Wow, Okay if you saw that before I polished it I apologize, Completely spaced out today -.- (I updated without an author's note or anything really, my beta reader hasn't even checked this one yet, life is a mess, again, apologies)

Anyway, I'll make this quick, as my sh*t version is still posted :P

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Ludmila Wase: An exclamation mark is as good as any review i guess :P Thanks... XD

Clare C.G: Nope, no eels, actually hiccup hasn't even learnt that yet. :) Theres a lot he doesn't know yet. Anyways, thanks for the review.

Malik The Night Angel: Lol, if he knew about the dragons rational fear of eels he probably would have but as he didn't feed Toothless an eel yet he has no knowledge of eels, so we can safely blame Astrid. Thanks for you're review

lal o : Apologies, I have no Idea what genial is, unless you were going for denial... if so what and who is denying?... this confused me, thanks for the review anyway XD

GwuncanGirl0203: Yeah In the movie he relied on what he just learnt, In this I preferred it as well as it was instinct :D (even though in honesty nothing tops the movie) Thanks for the review :) Heres the next chapter.

BEST OC Maker: I'm sure you are interesting XD And I will keep writing :P Thanks for the review!

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NightFury94: I don't know about being an AUTHOR, Because honestly I'm not a writer, :P But I thank you for the compliment :D Maybe me and my beta should team up more often, Thanks for the review :D I really am flattered :)

Anyway, moving on as I already have reviews for THIS chapter, Story time! (Unless you already read it, uuh, what a mistake to make)

Looking Up

"Umm, are… are we done? Cause I've got some things, we, I need too, yup!" Hiccup dragged his words as he awkwardly attempted to defuse the row of confused glares he was getting from the teens and Gobber. Even Astrid was taken aback at his accomplishment. Gobber ended up just nodding and Hiccup took it, Astrid realized they should probably discuss their next move so she was the first to leave the arena after him.

The others were probably still standing there gob smacked…she wouldn't put the twins past it. Those two could probably be there for ten minutes before they realized they were gone. She heard Gobber's voice as she went.

"Alright, that's the lesson! As you could see, when Astrid and Hiccup teamed up it worked because the dragon cannot take on more than one at a time…and remember, you will probably be in a larger group whilst defend..." The rest of his speech trailed off as she got further away. She could see Hiccup quite a lot further along the path back to the village and ran to catch up with him. When he heard her footsteps he flinched as he turned as if expecting to be tackled or something.

However when he saw her he visibly relaxed and then began his usual nervous rambling.

"Yeah, I now get why you didn't just train them, I mean I never asked but… I kind of assumed you would, and sorry about almost blowing our cover as well… I… I don't know what came over m-" He was cut off by Astrid who was slightly perplexed as to why he was apologizing.

"Umm, Hiccup…you saved your own life. There was probably no other way to get out of that." Hiccup stopped and contemplated that thought.

Fishlegs, Snotlout and Gobber were seen leaving the arena so Astrid and Hiccup decided they would regroup at the cove, as leaving together would create suspicion. They were both the best at Dragon Training, Hiccup only recently being so, if people thought she was training him, unofficially that would be cheating, getting them both disqualified. After official training it was apparently fine but before hand was not allowed due to in previous years the richer families having tutors while the poorer ones missed out. So leaving together after Hiccup miraculously got better would definitely turn a few heads. Not to mention the first question would probably be 'why Hiccup'? But she tended to avoid those thoughts as her guilt towards how Hiccup was treated would resurface and even though her fiancé could not stress enough how much he forgave her it would probably never leave.

Astrid returned home deep in her thoughts to recollect her them. A little later she grabbed some fish and then headed for the cove to meet up with Hiccup.

However as she opened the door there was someone standing in a prideful stance…or arrogant which really suited this person…Snotlout. He looked slightly annoyed and Astrid couldn't understand why.

"Astrid." He said wryly as she simply raised her brows at him. She was surprised he had the guts to stare her down like he was and she quickly returned the glare.

"I know…you've been uncovered. So if you stop now, I might just not tell Gobber. Or the chief when he returns."

Astrid bit her tongue to stop the fear from showing on her face as it whirled about inside. What was he talking about? This was not good. If he knew… he couldn't! But if he did he wouldn't be calm about it and he most certainly wouldn't be consulting her about it.

"Uncovered what?" She asked intensely. She loathed being defeated. Snotlout didn't leave her in the dark for long.

"You haven't just been training Hiccup to defend against me; you've been training him in dragon killing!"

The only thing stopping her from sighing in relief that he got it wrong or laughing at the thought of Hiccup killing a dragon, was the fact that he was quite suspicious and she didn't have a believable answer to reply with. She could admit it and tell him she would stop but that would probably give him an invitation to keep an eye on her…which she could not have. She had to think fast.

"You have no idea! You really think I taught him that? I was as shocked as you."

Snotlout just smiled at her response smugly; as if he knew she was lying, even though she was she doubted he was smart enough for that.

"Then why are you teaming up with Hiccup all the time with dragon training, working with him as if you're in sync?"

Okay maybe Snotlout was smarter then she gave him credit for. He just paled in comparison to Fishlegs, Hiccup and her. But he wasn't all that stupid; he was just arrogant and reckless which seemed to mask his well hidden intelligence. She was about to respond when the man of the hour… century… came up from the forge. Hiccup, whom she had no doubt overheard that last bit and put two and two together, Hiccup spoke surprising Snotlout. "Astrid's not teaching me how to kill dragons, I swear this to you."

Well. He wasn't wrong… however Snotlout bit back.

"Hey Useless, you claimed you shot down a Night fury! Are you going to swear to me that's true?"

If Snotlout's older counterpart could see himself now. Astrid bit back a laugh and kicked Snotlout to the ground for calling Hiccup that much undesired nickname. Snotlout was still suspicious and continued questioning.

"Then what is the truth? Why are you two always friendly with each other nowadays? It was always us… and them him!"

Snotlout gestured to Hiccup with his eyes as the rest of his body was focused on getting himself off the ground. Astrid responded cautiously. After the slip up in the ring they couldn't deal with too many problems.

"Let's just say some people are capable of change."

Valka would be proud if she heard her future daughter in law say that. Valka had always been big on change according to Hiccup. When Snotlout frowned, Astrid decided the best was to throw him off was to insult his vanity, if Snotlout had a clear head he could probably use it. Short term deterrents would only last a matter of time like insulting his manliness. What would last a while…

Hiccup seemed to have the exact train of thought because he looked into her eyes and knew that considering they were almost married this wouldn't anger her and it was the perfect thing to use against Snotlout.

"By change Snotlout, she means we're dating."

Astrid gave no indication towards saying yes or no to give Snotlout his moment of fear, skepticism or anger. He was apparently dubious as he started cracking up laughing. Between his sobs of joy, he managed to sputter.

"Ha-ha, oh wow, ha, ha, ahh…good one Hic-ah ha-ha I need you around more often. Aha ha-ha-ha-ha-ha keha kehu-" Snotlout finished his laughing as he started coughing instead. Astrid decided to put him out of his blissful ignorance.

"It's true." She smiled sweetly. Snotlout stopped coughing, as best he could to actually have a look of worry on his face. He was still however not willing to believe it just yet.

"What? No this is to throw me off, uhh, no, umm, prove it?!" He yelled it as more of a question as his fears were becoming evident.

Astrid smiled at their plan; even though it would still be obvious to assume she is training him, Snotlout's mind would no longer dwell on that worry, as his prize, err girl… being taken is even worse. Perfect planning. Astrid responded calmly to his slightly panicked voice. "How would you like me to prove it?"

She said this very well knowing she would be willing to do more than Snotlout could comprehend.

"Kiss him." Snotlout replied, almost smug as he hoped he called her bluff.

Astrid however thought it as easy as breathing, the amount of times she had anyway he might as well have been asking her to hold her axe, it was that easy. Hiccup however was blushing slightly at the implication and knowing full well it would probably happen. It's not that he didn't want her to, it was just he still wasn't used to the prospect of her being attracted to him, so when she walked confidently out of her doorframe, closing the door behind her, and going around Snotlout whose smile was fading moderately at the realization Hiccup could do nothing than stare into her eyes flushed, in admiration and infatuation.

Astrid quickly swept him up and kissed him. Astrid was surprised; she was surprised by the way she felt, the way Hiccup tentatively kissed her back as if he was scared she'd get angry at him for doing so brought back so many memories of shortly after this time. All the chaste kisses and embraces, the blushing, the sweet crushes they both held as it bloomed into more. It was refreshing to remember why she fell for him in the first place.

Snotlout was shocked beyond belief for the second time that day. First his stupid good cousin just outshines everyone in the arena, and then the girl Snotlout was supposed to have goes and kisses him. He couldn't help but be really envious of how well everything was turning out for Hiccup. He was not liking this change…

When the kiss finally ended, Astrid turned back, slightly blushing herself despite her confidence. Yet, Snotlout was no longer there.

Hiccup looked over to where Snotlout was and realized he must have left in that minute straight kiss with Astrid. He could still barely comprehend kiss and Astrid in the same sentence, let alone to think it was with him. He really must have hit his head hard; he contemplated jokingly in his mind.

Astrid turned back around to smile at Hiccup who was still crimson and giving his lopsided grin that she loved so much.

"Well the rumor of us dating is probably going to get around quickly, so who cares if we enter the forest together. It's the perfect cover." Astrid softly said.

Suddenly she was dragging him into the woods down the well-known route to the cove. Using landmarks as a guide, they were barely past the tree line when Hiccup tugged her arm.

"Umm, Astrid… I uhh, need to speak with you..."

Astrid turned to face him, he was looking as nervous as anything.

And thats another one done, I apologize again if you literally just read this chapter as I stupidly posted it before well, anything, but hey, Everyone screws up XD Thanks for everyones support on this story, next update will be soon, i pwomise!

(PS The cliffhangars are back. I couldn't keep the normal updating around forever XD)

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