Chapter Ten
After Eddie had finished giving Elsa the ride of her life they returned to her balcony at the ice castle. Once they arrived there the two of them sat out on the balcony and waited for the sun to come up. After that they managed to fall asleep together and rested for another three hours before the rest of the group started to wake up in the castle.
Awaking with her head resting on Eddie's chest, Elsa gently looked up to see that he was still out. She smiled and whispered, "Poor guy." The snow queen considered waking him up but he looked so peaceful, I guess even supermen need sleep too- she mused. She gently got up to freshen up and get ready for the day. Once Elsa was finished she returned to the balcony only to see that Eddie was gone. "Where did he go?" she asked herself. It was then Eddie landed in front of her causing the queen to jump. Seeing that he surprised her, Eddie smiled and apologized, "Sorry, beautiful!" Then without warning she approached him causing them to lock lips again. Then pulling away she smiled and greeted, "Good morning, my hero." As the two lovers embraced one another, Eddie couldn't help but think, "This is going to be a good day…."
A few minutes later they met up with Kristoff, Anna, Olaf and Sven and departed from the castle. The journey off the main mountain was actually enjoyable. Kristoff was driving the sleigh with Anna cuddled up close to him resting her head on his shoulder, Elsa sat on the far right of the bench and Olaf was in the very back in his own little world. Meanwhile Eddie was in his Venom form web-slinging high above their heads. The group couldn't help but be in a state of wonder as they watched him soar above them with great ease. Just for the sake of entertaining them, Eddie even performed dangerous web-slinging tricks. He even caused Elsa to gasp in panic a couple of times for she thought he was about to fall to his death; but much to her relief he was still in full control of his showboating and always seemed to evade death at the last second.
About two hours later the group was finally off of the mountain and had entered between a small ravine. If it was just Venom he would have been off the mountain in only a fraction of that time. But he didn't mind sticking with the humans below him, he would wait all day if he had to- he would do anything for Elsa. The sleigh was speeding along until they came across a large boulder that had obstructed the road.
Kristoff threw his hands up in frustration and said, "Great… just my luck."
If it was any other time he'd have to redirect the sleigh and find another way around. But it wasn't any other time for they had a superhuman with them. "I'm on it!" Brock shouted from above as he descended down to the boulder.
Without any effort he picked up the boulder and lifted it over his head with both hands. He then made his own face appear as he looked over to Elsa and winked at her causing her to smile and shake her head playfully. Turning his attention back to the boulder, Eddie threw it with all of his might into the air and then it was gone. Although they never saw the boulder again, the group could hear it make impact somewhere in the unseen distance.
BOOM!
Eddie then looked over his shoulder to the others and said, "Problem solved!" As they watched the Symbiote cover his face again he quickly shot out some more web and went back to slinging in the air. Kristoff looked to Anna and playfully joked, "Sure wish I had his strength- I'd sell some major ice that way!" He then continued driving the sleigh through the ravine following Venom. For the next five minutes the sleigh made its way without any events or setbacks of any kind. Elsa's restless night was starting to catch up with her as her eyelids started to get heavy and close. As she began to drift off to sleep she had no idea that Eddie was now on top of the ravine watching her. "She's just as beautiful when she sleeps as she is awake." Eddie Brock said as he turned fully human and descended down to the sleigh with a leap of faith. When he closed in on the bottom he gracefully landed on his feet with the Symbiote powers and walked over to the sleigh. He began walking along with the sleigh on Elsa's side to watch over and protect his sleeping queen.
Looking over to Eddie and smiling at him Anna said, "You truly love her don't you?" Eddie gave off a small smile and answered, "More than anything in the world." Explaining his cheesiness Eddie then said, "When I first became Venom it was like the old me had died and with it, my sense of love and mercy- most of it anyway. And I was right to think that- I was gone. But when I met Elsa all of that changed; she brought me back." As Eddie poured out his heart to Anna he had no idea that Elsa had woke up in time to hear him. Deciding not to ruin the moment, the queen kept her eyes closed and listened to her new boyfriend. (Both Eddie and Elsa agreed to make their relationship official the previous night)
Elsa's heart began to melt as she listened to Eddie Brock put his feelings for her out here. Despite the fact that their relationship was speeding along very fast, she still felt that they were making the right choice. The snow queen had never felt this way for anyone before in her life, and of course Eddie felt the same way. They may have been from two completely different worlds and social classes, but they both knew their differences were not a problem. Eddie may not notice it yet; but as far as she was concerned, he truly was a Superhero- and more importantly her hero.
A few minutes later they were finally through the unusually long ravine when Eddie suddenly stopped and put his fist up signaling for Kristoff to halt the sleigh. He then turned to the others with his finger to his nose indicating for them to be quiet. At this point Elsa was already up and watched Eddie along with the others. Kristoff managed to get Brock's attention and mouthed, "What?" to him.
Eddie looked over to them and whispered, "Something is coming…." As he said that a huge sense of dread drifted over the group as they looked all around them for the coming danger. The winter landscape which only moments before seemed bright and wonderful now felt like a frozen wasteland. The wind howled and the temperature began dropping at an unnatural rate. Preparing for the oncoming battle, Eddie let the Symbiote cover him and became Venom. Then in his inhuman voice he looked over to Kristoff and said, "When I say to… leave, and don't you dare look back! Understand?" Choosing to appease Venom, Kristoff nodded and drew his sword out for protection against whatever was coming. Anna leaned closer to him while Elsa got close to her. Meanwhile Olaf hid under a blanket and whispered to himself, "It's gonna be okay-It's gonna be okay, Eddie will beat 'em up!" Meanwhile Sven had his ears back scanning his surroundings for the threat.
A low roar came from Venom as he saw a dark figure emerge from the distance. Who or whatever it was slowly walked toward them as if he had all of the time in the world. When the figure closed in on them it looked as if his eyes shone green. What happened next frightened the two sisters, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf to the core. The figure leapt into the air and then with terrifying speed he landed only a few feet in front of them. The figure's appearance caused everyone to shrink in fear at the sight of its hideous appearance except Venom; who only filled with rage.
"WHO ARE YOU?" He roared at the creature.
The creature flickered its fork shaped tongue at him and hissed, "You may call me, Ssserpintine"
"Well Serpentine, you have exactly five seconds to get out of the way or we will make you move!" Venom said. Hearing Venom describe himself as we sent a shiver down everyone's spine, especially Elsa. When he described himself that way they knew the Symbiote was speaking as well. An evil smile broke out on Serpentine's face revealing his viper fangs, he then said,
"I wander whom I shall kill first… the mountain man, perhaps the princess, or maybe the sssnow queen?" He said as he shifted his diamond shaped pupils to each person.
"My vote is on the other Symbiote." A voice said.
It was none other than Carnage as he seemingly came out of nowhere and landed next to Serpentine and let out an evil laugh. He then looked over to the Snow Queen and said, "I'm afraid the fairytale is over, you're Majesty. Here's the deal… After we kill your boyfriend here, you can either come peacefully or continue to resist in which I'll kill the rest of your little family… starting with your little sister!" Venom than stood in front of Elsa and roared, "You'll still have to get through me first!"
"I was counting on that." Then on that note Carnage lunged for the attack with Serpentine right behind him. The fight was on and Venom was literally fighting a two front battle. As he was fending the two monsters off he shouted to Kristoff, "GO NOW!" Kristoff nodded and got Sven going at full speed.
Elsa shouted, "Eddie!" and tried to stand but Anna held her back and did her best to assure her, "He'll be okay but we gotta leave now!" As they shot back into the ravine and rounded a corner the two sisters looked back worrying for Eddie. Elsa was on the verge of tears not for her own safety but for Eddie's, for he was alone with those horrible creatures truly fighting for his life.
Meanwhile Venom was doing his best to keep the enemy distracted so his friends could make their escape. He bravely fought with all of his heart but he was simply overwhelmed. At one point, Carnage managed to grab hold of him with his tendrils and began choking him slowly. That was when Serpentine began punching Venom repeatedly as Carnage continued to have him in the choke-hold. Although Serpentine's powers gave him enhanced strength, he still paled in comparison to the two Symbiotes. However what Serpentine lacked in strength, he more than made up for in speed- he was even faster than Venom and Carnage!
Eventually Venom managed to break free of Carnage's hold and grab Serpentine at mid-punch and gave him a taste of his own medicine. Using all of his strength Venom knocked Serpentine a hundred feet back and sent him crashing into the outer stone wall of the ravine. He then turned his attention to Carnage and began sparring with him with inhuman speed.
Meanwhile Kristoff was driving the sleigh to safety when all of a sudden Elsa did something that many would consider foolish. She jumped out of the sleigh causing Kristoff to stop and shout, "What are you doing?" Without saying a word the snow queen raised her hand at the rest of the group and unleashed her ice powers. However she wasn't doing that to hurt them but rather to protect. Within seconds she formed a giant ice block around the sleigh and prayed that it would be enough to keep them safe from Carnage and Serpentine. She knew that they would have never left without her and so she had no choice but to form the giant ice barrier. After she finished constructing their personal fortress, she ran back to the battle in order to help Eddie. As she ran through the ravine images of her visions from the previous night began flashing through her head. She didn't know what would be worse; seeing Eddie dead or seeing him return to evil. Elsa did know one thing; if she didn't hurry it may turn out to be that first option. Eventually she managed to close in on the battle. As she rounded the corner she managed to see Venom hold Carnage down while he was savagely beating him with his fists. Carnage shrilled as he put up his hands trying to deflect the blows but Venom was not holding back. That was when Serpentine did a running kick on Venom's head knocking him in a daze. He quickly shook it off and web grabbed the snake man and body slammed him to the ground, but now Carnage was on the attack.
Carnage formed a whip with his hand and wrapped it around Venom throwing him into the air. Then as Venom came barreling down Serpentine jumped up into the air and roundhouse kicked him in the chest. Elsa's heart dropped as she saw him make impact into the ground at super speed and heard him roar from the pain. That was when Carnage and Serpentine descended on him like a pack of rabid wolves and began stomping him to death. Carnage was now howling with laughter as he said, "Well that was fun but I'm afraid the party's over, man" He then formed both of his arms into blades and added, "Hey Serpentine, I wonder how many chops it takes to kill another Symbiote."
"Let's find out." Serpentine mused.
Just then a bolt of ice struck Carnage in the side causing him to howl in pain. Pulling the enchanted ice sickle out he looked up to see Queen Elsa with her hand up ready to shoot another at him. "You're gonna regret that, Blondie!"
"I told you that she's dangerousss…" Serpentine said while laughing at Carnage's misfortune. To which the evil Symbiote yelled, "Shut up or I'll shove this ice sickle where your scales can't protect you!" which Serpentine jested, "You'd have to catch me first!"
Deciding to stop their petty squabbling they turned their attention back on the queen as Serpentine said, "We're not supposed to kill you, but the master never said anything about just hurting…" They then began walking toward her while Carnage still had his blade arms still out. Deciding not to let them get any closer Elsa shot her ice powers at them to keep them away. Once she opened up on them she knew there was no going back now. She did her best to hit them but in the end they were just too quick. As they closed in on her Carnage put up his blade hand to make his next move but then something grabbed onto him and Serpentine and pulled them back at full force. Elsa looked and saw that Venom had them with his web strands and he continued to draw in his enemies as he got back up to his feet.
Then with one violent tug he had them by their necks and said, "The Snow Queen is mine and mine alone!" He then slammed them to the ground and began pummeling them repeatedly. Eventually they managed to get free from Venom's assault and double teamed him again. Serpentine managed to get a hold of him while this time Carnage began whacking him with his sledgehammer. It was then in her desperation Elsa began to shoot off her ice powers at her enemies in order to save the love of her life. She hated to see Eddie Brock in the pain he was in; little did she know that the worst was yet to come.
Summoning a great deal of her power she fired an icy blast at the evil duo. Right as she shot it though Carnage and Serpentine nodded and then with inhuman speed they did the unthinkable. They used Venom as a human shield and her ice spell hit him in the heart causing Venom to collapse from the impact.
"EDDIE!" She screamed in terror as she saw her ice blast hit him in the worst place possible. No not again… she thought as tears rolled down her eyes. She mentally cursed herself for doing the one thing that she promised never to do again. But it happened; once again she froze a loved one's heart. "Eddie I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!" she cried to him. But that was when the enemy made their move; Carnage leapt over to where Elsa was and grabbed her despite her kicking and screaming trying to get away. Deciding not to put up with it, he knocked her out and slung her unconscious body over his shoulder and swung away with his tendrils while Serpentine was right behind them.
"ELSAAA! Eddie screamed as his face appeared. He attempted to shoot out a web strand and follow them to rescue his queen but then an unnatural pain shot from his heart causing him to convulse and scream from it. He tried again and this time managed to get some air but once he shot another strand out to take his next swing the pain shot through him again causing him to lose his focus and crash into the ground. As he made impact he tried to get back up and try again but the pain was too great causing him to collapse. He began to blackout but as the world around him turned dark, he thought he could see a pair of feet walking toward him….
Meanwhile Kristoff, Anna, Olaf and Sven were still trapped in the snow block. Kristoff used about every tool he had to try and break through the ice and get free, but the enchanted ice was far too strong. Either Elsa truly didn't want them to get out, or the more likely and disturbing scenario- something to get in. He was down to his pick axe as he violently tried chipping away at the thick ice wall surrounding them. He eventually tired out and threw the pickaxe down in frustration and kicked the wall while shouting at it.
"Why won't you break?"
He then sat down trying to catch his breath while Anna squatted down to try and comfort him for his efforts. They then embraced each other as Anna said, "We'll get out of here… I just know it-"Suddenly a loud crashing sound caught them off guard as they both fell over and looked over to see a large metal hand that had punched through the wall.