It wasn't hard to find Air 'N' Dale Party Hall, the place was lit up like a Christmas tree, with Halloween colored lights and decorations. Jamie noticed with delight that the snowman named Olaf wasn't in his usual place. He didn't get to explain why it was important since the dragons were landing. Hiccup really wasn't all that worried about it, nor was MK, though she figured she would find out soon enough. Like at the apartment complex, Hiccup just about tumbled off of Toothless in his desire to reach his wife. But it wouldn't have mattered how fast he went, he still would have had to wait in the line to get in. The line was moving relatively fast, but it wasn't fast enough for Hiccup. He stood there, shifting his weight from one foot to another, his fingers tapping his thigh with impatient anticipation for the sight and the touch of Merida. He barely heard Jamie explain to MK that Olaf was a living snowman who had an important role in Snow White and Rose Red, with the sisters Anna and Elsa. Jamie went on to explain that Anna was the head party planner of Air 'N' Dale, her sister handling the winter fun at Dream Lake. Finally, after about ten minutes, they were in. Hiccup's eyes strained for the head of red curls, looking this way and that. The three walked further into the ballroom, each looking around for the Scottish princess.
"There she is!" exclaimed Jamie, pointing out the mound of red curls tucked away in the far corner. Hiccup bolted towards her, weaving his way in and out of the crowd, MK and Jamie not too far behind. Being taller, Hiccup managed to outdistance them, reaching Merida's side very quickly.
"Mer?" When she didn't move, Hiccup began to worry, and to lose hope. He let out a sigh, there might be only one way to do this. Taking a deep breath, he began to sing, slowly, softly, "I-I'll swim and sail the savage seas, with . . . with ne'er a fear of drowning, and gladly ride the waves of life, if you, if you will marry me." He paused to reach out and caress her face, just like how his father did to his mother. "No scorching sun nor freezing cold will stop me on my journey, if you will promise me your heart, and love . . ." He paused again, trying to see her face, but she kept her back to him. He started to think it was all over when a voice reached his ears, singing softly.
"And love me for eternity." She turned and walked away from the corner, giving them room, before raising her arm. "My dearest one, my darling dear, your mighty words astound me, but I've no need of mighty deeds when I feel your arms around me."
Hiccup let out a laugh of relief before continuing, "But I will bring you rings of gold, and even sing you poetry."
"Oh dear."
"And I would keep you from all harm, if you would stay beside me."
Merida laughed as they danced, "I have no use for rings of gold, and I really don't like your poetry, I only want your hand to hold."
"I only want you near me."
They spun around as they sang together, "To love and kiss, to sweetly hold, for the dancing and the dreaming, through all my sorrows and all nights, I'll keep your love inside me. I'll swim and sail the savage seas, with ne'er a fear of drowning, and gladly ride the waves of life, if you will marry me!" Hiccup picked her up and spun around at the last sentence before placing her back on the floor. Merida, beaming, pulled him in for a nice, long kiss. They separated, and noticed the whole room had gone
quiet, everyone watching their little dance. A cheer went up as soon as they noticed, and Jack approached them, grinning, as always.
"Not bad, Master Chief, though I wouldn't suggest opera for you." Merida burst out laughing, Jamie and MK snickering.
"Ha ha, very funny. I'd like to see you try and sing."
"Well, make me as happy as you are, and I just might." Jack winked and walked away, going to join another group of people. Hiccup sighed and shook his head before wrapping Merida up in a great big bear hug. Throughout the whole thing, MK couldn't help but let her heart sing with her parents, without really knowing the words to the song. She was never happier than at that moment, finally reunited with her parents, and her son. There was just one piece missing, and once she had him, she would feel absolutely complete. But she glanced over at the pale form moving in and out of the crowd, she should go find his family, she had most of hers now, he didn't. As she was pulled into a group hug with Hiccup, Merida, and Jamie, her decision had been made. She would put off the search for her love so that she could find the family of Jack Frost. Little did she know that the paths connected.
Meanwhile, far below, and not far from where the dragons had been found, laid a girl with long, blonde hair. She moved in her sleep, tear stains being remade by the tears that fell from her closed lids. And for the first time in twenty-six years, she opened her mouth and whispered one word.
"Jack."