Not What You Expected

Author: Nightstar Fury from Nightstar Productions.

Rated: M for Mature.

Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD, Frozen, Tangled, or Brave.

50; Not What We Expected.

Nothing could ruin their moods at that moment, hearing they could take their daughter's home that day. Neither had expected it when they showed up hours ago, it was incredible that their twins born at 28 weeks and only 3lbs each were at 5lbs and able to feed and breathe on their own only two weeks later. Not even the doctors could understand it but they weren't going to knock it, it was nothing short of a miracle. "You said you had their car seats right?" The nurse finally asked which got Hiccup and Astrid to break from their hug.

"Yes, they are in the car." Hiccup replied with a nod.

"Well if you'd like to bring them up, we can get the twins loaded and you can be on your way?" Said the doctor.

"Sure, I'll go get them right now." Hiccup said as he rushed out happily.

"So really, they are okay?" Astrid asked walking over to the hospital cradle now.

"Yes, they are doing wonderful. They are both just over 5lbs, can breathe and eat on their own. They are still quite small and will have to be handled gently until they are older. I recommend that they stay indoors until October, their immune systems will be up to par by then." The doctor said calmly.

"And I'm sure you're aware to keep anyone sick away from them, hand washing before all feedings and changes. Boil all bottles after every use and formula is good for 1 hour at room temperature, and 4 in the refrigerator. Limited contact with others. We'll show you how to give them their baths until they are a bit older." The nurse stated. Astrid nodded taking it all in.

"Yes and just have them seen by their pediatrician once a month until they are a year old. If there are any problems at all, don't hesitate to bring them back." The doctor smiled, it was long before Hiccup returned with both seats in his arms and the doctor held the door for him. He set them down on the bench as he took his place beside Astrid.

"We've given your wife all the information you need to know. She can fill you in later, we just want to give you a quick rundown of bath time. Warm water, and a soft wash cloth. We often suggest using the kitchen sink once because it is small enough to sit the baby up in. One person holds, the other washes. Also every other day is sufficient until they can sit up on their own then you may use the regular bathtub." The nurse said gently.

"Got it. Well, we're ready then." Hiccup nodded to the two nurses and one doctor.

"Thank you for everything, taking such good care of our girls..." Astrid said trying to keep from crying.

"Oh it was no trouble, they were the best babies we've ever had to care for. Always so quiet." The nurse giggled. "So can you two load them up yourselves?" She asked.

"Yes, we took a few classes. Anything else we need to know?" Hiccup asked now.

"We wrote down their feeding schedule, I'll go get it. Other than that, no." The doctor smiled. Hiccup nodded as he moved to pick up Valsta in his arms and carefully carry her to the car seat. He set her down and locked her in making sure it wasn't too tight but secure. He turned to see Astrid with Astalka, who he took and put her in her seat, doing the same. The doctor returned with a piece of paper and handed it to Astrid.

"Looks like everything is in order, just sign their releases and you can be on your way home." The nurse said holding the clipboard out to Hiccup. Both he and Astrid signed it. "Do you need help carrying them down?" The nurse asked.

"No thanks, I got it. They aren't heavy at all. Just the door perhaps?" Hiccup chuckled. She nodded and opened it as Hiccup lifted the two car seats, one in each hand. He let Astrid go ahead of him as he walked out the door. "Thank you again!" Hiccup called. Soon they were downstairs and heading out to their car. Astrid sat in between the two as Hiccup got in the driver's side.

"So how are we going to tell everyone?" Astrid asked him gently with a wide smile that Hiccup was sure wouldn't be fading anytime in the next 24 hours.

"Well, lets get home first and settled, then we can call everyone and ask if they want to come over because we have new pictures for them to see. Once they get to the house they can see us sitting on the couch holding them?" Hiccup offered.

"Sounds like a plan to me." Astrid said with a nod. Hiccup started the car as they left the hospital and headed home. Once they got there, Hiccup took one child in and came back for the other as Astrid followed him in. "Okay so...lets get them in their cribs for now so we can clean up a bit." Astrid suggested.

"I'll carry them. You're still healing babe..." Hiccup said.

"I know. I hate it. Only another week though...I can hardly feel it." Astrid mumbled.

"Well I'd rather not have you tare something and have to go back longer...So take it easy and let me help." Hiccup smiled at her. She nodded opening the twin's door, as Hiccup walked in carrying both car seats again. He set them down as he got Astalka out and laid her in her crib covered with a light blanket, then he did the same for Valsta. They turned on the baby monitor and left the room after putting their car seat in the corners by their cribs. Hiccup closed the door as they both started cleaning things up. An hour later they were done and sitting down.

"Okay, so our dads first then message the others at once?" Astrid asked him. He nodded pulling out his phone and calling Stoick.

"Hiccup! I was wondering when you would call son. Are you at the hospital? Did you get to hold them, did you get pictures?" Stoick asked quickly.

Hiccup laughed a bit, "Hey, easy dad. No we didn't get to hold them...we're home now. You and Calder wanna come over and we'll tell you what happened..." Hiccup said calmly as Astrid gave him a strange look wondering why he said that they couldn't hold the twins.

"Yeah, we'll be right over." Stoick said before Hiccup hung up.

"Why'd you tell them we didn't get to hold them?" Astrid asked.

"You'll see..." Hiccup said as he then typed out a message that had all their friends in it, ::You guys wanna come over? Just got home from the hospital, so much to tell you. -Hiccup.:: He sent it and waited for the inevitable reply of 'ON OUR WAY' from all of them. School hadn't started yet so he knew for sure that Eret, Ruffnut, Heather, Elsa, and Anna were coming. Snotlout had the day off because he'd texted earlier, Gobber closed the shop for a week because of an injury so Dagur wasn't working either. Rapunzel was off and Merida was taking a half day. Kristoff was off too, while Fishlegs and Tuffnut were always with Heather and Ruffnut lately with the band on break and the girls getting ready for school. After 15 minutes they had all showed up and getting out of their cars. Hiccup brought Astrid Valsta, as he held Astalka, they were both sitting on the couch when a knock was heard. "Come in guys, doors unlocked." Hiccup called out. Everyone walked in to see the sight as their mouth dropped open instantly. "We didn't just get to hold them, we got to bring them home." Hiccup said smiling.

"Oh my...they are so beautiful!" Heather exclaimed.

"Allow me to introduce...Astalka. And Astrid is holding Valsta..." Hiccup said as he got up holding his daughter with the one arm and approaching their fathers now.

"Oh son...I don't have the words..." Stoick breathed out.

"They are so...little. My goodness, how were you able to bring them home?" Calder asked gently.

"Why don't you all come sit down and we'll tell you everything?" Astrid offered gently. They all did and waited for the story. For the next hour they told the story of everything from they arrived to the news about getting to bring them home. Everyone couldn't believe it but the proof was right there in Hiccup and Astrid's arms.

"That's amazing son, and to think you met the doctor who took such good care of you..." Stoick laughed a little.

"Do you want to hold her?" Astrid asked softly, Stoick couldn't help but nod his head quickly.

"Wash your hands first. We still have to be careful with them until their immune systems build up some more..." Hiccup said quickly. Stoick and Calder both washed their hands before sitting back down, Hiccup handed Astalka to Calder and then took Valsta from Astrid, handing her to Stoick. Both men began to cry lightly.

"This is one of the happiest days of my life..." Calder said gently.

"So they are both okay then?" Dagur asked.

"Yeah. Both 5lbs, eating and breathing on their own without the tubes...even the doctors think it's a miracle." Astrid said getting up slowly and going to the kitchen to make two bottles, Hiccup went in to help her.

"Its amazing...And don't ever scare us like that again!" Anna ordered.

"Sorry, my idea..." Hiccup chuckled.

"So how'd you come up with the second name?" Snotlout asked.

"We switched our mother's names around. Valsta is Valka and Asta. Astalka is Asta and Valka. After our moms because those were the last two I prayed to when Astrid was having the surgery." Hiccup stated.

"Aye, seems like they have been look out for you two." Calder said smiling.

"How are you feeling Astrid?" Elsa asked gently.

"A little sore still but good. Hiccup's been amazing with helping me and we're going to be a lot busier now." Astrid replied softly walking in shaking the bottles. Hiccup had two burp rags as they each took a child and started feeding them.

"Ye both took to being parents so easily..." Stoick chuckled.

"Naturals." Calder added.

"Well at first we were only going to be bringing Valsta home since Astalka was having trouble taking a bottle. But then I did something you had told me you did dad. Sitting upright slightly on my knee, she took it no problem." Hiccup smiled.

"Good man." Stoick said with a nod.

"I still can't believe you two are parents, jeeze and to twins! That still shocks me." Eret laughed a bit. After the twins were fed and burped, Hiccup and Astrid placed them in their cribs and quietly closed the door as they returned to the couch sitting down smiling.

"You should be resting with too babe." Hiccup said when he felt Astrid lay her head on his shoulder and yawn loudly.

"But we have guests over..." Astrid mumbled tiredly.

"And I can take care of them. You need to rest. Go on, go lay down." Hiccup smiled to her.

"Are you sure?" Astrid replied, Hiccup nodded softly to her.

"He's right, go rest Astrid. You'll be thankful for it when those midnight feedings come around." Calder stated calmly.

"Then you should be resting with me." Astrid protested.

"I'm fine. I can handle losing a few hours of sleep. I've done it before." Hiccup shrugged.

"You're so stubborn." Astrid kissed his cheek.

"And you married me. Now go lay down." Hiccup winked at her, she nodded and headed to their room.

"See you guys later." Astrid yawned again closing the door to the room. Hiccup chuckled sitting back on the couch with his eyes closed. For the next few hours, they just talked and talked about whatever. How everyone's lives were going, updates, band plans, dragon racing. The twins woke up around 4pm needing a change with Hiccup did on his own and then with help from his dad, fed them again. Astrid slept the whole time, coming out around 5 and seeing that the babies were being passed around carefully so everyone would get a chance to hold them. Hiccup made dinner after the twins went back to sleep, and Astrid talked on the couch with everyone.

Around 6:30, people started leave knowing Hiccup and Astrid probably wanted some time to themselves with their girls. Stoick and Calder were the last to leave at 8pm saying if they needed any help not to be afraid to call over. Hiccup cleaned up from dinner and then joined his wife on the couch happily. "What a great day..." Hiccup sighed out smiling.

"And to think, we have so many more just like this ahead of us." Astrid giggled a bit.

"We have a lifetime ahead of us, Astrid...and maybe a few more kids?" Hiccup grinned.

"Not anytime soon! I already talked with my doctor about getting on birth control." Astrid replied.

"Never said I was in a rush babe." Hiccup kissed her cheek.

"Good. I think two is enough for a while." Astrid smiled as they held hands. She was laying her head on his shoulder as his head was resting on hers.

"I agree. Hey Astrid...wanted to ask you something?" Hiccup said softly now.

"Hm, what is it?" Astrid responded.

"You think we'd be where we are now if it weren't for the project?" Hiccup asked.

"You know...I think we would be. My mom had always said that everything that happens, happens for a reason. I think we were supposed to get paired, and things worked out how they did." Astrid smiled.

"I think you're right. I never thought a year ago that I'd have all this...Truthfully, all I ever wanted was to be accepted and liked for me." Hiccup said.

"Well you know you're accepted and have all this. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me babe." Astrid chuckled.

"I wasn't complaining." Hiccup said with his hands up.

"Good. Neither am I. I didn't think a year ago we'd be here either but...here we are. Happy with a family." Astrid said.

"Is this everything you wanted?" Hiccup asked now.

"That and more. I'm married to the greatest man alive, one who supports me, protects me, and loves me unconditionally. I have two beautiful baby girls in the other room, a house, a job...a life and it's all because of you." Astrid snuggled against him.

"Don't flatter me babe. I didn't do this alone." Hiccup said smiling.

"Yes you did...Hiccup you became my friend, you saved my life, you protected me, are still always here for me...All I have now, is nothing like what I envisioned a year ago but I wouldn't trade it for the world." Astrid said playing with his brown hair.

"So you're saying this is not what you expected?" Hiccup asked arching a brow at her.

"This is nothing like what I expected, but its everything I could of ever wanted in my life. I owe it all to you." Astrid replied. "Is this what you expected?" Astrid asked now.

"Its nothing like what I expected but its everything I could of ever wanted and hoped for and I owe it to you, Astrid." Hiccup said.

"I love you Hiccup, you and our girls forever." Astrid smiled staring in to his eyes.

"And I love you and our daughters forever too." Hiccup then leaned in as they shared a passionate kiss right, it was then that the twins began to cry. Astalka first, then Valsta. "Looks like we're needed elsewhere." Hiccup chuckled as he got up and then pulled her to her feet.

"Seems that way. Well, lets not keep them waiting." Astrid nodded. With that the two headed in to the twin's room, both happier than they ever hoped to be with their family. In truth of all that happened both had agreed that it wasn't about what they'd been expecting. It was the unexpected that brought them together and would continue to keep them together, happily ever after.