I was the one who had it all

I was the master if my fate

I never needed anybody in my life

I learned the truth too late...

~Evermore~

The earliest memories Hans had of his father was his cold, grey eyes staring down at him. While his father looked at his brothers with love and even pride, all Hans has ever seen in his eyes was a man who saw him as just an nuisance.

Growing up, Hans only wanted was his father's love and his brothers affection. However, as the youngest who would not amount to anything or achieve nothing (as his twin brothers love to remind him), it was hard to make the one person you truly wanted to accept you, not love you at all. Hans has never been shown love from his father and any attention his father gave him was brief. Hans strived for his father's approval yet, he couldn't.

Three years ago, Hans believed that if he married into the throne, than he would finally receive his father's words of praise. However, nothing came easy for the thirteenth in line and now Hans was left humiliated and chained.

The guards that traveled to him to Arendelle were the same guards chained him and locked him inside a cage. They were also the same guards who dragged him to the royal hall where his father and his twelve older brothers stood before him, staring down at him with anger and disappointment. The only one who didn't resent his existence was Lars, the third eldest and the only brother Hans can admit he likes.

However, Lars only looked at him in disbelief and even pity. He didn't want his pity. He was the one who proposed the idea that he convince their father to have him go to Arendelle in the first place. Why should he be standing here when it wasn't his idea in the first place?

As a child, Hans was terrified of his father's tall appearance. His father, King William, was a giant of a man. He had a strong set of muscle bound arms and a broad set of shoulders. In his younger days as a young adult, King William was know to be a fierce warrior in battle and a intellectual when it comes to politics and economics regarding his kingdom. Because of him, The Southern Isles has many trade relations with many kingdoms especially with their own sources. His brothers and other high ups look up to his father, some even go far as respect him. However, King William is also known to be a man of few words; a man who held his kingdom and his families reputation very highly.

Because of that, his father expected his sons to prove their worth to him. More or so, a few (the eldest), have shown potential their father. Before, Hans would do just about anything to have his father's respect and prove to him that he is worth something. But, despite everything, no matter how smart or strong Hans was, he was just spare - a throwaway.

"You're lucky the queen and the princess spared your life." William spoke, his booming voice echoing through the walls of the room. "They were generous enough to bring you back without calling for war."

Hans couldn't say he was surprised either. To be honest, he thought Anna and Elsa would do more harm to him yet, it seemed a punch in the face satisfied them. He'll admit, Anna did know how to pack a bunch.

"Do you have anything to say to me?"

When Hans did not speak, William roared, "DON'T YOU DARE STAY SILENT YOU INSOLENT BOY!" Hans and his brothers jumped in fright. "I gave you a job and that was to make a trade deal with the queen. Yet you go behind my orders and decide to act treason by attempting murder! Do you have any idea what your actions could have caused?!"

"Father-" Hans spoke but he was quickly cut off.

"No, you listen to me! Because of your reckless actions, our kingdoms reputation has gone down the drain! Now because of you, our trade stocks will go down! No other kingdom will want to make a deal with us anymore! You have ruined us!"

Hans glared at his father. Of course he would only care about his kingdom. Despite what many would believe, his father always prided his kingdom and the success it created for him. His family always came last.

William sighs. He runs his hands over his face and shakes his head. "What have I done to have such a troublesome child?" He groans in dismay. "What have I done to deserve this?"

Han scoffs in ridiculed. "You're blaming me for this?" He spoke in disbelief. "Maybe instead of blaming me for everything, why don't we talk about the way you raised me father? All my life, I've been out cast and ignored by you and my so-called brothers. If anyone is to blame is you!"

Much to his brothers and even Hans shock, the king slapped Hans across the face, making a loud smack echo in the royal halls walls.

Hans stood there in disbelief, his cheek stinging from the hit. His eyes prickled with tears and for once, Hans was left speechless. For everything his father was, he never laid a finger on either of his sons. Hans has heard tales of his strong his father is and never did he thought he would be the receiving end.

"You have given me quite a headache these past few hours." The king continues. "Queen Elsa has ordered me to do whatever it is I please to punish you for your actions and for that I will." Hans stayed silent, waiting for whatever punishment his father had stored for him. "For now on, I hereby strip your title as prince of the Southern Isles and you are to serve in servitude for the rest of your days."

Hans looks at his father with shock. William continues, "For your crimes of treason and for tarnishing the Westergaard name, I now consider you are no longer part of the royal family anymore."

His brothers gasp in shock.

"Father-" Lars spoke but William raised his hand, silencing him.

'No, NO!' Hans thought. This could not be happening.

"For now on" William continues, "You may address me as your highness or your majesty. I have no use for a son such as yourself. You have tried to show yourself worthy to me and you failed me. Again. Even though I ordered you not too." The king shakes his head and walks back to his throne, his hands behind his back.

Hans stares at his father in disbelief. He was unable to comprehend what was happening. Disowned and stripped of his title? Coming back home, Hans feared what sort of punishment his father and brothers would give him. His initial thoughts were maybe they'll beat him or even force him to be part of the Brotherhood of the Isles as he always joked, but, the thought of being disowned by his own father never crossed his mind. Hans looked at his brothers and for once, they all stared at him with pity.

A thought crossed his mind for a brief moment; that he could begged his brothers to change their fathers mind. But, as soon as that thought popped up, Hans immediately threw that idea away. No, even they could, which Hans figured they wouldn't considering they've never done anything for him, nothing could change their fathers mind. Once his father made a decision, there was no point convincing him.

"Have him sent to the servant's chamber and tomorrow morning have him work at the horse shack, understood?" The king ordered the guards. They nod and shout a "yes, sir!" before dragging Hans away.

Hans struggled on his feet as he was dragged to the doors. Hans looked over his shoulders and saw that his father was already gone. His brothers, one by one, left the throne room while they looked at Hans. As everyone left through the door, Lars was the last one to stare at Hans with sympathy and regret. Hans shook his head. This can't be the end of it. He didn't even have a chance defend himself or give an explanation.

"Wait!" Hans called out. "I'm not done with this! Father! FATHER!"

But his cries were left in vain as the doors closed. The last sight he saw was Lars shaking his head.

Hans was unable to gather his belongings so he was transported to the servants chambers. As soon as he was brought there, he was lead to a small room. Hans cringed at the size and look of it. The room was nothing extravagant; The bed was small with one pillow and a white sheet spread over it. The bed was pinned next to the wall on his right. Beside the bed was a table with a lantern on it. The room smelled misty and looking closely, Hans could notice some dust on the furniture. Although the rooms were meant for the servants to sleep and nothing else, Hans couldn't felt but feel confined in the close space of the room.

Hans lets out a stared yelp when one of the guards shove him inside the room. Hans angrily stares at them.

"You are to remain in this room until tomorrow morning. Food would be brought to you in the evening, so there will be no need for you to leave." As soon as he was done, the guards closed the door and locked it before walking away.

Hans stood in the middle of the room, staring at the door as he listened to the clank of the guards boots. He suddenly hears the door open and close, leaving him alone in silence. As soon as they left, Hans looked around at his surroundings. He could hear the sound of the waves hitting the shore from outside and the village people speak.

Hans walks to the small window on the left side of the room and looks out. He saw many of the servants doing the laundry while few tended to the horses. Some walked inside the castle holding food and bark while many stood around laughing and talking among each other. He hears a child laugh and turns his gaze to a young boy and his father carrying food while the father tells jokes to his son. They sounded happy and so full of life despite their shortcomings. Hans always dreamed of having that sort of relationship with his own family - one where he can come to his brothers for anything and have a loving relationship with his father.

Hans peered his eyes away from the window and sits down on the bed. He sighs a heavy sigh and plops himself down on the bed. He raises his arms over his head and stares into the ceiling.

Hans always had a plan for everything. He always went for the flow in some situations and despite what some of his brothers may think, Hans can come up with a plan. However, this time, Hans could not think of a plan to fix himself a way out of this. For once, he was lost.

Lost and alone.

AN: In the book, 'A Frozen Heart', a few of Hans brothers are given names. One of the eldest (whom I'm assuming is the first eldest) is named Caleb. The third eldest is Lars while the twins are named Runo and Rudi. His father is not given a name so I chose to name him William.