Hello, My name is Erika. I'm new. I got this idea listening "Hellfire" from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' Disney Movie. I want to let you know that Jack Frost, Pitch and the rest of the guardians won't appear until later on. I will focus first in the development of Linus for innocent to bad guy.
English is not my natural language, please pardon my mistakes.
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YOU BELONG WITH ME
She was like April sky
Breaking through the chill
King Andor and his son, Prince Linus, were on their way to Arendelle. The Kingdom of Tallak cut off trades with its principal trader after the new King increased the prices of its profits; Tallak could no longer afford the new deal. Now, an appointment with the King of Arendelle to open a trade deal between lands was the hope to avoid starvation in Tallak.
Prince Linus was excited; he recently started to attend meetings and help his father on important matters about the well-being of his subjects. This was the first time he was involved in an international meeting, and it made him even more excited since this was a very important one that decided on Tallak's future.
The captain announced that they would soon arrive to Arendelle. He and his father went to their respective staterooms to change into their formal and more royal attires. When they climbed on deck, they could see Arendelle in the distance.
"Nervous, son?" King Andor put a hand on Linus' shoulder.
"A bit," he confessed.
"It'll be fine. I've heard King Maurice is a wise and gentle man."
When they reached the harbor, they were welcome by a man who introduced himself as Kai and were lead to the palace. The guards opened the gates when they saw them approach, and they were closed once more after he and his father stepped in.
"The king and queen are expecting you," Kai informed them as they walked.
He took them to the throne room. As he said, the monarchs of Arendelle were already there and ready to receive them.
"It's nice to meet your acquaintance," greeted King Andor while Prince Linus bowed.
King Maurice was very comprehensive about their situation and, even though Arendelle was not in need for some products from Tallak, The king agreed to buy a small portion nonetheless. Of course, Queen Jennifer also helped. She wanted some flowers that could not be found in Arendelle.
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"Well, enough of business for today. It's time for lunch. Would you like to join us?" Queen Jennifer asked, a gracious smile on her lips.
"Thank you, your Majestic," replied King Andor as he nodded, indicating that he would.
The royals walked to the dinning hall, but before they arrived, they stopped at the main stairs where a blue figure was climbing up. Prince Linus was admiring the halls of the palace; they were so different from his home palace in Tallak. Here, there were beautiful paintings and art adorning the walls, the colors of the curtains were bright and everything was so warm. Maybe, it was because Queen Jennifer decorated everything; sure, that was the reason. When his mother was alive, the palace was warm and adorned with different items that late Queen Aine chose herself. Prince Linus was so lost in his thoughts about happier times with his mother that he did not notice said blue figure on the stairs— neither did King Maurice, who was asking King Andor about his travel through the sea.
"Elsa," whispered Queen Jennifer. That sound took Linus from his thoughts to reality.
Then, he saw her. The blue figure that was in the middle of the stairs was a female teenager dressed in a simple yet fancy blue dress.
"Elsa, wait," called King Maurice, who had just noticed the presence of his daughter.
She turned around, and Prince Linus sucked in a breath. She was an angel. Fair skin, big blue eyes, pink lips, and blonde— almost white— hair that was styled in a fancy bun; she was poised and regal. A real beauty. Perfect.
"These are our visitors, King Andor and Prince Linus of Tallak," said King Maurice, gesturing with his hand to the visitors. "Gentlemen, my eldest daughter. Princess Elsa of Arendelle."
She saw two men; one was a bit elder than her father: chubby, black hair with a few gray strands, and light brown eyes. The other man— standing beside her mother— was younger: tall, bright, ebony hair, and dark eyes.
There were visitors in the palace. There were people in the palace. There were real and unknown people in the palace. Elsa had the urge to run to the safety of her room, but she knew that as a princess, and more importantly, as the crown princess, there were things that were expected from her. And greeting royal visitors from foreign lands was one of them.
She walked down the stairs with grace. She didn't notice the apprehension of her parents' eyes, the glee in the King Andor's, and most importantly, the adoration in the prince's eyes.
'Conceal. Don't feel… Conceal. Don't feel', Elsa repeated her mantra her father taught her in her head as she stopped in front of the visitors.
"Nice to meet your acquaintance,"she said and graciously bowed, forcing a small smile on her lips.
"Prince Linus of Tallak," the younger man said as he took her gloved hand and meet his dark brown eyes with hers. "It's nice to meet you, your highness." He raised her hand to his lips and kissed it, his eyes never leaving hers.
Now that he was so close, he could see a few freckles on her nose and saw that her skin was pale. But, still, everything about her was beautiful. Perfect.
King Maurice and Queen Jennifer stopped breathing for a moment. Meanwhile, King Andor was surprised with his son's behavior. The ladies were always trying to catch his attention, but he never seemed interested in them and he was not enough of a Casanova to flirt with every girl he encountered; he knew to keep his distance… until now. It looks like Princess Elsa made a quite impression on his son. He smiled.
When Prince Linus took off his lips from Elsa's gloved after what it seemed an eternity to her, the King and Queen finally relaxed.
"Perhaps Princess Elsa could join us to lunch?" King Andor suggested, a hopeful glint in his eyes. He didn't see the concern of her parents or his son, who was still smiling to the angel.
"Thank you, but I already took lunch." She delicately pulled off her hand and slowly put it over her lap. "I must continue with my studies; Mother, Father." she bowed her head to her parents before turning to the visitors. "Pardon me," Elsa said to Andor and Linus before turning abruptly around.
As she walked to her room, Prince Linus followed her with his eyes.
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The lunch was pleasant and nice. Prince Linus had a good time, but it could have been better if Princess Elsa was there.
"I'd like to explore the village," Said Linus. "Perhaps Princess Elsa could guide me, if you don't mind?" he said to the father of said girl.
As a King, Maurice of Arendelle learned to hand with different scenarios and decline, but still remain friendly. However, when it comes to his daughter, things were completely different. He loved her and realized it was painful to isolate her from the world and watch both of his daughters grow apart from each other, but Elsa had to learn to control her powers first. It was for her safety.
And, now, this lad obviously wanted to court Elsa; it was totally normal— she was beautiful smart. He wanted her to have a happy life and a chance of love, but it was too dangerous. What if this fellow pushes her too far and she reveals her power? He could not let that happen.. and, besides, he didn't really know this guy too well to trust him with one of his most valuable treasures.
"I'm sorry, but Elsa has lessons to learn and attempt. Still, you are welcome to visit the village."
Prince Linus sighed quietly and walked out to lunch.
In the afternoon, The King and Prince of Tallak were heading to their ship. Andor noticed how disappointed his son was. He put a hand over his shoulder.
"It looks like King Maurice is protective over his daughter, maybe you should wait for him to know you a bit better before try again."
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The next day, they were heading to the palace. Now that the trade was official, they have to go back and prepare the profits, so they were going to announce their departure to Tallak. Linus was not so happy because he wanted to spend more time in Arendelle and get the King to know him and get to share some time with Elsa.
"Don't worry son. There will be plenty of opportunities to woo the princess," said his father, guessing his thoughts.
He smiled. His father was right. He won't give up. One day he'll marry Princess Elsa. And they'll be the happiest couple in the world.
Then he saw the flower shop.
'Flowers! Of course.'
He picked a bouquet of blue lilacs. They were delicate like her and blue like her eyes.
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The king and queen were very gentle and comprehensive for their prompt departure. Linus was holding the bouquet close to his chest.
"Before we go, I'd like to give this to Princess Elsa," he said cordially to King Maurice.
The Queen smiled.
"My apologies, but Elsa is not in the palace right now. She is in her equitation class," said the King. "But Gerda can give them in your name."
At the mention of her name, Gerda took the flowers from the prince's hands.
"I'm sure she will love them," the maid said to him before setting off, presumably to find Princess Elsa.
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Elsa was in her room. She was staring at the bouquet of lilacs that Gerda placed in a vase near the window.
"A little of sun will made them good," she said when she left the flowers.
She wanted to touch them but didn't want to freeze the poor flowers. She was astonished when she opened the door and Gerda told her that Prince Linus of Tallak brought the flowers for her. She couldn't believe that somebody brought her flowers, and especially someone who she just met. A part of her was happy; someone thought she was pretty enough to receive flowers. This bouquet was the beginning of a romance like the ones she read about; it excited her. It made her dream about romance and love. To live one, like every fifteen-year-old girl does.
But she knew better. Until her powers were under control, she wouldn't go out of her room or the palace. Romance and love were not a possibility to her.
Knock, knock.
"Hey, Elsa." Anna said for the other side of the door. "I got to know that a prince brought you flowers!" she squealed. "Is he cute? How does it feel? Did you kiss? Was love at first sight? I bet it was! Because you met yesterday and he brought you flowers today. Can I see them? Are they pretty? They're roses, right? Boyfriends always give roses to their girlfriends. I also want a prince to bring me flowers." Anna started rambling.
Elsa just giggled inside her room, listening to her little sister.
"Hey, Elsa. Do you want to build a snowman?"
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Linus was disillusioned. This was not what he expected.
King Andor and Prince Linus of Tallak parted to their kingdom that afternoon. Linus was on the deck, looking at how Arendelle became smaller as the ship moved away.
"Someday, Elsa. Someday we'll be together," he said to himself.
This Fatal love was like poison right from the start.
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I hope you have liked and enjoyed it as me writing it. If you have any suggestions of opinion to share, you're welcome.
Thank u!
*The lyrics at the beginning and end are taken from the song "October and April" The Rasmus ft. Annette
