Where I Belong

Author: Nightstar Fury

Rating: M

Pairing: Hiccup/Astrid

Disclaimer: I don't own the HTTYD movies, or any of the HTTYD series such as Riders of Berk, Defenders of Berk, or Race To The Edge.

Evacuation

-Astrid's POV-

I really did love him and I couldn't deny that anymore. Since the day he and I got together I had felt my like for him slowly evolve into love but I'd held back because we'd only just gotten together at the time. Einarr was amazing, and I couldn't believe we'd been dating for six months already. This guy made me happier than I've ever been, he even protected me from Snotlout a few times who just can't seem to get over his jealousy that I'm with Einarr and not him. Snotlout tried a few times to get me to like him but it only made me hate him more, why couldn't he just be happy that I was happy? It drove me crazy honestly but Einarr kept me calm, I didn't know how he did it but he certainly did. Every day with Einarr was incredible, he always made time to see me so we could hang out. Ever since Einarr arrived on Berk eight months ago, life here has been awesome. I was the first rider after Einarr, I graduated top of his dragon training class and named a full rider with no limits. I even got a gold pin with the symbol of the Deadly Nadder because I wasn't just a rider but also a full dragon trainer too.

Fishlegs, Snotlout, and the twins also became full riders, given gold pins with the symbol of their dragon. Ruffnut who had Barf-which was the right head that breathed gas on the Zippleback- got a gold pin with a Zippleback head breathing gas while Tuffnut who rode on the left head which sparked the gas got a pin of a sparking Zippleback head. Einarr named us official riders and trainers for our specific dragon species. I did Nadder training, Fishlegs did Gronckle, Snotlout did Nightmare, and the twins had Zippleback. Einarr took care of any other type of dragon, except Night Furies since he was the only one who had one. I myself taught a group of ten people to be Nadder riders, but I only did five at a time so the ring wasn't crowded. The others did the same, we took turns with using the academy but Einarr was present for every class just in case something went wrong.

Gobber-aside from being the blacksmith, also handled dragon teeth and basic care for them after learning from Einarr what to look for in the vast list of possible problems. Yeah, life was amazing here. And it was thanks to Einarr that it was, all because he crash landed on Berk with his Night Fury Toothless. Einarr and I spent a lot of time together, sometimes even into late nights with our dates in the cove and intense make out sessions but never going past that. After the first make out session we ever had we talked about if we ever got too caught up in it all and went into making love just to get the conversation out of the way of course. We discussed that if things ever got to that point we would have to stop to make sure we were both ready and prepared. I gave in and told him about my mom having me drink the Maidens Tea right after he and I got together, this seemed to put him at a little ease but we both knew that we weren't ready to jump into something like sex yet, still far too early.

That discussion was about three months ago when we didn't get back to the village until close to midnight and our parents were wondering where the heck we'd been. Stoick wasn't Einarr's parent but he acted like a protective father towards him which was cute because of Einarr never knowing who his father really was and clearly his mother didn't care at all because we'd never seen her since his arrival to Berk. We just explained we got lost in conversation and track of time but swore on our lives we hadn't done anything sexual, as far as they were concerned we were waiting until we were married if we made it that far. I certainly wouldn't mind marrying Einarr, what wasn't there to love about him. He was kind, caring, compassionate, strong, artistic, talented, and protective but not overbearing. I loved everything about him and I was going to tell him next time we were alone.

-Regular POV-

Astrid and Hiccup were supposed to have a date in the cove tonight but an unsuspecting storm was blowing in so for the safety of the village Stoick said to stay in the village for the night, agreeing with Stoick and for the safety of the riders, Hiccup grounded all flight for trainees after sunset. Hiccup and Stoick actually worked well together when it came to commanding their own groups, Hiccup being chief of the dragon riders as it were and Stoick being chief of the village. Both of them did what they had too in order to protect everyone from anything. Everyone could see how happy Stoick was lately since Einarr's arrival to Berk. The old chief had been happier with Einarr around but no one knew why. Gobber's theory was that its was because Einarr was almost like a son to Stoick and as the village knew, Stoick lost not just his wife but newborn son as well 16 years ago. But everyone doubted Einarr knew this story and no one told him because they felt he'd feel bad for Stoick and shy away not wanting to take anyone's place.

As the day got later and sunset was upon them, the winds were stronger and clouds darker. Hiccup stood with Stoick watching the storm blow in. "Looks bad..." Hiccup pointed out, "Could be a little snow too. Toothless and I felt the cold when we were near the clouds."

"What do you think evacuate to the hall just in case?" Stoick asked.

"To be on the safe side, that would be best. We don't want to have to move everyone during the rough of it." Hiccup offered, Stoick nodded.

"Aye, I agree lad. Give me a hand rounding em up?" Stoick asked, Hiccup nodded getting on Toothless then motioned for Stoick to get behind him. The chief arched a brow but slowly got on. "You sure he can handle me on him?"

"Of course, Toothless can carry a lot." Hiccup smiled, Stoick nodded as Toothless launched into the sky over the village and roared out to get everyone's attention, as such upon hearing the roar everyone looked up to see Einarr and Stoick on Toothless.

"Alright Hooligans! Storm is getting bad, chance of rain or hail, possibly even snow. So I want everyone in the hall now for lock down. Grab only what ya need and get there fast." Stoick announced.

"Yes chief!" Villagers began to reply and stop what they were doing to do as told. The put materials away and go to their homes to tell their families and head to the hall. Hiccup landed Toothless and they got off him heading towards the hall.

"Einarr...What's going on?" Astrid asked quickly rushing over, Stormfly not far behind her.

"Get to the hall, the storm is gonna get worse. I'll meet you there soon." Hiccup called to her over the strong winds whipping through.

"Alright, be safe." Astrid replied, he nodded and gave her a kiss as he headed off to try and help out with closing shops, windows and more. By the next hour, everyone was in the hall as well were the dragons-who were lined up around the wall while the Vikings stayed inner and away from the walls. Einarr, Gobber, and Stoick were last to enter the hall and together shut the doors closed to keep out the cold. Astrid immediately rushed over to Hiccup and hugged him tightly having been worried for him while he was out in the storm. "I'm glad you're all right." She breathed out as his arms wrapped around her.

"I'm fine. How is everyone else?" Hiccup asked.

"All good thanks to Stoick's warning to get inside." Fishlegs said coming over now.

"Don't thank me. It was Einarr who made the call to evacuate now instead of in the heart of the storm." Stoick said putting his hand on Einarr's shoulder with a smile. "Alright for now, everything just try and get comfortable so we can ride this out. Einarr, Gobber, Spitelout, and myself will be handing out blankets and food soon." Stoick announced. The room clapped a bit then all sat down talking among themselves as the dragons lit up the center fire pit. Hiccup helped out Stoick and the others to get the room set for lock down, after that was taken care of and everyone had food the room was calm. Everyone just sat around riding out the storm, all hoping it would be over soon. And Astrid wondering if she'd get the chance to tell Einarr that she loved him.