A/N: Because i forgot in the last chapter, I do not own Frozen, no matter how much I wish i did, anyway this is just where Elsa's 'issue' is building up, nothing exciting really, just Elsa nearly blowing her top at Alec and the advisors, have fun with that. Btw reviews are very much appreciated, I don't mind criticism, it just shows that you have taken the time to read my work and for that I am grateful. I know I said updates every Saturday but I already had most of this written, so I finished it off and thought you know what I'm gonna post it, OMG rebellious. So yeah, hope you like this chapter, the next two chapters are just build ups to the plot, some sisterly fluff, meeting the stable boy and Kristanna friendship. Sorry for the long authors note. Italics are flashbacks.
"What do you suggest we do, your majesty?" Alec asked, his voice trembling slightly. Elsa couldn't hear him over the blood pounding in her ears. She felt sick. She was going to pass out. 'Calm down!' She chastised herself. 'How bad can a few little rumours be?' She thought. Her father had always told her that homosexuality was wrong, dirty. Women should be attracted to men and men to women and that was all that was ever said on the subject. Elsa knew she wasn't, she couldn't be. One more disappointment to her father. 'No, you idiot, stop, you're being paranoid!' Her mind growled ferociously.
"Your majesty are you alright?" A short, old, frail advisor asked. Elsa looked over to him, he was shorter than herself and he looked so weak she probably could have broken him with a glare. She blinked a few times in confusion and her brows furrowed. All eyes were on her and she could feel her control slipping ever so slowly, she could feel it. Like a spring, she kept pushing it down, down as far as it could go then when she thought she had it under her control it would bounce back up at the most 'convenient' times.
"I'm fine. Alec, have you any information on where these rumours are coming from?" She asked. Alec frowned slightly and picked up a piece of parchment in front of him. He handed it to the platinum blonde and cleared his throat.
"There are a few people within the town that believe that you are in fact a homosexual, some believe that this is the real reason you spent thirteen years of isolation within the castle walls. Some people think it was so the King and Queen could drill it into your head that homosexuality was wrong, try to change you." Alec replied as Elsa's eyes skimmed across the parchment. Elsa could feel her heart racing, she wasn't homosexual. That was insane. Wasn't it? How could one be sure if they have never been romantically involved with someone? She was confused, she had never actually felt an attraction towards anyone, of either sex. Though thirteen years in your room doesn't exactly give you the opportunity to socialize.
"I see. Is there any prominent group that are spreading the rumour or encouraging it?" She asked trying go remain composed when inside it was a blizzard of emotions; stress, anger, fear. Elsa knew that among small groups of the town she wasn't exactly the most loved Queen and she accepted that. If she had learnt anything in the past week since 'The Great Thaw' it was that you cannot please everyone, people just didn't work like that.
Alec knew that what he had said had a strong impact on the young Queen. He could see it in her eyes. Fear. The way her eyes skimmed the page in an almost frantic manner. Truth be told he was scared too. Not of the rumours but of how Queen Elsa was going to react. Normally she was calm, regal, graceful and collected, but as Alec had before learned that beneath the surface there was a volcano of emotions. Though she wasn't quick to blow her top, they had all experienced the Queen angry before and it wasn't something they would like to see again. She hadn't yelled but that just made it even scarier, the fact that she remained so calm whilst being so furious with them.
It was merely days ago that someone had angered the Queen and considering her emotions had a link to her 'abilities', that wasn't the smartest of ideas.
"Your majesty, we have had many proposals from various kingdoms. Some wish for their sons to wed you. Whilst others wish to wed the Princess." Said a young blond-haired, brown-eyed advisor of about thirty.
"Wed the Princess?" Elsa asked incredulously, not really giving a second thought to herself.
"Indeed your majesty. Kingdoms believe that a marriage between two kingdoms could strengthen the bond between them, there are a few decent offers. Such as the small kingdom of Valewick, they have two eligible Princes and a decent trade too." He replied. "Another decent kingdom is the one of Talcanto, slightly farther away but it's trade is more benefitting of Arendelle, though they have only one eligible Prince." He added.
Elsa couldn't believe the audacity those kingdoms had to ask her sister's hand in marriage, after what happened with the last one. Hans was a lying, filthy, poor excuse of a Prince. Afterall he only wanted to kill her and be the King of Arendelle. That was the only reason he proposed to Anna, yet in a way if he hadn't proposed, she and Anna wouldn't have argued, her powers would still be a secret and she and Anna would still be without each other. So in a cruel, twisted way, Hans actually helped them but that doesn't change the fact that he hurt Anna.
Alec and the other advisors had seen the frost creeping out from under her hands. They heard the 'crack' as it spread further across the table, then they heard the growl of annoyance resonate deep in the Queen's throat.
"I'm not just going to sign the Princess off to the first eligible Prince that waltzes into the castle." Elsa growled.
I"We don't expect you to, your majesty, let the Princess get to know the first of course." Replied the blond-haired, brown-eyed advisor, the sunlight pouring through the window gleaming in his eyes, Elsa couldn't help but feel bad. They were all scared of her. She could easily kill all of them with flick of her wrist, yet they still spoke out against her.
"The Princess will marry who she wishes in her own time, not when you or I see fit, if that is all then this meeting is over." Elsa replied through clenched teeth. The advisors exchanged nervous glances and Alec could see this was going to end badly.
"Your majesty, please, rethink this. If the Princess marries then it will open up an entire new opportunity for a trade partner." Alec cut in before someone said something to really tick her off.
"I said no, Alec. Princess Anna is not something to be given away, she is my sister and more importantly a person. She is not to be handed over to some incompetent kingdom simply because I cut off trade with Wessleton merely days ago. I refuse to let you try to talk me into this." Elsa replied calmly. Her father had always said a calm tongue when angry is infinitely better than a thousand angry words. Alec nodded respectfully and took his seat once more.
"Queen Elsa don't you think you're being a little bit stubborn?" Asked the old frail man with a balding head of grey hair, an old withered face that resembled ancient leather. Elsa shot him a look of pure, unbridled annoyance. He didn't cower at all until Elsa stood up. She was about two inches taller than him, heck, Anna was taller than him!
"Excuse me?" Elsa practically snarled. He could feel her arctic blue eyes boring into him.
"I only meant that you should think before you make this decision." He replied.
"I think you're testing my patience. I will not repeat myself. Princess Anna shall marry in her own time." Elsa said angrily. The blond-haired advisor cast her a nervous glance and Alec cleared his throat, the only noise during the deadly silence.
"Well, if that is all, this meeting is adjourned, you may all leave." Elsa said quietly and flatly, almost like a threat. The advisors all stood and promptly left. They hoped to never see the Queen angry like that again.
Alec saw that fear right now. Pure fear that the Queen would cause another winter or worse, kill them all. Alec knew Elsa wasn't like that but there was only so much one person can take before they explode.
"We shall address this matter tomorrow, for now all of you are excused. This meeting is adjourned, you may leave." Elsa announced. All advisors rose from their seat and left as quickly as possible, not even daring to speak.
Elsa remained seated at the long mahogany table, drumming her gloved fingers on the dark wood.
'Whoever is spreading these ridiculous rumours I intend to try to let all this die down before taking another step into the matter. Let the fire burn itself out. No jumping to action because the townsfolk will get suspicious, they'll start to wonder if i really have anything to hide.' She decided.
A/N: This is akind of empty chapter, just to get the ball rolling, sort of. I changed the summary because my overall ides for the plot changed but the kingdom still thinks Elsa is gay and the Princess at the ball flirting and the stable boy are still going to be incorporated into this fic. Can i just say that the Kings views on being homosexual are in no way my views, i just thought that since he was against ice powers he might also have a problem with gays. Please review so I can improve. Am I too descriptive, not descriptive enough, too much dialogue etc... until the next chapter my friends.
