Chapter 2.
A week had almost passed when Elsa received another message informing her that the King was on his way with the current weather conditions the King should arrive this evening. In the mean time she had to get ready she was attending the local merchant's festival that the kingdom held every year. Her loyal maid Heidi knocked on the door to see if Elsa had awoken. "Your Highness are you awake? "Elsa yawned "Yes come in." Heidi was an attractive girl around the age of twenty one with wheat coloured hair that tumbled down her back in waves and huge hazel eyes that were filled with wonder and kindness. Apart from Anna Heidi was Elsa's only other friend that was female .Heidi walked gracefully over to Elsa's bedside table and placed down a tray filled with fruit and a bowl of porridge with a cup of hot chocolate then went to pull the red velvet drapes to let in some light.
"Good morning Elsa" Heidi said kindly .Heidi only called Elsa by name with no other servants around otherwise she would get into trouble. "Good morning Heidi, it's a beautiful day for the festival." Elsa smiled back she loved having Heidi about for company. "That it you decided on what you should wear? Or are you going to go nude?" Elsa chuckled at the thought of everyone's faces brought a mischievous smile to her face "I will be wearing my purple gown .Although going nude sounds like fun, could you imagine Henrik's face he would have an heart attack." Heidi joined Elsa's laughter and went to get her dress and shoes ready leaving Elsa to have a moment alone. Popping a grape into her mouth Elsa thought she was almost twenty eight and she still never even had a courtship the fact never bothered her until Anna got married then the news of becoming an auntie made Elsa think would she ever be a mother? She was a woman after all it is only natural to want to be loved and have children. She had seen Heidi with a new man on her arm almost every fortnight was it because of her powers? Did she frighten people still? The fear of being alone made Elsa's bed sheets goes frosty. Elsa didn't notice until Heidi had breezed back into the room and gasped "Elsa what's wrong?" Elsa looked down and noticed what she had done. "I'm sorry Heidi I was just lost in thought." Heidi gave Elsa a worried glance then looked at her warmly. "Okay let's just get you ready before Anna gets up and has the castle turned upside down." Elsa giggled Anna's cravings were getting more bizarre by the day and everyone was on alert when it came to Anna's episodes of emotions that could change within a second.
The festival was full of dancing and drinking. Elsa wasn't experienced at either of those actives so she just watched and smiled and waved at her people. No one came over to speak to her apart from captains from ships who were drunk from too much rum. Anna and Kristoff were dancing in the crowed. Heidi had a long line of men trying to get a dance or even get a smile from her. Elsa hated occasions like this when she was alone. Time was getting on and she had to go and greet the King back at the castle when he arrived so Elsa and Heidi set off back. The castle was busy getting a feast ready, Elsa decided to take a nap when an impatient knock woke her .Elsa groaned "Come in." Anna burst through the door eyes filled with tears and there was a hint of anger. "Why didn't you tell be the King of the Southern Isles was arriving today?" Elsa was shocked by her sister's tears and she felt guilty for not telling her. Why didn't I tell her? Elsa thought to herself. "Anna I didn't want to put you through stress with the baby and I knew you would act like this." "ACT LIKE WHAT?!" Anna nearly screamed. "Angry, betrayed, hurt that you didn't trust me enough to tell me."
Elsa's guilt was getting to be unbearable "I'm sorry Anna I didn't want to help them I really didn't but I had no choice. I understand why you're angry do you think I'm not?" Elsa said with frustration. Anna just gave her a look of hate and remarked bitterly "Of course you have a choice YOU are the Queen." Elsa just wanted to scream. "I don't have in most situations a choice and in this situation I don't have a choice. Not that YOU would understand matters of politics." Elsa had to admit to herself it was a low blow but the fact was true Anna had it easy the people loved her and she never had to make the decision when it came down to politics. Anna just took a deep breath and ran out the room. Elsa went to go and run after her but Heidi stopped her when she entered the corridor. "King Alexander has arrived you are needed in the Throne room Your Majesty." Heidi said formally. Anna would have to wait if she was needed. Taking a seat on her throne she gestured the guards to let them in. A few soldiers wearing the Southern Isles coat of arms entered first. Then a man entered who looked about sixty years of age walked in the room you could tell by the way he walked and presented himself that he was King Alexandre. He bowed respectfully "Your Highness I could not be more grateful to you and your people for letting us enter your kingdom." He stood and Elsa waved a gloved hand "No gratitude is needed Your Grace but we may discuss the matter further tomorrow .The day is drawing to a close and you and your men must be hungry. Your rooms will be ready for you after dinner you brought ten men right?".
The king looked up at Elsa eyes filled with regret "No Your Highness I brought eleven." Right on cue the doors opened to the hall and Elsa could hear someone stroll in, she couldn't see who it was from wear she was sitting until the figure moved closer to King Alexander .Then she saw the ginger hair and those green eyes that haunted her dreams Elsa mind spat his name out as if was a foul sweet Hans the name echoed in her mind. Elsa took a deep breath and clutched the arm of her chair ice was starting to form around the throne. Elsa stood so she appeared more intimidating eyes filled with hate and she was sure her voice was filled with it too when she spat "Are you trying to insult me King Alexander." It wasn't a question but the old king answered anyway. "Your Majesty I had no choice but to bring him he is the commander of my navy please believe me when I say I didn't want this." Elsa looked at Hans he looked the same but had aged a little bit. A few strands of grey hair decorated his red hair. All of the hate she felt over the years for that she had repressed so well was spilling out of her she couldn't control it. She had to keep calm and conceal her hatred …for now . Taking a breath and counting to ten she looked at the king and then to Hans "I will accept your apology but however I will not accept or trust Hans with Arendelle affairs. He will remain under supervision of my personal guards. If he attempts to do anything that I seem unfit there will be consequences…Understand." The king looked mournfully at her "Yes Your Majesty". Hans looked like a kicked puppy and there was something wrong with the way he stood and presented himself. That did not make him the same man she remembered. Elsa remembered a young arrogant and charming man before he turned into a complete psychopath. But this man in front of her looked ancient and miserable. So he should be Elsa thought. Then Elsa panicked what about Anna? She was not going to take this very well. Elsa wanted to shout with frustration she needed some air. "Excuse me gentlemen but I must go make yourself comfortable a meal will be ready for you shortly." Elsa turned quickly on her heels and walked as fast as she could out of the hall.