King Andrew, his wife Rebecca, their daughter Gwendolyn and youngest son Nicholas listened as the Crown Prince, Matthew told of the coronation of the new Queen of Arendelle. The story was quite interesting, particularly given certain abilities possessed by the younger prince.

When Matthew finished his story the King sat still in contemplation for a moment. He asked. "So Queen Elsa seemed to be in control of her powers when you left?"

"Yes father. Of course we know that's mostly because she was in a good frame of mind." He said looking over to his brother. "No telling what's going to happen the next time something upsets her."

The King nodded. "What of Prince Hans?"

"Sent to answer to his father and older brothers."

Prince Nicholas turned his attention to his father. "So, am I assigned as emissary for the Kingdom of Glowerhaven?"

"That would seem wise. You might be of great help to the new Queen." King Andrew then turned back to his elder son. "What of Weselton?"

"The queen sent the Duke back with a message that Arendelle has terminated all trade with Weselton."

The King paused for a moment. "The young Queens inexperience is showing," he said to his children in a didactic tone. Then asked his children, "Why is that so?"

All three had been taught well in the ways of ruling a Kingdom and knew the answer, but it was proper for the crown Prince to answer this. "The trade relationship is critical to both Kingdoms. She should insist that the Dukes actions be dealt with or trade will not be possible."

"Very good. Nicholas, why is this so?"

"She's closed the door. With no peaceful way to maintain a vital trade relationship he may feel he has to use force rather than lose the economic benefit to his Kingdom. If he forces the Queen to negotiate while Arendelle is under Wesselton's canons it will be a very one sided deal."

The King nodded, pleased and proud of his children. Truly his Kingdom would be in good hands one day when he passed on.

Princess Gwendolyn addressed her brother Nicholas. "A word of caution, from a woman's perspective. Your arrival may look all too familiar to the royal family after Hans treachery."

She had a point. "I'll keep that in mind," He said giving his little sister a smile. "Maybe you should come along."

King Andrew spoke to Nicholas. "I will have a Man of War along with a couple of Frigates prepare to take you to Arendelle. Represent us well my son."

He bowed. "I will father."

"Your Majesty," Kai spoke to the woman who was his Queen, but whom he had loved as though she were his own daughter, "I believe we have visitors. A small naval contingent has arrived in the harbor."

"Are you sure their intentions are peaceful?" Elsa has been somewhat worried about the responses from the Southern Isles and Wesselton since the events of her coronation.

They show no signs of hostility. They have complied with all request by our own navy and the crews are away from their guns. They fly the flag of Glowerhaven."

"Okay. Please see the delegation to my court. I'll receive them there."

A short time later the visitors were escorted into the palace.

Queen Elsa and Princess Anna sat in their respective thrones. Anna's gentleman, Kristoff, having been knighted for his devotion to the Princess: Well that and to make him an acceptable suitor for Anna: now stood between and slightly behind the two thrones in proper garb for a member of the royal court. Elsa smiled slightly to herself seeing his discomfort in the very formal attire.

Kai called out. "Announcing Prince Nicholas of Glowerhaven and his sister Princess Gwendolyn of Glowerhaven."

As he was announced, the three on the dais watched as they approached. The man was quite tall, about as tall as Kristoff. Leaner than the ice harvester but just as muscular.

Next to him, with her hand resting on his arm, was a dark haired young girl who looked to be in her late teens. Quite pretty really.

The Prince was dressed in a military type uniform. Elsa wasn't impressed.

Every man with any kind of noble title had a uniform. Some had actually earned it, but some were just given it to confer an image of status or accomplishment; just to look important. There was no way at this point to know which was the case for this one.

She had to admit though, he did strike a rather handsome figure. He had medium length sandy blond hair. Blue eyes and a light complexion not unlike Elsa herself, although not the soft tones of her skin of course.

Not at all difficult to look at. She thought.

But she wasn't a teenager anymore. She wasn't going to be distracted by that. If she had been the kind of woman to permit such a thing it would have been Elsa herself who had fallen for Prince Hans deception. He had been so handsome and charming when he, like so many others that day, had made his obvious attempt to draw the new Queen into a courtship.

But whatever their purpose, alliance, trade or courtship she would hear them out.

The two stopped in front of the dais. The man bowed and the young woman curtsied. The Queen addressed them. "To what do we owe this visit?" She was genuinely curious.

"We are here as a gesture of good will as instructed by my father. He has commanded me to offer instruction regarding your magical powers."

Elsa wasn't sure if she should be intrigued or insulted. "Instruction? Please explain."

Nicholas held out his hand, palm up and blueish magic shot to the ceiling, after which it was lightly snowing in the royal court.

"Does that look familiar your Majesty?"

That caught Elsa by surprise. "Yes it does. Are you saying you have experience in controlling these powers?"

"Yes your Majesty. I believe I can assist you in learning more about your powers. Assuming they work the same way mine do."

Princess Gwendolyn interjected. "My brother may also be able to show you his tactics for defense, not only of yourself but of your Kingdom."

"You say that with a tone that you expect us to need it," Elsa said to the young woman.

"Possibly, given recent..strife..with Wessleton."

Elsa nodded. "The same thought occurred to me."

Elsa looked over to her sister. They smiled, knowing what they were both thinking. Elsa addressed her guest again. "Let's talk about this in a less formal setting."

"That sounds very agreeable to us," Prince Nicholas answered.

Then with a grin Anna asked the guests. "So, do you want to build a snowman?"