The Last Great Adventure

Upon his return to Berk, Hiccup was greeted with laughter and celebration. He realized just how much he missed his home in the times that he was away. He decided that he would stay put, and govern his town properly. Ragna had given him much to think about, and he couldn't help but wonder if it was time to settle down. For real, this time. After all, Astrid's patience was wearing thin. It was about time they married, he figured.

And so it was. However, through wedding preparations and arranging governors over the other islands, Hiccup began to forget his last great adventure. Ragna and Mörgum became distant memories, ever-present, but faded.

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Meanwhile, Ragna wondered whether she would ever see her grandson again. Every day, her time grew nearer. Would Hiccup know when she died? Would he even care?

Mörgum never left her mistress' side, for she, too, was growing old. They had shared one last great adventure. A woman with a heart for Dragons, and her companion, the Mother of Many.

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As the two drifted farther apart in the course of time, things settled back into place. The war between Humans and Dragons was over. Threats had been neutralized, and Hiccup was ready if any others arose. The town of Berk was lively and energetic. There was new life, and a wonderful secret was being passed around. A mysterious light that touched hearts and left a wonderful feeling. Something beautiful. Something beyond the realm of nature, beyond space, and time itself.

Every adventure had come to a bittersweet end; and the greatest adventure of all had been no exception.

For Ragna. For Mörgum.

For Einn. The One. The All.