It had been a year and a half since the dragon's had left. Astrid was married to an amazing man, who treated her better then she ever thought possible. She had an amazing home that she had built with her husband. She helped Hiccup run the village and keep everyone safe. Yet there was something that crept up on her every once and awhile that made her upset. She had finally figured it out earlier in the night before Hiccup had fallen asleep. They had been talking about their days when Hiccup had turned and looked at her saying, "Are you ok?"

Confused she looked at him, "Of course. Why?"

"I realized today that you have been so strong. Helping me and the village with everything that has happened. I don't remember you ever grieving yourself." He cupped her cheek, "I'm sorry Astrid."

She kissed his hand, "I healed helping everyone else. I'm happy because you are here with me." She cuddled into him. Hiccup fell asleep soon after but hours later Astrid was still lying there wide awake. Was Hiccup right? She had thought that she had dealt with her emotions from the dragons leaving. But unless she had to or was alone with Hiccup she wasn't a very expressive person. She had feelings but she was a warrior in her core. Warriors did what needed to be done no matter what. Slowly getting out of Hiccup's arms without waking him, she got dressed. She grabbed a roll, skin of water and her axe before heading out of the house. Their house was situated similarly to how the Chief's house had been on Old Berk. It was close to the woods, Great Hall and had a great view out over the village and ocean. She followed the path she had found to her new training area. There were thick trees all around that had cuts and chips in them. These trees were thicker then the ones on their old island. When the dragons had left they had luckily gotten a lot of trees down using the dragons strength. They wouldn't have gotten everyone homed, storage sheds and Hiccup's newest crazy but useful, lifts for the fishing boats. That was what opened the bottled emotions. She started throwing her axe and slicing the trees trying to get all the emotions out. She was in such a daze that she didn't even realize she had collapsed until she heard Hiccup yell for her.

"Astrid! What are you doing out here? Your freezing and your hands are bleeding!" He picked her up and took her home. She just rested her head on his shoulder, letting him fuss over her. She must have dozed off a little because she awoke when he placed her in bed, Her hands were wrapped and she was wrapped in lots of blankets. He started to move away.

"No. Please stay."

"I was just going to get Gobber and Mom to take over for the day. I'll be right back," He kissed her forehead. " Sleep. I promise I'll be right back. I love you." Next thing she knew it was later in the day and Hiccup was shaking her. "I have some lunch Milady." Before her was some stew, bread and ale.

"Looks great thank you babe." Seeing the worried look on his face she sat up and began eating. "I'm sorry I scared you."

"What happened?"

"I guess when you were talking about the dragons….. I realized that I buried it. So I went to do what I always do, when I need to think. Before you say it, I know I can talk to you. I just wanted to try to figure out myself first. So when I was working out it all hit me and I just went into a daze." She moved the tray away and thought. Hiccup was the one person that it was easy for her to talk about things. Something about this subject seemed to be harder though.

"Your not going to cause me pain by talking about them Astrid."

She smiled and patted the bed beside her. He got in and pulled her close to him. "Oh Hiccup. I got so made at them." She took a breath, " If Gobber and Spitelout hadn't gotten people going on building and winter coming later than we are used to, we wouldn't have been ready. We were so used to having them. I was so used to…" She stopped as the tears filled her eyes. Hiccup pulled her closer.

"I know." She cried on to his chest, until she had nothing left.

"I thought they'd always be there. I expected her and Toothless to drive us nuts when we got married, to fight with you about flying pregnant, teaching our kids and maybe even taking one last flight before I died."

"You were already planning a fight with me?"

Astrid laughed, "I know you. So when I'd think about it….You were always mad at me. Trying to talking me out of it."

"You are my world," He kissed her head. "So when we decide to have children, I'm going to be protective. I never want to lose you."

"I never want to lose you either. I love you. Thank you for helping me today."

"Anytime."

"What did you tell your mom?"

"That you aren't feeling well. So Gobber probably already has everyone thinking your pregnant."

"Good thing I'm already used to everyone staring at me." She turned to look at him, "Why did you come looking for me? It's not the first time that I've gotten up early."

"I woke up and you weren't here. I noticed your axe was missing. So I decided to go get you and have breakfast together before we started the day. I heard you yell and then when I got threw the trees you collapsed. It really scared me."

"I'm sorry." She kissed him, putting herself in his lap. "Odin blessed me with an amazing husband."

"I'm the one who has been blessed."