Slight spoiler Httyd 3
Part 1
Astrid couldn't believe how loudly the people had cheered as she married Hiccup. There had been a second as he had lifted his hands to her, that she had hesitated. She loved Hiccup with all she had but this was a big deal. This was something she had never thought of for herself. Being General of Berk was something that went well with what she was already good at, but Chieftess?
Then she looked into his eyes and saw his love. Placing her hands in his she nodded to assure him she was ready. They had proven so many times that if they worked together, they could achieve anything. He smiled at her before looking to Gothi, who wrapped their hands in the sacred cloth. Bringing her staff down over their hands, she bowed, signaling them to be married. Hiccup stepped forward kissing her and bringing up his hand to her cheek. Astrid sank into the kiss. She felt a glow spread in her chest that filled much of the hole left from the events of five months back. She could hear the roar of the crowd and Spitelout yell, "To the Chief and Chieftess!" She even heard a few, "Finally"s. When they separated they looked out on their people and she had to look back at Hiccup. She met his own astonished eyes.
After a few minutes of cheering everyone left to the Great Hall to feast and celebrate. Hiccup took her hand and guided her to the ledge. They had decided to spend a moment looking out over the cloud cover, a moment of quiet for those who couldn't be there in person. Hiccup took his hand from hers, to place it on her shoulder, as she placed her head on his shoulder. The rest of the gang, Gobber and Valka joined them. They heard the music start up in the Great hall.
"Ready to celebrate Milady?"
"I know I am." Replied Ruffnutt. She felt Hiccup lean forward slightly, looking at Ruffnutt.
Astrid tilted her head a little so her mouth was close to his ear, "Send them up."
"Hey can you guys give us a minute? We will be up soon."
Everyone nodded and started walking up to the Hall. They could hear Snotlout and Tuffnutt making jokes about why they wanted to be alone. Valka stopped to give them both a hug before joining the others. She turned putting her arms around his neck and looked at him. He had had a visible change to him since he had fully accepted his role as Chief. "What?"
"Just looking at my husband." She pulled him down to her, kissing him with all she had. "We should go up and join the celebration. It is all for us you know."
"Just one more thing." He pulled her closer to him, his hands on her hips. This kiss was full of promise. He smiled at her as he pulled back, "I love you."
"I love you too."
The Hall was full of merriment as she walked beside Hiccup to the Head table. Her parents were seated next to her seat, while Gobber and Valka were next to Hiccup's. Hiccup had invited Gobber to take his fathers place of honor. He had rejected at first but Hiccup had insisted because Gobber was just as responsible as Stoik for his upbringing. As they were about to sit Gobber called, "To the royal couple!" The Hall erupted in another round of shouts. Then the twins started a chant of, "Kiss". Which the two obliged. There were a few speeches from Astrid's father, fishlegs and gobber. Astrid was a little uncomfortable with the hammer in her lap as she ate. It was another way of asking the Gods blessing for children. Though they were not planning on having children, in fact Astrid and been drinking some tea, ment to keep that from happening.
When the feasting was over Hiccup nodded at Fishlegs, who collected the ceremonial honey mead in a big show taking it to their house. When he came back he announced, "The mead is ready for the couple."
Taking her hand Hiccup lead Astrid out of the hall. Both sets of parents, Gothi and Spitelout lead the way to the house. Valka opened the door and Astrid's mom gave her a hug. They walked in and closed the door. Looking around Astrid noticed that Fishleg's had started a fire in the harth, as well as setting out two cups of mead. Astrid turned and looked at Hiccup. This was the first time she had really stopped to take in his wedding attire. He had on white pants, a white tunic with gold around the collar, gold bracelets, a new belt with the Berk crest and his chief cloak with night fury pins holding it up. He had placed his holly crown on the table.
He came over unfastening her deadly nadder pins that held up her new white cloak and removing her blossom crown. "You are so beautiful."
"How much mead did you have with dinner?" she laughed.
"Astrid." He rolled his eyes, as he took his own cloak off, before going over to sit in front of the fire. "Want to join me?" he held his hand out.
"Do you want something to drink?" He nodded, so she grabbed the two cups before going and sitting on his lap. They sat in silence for a little while. "What are you thinking about?"
"You."
"Oh what about me?"
"It is very hard keeping my hands to myself today. Who's idea was it to have this see through part?" He ran a finger over the slightly see through fabric that showed off the alley between her breasts to her waist, where it stopped being translucent and continued to the floor. She looked down at the white dress, her own Berk crest belt and gold bracelets.
"My mom made it. I just stood there for fit." She began taking off her bracelets before starting on his.
"You look amazing in it. I love your hair down." He ran a hand through it. His hand moving to scalp and put his forehead on hers. "I'm so lucky to have you."
"We're lucky." She made him look at her. "Do you want to go to bed?"
