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This chapter is a little intimate. No M details but some make out scenes. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Astrid's POV

I was leaning against Hiccup. I felt his breath, his heartbeat. I was content but I felt worried. After Hiccup told me about Corey... I felt like Hiccup was becoming more and more cold, like he was preparing for something. I looked up and saw his eyes we closed. I leaned away and saw his eyes shoot open. I smiled and leaned in for a kiss. I moved over him, my hands in his golden, autumn hair. His hands were on my waist and moving along my back. I deepened our kiss, falling back on the blanket. My hands were gripping Hiccup's shoulders. I pulled away reluctantly, he groaned in protest.

"Look we need to talk really quick." I said sitting up, with him following me. "First, I need you to promise not to lose yourself. NO matter what. Promise me this." I said.

Hiccup sighed "Astrid.." He began to say "NO! I need you to promise." I said. "I promise Astrid." Hiccup said. His eyes were full of love and I began kissing him again.

*LATER THAT DAY*

We flew back and Hiccup kissed me goodbye. He said he needed to talk with someone. Thats when Ari walked up. "Hey, Hiccup wants me to work with you and your riders. Ready?" She asked.

"Sure, I'll get them. Oh! And you can punch Snotlout whenever you want." I winked and she laughed. I flew off with Stormfly and got everyone together. Ari met us on one of the cliffs. "Ok, we will need to assess your skills and see what needs to be worked on. Show your strengths and don't be afraid of your weaknesses. We need to get rid of them now, not when we are battling." Ari said.

We all showed our skills with our dragons. Ari was impressed with Fishlegs' knowledge, but he needed to work on his attacks with Meatlug.

The twins were effective, but easily distracted. Ari liked the idea of using them as distractions. Snotlout tried to make a move on Ari, but that resulted in a quick kick.

Hookfang was unresponsive, but a good, strong dragon. Ari decided he and Snotlout needed time with Flint to work out some of their problems.

When I went, Ari was impressed. She wanted to work with me on getting Stormfly to do more complex moves and getting even faster.

Overall, she said we did good. Considering we didn't have the 'Almighty Dragon Rider' she mocked. "You should see the way some villages fawn over him. It gets really awkward with Hiccup and I can always count on being able to laugh my butt off." Ari said.

Everyone left and we landed back in town. Ari grabbed my arm. "Me and Helga want to talk to you, don't worry." She smiled. I followed her to the watchtower the Riders were staying at. She lead me inside and I saw Helga on one of the couches with Heith snoring loudly. Kol walked down from the bedrooms, without a tunic! He and Ari blushed a little as they saw each other. He quickly grabbed Klint from the other chair and ran out.

Helga was laughing hard with Ari blushing. I remembered what Hiccup had said about the two of them and laughed with Helga. Helga woke Heith up and put him in one of the beds upstairs.

"Now we have some privacy." Helga said sitting back down on the couch with Ari. I went over and sat in the chair Klint used to occupy.

"So... what happened on the island!" Helga blurted out. "Helga!" Ari said. "Sorry, she is a little impusive. But please answer! Hiccup won't say a thing!" She said.

I blushed, remembering that day on the island. "Ohh! She's blushing! It must be good!" Helga said, Ari rolled her eyes. I took a deep breath. "Well Hiccup took me there. It is so beautiful! Theres a cabin that has a forge, sparing ring, and a lake with a waterfall! He was so kind and sweet. I loved it there." I said.

"Aw" Helga said. "More details girl! Specifics!" Ari said. "Umm, well..." I said looking down. "Ok, lets do it this way, answer if you DIDN'T do this umm action." Ari said.

"Kissing?" Helga said. I was silent.

"Intense making out?" Ari said. Silent.

"Did clothes come off?" Ari asked. Quiet.

"Did you.. umm... do it?" Helga asked, blushing. I looked down and blushed.

Helga squealed with delight "Oh Astrid! Thats so sweet!" Helga said, her voice getting higher and higher. "I bet Hiccup is getting your contract right now! He is so like that!" Helga said. I looked at Ari "Would he?" I said.

"Did you guys talk about it?" She asked. "Ya, I know he said something on the island. But he has changed over the year. I still see the Hiccup I knew, but, he has matured." I said. "Ya, with everything going on, he has been acting more serious." Ari said.

"He told me." I said. "About.. him." I said. "Say his name! We can't keep going around her acting like he never happened." Ari said.

"He told you about Corey? Wow, he really trusts you." Helga said.

"I am sorry for what happened to all of you. But I promise we will preapre, and we will win." I said. Helga and Ari smiled and we continues talking.

Hiccup's POV

I kissed Astrid goodbye and went to the Hall. Luckily my father and Astid's parents were already there.

"Hiccup?" my dad said. "I am glad you are all here. Mr. and Mrs. Hofferson, this is about your daughter." I said taking a deep breath. "Is she hurt?" Astrid's mother asked.

"No, I wanted to ask for a marriage contract." I said. "Absolutely not!" Astrid's Dad said. "Why not?" Stoick said. "He may be back, but he is with dragons! I don't trust him." he said.

"Look, this is more as a formality." I said. "Me and Astrid have already agreed to this. I do have good relations with many tribes that will marry us before you even know we are gone." I said, crossing my arms.

Both of her parents stuttered and were shocked. "Hiccup, do you love her?" my dad asked. "Yes, I love her. She is what I thought about everyday for the entire year. And I never want to go a day without her ever again." I said. My dad looked proud and happy. As for Astrid's parents. he mom spoak up. "I believe you are a good match for my Astrid." she said. Astrid's dad reluctantly agreed.

"Thank you."I said. My dad and the Hofferson's worked up a contract in about an hour. It was one of the fastest I had ever seen. The town elder approved the match and I ran to get Astrid. I was the happiest I had been for a whole year. I looked around and saw she was leaving the watchtower with Helga and Ari.

They were all laughing. I ran up and kissed Astrid. Ari coughed and we broke apart. "Come on, I have a surprise." I said. I ran with her to the Hall and we burst through the door.

She saw her parents, my dad, and the town elder. She turned to me, her eyes glistening. I nodded and she kissed me. I had to restrain her! She whispered to me about finishing this later.

We both signed and walked out, and engaged couple. I set the wedding for next week. There was protest, but I threatened to just leave and get married tomorrow. I had to throw in a couple axes and shields, but it was worth it.

I didn't want to wait, and didn't have time. Kol said in his scouting missions we only have 3 weeks. The Outcasts were slowing him down, but he was more dangerous now.

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