{Hiccup's POV}
I couldn't believe it had already been a year since I became chief of Fury Isle. I couldn't believe it had been two since I left Berk and joined the originally known as Peace Keepers tribe, now known as Dreki Riddari or Dragon Rider tribe. So much had changed, I still couldn't grasp hold that I was the one behind it all. Sylvi and I have been together a year now, I know everyone wanted us to get married and we agreed to take things slow. What I felt for Sylvi was much deeper than a crush. I loved her, I was in love with her and I knew things between us would last but still. Since we knew everything would be okay then we saw no reason to rush. She and I were both 16 now. I'd be 17 in 7 months, and she would be 17 in 10 months. I found it hilarious we were only 3 months apart in age.
It took me close to 6 months just to process I was 15 when I became chief of the island. My first day as chief, I was with the council almost all day making changes just as dad had wanted me too. He said to run the village to our dream, a place for humans and dragons to coexist in harmony. A place where the war didn't exist. A place for peace. And that is exactly what I was going to do. A lot changed after that day. Most rules stayed the same, and new ones were added but only for the protection of the tribe and dragons living among us. Running a village wasn't as hard as I'd grown up believing it was. I really just had to make sure things ran smoothly, occasionally break up a fight or two, settle arguments, and make sure everyone was doing their job. Oh and make sure the food supply was where it should be.
I had started an aerial guard team consisting of Monstrous Nightmare and Hideous Zippleback riders. Worked well at night especially since the Nightmare could light themselves on fire and the Zippleback could send up a flare with its gas and spark explosions. If I wasn't doing something for the village, I was in the forge with Colden or training new riders. I actually had Sylvi running the academy, she was the second best flier besides myself so I trusted her to train the recruits as I would and if there was a problem she got me for it. The rule was still no one 14 and under could become a rider but ages 6-14 could own their own Terrible Terror. It taught them responsibility to care for another. It showed me they would be ready when they became of age to take on dragon training.
The tribe has grown in numbers since my becoming chief. We have close to 350 members now, all people who wanted a new way of life. Outcasts, rebels, people like me who hated how things were. As long as they obeyed my rules to not hurt the dragons then I didn't mind them staying. No one was forced to train or fly a dragon but I did teach them how to handle it if then encountered a wild one. And the guards we had were exceptional, ex dragon hunters and trappers. They had come following the mass of dragons heading to my island about 6 months ago, and I showed them the truth. That dragons weren't bad, just misunderstood. Until I had their word they would stop hunting and trapping, I refused to teach them the ways of the dragon rider.
They gave me their word, a blood pact alliance. The most sacred alliance known to any viking and if it was broken then the betrayer would be killed instantly. My part of the pact was to teach them how to train and ride dragons, and their part was to stop hunting and trapping them. Fair trade right? Worked out for the best because now I had elite groups of ex hunters and trappers as my island guards and aerial teams. My aerial team was led by Viggo Grimborn and his brother Ryker Grimborn. My ground teams were under the command of Eret Landvik, who was under my command of course. Viggo and Ryker has hunter knowledge, they had sharp eyes and were good at spotting things that didn't seem right. Eret was a ex trapper, he was incredible as patrols and catching trespassers.
Viggo and Ryker both flew Monstrous Nightmares that they named Sparkburn(Viggo's) and Blazewing(Ryker's), Eret flew a Rumblehorn named Skullcrusher. I had a few new weapons to my inventory, I still had my mom's sword and shield that Gobber gave me the day I left. I kept a dagger on me now, and Inferno. My greatest invention thus far. It was sword and blaster. One side extended a metal blade coated in Nightmare gel that sparked to a flaming sword, and the other side sprayed Zippleback gas and with the push of a button sparked it for an explosion. Yeah, life was pretty great for us here on Fury Isle but there was still a few things to do that I hoped I wouldn't of had to rush. As chief of the island, I was supposed to take a wife and give an heir.
I knew I loved Sylvi, she captured my heart right after dad adopted me. And we'd been together a year now, going stronger than ever. Everything was calm, and going as it should. It was time to ask her the big question. If she'd marry me and I knew just how to ask her. I saw Viggo on Sparkburn fly over and hover beside me. "Afternoon chief. I trust all is well?" Viggo asked.
"As well as well can be, Viggo. How was sky patrol?" I question looking towards him.
"North and South clear. Ryker should be back any moment with the reports from the East and West." Viggo stated.
"Good then. When Ryker returns, lets do a switch and let the men from the morning shift come in for lunch and break." I said.
"Aye sir." Viggo saluted then headed off. I sighed softly, since all that was clear I was going to take my chance to work on my proposal gift for Sylvi. Standard viking proposals were set up usually by contract, and a slew of other unnecessary steps. On Fury Isle, father and I believed that there was no need for such. People should marry who they wanted too. Since my becoming chief, I didn't bend a lot of rules. Only ones that needed to be and they were only bent because of my age. Normally, an heir didn't start training until 18 when they became an adult then the former chief would retire when his son or daughter reached 20 years old. A coming of age. I was adopted and named heir at 14, and started training that whole year that dad was alive. Then I became chief at 15.
Drinking age in the Archipelago was 18, this was bent so I could give the toast as chief. And that mead was strong too. I think half a mug got me tipsy, by the second one I knew I couldn't handle anymore. And now that I'm 16, I had to take a wife and give an heir. There was no rush on the heir though, most tribes set it up that an heir could be held off for at least 5 years. And contracts usually began at 17 too, but since there were no contracts on Fury Isle I didn't have to worry about it. I did however have to still present a gift to Sylvi when I asked her to marry me. This gift could be a necklace, bracelet, or ring. Then at the ceremony we'd both exchange a silver or gold band to represent the marriage. Since I had some time before lunch, I was going to get started on it right away. This was going to be a good night, I could already tell.
(Later That Night)
I watched as everyone gathered for dinner at the hall, I'd finished my gift for her. I couldn't wait to ask, I knew she'd say yes. She'd been hinting at marriage along with the rest of the village for a good month and a half now. It made me chuckle, she was terrible at hinting. Sylvi was a go-getter and always right to the point. And she couldn't keep a secret to save her life. One of the many things I loved about her, so innocent. A child at heart but a fierce warrior by soul. Gods was she ever beautiful too. Every I found something new to love. "Think she'll say yes, Toothless?" I ask my dragon. He replied with a huff that I clearly took as, of course stupid. I nodded agreeing. I knew she would. Jumping on Toothless's back, he gave a roar and launched towards the hall. We landed right outside as I got off and walked inside.
"There you are. Been looking for you all day babe." Sylvi smiled as she wrapped her arms around me and we shared a kiss.
"Got backed up in the forge, Mi'lady. Sorry if I worried you." I smiled back holding her in my arms.
"I knew you were safe, you have Toothless with you." She chuckled, I nodded in agreement. "Ready for dinner?"
"Uh...not quite. I wanted to talk to you first, Syl." I tell her. She blinked at me curiously.
"If this is about my house having a small fire, it wasn't my fault...Rosethorn had a sneezing fit..." Sylvi looked down bashfully. I couldn't hold my laugh.
"No no, nothing to do with that but we can discuss that later..." She blushed now as I smiled holding her hands. "You know I love you right, Sylvi?" I begin softly. There was no point in putting it off, why wait?
"Course I do silly. You tell me and show me every day." Sylvi replied gently.
"And I want to be with you forever?" I keep going.
"Yep." She smiled.
"So then...I'm sure you wouldn't mind...becoming my second in command?" I ask. The room seemed to go silent watching intently now as Sylvi's eyes widened at what I said.
"Hiccup...I-What are you saying? You know the second in command can only be..." She trailed off as I dropped to one knee and she gasped.
"Can only be the chief's wife which is why I am asking, Sylvi Svendsen...If you will do me the greatest honor of becoming my wife...Will you marry me?" I say now pulling out the gift I'd made for her. It was a silver ring with a heart shaped diamond at the top, slight engravings around the outside of the band. I held it up to her. I saw tears brim her eyes as she tackled me down in a hug, she kissed me deeply and I returned it. When we broke the kiss, I slid the ring on her finger gently and got up swinging her around. She didn't have to say yes, her reaction was answer enough.
"When's the wedding!?" Someone called out laughing.
"On the Frigga's day 12 weeks from now. 3 months and Fury Isle will have their chieftess!" I announce proudly. The room uproared in cheering for us. Sylvi and I kissed again. So far, one of the best days of my life.
(3 Months Later)
Time time flew by and here I was getting married at 16 years old! Gobber would have a fit hearing such. Not just me getting married but also being chief of Fury Isle, he'd scold me saying I'm still such a young lad. Oh I could picture it while I was standing there with Sylvi, the elder of the village marrying us as husband and wife. I was on the left, her the right. We'd just gotten through the introduction and now about to say our I Do's.
"Chief Hiccup and Sylvi, If you are ready to step into the sacred circle of marriage, assuming all its rights, obligations and joys, please so indicate by joining hands." The elder, Helka states. I held Sylvi's hands in mine as we stared into one another's eyes. "Ladies first chief?" Helka asks me. I nod to her without looking away from my bride.
"Do you, Sylvi Svendsen take this man, Chief Hiccup Hagebak as your husband, to love him and to honor him, to nurture, serve and support him, in times of joy and in times of difficulty? Do you promise to remain by his side regardless of what trouble befalls you, and in the presence of temptation to forsake this love, do you promise to remain steadfast and true? Do you promise with all your heart and soul to honor this vow till death do you part? If so, answer now, 'I do'." Helka looks to Sylvi.
"I do." Sylvi replies gently.
"Do you, Chief Hiccup Hagebak take this woman, Sylvi Svendsen as your wife, to love her and to honor her, to nurture, serve and support her, in times of joy and in times of difficulty? Do you promise to remain by her side regardless of what trouble befalls you, and in the presence of temptation to forsake this love, do you promise to remain steadfast and true? Do you promise with all your heart and soul to honor this vow till death do you part? If so, answer now, 'I do'." Helka smiles as her eyes fell on me.
"I do." I reply.
"Now for the exchange of rings." Helka says. I turn to face my best man, or in this case. My best dragon, Toothless who had the rings hanging from a pouch on his claw. He handed them to me as I gave them to Helka. She opened the pouch revealing two silver bands, a thick and thin one with engravings on the outside of both. Simple designs of my own creation. Helka hands me the thin one, and Sylvi the thick one.
"Sylvi, repeat at me as you slide this ring on chief Hiccup's finger. On this day, I marry my best friend. The one who shares my life, my love and my dreams. Hiccup, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love and devotion. I offer you my heart, my hand, and my love. I join my life with yours. To cherish and protect you as my wife. With all that I am…With all that I have…I honor you as my wife forevermore." Helka says slowly.
Sylvi smiled holding my left hand as she slid the ring on slowly. "On this day, I marry my best friend. The one who shares my life, my love and my dreams. Hiccup, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love and devotion. I offer you my heart, my hand, and my love. I join my life with yours. To cherish and protect you as my wife. With all that I am…With all that I have…I honor you as my wife forevermore."
"Now you my chief." Helka said, she didn't need to repeat the lines. My memory was incredible.
I held Sylvi's left hand and slid the ring on smiling happily. "On this day, I marry my best friend. The one who shares my life, my love and my dreams. Sylvi, I give you this ring, as a symbol of my love and devotion. I offer you my heart, my hand, and my love. I join my life with yours. To cherish and protect you as my wife. With all that I am…With all that I have…I honor you as my wife forevermore." I state proudly.
"People of Fury Isle, you have all bore witness to the vows of eternal love and the exchange of rings between these two lovers. It is with the power vested in my by our beloved chief and the Gods above that I pronounce you husband and wife. Chief...You may kiss your bride." Helka smiled. I wasted not a moment more pulled her figure against mine and kissing her deeply. The rooms clapped and cheered for us. "I give you your chief and chieftess! Mr. and Mrs. Hagebak!" Helka announced. We broke the kiss afterwards and faced everyone smiling. From that moment, we danced and ate dinner. The party lasted until 1am, and then I led my wife to our house and made sure the door was locked before we spent the next 3 hours making love to one another. And Gods was it incredible too. Tonight was another night that made my top best nights.
(5 Months Later)
5 months since our wedding and everything was spectacular. Sylvi moved into what was now our home, she still handled all the dragon training and I ran the village. Lately though, Sylvi was different but not in a bad way. I was beginning to get concerned but she assured me she was fine. I was in the middle of storing food when Eret came over on Skullcrusher, he looked worried which worried me. "Chief!"
"What is it? Attack?" I ask quickly.
Eret shook his head. "Your wife is sick. One of the trainees from her class said she's been throwing up all morning and looks really weak. They asked me to find you." Eret informed me.
"Get me a final count by sundown, Jari." I state then rub Toothless's head, "Thanks Eret. Resume post. Lets go bud." I tell Toothless as we sped off towards the field where the class was. As soon as I got there 5 minutes laters, I saw Sylvi laying weakly against Rosethorn. I jumped off Toothless and rushed to her, kneeling quickly. "Babe?" I ask.
"I told them...not to pull you away from work. I'm okay love." Sylvi tried to smile. I wasn't buying it, she looked awful and sick.
"I'm glad they did. You're way to sick to continue class today, come on. I'll take ya home and get Iris to see what's going on." I say softly.
"You're not gonna let this go unless I do, are ya?" She giggled a bit.
"Not a chance." I nod, she smiled and I helped her up onto Toothless with me. "Come on Rosethorn." I tell Sylvi's nadder as we take off and she follows back to our house. I take Sylvi to bed and summon Iris, the village healer to come see us. She came 10 minutes later and had be step out so she could give Sylvi an exam. I waited outside pacing nervously, finally the door opened again and I saw Sylvi laying on the bed with a soft smile. "Is she okay, Iris?" I asked quickly.
"She's just fine chief." Iris smiled as she just finished washing her hands, I looked to my wife now wondering what was going on.
"Hiccup...What if I told you that you're going to have to clean out your office because we'll need the room in about 7 months?" Sylvi says taking hold of my hand. I blinked a moment, clean my office? Need the room in 7...My eyes widened.
"Are you...with child, Syl?" I ask now breathing heavily.
"She certainly is chief. 2 months along I'd say. Its why she was so sick, and judging by how big she is already. I'm saying its twins." Iris added with a smile. "Have Toothless check if I'm wrong. I'm sure he can tell." Iris said. Toothless walked over to Sylvia and lifted an ear listening to her stomach, it only took a minute before he backed up jumping around happily with his tongue you.
"Is it two, Toothless?" I ask quickly. Toothless licked my cheek, then Sylvia's. "You're pregnant! Oh my gods, you're pregnant. I can't believe this! And with twins!? Oh thank Odin...You have no idea how happy I am right now! I'm going to be a father in 7 months!" I cheered as I kissed Sylvia deeply with a hand on her already semi-round belly. Oh nothing could be better right now. Another day to add to best days of my life. My wife was pregnant with twins! "I'm telling everyone, right now!" Sylvia nodded smiling as I rushed outside on Toothless's back we took to the sky. "HEY EVERYONE! Attention up here for a minute, I got a big announcement to make that can't wait!" I called out.
Slowly everyone made their way closer to listen. "What's up chief?" Ryker asked.
"I'm proud to announce that in 7 months time...There will be two heirs to Fury Isle! Sylvi's pregnant with twins!" I yell out unable to contain my excitement. Cheering and clapping ensued, and I was sure to be throwing a party to celebrate tonight over dinner. I couldn't wait. I honestly couldn't.
(6 Months Later)
It was finally happening, the birth of the twins. They were a month early but Iris told me that was only because there was two and they were just out of room to grow. The day had been fine then around early morning when it was still dark with the moon out, when she suddenly awoke saying her water broke. I instantly summoned Iris and her two helpers Dagny and Alva. They all arrived 5 minutes later and I made sure to stay out of the way but still by my wife's side.
"Push Sylvi." Iris told Sylvi after 10 minutes of set up. Toothless and Rosethorn had helped heat up the water while the Dagny and Alva got the cloths. Sylvi screamed out in pain, it killed me to hear her in so much pain but we both knew it would all be worth it soon. Sylvi pushed hard, then again 4 more times before a cry filled the room. "First baby is a girl!" Iris announced happily as she cut the cord and handed the newborn to Dagny who went to clean her off.
"Hear that babe, a little girl!" I wanted to cry from the joy, I was holding her hand and one of her legs up. Sylvi smiled wide, tears flowing from her hazel eyes while she panted hard from the pushing. There was still one baby to get out.
"Take a few breaths, my chieftess...You aren't done just yet." Iris reminded gently. Another 8 minutes passed before the pain overwhelmed Sylvi again and Iris took her position. "Time to push again. Come on, lets meet the second heir!" Iris encouraged. My wife squeezed my hand tightly as she cringed and pushed hard again, this took another 3 pushes before another cry was heard. Sylvi's head flopped back as she panted hard trying to catch her breath. Alva wiped the sweat from her brow and face before we lowered her legs to let her relax. The cries from the twins lessened to whimpered and then after 15 minutes when both were clean, Dagny and Iris walked over smiling and both holding one of our babies. "They aren't identical chief but Dagny is holding the first born, I have the second. What will their names be?" Iris asked.
"Selena for the first..." Sylvi smiled as Dagny handed her the child now named Selena.
"And the second one will be Solana." I state. I knew where my wife was going when she picked Selena for the first born's. Selena meant moon, and Solana meant sun. It was fitting because Selena was born when the moon was out, and Soluna born with the morning sun out. These twin daughters were our sun and moon now.
"Congratulations chief and chieftess..." Iris said, then Dagny and Alva nodded agreeing.
"Thank you." Sylvi told them. After that they left and it was just us and our daughters now. Sylvi fed them both before we laid them to sleep in the cradles then we just stared at them a while.
"Selena and Solana Hagebak. Our moon and sun heirs to Fury Isle...I love you, Syl." I whisper.
"I love you too, Hic." Sylvi says as we shared a passionate kiss. This was again, another one of the best days of my life. I knew I'd be busy as hell, but I didn't care. I had a home, and now I had a family. Nothing made it better.