WHO I REALLY AM

(A How To Train Your Dragon Fanfiction)

By: Astrid Camicazi N. Hofferson

Summary: Astrid Hofferson, shieldmaiden of Berk and second-in-command of the dragon riders, swears to tell everything to her betrothed, Hiccup Haddock, even secrets. She tells him everything, except for one. Will Hiccup still accept her after finding out the truth? (This story is set in the "Race to the Edge" timeline)

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

A/N: English isn't my first language so please bear with me. Constructive criticisms are pretty much appreciated.

- HTTYD-

II

WHERE SHE WENT

AFTER LONG HOURS of flight on the back of a dragon, Astrid Hofferson finally reached the Barbaric Archipelago, tired and a bit hungry. She went to an island three hours west of Berk Island. The island was indeed big. She landed on the island and wandered around it. She did some sight-seeing while her dragon took a nap. The island was abandoned. You can still see the ruins of a burned village, even though it became like that years ago. On the inner part of the island flourished tall trees and hidden cliffs and waterfalls, which is a truly great sight.

Astrid Hofferson walked around until she reached a hill within the island with a sword plunged into it. She kneeled, looking into the sword, half smiling and half crying. Instead, she chose not to cry or show weakness. A few moments later, she took a deep breath of the fresh air and started speaking.

"Ah, Bog Burglar Island! Such a wonderful sight indeed. No matter how many years have passed. Right mother?"she said as she once again faced the sword."By the way, it is me your daughter Astrid, I mean Camicazi. Such a long time. How many years have passed? Fifteen? And now is the only time I have got to visit you. For the past years I have never forgotten you. Such a pity to lose a great mother and chieftess. Big Boobied Bertha! Great chieftess of the Bog Burglars. Anyway, how are you? Me, I'm just fine mother. Mama and Papa Hofferson or Aunt Helga and Uncle Olaf indeed took care of me. There are so many changes that happen around here. Imagine? Years ago we are fighting dragons. But now we are riding and befriending them! And I was one of the first who did that! Can you believe it? I hope you are still alive, so you can see my achievements. I am sure you are very proud of me by now. And I am very happy because you know us. All women tribe, right? But guess what? I am betrothed to your friend's son, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third who changed things lot. Not just things but people, including is different from every traditional Viking man. He refused to do the viking way and defied it. Seems like I am breaking the tradition, like you did. You married father, well may Odin bless his soul. A Hofferson, a Hooligan. Well, I may say breaking the tradition runs in the family, eh?" she said as she chuckled.

She continued talking to the sword as if her real mother was that. She laid beside the sword, relaxing and reminiscing about the past. Hoping that she could go back and save her mother and tribe.

.oOo

Meanwhile, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third left the Dragon's Edge to his fellow Dragon Riders and decided to follow his fiancé back to Berk, as he thought.

That is the only place she could have been, he thought. But what if... nevermind!

Knowing that Astrid is a very strong, capable, and independent woman He never stopped worrying about her welfare. That is how he loves her. He loves her very much. He loves everything about her. It is indeed true love.

Finally, it was dawn when he reached Berk. And went to the place that she could only go—the Hofferson Residence.

-HTTYD-

Originally Published: April 5, 2019

Updated: February 20, 2024