(Hiccup's POV)
I was awakened by knocking on my house door, I groggily woke up rubbing my eyes. My headache was sorta of still there, my throat wasn't as bad and my body didn't hurt as much as before. Toothless lifted his head as I tossed off the covers and made my way to the door, I opened it to see Ryker there. Not what I was expecting, but okay. "Yes?" I asked. I listened as Ryker quickly explained about Eret bringing in shipwrecked survivors, why was I not informed before now so I could have had time to hide the dragons! Great. I sighed stepping out of the house as Toothless followed me, the light bothered my eyes as I listened to Ryker tell me that Gunnar said this was something I needed to handle. Wasn't that always promising to hear. After a 10 minute walk, I peered over the edge a bit that led down to the docks to see none other than the Hairy Hooligan tribe to Berk.
Well not all of them, about 14 including Stoick, Gobber, and the kids I grew up with. Okay, I didn't grow up with them but we were generally all the same age. Myself being the oldest. I guess they weren't kids anymore. I just stared down, they hadn't noticed me yet which was a little entertaining. So they got shipwrecked, and saved from the ice cold waters of the Archipelago by Eret and a few of his men. What were they even doing out this far? I guess it didn't matter, they were here now and clearly were stranded. Ryker made his way down the dock path and stood beside Gunnar. "Got him." Ryker said motioning up towards me, I saw the Hooligans try to look up but the sun made it hard to see me. Well here goes nothing.
"We can't see you." I heard Ruffnut say, I sighed and jumped down from my spot onto the docks right before them in a crouch then stood up with my arms crossed over my chest and facing them with a grin. I couldn't resist saying it.
"Well well well, isn't this a fun turn of events." I state. I watched their mouths drop open and eyes widen as far as they were able to now seeing me.
"Hiccup..." They whispered.
"Well if you recognized me that easily then obviously 7 years hasn't changed me all that much." I shrugged my shoulders casually to them.
"What in the name of Odin are you doing here...?" Astrid asked right away.
"For starters, this is my home. Has been the last 7 years since I self-exiled from Berk." I state.
"No! What are you doing here, before us. That guy said he to get the chief, why are you here?" Astrid snapped.
"Hey you can't talk to him like that." Gunnar said, I put my hand up.
"Its fine, Gunnar. Thank you. I'll take it from here." Hiccup said, Gunnar stepped back with a nod. "I am here because he said to get the chief..." I grinned a bit. "And I'm the chief." Again, their mouths dropped open.
"No way! You can't be, that's...not even possible to happen." Stoick said quickly.
"Its very possible when your father is the previous chief of the island." I remark.
"But I'm not the previous chief, and you would be heir to Berk not wherever this is." Stoick boomed. Okay, clearly it was time to get firmer. My arms dropped to my sides and my eyes narrowed making Stoick back up, they'd only seen this look one other time and that was when I left.
"Would be if I was still your heir but I'm not. In case you have forgotten because it's been so long, I exiled myself from the Hairy Hooligan tribe, the island of Berk, and being your son. Now I don't care what you do on Berk because you're the chief there but here on Fury Isle...I am the chief and you will respect me like you respect any other chief from another island whom visits your or you visit them. Is that clear, Stoick?" I stated harshly.
"Yew just never learn, do ya Stoick?" Gobber sighed shaking his head. "So this is where ya been hiding out, eh lad?"
I took a breath to relax and then smiled at Gobber. "Haven't been hiding, Gobber. Been here since a month after I left 7 years ago. Crashed here, was welcomed. It's been home every since." I tell him, without warning the old blacksmit just wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tightly. I heard Ryker and Eret pull their swords when Gobber hugged me. "Woah woah, easy guys. Gobber is okay, he wouldn't hurt me." The put their swords away as Gobber let go of me.
"I always knew you were alright." Gobber said.
"And I always told you we'd meet again when the winds and tides changed." I reply with a smile.
"So, chief eh? You got some explaining to do." Gobber chuckled.
"In good time my friend." I say as he nodded, content with the answer.
"I'm here my chief, who needs healing attention?" I looked back seeing Iris there with Dagny and Alva.
"Tend to them...How long were you in the water for?" Gobber sighed looking at me as Iris, Alva, and Dagny got to work wrapping injuries, giving medicine, or anything else they could do.
"We've been at sea for 3 weeks because of Stoick nest search desire, and just about 5 hours ago a storm destroyed what was left of two ships, and we got stranded in the water til your men spotted us." Gobber said.
"And though I've been gone as long as I have, this doesn't surprise me in the least. Well you're safe now. You may stay until you've healed then I will arrange a ship to take you home." I stated preparing to walk away.
"Where should we take them?" Viggo stated coming over beside Ryker now.
"The inn, where else?" I arched a brow.
"Uh...problem with that chief...Its currently..." Gunnar pointed as I turned my head and looked to see it almost destroyed. "under construction..."
"And I'm just finding out about it now?" I asked. "How bad?"
"Well Syl said not to bother you unless it was an emergency...Also just half of it. About 6 rooms are still useable." Gunnar added.
"And the inn being destroyed isn't an emergency?" I sighed heavily, that only left one option. My house. "I guess you're staying with me then. Iris, are they all set?" I looked to her.
"All set chief Hiccup. Minor injures that should heal in a week or two..." Iris smiled stepping back.
"Thank you. Go on and put your things away then get to the hall for dinner, I'll be there shortly." I say, Iris nods leaving with Dagny and Alva. I definitely couldn't hide the dragons for that time, I guess I didn't have a choice here. "Are all of you off guard duty?" I ask.
"Ryker and I still have an hour left." Eret said.
"Back to your posts then." I said, they rushed off to follow orders. Before I could say another word, I heard Toothless's warble behind me.
"Its a...a..." Ruffnut stammered.
"A Night Fury...Hiccup...don't move..." Fishlegs said, I rolled my eyes as I turned around and rubbed Toothless's head with a smile.
"Hey bud, you were supposed to stay up there remember?" Toothless licks my cheek with a croon, I heard gasps.
"Oh yeah, fun fact about Fury Isle..." I lead them up the dock stairs revealing the island to them, swarming with dragons of all kinds that weren't raiding or attacking. "My island has peace with dragons. You cause trouble here and I'm locking you up." They could only nod while following me.
"You definitely have some explaining to do..." Gobber added again.
"Later..." I mumble leading them to the great hall, Viggo was beside me with Gunnar too. I stop and send Toothless off to the feeding station then face the Hooligan's. "Gunnar, does anyone know of them being here beside the people who were on the docks?" I asked.
"No chief." Gunnar replied.
"Great..." I looked at them now. "This island has been kept a secret for years since I became chief, we don't get travelers often...Not ones who stay so just keep your mouths shut and don't ask questions. I'll explain everything later." I opened the doors after seeing them nod.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF!" I get yelled when I entered.
"Oh haha guys, funny. I knew about the party." I smile through the clapping.
"Well we didn't think you'd come. You been sick all day." Said Colden.
"Oh come on, I wouldn't miss my own birthday party." I chuckle.
"Good man! So uh...who you got with you?" Colden asked curiously now looking at the Hooligans.
"Those people would be 14 members from the Hooligan tribe of Berk..." I mumble, the room silenced now looking at them.
"Why are...they all looking at us like they want to kill us..." Tuffnut blinked.
"Maybe because they all know what led to me exiling myself..." I rolled my eyes, "And they all hate you, maybe as much as I do." I continued walking inside.
"Then...why are you helping us?" Ruffnut said, I stopped and look back briefly at the curious faces.
"Because its the right thing to do." I moved forward more and put my hands up to call everyone's attention and it fell quiet again. "Alright, listen up Dreki Riddaris...Now I know you all dislike the Hooligan tribe but turning people away in their time of need is not something we do no matter who they are. So they will be with us for a few weeks and I know you'll all do me proud and play nice, right?" I called out. It was silent, mumbles and murmurs about my request. "Fine, I'm asking as my birthday wish then. You won't deny my that, will you?" I hinted.
"Aye chief, we'll play nice. But they better not hurt our dragons..." Someone said.
"They won't...Now enjoy your dinner, we can celebrate later." I smile, everyone soon resumed eating and enjoying the night. "Viggo, will you take them to the table beside the head one. Grab them something to eat for me. I need to locate Syl, Sel, and Sol..." I chuckle.
"I think you might find them entering now sir." Viggo pointed to the door, I turned to see Sylvi with Solana holding her right hand and Selena holding her left. Here we go. Sylvi came over smiling softly.
"There you are, I checked the house and you were gone...I was worried." Sylvi said, just as I was about to answer. Snotlout pushed past me and took Sylvi's hand in his.
"Aren't you a sight for sore eyes. Why not talk to a real man, fishbone over here isn't good enough for you..." I cracked my knuckles now and pulled Inferno, activating the flame blade and pointed it at his throat.
"Touch my wife again and I will remove your hands from your body then beat you into the ground with them." I warned angrily. Snotlout let her hands go and backed up as I retracted the blade and clipped it on my thigh.
"Wi-Wife?!" Snotlout stammered out. "You're married? To her?!"
"Yes, I am so if you want to live you keep you hands off her. Have I made myself clear?" I glare. I grabbed his arm and moved him back towards the Hooligans. I stroked Sylvi's cheek gently, "Are you alright, he didn't hurt you did he?" I ask softly.
"I'm alright my love." Sylvi replied with a smile, I nodded and kissed her softly before breaking it then felt two little girls holding my hands.
"My sun and and moon, there you two are. I've missed you." I said softly as I bent down a bit and lifted them up so they could hug me around the neck.
"Daddy!" Selena said happily kissing my cheek.
"Are you feeling better?" Solana questioned.
"Much now that I have my girls with me." I chuckle placing a kiss on each of their foreheads. I watched Gobber blink in surprise and the others, again just had their mouths open. That was going to get old real fast, but then again. How could I expect them to know. I couldn't because when I left Berk, I put all of it behind me and only contacted Gobber once every two years or so but I'd never told him about having a wife, or kids, or even being chief. I only said I was starting over elsewhere, okay, and happy. I hadn't wanted to take the risk of Gobber trying to locate me and bringing everyone with him which is now what I had to deal with because of an unfortunate turn of events.
"Happy birthday daddy." My twins say to me as I hugged them tightly then put them down.
"Thank you. Now get to the table to eat up okay?" I smile, they nod and rush towards the head table.
"Lad you have...?" Gobber began, I sighed standing up.
"Yes Gobber, I know. I have a lot of explaining to do and I will later. For now, I'd like to eat dinner with my wife and daughters then enjoy my birthday. Go with Viggo and he'll get you all something to eat." I stated wrapping my arm around Sylvi's waist and leading her towards the table so we could eat. Thankfully they all went without a fight, I was pretty mad that Snotlout instantly tried to flirt with my wife but I think I got my point across, literal point of Inferno. I sat Sylvi down in her chair before I did the same in my own. I took a deep breath, finally things were calm again.
An hour after dinner, we were sitting around talking. Well I was with the tribe and others. The hooligans were mostly quiet, looking around the room trying to make any sense of anything they'd seen or heard in the last hour or so. I watched Sylvi get up when music began playing, she smiled wide and pulled my hand to get me out of my chair. "Come on babe!" Sylvi giggled as I got up and she practically dragged me towards the middle of the room.
"Syl, what are you doing..." I asked softly.
"Might be your birthday but I want a dance with my husband." Sylvi said as I smiled rolling my eyes.
"I could never deny you a request Mi'lady." I reply pulling her into my arms and the room fell quiet to watch, I noticed the Hooligans now adjusted to see what was going on with Sylvi and I. As soon as I heard the tune playing I shook my head, I know what she wanted now.
"Sing for me?" Sylvi asked.
"As you wish my beautiful wife..." I smiled kissing her softly as I took up the position to dance with her. "You're there by my side. In every way. I know that you would not forsake me. I give you my life, would not think twice. Your love is all I need believe me...I may not say it quite as much as I should. When I say I love you darling that means for good. So open up your heart and let me in..." I began singing, the room became next to silent now.
"And I will love you 'til forever. Until death do us part we'll be together. So take my hand and hold on tight. And we'll get there...This I swear." My hands held her's tightly as we moved around the hall together.
"I'm wondering how I ever got by, without you in my life to guide me. Where ever I go the one thing that's true. Is everything I do I do for you. I may not say it half as much as I should. When I say I love you darling that means for good. So open up your heart and let me in." I smiled as she laid her head on my chest lovingly.
"And I will love you 'til forever. Until death do us part we'll be together. So take my hand and hold on tight. And we'll get there...This I swear." I see her stare up into my eyes as she pulled back still holding my hand and I span her once slowly before bringing her back against me.
"So whenever you get weary, just reach out for me. I'll never let you down my love..." I took a breath now, "And I will love you 'til forever. Until death do us part we'll be together. So take my hand and hold on tight. And we'll get there...And I will love you 'til forever. Until death do us part we'll be together. So take my hand and hold on tight. And we'll get there. Ohh we'll get there..." I stared into her eyes lovingly as I leaned in close to her lips, I felt her hands move around my neck as my hands moved to her hips. "This I swear..." I whisper but was still heard by everyone. The room stayed silent as I pressed my lips to hers in a passionate kiss, then the clapping started.
"Woowoo!" The tribe cheered us on as I felt Sylvi chuckle a bit before we broke the kiss.
"I love you, Syl." I tell her.
"I love you too, Hic." She replies as she leaned in for another kiss but I surprised her by holding her in my arms, dipping her low and kissing her deeper. She blushed as I brought her back up and separated from one another. I glanced towards the Hooligans who were clapping but I'm sure it was only because everyone else was and they didn't want to get the glare of death from 350 people at once, as well the dragons being so close. I saw the door open and Toothless came inside and bounded towards me. Oh no, I moved Sylvi out of the way as Toothless tackled me and licked my face.
"Ugh...Toothless you know that doesn't wash out bud!" I groan out as he lets up and I wipe what I can off, I smile and pressed my forehead to his gently. "You're lucky we're best friends, ready for the night patrol?" I ask him. He nodded and turned so I could get on his back.
"Wait a second, you ride that thing?" Stoick asked quickly.
"I don't just ride him..." I say pressing the pedal down and Toothless's left tail fin opened up, I saw their eyes widen. "I fly him. Syl, take them to the house and Jorgenson...If I find out you touched or flirted with her at all..." I warned as Toothless charged a blast in his mouth. "Well you get the idea..." I rub Toothless's head as he stopped it and we darted out of the hall doors taking to the sky with Toothless's roar.
(Regular POV)
Sylvi chuckled a bit as the twins rushed up and each took one of her hands. "Come along, Hiccup will be back soon and I'm sure he'll answer all your questions then." Ryker, will you and Eret ensure that we don't have any stragglers?" Sylvi smiled.
"Of course chieftess." Ryker put his hand over his heart with a bow. "You heard her, get moving." Ryker ordered to the Hooligans. They got up from the table and followed Sylvi out of the hall, Eret and Ryker following either behind or on the side. They walked just outside and off to the right, it was already getting darker and guards were going around tall poles with lanterns hanging from them.
"Wait...You know who we are?" Astrid asked.
"Of course. My husband has no secrets from me, you're the Hairy Hooligans from the island of Berk. I know who all of your are, well specifically you 7 by name. Stoick, Snotlout, Astrid, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Fishlegs, and Gobber." Sylvi smiled as she took a step on the grass which was wet from the rain earlier and she slipped beginning to go down, Hiccup slid in and caught her.
"Don't worry, I won't let you fall." Hiccup smiled pulling her back up.
"I know you won't. Grass is slippery and my feet hurt...Harder to get around when I can't ride Rosethorn..." Sylvi smiled softly. Hiccup put her arm around his neck, his arm around her back and other arm under her legs and picked her up bridal style.
"Then I'll carry you home." Hiccup chuckled starting the walk towards the house.
"Aren't I heavy for you? I'm not exactly my normal size right now being pregnant and all." Sylvi blushed.
"Pregnant!?" The others said in shock now.
"She's 7 months along...How did you miss it?" Hiccup rolled his eyes bringing her in the house now and setting her on the couch carefully. "And no babe, you're not heavy to me. Still as light as a feather and just as beautiful as the day I met you. Relax, I'll put the girls to bed." Hiccup said gently. Sylvi nodded as she relaxed on the couch, Hiccup faced his two guards. "Go on home and rest up boys. Good work today, you never disappoint." Hiccup smiled.
"Our pleasure chief." Ryker said, they left as Hiccup closed the door and his twins jumped into his arms happily.
"You girls are getting two big to double team me like that." Hiccup chuckled, he faced the Hooligans. "Find a spot and get comfortable, I'll be down in a minute." Hiccup then walked up the stairs to put the girls to bed, he tucked them both in and kissed their cheeks, one on each side for both girls. They were asleep not long after as Hiccup came down the stairs cracking his neck side to side. "Alright, now that my daughters are in bed and the village is secure...You can ask questions, one at a time and keep your voices down." Hiccup stated. Suddenly, none of them knew what to ask. So many questions and they didn't know where to start with them.