=Hiccup's POV=
(Lauguardgr, Gormandur; Dawn)
(Berk; Haddock Hut)

I sent word by Terror Mail to each island, informing them of the news that Brenna was pregnant the next morning after telling the Hooligans the amazing news that my wife was pregnant with the next Heir. Of course, there was the worry that she would lose the baby as the few before, but it didn't happen. Brenna made it to three months and thanks to some modern technology to monitor things; she was doing perfectly in the pregnancy. Brenna started showing around four and a half months, and everything was going great. Thordia and Gothi kept an eye on Brenna once a month until she was about six along, then every two weeks until she was seven months. Now, Brenna was eight months into the pregnancy and would be seen once a week until the end.

I tried to be there for her as much as possible, especially on days she got severely sick. And when she was resting; I worked on my gift to Brenna, and the baby, which was a cradle to keep in our room. My friends surprised us with a nursery for the baby in the room right across the hall from mine and Brenna's. Oh, but my parents and Gobber also donated a crib they built, so now we had two. No harm in having extra things. Maybe we'd put it downstairs so Brenna could lay the baby down while she did housework; I wasn't sure. Also, Mildri Grayson and Sigrid had come a week ago, wanting to be present to help Brenna out since I was busy preparing for the harsh winter months. Cuyler, Askel, and the other Chieftains with their Heirs would come after the baby was born.

This was a tradition; the new Heir would receive a formal announcement of their name, party, and many gifts. I was truly excited, though. I couldn't wait for this, to be a father; I really couldn't. Every day that passed brought me closer to the big moment. But right now; I had some work to do as Chief. I planned to see Brenna for lunch, but she was sleeping at the moment as she was uncomfortable most of the night. I grabbed Toothless and zipped out of the house to get started.

=Brenna's POV=

I had to admit that I was super nervous up until I saw my belly popping out to show me I had a baby growing in me. It didn't feel real until I saw the belly and felt the movement. Hiccup called me silly but agreed it was a comforting sight. I only had about three weeks to go now. According to Thordia, I was eight months along, but it equaled out to about thirty-seven weeks tomorrow. I don't know how she got so technical, but whatever; it was some reassurance that I was doing great. I had cravings, pains, sickness; there were a lot of times I despised being pregnant, but Hiccup was there for me, doing all he could to help, and I knew things were going to be alright.

I loved having my mom and Sigrid here; they helped me during the day since I was exhausted. Thordia and Gothi insisted I got on light work at seven months, and now I'm on being allowed to move for the bathroom, but otherwise; they want me in the bed or on the couch until the end. I wasn't going to argue with them; I didn't want anything going wrong between now and the birth. Last night was hard to deal with; I couldn't get comfortable at all. I was tossing and turning, a bit sick. I felt bad keeping Hiccup awake; I knew he had work today. Bless his heart for sticking by me despite all that. I guess he had a lot of practice losing sleep and working during the day being Drage Riddari.

This morning, I'm going to be on the couch while mom and Sigrid handled house things for me. I couldn't wait to get back to that; I missed doing all the work. At least it kept me busy through the day; now I just lay around. I should get out of bed and start my day of lounging about; Hiccup would be home for lunch so that I couldn't wait for that. I threw the covers off and rolled myself carefully to a sitting-up position; I got to my feet and took a few breaths. The baby was active all night, and it hadn't calmed down. I didn't like how this felt; it was painful. These pains were coming every fifteen minutes since I woke up two hours ago; I didn't understand it. I would be fine; I'm going to take a quick shower, and then make breakfast, and relax on the couch.

. . .

=Normal POV=
(Midmorning)
(Berk; Haddock Hut)

Nothing was helping. Mildri and Sigrid stepped out to do a little shopping while Brenna had fallen asleep, but she woke up not long after and was in awful pain that seemed almost constant. I-I need Hi-Hiccup… Brenna thought as she breathed heavy and went to get up, and she felt a wetness gush down her legs. Panicking, and knowing Hiccup would hear her; she took a deep breath. "HICCUP!" Brenna screamed out.

Of course, Hiccup was not far away, thankfully, and it wouldn't have mattered because he had enhanced hearing; Hiccup got worried fast at the sound of his wife screaming for him. "Krogan, you're in charge until I get back!"

"Aye, sir!" Krogan saluted.

"Toothless!" Hiccup called as the Night Fury bounded over. Hiccup jumped on his back, and the two zipped to the hut in seconds flat. Hiccup rushed in to find his wife standing, holding the couch tightly and a puddle under her. "What happened!?"

"I-I don't know! I-It happened when I stood up. I-I was in a lot of pain and wanted to get to you…B-But-," Brenna cried.

"Ssh, ssh…Everything is alright…Easy now…Sit down, and…try not to move a lot. I think you're water broke…And that means the baby is coming," Hiccup informed, trying to stay calm and knowing that his panicking wouldn't help his wife, who was very likely in labor. Hiccup knew all about that thanks to his friends and was surprised Brenna didn't. Or maybe she did and because it's happening early; it didn't process right away. Hiccup got Brenna on the couch and went to the door.

"Toothless, go get Thordia and Gothi. Now, please," Hiccup asked his friend. Toothless shot off to do as asked, understanding this was serious. Hiccup stayed with Brenna, letting her hold his hand. "Breathe, Milady…Breathe…" Brenna tried, and it helped a little, but not much; the pain was still constant. After ten agonizing minutes, Thordia and Gothi hurried in. Not far behind them was Valka and Mildri; the door shut after that as Krogan was heard outside with Stoick and Gobber, keeping everyone back and returning to work.

Hiccup was worried, why had Brenna gone into labor early; they were right on track for normal birth. Regardless; it was happening, and his wife needed him now more than ever. "Everything is okay, son. It happens, and at least she's only three weeks away, not two months like I was with you," Valka stated.

"That doesn't erase the fear of being concerned why she's going early, Mom!" Hiccup glared, his eyes changing for a moment.

"We'll take care of delivering the baby; you just stay with Brenna," Thordia informed.

"What if…S-Something is wrong, Hiccup?" Brenna whimpered in pain.

"Don't think that way, Love. Ssh now. Save your strength for the delivery of our baby. We've come this far, and we'll continue to move forward together," Hiccup promised.

"I love you," Brenna said.

"I love you too," Hiccup replied, kissing her.

"Alright, we're ready. I can already see the baby's head. Brenna; take a deep breath and push," Thordia instructed. Brenna did so, scared, and tightly holding Hiccup's hand as she started to push. Hiccup didn't know what he could do but stay put, and pray things were alright. After five pushes, a loud cry filled the room.

"And…It's a boy!" Valka announced.

"Congratulations, Chief Hiccup, and Chieftess Brenna," Mildri squealed with excitement as the baby was handed off to Valka to be cleaned. Hiccup kissed Brenna again relieved.

"Oh…Hang on a second…I don't think we're done here," Thordia stated.

"Wait…What?" Hiccup and Brenna both said together, shocked.

"There's another baby in here…" Thordia informed. "Mildri, take your place next to me, please?" Mildri moved instantly. "Brenna; I need you to push again," A little scared still, Brenna took a breath and pushed. This time; it only took three good pushes, and another cry echoed in the Haddock Hut.

"And this one is a girl," Mildri said joyfully. Hiccup and Brenna couldn't believe it; they had twins. A boy and a girl!?

"I guess we know why you went early, Bren. You were having two babies, not one. And most twins are born right around this time, so in fact; you were right on schedule. Both babies look healthy, breathing…Congratulations," Thordia smiled.

"Dear Odin…" Brenna blinked. "Good work, Hiccup…"

"Hey, I…I didn't know! I don't control how many you get out of us having sex! It just happened!" Hiccup defended quickly.

"Doesn't matter; it's a blessing," Valka smiled as she brought over the boy to set in Brenna's arms. Instinctively, Brenna pulled down her shirt a bit and brought the infant closer to start feeding on her left breast. Mildri came over next, placing the girl on Brenna's right side to feed as well with a little help from Hiccup.

"I think we should give the new family some time, and we won't say anything other than healthy delivery," Thordia stated. Hiccup nodded, offering a silent thank you to them. After the four women left, Hiccup admired the twins in his wife's arms.

"So…Two babies…Wow," Brenna sighed softly.

"Right, I guess it is a blessing. We tried so many times and ended up with nothing; the fates decided to give us two on the first pregnancy you make to term. Not sure what to make of it, but I won't question it either," Hiccup revealed.

"It's…Your job to name them as their father, and welcome them into the Tribe as Chief," Brenna smiled.

"I'll handle their initiation into the Tribe during the announcement in a couple of weeks. Krogan will get the word out to the others by Terror Mail; we already discussed this matter since he knows I'll be with you for the next month to help out, more so than before since we have two," Hiccup chuckled. "And I know the perfect names," he added as he kissed his wife.

. . .

(Manudgr, Gormanudur; Midday)
(Berk; The Great Hall)

It had been two weeks since the birth of Hiccup and Brenna's twins. Of course, no one except those present for the birth knew the truth that there were twins. Hiccup and Brenna wanted to keep it a secret, so it was left out what the gender was, and that there were two. Everyone arrived this morning, or the night before and had gotten set up in their stay areas. Hiccup handled a few things that morning, final preparations for the event, but now the moment had come. Everyone was inside the Great Hall for the feast as Brenna and Hiccup prepared outside to enter.

"Ready?" Hiccup asked.

"I am," Brenna nodded. Toothless pushed open the door, and the room hushed almost instantly. Hiccup walked in carrying the son, as Brenna had the daughter. The room gasped in shock, instantly understanding that there were twins. Reaching the front of the room, Hiccup and Brenna stood side by side, smiling.

"Alright, so first; I'd like to welcome everyone back to Berk. Secondly, as you all may have noticed there is more than one baby. As it turns out, Brenna was pregnant with twins, and we did not know until both were born," Hiccup chuckled. "So…It's is my esteemed pleasure as Chief, to welcome both babies, my son, and daughter, into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. And my honor as their father to announce them to be known from this day forward to all as Arkin Haddock and Rania Haddock, firstborn Heirs of myself and Brenna Haddock,"

The room cheered at the announcement, happy to meet both babies as Hiccup and Brenna turned their arms for everyone to see the newborns. Hiccup and Brenna kissed gently. "I love you, Hiccup," Brenna smiled.

"I love you too, Brenna," Hiccup replied, overjoyed that this is where his life ended up. Hiccup would never have imagined that almost five years ago now, that this would be his life. Chief of the Hooligans, married to an amazing woman, blessed with two healthy children, and his best friend was a dragon. Hiccup loved his life and all the people and dragons in it. There was finally happiness, and Hiccup vowed that from this day forward; he would always be the shield between peace he created, and those who wished to destroy it.