~Chapter 9~
The Abductor
Anna and Elsa were getting closer and all I had to was lure them just a bit further. Aria was waiting for me, but I'd be home soon. I would soon have my revenge. After all, over a year ago was when I ventured over to the Southern Isles meeting the youngest of their royal line on my journey. We connected fast and before long, I was introduced to his family. I met little Aria and one of Han's older brothers Niklas. Hans always talked about wanting a kingdom of his own, but as twelfth in line, his chances of getting the crown of his kingdom were slim, so I found us a neighboring kingdom in the snow covered mountains across the fjord to Arendelle. I heard of the young queen there who was to inherit her throne when she was of age.
"Why don't you go to Arendelle? Charm Arendelle's queen and when the time is right, we get rid of her and we name you king." I told Hans.
"Are we capable of this?" Hans questioned.
"Of course we are, love." I reassured him.
With our plan in motion, Hans sailed to Arendelle while I waited in the Southern Isles. Aria, Niklas and I bonded over those many weeks that Hans was over there, but soon I would join him once Arendelle had a vacant throne. I would do what I could to spy on him and keep tabs, but it would drain my energy so it was irregular. Learning dark arcane magic from my homeland had its advantages and disadvantages after all. Soon, the isles were abuzz with news of drastic weather changes in Arendelle and the fjord freezing over, but not too long after that, Hans returned by boat in irons. Arrested for his attempted murder of Queen Elsa. I didn't understand, what went wrong? When I was allowed a single private visit before his father sentenced him, I had to know what happened.
"Our plan was foolproof. What possibly was screwed up?" I asked him through the holding cell bars.
"Elsa wasn't easy to get to, but I got close to her sister instead…" He replied.
"Hans…" I sighed, "You idiot! Why mess with our original plan?"
"I thought I had her in my pocket...for a while, I think I did. Anna was in love with me and after Elsa froze her heart, I thought the throne was mine. They found a way to reverse it and with my true intent known by Anna. I was sent home in irons in disgrace."
"Oh Hans, honey. We're gonna have you out of here in no time. Your father can't convict his own son…"
Three days later, Hans was sentenced for attempted murder against a royal. He might have received the death penalty if someone other than his father was making the decision. Instead, he got life imprisonment in the Southern Isles. As guards took him away, I felt my body filling with rage against Arendelle and all those who wronged my love.
"I'll visit soon." I called toward him, "This isn't over."
"I love you, Melina." Hans replied.
Then he was gone.
Life went on for everyone else, but I was at a stand still. The love of my life imprisoned and I had nowhere to go. I desperately wanted to begin a life with Hans and have a family of our own, but until I could free him, there would be no future. So it was decided. For months I worked up a revenge plot against Hans' accusers, mainly the royal family of Arendelle. I did reconnaissance in and around Arendelle putting things together. During my latest visit, I was surprised to find Niklas and Aria there. Then it hit me, Aria would be perfect bait for what I had planned. Soon my thirst for revenge would be satiated and my love and I could finally be together at last.
AN: And there it is readers...the reveal of the abductor, an original character I made for this story. Can't wait to reveal even more about Melina. Stay tuned :D