Something not everyone knew about Astrid was that she could draw as good or better than her husband. So every snoggletog since they had gotten married Astrid had given Hiccup a drawing of their lives. Their first year she had drawn them in their wedding finery. The next year she had given him one of them at 15 with their dragons. Then one at the edge with their friends. The next year it was one of Stoik, Valka and Hiccup. This year she was nervous about her gift to him. This year she was actually giving him an unfinished picture because she wanted to add his reaction. On the paper she had drawn herself holding her stomach. Gothi was the only other person who knew besides Astrid and it had been eating at her for weeks. Luckily Hiccup had been very busy getting ready for snoggletog this year because an early snow storm had caused delays. Astrid rolled up the picture and tied it with a ribbon, setting it in Hiccup's helmet. She just had to wait till morning. Sighing she got up and checked on the stew she had made for dinner. Hiccup would be home soon from his long day, so she got some water heating and some towels. His leg would be killing him and it always felt better after a soak in some hot water.

"Milady?" Hiccup came in, closing the door against the cold and placing his cloak on the hook.

"In the kitchen babe!" She called. She placed a bowl of stew on the table with bread and a mug of warmed ale. She placed the bowl of hot hot water on the left side of the table, as he came up and hugged her.

"I missed you today. This smells good." He kissed her cheek before sitting down.

"I missed you too." She grabbed his left leg unbuckling the prosthetic. Placing it in the bowl, he let out a little moan. "That kind of day?"

"Yeah. 'Legs and Ruff were having a spat, the council wants to add someone since Sven passed two weeks ago, some farmers on the east side are having trouble and Snotlout accidentally set his house on fire." He sighed into his food. "Gobber fell behind on some things, so the last few hours I was at the forge."

"Sounds like a long day." She sat down with her own bowl. "We get to sleep in tomorrow right?"

"Yep. Mom is taking the early shift."

"Good. We haven't had a morning together since….." She stopped to think, "Oh Ruff and 'Legs's wedding 3 months ago."

He grabbed her hand, "That was a very good morning." He smiled. Astrid smiled back. Little did he know what that morning together had brought. After dinner was cleared, they had a quiet night before turning in.

Astrid woke to the sun in her face and her husband's arms around her. This was heaven, until her child made her stomach spin. She removed herself from Hiccup's arms and moved to the bucket in the corner. She emptied her stomach into it. As she leaned back on her heals, she felt a cool cloth on her forehead. "You ok?"

"Yeah." She took the cup of water he offered. Swishing the water around her mouth she spit it into the bucket. "Sorry I woke you."

"I was waking up anyway. After so long of being up at dawn, it's hard to sleep in too long."

"Will you go make some breakfast? I'll clean up and be down in a minute." He nodded kissing her head. She got up cleaning out the bucket and got dressed. She came down the stairs to eggs, tea and toast. "Thank you babe."

"Happy snoggletog Milady." He kissed her.

"Happy snoggletog." They sat eating breakfast and talking about the big celebration at the Great Hall that evening. When they were done they sat before the fire to open presents. Hiccup set her helmet in her lap. Inside was new pins to hold up her cloak, shaped like the skulls on her skirt. "Their beautiful baby. Thank you." She leaned over and kissed him. She picked up the scroll and handed it to Hiccup. He untied it with a smile on his face. His expression quickly turned to shock as he looked at her.

"Your… really? Are you sure?"

"Very sure." He lifted her up and swung her around. A smile plastered on his face.

"Astrid, this is the best present ever. I love you!" He kissed her passionately before dropping to his knees, "I love you little one." He kissed her stomach, before standing to kiss her again.

" How long have you known?"

"A few weeks. Remember when I told you I had a stomach bug?" He nodded. "I went to Gothi and she told me. I should be showing soon, we are already 3 months in."

There was a knock at the door and Hiccup frowned, making Astrid laugh. She knew her husband's mind was going on overdrive. She watched as Valka and Gobber came in bearing gifts.

"How's our power couple this morning?" asked Gobber.

Hiccup met Astrid's eye and she nodded, coming over to join him. His arm slipped around her waist as he replied, "Astrid's just given me the best present." His smile was huge, "You both with be grandparents this summer." before she could blink Astrid felt herself being crushed into a hug.

"Oh I'm so excited!" cried Valka

"It's about time." Gobber said and Astrid shot him a glare over after Valka let her go. "Sorry."

"Have you told your parents?" Valka asked

"No I wanted Hiccup to know first. They should be com" there was a knock at the door, "That's probably them." She moved to the door, stopping before opening it and pointing at Gobber said, "If you say a word before we do about it, you will have a very unpleasant day." Gibber's hands went in the air, as Hiccup and Valka laughed. Opening the door Astrid hugged her parents, "Come in."

"Happy snoggletog" Hiccup greeted them.

"Happy snoggletog." her parents replied as Astrid went back into Hiccup's arms.

"Mom, dad your going to be grandparents this summer." There was another round of excitement, before all four grandparents to be started discussing what they would like to be called. She locked eyes with Hiccup, seeing all the love and joy in them. He pulled her aside, "There has always been a piece that felt lost in me. Growing up I didn't have a mother, then I lost my dad. I was always missing something. Marrying you filled it a little." He placed his hand on her cheek, "But for the first time in 25 years I feel complete. We are a family and I couldn't love you more."