(A/N): This chapter is, and might be, a little cliche to some of you. I hope though that those of you reading like it. Thank you guys for taking the time to read.
this was the original idea since the beginning, so please no hate... Thank you guys xoxoxo - NASG
Hans nodded towards the girl, picking up the product, her eyes were all over the Vegetation on the ground. That sailor boy Jim had taken advantage of Hans being away, going to do his business, to come down and bother the defenseless girl. Had James been there he would've been sure the jerk wouldn't have even neared the shop.
"Don't worry, I won't let him get away with this."
Heidi got on her knees, picking the fruit from the ground, her eyes teary.
"Don't worry about this," Hans furrowed his brows, looking at her breakdown.
He was such a coward to molest a young lady, she had done nothing to him. Though he knew it had been done to provoke Hans.
They finished placing the merchandise back.
"How about, we go home?" Heidi asked the prince in somber mood.
The redhead nodded, but sighed. Before they went to their place, he needed to pick up his armor and sword. He knew that there was trouble, and being unarmed was going to give him the lower arm in a battle. He also knew, this was just the beginning.
Quickly he loaded and began their way home.
Unloading the carriage, he gave report to James, making sure to not alarm him about the sailor man's doing, and asked for a horse to ride, not saying where he'd go. He wanted his weapon.
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Anna smiled widely, it had been long since her and her sister were spending time together.
"Are you ok?" Anna noticed her sisters dark mood, it wasn't like Elsa, it was like her to be quiet, but not to be so serious.
Elsa eyed Anna, her thoughts clouded over the conversation she'd had with her scout. Matthew had only gotten to share a few words with The Prince. But what scared her was the fact that he'd almost assured her this Berrie was Hans.
"Yes, Anna, I'm fine, wait, what?"
The princess smiled worriedly but didn't press on. There was things that the queen of a whole country would go through, that a princess wouldn't. She understood that much.
"It's alright Elsa. I know sometimes your loyalty to the country has you like this." Her eyes went wide, "are we on the verge of war!?" She stood from her seat, her face almost touching her sisters.
Elsa mimicked her sisters eyes, "OH god, Anna don't even joke about that!" Backing away.
The redhead slumped in her chair and exaggeratingly sighed. "Don't you scare me like that."
The two sisters went silent suddenly, a heavy air filling the room. Anna couldn't exactly explain what was going on, but she knew better than trying to force her sister to talk. Last time she'd done that, Elsa had frozen the whole country.
"It's just difficult being queen sometimes Anna... It's all, I promise."
With that said, the princess relaxed. "I hope it is. Because, you do know you can trust me with anything." She held out her hands and held them with her sisters.
Elsa eyed her, "I was simply thinking about Jet Rhyus," she lied.
"Elsa, if it's that you like him i totally support you, I mean, i did see when he lifted that curse of yours with the while Hans and siren thing! I am totally PRO Jelsa!"
"What!?" The blondes blue eyes went desperate, "you saw when he... Kissed me?"
"Well I mean... Yes i saw... He was so close to your face, then you came back to us."
"But that's not proof that-"
Anna grabbed her sisters hand, "it's ok to be afraid... True love sometimes happens like that. Its scary and unsuspecting, maybe you don't know yet, but you could be in love!"
Anna remembered Jet Rhyus telling her about Elsa's happiness, and maybe now that so many things had cleared, now that so many days had passed since the leaving of the royals, and the whole siren thing. Everything needed to be sorted out. Maybe Elsa needed to clear her mind. She needed the love of someone, and maybe Jet was the one she'd get it from.
"I'm... Almost one hundred percent sure... I can't be in love with him! I dont know him!"
Anna gave her sister a whole hearted smile, "you do know people do crazy things... When they're in love, right?"
"Anna are you favoring him?"
The redhead shook her head, "I mean, hes been trying to get your attention since he kissed you, and you've only pushed him away. Now i know he did wrong in walking into your room, thats why i support you in keeping him as far away from the castle as possible. "
But last night, i kept thinking and thinking about it. He is in love with you, that's why he was drunk. You've pushed him away without reason-"
Elsa stood from her chair and hugged herself, giving Anna her back, "Anna stop!"
Her sister did as she was told and stood, following Elsa. "Elsa i meant no harm, im sorry i just have such a big mouth... And i guess it just occurred to me... But I support every decision you take. I'm also no one to interfere in your love life."
The room temperature dropped, and Elsa quietly exited the room, obviously uncomfortable with the topic.
The princess stayed behind, knowing better than to go on after her sister.
She banged her head with her palm, "great Anna, you and your giant mouth!"
She went about and fumbled through the cabinets in the room, grabbing a small snack and slumped in her chair, regretting her presistance.
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Fred whistled happily, placing everything he needed in the small carriage, for the 'picnic' with the queen. Though Jet Rhyus hadn't told him what to take he knew that in the least he had to have some sandwiches, refreshments, some snacks, fruits. Things delightful for his queen.
He held a small basket of grapes heading out towards the docks to tell Jet Rhyus. He would go and set up everything for them. He'd agreed that first Jet would talk to the queen, then he would leave and let him explain himself to Queen Elsa, then enjoy the meal together. A simple act of gratitude.
"I was starting to think you weren't going to show!" Jet Rhyus almost growled.
Fred rolled his eyes, "I'm not you."
The dark haired swordsman grabbed at the horse reigns, walking quickly towards the forest. "At midday, please do this quickly and tend to the queen."
The leader nodded and walked back towards the castle, the day going by slowly.
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Elsa stared at herself in the mirror. She was ready for the picnic Fred had convinced her to attend, though Anna's words echoed still through her head.
She knew she had no feelings for that MAN. Without warning, her mirror cracked with rushing ice.
Elsa backed away from the disaster she'd caused, her eyes wide. Oh god, what have I done?
A knock erupted on her door, making her gasp in surprise. Quickly she unfroze her mirror and wall, making everything that had been destroyed crash to the ground loudly.
"My queen, is everything alright!?"
She heard the desprate voice of Fred and she panicked even more.
"I'm-i'm fine!" She quickly ran to her door, and exited her room composing herself in front of her guard.
"M'lady, if something is the matter... Don't feel obligated to accompany me."
"No! It's not that at all. I simply dropped a teacup. I can sometimes be clumsy." She fake giggled and covered her mouth with a gloved hand.
Fred nodded and simply began walking in front of her, as if he was escorting her.
She sighed in relief. It meant this was a more formal meeting, and would end quickly.
The heavens really did favor her.
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Hans set foot on the docks by himself that morning.
He had convinced James that he was still sick with the flu, and needed bed rest. He'd also convinced him about letting him take the day off.
Convincing Heidi to stay behind was an even easier task. Though she hadn't admitted what had actually happened in the shop, he knew it was much more than Jim throwing their merchandise to the ground.
The beautiful young girl had cried the moment they'd returned home, and had simply run upstairs, not telling Hans what had happened.
He indeed was looking for trouble that day, he wasn't going to allow the abuse his family was receiving when they'd done nothing wrong. The problem was between Jim and him. No one else.
So he was going to go around town looking for him.
After an hour of scouting for the sailor, he decided to walk in to a bar, to get a drink.
Inside were many local fisherman, but none of which seemed to mind attention to him.
He ordered a shot, and finally gave up.
It really was kind of stupid to go out and look for trouble.
He could get arrested and get caught. Maybe even be recognized. He began to debate slowly in his mind. After his third glass he stood. Deciding on simply riding one of James horses and relaxing himself. There really was no need for him to get into trouble. But next time, if there was a next time. He would be ready for anyone.
He caressed the bulk of his knife and got up to exit the bar.
He decided on going towards the docks just to sit there and look out towards the ocean. It was such an endless space. Such beautiful yet dangerous place.
His mind wandered.
"I heard you're lookin' for me!"
Hans quickly turned his head to see the sailor, who had harassed the shop.
"Yes, i was looking for you." He stood from his spot, his blood suddenly boiling. "I think we should settle things like real men."
Jim began laughing loudly, and smiled, suddenly stopping. "You think you're such a badass, but you're not, pretty boy. I brought some friends along, we'll teach you a real lesson. You're going to be in for a treat."
Hans began to look around, and counted 16 thugs, not counting Jim surrounding him. They each had on a leash vicious looking dogs, growling and spitting foamed saliva.
"What do you say pretty boy?"
Hans looked back towards the young man, "this is between you and me only."
"And i have a crew... Have you not heard?"
"All for one, and one for all?"
He should've known that going out to look for trouble, brought exactly that. Boy how his mother was right.
Without warning, and without much other options, the prince of the Southern Isles ran up to the boy, and pounded his fist quickly on Jims cheek. There was only one way out, either eat or be eaten.
He heard the dogs howl, and soon he saw them being let loose.
He pounded his fists against the face of the sailor one last time, before running off trying to escape from the vicious teeth of the wolf creatures.
It had never been like him to run away from battle. But even he knew that this time he would surely lose.
Quickly he strode the horse James had lent him, and began running off, the dogs and sailors tailing behind him violently.
"Don't let him get away!"
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"We are almost there my queen."
Fred had been quiet the whole way, which Elsa had appreciated, she preferred silence and comfort, over long periods of pointless talking. Anna was in favor of that actually.
She looked around, and admired the forest in its most green of the year. Everything was so calm, so beautiful. Maybe she did need some time out of the castle. She breathed in deeply, closing her eyes to enjoy the ride.
"My queen, if i may?"
The guard interrupted her silence, and looked back to her. "Would you consider meeting my lovely wife, and beautiful son?"
Elsa smiled at that, she was happy that these small conversations he was sharing with her were normal, and unexciting. She was not one for adrenaline.
"Of course, why wouldn't i?"
"Because after all of this is over, I asked my wife to prepare a dinner for you to join us. She is quite excited about this promotion, and my son..." He stopped as
If afraid to go on. "He would like to see your-"
"Powers?" The queen finished off for him.
"I'm sorry if I've pestered. I really intend no threat my queen."
Elsa smiled softly. She felt some what saddened by the comment, but because her own people thought she of her being aggressive and unwilling to use her powers. She knew, especially, that children were very fond of her abilites. It made her feel comfortable, and fitting.
They came to an abrupt halt and Fred jumped off the carriage, quickly holding a hand out for the queen to grab. "We've arrived my queen!" He lowered his head as she stood to grab his hand, and help herself down.
Jet Rhyus, hid swiftly behind the nearest tree, ready to tend to the queen.
The blond guard showed the queen the way down to where everything had been set up. The next part of the plan was to get Jet, and have him appologize to the queen and have him go away. That was all he would allow.
He had her sit down on the ground, and bowed to her. "My queen, let me fetch the glasses, to drink the fine wine and eat the cheese that is set up."
Elsa smiled, and slowly let out a laugh, this man was too kind.
Fred walked towards the carriage, and waited for his friend. After a minute of waiting he shrugged and turned to fetch the goblets. When he turned around Jet Rhyus was standing with sword in hand.
"The hell you're drinking that wine!"
He banged the back of the sword to the blonds head, making him drop unconciuos to the ground.
He picked up the goblets and made his way out towards the setup.
When Elsa noticed him, she stood quickly. His mere presence made all the red flags in her body go off.
"What are you doing here!?"
Jet closed his eyes and released a deep breath. "My queen please, give me a chance to prove myself to you."
"Where is Frederick!?"
Jet could see she was uncomfortable, and nervous. She was afraid of him. "Please my queen, after i heard you accepted Fred's invite, I asked him to let me come too. I begged him one whole day to give me the chance to come... And appologize to you..."
"Where is he?" Her eyes never left his, she didn't trust him.
"He went to get another basket, his wife prepared a small chocolate bread for you, he said i could talk to you meanwhile he came back."
Elsa debated between believing him or not. She looked in his eyes, and the only thing she saw, was the desperate need he had in them.
She summoned two chairs and a table. Finally deciding she would talk to him. She would tell him she is not interested and will not be... Ever.
"Fine Rhyus. Sit down, we actually de have some things to discuss."
He quickly made to get the wine from the setup and placed it on the summoned table.
He pulled a chair for her, and when she sat down, he pushed it back in, quickly running to sit in front of her.
"Oh my queen, you have no idea how long I've waited to have... Just one moment like this with you!"
Elsa nodded neutral, "yes Jet Rhyus, thank you for your attention, as much as i appreciate it, I would like to let you know, i am not interested in a romantic relationship."
She breathed in deep, and began towards him, confidence in her voice.
"This whole love thing you have for me, Jet... Should be flattering, but honestly it's not. I cannot see you as a mate. I have so many responsibilities... I simply don't see myself with you." She finished off her sentence honestly. Though she wasn't trying to be harsh, she guilty.
Jet visibly saddened, and pulled the cork on the bottle of wine. "I see m'lady."
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The dogs barked loudly, some even throwing bites at the horses feet and Hans legs. He swung with his blade from on side of the horse to the other. He'd already slashed through one of the many dogs mouth, he knew because of the crying and blood on his sword.
The horseshoes clicked wildly, and sparks flew off as it ran across the cement of the port.
Before he knew it though the dogs had chased him off into the nearby forest.
The sailor men looked as if they hadn't even tired, they were right behind him, tailing him to no end.
"Hiya!" He clicked his heels faster, on the horses stomach, but thats when he heard it.
After so many attempts, the horse cried out in pain. Falling violently to the ground, taking Hans by surprise.
He crashed to the ground, seeing black. Without much thought though, he got up running, still hazy from the impact. He felt warm liquid on the side of his head, and his arm was aching badly too. But the dogs behind him and the sailors too began screaming. They knew, and he knew too, that he was done for.
He ran quickly jumping from bush to bush, trying to hide away from his attackers.
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Elsa closed her eyes, the small talk Jet Rhyus made was severely causing her a headache, and when he'd first offered her the wine she had simply shook her head. But now she knew she needed some.
"So you see my queen i was simply saddened of the idea. I was informed wrong all along, and now i suffer from the consequences of my actions. Wine?"
Elsa held out the goblet finally, Jets face lighting up suddenly. "Yes m'lady!"
He quickly opened the bottle. A malicious twinkle was in his eyes. Though Elsa couldn't tell if it really was there, or if she was being paranoid.
He filled her glass up a little less than halfways, and filled his too.
"How's about a toast my queen?"
"Yes Jet Rhyus, please do so..." She didn't know what else to say.
"For the prosperity of Arendelle, and happiness!"
Elsa eyed the man, but nodded, clinking her glass with his. "For the prosperity of my country."
He quickly made to drink the wine, unlike Elsa, who moved her hands slowly in circular motions. She smelled the drink, and closed her eyes to the scent. It was unlike any other she had smelled. It smelt, wonderful, exquisitely fine.
For the first time in forever, she wanted to drink a drink of wine.
With her eyes closed she held the goblet to her lips, and took a big gulp of the wine.
Jet's eyes bulged, he was sweating, finally he would become her love interest, he would become king!
Without warning, a loud rumblings of a nearby bush breaking was heard, Elsa made quick to look towards the sound, her eyes catching on to a young redheaded man.
Jet Rhyus suddenly turned to the queen, his eyes filled with horror, "No! Queen Elsa!" He jumped over the table, knocking over the bottle and goblets, he held at her arms, but her eyes were glued to the man who'd interrupted them.
"No!" He shook her violently, trying to get her off her daze.
Hans panted loudly, not noticing the scene in front of him.
"I'm the one you want!"
Elsa looked on, her eyes locked in on the man and teary from the potion.
"Look at me!" Rhyus shook her desperately again. His eyes wild.
He turned to look at the young man who was still panting and full of dirt and blood.
"You, you've RUINED EVERYTHING!"