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Chapter 2: Stirrings of Something New

It was well into the twilight hour and the people of Arendalle were fast asleep, beside that of the royal guard. Yet another was wide awake unable to find rest in the these late hours. The Queen herself tossed and turned trying in vain to find rest. Yet as each minute dragged on she could not calm herself to slumber. An odd feeling, one that had started months ago kept drawing her to look out toward the west where the sun had set hours ago. With a sigh the Snow Queen left her bed, slinging a robe upon her shoulders and stepped out on to her balcony. The view was beautiful her country illuminated by the light of the stars and moon. Again her gaze fell westward toward the forest it seemed all was calm tonight and rightly so. Almost a year has past since The Great Thaw and Queen Elsa of Arendalle had much to do in the days afterward. Settling trades and the like it had taken all but seven months to settle things. But she had done so and the only worry now was that of her kingdom and finding a suitor to help her rule. If only it were easy...she thought.

She continued to look out. Always finding her gaze to turn westward. She needed rest and these sleepless nights were taking their toll on her. Another sigh escaped her lips and Elsa looked up into the starry sky as if there is where she'd find the answers to all her problems. As if sensing the weight upon the young Queen's shoulders, a single star shot across the sky as if letting the her know all would be well with a single wish.

Elsa smiled then taking it as a sign that all would be well and that what ever change to come would be for the better. With that thought she went back to bed.

The voices of her royal court went through one ear and out the other. Elsa sat within another meeting about finding a suitor to help her rule Arendalle. It wasn't so much that she was against the idea, it was the fact that she would not marry unless it was for love. "Your majesty?"

The question brought the young queens attention back to her council, "I'm sorry, what was it you said?"

"I said that the rulers of D'hara and Aydindril are to arrive. It would be wise to form an alliance with such powerful countries. Preferably that of D'hara considering the King is not Married." D'Hara, Aydindril, Elsa had heard of this countries, isolated land that was more like one large island split between several rulers, if only through tales and stories. It was a land considered of mystery and magic. It was said that the people of these countries lived like no other and had only just recently found peace between themselves.

"Perhaps it would be wise to allow the Queen to meet the King of D'Hara first." A council member spoke.

"Yes but how much longer must we be with out a King." Elsa quirked a brow at the councilman who always seemed to bring up marriage and suitors. "And why would that be of any concern of yours?" She asked.

"Forgive me your majesty I did not mean disrespect. I was only mentioning that Arendelle has been ruled by many strong leaders."

"And by leaders you mean Kings." Before the conversation could continue into the argument that was sure to come another council member spoke, "Yes be that as it may. I do believe in the past that there had been Queens who ruled just as well as any King. Queen Elsa is still young and there is many a suitor seeking her hand, allow her should she wish it to choose a wise choice in a partner." Many of the others members spoke their agreement a few didn't. But it made no matter, Elsa was glad that most of her council would allow her to choose a spouse of her choosing.

"Well if that is all then I think this meeting is adjourned." The Queen said. A knock was heard from the large doors before they opened. The captain of her guard walked in a grim look on his face. He bowed before the council,"Your majesty, Lords and Ladies...I bring urgent news."

"What is it captain?" He did not answer but went to hand the queen a parchment. Her eyes went wide as she re-read the writing. "What's it say Queen Elsa?" Elsa turned to her captain, "Who sent this?"

"The messenger shot it with an arrow near the outer wall just outside the town. The patrol there only saw a hooded figure. I've sent scouts to search the woods near by."

"Thank you captain" dismissing the captain Elsa turned to her council. "It would seem..there are those still unhappy that I continue to reign as Queen."

"What does the message say your majesty?"

"That it best to give up the throne as soon as possible nothing more." She deliberately left out the part where it stated that if she did not comply with the demands her people will suffer. The message was not signed and though Elsa gave a look of regal calmness she was terrified. She had no way of knowing if this threat was one to be taken seriously or if someone had the gall to play with her mind. But she did not want her people to worry, they had just gotten out of a particular dilemma not but almost a year ago. One that she was the cause of, still she did her best to right the wrong that was done and her people loved her for it.

She would have to settle this new problem as quickly as possible. First she would need another word with her captain.

Elsa rode out into the valley behind her castle, the one hidden between two large mountains. It was a place she went to often when kingdom matters troubled her so. She was able to look out into the natural beauty of the land, getting lost in its splendor. Her mount trotted slowly through the tall grass and yet still in this moment of peace, the young Queen could not find any. Her thoughts troubled with a looming threat that though made itself known was still quite hidden.

Elsa sighed tiredly, she'd come out here to clear her head and think clearly of the situation. But nothing seemed to help. Her eyes continued to scan the area around her and not much was heard save for hooves of her horse and the birds in the Sky. The young Queen wandered aimlessly for a little while exploring this small valley she had known only for herself. As she did she found that the farther she went, more trees begun to appear and soon she found herself in the midst of a forest.

Deciding that she'd explored enough today she thought it best to head back to the castle. Her trek back was slow and meandering finding her way back to the main road that led straight to the castle. Her escort not that far off and would often stay by the road side unless called for, when she traveled to her place of thought.

"Are you sure it is wise to come here my lady?" The young soldier asked coming to ride along side his Queen.

"I needed time to think Holden. When you are to look after more then just yourself very little options are given, and choices as hard as they are must be made for the good of all."

Holden as he was named nodded in understanding as they rode quietly. It was sometime before they could see the castle not far off from where they were and Elsa sighed quietly to herself wondering if she'd ever get to enjoy the simple pleasures her people were able to enjoy as she thought of protecting them. Something she found herself a bit envious of at times that Anna was able to endure. Being second born her sister would never carry the burdens she had to. Elsa was broken from her thoughts when her horse bristled and would not go any further as if afraid. Holden's horse seemed to be in the same state as the mare whinnied and pawed at the ground before taking several steps backward.

"Whoa girl…whats the matter?" Holden asked soothingly petting his mount's neck softly. The sound of rustling caused him to shoot straight up an look around.

"What is it?" Elsa asked eyeing her surroundings warily.

"We're being watched…." The soldier said cautiously he listened more closely and his hand slowly slid to the hilt if his sword.

Holden's eyes roamed the surrounding area and thought to have seen something but whatever it was, was already gone."Your majesty.." Before he could finish an arrow shot at the ground before them surprising not only both riders but horses as well. The Steeds reared back and Holden fell to the hard dirt.

"Steady.." Elsa cooed to her mount.

"My Queen Run!" And she had just enough time to see her escort barely pull his sword out to block an in coming attack..bandits…she could have rode off…should have rode off..but what kind of Queen would she be if she left this young man who has barely left his adolescence behind to die at the hands of these brigands.

Quickly she shot ice out causing the three masked fiends to jump back. One whistled and the sound of growling was heard, the bandits slowly began to circle the Queen and her guard as the largest black wolf Elsa had ever seen made its way toward them baring its teeth as it growled. However its eyes were…different, more so then that of an ordinary wolf. Elsa eyes were drawn to the huge beast and strangely she felt her heart pick up speed, noting it not from the adrenaline rushing through her veins or the fear of perhaps dying or much worse at the hands of these thieves..no and when their eyes locked gazes the image of someone flashed within her mind. The next thing she knew the wolf snarled as if being blinded, her horse reared back and the call of her guard was the last she heard before her mind was consumed by black…

The sun slowly rose to begin the new day and Elsa found herself standing on what looked like a farm….a place she was unfamiliar with. A rooster crowed as if calling to the bright ball of flame to come forth and rise quicker. The sound of laughter caught her attention and the Queen turned from where she stood to find two short figures exiting the house….

Elsa groaned from the hard throbbing at the back of her head. It felt like a sack of rocks was swung to it. However what surprised her was that beneath said head, was a soft pillow or at least what she hoped to be a pillow.

Again a groan floated from her lips as she fought to open her eyes. The bright burn of light caused them to close once more and Elsa took a moment or two to allow them to adjust. When those ice blue orbs opened Elsa found herself in a tent, lain and covered warm blankets. A dying fire is what gave light, with a sky opening to allow the smoke escape. Looking up she found the stars out twinkling in the dark pool of sky.

Groggily she sat up finding herself in plain clothes when the covers pooled at her waist. Just then the entry flap opened Elsa found herself staring down someone with the most piercing set of eyes she'd ever seen, they were silver, like actual precious silver color with a bright burst of purple around the pupil. "You're awake…" they said calmly. And Elsa found herself a little surprised by the softness of their voice, blue eyes wandering this person a bit more slender too…almost too slender for a man. This person was dressed more like a woodmans, dark worn boots and dark brown trousers held up by a belt with a strange symbol on the buckle at his hips. Two more loosely worn belts at hung at the hip one sheathing a dagger at his right hip. At the left hip hung two silver fox tails, A long sleeve shirt beige in color layered with a leather vest. From the looks of the wear and tear it's a light form of protection. Gloves at the hands, leather bracers at the wrists. A strangely plated leather armband on the right arm two feathers and beads hung from it. Seeing as the front lapel of the vest hung opened Elsa was able to see that this person wore two necklaces, one the pendant kept hidden under the shirt, the other was beaded with three claws.

Elsa finally locked gazes with this unknown person finding that piercing gaze silver. They were indeed silver with a strange burst of purple..no purples…as they stepped closer Elsa could see that the burst was two toned a deep sapphire purple near the pupil as it fanned out it became a vibrant royal purple. A black ring lined the iris and the faint lines of some sort of designs within them..

"How are you feeling?" At the question Elsa was confident that the one standing by the entrance was female, though their face was covered with a scarf she was sure of it.

"Who are you?" The Queen questioned back moving to get up, stopping when feeling herself dizzy.

"No one important."

Giving a small smile Elsa replied, "I wouldn't say that, I would like to know the name of my rescuer. The last thing I remember was a bandit attack."

There was a pause and Elsa watched as the scarf was removed so as to show the face of her apparent savior. The woman's hair was short falling in messy black waves save for a single lock of grey where the crown of her hair was pulled back being held in a top knot towards the back of her head. She had a sharp but strong jaw and a dimpled chin, two thin scars ran vertically down her cheek down past her jawline and down her neck and a third small one near the corner of her top corner of the lip. Elsa felt her heart begin to race at the sight, the woman was roguishly handsome. "I…when you're ready to come out, I'll have a bowl ready for you." With that the woman left leaving Elsa a little confused.

Several minutes after reassuring herself that things were alright Elsa grabbed the boots left by the bedside (obviously meant for her if the note was anything to go by) and slowly exited the tent to find quite a sight she was not expecting. The woman from before sat by a fire along side three other men, as several others walked about eating and talking. Several tents were spread out strategictly so that in case of attack not everyone was caught by surprise.

Walking towards the mysterious woman Elsa felt eyes begin to watch her, some curiously, some suspiciously…ignoring the growing stares she found the woman stop the conversation she was in and look at her. Before either woman said something however something else caught Elsa's attention, eyes widening when seeing Holden battered and bruised struggling against a single guard who held him firmly bringing him toward her.

"Let her go! This is treason!" Holden yelled still struggling only to groan when punched in the gut.

"Don't hurt him..please." She turned to the woman and her group. "He was with me when I-"

"We know your Majesty." A mountain of a man boomed smiling as he stood from his seat. He was tall and built strongly, his beard full and long with a set of long copper hair to match. His clothing reminded her of a pirates and Elsa briefly pondered if he was a captain of some kind.

"Whats…going on?"

"They're the bandits by the road!" Holden yelled and Elsa looked around at the rough and harden men and women around her before blue orbs found the mysterious woman from before.

"I think she's figured us out.." Came a voice filled with mirth causing many of those surrounding them to laugh. The one who spoke, his features seem to give way that he is originally from the east…grinning as he elbowd the man next to him. He was quite handsome the Queen decided but not to her liking. Clothing a mixture of his native people she guessed and of his time here.

"Aye the lass, isn't as dumb as you." Came a reply from the man elbowed playfully causing more laughter. His accent was easily distinguished but then again depending on the man the Queen deduced that he was an Irishman or scot.

"But there were only three…" Elsa said more to herself but was heard none the less.

"Please….sit your Majesty…we do not wish to harm you." The mystery woman finally said motioning toward the small cushioned seat by the fire.

"Liar!" Holden yelled, "They are the-mph!"

(Back in Arendalle)

The kingdom was in an uproar their Queen was missing for a week now and Princess Anna was at her wits end trying to find her sister once again. She had thought Elsa had sought solace after being worked so hard by trades and her council, and the first place she could think of was her sisters ice castle which come to her surprise was void of the Snow Queen.

Upon realizing that Elsa was indeed missing Anna sort of panicked and sort of raved the news around town trying to find anyone who had caught sight of her sister. This only seemed to worsen the situation further as people began to panic and raved of some sort of coming apocalypse she had heard once or twice recently around town. But she paid no mind to that she needed to find Elsa…however due to the fact that she was the only living royal of the family in Arendalle, Anna had to take her sisters place for the time being becomng the governing regeant and hoped to god the men searching for their Queen and her only living immediate family left was found, alive.

Anna sighed as she sat in her sisters throne room. She did not sit in the actual throne but there was one off to the side befitting of her princess status. She had just finished a tiresome trial between two petty lords not even high enough to the esteem of the royal council. She was left alone for a few minutes before she could hear the familiar voice of her and Elsa's most loyal butler.

The huge doors to the throne chamber were thrown open as man, someone of noble birth the red head guessed from the way he strutted, ignored the word of Kai.

"I don't care who you are but the princess has asked not to be disturbed."

"I'm sure the princess would like nothing more of the quiet she sits in but I bring news she may be may very well like to hear."

"Let him through Kai." Anna said curious as to who this man is and why he had come. Once he stood in from of her the princess was right in her guess tha he was of noble birth. He carried himself as any royal would and had an air of arrogance about him…something about him just didn't sit right with her but Anna would hear what he had to say.

"What news is it that had you barging in here unannounced."

"Your highness I apologize for my forwardness but…my personal guard and I had just arrived from traveling so far. It was not until passing through your boarders that we caught wind of the news of Queen Elsa."

"Who are you again? And can you please get to the point."

"Forgive me I am Prince Nicolas of the Kingdom of Calbria. But we can get into the details later." Anna gave him an impatient look and he continued, "Some of my men have found a lead on where your sister was last seen" at this Anna perked up…maybe she'd be able to find her sister sooner then she hoped

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