Merida and Hiccup's Story chapter 15-a Happy beginning
Chapter 15-A Happy Beginning
The next two days were like a whirlwind. When Merida and Hiccup returned with their fathers and the clans to DunBroch Castle. Elinor immediately hugged both her daughter and the young Viking, happy to see them and thankful they were alive. They explained what happened to everyone and the two leaders declared that a peace treaty would be made.
"And now, a new age is an upon us. For peace, friendship and love," Stoick spoke out. Hiccup and Merida smiled to one another as their fathers talked to the people. Elinor, Furgus, Stoick and the other clan leaders had written up the peace treaty with Merida and Hiccup were also included and their suggestions were taken seriously and used accordingly.
"This will go down in history," Furgus stated. "All this has come about because of a brave princess and compassionate Viking," this made the two teens blush. "Now it's time to celebrate," a huge cheer came forward from the crowd.
The celebrations started the very next day, more food and drinks were organised for the guests. The dragons became popular with the Scots especially the children. Hiccup, Merida and the other dragon riders showed them the dragons powers and explained about each dragon in turn.
"It's ok, he's maybe a dragon but he's really gentle," Merida soothed at a little girl, she was looking wide eyed and she appeared to be rooted to the spot, She was taking in the apparently scary sight of the night fury. The little girl took a step closer to Merida's skirts, Merida then stroked the dragon head. "See, you try," the little girl nervously placed her hand next to Merida's hand and Toothless purred to the girlgiggled.
Meanwhile Snoutlot was posing to a group of teenaged girls. "Yeah. I'm a hottest Viking. I fought a few fights, faces some challenges and I beat up the eyes of a huge dragon. Yeah I'm am on fire," he boasted.
"Fire," one of the girl said eyes widened.
"Yeah as hot as fire," Snoutlot said agreeing.
"No you're on fire!" Another girl cried pointed at him. At first, he was confused but he then noticed he was on fire! Hoodfang had lit him up. Screaming, he ran to a barrel full of water, jumped in bottom first, sighing with relief as he cool down.
Later in the evening a banquet was held the hall, Everyone ate, drank, there was dancing and the guests made merry. Astrid and her friends sat at a table waiting for Hiccup and Merida to arrive.
"Mmmmm, this is so good," Fishlegs said enjoying a lamb leg.
"So much flavour," Ruffnut added before munching of chicken.
"Hiccup said the food was delicious here, mostly for flavour," Astrid said.
"I believe Hiccup spend the whole time enjoying all this lovely food without us," Snoutlot commented before putting some vegetables in his mouth, "just not fair."
Astrid rolled her eyes, she then heard someone clearing their throat. The friends looked over to see a dark hair boy.
"Hi I'm Ryan, one of Merida's friends," he said. Nobody knew what to say but Astrid said,
"I'm Astrid, err nice to meet," she said in answer.
"My pleasure, you know, for a Viking you really are quite beautiful," young Macintosh said.
Even though there wasn't much to him but she felt a blush grow from her neck to her cheeks. Next they heard someone else clearing their throat in announcement of their arrival, Astrid and Ryan looked around, then found wee Dingwall next to Ruffnut.
"Hello. I was enchanted by your beauty and would you care to dance," wee Dingwall asked Ruffnut. Her answer, a punch in the face. She wasn't looking for a romance and she had said no the Viking way.
"Oh what a woman," he murmured happily just before he fell down. Some of the men assisted the young lord to a room to rest.
Hiccup appeared, he took in the scene of everyone before going down the stairs. Toothless was waiting at the bottom of the stairs, he petted his dragon as his friends joined him.
"About time you showed up," Tuffnut said.
"What's with the new finery, you're getting the royal treatment," Snoutlot commented.
Hiccup was wearing a new outfit of a green shirt with gold embroidery, on the sleeves. Brown trousers and a cloth vest with gold embroidered with dragons. Even his prosthetic leg had been polished.
"Yeah, the queen gave me these, they are nice and couldn't say no to the queen," Hiccup told them, rubbing his neck.
" Makes sense, I heard she could bring grown men to their knees," Astrid said.
"She's scarier than Stoick is," Tuffnut said.
"That I want to see," Ruffnut added.
Astrid and Toothless glanced up and smiled, Hiccup noticed this and turned around saw why they were smiling. There, standing on top of the stairs was Merida, every part a true princess. She was wearing an emerald green dress that had her famous sleeves. The dress showed a white square on her chest with a golden trim as well as on her sleeves and the bottom of her dress which had bears on it. She also had on a golden sash and of course her hair floated freely as it usually is.
Merida smiled down to them before walking down, she glanced over to the party, She never thought this moment would ever happen. Everything went right, everyone was happy and safe. Peace had come to their people and now she could be with Hiccup at last. Suddenly she stood on the dress and tripped. She fell toward but Hiccup was quick and he caught her in his arms.
"Are you ok Mer?" Hiccup asked her. Holding her like a bride.
"I'm fine, Hic, now you're here," Merida reassured him. Hiccup placed her on her feet.
It was then that young Macintosh cleared his throat and walked up to the couple.
"It's nice to finally meet you, Hiccup." He said holding his hand out to Hiccup who took it and they shook hands. "We heard a lot about you," the Viking's face dropped a little.
"Ur, how much?" Hiccup asked Merida, dropping his hand.
"Notting to worry about," Merida reassured him linking her arm with his.
"Well we three are happy for you two and I hope to get to know you more," Young Macintosh said with a nod. Suddenly young MacGuffins began talking, even know no one understood. That's when Penelope spoke.
"He said he wonder what kind of dragons there are and if you'll allow us to have some?" Penelope explained and young MacGuffins nodded in agreement. Already people had asked if they could have dragons. Hiccup and Merida had brought this up when the treaty was being written and Stoick had agreed that they would bring Dragons to the tribes.
"Well we are in talks about it," Merida stated.
"But we need the lords to see which dragons would live well in your homes," Hiccup finished. The young men understood, Hiccup hoped to have a good friendship with the young lords. Hiccup and Merida then heard music, Hiccup he offered his hand to Merida.
" Shall we?" Hiccup asked.
"We shall," Merida answered and the two began to dance. Toothless and the other watched them, okay for the, they were in their own little world, this was their reward, they were together. Toothless and the teens were happy for their friends.
They weren't the only ones watching the couple dancing. Their parents were chatting about trading when Gobber pointed to them.
"They do look happy, do they?" Gobber said smiled warmly.
"Aye, they do," Stoick answered "still can't believe they kept it a secret for a long time,"
"Knowing them and hearing about Hiccup, I'm not surprised," Furgus said taking a sip of his drink. "Taking on a monster like this Red Death, he's fearless and clever."
"And your daughter face a literal demon bear, now that is impressive, she is definitely a true warrior". Stoick commented.
"I have to agree with that. A good match I would say," Elinor said as her eyes followed the young couple around the dance floor.
"I'll drink to that," Furgus cheered and toast with Stoick and Gobber. "My question is, how did Merida suddenly become a good dancer?" Furgus question still flabbergast by his daughter moving gracefully across the floor.
"Happiness dear," his wife answered with a knowing smile to him.
"Aye, happiness," Stoick said. The two gave a respectable nod. Shortly later Elinor found Hiccup and Merida slow dancing, hugging each other close. She didn't want to disturb them but it was getting late and they both still need sleep.
"Mother. What are you doing?" Merida asked when she saw her mother..
"Just checking on you too," Elinor said as Hiccup and Merida continued slowly dancing.
"Well we're in the middle of something," Merida said as they circled.
"Oh what is it about?" Elinor asked amusingly.
"Oh we're been talking about bringing some of the dragons to here and teaching the people how to live with them," Hiccup answered when he faced her. " we're aren't quite there yet, we still got to go through some things."
"Oh like what?" the queen then asked wondering if it was what they were talking about.
"Oh about finding perfect habitats, fire-proofing, dragon stables. You know making life as easy as we can for everyone," Hiccup explained still turning.
"Oh well, knowing you're the dragon expert, we probably need to discuss this properly," Elinor replied.
"Mother!" Merida said with a look that clearly said "can you let us be," .
"All right but you two need to sleep soon," Elinor said nicely. She knows her daughter wanted to some time alone, so she moved away they definitely deserve it, she thought.
Early the next day, Hiccup and Merida were walking about the courtyard. At first, it felt strange openly holding hands in public but it also felt great now that their relationship was out. As they journeyed, they starting noticing a change with the people. Seeing a Viking man was helping a Scottish woman by carrying a basket of apples, they chatting happily as they walked, then saw a Scottish man giving a Viking lady flowers which she gratefully took. Merida and Hiccup could see other Viking and Scottish people starting to find connections with each other.
"It looks like our happiness is spreading to everyone already," Hiccup commented with a smile.
"Aye, I like it though," Merida added, smiling as she lent into Hiccup.
"Me too," Hiccup replied as they rested their heads together. Soon they move to near the stable. The young Viking took a moment before saying "so.."
"So…?" the redhead repeated stopping to look at Hiccup.
"Well do you think…we can be official," Hiccup asked nervously.
"Hiccup! I thought we agreed…" Merida said but Hiccup quickly said
"No,no,no. Not marriage. Still not ready for that!" Merida sighed a little in relief.
"So what then?" She asked curiously.
"Well what I want to say is….(he paused)…will you be my girlfriend?" He said quietly and sweetly. The princess's checks warmed with a blush. Still not quite used to all things relationship wise but she was learning and she knew she wanted to be with her best friend forever.
"Yes. I would love that," Merida said nodding as he eye's teared up. Hiccup kissed her and held her close, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back. Then Toothless and Angus peeked from the Stable (the Dragon was hanging out with the Horses) happy for their friends getting together at last. As they release each other from their embrace Merida realise something. "The necklace" she checked her neck and she remembered. "I remembered my dad swinging his sword, he said, I protected you and he cut it and it fell into the fire," she explained touching hr forehead"I'm sorry."
"Hey, hey. It's ok," Hiccup said soothingly "it's ok, well I have planned to give this for your birthday but I think it's the perfect time" He said then before a pouch from his pocket. Hiccup gently took Merida's hand which she was having déjà vu moment. The Viking place it into her hand. She opened the pouch and took out a pendant but made out of metal. It was beautiful, engraved with a bear and a dragon. There was also gemstones imbedding, a blue gem in the bear's eye, a green gem in the dragon's eye and a red gem right in the middle between the two creatures.
"Oh Hiccup, it's absolutely beautiful and it's symbol of us." the redhead said tears seeping from her eyes.
"Glad you noticed and it is special because there's only two in this world," he answered and withdrew a necklace from around his neck, he was wearing the same pendant. Merida couldn't help but smile, they were perfect a symbol of them and their clans.
The princess put her new necklace on before Merida and Hiccup joined Toothless and Angus who were sitting on hay bails. Enjoying each other's company as they watched the world go by.
"Hic, ever wanted to freeze a moment. So it can last forever," Merida suddenly said looking up at the sky.
"Yeah, all the time. Mostly the happiest moments, Why do you asks?" Hiccup asked.
Merida looked back to her boyfriend. She took a moment before answering "pretty soon, you and your tribe will be heading home. I know we'll be able to be together again but it'll be a long time."
"I get it. To be honest, I don't like it when we're not together." Hiccup said looking down.
"Me too, I heard of couples who lived apart don't last long, that worries me." Merida hugging herself. " I can only think the best thing for us. It's us to live together."
"Yeah I understand but also I'm scared if we do, it might be too soon…" he trailed off. Merida understood what he meant, all these pros and cons made things more complicated. "And I don't want to separate you from your family," he added knowing he and Merida didn't want to be away from their homes.
Merida groaned in frustration. "Why is love so complicated?"
Hiccup agreed but didn't want his girlfriend to be upset. He took her hand with his and wiped her tears with the other.
"Merida, I don't really know the first thing about being in a relationship but what I do know is that yes love is complicated but that doesn't mean it's unattainable. Yes we may be at each other's throats, yes we mite want time alone and yes, we mite fight over the most stupidest things in the world. It won't stop us from being a shoulder to cry on if our parents are annoying us. It's won't stop us from travelling toward rain or snow or even lightning storms (Merida smiled at that) it's won't stop us from building a happy life we dream of. I know it'll be hard but it doesn't mean we can't try." Hiccup explained softly.
"For someone who never been in a relationship, you're surprisingly good at reassuring a girl," Merida said feeling reassured by his words.
"Well that's something from the girl who turned her mother into bear so she won't be a relationship," Hiccup replied.
Merida grinned at that before they shared another sweet kiss.
"Maybe we need to speak to our parents, maybe they will help find a a solution," Merida suggested, knowing their parents would know more about relationships that they did.
"You're right," Hiccup agreed. They stood up and hand in hand, they searched for their parents. The couple find them chatting on the games field.
Elinor, Furgus and Stoick looked in concerned. They all made their way back to the castle, there would be more privacy there, they went to a private room. Astrid, Snoutlot, Fishlegs, the twins and the triplets had followed them and when the door was closed they all put their ears to the door, the strained their ears trying to work out what was being said.
"Anyone heard anything?" Fishlegs asked but everyone just shushed him.
"What are you lot doing?" They turned to see Gobber, tapping his good foot. Waiting for an answer.
"Ur well," Astrid replied looking panicked.
"We're not listening to their conversation to know what going on," Snoutlot blurted out which caused Astrid placing her forehead on the door. The other groaned and even Harris kicked Snoutlot on the leg.
Gobber, couldn't be mad at them for being curious for he also wondered what they were talking about.
On the other side. Merida and Hiccup sat at a round table across from their parents with the Night Fury sat near the teens as they talk.
"Ok me and Mer been thinking about our future," Hiccup began.
"We want to keep the spark going but if we do live together, we're afraid we'll end up growing apart from each other. What do you think we should do?" Merida asked them, feeling Hiccup's hand squeezing her hand reassuringly.
"We know if one of us move, we would be homesick. So we don't really know what to do?"Hiccup added.
"This is very grown up of both you to ask us," Elinor said to the young couple.
"Every partnership will have its challenges, different for everyone but your situation isn't normal." Furgus explained surveying himself on what he knew.
"Making sure to keep your love alive is a challenge of it's own. Yes, it's good to be close but you need time on your own, space for yourself, the things that you enjoy, other relationships that are important to you." Stoick shared with words, thinking toward his time with his wife.
"But, the one thing everyone can see it's how melancholy you are when you're apart, Seeing you Merida like that just breaks my heart. It's like having half a person", Elinor replied.
"Same with Hiccup," Stoick added remembering the lost look on Hiccup's face. How down his son was, how quiet he was but he remembered how angry Hiccup became when Stoick threatened to hurt the Scottish clans. Thinking about it, Stoick would have done the same thing, especially for the one that he treasured.
"Even if one of you move, I don't know which one or when we'll see you." Furgus asked not knowing how it will work.
"Maybe they could be here for a month and the next month in Berk. But then travelling would take a toll sailing here and there," Elinor spoken her thoughts.
"You've forgot about the dragons dear," her husband reminded her.
"Oh, I'm still not used to that," Elinor said.
Stoick had noticed the uncomfortable look on the young couples faces. They obviously not sure what to do, Stoick just wanted to make things as easy as possible for the young couple and then, an idea came to him. "I have it." he declared standing up.
"Have what dad?" Hiccup asked, wondering what his dad was going to say.
"I remember a long time ago, someone from our tribe would go and stay in a fellow tribe to keep the peace between them and send news for of any events. We this haven't had any on doing this work since the dragon attacks and the other tribes became quieter. Hiccup, we'll make you an ambassador."
"Ambassador?" Hiccup repeated. Look at his girlfriend before turning back to his father. "You're sure?"
"I am, if it means you'll be with Merida, I'll be happy knowing you're happy," Stoick said putting his hand on his son's shoulder patting him on the back. Both father and son shared a nod to each other.
"Maybe I should stay in Berk. It's the most wonderful place I ever been." Merida suddenly said, standing up. She didn't want to separate Hiccup from his dad after what the Vikings been through,"
"No Mer". Hiccup in shock, standing from his chair. "I know you love Berk but I also know you'll miss your family too much." He said taking her hands.
"Hic, I can't separated you from your dad," Merida replied hanging her head.
"Oh dear. We won't get any way if you two are worried everyone's feelings," Furgus interrupted which made both teens laughed, seeing that he was right.
"Furgus!" His wife shouted tapping her hand on his arm gently.
"Calm down woman." Furgus replied, "It's ok to be a bit selfish."
Stoick turned to the Princess before saying "It's fine Merida, this place would suit him more and I know you would take care of him." He wanted to reassure her.
Suddenly Merida jumped and hugged The Viking chief. Stoick was taking a back but he happily returned the gesture. Hiccup then heard his dragon growling sadly, looking over, Toothless hung his head clearly upset. Hiccup knows exactly why.
"Toothless, why are you sad for?" Hiccup said kneeling to his best friend. "You're been staying with me, bud." Hiccup added which made Toothless overjoyed. "Yeah, of course I'm not leaving my best friend alone", Merida joined them as Toothless licked his trainer.
"Aye, I think you'll love life in the castle," Merida said rubbing the Night Fury.
"A Dragon! In the castle!" They heard Elinor exclaim, clearly not sure about having a dragon in the castle.
"Oh mum, you of all people, you should be fine with a huge black creature roaming around the castle." Merida answered giving her mum a knowing look. The queen returned a knowing smirk. Knowing what her daughter meant. Then Toothless walked carefully up to the queen, he bowed his head to her. Elinor was amazed by his gesture, Elinor reached out her hand and rubbed his head which cause Toothless to purr, Elinor couldn't help but smile at the dragon.
Suddenly the doors burst open. Everyone turned to see the group of eves dropping teens on the ground, only Astrid and the triplets standing with Gobber.
"Urr. They were wondering how it was going," Gobber admitted while the teens scrambled to get their feet.
"Well, we came to an agreement," Furgus said.
"Aye we have, we will tell you the details," Stoick told his friend. The grown up chatted whilst the teens listened eagerly. Hiccup and Merida watched them from a far, taking in the moment.
"Still can't believe we did it," Merida said watching their parents laughing.
"Yeah I know, I thought it was an impossible dream," Hiccup added, seeing Merida's brothers playing with the teens.
"I know but we made it possible,"
"Yeah but we are about to make a big change in our lives," Hiccup added, both smiling at one another.
"So what will our next adventure will be?" Merida then asked.
"Ur..maybe we need to take a break after all this," Hiccup replied a bit worried.
"I get it, but we both seem to find trouble anyway," Merida commented.
"Yeah but I'm glad to have you with me," Hiccup said gently taking Merida's hand and looking into her blue eyes.
"Me too, with you by my side. I'm ready for anything." Merida replied, loving Hiccup's green eyes. Thanking the heavens and the wisps for bringing him into her life.
Seizing the moment, the two shared a kiss. The world completely disappearing as they wrapped their arms around each other. Hiccup picked his princess up and spun her around. It didn't last long for the young man as he lost his balance and nearly fell over. He placed Merida back on her feet.
"I'm sorry," Hiccup apologised.
"It's fine, you'll get the hang of it someday." Merida reassured him. They then noticed everyone watching them. Some laughed softly while others smiled at them, happy for the young couple. Merida and Hiccup quickly recovered laughing along with the others.
A week flew by as Hiccup finished unpacking his things in his new room. He placed pictures of his home above his desk, Toothless and Hiccup took a step back to check the room. It was the same room he had been staying in but now really felt like his. Merida soon joined them, seeing her boyfriend's tools, pencils and a stone slab for Toothless. She then told them they needed to hurry it was time to see off the boats. The people of DunBroch came to the dock to say goodbye to Stoick and the others. Some of the Vikings decided to stay in Scotland and some Scots wanted to move to Berk which the Vikings allowed. As boats were being loaded, families were saying goodbye to those who were moving. Astrid and her teens said farewell to their new friends, Astrid hugged Merida before she told her friend, "Take good care of them,"
"I will, I'll keep them safe." Merida reassured the blonde hair girl. Just then the girls noticed Stoick hugged his son who was groaning in pain. "We should help!" she said as Stoick placed his son down.
They waved as the ships sailed off, the teens and their dragons flew above. Merida, Hiccup, Toothless and Angus had climbed to the top of a hill to watch the ships and dragons. Merida felt the wind on her cheeks and glanced over to Hiccup who wanted to kiss her but he couldn't reach her while she was on Angus. Toothless noticed this and wanted to help, stand on his hind legs so Hiccup was the right height. The Princess smiled before they kissed. When they finished, they both raced towards the forest and on to the have a new adventure. I could say they got married, had children and lived happily ever after but that is for the future. Right now, Hiccup and Merida were happy being wild and free as the wind.
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