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Hello, my dear readers and welcome to the continued tales of Queen Elsa and Sir Daniel. In the last story/prologue, Elsa the Snow Queen was approached by a mysterious entity who called himself the Story-Keeper. He wanted Elsa to be his champion against the Shrouded Queen, an equally mysterious entity who tortured the multiverse for her own entertainment. After some convincing, Elsa accepted. To help her, the Story-Keeper had recruited Daniel Jackson, an average joe and movie buff from the 'real world', to serve as Elsa's companion and guide. After a month of preparation, the Story-Keeper sent the two on their way, giving them their very own TARDIS as a means of traveling to different worlds. While wondering how to pilot their new vehicle/home, Daniel's thinking aloud accidentally activated the TARDIS, which began taking them to the first world being attacked by the Shrouded Queen. And now the two are heading onto their first adventure!

Born of cold and winter air
And mountain rain combining...
This icy force both foul and fair
Has a frozen heart worth mining

So cut through the heart, cold and clear
Strike for love and strike for fear
See the beauty, sharp and sheer
Split the ice apart!
And break the frozen heart

Hyup! Ho! Watch your step! Let it go!
Hyup! Ho! Watch your step! Let it go!

Beautiful!
Powerful!
Dangerous!
Cold!

Ice has a magic, can't be controlled.
Stronger than one! Stronger than ten!
Stronger than a hundred men!

Hyup!

Born of cold and winter air
And mountain rain combining!
This icy force both foul and fair
Has a frozen heart worth mining!

Cut through the heart, cold and clear!
Strike for love and strike for fear!
There's beauty and there's danger here
Split the ice apart!
Beware the frozen heart...

The Snow Queen & the Winter Knight: Ice & Fire

Prologue: How to Arrive in a New World

(The night before Elsa and Daniel left)

Out on the castle balcony, the Story-Keeper was having a nice little smoke to himself. He had been out there for hours since the royal family reunion. Soon the dawn would come.

"And so it begins," He said to himself after taking a big whiff of his cigarette . Suddenly he scrunched his face up in disgust. But it wasn't due to the cigarette. "You might as well show yourself. I already sensed you're here."

"Sharp as ever, Story-Keeper." A gleeful voice cackled behind him.

The Story-Keeper turned around to face a man, robed and hooded in black. He might've looked like some kind of monk. Or perhaps the Grim Reaper. But the Story-Keeper knew he was neither.

"What are you doing here?" He asked this unwelcome and unwanted newcomer.

"The Shrouded Queen sent me to check up on things with you," The Man in Black said with a smile. The lower part of his face was the only thing visible under that hood. "She was almost worried you were going to back out. And she's been awaiting this game rather eagerly."

"You're rolling with the Shrouded Queen now?" The Story-Keeper asked with a raised brow.

The Man in Black chuckled. "In a manner. I haven't sworn myself into servitude to her. I am merely…loaning my services. So…" The Man in Black strolled over to the balcony. The Story-Keeper put as much distance as he could between them. "The Queen's going to be in stitches when she learns you're sending a Disney Princess to spoil her fun."

He started laughing deeply. "This ain't no Kingdom Hearts, Story-Keeper! Poor little Elsa here will soon be way out of her comfort zone once the game really gets going! For shame, Story-Keeper, for shame, exposing such a sweet character like her to the horrors out there. She won't stand a chance. To quote dear old Milton 'Innocence once lost can never be regained'. You really should've stuck with practicality rather than favoritism, ole' friend."

"She will prevail," The Story-Keeper said softly but there was such a firm conviction in his words.

The Man in Black's mouth turned into a wicked sneer. "Maybe you speak true, Story-Keeper, maybe. But this is anybody's game. And I don't have high expectations for this Snow Queen."

The Story-Keeper snorted. "We'll see. So, are the rules still set?"

"Of course, they are," The Man in Black said as if that were obvious.

"I'm surprised she even agreed to rules in the first place," The Story-Keeper noted.

The Man in Black chuckled. "Oh, Story-Keeper. Rules mean restrictions and restrictions make things more challenging. They force the players to use their heads and find ways around the rules or actually use them to their advantage. Sure it means more entertainment for the Shrouded Queen but I thought you would appreciate such a notion, considering how you're always preaching about how great creativity is."

The Story-Keeper's eyes narrowed at the Man in Black.

"As per the agreement, you and the Shrouded Queen will start this game in the tamer worlds. But as the game continues…"

"I know," The Story-Keeper was the one who snarled now. He needn't be reminded of what was to happen later on.

"And your champion is allowed as many allies as possible," The Man in Black continued. "As can those who choose to work with the Shrouded Queen."

The Story-Keeper nodded. He had no qualms with this. Okay he did but at least things weren't really disadvantageous.

"And since it was you who suggested this in the first place," The Man in Black added. "You have the honor of choosing the first world of the game."

"I've already chosen." The Story-Keeper said. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a card. He showed the front of it to the Man in Black.

The Man in Black looked at the image and another wicked smile lit up his face.

"Hmm. Not a bad pick as far as the softer worlds go. This might turn out to be barrels of fun after all."

"You got whatcha came for," The Story-Keeper said darkly. "Now leave."

The Man in Black chuckled. "I go, Story-Keeper, I go. But remember: Anything that happens to poor Elsa…you'll have no one to blame but yourself."

And then the Man in Black disappeared…no turned into a cloud of green smoke, which faded into the wind.

The Story-Keeper threw his cigarette on the floor and stomped it into dust. He no longer had any desire to smoke after that unpleasant encounter. Needless to say, the Man in Black's words had struck one too many unpleasant cords. He had often wondered if he was doing the right thing by sending Elsa on this little quest. He had no idea what kind of toll her experiences would have on her. And he was genuinely afraid of corrupting her. And now that the Shrouded Queen had to go and rope the Man in Black into this...

"She targets all worlds, Disney included," The Story-Keeper tried to reason with himself. "Better for them to be prepared in advance, especially with someone like Elsa on the job. But..." He sighed. "I hope she is going to be okay."

(End of Flashback)

As Elsa and Daniel waited to reach their destination, they decided to explore the rest of the TARDIS and become familiar with their vessel. Elsa found the kitchen and discovered it to be well stocked with all kinds of food and drinks for them. Daniel discovered the library and was struck in awe at how massive it was. Big enough to put ole' Books-a-Million to shame. But he wondered how many of those books he would actually read. After all, he was living one.

Elsa then found the large swimming pool. Why, the thing looked as big as the Great Hall, maybe even bigger! As Elsa admired the pool, she smiled as she remembered a time when her parents taught her and Anna how to swim in the fjord. That had been so long ago.

Daniel found the storage room, which contained all sorts of useful equipment. Medical supplies, camping gear, survival kits, the works.

"I'll say this for the Story-Keeper," Daniel muttered. "He's nice enough to make sure we're properly equipped."

The two met up and decided to explore the rest of the TARDIS together, when they made it back to the control room, Elsa's eyes were full of wonder.

"This TARDIS is amazing," She said. "I wish I could've thanked the Story-Keeper properly for giving us such a wonderful vessel."

"We'll make sure to thank him the next time we see him," Daniel said. "Whenever that is."

Elsa's attention was now on the various buttons and levels on the control panel. She noticed Daniel had left the manual on top of the console so she picked it up. They really did need to know how to properly pilot the TARDIS and soon.

"What kind of world do you think we're heading to?" Elsa asked as she started reading.

"I don't know," Daniel admitted. "But I wonder if we're there yet."

Suddenly the TARDIS seemed to lurch, or what would count as a lurch for something that had the power to travel through space and time. Either way, the TARDIS' action knocked its two passengers off their feet and sent them sprawling onto the floor.

"Me and my big mouth," Daniel grumbled as he picked himself up.

"What's going on?" Elsa asked as she too got up. "Are we almost there?"

"I don't know," Daniel admitted. "I'm not sure how this TARDIS works."

Elsa began speed reading through the manual, memorizing every detail that she could. Quickly she set to work, pushing several buttons in a sequence as well as pulling some of the levers.

"What are you doing?" Daniel asked, amazed at Elsa's work.

"I'm preparing the TARDIS for arrival," Elsa replied, not breaking from her pattern, constantly looking back and forth between the book and the controls.

"You already know how to land it?" Daniel asked in surprise.

"The Story-Keeper's instructions are very specific, which I am grateful for, considering how complicated this would be otherwise" Elsa replied. "Besides, this book is nothing compared to the ones I used to read."

Elsa then pulled one last lever. The TARDIS began making that classic noise any Whovian fan would recognizing. They were materializing in their destination. Once the final 'thud' stopped ringing in their ears, the Snow Queen and her sidekick looked at each other.

"Wow," Daniel was immensely impressed. "G-good job, Elsa."

Elsa smiled at the compliment. "Thank you. So…do you think we really have reached our destination?"

"Only one way to find out," Daniel whipped out the Omni-Gun and made his way to the door.

Elsa frowned at him. "Why do you have your gun out?"

"Just in case we've landed in hostile territory," Daniel replied.

"What makes you think we have?" Elsa wondered.

"Err," Daniel paused. He thought that after seeing one too many Doctor Who episodes where that scenario happened to the Doctor. Granted it didn't happen all the time but one time too many. But…that sounded a little bit of a stretch to sell to Elsa.

"Just a precaution," He settled on.

Elsa raised a brow, having a feeling that there was a lot more to it than that. But she decided to let it slide for now.

Daniel opened one of the TARDIS doors and peeked his head out. Elsa waited patient as Daniel took in whatever it was outside their vessel. "

"All clear," Daniel said. "We seem to be in a forest of some kind." He opened both doors now and Elsa looked outside. Sure enough, they were in some kind of forest. Nothing but trees and rocks as far as the eye could see.

"Do you know where we are?" Elsa asked Daniel.

He should his head. All he could tell at the moment was that they were in a CGI animated world. Unfortunately several CGI animated movies had similar looking forests. "Not at the moment. I think we're gonna have to travel on foot."

"I understand," Elsa said. "So...we're here. A brand new world. A world completely different from our own."

Daniel nodded."Yeah."

"This feels so...surreal," Elsa admitted. "Like I still can't fully believe that I'm actually on another world."

"Well how do you think I felt when I first came to yours?" Daniel replied with a smile. "It feels weird at first but after awhile, you're filled with nothing but wonder."

Elsa smiled. "Something tells me we're going to be filled with wonder for quite some time."

Daniel shrugged. "Maybe."

Elsa took a deep breath. Well, this was it. A brand new world filled with all kinds of new people and places. And it was under the threat of the Shrouded Queen. And it was up to her and Daniel to stop it.

"Well," She said. "Let's get started, shall we?"

Daniel nodded again. "I'll go and back some stuff."

"Good idea," Elsa said.

"And you might want to change into a different set of clothes," Daniel suggest to Elsa. "As amazing as your dress is, it's not quite suited for roughing it in the woods."

Elsa looked at her lovely blue dress. She hated parting with it but she knew Daniel was right.

"Alright," She said. "You go pack while I go and change."

Daniel gave a dramatic bow. "As you wish, my lady." And then he sauntered off to the storage. Elsa just shook her head playfully as she went to her room to go and change into a more suitable set of clothes. Though considering the majority of her clothes were dresses, that might be a bit of a problem.

It was hard finding anything suitable and eventually Elsa concluded that none of her outfits were meant for 'roughing it' as Daniel said. She made a mental note to find more preferable travel clothing in future. So for now, Elsa settled for the plainest dress she could find and went back to the console room. A few minutes later, Daniel joined her, carrying a pack of supplies. The Omni-Gun was resting at Daniel's hip while the Darwin was strapped to the side of the bag.

"All set?" Daniel asked her.

"As much as I can be," Elsa admitted, looking down at her dress. "Are you all set?"

"Yep," Daniel said. "Remind me to thank the Story-Keeper. This bag? It's bigger on the inside just like the TARDIS!"

"Really?" Elsa asked in amazement.

"Yeah. I was able to store a whole bunch of stuff in there and it feels super light!" Daniel said with a huge grin on his face. "When the Story-Keeper goes all out, he really goes all out!"

"It does make traveling far more convenient," Elsa said, herself wanting to thank the Story-Keeper for being so helpful to them. Who knows how far they would've gotten without his help. "We better make sure to lock up the TARDIS before we go."

Daniel nodded. "Good idea."

"Well, then," Elsa said. "Let's go."

Daniel chuckled. "Starting to sound a bit like Anna there."

Elsa raised a brow playfully. "I might have more self control than my sister, Daniel, but I too enjoy having fun and adventure."

Daniel then playfully raised his hands in surrender. "Forgive me for my presumption, your majesty."

Elsa walked over and gave Daniel a pat on the head like one who would do when reprimanding a little child, causing his head to sink into his fedora. "You are forgiven. Now let us be on our way."

Adjusting his hat, Daniel followed Elsa outside. The two closed the TARDIS doors and proceeded to lock them before turning around to take in their surroundings.

Sure enough, they were in some kind of forest. Daniel thought it looked familiar but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"While I would've preferred to land closer to civilization," Elsa said as she looked around. "This spot seems rather calm and tranquil."

"Hopefully we're not too far from civilization," Daniel said, despite also appreciating their location. "With no idea where we are, we could be wondering for quite awhile."

Elsa agreed with him. She was used to far travel, especially with her accomplishment of making it all the way from her kingdom to the North Mountain in one night. Though in fairness, her powers were a major help in that regard. And she at least knew where she was going. Being a stranger in a strange land made things far more difficult.

"For now all we can do is head on and hope something will turn up," She said to Daniel.

Daniel shrugged. Not like they had much options to choose from. "So, which way should we go?"

Elsa looked around. Sadly everywhere looked exactly the same. "I guess...straight ahead?"

"Works for me," Daniel adjusted the pack. "After you, milady."

Elsa smirked. "In places such as these, shouldn't the man go first to protect the lady?"

"Perhaps," Daniel played back. "But when the lady has the power to simply freeze anything in her way, it makes needing a man to protect her kinda redundant."

"Fair enough," Elsa replied. "Well at least you can still carry the supplies."

"Great," Daniel said snarky tone. "I'm reduced to a glorified pack mule. Why don't ya give me a bag of oats while you're at it?"

Elsa couldn't resist a laugh at that. And so, the two decided to stop dillydallying and go on to explore the great unknown that lay before them.

Unfortunately the great unknown was starting to get repetitive. Nothing but rocks, trees, and other plant life as far as the eye could see. Both were grateful for the shade of the trees though. The insects were a bother but Elsa's powers made for great bug repellent.

"Wish the TARDIS could've put us closer to civilization," Daniel grumbled.

"It couldn't have put us too far," Elsa reasoned. "I don't see any reason for it to."

"Some TARDIS's are known for their...eccentric behavior," Daniel told her. "The TARDIS that belonged to that Doctor Who guy I mentioned never took him where he wanted to go, but it always took him where he needed to go."

" I understand that we are needed on this world," Elsa put together. "But are we needed in this exact spot? Surely the TARDIS wouldn't have brought us to the middle of nowhere without a good reason."

"That I don't know," Daniel admitted.

Elsa looked ahead and she smiled. "Look! I think we're almost out of the forest!"

Daniel looked where she was looking and sure enough, it did appear like they were almost out of the forest. "Finally! Let's go!"

The two made a dash for it, hoping that once they were out of the first, they would get some sort of inkling as to where they were.

Little did they know, they were about to have an encounter with some of this world's locals very soon.

End of Chapter

Well, here's the first chapter to the second story in my Snow Queen & the Winter Knight series. I know I sad in my previous story that I wasn't likely to use any of the Big Four movies but after seeing How to Train Your Dragon 2 I couldn't resist wanting to include that world. I'm sorry for the lack of action and excitement in this chapter. But rest assured, that's coming up in the next chapter! Big time!

I already have several ideas to make it that Elsa and Daniel actually contribute to the story instead of simply being Pinball Protagonists. Not to mention that this is helping me come up with hopefully good plot ideas for a Wicked arc. I know I keep going on and on about that world but having read the book and doing research on the musical, it really has caught my interest. But I don't want to get ahead of myself. So for now...dragons.

Also, for any of my Bleach/Ben 10 fans reading this, I am writing those stories again. I posted a new Bleach: Ultimate Alien chapter. It's not much but as I've said a few times, I'm going for shorter chapter in exchange for faster updates. I just hope to make sure the chapters don't look rushed and sloppy. On the bright side, I am going for less filler and more plot now.

Anyway, see you all next chapter.