Scotland and Berk were finally at peace with one another, something that had taken the marriage of Hiccup and Merida to achieve. Vikings and Scots alike worked side-by-side, if need be, without any protest, sometimes with a smile. After all, old habits die hard.

Fergus and Elinor were both just as lively as they had been in the battle 6 years before, both just as kind rulers.

Merida went for a walk one day, Angus lumbering beside her, watching over her and the smaller one at her side. The almost-6-year-old was beautiful, with loose auburn ringlets, bright, inquisitive blue eyes, and a cheeky smile, all traits the best of her parents. She had been a pleasant surprise to Merida and Hiccup, and a scary one. Yet they embraced the birth of their firstborn with joy and courage, and had worked hard to bring her up as best as they could.

It showed. She was pleasant to have around, if not a bit tiring and energetic. Her uncles, Hamish, Harris, and Hubert, had a lot of fun with her, running around and showing her how to fight with swords and taking her for long expeditions thorugh the castle and its passageways. Elinor curled up with her sometimes, teaching her to embroider and recommending good books. Fergus was the official hide-and-go-seek player, and didn't mind at all. Merida made sure she was learning how to ride and shoot, but it was Hiccup that really had the bond with her.

As Merida stopped at the crest of a hill, May spotted her father standing in the castleyard below, and laughed. "Daddy!" She screamed, waving her arms frantically. "Can we go today?" She rushed down, her hair floating behind her as she did so, and flew into his arms. He let out a whoosh of his air from the impact, but hugged her eagerly.

"Hey there, May," He grinned. "You ready?" He made eye contact with Merida, who was still at the top of the hill, and gave her a loving smile before turning his attention back to May.

She nodded and smiled toothily, the smile growing wider as he picked her up and set her on Toothless's back, and clipped her into a special harness he had made for her. Toothless was quiet and still as Hiccup climbed up after her, and got the dragon into the position.

"Nice and gentle, bud," he said. Toothless did as instructed with his signature toothless grin, and then, instructed by Hiccup, flew into a series of loops and spirals. May screamed with laughter, yet again amazing Hiccup with her fearlessness. As they slowed down and glided abover the hill, father and daughter waved to Merida below. She waved back with one hand, the other resting protectively on her swollen round tummy, a sure sign of another life to be brought into the world, and more happiness for the Brave Huntress and the Not-So-Clumsy Dragon Tamer.

Well everyone, it's finished. I really hope this epilogue satisfied everyone. I know it was short, but I didn't want to add a lot of stuff and try to cram too much information in. The point is, everyone's happy, Hiccup and Merida have a beautiful family, and the Vikings and the Scots are finally getting along.

I appreciate all of you for reading and reviewing and all that, it really has encouraged me to continue.

Love, Rachel.