A/N: Hello! I'm almost done with all of the prompts, so I think I'm ready to accept prompts again! But to be honest, it's easier to write the prompts if you send them to me on Tumblr because that's where I first post the drabbles, but you can still send me prompts here! Longest drabble so far!


Disclaimer: HTTYD is property of DreamWorks Animation and Cressida Cowell. Also, John Powell is the one who made For The Dancing And The Dreaming.


Prompt: "CAN YOU DO A HICCSTRID FANFIC WHERE THEY SING "FOR THE DANCING AND THE DREAMING" TOGETHER? (: please and ty! :D," sent by an Anon on Tumblr.

Summary: Hiccup couldn't get the song his parents sang out of his head. He would constantly hum it, and it would always remind him of his dad. Astrid shows up and sings it with him, trying to ease his pain.

Rated: K


Thank You

The tune of the song never left his mind. The look on his parents' faces while they were singing and dancing to it only made it more painful to accept reality. His father was gone. He still couldn't believe it. It's been a month already, and he still hears his dad's voice throughout the walls of his home, the Great Hall, the forge! Just when the family got reunited, he and his mother had to say goodbye to Stoick.

Hiccup was on top of Raven's Point, and Toothless was beside him, curled up and rested his head on his paws. He stared into the horizon and the setting sun. He hummed the tune of his parents' song, nodding his head to the tune.

"Hey," Astrid's voice suddenly rang out.

Hiccup jumped, startled with his girlfriend's sudden appearance. "Astrid, when did yo..?"

"I am one of the stealthiest people on Berk, you know. It's also natural that my dragon is, too." She shrugged.

Toothless got up and approached Stormfly, pouncing and starting a game between the two of them. Astrid and Hiccup looked at their dragons before smiling and turning their gaze back to each other. She sat down beside him, their shoulders touching. She turned slightly to start braiding his hair. "So, what's the matter?"

He sighed, wondering why she always had to braid his hair whenever she pleased. Of course he didn't ask her out loud because he knew it would only ruin the moment. He turned to her, pursing his lips. "Just this song that I couldn't get out of my head."

Her hands stopped. "A song?"

He looked back to the sunset. "My parents' song."

Her expression softened, a gentle smile gracing her lips. She leaned in and kissed his cheek before going back to the braid she was putting on his hair. She started singing softly, "I'll swim and sail on savage seas… With ne'er a fear of drowning."

His eyes widened for a moment before looking at his girlfriend, shock written all over his face. "How did you..?"

"Your mom asked me to learn it," she replied. "She told me she hoped to see us sing it at… our wedding." A faint blush appeared on her cheeks. A lot of people, including Stoick, had been hoping to see the two wed, and inside, she hoped, too, but she didn't want to force anything on Hiccup. She wanted him to want it, as well.

Hiccup grinned for a moment, before his expression turned softer and more caring. He caressed her cheek with the back of his hand and she leaned into it, slightly. His other hand intertwining with hers. Softly, he sang, "I'll swim and sail on savage seas… With ne'er a fear of drowning and gladly ride the waves of life… If you will marry me…"

She looked into his eyes, a glint in her own. He continued, "No scorching sun nor freezing cold will stop me on my journey… If you will promise me your heart…"

She smiled and sang along. "And love me for eternity." She stood up, and Hiccup followed, their hands still intertwined. She took a few steps forward, him following her, before turning to face him again, lightly cupping his cheek with her free hand. "My dearest one, my darling dear, your mighty words astound me, but I've no need for mighty deeds…" She turned to press her back against Hiccup's chest, holding his hands to wrap around her. "When I feel your arms around me."

He grinned as he spun her around. "But I would bring you rings of gold. I'd even sing you poetry." He held her hands as she giggled. "And I would keep you from all harm, if you would stay beside me."

"I have no use for rings of gold." She shook her finger. "I care not for your poetry. I only want your hand to hold."

"I only want you near me." Their dragons began dancing with them, pouncing and jumping enthusiastically.

"To love and kiss to sweetly hold for the dancing and the dreaming. Through all life's sorrows and delights, I'll keep your laugh inside me."Hiccup's left arm was wrapped around her waist, while the other was holding hers. Astrid's free hand was on his shoulder. "I'll swim and sail on savage seas with ne'er a fear of drowning and gladly ride the waves of life if you will marry me!"

They stared into each other's eyes, laughing while panting for breath. Toothless and Stormfly both smiled at their riders, letting out an excited squawk and roar.

"That song is wonderful," Astrid said.

"It is, indeed," he paused. "But we can't sing it on our wedding."

Astrid's eyes widened. "Wait, so we're…"

He just smiles at her before giving her a nod as a response. She punched his arm and hugged him afterwards. "I expected a lot more from you when it came to a proposal."

"Well, I'm unpredictable." He shrugged.

"That you are," she agreed. "But wait, why don't you want to sing your parents' song at our wedding?"

"Because," he said as he held both her hands and brought them up, leveling their chests, smiling wide. "I want it to be something that's just ours."

She smiled back before tackling him with a hug. They both fell to the ground, laughing, and Hiccup managed to flip Astrid, so he was on top. He kissed her lips and said, "I love you."

"I love you," she said back. "So much."

Toothless and Stormfly joined in the embrace, surrounding their riders and urging them to hug them, too. The lovers did exactly what they asked for and smiled at the stars.

Even though the pain of losing his father was still present, and he doubt it'll ever disappear, he decided to let it stay and just enjoy the gain of meeting his wonderful mother, his amazing best friend, and his beautiful wife-to-be. He thanked the gods for what he had. He thanked the gods for what he has.

"Thank you… Dad."


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