A/N: Hey guys, I decided to update today because I have a job interview next week.

I didn't know if I would have time, so that's why I updated early.

The Haddock family decided to have dinner at their house. Stoick hunted a wild boar to eat and The Chief decided to cook it. After Stoick told his father that Valka wasn't the best cook, he chose to make dinner while she set up the table.

"So, how was vacation?" The Chief asked before putting a piece of meat in his mouth.

Stoick swallowed his food before he answered. "It was long, but we had a way of working it out."

He saw his father smile while cutting his meat. "That's good, so you two had fun eh?" The married couple looked at each other and shrugged.

"We tried to have fun the best we could" Valka said nervously before taking a drink. She saw her father-in-law beaming with delight. She guessed he was thinking they were being intimate the whole time, but if he only knew how bored they were on that little island.

"So, I'm guessing to expect grandchildren soon, no?"

Stoick and Valka choked on their food. Valka was having a coughing fit and tried to drink her water. Stoick just looked at his father the whole time until he spoke up.

"What? Did you think that you won't have children? It's kind of part of the deal of marriage. Since Stoick is going to be chief, you need to have children."

"Can we stop talking about this? It's all I've heard since I got engaged. 'You need to have children' 'you need to give him an heir' 'have strong healthy children'. Oh all the gods above! Is that only thing you guys think about after someone gets married?" Valka cried out.

Stoick saw his father's face turn red with anger, but he tried to make sure he didn't say anything. "Forgive her, she's just nervous." Stoick said trying to help her out. He knew his dad would yell back at her.

"I understand, but I believe that Freya will bless your marriage with a strong blood line."

Valka buried her face in her hands. She was getting tired of this talk.

"We will be happy with whatever Freya will give us." Stoick said looking at his wife. He knew she was becoming unease. He didn't want anything to be said about their wedding night by accident. So he tried to talk before she yelled at him about it.

"I know that, but you should at least have one strong son. It would be wonderful if I have a strong grandson who will be a great chief."

That was it. Valka slammed her palms on the table making the silverware shake. She stood up and left the house. She had never felt so embarrassed and frustrated during one meal.

"Valka!" Stoick cried out for her, but she slammed the door shut behind her. Stoick sighed then turned to look at his father. He glared at him before giving his last statement.

"You just wouldn't shut up would you?

"Excuse m-"

"No, you will listen to me! Yes we will have children, but she doesn't feel ready yet. You need to respect that. It's our marriage, we will have children, but you shouldn't push her. Just stop with the whole wanting grandkids talk!" Stoick yelled out before walking out looking for his wife.

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Stoick walked around the village. The only light he had was the moon and stars to find her. Before he decided to give up, he saw a light in the corner of his eye. The Forge was lit, maybe she was there. He walked towards the light and went in.

The fire was still going, but he didn't find anyone. He saw new weapons cooling from the fire, and used ones in a pile. Swords, axes, shields, hammers, every weapon covered the walls. His thoughts were interrupted when he heard a clang in the back.

"Valka?!"

"Nope, the name is Gobber."

Stoick rolled his eyes; he forgot that the drunken man from The Great Hall worked there. The blond man walked out and saw Stoick in front of him.

"Oh, Stoick, what are you doing here?"

"Looking for my wife, she stormed out after having a little dispute with my father."

Gobber cringed at his statement. "I'm sorry pal. You want to talk about it?"

Stoick looked at Gobber trying to study him. He didn't know if he could trust him or not, but he seemed to be a good guy. Well at least when he's not drunk. Stoick sighed and nodded.

"My father has been pushing us to have children. Valka doesn't feel ready, but she's getting pressured by our family to give me an heir."

"That's tough, so what happen today?"

"My father kept talking about having strong grandkids and all of that. My dad just doesn't get it."

"Well you know your father, Stubborn as a bull."

Stoick nodded in agreement. Then he remembered that Gobber knew Valka. Maybe he could help him out.

"How long have you known Valka?"

"A few years ago, she came here one night wanting to talk. I could tell that she just wanted to blow off some steam, and let me tell you. She had a lot of fire coming out of that tiny body of hers." Gobber continued "Valka is very different, and I'm not just talking about not killing dragons. I'm talking about her."

Stoick nodded at his comments. He just kept listening to Gobber and forgot that he had set out to look for Valka. Just before he was about to leave to look for her, he heard foot steps behind him. He turned around and saw his petite wife in the moonlight.

"Stoick, what are you doing here?"

"Just talking to Gobber, what does it look like?" Stoick asked her and saw her smile.

"I told you that you two would be great friends."

"I wouldn't say that we are friends, but he does tell some interesting stories."

"What kind of stories?"

"About you." Gobber said with a smirk.

Valka's eyes widened, she never thought this would happen. She thought only parents do that to their kids, not their friends.

"Don't worry lass, I wasn't saying anything bad."

"Oh yeah, I'm so sure about that." she said sarcastically crossing her arms over her chest.

"You know what, it's getting late. I think Valka and I should get ready for bed."

"Alright, see you later you two." Gobber said going back to his work bench.

Valka and Stoick walked up to the house that held The Chief. Valka was worried that her chief would start to yell at her. Once Stoick opened the door, The Chief was found sleeping in a chair. The couple went to bed, but Stoick slept on top of the covers and Valka under. They didn't feel comfortable sleeping next to each other, so the blanket arrangement helped with the awkwardness. They didn't know what to expect when getting married, but they only hoped that it would get better.

A/N: How was that? Good? Bad? Okay?

Chapter 9 will hopefully be up next week.

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