Chapter 10.
Elsa took her place at the head of the high council table Henrik sat on her right with the King to her left. Hans stood at the bottom of the table where they just made love. Elsa fought the urge to grin, Henrik cut Elsa's train of thought "Your Majesty, we have a week until the Cerda attacks we need to act fast." Elsa nodded "I know Henrik; our navy is five times the size of theirs and we may not need to use them…" King Alexandre looked confused "Beg your pardon Queen Elsa but how will we defend Arendelle from attack?" Elsa noticed Hans straighten up listening to her every word. "I will freeze the fjord blocking their entrance into Arendelle, and then I will place foot soldiers in to do the rest." The king looked pleased with this idea. "Your army may be strong in numbers but as Princess Arianna said Cerda is a warrior kingdom, each solider is specially selected from when their born and have been trained since they were children to fight." Elsa's eyes widened in shock she heard about Cerda as a warrior kingdom before but never had she heard of forcing children to be soldiers it seemed to her cruel.
"Well then we are going to need reinforcements, King Alexandre how long does it take to get from the Southern Isles to here?" "About a day and a half your grace." Elsa thought trying to work it out in her head. " Right I want you to send a message as soon as possible to the Southern Isles ,instructing your son Edgar to send half of the remaining army to Arendelle imminently it should take three days tops, that gives us another three days to prepare and position them so we have the element of surprise." The King nodded "I will send it the moment this meeting is over." Elsa smiled at the elderly king then looked at Hans. "Prince Hans do you have anything to say?" Hans looked Elsa right in the eye. His eyes were filled with sadness. "Yes your majesty, I would prefer if my father was returned home." King Alexandre looked deeply offended "I will not run away home like a child, boy. I am the King-"Hans cut him off " I know father but I don't want you getting killed during the battle the kingdom still needs you." The king sank into his chair. Granted he was old but he could still fight but he was still needed by his people to rebuild what had been destroyed.
"Your right my boy I should go back my people need me I will send Edgar to aid you Your Majesty." Elsa nodded "Gentlemen I think we are done for now I will arrange a ship to collect King Alexandre for this evening, Henrik could you go and inform my generals about this plan? Now excuse me could I talk to Prince Hans for a moment." Henrik and The King stood and bowed respectfully leaving Elsa alone with Hans. "Elsa I don't think you should be fighting either I don't want you to get hurt." Hans placed a gloved hand on her cheek and tilled her face up to his. Elsa got lost in his green eyes for a moment. Elsa sighed "I have to Hans. I need to be there to freeze the fjord and I'm going to make him pay for attempting to attack my kingdom. He may be a warrior king but I'm the Queen of ice and snow." Elsa looked absolutely fierce Hans regretted doubting her. "Well then if you're not going to change your mind My Queen, I will be right by your side." Elsa smiled "I have just had an idea." Hans sat down next to her "What is it?" "What if we made the King feel he still had the element of surprise by throwing a ball for your brother arrival, we will send an invitation to the King and the Princess so he will still think he has the upper hand."
Hans smirked "You really have a knack for battle tactics" Elsa grinned "Thank you Admiral" Elsa leaned over placing a deep kiss on Hans lips she heard the door knob turn, bolting away from Hans's embrace fast as she could Heidi walked in. "It's just me Elsa you don't have to worry kiss him all you like as long as it's nothing to x rated ". Elsa and Hans both blushed. Heidi thought it looked adorable. "Elsa the Generals would like to have a meeting with you as soon as possible." Elsa let out a deep sigh. "Yes of course. Until later Admiral" Hans kissed Elsa's Hand "Until later my Queen."
The meeting with the Generals went well they all agreed with her plan which was a first. Elsa's ordeal's left her exhausted she asked Heidi to accompany her back to her chambers. "I hear Prince Edgar is coming to Arendelle." "Yes he should be arriving in three days if this all goes to plan." Heidi's eyes went all dreamy. "The maids in the kitchen say he's very handsome." Elsa giggled "If he is anything like his brother then you're in luck." Heidi laughed "I wish, unfortunately your highness princes don't marry servants." Elsa thought for a moment. "You're my Lady in Waiting you are no ordinary servant you are my best friend also." Heidi gave her a weak smile. "Thanks Elsa but I'm not royalty." Elsa snapped her fingers " I have an idea for you I will be holding a ball for when Prince Edgar arrives I will give you the night of to attend, you deserve it." Heidi's huge hazel eyes were filled with wonder and excitement. "Oh my goodness thank you so much." Heidi engulfed Elsa into a hug. Elsa thought Heidi was going to squeeze her to death by the way Heidi was clinging to her. Elsa pulled her way free from Heidi's death grip and entered her chambers. Her room smelled of fresh pine with a hint of lavender which made Elsa feel drowsy. "Heidi could you run me a bath please I am begging to smell like Sven." Heidi laughed "Yes, your majesty. Speaking of Sven he caused a little commotion with the cooks the other day. He stole all the carrots for the carrot and coriander needless to say head chef Clouse wasn't happy with it." Elsa laughed at the image of the pompous chef shouting at Sven it was nice discussing something normal for a change. But the drama was making its way here.