Today, we learn more about the Skullheads (more specifically, Garlo and Isabella) and what Astrid thinks of the entire matter. I chose the name Isabella because it means beauty, and she's supposed to be beautiful. I couldn't think of a better name for her either.

I'm also really happy with the kissing scene I wrote. Maybe it's just me, but I was really disappointed with the kissing scene in the actual movie. All we saw was the back of Astrid's head. How boring is that? It's like, why bother putting it in there?

Disclaimer: I am not obsessed. Just because my sister and I watch the movie or the special every day proves absolutely nothing!

Chapter three Astrid

"I swear I'll do everything that I have to 'til I forget about you!"

I stared in horror at the female that was to marry Hiccup. She was absolutely gorgeous! And she looked so nice and gentle, there was no doubt that people would say she was much better for Hiccup than I was. She was smiling pleasantly and happily greeting everyone who passed by. It made me sick.

Growling softly to myself, I stomped over to stand beside Hiccup. I was going to make sure that I did not approve of this and I wasn't going to just stand by and quietly do nothing. I wasn't built to be like that. I was a fighter.

Hiccup flinched as I pressed against his side and every eye fell on him. He had no choice but to make his way through the crowd to stand in front of the tribe with Toothless, Fishlegs and me following him. He didn't say anything to his father as he stood beside him, but instead looked up at Garlo the Gruesome with a steady eye.

Garlo gave him a once over and burst out laughing.

"So, that's your kid, is it, Stoick?" he howled. "I imagined him to be much bigger! And what in Thor's name happened to his leg?"

Hiccup grimaced. Mentioning his metal leg was not something to point out on a first meeting, and Hiccup still felt some sensitivity towards it. It made it harder for him to walk and ride Toothless.

"I lost it in an accident, Sir," he explained in a quiet, respectful voice.

"Did ya now?" Garlo asked, cocking a hairy eyebrow. "Well I say its good fer ya. It builds character. There's a lot about you than your small size let's on, huh?"

The girl (I think he said her name was Isabella?) didn't say anything at all. I didn't like the look she gave Hiccup. I had been hoping that she would have a look of disappointment when he stepped forward. But instead, her charming smile had widened and she wouldn't stop staring at him. I didn't like her. She was too nice, too perfect.

"Stoick," Baggybum, Stoick's brother called, stepping forward. "What are the Skullheads doing here anyways? They don't seem to be here to raid us or anything."

I had forgotten that Stoick hadn't told the rest of the village about this meeting. Only Hiccup and I had heard what Stoick had said, so it was only natural that the rest of the tribe was curious. And now Stoick couldn't avoid them anymore. It served him right.

Stoick turned to his brother a bit nervously. "They are here because we are going to work out peace negotiations. We have decided that we have been fighting for long enough and that we should join forces."

"Exactly," Garlo added with a nod and a huge grin. "That, and Stoick here agreed to have his son marry my beautiful daughter here."

Both Hiccup and I flinched as the Hooligans gasped and turned to him. Whatever they had been expecting, it wasn't that. I forced myself to look at the reactions of our friends. Fishlegs stood beside Hiccup with his mouth agape, not quite sure how to react. The twins, Ruffnutt and Tuffnutt, looked at each other uncertainly, wondering if this hairy man was telling the truth. And Snotlout looked like he was about to burst out laughing. I hated him for that.

The Skullhead tribe made no reaction whatsoever. Obviously their chief had been kind enough to inform them before hand of what was to happen instead of dumping this harsh news on them at the last possible second.

I pulled myself away from Snotlout's laughing face and turned back to the conversation before me as the rest of the tribe started muttering amongst themselves. Stoick was telling Garlo that he was more than happy to let the family stay at their house. I didn't like the idea of that girl being in the same house as Hiccup, but I held my tongue… for the moment.

"Why don't we go catch up on old times and let these two get to know each other?" Garlo suggested, gesturing at Hiccup and Isabella.

"Good idea," Stoick replied, casting an uncertain glance at his son. He turned to the rest of the tribe. "The rest of you can carry on. And make sure to help the Skullheads feel at home."

Then he and the Skullhead chief headed up the hill as the two tribes started greeting each other. I stayed by Hiccup's side, who had been staring miserably at the ground the entire time, not looking anyone in the eye.

"You must be Hiccup," Isabella said suddenly to him in the most beautiful, gentle voice that I had ever heard. I wanted to slap her just for speaking. "I'm sorry if our sudden arrival upset your tribe. It was my father's idea to do this, but I hope we'll be able to get along!"

Her politeness made me want to kill something. There was no way a Viking could ever be that polite. I stepped forward to come face to face with her. I was determined to show her that she was no friend of mine.

"Oh I'm sure you will," I growled. "Because it's so easy to just ruin people's lives and then act as if nothing is happening, hoping you can be friends. Well that's not what it's like in the real world, girl."

She stared at me in surprise with wide innocent like eyes. She turned to Hiccup. "Who is this?" she asked in a shy tone of voice that made me want to vomit.

Hiccup glanced at me before finally forcing his eyes on her. "This is Astrid," he told her. "She was – um, is my girlfriend."

Isabella blinked in astonishment. "Oh! I had no idea!" she turned to me apologetically. "I'm so sorry. This must be really hard for you! I hate to think that I'm coming between you two."

"Oh I'll bet you are," I snapped angrily, taking a threatening step forward.

"Astrid, please," Hiccup pleaded in a quiet voice. I continued to glare at the girl and hardly took any notice of him. I could have easily stared her down, but at that moment, Snotlout, Tuffnutt and Ruffnutt decided to join the discussion.

"So," Snotlout jeered throwing an arm around Hiccup's scrawny shoulders. "It looks like I was right. The only way you could've ever been possibly married is through an arranged marriage!" He looked at Isabella and gave her an apologetic look. "I'm very sorry that you're the one who will have to be seen with him. I feel horrible that you have to put up with this."

"Shut up, Snotlout," I growled, glaring angrily at him. He gave me a charming smile.

"Oh come now, babe," he said smoothly. "Look on the bright side! Now you have a chance to finally date me!" That earned him a punch in the face.

"I apologize that we've been causing so much trouble," Isabella told us with wide, sad eyes. "I was just as confused as you when my father first told me. Although it made me feel better since I didn't have to worry about my future." A brainless slave. Of course she wouldn't want to have to make any decisions for herself. Feh. "Of course, it'll be a lot better once we get to know each other." She took a step forward and spoke in a soft voice so that only Hiccup and I could hear her. "Who knows? Maybe we might even fall in love."

Hiccup tried not to flinch as I bared my teeth at her. How dare she imply that! It enraged me how she just carelessly tossed around that word, especially since I was standing right there! I think she was trying to make me hate her. She was constantly reminding me how she would have Hiccup and not me. And she barely even knew him. I wanted to hit her so badly.

I could see that this girl was really getting to Hiccup because he quickly excused himself, muttering how he had this thing that he forgot to do. Toothless and Fishlegs slowly followed after him and I glared at the others until they awkwardly excused themselves as well. I wanted so desperately to run after Hiccup to help comfort him. But I couldn't. Not yet. I had business to attend to.

I turned to Isabella who had dropped her sweet façade and was giving me an ugly sneer, looking quite triumphant. I glared at her with all the hatred in my heart.

"Oh he's perfect, don't you think?" she asked me with a snide voice. "I can tell what you saw in him. I can tell he's submissive, isn't he? And you know what? Knowing that I'm taking him from the likes of you just makes it that much sweeter."

I just barely managed to stop myself from attacking her. "You think I'm just going to let this happen?" I hissed. "Well you're wrong. I'm not giving him up to the likes of you without a fight."

"Oh grow up, Astrid," she sneered. "You should know that law and tradition trumps your stupid feelings any day. And besides, I always get what I want."

"Well maybe someone should give you what you need," I growled. "And what you need is a good kick in the pants." I took another step towards her, raising my fist.

"How barbaric of you to resort to physical violence," she sighed, sticking her tongue out. "How typical. It's a good thing Hiccup won't be marrying you. And if I were you, I'd consider going out with that Snotlout character because I'm going to make sure he never looks at you the same way again."

That did it. I took a step forward and slapped her hard across the face. She stumbled back with a horrified gasp as I glowered at her, breathing hard. Her pretty face melted away as she glared furiously at me.

"HOW DARE YOU STRIKE ME!" she screamed, holding her stinging cheek. I smirked. Man that felt good. "You'll pay for this," she growled. "Nobody hits me and gets away with it! You'll see! I would say that Hiccup will be mine," she sneered. "But let's face it, he already is. And there's nothing you can do about it, so ha!"

I took another threatening step towards her and she shrunk back. There was no way I was letting her have the last word.

"Oh you'll see," I hissed at her. "I don't give up so easily. You're going to regret ever stepping onto this beach."

"We'll see about that," she replied haughtily.

"Yeah, we'll see," I growled.

"I already said that."

"I also said it!" I turned on my heel and stormed back up at the beach. There was no way I was going to let her get away with this. By the time I was done with her, she would regret even being born. The fight was on. She had brought out my inner dragon. This meant war.

And we'll stop right there. I am very pleased with how this is turning out. I'm really happy with how many reviews this is getting. It makes me so happy to know how you guys love this story so far. And it's only a few chapters long so far! I hope I can continue to meet your expectations! Next time I think it's going to go back to Hiccup's view point. We need to know what he thinks of this girl and how she acts when they're alone. And fortunately I don't have many classes for the rest of the week so…