=Astrid's POV=

I could have knocked Camicazi on her ass for attacking me. I could have done it and not felt an ounce of remorse over it. However, that wasn't the type of person I am. I didn't fight her, I defended myself, and there was no law against that. I purposely said that to her, so she would know that she hit me first. I made so many hints that if she didn't stop, she wouldn't like the outcome. And now, my friends and I were standing outside waiting for my the police to arrive. See, I never told anyone that my father is Garet Hofferson, and that he's the Police Chief of Archian Island Police Department. Nobody put two and two together that we were related. There were a lot of people with the same last name, so nobody suspected that I would be his daughter until I mentioned it. I tell people that my dad is a surgeon, but that is a defense so his enemies can't come after his family. I saw everyone's shocked faces about the information because to them; it means I lied. I told everyone that unfortunately because they saw the whole attack, they had to stay as witnesses, which seemed to be fine by them. I made the call a little under six minutes ago, and I suspected that my dad would be pulling up any second.

I didn't want things to be this way, but I was not going to deal with Camicazi coming at me in anger that she lost Hiccup when it was her own fault. I told her that she would be learning a lesson, and I did not go back on what I said. Everyone else wanted to be disappointed or shocked, but they would do anything to stop her, so I would. Finally, my father arrived and then another car holding two officers did as well. My dad stepped out, and looked around at the scene to see my friends against the wall, just waiting, and then Camicazi still pinned to the wall by spines that were embedded in her coat.

"Alright, first things first; is anyone hurt?" my father, Garet, asked.

"No, sir. The fight was between Camicazi and Astrid," Fishlegs informed.

"Astrid, are you okay?" Garet inquired while looking at my face.

"I got slammed into the wall and on the ground a few times, took a few hits to the face and side, but I don't assume any of that will show up right away," I answered.

"Now, how did this happen?" Garet questioned.

"I confessed to liking Camicazi's ex-boyfriend, Hiccup, and she didn't like it because she wants him back, but he doesn't want her. Hiccup and I were leaving to get a late dinner, and talk about things, and Camicazi had her Changewing, Mimic, shoot acid at us. We moved, and exchanged words, then she pushed me. As I was preparing to walk away a second time, she shoved me into the wall. I warned her not to do it again, and then less than five minutes later, she came at me, and punched me in the face. I was pulled to the ground, got up, then put my hands up in defense, but she hit me first. After eight or so minutes, I got her against the wall and told her to stop. I let her go, and warned her that if she attacked me again, I would immobilize her, and teach her a lesson. As soon as I walked away, she tried. So I had Stormfly pin her there, and called the police," I explained.

"Is that what all of you saw?" asked an officer.

"Yes. Camicazi threw the first attack, and Astrid defended herself. None of us stepped in, but we did try to tell Camicazi to stop," Hiccup said.

"Are you pressing charges, Astrid?" Garet wondered.

"I am. I gave ample warnings for her to cease, and she refused," I stated.

"Understood. Officer Anker, will you please unpin the girl from the wall, then cuff her, and escort her to the back of the car. Officer Hansen, see if the lounge will be kind enough to let us see the outside front cameras. Astrid, why don't you head home?" Garet suggested.

"Yes, father," I nodded, then began walking towards Stormfly. However, all the fighting made my body hurt more than it had been before, and I was sure I might have messed up my ankle some more. As soon as I took a step, my ankle got weak, and I stumbled. Thankfully, I was caught by Hiccup.

"Are you alright?" Hiccup asked.

"Y-Yeah, don't worry," I replied. I tried to walk again, and was now limping.

"Astrid, you said you weren't hurt, and you're limping," Garet sighed.

"I'm okay, Daddy. I slipped and fell at work on Thursday, and my ankle had been hurting from that," I enlightened.

"Did you go to the hospital?" Garet questioned.

"No, I just went back to Uncle Finn's to rest," I admitted.

"Were you limping on Thursday?" Throk inquired as I shook my head no to him. "The moving around during the fight might have made it worse, Astrid. You should go get it checked," he said.

"Go to the hospital, Astrid. That's an order," Garet commanded. I sighed heavily, and nodded to him. "Can you fly there by yourself?"

"I should be able to," I replied trying to climb up on Stormfly, but it hurt to try and pull myself up. I ended up holding my side.

"That's a no," Garet closed his eyes.

"Dad, I'm fine, I insisted.

"I could take her, Mr. Hofferson," Hiccup offered. "With your permission?"

"As I have to stay here to get statements, then get the other girl processed; yes, you have my permission. Take her to the emergency room, and I will call head saying that you are bringing her in and have permission to sit with her until I arrive, and at that time, get your statement too. Your name, son?" Garet asked.

"Hiccup Haddock," Hiccup replied. Garet nodded as Hiccup took the sign; he whistled for Toothless who came right over, and then he got on his back. Hiccup offered his hand to me as I took it and climbed on in front of him. After that, Toothless launched into the sky with us on him, and then Stormfly following.

=Normal POV=

{Archian General}

Upon reaching the hospital, Astrid was carried inside by Hiccup, and once she gave her name, Astrid was taken inside the emergency room with Hiccup allowed in as well. Astrid had to provide all the standard information about herself, then explained the injury from work, and that it might have gotten worse because of the fight with a friend's ex. Astrid was sent to X-Ray as Hiccup waited in the room for her to return. Once she did, Astrid was sitting on the bed with her ankle out and on a pillow as instructed by the doctor while they went over the X-Rays.

"The original injury from the fall I suspect might have been a grade one sprain as you stated that it happened on Thursday the 24th. With all the movement tonight, and explaining that your ankle gave out when you tried to put weight on it; I'm going to safely assume that it's become a grade two," the emergency room doctor informed.

"What does that mean?" Astrid asked.

"It means that your ankle should heal with proper care in about four to six weeks. We're going to give you a plastic air-stirrup to use; it prevents sudden movement so you don't injure yourself farther. I'll suggest that you walk slow, and try to put a little weight on it each day so it doesn't become too stiff and remains strong. I'll prescribe you Percocets for pain," the doctor stated.

"What are my limits?" Astrid inquired softly.

"Walk slow, don't put weight on it for an extended period of time. Try to avoid stairs, and don't lift over fifteen pounds, and no dragon riding for more than ten minutes. Also, I am excusing you from work until cleared by your primary care physician," the woman said. Astrid sighed a bit, and nodded as she understood. "Alright, I'm gonna go start on your paperwork for discharge," she smiled, then exited the room.

"I don't see how this could get any worse." Astrid mumbled.

"Well, you could not be allowed do anything," Hiccup suggested as Astrid shot him an unamused look. "So since we're here; you've had a crush on me since Senior Year?"

Astrid instantly blushed a little, then sighed before nodding. "Yeah. It was…the day you surprised Camicazi with being done at Boot Camp. When we touched hands, I don't know what it was. I felt…a surge go through me, and got butterflies. And over time, it just grew into more. When did…you start liking me?"

"The night you stood up for me to Camicazi at Heather and Fishleg's wedding. Saying that you wouldn't let her hurt me anymore, and that you'd be here for me, to help fix my heart so that one day I could give it to someone who would give me all of theirs in return," Hiccup admitted.

"When I heard about what happened, I just…my heart went to you, and I actually prayed that day to be able to run into you, so I could make sure you were okay. And then I ran into you in May, and I've had the best time being about to talk to you all the time, hang out. My feelings for you just become deeper, and I had been waiting for the right moment to say something," Astrid informed lightly.

"So…That's what you meant earlier tonight when you said that you sing when the moment's right," Hiccup mentioned as Astrid nodded. "Can I ask you something else?" Astrid motioned for him to continue. "Camicazi and I have been broken up since February 2012, and you've liked me since November 2009 when you met me?" Astrid nodded once. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I wanted to give you time to heal," Astrid said.

"Honestly, I think I got over her the night of the wedding, when I started feeling something for you," Hiccup smiled.

"I...have a confession to make, Hiccup, and I hope you won't be upset with me," Astrid began as she looked down. "There was a reason I was at the Singing Stars tonight, and it was because Thuggory called me to come,"

"I don't understand?" Hiccup tilted his head slightly.

"At the beginning of October, Thuggory called me and asked me about something from our break up; if the person I had been crushing on was you. I told him it was, and when he asked me why I didn't give a name back then. I said it was because he's your best friend, and you were with Camicazi at the time. Anyway, at the time, I just accepted that I'd probably never get a chance with you, but I'd…still hoped for one. However, when you and Cami broke up, I realized I could get an opportunity. I don't know, it's still weird to me, but Thuggory called me to tell me about Camicazi saving you from your fall, and that she was weasling her way into your life again. Thuggory asked me to come to the Singing Stars because you and Cami would be there. Thuggory told me to get Cami to show her true colors by out-singing her, and using that song to tell you how I feel for you," Astrid explained. "Thuggory and I knew she would hurt you again, and that's why I was there tonight, to make sure it didn't happen, and hopefully get you to see that I liked you, and wanted a chance to love you as you deserved to be,"

"Wow. I, uh, was not expecting to hear that," Hiccup blinked.

"I'm sorry," Astrid looked down.

"What? No, no. Astrid, I didn't mean it as a bad response. I'm…shocked that you and Thuggory worked together to…protect me. And even tonight, you pushing me out of the way from the acid blast. You are just…amazing, Astrid. I've…never met someone like you, and honestly, I like the feeling I get being around someone I know has my back, and likes me the same as I do her." Hiccup revealed.

"I'll always be here for you, Hiccup. Friend or lover; I just want to be in your life, somehow," Astrid said as Hiccup put his hand on hers.

"Well, I'm glad to know that I'll always have you as a friend, Astrid," Hiccup said as he leaned in close with a smile as neither of them noticed Garet walk in, or the other friends. "And I hope I'm not overstepping any boundaries by saying here and now that I want more than friendship. I-I want to ask if you'll be my girlfriend, Astrid?"

"I'd be honored," Astrid replied as Hiccup leaned in and kissed her, Astrid returned it gently. Garet cleared his throat.

"I'm just going on record to say that if you hurt my little girl, boy, it's you who will find himself beaten, and pinned to the brick wall with Nadder spines. We understand one another?" Garet said.

"Daddy!" Astrid screeched with a blush.

"Consequences understood, Mr. Hofferson. I don't think you have to worry though. I can't hurt the girl who put my heart back together, and now holds it because I'll only end up hurting myself for being an idiot if I lose her," Hiccup replied.

"Well said," Garet smiled as he patted Hiccup's back, then moved next to Astrid, kissing her forehead.

"I'll protect yours if you protect mine," Astrid told Hiccup.

"Done and done, Milady," Hiccup offered a bow as they shared another short, simple kiss. After that, the doctor came in to have Astrid sign her discharge paperwork, and explain her at-home care instructions. When that was over, Astrid was fitted for an air-support brace, and assisted out by her father and new boyfriend, Hiccup. Garet helped Astrid into his squad car, and she commanded Stormfly to fly to Uncle Finn's house. After Hiccup said he would text her, they said their goodbyes and the Hofferson's left. Hiccup got on Toothless, smiling broadly. Astrid and he were boyfriend and girlfriend now, and he couldn't wait to see where this new relationship went, but he already had a good feeling.