My little Flower (HiccupxOC, part 1 of Grimborn Family AU)

Chapter 24 - Peace treaty

Lilly's POV

"Oh, this is ridiculous!" I cried out, truly frustrated.

For what felt like hours I struggled to get myself into the light green gown Viggo had chosen for me to wear. Today was the big day, the Berkians were expected to arrive soon and everyone around the island was busy with preparations.

The dress was truly beautiful, made of light green velvet embroided with silver threads forming the shape of lilys at the front. It was tied with a light silver sash and had to be laced at the back. And that's were the problem occurred. Only this time there was no Hiccup to come to the rescue. Remembering the incident a few weeks ago I blushed and felt a strange tingle rise in my stomach. Groaning in frustration I shoved the thoughts aside as I heard Shadow snickering behind me.

I shot her an evil glare. "That's not funny Shadow!"

"Oh but it is Lilly, you should see yourself. Turning into a fine lady now, are we."

Sighing I let myself fall back on my bed. "No I am not! I cannot understand how other women manage to wear such dresses everyday. It itches and I could hardly breathe the last time. But I'll wear it if it makes Viggo happy."

Shadow crawled on the bed beside me and purred. "He's really good to you, I can see he cares for you a lot."

"Yeah, I know. It's still strange to be back here but it feels good to have him back in my life. I don't know why but when he's with me, I feel like I'm home." I think I love him already.

Shadow growled lightly and I laughed, stroking her back and belly. "Beside you of course. Oh by Thor's hammer Shadow, you really shouldn't eat that much salmon, you're growing quite a belly."

Shadow turned her face away from me and hid her face behind her claws.

"Sorry Shadow I didn't want to insult you."

"It's not that Lilly, I am not eating too much my belly comes from something else."

"Huh?" I tilted my head in confusion.

"I am going to have eggs very soon."

I must have stared at her like a dork for the longest time, because the feeling of Shadow's tail slapping on my head startled me out of my trance.
"Is anybody home up there?"

"I...uhm...Shadow but how?" I managed to stammer.

Shadow turned her gaze away from me, suddenly finding the bedpost a very interesting thing to look at and grumbled: "I am not going to explain the HOW to you. But Toothless and I well ... you know.."

"No I don't."

"Lilly! Stop it, that's embarrassing."

Seeing my best dragon friend this flustered made me burst out in laughter. I giggled so hard that I fell off the bed with a loud thump. Shadow pouted and turned away from me. "Oh come on Shadow, I am happy for you - you will be a great mother."

Our conversation was interrupted by a light knock on the door.

Still out of breath from my fit of laughter I panted: "Come in!"

The door opened and a brown haired girl around my age entered the room hesitantly. Her eyes widened when her gaze fell on Shadow lying on my bed. I could see that she was terrified.

"It's okay, that's Shadow. She's just a moody overgrown lizard - she won't bite."

Shadow glared at me. "Oh I'm going to bite you if you don't stop, you little annoying human."