Astrid's POV

(1867 –Victorian era)

Matilda and I had just walked into the train station. It was not very crowded for a January morning. I was glad to be able to get out of the cold air as I started to shiver slightly. I clutched my coat tighter around me while hanging onto my umbrella in one hand and the small travel suitcase in the other.

"Miss Astrid, if you would excuse me. I'll go buy our tickets now." Matilda said and indicated towards the ticket booth on the right.

I decide to take a quick look at the kiosk not too far away to find something to read for the trip. As I was browsing through their selection I heard a cough beside me.

I turn to see a man leering at me. "Morning miss. Might I just say you look absolutely wonderful this fine day."

A hand clamps over my mouth from behind before I even have a chance to respond and I'm dragged into an unused part of the station as a hand slid around my waist. I was trashing the entire time and had managed to kick one of the men in the jaw.

When they release me I find myself with my back against the wall and three men leering at me.

"Stay back!" I tell them, dropping my suitcase and readying my umbrella to whack them is they tried to come closer.

"Now miss, all we want is yer money." One of the men slurred.

"And maybe you could entertain us a bit as well." Another said.

Two of the men advanced on me and I managed to hit one in the nose with my umbrella but the other grabbed me from the side and tried to pin my arms.

"Let me go you trolls!!" I yell and thrash about.

"After ya give us what we want." One of the men said while laughing.

"How about you let the lady go!" Was yelled and we turned to see a figure stand over the third man who was now knocked out on the ground. From behind I saw Matilda readying her own umbrella to join the fight.

"Stay out of this!" The man holding me slurred. I took the opportunity and stomped my heel onto his foot.

The man yelped in pain and let me go. I immediately swung around and punched him in the face sending him crashing into the wall.

From behind me I hear a THUMP and when I turn I see my other assailant knocked out on the floor with the young man standing over him. I now had a chance to take a good look at my rescuer. He had on a dark green suit with black dress pants and sported auburn hair.

"Miss Astrid." Matilda yelled with worry in her voice. She ran up to me stomping over one of the men's backs without a second thought. "I'm so glad you are all right."

"Ladies." The young man said. "We should perhaps get the constable here."

"Oh yes let's." I tell the man as I pick up my belongings and we head out to find an officer.

"Might I just say milady. That was a mighty fine right hook." The young man said while smirking.

"Why thank you kind sir, and it was very nice to have an extra pair of hands to help out." I tell him returning the smirk. "I'm Lady Astrid Hofferson and this is my governess and chaperone Matilda." I introduce.

"I'm called Henry, Henry Haddock, milady. It is a pleasure to meet you." He introduced as we had reached a police box.

After the men were rounded up and dragged off Henry and I talked until it was time to board our separate trains. Henry was a young inventor who was heading home after showcasing his newest invention. We exchanged addresses and decided to stay in touch through correspondence.

Henry waved us off as we boarded the train. After finding a compartment Matilda decided to speak up.

"You have quite a smile on your face miss Astrid. I haven't seen you this cheerful in a while." She commented. "That young man caught your eye didn't he." Matilda commented and winked causing me to blush a little.

"What can I say Matilda. I just have a feeling that this meeting would be the beginning of a whole new adventure. I'm sure I'll meet Henry again someday, one way or another." I commented as I smoothed out my skirts.

(Approximately 148 years later -Present time)

Astrid's POV

I'm shaken out of my thoughts as I feel a kiss on my cheek. I let out a giggle and turn to see Hiccup dressed in a black tuxedo and smirking.

"What has you so deep in thought milady." Hiccup said and proceeded to give me another peck on the cheek.

"I was just thinking about something my mother once said. I can't help but think she was right." I murmur. "Fate does have an odd way of working things out in the end."

"Yes it probably does." Hiccup commented. "I do believe we will need to head out now. Sadie would fillet us if we are late for her wedding."

I hum in agreement. "Who would have thought she would end up marrying Richard."

As I get up I see Hiccup holding the door open for me. "After you Mrs. Haddock." He says with a smirk.

"Why thank you Mr. Haddock. Ever the gentleman." I replied back as we made our way out of the manor.

-----------------------The End-----------------

AN: Wyrd is causality and consequence. It is the sum total of every action a person has ever taken interacting with that of their ancestors and their communities at large, as well as whatever destiny may have been predetermined for that individual.

AN2: Well everyone, we seem to have reached the end of this story. It's been fun. Don't worry!!! I'm returning in November with my longest fic to date. There will be action, mystery, and of course comedy. For those who don't know, it was originally going to be the sequel to 'To mend a Valkyrie's heart' but I decided to change the entire setting.  

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