Freezing Reign Chapter 1: Trouble Brewing
"This is outrageous!"
The castle of King Wendell White was one of the most beautiful in all the 9 Kingdoms. Its majestic towers were comparable only to Cinderella's castle or the Ice Palace in the 8th Kingdom. But today the halls of this magnificent structure, and more specifically the conference chamber, were filled with an atmosphere which was tense to say the least.
"Your Majesty, please calm yourself." Said one of the older counselors. "You're overreacting."
"There is nothing sinister going on, sir," added Sir Rupert reassuringly.
"Oh, Isn't there?" the King retorted spitefully. "I suppose it's just a coincidence that five kingdoms refuse to reason with me on any issue. Five! I could imagine this attitude from the Troll King or even the 8th kingdom and its Ice Queen, Heaven knows she's never been satisfied with her lot. But the others have no reason to act like this!"
"Like what your Majesty?" Rupert asked. "You have been King for only four months. Some arguing is to be expected, you're blowing this out of proportion."
Wendell sighed with frustration and pressed both hands down on the table. "No," he said quietly but firmly. "No I'm not.
"Look, this meeting is adjourned. I'll keep your comments in mind and you may rest assured I will not act rashly without your knowing." As the advisors slowly exited the room, the discouraged King sat in his chair and rested his chin on his fist. For at least five minutes he stayed this way, pondering means of solving the problem he knew existed. Unfortunately, because he was a new king, no one took him seriously in his beliefs. And so, after much thought (and not just the last five minutes) Wendell decided to secretly take back the promise he made to his advisors. He and the 9 Kingdoms needed the assistance of people he knew he could trust.
"Olrick," he called to the attendant standing watch. "Privately get me someone to send a message." As Olrick turned to leave, the King added, "And Olrick, ready The Mirror."