Peering into shadows (Httyd)

Chapter 21: To the future

Hiccup's POV

It is nearly noon, and I am currently pacing in an empty classroom with my friends.

"Dude what's the problem? Today should be one of the happiest days of our lives. We're finally graduating." Tuffnut says happily.

"Don't you get it Tuffnut. They're going to have to use his real name." I hear Astrid say.

"Why would that.......Oh" Tuffnut says as he comes to the realization. "That will bring some sweet chaos." Tuffnut adds while high-fiving Ruffnut.

I let out a groan of frustration, when the door opens revealing Daniel, and dad who had a mullet wig, and black shades on. Loud laughter filled the classroom as we took in his appearance.

"Dad, what are you wearing?" I asked, all the while unable to contain my laughter.

"I wanted to be here for your graduation son. So I thought I would go incognito." Dad replies, and more laughter follows.

"Dad they have to use my real name for this, so you shouldn't have to hide. Also that wig, and those glasses actually draw more attention to you." I tell him.

Dad quickly takes down the wig, and mumbles "Daniel said I looked superb."

"Son, I also posted some extra security with permission from the school. If things turn chaotic they will help you, and your friends." Dad continues to tell us.

I see Daniel begin to wipe his eyes, and my dad mumbles an 'oh no' in exasperation.

"Young master is growing up." Daniel hugs me in a bone crushing hug, while starting to cry.

"Come along you mother hen." Dad says as he drags Daniel out of the classroom.

I sigh in acceptance of the oncoming events. "Come on guys, time to face the chaos."

The principal of our school began his address.

"Good afternoon Honored Guests, Ladies, Gentleman, and Students.

I would like to present to you the graduating class of '63. It has been four years since these students joined us, and today they take a new step towards the future. It this faculties greatest pleasure to wish you all a safe, and wonderful journey.

Without further ado, lets us begin the ceremony.

I watch as Camicazi, Heather, Fishlegs, Snotlout, and Astrid have received their diplomas getting all the more nervous as my name would follow. Finally I hear

Haddock, Hiccup, III

I looked around the room trying to find my dad, and Daniel, I spot them in the very back row, with a box of tissues between them, and dad holding a camera.

I nervously walk up the steps onto the stage, the whole assembly room is dead silent, the expression 'you can hear a pin drop' was so true in this moment it was scary. Most of the people who were my classmates were staring at me as if I was an alien.

As I nervously walk up to accept my diploma, I could hear murmurs from the crowd who still wore incredulous expressions. Statements like 'Bullshit', 'No Freaking Way', 'The nerd?! No way', and 'That twig is the richest kid in the world' rang through the crowd.

Dad, Mrs. Hofferson, and Astrid simultaneously yelled to the crowd silencing them.

"That's my boy yer talking about!!!" came from dad.

"Hey, that's my boyfriend!!!" was what Astrid yelled, making me blush, and

"Don't you talk about my future son in-law like that!!" was shouted by Mrs. Hofferson, which caused Astrid to also blush furiously.

After that outburst the room settled somewhat. No one really wanted to get on my dad's bad side. But I was still receiving shocked glances from my classmates, and the crowd.

I quickly go join my friends, and Astrid gives me a peck on the cheek "That wasn't so bad. It looks like our teachers are actually photographing the shocked looks of the students." Astrid said as she points to several teachers having taken out their cameras. "Looks like they'd been waiting for this moment."

Ruffnut, and Tuffnut soon follow, and as soon as they had their diplomas in hand the faculty collectively let out a deep breath. Many were happy seeing 'Loki's disciples' graduate.

After the hats were thrown we were joined by dad, Daniel, uncle Spitelout, and Mrs. Hofferson to take pictures. Afterwards we decided to go celebrate with a big fancy dinner. Mrs. Hofferson suggested a karaoke night to which most of us immediately objected. The loudest being dad, and Daniel who were mumbling under their breaths about 'Banshee screams'.