Chapter 4, and this takes place after dragon training, but on tenth year of Hiccup's mother's death. :( Try not ro cry and listen to Gone Too Soon by simple plan while reading this, if you want too.

The sky didn't seem to bright, all it was full of was gray ash clouds. Every teen was waiting at the dragon academy for Hiccup, who was very late. "You think he forgot today was supposed to be a new lesson?" Fishlegs wondered, as he petted Meatlug.

"No way, he never forgets a lesson, well with the exception of Heather being with him last time," Astrid answered, until she saw a terrible terror fly in, with air mail. "Hey air mail."

The teens gathered around the letter that Astrid unrolled and began to read it in their minds.

Hey guys, sorry about this but today's class is concealed for, well it's best not to tell you. Sorry this had to be last minute but. Today's important and I'm just not in any moodto dragon train, or talk about it. Class will be in session tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Hiccup

Everyone but Snotlout looked at the letter confused and began to question in frustration,

"What's more important than training dragons to stop Dagur and Alvin?"

"What's about today that he just made this change at the last minute?"

"Why isn't Hiccup in any mood to talk about it?"

Snotlout stayed silent while he heard everyones complain, until Tuffnut hit the level big time.

"Does Hiccup think that since he's the hero that he can make choices like that?"

There, Snotlout grabbed the male twin, punched him in the face yelling at him and everyone else, "HOW HEARTLESS CAN YOU GUYS BE, YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT HICCUP MEAN!"

Astrid tried to calm him down," Snotlout, Hiccup can't just say that class is concealed on the last minute, he needs a real explanation, and clearly, the letter never stated any." That caused Snotlout to get even more furious that he shouted,

"HOW STUPID ARE YOU GUYS?! TODAY IS THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF WHEN MY AUNT, HICCUP'S MOM. DIED, AND HICCUP WAS ONLY FIVE THAT DAY!"

Everyone was quiet that time, the memory of the outcast attack came back to them. Astrid then whispered," So that was what happened, my parents never told me. W-we didn't know, our parents told us she left."

"Oh, believe your parents, they only told you that so you wouldn't be so shock, you guys were young, that's why you never went to the funeral. All I know was that Hiccup's mom died that night, and...Hiccup took it too hard," Snotlout explained, trying to hold his tears.

"Sorry snotman, but you can't fool the thorson twins," Tuffnut boasted, along with Ruffnut who nodded.

Snotlout turned to them, then states," If you guys don't believe me, then come with me."

Hiccup was in his room, his emerald eyes were getting watery, but he was getting himself ready. Then he approached Toothless," Hey bud. Lets go flying, I have to be somewhere now."

Toothless yawned, then got up as Hiccup mounted on him, and off the duo went, up in the gray sad clouds.

After a few moments, the teens were at the Haddock house, where Snotlout stood, and then knocked on the door. Out came a depressed chief, none other than Stoick the Vast.

"Stoick, did Hiccup already leave?" Snotlout asked, and was answered," Yes, he left a few minutes ago, if you can Snotlout, you can go comfort him like you did that day."

With a nod, Snotlout left along with the rest of the teens, who now looked even more confused than ever. "Snotlout, what did Stoick mean by comfort Hiccup, you never comforted Hiccup in your life," Astrid questioned.

Snotlout gave a sad smile,"You guys never knew since I was with Hiccup in the middle of the woods on the first year of his mother's death..."

(Flashback)

"Snotlout!" Spitelout shouted, and out came the young six year old, facing his father and his uncle. "What is it dad?"

"Snotlout, you know today's is the first year without your...aunt, and we can't find Hiccup in sight. Last time Stoick saw him was when the boy was going to the woods, but he didn't came back, and we already checked the forest several times. Can you find him?"

Snotlout looked at his father, then at the worried face of his uncle," I'll find him dad," and with that Snotlout ran into the forest, where the flashes of the fire his cousin and aunt were in a year ago came back in his memory.

Shaking it off, Snotlout continued on, shouting Hiccup's name several times. "He can't be hiding in the forest, because I looked everywhere, and besides, this forest can also led anyone to the...Cemetery!" Right then and there, Snotlout knew exactly where to go.

He ran and ran, until he finally got the meadow where his aunt was buried, on the other side where the other graves were. He walked passed the graves, once he got closer to his aunts, he heard something. He heard the cries of his cousin, Hiccup.

Hiccup was close to his mother's grave, hugging it as waterfalls of tears fell from his saddened eyes, whimpering," I'm so sorry mommy. I'm so so sorry, I really am."

Snotlout usually made fun of Hiccup, but this was no time to make fun. He approached Hiccup, placed his hand on Hiccup, who gasped between his cries. "I'm sure your mother accepts your sorries cuz."

Hiccup turned around and backed away crying,"Now is not a good time to pick on me Snotlout, I already caused too much trouble."

Snotlout wasn't going to give up," I'm not going to make fun of you Hiccup, not this time anyway. Listen, she's my aunt, and I miss her too, but it wasn't your fault."

"Yes it was, I was too weak to those outcasts!"

"No it's not, if I was in your place, that would happen to me, it could happen to anyone. Those dumb outcasts were too prepared, beside you were so important to your mother. She would tell you this right now, it's not your fault." "We only have Alvin to blame, and soon, I'm going to help you avenge your mother."

Hiccup looked tempted, but then shook his head," No Snotlout, avenging my mom won't bring her back. But that doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying to be a great viking, for mommy, and kill my first dragon for her. When we're older, we'll get Alvin, and bring him here, so he can get the punishment he deserves . But now..." Hiccup's eyes began to fill up with tears.

Snotlout saw this, then held Hiccup's hand and finished his statement," But now all you need to know is that your mom loved you, and that with more training, we'll make that promise come true." Hiccup, for the first time smiled gratefully at his cousin, as tears streamed down his cheeks.

"But don't tell the others I said that, this is the only time I'm Mr. Nice Guy," Snotlout warned, then led Hiccup back home.

"Hey Snotlout, thank you."

Snotlout smiled at Hiccup, the gave him a thumps up," No problem."

When the boys came back, Hiccup was greeted by his father, who ran to him, thanked Snotlout, and hugged him as tears came down. They agreed to keep what Snotlout did to Hiccup a secret, for the sake of the Jorgenson honor.

But Snotlout would never forget what he promised, and did a little less teasing, until his pride and honor took the best of him two years later.

"Wow, I never thought I hear the day that Snotlout actually comforted Hiccup. But I'm still a little unconvince, so where is he now Snotlout?" Astrid asked with a small smirk.

"Again, follow me if you still don't believe me," Snotlout instructed, then the rider took off and flew until Snotlout directed them to land on the trees and watch Hiccup, who was in front of a grave at the meadow across the other graves , and what he had to say.

"Listen," Snotlout commanded, and the whole academy was boneknapper without a roar quiet.

Hiccup sat next to his mother's grave, with Toothless by his side, never to forget those last moments with his mother. Her last words to him, his promise, and the last time she saved him.

He grabbed his satchel, and pulled out a bouquet of wild flowers he found with Toothless, and place them on the spot where his mother was buried. "It's been a long time hasn't it mom? You were always there for me, guiding me through my dark times, protecting me, encouraging me, and cared about me."

Hiccup blinked his eyes twice, tears were beginning to fall as he continued," I never got to say goodbye mom, but it's never goodbye, it's always I'll see you again, that's what you always told me." "I felt so alone before, but I always felt as if you never left me, that you were by my side the whole time."

"But still, I still have all your memories mom, and it's just that...You were gone too soon.." By then tears fell quickly from his emerald eyes.

"If only you could see this place now mom, we're in peace with the dragons, thanks to me and my friend Toothless. I was lost before, but it almost seemed like you helped me find a way out of my loneliness."

"How's Valhalla mom?" "Oh mom..." More tears fell as he cried," I miss you so much, it still hurts," he then pulled out the toy he retrieved from Breakneck Bog.

"I wish you were here, I really want to let you know that I now love this toy you made me. Sorry about losing it, I promise never to lose it ever again."

"I miss you mommy, I know it sounds a little babyish but I really miss you mommy... I know everyone tells me otherwise, but I can't help it." "I'm sorry mom, I didn't mean for you to end up like this. It's all my fault mom!" He was now shaking, crying even harder.

"PLEASE FORGIVE ME MOM!" "I never wanted this to happen, I'm sorry. Please don't hate me..." "It's all my fault, I'm so sorry..."

The gang were about to get up and run to Hiccup's side to reassure him that it wasn't his fault, but something, or in this case someone, made them saty where they were.

Hiccup was still crying, while Toothless tried to comfort him, until he felt a hand touch his shoulder. He turned around, and there was his father right there," It's not your fault son, we all know it's not your fault. Your mother doesn't hate you, she loves you, all you need to do is forgive yourself."

Hiccup shut his eyes, but his tears kept running down, he mumbled to himself,"It...it still hurts..." Stoick then went up to his son, kneeling next to him," I know it still hurts, I miss your mother too, but she would never want to see you like this, blaming yourself like this. She knew it wasn't your fault, she's proud of you, she'll never hate you."

"I know I haven't been by your side on those days, but I hope this will help..." Before Hiccup could protest, he felt his father embrace him like never before. "She's so proud of you Hiccup, even though she wasn't with us, you still kept your promise. You became the great viking your mother wanted you to become."

"I still miss her so much dad."

"I know, but remember, it was never your fault of what happened."

The Haddocks still held each other, never to let go, but they still stood beside the grave if their dead family member. While a certain group of teens were hiding, and cry at the same time.

End of chapter, hope you didn't get too sad.