It had been less than two weeks since Hiccup had proposed to Astrid and Dagur proposed to Mala. Things since then couldn't be any crazier as soon as their graduation ceremony ended both Valka and Ingrid started to plan for the wedding and Dagur and Mala started to plan theirs. It was decided by both couples that they would have a double wedding and the date they chose was the anniversary of the death of both Hiccup and Dagur's father to honor then because they cannot see their sons get married so they can feel close to them in spirit and feel like they are watching over them on their special day.

Days were now spent preparing for the wedding working and for Astrid looking for a job to gain experience for her career path. Both hiccup and Astrid as well as Dagur and Mala were happy with all the help they were getting with the wedding planning but it was getting to the point it were both Valka and Ingrid were badgering them with all the details for their wedding to where they told them that they need a break from wedding planning so can settle with finally with being engaged and jumped into wedding planning.

As the weeks progressed both sets of couple were enjoying their time being engaged before their wedding that would take place in a few months.

Dagur was laying in bed with Mala, both of his strong arms wrapped around her from behind. He kissed her temple and closed his eyes. A flashback of the day he proposed to her came into his mind.

"Dagur we have to help them." Mala said to her boyfriend. They stood beside an animal shelter, two dogs standing outside while one of the techs walked them. One of the dogs was a large brownish yellowish Bulldog with scars littering it's hide. The other was a Golden Retriever with numerous scars along its four legs, along with a white and black scar along its muzzle. Upon closer examination the couple saw that the Bulldog was missing a leg. Dagur could not help but think about Hiccup and Toothless.

"Do we have the money to support a family of animals?" Dagur asked politely. He himself had been saving his own money for the ring he didn't know when to use. The duo didn't have much extra spending money in their bank account as Mala had very low pay and Dagur only worked part time.

"We have to help them. Look at the Retriever's tag. Her name is 'Protector'. She obviously had to have earned that name somehow. I'm not going to risk her dying in vain at the hands of this here shelter." Mala stated. She normally wasn't an emotional or dramatic woman, but it was now obvious that she had a soft spot for canine critters.

Dagur sighed and nodded. Then an idea came to mind. He agreed to adopt the Protector and his dog friend, Shaddermaster. Once the dogs were in the care of the couple, Dagur walked Mala to a water fountain. The sun was just now beginning to set, and the young man had a great blush on his face. Mala was confused at his sudden bashfulness and romantic gesture, but that was before he got down on one knee.

"Mala...I have been meaning to ask you this for a while now. I'm not going to beat around the bush because I know you do not like that. You helped my brother through thick and then. You have the heart of an angel and I know that one day you will find it natural to take care of a family of our own. I need that in my life Mala, as I myself don't know the first thing about this growing up business."

Dagur didn't take his eyes off of his girlfriend, so he didn't notice the many shop keepers and techs at the animal shelter staring at him. Mala had a blush and tears in her eyes. Dagur didn't know if that was a good sign or a bad one.

"So Mala...will you make me the happiest man I could ever be, and be my lover forever and always? Will you marry me?" Dagur pulled out the small wooden box Hiccup had given to him, opening it to reveal the wedding ring and bands his brother had made from scratch.

Mala smiled and nodded with her hand held out to her boyfriend, palm facing downward. She brought a hand up to her mouth in an attempt to compose herself, though her professional nature could not keep itself in tact as she answered in a cracked voice.

"Yes my love. Forever and always." A broad, bright smile spread across Dagur's face. He slipped the ring onto Mala's finger, before standing up and wrapping his muscled arms around her waist. He lifted her up, kissing her forehead, then her jaw, before finally setting her down to lock lips with her. When they pulled apart, everyone was cheering and clapping. Even Shaddermaster and Protector's tails were wagging while deep howls of joy escaped their throats. Mala was right in her choice to raise them.

Dagur smiled brightly at the memory. His fiance lay peacefully, her black nightgown glistening in the moonlight coming through the window and her hair a beautiful mess. They'd be together forever, protecting each other through thick and thin.

Just like Hiccup and Astrid.