Hiccup and Astrid tell their friends about the trip.
How are they going to react?
Let's find out.
We're going where?
Later that day, Hiccup was finishing screwing on a bolt for a tire change…..the fifth one today. He adjusted his bandana so that he wouldn't get grease in his hair.
"All right Hiccup, finish this guy up and we're closing shop!" A thick Scottish accent hollered.
Hiccup smiled that the work day was almost over. While he did enjoy working at Gobber's Auto Repair Shop, he couldn't wait to meet Astrid to tell his friends about the vacation.
After he finished the tire change and the older couple paid in the front office, Hiccup went over to the office to meet up with a big beefy man with a very long blonde mustache, he was wearing a tan tank top with brown pants and boots. Oh and his right arm and left leg were missing as well.
This man was Hiccup's boss Gobber.
Gobber was a family friend who would often look after Hiccup when he was younger as his father was a military general and his mom was in Africa working at a wildlife preserve.
He was the one who noticed Hiccup's talent for building things and got him a job when he was only sixteen years old.
As for the missing arm and leg, Gobber was Stoick's (Hiccup's father) army buddy. A rouge grenade was in the building they were in and Gobber just barely managed to get Stoick to safety.
"Another successful day Hiccup, you've really out done yourself." Gobber told his younger employee.
Hiccup couldn't help but smile.
"Thanks Gobber, I'm just doing my job." He shrugged trying to not make it seem like a big deal as he took a drink of water.
"I think it's about time for a raise." Gobber told Hiccup.
The latter proceeded to choke on his water.
"A raise Gobber?!" exclaimed Hiccup.
"That's what I said didn't I?" asked Gobber as he put a hand on Hiccup's shoulder.
"You've been a great employee for five years and I wanted to show my appreciation, now finish cleaning up and go home, I want Astrid to be surprised." He continued.
It was no secret that Gobber adored Astrid and was even more ecstatic when the two got together. He even took a little credit in bringing them together.
"Oh she will be surprised Gobber, I don't know how to repay you." Said Hiccup as he finished cleaning his workspace.
"Just have a good time on your vacation." Gobber spoke up.
Hiccup was taken aback from what his boss said.
"How did you?..." Hiccup started but was interrupted by Gobber.
"I know everything Hiccup…well that and Astrid told me when she stopped by to drop off your lunch." He said proudly.
Hiccup just shrugged it off. He opened his locker and got his phone and car keys.
"It won't be for a few weeks, I still gotta make reservations and see if my friends are coming as well. I'll probably be gone for a maybe a few days more. Are you sure you'll be okay while I'm gone?" he asked.
"Don't worry about it, that's when I'm training the new recruits anyway. Now go be with your future wife."
"Gobber!" yelled Hiccup.
"Had to be said, now get." laughed Gobber.
Hiccup chuckled and opened the door.
"All right, see you tomorrow Gobber." He told his boss.
Gobber waved back and proceeded to start locking up the auto shop.
Hiccup went to his car and started the ignition, but not before sending a text to his girlfriend who was just getting off her shift as well.
"Just got off work, big news. See you at home!"
Hiccup sent the text and proceeded to drive back to his apartment. He was going to take a shower and change into a comfortable set of clothes. The weather was getting warmer and Berk, Minnesota was known for its coldness so this was a welcomed change.
After the twenty-five minute drive, Hiccup pulled into his apartment complex. He saw Astrid going their mail. Even though they've been together for five years, he was still amazed how he she could still shock him with her beauty.
But today was different.
Today he decided to have a little fun with her. Pretty much payback for what happened the previous night.
Hiccup quietly closed his door and silently crept over behind Astrid who was still going through their mail.
Seeing his advantage, Hiccup spread his fingers in a claw formation and dug both his hands into Astrid's sides.
Astrid squealed, dropped the mail and punched Hiccup in the face which caused him to black out. All in a matter of seconds.
When Hiccup began to regain consciousness, he was on his bed with an ice pack on his right eye.
"Well that could've gone better." Hiccup said to himself. Toothless was right next to him and looked as if Christmas came early.
"Oh you think this is funny you little furball?" Hiccup asked his pet.
Toothless licked his arm as if he had no idea what he was talking about.
At that moment, Astrid got out of the bathroom and had a look that was both angry and guilty…angrily guilty.
"Hiccup what were you thinking? I thought I was getting robbed!" she exclaimed.
"Astrid I don't think robbers tickle their victims before robbing them." Hiccup told his girlfriend.
"Ugh, your such an idiot sometimes." Groaned Astrid who sat down on the bed.
Hiccup didn't like seeing his girlfriend like this. Yeah she socked him in the face, but she was only defending herself. So he decided to take this opportunity to tell Astrid the news.
"Would it help if I said I got a raise at work?" he asked Astrid.
Astrid's eyes widen at this discovery.
"Hiccup, that's fantastic!" she cheered as she gave him a playful punch.
If there was something that Hiccup knew all too well, it was that Astrid tends to get a little violent when she gets excited.
"Yep, because someone told Gobber about our vacation and he decided that he wanted to help out." Hiccup said curiously.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Denied Astrid who was trying to keep a straight face.
It was then that Hiccup's phone started to ring.
The Caller ID said Fishlegs.
"I got this, hello?" Hiccup answered.
While he was on the phone, Astrid went back into the bathroom to adjust her large braid.
She was now wearing a red shirt with a blue hoodie, blue jeans and long brown boots.
"That's great, all right we'll see you then. Okay later." Hiccup finished, hanging up his call.
"Are they still meeting us at the café" asked Astrid.
"Yeah Fishlegs said that they'll be there. He also said that Meatlug got first prize at the Pig Beauty Contest….again." Hiccup replied.
"I still can't believe those actually exist." Asrid said.
"Fishlegs said that you have to look really hard, but they do." Said Hiccup who at this point was already heading towards the shower.
After Hiccup took a shower and changed clothes, he and Astrid were walking hand to hand on the sidewalk. Hiccup was now wearing a green short sleeved shirt with a black jacket with red dragon logos on each shoulder. As well as brown pants and black vans.
He was also wearing sunglasses from his "little fun" with Astrid.
"I'm sure it's not that bad Hiccup let me see." She said to Hiccup.
After a brief hesitation, Hiccup removed his sunglasses to reveal a fresh black right eye.
Astrid gasped as it only got worse.
"Yeah you should probably put them back on." She said as they entered the café. The café was only a fifteen minute walk and the weather was nice, so they decided to walk there.
As soon as they go into the local café they saw four familiar faces calling their names.
And those people were Hiccup and Astrid's friends.
On the far right was Scott "Snotlout" Jorgenson. He was a short athletically built man, he wore a brown sleeveless shirt and a sleeveless biker jacket with brown pants and black combat boots.
Next to him was Felix "Fishlegs" Ingermen. He was extremely chubby and wore a huge brown trench coat that went down to his knees worn with black pants and shoes.
And on the left side were the twins Rachel "Ruffnut" and Tyler "Tuffnut" Thorston.
Tuffnut had long blonge hair that was in a deadlock style with a brown t shirt, a black sleeveless hoodie and black jeans and shoes.
Ruffnut had her long blonde hair in three braids. She was wearing an orange t shirt and a black sleeveless hoodie as well with a brown shirt, black leggings and short brown boots.
In short, they were a strange bunch but Hiccup and Astrid wouldn't trade them for the world.
"Nice shades Hiccup, how hard did Astrid hit you this time?" asked Snotlout as Hiccup sat net to him while Astrid sat next to the twins.
"Hiccup was just being stupid Snotlout, he tends to do that a lot." Astrid defended.
"Yeah cause that makes me feel better." Said a sarcastic Hiccup.
"Glad to help." Smiled Astrid.
"So why exactly did you want us all to meet here?" asked Fishlegs.
"Oh oh I know, is it because you're pregnant Astrid?" asked Tuffnut.
Hiccup nearly threw up in his mouth.
"Yeah, come to think of it, she has been putting on a few pounds." Ruffnut joined in.
Astrid did not like this comment at all and kicked Tuffnut in the shin, causing him immense pain. Ruffnut laughed at her brother's pain….until Tuffnut kicked her in the shin.
"Now now Astrid remember, public place." Pleaded Fishlegs.
Astrid looked at Fishlegs and then the laughing twins who were kicking each other in the shins and crossed her arms.
"Oh man, I wanted to see a catfight." Complained Snotlout.
"Anyway!" Hiccup said loudly so that everyone would be paying attention.
"Astrid and I have an announcement." He announced.
"We're going on vacation and we want you guys to come with us!" Astrid finished.
The others got really excited.
"Sweet, I could use a vacation after a hell of a few weeks." Cheered Snotlout.
"All right Vacation!" cheered the twins as they banged their heads together (they were wearing thick hats, plus their skulls were used to the trauma.)
"How exciting, where are we going?" asked Fishlegs.
"Is it Hawaii? I've been wanting to show off my six pack." Gloated Snotlout.
"Um buddy, you've barely got a pack." Tuffnut told him.
"And that's us being generous." Ruffnut continued.
Snotlout wanted to say something but just fumed in anger.
"Eh no, how do you guys feel about going to Disney World?' Hiccup said in an excited tone.
The four friends just stared at them.
"Yeah like we're gonna….." Snoutlout start to protest.
"YES, OH YES, ABSOLUTLY YES!" cheered Fishlegs.
Everyone stared at Fishlegs after his outburst. He immediately regretted it.
"Sorry, I like Disney." Said a quiet Fishlegs.
"We're down for it, we wanna see if we can find Walt Disney's frozen body." Said Tuffnut with Ruffnut nodding in agreement.
"You guys do know that's just a myth right?" asked Asrid.
"And even if it were true, it would probably be in Disneyland." Fishlegs told the twins.
The twins just stood there in confusion.
"In California." Fishlegs continued.
The twins were still confused.
"We're going to Florida." Fishlegs finished with an agitated voice.
The twins still stared until they finally got it.
"Oh why does logic always have to ruin our fun." Asked Ruffnut.
"It always does sis, it always does." Tuffnut told his sister.
While the twins were debating on how they were going to go to California, Hiccup noticed that Snotlout was being quiet. He could tell that he didn't like the idea.
However, that wasn't the case at all.
Believe it or not, Snotlout was a Disney fan. However, he thought it was kid's stuff and was ashamed by it. He wanted to go but he didn't want to be considered a wimp.
"Snotlout what do you think?" Hiccup asked his friend.
Everybody else hard Hiccup and stared at Snotlout. Hiccup had to admit that his friends had an obsession with staring at each other.
Snoutlout looked up and tried to act tough.
"I'll go but I won't like it." He said.
"YES, DISNEY HERE WE COME!" Fishlegs cheered.
Hiccup looked at Astrid and smiled.
"Alright, unfortunately this trip won't be cheap. We're going to need your guy's help. I've got an annual pass so I won't have a problem getting in the parks and we've got a good amount of money saved up." He said.
"But the more funds, the better time we'll have." Astrid finished.
Fishlegs was he first to speak up.
"No problem guys, I can use the prize money I got from Meatlug's recent beauty pagent win." He said.
"Yeah and how much did that pay, twenty dollars and a strip of bacon?" laughed Tuffnut.
Fishlegs simply pulled out his winnings check and handed it to Tuffnut.
The twins looked at the amount and their jaws dropped.
"Sweet Thor!" yelled Tuffnut.
"We gotta find our own pig." Ruffnut told Tuffnut.
"Let me see that Snotlout said grabbing the check out of Ruffnut's hands
His eyes widened.
"That's a lot of zeroes." He simple said.
Astrid then took the check and her eyes widened as well.
"You may wanna check this out Hiccup." She handing the check to him.
"How much could it be?" he asked grabbing the check….and quickly giving it back to Fishlegs.
"Yep, that should help plenty." Said a shocked Hiccup.
Fishlegs just sat there is pride.
"Ruff and I can help too Hic." Tuffnut told Hiccup.
"Yeah we just sold a crap ton of scrap medal at the junk yard." Said Ruffnut.
"Great…..I think, what about you Snotlout?" asked Hiccup.
Snotlout didn't really have a job. He lived with the twins and they handled most of the rent. He was often a test subject for medical experiments, but he could only handle so many side effects.
"I'll help, I just don't know how." He said.
"Great. Now we have enough for all of us and have a great time as well." Said Astrid.
"That's great and all, but how are we getting to Florida?" asked Fishlegs.
Hiccup and Astrid's eyes widen. They hadn't really thought of that.
"Honestly, I have no idea." Told Hiccup.
"Flights are expensive, I don't know if we'll have enough for all six of us." Said Astrid.
"How about we drive there." Said a not so serious Snotlout.
"You know, that's actually not such a bad idea." Hiccup said.
"What?! I mean of course it is, I came up with it after all." Snotlout said trying to pass it off.
"I mean think about it, we won't have to take the buses or rent a car. And we get to have nice journey to build up the vacation." Said an excited Hiccup.
Astrid however, was worried.
"Hiccup are you sure? I mean what are we going to drive?
She told him.
"My car can barely fit you and me and your car can't fit all six of us." She continued.
Hiccup was about to say something when he heard a voice.
"We can use my van."
Everyone looked over to see who that voice and it was…..
"Snotlout?" asked Hiccup.
Snotlout saw that they were staring.
"What, I said I would help. Your welcome." He said.
Hiccup just shrugged it off.
"Great, so we leave in a few weeks. It should take about a day to get to Florida. We'll spend about a week in Florida and head back to Berk. Any questions?" he asked.
"Yeah I've got one, we've been sitting here for over an hour, how come our waitress still hasn't come?" asked Snotlout.
Everyone then realized the same thing, the place was almost empty and they hadn't even gotten any water yet.
"I'm sure someone's coming." Defended Hiccup, only for him to see the staff members sleeping on the job.
"Do you wanna just go back to our place and order a pizza?" Astrid asked everyone.
Everyone just stared at each other and proceeded to get out of their chairs.
It was at this exact moment that the waitress finally showed up.
"Hello, can I take your order?" she said before seeing the empty seats.
"Some people can be so rude." Said the offended waitress before going back to her seat and proceeded to return to sleep.
That's the last time we're going there." Hiccup told Astrid as he picked up his phone to call for a pizza.
The Gang has agreed to go!
And they're driving to Florida. What could possibly go wrong?
…Eh don't answer that question.
Up next, the Berk Gang hit the road!