell over the room and the music began. Elsa walked out as maid of honor, taking her place. Then Olaf, who was Kristoff's best man. Sven was the ring bearer. Once all were in place, Anna came in to view and everyone stood up silently. Anna slowly walked down the aisle, Kristoff looked in awe. They took their place facing one another as the ceremony began. Hiccup watched it all, hearing the vows and watching them seal those vows with a kiss 20 minutes later. Everyone clapped once they were announced as the king and queen of Arrendelle. Just like the coronation people ate and danced all night. Everyone had a great time too. As night fell and everyone began to retire to their rooms, Astrid had pulled everyone in to her room.
"Can't this wait until morning?..." Ruffnut yawned.
"No, it can't...before we all go to sleep and...leave tomorrow morning...I have to tell you all something." Astrid stated. Snotlout arched a brow at her now. "Um...so...I–I'm pregnant..." Astrid blushed a bit. Snotlout's mouth dropped open in shock.
"Congratulations to you two." Hiccup said with a smile.
"No way that means you two had..." Ruffnut started as Heather put a hand over her mouth.
"Yes it does and good for you two." Heather rolled her eyes.
"Thanks everyone...well I guess we should all get some sleep...We're leaving tomorrow morning, Right Hiccup?" Astrid asked.
"Yeah. Right after sunrise." Hiccup nodded to her. "Sleep well everyone." Hiccup said to them as he and Elsa returned to their room and got comfortable.
"Something tells me Snotlout is suddenly terrified." Elsa chuckled a bit crawling in to the bed.
"He'll be alright, he loves her. I think he's just shocked." Hiccup smiled laying beside her now, she laid on his chest.
"Next will be Anna and Kristoff." Elsa smiled.
"Then us." Hiccup winked at her causing a deep blush.
"You know I'm a little nervous about that..." Elsa admitted. "I don't want to accidentally freeze you..." Elsa joked slightly.
"My dear the only thing you do to my heart is set it ablaze with the fires of love." Hiccup smiled at her. "I'm nervous too but we'll take it slow. Lets not worry about it right now. We have a long journey back home and a busy week ahead of us on Berk." Hiccup told her.
"You're right. I love you, Hiccup. Night." Elsa said as she closed her eyes.
"I love you too, Elsa. Sleep well." He whispered as he soon fell asleep.
(The Next Morning)
Everyone was outside and waiting to leave, Astrid and Snotlout were the ones behind. They finally came out slowly with their dragons and met on the dock with Hiccup, Elsa, and the others. "Sorry...Astrid was sick most of the night, again..." Snotlout stated.
"It doesn't last the whole time, just a few months." Elsa said to try and raise his spirits. "Astrid, are you alright to fly?" Elsa asked her now.
"I should be." Astrid said to her as she climbed on Stormfly.
"If you start feeling tired or sick, I want you down on the boat, understand?" Hiccup told her.
"Yes Chief...I got it." Astrid replied with a smile.
"Alright everyone. Back to Berk!" Hiccup commanded them. Soon they were all in the air and flying back to Berk, taking their time too since there wasn't a rush.
(The Next Afternoon)
They had reached Berk by the next day. They had stopped a few times to eat, as well Astrid needed to take a break from both flying and sailing. They had stopped for the night so Astrid could get her rest in. Hiccup and Snotlout had a heart to heart about Astrid's pregnancy, turns out he was terrified and didn't know what to do. Hiccup got him to come around and be excited, they were cousins after all why wouldn't Hiccup help him? Now they'd arrived back to Berk, Stoick was there waiting for him on the docks. "Welcome home son, Elsa." Stoick smiled hugging him, then to Elsa. "How was everything on Arrendelle?" Stoick asked.
"Well...uh. Easy I guess. Astrid's pregnant with Snotlout's baby, and Elsa and I are engaged..." He said quickly. Stoick blinked a few times.
"Mind repeating those for me son?" Stoick asked, Elsa giggled. Hiccup sighed now looking at him.
"Astrid is pregnant with Snotlout's baby...and Elsa and me are engaged?..." He repeated calmer now.
"Okay much better. Now...the pregnancy doesn't shock me. I had a few noise complaints and left it alone. And you two are engaged now?" Stoick asked.
"Yep, that's pretty much it." Hiccup smiled at him.
"And you didn't think I'd like to see that?" Stoick asked. Hiccup sighed again.
"One of Arrendelle's customs is that in the royal family, the person who is proposing has to ask the queen for their blessing and my sister, wouldn't give Hiccup hers unless he proposed the night of the coronation." Elsa smiled nervously.
"I see...Well then I suppose I have no choice but to allow it as well. But I demand to be told first when there are grand children on the way. Deal?" Stoick laughed.
"You got it dad." Hiccup smiled as he kissed Elsa gently now.
"Good. Congratulations, Astrid and Snotlout." Stoick said as he saw them walk by now.
"Thank you Chief." Snotlout smiled as he and Astrid headed to her house.
"Is everything ready for Hiccup to become Chief?" Elsa asked now.
"Just about. Are you ready for it son?" Stoick asked.
"I guess..." Hiccup shrugged his shoulder now.
"He's still a bit nervous himself. He'll be okay next week though, I promise." Elsa smiled at Stoick.
"Good good. Enjoy the week Hiccup, oh when do you plan to announce your engagement?" Stoick asked.
"I dunno, during the celebration of me becoming Chief I guess?" Hiccup offered.
"Whatever you want to do son, is fine with me." Stoick said as he patted his son's back and walked off.
"Ready to go home?" Elsa asked him now.
"Yes please." Hiccup sighed out with a smile. Toothless and Arctica followed the two back to their house, and went in their pens with a full stock of fish and ate happily as Hiccup and Elsa went inside and sat down together. "Feels good to be home." Hiccup breathed out sitting in his chair. Elsa came over and sat on his lap with a giggle now.
"I know, I missed it." Elsa replied to him. "Still nervous about becoming Chief?" Elsa asked as she fiddled with his hair and looking in his eyes.
"Not about the ceremony, just if I can live up to my dad." Hiccup sighed.
"You are his son, Hiccup. Sure you do things different but you know how to run this village, I saw you do it when your dad went away. You helped everyone you could, you found solutions to problems easily, and you were able to keep the Vikings from fighting. You can do this. No one is perfect. Stop trying to be and you can't go wrong." Elsa smiled at him. Hiccup smiled back at her now as he kissed her deeply.
"You're the best, you know that?" Hiccup whispered lovingly to her.
"Is that one of the reasons you're marrying me?" Elsa chuckled.
"It is one of the many." Hiccup laughed now.
"Will I ever get to know them all?" Elsa asked him.
"One day you will." Hiccup nodded.
"I can wait." Elsa smiled gently.
"Good...I love you Elsa. I truly do. Thank you for standing with me in all this." Hiccup said to her softly.
"I love you too. More than words can describe, thank you for saving my life that day, and giving me a whole new one with you." Elsa replied, they shared another kiss and spent the rest of the day enjoying one another's company, eating and taking flights together. Even helping his father from time to time get things ready for the Chieftain ceremony. Hiccup knew that everything was going to be fine, especially because he had Toothless and Elsa at his side. He had the support of all his friends, his father and the village. Hiccup wasn't worried about anything anymore.
