Prologue

It was Spring in Berk. While the climate was not cold enough to freeze you to death, it was still cold enough to give you chills down your spine, but better yet it was calm.

Flowers were blooming in Raven Point and there was a lively subtle natural energy that seemed to buzz around the wilderness.

It was quiet, still, almost silent if it weren't for the sounds of Hiccup and Astrid's feet crunching through the leafs and the distant noises from the Village.

The sun was setting, it casts an orange glow over the cove making the pond water sparkle.

Hiccup exhaled and collapsed on his back feeling the soft grass tickle his ears. His fiancee sat next to him with her legs crossed, humming a familiar tune while fingering the flowers around them.

Finally. Being able to have a breather after a long week of being Chief was such a relief.

Being in the Cove, Hiccup couldn't help but think about the night he shot down Toothless. Had it really been 6 years? He was so different then compared to now.

Though deep down he was still that insecure fifteen year old little boy, he was stronger now. More sure of himself.

Hiccup looked at Astrid. She's beautiful. Silky blonde hair shaping the cutest round face and clear ocean blue eyes. He still couldn't believe she loved him back.

"What are you thinking about?" Astrid asked.

"Nothing much," He grinned cheekily at her, "just that I must be the luckiest guy in the world," he gave her a significant look making her blush, "how was the Academy?"

"Good. Your Mother and I are becoming great friends," Astrid seemed to be particularly happy about this development, "she's been a great help. The new generation show lots of promise. They've bonded well with their dragons. Of course they are nervous about their first trial tomorrow." She paused before telling him the rest, "there is a young girl that I'm worried about."

Hiccup raised his brow, intrigued, "oh? Tell me about her."

"Her name is Jarlize."

"The Morrison's daughter?"

"Yeah. Amazingly enough, she bonded with the Timberjack. The really agressive one we found last month? She's small for her age. The others don't really bother her. Aside from being antisocial, she doesn't talk much." A worried line marred Astrid's forehead. Hiccup reached up and smoothed it out.

"Maybe she's just shy?"

"I don't think that's it. Its more like, she doesn't speak unless she has to. She seems to avoid any physical contact, except with her dragon of course."

That was worrying. "I'll come to the Academy tomorrow to watch."

"You don't have to. I can take care of it."

"I'm the Chief," he told her simply, "if there's something bothering the young girl I need to know. Have you spoken with her parents?"

"No. I don't think we should yet."

"Uh why?"

This looked like it really bothered Astrid, "it was just for a moment, but when Jarlize reached her hand out to bond with the Timberjack, her sleave rode up and I saw bruises on her arm. And not the kind when you slip and fall. It looked like hand marks."

Hiccup was speechless. Never before on Berk had this happened. At least, not to his knowledge. Children could be disciplined and made social outcasts, but never physically abused. His stomach churned. This was sick.

"Now I have to come tomorrow." He rubbed his eyes, "gods, will the poor girl even speak up? I can't do anything unless she does."

"We'll speak to her. Interrupt my class like last time Haddock and I'll kick your ass," she gave him a stern look.

Hiccup chuckled, "wouldn't dream of it Milady." He picked up her hand and caressed her ring finger. He was nearly done with her wedding ring in the forge and couldn't wait to slip it on her finger next week.

"In a way, Jarlize reminds me of you." She admitted.

Hiccup paused, "How so?"

"She's smart and kind of awkward. Not really a good fighter with her being so small. Like you were a few years ago."

"Thanks," he said sarcastically. Hiccup wouldn't say it, but he still felt the old insecurities of not being good enough for her.

She must have seen it on his face because she bent down and kissed him deeply, "Hush. I'm in love with your awkward self."

Hiccup knew this, he just wished he understood how that was possible. Because this was Astrid Hofferson. She's amazing, not to mention the best warrior on Berk. What does she see in me?

As if granting his wish, the sun went down and the cove was illuminated by fireflies. A soft wind whispered through the trees.

Tonight, he would see himself through her eyes.

Hi everyone,

The point of the story is that every night Hiccup will dream about the events of the first movie, RTTE, and the second movie through Astrid's eyes until the night of his wedding.

This is purely Hiccstrid.

There will be updates. Please tell me what you think and follow if you're interested. The next chapters will be longer. I promise.

Updates for my other story 'The Chief of Berk' will be slow for now.

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