Once Upon A December
Kendall Burns was working as a firefighter until the Savior rolled into Storybrooke. When the curse was broken, Kendall remembered he was Prince Blaze, an unknown character who had control over fire, and had a tragic past. When Elsa arrives into our world, she seeks comfort. Can she cool his warm heart or will he be lost to the flames? Companion Fic to Wands and Red Cloaks Series.
To Guest Nissan: I already have a plan for the rest of the story, and Ingrid does have to die in order to redeem herself. I can't put your idea into it. I'm very sorry.
Chapter 3: Rocky Road
Previously on Once Upon A December...
"Who are you?"
"My name is Elsa. I'm looking for my sister."
"Through Belle, there's love in my life again. I've started it with a lie. She thinks she has the real dagger."
"You're okay."
"You saved me.."
"It should be melting away. I'm the only one with this power. I should be able to undo it."
Location: Mr. Gold's Shop, Time: Next Day
Kendall's POV
Emma, Hook, Elsa and I were in Mr. Gold's shop, trying to figure out why Elsa was in a urn that Mr. Gold had once owned.
Mr. Gold turned to us, his new wife Belle beside him.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I've never seen her before in my life."
I crossed my arms.
"Really, Dark One? Then explain how the hell she was in the urn that you owned inside your terror vault back in our land?."
"Look, if you want really want to know show she wound up there, she's standing right next to you, Mr. Burns. Why don't you simply ask her?"
Elsa sighed.
"He did. They both did.."
She gestured to Emma and myself.
"But I can't remember. Something happened to my memories."
"Well..an all too common affliction 'round these parts. Pity. But as you can see many objects fall into my possession...Urns, necklaces, all manner of things. I can't know the history behind all of them."
"Only if there's something in it for you. Right, mate?" said Hook.
"Yeah, that may have been true once. But recently my life has...turned upside down. I've lost a son. I've gained a wife. So you might say...I've decided to turn over a new leaf."
Emma crossed her arms.
"Don't forget about my super power. I'll be able to tell if you're lying."
Gold smiled.
"How about I do you one better? Let's simply have Belle use the dagger on me."
Belle shook her head.
"No. No. Rumple, you don't have to do that."
"No, no, no. Miss Swan wants proof. And I'm happy to cooperate."
Belle sighed.
"Fine."
She pulled the Dark One dagger out of her purse.
"I command you, Dark One...to tell them the truth."
Rumple spoke.
"The truth is...just as I said. I had no idea there was someone inside there. I know nothing about Elsa. Or her sister."
Belle put down the dagger.
"But I wish you the best of luck finding her." Gold continued.
Elsa sighed. I gently took her hand.
"Come on. Let's get you some lunch."
Elsa nodded, and headed for the door. I turned to Emma and Hook.
"I'll handle this."
Location: Kendall's Apartment, Time: Lunch.
Elsa sighed gently as we ate lunch. I looked at her.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing.."
"Elsa..I know there's something wrong..."
"I feel..helpless...powerless...to do anything."
I stood up, and hugged her.
"Why are you hugging me?"
"I thought you could use a warm hug."
She laughed softly, tears flowing down her face.
"You remind me of Olaf. He's a magical snowman that I brought to life. He likes to give warm hugs."
She sniffled as I let go of her and sat back down.
"Thanks..I needed that."
"You're welcome. Hey, listen..uh..I was wondering...if you..would like to go..."
Suddenly, my cell phone rang and I answered it.
"What? Emma, slow down. Marian's what? Alright. I'm coming."
I hung up the phone, and turned to Elsa.
"Emma needs us."
I grabbed my jacket, and led Elsa outside, locking the apartment door behind me. Soon, Emma, Elsa, and I arrived at the Mayor's office, which was currently being run by Mary Margaret, as she cast the dark curse to bring us back to Storybrooke.
I looked over at Regina and Robin who were standing both by the fireplace next to Maid Marian. She looked as if she was freezing over.
"What happened?"
"Perhaps you should ask your new girlfriend, Kendall. After all it was her monster that attacked Marian."
"Well, to be fair, we did provoke the beast," replied Hook.
"Hey! She is not my girlfriend. We're just friends. That is it. And even so, Elsa couldn't have done this. She was with me, Emma, and Hook all morning."
Henry looked over at us.
"So, how do we break the spell?"
"The only way to cure a freezing spell is an act of true love," Elsa answered.
Regina sighed.
"True Love's Kiss."
Robin looked at all of us.
"Well, then there's no time to lose."
He leaned over and kissed Marian. Nothing happened.
"What's wrong? Why isn't it working?"
David spoke up.
"I've seen this once before when Frederick was turned to gold."
Emma was confused.
"Who the hell is Frederick?"
I turned to Emma.
"Frederick was the true love of Princess Abigail. Who you know as Kathryn Nolan."
"David's cursed wife?"
"Yep. Small world, huh?"
Everyone began to discuss the curse on Marian, and I pulled Elsa out of the room as she was beginning to look upset.
"Hey. We'll figure out who did this, okay?"
Hook entered the hallway.
"Emma wants me to take Elsa to the sheriff's station, so she can be safe there."
"I'll stay with her. You go find Emma."
"How do you know I want to find Emma?"
"You're an open book."
"Really? Do tell?"
Elsa stepped in between us.
"Guys? Police station."
"Right. Allons-y!"
Elsa and Hook looked at me like I had grown a second head.
"What? It's a quote..from an alien who flies..around...space and time...in a blue..box..never mind. Let's go."
I led the way to the police station. Soon, we reached the town square. Ducking in between two buildings we waited for people to pass.
"Wait. Okay, coast is clear."
I turned right, while Hook went left while Elsa stopped. Hook and I turned around.
"Hook? Where are you going?"
Elsa sighed.
"I'm not going with you two. There's someone out there with powers like mine. I need to find out who. I..I can't just hide out in some..sheriff's station."
Hook chuckled.
"Oh, that works out quite nicely, then. Cause that's not where we're going."
"It's not?"
"With Emma running into danger? Not a chance in hell, and the sheriff's stations that way."
"And what's that way?"
"With any luck..danger. You comin', Blaze?"
I sighed.
"I hate it when you're right. Let's go."
We hurried off. Soon, we arrived at Gold's shop.
"Seriously? Hook, this isn't danger, it's suicide."
Hook said nothing and went in.
"Bloody hell. Come on, Elsa."
Elsa and I went inside, and let Hook do the talking. I overheard Hook and Gold discussing the dagger. I tuned my powers into the heating system through the shop and listen. Apparently, Mr. Gold gave Belle a fake dagger, and Hook was calling him out on it. Eventually, Gold helped us and we followed a magic trail that was created from a frozen sample of Marian's hair.
After a series of events which almost got Hook and me killed, we found out the person who froze Marian. Her name was Ingrid. From the looks of things she knew Elsa, and Emma, but they didn't know her at all. But to them it felt like they knew her at one point. Ingrid had said something else. Supposedly, Anna trapped Elsa in the urn, but Elsa didn't believe her. Later that evening, Elsa and I were back at the apartment.
Elsa turned to me.
"Before all this started you were going to ask me something. What was it?"
"May I..take..you..outtodinnertomorrow?"
"What?"
"May I take you..out to dinner tomorrow?"
Elsa smiled.
"Yes, you may."
I hugged her tightly.
"Everything will be okay."
Elsa buried her head into my shoulder, and sighed.
Location: Outside Storybrooke, Time: Night
3rd Person POV
Ingrid walked through the woods, her white dress of ice sparkling in the moonlight. Meanwhile, somebody was waiting for her.
"Don't worry, Dearie. It's only me. Sorry things didn't work out the way you wanted."
"They will." replied Ingrid.
"We shall see. And, uh..did Miss Swan remember you?"
"No."
"That's good for you. Because it could happen. And you wouldn't want that now, would you? Are you sure you don't want my help?"
"When I'm ready to make a deal, I'll come to you."
"A moment..I eager await. Now you should find some shelter. It's getting quite frosty."
Ingrid watched as Mr. Gold walked away.
So, Kendall finally asked Elsa out on a date, Ingrid revealed herself to Elsa, and Rumplesiltskin seems to be playing both sides of the field. Good and evil. Stay tuned for the next chapter, "The Apprentice."
