=Normal POV=

{Friday, June 20, 2025-6:30 pm}

(Town Of Berk; Mead Hall)

After the announcement by the officiant of them being Mr. and Mrs. Haddock; Hiccup and Astrid broke their kiss and stood beside one another as everyone was clapping and shouting congratulations towards the newlyweds.

"And now the bride and groom will share their first dance," the DJ called as the lights dimmed a bit while Hiccup led Astrid by the hand to the middle of the floor. The music started as Dirty Dancing's; I've Had The Time Of My Life.

"Wait, Hiccup…" Astrid stepped.

"What's up?" Hiccup wondered.

"It doesn't seem right to dance to this," Astrid admitted as Hiccup arched a brow at her.

"It's the one we picked," Hiccup reminded.

"I know, but…It's not our song. Not the one we've always danced to on special occasions," Astrid held his hand. Hiccup understood now.

"I think I know what one you're talking about," Hiccup smiled as he kissed her lips quickly before leaving her on the dance floor while he moved over to the DJ stand. "Change in plans, my friend. My wife wants our song. Play Can I Have This Dance from High School Musical three," he told him.

"You got it," the DJ replied with a thumbs-up as he cut the music to the first song and switched it while Hiccup moved back to Astrid and she smiled, holding her hand out to him. Hiccup took it as they began dancing when the music began. Just like it had always been with this particular song; Hiccup and Astrid matched every move. At the end of four or so minutes as Hiccup and Astrid finished moving in a circle; then they stopped, faced one another, and shared another kiss. There was more clapping and cheering as they broke apart and Runa scurried to get to them.

"Daddy! Daddy!" Runa called as Hiccup bent down and picked her up once she was within reach.

"There's my girl," Hiccup hugged her tightly; then nuzzled their noses together.

"Is Astrid my mommy now?" Runa inquired.

"Yes, baby girl," Hiccup nodded as Runa smiled. "Would you like to go see her?" Runa nodded as Hiccup handed her over to Astrid.

"Hi, Mommy," Runa hugged Astrid around the neck as Astrid returned it.

"Hi, Sweetheart," Astrid greeted with a light squeeze back. "Did you enjoy the wedding?"

"It's not over yet. Daddy says I still get to dance with him, and we eat, have cake, and stuff. Then you and Daddy are leaving for two weeks, and I stay with Papa and Nana for one week. And Poppy and Nonny for the next one," Runa reminded. Papa and Nana were Maeva and Bard to Runa. And then Poppy and Nonny were Stoick and Valka. Birger was Unka Bir, Runa's way of saying Uncle Birger. Unka Gob was for Gobber. Uncle Snot was Snotlout. Unka Fish for Fishlegs. Anty Adel was Adelaide. Runa had names for a lot of others too, but all that mattered was she knew who was who.

"That's right," Astrid nodded. "What's next, babe? Pictures?" she looked at Hiccup now.

"I think we should do them after dinner as it's going on 6:30 pm," Hiccup suggested. "That way it can happen while everyone is digesting," he chuckled.

"Sounds good," Astrid smiled.

"Daddy, am I allowed to call Astrid my mommy now?" Runa asked while tugging at his pants leg after the last picture had been taken.

"Yes, baby girl, you can," Hiccup replied. "Now, I think it's time we enjoyed dinner. Roo, would you like to sit with mommy and me at the head table?"

"Yes, pwease," Runa replied. "Mommy, can you carry me?" she asked. Astrid bent down and lifted Runa into her arms; then positioned the four-year-old on her right side, but winced a bit as Runa's leg went across her breast. Hiccup caught it but didn't say anything. Hiccup led his wife to the table as Astrid set Runa down in her chair, then took her seat as Hiccup sat next to her. As dinner was making its way around by the servers; Gobber came up to give the Best Man speech. Five minutes later, it was Heather's turn. By 7:05 pm; everyone had their food and Heather was just finishing up.

"So Hiccup, Astrid…I won't wish you well on your new journey because you two started your lives together years ago. I'll just say that I love you both, and wish you many more happy years together," Heather raised her glass. "To Hiccup and Astrid," she said as everyone else raised theirs. Everyone took a drink, but Astrid just held hers until the rest put them down and she followed suit. That was something else Hiccup noticed. Why did she wince when she held Runa? And why wasn't she drinking?

"Well, let's eat," Astrid smiled as she picked up her fork, beginning to ear the spaghetti and meatball dinner with garlic breadsticks. People were able to choose between pasta or chicken with mashed potatoes and their choice of a side; broccoli, peas, green beans, or corn.

"Hey, are you okay?" Hiccup asked softly.

"Of course," Astrid replied. "Why wouldn't I be? I'm married to you," she informed.

"No reason, just checking on you," Hiccup smiled as he leaned over and kissed her; then they both started to eat the meal.

. . .

{7:40 pm}

Following dinner, everyone began to talk or dance a bit, but they stayed out of the photographer's way. The photographer only took shots that Hiccup, and Astrid asked for. First, it was a few of Hiccup and Astrid; then them with Runa. After that, it was with Maid of Honor; Heather, and Best Man; Gobber. Once that was done, the whole wedding party got a good shot in together. Girls on Astrid's side, except for Ragna, who wore a tux because she hated dresses. Ragna stood on the side with the males. The next pictures taken were with Stoick and Valka. Maeva, Bard, and Birger got on for one of them. And then Hiccup had done something for Astrid that actually made her tear up a little; he got life-size, stand up, cardboard pictures of Colden and Alva Hofferson so Astrid could have their picture taken with her parents.

"You alright?" Hiccup hugged her once the woman taking photos had left, promising they would be ready by the time Hiccup and Astrid returned from their honeymoon.

"Yeah, Yeah; I'm okay. Thank you for the large cutout picture of my parents…" Astrid wiped her eyes with a finger to avoid smudging her makeup.

"Well, I knew how much it meant to you for them to be here. I know I can't bring back the dead, but I thought that might stand in well for the picture at least," Hiccup shrugged.

"It means the world that you did that for me, Hiccup," Astrid hugged him; then they kissed. "I think everyone is still full from dinner," she giggled a bit.

"Well, we can push cake back a bit. I think a good filler idea would be for the special dances," Hiccup offered. "I'm dancing with my mom and Runa,"

"You go on, babe. I'll sit at the table and watch," Astrid informed as she kissed his cheek and moved to the table. Hiccup noticed that Astrid seemed a little tired; he could see it in her eyes. Hiccup moved to the DJ booth.

"What can I do for you, Mr. Haddock?" the man inquired.

"Mother and son song, followed by father an daughter," Hiccup smiled.

"Aye, sir," the DJ gave a half salute. "Wait, which father/daughter?"

"Mine and Runa's. I've got something planned for Astrid," Hiccup informed. The man gave a thumbs up as Hiccup moved away and towards his mother, who sat at a table with Maeva, Stoick, Bard, and Gobber.

"Hi, son," Stoick smiled.

"Hey, Dad," Hiccup replied as he held his hand out to his mother; Valka blinked. "Come on," he invited. Valka put her hand in Hiccup's as he led her to the dance floor.

"Ladies and gentleman; the groom will now have a dance with his mother," the DJ stated as everyone cleared the floor and took their seats. Runa sat in Astrid's lap while Hiccup danced with Valka; the song playing was the one from her birthday in 2022-Perfect Son, the one Hiccup wrote for her. By the end, Valka was in tears, but Hiccup let her hug the crap out of him.

"I love you, Mom," Hiccup said.

"I love you too," Valka replied as Hiccup guided her back to her seat while everyone clapped and Stoick provided a tissue for her.

"And now the groom would like to share a dance with his little girl," the DJ smiled as Hiccup moved next to Astrid and knelt down.

"Can Daddy have this dance?" Hiccup asked her. Runa launched herself into his arms as the guests went awe at the cuteness. Hiccup lifted Runa up as she held onto him while Hiccup walked the dance floor as the music began. The song chosen was; You'll Be In My Heart from the movie Tarzan; as of late, it was one of Runa's favorites. When the song was over, Runa gripped Hiccup's cheeks and gave her father a kiss; then Hiccup hugged her tightly.

"I wove you, Daddy," Runa laid her head on his shoulder.

"I love you too," Hiccup responded before setting her down, and she rushed off to tell Astrid about it.

"Mommy! Mommy, did you see me and Daddy dancing?!" Runa exclaimed.

"I did see; you looked beautiful," Astrid smiled broadly. Hiccup looked back at the DJ as he nodded to him; then his shot a nod to his Godfather, who got up. A song began playing as Astrid's head snapped up and she looked at Hiccup who was coming over. "W-What are you doing?" she asked.

"This is a song you were listening to when we picked special dances," Hiccup informed.

"W-Well, yes, but that's only because it was mine and my dad's song, Hiccup…I-I can't have my father/daughter dance," Astrid tried to smile a bit.

"Sure you can," Hiccup stated. Before Astrid could respond, Gobber was beside her offering his hand.

"I know I'm not your father, but I'm Hiccup's Godfather. Guess that makes me yer Godfather-in-law," Gobber said. "Would you like to dance with me as a close second?" Astrid didn't know what to say as she got up slowly and put her hand in Gobber's while he led her out to the dance floor. The song was Butterfly Kisses, and Astrid struggled not to cry while dancing with Gobber. A bit through the song, Spitelout tapped her shoulder.

"Mind if I cut in?" Spitelout asked as Gobber bowed out and Spitelout took over. Not long after that, Alvin took over dancing with Astrid, and finally at the end, Stoick. Astrid was in tears the whole time but kept the dance going until the song ended. Stoick lifted her chin up and kissed her forehead.

"We know you can't have a dance with your dad, but we've all been in your life since you were a baby, Astrid. We were your father's best friends. Alvin, Gobber, and Spitelout were like uncles, and I became your father-in-law today. Hiccup asked if we wouldn't mind standing in so you didn't have to feel left out of special dances," Stoick explained.

Astrid looked back at her husband, shocked that he organized this whole thing. Hiccup walked over with Runa in his arms as Stoick stepped back. "You did all this for me?"

"Of course," Hiccup shrugged. "I love you; I'd do anything to make you happy," he added. Astrid leaned up and kissed him. Runa kept nudging at him.

"What's the matter with her?" Astrid inquired. Hiccup leaned towards her ear.

"She wants to dance with you; a mother and daughter one, but too shy to ask," Hiccup whispered.

"Gimme a second," Astrid moved towards the DJ booth. A moment later, Astrid moved back over to Hiccup and tickled Runa's sides a bit as the child squirmed before looking back at Astrid.

"Runa, would you like to dance with mommy?" Astrid questioned. Runa's eyes lit up as she threw herself into Astrid's arms and nodded her head. "Alright, come on," Hiccup backed up and sat down as Astrid carried Runa to the dance floor.

"The bride will share a dance with her new daughter. Ready, Mrs. Haddock?" the DJ asked. Astrid nodded to him as he pressed a button.

"Mommy, will you always be here for me like Daddy?" Runa asked.

"I'm glad you asked because I have a song that will answer that for you," Astrid replied. The music started as Astrid began to move a bit while holding Runa; then she began singing.

"I wove you, Mommy," Runa hugged Astrid tightly; Astrid laughed a little and hugged her back.

"I love you too, Roo," Astrid kissed her cheek. Everyone clapped as Astrid carried Runa back towards where Hiccup was.

"Daddy, did you see?! Mommy sang to me!" Runa said excitedly.

"I saw, and it was beautiful; just like my girls," Hiccup hugged them both. Runa ran off to play as Hiccup, and Astrid sat down. Hiccup went to take a drink from his glass but noticed that Astrid's hadn't been touched at all. A faster song began as the friends urged Astrid and Hiccup to take part. Hiccup got up, but Astrid stayed where she was. "All danced out?" he asked.

"Just need a small break to catch my breath, Hic," Astrid told him.

"You look exhausted," Hiccup mentioned.

"Didn't sleep well; I was too excited," Astrid replied. Hiccup eyed her a bit when Astrid closed her eyes, then got up.

"Where ya going?" Hiccup wondered.

"Bathroom, babe," Astrid smiled as she headed for the ladies room. Hiccup watched her go; then he was slapped on the back by Dagur

"Hell of a reception, Hiccup," Dagur smiled as the other friends came over.

"What's wrong? You don't look happy?" Camicazi inquired.

"I'm the happiest I've ever been; I'm just worried about Astrid," Hiccup confessed.

"Why?" Heather questioned.

"Something doesn't feel right with her," Hiccup stated.

"Where is she now?" Snotlout asked.

"In the bathroom, which it seems like she's using pretty frequently," Hiccup informed. Before anyone could say anything, Verena hurried out of the bathroom and to Hiccup's side.

"Hiccup!" Verena panted.

"What is it?" Hiccup turned to face her.

"I think Astrid is sick…" Verena frowned. Hiccup's eyes widened.

"What?" Hiccup asked.

"I was just coming out when she rushed in and threw up; it happened three times. Astrid said she was fine, but it doesn't look like she is, so I came to get you," Verena explained. Hiccup moved away from the group and to the girl's bathroom, once checking it was clear; he slipped inside and found Astrid sitting on the floor of the larger stall, throwing up.

"Ast?" Hiccup said as Astrid coughed a few times and lifted her head to look at Hiccup. "Babe, what's wrong?"

"I-I'm okay. Just ate something that didn't agree with me," Astrid tried to smile.

"I'm not convinced, Milady. Verena said she heard you vomit three times, and I just watched it happen two more times…You don't look good," Hiccup crouched in front of her as Astrid flushed the toilet and got up with Hiccup's help; she washed her hands and rinsed her mouth a bit as she leaned against the wall near the sink. "Astrid, I'm serious…Tell me what's going on. You've been acting weird all night, and I'm worried about you. I mean, do we need to go to the hospital or something?"

"No, Hiccup…I'm alright," Astrid sighed some.

"Astrid, no you're not. I know you, better than you know yourself sometimes…You looked like you were in pain while holding Runa earlier, only ate half your dinner, you're tired, you've used the bathroom about thirteen times in the last few hours. Honestly; it sounds like your getting your period…" Hiccup stopped as something clicked while he was running over her symptoms in his head. "Which I know can't be the case because we made sure you wouldn't have it for the wedding, or our honeymoon. And your period doesn't make you throw up, plus you refuse to touch your champa-Astrid…" he trailed off now as she looked at him. "Are…Are you…Pregnant?" he asked.

"So much for me telling you later tonight," Astrid smiled a little. "Surprise, babe,"

Hiccup's eyes widened. "Oh, my gods! You're pregnant? Really?!" he exclaimed as Astrid nodded. "Are you really?!" he asked again. Astrid nodded to him. "You are! Gods, you really are!" Hiccup instantly wrapped his arms around Astrid's figure and span her around.

"Yes, I am…A-Are you happy about it?" Astrid asked.

"Are you kidding me?! I'm ecstatic! Oh, my Gods, Astrid!" Hiccup kissed her deeply. "This is great! When did you find out?" he asked.

Astrid blushed a little. "About a week ago with a home test…I realized my period was late at Runa's birthday party last Saturday because I'd been due for it on the 12th. I didn't say anything in case I was wrong, or maybe it showed up a bit late. But then I started feeling sick when the party was over, so on the 16th when you had to go to work; I went to the store and picked up a test, one of the digital read-out ones. And three minutes after taking it; it showed positive. I-I wanted to keep it a surprise until tonight and tell you then," she explained.

Hiccup kissed her again as she returned it. "You have no idea how happy I am! S-So you're like, what? Five weeks right now?" Astrid nodded to him. Quickly counting on his fingers, he smiled. "That means you're due in February…Oh, my Gods; this is amazing! It's perfect, and I love it. And I love you. Gods, I love you so much!" Hiccup hugged her again. "Come on, we gotta tell everyone!" he held her hand.

"Y-You sure you want to tell them so early?" Astrid asked nervously, which made Hiccup stop.

"Why not? What's wrong?" Hiccup inquired.

"Hiccup…You know I had the miscarriage back in 2022 at seven weeks…I-I just…Don't want to get everyone all excited until I know everything is going to be okay…" Astrid said sadly. Hiccup cupped her cheeks.

"Astrid, listen to me…Everything will be fine. Your miscarriage, though unfortunate, probably happened because of everything going on in your life at the time. You lost your parents, your home, your car; you were thrown into the streets, and you got attacked that January and had the miscarriage just a few days later. What happened was not your fault, and you remember that I told you the next time you got pregnant; it would be because it was the right time for it to happen. We're together, married, settled…There is no better time to have a baby. You've got me, and I will be with you every step of the way. I swear it. Everything will be okay; you just have to trust me…"

Astrid cried a bit; those were Hiccup's famous words and Astrid couldn't doubt them after all she'd seen through the years. If Hiccup said it would be okay; it would. Hiccup hugged her as she returned it. "Okay, let's go tell them. But…I think we should tell Runa first," Astrid replied.

"Well, let's go tell our daughter she's about to be a big sister; then everyone else," Hiccup nodded as she took his hand, then the two headed out of the bathroom together. Immediately, they saw everyone looking at them and wondering if Astrid was alright.

"Daddy!" Runa forced herself through and into Hiccup's arms. "Is Mommy okay?! Evyone says she's sick…Is she gonna leave like my other mommy had to?" the four-year-old cried against him. Hiccup knew what she meant because he'd told her that her mother, Olivia, got sick and had to go with Odin.

"Oh, Hiccup…Let me see her," Astrid asked. Hiccup handed Runa to Astrid, and she had a soft smile on her face. "Hey…Hey now…Dry your eyes. It's a wedding; you're supposed to be happy…" Astrid soothed as she grabbed a napkin and wiped Runa's eyes.

"B-But you is sick…Like my other Mommy was," Runa held onto Astrid tightly. "I don't want you to go…"

"Hey…Look at me," Astrid said as Runa looked at Astrid now; tears in her hazel eyes. "I know I'm a little sick, but it's okay. I'm not going anywhere,"

"You pomise?" Runa asked.

"I promise," Astrid nodded. Runa wiped her eyes again as Hiccup put his arm around Astrid's back and kept both of them close.

"Why are you sick, Mommy?" Runa inquired now. Hiccup chuckled a bit as he leaned towards Runa's ear and put his hand up.

"Mommy is having a baby; it's growing in her belly," Hiccup whispered. Runa looked at him, then Astrid. Runa wriggled from Astrid's arms and climbed on a chair, looking at Astrid's stomach. Finally, she pointed.

"Mommy has a baby growing in here?" Runa asked. At that moment, everyone realized what was going on.

"Oh, my Gods!" the girls gasped. "You're pregnant?!"

"She is," Hiccup hugged Astrid from behind, his hands resting on her stomach. "Five weeks along," he added.

"When did you find out!?" Heather demanded.

"Well, I just found out in the bathroom. But my wife over here has known since last Sunday after missing her period…I only figured it out because I realized she's tired, emotional, threw up out of the blue, and refused to touch alcohol; her champagne glass hasn't been touched all night. It just clicked for me," Hiccup informed.

"Oh, congratulations!" Valka clapped her hands together, hugging Hiccup and Astrid.

"Why does Mommy have a baby in her belly, Daddy?" Runa asked.

"It means you're going to have a little brother or sister in February, which is a little past Christmas and the New year. The same month Daddy's birthday is in," Astrid explained.

"I'm gonna be a big sister?" Runa tilted her head.

"Yep," Hiccup nodded.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she jumped into Hiccup's arms. "Yay! I get my kissmass gift then!"

"Huh?" Hiccup and Astrid blinked.

"That's what I was gonna ask for; to be a big sister," Runa told them. Hiccup and Astrid laughed a little, nodding; then everyone laughed. Sure, it was a bit unexpected, but it looked like Hiccup and Astrid were getting an early start on adding to their family.