Chapter 1- In search of a better life.
When was child, Hans loved looking out the window, contemplating every tree, every creature. But he could do just that, children running and playing, smiling, he no longer had the same luck. Was born in a home with twelve older brothers, who despised him, a hard father, with only her mother to give love, Hans was still innocent to understand why they did it. At five years, while his brothers were receiving tutoring, he could only watch them from afar, wondering why he not there too, after all, he is not part of the family?!
He used to play alone, his favorite toy was a horse the size of a doll, beautiful, with hazel eyes, which sparkled in the sunshine, leather accessories and golden details. His mother saw him playing with this horse, so lonely, she decided to give him a real, who was his friend on. Hans loved the horse, it was identical to his toy, but a little "sour", did not want to play with him any way. So, was called Sitron, Norwegian Sitron-Lemon, described the horse in your first steps with the novice owner.
He was no longer alone, now had someone to share joys, but still missed the brothers. Hans was still trying to play with them, doing anything to get attention.
Hans: "brothers? *(knock)* Do you want to play with me now?
I don't care what will be...
You ignore me so...
Let's go!
Please, listen to me!
We should be best friends...
As bro, but not...
They don't want, I don't know why?
Do you want to play with me now?
Only open the door for me now!
King: Go away, Hans! They're in their occupations.
Hans: Oh, alright... "
He did not want to try anything else, was never corresponded by his brothers, and his father encouraged them to it. Hans was feeling alone and like any child, or generally, created in your mind an imaginary friend. This friend had no name, nor was called "boy" or "girl", nor was called "friend", actually, did not have a specific name, but Hans was always seen playing in his room, talking to himself, laughing, and it worried his mother, who has not seen him more, he was always in the bedroom.
Queen: Hans, come out. Hans, come play.
Hans: I'm kidding, mom!
Hans was already eight years old, and no longer cared to talk to anyone. His mother was worried about it, and she even get sick from it, but he was always in the bedroom, so he did not know of the occurred.
Brothers: "*(knock)* Just forget your friend now!
Imaginary or not!
Hans: I don't need more of you!
I don't want your attention or help, please, get out!
-Go away, boys...
Brothers: Don't you know what happened?
Hans: And don't even want to know!
Take care of it and leave me alone!"
The queen was getting worse, his condition became very serious, there was no hope of recovery. Before dying, she asked to see his youngest son, and they called. When he heard, as fast as possible went to see her mother, who hugged him as she can. He was seeing her sick, the only person who gave him love, and he had forgotten it for three years. After that, he left the room she was in, in less than a minute, she was gone.
The queen was dead, leaving her husband, the king, and her thirteen children, the youngest of eight years, even small, was aware of everything.
Hans was growing up, and could not forgive himself, because he had left the only person who loved him, he was maturing, gradually forgetting about the imaginary friend, getting back alone. Now, the brothers who were ignored by him, began to ignore him again when Hans longer needed. Hans's father (Mr. Westergard?!) was always in favor of their sons but could not see how the latter could cause some proud, some dignity to the family, he certainly had no faith in Hans, and the boy knew this. Hans knew he had no more his mother, his father never cared about him, he was alone, needed the brothers, was in early depression and could not stop thinking about his mother's death. He was already 16 years when tried again to contact the brothers, even after what happened years ago.
Hans: "Guys... please listen to me.
My mother always gave me attention...
She said, "have courage" and I'm trying to
I'm right out here for you
And you for me?
I don't know the reason!
Please, just tell me why...
What I did to you?
Do you want to play with me now?..."
Hans was expecting total silence, on the other side of the door, the older brother still listened, and could not bear to ignore him, that's kid stuff, don't matter more. In childhood seemed more fun, but Hans really needed help, he was sad, depressed, he had no mother, and grown to an imaginary friend, he needed someone, someone really.
-That's ridiculous... (said one of the brothers).
- What?
- We don't have 11 years! When will this continue?
- Do not tell me you're sad for "him"?
- It's not "sad", is the reality. Look, he does not deserve it, what did he do?
- He will only take our concentration. We're princes, we dedicate our whole life to it!
- He is no different!
- Now, he is a loser! We don't have to waste time with him.
- We no longer need ignore him, no longer makes sense ...
- Don't forget what dad said! Focus! Don't let anything or anyone confound you, especially YOU, what will be the future king of the Southern Isles, have to prepare for it.
- Don't worry, I will concentrate both in my work and in my family.
A silence entered the room and stood for a few minutes ...
- Okay! Do what you want, but I will not listen to that loser!
Along with him, two other brothers agreed, but the other nine brothers sided with the older brother.
Hans started to notice the difference in some of his brothers, who were not treating him very well, but in a normal way, without shutting out, without isolating him or anything! Except for his three brothers who still ignore him, the others treated him normally, but without much attention even...
Time passed and Hans noticed that would not have help from anyone, he would have to grow up alone, with only his tactics, and that's what he did! Always getting negative comments from his father, he fed more his inner revolt, he grew lonely, quiet, as if never existed, prepared himself, studied, hid his feelings, was becoming a man cold inside, but nobody ever noticed, since he was a nice and handsome guy on the outside, the most beautiful of thirteen princes.
Years passed and finally the Coronation Day in Arendelle arrived! Several visitors came to see the coronation of Princess Elsa, princes and nobles of all neighboring kingdoms were invited, among them, the nobles of the Southern Isles. The king was very excited, perfect opportunity for their sons to honor the name of their country! The family gathered to talk about the invitation...
King: I will not be able to go, but I will give this chance only one of you! Will bring honor and a good reputation to the Southern Isles. I hope to get great contracts in the kingdom of Arendelle, so I chose the future king of my kingdom, my oldest son.
The choice to go to Arendelle was the eldest son of the king, of course that meeting, Hans knew he would not be chosen, he knows that the King has no reason to be proud of him... But the Hans's brother noticed and decided to give him a chance...
- Father, I accept with great pride, but I prefer stay in the Southern Isles and continue my studies. I could pass the task to another of my brothers?
King: But of course! I know you will make a great choice, who do you trust?
- I wish that Hans to go. I'm sure he will not disappoint.
-WHAT? But not! Why him? (one of the brothers said)
King: Silence! So... This is your choice? You are sure it will be well?
- Yes, Father! I entrust this task to him. I know he will bring honor to our family. Okay, Hans?
Hans: Oh... Of course! Yes, I will not disappoint, I'm ready!
King: Fine... You will tomorrow, and do not disappoint me.
Hans: Yes, sir. I will not.
Hans was so anxious, he finally had a chance to show what he could be capable of. In all these years, he was alone, had no help from anyone, taught himself, has never been trustworthy, these things would change, he would finally have a chance to be important, even more than his brothers. Finally he would have the father's pride and would not be treated as the last of the last. While he was walking to prepare, he heard a comment from his older brother:
- I believe in you!
This motivated him more, made him feel proud, dignified, finally a real prince, or more...
Come the big day! The Coronation Day of Princess Elsa. After arriving in Arendelle, already next day, he was admired with the kingdom, with everyone helping, solidary people, like a family, he loved it, it was all so beautiful.
For this trip he brought his childhood friend, Sitron, it was already a beautiful horse. Hans had taught him all kinds of skills, whether for an emergency or even by mode and posture, a worthy prince's horse.
- Sitron, looks at all, has no desire to stay here?
Sitron agreed, nodding ...
- This place makes me feel... Free. As if it were my home here!
He stayed in Arendelle for a few days, long enough to know a girl, Princess Anna, the Queen Elsa's sister. It was very good that experience, he identified with her, a strong friendship was started, even more than that, a love...
When she said goodbye, after a accident in the fjord, Sitron overthrew its owner, with no intention, in the river. While recovering breath, Hans had a slight thought.
- "Princess of Arendelle"... Princess... A life free of all I went through, a new life as Prince of Arendelle, or more, with this lady, I feel I have to do this. Anyway, I can show who I am, I am worthy of something, to show my dad that maybe that youngest son he ignored can become more than those twelve sons he gave attention. And finally be happy here, with someone who I can relate, this beautiful girl... Anna.
After many incidents, the city went through tribulations, serious problems, was affected by unusual weather, which threatened to destroy the kingdom. During that time, Hans has undergone many internal conflicts, he would do anything not to return the Southern Isles, a place of contempt, and stay in Arendelle, be important, and best than his brothers, live a completely different life with his beloved, which was missing the moment. Hans was very worried about her, but one day, a simple sentence changed his mind...
- If anything happens to the princess, you're all Arendelle has left...
Said one of the noble to the prince, who no longer needed to worry about a "princess in danger". He had her attention, but the attention of the kingdom and of the nobles was much better, necessary to be important more than his brothers.
And so was, their desire to be royal, their hatred for the family that despised him, only fueled their sense of anger that made him do what he was not in the plans, leaving Anna die and kill his sister, queen Elsa. He needed to remove obstacles to reach power, but everything was ended.
Hans had the deserved punishment, banished from the kingdom, a bad name, the ruined dignity, and his embarrassed family, he returned to Southern Isles as a prisoner, accompanied by a nobleman. Upon reaching the castle, was taken, still in handcuffs, for a private room, pulled by currents. When he recovered a little reason, he saw his twelve brothers, the elder looked at him with disappointment and contempt, as if he were saying "I believed you." Came the King, who watched the failure of the son carefully. Hans lowered his head in an attempt to not look into the eyes of his father, he knew that whatever his father would say, was not to his benefit.
King: Did you enjoy your visit to Arendelle, "Prince Hans"?
End of chapter 1.