Nokken-chap.1
Sooooo…this is my first fanfiction and I know by dealing with Elsanna I'm trading on thin ice. But please be gentle with me. I would love reviews and any advice you can give me. It will help me to evolve. I intend on finishing the story despite my constant stress from school especially now that the exam season has started but I will finish it and try to upload regularly. With that said let's dive right in. Enjoy my first story"Nokken"
It was a normal day in docks would welcome the trade ships,the fisherman would make sure the markets didn't run out of salmon and the bakers would put the fresh bread and warm pastries in the front of their store. Despite being small,the town was clearly one of the most important ones. As one of the oldest kingdoms in the Northern Circle,Arendelle was known for the culture and tradition,passed down generation after generation. Another good addition would be the trade deals. Having more than 10 countries exchanging with you has it's benefits. Like having vaults filled at their peak and the best equipped army. Overall,it seemed to be a good day. A peaceful place. Crime almost non-existent and poverty at it's lowest,Arendelle was a heaven for foreigners. Well,not anymore. The old,grand castle stood proud in the highest rock,watching over the city and the fjord. With it's thick wooden structure,golden linings,marvelous gardens and the royal family sigil atop the towers,this building was home for the King and Queen. Agnarr was a good ruler. A quiet and smart man. Cunning,diplomatic but kind. Beside him,Idun stood with her golden,emerald stone decorated crown and flowing black and green gown. Husband and wife were sitting on the huge wooden-stone chairs in the throne room,listening to the daily news. People came and went presenting different problems and same as always. Nothing out of line. They would wake up,take a warm bath,get dressed and eat breakfast with their 3 children,if they ever showed up. Then the royal couple would go to the throne room, listen and give solutions. Then they would attend meetings with the council,mostly concerning to the returning of the couples middle son,Kristoff from Corona,their eldest son,Hans,coronation when he comes of age or if somethings happens to the King and Queen. And of course their youngest daughter,Anna,marriage proposals. Matters that were passed without much problem. But not today. After the first session was done,King Agnarr run a hand through auburn locks ploping to the massive chair. He wasn't feeling good and the day had just began. The queen put a hand on his shoulder and smiled softly.
"What is troubling you my dear? Do you wish to take a break?"-she asked. The King ever quiet,kissed his wifes hand and called the headmaster. Kai was a short chubby man with sleek black hair and sideburns. A second father to the princes and princess. Wearing a fine green suit with a golden crocus medal on his left side of the chest,Kai approached the couple.
"Yes,your majesties?"
"Any news from Lieutenant Mattias, Kai?"
"No sire.I am afraid not".-Kai answered,a hint of sadness to his king let out a desperate sigh and just as Kai prepared to leave, a guard came bursting to the room startling the 3 adults.
"My King...a box to the..front gates...asking for you..."-the guard was panting having sprinted monarchs shared a look with each other and Kai before following him. At the gates, a group of maids and soldiers parted for them. Ser Adrian,Captain of the Guard was there waiting. In his silver and golden armour,chestplate embroided with the kingdoms sigil and the forest green cloack on his back,this fearless fighter and friend to the crown looked like he had seen a ghost.
"My Liege,a letter.."
"From where?"
"It says the Fire Lands sire...the far East" Agnarrs eyebrows shot upward,clearly surprised. The far East is where he had sent Mattias,hoping a trade deal would be signed with them for the silk and spices. If a letter from there was sent to him it must mean a meeting between the two rulers would be arranged. But Agnarr wasn't relieved at all. Mattias should have been here. The letter had been opened,most likely from Adrian but the sigil was very clear. A black cobra wrapped around a golden crown,eyes blood red and ready to pounce. An intimidating symbol indeed. Not like the purple flower that grows in the gardens of the castle. But after all Arendelle isn't known for any war victory, being a neutral and peaceful country. Agnarr held the piece of parchment up and read out loud:
"In the name of the new Sultan of the Eastern Kingdom,
Jafar Khan the Emperor,a gift is send to the prosperios
kingdom of Arendelle. In hopes they would understand
what the newborn Empire is willing to do to get what it wants.
The trade deal unfortunately is not happening and the fool
you sended is taken care of and returned. The Sand Army is
going to take what the Empire needs without having to sign papers
The Northern Circle will be under our foot soon enough and Arendelle
is our bridge. Until then, King Agnarr enjoy the gift and the Sultan
wishes you a good day"
First Vezier, Jago
Iduns eyes were opened wide, Kai looked concerned and Agnarr tried to make sense of the letter. A gift he said. A gift with a letter of warning...or better a threat. This couldn't be good. And what the hell did they mean with new Sultan Jafar? As far as he remembered, Ahmad was the Sultan of the East kingdom and Jafar was HIS first vezier and most trusted advisor. Thinking of it would just make the headache worse so he peeked his head inside the box and the sight made his stomach riot. A heart and other organs surrounded by bodily fluids were put atop the bloodied sand and the eyes of a man he loved as a brother were staring back at him.
Lieutenant Mattias head chopped off.