Forever At Your Side ch. 11


Going out drinking last night was definitely one of my worst idea to date because now my head is being split open, my mouth feels like it's been filled with cotton, and I feel like I'm about to throw the content of my stomach at a moment's notice. I don't know how I managed to get into my room let alone my bed with someone seeing how drunk I was and I'm more than sure that someone heard us. I hear the door of my room being pushed open follow by someone slowly pushing me onto my back, placing something cool on my forehead as I slowly open my eyes. My vision is slightly blurry but I can make out the outlines of a woman as she places something to my lips and I knew that it was water. I gulped it down greedily, emptying its content of the glass before it's placed on the nightstand. Oh dear Odin, please don't tell me that I slept with someone last night. Fuck, Kris warned me about this and now I'm never gonna hear the end of it. Great, just fuckin great.

"You're quite a mess, mercenary"

"Ugh by does everyone here feel the need to call me by my job. I do have a name" I said rubbing my eyes.

"Sorry Miss Anna. I am Gerda, the head chambermaid around here" Gerda replies curtsying.

"Just Anna is fine. Is there any reason why you're here?" I asked curious.

"I wanted to make sure that you were alright since you are a guest of the Queen" Gerda answers.

I raise an eyebrow at her before sighing quietly because it's weird having someone taking care of me because I've been doing it for so long that I find it odd when others want to do it. I'm barely used to Kristoff wanting to look after me and we've been together for what feels like an eternity as he can barely take care of himself. I slowly prop myself up against the headboard, removing the wet cloth from my forehead.

"Did um did anyone hear us come in last night?" I asked nervously.

"No, just me but don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this. I was a young woman at one time in my life and I liked to have a little fun every now and then but try to be a little careful. I don't think everyone would be as nice as I am" Gerda said giggling.

"Right, I'll try and remember that" I said chuckling slightly.

"Anna? May I speak freely?"

"Sure" I said with a nod.

"The young prince is very fond of you but you seem keen on keeping everyone at a distance. Is there a reason for that?" Gerda asked curious.

I froze in that moment because no one has ever asked me something like that and I don't know if it's a good idea to go telling everyone my business. Why does she want to know something like that for? What is her angle? Did someone sent for to gather information on me? Does the Queen know about this? Did she put Gerda up to this? The chambermaid seems to pick up on my unwillingness to answer the question before back-tracking.

"I'm sorry for prying into your personal business and I didn't mean to offend you" Gerda said holding her hands up in defense.

"It's… it's okay. It's just caught me a little guard is all" I said shaking my head.

"I made you and your friend some roast beef sandwiches to absorb some of the liquor in your stomachs so I advise that you eat up before it gets cold" Gerda said patting me on the shoulder.

"Thanks Gerda" I said with a small smile.

"You're welcome" Gerda said getting up from the bed.

She walks towards the door then walk out of it, leaving me alone to the loud snores of the passed out Kristoff who's sleeping on the floor. I get up from the bed, picking up one of the sandwiches and walk over towards him as Sven looks up at me from his master's side, scratching his muzzle. I nudged the sleeping shape shifter hard as he jolts in shock before groaning loudly as he rubs the sleep out of his eyes.

"Ugh, what time is it?" Kristoff groans.

"Not sure but eat this" I said handing him the sandwich.

"Thank" Kristoff said taking a bite.

I sit down on the floor taking a bite out of my sandwich and I have to say that it's pretty good with the seasoned meat and cheese coming together between the bread. I have to get Gerda to show me how to make this once all of this is over. We eat silence as the sandwiches disappears into our stomachs then a knock draws our attention as I let them know to come in to see that it's Kai.

"Anna, the Queen request your presence"

"Right now?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, right now. I would suggest getting ready first though" Kai said chuckling. "Alright" I said with a nod.

"What did you do?" Kristoff asked raising an eyebrow.

"I don't know but I guess that I'm about to find soon enough" I said shrugging my shoulders.

I quickly gets dressed but not before shooing both of the guys out of the room because I don't need to be giving them a free show of the goods although I have never been ashamed of my body. Once dressed, I let Kai lead me to the Queen's study where she's waiting for me to talk to me about whenever she needs to talk about but I can't for the life of me think of why she would need to do. Who knows what's going on in the mindset of a woman? The servant knocks on the door of the study and a muffled 'come in' is heard before the door is open for me, allowing me to go inside then closed behind me. I looked to see Elsa sitting behind her desk with various paper scattered over it but she looks nervous about something because she's wringing her hands and her posture is more rigid than usual.

"You wanted to see me?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Um yes, I did. I need to address something with you and I need you to be absolutely honest with me"

"Okay, what is it?"

"A rumor has been circling around the castle concerning you and it was a little abnormal to say the least but I need to know if it's true or not to put it to rest so I ask you this. Is it true about you not being like other women?" Elsa asked carefully.

"I'm pretty sure that's a given with my line of work that I'm not like other women" I said frowning slightly.

"No, that is not what I meant" Elsa said shaking her head.

"Then what do you mean?" I asked confused.

The Queen closes her eyes for a moment, taking in a deep breath before opening her eyes to look me in the eyes and I don't know what the hell is going on but I have a feeling that I'm not gonna like it.

"Is it… is it true that you have male genitalia?" Elsa asked nervous.

This is… this is what all of this is about?! Seriously?! I thought that it was gonna be something horrible like something attacking the city or someone dying but she wants to know what's between my legs. Oh the Queen's curious about little ol' me.

"Would you believe me if I told you that it was true?" I asked raising an eyebrow. "I don't… I'm not-I. Anna, please take this seriously. I need to know" Elsa stammered.

"I am being quite serious. Would you believe me if I told you that it was true?" I asked smirking.

Elsa's porcelain cheeks quickly became quite rosy as she looks away from me adorably as I bite the inside of my cheek to stop myself from chuckling. Who know making her blush would be fun? She's very cute when she does and I think this'll become my favorite thing to do. The Queen squirms slightly in her seat as I put my hands on my hips, waiting for her to answer my question as she looks uncomfortably into my eyes.

"I don't know. I just don't know, I never met a woman like you before and I am unsure of what to think" Elsa said sighing.

"I'm not any different from other women. I just have different equipment than most women" I said shrugging my shoulder.

"But thank you for not making a big deal out of it. Most people kinda give me weird looks when they find out about well you know. I hope that this doesn't change your opinions of me"

"Of course it doesn't. I still think fairly highly of you and it has nothing to do with your anatomy. I think that you are a wonderful person, a bit rough around the edge but a kind and wonderful person nonetheless"

"I'm sure that you have more questions so go ahead ask"

"Are you sure? I do not want to pry into your personal business" Elsa said apprehensively.

"It's okay. I don't mind" I said nonchalant.

"What is it like well you know? Did it make your life difficult growing?"

"I didn't have many friends growing up since the older generation thought that I was some disease carry vermin but there um one girl that didn't see me that way. It was three years before I met Kristoff and we've been together ever since" I said clearing my throat.

"You must have cared a great deal about this girl. Where is she now? Is she traveling with the both of you?" Elsa asked curious.

"No, she um died a long time" I said trying to talk around the lump in my throat.

"Oh Anna, I'm… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you" Elsa said feeling horrible.

"It's okay. You didn't know" I said smiling sadly.

"I know that losing someone close to you is quite difficult but it does get easier" Elsa said smiling reassuringly.

"Yeah, I'll try and remember that. If you excuse me, I better get started on my training" I said bowing.

"Of course" Elsa said with a nod.


~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off

End of ch. 11