Valka gazed fondly at her three half-human, half-dragon children. Ever since she encountered Soulwings, who preferred to go by Stoick, her life seemed complete. However, the couple knew they would soon have to move from the tiny apartment to a bigger residence.
Valka's apartment had been ideal for just two individuals. However, now they had three children to think about, all of whom had already shown traits of their half-dragon nature since they were born at home.
Her eldest Hiccup, who resembled her except for his father's nose and eyes, was protectively cradling his younger siblings. For a ten-year-old, it was remarkable how mature and protective he was of his five-year-old brother Boden and their newborn sister Una.
She waited anxiously for her spouse to return from his mover job. He said he'd be running a little late since he was moving a wealthy couple into one of the more expensive houses in Dragon City.
She took a deep breath, giving her children one final glance before returning to the letter that had come in the mail that day. It contained the solution to their housing dilemma, but she needed to discuss it with her mate first.
When he returned home, it was nearly ten. Given the plastic bags he was carrying, he had evidently stopped at the grocery store on the way home. "Val? Are you awake?" he called softly. He didn't want to wake his three children, especially his newborn daughter, accidentally.
"I'm in the kitchen," she called back softly. Stoick walked into the kitchen, where they quickly put the groceries away. They each had a strong cup of coffee before Valka showed him the letter.
He looked at it perplexed, wondering what it meant. Consequently, Valka explained what it was about. Even though her father, Old Wrinkly, passed a decade ago, just before she met Stoick, the family attorney had to go through numerous legal documents.
Valka admitted her father needed to be more organized and have legible handwriting. But now they'd sorted it all out, and she was informed she owned the summer home they used during her childhood.
She also had obtained a large sum of money. She pointed out that the house, with both the money and the home being relatively secluded, would be the perfect location to raise their children since they couldn't afford to remain in the city much longer. He thought about it for a while and agreed.
But they both knew they'd have to wait until the end of the month, when their lease was up, for Stoick to explain to his supervisor why he was moving and get the paperwork all sorted.
Thankfully, a small miracle had happened. Now, they could start the next chapter of their lives while giving their children the freedom to choose. They just hoped it would all work out in the end.