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.

I Love You

They had been locked down most of the night and Stoick as well Hiccup, rather Einarr to the village of Berk at least agreed that they'd be locked down the rest of night, possibly longer with how hard the winds were whipping outside the Great Hall. Hiccup offered to go out there to check it out and sure enough there had been snow, rain, and hail at different times. There would need to be a lot of work done when it was safe to go outside without the threat of being hit by hail or freezing. The room was quiet about now, mothers trying to calm their little ones to lay down and sleep. Hiccup only watched silently, Astrid noticed he looked a little down since everyone was all locked down together but she didn't know why. He insisted he was fine but the look on his face said otherwise. Hiccup was leaning against Toothless, his fingers lightly dancing on the strings of a guitar giving off a light tune but no real music just making sounds.

"Anyone else notice he's looking a little...upset?" Fishlegs stated standing with Astrid, Stoick, Gobber, the twins, and Snotlout.

"I noticed but he said he was fine, just thinking." Astrid replied now, worried for her boyfriend. They stayed quiet watching his eyes look around the room at the mothers and their kids and Astrid slowly began to understand what might be wrong with him. Hiccup closed his eyes finally and sighed laying his head back on Toothless who crooned sadly and licked his rider's race.

"Was it really ever too much to ask that she cared about me bud? I mean...I'm her son, only son. But yet, I didn't matter at all." Hiccup said. "I just wanted her to be my mom, someone to care about me all the time and not just until I was five...I wanted a mom who would last forever..." Astrid frowned hearing this. Her hunch had been right. Einarr was thinking about his mother and how she never cared for him and only the dragons. Toothless nuzzled Hiccup's head sadly again and laid his head down on his front paws while Hiccup continued to strum his fingers on the small guitar.

"Poor guy..." Gobber frowned as well now. It was true that none of them knew this guys background other than he was a master dragon trainer and rider, and that he left his home with his mother because she never cared about him but still they felt for the guy. On his own for so long with only a dragon for a friend? Yet Einarr managed to find a smile every day and push through. Hiccup continued to play with the guitar a little, his fingers seemed to be less playing now and actually playing repetitive tune. Others in the village began to look his way, seeing his eyes closed and one knee up, the guitar resting on it. Astrid just wanted to hug him but she felt like he wanted to be alone right now but couldn't because of the lock down.

They watched Einarr take a breath, eyes still closed as the tune continued. "I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom to make it all better...I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom who love me whatever..." Hiccup began singing as the tune picked up a bit. "I want a mom to take my hand, and make me feel like a holiday. A mom to tuck me in at night, and chase the monsters away. I want a mom to read me stories, and sing a lullaby. And if I have a bad dream, to hold me when I cry." Astrid gasped a little, never in the eight months had she known Einarr had she heard him sing and he wasn't bad at all.

"Oh, I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom to make it all better. I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom that will love me whatever, forever." Hiccup paused as his eyes slowly opened and he looked towards the fire still playing.

"And when she says 'to me that she'll always be there'...To watch and protect me, I don't have to be scared. Oh, and when she says 'I will always love you', I want need to worry cause I'll know that it's true..." Hiccup took a breath slowing down. Astrid swore she saw a single tear in his eye but didn't say anything. "I want a mom when I get lonely, to take the time to play. A mom who can be a friend and find a rainbow when it gray. I want a mom to read me stories and sing a lullaby. And if I find a bad dream, to hold me when I cry."

"Oh I want a moment that will last forever. I want a mom who will make it all better. I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom that will love me whatever, forever! I want a mom. I want a mom. I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom. I want a mom. I want a mom that will last forever. I want a mom. I want a mom that will last forever." Hiccup sang softly before finishing and putting the guitar beside him and rubbing Toothless's head softly.

"Least I have you, Toothless." Hiccup smiled a bit laying his head on his friend's as Toothless crooned with a gummy smile and licked his cheek and purred.

"You have us too lad." Gobber finally said, Hiccup glanced their way now seeing them standing closer to him than before he started singing.

"I know I do and you're all amazing, but there are just some holes you can't fill no matter how complete you feel. My mother pretty much hates me and I have no clue who or where my father is." Hiccup shrugged.

"Well maybe we could help you, she's had to of dropped hints. You said you set off to find out who you are so something had to give you a clue..." Fishlegs offered.

"I appreciate that guys but finding myself is something I have to do, I've gone 16 years without a dad...I can go a little longer. Besides, I'm pretty content where I am right now." Hiccup smiled as Astrid sat down beside him and laid her head on his shoulder and he kissed her forehead as she smiled softly.

"Well always remember you have a place among us, Einarr." Stoick smiled.

"I don't think I can possibly forget the one place in the world that made me feel wanted when I was on my own, no matter where I go. Berk will always be home, and this tribe will always family." Hiccup replied. Astrid lifted her head now and stared him in the eyes, his smile made her heart race. She didn't care if everyone was being watched by everyone right now. She loved Einarr and she wasn't staying quiet another moment.

"Einarr...I have to tell you something and I hope you won't freak out when I do." Astrid said softly, Hiccup glanced her way now arching a curiously brow.

"I don't fancy myself the type to freak out so I'd say your safe, Mi'lady." Hiccup replied gently.

"Oh great. She's gonna tell him she's pregnant, you watch. Couldn't keep your hands off my girl, could ya dragon boy..." Snotlout scoffed. Astrid gasped in shock of what Snotlout said, she got up to smack him but Einarr put his hand on her shoulder and moved her behind him protectively.

"First off, Snotlout: she's not pregnant and I know that for sure because she and I haven't done anything remotely close to sexual. Secondly: she's my girlfriend, not yours. Get over yourself and quit being a sore loser that you lost her. You never had Astrid and she's made that very clear to you numerous times since she and I started dating six months ago. She doesn't like you. The next time you make a remark that hurts her, I will be forced to shut you up and I don't think anyone will stop be because frankly you are beginning to annoy a lot of people. Now I've been more the understanding about all this but enough is enough. I don't consider myself violent but when you start upsetting people I care about, I tend to be less understanding and will do what I have to in order to protect those I care for. Astrid is someone I care deeply for. I love her so you can bet your ass in Valhalla that I'm not going to stand here and let you hurt her with your inconsiderate, uncaring, rude behavior." Hiccup said firmly.

The room was quiet watching if Snotlout would do anything else, they knew that Einarr wasn't violent and he hated fighting. He made that clear but seeing him right now they knew he was very capable of such. Astrid was shocked standing behind Einarr, he out right said he loved her. No hesitation either, just said it. So he loved her as much as she loved him, she was so happy right now. "Einarr?" Astrid asked, he turned his head to face her.

"Yes, I meant what I said. I care about you, a lot. I love you, Astrid. I really and truly do. I've been falling for you since the first dinner together in the cove but wanted to wait a while so we weren't rushing it." Hiccup told her. Astrid let a few tears fall from her eyes as she smiled wide.

"I love you too, Einarr. That's what I was going to tell you...That I love you, I'm in love with you," Astrid wrapped her arms around his neck while his hands rested on her hips and the two shared a deep kiss and the room began to cheer for them. Neither of them could believe it, they had been in love with one another for months and never said anything until now because the fear of rushed relationship but evidently it no longer mattered. They were together, happy, and nothing could separate them from one another. Snotlout had stomped off angrily hearing the confession of love between the two teens who were still locked in a kiss. Though they were in a storm, it didn't matter. This was officially the best night of their lives but knew it certainly wouldn't be the only one. The future was only becoming brighter and they couldn't wait to see where it took them.