Chapter 14: Beginning of a New Life

A/N
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This chapter does contain a birth of a baby and breastfeeding. You've been warned
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Your POV

It's been two years now and a lot of things happened.

Astrid and Hiccup decided that they will occasionally go on a voyage to find the 'Hidden World' but they have been coming back disappointed. Astrid became pregnant and had her first child, she is now about two years old.

Since then, they stopped and started to take care of their child. Astrid is pregnant again and would be having her second child in two moons.

Snotlout and I got married last year in early winter and we both made a beautiful house that represented both our dragons and our personalities.

Ruffnut and Fishlegs are together and seem like they would be getting married soon too.

Right now I am pregnant with our first child. Gothi told me that it would be a girl and she would be born in Heyannir¹ on the seventh day. Which is just in two days.

I am extremely nervous but excited. The adventure that I had the past nine months and the support of my friends made me feel so full of love. Especially Snotlout being crazy and not letting me do anything.

"Snotlout! I'm not crippled, I can do it!" As I was putting away plates we had just finished lunch with our friends.

"I know but I want you to relax! I don't want you to overwork yourself." He kissed my forehead and grabbed the plates from me.

Ever since we got married and me getting pregnant he has changed, for the better, he seemed a lot less arrogant and rude. He matured a lot as a person.

I took a plate from him and was about to place it myself until I felt a strong pain. Stronger than I had experienced these past few moons. I dropped the plate and Snotlout caught it before it hit the ground.

I groan in pain loudly and almost fell on the floor. Snotlout quickly put the plate down held on to me.

Before he could speak my water broke, it wasn't a big gush like Astrid experienced. Mine was just a light stream thankfully.

"Snotlout the baby--" I couldn't help but let out a yell, the contractions were getting painful

"She's coming!" I squeezed my eyes shut trying to lessen the pain

He started to panic. "What? Now!? But you're not due yet! Gothi said--"

"I know what Gothi said but the baby wants to come out now!" I was yelling I didn't mean to but I was in pain.

"Okay, okay I'm going to get the bed ready and find Gothi and Astrid."

We already discussed who was going to help me give birth and I trust Astrid and Gothi. I wanted them to be the witnesses.

I told Astrid she didn't have to but she wanted to return the favor because I was there for her's. Even though she's pregnant herself.

I chose Gothi because I see her as my own grandmother in a weird funny way. She is also very wise and would know what to do if something goes wrong.

Snotlout stripped the bed and it was just the wooded base left. He helped me lay on the bed frame. It was uncomfortable but it was better than giving birth squatting or standing up like others have. They said that the gravity will help but that's not for me.

I laid down breathing slowly. Trying to calm myself down as Snotlout ran out the door.

Snotlout's POV

I ran outside and down a few stairs. Oh, Odin where was Gothi and Astrid?

I almost forgot where they'll be but luckily I remembered. They should be at the hut in the center of the village.

I ran as fast as I could.

I found the hut and opened the door and both stood up and looked at me. Fortunately, both are there.

"It's (Y/N)!" I yelled

Your POV

"Argh! Where are they?!" I thought out loud. I felt tears falling, the pain was awful, worse than anything I have ever felt.

Suddenly the door swung open and Snotlout was by your side. Astrid and Gothi were right behind him.

I sighed in relief.

I got into position and Astrid, my best friend, was at my side as well. I grabbed Snotlout's hand. I looked up at him with fear in my eyes. Many people die during child birth sometimes the child comes out dead. I was scared, so scared. He looked back at me and gripped my smaller hand.

Gothi gave me some medicine that should help me calm down and lessen the pain.

I looked forward and the contractions came and I was finally was able to work with it.

Astrid told me to push and I pushed as hard as I can.

•●●●•

It has been four hours now and I am sweating extensively probably from all the yelling and still being in pain. I may have given the whole village a heart attack. On the bright side, I can feel a little bit of progression.

Why was giving birth so difficult? As much as I am going to love and cherish this baby I want him out of me.

Gothi told Astrid that I haven't opened all the way yet and that we needed to wait at least an hour or two.

Snotlout was still holding my hand and using his free hand he pushed my hair out of my face.

"How are you feeling?" He asked in a nice soft tone.

I looked at him and smiled weakly "I'm feeling great, Snotlout." I said sarcastically.

He chuckled "Stupid question?"

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It's been at least an hour now I was able to push again.

I pushed very hard and I felt stretching and a burning sensation.

Astrid has gotten hasty. The baby's head must have come out.

"(Y/N), you need to push really hard now."

I gripped Snotlout's hand and he might have winced a bit.

I groaned loudly as I pushed hard. Astrid counted and wanted me to push on 3. I was pushing so hard I lifted my head up and shut my eyes hard on every push.

I started to feel odd. It felt like my world was spinning and I was losing my breath. Astrid started to get worried

"(Y/N) stay with us."

I tried I felt like I couldn't breathe but then I looked at Snotlout.

If I was going to die I couldn't. Not now. I'm not ready. I came this far in life and I don't want to lose it all.

I fought hard.

And I won.

I did my last hard final push and I heard the beautiful sound of a baby crying.

Gothi cleaned the baby and clipped the cord and I was quickly taken to take a bath while Snotlout fixed the bed. After my bath I put on some nice clean clothes and I sat on my comfy, soft furry bed.

Finally, Gothi handed me a beautiful healthy baby...boy?

So not only was my baby a boy but also born 2 days earlier than predicted.

Snotlout and I both looked at each other with shock. We both looked at Gothi and she shrugged.

We came up with many female names but not males. We weren't prepared for this.

Snotlout and I looked at each other again and just chuckled.

I handed him our baby. The baby opened his eyes and cooed. Snotlout placed an index finger out and the baby grabbed it.

I couldn't help but have tears well up.

Seeing Snotlout as a father was something I haven't really thought of until now since I'm actually witnessing it.

He was so gentle with the baby too it was really precious.

The baby had Snotlout's bright blue eyes that I just love and his cute round nose, he also had Snotlout's hair color. The baby had my eye shape, and face shape.

Astrid and Gothi looked at the baby and smiled. Gothi left me some medicine to help me heal from the pain faster. I thanked her. Then she left.

Snotlout handed me the baby back then Astrid walked up to Snotlout and punched his arm hard.

He looked at her bewildered "Ow! What was that for?" He asked while rubbing his arm.

"You're a father now. Congratulations, I thought I will never see the day!" She exclaimed with a chuckle

He rolled his eyes and looked at his new born son.

"Hehe, yeah. I guess I am a dad now." He smiled softly

As Astrid was leaving I asked if she could tell the news to our friends to come visit. She nodded and closed the door as she left.

The baby started to cry a little bit and I started to breastfeed him.

He started to calm down and stared into my eyes as I smile at him.

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A few minutes later there was a knock on the door. Snotlout went up to the door and opened it and all my friends came in and so did my in-laws. Hiccup and Astrid even brought their daughter with them.

"I'm so proud of you boy-o!" Spitelout said as he hugged Snotlout and lifted him up and then placed him down.

"Thanks, dad." He smiled looking at Spitelout.

Everyone was so excited to see the baby. They wanted to know the name.

"Um, yeah about that." I looked at Snotlout.

He sat right beside me. Sitting on the edge of the bed.

He cleared his throat "Uh, so Gothi said we will be having a girl but," he looked at his baby "we ended up having a boy."

They were in awe, Gothi was rarely wrong with her predictions.

I added "Yeah, and as you know he was supposed to be born on the seventh day but ended up being born today."

"What's today?" Tuffnut perked up

"The fifth day," I answered

Tuffnut continued "Ooh. Wait, he was born two days early?"

I nodded

"Cool." He smiled

"He is full of surprises," Hiccup said.

Ruffnut laughed "You should name him Loki cause--"

In unison, the twins said, "You got Loki'd!"

"What?" I was confused. Everyone looked at them. Confused as well.

"Your baby Loki'd you! It was going to be a girl but ended up being a boy!" Ruffnut said

Tuffnut continued "and he came 2 days early!"

I shook my head and laughed "Oh, no-no. We already have 2 pranksters we don't need another one!"

Everyone laughed, the twins just looked at each other. Ruffnut shrugged "Well, your loss."

Astrid placed her own down on the bed and the little girl stared at my baby in curiosity

"Bah-bey" she cooed.

My baby started to giggle happily.

We all chuckled at how precious the interaction was between them.

"Yes, Zephyr it's a baby." Astrid said softly smiling at the little auburn-haired girl.

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Later after everyone looked and greeted the baby they all left to let me rest.

After they left Snotlout and I tried to come up with names. Although, like in the past, Snotlout is not very good with names.

However, two names popped into my mind.

"What about...Herleif (HER-LEEF)?" I asked. I continue "it means warrior descendant."

"Warrior descendant?" Snotlout said nodding his head liking the name.

"Yeah, I mean I like to think of us as warriors, you know?" I grinned at him.

I looked at my baby "I was also thinking Sven."

"Ooh! Young warrior? I like that." Snotlout said nodding again.

"Herleif Sven Jorgensen? How does that sound?" I looked up at Snotlout and down at the newborn baby. I rubbed a thumb over his cheek. The baby yawned.

I couldn't help but smile at how precious he is

"I like that...Herleif Sven Jorgensen." Snotlout said slowly

"Welcome to the world Leafy," I cooed

I heard Snotlout chuckle "You already came up with a nickname?"

I did a half-hearted laugh "Yeah! My little Leafy."

I brought up the baby closer to my face and I snuggled him.

Snotlout gave us a hug and kissed my forehead.

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In the next few days, Hiccup would be commencing the naming ceremony.

Making my new son officially named and be part of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe.

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A/N

Fun fact
Vikings only really experienced 2 seasons: winter and summer!

Fun fact#2
Vikings did stand up and gave birth or squat down on stools or gave birth on all 4s!

Fun fact#3
When Viking babies are first born they are not considered a person. The father must accept the child and give them a name and then they will be accepted. They must also go through a ritual and become an official member of the family.
(In the real world its much more complicated but a naming ceremony is all you need for the Hooligan tribe)

1) The old Nordic version of August

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