The Love We Share
Author: Nightstar Fury from Nightstar Productions
Rated: M for Mature
Disclaimer: I do not own the HTTYD characters or series. But what I wouldn't give to live on Berk and fly a Night Fury. Oh if only it were possible. -Dramatic Sigh-
Birth.
The tears wouldn't stop falling from Hiccup's green eyes, she whimpered in pain rolling around still, she'd been in pain for the lat few hours. Toothless and the gang were settling Heather in and giving her a tour and because Toothless was in human form, he couldn't hear Hiccup's cries. There was so much pain and Hiccup couldn't find the voice to yell out for her mate. Hiccup felt a wetness between her legs, she reached her hand down and then pulled her fingers back up, that was all it took, she screamed out, "TOOTHLESS!" Her voice rang throughout the trees. Toothless was instantly scared, Hiccup had never screamed like that.
"Go go!" Astrid urged him, Toothless transformed and raced back to their home, he barged in to see Hiccup crying on the bed, blood between her legs. He went back to human form and moved beside her instantly.
"What happened Hiccup! Why didn't you called for me sooner?! Fishlegs, Astrid! Get in here, now!" Toothless yelled, there was such fear in his eyes as the two Vikings he'd yelled for came in.
"Oh God!" Astrid yelled out going to Hiccup's side.
"S–so much pain! Couldn't...yell..." Hiccup whimpered out.
"No time to waste. I need all of you!" Fishlegs yelled out to the other riders. They came in quickly and saw the sight.
"What happened?!" Astrid yelled very scared.
"There is no time, Astrid. My guess is Hiccup is going in to labor early. Bottom line, baby needs to come out and now or we're going to lose them both! Ruff, go get the small brown bag in my house. Tuff. Bring me all the rags you can find, now! Snotlout, bring me 3 buckets of water. 2 hot, one warm. Astrid, you're going to help me. Heather, Toothless. Hold Hiccup's legs up and keep her calm, and awake. If she goes out, then it's over. Everyone go now!" Fishlegs ordered. Toothless would hand it to Fishlegs, he was really good in pressure situations like this.
"Fishlegs. Above anything else...Don't let Hiccup die..." Toothless said slowly, his tone was serious but filled with fear.
"I don't plan on losing either. Talk to her, you need to keep her awake!" Fishlegs told him. It only took moments for everyone to return. "Everyone, do exactly as I say and nothing more..."Ruff, you'll be handing me tools. Snotlout, you're going to be helping clean up Hiccup's area while I work. Tuff, you'll be handing out rags, and getting the used ones from Snotlout. Astrid, you be ready with a warm blanket to get the baby when its out. Clear its throat and clean it off as soon as you have it. Snotlout, when the baby is out, you're cutting the cord. Heather, Toothless, you know your jobs. And Hiccup, try to even out your breathing and push when I tell you too." Fishlegs ordered quickly. Everyone got in position.
Fishlegs instantly removed Hiccup's pants, a lot more blood than he planned for. Not a good sign. Snotlout was on top of cleaning as much blood as he could so Fishlegs could see what he needed to.
"Oh God it hurts!" Hiccup cried.
"I know, I know love but it's time. We'll have our baby soon! Just stay with me...talk to me. Don't close those beautiful eyes.." Toothless said with worry. Hiccup's vision was blurry from the blood loss and everyone was panicking with fear of what would happen in the next few moments.
"Alright I can see the head, yeah baby doesn't want to wait anymore!...Alright, everyone get ready. Hiccup, I want you to push. Push next time the pain hits at its hardest and push as hard as you can. Hold it for 10 seconds then breathe for 10, and push again. Toothless, Heather. Legs now. Astrid, get ready. Hiccup, you're going to feel everything. I don't have time to wait for the medicine to kick in." Fishlegs said, he felt awful. Toothless and Heather lifted her legs up an kept trying to talk to her but Hiccup was very out of it.
Astrid was ready with a warm blanket, Snotlout was still dabbing up blood and Ruff and Tuff were doing their jobs of continuously circulating rags and tools. Hiccup cried out. "Hiccup, Hiccup, come on love, stay with me...stay awake...I won't lose you!...Come on..." Toothless urged her.
"Hey, Hiccup...you never told me the name for the baby, have you thought of one yet?! Come on, lets talk about it. The baby will need a name..." Heather said trying to come up with a topic for her.
"I–I never...AH...came up with one. Toothless and I...never talked...about it..." Hiccup replied.
"Good, good!...Well we'll need one so lets think of one...Do we know if it's a boy or girl?..." Heather asked now as Hiccup cried out in pain.
"No, we don't know what the gender is, we wanted it to be a surprise..." Toothless replied now.
"Ah...I–I have to push!" Hiccup whimpered.
"Push Hiccup, exactly how I told you to..." Fishlegs instructed. Hiccup nodded and held her breath as she began to push hard. Pushing for 10 seconds then she stopped and panted crying hard. "Good job Hiccup, the baby should be out soon...you're not quite dilated fully that's why it hurts so much..." Fishlegs stated.
"Can't you open her more?" Astrid suggested.
"I could but that is gonna bring forward a lot more blood and pain. The baby could already be in distress...Its up to Hiccup..." Fishlegs replied.
"D–do it...I want the baby out. I want the baby safe, Fishlegs..." Hiccup said.
"Ruff, give me the small knife...Toothless...Distract him..." Fishlegs said as Ruffnut handed him the small knife.
"Love if it's a boy, what will name him?" Toothless asked trying to smile to keep Hiccup focused on him.
"I–I don't know...I–I always wanted to name a son Os–Osmond..!" Hiccup screamed as Fishlegs made a small mark on either side of her cervix to open her more, Snotlout again dabbed the blood and ripped a rag small to keep it there to stop the bleeding on both sides.
"Ssh...okay...its okay...its over now...ssh love...Okay, if it's a boy, we'll name him Osmond love..." Toothless said softly kissing his lover's cheeks. Hiccup smiled some panting heavily, her eyes closing.
"No no...Hiccup...stay awake. Come on...not yet, you can't sleep yet." Heather said giving him a small shake. Hiccup reluctantly opened her eyes and felt another tightness and began to push again, this time the head made it all the way out.
"Great! Good job, Hiccup...the head is out. Give me one more, one more push and I can do the rest..." Fishlegs said quickly positioning his hands under the baby's head to support it. Hiccup cried out and pushed again, Fishlegs held the silent baby in his arms. He unwrapped the cord from it's neck and turned it over giving it a light pat on the back. A loud wail was heard through the home. "Snotlout, cut the cord." Fishlegs said, Snotlout did as told and handed the baby to Astrid. "Warmth now!" Fishlegs ordered. Astrid took the baby and instantly began to clean out its mouth, and body, she rocked it to soothe it. Toothless nearly cried, he kissed Hiccup over and over again.
"You did it...you did it love..." Toothless said softly. Hiccup still whimpered in pain.
"I–is the baby...okay?" Hiccup managed to get out.
"Yes, Astrid has it...I didn't see if boy or girl. The cord was wrapped around its neck and it wasn't making any sound. I took care of it. Let's get you stitched up before you bleed out..." Fishlegs said turned back around.
"Ah...! Tooth...it still...hurts! Feels like...have to...push!..." Hiccup yelled in tears. Fishlegs looked and gasped.
"Uhh this isn't over. Hiccup, Toothless...congratulations...You have twins..." Fishlegs said. "Everyone needs to get back in position, now! Except you Astrid. Keep that baby warm. Ruff, take Astrid's place, get a warm blanket. Hiccup...I need you to push again..." Fishlegs demanded. Toothless immediately looked at Hiccup with worry, he could see that she looked like she was about to pass out.
"Hiccup...Hiccup! Come on, not yet...We still need a girl name...two babies, we'll have our hands full come on..." Toothless said encouragingly. Hiccup panted trying to stay up. "Fishlegs, hurry..." Toothless pleaded.
"I'm trying Toothless, Hiccup needs to push..." Fishlegs said.
"Come on Hiccup...almost there...You need to dig and find the strength to push..." Heather urged her. Hiccup took a deep breath and began to push, the baby came out in one good push and was crying when Fishlegs got it out. Ruffnut instantly took her to do the same as Astrid was. Both babies were calm now. Fishlegs began to stitch up Hiccup and Snotlout cleaned up the blood. Finally they were done and Hiccup was barely awake. Astrid and Ruffnut came over to Hiccup and Toothless holding the babies in their arms. Toothless helped Hiccup sit up as the two girls smiled.
"Hiccup. Toothless. Are you ready to meet your babies?...The one I have is a girl. " Astrid said handing the baby girl to Hiccup.
"Oh my...she's beautiful..." Hiccup breathed out. Ruffnut came over now and handed the other baby to Hiccup in her other arm.
"And this one is a boy..." Ruffnut said gently as they soon backed up.
"Alright everyone. Lets give the new parents time with their kids..." Heather said slowly pushing everyone out of the room.
"Thank you, all of you for what you've done tonight..." Toothless said softly. They nodded and headed out shutting the door. "We make adorable babies love...So the boy will be Osmond and the girl?" Toothless asked.
"Iona" Hiccup smiled at her mate.
"Iona and Osmond." Toothless said now. Hiccup nodded gently as the babies began to squirm some. "I think they are hungry..." Toothless said with a chuckle. Toothless lifted Hiccup's shirt and both babies found their way to Hiccup's breasts and began to suckle and eat. "I love you, Hiccup...Thank you for this gift..." Toothless whispered kissing Hiccup.
"Thank you for loving me..." Hiccup said with tears falling from her eyes. The two spend the rest of the night with their new children.
Outside the group was just talking about everything. "We did good guys...but for the love of Thor...I never want to have to see that much blood again..." Fishlegs breathed out.
"You and me both...I was terrified when Hiccup started to pass out..." Astrid shivered some.
"But they are all okay..." Heather smiled at the group. The night was quiet, except the babies who cried every few hours to feed and be changed. No one minded or they were sure to feel the wrath of Toothless.
Morning came with excitement, Hiccup and Toothless had come out of their home slowly since Hiccup was still very sore from giving birth the night before. All hands were around to hold and love the babies and it gave Hiccup a chance to heal up. "They are simply adorable, Hiccup..." Heather cooed as she held Iona in her arms. Astrid held Osmond.
"Will you be staying a female from now on?" Astrid asked.
"Yeah...It'll be easier to not confuse them...I have to feed them like this any who..." Hiccup said.
"So, we've been dying to hear their names..." Ruffnut asked.
"Iona is the girl, and Osmond is the boy..." Toothless replied.
"Awe..." The group said together.
Back on Berk, Stoick was moping about in his house. "Stoick." Gobber said who had come to visit.
"I asked to be alone, Gobber." Stoick mumbled.
"No. You need to get on your dragon and find your son. You two need to talk and clear this up..." Gobber told him.
"He'll never forgive me..." Stoick argued.
"You don't know that...Just try. By the way...Someone just showed up who I think you'll be surprised to see." Gobber said. Stoick glanced at him.
"Hiccup?..." Stoick asked with hope in his eyes. Gobber moved aside to reveal a figure in colored armor. "Who are you stranger...?" Stoick asked. The figure removed the head piece, revealing it to be a female. Stoick's cup dropped from his hand and shattered.
"Hello...Stoick." Came the gentle voice.
"V–Valka..." Stoick breathed out.
"It's been a while... hasn't it Stoick?" Valka said looking down some.
"18 years...I–I thought you were..." Stoick began. Valka put her hand up and he was quiet.
"I know. You thought I was dead because a dragon carried me off during a raid and I never came back...Well...The dragon didn't hurt me. He took me to a place where I'd be useful and listened to." Valka said. "Cloud Jumper, took me to a dragon nest made of ice and since, I've been rescuing dragons, giving them a safe haven." Valka added calmly.
"Val, why did you...stay away...?" Stoick asked now.
"What sign did I have you could change, that anyone on Berk could. I pleaded so many times to stop the fighting, to find another answer. But did any of you listen! I know I left you to raise Hiccup alone, I see that now. And that's why I'm here. I've seen Hiccup, I've been watching from a distance since Hiccup was 15." Valka said calming herself down now.
"So you...know everything that happened with him, I mean her?" Stoick asked looking down.
"Yes, I do. I also know...that Hiccup gave birth last night. It broke my heart to stay away while our daughter, screamed in pain having to give birth. She needed you, Stoick! She needed you last night. You knew where she was and you stayed away. What happened to my Viking husband!? The Stoick I know never would of let our 18 year old son who was a girl and pregnant...leave this island. I don't care what the boy/girl has done. I care not she mated with her dragon, or that she became pregnant! But you wouldn't accept it! I didn't reveal myself to her last night, she had enough to deal with without finding out her mother was alive after all these years..." Valka yelled at him.
"I know, Val. I messed up but Hiccup will never forgive me..." Stoick sighed.
"She will, Stoick. She will. She just wants you to accept what he's chosen and be happy for her and Toothless. I came here instead to yell at you. Our son...nearly died last night. The babies came early, Stoick. Her screams could be heard from islands close by. And where were you? Sitting here feeling sorry for yourself?!" Valka yelled again Stoick winced.
"Is she...?" Stoick asked now.
"She is alright because she has a good mate, and friends. I want you on your dragon right now. We are going to see our daughter, and you will apologize to her, and Toothless. And beg that girl's forgiveness Stoick. Or you will never see me again..." Valka threatened him now. Stoick's eyes widened, he knew she was right.
"You're right Val. I'm so sorry...I'll do whatever it takes." Stoick said now. He raced out to get Skullcrusher and jumped on him. Valka was already on her dragon, Cloud Jumper. "Gobber, man the village!" Stoick called. With that both Valka and Stoick were gone in to the sky heading towards Dragon's Edge.
On Dragon's Edge, Hiccup was falling asleep while sitting in her chair, Toothless nudged her softly. "Go to sleep...I've got the babies." Toothless said to her. Hiccup nodded as she got up and headed to their home.
"Uh..Hiccup? I don't mean to possibly kill your mood but...isn't that your dad?" Tuffnut asked. Hiccup turned and looked, sure enough it was her father coming in on Skullcrusher looking hellbent and determined to see her. Hiccup closed her eyes and began to walk away.
"Son...Wait!" Stoick called. Toothless growled now looking to Astrid and Heather.
"Follow Hiccup with the babies. Stoick has earned the right to see them yet." Toothless ordered. Both females did as they were told. Snotlout, Tuffnut, Ruffnut, and Fishlegs crossed their arms and stood with Toothless as Stoick landed.
"Toothless, please...let me see her.." Stoick asked softly.
"What gives you the right to come here now of all times. Hiccup gave birth last night and is very tired..." Toothless snapped.
"I know. I don't have the right but please...let me see her..." Stoick asked again.
"You had 2 ½ months to see her...Why now does she matter to you?" Toothless growled at him.
"Toothless...It's okay..." Hiccup's weak voice came from beside Toothless now.
"Hiccup...you should be asleep..." Toothless crooned.
"I know..." Hiccup said. "Why are you here...Or did Gobber force you?..." Hiccup asked. Stoick could only look at his son, daughter now. There was sadness in his eyes as he tried to reach for Hiccup. "Don't...touch me right now...Answer me. Why did you come, or were you forced?" Hiccup demanded.
"I was...pushed, but not by Gobber...Hiccup...please...please give me another chance. I know I've made mistakes with you, before and after Toothless but please...please forgive me. Everything just happened so fast and I couldn't process it all so I just got angry." Stoick pleaded. Hiccup crossed her arms over his chest now looking away.
"Now you want my forgiveness? Heather told me you knew I was here, why didn't you come then! Me, your pregnant...daughter...18 and could of lost the babies and my own life anytime if I got stressed out, and you didn't come once!" Hiccup yelled.
"Ba–babies?" Stoick asked looking at him.
"Yes...I had twins...1 boy and 1 girl..." Hiccup grumbled some, she glanced to see her father's face.
"Hiccup please...please give me this chance, I'm so sorry..." Stoick asked her again, this time on his knees, hands clasped together. Hiccup looked at Toothless now.
"Its your call love. He didn't hurt me...He hurt you..." Toothless said softly. Hiccup sighed.
"Fine. I forgive you...but I'm still pretty upset with you..." Hiccup said. Stoick was overjoyed now as he wrapped his arms around Hiccup's frame. Hiccup wined and Stoick let go quickly. "I'm still sore..." He looked down.
"That okay, you're alive and everyone is okay...you kids have your parents worried sick..." Stoick mentioned as he looked to the teens.
"Hiccup needed us more..." Fishlegs stated.
"And I'm glad you did. You are all Hiccup's best friends and you Toothless...I owe you an apology too. You've only ever looked out for him, now a her...I'm sorry if I ever tried to imply you couldn't care for her. I am sorry, Toothless. I know Hiccup is safe with you and those babies too. They will be raised just fine by you two." Stoick said looking to Toothless now.
"I am still undecided if I forgive you..." Toothless growled a bit standing beside Hiccup now.
"I'll take that. But Hiccup...you deserve to know who pushed me to get over myself and come here..." Stoick said as he looked up, another dragon with a rider in armor rose from the trees and landed in front of them. The armored rider jumped off with a staff in it's hands and moved towards Hiccup and Toothless. The rider slowly took off the headpiece and looked at Hiccup with a smile and teary eyes, she reached out her hand and touched the scar on Hiccup's chin, right side.
"Who...are you?" Hiccup asked a little scared almost.
"I don't blame you for not remembering me...It's been 18 years after all...You were only a babe yourself when I left..." Valka said softly, her eyes met Hiccup's now who had begun to hyperventilate and backed up some. She was trying to process these words that this woman was saying.
"Wait...are you my?..." Hiccup looked in to her eyes, he gasped and stepped closer. "Mother..." Hiccup finally whispered. Everyone's jaw dropped in utter shock.