Chapter 3
As Elsa returned to the bar, she was approached by one of the station's security officers. "Excuse me, are you Elsa Frost?"
"Yes, that's me," Elsa replied.
"I'm gonna need you to come with me. You're not being arrested, but the chief would like to speak with you."
"Very well," Elsa agreed, wary of the officer.
"Let's go." He led her to the security headquarters on the station and brought her to the office of the chief.
"Good morning, Miss Frost," the chief said in greeting as Elsa entered. "I do apologise for the interruption."
The chief of security was a very stern looking man, clearly of a species that Elsa didn't recognise. He had short blonde hair with very muted facial features, as if someone had take a file and used it to smoothen someone's face.
Elsa sat down across from him. "What seems to be the problem, sir?"
She hated having to be polite, but she knew better than to give this guy any attitude.
"We believe that someone affiliated with you attacked a Zetan officer just a few hours ago," the chief explained.
"What do you mean?"
"The girl was screaming your name," the chief went on. "She was very aggressive; so much so that we had to sedate her."
"What girl?" Elsa knew exactly who the chief was talking about, but she was hoping against hope that she was wrong.
"We don't know her name, but she has strawberry blond hair, tattoos, pointy ears…oh, and energy based powers that horrifically scarred a man's face."
Elsa sighed. Dammit, Anna. "Yeah, I know her. Her name is Anna. She's with me."
"I see. And what relationship do you have with her? Is she your daughter? Lover? Personal assassin?"
"None of the above. She stowed away on my ship when I left Decine."
"I see," the chief said. "You do realise that both of you face charges? Assault with an intent of murder is a very serious offence."
"First off, Anna wouldn't hurt a fly. Second, I didn't do anything wrong here."
"No, but you are her guardian; that makes you just as responsible as her."
Elsa sighed. "Look, I'll get her to apologise, and then we'll leave."
"If you are going to take her, you will need to pay bail."
"How much do you want?"
"500 credits," the chief stated. "Plus tax."
Elsa raised an eyebrow. "Tax?"
"The neutrality tax," the chief reminded her, "due to the treaty."
Elsa rolled her eyes. Damn Federation and their taxes. "And how much is that?"
"It's 17% added on to the original cost," the chief answered.
Elsa did the math in her head. "So that's, what, 585 credits?"
"Just about."
She rolled her eyes. "Fine. I'll pay up."
"Good."
"So, where do I go to process the payment?"
The chief handed her a data pad. "On this, please."
Elsa took out her money chip. "Kristoff's gonna hate me for this," she mumbled.
As soon as the bail was paid, Elsa went to see Anna. Anna was sitting in the corner of her cell, curled up in a ball.
"Anna?" Elsa asked.
Anna looked up at Elsa, her face brightening. "Elsa!"
"Anna, why did you try and kill someone?" Elsa asked sarcastically.
Anna's face fell. "Ne kahmet ja'tou hanar."
"Anna, I know what the Zetans did to your world; they did the same to mine many years ago. But that doesn't mean you have to burn their faces off whenever you see them."
"Ne'oi u veran," she growled angrily.
Elsa sighed. "I've paid your bail. We're going, but you're staying the cargo hold, okay?"
She nodded.
Elsa opened Anna's cell and led her to the ship. They undocked and Elsa set a course back to Decine at full speed.
"Kristoff? You there?" she called over the radio.
"Hey, Elsa," Kristoff replied. "What's up?"
"Things got complicated."
"Define 'complicated.'"
"Anna tried to kill someone"
Kristoff's jaw dropped. "What?! Who?"
"Some Zetan commander who said something to piss her off; she tried to burn his face off or something."
"That's bad."
"Exactly. I need to take Anna somewhere where she won't hurt anyone."
"Where do you plan to take her?"
"I dunno," Elsa responded. "Got any ideas?"
"Well, you can't bring her back here" Kristoff explained. "Weselton might find her."
"But I can't take her anywhere the Zetans might be, since she might kick the crap out of them."
"Then take her to Federation space. The Zetans can't touch her there."
"Well, I met a girl from Aquatus while I was on the station. I'll set a course for there," Elsa replied.
"Good idea." Kristoff agreed.
"It'll take a few days to get there," Elsa informed. "I'll see you then." With that, she hung up.
Anna, meanwhile, was meditating in the cargo hold. Her tattoos glowed a faint blue.
Elsa went down to the cargo hold, "Anna, are you okay? I'm taking you somewhere safe."
Anna looked up at her. "Yensio?"
"It's a planet called Aquatus. It's peaceful and kind; you'll be happy there."
"K'sen ryuga met jai, sani?"
"Sure. I'll be right by your side."
"Xenshu?"
"Ummm, yeah," Elsa said, not knowing what Anna meant.
Anna smiled happily.
Elsa looked into Anna's eyes, remembering a happiness from long ago
She pointed to Elsa. "Nira."
Elsa blushed, "I don't know what you meant, but I'm touched."
Anna didn't respond; she had returned to her meditation.
Elsa smiled and left Anna in peace. She spent the next few hours reading through some old books from her past. She always loved reading. The novel she was currently reading was an old Earth story called "A Tale of Two Cities."
A few minutes later, Anna wandered into the room. She waved hello to Elsa.
Elsa sighed, putting her book down. "If you're going to ask if we're there yet, no we're not."
Anna pointed to the book. "Qu'as arant?"
"Oh, this?" Elsa assumed. "It's something from our culture; it's called literature. It's something that's quite interesting."
Anna looked a little sad. "Jai...nex danej."
"It's okay," Elsa replied, "this kinda book would be boring for you."
"Sen ke ziran jai?" Anna asked.
Elsa sighed. "Anna, sweetie, I can't understand you, okay? I wish I could, but I don't speak Knydaxian." She put a hand on Anna's shoulder. "Maybe I could try teaching you English, so we can understand each other?"
Anna nodded. "Sani."
"Okay, how should we start?" Elsa wondered. She pointed to herself, then to Anna. "I am Elsa, you are Anna. Try repeating that."
Anna nodded. "J'enai Anna. Ke'tou Elsa."
"No, no, no," Elsa shook her head, "try repeating that in English."
Anna cleared her throat. "I-I…a-am-m…Anna."
"That's right," Elsa encouraged.
She pointed to Elsa. "Y-y-you...are...Elsa."
"Yes! That's right! Well done!" Elsa cheered, jumping forward and hugging Anna.
Anna smiled happily.
Elsa pulled back from the hug and momentarily stared into Anna's eyes, feeling as though they had just shared some kind of intimate connection.
Anna touched Elsa's hand. "Nira."
Elsa quickly pulled her hand away, blushing slightly. "I'd better get back to work. We have a refueling stop in a bit and I need to be at the helm."
Anna nodded. "Vas jai mureis ilia?"
Elsa smiled. "You can stay here if you want." She had felt something just then, while she was with Anna. Was this love? Or some kind of weird feeling of friendship? Whatever it was, it felt good.
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Author's note: Thank you for sticking with the story so far. I aplogise if the updates are slow, but me and Matt are actually still writing this story so we like to keep ahead. Also if anyone who was reading the start recognised the security chief as Odo from star trek, you deserve a cookie because you are right "Gives cookie"
Anyway time to show you all what Anna was saying in this chapter
"Ne kahmet ja'tou hanar." = "He hurt my people."
"Ne'oi u veran." = "He is a bastard."
"Yensio?" = "Where?"
"K'sen ryuga met jai, sani?" = "You'll be there with me, right?"
"Xenshu?" = "Promise?"
"Nira." = "Sister."
"Qu'as (arant)?" = "What (is that)?"
"Jai...nex danej." = "I...can't read."
"Sen ke ziran jai?" = "Will you teach me?"
"J'enai Anna. Ke'tou Elsa." = "I am Anna. You are Elsa."
"Vas jai mureis ilia?" = "Can I stay here?"
Until next time! ^^
