The Dragon Master Part II: Rewritten (A Httyd Fanfiction)

Chapter 24: Gathering strength

(Normal pov)

As soon as Hiccup and everyone else arrived at Berk, the Hooligans sighed in relief; returning to their home and finding it unscathed from their enemies for the time being. Once everyone settled in, Hiccup was anointed as Chief of the Hairy Hooligans by Gothi, the young man was now tasked to lead two people: Hooligans and the people of the Strike Clan.

Hiccup allowed everyone a three days rest and after that, they got to work fortifying Berk, the people of the Strike Clan got to work by setting up their homes entering Berks forests; perfect for them to hunt an endless bounty of elk and other wild game. It also was the only other section of the island that could hold the entire Strike Clan.

Hiccup was flying Toothless and overlooked the place he grew up. He still couldn't believe that he was now chief of Berk. These people had loathed him years prior, just because he was different, though they were Vikings; stubborn and boar headed. The people were building new watchtowers, catapults in every sea stack within Berks radius, they were prepared for anything and ready for anyone who'd dare invade their home. Hiccup turned to his right to see a group of Hooligans working on a massive statue of their fallen leader.

Stoick.

Despite Hiccup and Stoick having their differences years prior, the man was still his father, and Hiccup missed him. With all his heart. He was honored and glad that his people are paying a final tribute to his father for leading them through the Dragon Scourge, the alliance between the Strike Clan and for laying his life down for his son during the present day Dragon War.

Drago would pay, one way or another. This war claimed the lives of too many good people. Too many to count. Hiccup ensured everyone under his banner that they'd avenge those and all they've lost, and that they'll take away ten times more from Drago.

Hiccup pushed himself harder in everything: training, leading, and dragon flying. He'd have to exceed himself on every level, push himself until it felt like his bones would snap, Drago and his army had all the advantages, so Hiccup knew his forces would have to be smart; find ways to strip Drago's power until he's mortal once again. But could he do it? Could he really kill a dragon? Even if this dragon granted such a gift to a madman?

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few."

Hiccup remembered his father telling him that as boy, Hiccup may not have a choice. He needs to even the playing field, and as long as Drago's Foreverwing is in the picture, they're at a disadvantage.

Hiccup returned to his newly built home, had a warm bath, fine meal cooked by his gorgeous wife and enjoyed the time to catch a breath from being the leader of both his Viking and Dragon Riders.

The young man stripped and crawled into his bed and exhaled in comfort; the soft furs hugging his body and providing him comfort after a hard day. He heard shuffling of clothing and turned to see Astrid. She smiled and at him and crawled into bed with him and kissed his nose and caressed his cheek lovingly. "I have a surprise for you." Hiccup raised his eyebrow and pulled her closer.

"Oh? And what is this surprise?" Astrid smiled warmly, grabbed Hiccup's hand and placed it on her stomach, before Hiccup could ask, he felt a kick pulsing into his hand. He gasped and his eyes widened at her. "I'm pregnant Hiccup." She whispered, Hiccup laughed in joy and kissed her passionately, she moaned softly and returned his passion. Once the two broke apart, they rested their foreheads together.

"How long?" Hiccup asked excitedly, Astrid giggled and arches her neck and gasped as Hiccup began kissing her neck and earlobe. "About eights weeks. I'm going to have another child Hiccup." She whispered out huskily, Hiccup chuckled and stroked Astrid's cheek and whispered back. "And I will cherish every child you give birth to." The two begin to make out heavily, the heat building up between them; hormones thick in the air and the scent of Astrid's arousal turned Hiccup on.