(2 years later)

"Hiccup," Astrid giggled while on the phone. "Yes, I know the directions." She told him as she held a dress before her person while looking in the mirror. "What has gotten you so secretive?" She asked as she discarded the green dress for a black one that hung in her closet.

"What, no reason?" Astrid answered back. "I'm this close to having Dagur raid my closet because you won't tell me what type of event this is."

"What do you mean let Dagur raid my closet?!?!" Astrid said as she heard the response from the other end. "He threw out my platform shoes last month."

"What do you mean by 'thank Thor'?!?! Those were vintage!" Astrid shouted. Hiccup must have said something on the other end as Astrid was appeased quickly. "Fine," Astrid mumbled. "I'll call Dagur." She finally agreed.

She hung up on her boyfriend and then dialed a familiar number. "What up girlfriend?!!!" Came from the other end of the line.

"Dag, come to my house. I have no clue what to wear." Astrid told him.

"Oh goody!!!" Dagur shouted from the other line and then Astrid heard him say to his wife "Honey, I'm heading to Astrid's, fashion emergency!"

"It's not an emergency!" Astrid spoke into the receiver just as she heard Mala say "Okay, have fun honey."

"It's not a fashion emergency!" Astrid repeated but Dagur just told her "Suuuuuureee it isn't." He then hung up on her and she knew it would take him less than ten minutes to get to her house. She looked at the pile of clothing already on her bed and mumbled "Maybe this is a fashion emergency."

That night Astrid was glad that for once she had let Dagur have free reign over her closet. She did want to hit him with a stiletto once or twice but she had to admit the man had style. She ended up choosing a black elegant mini dress with long sleeves and a front drape detail. Dagur insisted she forgo the bra, and while Astrid was hesitant at first, she had to admit that it added to the sensuality of the outfit. Black stilettos clicked on the pavement as she stepped out of her car and walked into the restaurant.

"Excuse me, I have a reservation under the name Haddock." She told the hostess. The woman nodded and directed her to a table near the back. The restaurant was very crowded and Astrid wondered what Hiccup was planning when he reserved a table here. Her boyfriend had not arrived yet but she took a seat at the table that had a perfect view from the front door.

She only had to wait for a couple of minutes before the lights in the restaurant dimmed and a voice spoke over the speakers. Astrid was initially caught off guard as the voice said "Tonight, introducing a proposal for a very special and lovely lady......." Her eyes widened as Hiccup, dressed in a form-fitting tuxedo, appeared from some backroom with a microphone. A familiar melody started playing while Hiccup sang and approached her table. "You're just too good to be true, I can't take my eyes off you, You'd be like heaven to touch, I wanna hold you so much." Astrid's breath hitched as she watched Hiccup getting closer to the table she sat at. The other patrons were also watching intently, some not yet comprehending what was going on.

"At long last love has arrived, And I thank God I'm alive, You're just too good to be true, Can't take my eyes off you." Hiccup stopped in front of Astrid's table with the microphone still in his hand. Hiccup sang nearly half the song as Astrid blushed at his bold declaration. And as he got to the part where he sang "And let me love you, baby, Let me love you." he then bent down on one knee and revealed a jewelry box from his pocket. Astrid gasped at the ring that sat nestled in the small black box. It was beautiful, a silver band inlaid with small diamonds while the centerpiece was shaped into flower petals and held a gleaming sapphire. "Astrid," Hiccup spoke still on one bended knee. "You are the love of my life. I can't imagine a future without you." He told her as he put the microphone down and gripped the jewelry box with both hands. "Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" He asked and looked at her hopefully.

Astrid couldn't take it. Her hands flew to her mouth in shock when Hiccup proposed. Tears of happiness streamed down her face as she launched herself at Hiccup, losing one of her stilettos on the process while shouting "Yes, yes, YES!!!" as she gave him a bone-crushing hug. She was just so happy by his proposal that the clapping audience within the restaurant faded and it was just her and Hiccup sharing a passionate kiss.

Somewhere, outside of the restaurant, in the bushes Astrid thought she heard Stoick shouting "Yes!" before being muffled. She never did find out if the Mayor was there that night or not as the wedding date approached.

(6 months after the proposal)

"Okay Astrid, breathe," She told herself while standing in front of a mirror at the lodge they had rented.

"You don't breathe," A voice came from behind her and Astrid nearly jumped in shock.

"Don't do that." She muttered with a hand over her heart as Heather approached while wearing a long burgundy one-shoulder dress.

"Look at you little bat," Heather teased as she poked Astrid in the abdomen for fun. "You look gorgeous." She said as both looked in the mirror. Astrid swallowed and looked at herself in mirror. Her hair was done up in an elegant woven bun and she was dressed in an off the shoulder lace wedding gown. The gown was white and had long lace sleeves and was pleated at the bottom giving it an empire design. She immediately fell in love with this dress when she and her bridesmaids saw it in the shop.

"I'm as nervous as a dragon crossing an eel pit Heather," She admitted.

"What about the time you were stuck in Africa with meerkats? You weren't nervous then." Heather asked. "Or the time you accidentally insulted that pudgy noble? I remember you running over several roofs while throwing wine barrels at the guards." Heather reminisced with a fond smile and then suggested. "Maybe that was where the inspiration for Donkey Kong came from."

"Oh hush you!" Astrid giggled. "Those meerkats were fun and you enjoyed the barrel throwing as much as I did."

"I really did," Heather admitted.

"So where are Cami and Ruffnut?" Astrid asked.

"They are running some errands with Valka." Heather told the bride-to-be.

"Heather," Astrid mumbled as she looked at her longtime friend, and wondered what devious scheme the women had cooked up this time, but Heather interrupted her with "I'm your Maid of Honor. Trust me, they should be back any minute now."

"Speak of the devil....." Astrid mumbled as the three women they were discussing came into the room looking a bit winded. Cami and Ruffnut had on the same burgundy dresses as Heather while Valka was dressed in a light blue outfit.

"Did you guys get it all?" Heather asked with a mischievous smile.

"Get what?" Astrid asked curiously.

"Something old," Valka said as she gave Astrid an antique locket.

"Something new," Ruffnut laughed as she handed Astrid a small handkerchief with 'You say potato, I say Vodka' embroidered on it.

"Something borrowed, and something blue." Cami said as she handed Astrid a blue suede shoe. Astrid raised a brow and then asked Cami "Wait........ Did you borrow this from Snotlout?"

"Yes, yes, of course. 'Borrowed'," Cami sniggered.

"More like stole." Astrid heard Ruffnut whisper to Valka as the ladies laughed.

"Will you look at the time!" Heather spoke up as she saw the clock on the wall. Astrid looked as well and gulped. 'Okay, she could do it. She was marrying the man she loved. The man of her dreams.' Her mind supplied. Heather handed her a simple bouquet consisting of dark red and cream colored Calla lilies. The bouquet was minimalistic but went well with the gown style she had chosen.

Astrid took a deep breath as Valka and the other two bridesmaids went ahead. The wedding was taking place outdoors near one of the big lakes near Berk. It was nearly Halloween and the Fall scenery made the location so romantic.

Music started playing as the procession began. Astrid had already seen how it would go during rehearsal. Cami would be walking down the aisle with Snotlout while Ruffnut had Eret on her arm. Then Fishlegs and Toothless would make their way along the aisle with the cushion holding the wedding rings. Astrid got more nervous as her part came nearer.

"Relax little bat," Heather whispered as she checked the veil attached to Astrid's bun one last time. "You got this."

The music changed to the violin instrumental of 'For dancing and dreaming' that Hiccup and her had decided upon, and Heather proceeded to walk her down the aisle. Everything was just as she had imagined it, well with the exception of Snotlout missing a shoe. Hiccup stood at the altar with his best man Fishlegs, who was holding Toothless and the cushion, by his side and Snotlout and Eret stood next to them. Cami and Ruffnut were already in position on the other side as well. Heather took up her position once Astrid had reached the altar and gazed at Hiccup.

Gobber cleared his throat as the guests were seated. "Dearly beloved we are gathered here today......" He started and during the ceremony Valka had to hand Stoick a box of tissues she had conveniently placed in her bag because he was tearing up. When Gobber got to the part about "Now may we have the rings please...." Even Valka had moisture in her eyes.

Hiccup turned to Fishlegs who held the cushion and his eyes widened and his brows shot up for the cushion was now empty. Hiccup then looked at Toothless who just swallowed something. "OH MY THOR TOOTHLESS!! SPIT OUT THOSE RINGS!!"

"What?!" Astrid shouted as she looked at the small Nightfury with wide eyes as well while the guests started snickering.

"Oh dear....." Gobber said as he looked at the small dragon too.

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