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After the battle with Drago and Hiccup named chief, Berk began to rebuild their homes and dispose of the towering shards of ice that the Bewilderbeast once reigned down.
"Okay guys, that's enough for today, we will continue construction tomorrow." called Hiccup.
The villagers nodded in agreement and some murmured "Aye Chief."
"Chief." Hiccup thought.
He still could not believe that him, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, would ever be chief but, here he was leading Berk. Some of his friends even call him chief when it involves the village but, when they re just having fun and goofing off they call him Hiccup.
The villagers never got to properly say their goodbyes to the late chief Stoick the Vast but, Hiccup made sure that he will always be remembered. Hiccup decided to have the stone masons carve out Stoick's face in the side of the mountain next to the Great Hall and he was going to throw a gigantic feast tomorrow night at the Mead Hall in his honor.
It was getting late, the Sun started to descend down into the ground. Hiccup flew back to his house after dismounting from Toothless who proceeded up the stairs to his rock slab of a bed. Valka was not home since she likes to take Cloudjumper out for a night flight.
Hiccup heard someone enter behind him. He did not need to turn around to know it was Astrid.
"Come to check on me Milady?" Hiccup said facing towards her.
"Just wanted to make sure you are okay and that you do not work yourself to death." Astrid replied back putting her hands on her hips.
Hiccup gave her a weary smile. They went up to his chamber to talk about the future building plans for Berk.
It was almost midnight and Hiccup was still debating about the plans.
"Okay Babe, I think that's enough planning for one night."
"Aw come on Astrid I need to get this done by tomorrow."
Astrid sighed and dragged Hiccup to bed. Now seeing Hiccup's face up close she realized how exhausted he really is.
He was trying to unbuckle his flight suit but his hands kept fumbling with the clasp. Hiccup groaned in annoyance.
"Here I got it."
Astrid helped take off his flight suit. Hiccup slipped off his shirt over his head and unhooked his prosthetic and set it by his bedside.
"I was hoping we could throw a feast in Dad's honor tomorrow night since the rest of the village did not get to say goodbye." Hiccup muttered.
Astrid nodded and gave a small smile. "Yeah, I think the village and Stoick would like that."
Hiccup sat down on his bed and Astrid sat down behind him to rub his sore/tense back.
"He was really looking forward to see us wed." Hiccup chuckled slightly.
"He was so proud of us, to bad he will miss it." continued Hiccup who was now looking down at the wooden floor.
"He will always be watching us Hiccup, from Valhalla and he would probably show every God how proud he is of us, of you." Astrid explained.
Hiccup didn't realize he was silently crying until Astrid wiped a rolling tear from his face.
"I wish we had more time Astrid, we just started to spend time together." Hiccup sobbed.
Astrid was trying so hard to be the stable rock for him at this moment.
"I know it didn't seem like you guys had a lot of time but he always loved you way before you found Toothless and he was always proud of you no matter what."
Hiccup ran a hand through his hair tears coming down steadily.
Hiccup never got a chance to mourn properly because of all of the cheifing but now that he is finally alone he broke down.
Astrid wrapped both arms around him and hugged his back. She kissed his neck reassuringly.
She raked her nails against his chest in a slow soothingly manner.
Hiccup calmed down after awhile and the tears and finally stopped being shed.
Astrid unwrapped her arms from her back hug.
Hiccup looked up for the first time from his hands after the heat loss.
"Where are you going?" Hiccup asked.
Astrid gave a small smile. "Home before my dad lopes my head off with his axe."
"Can you please stay with me tonight?"
"Mom won't be back for a while because of her flight and I just can't stand being alone tonight." Hiccup pleaded.
Astrid nodded understandingly. She removed her shoulder pads along with her hood and spiked skirt.
They both crawled in bed.
Astrid was on her side while Hiccup spooned her. He had a protective arm around her holding her close to him.
Astrid felt his warm chest up against her back. She heard Hiccup's deep breathing which means he has already fallen asleep.
She focused on the closeness of their bodies and the steady beat of Hiccup's heart before falling into a peaceful sleep.