=Camicazi's POV=
{November 10 th , 2009; Tuesday}
Today marked exactly three months since Hiccup started boot camp to become an Archian State Marine. I was proud of him; following in his father's footsteps as he always said he wanted to do. Hiccup and I have been dating since August 8th, 2007, right before Sophomore Year began. See, we met at the beach after bumping into one another in the water. The two of us had so much fun that we went out a little too far, and I had trouble keeping my head above the water. Hiccup helped me back to shore so I could catch my breath. For the rest of that day, we hung out and ended up exchanging numbers. Through the rest of June, we talked every day. In July, Hiccup asked me out on a date to the movies, and I accepted. We did that once a week, and a few picnics here and there. Finally, in August; he told me how he felt for me, and I returned those feelings. Hiccup asked me to be his girlfriend, and I said yes.
August 8th, 2009 marked two years for us being in a relationship. However, we didn't get to celebrate it together because Hiccup left for his Reception Battalion on the 3rd of August, and then when the 7th hit, he was on his way to boot camp for training. Hiccup did call me on the eighth, but we had celebrated on the 1st of the month with dinner and a movie, then making love at his house. Yes, Hiccup and I were sexually active; we began doing it after we'd been together for a year and a half. I didn't have to live at Arc Preparatory during the Summer, and since I was sixteen, my parents trusted me to be at home when they weren't. However, Hiccup's parents had been out, and we were already there. One thing led to another during a heated make-out session, and we ended up having sex. Protected, of course, and both consented.
Hiccup and I both went to the same school and were in different housing units; there was one for males and another for the females. Arc Prep was a prestigious education center and had a limited number of students to only four hundred students. Two hundred boys, and the same amount for girls. This did not include the teaching staff or headmistress. Once school started for us in September 2007, Hiccup and I could only see one another in classes, during meals, and the weekends; this was the only time students were allowed off campus. From 4 pm Friday night to 9 pm Sunday night was the time-frame we had to abide by. The weekends were the only time that Hiccup and I could make love to one another, and it was always at his house since my parents didn't like me alone with a boy. Hiccup's dad knew we had sex, and didn't care as long as we were safe about it, and quiet if he was home. My parents didn't know, and I didn't plan on telling them because they would lose their heads over it.
So, my birthday is August 8th. Sound familiar? That's right, Hiccup asked me to be his girlfriend on my birthday. Not only do I get to celebrate being a year older, but also another year with Hiccup as my lover. I think it's kinda neat. Hiccup's birthday is February 29th, but we get to enjoy that on the 28th since the 29th only comes every four years. Oh, did I mention that Hiccup is the reason I bonded to Mimic? Yep, he helped me bond because Changewings weren't easy to train. Hiccup has a way with dragons, especially the Strike Class ones. As soon as all the legal documentation was straightened out to name me Mimic's rider and trainer, I put in my application to attend Berkian Dragon Academy since I knew that Hiccup wouldn't be joining me at Arc Prep for Senior Year. My initial plan was to graduate together, then take our licensing exams at an outside location. However, Hiccup ended up skipping the 11th grade and did his final year September 2008 to June 2009. In that, the had his flier and trainer license upon graduation.
I wasn't upset that he jumped a grade; Hiccup was smart. It only bothered me a bit when he started joining the military early because it meant I wouldn't see him through my final year of school. A lot of Hiccup's entry process happened the rest of June and July after he got sworn in, he was told when he would leave for Reception Week. Boot Camp wasn't determined until after his Reception things were done. As soon as he knew, he snuck a text to me so I would know. I really missed him, but things at BDA were keeping me distracted. I made great friends with Astrid, Ruffnut, Throk, Heather, Snotlout, Fishlegs, and Tuffnut. Astrid was basically my best friend; we had all our classes together. Dragon Training was the best, and I couldn't believe that three months of the last school year had passed! The only thing that sucked was that I hadn't heard from Hiccup since that day in the lunch room when I started at BDA. I knew he was busy training, but it sucked that they couldn't really use their phones during Personal Time.
I had read up on the Boot Camp schedule; up at 5 am and down by 9 pm. Meals at 6:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5:30 pm again. Personal Time from 8 pm to 9. Of all the stories and videos I saw about boot camp, I hoped that Hiccup was handling it okay. Today was Friday the 10th of November, and two or so weeks, we'd have Thanksgiving vacation. January was Midterms, so I was working hard and preparing for those; I did not care that it was still two months away. There was no excuse not to be ready for a huge test that went to the overall grade for our first semester.
"Cami!" Astrid's voice pulled me out of my thoughts.
"Hm? Yeah?" I replied.
"Are ya with us?" Astrid giggled a bit.
"Sorry, I was thinking about Hiccup," I admitted.
"We know you miss him," Fishlegs mentioned. We were at lunch right now, and I was wondering if I'd get to hear from Hiccup for Thanksgiving or not.
"Well, the three months is up; maybe you'll get to hear from him before he goes on to more training?" Astrid offered. I really hoped that was the case.
=Normal POV=
{November 12, 2009}
Astrid felt like a terrible friend. Ever since she saw the picture of Camicazi's boyfriend three months ago; she couldn't get the auburn-haired, green-eyed teenager out of her mind. Astrid didn't understand what was wrong with her! How could she have him stuck in her mind when they had never met? Much more so, why did Astrid think about Hiccup? Sure, the guy was extremely good looking, but why couldn't she get him out of her head? Another thing Astrid wondered about; why hadn't she known about the Haddock family? None of her friends did except Throk apparently. Everyone knew about The Sanctuary Preserve, but I didn't know that Hiccup's mother had founded it, or that she was a top dragon doctor in Archian State. The time now was 7:45 pm and her homework was done. Might as well sit online for a little bit.
Astrid logged into her social media page and then another tab. In the search bar, she typed; Stoick Haddock then clicked go as a few things came up about the man. Astrid checked out a few of them regarding his military days and was shocked to learn that Stoick received the Distinguished Service Cross for his exemplary military service to the Archian State Army, and leading the team that took down Drago Bludvist and stopped the second dragon war that had been starting. The article also mentioned Stoick's bonded dragon; Thornado, a male Thunderdrum. All that got stated about Hiccup was that he was Stoick's son.
Astrid mumbled a bit, then cleared the search information before typing in Valka's name. A lot more came up about her. Astrid read about Valka founding The Sanctuary Preserve, and all her work with the dragons plus her education and growing up. However, not much about her family other than that she had a husband, son, and bonded dragon named Cloudjumper who was a male Stormcutter. Astrid sighed; she assumed there wasn't much about Hiccup as she clicked a link for the preserve's web page. Astrid scrolled through it until she came across a link; About the Founder. Astrid clicked it as a whole page came up about Valka's life with links to individual sections of the information. Something at the bottom of the page caught her eye. Valka's Obituary.
Astrid began to read. "Valka Haddock, 35 of Arc City, passes away from stage four breast cancer after a long battle with the disease while surrounded by friends and family on December 20th, 2007 at her home residence around 7:40 pm. Valka leaves behind her parents, Walter and Runa Holgerson, a husband, former Major General Stoick Haddock, 45, of the Archian State Army and one son, Hiccup Haddock, 15. Valka also leaves behind dragons; Cloudjumper(Stormcutter) owned by self, Thornado(Thunderdrum) owned by Stoick, and Toothless(Night Fury) owned by Hiccup. Valka was a woman of love and kindness to all, a beautiful wife and mother; she will be much missed and forever remembered in our hearts,"
Astrid couldn't believe it. Hiccup's mother passed away two years ago in December, five days before Christmas! Astrid scrolled a bit more to see pictures of Valka with her family, dragons, and staff members. Astrid was oddly surprised to see a video labeled as; My son bonding with a dragon. Astrid pressed play and was able to see a very young Hiccup bonding with Toothless; it was cute. Another video showed Hiccup at fifteen standing with his parents and saying that when he got older, he would follow in his father's footsteps and join the military. Astrid closed her laptop when a video started after that of the funeral. No, she wouldn't watch that. Astrid decided to go take a shower and try to clear her mind.
{November 16, 2009; Monday}
It was 10:30 am on a black day with the friends in their gym class. After this is was lunch, then dragon training on the field. Today, the students were going to start things off with their fifteen-minute workout, then a rousing game of basketball as the weather wasn't permitting an outdoor activity. At the moment, their teacher seemed to be running late, so most of them were sitting on the bleachers.
"Where is our teacher?" Ruffnut mumbled.
"Who knows," Snotlout shrugged.
Suddenly, the doors opened as the teacher walked in, then the headmaster. "Miss. Boggs," Alvin said. Camicazi quickly stood, not understanding why the principal needed to see her. "There's someone here to see you," Camicazi blinked wondering if it might be her parents. However, Alvin stepped aside as a man in uniform strolled in.
"Oh my god!" Cami said in shock. "Hiccup?!" she asked as the man gave a grin.
"Hello, Milady," he greeted. Camicazi looked like she was about to cry as she rushed down from the bleachers and right into his arms. Camicazi locked her legs and arms around him, hugging him tightly. It was then the friends understood that this was Hiccup Haddock.
