It was early in the morning and prince Hans was already covered in sweat. James had asked him to tend to the land for he would've been extra tired from the night before. Hans was a young man, in the prime of his youth. A man whom James had become not only so fond of, but whom he trusted, even more than his own family.

He stuck the heavy shovel inside the dirt, and threw the weeds that were preventing the goods from growing. Though he was working hard, he couldn't help the smile on his face. The image of his wife lingering in his mind. He again thrusted the shovel and this time he only removed excess dirt.

"You seem happy." The prince raised a red brow and his eyes met with hazel ones.

"Heidi, what are you doing here?" He removed his gloves and smiled towards the girl, and shoved the shovel into the dirt.

She clasped her hands together with a shy smile, and right behind her came her now husband, and behind him came James himself with an unreadable expression. Prince Hans furrowed his red brows together, what in the world was going on?

James lifted his hand and motioned Hans to Amos. "Lad, drop the shovel and hand it to this fellow."

The big man was stone cold emotionally, "he's goin to be doing labor."

Amos shook his head and sighed. Here he was now working for James. And there was really no saying in it.

Hans nodded and handed the tool to the flower boy trying to catch on to James mood, but nothing. He didn't know why he was sour.

"Come Berry... I want to have a word with ye."

Hans furrowed his eyebrows once again, and couldn't help but feel pressured.

Far from the workers and nearing the horses James stopped dead in his tracks. Had Hans been dazing off he would've bumped into him. When the man turned to face him Hans couldn't help but see the saddened look he expressed.

"Lad... Why hadn't you told me?"

Hans was now more confused than ever. His eyes went wide, did he know who he was!?

"I don't know what you're talking about James..."

The big mans eyes were watery, "I received a letter from the queen." He eyed him with a sad smile. "Yer leaving lad?"

Hans was taken aback, and relieved all at the same time. So it was about his touring of the country. He gave a deep sigh and looked to the ground nodding his head.

"The queen... Her and I..."

James eyes sparkled. "Her and ye are in love aren't ye?"

Hans throat went hard and he nodded his head, slowly he looked at him and confessed to the man he saw as his father. "The queen and I are married James..."

James looked at Hans with a horrified expression. "Yer married to the queen?"

James couldn't believe what he'd heard.

Hans held on to his belt, and sighed. "We got married in secret. She wanted no one to know about her relationship with me because of her council..."

James nodded his head listening to the boy.

"She couldn't just have me pop up... And introduce me as prince consort."

James boomed a loud laugh so unexpectedly that even the workers turned to look towards them. "I've never been more proud, son! You should've just told me since the beginning!"

He hugged Hans, crushing his being, and lifted him off the ground and as soon as he hugged him, he let him go.

"Yer the son I've always wanted lad, but I know... Oh do I know, that you need to follow yer heart now. Just one favor."

James placed his hand over his heart with his hat, "just don't let the royal life make you ferget us..."

Hans knitted his eyebrows together. "I would never. You're the family i never had..."

The two laughed together and went down to continue their work on the crops. He still had one month before he would take his queen and roam freely with her.

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"Anna, are you ok?"

The queen held onto her sisters forehead with a worried Kristoff right behind her.

He had come to her early in the morning. Anna had not gotten out of bed when she'd already fallen back fainted.

The princess was still in her nightclothes, and the whole situation was overwhelming to Kristoff.

His eyes widened as Anna began to wake. "Elsa!"

Anna nodded towards her sister but her eyes were still unfocused.

"Dr. Stone is on his way Anna... It's ok I'm here." Elsa placed her hand on her sisters warm forehead and gently cooled her down with her powers.

The blonde man closed his eyes, he somewhat suspected what was happening to the princess. And his head was racing, his heart was pounding and his nerves were on edge.

Olaf had been in the castle for a couple of days already and as soon as he'd heard of his favorite princesses illness he'd been at her side. The snowman smiled towards Elsa. "Maybe she's just sleepy?"

Elsa shook her head. Her sisters skin was pale, she had sunken eyes, and she had been throwing up all week. And now to top it off she had fainted.

"Where is the doctor!?" The queens rage rose as her sisters eyes closed again.

As soon as she said that, the very man in asking for walked through the door.

Elsa stood from her spot next to Anna and looked at the doctor pleadingly. "Please help her." Her eyes were rimmed with tears and the doctor nodded.

He quickly examined the faint girl, and he closed his eyes with a small smile on his lips. He asked a few questions towards Kristoff, then placed his hand over her lower abdomen.

Anna slowly eyed him. "What's happening to me Dr.?

He chuckled slightly and walked out to his bag and with not one word pulled out a bottle of wine and a small cup.

Kristoff suddenly got enraged. "Instead of fetching a drink why don't you help us know what's going on with her?"

The Dr. Nodded his head and offered the princess the cup. He quietly spoke into her ear and Anna nodded. She stood slowly and walked away. Leaving everyone in the room confused.

Elsa desperately looked at Dr. Stone and he smiled reassuringly. "Your majesty... The princess is fine."

She looked at him with relief suddenly and she closed her eyes walking away and sitting on a chair in Anna's room.

Olaf neared the queen and placed his thin hand on her knee. "It's ok, I'm scared too."

Kristoff had his hands crossed and was dead silent. He was standing away with his back on the wall. Elsa could see the worry in his eyes, but there was something more to him, something unreadable.

"Here you go Dr."

Anna walked in and handed the man the little cup with obvious liquid inside.

He poured some wine in the in it and began to stir. He did so for a good five minutes until he smiled and closed his eyes.

"Looks to me the kingdom of Arendelle has secured it's next heir."

Elsa's eyes went wide, Kristoff eyes were with worry, and Anna she couldn't believe it.

"What?" The princesses eyes rimmed with tears of joy.

"Yes princess Anna. The stork is coming to visit you. Congratulations princess Anna."

The blonde man couldn't believe what he'd just heard. He was going to be a father. The father of the successor of the country. Suddenly he felt the entire kingdom on his shoulders, so heavy and unbalanced. Anna had trained for this... Not him.

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The members of the council rejoiced with the news.

Elsa sat there with a soft smile on her face. For the first time in forever they would have a beautiful baby in the castle. Blessing it with laughter and joy. With cuteness.

"Yes, Dr. Stone confirmed her state this morning. My sister is carrying a child of Arendelle."

Kai bit his tongue at the queens comment. He stared at her from afar and he so ever hoped that this was not going to change the queens plans to not take the much needed time off.

"This is the best news we've heard in the longest of time!"

Gordon grunted, but nonetheless nodded. He was anything all the members said he was, except unhappy for the progression of the kingdom of Arendelle. Despite the errors he'd committed, he was still devote to the crown, even if it meant giving up his own family.

"Your highness, we will no longer pester you."

Büller stood, a happy councilman was he now, "you tend to your trip m'lady."

The rest stood as well. Nodding in agreement.

"You leave the kingdom in the best of conditions, and in the best of hands. You worry not. We will keep our eyes open wide, and suspend any suspicious activity." Guinevere eyed Gordon and as usual fanned herself, she rose her head high, curtsied to the queen and walked away.

The rest members exited as well, leaving behind the queen in the assembly room, with her own thoughts.

Kai began picking up after the members without one word coming from his mouth.

Elsa sat there with her eyes lost in the air.

"Kai... Please... Take care of my sister."

Kai stopped what he was doing and turned to look towards the queen."I thought I was going with you m'lady?" But when he turned to see her she was already heading for the door, with her long dress trailing behind her.

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Jet Rhyus stomped on the ground the heat from the sun beating on his bare back.

He had been traveling for 25 days, and his body was beginning to ask for real rest.

He was burned from the sun, the skin on his back was red and sore. His blue eyes were bloodshot, and his lips chapped.

He had encountered previous towns and now he was nearing a large one.

Finally he dressed himself again, and guided his steed through the bridge of the town.

If he was informed correctly, this town was much more familiar with the abandoned castle of the evil queen.

He lowered himself from the horse and quickly made to have a drink from the well in the middle of town.

Townsfolk simply stared at him with eyes wide. Women with their children quickly evaded him, and men looked at him with threats.

He came along to a liquor place, and he knew that there he would find his answers.

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Hans quickly mounted the steed with a gracious smile on his face. He could smell the scent of wild berries in the air and all he could think of was his wife. He had not seen her since the day they wedded, she had only sent him letters but that's all he needed. He would go see her and the two would see the world together.

How he loved this, this new freedom he was experiencing, alone with his bride.

There from a distance stood Heidi with a small basket of the fruits. She looked towards him sadly, she knew he was leaving, she could tell he was happy, but it hurt her. She did not know where he was going, not him nor her father had said. But that didn't change anything, she knew he was leaving, and felt it had to do with queen Elsa.

She swallowed the lump in her throat and walked back into her home, her mother was waiting on the berries.

"Goodbye Berry... Be safe." She turned her back and walked into the home slowly, her heart wishing nothing more but his hands wrapped around her, comforting her. Wishing he would not leave.

Amos saw her, he saw the way she looked at him and deep in his heart was relieved Hans would leave. Heidi noticed him looking her way and she quickly lowered her head, there was no more saying about anything, she was a wedded woman, and Berry was a free man.

James nodded to the prince and slapped the hind of the horse. The beast neighed but did not move.

"We'll be waiting for you lad for when you come back..." There was a small shine of tears in James eyes.

"Thank you James... For everything."

The big man nodded simply and reached for his hat.

"Good luck son. I'll be seein you."

Hans chuckled, though he was sad to leave he couldn't help the excitement in his being, "I will be looking forward to coming back sir."

With that said, there was a mutual understanding, and Hans rode off. Ready as ever to explore the country with his bride. Finally life gave him what he had missing. His happy ending.

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Jet smirked wickedly, tossing a gold coin towards the man for the information. He was still far away from the castle. But now... He had a map.

He quickly stood from his seat and left the place, his mind racing with ambition.

He strode his steed, and walked on about the town. Reading himself to restock rations.

He was sure now that this was not going to fail. The queens love interest was a no one. And she was too naive to take action towards her desires. Madame had said so herself.

He restocked, and walked into a small hosting place. Paid his nights stay and comfortably laid in a bed, his body falling limp, and his eyes closing rather quickly. It had indeed been a long travel. But everything he did was for a purpose. Everything he was doing would all be worth it in the end.

He blew off the candle to the room and with a twisted smile on his lips he slept.

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Elsa walked out of the castle gates so elegantly that her guards were in daze. She was wearing a dark blue dress with a luxurious puff as a hood. Her lips were red, and a dark blue shadowed her eyes.

She looked up at the sky, knowing that fall was upon them. That from here on things were going to get better.

She had organized the trading matters with her neighbor countries, and she had built a big metal room covered in ice, to save the goods from rotting, they would export fresh goods, and what was imported in foods they would stock. A plan she had discussed so many times with her advisers.

Trading was handled, the economy of the country was rising, she just hoped that her leaving wouldn't affect anything.

She summoned her carriage, and stepped out of the castle grounds.

"Elsa!"

From afar her ears picked up on her sisters voice.

"Elsa!"

The queen turned around, only to see her sister running out towards her with something in her hand.

"Anna?"

Elsa began out to meet her sister and worriedly touched her still flat belly.

"Anna don't run, it might hurt the baby."

The princess suddenly remembered her state and she nodded. "I know, but I couldn't," she panted heavily from running. "I just couldn't let you leave without this!"

The princess held up the hairpiece and the necklace she had given Elsa those few months ago, "it's to protect you Elsa!"

The queen smiled softly at her sister and hugged her. "Thank you Anna."

Anna nodded and placed her hands on her hips, "now write to me ok?"

Elsa nodded and bid her sister a farewell. "I promise."

Elsa boarded the carriage and it magically began to move.

Anna sighed, usually no kingdom allowed their royals to travel alone, but seeing as queen Elsa could summon an army at the flick of her wrist, there really was no argument.

She had taken one gaurd with her, to guide and protect her. They had hired him as a gaurd because word said he'd come from very far east of Arendelle. A new, but trusted man who had had plenty of encounters with the queen and never raised threat, a man that went by the name Berry Van Buren.

Anna smiled. He was the very man Kristoff had spoken to and about. He was the very man that took his job seriously when working with James. The very man that had danced with her sister in Heidi's wedding.

Anna squealed suddenly, making the gaurds jump in surprise.

"Ooops... Sorry." She giggled softly and she walked into the castle, she did not order the gates to close, but she did order a chocolate cake, with strawberries to her room.

Hopefully all of this would pass soon. And Elsa would be home soon.