At snoggletog Hiccup had made a big show of giving her a beautiful pair of hair sticks the were very sharp and could be seen above her head almost like a crown. He had made a gronkile iron axe for her father that was decorated with a few gems and lots of carvings. He mother got a new gauntlet with a dagger concealed in the design. People had started talking when the last gift was given, so Hiccup spoke up. "Berk has been through some hard times lately, but it's my great honor to announce that Astrid Hofferson is going to be my wife come June. With these gifts, I honor house Hofferson, as they are giving me a treasure beyond words."
It had been a hard 6 months for the couple because with wedding preparation on top of normal duties they never got time. Astrid had to make a new wardrobe which infuriated her to no end. But she did it for the sake of tradition, which as the Chief's wife to be, she had to honor. She had adopted a little of Val's fashion to her own. Val had told her that diplomatic visitors would expect her to me the Great Lady of Berk on occasion, which meant dresses. Knowing her daughter in law to be Val had suggested a slit and leggings underneath, allowing her to have movement if she was called to action. One of these dresses she had chosen to wear for the wedding day. It was forest green and hugged her figure. Her hair would be down and she would wear her mother's bridal crown. As she was cleaning her mother's crown there as a knock on the door. Opening it she found a very tired looking Hiccup. She pulled him to her kissing him with all the pent up passion. "I miss you." She breathed.
" I've missed you too. I can't stay though."
"Why?" It almost sounded like a whine.
"I have to go to outcast island for a few days. My mother and Gobber will handle day to day."
"Can I go with you?"
"I wish but they won't allow it. Alvin wants to negotiate."
"Our wedding festivities start in 4 days. Can't he just come like the others?" Hiccup raised an eyebrow, "Ok I know but I don't want you hurt."
"I'll be extra careful I swear."
"When do you leave?"
"Now."
"Now?!"
"I'm sorry. I tried to find you earlier." He pulled her close, "I love you soo much. I'll see you in a day or two."