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"That's..wow..just wow!" Astrid exclaims, her hands high as both (Y/N) and Hiccup finish explaining the situation.

"But what do you mean, gone?" Snotlout questions, raising a brow.

"They both vanished into thin air," Hiccup replies, continuing to look over the Gronckle.

"Like just..poof?"

"No," (Y/N) huffs, rolling her eyes with a smile. "The Light Fury shot a beam of light and just.." she waves her hands around for emphasis. "Flew through it and vanished!"

"And the Howl?" Gobber questions, his eyebrows raised as he watched the girl pace around the room.

"She flew through it to!! And then she disappeared!!" Hiccup nods, comming to stand by her side with his arms crossed. "I guess she uses her friends ability to vanish.."

"What do you think?" Fishlegs questions in excitement, shoving two drawings in (Y/N)'s face as Hiccup peeks over her shoulder.

"Remember she's female..no spiked edges on the wings and less fur on the back." (Y/N) notes, pointing to the places that needed fixing.

"And she needs stubbier ears, no dorsal plates," Hiccup observes, tapping the Light Fury card with a smile.

"Okay, got it."

Eret lets out a chuckle, making the two glance up to him as he walks behind Hiccup carrying materials.

"What a night."

(Y/N) hums in thought, looking to Eret with a small smile and nodding. The man's smirk wobbles, pink decorating his cheeks as he glances away with a cough.

It was well known that after getting to know her, Eret had developed quite the crush on the (H/C) girl, of course he'd never act on his emotions, she was dating the bloody Chief!

(Y/N) taps her chin, her brows furrowed as she looked to the ground. She's broken out of her thoughts as (D/N) bumps into her, rumbling softly in concern.

Toothless barrels in a moment later, eagerly shoving at Hiccup.

"Bud, what's gotten into you?" Hiccup laughs,
Toothless drooling everywhere.

"That's..weird." (Y/N) comments, raising a brow. (D/N) rumbles a laugh, shaking his head before he looks off in the distance. He sits down, tail swishing slightly as he sighs heavily.

"What's all this slobbering and panting?"

"Isn't it obvious, (Y/N)? He misses her!"
Astrid answers with a wide grin, picking up a bucket. "Both are totally in love~"

(Y/N) nods, looking over at (D/N) and slowly approaching. "Well..I suppose she was very friendly, and you seem to like her."

(D/N) looks down at her with a head tilt, purring and looking back to the horizen.

Hiccup looks over at (Y/N), whispering to Toothless. "Trust me, its worth it, but you gotta wait for an opportunity, like I did."

"Really?" Astrid scoffs, smacking Hiccup's shoulder as she passes him. "(Y/N) kissed you first! If Toothless waited like you did, the Light Fury would slip through his claws.."

Hiccup looks up and glares at the blonde, rolling his shoulders with a sigh. "Or you know..she could end up being like Mrs Grouch."

Astrid rolls her eyes, throwing her bucket and smirking as it knocks the boy in the head. Toothless rumbles a laugh, shaking his head with a huff.

"See, bud? Gotta be careful!" Hiccup huffs.

"Besides, aren't me and (Y/N) enough?"

(D/N) spins around, startling (Y/N) as he trots past Hiccup, Toothless swiftly following.
"I think that's a no," Tuffnut replies, leaning on Belch' head as he sharpens a dagger, Ruffnut cleaning Barf's teeth.

(D/N) stops, observing two Nadders performing a mating dance. Toothless halts, nearly running into (D/N) and peering around him as he watches the two.

They spread their wings, before twirling. The female raises her head, allowing the male to nuzzle into her neck before she rubs her head against his.

(D/N)'s ears droop as he sighs, shaking his head and stalking off as Toothless watches the two, rumbling.

"Something like this?" Fishlegs questions, offering the two drawings to Hiccup.
"You know...maybe (Y/N) and I could-!"

"No! I want to," Fishlegs interrupts, making (Y/N) peek over Hiccup's shoulder.
"Hmm...how about just tracing Toothless and (D/N)'s cards?" (Y/N) suggests, making Fishlegs sigh heavily.

"You could have told me that before," he groans, snatching the drawings.

"Can you believe it?" Astrid continues gushing over the new dragons. "Toothless and
(D/N) have girlfriends!"

"I never took you for a romantic," Hiccup snickers, looking at (Y/N) as she shakes her head with an amused smile. "Like, ever."

"It's just so sweet," Astrid replies, grabbing a basket near some apples. "I mean, look."
(Y/N) looks behind her, raising a brow as Toothless uses his shadow to practice a Nadder mating dance.

He then nuzzles into the shadow, purring.
"And look at (D/N)! I've never seen him so pouty!" Astrid continues, (D/N) sitting against a wall with an eye roll.

"Okay, that's just sad," Tuffnut observes, looking between him and Toothless.
"Yeah, you better do something," Ruffnut agrees in a bored tone.

"Seriously? I'd rather shovel poop all day than watch them," Snotlout scoffs, (Y/N) rolling her eyes.

"Blabs like a bloody child.."she mumbles, Hiccup chuckling and tapping his fingers together.

"All right, let's head back to the woods and see if we can find them." he says, Toothless pausing from licking his shadow and turning to the two.

He roars happily, racing over to them as (D/N) stands, nodding his head as his tail wags frantically.

"Ah! Good idea." Tuffnut nods before wrapping an arm around Hiccup, (Y/N) looking between the two. "A little privacy,"

Tuff continues with a nervous chuckle, leading Hiccup away.

"Uh..

"Shh, " Tuffnut shushes, Hiccup looking back at (Y/N) as Astrid joins her.

"But...(D/N) has to come too," Hiccup slowly says, making Tuffnut sigh in exasperation.
"Fine! You can come," he reluctantly mumbles,

(Y/N) walks over, her satchel strapped to her side as she rolls her eyes at the boy. "I'm honored.." she mumbles, looking to Astrid and waving goodbye.

"But! You have to stay as far as possible! We're having a guy talk."

"..shut up Tuffnut.."

...

(Y/N) walks a few feet ahead of Tuffnut and Hiccup, Toothless on her left side and (D/N) on her right, listening and scanning the area.

"So..you wanna get married."

"Uh," Hiccup drags the word out, looking over at (Y/N). "Yes, I do. But she think-"

"Good news!" Tuffnut interrupts. "I've been to two weddings, I crashed both, but none as high profile as this one."

Tuffnut smacks around at the green plants with a stick, Hiccup puffing his cheeks out as he looks around. He looks ahead, smirking as (Y/N) catches his eye.

She winks, sticking her tongue out before pulling her arms to her side, doing a silly walk and shaking her head.

Hiccup bites back a grin, shaking his head before scoffing as the boy continues.

"Lots of pressure, judgment, and not just by me."

"Look, we talked about it!" Hiccup huffs, stopping Tuffnut. "We're not getting married until-!"

"Cold feet. I've seen it before," Tuffnut taps Hiccup's chest with the stick, grabbing his shoulders. "Don't worry, little Hiccy, I'm here." Tuffnut walks away, leaving Hiccup to watch him in confusion.

"Hiccy..?"

"Now, I've seen the way (Y/N) looks at you," Tuff continues, looking around. "Everyone has. She's obviously in love with you, has complete faith in you, knows what you're capable of. But you need to focus on being worthy."

"What do you mean?" Hiccup slowly asks, blocking the sun peeking through the trees.

"I mean, (Y/N)'s a warrior Queen, for Thor's sake!" Tuffnut exclaims, a little too loudly.

(Y/N) looks back, looking between the two as Hiccup awkwardly waves, Tuffnut jerking his head away and avoiding eye contact.

She slowly turns away, chuckling as Tuffnut's voice rings through the trees, making it easy for her to hear them.

"It's obvious sometimes she has a few doubts with you..but with me as your best man, your..spirit guide, if you will, you'll learn to embrace your inner Viking."

Hiccup's face showed an uncomfortableness, cringing as he looks around.

"Show these naysayers, of which there are many, that you're more than just a malnourished runt with bad hair, strange teeth, and a twig for a neck."

"Okay!! That's enough!" (Y/N) calls back with a scoff, making both men turn and yelp as she stalks towards them.

"Hiccup doesn't need to prove anything!" She yells, waving her arms and gesturing to her boyfriend. "I mean..yeah his neck is..thin like a stick, but he's confident, and has the courage of a proper Chief." She finishes, staring at her boyfriend with a proud smile.

"He's amazing.."

Hiccup's face fell in awe, his hands curling into fists as he bites his lip, forcing back a large smile. He looks down, shaking his head as Tuffnut stares at the girl, his eyes wide.

"Wow, you guys really love eachother.." he mumbles, looking between the two before gagging.

"Disgusting!!"

"Oh shut up!" (Y/N) scoffs, waving her hand dismissive and walking away, leaving the two in silence.

Tuffnut watches as she walks away before he quickly continues. "As I was saying, everyone's watching you. I mean it. Everyone, you need to man up. Do as I do!"

(Y/N) walks forward a few steps, her arms folded as she shakes her head and walks with Toothless.

"It'll be hard, but you have my word. And until I break that word I won't give up."

Toothless halts, looking around the familiar clearing where the Light Fury once was.
(D/N) ears flicker as he sniffs the ground, his fur sticking up in alarm.

Hiccup narrows his eyes as he looks ahead, Toothless walking around the clearing.

"Hey? What, am I just wasting my time, here? You see some shiny thing in the woods-"

Hiccup kneels, picking up a dart and holding it up.

"Ooh, what is that?"

Hiccup rises with the dart in his hand, looking up and around before slowly looking down at (Y/N), looking around as she walks into the clearing.

"(Y/N) stop!!"

Hiccup shouts, his voice firm yet forced. (D/N) jumps in surprise, stopping and staring at his rider with wide eyes.

(Y/N) jumps, her eyes wide as she turns back.
Toothless flinches as well, leaping in the air and panting lightly as he looks at the girl,
Hiccup behind her.

She looks over her shoulder, staring at Hiccup before chuckling nervously. "Whats-?"

"Don't move! You understand?" Hiccup instructs, looking down and slowly scooting towards her.

She freezes, tilting her head before looking around. She jerks her head up, her hands in the air as she stares at a pressure plate, a wire attached to it, moving out and connecting to a large trap.

"Oh hell.."

"You're okay.." Hiccup mumbles, taking slow steps towards the rigid girl, his arms open. (Y/N) glances back, shifting her foot and wincing at the sound of gears turning.

"If this things goes off..you need to get as far away from it as possible.." (Y/N) speaks, her voice firm and commanding.

Hiccup looks to her, his eyes set in a hard glare as he stared at the back of her head.

"You're and idiot if you think I'm leaving without you.." he hissed, his hands shaking harshly as he comes up behind her. He reaches out hesitantly, his fingertips brushing (Y/N)'s collar.

(Y/N) nods, grunting as she's pulled back. Both her and Hiccup hit the ground with a groan, their dragons roaring in alarm as the machine wires and springs to life.

Two large metal nets clamp together, the chains rattling as spiked edges hit through the empty spaces. The machine was supposed to kill a dragon on sight, piercing it's flesh with the spikes..

It nearly killed (Y/N).

(Y/N) looks to the sky as she pants harshly, her hand shaking as she grips Hiccup's hands that held her waist firmly. She tugs his hands up, bringing them to her lips as she mumbles a thousand "thank you's."

Hiccup pulls her close, his breathing uneven as he sets his chin against (Y/N)'s head, his eyes shut tightly as the two hold eachother as close as humanly possible.

"I almost lost you.."

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