A/N Hello readers. I want to say, I am still alive. For the past several months I have been dealing with some very important issues which are very personal to me. I would like to announce that I am still writing my 'Cold as ice' fic. I am working on the next chapter, but as I haven't been concentrating on it for a long while, I have been having some writers block. I promise I will get another chapter updated very soon though.

Meanwhile I have written this chapter for a new story I may continue with, depending on interest. I actually had a dream similar to this so thought I needed to write it down.

It is going to be an eventual Helsa fic and will contain some dark themes, including some violence. It will rated T for now but may change to M as story progresses.

I would appreciate feedback, but no flames as they will be deleted or ignored.

Chapter One.

Pain...

Unimaginable pain coursed through her entire body.

Cracking an eye open she groaned deeply. As she tried to move she let out an involuntarily yelp, realizing that every part of her body ached. Her arms, her legs...her head.

Cold...

Why did she suddenly feel so cold?

Panic rising, Elsa desperately attempted to summon her magic, but nothing happened, not even a dainty snowflake made an appearance. M-My powers? Why are they not working?

As she took a trembling breath, her heart started to beat more erratically and she flailed wildly. Her efforts though proved futile. She was restrained, her arms and wrists heavily shackled to a cold, flat metal surface.

After a brief moment the young Queen took a moment to pull herself together. She gathered her resolve and started to assess her situation, starting with her surroundings. She was in a dimly lit, windowless room with gray, stone walls. Although it was proving difficult to determine her exact location due to the lack of light, it appeared to be a dungeon of sorts.

How did I get here?

Seemingly the Queen couldn't remember much of anything. The last memory she could recall was eating dinner with her sister, Anna and Kristoff. But after feeling a terrible headache coming on had chosen to retire to her chambers much earlier then intended.

Immediately, she felt scared and very confused. Obviously she had been abducted, but by who and for what purpose? How did her captor or captors get into the castle undetected, or more importantly, get her out? Had anyone been harmed? Was Anna okay?

The horrifying thought of anything terrible befalling her little sister was too much to bear. Oh Anna, please be okay.

Cautiously she flexed her arms, but every little movement sent bolts of pain shooting from her wrists to her shoulders. "Arrgghhh!"

As she recovered from the pain, she was alerted to the sound of a door creaking open, followed by heavy footsteps. Elsa forced herself to look in that direction, but a strange aroma instantly assaulted her senses, leaving her eyes burning and sending her into an uncontrollable coughing fit.

Once she had managed to catch her breath, the blonde slowly opened her eyes only to find a tall, dark figure standing over her, studying her with much interest.

"Ah, you're awake, I see..."

The chilling sound of his voice sent shivers down her spine. It almost sounded like him...No, it can't be! "W-Who are you?"

The figure reached down with his hand and caressed her cheek. "Do forgive my impertinence, Your Majesty...Perhaps I should explain. "My name is Halberd. And this, Snow Queen is my laboratory."

"Laboratory?" Elsa whispered.

A smile quirked at his lips. "Yes. This is where I carry out my experiments. And you, Queen Elsa are my most prized specimen."

"Specimen?!" Elsa struggled desperately, hoping for even a tiny sliver of her powers, but the searing pain that burned in her wrists hurt so bad she was forced to stop.

"I'm afraid your powers won't work, Your Majesty. For my own protection I was forced to give you something to suppress them. It's only temporary of course, but it allows me enough time to carry out my plans...let's say...uninterrupted."

"Whatever you're planning to do, you won't get away with it. My guards will be out looking for me as we speak."

Halberd let out a hearty laugh. "They're not going to find us. In fact, we're many miles from Arendelle. Face it, nobody even knows where you are."

"Anna will find me," she countered, confident that her sister would not let her down.

"Oh, do you mean that cute little redhead?" He mocked.

"Anna," she breathed. Elsa glowered at him, her stomach in knots. "What did you do to my sister?"

"My flunkies dealt with her accordingly. I have to say though, the Princess put up more of a fight then you. She certainly showed spunk. But why bother with someone as ordinary as her, when I have someone like you!"

"Someone like me?" She questioned.

He rolled his eyes at her. "Did you really think I hadn't done my homework? I know everything about you, Elsa. You're a powerful mage with complete mastery over ice and snow. You can create sentient beings with a simple flick of the wrist, especially magnificent snow monsters capable of crushing everything in its path. You have so much potential, yet it is so wasted. But no matter, you'll be helping us soon enough."

"If you think I'll ever help you, then you're clearly mistaken," Elsa spat.

He let out a shrill laugh before stalking across to the opposite side of the room. After choosing a small vial filled with a potion he quickly returned to her side. "I believe you have misconceptions about what I can do. I'll have you know, Snow Queen that I am extremely talented. So when I say you'll be helping me, you'd better believe it. Now please, drink this."

Her throat constricted at the sight of the blue liquid. "Is this going to hurt me?"

Halberd stroked the tip of his finger along her throat, trailing down towards her chest, all the way to her stomach. "Hurt you?! No of course not! I need you, Elsa...and alive for now. So there is no cause to worry, this is just a little something to help the process along. Once this takes effect though, I'll be able to carry out the procedure."

"I don't understand...Procedure? What are you talking about?!"

"To create the ultimate weapon of course. Someone twice as powerful, twice as strong, someone who will be completely loyal and easily controlled."

As she fought to comprehend what this madman was telling her, she renewed her efforts to break out of her restraints. She willed the cold to flow through her, but again nothing happened.

Halberd sniggered. "I already told you, Elsa. Your powers can't help you. You really should be more grateful. It's not everyday you're chosen to carry a future prodigy. Now, once you drink this potion you can just lie back and relax."

"No, I won't!" She hissed. "You're crazy. You're actually, completely, unquestionably deranged. Now let me go!"

But before she could protest further, Halberd pinched her nose, denying her air. The Queen fought hard, refusing to open her mouth until her body was demanding precious oxygen that she could resist no longer. Once her mouth opened enough to suck in a breath though, he took the opportunity to force the liquid down her throat, ensuring that every last drop was expelled.

"Now swallow it like a good girl," the mad scientist commanded, forcing her jaw shut until he was convinced she had drank the potion. Then he patiently waited.

Seconds later, Elsa's body stiffened. She let out a blood-curdling cry as excruciating pain tore through her weakened form. "Please make it stop!"

"It'll only hurt for a moment, my dear," he reassured her.

At least he had been telling the truth. Because as abruptly as it had started the pain instantly stopped and Elsa sagged against her restraints, barely conscious.

Halberd stroked her hair. "There, there, that's a good girl. Phase one of my experiment is complete. All we have to do now is wait. For now though, I'll leave you to rest. Until we meet again, Snow Queen."

Once she was sure Halberd had left the room, Elsa allowed a few tears to fall and she cursed herself for showing such weakness. In one last, desperate attempt she tried to bring forth her magic, but her quivering body refused to allow her to focus. Instead she frantically pulled on the shackles that bound her. She struggled until she could bear the pain no longer and was thankful when she was blessed with unconsciousness.

As Halberd entered the room he cautiously approached the crackling fireplace. He knew that was where he would find him, slumped in his favorite chair. "Hello, brother," he greeted.

There was an uncomfortable silence before the figure acknowledged Halberd's presence. "Dear brother, you have finally returned. Pray, do tell. How was she?"

The older man lingered there for a moment or two as if in deep thought, before pouring himself a glass of whiskey and joining his sibling in conversation. "Positively ravishing as always, little brother. You have chosen well. She has a strong, healthy body, certainly capable of carrying the subject to term. And her extraordinary powers will give my creation the ultimate advantage."

Lifting his gaze towards his brother, he smirked. "I told you, you'd be pleased. See, I am proving to be quite useful. So, have you managed to inform, Her Majesty of our wonderful plan yet?"

"I told her just enough to keep to keep her brilliant mind occupied. However, once she discovers the whole truth, I'll doubt she'll take it too well."

The figure rose from his chair and with his hands clasped behind his back, he began pacing. "Well she won't really have much choice in the matter. Besides, nine months isn't too long to wait and then I'll finally have what I've always wanted. The key to obtaining my very own hearts desire. A crown, a kingdom, complete with loyal subjects, but more importantly a family that loves me. Finally, Arendelle will be mine and this time there won't be anyone to stop me."

"You really are a weak minded fool! Why stop with Arendelle when our creation will be capable of so much more," Halberd implored. "If you thought the Queen was powerful there is no limit what her offspring will be able to do, especially with altered genetics. Elsa's divinely powers mixed with your evil genes and my extensive knowledge of alchemy we will bring forth a new, formidable weapon. Powerful, dangerous...a force to be reckoned with. We'll be able to rule not just one Country, but the entire world."

"Your mind is almost as devious and corrupted as mine...I like it. Now, how soon is the Queen likely to be ready?"

"Three days at the most."

"Very good," he murmured. "Then I'd better go prepare to become a daddy. After all, I wouldn't want to disappoint my beautiful Queen now, would I?"

A/N More to come...