So I was requested to do a sequel for my prompt Thank you so here is the continuation! By the way the mask is the one Hiccup wears in the second movie. P.S all these traditions I made up and are not factual lol

"What the hell am I going to do Maudie?" Merida asked as she fell down on her mattress in frustration. Hiccup and her were to be married in a week and it was traditional that the couple present each other with a gift from their homelands at the rehearsal gathering.

"You could give him a kilt." Maudie said as she folded up the laundry.

Merida glared up at her "There is no way he'll be willing to wear a kilt,"

"I don't see what's wrong with it! It's from your homeland." Maudie said.

"I have to get him something better than that something he'll really like." Merida said.

"Why not a sword?" Maudie asked.

"He's not much of swordsman and if he was he could just make it himself. That's the problem he can make everything! Ugh why did I agree to this silly tradition?" Merida put her face into the pillow in frustration.

"Princess, why don't you just make something then! He'll love it knowing you made it yourself!"

"I can't make anything Maudie! You've seen my awful sewing." Merida said.

"Well you've watched Hiccup work in the blacksmith's what about making him a shield or something?"

"Maudie you're brilliant! I could make him an armor mask he's always complaining about he keeps getting wind burns while flying during the cold months of Berk." Merida said cheerfully.

"There you go Princess." Maudie said.

Merida ran down the hall to find Hiccup in the smithy as usual. He was covered in black smudges from the coal. He smiled as he saw Merida enter the smithy.

"Hey Merida." He said giving her a quick peck on the cheek and returning to his work.

"Hiccup I need to measure your face." She said.

Hiccup looked confused "what for?"

"Oh um Gobber wants to make your wedding helmet or something like that and he needs your measurements." Merida lied.

"Hm really? I thought I was just going to wear my old helmet, but all right." Hiccup said.

Merida got the measuring tape out and wrapped it around the crown of Hiccup's head.

"So did you and your mother get all the wedding plans figured out?" He asked

"Well yes but it's been tricky trying to combine your traditions with ours. I do like the part where you get to hand me a sword." She said as she wrote down the measurements.

"Yeah in Viking traditions the groom gives the bride his sword representing his protection all though I think you can protect yourself without the sword." He smiled.

"Well of course, still it's a nice gesture." She finished her measuring. "Thanks Hiccup."

"Hey can I get a hint about my engagement present?" Hiccup asked.

"No it wouldn't be a surprise." Merida replied. She looked at him curiously "Maybe I could give you a tiny hint if you give me one."

"Hm fine I made your gift." Hiccup said.

"And I'm making yours." Merida said.

He grinned with surprise "Really?"

"Yes now when are you leaving the smithy?" Merida asked.

"Why are you going to make me something in here?" He asked.

"I'm not telling now get out." She replied.

"Fine you win I'll see you later." He said pulling her in for a long sweet kiss.

"Are you sure you don't want to tell me?" He asked still holding their embrace.

Merida was somewhat flustered but she was stubborn too. "Yes now go before Gobber walks in on us." She said with flushed cheeks.

Hiccup sighed and left the princess to his workshop.

Merida concentrated first she would have to make a mold of Hiccup's head. She gave up after many unsuccessful tries and finally got one of the statue makers to make a mold of Hiccup's head so she could make the actual mask. The rest was easier. She melted the iron and bent in the way she wanted it to go. Again this took many tries but finally she made a suitable mask.

The mask silver and red. The top was protected with a dark silver made casing and the bottom dark red iron. For an extra touch she added little spikes that lined perfectly in the center. She hoped Hiccup would like it. When she looked outside she realized it was already morning. Her rehearsal gathering was going to start soon.

Maudie came rushing down to the smithy. "Princess! You were supposed to be at the rehearsal five minutes ago the queen sent me to find where you were!"

"Oh no we have to go!"

"Your highness your covered in ash and dirt!"

"Maudie we have no time let's just go!" Merida said picking up the mask.

Hiccup was waiting patiently at the table wondering where Merida could possibly be.

"You don't think she's having second thoughts?" Snotlout asked.

"No, she probably just slept in late." Hiccup said.

"Well she's going to love her gift son." His father said patting him on the back with reassurance.

"I think she will too." Hiccup smiled.

"I'm here!" Merida said busting through the doors. She stood covered head to toe in ash and dirt. The once blue dress was now a grey color. Her hair was messier than usual and powdered with spots of ash. Her white teeth glimmered as smiled.

"What happened?!" The Queen demanded.

"Sorry mum I was finishing Hiccup's present." Merida said. "Well come on what's everyone standing around for?"

"Well let's start with the gift exchange, Hiccup." Stoic said.

Hiccup smiled at his bride to be. He presented a marvelous silver shield. The carving on the shield was a bear and night fury symbol. "I, Hiccup, present my bride to be with this shield and weapon that I have made. This shield will symbolize my protection and my respect for you."

"Did he say shield and weapon?" Ferguson asked.

"Oh yeah I forgot the best part." Hiccup said. He pushed a button and the shield transformed into a crossbow. "I know you can shoot a bullseye without even trying but I thought just incase you ever need a back up."

"Now that's a wedding gift!" Fergus smiled "Can I get one of those?"

Elinor gave him a slight jab in the arm for interrupting the ceremony. Which he replied with a "sorry we'll talk later."

Merida was delighted and horrified by the shield. It was beautiful yet useful and impressive. She became uneasy about her gift but she had nothing else to offer him. She breathed in and out and brushed off the nerves. Hiccup would like it, she was over thinking.

"I, Merida, present my husband to be this mask that I crafted with my own hands. May this symbolize my dedication and my protection over you."

"You made that?" Hiccup asked taking the mask in his hands.

"Yes," she said nervously "I got Ardan to make the mold, but I made the actual mask myself. Do you like it?"

"Merida I love it!" He smiled taking the mask. "This just what I needed!"

He put the mask on "How do I look?" He asked his voice muffled by the mask.

"Like a real dragon racer." She smiled.

He lifted the mask. "Thank you."

"Thank you, too." She said.

Authors note: I'm baaaaack hiatus is officially over! I am done with college apps for now hallelujah! I'm so sorry it took me so long to write this request but I hoped you all liked it! I hope you are enjoying thanksgiving break and I just wanted to say how thankful I am for you guys. So many of you were so supportive about my hiatus decision and I couldn't have nicer readers. Request for more drabbles and vote and comment!