Chapter 16: Engagement
(Hiccup's pov)
::Hiccup, will you relax my friend? Elsa and Anna will love them::
I turned over to Toothless and nodded at him. "I know bud, its just... I want them to be absolutely perfect." I had just finished forging Elsa and Anna's engagement rings in a forge I built a good distance away from the trading kingdom, and yes, I was going to ask them both to marry me. I had been working on the rings for weeks, and during that time, thankfully the Bloodhair tribe hasn't attacked Arendelle or any Saxon town, city or village yet, and I was grateful for that.
I finished cooling the rings off and examined them. They were gold and I also embedded some of Toothless's scales along the rings to ensure they'd be fireproof. Thankfully I knew the sizes of both my loves fingers and the rings should be a perfect fit for them both. Once I was satisfied with my work I pocketed the rings in a pocket in my leather pants and then turned to Toothless's tail. "So, besides my love life bud, hows that new tail of yours holding out?" I asked, also in the spare time that I've had, I made Toothless a fireproof tail mixed with his saliva and crushed scales.
::I greatly appreciate the new tail Hiccup. It has served me well::
Toothless warbled as he flexed his tail and the new prosthetic flexed as well, I smiled at the sight and scratched Toothless's head. "Well, consider that as an apology for crippling you back on Berk and tearing off your organic tail fin with that bola launcher." I said with regret in my tone, it feels like al lifetime ago that I was almost willing to kill my best friend to gain the approval of the pitiful excuse of a man I once called father.
::Hiccup, there is no need for apologies. You have already made up for past injuries with your friendship::
Toothless crooned gently, he then rose on his hind legs and pulled me into a hug, I gasped in surprise but returned my friends hug, I press my head into the might dragons breast and hear his powerful heartbeat. I close my eyes and hold Toothless tighter.
"I love you bud. You're my best friend."
::As are you Hiccup. And I love you too, in a way, I should thank you for shooting me down. If you hadn't? I would still be enslaved to that... monstrosity::
Toothless had told me of the monster that sleeps in Helheim's Gate. And when he thanks me for how fate brought us together, I hear no regret in his voice, and that makes me happy.
We then hear bells, we look off toward the sea to see ships that have the crest of the Southern Isles. Elsa had told me that she requested them to aid in the defense of Arendelle should Bloodhair tribe attack. I sigh and then climb on Toothless. "Lets go find Elsa and Anna bud." I say, Toothless nods and we head back to Arendelle.
(Normal pov)
Anna made her way down the halls of the palace and was accompanied by her personal guards, upon editing the palace, the princess laid eyes on three massive Saxon ships that held the crest of the Southern Isles, curiosity and caution crept into the princesses bones as she ordered her guards to fetch Elsa, the guards bowed their heads and rushed to get Elsa. Ten minutes later, Elsa stood beside her sister and they shared an embrace before looking toward the visiting ship. Anna turned to her sister and spoke her thoughts. "Elsa, why are they here? You said so yourself that you do not trust them. Why invite them here?" Elsa turned to Anna and gave her sister and a light smile. "Because Anna, like it or not, the King of the Southern Isles has dispatched one of his twelve sons to aid in our defense of Arendelle. Prince Hans."
Anna had never heard of him, but if Prince Hans was providing Arendelle with extra manpower? That'd have to accept the offer, because Bloodhair warriors were soon to be on the march and were eager for war. When Prince Hans came into view, he was handsome, had auburn hair like Hiccup, tall in height, lean in muscle and he wore the colors of the Southern Isles. When Hans was arms length away from the Princess and Queen of Arendelle, he bowed his head before them. "Ladies. I do know that our two great people haven't always seen... eye to eye, but I hope with the aid of one thousand of my finest warriors, we can form... trust and good relations between our two kingdoms." Hans said with hope and respect, Elsa cleared her throat and nodded in thanks and spoke. "You have our gratitude Prince Hans, if you and servants wish to dwell in the palace guest rooms, you may. Though your men will have to find shelter in the inns."
Hans bowed his head in thanks. "My thanks Queen Elsa." The Prince of the Southern Isles turned to his personal bodyguards and ordered that their one thousand men unload the ships and rest, Elsa and Anna then excused themselves and walked together in the streets while both being accompanied by their personal bodyguards. Anna then turned to Elsa and held to her sisters arm and murmured in her ear. "Elsa, I understand that we need the extra manpower should the heathens of Bloodhair attack us, but... there's something about Hans that I don't trust. We've all heard the stories of how his twelve brothers have abused him because they believed him to be weak. And men of the Southern Isles admire strength. What if... I-I fear for you Elsa."
Elsa turned to face Anna, she interlaced their fingers together and Anna's lips trembled slightly. "I believe a man such as Hans has hidden darkness inside him for dealing with the abuse and neglect by his older brothers and family, and as a result? He will be tempted to usurp us and claim Arendelle for himself." Anna whispered, Elsa shushed her gently and embraced her warmly, Anna immediately returned her sisters embrace and held her close, Elsa kissed her sisters hair and murmured into her ear. "I promise you Anna, should Hans attempt to usurp us? I will kill him myself." She said firmly yet gently, Anna nodded in understanding and held her sister even tighter.
The two sisters separated at the sound of a high pitch whistle, they both looked up to see their man and his Night Fury. Hiccup dismounted Toothless and removed his riding helmet and approached his women, the young man bowed his head at them. "Miladies." Both Elsa and Anna smiled warmly at Hiccup when he raised his head, the Queen of Arendelle approached Hiccup and could tell that he was itching to tell them something. "Hiccup? What is it?" Elsa asked, Hiccup looked around and urged both Elsa and Anna to follow him, the two sisters dismissed their bodyguards and they followed Hiccup.
Hiccup led them to the palace gardens and away from prying eyes or ears, he wanted to share this moment with just Elsa and Anna. Finally, when the trio were alone, Hiccup sighed and looked into both sisters eyes and calmed his nerves. "Elsa. Anna. Ever since I came to the West and Arendelle? You two, your parents and your people have treated me with more love, kindness, respect and acceptance than anyone on Berk ever did. And... and that makes me overjoyed with happiness." Hiccup chuckled to himself as he felt tears fogging his vision but he continued. "When we shared our bodies together? That took trust. And... I trust both of you and I love both of you with all my heart. And I never want to separated from you two. Ever."
Hiccup then knelt before them, both Elsa and Anna's eyes widened in realization of what this was about, they placed hands over their mouths to conceal their screams of joy. Hiccup then pulled out the two rings he had forged for them and showed both rings to each sister, when the two women laid eyes on the rings, they couldn't hold the tears back any longer, he laughed with joy at the sight of such hard work, dedication and love, all three of those traits were forged in these rings.
"Elsa? Anna? Will you marry me?" Hiccup asked, both sisters soon embraced Hiccup tightly as they both whispered in his ear. "Yes yes yes yes a thousand times over!" Hearing that made Hiccup smile widely and he slid both rings on the sisters fingers and he was pleased to see that the rings fit perfectly on their fingers. He then embraced them tightly and they returned his embrace. "I love you both, so much." Hiccup murmured into their ears, Elsa and Anna held Hiccup tighter and murmured back. "We love you too Hiccup, so much."
(Stoick's pov)
"LAND HO!!!"
I bolted from my seat and looked toward the horizon and gasped at the sight. After weeks of sailing, we finally reached the West. And thank the Allfather for longboats, they can literally fly on the seas and thanks to the North Sea blessing us with good summer breezes? We have finally reached our new home.
I then turned to my fellow Hooligans and grabbed my shield, I banged my war hammer on the shield to grab everyones attention, when everyone was giving me their attention, I smiled at pointed to the West with my hammer. "Friends!! Today, the Allfather has blessed us!! Today is the start of a new beginning, a new future, and new glories for us to achieve!!" Everyone roared in agreement and then stopped as Stoick held a hand out before continuing. "We will show the Christians what we Hairy Hooligans are made of! And we will hunt down the Night Fury that murdered my son and avenge his death!!" Once again everyone roared in agreement and Stoick turned to the front of the ship and roared to his crew. "ROW!!!"
I ran a hand through my long auburn hair and tied it with a hair tie and strapped one last buckle on my leather armor, I inhaled and exhaled slowly with a smile on my face. The air here was so rich, what else did the gods have in store for us in these lands? We shall wait and see.
"Oh Valka, do you see this? This land... is the most beautiful I have ever seen in all of Midgard." I exhaled with a chuckle, I then look back up and nod. "I swear on Thor's hammer that I will claim these lands in for the Hairy Hooligans and I shall claim it in the name of you my beautiful and dear Valka and... and our son. The son I refused to raise, love and protect. But I shall make this right. Everything I am about to do is for you and our Hiccup. I promise you Val, I promise."
(Normal pov)
The Bloodhair tribe was preparing to sack their first Saxon city and they were eager to finally spill blood, the warriors had all drenched their hair in blood, gathered their chariots, horses an their war machines and were about to march, until the sound of a high pitch whistle was heard. The sound caused everyone to look toward the sky and what they saw caused handfuls of warriors to call out for Hallbjron and Eskil, when the brothers arrived, they saw the Night Fury in the cloudless late morning sky and they could see a rider on its back. The riders armor was pitch black like the dragon it rode, the rider then stood on the Night Furies back, behind the rider, they could see a sleek black cape that seemed to be made out of Night Fury scales, seeing such a figure while riding the Mose legendary dragon in all of Midgard brought the Bloodhair's and all their warriors to gasp lightly in awe, fear and wonder as the rider drew out a sword of flame and pointed it toward them, they then heard the rider shout out for them all to hear.
"Du er ikke velkommen her! La nå! Eller lider min vrede og drager vrede!"
And just like that, the rider and the Night Fury were gone, Bloodhair's warriors turned to their chieftains and awaited their command, Eskil nodded and roared out. "The rider... it spoke perfect Norse. That would mean that whoever rides that Night Fury is a traitor and will suffer a traitors end!!" Everyone roared in agreement, Hallbjorn stepped up and scoffed. "We will not leave. We will find that traitor and flay the skin from his bones. But first...?" Hallbjron drew out his sword and roared out. "...WE HAVE CITIES TO SACK! TREASURE TO BE SHARED! AND LAND TO CONQUER IN THE NAME OF ODIN THE ALLFATHER AND THE BLOODHAIR TRIBE!!!" The warriors under the Bloodhair banner roared out in agreement and the brothers got on their respective chariots and pointed toward the land before them.
"CHARGE!!!"
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