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I've read the reviews some were not happy on how portrayed Elsa but anyway I'm still thankful for the people who like the story and who kept on supporting it. Seeing your reviews made me want to write more and continue this story. It's still the beginning so I hope some would still like it.

Please be warned on the mention of rape, and implied rape. If you don't want to read it. It's fine.

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Three horses were galloping through the dark and cold forest going to the northern part of the kingdom in an ungodly hour. The entire kingdom was asleep, save for the guards in city and in the castle. Three hooded figures had managed to go out the city undetected, and now were on their way towards the North Mountain. The North Mountain was dangerous, especially at night, since there were creatures lurking in the shadows such as wolves. True enough, the three hooded figures heard howls of the wolves.

The North Mountain was a strategic place to for hiding. It was no wonder the former Duke of Eldr had his granddaughter hid her in one of the secluded castles in the kingdom. The first Duke of Vinter had commissioned the castle's construction, he chose the location for the sole purpose of isolating himself and his family from court life. The first Duke was not fond of family squabbles and refrained from involving himself on court gossips and intrigue, hence he lived in a secluded place with his family and rarely visit the capital unless he was needed for ceremonial and important family gatherings.

The castle was beautiful because of the blue marble used for it's walls at its facade after the two meter thick stone walls, the size was enough for it to be called castle and fully equipped with dungeons, stables, ramparts, smithy and it has it's own artillery for the private army. However at the moment, Arendellians castle guards were stationed to protect the castle from looters and possible conquest from barbarians and make it as their garrison. The last Duke's private army was long absorbed by the former ruler's army, leaving the steward and a handful of guards to fend for themselves.

The steward lived in a small cottage near the castle, it was supposed to be a play house for the Duke's children but it was re-purposed by the third Duke and granted the cottage to his most trusted man and advisor before naming him steward of the House Vinter.

The castle was insight with the help of the full moon to illuminate the road as well as giving the castle its beauty. However the hooded figures' interest were not on the castle but the cottage near it. They pulled the reigns of their horses and trotted silently as possible off the trail into the forest and unmounted. They tied their horses in a good distance from the castle gates. Each of them carried knives and swords in case the castle occupants managed to spot them.

In the dark they neared the cottage, one if the figure had halted their steps as a guard was making his rounds while holding a lamp. His stern face was observing his surroundings but soon enough a hard object hit the back of his head making him lose consciousness. The unconscious guard was silently dragged behind the thick shrubbery as the two figures advanced on their target.

At the cottage's entrance, there were three more guards protecting the target. One of the figures waited for the one of the guards to check the perimeter before gagging and pulled him into the shadows. The sound made by the captured guard had caught the attention for the other two.

One of them checked of their companion was still there but soon he realized the situation they were in.

"Guards! Alert the castle! There's an intruder!" the guard shouted and drew his sword. The other guard hastily ran towards the castle but was intercepted by a shadowy figure before losing his consciousness.

The remaining guard's eyes were alert and sharp. A hooded figure revealed itself. The guard moved forward and was about to attack when another figure appeared before him.

"Identify yourselves!" the guard demanded but unanswered as the figures continued to advance. "Identify yourselves!" he repeated, he was about to lunge at them when he suddenly fell unconscious.

"Hide him." his low manly voice commanded.

The two remaining figure had broken the cottage door with ease and proceeded inside. To their surprise, the steward was awake and armed with a long sword.

"Whoever you are, I'll defend the Vinters until my dying breath." the steward, Pabbie, was an old man, barely able to lift his sword and yet he resisted and has this determined expression etched on his face.

The three cloaked figures unsheathed their words and pulled their hoods up revealing their marvelous glacial eyes.

"W-Who are you?!"

Series of carriage had entered the castle gates one morning. Men had unloaded them at the courtyard, most of them were books and few portraits. Anna was standing next to the castle door when the Coronan Princess walked passed her. Anna got used of the princess' behaviour of from cold and indifferent to impulsive knife pointing attitude. She was still wary around the princess. She watched the princess giving orders regarding where should the items be placed.

"Whoah we have another batch of books! This is exciting!"

Anna jumped on her spot. "Olaf! Gods I didn't know you were there."

"Oh sorry M'lady. I just couldn't stop my excitement! I love books so much!" Olaf grinned so brightly as the sun.

Anna smiled. Out of the people here in the castle, Olaf was the most approachable one. "I do too. Like a lot."

"Really? What subject do you like?"

Anna shrugged. "Fiction, love stories and politics."

"Wow. That's great. Me too though I am more of plant type of person, you know studying to different kinds of plants. Els- Uh Her Majesty once told me that I should be a gardener instead of a librarian." Olaf huffed but then smiled. "Though being librarian had helped me to find more interesting plants which can be find across the seas! Oh did you know some plants has defense mechanism to protect them from any harm?"

Anna chuckled. "No didn't know." she smiled. "You're so passionate about plants." Anna doesn't understood why she felt comfortable towards Olaf, a person with a personal connection with the Queen. Maybe because of his child like enthusiasm and innocence, unlike the others namely the Queen, the Princess of Corona and the Queen's personal guard.

"Yeah!" Olaf said smiling.

Anna and Olaf continued to watch the men unloading the contents of the carriages. Moments later a large clothed covered portrait, about four feet tall, was unloaded and was carried inside immediately, unlike the others. This time the Princess of Corona was leading the men inside, possibly directing them to where they should place it.

"Where were those came from?" Anna asked as she eyed the books and portraits.

"They were from Corona, most of the portraits and books were personal collection of the Queen and the rest were gifts from the King of Corona."

"The Queen is Coronan then." Anna baited Olaf to tell the truth, confirming whether the Princess of Corona was telling the truth.

"Yes. She's Coronan." Olaf said.

"Wait, what?" Anna must've heard wrong. The Princess told Anna that the Queen was Arendellian, while Olaf said otherwise. One of them must've been lying. But who?

Total confusion was etched on Anna's face then dread reached her chest and stared at the innocent grinning face of Olaf as realization hit her. No she shouldn't be fooled despite how comfortable she was with him. He looked so innocent. Anna thought but she knew innocent or not he was still an enemy of her house.

"What? She grew up in Corona and became one of Corona's best soldiers!" Olaf said with such pride. "Can you imagine her being the first female Vice Admiral of the Coronan Fleet and Second in Command of the entire army of Corona. Of course His Majesty had higher rank than her but still."

Anna then understood how skilled the Queen in swordplay. She was a decorated soldier and commander of one of the southern region greatest fleet. It was no wonder why the Queen bested her grandfather in battle, but surely the Queen has a weakness and Anna would find it and exploit it to her advantage.

She unconsciously caressed her abdomen and thought about her plan. If ever she's carrying the Queen's child then she would proceed on her plan to push the Queen off the throne and take back her kingdom. But if she wasn't pregnant then what would she do? Anna wasn't sure . . . for now.

Olaf had excused himself and went approached one of the carriage while Anna continued to watched the men until she made eye contact to one of the men carrying one chest filled with art supplies. His eyes were dark and his face has the constant look of displeasure. Anna looked away and had moved out of the way to let the man enter, however man walked so close that Anna could hear the words he uttered.

"Long Live Queen Anna." the man whispered without looking back.

Anna's eyes widened and watched the retreating man growing smaller as the distance with them grew. Her heart was pounding so loud in her chest, she started to sweat and hope mixed with anxiety had filled her.

"Lady Eldr?"

Anna's heart leapt in surprise as if she was caught doing something treasonous. She staggered a bit at the sudden presence of the librarian.

"Olaf! Gods. Please refrain from popping out of nowhere." she masked her surprise with an awkward laugh.

"My utmost apology." Olaf was sound sincere at his apology. "I was just gonna ask if you would like some tea? We can go to the library if you like or in the gardens. Your choice." he smiled.

Before answering, she turned and was waiting for the man who went inside. "Gar- the library, the library would be perfect." she turned her attention to Olaf and smiled.

"That's settled then, meet me in the library in fifteen minutes! I'll prepare the tea!" Olaf's child like glee almost made Anna smiled.

"If only you weren't a Coronan, we could've been friends." Anna whispered.

Anna sighed and proceeded inside and walked aimlessly for a little while just to kill time until Olaf's tea was ready. She took a turn near the castle's gallery. She saw the gallery's double door shut. She shrugged and turned around.

"Your Majesty." a voice said.

Anna snapped her head to look for the blue eyed Queen but there's no one there. She frowned and turned only to see the man who was carrying the large covered portrait inside earlier.

Alarmed, Anna took a few steps back away from the stranger. "W-Who are you?!" Anna hissed before looking for any possible witnesses.

The man in question only knelt and and produced a folded letter.

"I am one of your loyal subject. I was one of King Runeard's spies, your grandfather made sure you have allies after his demise. The letter came from one of his generals who managed to flee from the battle." the man's head was lowered as he offered the letter to the hesitant lady.

"How can I trust you?" Anna questioned. She wanted to believe the words of the man in front of her, desperately so, but she was afraid to fall into another trap. A trap set up by the Queen and her cronies to keep her to themselves.

"General Fjordian had commanded me to tell you his whereabouts as a sign of good faith and trust that you use this information to yourself."

"Tell me." Anna commanded.

"At the North Mountain. Most of the survivors fled to the mountain to hide until we ensure your safety and would be waiting for your command."

Sound of foot falls had reached their ears. Both Anna and the spy panicked.

"Your Majesty, we don't have much time. Please accept the general's letter and would wait for your response."

Anna swiped the letter out the spy's hand and turned to see who was coming in their way.

"Lady Eldr?"

"Yes?" Anna almost squeaked and had slipped the letter in the folds of her dress.

"I was asked to escort you to the library." said the dark haired man with gorgeous blue eyes.

"And you are?"

"Oh. I'm Eric, one of the Queen's guards." he smiled and damn those dimples would most likely make other women swoon. The guard offered his arm.

Before taking arm, she turned and saw spy was nowhere in sight. She let out a sigh of relief.

"Is something amiss Lady Eldr?"

"No. No. Nothing." Anna took his arm and had let him escort her into the library, where Olaf waiting with the tea and some desserts.

"Thank you for escorting me." Anna offered a small smile.

"It was my pleasure, your ladyship." he bowed.

"Thank you Eric and also I apologize for interrupting you and your duties." Olaf thanked the handsome soldier.

"No problem at all. Until then, good day." he closed the door and went on his way.

"So tea?" Olaf enthusiastically asked and went to pour tea on each cup. "Arendelle tea is the best! Maybe because it's my favorite! Have a seat!" he gestured at the velvet chaise across him.

"Me too." with that response, Anna took a seat across him and had picked up the saucer and the cup in a princess like manner. "Arendelle tea with a drizzle of cinnamon."

"Cinnamon? Hm I haven't tried it yet, maybe we can have tea every other day and explore the different types of them!" Olaf stuffed himself with the pastries on his plate.

Anna took a sip and answered. "That would be lovely."

The two of them conversed on their interests. Anna had learned how studious Olaf was and how he was also part of the Coronan army before focusing on his love for books and medicine. Also she managed to extract information regarding the Queen. It would seemed the Queen has interest on books, and her distaste on winter. The Queen was admired wherever she go and was regarded as someone invulnerable and godlike when it came to her military career. Anna herself wanted to be in the army but her grandfather only allowed her private lessons just to satisfy her cravings for the sword but never actually went to any battle. As a princess and heiress, she was suppose to marry a man who has impeccable background and had something to give to the crown of Arendelle. One of the suitors she was aware of was one of neighboring kingdoms, Kingdom of the Valley. It was ruled by a king who was known for withdrawing his alliance to Arendelle when her grandfather had rejected the proposal. The king that showed the world how weak Arendelle was without its allies.

Anna couldn't help but to feel angry towards the King of the Valley, but the said king didn't ally himself to Corona. But they were still defeated with the Coronan's mighty fleet and army.

The Queen was in her study, reading state papers. It was peaceful until a knock interrupted her.

"Come in." she said without looking up but her senses were still on alert.

The door revealed the Duke of Weselton in his usual military uniform.

"Your Majesty." he bowed and took a seat when the Queen gestured one of the seats across her.

"What do I owe the pleasure of having the busiest Duke in my study?" the Queen didn't take her eyes off the papers in front of her.

"Hardly." the Duke chuckled. "I've heard that Her Majesty ordered the repair of the Arendellian fleet. Do we have enough funds to support such costly project?"

Elsa had signed and collected the finished state papers and stacked them on the other side of her desk.

"Yes."

One of the Duke's eyebrow rose in question. "How did you manage to get funding? Since the fund we currently had was just enough for your coronation."

A smirk found its way on Elsa's lips. "Apparently, most of the gold of the kingdom were funneled to that bastard's illegitimate children. There were about six of them that I know of but unsure if there were still others. I had asked the Master of the Coin to cut off their income for I do not owe them anything, doesn't matter whether they were children of the the former Duke."

"There were others but not all of them receives income from the crown. Just the favorite ones. You know full well that this would cause uprising for the affected families." the Duke said as a matter of fact.

The Queen glared at him. "Do you think I care if they would rise an arm against me? And what depose me?"

"That's a possibility. Remember, they have the Eldr blood flowing through their veins, illegitimate or not they can cause problems and worst a revolt. Having one legitimate Eldr was hard enough to control treasonous plots against you. Make her your Queen as soon as possible." the Duke suggested, well more like ordered.

"I told you to not poke around on my affairs with the Eldr woman." the Queen hissed. "Whatever I want to do with her is none of your business.

"Why are you acting like a child Elsa?!"

With the Duke outburst, Elsa rose from her seat. Her glare was sending chills down the Duke's spine.

"Was it not enough I had violated her?! That I touched her without her consent?! Do you know how repulsive to do such act towards her?!" Elsa seethed.

"What is done is done. You had to do it. You know that." the Duke calmly responded.

"Do I?!" Elsa gritted her teeth in anger. She took a deep breath and calmed herself. "I already instructed Kai to prepare for the coronation a couple of weeks from now. If you don't have any more concern. You are free to leave."

The Duke rose and bowed. "Apologies, Your Majesty. I was out of line. You had expressed your concerns of privacy regarding your private affairs and yet I pushed it. Good day." the Duke left her alone.

Once the door was close she slumped herself on her seat and had opened the high collar of her military uniform. Then slammed her fists on her desk with a loud thump. She was so angry to the people who tried to control her life. They did nothing but to make decisions for her. Her Uncle and the Duke were taking over her life. Soon enough the Princess of Corona would hear what she had done and she won't be happy with it.

Elsa stared at the bandage wrapped around her right index finger closed her eyes as images of that night flashed in her mind. The memories she wished to forget.

"I'm a monster." she whispered.

Nights Before

Elsa had forcefully made Anna drink the wine with a rather strong sleeping tonic by forcefully kissing her. She didn't have any choice but to capture those soft lips of the strawberry blonde so she could do her only objective that was expected of her to do. The King of Corona and the Duke were adamant, since her ascension, for an heir and obviously the Eldr woman would refuse to copulate with her. Elsa had sexually assaulted the lady on two separate occasions, not because she wanted it. In fact the mere thought of forcing herself on anyone was repulsive for her. Elsa tried to toughen up and had trapped the poor Eldr woman on her own bed, just to test if she could go further and acted like a wolf in its rut to intimidate the woman. Gerda's interruption was a relief for her.

The second time in gallery was the one she regretted. She was angry at the men who were trying to control her and had let out her frustrations on Anna. She loathed herself for not being able to do anything against her Uncle and the Duke. She was the Queen and yet she wasn't given any choice about the matter. The men has a point about the heir, but does she has to marry the granddaughter of the person who wiped out her entire family? In order to avoid the marriage she reason out she wouldn't marry the woman if she wasn't capable of bearing a child. Her excuse was good but she dug her own grave much deeper with it. Elsa knew the men had seen right through her of not wanting to get married at all so they had advised her to take Anna's virginity before the marriage to resolved her worry. She knew then she was trapped. That was a mistake on her part.

Now she was here with Anna beneath her, struggling from the constant assaults of her lips on every expanse of exposed skin. Elsa wanted it to end, she wanted to do the deed and get over it. But could she and her conscience stomach to rape an innocent woman who was only fault for being the granddaughter of a murderer? She could always tell Anna what they had planned but Elsa wouldn't wanted to be seen as weak and spineless and it would be a grave mistake to show weakness to your enemy. Now here she was stripping the woman from her fine clothing as she slowly lost her consciousness.

Once the struggling ceased she pulled away as she breathe so heavily. Elsa stared at the vulnerable form in front of her. She was debating whether she would proceed or abandon her objective. If she wouldn't then she would be seen as weak and the pressure from the council would double if she was still hesitant to marry the last Eldr heir. After all, it was expected of her to marry Anna, because the Eldr woman she still has supporters in the council and an army to use if her claim on the throne was denied from her.

And the lack of heir if Anna wasn't able to produce, her reign would be a struggle and the Eldr supporters would be encourage to rise up against her. No she couldn't subject her people for a war but she could only find out if the woman was fertile in a way she never wanted to do but has to.

Elsa clenched her hands and gritted her teeth before completely slipping the dress off from Anna, she doesn't have a choice. She stared the beautiful creature. She couldn't deny that Anna was attractive and yet repulsive to her. She hated the Eldr woman with every fiber of her being but she wouldn't resort into this kind of revenge, she rather face Anna with a sword than do this. Elsa reached out to ran the back of her finger on Anna's soft skin. She leaned closer towards Anna's neck to breathe in her scent. She closed her eyes as her hand reached up near the strawberry blonde's hair then she felt something cold on finger, her eyes fluttered open and stared at the cold thing under her pillow before turning her gaze back to the sleeping figure under her.

A loud knock had interrupted her from her hated thoughts.

"Who is it?" Elsa asked this time as she fixed her clothing.

"It's me Your Majesty, Kai." muffled words said.

"Come in."

The door opened and Kai bowed. "Your Majesty, the people who came back from the outskirts of the kingdom had gathered in the throne room, waiting for Her Majesty to hear their concerns."

"Perfect. I'll be there in a few moments."

Kai left with a bow and Elsa left her study but before that she asked a servant to send a message to Olaf to see her after addressing her people.

Some of the nobles in the castle were utterly disgusted at the commoners inside the castle grounds. Murmurs of why they were being welcomed inside the castle itself was something the previous monarch didn't do. Elsa arrived inside the throne room stoic and cold. Many peasants had felt it and some regretted they came because of the intimidating stares Elsa had given them. Little did they know they were directed towards the snobbish nobles.

"May I present Queen Elsa of Arendelle." Kai announced as Elsa sat on the throne.

The people inside gave their respect by curtsy and a bow.

"Welcome back to Arendelle." Elsa said with such warmth, in contrast the way she looked. Many were wary if this new Queen in front of them would be like King Runeard.

"Your Majesty." an old man came forward, dressed in dirty white shirt and a shabby cotton vest paired with a brown worn trousers and a pair of brown worn shoes. "My name if Merlin, I speak in behalf of everyone here with me today. It's an honor to be in your presence."

"The honor is mine, Master Merlin, for accepting my invitation." Elsa furrowed her eyebrows for a moment as she stared at the man.

"You are most gracious." Merlin said. "We were surprised when a messenger from the castle had given the invitation to our camp just outside the city."

Elsa raise an eyebrow. "From what they had told me, you all were previously living here in Arendelle, were you kicked out of your homes?" she asked though she already knew the answer.

"Unfortunately so. Most of us were forced to sell everything in order to eat. Then King Runeard had us moved in the far flung of the kingdom. We went here the moment we heard of you, Your Majesty, we wanted to see our new Queen to pay our respects."

"That's very kind of you." Elsa lips curved upward so slightly and it was easy to miss but Merlin saw it. "Now that you're here, I would like to invite you all for luncheon in the great hall with me."

There was a gasp of surprise from among the people then a indignant uproar from the nobles who were present.

"Your Majesty, I think it is not wise to do that." a lesser nobleman said.

"He was right Your Majesty, we thank you for your invitation but we must decline for we are not worthy to grace your dining hall with our presence." Merlin humbly said and lowered his head.

"May I ask the name of the man who just spoke?" Elsa's eyes were cold and calculating.

"Baronette Harrison of House Larsen, Your Majesty." Baronette Larsen bowed and smiled at her.

"Lord Larsen, can you please tell me why it is not wise to invite them at my table?"

The man let out a scoff. "Why, Your Majesty, it is only for a man of rank who's worthy of such royal attention. Their social status doesn't qualify them to interact with such high position, such as yourself."

Kai started to fidget in his place as he witness the hand of his Queen tightly gripping the armrest of her throne. Some Arendellian nobles were such pompous windbags. He knew the queen had already upset the nobility by raising their taxes and wouldn't want to deal with worthless opinion of the entitled nobles. . . for now at least.

"I see," Elsa turned to Merlin. "You, good sir, had decline my invitation and I shall respect that, however allow me to give you a proper accommodation for you and your company." her eyes was then fixed to the pompous nobleman. "Kai, please have someone escort Merlin and the rest to one of the manor house we don't use often. And make sure they were supplied enough food and clothing until we find permanent place for them here in the city."

"As her Majesty wishes." Kai smiled.

Merlin and the others got on their knees all of a sudden and thanked her over and over. Elsa was startled at the display of gratefulness but did her best not to show it.

"Your Majesty we can't thank you enough for your kindness and generosity, please give us the opportunity to give back to you by working in the fields or here in the castle." Merlin cried. He was happy that their new queen was not like the previous king. Merlin vowed to be loyal and would serve his queen until his last breath. He was also sure the rest of them, about less than twenty families, with him share the same sentiment.

"Very well, Kai make sure Merlin would have his requests." Elsa addressed Kai then Merlin. "Good sir, I would like to invite you for tea once you are settled and I wouldn't take no for an answer."

Merlin smiled. "I accept, Your Majesty. Thank you so much."

"It is my pleasure to help." Elsa responded with a small smile. The people gave curtsy before they started to file out of the throne room. Elsa got up and was about to turn when she heard a whisper.

"You're so much like your mother."

Elsa's eyes connected with Merlin's own. The old man gave her a smile and bowed.

Moments later

A dark haired man walked through the hall towards the Queen's study, he knocked and opened the door before flashing his smile.

"You sent for me?" his voice was cheerful and carefree.

"Yes. Come. Sit."

Olaf sat on a high backed chair and watched the queen reading state papers.

"So? How was it?" Elsa asked without looking away from her work.

"It was good, she's fun to be with though she's well guarded when it came to her emotions and words. So careful."

"It's expected. She doesn't trust anyone here." Elsa signed the paper and proceeded to read another.

"Hmm." there was a pause. "Why don't you make her trust you?" Olaf suggested.

Elsa scoffed. "That woman loathed me as much as I do, perhaps more. And I do not wish to form any connection to her other than using her to quash any rebellion against me." she frowned.

Olaf carefully watched her. He felt an ache in his chest as he stared at his queen. He doesn't know who was this person in front of him, so far from the woman he knew. "Elsa." he softly called his queen.

Blue glacial eyes looked up to him because of the tone of his voice.

"I know we can't change what happened two decades ago. It left us all scarred and made us feel the lost." he paused before staring directly on Elsa's eyes. "But I know somewhere there inside you is the child I knew who smile brightly as if the sun descended right before our very eyes. A gentle and kind child from the great House of Aren and-."

Elsa took a deep breath. "That child died with her family. And that child lost everything because of someone's greed and lust for power."

"You don't have to do this Elsa." Olaf sighed. "Don't let them dictate whatever they wanted."

"I don't have a choice regarding the matter." Elsa dropped her work and sighed. "I owe Uncle Frederic my life and what I have now, he raised me as his own. I know what he wanted is the best for me but sometimes he forget that I am still a human capable of feeling. The death of his sister was a great lost for him, he looked up to her as his role model and it devastated him when he learned the news of her passing."

"That's why he wanted to be cruel to Lady Anna for her grandfather has behind His Majesty's sister's death." Olaf continued.

"By using me to punish the blood of Eldr and I can't deny him that since we share the pain but mine is greater." Elsa stood up. "I had done what they ordered me to do and had touched her."

Olaf's eyes widened in shocked. "Elsa. You d-didn't."

"Yes I did." she paused. "But not in the way they wanted it."

"I don't understand."

"Olaf I need your help."

"Anything."

Elsa smiled and proceeded to tell her plan.

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