Ch.11: Wedding with Dragons and Vikings
The walk to the castle was silent and the Vikings were still trying to process that there were dragons in Corona. Stoick tried not to show it, but from the inside, he was angry at the little girl, who had called him a weirdo. It took them about 20 minutes to reach the castle. The Vikings were in awe when they saw how big the castle was. It was bigger than the Great Hall on Berk. When they went through the castle gates, at the entrance of the castle were standing the king and queen of Corona.
"Greetings. I'm King Fredrik and this is my wife, Queen Auriana," said the king.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Chief Stoick of Berk and these are Astrid, Gobber, Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut and Ruffnut," said Stoick gesturing to his best friend and the teens.
"I'm Bertha, Chieeftess of Bog–Burglar Island and this my daughter, Camicazi," said Bertha, gesturing Camicazi.
"I'm Oswald for Berserker Island and this my son, Dagur," said Oswald, gesturing to Dagur.
"If you're from Berserker Island, then you must be Heather's father and older brother," said King Fredrik.
"We are. Where is she? We'd like to talk to her," asked Dagur.
"She's with the princess and her chosen prince. You'll meet them tomorrow," said Queen Auriana. "It's pretty late and I'm sure you're tired from the long trip."
"Well, I am feeling a little tired so I wouldn't mind to sleep a little," said Gobber.
"Very well, Cassandra, take them to the rooms on the second floor. You know which rooms," said King Fredrik and Cassandra nodded, and led the Vikings inside the castle.
Unknown to them, they were being watched from Rapunzel's room's balcony by Hiccup, Rapunzel, Heather and Mari, along with Toothless, Serenade and Windshear.
"So, they're finally here," said Rapunzel and looked at her soon–to–be husband. "What are we going to do? I don't know about you, but I don't want them to see us until the wedding."
"It's not gonna be easy. No doubt, they'll want to talk after they saw me and Windshear earlier," said Heather.
"Daddy, are these the bad people you told me about," asked Mari and Hiccup nodded. "I think I called the red–bearded, bulky one a weirdo."
"So what's the plan," Rapunzel once again asked.
"Easy. We'll leave," said Hiccup. "Tomorrow, you, Mari, Serenade, Toothless and I will go somewhere for the entire day after breakfast. Heather, you'll look after the Vikings. Make sure they don't harm anyone. Toothless and I will talk to Hookfang, Meatlug, Stormfly and Barf & Belch in the morning to keep the dragons calm around the Vikings. Cassandra will help the servants with the wedding preperations."
"Sound good to me, but where will we go," asked Rapunzel.
"Toothless and I discovered a lot of islands so we'll figure something out," said Hiccup.
"What about the other guests? I'm pretty sure Anna and Elsa would like to catch up with Rapunzel," asked Heather.
"We'll take Sharpshoot with us and I could send them a Terror Mail to tell them where we are," suggested Rapunzel and Hiccup nodded.
"If they don't want to ride dragons and come with us, that's the only way," said Hiccup.
"If you're sure about it, but what am I supposed to tell the Vikings? I'm sure they're gonna ask lots of questions," said Heather.
"Tell them most of the things they want to know about. If they ask about Rapunzel or me, tell them that they'll find out at the wedding," said Hiccup. "It's your choice to tell them how you met Windshear if they ask about that."
Rapunzel, Heather, Mari and the dragons were surprised. They've never seen Hiccup so serious and confident before. Rapunzel hasn't seen him this serious since the battle against the Red Death ad she sure liked him being like this. If her parents heard him talking like that, they'd be in for a big surprise.
The next day, Hiccup and Rapunzel woke up before sunrise, much the everyone's confusion, and had a quick breakfast before Hiccup started packing things up into the bags that were connected to Toothless' saddle. The couple was in Rapunzel's room, checking if they missed something when Rapunzel's parents came in.
"What's with the two of you today? You never wake up this early and why are you packed up," asked Queen Auriana.
"We'll go somewhere for the day. We want to avoid seeing the Vikings today," answered Rapunzel and Hiccup nodded to confirm it.
"It'll be just Rapunzel, me, Mari, Toothless and Serenade," said Hiccup.
"Okay, but just be careful when you take off. You wouldn't want waking Mari up," said King Fredrik, gesturing the sleeping girl on the bed.
"Don't worry, we will," said Hiccup as he walked up to the bed and picked up the sleeping girl carefully and she cuddled closer to him. "I swear, sometimes she's just too cute."
"Are you trying to make me feel jealous," asked Rapunzel.
"I don't know. Is it working," asked Hiccup teasingly.
"Yeah, a little," admitted Rapunzel and Hiccup walked up to her after putting Mari on Toothless' saddle.
"Hey, you know you and Mari are the most important people in the world for me," said Hiccup and was slapped in back of the head by Toothless' tail and glared at the dragon. "Hey, you know you're important to me, right? You have a special place in my heart, you useless reptile. Rapunzel is my future wife, Mari is my daughter, but you'll always be my first and best friend."
"You really know what to say to make me feel better," said Toothless as he purred and pressed his snout against Hiccup's forehead.
Rapunzel and her parents couldn't help, but admire the friendship those two had. It's like Hiccup had said it a couple of times, Toothless and him were like brothers. From everyone in Corona, Toothless and Hiccup had the strongest bond between a human and a dragon.
"Well, that's enough hugs," said Hiccup as he pulled away from the Night Fury and looked at Rapunzel. "Let's get going before those Vikings wake up."
"What are we supposed to do with them," asked King Fredrik.
"Don't worry, Heather will be keeping an eye on them. You can tell Anna and Elsa why we'll be gone for today," said Hiccup. "The Vikings will eventually learn everything tomorrow. I plan to talk to them after the wedding."
"Want me to be there for you," asked Rapunzel.
"Yeah, I could use a little support," said Hiccup and gave Rapunzel a quick kiss on the lips.
"Warn us the next time you're gonna do that. I still have nightmares from your midnight activities," groaned Toothless.
"Hey, someday you'll find a mate and then, you'll be doing 'midnight activities'," replied Hiccup and Toothless paled a little at the thought.
"Do those activities have something to do with Toothless sometimes sleeping until noon," asked King Fredrik and both Hiccup and Rapunzel looked at each other nervously.
"Leave them do their own thing, Fredrik. They're not kids anymore," said Queen Auriana. "Not to mention that they're getting married the day after tomorrow."
"Okay, enough about what Hiccup and I are doing. We should get going before we encounter those Vikings," said Rapunzel and Hiccup nodded in agreement.
"Have fun, but not too much fun," said Queen Auriana and Hiccup and Rapunzel got on Toothless and Serenade, respectfully, and the dragons took off as quickly as possible.
The rest of the day was uneventful. The Vikings woke up at sunrise and Heather gave them, plus the other guests for the wedding, a tour around the castle. Anna and Elsa wanted to see Rapunzel, but Heather informed them that she and her soon–to–be husband were not in the kingdom and accidentally told everyone that Rapunzel owns a Death Song and her future husband a Night Fury. That was what got the Vikings' attention. They haven't seen a Night Fury in years, but knew that the 'Dragon Conqueror' has a Night Fury. Their first thought was if Rapunzel's future husband was actually the 'Dragon Conqueror'. After the tour, Heather pulled the Vikings aside and she told them how she met Windshear, how she bonded with the Razorwhip and why she came to live in Corona. Needless to say, the Vikings were speechless when she told them that she encountered the 'Dragon Conqueror' and he helped her bond with her dragon. They wanted to know who Rapunzel's future was, but she refused to tell them as everyone will find out at the wedding. It was a little after sundown when Hiccup, Rapunzel, Mari, Toothless and Serenade returned. However, they were spotted by the Vikings and got their answer if Rapunzel's soon–to–be husband was the 'Dragon Conqueror'.
The next day, the castle was full of activity. Hiccup and Toothless were in the air even before sunrise as he wasn't supposed to see Rapunzel until the wedding. Everyone was excited, except for the Vikings, who wanted to know who the 'Dragon Conqueror' was. They decided to ask Heather and she confirmed that she knew who he was, but won't tell a thing as they'll find out in a few hours.
It was a little after noon and the time has finally come. All of the guests were in the throne room, waiting for the groom and the bride. The Vikings were a little nervous as there were at leats hundreds of dragons inside, including Flamewing and Tailslash. King Fredrik and Queen Auriana have taken their respective seats. When final checks were made, Cassandra nodded to the king and he stood up from his throne.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for being here on this day, which I'm sure you won't forget. Today, the princess and her prince become husband and wife," said King Fredrik. "Now, normally the groom would come out first, but this time we decided to do things a little differently. So, without further ado, please stand up and please welcome Princess Rapunzel, accompanied by her dragon, the Death Song, Serenade."
Everyone stood up and the Vikings gasped as Rapunzel entered the room with Serenade right beside her. Fishlegs nearly fainted at the sight of the unfamiliar dragon. Rapunzel was wearing a long white dress and her hair was tied to a pony hair. Snotlout was about to grab her hand, but Serenade noticed this and lowly growled at him. Astrid put her left hand over Snotlout's mouth and used her right hand to hardly twist his nose.
"Don't do anything stupid," Astrid whispered and Snotlout just nodded.
Thankfully, no one noticed the scene as they were looking at Rapunzel the entire time. When she got to her parents, they proudly smiled at her and she happily returned it.
"And now, please welcome Prince Hiccup, accompanied by his dragon, the Night Fury, Toothless," said King Fredrik and the Vikings could've sworn they heard wrong.
They were brought out of their thoughts when they saw the 'Dragon Conqueror' entering the room with his Night Fury.
He was wearing his mask, along with a black suit. He made a few steps before stopping. He put his hands on the mask before taking it off, revealing his face to the Vikings.
Speaking of whom, they were in complete shock. None of them knew what to do.
Hiccup and Toothless made their way to Rapunzel and her parents and nodded at them with smile.
"You may sit down," King Fredrik told the guests and they did as they were asked.
"Let's begin," said Queen Auriana and King Fredrik nodded before speaking.
"Dear friends, we have gathered here today to witness the marriage between Princess Rapunzel and Prince Hiccup. First, if anyone is against this, please talk now," said the king.
The Vikings were about to protest, but a glare from Toothless shut them up.
"Very well, now Princess Rapunzel and Prince Hiccup, if you are ready to step into the sacred circle of marriage, assuming all its rights, joys and obligations, please so indicate by joining hands," said the king. Hiccup and Rapunzel gestured to their joined hands. "Oh, you're already holding hands. Good."
Hiccup and Rapunzel chuckled quietly as King Fredrik regained his 'formal character'.
"Do you, Princess Rapunzel take this man, Prince Hiccup 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 apart," asked the king.
"I do," Rapunzel said softly while looking at Hiccup.
"And do you, Hiccup Haddock take this woman, Princess Rapunzel as your wife, to love her and 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 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 apart," asked the king as he was looking at Hiccup.
"I do," answered Hiccup softly while looking at Rapunzel.
"Very well. You may exchange the rings," said the king.
Toothless walked up to Hiccup, presenting a box with the rings inside. King Fredrik and Queen Auriana looked impressed as they knew Hiccup was the one, who made the rings as he's the only one, who knows how to work with Gronckle Iron. Rapunzel's ring was more yellowish and a sapphire in the middle, presenting Serenade's scales of yellow and blue. Hiccup's ring was more blackish with an emerald in the middle, presenting Toothless' scales and eyes of black and green.
"Thanks, bud," said Hiccup quietly to Toothless as he brought the rings out of the box and gave the blackish one to Rapunzel. He held Rapunzel's left hand and slowly slid on the ring. Rapunzel followed immediately after that.
"I pronounce you husband and wife! You may–," started the king, but stopped when Hiccup and Rapunzel kissed with passion, taking him by surprise. "– do exactly that."
Nearly the entire room erupted into cheers. The only once, who weren't cheering were the Vikings as they just stared in shock of what just happened. They've been patient enough, but they wanted answers and they wanted them now.
To be continued…
Hey, everyone. Here's the 11th chapter. I hope you liked it. In the next chapter, the Vikings will confront Hiccup and demand for explanations. I'm not sure when the next one will come, but it'll most likely be sometime in August. I'll see you all next time. Until then, have a nice day.
R&R