Hey! So this chapter is a little shorter, and a little less 'deep'. And frankly, I was at a lost about what to write for this particular song. But, hopefully, you guys like it. This one's lighter, more fluffy and has cute little Hiccstrid moments. Please R&R and enjoy!

Light o' the Moon

Inspired by the lyric of 'Tuffnut's Anthem' performed by Tuffnut Thorston in 'View to a Skrill, Part 2'

"The moon is so beautiful tonight," Astrid mumbled to herself and snuggled up closer to Hiccup.

Indeed, the moon seemed brighter and larger than usual that night, radiating a comforting glow over the village. From the rooftop they sat on, it cast shadows against intricate silhouettes of Night Terrors.

He looked down at her, smiling. "You know what else is beautiful?"

Astrid blushed.

"Dragons."

Astrid let out a soft gasp and glared at Hiccup, who had let out a short bark of amusement, and jabbed his side forcefully. The surprised yelp succeeded in making her giggle slightly.

Rubbing the sore spot at his midsection, he turned to look at the blonde and a small smile formed on his face. His eyes seemed to water a bit as he drew his knees up against his chest and hugged it tightly. It was those looks that always got into her-how his eyes twinkle and his fae softens. Astrid smiled back and leaned on his shoulder. "Are you usually that cheery?"

"Pretty much," he replied.

"How? After all that's happened…"

This time, Hiccup had straightened up and cast her a concerned glance. "Well," he bit his lip. "You make me this cheery."

Astrid had too straightened up. Her perplexed eyes probed Hiccup further.

Hiccup sighed, hunching down slightly. "I don't know how to put it…" He glanced to his side, eyes averting the blonde's gaze. His eyes wandered to the full moon suspended before them. "I guess I'm a little like… the moon."

The other Viking raised her brows skeptically, eyes then widening and she let out a sharp exclamation. "Is this meant to be related to my previous comment on the moon?" Raising her arm, she rained down playful slaps against his seemingly useless arms that were raised in front of his face defensively. Their giggles and eventual convulsions of loud laughter were muffled amongst the scuffle.

"Hey, hey!" Hiccup yelped between fits of guffaws as he fell backwards onto his back, Astrid landing on top of her. "It isn't!"

The latter backed off, pouting at him.

Hiccup sat up, adjusting his tunic and parting his auburn hair to a side. From the corner of his eye, he spied Astrid, with her hair in a total mess, and burst out laughing once more.

Whack!

"OW!"

That one was hard.

Hiccup rolled his eyes at Astrid, who began re-braiding her hair.

"The moon," he whispered suddenly, his playfulness and facade of sarcasm melted away at that second. The leaves stopped rustling, the wind stopped howling. He just looked deep into her blue eyes. Astrid suddenly felt… scared.

"Uh, mind explaining?" Astrid croaked.

"I think," he hesitated for a while. "I'm like the moon. Not because I'm beautiful, or as amazing as dragons." There was no laughter in this sentence. "The moon, however beautiful and bright at night, never gives out light at all. It reflects it all, from the sun that shines so much brighter, yet is invisible at night."

"Great… So we're talking about astronomy right now," Astrid teased. She stopped, when she saw how deadly serious Hiccup had became.

"Don't you see? When you shine, you make me shine. You make me glow. You just make me so, so happy, even when no one sees you doing so. You give me the strength to shine, even in the darkest times. And I know you probably think that this is stupid, but if I'm your moon, then you're my Sun."

Astrid's eyes watered a little. At that moment, she didn't want to hold it back, to be the warrior in front of him.

His voice had seemed to become louder and more intense. "So, no, you aren't as beautiful as the moon. But you're as beautiful as the Sun. Which I think is much bett-"

"You ramble too much."

Hiccup was about to argue back, but Astrid had bent over and planted her lips against his. Startled, but he slowly relaxed. When they parted, Hiccup looked back at his sunshine, and opened his mouth to talk, once again interrupted by Astrid.

"There's better things to do under the moonlight than talk, you dork."

And... it's a wrap! Hope you guys like it! I'll be focusing less on Hiccstrid for the next few stories. And beware, the rest may not be as teeth-rottingly adorable as this one. The next story would be super ANGSTYYYY (Apologies in advance!) and I may take a while on that. But reviews on how to improve would be highly appreciated! Thanks!