Ashley and Tuffnut's Relationship

**Ashley and Tuffnut's relationship** throughout the franchise is known best as romantically platonic. They are deeply supportive of one another and remain eachothers most outspoken shoulder. Sometimes they might argue and disagree, but above all they love eachother and reciprocate, no matter the situation.

## Pre Events (Before How to Train Your Dragon)

Ashley first meets Tuffnut after Ruffnut introduces her to him. The two become friends, however, Ashley develops a romantic attraction. Though her feelings are short-lived after he confronts her about being from Maltosa, which severely deteriorates their relationship.

During one Dragon raid, Tuffnut, who was being chased by a dragon, runs into a house, only for the dragon to set it on fire. Ashley, who had seen him being chased into the house, runs in to save him from falling debris. Tuffnut makes it out alive, turning to see the house still burning. Thinking she sacrificed herself to save him, she emerges from the flaming house, now to have earned her Enchantix, and puts the blaze out, to all the viking's amazement.

## How to Train Your Dragon

In How to Train Your Dragon, Ashley explains that they were at one point friends, but that Tuffnut one day called her out for being a Maltosian, to her shock and amazment he had caught on. In Dragon Training, she sends Belch on him, which terrifies him, bringing her joy in taking revenge on him. In another class, Smokey jumps at his face and begins biting his nose. During the Battle against the Red Death, they work together, however still remain awkward. After dragons are made allies of Berk, Tuffnut and Ashley still remain awkward.

## Gift of the Night Fury

Ashley and Tuffnut dont have screen time, but they celebrate together with their dragons.

## The Secret of Maltosa

In The Secret of Maltosa, after the alliance between Vikings and Dragons, Ashley and Tuffnut, alongside the rest of the teens help her in freeing her kingdom of Maltosa. When Tuffnut pulls the Dragon Blade from its stone, Tuffnut uses the Sword alongside Ashley with the Dragon Stone to free the kingdom of the dark spell put upon it. At the liberation celebration, Ashley is re-crowned as crowned princess. at the end of the film, she and Tuffnut are still awkward, but for saving her kingdom, Ashley gains deep appreciation for him.

## Valerix

### Season 1

In the First season, their relationship is a slow work in progress. They, down the road, became awkward teammates and then, friends.

In How to Start a Fairy Club, Ashley and Tuffnut are still awkward after the events of The Secret of Maltosa. After the Valerix is founded, Tuffnut is shown to cheer on alongside the others.

In "Animal House", after the blizzard, Ashley grows worried about Tuffnut and the others. When they return to berk safely, Ashley is relieved everyone is alright.

In "Alvin and the Outcasts", when Alvin invades Berk, Ashley tries sneaking around to avoid detection in order to find Tuffnut, Ruffnut and Astrid. When Alvin is defeated, Ashley shares her relief with Tuffnut, which in turn creates an awkwardness between them.

In "Heather Report Part 1", after the riders find Heather, Ashley becomes jealous after Tuffnut shows interest in the new girl. After Tuffnut calls Heather the "pretty one", Ashley becomes visibly hurt. Her jealousy continues after she is seen hanging around Tuffnut. She asks herself why she cares so much, the answer being that Heather seems "strangely mysterious".

In Twinsanity, when Tuffnut has a falling out with his sister, Ashley tries reasoning with Tuffnut, but fails. At the end of the episode, Ashley is happy Tuffnut and Ruffnut made amends and saved their dragon by working together to get rid of Dagur. He later thanks Ashley for hearing him out.

In "Gem of a different Color", Ashley helps recover the Changewing eggs for all the mothers who had wreaked havoc on Berk for them. She tries getting the egg from Tuffnut, who keeps believing it is a gem of good fortune. She eventually takes it from him and hands it back to the Changewing.

In "We are Family Part 2", Tuffnut admits his relationship with Ashley started rocky, but they have grown to respect one another and work together. They become friends and look forward to working together as a team.

### Season 2

In Season 2, their relationship once more evolves, but this time, into a budding romantic relationship that will be tested by Alvin and Dagur.

In "Live and Let Fly", Ashley is against the Dragon Flight Club and refuses to join after he and Ruffnut decide to.

In "The Night and the Fury", when the teens go to Dragon Island to train themselves without their dragons, Ashley decides to team up with Tuffnut in watching the dragons. During their stay in the cave, Ashley and Tuffnut talk about themselves, getting to know each other better. After the dragons fly off, Tuffnut and Ashley go after them, only to be separated after Tuffnut is chased by a wild Zippleback. Ashley jumps in to save him. When she asks if Tuffnut is okay, he says he is, resulting in her blushing and muttering that she's relieved.

In "Tunnel Vision", Ashley is nearly eaten by the Screaming Death, before Tuffnut saves her. Stunned, Ashley looks around seeing that Tuffnut had saved her, filling her with slight devotion. When he asks if she is okay, she blushes cherry red, exclaiming that she is now, thanks to him. After the Screaming Death is defeated, Ashley thanks Tuffnut for saving her, then playfully punches his arm.

In "Fright of Passage", Tuffnut and Ashley shelter in the Dragon Academy from the Flightmare's arrival. While there, Tuffnut and Ashley talk about their childhoods. Ashley shares that she raised Barf and Belch and taught them everything before being in the twin's responsibility, which amazes Tuffnut.

While talking about training Stormfly, he begins to feel a romantic attraction toward her. When Ashley goes after Hiccup and Astrid, Tuffnut shows great concern about her going, but she assures her she will be okay. What she returns to Berk after helping Astrid, Tuffnut hugs her, happy she is alright. Ashley, flustered by the sudden gesture, returns it.

In "Zippleback Down", after Tuffnut is caught in an old dragon trap, Ashley comes to his rescue and attempts to try getting him down. When little helps to free him, they wait for Ruffnut to get help. Later on, Torch returns, and he bonds with Tuffnut, to Ashley's surprise. When a forest fire breaks out of control, Tuffnut, terrified of dying and not ever getting the chance to express himself to Ashley, confesses his deep romantic attraction to her. Ashley, flustered and mostly surprised, returns with a confession closer to his own.

When Tuffnut is freed and saved by the gang, Ashley and Tuffnut share a moment alone at the Academy. He thanks her for never leaving his side and not giving up on him. Ashley, kisses his cheek and says he's new to dating, and asks if he would be her boyfriend. He doesn't hesitate and says yes, initiating their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend as they walk out of the academy, holding hands.

In Free Scauldy, Tuffnut and Ashley use the nickname "babe" for the first time. They are supportive of Ruffnut training and befriending Scauldy. When the changwwings return, they try talking her to abandon Scauldy, be she refuses. They are proud of Ruffnut sacrificing her braids for Scauldy's life.

In "Frozen", Ashley is relieved that Tuffnut is alright from the Speed Stinger invasion. She accompanies the twins in protecting Astrid after Stormfly is stung. After the Speedstingers flee away from Berk, Ashley and Tuffnut celebrate and fly back to Berk. They share a moment at the Academy, and she kisses his cheek for the first time.

In "The Eel Effect", Ashley stays on Berk and becomes Tuffnut's nurse when he becomes sick with Eel pox. She watches him carefully as he and Ruffnut conduct different acts from discovering Ice cream and dropping a rock and feather in the Academy. She is relieved when Hiccup returns with the eel, happy that Tuffnut will be himself again.

In "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", Ashley is supportive about Tuffnut's "crush" on a mace he dubs, Macey. When Smokebreaths invade Berk and take it back to their nest, Ashley is determined to help Tuffnut get Macey back. After Macey is retrieved, Ashley is happy that Tuffnut has the Mace again.

In "Cast Out Part 2", Tuffnut and Ashley defeat Dagur and save Stoick and Hiccup. Back on Berk, Ashley explains how happy she is that Dagur is defeated. Tuffnut agrees and pulls her closer to him. The two share their first kiss and watch the sunset.

## Valerix: Dragonflix

In Valerix: Dragonflix, their relationship has changed over the years. They act more mature and have become deeply supportive of one another. However with the return of Dagur and her mission to find someone, their relationship is tested.

### Volume 1

In Dragon Eye of the Beholder Part 1, Ashley and Tuffnut, now have been together for 3 years, have their own occupations now, but still hang out. She accompanies Tuffnut and the others to the Ship Graveyard to find Johann's treasure. After Tuffnut is locked in a dragon proof cage alongside the others, Ashley joins Hiccup in trying to save them. Ashley is relieved when Tuffnut and the others are safe.

In "Dragon Eye of the Beholder Part 2", Ashley shares great concern after Tuffnut is struck by an arrow, which makes him pass out. When he reacts to the gas that Gobber let out by accident, he goes into shock, which scares her, but is later calm when Gothi aids him.

In Dragonflix, Ashley joins Hiccup in saving the others from the Deathsong. After freeing Tuffnut and hugs him, she expresses her relief that he is alright. After Ashley and the Valerix bond with the Deathsong and earn Dragonflix, Tuffnut compliments her new fairy form as, majestic.

In When Darkness Falls, Ashley tries to support Tuffnut after a giant black beast startles him. When he sets out to find it, Ashley remains confident he will find it. When it is revealed as a new dragon dubbed the Night Terrors, Tuffnut is relieved.

In Gone Gustav Gone, Ashley apologizes for Gustav filling in their Boar Pit. Tuffnut shrugs it off and says it isn't any pressure, he could just have it dug back out again. After Gustav leaves Berk, her and Tuffnut are relieved he is gone.

In "Reign of Fireworms", after finding out their great Uncle Magmar Thorston owned the land of Dragon's Edge, Tuffnut and Ruffnut are made chiefs of the island. Later, Tuffnut makes Ashley his general, something that gets her excited. When Fireworms invade the edge, Ashley tries pleading Tuffnut to do something. When they drive the fireworms away, Tuffnut apologizes for the way he acted. Ashley forgives him and says that being General was fun when it lasted.

In "Have Dragons Will Travel", Ashley becomes furious about Heather returning after 3 years. Tuffnut defends Heather, but Ashley doesn't fall for it. When she confronts her, Heather defends herself, leaving Ashley to back off and just watch Heather's actions unfold. After Heather confronts Dagur, Ashley is stunned and shocked to find out that she is Dagur's sister.

In Deal with a Berserker, Ashley goes behind Tuffnut's back and makes a temporary deal with Dagur to find Viggo so that she can ask him to help her find someone.

In "Total Nightmare", after Hookfang meets a female Nightmare, Tuffnut promises Ashley that he would never get jealous if she had a male friend that could possibly challenge his relationship with her. Ashley thinks he is ridiculous, she then promises that she herself will never get jealous if he spends too much time with Chicken.

In Team Astrid, after the twins steal people's food and their furniture, Ashley becomes angry and disapproves of Tuffnut's antic to steal other people's hard-earned belongings. She demands he and Ruffnut return them or face "terrible consequences". Later when Ashley decides to sleep in the academy with Astrid he agrees to join with Ruffnut and the other riders in tow. Tuffnut would go back to Dragon's Edge and Ashley would stay and be a supportive sister for Astrid as she starts her auxiliary team.

In "Night of the Hunters Part 1", after Tuffnut is taken hostage with the others by the Dragon Hunters, Ashley sets off with the Hiccup and Snotlout to find a solution to bypass their arrows.

In "Night of the Hunters Part 2", When they defeat Dagur and Ryker, Ashley shows concern to leaving the edge and an invasion happens without her to help. Tuffnut reassures they have everything under control, and that if anything happened, they would send a terror mail. They share a quick romantic kiss, and she heads back to Berk.

In Bad Moon Rising, Ashley shows concern after Tuffnut is attacked and bitten by a mysterious animal. After Tuffnut believes he is becoming a legendary beast, the Lycanwing, Ashley, with Ruffnut's help, tries to reason with him, but fails. When she and Ruffnut succeed at convincing him that he isn't turning into a dragon, Tuffnut nearly falls from a cliff collapse, but is saved by Toothless. Ashley hugs him, relieved that he is himself again. It is then revealed that he was bitten by a wolf.

In "The Zippleback Experience", she tries helping Tuffnut get Barf and Belch back after Hiccup had saved them. After several failed attempts, Barf and Belch are taken by Ryker. He and Ruffnut hop on Toothless to save their dragon. After Barf and Belch are trapped in a net underwater, the twins jump and save them, successfully getting the dragon's loyalty back. Ashley helps to defend the edge from the hunters before showing deep appreciation for Tuffnut saving Barf and Belch.

In "Snow Way Out", Ashley tells Tuffnut she is working with Dagur. He isn't mad and remains calm, asking if it's worth working with him. She reassures him that he dare not go against their initial plan, or she has no other choice but to kill him.

In "Edge of Disaster Part 1" Ashley talks to Tuffnut about what had happened before Ruffnut was kidnapped. He explains that Astrid has little respect for them, that Ruffnut had fought back by seeing Astrid for who she is, then stomped off. Ashley defends the Edge with Astrid and Tuffnut before the Riders return.

In Edge of Disaster Part 2, Ashley continuers to aid Tuffnut in fending of Dagur and the hunters. After they are defeated and flee, Tuffnut agrees that Ashley should make herself permanent on Dragon's Edge with her own hut.

In Maces and Talons Part 2, Ashley makes a deal behind Tuffnut's back to join Viggo to find someone. Returning to Berk, she feels bad having to betray her friends, the one she loves and the tribe that took her in.

In Last Auction Heroes Tuffnut finds out the truth about Ashley constantly sneaking off. He encounters Viggo with Ashley, becoming enraged and heartbroken that she would betray him. Ashley flies after him back to Dragon's Edge, where he interrogates her. She tries to explain, but he banishes her from the edge out of anger. She agrees to leave, all the riders trying to plead her not to leave. She says it is her fault for trusting Viggo and flies back to Berk, in shame.

It's revealed in Defenders of the Wing Part 1, that Ashley and Tuffnut are estranged.

### Volume 2

Now estranged, Tuffnut and Ashley go through new challenges and tribulations. Eventually the two make emends and becomes a team again.

In Gruff Around the Edges, Tuffnut is happy his cousin comes to Dragon's Edge, possibly to forget about Ashley.

In Midnight Scrum, Ashley tries talking to Tuffnut, which fails, as he ignores her explanations. Ashley tries one more before he leaves for Dragon's Edge, which once more fails, leaving her to feeling like her and Tuffnut may have broken up.

In Gold Rush, Tuffnut and Ashley begin seeing one another privately.

In Twintuition, Ashley saves Tuffnut from Ryker. Tuffnut, who is still furious about her, defends himself against her. However, she tells him she doesn't care about Viggo, but cares about him, which brings down his guard. The two make short term amends and kiss shortly, before Ashley diverts the hunters the other way for Tuffnut to save Ruffnut and get off of Dragon Hunter Island.

In Blindsided, Ashley and Tuffnut maintain morale and professionalism when Astrid is blinded. After Ashley goes back to Berk, Tuffnut unbanishes Ashley.

In Shell Shocked Part 1, Tuffnut and Ashley maintain morale and keep their relationship status a secret from the others. When Tuffnut admits that what she did was messed up from the start but that no matter what he thought or said to himself, he still loved Ashley and couldn't see himself in the future without her in it. Ashley agrees and hugs him, happy they can find common ground again.

In Shell Shocked Part 2, Ashley betrays Viggo and teams back up with Tuffnut and the riders to take him out. However, after Ryker is defeated, she takes off back to Berk, never to be heard from again.

In Sandbusted, Tuffnut and Ashley bump into one another at the northern markets after Hiccup was saved by Astrid and the others. He gives her the Thorston necklace heirloom as a betrothal gift. To Ashley's emotional shock, she says yes, however, she says they need to take things slow again and that she needs to figure things out. Though hurt, Tuffnut reluctantly agrees, watching her leave.

In No Dragon Left Behind, Ashley and Tuffnut make amends on Dragon's Edge. When she asks to move back, he agrees. The two hug and watch the sunset.

In Snuffnut, Ashley believes Tuffnut was eaten by a Changewings. Upset, she mourns with Ruffnut, upset that she never got to marry him. When it is revealed he faked his own death, Ashley is happily relieved that he is alive.

In A Gruff Separation, Ashley gives Tuffnut their 4th anniversary gift as his birthday gift. Inside was a photo album with their memories.

In Mi Amore Wing, Ashley becomes infatuated with Tuffnut. She wears the betrothal necklace and feels lucky to have it. When she confronts him about the necklace, he kisses her abruptly. She expresses shock after, and becomes sheepish thereafter.

In King of Dragons Part 2, Tuffnut and Ashley attend Mala and Dagur's wedding. They later flee from the after party and share a romantic moment on a cliffside. Ashley shares her relief that that war is over and that they can look toward their future together. Tuffnut agrees, while looks off at the horizon. Ashley then shows him the betrothal gift, and he is puzzled she is wearing it. She explains she would rather wear it, show it off and let everyone know who she belongs to then not wear it at all. Tuffnut scoffs and shrugs it off that she would wear it at the wedding. She then shows off her white fox skin she got from the Northern Markets. Tuffnut interrupts her and expresses his deep infatuation toward her, Ashley squealing with glee as she hugs him. She says she too is infatuated and the two share a kiss.

Later, back on Berk, Ashley talks about a map that Viggo gave her. Showing it to be a location north-east of Berk. She then tells Tuffnut that the person she is looking for is her older brother, Eret. Ashley and Tuffnut fly off on a recon mission to the location on the map, only for them to find a fort. Ashley, nervous about who may be on it, flees back to Berk with Tuffnut.

## Battle for Berk

In Battle for Berk, now betrothed, Tuffnut and Ashley;'s relationship has developed a lot. Now, infatuated with one another, they love each other deeply and spend a lot of time together.

In A Love with No Angles, Tuffnut and Ashley begin to bicker then turns into their first fight regarding Ruffnut and how Snotlout and Fishlegs are trying to woo for her affections. Their fight gets heated, and they have a falling out. Over the course of 2 days, they ignore one another, and begin arguing over the little things, which in turn begins to annoy and anger everyone. However, angry at one another, they become miserable and lonely, later leading to them becoming depressed and guilty to have ever said such things to each other. On a romantic flight, they talk it out, apologize and forgive each other, making a promise to ever let anything get between them.

In Beginning of Something True, Ashley and Tuffnut return to Berk late at night after an entire day on a recon mission looking for Eret. They promise to keep their mission secret from the others and head to bed. The next day, they meet up with the others during a dragon race. Ashley catches the Black Sheep and wins the races, sharing her win with Tuffnut. That Afternoon, Ashley and Tuffnut are at her cabin and talk about the potential that the location is where her brother, Eret is.

In The Search for Eret Part 1, Ashley find Eret's Fort while on a private Recon Mission without Tuffnut. She tells him about her findings. Further explaining that it is filled with "Dragon Trapper" activity and that it's gotten dangerous to bring him. Tuffnut shares concern that even for her, it's gotten dangerous, but she assures that she has contacts that can get her close enough to Eret to reason with him and to get information.

In The Search for Eret Part 2, Ashley tells Tuffnut that Eret is working undercover as a proclaimed "Dragon Trapper" working for Maltosa's oldest foe, Drago. Upon hearing, he is building a dragon army, Tuffnut becomes worried that she has gotten herself too deep, with her correcting that her brother has gotten too deep.

In Rise of Drago, Ashley watches Tuffnut participate in the dragon races. After, she and Tuffnut meet up at the forge, celebrating in coming in second.

In Sibling Sib-sension, after Hiccup find's Eret and his Fort, Ashley and Tuffnut rush to find him. Upon doing so, Ashley defends Tuffnut after Eret assumes that the Vikings have kidnapped her and are using her as slander against Maltosa. She calls Tuffnut a "good guy with non-evil intentions". Tuffnut then defends himself, claiming that Eret is the true bad guy that would get his entire kingdom destroyed and family killed by Drago.

In The Search for Sirenix Part 1, Tuffnut supports Ashley in her mission to go beyond Believix to earn Sirenix and defeat Drago. After a Scauldron attacks Eret's boat, Tuffnut saves Ashley from the dragon, nearly getting poisoned. In the end of the episode, Ashley kisses Tuffnut, thanking him for saving her. In The Search for Sirenix Part 2, Tuffnut remains supportive of Ashley earning Sirenix. When she returns to Eret's ship, to have fully earned Sirenix, Tuffnut hugs her, relieved she is safe.

In Camp of the King, Tuffnut and Ashley are seen saying goodbye before he and Ruffnut fly off with Astrid and the others. After Tuffnut and the others are catupred by Drago's men, he prays that Ashley finds them.

In, Fire and Ice, Ashley sense's that Tuffnut is in trouble and transforms into Sirenix in order to save him and the others. When she finds Drago's camp and teams up with Eret to save everyone, she frees Tuffnut of his restraints, who hugs her lovingly. They help the others in finding the dragoons. When they find Barf and Belch, Ashley tells Tuffnut to be careful, with him kissing her saying he will, before climbing into the dragon trap, leaving Ashley, stunned.

In The Final Stand, During the fight against Drago, Ashley is saved by Tuffnut after she is permanently scarred by Drago. After having Belch drops her atop Dasher, Tuffnut asks worryingly if she's okay, seeing that she is still in shock after what had happened. When Drago sends a hypnotized Toothless to kill Hiccup, Ashley rushes to his aid, only for Stoick to sacrifice himself. Ashley, seeing what had transpired is aided by Tuffnut, who alongside everyone watches in horror as their chief had been killed by Toothless.

During his funeral, Tuffnut tells Ashley there was nothing she could have done to save Stoick, which upsets her deeply. They have their first herat-to-heart before he reaches to hold her hand tightly, the two watching on at Stoick's ship burn before she shoots her arrow. She watches onward before Tuffnut comforts her, hugging her tenderly before they meet up with the others on Hiccup's plan to get to Berk.

Ashley then decides to sent off to Berk, giving the others enough time to get their plan going.

In The Fall of Drago, after being down by Drago's Bewilderbeast, Tuffnut rushes in to save her. When Tuffnut comes face to face with the Bewilderbeast, Ashley rushes to save him, encasing them both in Ice. After everyone thought they were dead, Ashley frees them both with "Fire of Sirenix". She then tells Tuffnut to join the others as she fights against Drago and Toothless against the Bewilderbeast.

After overpowering Drago, Tuffnut is seen with Ruffnut and the others standing by as she and Toothless finish off both him and his dragon, who flees after his tusk was blown off by Toothless. After Drago's defeat, Tuffnut compliments her about her skills against Drago. She snickers and thanks him, before tugging him closer, kissing him.

## Valerix Shorts

Ashley and Tuffnut remain the same in the shorts. They go on misadventures or their relationship is either slightly or heavily touched on after the events of Battle for Berk.

In "Tree-corating", taking place 6 months before Battle for Berk, Ashley and Tuffnut decorate a small pine tree for Christmas/Snoggletog. When Tuffnut goes through the box of decorations, he finds their special bauble they had made together. She is happy he found it, and they hang it on the tree, admiring it.

In "Snowed Out", taking place 4 months before Battle for Berk, Ashley and Tuffnut are cooped up in her Cabin during a snow storm. She snuggles up with him in a thick blanket, which in turn makes them sheepish being so close. Tuffnut instinctively brings her closer to keep her warm, which makes her blush. They look at each other before kissing.

In "Prom Dedication", taking place 2 months before Battle for Berk, Maltosa has its annual Prom Night for the young fairies and young specialists who attend Arios College for Fairies in Trevasia. Ashley becomes sad and wishes Tuffnut had come with her. She goes for a walk and catches Tuffnut in the garden, to her surprise. He sees her and asks her to dance, explaining the reason for being outside is so to be alone then being in a crowd of people. She accepts, and they dance under the moon before they share a romantic kiss.

In "Flowers have Thorns", taking place 1 month before Battle for Berk, Tuffnut remains Ashley's confidante and helps her when Astrid and her have their first fight. He proceeds to try talking her down and reason with her, which helps her calm down. She hugs him, thanking him for being an ear to hear her out and lending a shoulder for her to lean on.

In "Origin of a Dragon Racer", taking place 3 weeks before Battle for Berk, Ashley tells Tuffnut and Ruffnut how she became a champion Dragon Racer. Tuffnut is astounded by Ashley's story of how she became a champion of the Dragon Races on Maltosa. He becomes filled with inspiration and thanks Thor that Ashley is his girlfriend and not Snotlout's.

In "The Nut moves In", taking place hours after Battle for Berk, Ashley and Tuffnut help with the cleanup of Berk after Drago's attack. That night, when everyone goes to the great hall to sleep, Ashley asks Tuffnut to sleep with her in her cabin, which he uncomfortably rejects before walking toward the Great Hall. Ashley insists, dragging him and bringing Barf and Belch along with them. At her cabin, he prepares to sleep on the couch, to her annoyance, demanding he sleep with her. He is uncomfortably shocked by this and rejects. He tries fighting her on it, but he ultimately agrees. As they make it up the stairs, she tells him to wait til she is dressed to come in. Seconds later, she opens her door to reveal her in her pj's, to his confusion. He asks how she got dressed so fast, and she replies with "magic". As Ashley gets comfortable in her bed, Tuffnut begins getting nervous. She asks whats wrong, and he explains that it's new being in her room and that he surprised he hasnt been kicked out yet. Ashley crawls over and insists that he deserves a roof over his head and a warm bed to sleep in. Tuffnut, feeling appreciative of this, thanks her and kisses her forehead before getting into bed with her and falling asleep. As the night passes and morning comes, he ends up waking with her snuggled in his arms, to his happiness and satisfaction. He thinks to himself "That this is better than sleeping alone" before falling back asleep with her waking up and kissing his forehead, a smile appearing on his face. As the morning comes, Tuffnut wakes up alone before smelling something, as he sits up, he sees her door is wide open. As he walks downstairs, Ashley cooks breakfast and serves it on two plates. She greets him, placing the two plates on the dining table. He walks over, kissing her and sits down prepared to eat. She brings over two cups of juice and sits down at the table. She asks how he slept, and he replies he slept like a baby but that his shoulders and back now ache. She frowns and massages his shoulders, which brings him relief. Ashley then thinks it would be a great idea if he moved in. He checks her forehead, thinking she is sick. She protests that she isnt and that she has been, lonely for long enough, to Tuffnut's surprise. He comforts her and agrees to move in if it makes her feel better. They kiss and make her cabin their new home to share.

## Battle for Berk Series

### Season 1

In Ice in the Side Part 1, Tuffnut tries to help Ashley with her fear of hurting someone or believing she would become like Drago. When she Flees Berk, he is concerned about her safety and hopes Hiccup can get through to her.

In Ice in the Side Part 2, when she returns to Berk and helps defeat Drago's men, he embraces her and shows great relief that she has overcome her fear.

In Anderson Action, Tuffnut stands by Ashley as her emotional shoulder of support after Hiccup reveals Johann's turn to evil and his death. She explains how Johann betrayed his family honour and will bring the family shame. Tuffnut tells her that her family will be fine, and that she is more than enough to restore her family honour. She, happy and flattered by his words, hugs him tenderly, thanking him for being there for her.

In An Anderson Secret Uncovered, Tuffnut supports Ashley's decision to Thaw Johann and bring him back to life. After bringing Johann back to Berk, where he would be arrested, Tuffnut asked Ashley if his imprisonment would be permanent, with her saying no. When Johann is sent to Maltosia Prison, Tuffnut insists that he will turn back to the good side with time, with Ashley agreeing with him.

In the final scene, Ashley has a photo of her standing with an unnamed man, presumably an ex-partner.

### Season 2

In Beyond the Horizon, the riders split up to explore outside the archipelago. Tuffnut and Ashley explore Scauldron Island to see if the map leads to anything, but with little luck. When they go to Changewing Island, they find nothing. On their way back to Berk, Tuffnut and Ashley talk about Johann.

In the final scene, Maltosa's Eternal Dragon awakens.

In The Eternal Trial, Tuffnut supports Ashley in her attempt to defeat the Eternal Dragon. After she successfully does and earns her Dragix, she fights alongside him to defeat the fire smiths, the fire version of the Trevasian Smiths.

In Matron of Dragons Part 1, after Ashley is captured by a woman named Maeve, Tuffnut, alongside the other riders try to rescue Ashley from the Dragonroot Company. In his first attempt, Maeve becomes infatuated and tries turning him to the dark side, to Ashley's anger.

In Matron of Dragons Part 2, Tuffnut saves Ashley and they alongside the riders defeat Maeve and the Company. Back on Berk, Ashley shares her relief that she was saved and how Tuffnut took responsibility to lead the attack. He is flattered by her compliment and insists it wasnt easy to just swoop in and save her, without getting himself captured. She laughs and kisses him before hugging him lovingly.

### Season 3

In An Act of Cruel Love Part 1, after Tuffnut is put under a spell that turns him to the Dragonroot Company, Ashley is determined to get him back. However, Tuffnut proposes a fight with her, where she wins, leaving him to retreat angrily. She chases him before being captured by Maeve's men. In prison, she believes that Tuffnut truly turned to the side of evil.

In Fall of the Matron, Ashley tries getting through to Tuffnut in a final attempt. He relents, however her words seem to be breaking through to him. After once more chanting to him that he would never hurt her and that he loves her, he is freed from the spell. he says that he does love her and explains what was happening. Ashley and Tuffnut defeat Maeve and return to Berk. After explaining everything to him, Tuffnut is relieved to be back to his old self. Ashley shows glee that he is feeling like himself again and hugs him, before the two kiss.

### Mission Civilis

In Origin of the Elements Part 1, Ashley returns to Berk after spending time with her family. When arriving home, Tuffnut attempts to get romantic, with little attempt. Ashley then reveals that she has an ex-boyfriend who dumped her for her ex best friend, Tiffany. Tuffnut, who isn't mad nor furious, expected her to have a partner before him. She also addresses her trust issues and wants more time to fully trust him, unless they go through Courtship. Tuffnut agrees leaving Ashley to question if he's truly down for it, as it's her sake, not his, with him not caring as long as she lets him in. Ashley then asks if he is down for something that might. Tuffnut asks what it is and Ashley replies that he will have to wait and see.

In Origin of the Elements Part 2, Ashley and Tuffnut begin a serious relationship and become lovers.

In Cosmix, Ashley and Tuffnut reunite and talk about their plans for their courtship ceremony.

In Crystal Mystery, Tuffnut accompanies Ashley as she tries figuring out about the Flame of Maltosa.

In Guardian of Civilis Part 1, Ashley tells Tuffnut she has Crystal Magic. He is supportive as she tries mastering it. When facing against Morgania, she becomes enraged after Tuffnut is critically injured. After overpowering Morgania, She rushes to his aid, saving his life. They join the others in the battle against Morgania after she invades Maltosa.

In Guardian of Civilis Part 2, while flying around, Ashley and Tuffnut stumble on a young unconscious girl. They take in the girl and aid her back to full recovery. She eventually grows on them, and they adopt her as their adopted daughter. Later, Tuffnut and Ashley fight against Morgania's minions. When Ashley transforms into her Princess Guardian outfit to face off against Morgania, Tuffnut stares in awe and says "That's my future wife right there!". When Morgania flees from earth, Ashley and Tuffnut share a victory kiss. During a celebration on Berk, Tuffnut and Ashley continue the planning of their courtship ceremony.

## An Anderston Courtship

In the Short, Ashley and Tuffnut have their courtship ceremony on Berk, surrounded by all their friend and family. Before the two can exchange rings, her ex, Nick, objects and asks if Ashley truly wants to be stuck with a Viking. Tuffnut defends saying it was her decision, with Nick thinking Ashley has been turned evil by Morgania. After Astrid has Stormfly throw him into a Dragon feeder, the ceremony continues, with Tuffnut and Ashley becoming court wife and court husband. The two then fly off aboard Barf and Belch to enjoy their vacation.

## Guardian Valerix

### Part 1

In Old Evil Returns, Ashley and Tuffnut return from Nepenthe. As they fly back to Berk, Ashley sees a ship awfully familiar to a Bog Burglar ship. Tuffnut, seeing Ashley's worry, decides alongside her to return to Berk quickly and warn Hiccup on the sighting.

In The Spike and the Flame, Tuffnut remains supportive with Ashley's decision to strip Astrid of her General title, ground her off Stormfly and send her home, as so she is safe.

In A Flaming Challenge, after Ashley finds the blade, Tuffnut shares relief that Ashley is alright.

In Nature's Duel, Tuffnut and Ashley kiss for the first time since An Anderston Courtship.

## Valerix: The Hidden World

In Valerix the Hidden World, now being courted for a year, their relationship is more serious. They have plans for the future but have had little thought. They remain supportive and loving, but now carry the responsibility of protecting Berk together beside Hiccup and Astrid.

In The Talk, Tuffnut meets up with Ashley on their favorite cliffside. They hug each other and kiss before she asks how the rescue mission went. After Tuffnut dresses out of his armor, they share a moment, before she protests, needing to get ready for Eret's ball. Tuffnut lets her go, but asks if she is inviting him, which she replies yes. She then explains that every 50 years the light fury lands in the maltosian garden and smell the flowers, hoping it might be her first dragon, Snowflake. Tuffnut is stunned, that there is such a dragon and beams that he would want to see it. Ashley kisses him and asks him to meet her at 9 at the Maltosia bridge.

In The Garden Encounter, after reuniting with her Light Fury, Snowflake, she goes to grab Tuffnut and introduce her to him. To his amazement of the dragon he bonds quickly with her.

In Mission: Proposal, Ashley prepares to finally propose to Tuffnut. When she does that afternoon, he says yes instantly, but wanting to keep it a secret till they get to the Great Hall.

In The (Unexpected) Announcement, when they're having dinner, Ashley drinks too much and ends up exposing their engagement, angering Tuffnut. When Ashley tries to make things right, Tuffnut only becomes angrier, leaving Ashley to take in her mistake.

In To Make Up, after she exposed their engagement the other night, the two emotionally makeup and begin their engagement plans.

In Old Enemy's Return, when Grimmel attacks Berk, Ashley is chased by a Deathgripper. Tuffnut saves her and the two flee to the Great Hall.

In Arriving to New Berk, after arriving to New Berk, Ashley and Tuffnut are made sleeping buddies due to a shortage of tents. The next day, they explore an island away from New Berk, which they dubbed, Thorston Island.

In Unruly Shenanigans, Ashley and Tuffnut stubble across Toothless trying to impress Snowflake, which Ashley found cute.

In Elementix, Tuffnut is supportive of Ashley and the Valerix in their mission to achieve Elementix.

In A Grim Invasion Part 1, after Ruffnut is taken hostage by Grimmel, Ashley prepares to go after her, but Hiccup wants her on New Berk with Tuffnut to protect New Berk, in case Grimmel finds them and invades.

In A Grim Invasion Part 2, when Ashley is held captive by Grimmel, Tuffnut saves her by flying Snowflake. After Grimmel is defeated and the Northern Alliance is fended off, Tuffnut and Ashley celebrate. However, in order for dragons to continue to coexist with the vikings, they must be sent away to the hidden world. Tuffnut and Ashley say emotional goodbyes to their dragons.

Months later, Tuffnut and Ashley have their wedding. After the spousal kiss, Ashley places his hand on her belly, and whispers that she is pregnant with their daughter, Sigrid, which shocks and happily surprises Tuffnut.

In the Epilogue, 10 years later, Tuffnut, 30 and Ashley, 31, now been happily married, are seen with their eldest daughter, Sigrid, 10, and their youngest son, Rowan, 9, who travel to the entrance of the Hidden World to see their dragons again after a long time being separated. When they spot Barf and Belch alongside Snowflake, the dragons cautiously fly over toward the viking boat to investigate. Upon seeing, it's their riders from years ago, they are happy to reunite with them. Tuffnut flies on Belch with Rowan while Ahsley flies on Snowflake with Sigrid.

They fly over Thorston Island and toward New Berk, letting their children take in the view aboard their dragons.

## Valerix: New Berk Adventures

Have now been married for 16 years, Tuffnut and Ashley watch on as their children grow up and become teenagers, ready to embrace the world around them. They teach their children about dragons and their existence.

## ASHE

1000 years later in the early 2000s, Ashley moved to New York and become an archaeologist/Geologist in Viking history, keeping her late husband's wedding band on her finger, as a reminder that she would never marry another.

In The Thorst-covery, it is revelaed that Tuffnut is alive due to the Sword having immortal properties, which in turn kept Tuffnut young. He had been exiled from Thorston Island by his cousin Gruffnut after he found out about he and Ashley being married, making it easy to slip by suspicion and take over as King. Tuffnut and Ashley dont take long to rekindle their marriage, and he moves in with her.

## Trivia

* Tuffnut and Ashley's anniversary is May, 20th
* In an early concept, Tuffnut and Ashley had Matching Tattoo's in Valerix: The Hidden World
* Ashley and Tuffnut's nicknames "Pookie" and "Pumpkin" are references to why they use them
	+ Ashley likes carving pumpkins around Dreadfall, so he calls her "Pumpkin"
	+ Tuffnut is described by Ashley as "Someone cute", so she calls him "Pookie"
* Tuffnut and Ashley both have relationship symbolism.
	+ The first being that his tunic is blue, one of the few Colors worn by the royal family.
	+ The second is that his saddle is red, being Ashley's primary color.
	+ The third being that Ashley wears buckles on her boots like he does.
	+ The Fourth is that she now owns his old dagger from the first film, it has a red handle now and has his initials on it, like her Axe.