Time flies, that's what Hiccup learned and boy was it true. 82 days ago he was back on Berk setting this date with Elsa, their wedding date and it was here at last. Since those two weeks on Berk, Hiccup felt overall great. He'd forgiven everyone, and promised to visit often. It wasn't easy for them all to see him leave but they knew if they didn't want him to get mad again they had to let him leave. Elsa, Anna, Hiccup, and Kristoff all flew their dragons back when the last week ended. And at night they would set down on the ship to sleep.
As soon as they arrived back in Arendelle, the announcement for the wedding was made and plans began right away. Stables had been made for the 3 new dragons to reside there and everyone was excited for the marriage of Hiccup and Elsa. Every day had been spent going over plans which Hiccup was always involved in. This was their wedding, why shouldn't it be planned by them. From cake to ceremony readings, they did it all themselves.
The Hooligans had arrived a few days ago on dragon back, it was Stoick, Gobber, Astrid, Snotlout, Fishlegs, Ruffnut, and Tuffnut. They were residing the castle for the duration of the wedding. But a twist, Hiccup and Elsa weren't getting married at the castle or chapel. They were getting married in Elsa's ice palace by her request. Everything was set up and ready as far as seats and decorations. Now it was just a matter of food and guests getting there which Hiccup's idea was sleigh rides so everyone was currently being pulled up by dragon drawn sleighs.
The riders of Berk were in charge of using their dragons to pull the sleighs up the mountain to the ice castle which everyone really wanted to see. The super cold temperatures made it so the castle wouldn't melt which was good. Elsa had added some extra rooms for privacy and currently her and Hiccup were across the palace from one another. So far the french and spanish dignitaries with their wives and children had arrived, and behind them were other guests. The sleighs were tied to trees and the dragons had to stay outside, the group now made their way towards ths stairs case that would lead to the palace doors.
"Wow! Elsa made all this?" Snotlout exclaimed.
"That she did...but these stairs...their broken. Probably from when Hans stormed the castle." Kristoff pointed out. "It's not safe to walk them...Elsa has to fix it." Kristoff added as he cupped his hands over his mouth. Anna put her hand on his shoulder and shook her head.
"I got it. I can walk them, it will hold one person." Anna smiled. Kristoff nodded as Anna slowly made her way to the stairs and walked them carefully, after 10 minutes she knocked on the double ice doors and they opened. "Elsa! The staircase is broken...we need you to fix it." Anna called to her.
"Coming!" Elsa replied as she rushed down and saw the staircase, she walked down it slowly and stood at the bottom.
"Where is the lad?" Gobber asked.
"Inside getting dressed...now stand back..." Elsa told them, they did as she thrust her hands out and reanimated the staircase, it was frosted over. Elsa stepped on the first step as it cleared and became polished, she walked up them slowly as the entire staircase finished and she reached the top. "Move slow, its quite slippery." Elsa smiled as she returned inside. Anna following her seeing as she was the maid of honor.
Hiccup's best man was Toothless, and the one officiating was the bishop. Their ceremony would be simple and combining both types in which Arendelle and Berk did theirs normally. Hiccup was in his makeshift room getting dressed with help from Agnarr to wear the all white suit with a few Viking touches to it which was the belt and the brown fur cloak handing from his shoulders.
"Ah it sounds like guests have arrived." Agnarr smiled.
"Seems that way. I'm alright in here, why not go check on Elsa?" Hiccup replied.
"I'll see her when I walk her out. The ceremony is on the second floor yes? I've only been here once." Agnarr chuckled.
"Yes, but afterwards we'll all be down here on the main level for food and dancing." Hiccup told him, he nodded.
"Are you excited?" Agnarr asks.
"More than you know. I'm...happy. Truly happy sir. Thank you for everything..." Hiccup smiled.
"You're welcome son. I will go see if the guests are settling well, and lead them to where the ceremony will be." Agnarr then excused himself leaving Toothless and Hiccup alone.
"This is it bud...after everything...this is where we are." Hiccup told him, Toothless crooned in response rubbing against Hiccup's hand.
(With Agnarr)
"Hello guests. As you know, I am Agnarr. My wife and youngest are with the bride. I've been asked by the future king to lead you to the ceremony area so if you'll all come with me." Agarr smiled. In attendance was Stoick, Gobber, Astrid, Snotlout, Ruffnut, Fishlegs, Tuffnut for the Vikings. For royalty there was Rapunzel, Eugene, Primrose, Thomas from Carona, then Fergus, Elinor, and Merida from Dunbroch. Also the spanish and french dignitaries with their wives. The spanish man was named Edwardo, his wife Maria. The french's name was Claude and his wife was Emilie.
All had followed Agnarr up the left side of the staircase and to the second level of the ice palace, once inside the guests could see the ice made benches with blankets draped over them to prevent people from being cold. There was a small pathway were Elsa would walk down, it was a royal blue color and started on the right side where there was another set of doors that Elsa would come through.
Everyone began to take their seats as Hiccup walked up with Toothless and began to greet everyone, he bowed to the dignitaries and spoke with them a little while, then moved beside Gobber and his father. "Hey son. Holding up alright?" Stoick asked.
"Of course I am...I get to marry the love of my life in 20 minutes..." Hiccup smiled wide.
"That a boy lad. I'm so happy for yew!" Gobber exclaimed hugging him tightly.
"Thanks Gobber, and you too dad. How are your stay rooms? Okay I hope?" Hiccup asked gently.
"They are just fine son, don't worry about us. We're Vikings, we can survive the harshest conditions. Today is your day. Your mother would be so proud of you..." Stoick said.
"I hope so, though I don't think she would of liked me running away at 12 years old." Hiccup chuckled a little.
"Aye that's true but...it led you to Elsa and now this. So I believe things worked out exactly as they were meant too." Gobber jumped in.
"I can't argue with that. How are the dragons?" He asked now.
"They are good, training is going well too. What are yours and Elsa's plans for tonight?" Fishlegs asked.
"What do you think is going to happen on our wedding night?" Hiccup laughed.
"Well besides that...you guys going anywhere?" Tuffnut said curiously.
"I believe we are actually staying here, maybe take a flight around Arendelle. But staying here. We've furnished it, for the weekend. Bed, clothes, food, the works." Hiccup smiled.
"Will I be expecting grandchildren anytime soon?" Stoick blinked a little.
"Possibly. I make no promises..." Hiccup said as he saw Anna peek her head in the room and look at him. "Ready?" Hiccup asked her.
"We are." Anna said then retreated behind the door again, Hiccup looked at Agnarr who nodded put his hands up to get everyone's attention. Hiccup smiled and made his way back under the ice made arch standing on the right side of the bishop and his hands placed in front of him, standing formally. Not far off to the side of the room was the small band of music players, Agnarr gave them the cue to begin and they did.
The music was soft and slow as Iduna came in and took her seat, Agnarr then headed out the door so he could walk Elsa in. The door opened as Anna walked in wearing a blue/green off the shoulder ball gown, around her waist and the bottom of the dress was decorated with silver snowflakes and sparkles. In Anna's hands was a small bouquet of blue, and purple flowers, she smiled softly reaching the arch and stood to the left of it.
It fell silent as the bishop raised his hands for guests to stand as the doors opened wide and there stood Elsa beside her father. Elsa was wearing a long white dress, it was off the shoulder and corset tied back but flowed elegantly at the bottom of the dress and sleeves. There were hints of blue ice lining the area around her chest, ends of sleeves and bottom of the dress itself. On her head or rather around it, she wore a headband. It was a light brown with pieces of metal in a circle shape, it was decorated with little flowers, and then sitting atop her head was her small crown. Her hair was braided, hanging down her back.
She was drop dead gorgeous and Hiccup's eyes never left her form. In her hands was a bouquet of just white and blue flowers which she held with her left hand while her right arm was linked to her father's left and they walked down the blue isle together. Their eyes never left one another as Agnarr guided her towards Hiccup, when they were only a few inches apart, Elsa leaned over and kissed her father's cheek.
"Who gives this woman to this man?" The bishop asked lightly with a smile.
"I do." Agnarr replied as he took Hiccup's hand and placed Elsa's in his. "Because I know without a doubt that she has found who she belongs with." Agnarr added.
"I love you daddy." Elsa told him.
"I love you too, princess...oh excuse me. Queen..." The room laughed a little as Agnarr bowed them took his seat beside Iduna as they watched the wedding begin.
"We are gathered here today in the sight of the Gods and angels, and the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes and blessings to the words which shall unite Prince Hiccup and Queen Elsa in holy matrimony." The bishop began reading off the bible, however there was a card sitting on top that Hiccup wrote out for him since he and Elsa decided to combine the two styles of wedding.
"Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage, they must speak now or forever hold their peace." The bishop announced, no one said a word. Then again who could with Hiccup having a Night Fury and was likened to possibly kill someone for even daring to object to his wedding to Elsa. "Excellent then." The bishop smiled.
"Prince Hiccup and Queen Elsa; life is given to each of us as individuals, and yet we must learn to live together. Love is give to us by our family and friends. We learn to love by being loved. Learning to love and living together is one of life's greatest challenges and is the shared goal of a married life. But a husband and wife should not confuse love of worldly measures for even if worldly success is found, only love will maintain a marriage. Mankind did not create love; love is created by the Gods. The measure of true love is a love both freely given and freely accepted, just as the Gods love of us is unconditional and free." The bishop continued his reading all the while Hiccup and Elsa only stared at one another.
"Today truly is a glorious day the Lord hath made – as today both of you are blessed with the Gods greatest of all gifts – the gift of abiding love and devotion between a man and a woman. All present here today – and those here in heart – wish both of you all the joy, happiness and success and the world has to offer. As you travel through life together, I caution you to remember that the true measure of success, the true avenue to joy and peace, is to be found within the love you hold in your hearts. I would ask that you hold the key to your heart very tightly." Hiccup knew it was a long reading but he didn't care, more time he got to spend enjoying this moment.
"Within the Bible, nothing is of more importance that love. We are told the crystalline and beautiful truth: "God is Love". We are assured that "Love conquers all". It is love, which brings you here today, the union of two hearts and two spirits. As your lives continue to interweave as one pattern, remember that it was love that brought you here today, it is love that will make this a glorious union, and it is love which will cause this union to endure." The bishop finished as he looked to the two before him. "Are we ready to proceed with the vows my prince and queen?" He asked.
"We are more than ready, Bishop Lukas." Hiccup bowed his head in response. "Oh but ladies first..." Hiccup added smiling as Elsa blushed.
"Of course your highness. Do you Queen Elsa Agoarsdotter of Arendelle take Prince Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III of Berk to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish till death do you part?" The bishop asked softly looking to Elsa.
"I Do." Elsa replied gently.
"And do you Prince Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III of Berk take Queen Elsa Agoarsdotter of Arendelle to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish till death do you part?" Bishop Lukas faced Hiccup now.
"I Do." Hiccup answered lovingly as he stared in to Elsa's eyes.
"Now for the lighting of the Unity Candle..." The bishop says as he strikes a match and lights two candles on the small table between himself and the couple, meaning Hiccup and Elsa. Prince Hiccup and Queen Elsa, as the two of you come into this marriage uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirm your faith and love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and live each day that you may share it together – as from this day forward you shall be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened by your love and respect." He pauses a moment facing them.
"The two lighted candles symbolize your separate lives, your separate families and your separate sets of friends. I ask that you each take one candle and that together you light the center candle. The individual candles represent your individual lives before today. Lighting the center candle represents that your two lives are now joined to one light, and represents the joining together of your two families and sets of friends to one." The bishop smiles as Hiccup takes one candle, and Elsa the other as they move the two together over the center candle and lit, then the two blew out the ones they were holding.
"At this time, I ask that the family swords are brought forward by the fathers." The bishop states. In this, Stoick and Agnarr stood up and each withdrew a sheathed sword and brought them before Hiccup and Elsa. Hiccup took the one from Stoick as Elsa took the one from Agnarr. The two men stepped back to their seats smiling now. "The marrying couple informed me that they have written their own vows for the purpose of ring exchange..." The bishop said stepping back once.
The bishop held out his hand for the rings as Toothless now handed him a gray pouch hanging from his claw, the bishop withdrew the rings out and places the large, thick ring on Elsa's sword and then the small, thin one on Hiccup's. Elsa took the ring off the tip and took a deep breath. "With this sword, I will protect you." Elsa then put the sword against her legs, "With this hand, I will lift you up." She took his hand in hers smiling. "With this candle, I will light your way in darkness..." She motioned to the unity candle beside them. "Hiccup, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love. I ask you to wear it as a sign to the world that you are my husband. With this ring, I thee wed." Elsa slipped the ring on Hiccup's left hand ring finger.
Hiccup now removed the thin ring from his sword, "With this sword, I will protect you." Hiccup rested the sword against his frame, "With this hand, I will lift you up." He took her hand in his smiling. "With this candle, I will light your way in darkness..." Hiccup motioned to the unity candle next to them. "Elsa, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love. I ask you to wear it as a sign to the world that you are my wife. With this ring, I thee wed." Hiccup smiled pushing the ring on to Elsa's left hand ring finger.
As they stared at one another, the bishop now pulled out a rainbow braid like ribbon. Each color represented something different. "Fathers of the bride and groom, will you please take the family swords?" The bishop said gently as Stoick and Agnarr came up and took the swords before sitting back down on the benches. "Prince Hiccup and Queen Elsa, please connect your left hands as I tie the fastening ribbons around your hands." The bishop smiled. Hiccup put out his left hand as Elsa did the same and they connected the two securely.
"I will now place the ribbon and tie it over their hands. Each color represents a different meaning. White for purity. Red for love and passion. Orange for courage and success. Yellow for knowledge and happiness. Blue for loyalty and trust. Green for healing and fertility. Purple for spirituality. And Black for protection. All these things have been woven together and tied to our lovers. With the tying of the ribbon we unite not only two people but two kingdoms..." The bishop announced as he too the two pieces in his hand to begin looping them around Hiccup and Elsa's wrists.
The bishop laid it across their wrists then loops the two ends loosely around once and then tied the knot hanging from the bottom. It was made so they could slip their hands out without cutting it, then they would tie it around the unity candle in their bedroom so it could be preserved. " Prince Hiccup and Queen Elsa; in so much as the two of you have agreed to live together in Matrimony, have promised your love for each other by these vows, the giving of these rings and the joining of your hands, I now declare you to be husband and wife. Congratulations, you may kiss your bride." The bishop smiled lightly.
Hiccup pulled Elsa against him as he used his right hand to cup her cheek and wipe a tear from her face that had fallen from her beautiful blue eyes. "I love you so much." Hiccup told her softly.
"I love you too." Elsa replied as Hiccup leaned in close and pressed his lips to hers, both of their eyes closed while locked in the passionate deep kiss that sealed their vows as husband and wife. The room erupted in to applause for them, people clapping and cheering for Hiccup and Elsa.
"I now proudly present to you Mr. and Mrs. Haddock!" The bishop announced as Hiccup and Elsa pulled away from the kiss and then their hands from the ties and Hiccup caught it. They together placed it over their unity candle and smiled at one another.
"We did it..." Hiccup smiled.
"We did. We're finally married!" Elsa giggled. After another short kiss, they faced the guests who came up to congratulate them. There were hugs and handshakes all around before the party began. Hiccup and Elsa had their first dance together, then others joined in afterwards. An hour later all were sitting down to eat their dinners, before more dancing took place. By 6:30pm, Elsa had her dance with Agnarr, then cake, and finally the bouquet toss which Ruffnut caught then the removal of Elsa's garter belt, that Hiccup tossed and was caught by Snotlout. That had been interesting to watch him put it on Ruffnut and not get kicked in the face by her.
Around 9:30, it was late and getting colder. The guests began to leave being pulled down the mountain by the dragon riders of Berk. Stoick stayed behind to man the sleigh that would bring home Agnarr, Iduna, Kristoff, Anna, and himself. Hiccup and Elsa would be staying in the ice palace for the weekend. Thorn and Toothless too, only they'd be wandering the mountain tonight and keeping guard so their riders weren't disturbed.
Hiccup and Elsa were now giving their goodbyes to the family members, it was late and they wanted to be alone now. Hiccup hugged his father, while Elsa hugged her parents, then Anna and Kristoff. "Thank you for such a wonderful day..." Elsa told them.
"It was our pleasure dear. Now you two have fun, and don't worry about a thing." Iduna smiled brightly.
"Yes we have it all under control. We'll see you Monday morning. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask." Agnarr added.
"You sure you are safe returning down the mountain? I don't mind guiding...Toothless can see in the dark..." Hiccup offered.
"We are fine son. You and your wife just enjoy yer time together." Stoick told him with a smile.
"As long as you're sure. Safe travels back to the castle!" Elsa smiled standing beside Hiccup now they waved as their families loaded in the sleigh, Stoick getting on Thornado and they set off down the mountain into the darkness of the night. Hiccup picked up his wife making her giggle and rushed her inside to their room as the palace door shut closed tightly. Once to their room he laid her on the bed, slightly over her. Elsa's hands ran through his auburn hair, she blushed deeply.
"Are you ready my beautiful wife?" Hiccup asked her.
"I am...make love to me, Hiccup...make me yours." Elsa replied before Hiccup lowered his lips on to hers in a passionate kiss.
(4 Hours Later)
Hiccup collapsed beside her, both panting and bodies sleek with sweat. They'd made love, consummating their marriage more than once too. Elsa smiled and curled herself against him while his arms wrapped around her figure lovingly. Hiccup kissed her forehead as the two breathed heavily to calm themselves down, both were tired but never happier. "I love you, Elsa..." Hiccup said then yawned.
"I love you too, Hiccup." Elsa replied as she closed her eyes. It didn't take long for both of them to fall fast asleep in one another's arms. It was definitely a night they would never forget and this was only beginning of a beautiful life. Neither of them could wait to see what the future would hold for them.
