Unintentional Hero

Author: Nightstar Fury of Nightstar Productions

Rated: M for a variety of things that will happen

Pairing: Hiccup/Astrid

Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD

*(Authors Note; So the two songs used in this chapter are in order or appearance: "Look At Me" by Carrie Underwood and then "Still Fallin" by Hunter Hayes. I own neither so don't give me crap about it. All lyrics and music belong to the original artist. That being said, enjoy the chapter!)*

75; Day To Remember

It was finally the day. His wedding day, their wedding day. It had been two long, stressful, busy months leading up to this very day for Hayden and Avery where they would become man and wife in front of their closest family and friends. They followed all traditions. Well, most of them anyway. Their parents had said that they couldn't have sex again until the wedding night but that didn't hold out in the slightest for them. Other traditions were that they both had parties-the girls took Avery out, and the boys went out too. It was a fun night for both sides and no one got seriously drunk either. Hayden's drinking had lightened considerably since his suicide attempt-he was still recovering from his tours but things were bearable for him. He wasn't hearing he was a murderer anymore, he wasn't harming himself subconsciously, he wasn't being told that he killed all his friends, and he saw things how they really happened-but thankfully not all the time anymore.

Just like the first time-holding Avery in his arms kept the nightmares away and his flashbacks barely came to him anymore. Few things still set him off but now that he'd been home eight months-he finally felt almost normal again. The military would always be a part of him and he knew as well accepted it fully. Besides, he wasn't out of the military-just active duty. No more wars for him-he wanted to settle down, work a normal day, come home to his wife and kids-hopefully in the near future. Hayden was finally feeling better from everything else-another war might set him over the edge completely. Hayden was actually seeing a counselor now-right on the Soldier's Paradise complex, he did have his friends and family who he talked to but he was talking to a professional too and taking light medications to help him sleep better since he did actually have partial insomnia so that he didn't stay up late or only sleep about three hours a night. Hayden was seeing this counselor three times a week at the beginning, by month two right it'd been taken down to once a week. Hayden actually took this on himself-no one told him to, he just chose to because he really did want to be better.

Another big event that Hayden was actually excited about was the fact the building for Beyond The Clouds was coming along better than expected and would be done in two months instead of another four. There was really only one main building-the rest was training arenas, pens, stables, sheds, and feeding areas which was all outdoors as far as that went. Hayden had been helping wrangle the dragons and get them settled there to adjust. Classes would be signing up a month before the grand opening-set now for the month of August. But today: none of that mattered to him. It was his wedding day-where he'd marry Avery and they'd start their lives as husband and wife. A few things had been changed such as Hayden and Avery inviting Boggs, Greenhalgh, and Evans to the wedding-their families too, mainly wives and no kids. The only kids allowed were Brenna, Liam, Isabelle, Max, Alyssa, and Hayden Fury. The kids of his friends who weren't able to make it to the wedding. Well, Alyssa's father was Theo and he was there but the others weren't.

As per the biggest tradition was the night before the wedding Hayden and Avery couldn't see one another-much like with Theo's wedding: Hayden stayed with the guys, Avery with the girls just on Olivia and Theo's side of the duplex. Something else that had changed in living arrangements too was that Jasmine was now living with Camille since Avery and Hayden would be living together after the wedding, all Avery's things were moved into the spare bedroom of the three bedroom apartment. Jasmine's things would be moved out fully right after the wedding since she'd be staying in the duplex to keep and eye on it while Hayden and Avery were on their honeymoon together.

Most of the night before the wedding was the boys just talking with one another-asking Hayden how he was and he admitted that he was doing a whole lot better now. There were still harder days but he was handling it better and made sure he had someone with him to talk about it so he didn't bottle it. Hayden didn't drink at all the night before-that and he had taken his sleeping pill around 10:30pm, which meant he was asleep on the couch by 11:15pm at the latest. The whole morning of the wedding had been filled with getting everything ready, Hayden hadn't gotten in his formals yet-he wanted to wait until right before the ceremony started. He hadn't word them since the award ceremony and he still didn't like seeing all the medals, this was something he might not ever accept-that he earned them for reasons he was given but didn't see the same way as others did. It didn't matter today, he wouldn't let it bother him. Today was just him and Avery: that's all that mattered to him. Making this perfect for her, for both of them.

It was around 12:50pm as everyone had arrived-was standing around and talking as Hayden was now dressed in his formals-Theo was too. Hayden was just watching everyone arrive at the park and talk among themselves while he leaned against the bridge with his eyes closed and head facing the sky. "Hanging in there?" Theo asked him now.

"Yeah, just taking a few minutes before it starts. Everything set?" Hayden asked him now with a soft smile.

"You let me worry about all that. Everything is fine bro. Cake just arrived and being placed, all guests have checked in and know where they are sitting, décor is holding, tables set and food is over there and covered to be kept warm. It's all good," Theo patted his shoulder lightly.

"Music set, took me hours to get those playlists right..." Hayden mumbled.

"Hayden, chill out! I got it man, it's all taken care of," Theo assured him softly.

"Can't help it man-a lot of times, I really didn't think I'd be standing here right now." Hayden sighed a bit.

"Well you are-and in about five minutes you're going to be standing here with Avery, saying your vows, and sealing it with a kiss. It's going to be perfect," Theo smiled now. Hayden nodded taking a deep breath as he smiled now, "I'm gonna get everyone settled and seated, you just relax here for now." Theo told him as he walked just past Hayden and Avery's small table with his hands up. "HEY! Your attention up here please," Theo stated firmly.

It began to quiet down as smiling faces turned to face him, "What's up, Theo?" Dylan asked.

"Nothing-starting in about five minutes so I'd like to ask that everyone starts making it to their seats and settle down please," Theo smiled-the others nodded and began making their way to their tables and others to their positions, mainly Hayden's groomsmen lining up and leaving a spot for Theo beside Hayden. Five minutes passed bringing the time to 1pm-it was finally time to start. Hayden was actually really nervous-six people he really wanted to be there today with him, weren't and it hurt a little bit.

Hayden looked up at the sky while people had taken their seats and quieting down finally, he closed his eyes taking a deep breath, "Really wish you were here right now, I need ya..." Hayden stated quietly to himself, Theo returned to his spot as the guys all glanced over at him, "Think you can all have my back one more time?" after he'd said that-the wind picked up giving a warm breeze through the area and almost circled around Hayden who just smiled wider. "Thanks guys..." he said softly as the music started and he stood normal again looking forward where the purple isle was-Avery's idea. Walking down the isle first was were the bridesmaids, the maid of honor after them. Next it was Liam with the rings, then Isabelle and Brenna with the rose petals. The music stopped and changed to the wedding march while Avery and her father walked out from behind the trees.

Hayden swore his heart stopped when he saw how gorgeous she looked standing there in her dress. He almost cried seeing her but forced it back. Avery was wearing a white, slim fitting, strapless organza floor length dress decorated with lace appliques and a grosgrain belt around her waist. Her hair was down with two braids reaching around back and tied there with a small ribbon-the rest of her hair was just hanging down with a slight wavy look to it. A tiara on her head with a long veil going down her back. Avery as usual never wore a lot of making-some eyeliner and faint blush on her cheeks. She was holding her bouquet of light blue, light purple, and white flowers rested in her left hand while her right arm stayed linked to her father's. When the music reached a certain point, Avery began to walk the isle with her father but did something Hayden hadn't been expecting when the music changed to a simple piano tune.

He saw Avery take a deep breath, "I would bet my life, like I bet my heart-that you were the one, baby. I've never been so sure of anything before. You driving my heart crazy...I can't hold out, I can't hold back now-like I've done before!" she started singing as Hayden was completely beside himself-he'd only ever heard her sing one time. All he could do was stare at her while she smiled at him softly still walking down the isle-her eyes never leaving his.

"Darling, look at me. I've fallen like a fool for you. Darling, can't you see-I'd do anything you want me to. I tell myself I'm in too deep. Then I fall a little farther, every time you look at me..." Avery sang softly now reaching the halfway point which was the bridge she'd be walking over towards him.

"How do you do that, babe? Make me feel like I'm the only girl alive for you. I don't know what it is that makes me fall like this-first time in your arms, I knew. The way you held me, I knew that this could be-what I've been waiting to find!" she sang a little louder. Hayden wanted to cry, he really did. Her voice was god damn angelic to him.

"Darling, look at me. I've fallen like a fool for you. Darling, can't you see-I'd do anything you want me to. I tell myself I'm getting in too deep. Then I fall a little farther, every time you look at me..." now she reached him-staring into his eyes, "Every time you look at me," she finished. The music stopped now as Kevin-Avery's father placed Avery's hand in Hayden's then stepped back after kissing her cheek before he went to sit down at the table with his wife and the Haddock parents.

"I swear it should be illegal for a mere civilian like me to marry such a Goddess like you," Hayden whispered to her as she blushed furiously at the compliment.

"Are we ready to begin?" The officiant asked softly with a smile. Hayden and Avery both nodded while holding hands after Avery handed Camille her bouquet to hold. "Dearly beloved family and friends, we gather here to witness and bless the exchanging of vows that will bind Hayden and Avery in marriage. This marriage will be the joining of two lives, two hearts as one that will walk together, share joys and burdens together. In this knowledge, will you proceed into the ceremony to be married?" the officiant asked.

"We will," both answered softly.

"In this union, Hayden and Avery to be joined. Are they any who have just cause as to why these two should not be married. The vows spoken today can only be broken in the halls of Valhalla, if there are any present who feel these two should wed-speak now or forever hold your peace," the officiant asked the assembly. No one would dare say a word, both of them had come too far to have some jackass ruin it for them-not that it would matter because they'd just run off and elope regardless. After only a moment, the officiant nodded to begin again.

"Avery, will you have this man to be your husband; to live together in marriage. Will you love, comfort, honor, cherish, and keep him for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, through happy and sad times, remain faithful to only him for as long as you both shall live-until death do you part?" the official asked her.

"I will," Avery responded lightly.

"Hayden, will you have this woman to be your wife; to live together in marriage. Will you love, comfort, honor, cherish, and keep her for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, through happy and sad times, remain faithful to only her for as long as you both shall live-until death do you part?" the officiant asked looking to Hayden now.

"I will," Hayden replied smiling at Avery-his eyes never leaving hers.

"May I have the rings please?" the officiant asked as Theo reached into his pocket and pulled out the box handing both rings to the officiant. "The wedding rings signifies to all that this woman and this man are joined it matrimony and symbolizes their never ending love," he said handing the thicker band to Avery now as she took Hayden's left hand in her right while holding the ring with her left hand.

"I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow. With all that I have, and all that I am. I promise to stand, support, protect and stay faithful to only you. As this ring has no end-neither will my love for you," Avery said slipping the ring on his finger, the officiant now handed Hayden the smaller band as her took her left hand with his right-holding the ring in his left now.

"I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow. With all that I have, and all that I am. I promise to stand, support, protect and stay faithful to only you. As this ring has no end-neither will my love for you," Hayden said softly slipping the ring on her finger now as they connected both hands.

"Avery and Hayden have given themselves to each other through joining hands, solemn vows, the giving and receiving of rings before this assembly of family and friends. By the authority of Odin's word, the island of Berk in the Barbaric Archipelago-I now pronounce you husband and wife," the officiant smiled softly as he looked at Hayden. "You may kiss your bride," Hayden released one of her hands as he twirled her once-making her giggle as he brought her against his figure with his hands around her waist as he leaned in close to her.

"I love you," Hayden whispered.

"I love you too," she replied as he smiled and pressed his lips to her in a passionate kiss while the crowd erupted into applause for them-everyone getting to their feet while the two separated after about ten seconds.

"Ladies and Gentleman! I am very happy to present Mr. And Mrs. Haddock!" the officiant announced as Avery and Hayden held hands and faced everyone. Avery leaned her head on his shoulder now as he placed his head on hers. "Congratulations, I wish you many years of happiness together." the officiant came around to shake their hands now before leaving since he wasn't really needed anymore. The wedding party all stepped aside now and took their seats as Theo grabbed the microphone and tapped it a few times.

"At this time, Hayden and Avery will share their first dance as husband and wife..." Theo announced as he placed it down before Hayden was handed an earpiece with a microphone trailing along his cheek while Theo got the song ready on the laptop-of course it was only the music since he was singing live to her. Theo gave Hayden a thumbs up as Hayden flipped the mic on.

"Alright-listen up. Avery and I couldn't decide on a song for us, so about two months ago she listened to something I'd started on my own and asked me to finish it just for this occasion. I didn't have time to record it so I'll be singing live just for her. I decided to call it Still Fallin'. Hit it, Theo..." Hayden said as Theo pressed the play button while it began softly and Hayden got himself into position with Avery to dance with her. Hayden took a breath, "Ooh...You'd think for all the days I've known you. That I would have you memorized by now. With every question answered-every single page turned. But you just keep me on the edge somehow..." he paused a moment as Avery just smiled at him.

"And every day with you is still a mystery. With the sweetest stories falling from your lips. And I hold on to every word-like it's the first one that I've heard. It's the only time I've ever felt like this this..." she leaned her head on his chest while he moved around slowly with her, "But after all this time, you'd think I'd be used to the pull of your gravity. And after flying so high for so long-who would think I'm still learning, still burning, still fallin'...Still fallin'..." Avery looked up at him now as they shared a light kiss before he began again.

"I still reach for your hand because I need it. And your kiss is still the spark that lights a fire. You're still laughing with me. And we're still making memories, I'm still a fool for you-and there's a million reasons why!" he twirled her once bringing her back against him.

"After every late night street light drive. And every love you miss you kiss goodnight. Girl, your name is still my favorite-always will be. And I'm still wanting, still all in, I'm still fallin'..." it was soft music for a few seconds, "I'm still fallin'!
Still chasin', still nervous, still reelin', dreamin'-about this..."
his voice lightened now as he stared into her blue eyes.

"And after every sunrise holding you. After all the crazy we've been through! Every day and every minute girl, it's something new. I'm still learning, still burning, yeah-still wanting, still all in, still fallin'...Still fallin'..." Hayden finished as he brought her close and kissed her deeply as Theo stopped the song while Hayden flipped the mic off and Theo took it from him as they broke the kiss.

"Sounds even better finished," Avery giggled a bit.

"Well I did promise I'd finish it at your request," Hayden replied as he continued to hold her, "And what the heck babe, we never planned you singing when you walked the isle," he asked now recalling what she'd done before the ceremony.

"Hehe, did ya like it?" she asked him lightly.

"You had me in tears-I've never heard the song before, who sings it?" Hayden asked curiously.

Avery giggled blushing a bit now, "I do," Hayden's eyes widened a bit now.

"Wait a second-you wrote that?!" he exclaimed as she nodded to him. "When did you find time?"

"When...you started going to counseling and I was waiting for you at the apartment...I kind'a...stole your music program on my jump drive and worked on that song-then had Theo sneak it into the playlist, are you...mad?" she asked biting her bottom lip.

"Mad? Thor no...I'm freakin...impressed as shit babe. Holy Odin, that was really good! Like wow," Hayden hugged her tightly again.

"Well you were working on a song for me, I thought I'd make it fair and make a song that expressed how I felt for you," Avery blushed a little as Hayden chuckled and pulled her close again to kiss her softly. "Save some of that for tonight, would ya,"

"I got plenty for tonight," Hayden winked at her as she blushed deeply and just about buried her face in his chest. After that, the photographer began to get people together to do pictures of bride and groom, then with their parents, then friends, wedding party, and anyone else who wanted in but of course it had to stay organized. Hayden had Avery sit down at their table as he fixed the music to be calm for dinner-though it was actually lunch for them. Hayden and Avery would be eating again when they got to the Isle of Night since it'd be a long flight for them. Theo and Dylan brought over their plates for them, "Thanks guys," he smiled to them.

"Anything for you, Haddock. Congrats-I'll do my speech after dinner and yes it's clean." Theo chuckled as he and Hayden did a fist-bump before he and Dylan walked to their table to start eating as well. Thus far, it was the best god damn day of his life. A day he'd never forget for sure-he was married and to Avery too. Nothing made this better for him, surrounded by family and friends while he pledged his eternal love to his now wife. Now they just had to enjoy the rest of the day until they left for their honeymoon to the Isle of Night.