Arendelle a city filled with fear and crime run by the most sinister of villains. People cower in the shadows to avoid the conflict or join the dark forces in their selfish need to survive. Who is to stop the chaos and give the people the light they desperately need? Those who have refused to hide and surrender have chosen to fight against the evil. We are a small group, but our forces are great. Together we are the only ones that can and will prevent the fall of the city.
Perched atop a rooftop high over the cities night life I watched. My teal eyes scanning every inch of the streets below for wrongdoers as I waited for my latest assignment. I noticed a few men loitering in the darkness of an alley. A woman carrying her freshly bought groceries approached. I could smell the danger already. Rising I spread my wings under the pale moon's light. Stepping over to the edge I waited for the shrill cries of help. As the woman walked closer the more the men grew nervous. Then, I saw it, the glint of a knife under the fake yellow light of the lamppost.
I had to wait for them to do something though, standing around in the middle of the night was not illegal. The one with the knife grabbed the woman who screamed. With the felony being committed I fell forward allowing the wind to catch under my wings giving me more control as I glided down into the alley to distract them. Dropping into the shadows with small thud they turned missing their target. One barked at me, his voice trembling, "Who's there?"
I stepped forward the light shinning upon my orange, red, and yellow feathers of my suit. "I am the Phoenix, the flame of hope and justice," I responded darkly.
"You're one of those vigilantes?" one of the men asked.
"Yes, and mugging is against the law. Let the woman go, or I will be forced to use extreme measures."
A black-haired man laughed, he was so far unfazed by my threats. "You real think you have a chance to stop us," he mocked. "Boys show this birdbrain whose boss."
"But boss-"
The leader slapped the rattled man. "Are you men or mice?"
The one to the left came up cracking his knuckles. "We're men, boss." He threw a punch aimed for my face I caught it. He winced in pain and I smirked. Bending it he let out a cry, and I tossed him into the trash can. "Just where you belong," I said mockingly, "with garbage like yourself." Looking at the last two men I asked, "Next?"
The blond to the right shook his head before shouting, "I'm a mice," and ran away.
The leader sighed, "It's hard to find good help these days." Letting go of the woman, she ran away without muttering a single thank you. Tossing his knife back and forth between his hands he lunged. Grabbing it with my hand the gloves I wore emanated an intense heat immune to me, but can either melt or heat up any objects I hold. The blade and handle turned a bright red, and the man let it go shouting from the burn. "Bitch," he growled, holding his hand.
He came at me once more fist ready, I grabbed his arm, spun the man around, gripping his arm, and smiled coyly. "Have you ever seen the city from above?'
"No," he stuttered. At that moment I knew I had him.
"Then allow me to give you the grand tour?" I offered taunting him. Tapping my right foot to my left boot the jets in my heels lifted us up into the night sky. Using one hand to hold the man and the other to steer I flew overhead. I felt him begin to struggle, so I found a nice place to drop him. "Sorry, but the tour is over have a nice landing."
"What do yo-"
I let him go, and he fell onto the hood of a cop car. The cop dropped his doughnut staring at the men. Looking at me I gave him a salute, and flew once again into the darkness.
Finding a safe place to land I took a breather. Not a few minutes went by when my watch buzzed against my wrist. Looking at the face where the digital numbers were now read a message. IQ NE Rose St.
I took to the air heading for Rose Street where my enemy lay. The Ice Queen a dangerous foe to anyone and powerful crime boss. She's deadly for multiple reasons. She is beautiful beyond belief, a goddess that can seduce both men and women alike. The Ice Queen is also wickedly smart building machines that can enhance her equally gorgeous, and stunning ice powers.
Arriving at my destination I landed upon a fire escape. Peeking though a window I saw her roaming the floor towards her latest scheme. It was large device, coils wrapped around a metal pole, and at the end was a blue ball. This scared me a little, but I had to remain vigilant I am a hero, and I can never turn my back upon the people I save. Even if they don't know it.
I lifted up the window gently, and crawled in to further inspect the situation. Gaining a better view I saw another person working on the machine. He had shaggy blond hair, wearing a lab coat, and was chained to the floor. I could hear the click of the Ice Queen's heals upon the concrete floor her alluring, heart melting voice echoed through the building. "Dr. Bjorgman, please make sure my latest plan is working appropriately this time. We don't any mistake like the last time."
A chill ran down my spine as her voice sent an odd feeling throughout my entire being. It a was mix between fear, and desire, and I secretly enjoyed both. Slowly I made my descent wanting to catch her by surprise. My boot kicked and unforeseen pipe. I froze my heart beating against my rib cage as those piercing blue eyes locked onto. "Well, well, well," she clicked her tongue. "It seems we have a bird in my cage." With a wave of her hand and icy blast came towards me.
Taking flight from where I stood I fell to the ground. "Ice Queen," I acknowledged.
"Phoenix," she growled. "I thought I killed you, during our last stand off?"
I chuckled, "You know what they say about the legendary bird. After death they rise from the ashes once more."
"Then I am going to have to make sure you stay dead this time," she threatened. Sending another chilling blast I dodged it flying though the air. Hitting a button upon the band around my wrist it ignited the gloves into a glowing blaze. Descending I readied a punch aimed straight for my arch nemesis. She moved at the last second, casing me to hit the floor instead. The shock wave of the impact sent us both flying, and I crashed to the ground beside the doctor.
Feeling his arms lift me up he asked worriedly, "Are you alright Phoenix?"
Brushing off my arm I replied. "Yeah, can you dismantle this contraption?"
"I can try."
"Then do it, I'll distract her majesty."
A wall of ice came from the distance. I slammed my fists together forming my own fiery shield. Melting it and creating a fog that engulfed the room. Something grabbed me pulling me into it, and I felt cold lips upon mine. Losing all my resolve for one second my hands were suddenly frozen to my sides. I opened my eyes, and saw the dark intent and lust coating those majestic blue eyes. Rising her hand one long icicle formed upon the knuckle of her middle finger. How original, I internally scoffed. The Ice Queen placed the point on my throat I could feel the blood run down my neck. "Any last words, Phoenix?" she purred in triumphant.
Feeling my fingers I smiled, "Just four: fire in the hole!"
My arch nemesis quirked her brow confused, and the doctor ducked out of the way. From my right glove I shot one projectile right for the icy contraption. The blast filled the room a loud explosion, and fire. Freed from The Ice Queen's grasp I took flight for window. Stealing one last glance she was encased by a ring of fire. We met eyes once more, before I took off into the night. Anger was alight in her frost blue eyes as she shouted "Curse you Phoenix."
Two hours later I walked through the door clean, wounds that I might have received healed, and my costume back at headquarters. Taking my jacket and shoes off I called down the hallway. "Honey I'm home. She always somehow made it home before me, even on her heaviest of 'work' nights.
Rounding the corner stood my blond fiancee Elsa. A smile upon her face in warm greeting. "Anna, you're home. How was work?"
"Exhausting," I sighed. "You?"
"Oh, you know same old same old," she chuckled. "I ordered a pizza it should be here in fifteen."
Closing the gap between us I gave her kiss, "Sounds perfect. I'm starving."
"You always are," she joked.
Leaning in Elsa captured my lips I melted into the kiss, despite what we had just gone though only a few hours ago I still loved this woman. For you see I have not only my alter ego, but a dark secret that no one can ever know.
My name is Anna Oslo, the Phoenix protector of Arendelle, and I'm engaged to Elsa Frossen my arch nemesis.
