Epilogue

*Nuffink's Point of View*

It felt like so long ago now since my dad had passed on through Valhalla's gates, but it has only been five years. Five years in which everything has changed.

After only a couple of weeks of chiefing, Ragnhild and I were finally married. It was a long time coming but we made it and honestly, it was the best day of my life. Everyone was there, but my dad was missed of course. Ragnhild was beautiful. I mean, she is beautiful every day, but on our wedding day, it was special.

Then along came Asta, our first daughter. She was named for my mom. Asta means 'divine beauty' and the name fits her perfectly. And I thought my wedding day, and night for that matter, was the best day of my life. Nothing compares to watching your child be born and holding her for the first time. I never knew somebody could feel so much love for something so small. My heart was full. She's a feisty little thing, much like her aunts and grandmothers. Asta is also the most intelligent child I have met. I guess she got that from her grandfathers. She is only five years old but is already talking about wanting to be chief one day, and I know she will be amazing at it.

Then two years after Asta, Erika was born. Another daughter. Including our dragons, I was outnumbered in my own home - five women to one man. I wouldn't change it for anything though. Erika likes to slow down and see the little miracles in life. She finds beauty in everything, and when she finds something particularly beautiful, she draws a picture of it for her mother and I, even at three years old.

And finally, just a few months ago, Iona was born. Iona means "born on an island" and that is accurate. Ragnhild was still one month away from delivering our youngest and she and I were flying Dawn and Blizzard over the ocean when all of a sudden my wife was in labor and we had to land immediately. The closest land was a little island close to the Edge. Iona is a little angel, but I am remembering that is exactly how Eira was as a baby, so I know she will be a handful when she is older.

Today was a big day though. Today marks six years since my father passed and the village was doing something special.

"It looks amazing, Nuffink." I turned around to see Ragnhild walking towards me, carrying our youngest and holding Erika's hand. Asta had run up in front to see the project I had been working on for months.

"You think? Do you think he would have liked it?" I asked, bending over to pick up my middle daughter.

"I think he would have been so embarrassed," a new voice laughed. I turned and smiled at my mom.

"But I think he would be honored just the same," she reassured me.

We all stood together and looked up at the project - a large statue of my father, right next to the one of my grandfather. It captured his gentle smile perfectly. He was standing in the same way that Stoick was in the other statue. But instead of an ax, my father held Inferno in his hands. Along the base were carvings of Nightfuries and Deadly Nadders.

"Oh, hey, that's cool!"

I turned my head to see Buffnut and Eira. they had gotten married a few weeks ago. Eira smiled at me, her eyes glistening with unshed tears at seeing the statue of our father.

Zephyr approached the statue as well, Spike and their children walking with her. Ozzy and Marina and Arlo were rolling a barrel of fish that they had just caught in their boat but stopped to say hi to everyone.

Mila sat near one of the market huts behind us, sharpening her ax. She nodded in silent approval. My girls saw her and went running to their aunty Mila, their favorite aunt, much to Zephyr's dismay. But Mila was only the favorite because she let them play with her axes and swords, much to Ragnhild's dislike. The kids were always fine though. I didn't mind them getting used to handling weapons as long as somebody was watching them.

I slid my arm around my wife's waist and let Iona grasp my finger.

"Hi baby girl," I cooed, my hands moving to take her from Ragnhild's arms.

"I want to show you something," I said. I walked up to the statue.

"You see that, baby girl?" I asked softly, "that is your grandfather, my dad. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III." I felt a small hand reaching for mine and looked over to see Erika standing beside me. I knelt down so I was at her level and Asta ran over as well.

"Your grandfather was an amazing man. He is the reason we have all of our dragon friends now. Without him we would still be at war with the dragons," I told them.

"And that is your great grandfather, Stoick the Vast," my mother walked over and pointed to Stoick's statue, "he was definitely one of the bravest men I have met. Yes, these two were probably the best chiefs Berk has had." She smiled softly at me. "And someday your father will be remembered as a great chief just like them," she said.

That night there was a feast in the great hall in remembrance of my father and in celebration for how much Berk has grown in the past six years. I never thought I would enjoy being chief as much as I do. I did not think I was ready, but nothing like being thrown into the job head first to find out how ready you actually are. Chief Hiccup taught me everything he could and I have worked hard to maintain and strengthen all he worked for and all his hopes for Berk.

And who knows? Maybe someday I'll be able to stand beside my father and grandfather by the Great Hall in Berk. And maybe Asta will someday stand there as well. But there is one thing I know, the people of Berk are strong and with them, anything is possible. Berk will always stand and will overcome any challenge thrown at it. Of course, it helps even more to have our greatest allies living with us once again - our dragons. We know how to survive without them, but it is much more fun to go through life with our dragons by our sides.

And there you have it, guys. The end of our journey with the Descendants. It has been such a joy being able to write these stories for you. And here we are, three full stories and one short story later! Keep your eyes open for more stories from me heading your way!

I could not have done this without all of my wonderful readers. You guys are seriously amazing!

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey.

Sincerely,

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