Gotcha didn't I. You expected a small chapter author note saying the stories been delayed didn't you. (Probably not) Well despite your wishes TO BAD! ... wait.

In truth the chapter was delayed for a day but hey, It was a single day.

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Fragments of Imagination: Yes. He is back, however, I made him come back slightly later than usual, I don't actually have an answer besides story timing. But yeah, he's back on the right day at least XD thanks for the review :)

Silverwolvesarecool: The twins are the most fun to write, but they take up a lot of space for dialogue XD which can be good. And yes, loki anti-aesir spray would be nice XD And Norse mythology is my forte... for the most part. Thanks for your review :D

a random person: Yup, they have the next day, which is interrupted by dragon training and... then the day after is the deadline. And they have 4/vs a few hundred (estimate). Thanks for your review :3

BEST OC Maker: You sound excited for chaos. yay, me too! Hate to disappoint with this chapter however. not very action inspiring XD Thanks for your review XD

Angelkal: Hmm. more huh. If I have to.. XD . Thanks for your review :P

PandaDawgBE: Yup, people forgot about him, didn't they. Well, indirectly part of the plan but anyway. Thanks for the review :)

Ninuhuju: Ah yes, the twins are enough to brighten anyone's day... and wow. That is the definition of bad day... I... There aren't many words I can say but... damn... that's a bad day. XD Thanks for your review :)

Nightfury94: Review 1/ One cannot simply avoid a cliffhanger XD Also, I havent seen this 'Art of Httyd 2' you speak of, but it's Httyd so how bad can it be? and you're excitement is evident XD. Also. A tale of two dragons. There, Anyway. Phrase of the day: "For the first time in my life Hiccup, you have my complete attention". GL.
Review 2/ I write in the voices of whatever character I use. Because I think it helps me get the character (Especially the twins.) Yes, dat cliffhanger. Thanks for your review :D

Cartwheellou: Lol, figures the twins would think that. and yes, ingenious works to Xd Thanks for your review :D

Cameron: Well, like this. (This is where I gesture towards the story implying it's in there...) XD Thanks for the review :)

Scarabeye3000: Well, firstly I am doing a 2 future, 3 past, ratio because the past has so much more story to cover. Which isn't cool because people seem to like the future more XD. Also, I apologies for its length or lack there of. Thanks for your review :D

Can't be bothered with this part anymore. I don't think I'll even add this part in. Too much space taken up/pointless etc. So yeah.

Delays

Hiccup was half directed, half nudged, half pushed (Yes, three halves, his father was steering him 150%) towards his home and when he reluctantly complied to go towards the direction of his home. He quickly turned gave Astrid a look that he hoped pleaded for her to get Snotlout and continue on, he could handle this. (He hoped) She seemed to get the message as she bid her welcome to a few passing Vikings and continued to look for Snotlout without him. Their time was running out too fast, with only two more days until crunch time. Tomorrow the winner will be called, the next. the Monstrous nightmare. That wouldn't be fun.

It was now late afternoon quickly turning into dusk as Gobber and Stoick talked behind him about the supplies for the winter and the men that were on the boats. Nothing that interested him. His thoughts were eventually interrupted by the door of his home and his Father tailing behind. Gobber had since dispersed after having the small conversation. As he entered the house he had the itch his father was told something by Gobber hence the talk they were probably going to have… Or maybe… no, he wouldn't of figured it out would he? Hiccup slightly panicked as the living mountain (that only one with an in depth knowledge of families in Berk would even think to call his father) closed the door and turned to him with his namesake expression.

"Hiccup. We need to talk"

Stoick said slowly. 'Hello to you too dad' Hiccup thought cynically. He stayed silent giving his father the unspoken permission to continue.

"You've been keeping secrets."

He said knowingly whilst panic crept up Hiccups spine and threatened to spill out. He would try covering up but he knew before he began his father probably knows about all their secrets and has Astrid and the others captured… 'I've ruined everything!' Hiccup thinks in a panic his brain going haywire as his mouth works on damage control and bluffing without him.

"I-I have? What?"

He stutters, his fathers expression was the same, calm and Stoic. Which was more unnerving than rage.

"Just how long did you think you could hide it from me?"

Hiccup was really floundering now. His mind racing, why is he still so calm? Does he think this will help him somehow? He hasn't technically said he knows yet. His mouth still acting without permission and trying to cover for him.

"I have no Idea what your referring to honestl-"

He was cut off by his father.

"Nothing ever happens on this Island without me hearing about it."

Stoick said slightly raising his voice which gave Hiccup the clear indication he was angry and he figured he'd been busted somehow. his mind slowing to a eerie calm before the storm manner. Adrenaline starting to pick up. Were they seen?

"Oh?"

He said, practically ready to give up. Stoick however continued.

"So let's talk. About what you've been doing whilst I left."

Stoick said now blatantly not giving away what he was thinking about. The curves of his mouth twitching into almost a grin but faded quickly back to his Stoick expression. Hiccup noticed this and instantly rethought. He was just perplexed now.

"Meaning."

He uttered… Expecting his father to break all now and arrest him whilst enraged. However, Stoick then, instead of bursting out in a fit of rage knowing about their secret, He started laughing. For what seems like the first time in forever. Hiccup hasn't seen him smile since he was little… well… littler.

"Umm, I still don't know what your talking ab-"

He began but his father cut him off again, this time in excitement and joy. Which for some reason was surprisingly in the Chiefs emotion range.

"Thor almighty. I had no Idea that you were off winning dragon training whilst I was away. And you also got a girlfriend. I knew you had it in you. I always thought that Hofferson lass was into you. You two will make fine grandchildren indee-"

In his ramblings Stoick was silenced by Hiccups mixed relieved, embarrassed and shocked response.

"Woah Woah! dad slow down, slow down. Astrid and I are barely going out and I have probably been scoring flukes in dragon training. And wait, what was that about grandchildren? Never-mind, I don't want to know."

Hiccup said trying to answer all of his dads unspoken questions and correcting his assumptions. Stoick would have none of it.

"Hogswash son. When the village talks, the village talks. You've impressed and surprised a lot of people!"

Hiccup was momentarily taken aback at the indirect compliment by his father but recovered quickly, and was willing to excuse the apparently "valid" reason for his accomplishments. He managed to give a sheepish acceptance of his fathers assumptions before Stoick calmed down slightly.

"With you doing so well for yourself, we finally have something to talk about."

He announced before sitting in his chair and gesturing for Hiccup to grab his own stool. Hiccup complied but when he sat down he realised he could tell his father nothing about training or anything really because well. he'd jeopardize everything that way.

The silence that continued was typical in their father son bonding time, showing not much has really changed. His father looked expectantly for about thirty seconds before predicting the rest of the conversation, he stood up and headed over to a nearby cupboard.

"I uh, want to give you something son."

He said still with a tinge of pride in his voice. This shocked Hiccup because if it weren't for hearing Stoick be proud of his tribe or people, he wouldn't know Stoick could be proud. But Stoick was in fact proud, in him, his son… The son he's never been proud of. Stoick turned back around a short while of rummaging later with a helmet in his hands. Hiccup was slightly confused as to where this was coming from, he'd never gotten a Viking helmet because they were generally too large for him. hadn't his father learnt this from the first five missing helmets?

"It's uhh, special, it's your mothers… She… Would of wanted you to have it."

Stoick said slight sadness coming back at the memory of Valka. At least he was finally making a connection with his son. He could recover the last part of Valka he still had.

Hiccup took the Helmet carefully, as if it were fragile, and slowly inspected the object, as he ran his fingers across the top his father spoke.

"It was half of her breastplate."

Stoick said nonchalantly. Hiccups hands retracted quicker than a Night fury.

"It's half of her breastplate... Matching set... Keeps her... Keeps her close you know?"

His father continued. Hiccup then slowly and admittedly rather awkwardly placed the helmet down on the table next to him and took a few seconds to ponder his next move.

Hiccup quickly yawned fakely whilst declaring.

"I should really… Get to bed."

Stoick nodded in agreement and replied.

"Yeah, umm, better rest up for tomorrow, big day."

Hiccup gave one more reply before heading upstairs to figure out how he could sneak out.

"I'll um see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow, son."

Stoick said before heading out into the dusk, heading towards the mead hall where people would surely be well into their meals by now.

Hiccup ran downstairs to collect a piece of bread to eat on the way, and some fish for Toothless. and hoped Snotlout was currently being converted in the cove as he snuck out the back door.

Earlier

Hiccup had just been taken by his father and Gobber to his house for some reason she still wasn't sure, under the circumstances it was suspicious considering their massive secret however, she would act as if all was going to plan until she was ambushed and shackled personally.

She made her way to Spitelout who had returned from his trip and sure enough. Nearby was Snotlout. She really wasn't looking forward to this. However, it seems like whatever Snotlout was going through wasn't too pleasant either. She got closer to hear what they were saying, neither noticing her yet. She managed to hear a bit of what Spitelout was saying in his slightly hushed but aggressive tone.

"So you're telling me that the welp not only bested y.. in dragon training but also managed to win over Astrid Hoff….. ou're telling me my pathetic nephew is mo… ccomplished than my son."

Spiteload said venomously. It was all she managed to hear and a pang of sympathy for Snotlout surfaced for having his expectant father. Snotlout's reply was still that of defiance and arrogance however.

"I didn't tell you anything, that's the talk of the town. I'm catching up to Hic- Useless, and I'm sure Astrid will realize I'm the better man any day not, no need to worry dad."

Astrid could tell he was bluffing. He fooled his dad, but Astrid knew better. And obviously (to her at-least) he is not the better man. Snotlouts relationship with his father, much like Hiccups and Stoicks, improved over the years and Spitelout actually began to expect less and see more. She hopes the same thing happens again, because honestly. Obligatory run-of-the-mill pick up lines for the rest of her life? No thanks.

She stepped out of hiding in plain sight to catch their attention and when the did Spitelout instantly stopped trying to look like he'd just reprimanded his son for not living up to expectations. And she decided this would stop the old mans hounding for a few days. She spoke up, willing to sacrifice her own personal space and dignity for the next hour to make sure Snotlout is converted.

"Umm, sorry to bother your family reunion. But can I take Snotlout away from you?"

Snotlouts face was one of confusion and slightly fear. His father seemed to take the opposite approach and assume the best. He slapped his son on the back proudly instantly changing his attitude and pushed him towards Astrid slightly.

"No it's fine Astrid, by all means. we were just catching up. I'm sure his time will be a lot more productive with you."

Spitelout said jovially and Astrid fought the urge to throw up or throw something at him. Possibly both. Snotlout cautiously made his way to her side as she took off straight towards the cove. She was more than glad to get this over with. He followed silently for a few moments before he started talking.

"So, umm, Astrid, is this what I think it is, or is this not supposed to seem what I think it is, but it really is what I think it is?"

He questioned. Tact shining like a stone hammer. As he was not really giving her an option. She responded curtly.

"I can guarantee you this would not cross your mind in a thousand years."

she said truthfully, he smiled and caught up to her properly and spoke again.

"So, finally given up on Hiccup and seen who's the right man for y-"

He was cut off by Astrid who increased her pace subconsciously.

"I said you wouldn't think of it in a thousand years, It's obviously not going to be your first guess. or any, for that matter."

She said not finding the energy to punch him.

He followed silently a few seconds longer before piping up again.

"So Astrid, taking me on a romantic stroll through the forest at sundown, if this isn't what I think it is what is-"

He was cut off by Astrid grabbing the hem of his tunic and raising her fist in a threatening manner.

"Look, I hate to break it to you Snotlout, but I'm not interested and never will be, Hiccup would be right here beside us if it weren't for his father needing him, now. We are going to meet up with Fishlegs and the twins and you're going to remain silent until we do so. Understand?"

She seethed with a challenge in her eyes.

An audible gulp was heard from Snotlout as he was let go and continued to follow Astrid silently for the rest of the fast paced journey to the cove. Where she hoped Fishlegs and the twins were waiting.

There, boring set up filler-y stuff out of the way. Now we can get down to the Snotlout Conversion.

(Screams all round) also, It occurred to me Spitelouts a prick, so, why not make him a mega prick? XD

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