Heyo! So this chapter is marriage! I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did. I didn't feel like researching all this Viking marriage, so I found a different way. I decided to have Hiccup break tradition (when does he not) and do our wedding. And I had it only for their closest friends. BTW: this chapter is the longest I've ever written (more then 2,000 words).

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Day 26: Married

Hiccup's POV:

I woke up by being shaken. I opened one eye to see my mother. She shook me gently with a smile.

She beamed, "It's a big day son."

I quickly realized what she meant and a smile lit up on my face. I got up quickly after that and got changed.

I went down for breakfast. My mom said, "Son, I know today is a big day for you. Although I'm particularly happy about-"

"What do you mean?" I asked.

She sighed, "Well, when your father and I were married it was well… it wasn't very private till the night of course. It felt as if it wasn't our wedding. We were too stressed to worry about having fun. I'm just going to warn you about it now."

I pondered that to myself as I went outside… and was immediately swarmed by villagers.

I barely had any idea what they were saying as I went to work. I was going to try to see Astrid, but the villagers kept me busy. They kept asking questions about the wedding, and trying to change my answer.

I finally did get to lunch and sat with the gang.

Snotlout asked, "Woah what happened to you? I thought you'd be happy to be marrying the most famous girl in the village."

"Of course I'm happy to marry Astrid… it's just that the entire village is taking control of it." I sighed, "I haven't even see Astrid all day."

Fishlegs said, "Yeah Ruffnut has been busy helping get the crowds off of her."

I asked, "Her too?"

"Definitely." Tuffnut laughed, "She almost hit a villager in the face with an axe. My sister had to pull her away."

I groaned, "Now I know what my mom was talking about… she said everything would be tense. It would be nerve racking… I just want it to be quiet. Her, me, you guys, my mom, her parents, Gobber, and the dragons."

Fishlegs suddenly sat up straight, "I have an amazing idea! So the wedding is at sundown right?"

I nodded and he continued, "Why don't we have a private ceremony before the wedding?"

I smiled. "That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all! And we can do it in the cove as well… but who could do the ceremony?"

"I could!" Tuff stated, "Stoick actually gave me the power to do it."

Snotlout said, "And we'll invite all the people you listed for it, and make sure no one else knows."

"I'll go tell Ruff and tell her to prepare Astrid for a surprise." Fishlegs said.

I nodded and beamed, "Thanks guys."

"No problem. After everything you've been through, you deserve it." Snotlout said as he ran off towards Gobber and my mom.

For the rest of the day, as the villagers prepared my own wedding, I prepared the private one. I had some ideas that we could change so the ceremony would be a bit different. Everyone seemed to like them because they were so different.

My mom even laughed at the new ideas and said they were great. She said it was a typical Hiccup move.

Finally, a few hours before sunset, I was ready. Instead of a great big outfit, I wore something simpler. It was a green tunic and brown pants. I had a darker green vest on as well with brown fur and a brown belt.

I got everything I needed including a necklace I created for her. Then I headed towards the cove where the perfect surprise awaited my future wife.

Astrid's POV:

I seriously hated the crowds. They were getting annoying. Ruffnut and I were locked in my room to keep the villagers away. I was going to yell at them for planning my own wedding instead of me, but Ruff told me not to.

In fact, a couple hours before sunset she told me that Hiccup had a surprise for me at the cove.

She got me dressed in a simple white dress with a light brown belt. The straps to the dress had brown fur on them that made them look like shoulder pads. She even braided my hair a certain way and had me wear my old brown head piece.

Then we snuck out the back and she led me to the forest.

I asked, "Ruff, what is this surprise?"

"If I told you, it wouldn't be surprising. But knowing Hiccup it's always surprising." Ruff stated laughing a bit.

"Very true. He always has some sort of new idea. I hope it's nothing too crazy."

"Trust me it is, but it's the good kind." Ruff said.

I asked, "There's a good kind?"

We laughed at that as she led me deeper into the forest. Then we stopped at a big rock.

She said, "Okay, you wait here. I have to go on ahead. Your dad will come get you when it's time."

"My dad?" I asked.

She stated, "No more questions. Just wait here."

Ruff ran off, and I sat on the rock. It was only five minutes before my dad came around holding a bouquet of flowers. They were red roses all put together neatly.

My dad beamed, "You look beautiful."

"Thank you," I said. "Ruff helped me pick it out."

"I see. These are for you from Hiccup." My dad said while handing me the roses.

I nodded and asked, "So what is this surprise?"

"You'll have to wait and see." My dad sang.

He held out his arm for me to take, and I did. We walked towards the cove and noticed some torches illuminating the place. A path of rose petals lead me to the entrance and I gasped at the scene.

In front of me was a line of two on each side. Up front, Stormfly was holding a basket full of flower petals and proceeded to throw them around. Toothless was behind her holding something in his mouth. Then Ruffnut and Snotlout were behind them, and Heather and Fishlegs just ahead of us also with their arms together.

I was shocked to see Heather. I mean, of course I was happy! I haven't seen or heard from her since Dragon's Edge. I sent her an invite, and didn't hear back. I'm glad she came though, and judging by the way Fishlegs looks at her right now, he is too.

I looked towards one side of the path. The dragons currently occupied it. On the other side, my mom, Hiccup's mom, Eret, and Gobber all stood.

And up in front was Tuffnut standing formally. Beside him was the love of my life dressed up a bit with a smile. When everyone finally finished walking, I saw that Toothless and Stormfly stood up front. The gang went to stand with my mom and them.

Finally my dad whispered, "it's time."

We walked up together towards the front slowly. Hiccup had a smile on his face when he saw me. I smiled back at him. Once we reached the front, my dad handed me over to Hiccup then went by my mom.

Tuffnut stated, "We are gathered here today to witness the wedding of Hiccup Haddock and Astrid Hofferson."

While Tuffnut spoke, I whispered to Hiccup, "A fake wedding?"

"Not fake," Hiccup replied. "I decided that before we go into the wedding everyone dreamed of except us, we have the one we've always wanted."

I smiled. "Thank you. This is one of the sweetest things anyone's ever done."

"Anything for you milady."

I stated, "This isn't a normal viking wedding."

"I know, but the words are the same, but tradition is not as much."

"Why am I not surprised you broke tradition," I giggled.

He chuckled, "You know me. I'm not the one to follow rules, and neither are you."

"Which makes us the perfect pair." I stated.

"Exactly."

We stayed quiet for the rest of the ceremony. It was really sweet and simple. Then Tuffnut said, "Alright now this is the part where you exchange your vows. These words will follow you to lands of the gods in Valhalla."

I didn't quite understand so Hiccup went first.

"Astrid, I've had a crush on you for the longest time. I remember when we were kids and no matter how many times I got teased, you never did. You stayed silent, and I liked you for that. Then when we were fifteen, and I still liked you, everything changed. I wanted so badly to prove myself to you, that the gods sent me Toothless. And thanks to Toothless I was shown another world. And thanks to Toothless, I showed you another world. I fell in love with you that day in the cove, and you got to see me for who I truly was. And after that, our lives changed forever. Ever since our battle against Red Death, we became a team. We always hid our feelings even though you kissed me from time to time, not that I care," I chuckled when he said this, "but instead of going away, they grew into something better than a crush. It grew into love. Every time on Dragon's Edge when you got hurt, I worried. When you got sick, I was scared I was going to lose you and never get to say the words I say now. I love you Astrid Hofferson. You showed me something amazing recently: that what I was looking for wasn't out in the world, but in my heart. And my heart says that I want you. And all these things tie together because I promise you that we will remain the best team Berk ever saw. I promise you that whenever you're in danger, I'll stand by you. And I promise you that wherever I go, you'll be in my heart."

When he was finished, I had tears in my eyes. So did everyone. Tuffnut cried, "That was beautiful."

He coughed and tried to cover his tears. He said, "Astrid?"

I sighed and let everything out, "I love you. People say I may only started to like you because of Toothless. No, I started liking you because you showed me something amazing. You showed me that you were different then other vikings. While people saw a fishbone, I saw someone with, like Valka said, 'The heart of a chief and a soul of a dragon'. Without you I wouldn't have gotten Stormfly. People may not have thought you were amazing, but you are in my eyes. You are the strongest and most kind hearted and smartest viking I know. I'm happy that I'm lucky enough to have you love me the same back. Anytime you were in danger, I was always scared and wanted to be there for you. I want to always be able to help you through tough times or situations. I want to always be there for you whenever you need me whether it for someone needing a punch, or you needing a hug. Like during the avalanche when we were 16. Or when you were captured by Alvin. Even when you were still trying to find more dragons when were 19. And I promise you this: I will always be here Hiccup. I'm never going anywhere, and I'd rather die than see you in pain. I promise you that I will never break your trust either like that time with Heather. I will always fight for you and stand beside you and love you. Even when I die, my love for you will live on. That's a promise I will never break."

Hiccup smiled at me and Tuff was wailing, "So beautiful! Young love. My little Hiccup has grown up!"

I chuckled a bit and Hiccup nodded over to Toothless.

He grabbed two pieces of rope from him. Toothless slightly nudged me and cooed. I smiled and pet his head before he walked back a bit.

They were necklaces. One had a blue scale with a nightfury marked on it. The other had a black scale with a nadder engraved in it. He slowly put the one with blue scale around my neck.

Hiccup said, "I know they aren't rings, but we'll get those later. These are the scales from our dragons. It shows that you belong to me, and mine shows that I belong to you."

I smiled at Hiccup. "Thank you… this is the most thoughtful thing anyone has ever done."

"No the most thoughtful thing is you actually saying yes when I asked before," He joked.

I chuckled a bit and finally Tuff returned to what he was saying.

He asked, "Hiccup, do you take Astrid to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

Hiccup nodded not breaking my gaze. "I do."

"And do you Astrid, take Hiccup to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

I smiled. "I do."

"Then I pronounce you husband and wife… you may now kiss the bride." Tuffnut said with tears in his eyes.

I lightly punched Hiccup's shoulder as the group cheered. He asked, "What was that for?"

"That was for all the times in the past when you infuriated me to no end."

Then leaned up and kissed him. He wrapped his arms around my waist bringing me closer. It was sweet and lasting. When we broke away, I whispered, "And that's for everything else."

Then with a laugh, he kissed me again. The wedding after wasn't nearly as good as this. As the priest announced us again to be married, we chuckled lightly. We were already married, and as the crowd clapped, I couldn't be happier.

My husband was the greatest man that'll ever live.