To start with, I've only seen Frozen the once and in truth, didn't like it so I may go a bit occ or bits may not sound right but I had a good idea for a story so went with it. I don't own Frozen but do own several of the characters in this story. Also this is a femslash story and as so contains lesbian relations so if that bothers you in any way, don't read. Okay well, happy reading people.
Down at the royal barracks, a women with long black hair was charging through the streets. She was of average hight and build and seemed to be in a rush. She suddenly darted into a building. Inside was several males putting on their cadet uniforms and chatting. Thier was very few female soldiers and as so they didn't have female changing rooms.
"Running late again?" A tall and muscular male chuckled to himself and she grabbed a uniform.
"Has the General been yet, Rob?" She asked rushing round to get the uniform on.
"No, not yet," Rob said tieing his boots up. "Everyone's been in such a rush this morning though after last night that I doubt you being a little late is going to be his main priority."
"Last night?" She asked trying to put her leg into the trousers but instead ended up tripping over.
"You not heard?" He asked looking surprised. "The Queen was attacked last night. They tried to kidnap her in her sleep. She only just managed to get away."
"Oh wow, really?" the female asked looking shocked.
"Seriously Fay, you must live under a rock or something. It's all everyone's been talking about this morning," he said shaking his head at his friend.
"I had a few drinks last night," Fay commented.
"A few to many?" He asked but he knew the answer.
"Well I was late up so rushed here and didn't have time to listen to gossip," she explained.
"Well, I hear their going to assign her a personal guard," Rob commented picking up his head gear.
"Really? I thought she had these cool ice powers?" Fay said sitting on a bench. "Does she really need a guard following her round 24/7?"
"Well I feel sorry for the chump who has to protect her," a second male added as he approached the two. "After her temper created the great freeze and all, nearly getting us all killed. I'd hate to make a wrong move around her."
"I hear she froze her own sister almost killing her," Rob said looking nervous.
"Yeah, someone told me that she has a giant dungeon where she keeps all the frozen husks of people who have dared defy her," the second male said in almost a whisper.
"Seriously?" Fay asked looking at the men. "A frozen museum of her enemies? That seems a bit farfetched."
"Wouldn't surprise me though. She's the ice Queen. Her hearts as cold as her powers," Rob assured. "I wouldn't worry anyway. It won't be any of us who will be chosen. It'll have to be one of the Captain or something."
"Fay!" A man in a Generals uniform called from the door way as Fay winced. "Your late," he commented looking at the female, his black mustache wiggling slightly in annoyance.
"Ah yes," Fay nervously muttered, rubbing the back of her neck. "Err... well you see I was late because... I err..."
"Save it," the General commanded raising a hand. "Your presences is needed at the council room."
"Yes General," she said standing to attention. "Am I in trouble?"
"Just get their immediately cadet," he commanded. "There waiting for you. In fact, I'll take you so I know your not going to get distracted and make them any more impatient."
And with that he turned and began to march out and towards the castle grounds. Fay raced to catch up with him and fastened the buttons on her jacket up and then finished off with a belt round her waist. They marched down as reasons for her presents ran through the young women's head. They headed into the castle grounds and through several halls till the General halted at the council room doors. The men standing guard saluted to them.
"Cadet Fay Killen here to see the council," He announced as the guards began to open the large double doors. "Best behaviour cadet," he quietly added to Fay as they opened fully.
She swallowed hard before entering. The table was set up in a giant U shape with four members of the council up each side and then four at the top with the Queen between them in the very middle. The members of the council were dressed a like and none seemed no younger than 50.
"It's about time," one of the council members commented making the cadet feel even more nervous.
"Proceed," one sitting near the Queen commanded so Fay stepped forward till she was stood in the centre of the U. "Do you know why your here?"
"No sir," she admitted but kept her voice as military and steady as she could.
"Have you heard of the incident that took place last night involving our Queen?" He asked as she nodded.
"Yes sir," she answered.
"Well then you'll probably agree that our Queen needs more protection," he carried on as Fay paused for a split second, trying to figure out where this was going.
"Yes sir," she agreed. "Our Queen is our number one priority."
"Great, then you will be assigned the Queens personal guard," he said happily that the issue had been addressed and sorted as Fay looked at him in shock.
"Say what?" Fay asked but no one was listening to her.
"You will be promoted to status of Captain so you will have authority round the royal guards," he added looking through the paper work. "You are to be in charge of the protection and welfare of her royal majesty Queen Elsa."
"I...err... yes sir?" She said, her voice sounding shaken.
"Your General will brief you on everything," the first council member said.
"You are dismissed Captain," another member informed her as Fay turned and exited the room, unsure of what just happened.
As she reached the double doors again, she saw the General stood waiting for her. She stopped in front of him as the doors closed behind her. He looked at her uneasy state before speaking.
"You okay?" He asked, his voice a lot softer than usual.
"Yeah," she breathed not sounding too sure. "They promoted me up to Captain?"
"Yes," he nodded watching her. "I know."
"But I won't be able to take on the roll as Captain cause I'll be the queens personal guard?" She asked thinking.
"You will be able to command a unit to help with the protection of her majesty," the General pointed out.
"But not on the battle field?" She asked as he nodded. "Why was I picked? I've been field trained. I've got no experience being a body guard and what if I say something stupid to the Queen and she turns me into a frozen husk?"
"A frozen what?" the General asked confused as they started to head back to the barracks. "Look, although your time keeping could do with a little work, you are one of my best cadets. You'll do a fine job," he said proudly but she still looked worried. "They chose you cause you are one of the few women we have and as the Queen is on high alert after last night, they want someone who has no bounds so you can keep a eye on her at all times. I gave them your name because I knew you'd do a fine job. I see a lot of your farther in you."
"Really?" She asked looking at him.
"He did a fine job raising you," he smiled. "He'd be so proud of you."
"You think so?" She asked perking up.
"Of course," he said with a reassuring arm on her shoulder. "This will all die down soon and when it does and you prove yourself, they'll have no reason to demote you," he reassured with a smile.
"Thank you sir," she said with a small nod of her head.
"I only say what's true, Captain," he finished before turning. "Get your things together, someone will be round soon to show you to your new quarters."
She watched the General leave before heading to her own room. Being the only female cadet ment she had a room to herself instead of sharing one. It wasn't big but in truth, she didn't spend a lot of time in it. She sat on the bed for a moment to get her head round what just happened. Things had just changed very quickly for her and she was still yet unsure if it was for the best or not. In truth, she just saved herself five years plus of service at being instantly promoted. On the down side, she had been told so many stories about the fearless ice Queen that she was petrified of meeting her. She finally stood, figuring that she needed to get packed and ready. It was time she took on the role of Captain Fay Killen, personal body guard of the Queen and in all honesty, she was bricking it.
"Is this really necessary?" Elsa asked looking tired. She was still sat in the council room and quite frankly, had had enough.
"The Kingdom is on edge your majesty," one of the council members said looking through the paper work before him. "If the Kingdom knows your safe then they won't panic as much. It's for the good of Arendelle."
"I'm just use to my privacy," Elsa sighed although she knew they were right. "I don't really want a guard with me all the time."
"The General is organising a team to find out who it was that broke in. Once they are found and dealt with, everything can go back to normal," a second member explained as she nodded.
"Your right," she agreed with a small smile although, she was so drained from being woken by the intruders and from the last 6 hours of emergency meetings that all she wanted to do was crawl back into bed. "I wish to go rest now."
"How about you relax in your study till your new guard is with you?" The firs council member offered.
"That's sounds like a good idea," she nodded but she really didn't want to sit and wait thier. Then again, she could get a bit of paper work done.
She excused herself then exited the room with two guards close behind her. She made her way through the castle till she reached her studies. She seated herself down behind her great oak deck, guards just outside of the open doors. Her intention to work soon disappeared though as she found it hard to concentrate. Images of the failed kidnapping running through her mind. Admittedly, she had been scared. She never heard them enter. They had already grabbed her before she knew what was happening. She was able to use her powers to force them back but they were quick to escape when they heard the guards running to her aid. Maybe having someone look after her a little more closely was a good idea. Not to mention, with Anne away on holiday, the company might be good. She had been in her study not fare from a hour when she was startled by a guard announcing the presents of Captain Killen's arrival. She realised that she must have fell asleep or was at least very close to.
"Enter," she announced moving the paper work round to look busy.
"Your majesty," Fay bowed stepping in and standing at attention. "Captain Fay Killen, at your service."
Elsa gave her a quick look over. She didn't really get a good look while at the council room as she was finding it hard to concentrate. In truth, she had never met a female guard so she was curious but just too tired to let it both her too much.
"At ease," Elsa ordered noticing that the guard was looking slightly nervous although doing fairly well of hiding it mostly. "Admittedly, I was surprised to hear we have a female guard in the army."
"Admittedly, your majesty, thier is very few of us in your army," Fay said taking in the large room she stood in.
"Well you must have proven yourself to be a great soldier, the General spoke very highly of you," Elsa said putting the paper work neatly in a pile and laying them at the edge of the desk.
"He did?" Fay asked with a smile. The nervousness seemed to depleted sum.
"Your close to the General?" Elsa asked, her full attention now on the guard.
"My farther and the General were good friends in the army," Fay started and proceeded to carry on seeing that Elsa looked interested. "They went through the ranks together till my farther was KIA'd a few years before the Generals promotion. He took me in since I had no one else."
"And from thier you joined the royal army?" Elsa asked leaning back in her chair.
"Yes your majesty," Fay nodded. "I had been brought up round the army all my life. It just made sense that I become apart of it."
"Well it's lovely to meet you Captain," Elsa said as she covered her mouth, trying to hide a yawn. "You must excuse me," she apologised.
"No need to apologise," Fay said watching her. "You look exhausted your majesty."
"I feel it in truth," Elsa said with a small smile. "It's not even midday so I can't go back to sleep so maybe some fresh air would wake me some."
"That sounds like a good idea your majesty," Fay agreed as Elsa stood up from her seat.
They headed to the gardens where they found themselves in the Orchard fields. The Apple and plum trees gave a lovely shade from the midday sun and Elsa found a nice place to sit on the grass. Thier was no fruit but plenty of flowers, bees and butterfly's to look at. Fay stood over Elsa keeping an eye on the Queen as Elsa watched the wildlife around her.
"I love it here," Elsa said getting Fay's attention. "It's so quiet."
"It is very beautiful here," Fay agreed watching the Queen who had her eyes closed as the sun shone down on her.
"Indeed it is," a unfamiliar voice said from behind Fay.
Fay spun round, her hand resting on her sword ready to draw it if need be. Elsa turned her head to face the unknown male. He was in his early thirtys and very tall and very handsome. His hair was a light brown and just past shoulder length. He wore a dark blue jacket over a white shirt and it was easy to see he had money. What was most interesting about him was his eyes. They were a very bright brown with a almost orange glow to them.
"Address yourself sir," Fay commanded stepping between him and Elsa as Elsa stood up.
"Sorry to startle the two of you lovely ladies," he apologised with a slight bow. "I am Damien Johnswel. Your sister, Princess Anne, invited me to the engagement party."
"You've rather early," Elsa commented with a smile as Fay relaxed slightly. "That's over a week away."
"Oh, I know. Princess Anne asked me to come early," he explained.
"Really?" Elsa asked looking confused. "She's not even here herself at the moment. She and Kristof have gone away on holiday."
"I know," Damien smiled. "She was hoping we would meet. You see, we have a lot in common you and I."
"We do?" Elsa asked unsure. "In what way?"
"In this way," he said as he lifted his hand up and a small flame lit at the tips of his fingers as Fay looked at him in slight shock. She'd never seen a human use powers before. "She told me you can also control an element."
"That's amazing," Elsa commented watching the flames. "I didn't know there was others like me."
"Nor did I," he said extinguishing the flames. "I thought I was the only one till I heard word of you and I just had to meet you."
"And how is it you know the princess?" Fay asked unsure of him.
"Through Kristof," he said. "I met him through work and he introduced me to the princess."
"Do you have any where to stay?" Else asked as he shook his head.
"Not yet," I was to go town once I introduced myself to you and find a Inn."
"Nonce, you must stay with us as a guest," Else smiled. "Captain, would you be kind enough to call someone to escort Damien to a room."
"Yes your majesty," Fay reluctantly agreed. She would of denied but could see some members of staff not to fare away attending to the gardens.
She made her way over to them while keeping a eye on the Queen and Damien. Their was something about the fire started that didn't sit right with Fay but it could also just be that she was a little over proactive as it was the first day on the job. She managed to get Damien sorted and the rest of the day went with out a hitch. Else called a early night give Fay time to unpack and sort herself out. She was given a room next to Else's. It had a door that led strait to Else's room and a second that led out into the hallway. Their was little furniture but a single bed, a night stand with a jug, glass and candle holder and a small wooden chair. At the foot of the bed was a old wooden trunk that she proceeded to pack her things into. Without much else to do she decided to get into bed.
Late at night, unknowing what the time was, Fay found herself woken by something. It wasn't a sound that woke her nor a dream but a feeling of a icy bitter cold. The temperature had drop so sudden that it shook her awake. She opened her eyes and sat up. It was pitch black still so she felt round for the candle and match. Once lit she was able to see her her own breath which was very unusual for mid June. She swung her legs out of bed and noticed cold flakes of frost forming round the door that separated her room from the Queens. She grabbed the handle and the icy feel made sharp pains shoot through her hand. She let go and paused for a moment. This is the ice Queen after all. Maybe this is normal? A small moan came from within. Almost like a child's whimper. Fay swallowed hard before going for the door handle again and opening the door. She looked inside to see everything thing covered in a thin later of ice. It shimmered in the candles flickering light. Her gaze then turned to the large king size bed which the Elsa was laid in. She tip toed closer and could see that Elsa looked to be in distress. A nightmare, by the looks of it. Her eyes were darting under their lids and her hands were clenching the sheets. Although the room was freezing, sweat was pouring from her braw.
"Your majesty?" Fay whispered as she stepped closer.
She advanced to the bed and saw a chair to the side. She pulled it closer and sat looking at the Queen. She watched as Elsa squirmed. The nightmare must be a bad one by looks of it. Maybe last night's attack had got to her more than she's let on. Fay looked down at Elsa'a hand that was still gripping tightly onto the sheet. Fay slowly moved her own hand till it was resting on the Queens. She began to use her thumb to make small circles to sooth her. It seemed to work as Elsa began to still. The room even started to warm up somewhat. Fay smiled at achieving to calm the ice Queens nightmare but also at at her now peaceful form. She looked so relaxed, so content and so beautiful. After a few minutes, Fay decided that she needed to leave. As she moved her hand, she felt the hand it was on grab it back. She looked shocked at the sudden movement.
"Stay... Please?" Else said quietly as she opened her eyes to look at her guard.
Fay was going to protest but the scared and exhorted look in the Queens eyes made it impossible to say no. Elsa moved across enough so Fay could lay with her. The cold in the room had melted back to an almost room temperature so Fay laid on top of the covers. Even if she was still cold, she dared not get under the sheets. Elsa pulled Fay's arm round her waist. It was a moment of weakness but just tonight, she was happy to have the company.
It was that dream again. That dream that she would have every every now and again. The dream of freezing her sister and nearly killing her. She had it it quite a bit since her sister had left for holidays. Fay watched the Queen as she drifted back to sleep. This ruthless ice Queen could not be the same person she was told about. She didnt seem wicked nor a heartless monster but a kind women who wants someone to be close. Isn't that all humans want anyway. Fay began to relax as herself and Else began to drift back to sleep.