#triple cross

This could be a design for an older Viggo regardless of premise, but the main one I had in mind is what I will refer as the Guardian Viggo AU.

During the events of Triple Cross, after their alliance, Viggo and Hiccup acknowledge their complicated romantic feelings for each other. Neither get a chance to fully act on it, since the episode ends the same way, only this time, Viggo and his Skrill survive.

His Skrill manged to fly Viggo to a remote tribe that was able to bring him back from the brink of death. After which, Viggo wanted desperately to return to Hiccup, but didn't feel like he deserved to. After all the pain he's put his beloved Hiccup through, what right does he have to continue to complicate his life? If he tried to pursue the Berkian heir, what could come of it but bringing Hiccup shame and stress and conflict? No. He loves his dear dragon rider too much to continue to be a burden on him, and decides to honor his word and never let Hiccup see him again.

Now, whether Hiccup chooses Astrid in the time that passes or not is up to you, I personally can't decide, but in this time, Viggo looks after Hiccup from a far. For years, he is Hiccups shadow. His guardian. Catching stray arrows and keeping Hiccup safe and helping him solve his problems anonymously and silently. The world thinks he's dead, so he grows out his hair to help cover his recognizable scar. He wears part of it in a braid because it reminds him of the small ones in Hiccups hair when they met. He gets older, grayer, but can't bring himself to fully leave Hiccup be. As much as it hurts him, he's selfish for the sight of his love.