Phantasmagoria (The long-awaited sequel to Phantasm)

Part 2

Chapter 1

"Why good morning my lovely wife," Hiccup greeted as he walked into the kitchen wearing a suit with a red tie. He walked over to the kitchen island where Astrid and their children were setting the plates for breakfast. He walked over to Astrid and gave her a kiss on the cheek before she pulled him in for one on the lips.

"Ew!" Was uttered and both parents turned to look at their children. Zephyr, age eight, and Nuffink, age seven. Both kids were making gagging motions at their parents' display of affection.

"Dad could you be any more.... Ugh..." Zephyr stated as she scooped up some omelets onto her plate.

"What's wrong with kissing your mother?" Hiccup asked.

"It's gross!" Nuffink answered instead as he stole his sister's egg.

"Oye! Give that back you squirt!" Zephyr shouted while jabbing Nuffink with her fork.

"Mine!... ouchie!"

"Kids... kids.... There are enough eggs for everyone." Astrid warned. "It's the bacon you guys have to be worried about now that your dad's here,"

"Hey!" Hiccup announced, even though he was already scooping a heap of bacon on his plate.

Astrid just raised a brow as if she had proven a point. The family sat down for breakfast and Nuffink who had been chewing on his egg and toast asked "Uo cohminf to the preewsewtation dad?"

"Nuff we talked about this. Chew, swallow and then talk," Hiccup admonished.

"The squirt is asking if you're coming to the presentation today," Zephyr translated just as her brother swallowed. "We're getting to meet the dragons today to see if any will bond with us,"

"Not a squirt!" Nuffink uttered but Zephyr only rolled her eyes.

"That was today?" Hiccup playfully asked but at the dark looks his kids were throwing him he quickly backtracked. "I'll be there, I'll be there. Promise. Your mom and I wouldn't miss this for the world."

"Your father has set all his duties as Mayor aside after noon today." Astrid happily supplied.

"Can you blame me that things are somewhat hectic," Hiccup muttered as he felt bad that he had missed Zephyr's recital because he had to deal with half the city flooding. "At least this is my last term as Mayor."

"Be careful when you say that. You might get elected for a 4th term." Astrid joked. Though neither had expected Hiccup to be so popular that he'd win three consecutive elections.

"Thor no," Hiccup laughed. "Once my term is done in two years we can take that much talked about cruise,"

"It would be nice to get away a bit. See the Caribean, unlimited buffet... open bar.... My hubby in a speedo,"

"MOM EW!" The kids exclaimed while Hiccup blushed.

Astrid just rolled her eyes before winking at her husband. "You two eat and get ready for the bus.... Or do you want to see more of me smooching your father?"

The kids made a face. Nuffink took his last piece of toast and walked away from the kitchen island. His sister also made a quick escape.

"So.... is everything set?" Astrid whispered.

"Yes, everyone is good to go for the presentation." Hiccup smirked.

"You think the kids will catch on?" Astrid then asked.

"What? That we're Phantom and Lady Lancer?" Hiccup chuckled. "Even with Toothless prowling around the house, they haven't connected the dots. Apparently, we're too boring to be some badass supers."

Astrid just snorted. "I can't believe our own kids call us boring."

"Well the general public doesn't know our identities," Hiccup just shrugged. "Eret did a great job controlling the media on that,"

"True, and with the age of Heroes and Villians over.... There isn't really any threat big enough to call us back into action." Astrid nodded before hugging Hiccup around the waist. "You know there is still some time before you have to meet up with Fishlegs...." She said slyly.