Hello everyone! I know its been a long time, but school and writers block got in the way. I was tweaking this chapter for 5 days, when my computer crashed and I had to start from scratch. I realize this has become more of a HiccupxAstrid fanfic but trust me here. I needed to add this for the final battle, everything will come into play I promise!

This is going to have to be a short chapter than intended because of technical problems. Pretty much this is the last build up before the finale! Please enjoy!

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Astrid's POV

It was a couple days away. Soon I would be married to Hiccup! I could hardly sit still waiting for Freya's Day to come. Ari, Tuff, and Helga were all helping me with the preparations. Ari was tasked with keeping all the guests and boys in line. Tuff was in charge of food and drink. Helga was taking care of the flowers and dress. I was nervous and keep either having beautiful dreams about the wedding or nightmares. They usually consists of me waiting for 1,000 years for Hiccup to never show up.

But, Ari promised, not even Thor could stop Hiccup from getting to me. "Astrid, don't worry! I will make sure he gets there. If he does chicken out, he won't have to worry my wrath or even yours. It will be Helga." she said.

"Helga?" I said. "She seems so sweet"

"Oh she does, but I once saw her get mad" Ari shivered "She could make Odin quiver in his boots"

Hiccup was busy in the forge making axes and shields for my parents. I hadn't seen him since we signed the contract. I was about to go to the forge when Helga stopped me.

"Ohhh no you don't!" she said

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Its bad luck in my village for a bride to see the groom 2 days before the ceremony!" She said.

"1 day!" I said.

"yup, well most people do the day of. But my mother always insisted it should be 1 whole day just to make sure. And you and Hiccup need all the luck you can get! SO march your butt home and I'll be over with the dress for the final fitting" Hela said and I slugged home.

After the fitting I asked if I could go for a flight. Helga looked me up and down and said "I think your telling the truth. You can go" She said, and took the dress out of my room.

I sighed and went to Stormfly "Wanna go flying girl?" I asked and she nodded.

I hopped on her and we flew off. I didn't know where I was going but I just wanted to clear my head. I decided to head to Hiccup's island and steered Stormfly in that direction. We flew a little above the water, so she could catch any Seagulls for a nice lunch.

We landed on the island a while later. I just lay on the sand beach while Stormfly rested. I was about to walk into the forest when I was a dragon flying towards the island.

I looked and saw a rider on the dragon. I gasped, there was only one person that rode an Exterminator. Corey. I ran to Stormfly to try and escape, but he threw a trapper and caught her, then me. He landed on the island and got off his dragon.

I was laying in the sand, trying to get up and run. He placed his sword down near my face

"Oh! You must be the amazing Astid" He sneered. I glared at him fr a moment, showing my rage. I spit in his face and tried to run, but Blade stopped me.

"Tsk, tsk. Trying to run away are we?" He said.

"You are sick! Hiccup told me all about you" I sneered.

"Hiccup is the fool! I see the dragons for their full potential and he doesn't"

"Oh no come on." Corey said "Well maybe your little boyfriend will show up after a little trip to Outcast Island."

"Hiccup will find me and stop you!" I said.

"Lets see him try" Corey then smiled evilly.

*BACK AT BERK- LATER THAT NIGHT*

Hiccup's POV

I hadn't seen Astrid in days, but we were both so busy. I tried to see her earlier but Helga stopped me. I then tried sneaking into her house, but Ari said he had gone for a flight.

I sighed and went back to the tower. After a while, Astrid's parents showed up.

"Oh! Hey, um, what brings you here?" I said.

"Is Astrid here? We can't find her" Astrid's mom said.

"No, I'm sorry. Ari said she went for a flight earlier today." I said.

"But that was hours ago! Its getting dark and we are worried." Astrid's dad said.

"Don't worry. She is probably just running a tad late. But if it make you feel better I'll go out looking for her" I said.

"Thank you" Astrid's mom said, hugging me.

I took off with Toothless trying to track Astrid. I flew to the island hoping she might have gone there when I saw Stormfly tied up on the beach.

I flew down quick and cut her loose.

"Where is Astrid?" I asked. (Remember Hiccup can speak some Dragonese)

"She was ambushed. A Rider and Exterminator captured her." Stormfly said.

"No" I said.

I almost collapsed, he had her. My worst fear had been realized. Toothless nudged me and I got on him, almost in a daze.

We flew back to Berk. I landed and all the Riders came up to me.

"Where's Astrid?" Ari said.

"He. He has her" I said. They all gasped.

I looked up at their faces. Ari couldn't speak, Helga had tears forming, Heith was trying to comfort Helga, Kol was angry, and Flint was looking at me and then Ari.

"Are you going to be ok?" Flint asked.

"I'll be fine once she is home." I said. I turned away to go tell her parents the sad news.

I know this is a little short, but it is one of the last chapters before the finale. Please review!