Happy Birthday Una! Part 7 Part 2

Well, I guess I’ve done a great deal more than I thought I’ve done. I’m also just glad to have my whole family here, for that’s been my dream my whole life. To have one day with all my family. All I wanted originally was my mom, but the moment Una and Boden came into my life, I’ve wanted all five of us together. So this is truly the perfect gift for all of us, because it’s all we’ve wanted and more.”

“We’re more than happy to make all of the Haddocks happy by granting you this special time together. Now we’ve quite a tale to tell you of how the past ties with the present and some glimpses of the future. You too, Toothless, you’re as much a part of this as anyone else here. Now I’ll hand it over to my charming wife for she’s famous for seeing the future.”

“Well, my beloved, as we discussed before what the humans fail to understand even with all their tales of us, that I cannot see the definite future any more than them. I only see many possible futures, for the future is constantly in motion. Every act no matter how small or great can change the course of the future.

So we must learn from the lessons of the past in order to make better choices in the present and ultimately shape the future according to how we live. Truly no-one should know the future for they’ll worry about events beyond their control or even yours or mine. We must just live in the moment and do our best to shape the best future we can by the lessons of the past. That is the only truth of time, past, present or future we all really need to know.

So to sadly inform you while legends say I can see the future but do nothing to change it, I can truthfully only see the many possibilities and yet still do nothing to change it anymore then you all can. Though there is one future I’ve been fighting to make come true.

I’ve seen many possibilities for the future. However, quite a lot of events of great significances have been centered strongly on your family, both human and dragon alike. Everything does happen for a reason though even us gods don’t understand them fully either.

I don’t understand it myself to be perfectly honest with all of you here. Nevertheless for some reason all of you here in this cove right now are vitally important to the future. That’s the one thing that is certain in all the possibilities I’ve seen. I’ve seen numerous events from the past 21 years play out from what I’ve been able to see within all those possible futures. I do know I’ve played a small hand in making some of them come about.

Which includes my hand in creating both this very cove in addition to fashioning the very island I created for the sole purpose to safeguard Moon Shadow. Some of my best handiwork I’ll say when it comes to creating a living work of art which isn’t easy for even a goddess to do.”

“Wait a moment! You’re saying you’re the one who created Lover’s Cove? You created this place for me and Stoick? We’ve always suspected that this place was created by the gods’ hands and was meant just for us as no-one else ever found this place before we stumbled across it on our first anniversary. You’re telling me we’re right that YOU CREATED THIS HAVEN FOR US?!” Valka exclaimed in shock to which the radiant goddess nodded.

“I did in fact make this special place and it was meant for just the two of you. I didn’t know why but you two played some major part in events of the future to come and have yet to still come.

So even though Stoick you did make the human mistake of forgetting your anniversary I did created this place to hopefully bring forth the one miracle that did indeed come to pass. The birth of Hiccup for though I still couldn’t see it clearly myself I just knew that your child played a major role in the fate of not just Berk but maybe something even beyond what’s already happened.”

“What does Lover’s Cove have do with me being born?” asked Hiccup confused at that statement. On the other hand no-one said anything as it wasn’t something they could really speak aloud to the children present.

Frigga composed herself for a moment before continuing on with telling what she could of the tale of fate.

“Still, I helped created this place and events came to pass. Your son was born and yet fate was a little cruel and yet needed. You Valka were taken and still even if I still don’t understand it myself you had to be taken to help your son become who he was meant to be.

Still there is really something very unique and special about you, Hiccup Haddock. There still is an unknown reason but you’ve done a great deal as your family’s pointed out. You ended a senseless war, started an era of peace, and brought together a family so strong. I still don’t know myself all that you’re meant to do.

Though I think it’s clear we can foresee for all five of you that you’ll do a great many things to come. That will ultimately play some part for the future of mankind, Dragonkind and maybe even more then the fate that goes even beyond the Nine Realms.  That is the one thing I can tell you clearly is I know for sure.”

“Wow! I never knew I was that important to future!”

“She’s saying we’re all are important to the future, big brother. Therefore whatever fate and destiny as well as the universe got planned for us, I just hope we’re all able to handle it. I’m only six years old and to be told I play some huge part in what’s to come is even more overwhelming then a year ago when I was sent to get your help to restore balance to life and death!”

“This is most definitely not your typical story, that much is for sure, sis. Though maybe we suffer from spiritual amnesia for an extra reason. Not just the theory Kara’s got on it, but it could be we had to be unable to remember our previous lives, to help with our true lives that the universe really wants from us. Perhaps that’s why you’ve the gift of second sight and I’m a Dragon Whisperer.” Boden surmised.

“This is a lot to take in for any of us. Not just for all of you my children. It’s a great deal for your mother and I to absorb too. Didn’t realize we played such a huge part in the future of all creation either.”

“Stoick, you always played a bigger role than being chief. Being a father to our children was always far more important than that. I’m also deeply in awe and to know that I was taken for a reason, still if the future is the one thing we aren’t meant to know, still could you at least answer one thing, my lovely Frigga?”

“Yes, Valka?”

“You said you created Lover’s Cove so Hiccup would be born and ultimately bring together this whole family and play one part in the ultimate destiny of the future of all creation.

Yet you also said you created the Isle of Night to protect Moon Shadow. She clearly knows you. So tell us more about that. Is that your mark upon her brow? What is her and Toothless’s part to play in this ultimate destiny?”

“Yes, I bestowed my mark on Moon Shadow and granted her a portion of my powers as well as the powers of all the Gods and Valkyries. All our powers and magic have been endow within her.
Though when and how they manifest depends on the circumstances she’s in, but they do play their own part in what’s to come in a future that even I cannot truly see clearly.”

“Pardon my interruption, Lady Frigga, but there is something I’d like to tell my family I’ve yet to say to them. I think it does tie into what you’re about to tell us about Moon Shadow. So may I please speak?” Boden interjected cautiously to which the goddess nodded.

Taking a deep breath Boden informed his family of something he’d discovered since he became the Keeper and Trainer of the Dragon Souls.  “I believe that the reason that Frigga created Moon Shadow’s original home and has bestowed such great power on her is because of the unsolved mystery of what has wiped out Night Furies to begin with.

I’ve never once found a single Night Fury soul within the Dragon Soul Sanctuary. Not one. Stardust and I’ve looked far and wide and asked White King the old alpha for his help. But every other good dragon souls is there from all you know about. But not a single Night Fury soul.”

“Wait, you’re trying say there like a supernatural reason for Toothless and his family being the last of their kind? Is that what you’re trying to say, little brother?”

“Yep, Hiccup. I think even if Night Furies are supposedly “The unholy offspring of Lightning and Death itself” I think they’re actually the opposite of what people claim they are. I believe they’re in reality the guardians of LIFE ITSELF!

Just like this whole family is extraordinary and we know Toothless is himself extraordinary, I strongly believe more than human causes are partly the reason they’re all but extinct. For some reason something or someone doesn’t want them alive and has also made sure even their souls cannot reach Valhalla. So right now these ten little ones? They’ve got a very important destiny of their own to fulfill!”

“Your little brother speaks the truth, Hiccup. There is no doubt in my mind or my husband’s mind that Night Furies are very special and that something wants them gone and whatever the reason it cannot be a good one.

Therefore when Moon Shadow was still an egg I rescued her. All the other eggs before her had been destroyed so truly she and Toothless were indeed the last male and female of their kind. Since something I can only guess of supernatural origins has wiped all the others out.

As a result I found that last egg and then I created the Isle of Night as you call it. I made absolutely certain it was inaccessible by normal means and remained unknown to further her protection.

Then once she hatched I bestowed my mark upon her and I told her I’d watch and protect her and to wait for the day fate had in mind for her to fulfill her destiny.”

“That must the reason why she refers to you as Lady of the Moon. I mean you’re the Goddess of Love, Marriage and Beauty, yet one of your symbols is the moon.

The full moon itself is very much a part of love and romance. Plus after the wedding there is the honeymoon and it’s just the beauty of the night skies.

So I’m guessing that’s why you’re calling her Lady of the Moon, right, Moon Shadow?” Boden inquired as he cocked his head in the female’s direction and she nodded.

“Well, I’m all those things, yes, that is true, Boden Haddock. Though I did all I could to protect Moon Shadow so one day this would be achieved. The birth of these little ones.

I can tell you now that this family must be protected at all cost. So all ten of you, five humans and five dragons must do your part to protect and guide these little ones as well as try to figure out what part you all play in the ultimate destiny that fate itself alone truly knows.”

“We’re more than ready to protect Toothless’s family and we’re all family here and the twenty of us swear we will do all in our powers and beyond to stay strong and do whatever is expected of we too do! Isn’t that right everyone?” Hiccup asked all present and everyone cheered or for the dragons they lit up the skies with their fire.

“We’re most pleased to hear that from you, Hiccup Haddock. For now we must part ways. We’ve told you what we can and explained how long this gift shall last. So we shall return to fetch your father, brother and Stardust at predetermined time. For now enjoy the rest of the night and enjoy watching the sunrise as a family.

Kara? Please stay here to protect and watch over them and enjoy being part of the celebration of this family you yourself are a part of. We must take our leave now. See you all later and Happy Birthday Una Haddock!”

“Thank you, Lord Odin. This is gonna be the best birthday ever!”

“Before we departed back to our home in the palace in Asgard, I’d like to bestow a blessing upon the children. It will not be a visible mark like their mother’s nor will it have the same type of magic to it. But it will live within their very skin and manifest in its own unique way.

Moon Shadow? Toothless? Please bring forth your children,” Frigga commanded so the new parents picked up their children who had been just entranced by all that been happening and placed them at the goddess’s feet.

She smiled and her body became surround by a supernatural aura of power and her eyes filled with rainbow colored lights. One and all watched in silent wonder as Frigga glowed with great power and then point her right pointer finger at the babies and they all glittered and glowed with their own uniquely colored auras. A burst of dazzling colors even brighter then when their parents had finished their mating dance filled the night skies and when it died away the babies looked the same but you could feel that they’d just been blessed.

“Now that the blessing is done and we’ve said all we can we bid you all farewell for now. Come, my beloved wife, let us return to our home so this extraordinary family may truly enjoy the gift we’ve granted them to share tonight?” Odin asked as he and his wife linked arms and strolled over to waterfall pool.

They stepped into the pool and didn’t sink. They merely smiled and shouted out one more blessing and happy birthday before they vanished in another dramatic and astonishing display of power, beauty and might!

Finally leaving the family alone and though they hadn’t been told they also kinda suspected tonight time would last twice as long then the normal flow of time if Odin and Frigga really wanted the family to be together they’d most likely done their best to slow time as much as possible to give them as much time as possible.

“Well, you heard my bosses, time to party! Let’s have some fun! Is there anything in particular the birthday girl would love to do first?” inquired Kara playfully to which Una only grinned mischievously and then turned and knocked Hiccup over and jumped up laughing.

“Tag you’re it! C’mon, Nightrainbow! Time to play some real Dragon Air Tag!  You two ain’t catching me! Let’s fly and sing, Nightrainbow! Your big brother and sister won’t tag us back!” as they took to the air with gleeful laughing.

It only took a second of Boden helping Hiccup up and then the brothers nodded and mounted their own dragons. “You won’t escape me for long, Una! You’re gonna be it soon enough!”

“First you’ve got to catch me and Boden? Time to show off your killer flying skills! Let’s see what Stardust can do in the real world!”

“You want to be dazzled, sis? Prepare to be dazzled! C’mon, Stardust! Let’s show how you live up to your name! Furthermore let’s show your brothers you ain’t known as the Ghost Dragon for nothing!” and soon the three siblings were laughing merrily as they played their game while their parents watched on.

Even Kara who only watched for a short time took to the air to play referee and to just show off her own spectacular flying skills. The game went on for a while and Moon Shadow after making sure the babies were safe in a small playpen got ready to play too.

The babies were just once more captivated by all the things around them and keener to watch at the moment and obeyed their parents’ wishes to sit still for a while. Consequently they let enthusiastic sounds as their mother took to the air to participate in the game with Stoick on her back and Cloudjumper and Valka in the air to.

From inside the improvised playpen the kids cheered enthusiastically and let out tiny but very harmless plasma blasts as they saw just how amazing their parents flew. The daughters sounded more beautiful when they’re crying excitedly and the sons’ plasma blasts were brighter than their sisters. They also cheered loudly at their uncle, aunt and godfather impressive stunts as well and they just felt lucky too.

After the game lasted about forty-five minutes and there wasn’t a victor to the game as the point was to bond and have fun, not to really win, they all landed. Everyone’s faces were flushed with excitement and just glee as they hurried over to the playpen and got the babies out.

The babies were soon mobbing their mommy and daddy and being loud and playful. Though both Toothless and Moon Shadow were a bit winded from all the fast-paced flying they just did they still played with their children and allowed them to crawl and showed them around the Cove.

Then the girls went over to their beautiful Aunt Stardust as she was showing the girls how to be cute and pretty. The boys went to their Uncle Nightrainbow and just listen as he sang about how he and their daddy met almost a year ago and how much fun they’ve in the future. Cloudjumper just kept an eye on all of them and didn’t even mind when they came scurrying over and started climbing and biting his wings a bit.

So it was amusing sight to see and watch as the dragons bond. Just seeing them give Toothless a headache was enough to make you laugh your socks off! It was still too early to really describe the babies as true individuals given they’re only three days old. Though it was at least a good thing they could tell them apart!

If Toothless and Moon Shadow hadn’t been able to at least tell their children apart it be more of a headache then either of them could handle. It’d be a very cool and fun journey for this family of twelve. It’d be even better once they got to know each kid for who they were as individuals.  They at least were surely gonna have a lot of fun when they got together in the Realm to spend more time with their aunt.

So seeing Toothless becoming a daddy and Moon Shadow a mommy and just see their family grow and make their own cherished memories? It was something all five of the Haddocks couldn’t wait to see unfold and they’d keep their promise to protect anyway they could these ten precious little ones.

It was about this time the most enchanting sunset ever to be seen caught everyone’s eye and they all got close together to watch it. Again one of Una’s favorite things to do was watch daybreak and dusk which were truly the most magical and most beautiful times of the day.

“I’ll admit I’ve never seen a lovelier sight then that sun going down and to see the moon rise into the night skies. It’s just as enchanting today as it was our first night here, isn’t Val?” Stoick asked his wife as she leaned her head against his chest.

“You’re the most romantic you ever were that day we discover this land. From giving me my own flower to the declaration of love that you craved into that tree over there. Your romantic feats that night were at their best no doubt about that, Stoick.”

“Speaking of which, I believe this is yours, Val?” as he produced one of the Valka’s Lilies and she cried as he weaved it into her hair like he did that first night. Stoick then stood up and bowed, “My lovely lady, can I have this dance?”

Taking his hand she smiled and said amorously, “Yes, you may have this dance.”
Their children who had been busy talking amongst themselves became quiet as they watched their parents walk to edge of the water as the moon was slowly rising into the midnight blue heavens and the diamond stars came out to play.

Una instinctively grabbed her lyre and began to play it with Nightrainbow also singing. Boden took out his panpipes and started to play alongside Una. Hiccup could only hum the tune that was their parents’ song “Dancing and Dreaming.”

Even Kara hummed as it seemed the world made it even more beautiful as the sky became awake with a colorful rainbow and shooting stars fell as they began their dance and song.

“I swim and sail on savage seas with ne’er fear of drowning and gladly ride the waves of life if you will marry me. No scorching sun or freezing cold will stop me on my journey. If you will promise me your heart and love.

And love me for eternity. My dearest one my darling dear, your mighty words astound me. But I’ve no need of mighty deeds when I feel your arms around me.

But I would bring you rings of gold and even sing you poetry and I would keep you from all harm if you stay beside me!

I have no use for rings of gold I care not for your poetry. I only want your hand to hold.

I only want you near me!

To love and kiss to sweetly hold for the dancing and the dreaming! Through all life’s sorrows and delights I’ll keep your love inside me!

I’ll swim and sail on savage seas with ne’er fear of drowning! And gladly ride the waves of life if you will marry me!”

As everyone clapped and cheered as the song and dance ended their parents just stared romantically into each other eyes and Stoick scooped up Valka they spun around kissing passionately till the waves knocked them over and still kept at it till neither could breathe longer.

“Now that’s what I call outdoing yourself romantic wise! That’s some pretty impressive feats Mom and Dad can pull off, isn’t it, Hiccup?” Boden asked to which his brother nodded.

“If I had to guess I’d say this is most likely how their first night here on their anniversary played out exactly. The two of them finding this small sanctuary, then discovering Mom’s flower, Dad making that carving on the tree and to cumulate it all a romantic dance and song with the moon rising. Man, I never thought I see something like this in my life!”

“Me neither, big brothers! Seeing true love like this? It was pretty amazing just taking part when Moon Shadow and Toothless became mates here as well. But this really takes the cake in the romantic department just seeing Valka-mommy and Stoick-daddy pretty much reliving the events of their first time here and it’s even more special that we get to see if for ourselves!” Una chimed in happily.

“I’ll agree with all three of you. I’ve lived since the beginning of time, but one of the greatest miracles of anything in all the Nine Realms is seeing the ordinary but still extraordinary at the same time miracle which alone can be called love.” Kara remarked as she sighed dreamily.

By now Stoick and Valka had walked back over to the bonfire and were getting warmed up as Stoick detached his cape and wrapped Valka up in it. True love doesn’t ever die. Death can only delay it but never kill it. Stoick and Valka’s love for each other was proof of that statement.

“Well, I’d love to give my gift right now if you don’t mind. It’s something I’ve worked on for a long time and I wish to share it now. May I please do that?” Kara asked hesitantly to Una.

“Yes, Kara! I’d love to see your gift right now! So please show it too us!” squealed the birthday girl excitedly as she was now curled up at her parents feet with her brothers on either side of her.

Giving a secretive smile the Valkyrie flew onto the beautiful waters of the sea itself. She landed delicately on them but like Odin and Frigga she seemed to be able to walk on water. As the world became once more enchanted with music and beauty Kara began to do a water ballet. Not in the sense she was swimming to do it but doing an actual beautifully choreographed ballet dance of beauty, poise and grace as she danced on the water itself.

When it was over everyone cheered loudly and all the dragons even the babies manage to make a firework-like display to show the pure joy and happiness for the gift from the Valkyrie’s heart for the soul of this special little girl of this special family.

Una got up and dashed quickly over and leapt into Kara’s arms and hugged her tightly and Kara cried happily too. “You’re welcome, Una. My favorite little girl who will one day become a beautiful strong and amazing woman. With two loving and amazing parents and just as equally loving and amazing big brother how could you fail to be anything else?” she cooed into her left ear.

“We’re truly blessed this family of ours. That without a doubt is true. And we don’t take any of it for granted at all! That Valka-mommy’s right. Nothing in life or death is guaranteed and love is the one thing needed most in life and even in death and is isn’t guaranteed at all! So none of us human or dragon take what we’ve got for granted, Kara!” Una assured her as the Valkyrie kissed her forehead then asked a strange question to all of them.

“Tell me then. What is a family too all of you?”

“Huh?!” they all exclaimed clearly confused by what she meant by that question. Sighing she put Una back down next to her family and tried to be a bit more clear what she meant by her question.

“I want to know in your own words what you think a true family is. What has really made the most impact on all of you this past year alone? What has made you such a strong and loving true family? Therefore enlighten me by saying in your own words what makes this family strong, special and more importantly so full of love? So tell me what is a family too all of you?”

Well the Haddocks and all the dragons took a few minutes to get their heads wrapped around the strange concept of the question. But after a few moments they all felt they’d the right answer to the question.

Boden spoke up first and answered. “I think what makes a true family like ours a true one is we’re always there for each other. No-matter-what. We keep each other warm during the coldest of winters, and still offer the same shelter for protection from the most hellish of rain.  Plus Mom and Dad are always good at helping all of us to stand up again after we fall down, whether that be physically or metaphorically.”

“I know what I love the most about this family between my big brothers and my mommy and daddy they’re always by my side in mere seconds whenever I need them. This whole family always has arms opened wide to welcome you to stay. Most importantly all members of this family listens to one another’s heart song and we’re always there when someone’s heart song needs to be heard.” Una answered with her words on what made a family a family.

“What is a family, Kara? You ask that? It’s caring and devoted hearts. Hearts able to hold more love then even humanly possible. Who can learn, change and grow. To become a better person and a better member of the family by listening to the rest of the family. And learning to truly hear what is being said not just the words but the feelings that are really being expressed.” Stoick said in his own interpretation of the question to answer.

“To me, Kara? A family is made from having endless love to share. Love so strong it will follow you everywhere. To the ends of the Earth and back. Conquer even death, its having a one-of-a-kind love that you won’t find anywhere else in this world or any other.” Valka gave her answer which just left Hiccup to answer.

He was looking and listening to all his family said and thinking really hard. He was looking also at Toothless with his new family and just thinking of the past year’s events. So he answered slowly and carefully.

“I agree with everything all my family have said too. Though I’ve really learned family is more than just whose blood you share or who may’ve given you the gift life. It’s also about who gives you a life to live. It’s about being willing to put others needs before yours. It’s more about the feelings for the heart and soul rather than just blood.

Any fool can have a kid, but being parents? That’s something only a few people are really capable of doing. Also being a brother or sister? That too is something not everyone can do. All the lessons I’ve learned this year alone have taught me much about myself and only has taught me the most important lessons of life.

Mom’s right, that too much in this life is taken for granted and nothing is guaranteed. Though what is family? True family is more than just blood that’s for sure, it about the ones who give your heart a reason to beat. Those who save your life by giving you the reason to live and die. To love and it’s a love that has no words to accurately describe it.

Truly? There are many things that have no words or need words to describe them. The simple gesture of putting a smile on someone’s face is the simplest act of love that is needed. The simple things are just as important as the big things.

I didn’t understand as much about family and love before as I really do now. I do know I would dare to risk it all over again. I’d give my life and soul up every time if it meant to save the ones I love.

For the things that matter most in life are those who truly make life worth living and it’s those we keep close to our hearts and give us a reason to get up each morning and face the unknown and still have a purpose after we breathe our last breath.

To me family is something that cannot be replaced for I cannot replace anyone I love. Love is a gift and so is those who give it to you. So cherish the moments you have and make every moment last. Because it can be gone in a blink of an eye.

So truly? Family is something that like love has no real words to accurately describe it but it needs no words to truly say what it is.”

For a moment everyone was left speechless that Hiccup was the one saying something that profound and so deep. On the other hand all of them had given the right answers yet his spoke the most truth. Even Toothless and the rest of the dragons were deeply captivated and what he just said had a very big impact on them too.

When Kara found her own voice again she simply nodded and said softly. “Well, at least that answers that question. If you don’t mind I need to stretch my wings a few moments. I’ll be back in fifteen minutes. See you in a bit,” as she took off to fly a few moments to really think what he’d just said.

The rest of the night went very well as many more cherished memories were made and everyone was having a very good time. Time passed slowly and the rest of the world seem to slip away into non-existence.

Toothless and Moon Shadow were also making a lot of cherished memories and just having fun with Stardust and Nightrainbow, even Cloudjumper stopped being so serious-minded and they just laughed and played and everything was just as perfect as perfect could be.

It was getting close to dawn when Hiccup said the second most profound thing of this special alone time. He had been staring off into the horizon and just thinking silently about all that had come to pass in the last six years and truly thinking about how much life had changed and just how lucky he was.

He felt someone tugging at his arm and looked down and saw Una who was giving the exact same look she gave him when they’d first met in the Spirit Cavern. How it still seemed just like yesterday and he smiled down at her.

“What’s on your mind, big brother? You seem lost in thought. Valka-mommy and Stoick-daddy were worried as is Boden. I mean our time together is drawing to a close fast and we want to make every last moment count. So what’s on your mind?”

He picked her up and carried her back over to where the family sat and he set her down and took a deep breath. Composing himself he said what he’d been thinking about for most of the night.

“I’ve got something I need to say and I’d like to say it now before we must all return to where we belong.  Though what I’ve to say is true for all of us and it needs to be said right now.”

“Okay, shoot, bro. Tell us what more profound things to you need to say? Is it something we’re all actually thinking deep down and you’re the only one right now who can actually say it?”

“Boden, give your brother a chance to speak.”

“Okay, Mom.”

Hiccup took one more deep breath and looked his dark green eyes everywhere and just said what he’d come to realize and he hoped everyone else realized.

“What I’ve got to say is true for not just us but the whole world too, though right now it affect our whole family. That includes your family too, Toothless. You’re not left out of this. Here it goes.

We’ve all spent so much time in both our lives and afterlives searching looking for something more. We’ve dug a lot of deep holes and opened many doors just trying to find that something more we’re all looking for,” he started and Boden who seemed to be following his train of thought added.

“Yeah, whatever we’ve all been looking for we’ve either been standing too close or too far away so the picture never been clear and yeah it also has disappeared.”

“There was certainly a time for all five of us one time or another where we didn’t know for sure where we belong. I think we all felt we need more or just couldn’t get along with anyone. Though we’ve all learned as a family that who we are on the inside is all we all ever needed. So we’ve all faced that test and we succeed with it, big brother!” Una also figuring out what he was trying to say.

“Exactly! That’s what I mean!”

“What you mean to say, son, is what we all needed was right here in front of all of us the whole time. Just too close for us all to see,” Stoick started to say and Valka finished for him. “Because sometimes the things you want in life aren’t the things you need and it’s amazing how what you really need was right in front of you the whole time and what we all have right now is all we’ll ever need.”

“Yep that’s exactly what I’ve learned the most this past year. That what I really needed and what this whole family needed and got that lead to this moment we are at right now was right in front of all of us the whole time! For all we’ll ever need is right here. The five of us and also the fifteen of them.

Because yes, Toothless? What you needed too was right there in front of you all this time and truly you already have all you’ll ever need. All of us have exactly what we need right here in front of us at this moment and I for one couldn’t be happier!”

“True words were never spoken, Hiccup! Odin and Frigga and pretty much the whole damn Nine Realms is right when they said you’re an extraordinary person. One that binds all of us together and brought us together and that is truly what makes this day, my sixth birthday the best day ever! No matter what happens from this moment on we’re all very lucky to have each other and this is day none of us will forget will it?” Una asked to everyone and everyone got in a huge group hug.

They then felt the warmth of the golden orb of sky fire starting to ascend into the heavens. So they all gathered even closer to watch it for this had been the most magical day for all of them.
As the five Haddocks, the fifteen dragons and one Valkyrie gazed at the horizon full of love, happiness and knowing nothing was gonna break them and whatever destiny had in store they face it together. For they had truly learned something that almost no-one ever learns.

That family is where life begins and love never ends.


The End.