A/N: This is an unusual httyd modern two-shot so be prepared to be a little - or a lot - confused in the beginning.

This is a shortened version of a story I planned to write, but I lost interest to make it so I transformed it to a two-shot. The details will be spread around for you to read and find out what is the story about.

Enjoy!

Normal POV

"Hey, Astrid?"

"Yeah?"

"You see how after Graduation is the Senior Goodbye Party?"

"Uh... yeah?"

"Do you mind being… you know, uh… my date for that night?"

The eighteen-year-old Astrid blinked at his question. She stopped arranging the fancy, cushioned chairs on the stage of the school's auditorium. Her eyes glanced over to a male with silver colored hair and icy blue eyes.

"D… date?" Astrid gulped, eyes fluttering wildly.

"Yes," the male confirmed with a shy smile, looking hopeful. His hands ran down his abnormal blonde colored hair, a blush tinting his pale cheeks.

"Oh, date… uh," She said with a dumb look, as if no one has ever asked her on a date. Astrid clicked her tongue, straightening her back awkwardly. "Uhm, Jack I… uh, I'm flattered by your request but I don't… I'm sorry but I'm going to have to say no."

Jack's smile turned to a crestfallen frown. Astrid bit her lip at the sudden shift of expression, her gut twisting in guilt. "No?" He looked heart broken. "You do know in able to enter the party you have to bring a date, right? It's not like I'm only asking you to get into the party… it's just that I really, really like-"

Astrid knew where this was going, and she has no idea how to handle it. She was flustered, however, sadly for Jack, she did not feel the same. All the blonde female could do was stand still and worry, until a warm hand pressed against her back.

The appearance of a tall, auburn male with emerald green eyes intervened Jack's sentence. Astrid felt the air stuck in her throat slowly escape her system in relief with him near her presence.

Noticing the silence that fell between the previous students, the new pupil raised a brow. "Am… I interrupting something or…?" He asked innocently, gazing over to Astrid, then to Jack. He knew absolutely what he interrupted, although he kept it hidden to himself.

Jack broke a subtle glare at the new arrival. "Yes… no offense, but you are, Hunter," He replied with slight bitterness. "Can I have a minute with your sister without you always having to interject in our conversations? I know you're her 'big brother' but dude, you don't have to be so overprotective," Jack argued.

The auburn male gave him a funny look. "Overprotected? Am I overprotective, sis?" He asked Astrid, looking down at the blonde girl.

Her eyes shifted between him and Jack. "No - well, kind of, Hiccup," Astrid said.

Jack crossed his arms, impatience etching on his face. "Now can she and I talk in peace?" He politely asked through gritted teeth.

Hiccup thought for a moment before shaking his head. "Nah, sorry, Jack. Drama Queen over there told me to ask Astrid for help with the decorations," He explained, pointing a finger at a female with dirty blonde hair, who was barking commanding orders like a Drill Sergeant in the Army.

"But she assigned Astrid and I to arrange the chairs," Jack argued again, gripping the head of the chair he was currently holding.

"There's not that much chairs left to fix, I'm sure you'll finish them by yourself," Hiccup said. Before Jack could utter a complaint, the auburn male tugged Astrid to his side, leading her down the stage. The pair heard Jack huff behind them, heavy footsteps trudging on the deck of the theater.

"Phew," Astrid sighed in relief. "You saved me there, Hiccup."

"No problem, m'lady," Hiccup replied with a genuine smile that woke the butterflies in her stomach.

Astrid blushed a little before the two passed the 'Drama Queen' Hiccup had pointed out. The dirty blonde haired girl glared her hazel colored eyes over to Astrid's back, who noticed her stare.

Once she and Hiccup reached a table filled with blue and white themed decorations, the blonde female scanned the area to make sure no student will be able to hear their conversation.

"Rosaline's getting more suspicious now, Hiccup," Astrid muttered, nudging his arm. Rosaline, the 'Drama Queen', remained scowling at Astrid's back. "She's been eyeing us like a hawk."

Hiccup sighed, rolling his eyes. Picking up scissors, he began cutting a blue cloth. "Don't mind the witch, babe. She's like that all the time," He snickered. "I just don't understand why she'll move you here as my partner if she's so worried about me paying too much attention to you."

"Is she still going obsessed over you?" Astrid groaned, cutting the white fabric this time.

"Ever since middle school." Hiccup mirrored the similar discontent expression. "I still don't know why she still can't get a hint I'm never going to like her."

"You're rich, that's why she's head over heels for you. Haven't you've noticed that the moment girls see you, the son of the richest man in this city, they'll start swarming and flirting with you?" Astrid noted.

Hiccup smiled. "Yep, it's sad," He said. He then turned to her, his smile brighter than the sun. If he could right now, he would touch her hand and squeeze it. "Not you though… you're different, and that's why I love you."

Astrid smirked, snorting a bit. "The first time I saw you, I wanted to throw an axe to your head," She stated, a funny smile on her face as she remembered the first time they met… inconveniently.

"Haha, Astrid, very funny." Hiccup pouted. If the pair were to be alone, the blonde female would be peppering him with kisses and punching him lightly for fun.

"However," Astrid turned serious. "I think the reason why Rosaline partnered us up is to watch how we interact. She did almost catch us sharing a kiss inside the classroom - she stalked me the rest of the day after that."

"She's never going to quit until I claim her as my girlfriend," Hiccup sighed. "She always gets jealous every time I pay attention to certain things I like. It's not like she and I are even in a relationship."

Astrid rose a brow. "Hunter Hiccup Jorgenson, are you telling me you had other girls before me involved in your life?" She questioned him.

Hiccup dropped the scissors from shock. His eyes snapped at her before he rapidly shook his head. "No! Astrid, when I said I only love you, I meant it literally," Hiccup stated, making sure to keep his voice down. "I've never shown any interest in any girl until I met you. Most of them are gold-digging airheads who just want money… you? You're a unique, badas* blonde who happened to stumble in my life from out of nowhere."

She chuckled from his reason. "Hiccup, I was kidding, geez, why do you always take everything seriously?" Astrid laughed.

The auburn male sighed in annoyance. "I want to be angry at you - but I love you too much to even feel the slightest burn of anger."

Astrid stomped on his foot, causing Hiccup to jump up and down in pain.

"What is it with you and violence?" He complained.

Astrid fired back, "What is it with you and being such a cheesy boyfriend?"

Hiccup pouted, but the two resumed their work, quietly chatting with each other.

"It's… kind of weird to be graduating in a different school. I mean… I've only been here for a couple of months… it's just a weird feeling, you know?" Astrid chuckled. "Graduation is in two days and all."

Her attention turned to Hiccup, who didn't respond to her comment.

"Hiccup?" Astrid called in concern, her hand gently touching his arm.

Hiccup took a sharp intake of breath before admitting, "I don't know if I'm excited to graduate or not… yes, I'm happy to be relieved from the chains of hell and that would mean you and I would have hours and hours of alone time at home but…"

Astrid knew where this was going. She says in a half whisper, "Hiccup, I know you're worried about taking your father's position now that you're finished in high school. Don't stress about it now, y-"

"Astrid, it's not just about the job," Hiccup said, placing the scissors down. "Yes… I am anxious that in the next few weeks Dad's going to prepare me to be the next leader of his darn… illegal business, yes, I have the right to be nervous as heck but that feeling was a burden to me ever since I was young."

The auburn male then glanced at Astrid, his eyes painted with dread and fear. "Astrid, what I'm really worried about is you," Hiccup whispered in a soft cry, his voice broken like a shattered mirror.

"Me?" She blinked.

"Yes, I'm more worried about you," Hiccup admitted. "What's going to happen to you after all of this? Dad said you're only pretending as my sister for the meantime until he finally trusts you. And once he does… he's going to let you go and give you your freedom back.

"Astrid, I… I know this is selfish but I don't want you to go," Hiccup said, his voice becoming shaky, as if he was about to cry. "I don't want you to leave, especially when you have no one than me to take you in."

Astrid looked down, feeling a little emotional as she remembers her family.

"I know I've said it before… I'm going to say it again; I'm sorry about your parents… I take full responsibility for their deaths and-"

"Hiccup," Astrid spat, almost scolding him for saying such a thing. "What happened to my mother and father was none of your fault. I've told you several times before."

"I-I know but it was still my father that was behind everything you've been thro-"

"You are nothing like your father," Astrid assured, her face softening as she looks at his eyes. "Your father is a heartless, insensitive man who disobeys the law. You're the complete opposite of him - you're loyal, intelligent… never compare yourself to him. You're a better man than he is."

"But…"

"Hiccup… after his men killed my parents because they couldn't pay back their debt to your father, they kidnapped me and took me inside that secret garage they installed in your home. They had no use for me at all other than their… toy," Astrid swallowed, blinking as she remembered the awful memories.

"But then, just before they could steal the only thing that was valuable to me… you came and stopped them. You - his son - had a choice to just leave me there with them… but you didn't, because you weren't like him. Instead, you defended me, and gave me mercy," Astrid shot him an assuring smile. "It's hard to believe you two are related."

The blonde female noticed his eyes begin to redden. Looking around, she spotted the exit of the auditorium, grasped his arm, and lead him toward the double doors.

Once outside, with no one else around them, Astrid wrapped her arms around him as he broke down. Hiccup released his quiet sobs onto her neck, his arms circling around her waist. He pulled her close to him as possible, afraid she might disappear in any second.

"Calm down, Hiccup." Her gentle, warm hand rubbed circles around his back. "I don't know what else to say about your impending future… but what I do know and want you to be aware of is that I'll stay with you," Astrid promised, cupping his cheeks, pushing him back to look at him.

"I'll stay by your side no matter what. Regardless of what horrible job your father gives you or if the world becomes your greatest enemy… just know that I'm here to support you. I'll always be on your side… no matter how ugly everything turns out in our life," Astrid finished, wiping the tears from his face.

Hiccup sobbed before crashing his lips onto hers, deepening it to express his passion for her. Astrid kissed him back in the same manner, getting a little lightheaded from the sweet, passionate kiss.

The auburn male walked forward, gently pressing her back against the lockers. Knowing they were in school he knew they couldn't commit a full-on makeout session this moment, he pulled back. Hiccup opened his eyes to look at her in loving manner.

He brought his hand to her face, grazing her cheek affectionately. "I love you, Astrid," Hiccup stated, pulling her in a warm hug.

Astrid smiled widely. "I love you, too, Hiccup."

Graduation Day

"I would like to congratulate every graduate who had just receive their diploma today," Rosaline announced on the mike, front and center on the stage. The graduates sat on their designated seats, all smiling knowing they had just taken their next step in their lives.

Although many disliked Rosaline due to her manipulative and awful attitude toward her classmates and other grades, they had to listen to her speech.

"And as the former ASB president and a close friend to my fellow classmates," Rosaline recited sweetly, as if it was an act. "I would like to wish you all the best of luck on your future endeavors. But before we conclude this ceremony, I had put up a series of videos reflecting the Class of 2017's Senior Year."

That caught the student's attention. They all thought about the same thing: Finally, something she made that wasn't about her for once.

A huge, white screen descended down as Rosaline prepared a video and the projector.

After a few minutes of patience, the video she made started, and "Classic by MKTO" started playing, along with pictures and short clips of the Class of 2017 students. The video then turned to the Masquerade Ball they had just a few weeks ago, causing the graduates to clap and holler at the images of their exciting night.

Nevertheless, the music died down as the whole screen went black. They thought the video was finished until they heard a tape recording, and music that was a little blurred by something. The graduates remained looking back to finish the video.

"This last clip… needs to be exposed to the parents… and especially to the Board of Education," Rosaline said in a dramatic voice. "This footage one of the security cameras caught during the event was… scandalous, wrong… so… so disgusting," Rosaline spat the word to emphasize.

Curious, their full attention was now turned to the screen, which was still black. Nevertheless, a door opened, the light penetrating the room. It showed to be somewhat a janitor's area with cabinets and random supplies.

Not only did it show the room, but it also revealed a male wearing a black tuxedo and a matching mask, and besides him was a blonde wearing an azure, sparkling gown that reached her toes.

The students didn't know who they were since they were masked, but the ones who knew who they were were the ones in the video.

Astrid and Hiccup gasped, eyes widening as they watch themselves in the video. Dread rushed in their veins, remembering what this clip was leading to.

Are you sure no one will notice we're gone?

The female in the video said.

I'm sure. Everyone's either dancing or too drunk to even think. We're safe in here, m'lady.

The male said.

At first, none of the students - except for a few like Astrid, Hiccup, Snotlout, and possibly Rosaline - know who the mysterious students are, but they did see them dancing together in the party.

And then, the students pulled their masks off, revealing their faces. They murmured in confusion as they realize it was Hiccup and Astrid behind the masks. It started to become more tense and confusing once they saw Hiccup grab Astrid by the hips, pushing her against one of the cabinets.

"Astrid and Hiccup Jorgenson…" Rosaline introduced before smirking. "Loving siblings who just love each other too much."

After Rosaline's comment, they watch in the video as Hiccup's head ducked down, his lips capturing Astrid's. Severals gasps echoed in the room; students, parents, staff, teachers - everyone in the room was in utter shock at what was happening on screen.

Astrid, who sat beside Hiccup, felt the adrenaline rushing in her veins as everyone started whispering and looking at them with shocked, disgusted, or horrified faces. The students expected some sort of jump scare from the video, but what they are watching right now was truly disturbing than a sudden scare.

The auburn male could sense Astrid was uncomfortable; he also felt it. Hiccup's hand slid down her arm, grasping her hand tightly, not caring who saw or witnessed it.

Meanwhile, Snotlout, who was the only one that was aware of Hiccup and Astrid's relationship from the beginning, turned his attention to the audience, his eyes searching for his father. There, on the left column, somewhere in the front row, he found Spitelout with a similar expression as everyone in the room.

Spitelout also knew about the relationship, but he had entrusted Hiccup to keep it a secret for the safety of their family. They were going to be doomed, humiliated, and in big trouble with the Board of Education.

And if not the Board of Education, then the police.

Speaking of the police…

A heavy slam interrupted the room, sending everyone to turn away from the screen that displayed two assumed siblings making out, to the double doors of the auditorium. Men wearing uniforms and body protection infiltrated the room, guns in their hands.

"SPITELOUT JORGENSON!" One of the policemen yelled from a squad. "PUT YOUR HANDS UP AND WALK AWAY FROM THE CIVILIANS! YOU ARE UNDER ARREST FOR STARTING AN ILLEGAL DRUG BUSINESS THAT HAD AFFECTED THIS CITY FOR YEARS!"

Spitelout ducked his head, refusing to be seen. Nevertheless, his eyes soon caught something within the squad. A familiar male with strawberry blonde hair that made him distinct from the group. The Jorgenson couldn't help but sneer. "That damned traitor… he was an undercover cop all along," He spat, a scowl appearing on his face. For once in his life, he was outsmarted.

The female beside Spitelout caught him pulling out a gun from his back, causing her to scream and grab her child to flee from him. Everyone within the perimeter noticed also, sending them to panic and scramble away.

Knowing he couldn't play hide and seek, Spitelout arose from his seat and pointed his gun to his very first victim; the guy with strawberry blonde hair aka the one who betrayed him. He fired his gun, which was a perfect hit. The male collapsed on the ground, blood splattering around. With his experience and skill with gun fights, Spitelout was positive he'll make it out alive.

Once the first bullet ricochet, everyone started screaming and darting to the ground, hands over their heads. The students on the stage were on a frenzy, some crying and some running away.

Hiccup tightened his grip on Astrid's hand as one of his nightmares started to come true: their family secret has finally been evoked. The expose of their relationship was no longer important, for their safety was now their number one priority.

"We need to go," Hiccup declared, squeezing Astrid's hand tighter. "We need to get out of here." Terror struck him, causing his heart to beat uncomfortably.

"What? Where?" Astrid panicked, swallowing hard.

"I'll explain on the way, but we need to go," Hiccup stated, pulling Astrid. "Snotlout, what are you doing? Let's go!"

Snotlout only stared at his father, who was facing a whole squad of policemen by himself. His blue eyes blinked, the idea of fleeing without him summoned a heavy weight to plant on his chest.

"Snotlout?! Come on! Let's go!" Hiccup shouted, his breathing becoming ragged with worry.

"No," Snotlout refused, shaking his head. "Hiccup, I'm not leaving him."

Hiccup's eyes shot wide open, worry now washing over him. Astrid's safety was the only thing in his mind and Snotlout was only making the situation more worse than it is. "What?! Snotlout, you know the drill! We went through this dozens of times in our lives… we need to go," Hiccup pressed on, ignoring the stares from the cowering students under the chairs.

"I'm not leaving our father!" Snotlout yelled angrily. "You and your girlfriend can go! I'm staying behind to help him!"

"That's stupid, Snotlout! And you know it!" The two teenagers continued to bicker, stressing Astrid who was confused and worried at the same time. The gunshots echoed, making her and a few flinch.

"Sure, Hiccup… I'm the stupid one and you're always the smart one!" Snotlout argued with pure anger, hands tightening into fists. "Dad always favored you just because you're more intelligent, taller, and you make good decisions! I love and cared for him more than you, yet he chose and honored you instead of me!"

Hiccup looked a little taken back, but he shook his head. "We'll talk about this later… we have to get out of here!" He snapped, glaring at Snotlout.

"You get out of here! I'm staying here whether you like it or not! If Dad dies, I die with him!" And with those final sentences, Snotlout sprinted down the stage, running to his father.

"Snotlout!" Hiccup shouted for him, but the Jorgenson boy did not turn back.

The auburn male turned to Astrid, thinking if he should try to convince Snotlout one more time. But, he was as stubborn as him, which will waste their time to elude away. Not taking any chances, Hiccup pulled Astrid with him and darted out to the backstage, searching for the back exit.

"Hiccup, we can't do this," Astrid started, her heart beating fast as she panted. The couple were now inside the car, Hiccup driving it like he was racing with other cars. "We need to turn ourselves in."

For the first time, Hiccup disagreed with her. "No, we can't, Astrid," He stated, eyes focusing on the road knowing they could crash if he gets himself distracted.

"But we have to. This is wrong! And not to mention is law breaking! The police can pop out of nowhere anytime, it's better to turn ourselves in before anything bad happens," Astrid argued, trying to keep herself calm but she was obviously failing.

"I know it's wrong!" Hiccup replied, equally as stressed and tensed as her, but he managed to balance his calm and stress levels by taking deep breaths.

"Then why are you still doing this?" Astrid quizzed, her eyes looking over to him desperately. She had no idea where Hiccup was taking them.

"Astrid, you need to trust me. Please… let's not fight, I don't want to argue with you," Hiccup's voice softened, his contorted face finally relaxing as he slowed the vehicle down a little.

"I don't want to argue with you either, Hiccup. Just tell me the reason why you're still denying to do the right thing. If we cooperate with the police then they'll let us off with an easier punishment like getting sentenced into jail," Astrid said, trying to look for a bright side.

"Astrid, I can't let that happen to you!" Hiccup cried, his voice breaking. "I am just as guilty as my dad… but then you, you're innocent! You have nothing to do with my father's illegal business. Astrid, I can't let you get involved in our family's mess… I can't let you face the consequences you don't deserve."

Astrid would cry at his reason if she wasn't as stressed as she was right now. "Hiccup-" The auburn male slowed the car down as he saw an empty, straight road with nothing but trees surrounding the side.

Hiccup looked at her, his eyes shimmering and worried at the same time. "Just trust me… please, just trust me," He begged, right hand grabbing onto hers.

Astrid took in the comforting warmth on his hand. Although it had calmed her nerves down a bit, a terrible thought struck her. "What? Are you saying you're going to leave me somewhere safe while you turn yourself in?" She gasped, eyes widening. "Hiccup, no! Don't do that, not for me, if you're going to jail, I'll go-"

"I'm not leaving you, never, we're staying together whether the world likes it or not," Hiccup swore, his hand tightening around her small, shaking hand. "I have a plan in my head already, just trust me on this, Astrid. We're getting out of here unharmed… and safe."

The blonde paused, taking a few minutes to take everything in and calm down. What has she gotten herself into? She used to live a normal life until she found out her father bought drugs from Hiccup's family. However, her father never uses them, he buys them, and sells them for bigger price to earn larger profit.

It was the only way to get money for his family. But problems started getting the way, where Sven couldn't pay his depth, which lead to…

Astrid shut her eyes closed, shaking her head. She had a bigger problem to face right now.

"Alright, fine." She looked at him. "I trust you - I always do, I just needed you to be aware of that."

Hiccup gave her a small, reassuring smile. "I do," he replied.

"So… what's the plan? Where are we going?" Astrid asked.

"Berk," Hiccup replied instantly.

"Berk?" Astrid let the strange name roll on her tongue. "I've never heard of a place called Berk."

"Exactly," Hiccup said. "It's somewhere far away, in an… archipelago or something, I don't know. Dad said if everything turns out badly - either if he gets sentenced into jail or dies - we go to Berk. Like I said… it's far, it's an island, it's not known much… but Dad has it located in a GPS in all of his helicopters."

Astrid's eyes widened in pure shock from Hiccup's last word.

"HELICOPTER?"

To be continued...