Normal POV
"Hiccup, how the hell do you know how to fly a helicopter?" Astrid interrogated, her voice running in the quiet night.
They were now located at a forest coastline with an empty beach. There was a camouflaged, oval-like hut hidden inside a clearing surrounded by trees.
Hiccup ripped off vines and brances off one side, revealing a door. There was a small box on the side with a darker color, where Hiccup pressed his thumb. Something beeped, and the door slid to the side, disappearing withing the left wall.
He turned to Astrid. "Dad's very high tech if you're wondering." He pressed an arm on her back, leading her inside.
As they entered, Astrid crossed her arms. "That still doesn't answer my question," She remarked.
"Well… my dad made Snotlout and I go through dozens of drill if something like this ever happens. He thought us how to drive helicopters, how to handle cops, permanently punched every bit of information and location of every escape hideout we have around this state," Hiccup informed. "Believe me, I have everything under control."
The auburn male gestured to his right, where Astrid followed. Her eyes widened, mouth gaping in both bewilderment and wonder as she sees a black helicopter standing in the middle of the enormous room.
Hiccup jogged over to what appeared to be a control panel upholstered on the wall. He pressed a few buttons and used his thumbprint as access to anything that needed to be confirmed.
Meanwhile, Astrid stood there like a dummy. She couldn't believe what her life had lead to. Eluding to another place and leaving everything behind. It was defiant and saddening at the same time. But they were desperate. Hiccup didn't want her to end up in jail because of his family secret, and Astrid didn't want to leave his side.
They were two, rebellious teenagers deeply in love with each other.
Astrid was interrupted by the roof suddenly opening abover her, revealing the starry night sky.
"Come on, let's go." Hiccup appeared, keys jingling in his hands.
Hiccup helped her up the passenger side of the plane before jumping in the other side. He instructed Astrid how to place in the seatbelt and informed her a few more safety precautions.
While the auburn male warmed up the helicopter, the flying vehicle roaring to life, Astrid pondered about a few things.
"What are we going to do once we arrive in… Berk?" Astrid asked, now calm yet anxious. "We can't just waltz in and expect them to accept us in a heartbeat."
"That's why my father is always one… or two steps ahead," Hiccup replied, clicking buttons, adjusting a few things; he looked like he knew what he was doing. "He has everything we need to deport to a different country: fraud passports, extra money and credit cards, certificates and personal information… we're going to live under new names for now on."
Astrid's heart skipped a beat. "Are you… are you serious?" She asked.
Hiccup nodded hesitantly. "Yes, unfortunately. I'm sorry if I turned your life upside down, Astrid… but this is the only way."
She punched him lightly on the arm, a scolding glare twisting on her face. "Will you quit apologizing every time you feel guilty? Not everything is your fault, so stop blaming yourself," She commanded.
Hiccup smiled, looking at her hopeful look. "Yes, ma'am."
As he continued to prepare the plane, the long blades above slowly moving, Astrid realized something. "What about me? If your father had everything planned out for you and your brother… did he-"
"Of course. Like I said, he's always a few steps ahead. It's… a shock how everything his done is suddenly falling apart. I'm not sure how it did happen, but it's none of our concern now," Hiccup said.
The helicopter became more alive now, indicating it was ready to fly.
"This has enough fuel for the whole ride… if we somehow do run out, there are islands that we can encounter to stop by and put in gas," Hiccup noted.
As the blades begin to circulate faster, Hiccup held the lever to start the vehicle. However, before taking off, he looked at Astrid with a calm, peaceful look.
"You ready?" He asked.
She replied with a smile.
"Ready." She placed her hand over his as they both pulled the lever back.
And with that, the helicopter lifted off from the ground, slowly flying to the night sky.
"I've always wanted to be a pilot," Hiccup admitted, relaxing on his seat as the helicopter flew steadily over a huge body of water. Dawn was approaching, coloring the dark sky with orange and yellow. The water under them was still dark and alive despite the early time.
Astrid glanced over to Hiccup, a grin slowly curving on her lips. "A pilot?" She repeated.
Hiccup looked over to her at the same manner. "Yeah… this was the only thing I enjoyed that came from my dad. Flying a helicopter. I don't know why I have a passion for flying… it's just… something I've thought about when I was young." He then turned dejected. "But after knowing I was the heir to my father's business… that dream faded away because I knew it won't happen some day."
Astrid stared at him with sympathy. In a way, they were similar. Now that her life took a different turn, it was impossible for her dream to also come true.
"I wanted… I wanted to join the Army after graduating high school," She confessed, chuckling a little. Hiccup smiled over to her. "I can't find myself doing anything else other than… fighting and beating the crap out of people. But when the incident happened… not sure if they'll accept me."
Hiccup's expression changed once again, a familiar one Astrid recognized. She shot him an assuring smile. "But hey," Astrid chirped, grabbing his hand. "I wouldn't have met you. And I don't ever regret it. It's been a pretty long… depressing ride; I lost my family… but I gained a friend."
"So I'm just a friend?" Hiccup pointed, raising a brow.
"You're more than my boyfriend, you dork," Astrid stated, rolling her eyes. "My best friend, partner, the person I rely on… the word 'boyfriend' isn't enough to summarize who you are to me."
Astrid let out a giggle when she spotted a pink tint on Hiccup's cheeks. "Awww, you're blushing, baby boo," She cooed, mostly because she knew it'll make him more flustered.
Which it did. The pink blush turned a deep red as Hiccup looked away. "Stop it, Astrid…" He whined, trying to hide his face.
She only laughed, squeezing his hand. It moved under hers, lacing his fingers with her own.
Silence fell between the couple, but the comfortable kind of silence where no words were needed to know that they were here for each other. As the rotor blades muttered outside, nothing else was heard.
It was a steady ride. Their destination was a couple miles away to their relief, they felt the need to stretch out their limbs after long hours of sitting down.
Nevertheless, a thought interrupted Astrid. She wasn't sure if it would be the right question to ask, but she was curious. It has something to do with Hiccup's family. "Aren't you worried about your dad?"
Hiccup stood quiet for a few minutes, contemplating his thoughts and feelings. "Honestly, I don't know how to feel about him. Dad has always forced me to become what he wanted me to be - and I hated it. He was always the manipulative… pushy father with high expectations in my eyes.
"But when I look at it the other way… he cares for me," Hiccup swallowed, closing his eyes. "He wouldn't have gone through all this planning and drill escapes if he didn't care about me. He would have probably just… drag me with him in jail, but he didn't."
"What about Snotlout?"
Hiccup opened his eyes, breathing out a laugh. "I'm gonna miss that bastard despite the fact he's been pretty much a huge jerk to me all my life - and I'm the older brother." He clicked his tongue, keeping his eyes at the clouds around them as he remembered the last conversation he had with Snotlout before leaving the school.
"In all honesty, he deserves more praise from our dad. While I hated our father, Snotlout worshipped him… yet Dad always chose me because I was… more 'intelligent, taller, and I make good decisions'. I never wanted to be involved with his business… it was illegal and wrong. But, it was what we were given - it was the cruel life I was given."
Astrid opened her mouth to say something, but only a gasp left her mouth once the helicopter dropped for a few seconds before it flew on a steady pace again.
Their insides turned from the drop. "What… was that?" She looked at Hiccup with panicked eyes.
"I don't know… I don't know!" Hiccup exclaimed, his heart skipping a beat as his eyes searched the control panels. He then looked through the glass of the cockpit - there was something from the distance, an island. The auburn male looked at the GPS, and realized it was Berk.
"That never happened… but it was probably just a one time thing," Hiccup gasped, trying to stay positive. Nevertheless, the helicopter dropped fown five feet again, causing the two to panic again.
Astrid watched as he flick and pressed buttons. She felt useless while he panicked and worried the most.
"Aargh! Darn it, we are this close!" Hiccup yelled angrily, tightening his grip on the wheel.
And then, something red began blinking.
Astrid saw the dread that drained the color on his face.
"Hiccup?"
"We have to jump."
"What?" Astrid's eyes widened.
"We have to get out of this thing while we still can," Hiccup said, turning his body back to grab two, bright orange life jackets from the back. He handed one to Astrid before putting his own over his head and securing the belts.
He looked over to Astrid, who had done the same. The auburn male turned back again, pulling a small duffel back. He threw it over his shoulder. "What's in there?"
"Passports, the money, and everything else. I'm just glad everything is sealed with plastic. Dad really thought the escapes through… but I don't know what the hell is going on with the helicopter. Red means bad, and bad means death," Hiccup gulped, the blinker still beeping to ignite their tension.
Astrid turned to the door beside her, opening it to the side. Wind infiltrated their space, blowing their hairs to their backs. Luckily, her hair was braided to a tight plate to avoid her blonde locks flying everywhere.
The helicopter jolted, almost throwing off Astrid. Hiccup's arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her back.
"Okay, the drops are getting way more dangerous… we need to jump now," Astrid advised, looking down at the dark waters. She glanced over to Hiccup, whose eyes stared down with fear. "Hiccup? What's wrong?"
Astrid saw his adam's apple bob, indicating he swallowed.
"I… I can't swim."
"You can't swim?" Astrid's heart dropped.
"No… I don't know how." Fear bubbled in his gut, causing him to back away. "I don't know why it just occured to me right now… I've been panicking the whole time I forgot I didn't know how to swim."
Astrid grasped his hand, which was now cold and shaking. She squeezed it tight to calm him down. "Don't worry, Hiccup. I know how, just trust me. When we jump, I won't let go, I'll be right here to keep you afloat, plus, you have the life jacket on."
"Astrid, but-"
"Do you trust me?"
Hiccup stared at her eyes, the warmth he felt in his chest as he gazed at them calmed him down. "Yes," He replied in a fraction of a second. "I trust you."
She grinned. "Good," Her hand tightened its grip. "We're going to jump on three. Whatever you're feeling right now - fear, dread, the idea of drowning - just know that I'm here for you, and I won't let go of your hand until we're on solid land."
Hiccup eyes her for a moment, watching as her braid fly on her back. "Astrid, whatever happens after we jump, I just want you to know that-"
"We're going to stay alive," Astrid finished with determination. Although, it wasn't what Hiccup was going to say.
"I was going to say I love you," He replied, his hand sweating from gripping her own.
"I love you, too. We're going to make it out alive," She promised. "Just trust me."
"I do."
Another jolt of the plane encouraged them to jump now
"Alright, on three…" Astrid started, closing her eyes. "One… two…"
Anxiety continued to rush in his veins, but with Astrid beside him, he was able to fight through his fears.
"Three!"
And they jumped, their hands still entwined together.
They felt weightless as they fall. The cold, morning breeze blew through their hair fluttering in their backs. Astrid felt Hiccup wrap himself around her tightly, not letting go.
And then, they plummeted in the ocean, the water devouring them fully.
It had shocked Astrid to realize how rough the waves are. They were so strong it had separated them when they crashed in the water
"Hiccup!" Astrid shouted, floating above. The feeling of fear finally got into her system as she realized she was no longer holding Hiccup's hand. "Hiccup!"
"Astrid!" A cry whirled her head back to see Hiccup struggling to stay afloat. Although they had life jackets, it was no help to face the monstrous tides.
"I'm coming, Hiccup! Don't move!"
Swimming down to avoid the waves from pushing her back, she swam quickly over to where he was. The water was dim, but with the help of the dawning sun, Astrid could see Hiccup's figure in the water.
Astrid's arms wrapped around him, keeping them hovering in the water. Hiccup did the same thing, his breathing ragged and hollow. It was obvious he was experiencing shock right now as he clung onto Astrid's body, his face burying on her neck.
"You're alright… you're alright," Astrid soothed him.
The moment Astrid's hand left his, it was the most terrifying this he ever endured. He was more worried for Astrid than he was for himself. But now that she was back, despite the rough waves, Hiccup was at peace.
"I lost the bag," Hiccup choked.
"Screw the bag, you almost died," Astrid said, her hands gripping on the life jacket he wore. The blonde female looked over to the horizon to see an island from afar. "You think we can make it if we swim?"
"With you dragging me? You might as well leave me here."
Astrid kicked his shin.
"I'm not leaving you, you idiot."
Astrid didn't know if it was sleep or exhaustion pulling her to a tired stupor. Her eyelids fell, but she forced them open to keep paddling toward their destination. She still held onto Hiccup, but it seems her body had started to shut down.
Her surroundings started to twist, turn, and even blur.
"A… trid..?" Hiccup's voice was muted.
Her eyes fluttered tiredly, and the harder she tried to focus, the more minutes pass by. Hiccup's worried shouting felt like he was far away from her. She tried her best to regain her strength, but it seems the exhaustion was beating her.
The last thing she saw was a white speed boat approaching, then she felt arms grabbing her by the life jacket, and finally, Hiccup's concerned face as she saw herself being lifted to what seemed to be the deck of the boat.
And then her vision was engulfed with darkness.
Astrid gasped, upper body sitting up as her pants filled the room. Her head snapped left to right, eyes widening in shock.
"Hiccup?!"
"I'm right here."
Her eyes fell to her side to see an auburn smale smiling sweetly at her.
"Hiccup? Where… where are we?" Astrid questioned, blinking as she scanned her surroundings. They were inside what seemed to be a fancy hotel room with a bed, a flatscreen tv on the wall, a nightstand, and sliding doors that revealed a spectacular view of a beach.
Judging by the bright day outside, Astrid guessed it was midday already. Has she been passed out the whole time?
"Wow…"
"We're in Berk," Hiccup notified, his hand grabbing hers under the covers.
"We are?"
"They said the people found a helicopter crashing on the waters near the beach… seeing that there were no passengers or a driver inside, they sent a rescue team to find them. And they did, and... here we are."
Astrid saw him stand up and leaned down to her face, placing his warm lips on hers. Before kissing back, she noticed the different, dry clothes both of them were wearing. Their wet clothes must be drying or taken away.
After sharing a long, passionate kiss, Hiccup pulled away and sat back down. However, the blonde female felt something different. It had to do with Hiccup. She knew he was worried about her passing out this morning, but there was definitely an odd difference glowing from me.
"Hiccup, do you need to tell me something?" Astrid asked.
Hiccup didn't reply, for she had noticed his dazed eyes locked on their joined hands.
It must be important.
"Tell me what's wrong, Hiccup… you're freaking me out here," Astrid said.
Taking a deep breath, he gazed over to her eyes, looking at them deeply with concern, sorrow, and shock.
"Spitelout isn't my father."
Astrid blinked. "He's not you father?"
"No, he's not…" Hiccup said, sounding as if he was going to break down. "When the people who found us, I was afraid because they started interrogating me. I needed you there beside me to help me with the questions… but you were asleep still.
"I thought they were going to send us to jail… or the courthouse because we were uninvited guests. But they called… the… the mayor-"
"The mayor?" Astrid's brows furrowed. "You met the mayor in a snap?"
"It's a small island. The moment the coast guards were informed of the news, everyone started talking about us," Hiccup explained. "Anyway, back to the story, the mayor came by to talk to me while the staff members in this beach-hotel thing set up this room for you.
"When… he saw me he just… stared. He called somebody on the phone and while we were waiting, we sat in silence and didn't talk until a woman came inside the room. Just like the mayor, she also stared except she ran to me… and started touching my face, like she was checking if I was real or not.
"Just as I started feeling creeped out… she… she said my name… my second name," He continued. "She said 'Hiccup, it's you'. Before I knew it, she started crying and suddenly hugged me. The mayor came and started hugging both of us.
"I… had no idea who they are or why they were hugging me," Hiccup's breath shook. "I asked them if I should know them… because it looked as if they knew me. And then they started explaining… really… really shocking stuff I couldn't believe it. But in the end, the proof was solid and I was convinced."
"Hiccup?"
"They were my parents… my real parents…" Hiccup breath slowly, closing his eyes. "Stoick and Valka Haddock… which makes me Hiccup Haddock… not Hunter Hiccup Jorgenson."
Astrid took the time to take in the news. "Wait… so who the hell is Spitelout Jorgenson?"
"Dad… Spitelout," He corrected himself. "Is my uncle. Which proves why I looked nothing like him. Snotlout, who is pretty much the mini him, is his real son. I've always wondered why we looked nothing alike - but he lied about it, telling me it was his deceased wife that carried the same features as me.
"My real dad, Stoick Haddock, the mayor of this island, started explaining the story. When Snotlout and I were little, they've always noticed how behaved and obedient I was as a baby. And Snotlout? He was the complete opposite. My dad said Spitelout has always shown envy toward him and my mom because of how well they raised me.
"Then… one night I just disappeared, along with Spitelout and Snotlout. Word broke out and it didn't take a rocket scientist to put together the pieces; Spitelout kidnapped me, and took both Snotlout and I to a different country… leaving Berk with no traces of us or him.
"Dad and Mom said Spitelout had a lot of secrets he always kept… and they guessed it was one of the reasons why he took me; to take over his secret business when I grow up because he believes Snotlout couldn't do it," Hiccup continued.
Astrid placed a gentle, comforting hand on his shoulder to keep him going. "I was… absolutely shocked from everything I couldn't even talk. After a few minutes of taking everything in, I finally had the power to talk and explain what happened to me, and why we were suddenly here.
"I could see the anger in my father's eyes, and the disappointment in my mother's. They were worried sick for me, and they've tried their best to find me with the little resource they had."
"What happened after that?"
"I just… started crying. All three of us did. My mom tried to comfort me… but I wanted you to be the one by my side to calm me down. They were still… strangers but there's no doubt that they really are my parents. They have the certificates of my birth, pictures of me and the rest of my extended family, their features are similar to mine… I… I wanted you by my side because I couldn't… I couldn't take the truth in… I…"
To silence his stuttering, Astrid pulled him to a warm hug, rubbing circles around his back. "I'm sorry… I should have been stronger, I'm so sorry for not being by your side when you needed me the most," She apologized, frowning at the sight of tears releasing from Hiccup's eyes.
"No, don't blame yourself… it's not your fault that you were asleep and tired… I'm not mad at you - I can never be mad at you," Hiccup remarked, smiling to assure her. Grinning back, Astrid leaned in a kissed his lips, which he returned in a second.
After their kiss, Astrid pulled away. "What are they like? You're parents I mean?"
"Well… I'm not really sure how to explain it since everything seemed to blur out. I mean, even though I've been with them for several hours today, I couldn't catch up with the facial details since I was taking in the truth coming from their mouths," Hiccup chuckled.
"Will I get to see then?" Astrid questioned.
The auburn male gave her a funny look. "Of course… why would I not introduce you to your future parents-in-law?" Hiccup genuinely smiled.
"Future… in-laws? Wait, Hiccup-"
Hiccup scooped both Astrid's hands in his, lifting them to his face before placing a gentle kiss atop of them. "Astrid, this… may be the most informal thing you've ever seen - you can punch me later on if you want - but I just feel the need to do it now. With everything out of the way: school, pretending to be siblings, Spitelout's secret business… I'm ready to say this.
"You and I met in the most inconvenient, awkward way. The first time I saw you I thought you were going to be trouble… but I realized you were just a pretty, amazing girl who stumbled in my life to save me from my demons and my dad. I've been living under stress and fear until you came along and became my savior. I… gods… I was even convinced you were a fallen angel sent from Valhalla for me.
"Make me the happiest man alive, Astrid. You already make me feel happy and loved everyday with your soft kisses, your hugs and your promises… I just want to seal the deal with something more grand that can change our lives," Hiccup started, causing Astrid's heart to take a huge leap. "M'lady, would you do me the honor of being my wife? Astrid, will you marry me?"
The small, bright laugh after his question had battered Astrid's heart, causing her feel emotional.
Looking deeply to his emerald green eyes, Astrid cracked a similar smile. "Yes… and yes," She answered, sending Hiccup's heart flying in the air.
Their arms captured each other to a lock, their lips joining to share a passionate kiss to make this even better. This one was the best kiss they've ever had, mainly because it was special and they could feel the heart burning passion they have for each other in that kiss.
There was no need for a ring in this proposal - it was just a shiny, fancy object, and Hiccup made sure of that. All they needed was for him to pop the question, and for her to say yes to make it official.
A wedding may not be expected soon, but someday. They just wanted to be each other's own and take their relationship to the next level.
"You know… my parents don't know about this proposal. I never mentioned it at all," Hiccup said, pushing them both down on the bed to snuggle, enjoying the moment as it lasts.
Astrid chuckled. "Well… you still have to tell them sooner or later… ever since when did you start considering this question?"
"The moment our hands let go when we fell on the water…" Hiccup answered. "The… the feeling of letting your hand go felt like an arrow to my heart. I thought I was going to lose you in the middle of a current. After the events of that, the thought of proposing stuck in my mind. If… if we could have died that night… then…" Hiccup took a deep breath. "I wanted to take the opportunity before it's too late."
Astrid smiled at her fiance, pinching his cheek a little. "You sneaky little-"
A knock interrupted her sentence. Hiccup looked at her, then to the door. Slowly sitting up, the auburn male jumped down the bed and approached it, grabbing the door knob and twisting it. Astrid stood up also, waiting patiently to see who their guests were.
Hiccup swung open the door, and a friendly smile curved on his face. He looked over to Astrid, opening the door more wide. "Astrid, this is my biological father… and mother, Stoick and Valka Haddock," He introduced.
On cue, a large, tall man wearing a blue suit entered the hotel room, his height intimidating her a little bit. Astrid's eyes blinked, staring hard and long at Hiccup's real father. The man had red hair braided to his back, and a beard with the same shade.
Then, a lady came into the room with a warm smile. Although the man and Hiccup didn't look alike that much except the eyes, the woman shared similar traits with him. Brown hair, the cheekbones, and the obvious one, their smile.
"Mom, Dad, this is-"
"Astrid!" Valka chirped, approaching her with quick footsteps. Her smile and enthusiasm lit up the atmosphere inside the room. In a second, Valka's arms circled around Astrid's body, hugging her tight. "Ooh! My son's beautiful girlfriend that he's talked about so much." Valka released her, grabbing her arms, braid, and face. It freaked her out a little, but Astrid only chuckled.
Hiccup cleared his throat, earning everyone's attention. "Actually, Mom, she's not my girlfriend anymore… she's my fiance," He corrected, lifting a finger. "I just… proposed a while ago."
"PROPOSED?!" Stoick's voice thundered in the room, moving some of the furniture a little. Astrid flinched, eyes widening in shock. "You proposed without a ring?! How could…?! Aaargh, when I see that darn Spitelout again I will beat him to a pulp for not raising my son with proper manners!"
Valka shushed him, crossing her arms. "Are you really letting yourself intimidate our future daughter-in-law? You're not making a good impression," She scolded.
"I'm sorry, dear," Stoick muttered.
"It's okay, Mr. Haddock," Astrid assured. "I'm fine without a ring," she said with a smile. Hiccup appeared next to her, wrapping an arm around her waist.
"Lass, you don't need to call me that," Stoick chuckled. "You can start by calling me Dad if you like, Miss…?"
"Hofferson, Astrid Hofferson," she introduced. Well, Hofferson for now. She'll be Astrid Haddock once she and Hiccup marry.
"Hofferson?" Stoick and Valka both said in unison, stunned a bit.
"Yes?" Astrid replied, confused.
Stoick and Valka exchanged looks. Then, the older man turned back to her. "Astrid, do you… by any chance know who Finn Hofferson is?" He quizzed.
"Finn Hofferson…?" Astrid whispered quietly. A distant man flashed in her eyes. "Yes, I do. He's my uncle but… I've never seen for years. The last time I saw him was I think… when I was five. My… parents and I assumed he's dead since he stopped sending letters and postcards from his travels."
Stoick looked at Valka again before backing up. "I'll be right back," He said, walking out the room.
"I love your hair," Valka stated, who had taken her braid off to braid it to a different style Astrid never seen before. It looked odd, yet peculiar and pretty.
"Thank you," She replied politely, making sure to not move her head to avoid disruption with Valka's braiding.
Hiccup watched with a smile as his mother and Astrid got along great. When Spitelout found out about his and Astrid's relationship, he was enraged and had almost broke it if Hiccup wasn't stubborn. Now that he met his true parents, his and Astrid's life is starting to bloom a new beginning.
"There, finished. You can place it on your side if you want," Valka said, taking the finished braid and gently placing it over her right shoulder.
When Astrid turned around, Hiccup took several seconds to see her new hairstyle. She looked stunning with the side braid, which made him ogle at her with a wide open.
"Son, close your mouth, you're about to drool," Valka warned, causing Astrid to giggle.
With that, Hiccup closed his mouth and blushed a little.
Then, the door bursted open. A man with blonde hair and beard entered the room unannounced, eyes widened and chest panting.
Astrid turned to who it was, and the moment she and the man made eye contact, she could feel her heart stopped beating. The room grew quiet as she and the visitor eyed each other.
Standing up, the blonde female could feel tears pooling in her eyes at the sight of the man. The man looked so much like her father, except a little taller and he had a beard. But what caught her attention was his eyes and nose: Sven and his brother Finn shared those similarities.
"Uncle Finn?" Astrid whispered.
"Astrid?" Finn blinked, a gasp escaping his mouth.
Finn looked so much like her father, it compelled her to shed tears.
Once Finn started lifting his arm wide, Astrid sprinted towards him, hugging him while sobbing at the same time.
"Astrid! You've grown so much!" Finn laughed, hugging her back. "You were so little the last time I saw you… gods, you look so much like your mother." The blonde female didn't reply, for the mention of Ingrid pulled out more tears to come out her eyes. "What are you doing here? Where are your parents?"
"It's… a long story, Finn," Stoick said, aware of what happened to Astrid's parents. "Why don't you sit down and let your niece explain the story?"
And so she did. She described every event on what happened in her life. Her parents' death, Spitelout's men kidnapping her to avoid her ratting them out, Hiccup defending Astrid and asking his fake father to spare her, the pretend brother-sister fiasco until Spitelout trusts her enough to free her, their unexpected relationship, the graduation, their escape, how they ended up here, and the proposal.
"Wow…" Finn gasped. "I'm so sorry for what you've gone through, Astrid. I… the reason why I didn't come back was because I decided to stay here. It was difficult for me to reach you and your parents to call and inform you about the news."
"It's alright, Uncle Finn."
Finn grinned. "Well, now that I'm here, I'm your official guardian and only relative… therefore - I know this is late - but you have my full blessing for your wedding with this young man."
Astrid and Hiccup smiled, their hands joining together.
"You two had a rough journey coming here," Valka said. "I'm just relieved Spitelout had returned what wasn't his… and also brought someone my son will be happy with."
Stoick chuckled, turning over to the couple. "Whatever mess you two got yourselves in, just know that now that you're in Berk, you two are safe."
Their hands hands clutched together, their smiles widening because they knew they can finally start anew in more peaceful home.
The End
A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed! Are any of you still confused about the details before this one-shot? Or have you figured it out by yourself? Comment a review if you'd like, I enjoy hearing the feedback and your thoughts about my story :)
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