How You Doing Insane Gang?

This is kind of a little late but Hiccup's birthday just past which is Leap Year. In my last one-shot it had a mention of a Thor's Hammer Pendant that Hiccup wore around his neck. The origin of the pendant will be explained in this one-shot. I am also trying to be accurate with Viking tradition from now on with sacrificing and the nature of Vikings back then.

Disclaimer: I don't own HTTYD.

Today was an extraordinary day, a time for celebration. Hiccup's birthday was here and Stoick has a lot of preparations to do before Hiccup and the gang come here from the Edge.

The Great Hall was being prepped and Gothi has picked out a cow to be sacrificed to Odin for the protection of Hiccup. Usually the feasting would last a week but Stoick has to cut it short to prepare the ships and dragons for Uppsala which happens every nine years.

A call disturbed his thoughts.

"Hiccup's here!"

Stoick smiled wide at his son's name.

Hiccup and the gang landed at the docks.

Stoick was there to greet them first.

"Hiccup!"

Said man smiled as he swiftly dismounted Toothless.

Stoick brought his big hand to clasp the back his neck as he brought him in for a hug.

"Father, its good to see you again."

"Aye you're a man now turning 18!"

"I'm guessing you've been busy preparing for my feast?"

Stoick nodded.

"As you know we have to cut the feasting short since Uppsala is near."

"Of course, but I told you I don't need all of this." Hiccup gestured to all the hustle and bustle of villagers preparing for the feast.

Astrid took her time to intervene.

"Sure you do Hic, the only son of the Chief turns 18 once."

"Aye, I would listen to the lass."

Hiccup shook his head as he smiled.

"Odin help me."

Stoick laughed as he swung his burly arm around Hiccup once more and took him through the village followed by the other dragon riders.

"The feast will start after the sacrifice."

"Sacrifice?"

"Turning 18 is a big deal you are now a man and this is just for protection."

"Now I have to get back to preparing for the feast, you go have fun my son."

Stoick clasped him behind the neck and jaw loudly before heading off.

Seeing that he left Hiccup took the time to move his jaw to test if it was broken.

"Your father seems excited." Astrid mused.

"Tell me about it, I'm considered a real man now." He said as he twisted his arm ring.

Astrid took his hand. "Come on birthday boy."

"Where are you taking me?"

"On a flight and then I got you a present."

"Astrid you really didn't need too."

"The others already gave you your presents back at the Edge now its my turn."

They both hopped on there dragons to take a peaceful flight around the island talking about life and anything that came to their minds.

Hiccup directed them to land in the cove.

"Its been awhile since I've been here." Hiccup said.

Toothless cooed.

Hiccup gave him a good scratch.

"I bet you missed it Bud."

Astrid reached into her small bag the she keeps on Stormfly and got out a small parcel covered in brown paper.

"I guess now is a good time as any to give you your birthday gift."

"Astrid you of all people do not need to get me anything, you already gave me enough."

Astrid smirked. "Oh and what would that be?"

Hiccup gave a little smirk of his own. "Your love." He said so matter of factly.

She sighed. "You and your words Hiccup Haddock."

It's a mystery to Astrid how Hiccup with one word or sentence can make her turn her insides warm and mushy.

"Impressed, no?" He laughed.

"Just take my gift before your gift is a punch."

"Alright, Milady."

Hiccup reached out to accept the parcel. He carefully unwrapped it to find a necklace.

The necklace its self was a dark leather cord not to bulky and not to thin. A pendant of Thor's hammer hung from the cord. The silver glinted in the light as a pattern was woven into the hammer. The hammer wasn't huge but kind of small as it can be easily concealed underneath clothing. The necklace was sleek and small with a simple pattern on it as it resembled Hiccup perfectly.

Hiccup was left speechless.

"Astrid I..." He swallowed and looked at her.

"Thank you."

"Trader Johann gave me the supplies and Gobber helped me make it."

Hiccup tied it around his neck securely into a small knot.

He bent down to capture Astrid's lips with his.

The sun was setting.

"Come on we need to get back." Hiccup said after having their moment.

The couple arrived just in time before the sacrifice.

Another seer was on a poduim as the cow was in front of her.

Drums were playing the familiar tune as villagers gathered around.

Bowls were put under the cow to capture the blood. Hiccup took his position next to the seer.

Hiccup was shirtless with his pedant shining brightly by torch light.

The seer chanted prayers and wishes for the protection and luck of Hiccup.

The villagers chanted the last of the prayer and a villager with a sword standing next to the cow arched his arm and sliced the head of the cow off.

Blood poured from the cow as it collected in bowls.

Others brought bowls to the seer as two dumped bowls on to the seer's shoulders as it cascade down the white dress she was wearing.

Another villager gave her a bowl and still whispering prayers drew runes on Hiccup's body for protection, luck and prosperity.

After the seer was done the villagers hollered and clapped.

Stoick rose up to the podium. "Let the feast begin!"

Everyone in the village went to the Great Hall.

The cow that had been sacrificed was taken in to the hall to be cooked and served.

They feasted and drank by the fires as drunkards danced on the tables.

Stoick rose from his seat with a drink in his hand.

"To Hiccup for turning 18!"

The others echoed him raising their cups and horns.

"To Hiccup!"

So the whole sacrificing thing was a little dark but that was how it was in Viking age sacrificing everything for the Gods. I really want to try to be really accurate with Viking traditions so these might get a little dark especially when I do a one-shot about Uppsala.

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