Chapter 10: Help from Grimstad

Elsa's POV

"What are we going to do?" Jack asked.

It was two days after the rescue of North and Felicity. We have been fighting nightmare. We sat around a fire that night wondering what to do next.

"Well the Guardians will help." North said, "But we need an army to take back Arendelle."

And where are we going to find an army?" Felicity asked.

Jack stood up. "Grimstad."

I looked at Jack. "What?"

"Let's ask Grimstad for help." Jack said.

"Jack, we haven't gotten anything from Grimstad. We keep sending trade deals, alliances, and even tried to send them a gift of peace, but they always say the same thing. Thank you but we can manage on our own."

The circle got quiet. I just squashed the last resort of hope we had. Felicity looked at me.

"But it's worth a shot, right?"

I took in a deep breath. "Okay, I guess it's worth a shot."

...

The next morning, we headed to the castle of Grimstad. North used a snow globe to get back to his sleigh and told us to call him when ready.

We got to Grimstad by noon. The outer town was small. The people looked at us with curiosity. We pressed forward to the front gates to the castle.

When we got to the front gates, a guard spotted us.

"You there! State your business."

I stood up. "I am Queen Elsa of Arendelle. This is my husband, King Jackson, my brother in law, Prince Kristoff, and my sister in law, Princess Felicity. We wish to speak to your king."

"Absolutely. Open the Gates!" The guard said.

The gates slowly opened. Kristoff lead Sven inside. We stopped by the front door.

Kristoff gave Sven a carrot.

"Alright buddy, you stay here." Kristoff said.

A servant met us at the front door.

"The king will see you now." He said as he turned and opened the door. We were lead down a long hallway until we came to a ballroom.

We were lead across the ballroom. There at the end of the room sat the King.

"King Aaron of Grimstad."

King Aaron was a young man with dark brown hair. He held himself very well. We all bowed.

"Queen Elsa, It is truly a honor to meet you. Now, how can I help you?" He said.

I got ready to step forward, but Jack did instead. "Your Majesty, I am King Jackson. My wife and I heard heard very good things about Grimstad. That is why we come to you now. Our kingdom has been taken over by a tyrant. We need your help to take back our kingdom."

King Aaron leaned forward. "I would love to help, but we need to your help as well."

"Anything, Your Majesty." I said.

"You see, last year a freak storm in your kingdom caused an avalanche that cut us off from our ice route. We need ice. The kingdom is suffering. If I help you, will you send us ice until we can get our ice route back?"

I looked at Kristoff. "Well, your the Official Ice Master and Deliverer. You tell me."

"We have an overload this summer. We can sent you some. How long would it take to get past the blockade?"

"My men tell me in two months." King Aaron replied.

"We should be able to supply you with as much as you need until then." Kristoff replied.

I looked over at Felicity. She was staring dreamily at King Aaron.

King Aaron stood and shook Jack's hand. "Then it's a deal. My help to free Arendelle from tyranny. In return, you will provide two months worth of Ice to us."

...

Jack's POV

I woke up the next morning to find Elsa gone. I quickly got dressed and ran out of the room. I past a servant.

"Good Morning, sir."

"Hi. Hey, have you seen Queen Elsa this morning?" I asked him.

"Well, she was at the blacksmiths early this morning."

"Thanks." I rushed down to the blacksmith.

"Good morning, sir. How can I help you?" The blacksmith asked.

"I'm looking for Queen Elsa." I asked

"Oh she went to the barracks." he said.

I quickly rushed over to the barracks. I found Elsa getting ready to learn how to sword fight with some new recruits.

"Elsa!" I yelled. She looked at me. I walked over, grabbed her, and began to pull her away.

"Jack! Let go of me now!" She demanded.

I let go and faced her.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"I want Kozmotis to pay. So I'm going to fight." She answered.

"Elsa, it's my job to protect you. If something was to happen..."

"Jack!" she yelled. "I am tired of being protected all the time. My people are in danger. All I want to do right now is fight for them."

I rolled my eyes. I knew I would never be able to convince her not to.

"Then I'll fight with you."

Elsa smiled and kissed me. She then grabbed my hands.

"Come on, let's learn how." she said. She pulled me back into training. The instructor came out.

"I am Captain Shang. Men, I expect you to learn fast. We aid the royals of Arendelle with taking back their kingdom in two weeks. Now, let's learn how to fight."

Let's get down to business

To defeat Nightmares

Did they send me daughters when I asked for sons?

You're the saddest bunch I ever met

But you can bet before we're through

Mister, I'll make a man out of you.

Tranquil as a forest

But a fire within

Once you find your center

You are sure to win

You're a spineless, pale, pathetic lot

And you haven't got a clue

Somehow I'll make a man out of you

Be a man

We must be swift as a coursing river

Be a man

With all the force of a great typhoon

Be a man

With all the strength of a raging fire

Mysterious as the dark side of the moon

Elsa was struggling to get the course down. Captain Shang was getting impatient with her.

Time is racing toward us till the fight arrives

Heed my every order and you might survive

You're unsuited for the rage of war

So pack up, go home you're through

How could I make a man out of you?

She turned to leave. I grabbed her hand.

"You're not going anywhere."

"But..."

I created a ice sword.

"Try this."

Be a man

We must be swift as a coursing river

Be a man

With all the force of a great typhoon

Be a man

With all the strength of a raging fire

Mysterious as the dark side of the moon

Be a man

We must be swift as a coursing river

Be a man

With all the force of a great typhoon

Be a man

With all the strength of a raging fire

Mysterious as the dark side of the moon

Elsa did amazing after I gave her that sword. Captain Shang came up to us after the training was over for the day.

"Queen Elsa, I expect to have orders followed when I give them. But you were able to catch up and learn the course. I'll see you tomorrow."

Elsa hugged me

"Thank you."

...

Two weeks later

Jack's POV

After a vigorous day of training, Elsa and I walked back to our room. We collapsed on the bed.

"When this is over, I want to hire Captain Shang to train our soldiers." she said.

"Elsa it doesn't work like that." I said.

"Maybe he has a brother?"

I laughed softly and kissed her.

"Let's get Arendelle back. Then we'll see what we can do."

...

Anna's POV

I sat in the grand room. Pitch was enjoying being king. All the money, power and luxury.

The people of Arendelle weren't so happy. Since Pitch split the money of Arendelle with Hans, He taxed the people hard. I could hear the children crying at night.

Pitch came into the room. He never took his crown off his head. He looked at me and smiled.

"Oh Anna, My sweet Anna." He said as he touched my chin.

"Don't touch me." I said as I slapped his hand away.

"How dare you strike the King!" He raised his hand and struck me. I fell to the floor.

"When Elsa gets back..." I said as I rubbed my cheek.

"Well, that's going to be an issue, for if she tries to come back, my assassins will kill her and Jack." he said with laughter.

"What?! I did what you wanted!"

"Yes, you did. But Elsa is just too powerful. I can't risk having someone like her and Jack running around. They're competition. I need to be the only contestant."

Just then Hans came into the room.

"Grimstad is attacking. They'll be here by tomorrow. Spies tell us King Jack and Queen Elsa are with them."

"NO!" Pitch threw a glass bowl across the room.

"We need to cut them off. Prepare your army, King Hans."

Hans smiled and left the room.

"I need more time to gain the troops trust. Kai!" Pitch yelled.

Kai came into the room.

"Yes, Your Majesty?"

"Summon Mr. Jones."

Soon Mr. Jones appeared.

"Yes, Your Majesty?" He bowed.

"Have your men take all the children of the men in my armies. If they don't have children, take their wives. If they don't have wives, take whoever you need to. Throw them in the dungeon. Tell the men that they will fight for me, or their love ones will die."

"NO!" I shouted. I looked at Jones. "Jones, you know this is wrong."

"I don't listen to your family anymore." He said as he spat on me. I wiped it off.

Jones left the room. Pitch turned to me.

"Time to kill off some competition."

Pitch left. I looked out the window.

"Elsa, please hurry."

Wow!

Looks like Pitch is being as evil as ever. Let's hope that Jack and Elsa can win the fight.

The Song Used in this Chapter is I'll Make a Man Out of You, by Donny Osmand. From Mulan.

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