Snow Queen of Justice
CHP1: Foreign Territory
It had been one busy month nothing comparing with the past two days. The birthday of the queen's younger sister drew near and wanted to make certain was one to remember. Over a year and a half passed since the public became mindful of their leader's unique abilities. Each individual had their own separate opinion of her but as a whole cherished their queen. She walked the halls bypassing dozens of paintings on the walls catching a glimpse of the sun climbing over the mountains. It was still early and the gates wouldn't open until another couple hours.
Down the steps she passed more paintings and once on the main floor luxurious furniture. Upon turning the corner ran into some of the service people greeting one another. Many bowed as the queen passed through, giving them all a slight nod showing her appreciation. She stopped in front of a specific window in particular. There was no other place she'd rather be and was certain it would be another beautiful day in the kingdom. As things stood was nothing more she could possibly ask for. All the years of seclusion were in the past and looked forward to what the future had instore. Two persons approached from behind in full stride seemingly out of breath.
They first apologized for bothering her requesting a sign off on staff and beverages for Anna's big day, placing a couple papers out in front of her. Without hesitation took the papers into hand. She quickly looked them over before signing off and handing them back. Skipping down the hall gave off an extra energy and confidence they hadn't witnessed till that moment. They stared at each other with the same blank expression before shrugging it off and continuing their duties. She ran a finger through her hair stepping into the main hall. A feeling it was going to be a great day was strong, exiting out a side door taking in the fresh air. In a couple steps gazed upon the grass flowers and trees before looking to the sky with only a few scattered clouds.
Everything appeared normal, but changed as something formed in the sky not far from where she stood. Countless colors circulated picking up rapidity around whatever it was. The queen didn't know what to make of it but was a glorious view to say the least. Within moments the wind velocity ascended tremendously and knew it was somehow connected to the strange entity forming before her eyes. As of that instant wasn't an immediate threat so didn't consider alerting security. A thunderous resonance followed, the queen slightly positioned her hands over her ears. Next lost her footing due to the force coming from its core.
It was then considered returning inside the castle, but curiously stopped her from doing so. Flashing a bright gold closed her eyes because of its brightness all colors ceasing in an instant. When the light died down opened her eyes and standing there were two individuals. Two of which she'd never set eyes on and strangely dressed for that matter. The queen did her best holding back a chuckle and masking her expression.
"Well, well this turned out easier than we thought there she is right over there." One of the two pointed directly at the queen.
Realizing their attention was directed at her took another couple steps back before slowly turning the opposite way. So much was in play! First the strange colors and brightness and following that two unknowns appearing right in front of her past the closed gates and on private property, and apparently after her! Was it sorcery or magic of some sort?! Biting back wondered if she was jumping the gun. It was possible they were just there to see the queen of their kingdom, but dressed like that and the way in which they arrived was much too peculiar. Before she could take another step her feet were frozen solid up to the ankles! The queen's eyes broadened forcing herself out of the ice immediately turning. Did one of them unleash the ice?!
It was then she took a closer look at them. The first had pale skin, silver/blue colored hair that extended down over her back. Dark blue gloves extending to the elbows and knee high boots, and a body suit of the same color, legs and arms left uncovered. And the other beside her wore a dark blue suit and trench coat of similar color carrying a boomerang, and hat displaying a symbol similar to his weapon. The queen's expression was one of uncertainty and worrisome.
"Don't be so alarmed Queen Elsa of Arendelle, we aren't here to hurt you," The pale one stepped forward extending an arm. With an open hand created an eight inch dolphin of ice out of nothingness, much like the queen's abilities. The pale individual tossed the creation to the queen which she caught, "You see...we're exactly the same."
The queen gazed over the ice creation, her heart skipping a beat. She never imagined there'd be someone out there with the same abilities to her.
"We have a proposition for you." The woman across from her spoke.
The queen glared at the dolphin before looking up. Something she noticed, and was probably true about the other behind the woman was the choice of language. In the kingdom of Arendelle Norsk/Norwegian was the prime language of communication but was fluent enough in the English language. For several moments didn't speak, so many thoughts circulating through her mind.
"Who...who are you people?" Elsa finally spoke.
"Oh of course, how rude of us. That's Captain Bommerang and I'm Killer Frost."
Their names were just as strange as they appeared. Killer Frost took a couple steps, stopping as Elsa raised a hand gesturing she not make another move. The queen again thought silently for various moments. Before her was someone similar, but even so had no idea of their intentions and had no other choice then to send them away.
"Don't come any closer, you shouldn't be here. You're trespassing, leave now and I'll overlook this incident. Do so now before the guards do a sweep of the area." Elsa said turning away.
"Hold on," Killer Frost took a couple steps; the queen stopping in place, "You didn't hear what we came to say. There is a terrible group of magical beings such as ourselves. Evil beings, terrorizing innocents unable to def..."
"My duties lie here in this kingdom and nowhere else. I cannot help you in your quest, leave now," Elsa only slightly looked over her shoulder, "This is your one and only warning."
The queen dropped Killer Frost's ice construct shattering into pieces. Elsa felt she might regret the decision turning them away. Was it possible this other ice user had answers to questions she had for most her life. Why she was the way she was and what was the cause/root of her ice abilities? She might never know, and that was ok far as she was concerned. Having Anna and a kingdom accepting of her uniqueness was more than enough to keep her happy.
"Somehow I knew you'd say something like that." Killer Frost took off in stride.
At the last moment Elsa revolved around spotting Killer Frost coming down on her from up top. She had no time to react or even counter as Frost's knee connected with the left side of her face tumbling to the ground.
"Oh and to be clear in the matter, you don't have a choice," Killer Frost stood over the queen, "You're going to help us destroy the Justice League."
Shaking off the cobwebs rolled on her side, "And if I don't?" The queen aimed one hand in the direction of Killer Frost firing off several rounds of ice blades.
Having exceptional reaction speed created two shields of ice blocking the blades closing the distance between them, smashing one shield into the side of Elsa's face shattering on impact. Killer Frost stomped at shoving a boot into Elsa's back kicking at her skull with the opposite foot. The queen was knocked unconscious; Frost reaching down and lifting Elsa up into her arms.
"That was certainly easier than I thought it'd be, especially based on the report. Knew I could have handled this on my own." Frost inquired walking toward Captain Boomerang.
"Perhaps...but get the vibe the queen didn't get to the point of truly..."
"Shut it!" Killer Frost silenced him before he could finish.
Boomerang and Frost's attention was diverted to one of the castle doors. Several guards ran at them and couldn't make out what they said, each of them shouting over one another. They came no closer than fifteen feet to the villains before Killer Frost froze them solid.
"What a sad excuse for hired help, especially with someone of her abilities," Killer Frost looked to the captain, "Get us out of here before more of them show."
In a quick nod and one push of a button were surrounded by that same bright light and disappeared just as quickly.
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The duo re appeared, but not where they expected. Surrounded by dozens of trees, plant life and bushes and mountains. Killer Frost twirled a finger through her hair before again gazing over at Captain Boomerang.
"What happened, this isn't base what's wrong with that stupid thing?"
"Hell if I know! Let's just try again."
Boomerang opened the coordinate's panel to confirm the current destination and what might have went wrong. Unknown to either the queen regained consciousness and took but only a couple moments before memory of the situation came back. Throwing her head forward bit into Killer Frost's shoulder! The villainous yelled losing hold of Elsa knocking the teleportation device out of Captain Boomerang's grasp.
"Damn it!" The captain shouted.
"Where have you taken me?!" The queen shouted standing opposite of them.
Killer Frost grasped the now sore shoulder cursing under her breath.
"As I said before you're gonna help us wipe out the Justice League and if you refuse will never see that kingdom of yours again. Simple as that, you no longer have a choice," Killer Frost chuckled, "Not that you ever did in the fi..."
Killer Frost leaped throwing her arms around Captain Boomerang forcing them both out of the way as a massive ice boulder covered in spikes came down over them. They tumbled rolling over each other.
"Take me back to Arendelle this instant!" Elsa demanded.
Spikes in the form of ice shot out from underneath them, quick enough to separate from one another eluding the attack.
"Damn, she's heated...I like this side of her." Killer Frost grinned.
The moment was short lived as a massive Shark constructed of snow and ice bounced up and down off the ground. Not only that but the surrounding that had been so green full of life was now covered in snow and ice, and the temperature dropped significantly as well.
"Woooohh, this bra'd might be a more powerful ice user than yourself." Captain Boomerang said.
"Shut up and make yourself useful! We need to detain her and..."
Killer Frost was unable to finish; Elsa's creation planting her into the ground and swallowing her whole. Captain Boomerang's eyes widened tightening his grip over his signature weapon, ready to take the situation serious. Not even a moment later the shark creation exploded and standing in its place, a pissed Killer Frost.
"You dear make a mockery of me!" Frost hissed.
She blitzed forward getting in Elsa's face before she could create anything more. With a combination of punches and kicks to the body dropped the queen to her knees. Taking hold of her hair tied in a ponytail lifted her up, punching her several feet the other direction. Out of breath and bruised, the queen was slow to get up staggering. Losing her footing fell back screaming in which Killer Frost took off at full speed.
"Elsa!" Frost shouted watching the queen plummet off the ledge unable to catch her!
The fall was a good eighty to one hundred feet, her only chance of survival ending up in the lake and even then was no given.
"Dammit! We need to get down there and find her, the boss won't be happy if we come back empty handed."
"Agreed." Killer Frost kicked at the ground in disgust.
Bruised, battered and drenched from the fall emerged ashore minutes later. Soaked, confused and stressed pulled herself out of the lake. Taking a good look around was still oblivious to her surrounding and too that point hoped she had seen the last of the intruders that put her in the situation. She somehow needed to get back to Arendelle, and the sooner she figured where she was the faster that could happen. Grasping her left shoulder, groaned no doubt injured during the fall. She only hoped it wasn't broken. Setting her eyes on a specific direction took to that path but noticed something with each step she took. Hindering further movement spun around; the trees, plants and even lake frozen solid covered in snow.
A hand to her mouth took a deep breath closing her eyes. Her emotions were flowing all over and as a result the snowy atmosphere. Taking back control re opened her eyes eliminating the snow and ice returning everything to the way it was moments ago. For several minutes walked through the forest area before finally entering onto a road and too her luck was a sign a couple feet out in front of her.
"Four miles, Gotham City..." The queen read aloud.
The arrows pointed straight forward. Not at all familiar with the name Gotham especially questioned how far away she was from Arendelle. Standing around would get her nowhere, and perhaps there was someone in the city of Gotham that could give directions. Even better possibly know who she was, after all being the queen of an entire kingdom didn't go unheard. Settling her nerves with good thoughts took to the path. The sun had just about set over the mountain side and would soon be nightfall. The sooner she arrived in town the better.
Over an hour passed traveling on foot, the moon glowing bright. At times thought she'd never get there relieved she'd finally reached the destination and boy was it a sight to see. It was unlike anything she'd seen and even rubbed at her eyes.
"It's...it's beautiful." Elsa murmured gazing over the massive city from up high.
She could marvel the view for hours but had something to do. Only taking a couple steps down the hill something caught her attention, something never seen before sending shockwaves up her spine. A big hunk of metal on wheels moving on its own/nothing pulling it along! How could that be! Not even another step and spotted loads more of the moving vehicles. Different size, colors and styles, each of which gave off roaring sounds speeding through the streets. One appeared to follow and or chase after another. Dissimilar to the others in the sense flashed blue and red lights over the top ringing like an overly loud alarm. And on closer observation believed she spotted persons within the strange entities!
"What in the world?!" The queen thought silently.
The whole scene was a lot to take in and even questioned her consciousness. Perhaps it was all just a dream and she'd soon wake from the nightmare? Pinching a cheek confirmed it wasn't a dream, no matter how unbelievable the past hours had been. Down the hill and out onto the road. She almost jumped at the sound of a vehicle stopping right in front of her.
"Lady, get outta the way!" A driver yelled sticking their head outside the window.
The driver honked a couple times as Elsa finally got the idea moving out of the way. Additional vehicles did the same as she took off across the street. The last vehicle barely missed as she hopped onto the sidewalk.
"Watch where yur going bitch!" The driver yelled.
"Excuse me!" Elsa shot back.
The vehicle passed down the road and around the corner in seconds, unlikely hearing a word she said. No one had ever addressed her in such fashion, well at least not directly. She was the queen of Arendelle after all and wouldn't take being spoken to that way. On the way down the street set eyes on something else she'd never seen and had a difficult time wrapping her mind around. A humongous screen plastered over the front of a building, a person visible and speaking and then switching views to a sporting event. The queen believed it to be magic of some sort.
It was all just so overwhelming, the entire scene as a whole. The buildings so tall, all the bright lights, the unknown vehicles, and overall fast pace of everything! It was mind bobbling! Was this how the world was outside of Arendelle?! She hadn't done much traveling so was definitely possible. A little further down the block came across an alleyway, three individuals hanging out around a small camp fire. Two of which sat over a torn/beat down sofa, the third leaning against a wall opposite of them. Finally someone that might be able to help. Well at least that's what she hoped.
"Hello, sorry to be a bother," Elsa walked toward them assuming English to be the primary language in town, "I'm somewhat lost and could use a little assistance."
Two whistled as she approached, one of which on the sofa stood Elsa stopping short of them.
"I am queen Elsa of Arendelle, could you direct me to this kingdom's leader?"
Gazing at one another let out a laugh before looking back to the woman.
"Boys, think she's into that freaky shit roleplaying and cosplay whatever that stuffs called. But hey, she fine as hell."
The three high fived, Elsa somewhat blushing at his last comment but hid it through her expression. That was no way for anyone to address a queen but would excuse their actions, most likely not familiar with her.
"Your kingdom's ruler...where can I find he or she?" Elsa again questioned.
One out of the group chuckled taking a step forward.
"And what you gonna offer in return? Information aint given free around here."
"Then I'll go and ask someone somewhere else." She replied.
The queen didn't like his overall tone and something about the whole group just didn't seem right. Their body postures and expressions were much too shady and didn't trust them in the slightest. As she took off back in the direction of where she came the individual grabbed hold of her wrist.
"Where you going so soon sweet stuff? The night's young, we got plenty of time to have some fun."
"Take your hands off me!" Elsa said tightening her fists.
With a tight grip of his own pulled back and threw her the opposite way, in which she ended up in the lap of the one sitting over the sofa. He wrapped one arm around her waist trapping her right arm with his own. Her left shoulder was in pain so wanted to limit the amount she moved the arm in general. She struggled to free herself but was unable to. One of the others uncovered a small pocket knife.
"Pretty ladies should know better than to travel alone this time of night in Gotham City. Gals like you always learn the hard way. Now let's see, what should I cut open first?" He questioned looking over her blue dress.
Elsa's heart raced, the fastest it had since gaining conscious from being knocked out cold. She'd never been in a situation such as the present but even so had a pretty good idea what they might do if she didn't escape. Emotion taking over unintentionally froze the legs of the one holding her, and turned out beneficial. Shouting released his grasp over her; Elsa raised her hands freezing the arms of the one holding the knife. He fell back onto the ground unable to move his arm even the slightest.
"My god, yur one of dem meta's." The third individual stepped back.
Elsa immediately pushed off the couch taking off as fast she could. None of the three followed after her. Almost instantly realizing she left a trail of ice as she did, and expanded with each second that past. Biting at her lower lip took a deep breath again trying to calm herself before her abilities got out of control. Caught up in her thoughts didn't realize as she once more ended up in the middle of the street. One of the speeding vehicles came within a foot of Elsa and instinct taking over constructed a seven foot ice wall! It gave her just the time she needed to get across the street.
The vehicle however crashed into shattering the ice wall with another crashing into it from behind. Things only got worse as the street itself was slowly engulfed in a combination of snow and ice. Elsa knew right away it was her doing, but had a difficult time trying to put a stop to it. As vehicles passed by slid across the slippery surface crashing into one another and creating flames! Elsa knew she needed to get away quickly so took off down and through another alleyway; the ice trail following and even covered some of the buildings. If she didn't get things under control soon the entire city would alter into a snow land.
For the next five minutes stayed on the move but nothing changed. The cold snowy atmosphere spread in all directions and at that point knew she had to stop running and fully collect herself. Creating an ice ladder simultaneously ran upward atop the rooftops over seventy feet high. She just as quickly disposed of the ladder in case someone tried following. Closing her eyes focused her senses clearing away all thoughts, but was interrupted. A booming reverberation from above, a lone object tearing through the skies. A flying vehicle! Elsa couldn't believe it, but its shape was even more bizarre. The black vehicle passed over the top of her; something ejecting from and gliding down toward her. A wing span of six FT either way, yet couldn't make out what it was from her distance. It closed in and fast, the pointy ears and glowing white eyes especially caught her attention. Was it a gargoyle or demon of some sort?! She didn't have very much time to think it over as whatever it was touched down right in front of her.
"This ends now...who are you?!"
Elsa was again in disbelief, much as she'd been since taken from her kingdom. The creature opposite of her could speak, or perhaps was part human the more she looked at it. Seeing as whatever it was marched toward her, knew she had to defend herself. Not interested in collaborating with whatever it was situated both hands out in front of her.
"Stay away." She warned.
The one opposite her continued forward, leaving no other option froze at the ground right in front of the incoming target.
"Don't come any closer or I will ha..."
A projectile cut her off which she froze solid at the last possible second. More than certain whatever it was aimed to kill her wouldn't hold back. She first swamped/covered the roof in a snow/ice combination. The enemy seemed unaffected, even picking up speed. Not stopping there created long chains of ice erupting from beneath, wrapping around the wrists and ankles of the enemy pulling and holding it down on the ground.
"Die demon!"
A large blade of ice took shape just twelve feet above the restrained target. In one flick of her wrist dove down for the target. With much strength broke free of the ice constraints flipping out of the blade's path as it sliced through the roof. It was then a sizeable boxing glove in the color of green appeared out of nowhere and a single strike to the back of the head dropped Elsa face first to the turf out cold.
"Lantern..." The one opposite to the queen spoke.
"Yoo, hey whatsup bats? Looks like I made it just in time." Another spoke from the sky; his body engulfed in a green substance/energy.
"I had everything under control."
"Yeah, yeah whatever you say. That's not what it looked like from my end, you might be Batman, but you're still just a man under all that armor and gadgetry. Before you ask what I'm doing in town, hear me out." Green Lantern emphasized touching down in front of him.
"Go ahead," Batman walked standing over the fallen suspect. He looked at her closely and quite evident he'd never set eyes on her before. Lifting the unconscious woman over his shoulder looked to the sky, "And make it fast, I've got work to do."
"Ok so I was working monitor duty from headquarters when something irregular appeared on screen. An energy source typically associated with teleportation, but can't confirm that. But anyway it was worth checking out and I..."
"On second thought, enlighten me later. There's too much that needs fixing. Return to your watchtower duties Hal." Batman cut him off.
Green Lantern stepped forward positioning at the building's ledge. Upon looking on and about, knew exactly what Batman meant. A vast majority of Gotham was covered in ice and snow. He then looked back to the Dark Knight, focusing on the woman in his grasp. He took a couple steps focusing in on her face.
"Wooohhh, she's smokin! A newbie, or is she someone you've encountered? What is it about you that all the pretty girls are out to kill you? Must have a bad way with women." Green Lantern said.
"We're done here. I must first distinguish who she is and figure why and what she was doing in my city." Batman moved toward the ledge ready to dive down.
"Wait, hold on a sec," Lantern ran up next to him, "Why don't we take her back to the watchtower. Yeah I'm sure your tech and everything inside the cave is excellent and all, but can get the same results up above. Not to mention an extra set of hands and eyes. Not all of us have turned in for the night...so what do you say? Oh and by the way there's always that chance she awakes before all diagnostics are complete so..."
For various moments the Dark Knight stood in silence, before ultimately standing beside GL. Whatever they did needed to happen quickly and perhaps by some string of luck the woman could undo the wintery atmosphere in Gotham.
"Let's Go."
"No problem." Lantern replied.
In a single click disappeared in a blinding flash.
To Be Continued