She stared at him despite wanting to avert her eyes from his emotional emerald eyes. She prayed to the Gods that the fear in her eyes was unreadable as her arms quickly sagged against, her wrists still held in his hands. She watched him breathe in and out, trying to calm himself down, as if he was trying to prevent himself from screaming again. Astrid tensed up her muscles, preparing herself emotionally and physically as she saw him open his mouth to talk.

His gaze softened as he began to speak, however, she could still see the storm behind them.

"I..I didn't mean it. I didnt mean any of it okay?" he announced, slowly rubbing small circles on her wrists.

Astrid just nodded, unable to respond to him, fearing that her words would anger him further.

"Asti...I didn't mean any of it. I'm so sorry."

Astrid nodded again.

"Please say something?" He gently whispered, letting his right hand go to use his index finger to hold her chin up, continuing eye contact.

Astrid said nothing. "How is that I am the one that's speechless?" She thought.

Lost with her internal dialogue, she did not notice that Hiccup had let her arms go and was now holding her against him, chest to chest, nose to nose. Blinking at the unusual close proximity and shared air that she began to wiggle herself free. Their touching bodies was making her uncomfortable, for it's been months since they were ever this close. His body heat, that was once comforting during their cuddles was beginning to become unbearable. She felt moisture on her cheeks and wondered if it was from her or Hiccup. However, she tried to control a shiver as she felt his chapped lips ghost across her cheek and towards her left ear.

"I can't lose you Asti." he spoke softly directly into her ear as his hold on her tightened as if she would float away if he let her go.

Astrid did not move away as Hiccup held her. She tried to stop the sniffles that came from her by burying her face into his shoulder as she felt him silently cry above her.

His hold her her tightened to an almost suffocating hug as they both heard Berk's horn being blown. The loud thunderous sound echoed throughout Berk and he could see people exciting their homes and dragon riders taking flight. Astrid was still motionless in his arms and he knew he had a lot of explaining to do in order to make up for what he did. He would gladly accept any physical punishment from her, just as long as they were okay. But, he continued to hug her despite knowing that he had to leave to go address whatever was happening in town. He could barely see the villagers moving around, like ants finding food. Then it happened. The bonfires were lit and he knew that whatever was going on was urgent and that the council was probably looking for him. He reluctantly loosened his hold on her, "I need to go." He exclaimed as he whistled for Toothless. Giving her a quick yet loving peck on the lips, he exclaimed "I love you! We'll talk right after I solve this problem!" as he ran and jumped on top of Toothless and flew towards Berk. Stormfly quickly came beside her nuzzling her rider, puzzled at the silent and motionless Astrid.

It was there in front of her, numerous ships in a straight line, lighting up the dark ocean waters heading straight for Berk. She could probably count up to a hundred. Trying to focus her eyes, she could barely see the distinctive black trident looking, spider like symbol on the sails. A loud gasp escaped her lips...Drago Bloodfist's ships where heading towards Berk.

I terribly apologize for such a short chapter and for taking forever to update. A lot has happened in my family over the past few months. I am over visiting my parents, hundreds of miles away from home in order to allow my sister and her family to have a few days alone before my new niece and nephew arrive! Please bare with me, i'll update with a longer chapter soon, I just wanted to post something up. Hope you guys like it! Please comment even if it is to complain, i'll gladly accept anything. Plus I know Astrid is kinda OOC but wont you be stunned too if the the love of your life verbally blew up in your face? I know i would. Goodnight or Good morning! Please be patient with me! Thank you!