Chapter 14—Happily Ever After:

It turned out Alva was right about the mine, and with Hiccup's leadership on the search, Berk had discovered their mines were filled with precious geodes. Under Hiccup's direction, the beautiful crystals created a new industry, and the village was saved able to buy the supplies they were lacking for the upcoming winter.

As for Lady Brenna, Hiccup proved to be a woman of her word spreading word of the woman's heinous practices across the archipelago with the help of the many allies she had acquired. With people no longer coming in, Lady Brenna went out of business, and Kari pursued in making a successful seamstress shop of her own; one where the seamstresses were actually treated fairly.

And as for Alva, she spent many months traveling and becoming a singing sensation. At first it was for small tribes, soon becoming bigger, and then into full blown kingdoms. Her dreams had finally come true. But, after so long, Alva began to realize there was really only one place she wanted to sing more than anywhere in the world. After her final show for the kingdom of England, Alva knew it was time, because sometimes being free means choosing not to go, but to stay.

After many long days of travel, Alva finally saw the island in her sights. It was a fairly decent sized island, but she could see it was filled with tall mountains and cliffs. She and Luna landed on the docks of the island, and they looked around a bit in hopes of finding the Chief. Alva clutched at the Light Fury pendent on her neck. It was then that she saw the man in her sights just straight ahead of her, the man having been previously hidden behind a group of people.

Only a moment later the man with fiery red hair, and bright green eyes caught sight of her, and a big smile spread across his face. Alva smiled back, just as happy to see Dagur too. After so long, she was finally home.

One year passed, and after just a short time, much had changed. Dagur and Alva had gotten married shortly after being reunited and only courting for a few short months. Only a few months past when Toothless then came to their island without Hiccup, but instead a new mechanical tailfin and a blue eyed Light Fury mate who refused to be given a name or title.

The two had come because Toothless was to bring all the dragons there to a place he called the Hidden World, as it was his job as Alpha to keep the dragons safe. After some explanation from Toothless, and translation from Alva, it was understood, and Dagur made the announcement to the village that their dragons would need to depart with their Alpha.

It was a tearful goodbye for everyone who had a dragon. Dagur spent a good amount of time biding both Shattermaster and Sleuther good bye, as did Heather with Windshear, but Alva had the hardest time letting Luna go. They hugged, and shared I love yous for a long time, bidding each other a long and sad farewell. Berserk watched as all their dragons then followed Toothless and the Light Fury to the Hidden World to never be seen again.

"…I promise to honor you above all others.
Our love is never-ending, and we will remain, forevermore, equals in our marriage.
This is my wedding vow to you", Hiccup finished with joy in her heart.

She and Aric stood together with their hands joined in front of one another in front of her father's statue in the plaza outside the new Great Hall of New Berk.

Gothi took the ceremonial sash and she wrapped it around their joined hands, the couple's eyes gleaming with pure joy and love. Then, with one tap of her staff in the middle of their wrapped hands, the ceremony was complete, and the couple joined together in a kiss.

"To the Chief and Chieftess!" Spitelout bellowed out, and the crowd of which included the Berserkers, Defenders of the Wing, and Wing Maidens, cheered loudly with joy.

The celebration was then held in the Great Hall, and as promised two years ago, Alva was to sing for the wedding couple. Hiccup, held at Aric's side, nodded to the girl on stage, and she nodded back. Then, Alva nodded back to her own husband behind her, and Dagur began the song with the rest of the band following his cue.

"And you're always free to begin again. And you're always free to believe when you find the place that your heart belongs—"

" "—You'll never leave" " Hiccup joined in as she was taken from Aric by Alva to the stage.

"You and I will always be…" Hiccup sung. "…celebrating life together."

" "I know I have found a friend forever more." "

"Love is like a melody…" she sung solo again. "…one that I will always treasure."

" "Courage is the key that opens every door. Though you may not know where your gifts may lead, and it may not show at the start. When you live your dream you'll find destiny is written in your heart." "

"I'm so sorry about Toothless", Alva said knowing what the dragon meant to her and how hard she had fought to live in peace with him.

"It's alright", Hiccup somberly replied. "It was for the best."

Alva nodded understandingly as Aric came up grabbing Hiccup's hand reassuringly. Dagur then stood beside his wife with a reassuring hold of his own. The two couples then turned back to the crowd who then all joined in for the last chorus.

" "Though you may not know where your gifts may lead, and it may not show at the start, when you live your dream you'll find destiny is written in your heart." "

—The End—

Credits Song—I'm On My Way by Sara Niemietz*

*The actual credits song of The Princess of the Pauper