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

Chapter 25: Snoggletog

(Normal pov)

Winter once again arrived in the Barbaric Archipelago, the winter this year was a few degrees colder than usual, though the snowfall was light, the cold alone could give you hypothermia in minutes if you weren't dressed properly for such weather.

Though despite the bloody war that has erupted throughout the Archipelago, Berk and its people were celebrating Snoggletog; the Vikings winter holiday, and to be honest? Everyone on Berk most definitely needed this, the people woke up around early dawn and got to work by cutting down the largest tree they could find, set it up in the town square and began to decorate it.

The children were running around with toy dragons and wooden swords playing with each other and helping their parents decorate the lower half of the tree, while some of the dragon riders decorated the highest point of the tree; with help from their dragons of course. They then put shields, helmets, weapons and  lanterns on the tree, the glass was custom made from Deathsong amber and the flames illuminated, people cheered and began clapping at the sight of such an amazing and decorated tree.

Hiccup, who woke up went to his window and smiled at the sight of his people working together and celebrating this holiday, he still thought the name Snoggletog was very stupid. But then he realized, this would be his first Snoggletog without his dad. As much as it hurt, this would also be a time to rest and be grateful for his family. He put his jet black armor on over his violet tunic and walked downstairs where Valkaand Astrid were already awake making breakfast.

"Morning son." Valka said without taking her eyes off the pan. "Happy Snoggletog." Both Valka and Astrid smirked and blew kisses at Hiccup while they still cooked, Hiccup merely rolled his eyes while smiling.

"And to you as well Milady and Mom." Hiccup said smiling. "What's cooking?"

"Omelets, smoked salmon, mashed potatoes, potato slices and honey nut cake." Valka replied.

"Wow." Hiccup said. "Man, that all smells incredible ladies." He said, impressed by their commitment to treat their family right this day.

"Why thank you, we'd hate to leave you and Eira unsatisfied." Valka replied, Eira peered over the couch and she smiled.

Once the Haddocks finished their breakfast, they joined the rest of their people outside to join them in the festivities. Hiccup laughed out loud as he saw Eret being 'attacked' by dozens of little kids, the former Trappers crew laughed too, leaving their friend to fend for himself. "Alright alright little ones, cease your attack on this man, you don't want him freezing to death now do you?" Hiccup asked, the children all giggled and got off Eret.

"Sorry Chief Hiccup." They all said in perfect unison, Hiccup smiled widely and urged Eira to stand next to him, the young Haddock girl stood next her father; waiting for his instructions. "Eira, I want you and grandma Valka to take these kids to the Hall to get yourselves warm and grab some hot chocolate and apple cider." Eira squealed excitedly and nodded. "Okay Daddy!" Eira urged the kids to follow her, most of them were Eira's age and were great friends to the young girl.

Hiccup helped Eret up, the bulky man brushed snow off himself and clutched his thick heavy jacket tighter. "I'm no stranger to the cold Hiccup, but Odins breath you lot have nasty winters." He gasped while shivering Hiccup chuckled and nodded. "That we do." Astrid approached and clung onto Hiccup and invited Eret and his men to join them and rest of the village to the Hall, seeing everyone else go there already.

Once the group entered, the Hall was pleasantly warm and everyone inside were socializing, drinking beverages, singing Snoggletog songs or carols; added with music and dragons lied everywhere, enjoying the warmth as well as their human companions. The village turned their direction toward their leader, the Strike people bud their greetings to Hiccup, thought Hooligans were a little more cautious.