Life As We Know It

Rated; M for Mature
Pairing; Hiccup & Toothless(Tallon)
Disclaimer; I do not own anything HTTYD-related. Everything belongs to its original creator.

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=Toothless's POV=
(8/9/2019-1:00 am)
(Archipelago; Isle of Berk)
(Hooligan Village; Great Hall)

It had been a hell of a fun time, for everyone. Stoick didn't even want to admit that it was a great feeling to see Hiccup having the time of his life here on Berk, doing the things he did in Norway. There was no hesitation, no limits. No anything other than a phenomenal time. Kids were up way past their bedtimes, adults were drinking, laughing, and even some dancing. Some of the Heirs and Heiresses even joined in. Hiccup would be singing and dancing with all his modern friends, and the riders. Hiccup was definitely drunk, but not losing himself to the alcohol. Toothless was the only one still sitting with the Chieftains, mostly explaining things because he didn't want to kill Hiccup's mood. Another interesting thing to come out, as brought up by Emma; Viggo Grimborn of the Dragon Hunter tribe was Brynjar's father, and also his half-sister, Katja's. Vera was Ryker Grimborn's daughter. Emma asked why her Brynjar looked like Viggo and it just all came to light that Viggo had sexual relations with Brynjar's mother once and Brynjar was his son from that. And then Brynjar brought up Kelda having Katja three years later. Another incident that Viggo forgot about because Kelda left him years ago when he said he'd be continuing the family business of dragon hunting. As for Vera, she asked if Ryker had ever been with a woman named Hertha Vollan from Bog-Burglar. When the answer was yes, she simply stated; Well, you're my father then.

It was strange, but no one was mad or upset over it. The Grimborn Family was now getting to know one another, in attempt to catch up on the years and hopefully not lose contact. Hiccup didn't care because it meant he could have more people on his side as far as meshing the worlds together. Brynjar and Vera had told Viggo and Ryker about the rest of the family too and introduced them to their niece's and nephews with pictures or physically, if they were present. Brynjar explained that Katja was still in Norway, but could maybe meet her one day and he informed that his own mother, Truda Holt, had passed away just this past year from cancer, a sickness that was incurable. But Kelda and Brenden were both just fine, living in Norway and working as Vera's mom, Hertha was too. Hiccup was shocked at the turn of events, but hey; it was pretty cool. Another reveal was that Signy Ostberg, Brynjar's fiancé, was Madguts the Merciless's niece and Soren Axall's cousin. Oivind Flinvor was Alvin the Treacherous's son. And Oivind's half-sister-Olivia Holgerson, was also Alvin's daughter. Natalie Heift was Norbert the Nutjob's daughter. As Hiccup could clearly hear and see as it all came out through common conversation in between songs, there were a lot of his friends he'd known for the past almost five years now, who had Viking heritage in them and were actually legally Heir's and Heiress's to tribes in the Archipelago.

When the inevitable question was asked by all the leaders who were learning of their family ties to Hiccup's friends from Norway was; Why did everyone leave the Archipelago? The response as simply as it could be put was; Everyone wanted new lives away from the madness and ridiculous rules and traditions. They all decided to just leave and start over, knowing there wasn't another way to be free. Hiccup fought hard not to glare at his father and remark that other successors got to leave and live their own lives despite knowing their blood ties to being a next in line to their rightful tribe. But he knew it would start a fight, so he just kept quiet and would wait to see if his father would pick it up on his own. Right now, it was past midnight and everyone seemed to still be having a great time. A lot of kids had knocked out and ended up being taken home to sleep, but the parents would return afterward knowing they'd behave and stay in bed, or come get them if there was a problem. Even Keldan, Emma, and Karina were off in bed. Well, Karina was still in Vera's arms but fast asleep and could very clearly sleep through a lot of noise or was used to it, as Vera explained.

It was mostly calm right now, the music had lowered a bit but still enjoyable so people could drink, eat, and talk. It was exactly like Hiccup said it would be; a party. And according to the general question of parties, they went on as long as possible. Hiccup admitted fully that he was having a good time, but he couldn't shake the unnerving feeling that this was just a lull, a calm before the storm that was coming. Hiccup couldn't put a finger on what, but it was coming soon. However, as good a time as this was to be able to lay back, drink, and have fun; Hiccup was getting tired and wanted to spend whatever time he had left away with his fiancé. He wondered if he played tired or sick, would it get him out of things faster? Apparently, no one was leaving or thought things were over because his friends called him the king of parties, so it didn't stop until he did or everyone ended up passed out drunk somewhere. Hiccup still had half a cup left of his drink; the basic Southern Comfort and Cola.

Hiccup brought the cup to his lips and finished the rest of it fairly quickly, but regretted the idea soon after; it made his stomach turn in rejection to the alcohol. Hiccup fought himself to keep it down and Toothless noticed the discomfort. "You okay?" Hiccup only shook his head gently to Toothless's question.

"Want a refill, Hic?" Sigvard asked.

Hiccup shook his head. "No, thanks." Hiccup replied.

"Awe, come on." Eirik tried.

The thought of more alcohol made his head and stomach scream please, Gods, no! Toothless picked it up that Hiccup was trying to stop. "No more alcohol," Toothless remarked. "He's at his limit."

"Looks fine to me." Stoick stated.

"Because you don't know your son's alcohol tolerance. Remember what you drink is weaker than the stuff he's had all night, and you haven't been drinking as much. He's done, Stoick. Drinking anything other than water right now is gonna make him sick or black out." Toothless responded firmly. "You can look fine and not be. You're human, I don't expect you to be able to see past the surface. Dragon capability aside…I already asked him if he was okay and he said no. That tells me he's done, so no more alcohol…Unless you'd like to stay up with him the rest of the morning dealing with him being sick?" He added as Brynjar handed him a water bottle for Hiccup, which Toothless accepted with a small smile and head nod of thanks. Toothless gave Hiccup the water bottle after twisting the cap off; Hiccup took a few sips off it, not entirely trusting his stomach to handle a lot. "Ready to call it a night?"

"I'm okay to stay up, just no more drinks…" Hiccup told him. Toothless nodded as he gave Hiccup a light one-armed hug.

"Well, if you're backing off drinking, we probably should too as you've had way more than the rest of us. If you're at your limit, we're not far behind our own." Oivind said as the others agreed that they should stop before it went bad for all of them. It wouldn't be a good way to end the night because everyone was sick.

"How about another song, Hiccup?" Lys wondered.

"I suppose another one wouldn't kill me," Hiccup replied. "You requesting anything or am I winging it with whatever comes up first?"

"Oh! Can we make a request?" Mildri and Mari asked together before laughing a bit.

"Knowing you two, it's gonna be one of the oldies…So let's hear it." Hiccup sighed.

"Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third!" Mari glared.

"Did you just call us old?!" Mildri remarked.

Hiccup tensed quickly, gulping. "N-No, Ma'am! I-I just meant that you typically ask me to do stuff that from the o-older generation is all…"

"Good save." Toothless chuckled.

"Shut up! Trying not to get killed by my mother figures, Toothless!" Hiccup snapped at him, in fear of Mildri and Mari yelling at him. The women stared at him a moment before letting it go and smiling. Hiccup breathed a sigh of relief before sliding his phone to them to pick the song they would have to agree on.

. . .

(2:45 am)

The party went for a lot longer, almost two hours more from when Hiccup stopped drinking. It was winding down, though; a lot of people had headed off to get home and to sleep. The most still up were the dragon riders, minus Fishlegs, and then the Chieftains, and modern friends. Though, the older adults had gone to bed. Hiccup had done a few more songs, and after the water bottle plus bread he had; he had another drink and shot with his friends. It didn't push him past his limit, but he was definitely exhausted being now when it was almost three in the morning. Hiccup knew he would be sleeping in for sure, and hopefully didn't end up sick as hell from the inevitable hangover. It seemed those who were still there were enjoying themselves, everyone was a great deal laid back and actually having fun. Even those of the Chieftains who were known for being hard as stone.

"Uhh…Toothless?" Astrid got his attention. "I think Hiccup is out." She pointed to Hiccup being asleep on Toothless's shoulder.

"I know. He's been out for about ten minutes now; I just didn't want to move him until I knew he was actually out and not just resting." Toothless smiled as he shifted a bit to lift Hiccup into his arms bridal style. Hiccup instantly moved a bit to get comfortable by wrapping his arms around Toothless's neck, snuggling against his betrothed's neck and shoulder. A smile graced his lips, but he remained asleep. "Shut it down Party is over." He stated firmly.

"Yes, sir." The modern group replied as Toothless bowed his head to the leaders and then headed off with a still slumbering Hiccup in his arms.

. . .

(3:00 am)
(Hooligan Village; Stoick's House)

Toothless got Hiccup into Stoick's home and up the stairs to the room they were using. Toothless smiled as he laid Hiccup down in the bed, and removed his shoes. Toothless then took the keys and his phone; setting them aside on the nightstand. Toothless went to use the bathroom, then join his lover in their bed; he wrapped his arm around Hiccup's midsection and kissed the back of his neck.

"I know you're awake." Toothless whispered.

A small smile appeared as he turned and face Toothless now, pecking his lips gently and finally opening his eyes. "How long have you known?"

"The whole time," Toothless chuckled a bit. "It was your breathing, love. I know it wasn't evened out and you moved far too easily in my arms when I lifted you. And the smile. I knew it meant you were happy I picked up on you wanting to get out of there to relax."

"Guess you know me pretty well." Hiccup said. "Thank you."

"You're welcome. So…What now? Want to actually go to sleep or…?" Toothless purposely left the response unfinished, a questioning gaze in his eyes. Hiccup knew the lingering, unsaid question was if he was in the mood to have sex. It was risky, they didn't do it in his dad's house because Stoick didn't know they did such intimate things. It was easier in the cove, or Norway because their house was stronger made than homes in the village, and the thick walls make it quieter.

"I-I want to…Just not here." Hiccup sighed softly, feeling bad. He knew Toothless was trying, and Gods, his patience was incredible. Hiccup wasn't ashamed to be bisexual, but he was afraid of all the looks and whatever else could happen if he revealed he was engaged to marry his dragon. "I'm sorry…I'm a horrible lover…"

"What?" Toothless sat up quickly, shocked to have heard Hiccup say that. "Why do you think that?" Hiccup tried to turn his head a bit after he sat up too, but Toothless stopped him. "Talk to me, Hiccup."

"I feel awful that you're over here trying so hard to make this as normal as it is in Norway, and I'm just…Scared and hiding the truth about us from everyone, except those who learned in Norway. I don't know how you put up with me…I don't deserve you…" Hiccup closed his eyes, looking down.

"Hiccup, stop." Toothless ordered, not in a mean way, but to get the point across. "Listen to me, okay?" He started again as Hiccup looked at him. "What we have in Norway can't be what we have here because you have no freedom. You're part of the tribe, as their Heir, and in their eyes until you say otherwise; their next tribe leader. I know you want to go back to the life we have in Norway with them knowing the truth about us and praying to the Gods it doesn't end with them casting you out because I know you want to be able to still come visit." Hiccup sighed. "Your fear is more than validated, Hiccup. And yes, I do want everyone to know the truth because I can't love you fully all the time with them in the dark. But I respect your wishes to hold off on them knowing. And you know…It's fine with me."

"No it's not, Tooth…" Hiccup closed his eyes.

"Yes, it is. Because now that some of our friends are related to some of the Chieftains, more of the modern is being accepted here. The tribe loved everything tonight, babe. They're hoping Stoick allows it again, at least once a week to let everyone chill and have fun. Hell, most of them are all cool with the bisexual thing too. That works in our favor because it shows them that there's nothing wrong with it, and some of the leaders agreed as well, that you love who you love." Toothless informed, placing his hand on Hiccup's. "So we hold off saying anything a bit longer, and let them get used to things. Then when the truth comes out, it doesn't take anyone by surprise. And the bonus, hopefully, is that this lifestyle meshes with the modern one. Viggo and Ryker have mostly come around to it, so has Alvin. Madguts could take a bit of work, but he seems to be cool with having a niece and knowing his brother is alive. It's all working out, Hiccup. Just like we hoped it would over the last four, almost five years now. Five in March, which is seven months. So just about half a year away." Toothless added lightly.

"I guess…It does kind of work out in a way…" Hiccup replied.

"And don't ever say you don't deserve me, Hiccup. If anyone doesn't deserve someone; it's my not deserving you. The human who spared my life, set me free…Saved my kind from Red Death and all other threats…All because you've stood by me. Protected me. You're…Amazing, Hiccup. And in my eyes; you are more than complete and perfect to me." Toothless stated firmly, but lovingly too.

Hiccup could have cried as he hugged Toothless tightly. "I love you, Toothless…"

Toothless embraced Hiccup back. "I love you too, Hiccup. Now…Why don't you let me show you how much. And I know the perfect place." He smiled and got off the bed, getting his boots back on. Hiccup blinked, but did the same and stood up with Toothless, who held his hand and led him out of Stoick's quietly.

. . .

(3:30 am)
(Hooligan Village; Docks)

Hiccup was surprised when Toothless brought them to the docks, but it made sense when it became clear that Toothless's idea was for them to hideout on their speedboat, because it had a bedroom below deck, even a small kitchen and living room area. It could be said their boat was more yacht, but it worked. There was no reason for them to hideout in the cove, or worry about being discovered by Stoick or anyone in the house when they could have been living on their boat the whole time with full privacy because it was away from the village and had everything they needed.

"Now we're alone, and no one would think that we're here." Toothless chuckled a little as he pulled Hiccup close to him, causing the auburn-haired male to blush deeply, but he set his hands on Toothless's shoulders, letting his dragon lean in and capture his lips.

Hiccup broke the action after a moment, looking deep in thought. "You know what just crossed my mind…" Hiccup paused.

"Hm?" Toothless asked.

"We've been here five weeks…Stuck in dad's house…But never bothered to just…Stay on our boat…" Hiccup stated. Toothless blinked, realizing how right he was.

"Gods, we've had our own place to stay this entire time and we didn't bother to consider it. I always forget we have the sleep cabin down here. It only came to mind because I figured if we went to the cove, the riders would be on patrol in the morning and see the tent. They won't think anything of us being here because it doesn't look any different from the outside." Toothless smiled. "Do you…Want to live here from now on? It's not like we can't."

"Yeah, might make getting away easier when the barrier opens again. No need to repack it all…" Hiccup giggled a bit as he played with he back of Toothless's hair, looking into his eyes lovingly.

"Sounds good to me. We can work on it tomorrow…After we wake up as I'm sure we won't be joining anyone for breakfast." Toothless said and Hiccup nodded in agreement.

"Weren't you going to show me how much you love me?" Hiccup asked, blushing and clearly inviting his lover in for more. Toothless cupped and caressed Hiccup's cheek before capturing his lips again. The two slowly led into making out, shucking their clothing off, laying on the bed and making love for the next hour and fifteen minutes. After all that, around 5 am; the two fell asleep in one another's arms in their boat bed, happy, content, and safe together.