It was June. The skies were blue without a cloud in sight, there was a soft and cool breeze through the area. The 330 students of Berk High's senior class all sat in alphabetical order while the principal made his speech about what a great year it had been. Each of them in cap and gown, the boys wearing black and the girls in white. There's wasn't a dry eye sitting among the parents who were seated farther back, and not a single face among the graduates that wasn't smiling. So much had happened this past school year for Hiccup or Astrid to process even though they'd been through it all since November. They were all proud of each other and proud of themselves for what they'd all faced.

Hiccup being top of the class was valedictorian and was awaiting to be called up by their Alvin, their principal. While sitting and holding Astrid's hand on his leg, he couldn't help but think back to when it began. Him being paired with Astrid, them coming together as friends, and then so much more. All they had faced together and come out on top, and now sitting ready to graduate high school and have a baby in 4 months. Hiccup just couldn't believe it. Married at 17, having a baby at 18 while graduating on time. Who would of thought it. Not him when the year started.

The last few months since homecoming had been great, and went by so fast. All of their friends were in the crowd, they'd all passed their projects too. Hiccup was throwing a party for just them, Astrid, and himself at his house afterwards. Over the 2 months, much had been accomplished. Hiccup and Astrid both finished their room finally complete with a full bed, two dressers, 2 night stands, a bassinet for the baby on Astrid's side and then of course a closet filled with their more formal clothes and shoes. Now they were slowly working on the baby's room. Stoick did in fact still have Hiccup's old crib and changing table. The bassinet was from Calder, saying it had belonged to Astrid and being it was a beige like color they accepted it.

Astrid had been working for Gobber still, a few days a week after school. No more than 4 since she got tired often. Hiccup had been kept busy with Toothless and the band which both would be going in to a small break so Hiccup and Astrid could finish the baby's room on time. Then they'd do a little more before the birth when Hiccup was taking personal time to be with his wife and child. They still didn't know if it was a girl or a boy, they had an appointment coming up the following Monday when they'd be official high school graduates. Hiccup was brought back to reality by clapping and Astrid giving him a shake. "Babe, time for you to go up." She whispered, he nodded as he got to his feet and headed on to the stage.

"Berk High's Valedictorian, Hiccup Haddock ladies and gentleman." Alvin announced again stepping aside and sitting with the other teachers. Hiccup had written a speech but now being up there he didn't want to use it. Hiccup could see all his friends around the area, them all smiling and giving him thumbs up, his eyes then fell on Astrid as she blew him a kiss. Yes, all was perfect. Hiccup cleared his throat to begin.

"I had written a speech for this moment when I was told I'd be valedictorian by our esteemed principal but ya know...I've always winged it in the past and I see no reason not to do it again. So...here we go and I promise to keep it short. When this year started, everyone knew me as Hiccup the loser. And not a one of you can deny it. I'm scrawny, barely have any muscle, I was quiet and kept to myself. That was all my life from 7 years old to 17 years old, I never imagined my senior year would turn out to be the best one of all. From where I started in September...to now being up here and talking to all of you, the people I have the pleasure to call my actual friends...Man, someone would of called me crazy if I told them this was going to be my life a year ago." Hiccup smiled at them all.

"Yes we would have!" Snotlout called out as Hiccup and a few others laughed.

"If no one minds, I'd like share with you something that my mother taught me..." Hiccup asked them as he got a confused look from Stoick and Astrid. "My mother taught me to never take a day your given for granted. To make each day count because tomorrow is not promised to any of us." Hiccup said in a soft but serious tone. "My mother died when I was 7 and I didn't have her for long but for the 3 years I can remember, they were the best of my life with her. She always told me to cherish every day I have, and live life to the fullest. Not long ago, I learned that my mother gave me the greatest gift of all. Life." Hiccup said looking out at them all. "I know what you're all thinking, she's my mom. Of course she gave me life but...she did much more." Hiccup smiled a bit seeing his father's face now and Calder patting his back.

"We're your friends, you can tell us!" Rapunzel called to him as more began to nod and clap for him to continue.

"A few months ago my father informed me that my mother had cancer when he met her, which is something I didn't know. I thought she'd gotten it when I was 4...My father told me when she got pregnant with me, her cancer came back from remission and at 6 months pregnant, they had to induce labor for her and myself to live. So I was born early, my mother got better right away because her body made what it had to in order to fight back the cancer, and stop its growth and after months in the neonatal unit...we all got to go home. But it didn't last...When I was 3...my parents started seeing the signs of cancer on me." Hiccup said, there were a few gasps now. "The doctors said I wouldn't make it to my 4th birthday and I was to young for the treatments. There was one chance to save me, and my mother took it. The doctor took from her what was keeping her alive, and gave it to me. It worked so well, my cancer was gone but...my mother's returned rapidly and she died 3 years later..." Hiccup stated in a slow voice.

Astrid frowned at Hiccup now, she knew it had to be hard for him to talk about since only she and Stoick knew about it but here he was talking about it. "A year after she died I received a box of letters she had written to me while she was alive, she wanted me to remember all the good times incase I couldn't remember them because I was so young. In one of her letters, she told me something that I'd like to share with all of you." Hiccup said gently as he pulled out a folded piece of paper in his pocket.

Everyone was quiet as they waited for Hiccup to start, he took a deep breath and lifted the letter. "My dearest son, Hiccup. It's Christmas Eve now. I can see you sitting by the window looking for Santa. I told you he only comes when you're asleep. It saddens me that this will be probably be our last Christmas together sweetheart. Mommy is having trouble keeping her eyes open. You have to promise me something son, that no matter how hard life may get for you...that you will never give up on your dreams. You have to be there for your dad, Hiccup. I'm sorry I couldn't be stronger for you so we'd have more time, just know these last 7 years...have been the best of my life. I'm sorry I won't be there to give you your goodnight kisses on the forehead , or the booboo's. I'm sorry I won't be there to see you grow up and have and have a family of your own. But you make sure you hold your wife close, and tell her you love her every day, be there for her whenever she needs you. And when you have kids, you treasure every moment you have with them because you never know if tomorrow will come. Tomorrow is never promised to us my son. Mommy's hands are hurting now...and I'm very tired, my head hurts and I need to rest so I can see your smiling face Christmas morning. I love you so much my precious child and remember that you will always be in my heart even if I am not there in person, I will always be there with you in spirit beside you. Love forever, Mommy." Hiccup read off as he looked around at everyone now.

"Thanks for making us cry!" Anna blubbered a bit.

"It wasn't to make you cry. Her words are what I wanted to share with you. Tomorrow is never promised to us, so make every day count. Hang with your friends, your lovers, children if you have them. I know I will soon enough. Make memories you can remember for generations to come. Today is the start of our lives, ones we control. Always think before you act and speak. Your decisions decide the rest of your life so take nothing for granted. My mom gave me more than life, she also gave me the chance to live it even knowing the cost. And no matter where I go in my life, I will always have my friends, my wife, my child, my father and my mother...She's always with me reminding me to keep going. This is where we define ourselves guys...this is our time to live so lets live it right!" Hiccup said with a wide smile. Everyone began clapping loudly for him, even standing up and cheering. Alvin came up beside him with a hand on his shoulder and smiled.

"Well said, Hiccup. Well said." Alvin said to him. As Hiccup was walking towards the stairs he felt a warm breeze wrap around him lovingly as he just stared up at the sky with a happy smile.

"I love you too mom." Hiccup whispered out as he then returned to his seat beside Astrid who kissed his cheek.

"That was very inspiring, Hiccup and beautiful. You touched everyone's hearts today." Astrid laid her head on his shoulder.

"I just did what I felt everyone needed to hear." Hiccup smiled kissing her forehead as Alvin came to calm them down again to start the ceremony.

"Alright Berk Seniors. Thank you Hiccup for your words of inspiration. Now...as I call your names, please come up and receive your diploma." Alvin said. It was alphabetical. Elsa and Anna were first with the A's being their full names were Elsa and Anna Agoarsdotter. Next was Dagur and Heather Beserk, yes the two were in fact related which no one had known for the longest time. Then it was Kristoff Bjorgman, followed by Rapunzel Corona, Eret Doragon, and Merida Dunbroch. "Astrid Haddock." Alvin smiled as everyone clapped while Astrid made her way on stage and got her diploma, shaking hands with Alvin and all the other teachers. She smiled seeing Stoick and Calder taking her picture, as she was heading off stage she felt a strange feeling in her stomach and slowed down while walking, it hit again harder this time as she put a hand to her stomach wincing a bit.

Hiccup saw this and got up rushing on to the stage as she supported her with his arms. "Astrid...are you okay?" Hiccup asked quickly.

"Y–yeah I think so...to much excitement I guess." Astrid laughed a bit as another pain hit her. "Ow..." She whimpered softly.

"Alright, time to go sit down." Hiccup said as he picked her up in his arms and carefully walked down the stairs back to her seat and set her down easily. "If it doesn't stop in 10 minutes we're going to the hospital." Hiccup said firmly but gently. Astrid nodded as Alvin cleared his throat. "Oh sorry, continue sir." Hiccup told him.

"Right then. You're next actually. Hiccup Haddock." He said.

"Be right back." Hiccup said as he walked on stage and shook hands with Alvin, then his academic teachers, people clapped as his father and Calder took pictures again. Hiccup jumped back down and sat beside Astrid, letting her lean on him. "How does it feel?" Hiccup asked.

"Better. Just a lot of movement is all, doctor warned me it'd get uncomfortable at times." Astrid replied as she looked forward again while Fishlegs Ingerman was called, then Snotlout Jorgenson, and finally the twin Ruffnut and Tuffnut Thorston. The list finished as Alvin smiled proudly.

"May I present the Berk High School Senior Class of 2015!" Alvin announced. Everyone cheered throwing their caps in the air and smiling. People were hugging, talking about college or work. Hiccup and the others got together in front of the stage as the group of them had their picture taken by Stoick and Calder. Then pictures of Hiccup and Astrid with Calder and Stoick, then just shots of Hiccup and Stoick, Calder and Astrid. Then someone took a picture of the 4 of them before they started heading to their cars to go to Hiccup's for the after graduation party.

(2 hours later)

"Guys! Can you believe it! We're friggin high school graduates!" Rapunzel exclaimed happily.

"It doesn't feel real but it is..." Astrid smiled sitting on the couch as Hiccup brought her some water. "Thanks." She said sipping it.

"What are your plans now?" Hiccup asked sitting with Astrid.

"Well Elsa and I were both accepted in to Berk University so we start there in September. We're both staying at home since its an easy drive." Anna stated as she smiled happily.

"Sweet, you guys too?!" Eret said smiling.

"Dagur and I are going to work in an automotive shop." Snotlout said.

"Heather and I are boarding together at B.U too!" Ruffnut smiled at everyone.

"I'm going to be working with my mom in her company, learning to take over." Merida said excitedly.

"I'm working still, no college for me." Rapunzel nodded contently.

"Tuff, Hiccup, and I got the band still. Working on some new songs, releasing some old ones at the next concert." Fishlegs said now as Hiccup nodded along side Tuffnut.

"And I'm working with my dad in the business." Kristoff added.

"Seems like we all have a place. How about you Astrid?" Eret asked looking at her.

"I'm working for Gobber until I hit 8 months then Hiccup wants me to relax the last 4 weeks." Astrid giggled.

"That'll be fun." Anna said to her.

"I love working there. So easy to take calls, and make appointments." Astrid smiled.

"Ah so you took Hiccup's original job?" Snotlout asked while drinking a soda.

"Sort of. He gave it to me after he revealed he was Fury since he already had a job." Astrid replied as Hiccup chuckled.

"No, you were bored at home so I gave you my job since I didn't need 3." Hiccup reminded her, she pouted at him as he pulled her face to his and kissed her gently. She blushed and relaxed. "Never fails." He winked at her.

"Cheater you know I can't resist those kisses." Astrid said to him.

"OKAY! Keep it to yourselves in your own room please!" Merida stated quickly.

"This whole house is our room since you know...we live here together." Hiccup pointed out with a smile.

"He's got you there." Snotlout snickered.

"Quiet you." Merida retorted crossing her arms over her chest. Dagur kissed her cheek as she calmed down.

"Hah! Looks like I'm not the only one whose man can kiss her and she'll calm down." Astrid laughed out, the rest did too. A few hours passed as everyone still sat around eating pizza, talking about whatever came to mind. Astrid and Hiccup had showed them their bedroom and also the start of the baby's room which already had the crib, and changing table set in position where Hiccup and Astrid had wanted it. There were a few different bags in there with clothes and other things like diapers, wipes, few clothes and other small things. They had explained they bought things little by little each week and were going to use the summer months to get everything finalized.

"So have you two discussed names?" Elsa asked now.

"A few but nothing for sure yet. We're going to wait until our appointment on Monday when we make the choice to find out the gender or not." Hiccup said as he and Astrid were working on dinner together.

"You should so we know what to buy for the baby!" Rapunzel giggled with Anna.

"Okay, how about this. Hiccup and I will have the gender put in an envelope and you all can know. But we're not gonna look until after the baby is born. Fair?" Astrid asked them.

"Deal!" The group replied.

"So what are the names you have talked about?" Snotlout asked.

"For a girl...Valsta Haddock. Is a combination of our mother's names. Valka and Asta..." Hiccup smiled as he looked at Astrid now.

"And for a boy Calick or Stolder Haddock. Combination of our fathers. We haven't decided which we like better." Astrid replied now.

"Well how about you take a vote with us?" Elsa asked softly.

"What do you think babe?" Hiccup said looking back at the food he was preparing.

"Yeah, that's a good idea actually. Sure lets do it." Astrid nodded. "Okay so...show of hands for Stolder Haddock?" Astrid asked as the door opened revealing Stoick and Calder there.

"I hope we haven't interrupted anything?" Calder asked smiling.

"Of course not. We were talking about names and these guys wanted to vote on the boys name." Hiccup chuckled walking over to hug his father and give his father in law a hand shake.

"Oh, mind if we join in the vote? Was the girls name already voted on?" Stoick asked.

"No we had that one set in stone. We only had to decide on how to do it." Hiccup replied gently.

"Do we get to know?..." Calder asked as he hugged Astrid, followed by Stoick hugging her.

"Well we wanted to do something involving our moms...so we originally were on Asta Val Haddock. But after a few days we didn't like how it sounded and turned it into Valsta Haddock. A combination of the two." Astrid explained. Both fathers had a sudden gleam in their eyes showing they were happy to hear it. "And since we liked combining those two names so much...we decided to do it for the boys name too only we got two different answers which is why we're voting." Astrid nodded.

"So what were the choices?" Stoick asked sitting down now.

"Calick or Stolder." Elsa chuckled.

"And how did you two come up with those" Stoick smiled.

"Combination of our father's names. You and Calder." Hiccup said coming over beside Astrid now.

"Right then! On with the voting?" Eret asked looking around.

"All in favor of Stolder Haddock, raise your hands?" Hiccup asked looking around. The hands of Snotlout, Dagur, Anna, Calder, and Ruffnut raised their hands. "That's...6 for Stolder. And how about...for Calick Haddock?" Hiccup stated. This time hands went up for Stoick, Heather, Elsa, Merida, Kristoff, Fishlegs, Rapunzel, and Tuffnut.

"Calick wins! Okay so for a girl is Valsta and a boy is Calick." Astrid giggled gently.

"See, this is why we have such good friends babe. They just helped us pick a name our child if a boy will live with forever so if our son doesn't like it, he can blame them." Hiccup snickered a bit. "I'm teasing, relax." Hiccup said seeing their scared faces, everyone relaxed and continued to enjoy the night. When dinner came around, it was the same. Everyone was just talking and having a good time. Around 9:30, Hiccup sent everyone home because Astrid was tired and the two locked things up, cleaned the house quickly, then crawled in to bed happily.

"I can't believe that today was our last day of school..." Astrid said cuddling in his arms lovingly.

"Believe it babe. We're officially high school graduates. Tomorrow we'll put our diploma's up and keep working on the baby's room." Hiccup yawned out.

"I have to work for a few hours. Just 9am to 1pm because Gobber said it there was a lot of bookings and needed the help." Astrid said now getting comfortable.

"No problem. I'll take care of things here, maybe take Toothless on a flight since he's getting impatient." Hiccup chuckled.

"Well we've been so busy getting things ready for the baby and finishing high school that you haven't gotten to fly him much." Astrid replied closing her eyes.

"It's okay, he understands. Alright, lets get some sleep babe. I'm exhausted." Hiccup said as they shared a light kiss and both soon fell fast asleep.