Hello everyone! Thank you for your reviews.
The site is working for now so I decided to post the new chapter!
AstridHiccup: Last chapter was a little short just because there weren't many events to write down. This one is longer. I'll try to but I can't promise anything. School is starting in two weeks so I'm kinda busy, sorry. I'll try my best!
As for the others, don't worry, Toothless will be with Astrid very often.
I always forgot to mention this but the characters belong to Dreamworks, Cressida Cowell and Disney.
I only own the plot.
Warning: a lot of Hiccstrid and fluff here because I was starting to miss my babies.
Enjoy!
-Clary Chase
"This is not good at all" Valka said with a deep frown "If Drago Bludvist is forming a dragon army... Odin help us all"
Astrid couldn't help but be a little surprised by her invoking a Viking god but decided not to say anything.
"You know him?" she asked instead.
The woman nodded, her expression dark "He's a madman" she explained "Many years ago there was a meeting of chiefs to talk about the problem of the dragons. He showed up, wrapped in a weird cloak and said only he knew a way to control the dragons. He would have helped everyone if all of the lands decided to kneel in front of him. They all laughed. He got angry and sent his armed dragons to destroy the hall were all the chiefs were" her eyes shined a little "My husband... he was the only one to survive"
Astrid widened her eyes.
"So your husband was a chief?!" she exclaimed "Who-"
"I can't answer that. Not yet"
The girl made a sound of protest.
"The thing is, we have to protect the dragons. To hide them"
"What?" Astrid jumped up "Valka, no. We can't just hide them all! We should try to knock some sense into him!"
If there was one thing Hiccup had taught her was that people could change for the better, if only you showed them how wrong they were in a kind way.
She was a big example herself.
Valka shook her head "No, Astrid. You can't reason with a man who kills without a reason"
Astrid didn't know what to say.
The woman's words made a lot of sense, after all.
She turned around and looked at Toothless and Stormfly chasing each other in a playful way.
They couldn't hide every dragon from Drago's madness.
But changing his mind would surely save them all.
She bit her lip "Should I... tell the King and my chief about Drago?"
Valka shook her head fiercely "We have to know his plans first" she said "We'll try to track the trappers down again and see what they have to say. Then we'll... see if we have to tell them"
Astrid nodded and decided to drop the argument for the moment.
"Okay, we'll see"
"I wonder where she always goes" Hiccup muttered watching Astrid landing in courtyard from a balcony.
His father shrugged beside him "You should be happy for her. At least she's not staying her at the castle all moody and sad"
"I don't know..." he sighed "I'd prefer that sometimes. We could... sneak around"
Stoick glared at him "I doubt it would be easy for you two to sneak around after your argument, son"
Hiccup blushed under his piercing gaze "You heard that?"
"We all did. Thanks Odin us Vikings' room are way far from the royals' ones"
He thought about it.
It was a real luck.
Thinking back to it, they could have been discovered more for that than for Astrid's bitter comment at the queen.
"If you really love her... you'll let her go" Stoick said in a dark tone.
Hiccup clenched his jaw "Then I suppose I don't love her enough"
Hiccup's breath caught as he watched Astrid enter the dining room.
She was wearing a blue dress that matched her eyes and hugged her gentle curves perfectly.
Her hair was down which was weird because she hardly let them down.
The only times he could marvel at her blond curls were when they were alone, usualy wrapped into each other's arms under the sheets.
He swallowed at that thought.
Astrid caught him staring and glared briefly in his direction before taking a seat between Ruffnut and Gobber.
Merida squeezed his arm and smiled at him encouragingly.
He smiled back at her weakly and looked down at his plate.
The food looked delicious but he really had no appetite.
The queen suddenly came rushing in, her cheeks red and a big smile plastered on her face.
"I was wondering where you went" King Fergus said with an eyebrow raised.
Elinor waved her hand dismissevely "Just... some matters"
Her gaze flicked to Hiccup and Merida for a little moment "I'll tell you about it later"
The dinner was weirdly silent.
Hiccup kept glancing at Astrid now and then through his eyelashes and she would cut him with a dragon-like scowl.
He couldn't help it.
She looked so beatiful in the dim light and the deep neckline of her dress was extremely distracting.
They were about to bring some desserts when the queen finally jumped up.
"I can't keep this anymore" she said happily.
"What is it, dear?" Fergus asked.
Elinor smiled broadly and looked at him and Merida "The clans will be arriving in a few days and your engangement party will take place next week!"
"Next week?!" Merida exclaimed, her eyes wide.
Hiccup felt all of the blood drain from his face "S-so early?" he stuttered.
Elinor watched the two of them as if they had grown two heads "I don't understand the problem. You two look so close! We'll announce it to everyone!"
He suddenly felt embarassed for saying such a thing.
He faked a smile "Yeah, you're right, my queen. It's a great idea"
The queen smiled at him.
Merida didn't even fake shame for her exclamation.
Her fingers were clenching the edge of the table tightly, making her knuckles turn white.
There was a clinking and Hiccup turned his head to see Astrid raising her glass.
Her smile could look sincere to someone who didn't know her but he knew better.
Her lips were pressed in a thin line and her eyes didn't shine as they usually did.
"I propose a toast" she said a clear voice "To the betrothed"
Everyone seemed hesitant at first, but then they all raised their glasses and toasted to the still pale and shocked couple.
Hiccup looked at Astrid.
She was looking away but he could see her eyes were clouded.
"Well" the queen said cheerfully clapping her hands together "Tomorrow we'll start to sew your party dresses!"
He heard her before seing her.
He had seen her dark silhoutte running through the courtyard towards the nearby little wood, her loyal axe on her shoulder and the cloak swinging in the night breeze.
It was dark and chilly and the sound of the axe cutting through the air and her frustrated groans didn't make the situation any better.
Hiccup hid behind a rock.
The moonlight filtrated through the trees illuminating Astrid's figure.
She looked pale, her braid messy swung over her shoulder.
She was wearing the dress from dinner, which flew in every direction as she moved to pick up her weapon once again.
She cried out and he finally decided to show himself "Are you imagining that poor tree is me?" he asked aloud.
Astrid whipped her head around and held up her axe instinctively.
"What are you doing here?" she snapped.
He stepped forward "You didn't answer my question"
"Neither did you"
"Ladies first"
"I'm not a lady" she muttered darkly.
He stopped a few feet away from her "I saw you heading here and I followed you" he admitted.
She squinted her eyes, not looking exactly satisfied.
"Yes" she said in a sharp tone "I often imagine these trees are you"
He bit his lip "Poor trees"
"You shouldn't be here. You should be with your fiance, you two look so close, after all" she quoted in a mocking voice.
"That doesn't m-"
"Have you two slept together already?"
His mouth dropped open "Wha-"
"Oh, of course not!" she smacked a hand on her forehead "She's a princess! Not a stupid Viking. She must be treated with any-"
He took a step towards her and she held her axe in his direction "Don't come near me!" she shrieked.
"Astrid, come on" he pleaded.
"NO!" she exclaimed "Go away!"
He tried again and when she pointed her axe to his chin he pulled out his sword.
Astrid backed away "Leave me alone, Hiccup, before you get hurt!"
They started to spar.
"You really think I will?" he asked ducking to avoid her hit.
It was all so surreal.
The were fighting again, with weapons even.
"I don't know!" she sounded exasperated "Just let me be!"
"Yeah, sure!"
Without realising it they had neared a tree.
Hiccup pinned Astrid against the trunk and she yelped when he put his sword at her throat.
"Don't you dare to touch me" she hissed.
"What if I do?" he said boldly.
"I'll cut your throat"
He tilted his head and as soon as his sword left her skin exposed he kissed her neck.
A strangled sound left her lips and she went limp against him.
"Hiccup!" she hissed, though her voice was little and weak.
She tried to shove him away but his arms were a steady cage around her tiny body.
Hiccup ignored her nails digging painfully in his vest and caressed her jawline with his lips.
Her skin was soft as he remembered, flawless and smooth.
After a few more attempts Astrid let go, and her arms loosened around his neck.
Hiccup held her more tightly to his chest.
"It didn't have to be like this..." she murmured tilting her head to expose more skin to his touch.
He pulled away and looked at her.
Her eyes were big in the dark.
He couldn't see the color of her skin but he could feel the heat radiating off her body from where he placed his hand on her cheek.
"I know" he murmured pressing his forehead against hers "But we can't do anything about it"
Astrid watched him with a sad expression "I'm sorry for what happened"
"No, I am sorry" Hiccup said shaking his head "I should have never yelled at you or treated you like that"
"What I said..." her voice was unsteady "I didn't mean it. I love you with all my heart, Hiccup. I really do. I was just upset and..."
She opened her mouth but no sound came out of it.
He pressed a quick kiss to her lips "I love you too" he whispered "And for the record, I haven't even kissed Merida"
Astrid relaxed in his arms "You haven't?" she asked incredulously.
"No, I haven't. Why should I?"
She shrugged biting her lip "I don't know... she's your fiance..."
He kissed her cheek "That doesn't change anything"
Astrid grazed his cheekbones with her fingertips gently.
Then she pulled him down and kissed him.
The kiss was slow at first, almost hesitant.
Hiccup was uncertain on putting more passion in it, afraid he would scare her and she would once again shrink back from his touch.
But when her hands disappeared in his hair and tugged gently all his reserves where thrown out the window.
He hoisted her up easily and his fingers slipped under her dress.
He caressed her hips in a slow motion, feeling the softness of her skin, her little battle scars he knew by heart.
She gasped and leaned her forehead on his shoulder when he brushed his knuckles on her thighs.
"Hiccup..." she murmured.
Her breath was hot against his neck and he could smell something sweet in it, maybe honey.
Her fingers slid past the hem of his shirt and touched his shoulder blades.
He shivered at their coldness.
Pressing her against the tree so she wouldn't fall, he took her hands in his.
He kissed her fingers and heat spread through them right away.
He glanced up at her and saw tears streaming down her face.
"Hey" he murmured taking her face in his hands "Don't cry"
He kissed the tears away and nuzzled his nose in her neck.
"Sorry" she said "It's just... I've missed you"
He smiled lightly "I've missed you too" he brushed blonde bangs out her eyes "How about we go to my room?"
The proposal seemed to appeal her.
A small smile appeared on her face as she nodded "I think it's a great idea"
Silence had never been a problem with Hiccup.
And this kind of silence surely didn't bother Astrid at all.
The only sounds were their breaths still slowing down to reach a normal pace.
The pale moonlight illuminated the small room and gave it an even more intimate atmosphere.
She had her face on the pillow and her hands clenched into Hiccup's larger ones.
His lips traveling across the skin of her back relaxed her.
She exhaled when he kissed the back of her neck and his arms snaked around her waist, his hands grazing her belly.
"This was amazing" he said.
She turned her head to look at him "It was. Even more so because we haven't touched each other in days"
He hid his face in her hair.
Her skin tingled where it collided with his.
Even after times and times it still felt new and magical.
Hiccup's touches always made her feel like a teenager again, when butterflies flew in her stomach every time he took her hand.
Making love to him that night had made her feel like she hadn't since her feet had first touched Dunbroch's ground.
His kisses, his gentle touches and sweet words whispered against her bare skin had assuered her that he still truly loved her.
She felt like a huge burden had been lifted off her shoulders.
She rolled around and pulled Hiccup against her.
He rested his head on her chest, his lips barely touching the soft skin of her breasts.
"I never want this to end" he said.
She kissed his forehead "Just savor the moment. Don't think about when it'll end"
He nodded and let her play with his hair.
No more words were needed beetween them.
As they held each other under the covers, she realised their stupid mistake.
They only had a few more weeks to spend together and they had to make every stolen moment precious. They could not afford another fight.
"Astrid?"
"Mh?"
"Do you still love me?"
"Of course I do, silly. Now, sleep"
She felt his eyes flutter closed "Good. Because I love you too. And I'll never stop loving you, no matter what"
Her lips curled upward and she tightened her hold on his shoulders.
She rested her cheek on his head and closed her own eyes.
It wasn't late before she fell asleep, tangled in her lover's embrace.
What do you think? Liked it?
I'm sorry if some of you didn't like the scene beetween Hiccup and Astrid but I didn't do anything detailed, anyway the rating is T so...
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I'll try to post chapter 12 as soon as I can :)