The day had come at last, Saturday. It was the Fire Storm concert, Astrid woke bright and early as she jumped out of bed and started getting ready instantly. She squealed with excitement as she was slipping on her Fire-Storm shirt and dragon necklace. Astrid noticed the clock, it was only 10. The concert wasn't until 6. She made her way downstairs to make breakfast and saw a note on the counter for her. "Morning Astrid. By the time you get this I'll be at work. Got called in early because it's a busy day. Text me if you want, I'll answer when I can. There's some money on the counter for you to enjoy yourself with tonight. And take my car, there's a parking pass for the concert hall. Just park in front and the valet will take care of the rest. Have fun. -Hiccup." Astrid read aloud, she looked in the envelope on the table and gasped. There was at least $250 in there. She reached for her phone and immediately pulled up their texts. ::What the hell, Hiccup! -Astrid:: She pressed send waiting for a reply.

::What? You knew I had to work today. -Hiccup.::

::Not that! You left $250 on the counter! -Astrid.::

::Lol. I want you to have a good time. I don't have a gf, never have. You're the only female friend I have so humor me and let me spoil you for just one night, please? -Hiccup.::

::But Hiccup! That's...way to much! -Astrid.::

::Astrid, relax. Take the money and have a good night. -Hiccup.:: She sighed out looking at his response before another one come in. ::Don't worry, it won't break my bank. That was just my pay check from last week ^_^' -Hiccup.::

::Are you kidding me, but don't you need your money? -Astrid.::

::Astrid...Just shut up and take the money. Use it for gas, merchandise, food, whatever you want okay? I gotta get back to work. -Hiccup.:: Astrid wanted to drive down there to just hit him upside the head for this. Why would he leave her so much? Astrid picked up the envelope and put it in her purse so she wouldn't lose it. She felt her phone go off again, and she looked down to see another text from Hiccup. ::By the way, there's mini can of pepper spray in the glove box. Put it in your purse. -Hiccup.:: Astrid blinked, then remembered the concert was in downtown, not great memories for her. He was trying to keep her safe, even from a distance. Astrid went to sit on the couch and put her head phones in to listen to music, she couldn't wait for tonight.

(Concert Hall)

"Was that Astrid texting you?" Tuffnut asked as he sat beside Hiccup now.

"Yup. She's mad cuz I left her some money on the counter for tonight." Hiccup chuckled out closing his eyes now.

"How much did you leave?" Fishlegs asked curiously.

"$250." Hiccup answered, they both went wide eyed at him. "Oh come on, not you guys too! You know I like her." Hiccup sighed.

"Then why don't you tell her? She's single now and living at your house..." Fishlegs stated to him.

"Her parents will be home on Sunday and she's going back home tomorrow. Come on, just because I've saved her a few times, and beat up her ex doesn't mean she'll want me." Hiccup got up putting his phone away now.

"She would if you told her who you were..." Tuffnut urged, Hiccup stared at him arching a brow and a look that said 'really?'.

"How many times do I have to say it? I don't want her to like me because of all this, I want her to like me. As just regular, senior Hiccup from Berk High. Not Strike from Fire Storm or Hiccup Haddock, son of the famous wrestler Stoick the Vast." Hiccup sighed out. Tuffnut and Fishlegs put their hands on his shoulders nodding.

"We understand but really, even if she starts to like you as you Hiccup...You'll have to tell her eventually. I'd tell her sooner rather than later or she might get mad that you hid something this big from her." Tuffnut said as Fishlegs nodded.

"I know, you're right but it's just not the right time...Right now, we have a show to put on so lets start going over the songs we're playing tonight. Get some practice in." Hiccup told them. They nodded and headed on the stage to get started with practice.

(With Astrid)

It was only 1 in the afternoon, still 5 hours to go. Her mind was on Hiccup and their conversation earlier, him saying he didn't have a girlfriend, never having one and to let him spoil her. Hiccup was a good friend to her but this felt different, and Astrid couldn't figure it out. Her phone ringing brought her from her thoughts, she checked the screen it was Eret again. She rolled her eyes and answered it. "What do you want?" Astrid remarked.

"Oh come on...are you still mad at me?" Eret asked gently.

"Yes and I will stay mad. Now what do you want or I'm hanging up." Astrid grumbled.

"Fine, I heard you wanted to go to the Fire Storm concert tonight. I have two tickets..." Eret said quickly.

"No thanks. I have a ticket." Astrid stated.

"But you said you couldn't get one a few weeks ago!" Eret said loudly, Astrid pulled the phone from her ear.

"A good friend gave me his since he couldn't go." Astrid smiled thinking about Hiccup now.

"Was it the Borgeson kid...?" Eret asked.

"Yes actually." Astrid replied.

"Where are you gonna be?" Eret asked her calmly. "I can come stand with you."

"None of your business. And stay away from me, Hiccup warned you." Astrid stated quickly.

"Yeah...but Hiccup won't be there will he? So...come on. Maybe we can get back together? I'm sorry about what happened. I was just upset that we'd been together for 4 years and you wouldn't sleep with me." Eret said.

"That's too bad. I told you I wasn't ready and you didn't respect that. Goodbye Eret." Astrid hung up on him with a sigh as she texted Hiccup now. ::Well there goes my night... -Astrid.::

(With Hiccup and the band)

Hiccup felt his phone vibrate and looked at the message from Astrid, he got concerned. ::What's wrong? -Hiccup.::

::Eret just called, said he was going to the concert 2nite. -Astrid.::

::He won't be near you, Astrid. You're in the front row where all the security guards are. If he shows up, they will ask for his ticket and since he's not in front with you, they'll personally escort him back to his seat. -Hiccup.::

::Still annoying. He was suggesting we get bk 2gether. -Astrid.::

::Idiot. Him, not you. You'll have a good time, Astrid. Trust me. Gotta go. -Hiccup.:: He groaned shaking his head.

"What's up, Hic?" Fishlegs asked now.

"Eret called Astrid, said he was coming to the concert tonight. She's worried about him finding her." Hiccup told them.

"Why not show the security guards his picture and they can keep an eye on him so he doesn't get the chance to come near her?" Tuffnut suggested. Hiccup's eyes lit up.

"Tuff, that's brilliant." Hiccup said as he ran towards the security guards with his phone out, finding Eret's profile and a good picture of him.

"Strike, sir. Is there a problem?" Asked head of security facing him.

"No but I want to avoid one later tonight. See this man? I want him away from front row. He stays in his seat." Hiccup ordered.

"Yes sir, you got it. Get a good look men." The security officer said. After a minute, Hiccup nodded with a smile as he put his phone away now and went back to Fishlegs and Tuffnut.

"Taken care of." Hiccup sighed out in relief.

"Good, time to start getting ready." Fishlegs said, they went to their dressing rooms.

(Few hours later)

Astrid was ready. She had her purse, Hiccup's keys, and phone. She got in the car and set the gps for the concert location and headed off. It wasn't a long drive, maybe 40 minutes with the traffic. When she pulled up out front she got the parking pass Hiccup told her about and put it on the mirror and stepped out. The valet man came up and stepped in driving off after giving her a yellow ticket and smile. Astrid put it in her purse and held her ticket as she made her way towards the entrance looking at everything. It was so big and busy. Astrid walked in handing the woman behind the case her ticket, it was punched and given back to Astrid. Then she a bracelet was put on her wrist. "Enjoy the show!" The woman said as Astrid kept moving to the room, she was amazed.

She couldn't believe she was finally here, at a Fire Storm concert and it was all thanks to Hiccup. She had to do something for him, but she'd figure it out later. Astrid moved around the hall, she got something to eat first and started browsing the different little booths that sold things. As 6pm rolled around, she made her way back inside and to the front row. The security guards stood there, one eyed her bright yellow bracelet and he nodded. Astrid figured that the different colored bands meant where someone was supposed to be. Yellow meant front row. Red meant back. Orange for right side side, and green filled left side. Black meant middle.

Hiccup sat in back as he looked through the curtain, he already spotted Astrid. It was hard to miss her blonde hair, he smiled looking back to Fishlegs and Tuffnut. "You guys ready for this?" Hiccup asked them. They nodded getting up from their seats. "Lets do this." Hiccup said, "On three. One. Two. Three...Fire Storm!" They cheered. The lights shut off as the crowd erupted in to applause when the curtain rose up. Hiccup in front wearing simple dark jeans, a black loose shirt that was partly tucked in and the rest dangling at his thighs. Hiccup's hair was combed differently and sprayed with black hair paint and red streaks. His mask was just face paint, black with three sets of red streaks on either cheek and his chin.

Fishlegs wore dark brown pants, a white shirt, his hair was brown with white streaks and his face was black with brown. Tuffnut wore black pants, a bright green shirt, his hair was down full and brown, his face was black with yellow. This face paint was washable with soap and water, but wouldn't rub off if they started to sweat which happened often during concerts. As for their hair, it washed out with one shower. Hiccup took his place at the microphone, Fishlegs went to his by an electric key board that played all types of instruments, and because he was good with technology he had some of their music pre-programmed to pick up the slack in members playing certain instruments they needed. Tuffnut was on guitar. Hiccup smiled now, "Helllloooo Berk!" He called out over the microphone, the crowd roared with applause and screaming girls. Hiccup laughed, "Sounds like you're all ready for a great time! What do you guys think? Should we give them what they came for?!" Hiccup asked Fishlegs and Tuffnut now looking back to them.

"Well, they didn't come all this way for nothin, am I right out there!?" Tuffnut yelled. Hiccup nodded.

"Alright alright. I'm Strike, that's Spark and Stone. And we're...say it with me people! Fire Storm!" Hiccup announced out, saying Fire Storm the whole room said it with him. "That's right. Hit it guys!" Hiccup said pointing to them, They started playing a beat and people began to scream again. "Lets start off with something you all know! This is Bet On It!" Hiccup yelled as the music continued. Hiccup smiled as he started tapping his foot to the beat of the music.

"Everybody's always talking at me. Everybody's trying to get in my head. I wanna listen to my own heart talking. I need to count on myself instead." Hiccup sang calmly as he looked up at the crowd now.

"Did you ever...Lose yourself to get what you want? Did you ever...Get on a ride, then wanna get off?" Fishlegs and Tuffnut sang with Hiccup.

"Did you ever push away the ones, you should held close? Did you ever let go? Did you ever not know?" Hiccup sang smiling.

"I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am. I'll give it all I got, that is my plan. Will I find what I lost? You know you can...Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it. (Bet on me)." Hiccup smiled as he was doing the dance moves, people were screaming and singing along.

"I wanna make it right, that is the way. To turn my life around, today is the day. Am I the type of guy who means what I say? Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it!" Hiccup finished and calmed his tone again.

"How will I know if there's a path worth taking? Should I question every move I make? With all I've lost, my heart is breaking, I don't wanna make the same mistake." Hiccup sang as Fishlegs and Tuffnut joined in again for the next part.

"Did you ever...Doubt your dream will ever come true? Did you ever...Blame the world and never blame you?" They sang together.

"I will never, try to live a lie again. I don't wanna win this game, If I can't play it my way." Hiccup sang alone before the chorus.

"I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am(Who I am). I'll give it all I got, that is my plan(That's my plan). Will I find what I lost? You know you can(You know you can)...Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it(Bet on me)." Hiccup sang with his friends.

"I wanna make it right, that is the way. To turn my life around, today is the day. Am I the type of guy who means what I say? Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it!" Hiccup laughed as soon they all stopped and the beat changed.

"Hold, hold up, give me room to think. Bring it on down. Gotta work on my swing, gotta do my own thing, hold, hold up..." Hiccup was singing as he started jumping around, break dancing on the stage floor.

"It's no good at all to see yourself, and not recognize your face. Out on my own, it's such a scary place. The answers are all inside of me...All I gotta do is believe..." Hiccup sang out as there was more cheering from the crowd.

"I'm not gonna stop. Not gonna stop 'til I get my shot. That's who I am, that is my plan. Will I end up on top? You can, Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it. You can bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it..." Hiccup sang faster as the song was coming to a close.

"I wanna make it right, that is the way. To turn my life around, today is the day. Am I the type of guy who means what I say? Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it(You can bet on me)!" The music stopped as he finished panting for breath now. People were clapping, screaming and more.

"YEAH! Woo! I love you, Fire Storm!" Astrid cheered jumping up and in her spot. Hiccup had never seen a bigger smile on her face, now he felt like he was doing a good thing.

"Alright now, are we good and fired up?!" Hiccup called out.

"YEAH!" The crowd yelled back still clapping.

"You want more?!" Tuffnut yelled out next. Hiccup laughed now as he adjusted his ear piece that trailed a small microphone down his cheek.

"Well then lets give it to them!" Fishlegs chimed in.

"Couldn't agree with you more my friends! Lets do it!" Hiccup said as the music started again.

"Slowly fading away. You're lost and so afraid. Where is the hope in a world so cold? Looking for a distant light. Someone who could save a life. You're living in fear that no one will hear your cries. Can you save me now?" Hiccup sang out. This was a much slower song but had more meaning to it.

"I am with you. I will carry you through it all. I won't leave you, I will catch you...When you feel like letting go. 'Cause you're not, you're not alone!" Hiccup looked forward again, his eyes falling on Astrid not that she had noticed.

"Your heart is full of broken dreams. Just a fading memory. And everything's gone but the pain carries on. Lost in the rain again. When will it ever end? The arms of relief seem so out of reach...But I, I am here..." Hiccup sang as the crowd cheered more, holding their glow sticks up and swaying side to side happily.

"I am with you. I will carry you through it all. I won't leave you, I will catch you...When you feel like letting go. 'Cause you're not, you're not alone!" Hiccup smiled continuing.

"And I'll be your hope, when you feel like it's over. And I will pick you up, when your whole world shatters. And when you're finally in my arms...Look up and see love has a face!" He sang out.

"I am with you. I will carry you through it all! I won't leave you, I will catch you...When you feel like letting go. 'Cause you're not, you're not alone!" Hiccup always put emotion into his songs, he wanted people to feel the power music had to heal a wounded heart.

"And I will be your hope(You're not alone). And I will pick you up. And I will be your hope. And I will be your hope." Fishlegs and Tuffnut singing the end with him softly.

"Slowly fading away...You're lost and so afraid...Where is the hope in a world so cold..." Hiccup finished. It went on for hours like that, singing songs and getting the crowd going. They sang Angel With A Shotgun, Save You, Your Guardian Angel, You Know Where To Find Me, and so much more. After two hours, Hiccup knew it was time for a break. "Alright everyone. We're going to take a short break and then we'll be back with a few new songs!" Hiccup announced. The curtain dropped as he sat back panting and turned off his microphone.

"Great first half. It's only 9pm too." Tuffnut said getting a bottle of water to drink.

"The second half will be even better because we're doing our newer songs." Hiccup smiled now, they nodded and sat back to enjoy their break for 30 minutes.