Chapter 5:

Astrid and i flew up into the sky on Toothless seeing different dragons flying around the island. It was the best but what i didn't count on was Toothless had come up with an idea of his own. As we flew high above the water Toothless began picking up speed i thought he was just showing off the speed of a night fury until he started diving down towards the water.

I held on the best i could and shouted "Toothless what are you doing".

Astrid grabbed on to me and held me tight as we headed towards the water. We were reaching close to the water and before we could hit water Toothless pulled up high into the air spiraling. Toothless finished his loop and then flew straight he started making a sound i assumed was laughter.

I could feel Astrid's grip not letting up i looked to Toothless and said "thanks a'lot you crazy reptile but that was so not funny".

I got Toothless to land on the island and after he landed i helped Astrid get off of Toothless she looked a little shaken but quickly recovered. My father then walked over smiling and Gobber fallowed behind him.

My dad looked to me and said "did ya have a good flight son?"

I didn't want to mention Toothless taking Astrid and i on a wild ride instead i simply smiled and said "yeah it was okay".

My dad looked to Astrid and said "where's your dragon Astrid?".

I quickly became nervous cause my dad still doesn't know about us yet. Astrid smiled and thought of a lie and said "Stormfly? shes getting breakfast i wasn't hungry so i'm just hanging around with Hiccup".

My dad and did Gobber looked to each other confused then back at me and he said "so son the great hall is off limits for an hour its being prepared for tonight's feast". Gobber jumped out from behind my dad and said "yeah and your b.." my father covered Gobbers mouth with his hand.

I nodded and my dad and Gobber wished me a happy birthday and walked away and turned to Astrid. I smiled and she looked to me and crossed her arms.

She looked to me with a sly smile and said "so when are you gonna tell your dad about us".

I quickly answered "soon Astrid ill tell him tonight hes probably busy with Chief duties and then there's the work at the forge".

She rolled her eyes then said "well make sure you do tell him soon Hiccup, i don't wanna hide and go behind your dads back".

She was right i didn't want to do that either i know i told her i didn't care about what the people thought, I was still worried about what they would say though even though over the years i did gain slight muscle i was still smaller then most of the other vikings.

She could see the look of worry on my face she walked over and put her hand over my heart and said "if your worried don't be no matter what the villagers think or say ill always have your back".

I felt reassured and said "okay tonight during the feast ill tell him".

She smiled and agreed we decided to meet outside the doors of the great hall and we headed home. I walked through the village along with Toothless and all the villages we walked by greeted me and wished me a happy birthday.

I enjoyed the attention i got cause i used to be the one they would ignore. We left the village and got to the path up the hill where my house was. I wondered where my friends were but thought they were probably busy.

I then walked up to my house and outside i saw my cousin Snotlout was waiting outside my house.

He looked to me and walked over and said "hey Hiccup just wanted to say sorry about last night i did mean for it to be water".

I laughed and said "water under the bridge Snotlout but between you and i how much did i drink?".

Snotlout laughed almost crying and said "hahaha i checked you drank more then half of the whine, oh man i was lucky to get it refilled before my dad could notice".

I was shocked no wonder i acted so crazy we laughed and Snotlout apologized and then gave me a thumbs up as he walked and i went inside and we head for my room and i sat at my desk and began designing a new sword moments later my dad came home.I could hear his heavy foot steps coming up the stairs and he walked in.

He smiled and sat next to me and said "so son are you excited for tonight?".

I looked away from my design and said "yeah its not everyday you turn eighteen right , tonight should be exciting".

He patted me on the shoulder and said "yes it should be son if only Valka could be here to witness it".

I nodded and neither of us said anything for a while and he went back out and said to be ready for tonight i said id be ready. Toothless looked to me and i said "don't worry bud , whats the worse that could happen tonight?". Toothless shook his head and covered his head with his wing.

I ignored him and the night had come fast and Toothless and i left and met up with Astrid outside. She smiled looking excited but i didn't feel that way it felt like i had a swarm of night terrors flying wildly in my stomach.

She looked confused and said "come on Hiccup get excited".

She grabbed my hand and we went inside and the great hall was completely black. We were so confused no one was there it was so dark and silent we thought we missed the party.

Astrid looked to me and said "your dad said it was tonight, wonder where everyone is?"

Then we heard someone whisper "now" and we heard growling and flames ignited in a ring and we then saw the dragons lighting the great hall. Each dragon then lit a torch and the hole village shouted "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HICCUP".

Before i knew it i had the biggest grin on my face and Astrid laughed and we sat with our friends. My dad stood up and the hole room went silent he looked around the room then to me. He smiled and lifted his mug filled with mead and the village didn't look away.

He then began to speak "Well everyone we have gathered in the great hall tonight to celebrate my son Hiccups birthday".

The whole hall roared with applause and cheers and my dad raised his other hand to signal everyone to settle. Then signaled me with his hand to stand and so i did and everyone cheered and raised their mugs. I looked to Astrid who was cheering louder then the rest of the dragon riders my dad he got everyone to settle down again and i sat back down as he continued.

"yes my son Hiccup when he was born early and weak which made Valka believe he would not survive. But i kept faith and believed that Hiccup would grow and become the greatest Viking Berk had ever seen. Gothi herself thought i was crazy but Hiccup i'm so proud you proved me right well done son".

I nodded at my dad and he continued " Hiccup the pride of berk ; the dragon master and hopefully one day the next chief".

He then regaled everyone with the victory over the threatening invaders and dragons that my friends and i prevented. They cheered and all drank and we sat to eat even the dragons joined in and ate with us.