Forever and Always

Tomorrow Will Be Kinder

~Merida and Hiccup~
"And this time, I'll be the princess and you can be the evil bear," Melissa explained as she handed Hiccup her stuffed bear. He took in his hands resting it on his lap as she grabbed her doll. "Ahh! It's Mordue!" She screamed, making her doll run in circles.

Merida laughed from the opposite side of the room, rocking Henry. His blue eyes were staring into hers, watching her every movement. She brushed her thumb against his plump cheeks, making him smile.

Life was back to the way it was supposed to be.

Their children were healthy and happy.

And Hiccup was home again. For good.

Sure, he would never remember the last the five years of his life, but that was okay. Merida had come to accept it and so had Hiccup. He was thankful for the crash most days. He got to fall in love with the redhead all over again.

"Dad! Are you listening?" Melissa exclaimed, her tiny hands cupping his face and twisting his head to look into her matching green eyes.

"Yes. I'm listening." He laughed. She groaned, and rolled her eyes.

"Then why didn't you eat me?" She exclaimed. Hiccup laughed, tossing back his head.

"Melissa, will you go grab the box off of my dresser?" He asked, his green eyes twinkling at her. She sighed and slid off the couch, rushing back to their bedroom. She snatched the box and ran back, handing it to him.

He stumbled over to Merida, slightly tripping over his prosthetic leg. "Merida," he spoke, gaining her attention. She glanced up, seeing him down on one knee. "Will you marry me one more time?" He grinned.

"Oh, Hic," she gasped, tears filling in her blue eyes. She nodded her head as he slipped the ring on her shaking hand. She laughed, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I love you so much." She breathed.

"Hey, don't go crying on me, tough gal." He chuckled as he felt her tears on his shoulder. She laughed, wiping them away as she let go.

"I'm sorry," She apologized. "I just didn't expect this."

"Well, I want to remember marrying the girl I love with all of my heart." He grinned, making her laugh and cry again. Her Hiccup truly was back. Well, most of him anyways.

"Does this mean I get to be the flower girl?" Melissa asked, butting into their moment. Hiccup laughed, picking her up and tossing her.

"Of course you can be the flower girl." He grinned as she giggled in the air. Henry babbled in Merida's arms. If you would have told her three weeks ago that it seemed like her life never stopped, she never would have believed you. But in this moment, it felt like the past few months hadn't happened.

It was like her Hiccup had never left her side.

"Mum, can we talk the dogs for a walk?" Melissa begged, tugging on her mother's arm. Merida looked down, staring into those grass green eyes.

Who could say no?

"Go get Angus and Toothless on their leashes while I get Henry into his stroller. Then we can go." Merida compromised as Melissa shouted for the dogs.

The whole family was sent into a frenzy, but as soon as they stepped into the fresh, clean air, it was calm. The dogs only barked at three squirrels and the occasional bird. Henry fell asleep almost immediately and Melissa blabbered to them about everything she could possibly think of.

"Someday, I wish to climb up the tallest mountain," She declared, dragging her stick on the ground. She whipped it around, holding it like a walking stick. "I'll be higher than the clouds."