Disclaimer: This is based on epineffin's story and I don't own HTTYD
Chapter 3
(Hiccup POV)
After a lot of convincing from Fishlegs, I agreed that I should ride Toothless to the festival so that he can have more time with Ruff, and that if there is another close call then Toothless can get me back faster. The day went just like the first one, the Bludvist getting ready for the festival, Eret boasting about how he was going to win over the princess. Along with Drago threatening to throw me out on the streets. Yup, everything is going according to plan.
I waited for about an hour after they left, and got dressed for the festival. I rode Toothless to the castle and let him rest by a nearby lake. When I entered the castle I didn't see Fishlegs or the Bludvist, so I probably got here before them or there are just more people than last time. However I did see the girl I met last night, I immediately walked over to her.
When I tried to approach her, I saw her talking to Ruffnut. I need to get her attention somehow, 'Maybe I can try to call for her', I thought. 'Wait but what should I say, I don't know her name and I can't exactly call her, girl. Come on think, if I keep standing here I'll look like a creep, come on thi-'
" How do you do milady? " I said, 'Seriously, that's the best you could come up with! 'I mentally yell to myself. That seemed to catch her attention, she smiled at me before turning to Ruff and excusing herself. Ruff looked at me and I could have sworn I saw her whisper, 'Make a move', to the girl, before leaving.
"So milady?" she asked, I nervously rubbed the back of my neck.
"It was the first thing that came to my mind", I admitted.
"Well I like it,"
We talked for a while about pretty much anything, then we saw the orchestra starting to set up. Along with people clearing out the dance floor and couples heading settling on the dance floor.
"Looks like they're getting ready for a dance," I said
"Care to dance," Milady asked,
"Um sure," I said, "But I must warn you, I don't usually dance".
She laughed, "It's not that complicated, besides you can't be worse than some of the other people I've met". She pulled me towards the dance floor. As the orchestra started I felt as if I knew this song, even though I've never heard it before.
"Hey what's this song called?" I asked her.
"For the Dancing and the Dreaming," she said, then she grabbed my right hand and placed it on her hip, put her hand on my shoulder, and held my hand.
We swayed to the melody, and the feeling came back. Suddenly words left my mouth before I could stop them.
(For the Dancing and the Dreaming by Peter Hollens)
(Hiccup)
I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With ne're a fear of drowning
And gladly ride the waves of life
If you will marry me
No scorching sun nor freezing cold
Will stop me on my journey
If you will promise me your heart
I expected her to be weird out or walk away, but I never would have guessed what she did next.
(Astrid)
And love me for eternity
My dearest one, my darling dear
Your mighty words astound me
But I've no need of mighty deeds
When I feel your arms around me
(Hiccup)
But I would bring you rings of gold
I'd even sing you poetry
And I would keep you from all harm
If you would stay beside me
(Astrid)
I have no use for rings of gold
I care not for your poetry
I only want your hand to hold
(Hiccup)
I only want you near me
(Both)
To love to kiss to sweetly hold
For the dancing and the dreaming
Through all the sorrows and delights
I'll keep your love beside me
I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With ne're a fear of drowning
And gladly ride the waves of life
If you will marry me
If you will marry me
As the song ended the people around us cheered and clapped. We walked back to our original spots and started talking again.
"Not bad for someone who doesn't dance," she said
"Not bad yourself," I replied, " Especially at singing "
She blushed, and punched my left shoulder.
"WOW! What was that for?" I ask while rubbing my shoulder.
" That was for making me blush," then she kissed my cheek, making my face heat up. "And that was for everything else."
Hey guys sorry, this took so long, it is completely my fault. I kept forgetting to upload this,( I am practically an old person in a young person's body). And with school, my schedule is more complicated. But I will let you know that the next chapter will be mostly based on Snotlout's POV. We will be able to see his experience at the festival so far.
Till the next update - Comet Fury