Hmmm... would really have liked to read more of this. Movie turnpoint AUs that are handled this way are really interesting to read.

I would really love to see more of this! It's been a pretty long time don't ya think?
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This is really, really good. It's well-written and all of your characters are acting... well, in-character. Please update!

Wow. This is amazing. I keep on getting chills! PLEASE update!

I just wanna give Stoic a huge hug... Oh my gosh I can't believe Hiccup is... *sniff**sniff*...guh...gooone! :'(

You have written a very moving story! I look forward to any future chapters you may add... *cringes*... Do you think there will be more!

Again...Masterfully done! :D

I like it though I hope Stoick learns his lesson I mean the queen killed Hiccup not Toothes and

the gueen is dead so no revenge needed I like how you are putting the minor character's mouring.

God Stoick is a repulsive man...

Oooooo I like this story! Please continue! :D

please update

That was interesting. So Astrid decided to fly (though I'm sure that it hurt her legs to rub against the scales).

Hmm, I think I have some idea of what this idea is that Astrid might have, but I'm going to hold my guesses for the next chapter.

Again, small errors and stuff could still be cleaned up with spell-check in this. But it's your choice if you actually want to listen to me.

Well, I'm about to head to to the movies with some friends so I'll catch you and your fic at the next update.

Thanks for the read!

-Don "QuixoticQuest" _

Oh, no. Stoick's really gone too far this time. Grief does strange things to everyone. Since Stoick is normally such a levelheaded and rational person (who doesn't really focus on feelings or emotions as much as the necessary actions) it makes sense that this is one way that he could react.

If he was right in the head he'd realize that his hatred of dragons is what really started the fight that Hiccup was eventually killed in. Of course, he's not to blame since war is a double edged sword.

Excellent work with this once again. I can definitely see the plot emerging here (and for better or for worse Stoick is the main source of the conflict at the moment).

See you at the next one,

-Don "QuixoticQuest" _

It's really ironic how tragedy brings out the best and the worst in everyone. In Stoick, it brings his snap-action faults to the surface causing him to react rashly and with Astrid it brings out her sensitive nature a lot more. I like how you've played that out.

There are still a few typos and tiny errors around, so you might want to run spell-check to clean up the little things. Trust me, it does wonders for your stories to get the little things (I know I like to focus on the story so I like to clean up the minor errors up before then so I don't drive myself nuts).

You're doing great with this and I'm again impressed that you've managed to pace this and not go into those circles of "Oh, I'm sad, let's be sad together" kind of fics. This is quite the story.

See you at the next one,

-Don "QuixoticQuest" _

Well, based on the description of your fic and the listed genres, I never really doubted you'd kill him (though I was kind of hoping for some kind of weird spiritual thing to comfort Astrid and Stoick, but I guess that's due to the come in future chapters.

My only critique here would be that in the paragraph where you're talking about Astrid and her dragon you say "The dragon" a few times in a row. Try to alternate words or use the actual name of the type of dragon, Deadly Nadder, you could try "The nadder" or "creature," "scaly critter" whatever you want to use to vary the beginnings and the way you describe the dragons helps to keep a nice structure to each paragraph so it's not repetitive. Ya? )

Overall awesome job with this chapter. This just rips my heart out but it's so well done.

See you at the next one,

-Don "QuixoticQuest" _

Oi, that's harsh of Stoick. But understandable since he didn't see everything that happened and no doubt won't ever be able to because Hiccup is dead. At least Astrid will probably honor her promise to Hiccup to take care of Toothless.

Anyways, nice work on this chapter too. I like that you're keeping this simple, yet you get in the necessary details and emotions that keep it afloat.

As far as suggestions, my only one would be (for this chapter at least) try to avoid too many generalizations in terms of grief. Personalize it as much as possible. Now I'm not saying you're not doing that, it's just something to keep in mind.

See you at the next one,

-Don "QuixoticQuest" _

Well, I kind of beta all the fics I read so I hope I can be of some help and if you want me to focus on something or tell you about one piece of the fic, just let me know. I try my best to be a good reviewer, so I guess critique goes both ways.

Anyways, this is definitely something I myself have thought about doing but I'm honestly not brave enough to try a straight up death fic yet (mainly because I know it'll turn out way too angsty). So kudos for taking the risk.

Tiny error at the end: Stoick check(ed) him.

Good start here. I know this is an establishing chapter and for that it's straight to the point, you also manage to slip some of Astrid's inner thoughts and feelings in there (but don't go overboard) so that's always a good sign.

I'll see you at the next chapter then.

-Don "QuixoticQuest" _