Heart Of A Dragon
Rated: M
Pairing: [Toothless/Hiccup]
Disclaimer: I do not own Dreamworks Dragons or How To Train Your Dragon.
36: Perfect.
"Hiccup...Hiccup love wake up...please..." Toothless pleaded softly. Hiccup had been blacked out for close to an hour now, the only people still in the hall were Astrid, Dag, Stoick, Tuffnut, Ruffnut, Snotlout, and Fishlegs.
"I don't understand it. He's never blacked out doing this before, has he?" Astrid asked as she put a cool damp rag on Hiccup's forehead now.
"No, that's why I'm worried." Toothless responded with a concerned sigh. Hiccup groaned a bit trying to open his eyes, Toothless held his hand. "Hiccup..." He whispered out.
Hiccup's eyes opened fully now, blinking to adjust to the darkness of the dim room. He slowly sat up holding his head and looked around seeing all their worried faces. What had happened to him? He suddenly remembered showing everyone what happened at the nest and then the images disappearing, then it went black. Had he passed out? That's never happened before.
"Are you okay?" Dag asked handing him a cup of water.
"Yeah...I think so. Head hurts a little." Hiccup replied taking a long sip of the water.
"What happened to you?" Toothless asked gently.
"I–I don't know...after showing that scene, the flame went out and everything went black around me. Maybe I was more tired than I thought." Hiccup chuckled a little.
"Its not funny, Hiccup...We were worried about you." Stoick sighed as he and Toothless helped Hiccup to his feet, then the bench so he could relax. He was wondering why it suddenly stopped though, even before he was able to show everything and extinguish the flame himself. It had never happened on its own, Hiccup put the cup down and put his hands together to try it again.
"Hiccup, no! Doing that made you pass out...No more, please?" Toothless urged.
"Just...give me a second...I have a theory to test..." Hiccup mumbled to his mate as he closed his eyes and focused again. Nothing happened this time. Not even a spark, Hiccup put his hands down and smiled lightly. "Looks like I am just like you guys now. I could only do it before because it was a means for me to defend myself with some perks since I couldn't transform. Now that I can, I have all the same abilities as the others do." Hiccup looked at Toothless and Dag now.
"How'd you...get to that conclusion?" Dag asked curiously.
"Well all the times before, the images never faded until I made them. This time, they stopped on their own before I could continue them. It was my body telling me that its not supposed to be doing this, you know like the Night Fury side said 'nope can't do that'. And shut it down. I passed out because I used energy I didn't have." Hiccup shrugged a little.
"I swear you're too smart for your own good." Toothless sighed in relief his mate was alright now. He was grateful Hiccup couldn't do that anymore, it always made him tired and weak and Toothless didn't like seeing Hiccup in that state.
"But you're okay now son?" Stoick asked, Hiccup nodded smiling to him. "Good good and now that you're back son. You know what its time to do?" Stoick gleamed excitedly.
"Uh...I get to start chief training?" Hiccup questioned.
"Yes! And you start tomorrow morning. For today, just rest up. I know you had a long flight here from the nest." Stoick smiled.
"Thanks dad. So...anything else you guys want to know?" Hiccup asked them.
"Oh I do actually...Why are Hicca and Shadow smaller than the other 4? And how did the healer not see 6?" Stoick asked.
"Oh well, Toothless's brother Eirik actually is the one that figured it out based on a theory he had. Night Furies have a 2-4 litter with eggs and somehow, I ended up with 6. Go me for living up to my name of being different. I guess what happened is that my body didn't recognize it was pregnant right away and when Toothless and I did it two more times in the same week after our initial first time...and those two times each created a new egg. Shadow and Hicca are those two eggs. What was it he said again love?" Hiccup looked at Toothless now.
Toothless rolled his eyes, "He had said and I quote, 'Hah, makes sense then. I was looking at the eggs and noticed that two of them are a little small than the others. Those are the two that were conceived after initial mating. There were 4, and those are the ones Embla picked up on. She didn't notice these two because they were smaller and didn't give off a strong aura for her to pick up on.'." Toothless stated.
"That's so cool. So you did conceive right away but your body didn't register it huh?" Fishlegs smiled.
"How long did it take for Astrid's stone to pick up she was?" Ruffnut asked.
"Day after her and Dag mated. She actually didn't notice right away, I did. I asked if after mating it was instant and when Toothless told me yes and asked why, I pointed to Astrid's stone which started flickering blue." Hiccup chuckled a little.
"That's some story son. Well I have work to do so I'll come by to see you all later. And Hiccup...they are beautiful children. Your mother would be so proud of you, as am I." Stoick smiled at him.
"Thanks dad..." Hiccup replied as Stoick walked out of the hall. Hiccup sighed gently watching his and Toothless's kids playing on the floor.
"Well, I want to go lay down...I'm tired. You coming babe?" Astrid yawned looking at Dag. He nodded as they left next holding hands.
"I'm guess you're tired too?" Toothless asked kissing Hiccup's cheek lightly.
"I am...we going to the cove?" Hiccup asked, Toothless nodded as he gave a whistle to get the kids ready to go. "We flying?"
"We are not walking 2 hours to the cove when we can fly and be there in 10 minutes." Toothless chuckled as he wrapped his wings around himself and transformed to his fury form, then stayed still so Hiccup could put the gear on him. "Hiccup...Given we're both Night Furies now...I want that automatic tail so we can fly together with our kids instead of one of us always riding the other." Toothless said softly.
"I had a feeling you might say that so I've had Gobber working on one since I became a Night Fury myself. I added it in a second letter that I know he got. It should be ready tomorrow for you love." Hiccup winked at him.
"And yet, you still never cease to amaze me..." Toothless smiled as they shared another kiss and Hiccup broke it to climb on his mates back.
"Come kids. We're going home." Hiccup called to them, they all lined up beside their fathers with 3 on each side. They walked outside as Toothless took off first, then the babies following them. When they reached the cove after 10 minutes the set down and Hiccup climbed off and took the gear off his mate, tucking it away safely before he transformed and fed the kids. While they ate, Hiccup and Toothless laid down in a sunny spot on the grass of he cove watching them. "You know I still can't believe it, Tooth..." Hiccup sighed out gently.
"What do you mean? That this is your life?" Toothless asked licking his mate's cheek.
"Well yeah...I mean sort of. I guess I never saw it happening so fast, saw how happy I could be when I opened my eyes and heart to everything around me. I mean look at how this all started. All because Astrid hurt me the way she did, well it doesn't hurt anymore, and then us getting away from Berk. You didn't even realize you loved me until you talk to your mom, I realized I loved you back when I was getting off to the thought of you...and I'm realizing how weird that sounds..." Hiccup laughed nervously.
"You want weird? I was in love you when I wanted to tear Astrid's head from her shoulders...My mom just made me aware of what the feeling meant. We're soul mates, Hiccup. It doesn't matter how it happened, it would of happened eventually. I don't care how it started, it did and I couldn't be happier." Toothless smiled now.
"That's true I suppose. But still...just getting away for that month...led to all this now. Us mated, 6 amazing children...Its incredible. I never knew I could feel so happy." Hiccup smiled back.
"Well it happened love and this is our life from now on. So, how do you feel about chief training?" Toothless asked gently.
"Nervous mostly but I know I can do it because I have you beside me." Hiccup replied snuggling against him.
"And you will forever, Hiccup." Toothless said lightly. They shared another kiss as they sat there watching their kids eat and play with one another. As night fell over the island of Berk, the kids made their way inside the cave and went to sleep. Hiccup wanted to stay up with Toothless but knew he was going to be up early for training with his dad, so he decided to go to bed early too after promising that Toothless could ravage him another night. They both turned in after that, falling asleep beside one another with their children around them.
(One Year Later)
It had been one long year of training for him but the day had come for him to become chief of Berk. As he'd promised he'd sent a letter to his in laws about the ceremony and they'd arrived the night before. Shockingly, Rago had come along too given Toothless and him were friends again. The babies could transform to their human forms now and talk as if they were 5 years old, another ability that they pick up speech really well. Astrid had hers and Dag's child. Another girl who they named Star because the scale pattern on her back looked like a star and it seemed to fit well.
Hiccup's training was hard, every day he'd be up with the sun and meet his father in the village. They'd go through everything a chief was supposed to do, it helped that Hiccup really knew most of the job. When Hiccup was little he used to sneak away from Gobber and watch his father be chief until he was caught, Hiccup always wanted to be like his father back then. So much had time had passed from those days though, but being Stoick had no other heirs to take over, it fell on Hiccup to take over. He wasn't thrilled about it, but he was happy.
Hiccup was in human form, like he had much choice for a ceremony like this. He was dressed in something similar to what he wore when he was 15. Green tunic, dark brown pants, the single boot. He wore a belt with the Berk crest on it, and a dark brown fur cape that hung from his shoulders. He also wore his armor, it was his creation so why not. His shield was strapped to his back, a sword on his right side hip. He took a deep breath and let it out looking over himself as Toothless came up behind him wrapping his arms around his mate gently.
"You look amazing mate." Toothless purred. Hiccup blushed now as he tried to get free of his mates iron grip.
"Tooth...not right now. I promise after this we can have all the fun you want." Hiccup bribed.
"I'm holding you to that." Toothless winked at him, Hiccup rolled his eyes a little but smiled. His mate was always horny because last night wasn't enough clearly.
"Are you ready Hiccup?" Stoick called through the door.
"Yeah, be right out." Hiccup called back.
"You sure we can't have just a little fun before the ceremony?" Toothless pressed further in a seductive like voice.
"Toothless! My dad is literally right outside the door...And gods know I can't be quiet to your touch." Hiccup blushed madly. "I promise after the party, I'm all yours. We can go until the sun rises if you want..." Hiccup teased.
"Done deal!" Toothless said with excited eyes. Hiccup laughed kissing him as Stoick walked in rolling his eyes now.
"Alright you two. Not in my house, its time Hiccup." Stoick said with a wide smile. Hiccup took a deep breath nodding as they all exited the house and walked across the grass to the stone steps leading up to the hall. "Toothless and I will go in first, then when I announce you...walk in down the isle." Stoick instructed.
"Yes dad, I know. We've rehearsed it for 7 days straight. Just go in already." Hiccup sighed out. Stoick and Toothless walked in the hall as Hiccup remained outside, his hand holding the mating stone tightly. He could do this, he knew he could. There was nothing hard about it, he closed his eyes taking another deep breath as he listened for his queue to walk in.
"All assembled today. Hooligan tribe and family, are to bear witness to a great moment. My son becomes chief of this tribe and I know he will do nothing but good as he's already done so much, and I can stand here and say that no one is more proud than myself of everything he has done, and will do in the future for this island. May I present my son, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock-Fury the Third!" Stoick announced as Hiccup told him to use both his last names.
Hiccup let the stone go to walk in when he noticed the flickering blue color forming in the stone. His eyes widened, that was right. He and Toothless had done it last night, and Toothless said it happened right away. Hiccup was full Night Fury now, just like everyone else. Oh Toothless was going to be surprised to see this, for now Hiccup had to get in there to become chief. Hiccup tucked the necklace in his tunic so the color wouldn't show and pushed the doors open, facing everyone as they stood up while he walked down the isle.
While walking, Hiccup saw Dag and Astrid who were standing together holding their child in their arms and then he saw his in laws waving at him. Hiccup nodded to them softly to acknowledge he saw them and kept walking. He saw Toothless standing closest to his father who stood with Gothi and Gobber on either side of him. He could do this, there was no longer a question about it. "Ready?" Stoick asked him.
"As ever." Hiccup nodded quietly. Gobber stepped forward now smiling.
"Hiccup Haddock. Raise your right hand, and place your left over your heart." Gobber instructed to him. Hiccup raised his right hand, and placed his left over his heart looking at his father. It gave him such a warm feeling to see the happiness in his eyes. "Do you swear by Odin, the heathen Gods to protect the island of Berk and the members of the Hooligan tribe even if it means risking your own life. Do you swear to do your best to lead your people to peace and prosperity as far as you're able too. Do you swear to cast aside all personal feelings, to place your people and village before you no matter the cost? Do you swear to uphold the duties given to you?" Gobber recited to him. All eyes were on him in fact.
Hiccup took a deep breath as he held a seriousness in his eyes, "I, Hiccup Haddock, solemnly swear to uphold these duties entrusted to me." Hiccup said in a firm tone. His father looked like he was about to cry. Gobber stepped back now as Gothi stepped forward and motioned for him to kneel. Hiccup kneeled down, his hands resting on his knee. Dipping her thumb in the ash bowl, she rubbed it around her fingers before pushing Hiccup's bangs out of the way, he closed his eyes as Gothi drew the symbol of Chief on his forehead. This symbol was a shallow semi circle, with a smaller one resting on top then a line through both and ended between his eye brows. Hiccup opened his eyes now as Gothi stepped back and he stood facing his father now.
Stoick looked at Hiccup with tears in his eyes. "Hiccup, I know the start of your life until you were 15 wasn't easy but you have done amazing things with your life. Being mated and a father yourself, and look at all the lives you've changed for the better with the things you've accomplished. You brought us all closer together to dragons and ourselves so we know without a doubt that you will one of the best chiefs we'll ever have." Stoick said calmly. Hiccup nodded knowing he wasn't supposed to say anything, this actually wasn't even rehearsed. Leave it to his father to add extra. His eyes widened when he saw his father reach his hands up and pull off his helmet.
"Dad...what are...you doing?" Hiccup whispered.
"This is the helmet was given to me by your mother when I became chief, son. She made it herself, wanting to make sure I always had her with me since she was my voice of reason when she was alive. And now as you stand here and become chief of these people...I want you to have it so you can always know your mother is with you while you lead our tribe and island in to the future." Hiccup felt tears forming in his eyes now as he bowed his head and Stoick placed the helmet on his head gently and then Hiccup looked up at his father.
"Turn around, Hiccup..." Gobber told him. Hiccup slowly turned around facing the people of Berk. Gobber began again. "You have sworn to the duties bestowed upon you and it gives me great pleasure to name you Chief Hiccup Haddock the Brave, to the Hooligan tribe of Berk!" Gobber announced loudly. The crowd jumped up clapping and cheering his name. Hiccup finally let out the breath he'd been holding in and smiled softly, nodding as he looked around to everyone. Toothless and their kids were first to rush to him and hug him tightly.
"You did it daddy Hiccup!" Dawn exclaimed.
"Now you're the king like Grandpa Draco!" Toothy smiled wide.
"Haha, I guess I am huh?" Hiccup replied as Toothless now kissed him deeply.
"And I can't wait to give the king his royal gift later when we're alone." Toothless winked at him making Hiccup blush deeply. Hiccup faced his father now, they hugged.
"You almost made my cry dad...You didn't have to give me the helmet mom made you dad..." Hiccup sighed out.
"She would of wanted you to have it son." Stoick said lightly.
"But she made it for you, it's a piece of her. Don't you want that with you always?" Hiccup asked. Stoick stepped back from the hug now as he looked at Hiccup firmly.
"Hiccup, of all the things your mother has given me...the greatest gift and honor is you. My son, my only son. She gave me you and that is the only piece of her I'll ever need in my life. I love you son." Stoick said trying to keep himself from crying again.
"I love you too dad. Thank you..." Hiccup hugged him again.
"Alright and you tell us not to be mushy...Time to celebrate!" Dag yelled out as everyone began to cheer louder as the party started. Everyone was laughing, dancing and having a good time. The food was set out and drinks too, Hiccup was making his way around the room with Toothless talking to everyone when Toothless suddenly pulled him towards the center of the room.
"T–Toothless...what are you doing?" Hiccup blinked a little.
"You know, it dawned on me just now that...we've never danced and I want too." Toothless chuckled as Hiccup blushed as Toothless set up their arms in the right position, he'd been watching people for the last 2 hours, learning and now he was going to do something for Hiccup, something that he knew would mean a lot to his mate as he recalled from when everything started. He'd been working with Gobber on it so only Gobber knew what was about to happen. Toothless spun Hiccup around and brought him back against him.
"You're just full of surprises, aren't you?" Hiccup asked giggling a little.
Toothless never answered him he only started whistling a tune that he had learned from Gobber when this idea was discussed, something Toothless knew that Hiccup would know and sure enough seeing how wide Hiccup's eyes got, he was right. The room began to get quiet, so only Toothless's whistling was heard. Yeah, Hiccup could of cried now. He knew that tune and he saw where this was going. "I'll swim and sail on savage seas. With ne'er a fear of drowning. And gladly ride the waves of life...if you will marry me..." Toothless started as he heard Stoick gasp in shock but continued. "No scorching sun, nor freezing cold. Will stop me on my journey. If you will promise me your heart and love..." He paused now as Hiccup only smiled nodding.
"And love me for eternity..." Hiccup sang. He took a breath and kept his eyes on his mate. "My dearest one, my darling dear. Your mighty words astound me. But I've no need of mighty deeds, when I feel your arms around me..." Hiccup had lifted his arm upright now. Toothless smiled and did the same as they connected and began to move around. Hiccup laughed as they took one another hands.
"But I will bring you rings of gold, and even sing you poetry. And I will keep you from all harm, if you will stay beside me." Toothless sang happily. Stoick couldn't believe it, they were doing the dance, the one he'd done with Valka who was Hiccup's mother. Stoick looked at Gobber who only shrugged a little and kept watching.
"I'll have no use for rings of gold. I care not for your poetry. I only want your hand to hold..." Hiccup sang smiling at him.
"I only want you near me." Toothless added while they still danced around together.
"To love. To kiss. To sweetly hold. For the dancing and the dreaming. Through all life's sorrows and delights, I'll keep your love inside me. I'll swim and sail on savage seas, with ne're a fear of drowning, and gladly ride the waves of life, if you will marry meeee!" Toothless and Hiccup sang together as Toothless lowered himself to one knee making Hiccup cover is mouth in shock. He hadn't expected this, Toothless held up a gold band to him.
"I know we're mates, Hiccup but you told me over a year ago that this is something that humans do when they love someone this much. I don't care you're a dragon now because you started your life as a human and that's who I fell in love with. So while we're here in our human forms, I want to ask you chief Hiccup Haddock-Fury if you'll marry me?" Toothless said with a smile.
Yeah tears fell freely now as Hiccup nodded to him, "Yes...Yes I will!" Hiccup replied. The room clapped for them as Toothless slid the ring on his finger, then held up another one as Hiccup slid it on Toothless's finger. They were already mates so there was no need for legality matters in a wedding. Hiccup couldn't of been happier in this moment and then he remembered the stone and smiled at Toothless.
"I have something to ask you too..." Hiccup began.
"What's that love?" Toothless asked him smiling as well as their foreheads were pressed together.
"You ready to be a dad again?" Hiccup asked him, Toothless blinked a few times.
"You want more kids?" Toothless questioned as Hiccup reached in to his shirt and pulled out the mating stone revealing it to show the blue light there. Toothless's eyes widened as he looked at Hiccup, "Yo–you already...When did this happen!?" Toothless asked in shock, he wasn't mad and that was clear because he was smiling wide.
"Last night, but technically right before the ceremony because that's when the stone started glowing. I wanted to surprise you...so...surprise? I'm pregnant." Hiccup blushed. Toothless only wrapped his arm around Hiccup's waist and cupped his cheek lightly.
"And I couldn't be happier." Toothless said as he leaned in, "I love you Hiccup Fury." Toothless whispered.
"I love you too, Toothless Fury." Hiccup replied as Toothless then closed the gap between his and Hiccup's lips in a passionate kiss. Nothing made this night better, Hiccup was chief of Berk and surrounded by people who cared. His father, his in laws, his friends, and children. And here in this moment, Hiccup knew his life couldn't get any better because it was already as good as it could get and would continue to be so, all because he had Toothless at his side. Their lives were absolutely perfect.