With what could be the last of her youthful freedom, Astrid takes a chance while visiting her grandmother in the city and answers a wanted ad for a nude model. Modern AU. Hiccstid.

Hiccup is a prince of the seaside kingdom of Berk, and is notorious for his frivolous and devious lifestyle, that is coming to a screeching halt with the Matrimonial Congregation, the assembly from which Hiccup will pick his future wife. But he's less than excited. Astrid is a resentful but obedient servant girl in the castle, but both of theirs lives get tossed by the other.

This is (or will be) a collection of shorts and drabbles set in my "A Change of Scenery" world. Modern Au. Hiccstrid. No obvious plot spoilers. Rating may change. Rating might not change.

Blood Tree Pass is forbidden, filled with wretched creatures and dark magic, none to kill the strongest of Vikings without mercy. But Astrid can't turn down a dare to prove her bravery. She takes the forbidden pass, alert for its dangers, but is unprepared for the unforeseen consequences.