I woke to a nasty smell. Roasted boar. Usually I love the smell of roasted boar, but that day I couldn't stand it. I got up and carefully went downstairs. I had to fix that smell. I went to the cupboards and took out a couple spices I had gotten from trader Johann. I put them on the boar and smiled at the contraption Hiccup had made to keep the boar rotating. I sometimes I think he is the reincarnation of Kvasir. Then I remember how clumsy Hiccup is and know that Kvasir isn't.

I sat down on a chair and started to seriously think about what Hiccup said. That I was doing more than he was. That I alone was responsible for what happens to the baby from now on. I put my hand on my stomach. I had another life in my care. As much as I wanted a little Hiccup, I was starting to wonder what I would have to give up. I would have to give up fighting. If I got hit hard enough, it could cause me to go into labor. I could barely stand, I was constantly tired, and I had been throwing up. No more dragon training. No late night patrols. This was going to kill me!

I cautiously stood up again and walked over to the boar. It smelled so very good, and I was so very hungry. I didn't touch it knowing that my parents were on their way and once my dad heard I was pregnant, Hiccup was going to be dead. I then walked over to the window to see If I could see Hiccup. He just left my parents house and was on his way back here. I don't know why but I started to run to get up the stairs. After about three steps I collapsed. I was so dizzy. Feeling useless I started to cry.

Of course, just when I start crying, Hiccup comes through the door. He froze when saw me. I just looked away, I was so embarrassed.

"What happened?" He said rushing over to me. "Did you fall down the stairs? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine!" I cried out. Not only was I telling him that, but I was telling myself that.

"Why are you crying?" Hiccup asked.

"I don't know!" I said. By this time I was balling! Hiccup pulled me close to him.

"It's going to be okay!" he said "Everything is going to be okay." Tears kept pouring out of my eyes as I buried my face deeper into his chest. It was about five minutes before the tears stopped. I still clung to him though. I had never felt so drained. "Do you want me to cancel the dinner invitation?" He asked sweetly.

"No, I'll be fine." I said. I wasn't sure, but I had to put on a face for my parents. I reluctantly let go of Hiccup and tried to stand only to fall again. Hiccup caught me.

"Are you sure?" he said gently. "If you aren't feeling well..."

"I just think I am hungry." I said. I really didn't know why I was so upset. Must've been those stinking hormones I've heard about. Hiccup sat me down and went to the water bucket. He first got a cup of water, the a wet rag. He came back over to me and gave me the cup of water. After I had taken a sip, he started to wash my face.

Before any guys get on his case. Hiccup is a real sweetheart! He is ready to pick up where I leave off. He is always right there when I need someone to talk to. Hiccup does not do anything because he wants to bed me. He takes care of me. He calms me down. That it a real man!

Back to what was happening. After he cleaned my face I gave him a kiss. A pretty steamy one at that. After I broke the kiss, I leaned my head against his chest. I realized that we hadn't been very... physical lately and I just wanted him to touch me.

"Are you sure there isn't anything wrong?" He asked sincerely. I knew he was trying to take care of me, but I was starting to get irritated. I pushed him away feeling a bit rejected.

"I'm fine." I said taking a swig of water. Hiccup took the boar off of the fire and his eyes grew wide.

"Did you add seasoning to this?" he asked.

"Yeah what of it?" I replied.

"Nothing." He said putting on a platter and setting the table. I felt bad he was doing all the work. I stood slowly and walked slowly and helped set the table. Hiccup kept looking at me out of the corner of his eye. I knew that he was worried. He worried when I got the eel pox four months ago and hovered over me like a mother hen. He even didn't like letting Gothi around me.

Finally our parents showed up. We all sat at the table and ate. Stoic brought some mead and poured me a glass full. I wasn't sure if I should drink it. In the end, I pretended to take little sips and when people were distracted, Hiccup and I switched cups. His dad knew that Hiccup couldn't drink to save his life. I think the term is a lightweight. Hiccup was only given water, which made it easier for me. Hiccup only had the one mug, so he didn't lose it completely.

All of us then sat down next to the fire, I then noticed Hiccup was starting to get buzzed. This could not end well. His mother looked at me and nodded. Hiccup then stood up swaying a little bit.

"There is a reason we asked you to come here tonight." Hiccup started. "We thought it would be best, because you all mean so much to us." He said as the mead finally seeped into his brain. "We wanna tell ya all that we... we... we..." he looked back at me. He was wasted. "What did we want to tell them?" he whispered loud enough for everyone to hear.

"Hiccup how about you sit down. I'll tell them." I said standing slowly. Hiccup sat down racking his brains about what he forgot.

"Well everyone, what Hiccup was trying to say was..." I looked at my dad. I really didn't want him to kill Hiccup. "Well what I mean to say is..." I looked over at Hiccup as he intently listened to every word I was saying. "That Hiccup and I... that we... that I'm..."

"Astrid's pregnant!" Hiccup burst out. I looked over at him. He looked like a little kid proud of something he did. The whole room fell silent. I looked over at my father who was shocked and my mother shared my father's look. Valka had her head in her hand and Stoic was trying to process what Hiccup had said. "That's what I forgot!" Hiccup said smiling coming back to me and wrapping his arms around me. "Astrid's pregnant."

Soon I heard clapping and to my surprise, it was from my dad. My mom joined and Stoic started to laugh.

"Congratulations." My dad said. "Any thoughts of what you want it to be?"

"I want it to be a boy!" I said a smile coming across my face. Hiccup didn't seem so happy.

"What about you Hiccup?" asked my mom.

"I really truly want a beautiful baby girl who looks like her momma." he said aloud. I was shocked. He wanted a little me? I was then a little upset. Did Hiccup plan for a girl when I specifically asked him for a boy?

"Well that how most couples feel when a baby is on the way. One wants a boy, the other a girl." Valka said smiling.

"Well lets all pray it is a boy." said Stoic. Hiccup's face dropped and it was in that moment, he had been dreaming of a little girl. Please Frigg, I prayed silently. Please let this baby be a boy.