A/N: Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving, mine was very chill, but good, nonetheless. Storywise, this is a three-month time jump, I'll explain what changes have occurred. As for who Hiccup will pair next, he's hooking up with both Ruffnut and Atali, however, Ruffnut is going to be married to Fishlegs in the story, and she just wants to have some fun before committing herself entirely to Fishlegs. Atali, however, will be one of Hiccup's women, since she's the leader of the Wingmaidens, as for children, she prefers having a daughter rather than a son so that she could raise a strong, capable woman who would one day succeed her as leader of the Wingmaidens. Anyway, let's get into it!
(Normal pov— York)
Patience is a virtue.
Unfortunately, patience was not a popular trait when it comes to Vikings, as for Hiccup Haddock, he knows when to be patient and to bide his time. Especially when trying to sway the Vikings that had settled in England to join his Scandinavian Empire.
It had been three months since arriving in England and during those months, Hiccup had reached out to the various Viking tribes and settlements established throughout the Saxon kingdoms, many of them were impressed that such a young ruler was in command of such a vast force of Scandinavian people and dragons, while some pledged fealty to Hiccup, many more refused to bend the knee to a "child," however, those that refused to swear loyalty to Hiccup were persuaded by the young king to reconsider their choice, this was a time where all Scandinavian people needed to rally together and work together to provide the future of their people a better life by ensuring they inherit good, rich lands to settle and call their own. While some of these Viking leaders were persuaded and changed their minds, some refused the young king a second time, and because of this, Hiccup challenged these stubborn leaders to holmgångs to assume command over their people and take possession of their wealth and resources. Each Viking leader that refused Hiccup accepted, and each time, the King of Vikings won and took what once belonged to these stubborn leaders, the people had no quarrel with Hiccup and pledged fealty to their new leader. Not only was Hiccup responsible for the lives of more Viking people, but Astrid, Elsa, and Fiona were three months pregnant. The news excited Hiccup greatly, none more so than his wife and two Fair Queens, and while Heather and Anna were happy for the three pregnant women, they too desired to have children of their own and provide their king and lover with more heirs. Obliging their desires, Hiccup would visit both Anna and Heather separately or even together, and though they had yet to be with child, the King of Vikings had an inkling that would change soon.
On top of taking command of the English Viking settlers, some of the leaders who pledged fealty to Hiccup's rule were now clans that had reformed to Christianity. Many were disgusted that these Vikings had forsaken the old ways of their fathers and embraced Christianity, none more so than Harald Haraldson and many others, however, Hiccup was committed to making sure all Scandinavian people were united, whether the god his people worshipped was Odin or Christ, the only thing that mattered to Hiccup was that he led the Scandinavian people to a new home where they can flourish and rebuild what they lost in the lands from which they hailed.
The burden of kingship had never felt heavier to Hiccup, not only in dealing with making sure the various factions of Christian and ordinary Vikings didn't tear each to pieces because they worshiped different gods, keeping an eye on his wife and Fair Queens as well as tending to their needs, and keeping a watchful eye on the Saxon kingdoms that were in the process of bringing together their armies and joining Heahmund of the Zealot Order in an effort to drive the Vikings into extinction. Minor skirmishes between the Saxons did occur, but no battles, not until the Saxon kingdoms came together and assembled the men they needed to defeat the Vikings.
With so much going on, Hiccup needed to take a break from his duties as king, so he decided to go out hunting with men of his choosing a group of people and dragons under his command.
It was currently raining as the Scandinavians and their king departed from York's walls and ventured out into the forests and see what they could catch.
As the heavy rainfall came down, the downpour served as the perfect cover for Hiccup and his trusted men along with the Mountain Men Tribe, a group of Sami who favored hunting and venturing into the wilderness to sharpen their skills and savoring the thrill of the hunting wild game. Among this tribe of Sami was Eret, Son of Eret, along with former members of his old Dragon Trapping crew— Teeny, Ug, and No-Name, but nobody wanted to call him that, so instead, everyone calls him Nikko. Together, these Sami and Vikings were covered in war paint that matched the English forests and they were only armed with spears, bows, and slingshots. For the past three hours, they had been stalking a small herd of elk which would ultimately lead them to a far larger herd migrating together. The reason for this hunt was not only to exercise working alongside non-Viking people but also to provide more food for the now-migrant people.
One of the Sami who had scouted ahead moved silently through the forest until he was within a few yards of Hiccup and the hunting party. "My king, they are close," they spoke using sign language. "If we assume our positions now, we can cut off their escape." Nodding in understanding, the King of Vikings turned to Snotlout and his uncle, Spitelout who was leading a small band of Hooligans to move into position and cut off the elk herd from escaping. Urging his fellow Scandinavians to follow him, Hiccup took the lead while the Vikings and Sami accompanying him moved swiftly, mindful not to make a sound and alert the horde that they were being stalked. Thunder crackled in the heavens, and the rainfall made it seem impossible to see, the light thundering of footsteps and heavy breathing of the men and women joining their king were the only sounds anyone could hear.
Patience is a virtue.
Suddenly coming to a halt, Hiccup and his followers were now perched on top of a ridgeline that led down a small valley where the vast herd of elk was located. Narrowing his eyes through the rainfall, Hiccup took deep breaths while looking turning around at those accompanying him, they all gave him firm nods, silently telling him that they were ready. Looking back down at the elk herd, Hiccup let out a cry that sounded like a Night Fury, and the elk herd, spooked by what they had just heard, suddenly ran as fast as their hooves could carry them. While chasing the fleeing herd, Hiccup smiled as the already darkened skies darkened further, the dragons that had accompanied them would lend Snotlout and Spitelout's group aid in preventing the herd from slipping away.
Large torrents of fire came down, stopping the elk in their tracks, several Typhoomerangs loomed overhead while releasing thunderous roars as they continued to trap a large group of elk in a ring of fire. With these elk trapped and panicking, they couldn't react to the Speed Stingers leaping over the flames and paralyzing them, making them much easier to deal with, the Mountain Men Sami too leaped through the fire thanks to the dragon scale cloaks they were wearing to finish off the elks by plunging spears through their necks. The elk who managed to evade being trapped in rings of fire continued running, knocking over Vikings or Sami who tried to knock them off of their feet by thrusting spears at their hind legs. Some of the elk were paralyzed by Speed Stingers who easily outran the elk or were trapped in bear traps as well as rope traps set up by the hunting party.
"Heads up, Hiccup! You've got two big ones on your tail!"
The young king turned and inhaled sharply to dive away from two large elk, getting back on his feet, the king sprinted after them. A fierce roar filled Hiccup's ears before a sleek black dragon landed beside him. Turning to the King of Dragons, Hiccup reached inside Toothless' saddle compartment and pulled out a bola. Whirling the projectile overhead, the king narrowed his eyes and with a grunt, he let it fly. The bola wrapped around the hind legs of one of the large elk, causing it to lose its footing and tumble down a steep hill.
"Nice throw, Chief!" Eret laughed while landing a pat on Hiccup's back. He then turned to Teeny, Ug, and Nikko, who had caught up and were standing beside him. "Shall we help you bring that big beast in?"
"No need, I have Toothless by my side," turning to Eret, the young king smiled and landed a playful punch in Eret's chest. "Go help the others." Nodding, the former Dragon Trappers raced off to help their fellow Sami, while Hiccup and Toothless descended to reel in their catch of the day.
As Toothless approached the writhing elk, it began a threat display to the Night Fury, warning it to keep away. The Night Fury bore its teeth, ready to kill the elk, however, when a soft growling from the right gained the alpha dragon's attention, Toothless narrowed his eyes at large, thick bushes that clearly held something within them.
Suddenly, a massive bear burst out of the thick bushes and lashed out at Toothless while releasing a dominating roar. As its claws slashed at his chest, the Night Fury released an agonizing roar while stumbling down to the ground and backing up against a nearby boulder. Before the bear could press the wounded dragon king, Hiccup leaped on top of the bear, wrapping his arms around its thick neck, and drew the knife sheathed in his left forearm gauntlet and began relentlessly stabbing the bear with war cries. The bear bucked and thrashed violently before managing to get the Viking king off of its back, and bearing its teeth at the young man. Despite being injured, Toothless stood between Hiccup and the bear, spreading its wings and unleashing a threatening roar at the bear, however, the bear too displayed its dominance by standing on its hind legs and returning the Night Fury's threatening roar. With his maw smoking and his throat glowing a deep shade of violet, Toothless fired a plasma blast that struck the bear in the chest, sending the beast tumbling down on the ground and clawing at its heavily singed chest. While the bear was down, Toothless fired another plasma blast to the heavens, a distress call, summoning both dragons and Scandinavians to come to their aid.
Now back on all fours, the bear rushed Toothless, but the dragon tail whipped them across the face with enough force to knock one of its fangs out. Despite losing a tooth, the bear pressed on, they tackled Toothless and stomped down on the Night Fury's wounded chest, causing the dragon alpha to roar in agony. The multitude of stomps Toothless took to his chest knocked the air out of his lungs, and now he was at the mercy of this massive bear. Before the fierce beast could move in for the kill, a knife embedded into its neck, roaring out, the bear turned to Hiccup, who stood tall and had his arms extended.
"C'mon, big fella! Fight me!" Pounding a fist against his chest, the Viking king continued to goad the bear. "You aren't scared of a hiccup, are you?" Snarling, the bear then released a roar and charged Hiccup, the king whirled around and ran. Knowing that he couldn't outrun the bear, Hiccup needed to outsmart the bear chasing him, so he led the vicious beast to an area of the forest where the Mountain Men had laid traps.
Patience is a virtue.
Even in life and death situations, Hiccup recounted many times he had faced death: nearly getting killed multiple times in Dragon Training, facing the Red Death alongside Toothless, facing Alvin and Dagur as well as their hordes of Outcasts and Berserkers when they were yet enemies of Berk and many more perilous ventures. Each time he faced death, Hiccup came up with a solution to get himself and his companions out of it, and now he needed to escape the bear that threatened to tear him to pieces. Running through the gauntlet of traps, the king gasped in disbelief when the bear was able to miraculously evade or dodge the traps set along the ground and continued pursuing him, intent on feasting on his flesh. As Hiccup leaped over a log, his prosthetic slipped on the soaked grass, and he fell face-first into the ground. Quickly whirling around, Hiccup cried out in agony when the bear swung its claws at his side, leaving behind four large gashed on the right side of his hip. As the bear moved in to inflict further harm, Hiccup roared out as he brandished Inferno and swung at the bear's face, cutting it across its eyes, and leaving behind a grisly scar. Roaring out in pain, the bear began pawing at its face, and Hiccup ran as fast he could toward a nearby tear with some of its roots sticking out. Retracting Inferno, the king slid underneath the tree roots just as the bear had caught up and sank its teeth into one of the roots, nearly wrapping its jaws around Hiccup's throat.
Panting heavily, Hiccup backed away from the bear as it tried reaching him through the roots. Hissing in pain at the wound he had received, the young king brandished Inferno and released the gas stored in the hilt. While the bear was confused by the substance in its line of sight, Hiccup ignited the gas, and the following explosion burned away half of the bear's face, its roars of agony echoing throughout the forest. Crawling out of the tree, Hiccup reignited Inferno, taking a battle stance, and looking death in the eyes as the bear's seared face looked into his own. Roaring out at the bear, Hiccup readied himself as the bear too roared and charged, diving away from its snapping jaws, the young king drove his blade into the beast's side, with its insides burning, the bear's roars increased, furious, the bear slashed across Hiccup's armor-clad chest, knocking the king down. Now looming over the winded king, the bear placed one of its paws down on Hiccup, keeping the king on his back, it then bore its teeth and was ready to kill the King of Vikings. Accepting his fate, Hiccup held tightly to Inferno and prepared for the end, but the bear suddenly stopped when a spear embedded right in the head. Roaring weakly, the bear collapsed on top of Hiccup, and the king cried out in pain, having dead weight on top of his wound certainly wasn't helpful.
When the bear was finally removed, Hiccup panted heavily and looked up to see the worried faces of Toothless and Snotlout. "Thor, you're hurt," the stocky Jorgenson noted his cousin's injury and barked out. "Dad! Tuffnut! Fishlface! Eret! Anyone, get over here!" Crouching down to his cousin, Snotlout could see Hiccup's wound bleeding heavily. "I need to close your wounds, or else you'll bleed out," he then looked to Inferno, still clutched in Hiccup's left hand. "M-May I?" Nodding at his cousin, Hiccup gave his blade to Snotlout. Once igniting Inferno, he then placed the heated blade on each claw mark. Wincing at his cousin's pained screams, he made sure to keep Inferno on long enough to seal each wound and prevent the flesh from being seared. While closing the last wound, Snotlout removed Inferno away and panted heavily. "All done," he laughed nervously while patting his cousin's chest and asking playfully. "You still alive, cousin?"
A mix of a laugh and groan parted from Hiccup's mouth as he snatched Inferno out of Snotlout's hands. "Thanks to you, I will be," he then sat up while grabbing the back of his cousin's neck. "Thank you, Snotlout." The two cousins shared a smile and rested their foreheads against each other, Toothless butted in and Hiccup laughed when the Night Fury knocked over Snotlout, who yelped out and glared at the dragon.
When the rest of the hunting party and dragons arrived, Spitelout rushed over to the wounded king and his son. "Nephew! Son! What in Thor's name happened?"
Gesturing to the now-dead bear, Hiccup groaned. "It surprised me and Toothless after I took down one of the herd leaders. I guess it thought it could grab a free meal," he then looked to Snotlout and gave a smile. "Your son saved my life." Standing up with the help of Toothless, Hiccup noted the wound his dragon had received as well, he then looked to Spitelout and gave him a nod. "Give the command to load our bounty onto the wagons and head back to York, Toothless and I need to see our wounds tended to." Bowing his head, Sppitelout relayed his nephew's command and the Mountain Men Tribe began loading the elk they had caught with the help of the dragons onto wagons. As Hiccup climbed on top of Toothless, the king's men approached him giving him concerned looks.
"You sure you'll be alright, H?" Tuffnut ran a hand through his messy dreadlocks and gestured to the bear that was begin loaded onto one of the wagons. "That bear did a real number on you and T."
Humming in agreement, Fishlegs voiced his concerns. "Tuffnut's right, Hiccup, you and Toothless are lucky that bear didn't kill you—"
"Guys, I'm fine, trust me," Hiccup reassured. "Toothless and I will fly back to York and have Gothi and our healers tend to our wounds." He then continued. "Once the bounty has all been skinned, prepare some of what we caught to eat, we'll feast in Snotlout's honor, for saving my life."
Grinning, Snotlout puffed his chest out and nudged Eret. "You hear that, Son of Eret? Our king wants to throw a feast in my honor!" He then laughed boisterously before adding in a smug tone. "Bet you'll never have a feast thrown in your honor." Groaning in annoyance, Eret rolled his eyes as Snotlout walked away while summoning Hookfang to his side. "Snotlout! Snotlout! Oy! Oy! Oy!" He bellowed out while in the air.
"Does your cousin's ego have no limit?"
Snorting at Eret's question, Hiccup quipped back. "You've known him for a while now, what do you think?" Urging Toothless to take to the sky, Hiccup then barked out over the rain. "I'll see you all back at York, get back safe!" As the leaders of both Vikings and dragons flew through the rain and back to the protection of York's walls, they were unaware of two hooded figures and their dragons who witnessed the encounter from afar.
"So, that's Hiccup Haddock III, huh?" One of the hooded figures asked out loud. "Impressive, his reputation certainly isn't exaggerated." This hooded figure was then nudged from behind by their dragon, a Boneknapper they had named Merlin. "Easy, boy, easy," the hooded figure cooed to his dragon before turning to the other hooded figure. "Why do we cling to the shadows? Why not introduce ourselves to King Hiccup?"
The other hooded figure sighed heavily before rising and approaching his Skrill, caressing the dragon's neck. "My relationship with Hiccup Haddock is... complicated to say the least. We cannot introduce ourselves, not yet," the figure saw his Skrill looking to the crackling heavens and the storm dragon growled happily, seeing the thunder, eager to draw power from it. "Ah ah, not yet, Starscream, not yet," the figure cooed into his overzealous dragon's ear. "I shall take you flying soon enough, for now, we must head back to our camp and gather our belongings. We shall pay a visit to York later on this evening."
"Do you think King Hiccup will accept us? Accept me?"
Mounting Starscream, the black-cloaked figure smiled underneath their hood. "Just because your mother was an English woman and your father was a prominent Viking warrior doesn't make you an outsider, Robin, you are a man, one who knows England inside and out," he then looked to the retreating King of Vikings and Night Fury. "I, however, may not be welcomed into Hiccup Haddock's kingdom, but I pray the boy is reasonable and gives us both a chance. Now, come. Let us return to our camp and prepare to leave it." Both hooded men mounted their respective dragons before flying off into the rain.
"Do you realize you could've been killed? What were you thinking?!"
Wincing at Elsa's tone as well as the paste mixed with healing herbs and Night Fury saliva Gothi was applying to his side, Hiccup looked to his pregnant queen and gave her a reassuring look. "The bear would've killed Toothless, given the chance, I wasn't going to stand by and watch my best friend being mauled by a bear," before Elsa could continue scolding him, the king gave her a reassuring look. "I'm fine, it could've been much worse, had it not been for Snotlout."
"Another moment where you have not been fine," Heather remarked playfully, Elsa glared at the Berserker chieftess for saying such things, even if they were harmless words. Clearing her throat, Heather gave her lover a relieved smile. "Still, I'm glad to see you aren't dead or missing any more limbs."
Grunting in agreement, Anna crossed her arms across her chest and shook her head. "What if Snotlout wasn't there to save you?"
"He was—"
"But what if he wasn't?" She pressed firmly before kneeling in front of his legs. "Hiccup, seeing you wounded makes me sick. I couldn't stomach the sight of you dead or torn to pieces." Her words caused the rest of his women to nod in agreement.
Reaching down to pinch Anna's chin, Hiccup reassured her. "It wasn't my intention to scare you..." he then looked at his wife and other lovers. "...or any of you by returning back wounded from a hunting trip. The important thing is that Snotlout saved both me and Toothless from being killed. I owe him." Anna nodded before leaning up and kissing him deeply, causing Hiccup to chuckle against her lips and return her kiss. When Anna pulled away, she left, saying she would help prepare for the feast in Snotlout's honor. Heather followed her, but not after kissing Hiccup goodbye as well.
Fiona crouched down to inspect the wound that Gothi and the other healers were tending to, after humming to herself, she looked over at Elsa. "Hiccup's right, the wound could've been far more fatal than it is. Our man is more than capable of handling himself—"
"I know that," Elsa sighed before placing a hand on her swollen belly. "I just... don't want my child to enter this world without its father."
Humming in agreement with Elsa's words, Astrid stood behind the seated king and placed her hands on his shoulders, and massaged the tension out of them. "I know you went hunting to relieve yourself of the burden of kingship, but you could've been killed today. Your death will plunge our people into infighting and chaos, and that benefits none of us," she then began twisting a new braid in his hair before speaking softly. "Please, be more careful, babe. We need you, we all need you." Hiccup nodded at his wife and when Gothi had finished applying the healing paste to his wounds, the other healers began wrapping clean bandages around his middle as well as tending to Toothless.
Caressing the back of Hiccup's neck, Fiona gave him a knowing look. "I take it you won't be joining us for the celebratory feast you're throwing in your cousin's honor?"
Drinking a cup of wine to take his mind off of the pain in his side, Hiccup laughed lightly. "Well, it would be rude not to attend and pay my respects to my cousin, he did save my life, after all. The last thing I want to do is insult him when he deserves my respect and praise," he then added. "But I'll only stay for a short while, I feel as though I'm going to pass out from exhaustion, you know, after nearly being mauled to death by a bear." Fiona snickered at his sarcasm and then leaned down to kiss his head before making her way outside.
"I'll see to it everyone is gathered and ready to feast," Elsa too kissed Hiccup's head before adding in a stern voice. "Take it easy at the feast, please? I have a feeling there might be a brawl, and the last thing we all need is for you to end up more hurt than you already are." Astrid hummed in agreement with Elsa as she left Gothi's tent and made her way within York's walls. As Astrid too made her way outside, she gave Hiccup a smile before following Elsa.
Sighing heavily, Hiccup placed a hand on his wounded side and groaned before seeing the healers applying the very same paste they had used on him on Toothless. "He will recover?" Looking to their king, one of the healers assured him that the Night Fury would make a full recovery, all that the dragon needed to do was rest and not attempt to remove the healing paste that was being applied to his chest. Making his way to his dragon, Hiccup crouched down and caressed the Night Fury's jaw. "Take it easy, bud, alright? You should be up and about soon enough, but for now, rest." Toothless gave a groan in understanding and allowed the healers to continue helping him.
As Hiccup placed a clean tunic over his head and his armor back on, he then reached for his fur cloak before hearing intense thunder booming overhead. Once he wrapped himself in his cloak and gave thanks to Gothi and the healers for helping him, he made his way outside of the tent and looked to the skies, seeing thunder crackle spread out like a crack in a window. As the darkened skies illuminated by the thunder's light, Hiccup saw something moving before vanishing in the darkness.
Could it be...?
No, it can't be, the last time he saw the Skrill was when he and Viggo had become unlikely allies in an effort to relieve the Dragon Eye and the lenses in Johann and Krogan's possession when they and the Dragon Hunters and Flyers were in pursuit of the King of Dragons. When it was revealed that Johann had outsmarted them both, the former leader of the Grimborn Dragon Hunters sacrificed himself to ensure that Berk's heir and his Night Fury lived to fight another day, the Skrill too stayed behind, creating a massive wave of lightning, and Hiccup had believed the storm dragon had perished by its own design. However, the signs he was seeing told him otherwise, the Skrill lives.
Could... Viggo still be alive?
No, even if the arrow wounds he had received didn't kill him, he either would've fallen to Johann and Krogan's men or the Skrill's lightning blast would've finished him off. But then again, the man survived falling inside the dormant volcano back on Dragon's Edge...
Shaking his head at such ridiculous speculations, Hiccup made his way within York's walls so that he could not only praise his cousin for saving his life but also elevate him within his empire.
The clamor and cheers were deafening, but Hiccup smiled at the sight of his cousin with his drinking horn in one hand and making animated gestures with his other hand while he stood on top of one of the tables and acted like a skald, retelling the events that took place in the forest. People laughed, were in awe, and even rolled their eyes at Snotlout's over-exaggeration, even Hiccup, but instead of being annoyed with his cousin, he would give him this day to inflate his ego.
"You sure you're alright, lad? Some of the men who accompanied Spitelout told me your wound was... extensive."
Turning to Gobber, the young king waved his old mentor's worries aside. "I'll live, Gobber," he then yawned loudly before laughing quietly. "But what I went through has drained me, I think I'll get some sleep early. First things first though, I need to reward my cousin for saving my life." Rising from his seat, Hiccup took a war horn off of the table and blew it, silencing everyone within York's Great Hall. "Friends! As my cousin has clearly been telling you, I nearly met my end on a hunting trip today, the bear that attacked me was ferocious, and despite my best efforts, the bear got the better of me but had it not been for Snotlout, I would be dead or worse. And so, Snotlout, I raise my drinking horn in your honor," Hiccup smiled before adding. "However, my gratitude and this feast is thrown in your honor isn't my only gift to you, but I now promote you to the head of my Kingsguard. In your spare time, you'll select strong, capable, loyal men to become my bodyguards, and you will lead them. And should anything happen to me, whether I fall in battle or fall to treachery, I name you and the Jorgenson's heirs to the Scandinavian Empire." Not only were his cousin and uncle's mouths agape, but so were Hiccup's aunt and second cousin, Irmgard and Adelaide Jorgenson. Turning to everyone gathered, the King of Vikings gave a firm nod. "Let us drink to the Jorgenson's and to our future as a people. Skål!"
"SKÅL!"
As everyone drank, Vikings playing instruments continued to play and fill the Great Hall with music as well as song, those gathered cheered and continued feasting, drinking, and bonding together. Setting down his drinking horn, Hiccup sighed heavily and was about to take his leave, but he was stopped by Valka, who was seated beside him. Looking down at his mother in confusion, the elder Haddock gave him a sheepish smile before speaking loud enough for him to hear. "Rest easy, my son," she then gestured to the celebration around them. "Worry not, we'll see to it that no violence takes place and that everyone leaves this Great Hall without missing any limbs."
Barking out a laugh, Tuffnut, who had a Bog Burglar woman he had grown fond of in his lap spoke with mischief. "Well, let's not make any promises we can't keep, Valka, after all, we're Vikings! What better way than to end up in a brawl during a celebratory feast?"
"Tuffnut, behave yourself, please," Hiccup sighed while pinching the bridge of his nose. Looking at the woman in the male twin's arms, he then gave her a curious look. "What's your name?" The Bog was very beautiful, she had dirty blond hair down in a Faux Hawk hairstyle, hazel eyes, and was dressed in the attire of all Bog Burglar shield maidens and Valkyries— a sky blue tunic, dark brown leather armor and pants, fur laced boots, and a sky blue shield with the image of Jormungandr eating its tail on the center of the shield strapped around her shoulders.
"I am Thorhild Skœdirdottir, Lord Haddock," she then gave Tuffnut a playful glare before stating what was on the king's mind. "You want me to keep this... wild dog on a tight leash." Giving a mock gasp at what she had called him, Tuffnut then smirked before panting like a dog, causing Hiccup to roll his eyes and Thorhild to laugh. She then gave the king a reassuring smile. "Worry not, Lord Haddock, I will see to it Tuffnut stays out of trouble."
"Speaking of trouble, where's your other half, Tuff?" Astrid inquired while cradling Zephyr in her arms and feeding her.
"Uh... that is a very good question, A," looking to Fishlegs, the male twin gave him a suspicious glare. "You're about to marry my sister, Fishy, so where's your betrothed?"
Swallowing a mouthful of food, Fishlegs shrugged. "I couldn't tell you, the last time I saw her was when we got back hunting, she said she needed to bathe after her day of training future riders and her prowess as a warrior, but I haven't seen her since," his tone was full of worry.
"I'm sure she's not in any trouble, Fishlegs," Hiccup reassured his large friend. "She's more than capable of taking care of herself, she'll come to you. For now, though, enjoy the feast." Nodding at his friend, Fishlegs continued eating and drinking. Hiccup bid his wife, daughter, and inner circle farewell for the time being and made his way to where he was staying.
After having a warm bath after getting back from hunting, having his wounds tended to, and now with a full belly, the thought of being wrapped in warm furs and in his bed was most appealing to Hiccup, and so he quickened his pace, eager to get some rest. It didn't take Hiccup long to reach his bed chambers within York's castle, upon entering his room, however, he found someone waiting for him, on his bed.
"Ruffnut? What're you doing in here?"
The female twin smiled before getting up from the bed and taking in the grand room Thormod had provided Hiccup and Astrid before satisfying her king's curiosity. "I know that you're tired, so I'll make this quick, for the past few months, your lovers have been talking about how well you treat them in bed when pressed to lay their sexual exploits with you," she then gave Hiccup a coy grin. "I want to experience what Astrid, Heather, and all your current lovers get to experience before I marry Fishlegs." With his eyes widened in shock at Ruffnut's bluntness, the king was about to voice his objections before the female twin wagged her eyebrows enticingly. "C'mon, admit it, haven't you always wondered what it would be like to have a taste of the Nut?" Her grin suited a ravenous predator, she looked as though she was going to devour him whole.
Chuckling nervously as she crept closer to him, Hiccup stammered out. "Uh, Ruffnut, I-I don't- I don't know what to say—"
"Don't say anything then," Ruffnut, who was only in a tunic, leather pants, and boots, soon began to strip off her clothing while smirking at the blush spreading across Hiccup's face. "What's with the blush? You're acting as though this is your first time having sex with a woman. But I get it, I'm just... too hot to handle," she struck a seductive pose while removing the last of her clothes until she stood naked in front of Hiccup. Although the young king never had eyes for Ruffnut, ever, he'd be lying if he said the female twin didn't have beauty, despite all her hoiden charms.
"So, you want to have sex simply to enjoy your last remaining days of freedom before you marry Fishlegs?" She nodded at his words, causing Hiccup to snort. "Why me? Is Fishlegs not satisfying your needs?"
Chuckling, she crossed her arms. "Oh, he does, for a sensitive lug like him, he more than satisfies my needs," eyeing Hiccup from head to toe, Ruffnut licked her lips before purring. "I just want to enjoy these last few days of freedom before committing myself fully to Fishlegs, becoming his wife." She then fell back against the bed of furs, presenting herself to the king before giving him a teasing jab. "Are you man enough to handle the Nut?"
Giving the female twin a deadpanned look, Hiccup then approached the eager woman who was splayed out on his bed before looming over her and sliding his right hand between her legs. Releasing a mix between a laugh and moan, Ruffnut threw her head back as Hiccup began rubbing her clit with his thumb while his digits traced along her slit, which was getting wetter with each passing moment. Eyeing her writhing body, Hiccup noted how her right leg had a well-detailed tattoo of Barf wrapped around her leg like a serpent. While continuing to reduce the female twin to a writhing mess, Hiccup's left hand reached down to grope her left breast, he soon began kneading the plush mound roughly.
"A-Ah! Ye-Yeah, that's it, keep going!" Ruffnut encouraged while going cross-eyed. She soon threw her head back when Hiccup began sliding digits inside her, pumping them in and out while also curling them up, massaging the bundle of nerves. "O-Odin's beard! I-I can see... why the ladies speak so highly of you. You know what you're doing." She chuckled while panting heavily. Ruffnut then released a whine of discontent when Hiccup suddenly stopped, before demanding to continue, she gasped when Hiccup kicked off his right boot and lowered his undergarments and pants, releasing his hardening cock. After several strokes, he reached full mast, and Ruffnut felt her mouth watering at the sight of her friend and king's impressive cock. She then smirked. "No wonder Anna and Heather have been seeing you more often, a cock of your size would have me coming back to you."
"I haven't had complaints from either of them," Hiccup then parted Ruffnut's legs and threw them over his shoulders before growling lowly. "How do you want me to hump you?" Smirking at the look of surprise and arousal on her face, he then traced his length along her now sopping slit before repeating himself. "How do you want me, Ruffnut?"
"Hard and fast."
Snorting, Hiccup nodded. "Unsurprising," He slid himself inside her with one smooth thrust, causing her to gasp loudly. "But that can be arranged." He gave her a few minutes to adjust to his size and girth, eventually, she gave him a nod to continue. Pulling back, Hiccup thrust back into her, gritting his teeth, the King of Vikings began a slow, yet steady pace as he thrust himself in and out of her. With each of Hiccup's powerful thrusts, Ruffnut reached out to grasp her friend and temporary lover by his jaw, hauling him down and kissing him roughly, both of them groaned as their tongues wrestled for dominance while also savoring the pleasure coursing through their veins. Breaking their sloppy kiss, Ruffnut gripped his jaw tightly while Hiccup continued snapping his hips back and forth, the lewd sound of flesh slapping only spurred him on. Determined to help her reach her end faster, Hiccup began rubbing her clit once again, and Ruffnut's back arched like a bow and she threw her head back while releasing a hoarse cry, reaching a powerful climax.
Hissing in pain, Hiccup clutched his wounded side and could see blood forming, even though he had cauterized his wound back in the forest, he didn't want to reopen his injuries. "So, how many rounds are you planning on receiving? Because as you can see, I'm injured, and I need some rest,"
Noting how blood began spreading along the bandages, Ruffnut patted the bed. "How rude of me for not taking your injury into account," as Hiccup sat on the edge of his bed, Ruffnut got up and kneeled between his legs. Giving him a coy look, Ruffnut then licked him from the base to the tip, giving him a teasing glance before parting her lips and working her way down his cock. Hiccup let out a low groan as he felt her throat clench around him tightly, her moans of enjoyment sent vibrations around his shaft, only increasing his pleasure. Ruffnut looked up into Hiccup's eyes as she pushed herself down on his shaft again and again, her lips stretched tight around the girth of his cock. Hissing as she began swirling her tongue around his tip, Hiccup slid a hand into Ruffnut's braided hair, stroking her head gently.
"Gods, Ruff," Hiccup hissed out, bringing a quiet whimper from Ruffnut as his nails gently scratched over her scalp. As Hiccup tugged gently on Ruffnut's hair, he got an encouraging moan in response, the female twin soon pushed herself harder onto Hiccup's cock, causing him to let out a choked moan of pleasure.
With Ruffnut's head bobbing in his lap and her tongue swirling over his shaft, Hiccup almost didn't notice the door to his chambers opening.
"Oh, gods! My sincerest apologies!"
Both Hiccup and Ruffnut looked to the door, revealing Atali who had a deep flush of embarrassment across her face. Before leaving her king alone with his lover, Hiccup curled his right index finger, urging her to come in and close the door behind her. Obeying his silent command, Atali then closed and locked the door behind her.
"Apologies, Hiccup, I was unaware you were... occupied," Atali looked to Ruffnut, who let his cock slide from her mouth, his balls still in one of her hands and her other wrapped around the base of his shaft, still pumping him. Blushing further, the leader of the Wingmaidens eyed Hiccup's large cock and found herself... wanting. "Do you want me to go?" Atali didn't want to go, truth be told. She had seen Hiccup and his lovers share sentimental moments many times, she even witnessed the king and his women engaged in heated kissing before licking themselves away in his bed chambers, and even though he was happily married to his loving wife, Astrid, the Queen of Vikings allowed her husband to take more women and make them his. Despite being committed to her fellow women and their sacred mission, the leader of the Wingmaiden Tribe was still a woman who had needs and desires, despite abstaining from sexual intercourse.
And she wanted Hiccup to satisfy her needs.
Gasping when Ruffnut flicked her tongue along the tip of his cock, Hiccup then shook his head. "You want to become one of my Fair Queens, don't you?" Atali opened her mouth before keeping silent, giving Hiccup the answer he needed. "You wish for a daughter you can raise to follow in your footsteps?"
"I do, indeed," she confessed before rubbing her arm in embarrassment while watching Ruffnut servicing him as if she wasn't even there. "Do you... have objections to me joining you and Ruffnut? Or shall I want until you two are done?"
Ruffnut pulled back for a moment for air, an obscene, slick pop smacking between her lips and Hiccup's cock. "Don't mind me, Atali, I'm just enjoying our king's cock for a while before returning to Fishlegs' side," while stroking him, she then gave the Wingmaiden leader a playful grin. "You gonna just stand there, or are you going to get naked?" Snapping out of her stupor, Atali nodded and began stripping off her gleaming armor. While Hiccup watched his old ally reveal toned, unblemished skin, Hiccup's eyes nearly rolled into the back of his head as Ruffnut swallowed him in one go without another word. She began working his entire length into her mouth and throat, looking up at him with her lips around the base of his cock and winking at him before pulling back and licking up the length of his cock, swirling her tongue around the head before burying it in her throat again.
The familiar tingling in his balls told Hiccup he was about to reach his end, he couldn't find the words to speak, but Ruffnut knew what would come next. She pulled back just far enough so that when he reached his climax, he came into her mouth instead of down her throat and choking her. She closed her eyes as he spurted thick ropes of his seed into her mouth, swallowing greedily as one hand clutched the furs beneath him and the other hand fisted in her hair as he panted heavily.
"Mmm, tasty," Ruffnut purred while licking the remaining traces of his seed off of her lips before looking up at Hiccup, despite her reckless and chaotic personality, Ruffnut knew her friend needed sleep, so she decided to settle for one more round with Hiccup. "You care to take me one last time, Haddock?" Instead of answering her with words, Hiccup leaned down and kissed her deeply. Ruffnut was quick to respond to his lips on hers. She reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck, further deepening the kiss. She groaned in approval to feel him firmly grab her backside and lift her up off of the floor. She was happy to oblige and wrapped her legs around his waist and practically sat on his erect cock as he carried her over to the bed.
He laid her flat on the bed and immediately attacked her breasts, groping one with his hand while his mouth latched onto the other. He enjoyed the sounds she was making and the way she squirmed beneath him as he ravaged her breasts. As good as his ministrations felt, Ruffnut felt a more pressing need building between her legs. "Don't tease me, Haddock. Take me!" She all but commanded him when she couldn't wait any longer.
Hiccup was amused with her eagerness, but he had to show her who was in control, even in his exhaustion and wounded state, so he smirked. "You're right, the sooner we get this over with, the sooner I can sleep," as he backed away from her, he then spoke in a dominating tone. "Get on your hands and knees, so that I can plow you like a field."
Ruffnut wasn't one for being told what to do, of course, she respected the chain of command and obeyed whatever Hiccup would have of her, mostly. But now, there was something about the way his voice dropped down to a low growl, filled with lust, that made her want to obey without hesitation. So silently she flipped herself over and stuck her backside out as far as she could towards Hiccup and wagged it invitingly. She looked over her shoulder, giving him an enticing grin as she shook her backside, silently begging him to not keep her waiting any longer.
Hiccup was glad she was so compliant, she was never more so throughout the countless battles and adventures they partook in over the years, so he decided to give her what she was waiting for. He took a step towards her and in one smooth stroke, he buried his cock deep into her dripping folds. They both groaned out in lust, and Hiccup wasted no time to grab her hips and begin to thrust into her. Looking over at Atali who had stripped off the last of her armor, breast bindings, and undergarments, Hiccup smiled at the now-naked strawberry blond before urging her to join him.
"Yes!" Ruffnut growled as Hiccup spanked her while pounding her at a ferocious pace. "Just like that, Hiccup. Hump me harder!"
She was gripping the furs beneath her, bent over the edge of the bed as Hiccup continued to pound into her relentlessly while he had a handful of her long, wheat blond hair. Again, his hand came down hard on her backside, causing the female twin to release a sharp gasp and laugh.
"D-Don't stop, Hiccup!" She demanded.
Hiccup snarled through clenched teeth as he snapped his hips back and forth at a faster pace. "You like that?'' He humped her senselessly. Any worries he had about reopening his wounds had been momentarily forgotten as he focused on giving Ruffnut the rough hump she desires. She was even bucking her hips backward to match his thrusts. "You like my big cock deep inside you, Ruff?" Biting down hard on her lower lip, Ruffnut nodded furiously, however, Hiccup draped himself over her back and wrapped a hand around her throat, squeezing lightly, not enough to choke her, but he applied just enough pressure to send a thrilling chill down Ruffnut's spine. "Say it," he growled against her ear. "Say how much you like my cock inside you."
"I-I... I like it," she rasped out. "You're so g-good, Hiccup!"
Atali, who was by Hiccup's side, watched with bated breath as the young king ravaged his fellow rider and companion like she was nothing but a common whore. Reaching out for the older woman, Hiccup grasped the back of her head with his left hand and pulled her in for a deep, passionate kiss. Gasping in surprise against his lips at first, Atali moaned softly and then returned his kiss. Ruffnut looked over her shoulders, watching Hiccup and Atali kiss while she was on the receiving end of a good hard hump. As Hiccup continued pumping inside of Ruffnut, he continued intensely kissing Atali, the older woman began caressing his toned body, finding the feeling of his masculine features appealing to the touch. One of Hiccup's hands found its way to Atali's wet womanhood, but if he was going to claim her, he would need to make her wetter so that her body would accommodate his size. The Wingmaiden leader undid her braided ponytail until her hair flowed down her back, she then grasped onto Hiccup's body as he moved his hand between her legs, fanning the flames of her arousal, however, Atali could see how tired Hiccup was, undoubtedly, she would only get to experience one round with him, which was more than fine.
"Do you like what you see, Atali?" He could see how the older woman observed him as he humped Ruffnut harder and harder, making her mewl in delight. The older woman nodded against his face after they broke another heated kiss. "Then why experience what it truly feels like to be with a man." He then pulled out of Ruffnut, causing her to let out a howl of discontent. "Unless you want to leave without reaching your second and last climax because of my efforts, you will be patient. Atali is about to experience what it's like to be with a man." Whimpering at his rough, lustful tone, Ruffnut kept her mouth shut and watched what happened next.
Once Hiccup was laying on his back, Atali quickly straddled him, lowering herself down on his cock. Her juices dripped from her womanhood and onto his cock, coating it completely. "O-Oh, Freya!" Atali moaned loudly as she slowly but surely sank down on his cock, feeling him spread her insides apart. Placing his hands on her hips, Hiccup held her as she got used to his size and girth.
"Are you alright?" He asked while caressing her sides.
Taking several deep breaths, Atali grew accustomed to having Hiccup inside her. Nodding in reassurance, the strawberry blond placed her hands on her lover's chest and began to ride him. Hiccup found himself hypnotized by the way Atali's body moved as she rode him, years of training as a fighter kept her in peak physical condition. The way her hips felt as they rotated and as he would thrust into her, their flesh smacking against each other. Her breasts bounced over and over, looking so weighty and yet so soft. Placing his hands on her breasts, Hiccup began kneading them tenderly, causing Atali to close her eyes and moan in delight, she closed her hands over his and the two of them kneaded her breasts together. Turning to Ruffnut, the king found it amusing that his friend was whimpering like a dog begging for scraps from the table while he continued to give Atali all that he could.
"I suppose it would be rude to deny you of another climax, especially since you were close to reaching your second one of the night," Hiccup grunted as Atali lost herself to the pleasure and rode him harder. The king then gave the female twin a gesture to come to him. "Come, and let me finish you off."
Not needing to be told twice, Ruffnut moved to straddle Hiccup's face, catching him by surprise, at first due to her enthusiasm, but when the female twin had settled against his face, he began to eat her out at a rapid pace. Feeling her legs shake around his head, Hiccup released his hold on Atali's breasts and grasped Ruffnut's thighs, keeping her still while he delved his mouth as deep as he could against her snatch. The women's cries of pleasure were suddenly muffled, and although Hiccup couldn't see, he knew Ruffnut and Atali were kissing. Thrusting up into the older woman caught her by surprise, but she then allowed the king to thrust up into her as she ceased riding him. Hiccup's balls slammed against her with each of his powerful thrusts, and they were beginning to feel tight, telling him he was on the verge of reaching his final climax of the night.
Ruffnut suddenly shrieked in pleasure when Hiccup lashed his tongue inside her depths, lapping up the right spot inside her before she gushed all over his face. Growling at the taste and feel of the female twin reaching climax against him, Hiccup bucked his hips up wildly, driving the full length of his cock in and out of Atali. She was soon gushing all over him as she too cried out and held onto Ruffnut's shoulders tightly. As Hiccup's cock was throbbing inside of her, he knew what Atali wanted, so he didn't pull out of her, after several more strokes, Hiccup groaned loudly against Ruffnut and exploded inside of the older woman; her womanhood clamped tightly around his shaft, drenching him in her arousal as she rode out her orgasm. Her back arched and her whole body was shaking as Hiccup pumped thick ropes of his seed inside of her.
"By Freya, that was amazing," Atali exhaled while laughing lightly. Wiping strands of her hair off of sweat forming on her brow, she watched as Ruffnut removed herself from Hiccup's face and made her way to the nearest water basin. Seeing the young king panting heavily while his eyes were closed caused Atali to place a hand over his heart which felt as though it was about to burst. "You need rest, Hiccup," she stated before she too removed herself from her lover and approached the desk that held a vase of water and two clean cups.
Lifting himself up, Hiccup raised an eyebrow at Ruffnut. "So, are you satisfied?" As Atali handed him a cup of water, he gave a nod of thanks before getting out of bed to stretch his stiff limbs while also drinking his water.
"I am. Thanks for letting me experience that dragon you keep in your pants, Hiccup," Ruffnut grinned after washing the stench of sweat and sex off of her body. While redressing herself, she then raised an eyebrow. "Fishlegs isn't too concerned about my absence, is he?" Giving her a deadpan look, Ruffnut nodded. "Yeah, you're right, it's Fishlegs, of course, he's concerned. I'll go show him that I'm not dead." She then left Hiccup's chambers so that she could return to her betrothal.
Sighing heavily, Hiccup finished drinking his cup of water and then looked to the strawberry blond who was crawling back into his bed. "Do you plan on staying?"
Atali smiled and gave a nod. "I do," she then urged him to lie down. "Sleep, my dear king, you will need your strength." Not bothering with arguing with her logic, Hiccup assumed a comfortable position before succumbing to sleep, with Atali in his arms.
Outside the warmth of York's walls, sentries manned the walls, and guards stood outside the walls along with Vikings who had bonded with dragons as extra protection. As many of the guards outside York huddled around basins of fire to keep warm, the sudden roars of an unknown dragon filled the ears, as did the crackling of the thunder in the heavens. A dark silhouette of a large dragon approached, the guards and their fellows perched on dragons tensed when the firelight revealed a skeletal dragon approaching them, the rider on the dragon's back was shrouded in a hood. Before the guards could react, another dragon landed in front of the gates of York, it spread its wings and lightning crackled and it released a terrible roar, like a monster from the depths of the underworld. The head guard in command of the night watch stepped forward while the others readied their weapons and their dragons readied to attack the two strangers and their dragons.
"Halt! Who are you?"
Dismounting the Skrill, the hooded figure lowered their hood, revealing their face to the guards. This man had short black hair, brown eyes, thick, full lips, and a French-cut beard. However, the left half of his face was severely burned, the color in his left eye had faded, and there were three long scars running along his neck, supposedly inflicted by a dragon. "My sincerest apologies for my abrupt entrance, gentleman. Please, allow me to introduce myself, I am Viggo Grimborn," crossing his arms behind his back, he then smiled at the guards. "I'm an old... acquaintance with King Hiccup, trust me, you'll want to take me and my companion to him so that I may have words with him." Sharing a look with his men, the head guard decided to open the gates and have one of his men fetch Hiccup. As that guard made his way into the city, the guards urged the former Dragon Hunter and the young man to follow them into York and await whatever fate Hiccup had in store for them.
Perched on their respective dragons, Robin steered Merlin to trudge alongside Viggo and Starscream. "Do you still think this was a good idea?" He then continued in a low tone. "What's to stop Hiccup Haddock from killing us on the spot?"
"My dear boy, fret not, Hiccup Haddock is many things, but a murderer is not among them," Viggo reassured Robin's concerns before continuing. "Undoubtedly he'll contain you and Merlin. As for me? Well, I've done terrible things to the Hairy Hooligan people, things that are punishable by death. But I believe Hiccup will provide a just, and fair trial for me, should it come to that, I least I hope so." Looking at his young protege, Viggo smiled. "Whatever happens, Robin, know that it has been my privilege taking you under my wing and teaching skills you will need to navigate through this cruel, treacherous world." Robin smiled and nodded, acknowledging his mentor's words.
Viggo knew the Vikings would want his head, none more so than the Hairy Hooligans of Berk, he only hoped that Hiccup would give him a fair trial and maybe a second chance.
A/N: I always thought it would be cool if Viggo had survived the events of Triple Crossed from Race to the Edge, he probably would've been an anti-hero or vigilante like Valka, but maybe he would try and sway the minds of his men and build an army of riders loyal to him. Either way, in this story, Viggo is alive, and Hiccup will be shocked, to say the least when he sees one of his most formidable opponents/acquaintances alive and well. Until then, leave me some feedback and let me know who you'd like to see Hiccup pair up with!