The End Of Everything

Part One

For ALLIHIPHOP and jubie1234

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WARNING: This one shot is sad and contains death. (In part two, really).

You are both 18

Race To The Edge (in the first or second season)

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To ALLIHIPHOP and jubie1234

Your requests were similar, so I combined them. I hope you don't mind and enjoy.

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He smiled, watching you silently. How could someone be so- what's the word, oh- perfect? He had not a clue, only that perfection was walking towards him.

"Hi, Hic!" you beamed. "Hi, Astrid!"

"Hey, (N/N). What's gotten you so happy today?" Astrid asked, from the table a few feet behind me.

You paused to think it over, then gave your usual answer. "I don't know. Need I a reason to be happy?"

They chuckled. "No, I guess not."

"So, (N/N), what brings you by the forge?" Hiccup asked. He moved back over to his desk, where he had slept at the previous night. Not like you were much better; you had your own desk and had done the same thing. It wasn't uncommon for either of you to sleep at the forge on the Edge. "Come to finish off what you were working on last night?"

You shook your head, reaching into your bag and opening a map. "No, Trader Johann gave me this. Dagur is on the move. He was last spotted around here," your finger circled the same area Trader Johann's finger did less than an hour beforehand, "less than a day ago. He couldn't have gotten far if you want to send out some scouts."

Hiccup studied the map, his strategic mind making three or four different plans at once, weighting his options with moves Dagur was most likely to make. Everyone knew he was predictable.

"Dagur was spotted here a few days ago," Astrid pointed out, laying her finger on a island with a popular trading post.

"Yes, but what's he doing inside the archipelago?" Hiccup murmured, mainly to himself.

"It seems like he's making his way here," you put in your thoughts, resting your finger on a known island in the archipelago.

He perked up. "(N/ N), you're a genius!"

"Of course she is! She is the only one who can beat you in Maces and Talons," reminded Astrid. You blushed at the compliment.

"And she's adorable," Hiccup smirked, planting a quick kiss upon your rosy cheek. "I'm going with Fishlegs and Snotlout on a scouting mission. We'll leave in an hour or two and be back around dark, hopefully. Bye!" Without waiting, he hopped on an eager Toothless, and made his way to Fishlegs's hut.

"Looks like he's finally making his move," hinted Astrid, smugly.

"Not this, again, Astrid," you disagreed. "He doesn't see me that way."

"You see him that way," she pointed out. You didn't have the heart to even cover it up with an obvious lie. "Besides, of course he feels that way; he kissed you, for crying out loud!"

"On the cheek, and just for a moment. It was a friendly peck, is all."

""A friendly peck"? (N/ N), do you even hear yourself? The signs are right in front of you, why not accept that?"

"I only want the truth. Gossip and lies hold no interest and means nothing to me."

"No need to be so poetic."

"I always talk like this," you dead planned.

She scoffed, "Trust me, I know. Come on, let's train while the boys are out."

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The boys returned to the Edge just in time for dinner, which you often spent together as a group.

"Hey, guys," you greeted, handing Hiccup his plate. "How was the scouting mission?"

"Boring!" Snotlout complained, cutting Hiccup off before he could answer.

"You were right, (N/N)," Fishlegs announced. "Dagur is as predictable as always."

"Fishlegs is right, and it went well, thank you," Hiccup smiled, pecking your cheek. You blushed and ducked your head.

"Y- You're welcome."

He waited for everyone finish dinner before making his announcement. "Alright, gang, get a good night's sleep because we're leaving to attack Dagur at first light."

Instead of groaning at the early wake up call, the gang cheered.

"Alright, finally!" shouted Snotlout.

"Yeah, finally some action," Tuffnut agreed.

Ruffnut agreed, "Things have been rather slow around here, lately."

Astrid and Fishlegs exchanged similar statements. Dealing with Dagur was nothing new and, although he wanted to kill Hiccup and Toothless, never truly hurt anyone. But it was a perfect time to feel the thrill adrenaline and enjoy the action.

"What about you, (N/N)? What do you think about tomorrow?" asked Hiccup.

You smiled, "As long as we have a leader like you, we'll be fine. I'm sure of it."

Hiccup felt pride swell in his chest, warming him despite the slight chill from the night. "Thanks," he smiled back. You had no idea how much your praise meant to him. Your kindness never faltered, not even when he was having a bad day- or week.

He wanted to kiss you then and there, but managed to restrain himself and give you a hug instead. He wanted your first kiss together to be special, and he wanted to confirm that you shared the feelings he had for you. He would do it tonight, when he walked you to your hut.

Dinner was over quickly, everyone eager to use sleep to make morning come faster. You, Astrid, and Hiccup stayed behind to wash dishes.

Halfway through, Astrid yawned. "Gosh, I'm so tired."

"Why don't you call it a night? I can finish here," you offered.

"I can't do that to you, (N/N). That's not fair."

"No worries, I insist. There's not much left, anyways."

"Really, I-" another yawn cut her off.

"Astrid, I'm serious. Go home. Get some sleep. I'll be fine," you persisted.

"Yeah, I can help her," Hiccup cut in. "I'm here, anyways."

"Really, guys? Thank you." Astrid put her towel down and leaned in to give you a quick hug.

"No problem. What are friends for?" Hiccup said, accepting his goodnight hug from Astrid.

"Moments like these," you answered the rhetorical question. "Goodnight, Astrid."

"Night, Astrid."

"Goodnight, guys. See you in the morning." Toothless sent a goodbye to Stormfly as she flew off.

With Hiccup's help, you finished the remaining dishes in a matter of minutes.

"Wow, Hic, you sure are good at housework, especially for a boy," you commented, enjoying a nice walk home rather than a quick flight.

"Yeah, I did most of the house chores growing up," he admitted.

"Oh, yeah," you remembered. You spotted your house not too far up ahead. "I forget sometimes, my apologies."

"It's fine. I'm used to it. I'm sure you are, too," he hinted, referring to the fact that your parents died when you were twelve, leaving you in charge of yourself in your teen years. You winced at the memory. "Sorry, I didn't mean-"

"No. It's fine. And, yeah, I guess I am used to being alone."

"Whoa, that's not at all what I meant," he started. "You're not alone. You have the gang and-" he paused, better now than never, "and me."

You smiled, your heart fluttering at his words, wishing he meant so much more than he surely did. "Yeah, I know, but it's not the same. I miss them, you know?"

"Kinda. I mean, I miss my mom, even if I never met her. Still, I have something to say."

You walked up the three steps to your door. "Okay. Shoot."

"(Y/ N), you're the most beautiful, kind, trustworthy, and amazing person I have ever met. Seeing your angelic smile warms my heart. Hearing your musical laugh makes my day. You mean the world to me. What I'm trying to say is: (Y/ N), I love you."

You gasped, blushing deeply. "I- I love you, too."

He smiled and took the final step up to be at the same level as you. He towered over you by inches. He lowered his head, making sure his hot breath danced across your soft lips. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

You whispered, "Yes," and then he connected his lips to yours, making dreams come true.

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You woke up with a warm pillow moving up and down and a warm arms firmly around your waist. You smiled as last night's memories washed over you. You rested your chin on his chest and watched him peacefully sleep.

"Enjoying the show?" he teased, not opening his eyes.

You blushed and hid your face in his covered chest. "M- m- maybe."

He laughed, slowly sitting up. "Come on, silly girl, we have a mission to finish by lunch."

He rushed to his place to prepare, and you met up with the gang at the club house.

"Alright, everyone," Hiccup called, seeing as he was the last one to arrive. "I hope you slept well, because I'm going to need each of you to be focused and on high alert."

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You rode with Toothless and Hiccup a chunk of the flight. When you were close to the area Dagur was, you jumped off and shifted into your breath taking night fury form. Toothless purred at the sight and flew close to you. Toothless was one of your best friends and was like a brother.

Not long after you shifted, Snotlout shouted, "There! I see him! He's over there!"

You hid in the cover of the clouds, waiting for Hiccup's signal. He led y'all straight over Dagur's ship before giving the signal.

No one wasted a second before following Hiccup and Toothless into a dive. You expected Dagur and his men to notice you sooner, but they only noticed once Hiccup had Toothless shoot a plasma blast right next to Dagur. You had been pretty close to the ship by then. So far, you were not impressed with Dagur.

You hadn't really faced him before he escaped Outcast Island. You had spent your life basically in solitude after your parents died. You didn't want to risk anyone finding out about your secret. Not too sadly, Hiccup had seen you shift on one of your nightly flights when you were sixteen and had been friends with him and the gang ever since.

Back to the present, Dagur shouted at his men to start attacking and then noticed your presence.

"What? A second night fury? Good going, Hiccup! But an extra night fury won't help you! I will have your head and your night fury's head and this new night fury's head! Just watch me, brother!"

Hiccup glanced at you before shouting back, "I can't let that happen, Dagur. You're coming with us. You're going back to prison."

He hummed and smirked at something behind Hiccup: you. "I don't think so, brother. Men, fire!"

Hiccup realized what was going on and turned around. "(Y/ N)!"

Your eyes widened as a net surrounded you. Unable to fly, you fell to the deck of the boat. You groaned at the rough landing and held you head with your arms. You heard the gang shout for you.

It wasn't until Dagur walked over with sinister eyes that you realized that you had shifted back into you human form. "Oh, shoot."

"My, my, my. Look what we have here," Dagur murmured like he instantly formed a plan involving you.

"Dagur! Let her go!" Hiccup demanded.

"Oh, I don't think so, brother. She is much more valuable than I thought. Men, let's go! You two, take this girl to the prison and lock her up. Go! Go! Go!"

You grunted as the men roughly grabbed your upper arms. "No. Let go of me. Hiccup! Hiccup! Toothless! Help me! No, let go of me."

"(Y/ N)!"

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Part Two will be out soon.