Hiccup finally signed one last paper and gave one last bit of advice and then he was finally done!
"Phew!" Hiccup collapsed into his chair. "Well that was hectic."
Valka chuckled. "That's exactly what you're father used to say on days like this."
Hiccup smiled fondly at the thought of Stoick. "I can't blame him."
Valka smiled warmly. "So are you off to take a ride on Toothless then?"
"Nope. Astrid has some news to tell me apparently. I can't imagine what must be so important."
Valka, already knowing what was important, tried not to smile. "Oh.. I'm sure it's nothing son. You'd better go then. She's expecting you."
"See you tomorrow mom."
And Hiccup was out the door.
***
Hiccup entered his and Astrid's hut.
"Astrid?"
"Upstairs Hiccup!! Hurry up!"
Hiccup set his things on the couch and started undoing his armor.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine! Just hurry up!"
"Ok I'm comin' I'm comin'."
Hiccup made his way up the stairs and into his and Astrid's bedroom.
Astrid was sitting on the bed, wearing one of Hiccup's tunics. The red one, which went down to her hips. She had on a pair of loose black shorts. In other words, she was severely cuddly.
Once Hiccup entered the room, Astrid jumped up and grasped onto his hand.
Hiccup pulled her into to him and kissed the top of her head.
"Are you feeling alright Astrid? You're acting very... different."
"I'm fine. But I have some big news."
"Well spill milady. I'm curious now."
"You might want to sit down.."
Hiccup chuckled. "Astrid just tell me!"
"Ok ok ok!" She said excitedly, taking both of his hands into hers.
"Hiccup, do you remember what we did a couple months ago?"
Hiccup smirked. "Yea. What we alllways do on Saturday nights?"
"Well... oh gods how do I say this.. uhh.."
"You're such a goof. Just tell me and get it over with." Hiccup chuckled.
"I'm pregnant."
Hiccup's eyes widened. He held up a finger, about to speak and then..THUNK! He hit the floor unconscious.
"Oh for Odin's sake! I knew I should have made him sit down. Hiccup?"
Astrid shook him gently. "Hiccup? Babe! Wake up!"
Hiccup's eyes burst wide open Astrid helped him stand up.
"Did you say what I think you said?"
"Yes."
"Oh gods! How? When? How far along are you? I'm gonna be a dad!"
Hiccup hugged Astrid tightly an spun her around. "This is amazing!"
"You're not upset?"
"Of course not milady. But really how long have you known?"
"Hehe... five months.."
Hiccup hit his forehead with his hand. "Five months! You little stinker! Gah!"
Astrid giggled and launched herself at Hiccup. They landed on the bed, Astrid on top of Hiccup.
"I love you so much Hiccup."
"I love you too milady."
Astrid started giggling again.
"What?"
"How did you not notice that I was pregnant?!" She began laughing and rolled over off of Hiccup.
"I just thought you were gaining weight or something! Some girl thing? I don't know!" He laughed as well.
"Oh Thor Hiccup."
"Yea Yea Yea."
A few minutes of laughing and giggling passed when suddenly Astrid exclaimed "Oh!"
"What is it?" Hiccup sat up.
"Give me your hand."
"Why?"
"Just give me your hand."
"Fine."
Astrid took Hiccup's hand and placed it on her stomach. The baby inside moved and Hiccup jumped and fell off the bed.
"GREAT ODIN'S GHOST!"
Astrid burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" Hiccup said, gawking at Astrid.
"That was your daughter kicking."
Hiccup's eyes widened. "I can't believe I'm gonna be a dad. Oh my Thor! I'm gonna be a Chief a husband AND a dad! I feel amazing!"
"Oh Hiccup." Astrid spent the rest of the night laughing.
