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Chapter 22: Love of a lifetime

Hiccup's POV

It has been 4 years since our high school graduation, and Astrid and I are still going strong. Both of us attended Berk University, where Astrid earned her Law degree, while I majored in Business Management. Snotlout decided to start working in his father's company after high school, and is slowly moving up. Fishlegs went on to work in the fashion industry, and is an up and coming designer. Heather, and Camicazi work as his official models. Ruffnut, and Tuffnut went on to get their teaching degrees, and are currently employed at our old high school, much to the dismay, and horror of the principal.

Astrid, and I are currently dining at our favorite restaurant for our 5 year anniversary. It was almost time for desert when the lights in the restaurant dim to a softer setting, causing the patrons to look around curiously. 'I swear by All4one' starts playing through the restaurant. I clasp the small box in my pocket, swallow my nerves, and get on bended knee in front of Astrid, whose eyebrows shot up with surprise.

"Astrid Hofferson you are the light in my life. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" I ask as I open the box containing the engagement ring.

"Yes yes, oh Gods yes." Astrid yells as she embraces me, and then kisses me as I put the ring on her finger, to the applause of the other customers, and the staff.

On our way home we decided to invite our friends to the mansion this Saturday for dinner to tell them the big news.

------Time skip---------

Saturday evening rolled around, and all of our friends, and family we happily chatting in the family room. Snotlout, and Ruffnut were happily chatting with Mrs. Hofferson, while Heather, Cami, and Matilda were busy joking with Daniel, and uncle Spitelout. Tuffnut, and Fishlegs were debating with dad about the use of glitter.

Astrid, and I went to stand together, while I cleared my voice getting everyone's attention.

"Everyone, Astrid, and I have a special announcement. Last Tuesday I asked Astrid if she wanted to marry me, and she accepted." I tell them seeing the surprise, and happiness on their faces as Astrid showed off her engagement ring.

Dad in all his excitement pulled us both in a bone crushing hug. He then proceeded to twirl Mrs. Hofferson around, while both of the merrily sang 'We're getting grandkids'. Congratulations were given by everyone, and Cami, Heather, Ruffnut, and Matilda took a closer look at my fiancés engagement ring.

"Wow, look at the size of that rock." Cami says. "Astrid you are one lucky woman."

"And it's in an ideal-cut round." Heather adds.

"That is definitely a classic." Matilda supplies.

"Your boyfriend has great taste Astrid." Ruffnut says clapping Astrid on the back.

"Mom do you want to see?" Astrid asks as she sees her mom looking at her happily.

"Sure thing princess. I did already see the ring when Hiccup came by." She says as she looks at in on Astrid's finger.

"Wait, you knew he was going to ask me?" Astrid asked surprised. She then walks over to me, and hits my shoulder.

"You never told me mom already knew." I hear her say.

"Oh honey, he came to ask me for permission to marry you. That boy was as nervous as a june bug." Mrs. Hofferson says earning laughs from the entire room.

"So when will the wedding be?" Snotlout asked.

"We were thinking in 6 months time." I answered.

"Well then we best get busy" Cami said.

"Bachelor, and bachelorette parties to plan, as well as the actual wedding." Tuffnut supplied.

"No worries everybody, we can just use the wedding plan books Stoick, and I whipped up as a reference." Mrs. Hofferson replied, while bringing out two big books.

"Wait, when did you both do this?" I asked perplexed.

"We started after you asked Astrid out son." Dad says with a smirk, as he hands us the books.

"We thought they might come in handy." Mrs. Hofferson giggled.

---------time skip-----

It has been 6 hectic months. Six months of planning, setting a date, fittings, the engagement party, hiring caterers, finding a venue, rehearsals, and what not.

3 months ago both the bachelor, and bachelorette parties where held. Ruffnut, as Astrid's maid of honor had organized the whole afternoon, of spa treatments, and shopping sprees. I gave the ladies my no limit credit card, and told them to go have fun, much to the utter astonishment of the guys.

-------Flashback--------

"Honey, the girls, and I are heading out." I heard Astrid call from the foyer where the others were chatting.

"Wait Astrid" I said, as I jog to her. "Take this." I said, and hand her my credit card. "It has no limit, so you ladies just enjoy yourselves."

"Thanks Hiccup." Astrid says, and gives me a peck on the cheek as she pocketed the card. The guys who had joined me in the foyer to say goodbye to their girlfriends looked at me with astonishment.

After the girls left I turn to look at the others who are still staring at me wide eyed.

"Dude, did you just seriously give those women your 'no limit' credit card?" Tuffnut asks with an incredulous look.

"Why not?" I asked wanting clarification.

"You should never hand out your card to the ladies especially since you know they're going on a shopping spree." Snotlout replies.

"Hiccup you are either the stupidest man, or the bravest." Fishlegs says while laughing.

I simply raise my eyebrow, and gesture towards the mansion we are currently in. "I'm rich guys, I don't think it will affect me that much. Now I believe we have our own party to attend."

As I walk to grab my car keys I hear Fishlegs tell Snotlout. "Your cousin is definitely the bravest man."

------------End flashback------

Well let's just say that after getting 'that' credit card bill I was seriously rethinking the entire thing. But it doesn't matter because today I'll be marrying the love of my life. The guys are all in the room with me fixing our tuxedos. Fishlegs, who is my best man, looks more nervous than me, the groom.

"Fishlegs relax. I'm the one getting married remember." I say clapping him on the shoulder, while looking at my watch. "Guys, it's show time."

The chapel where the wedding will be held has been beautifully decorated with white, and pale pink roses. Our guest have been seated, and as the processional music begins I take my place at the altar with the official.

I see my friends, who are acting as the groomsmen, wearing black silk tuxedos, and the bridesmaids who are wearing emerald green dresses with small bouquets walk down the aisle, and take their places on either side of the alter.

Toothless the walks down the aisle holding a pillow with the rings on it in his jaw. Followed by Stormfly who has a basket of flower petals in her beak. The wedding march begins as both of our familiar take their respective spots.

In comes Astrid wearing the white ivory lace, and silk wedding dress. The train of which sweeps behind her. Her hair is done up in a bun, with a veil covering it. She is also holding a bouquet of pale pink roses, tulips, blush lilies, and peonies. To me she has never looked so stunning.

As she takes her place next to me the official begins.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God, and in the presence of these witnesses, to join together this man, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the 3rd and this woman, Astrid Monique Hofferson in holy matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God. It is therefore not to be entered into unadvisedly but reverently and after much consideration. Into this holy estate these two persons come now to be joined."

"Do you Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the 3rd take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness, and in health, so long as you both shall live, till death do you part." The official asked me.

"I do" I say as I see out of the corner of my eye dad, and Daniel beginning to cry.

"Do you Astrid Monique Hofferson take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness, and in health, so long as you both shall live, till death do you part." The official asked.

"I do" I hear Astrid say, and feel butterflies in my stomach.

"I stand before this couple today to unite them in matrimony. If there is anyone here that may present just and lawful cause why these two individuals may not be lawfully wed, let them speak now or forever hold their peace." The official states followed by a moment of silence.

"The rings please." The official says as Toothless comes forward with the pillow.

I place the ring on her finger, as she does the same to me.

"I now pronounce you husband, and wife. You may kiss the bride." The official tells me as I proceed to lift Astrid's veil, grab her by the waist, and dip-kiss her to the applause of our family, and friends.

"Ladies, and gentleman, I present to you Mr. & Mrs. Haddock" The official happily states while clapping.

As we make our way back down the aisle, many guest throw rice grains to wish us good luck, and fortune.

On the driveway of the church there is a sleek white stretch waiting for us to take us to the reception, and our future together. Astrid stops halfway to the limo indicating that that was the spot she wanted to throw the bouquet from.

"Everyone ready" She yells. "Here we go..3....2....1!!!"

Astrid tosses her bouquet. It flies in an arch towards the guests, and lands somewhere in the middle. The guests move out of the way to see who caught it.

Snotlout is seen holding the bouquet, his cheeks are tinged pink. "Your next Snotlout" Astrid yells as we enter the limo.  

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