Jellicle's Creed
Frozen Memories
Sequence 3
Memory 1: Weselton Templar vs Cairo Assassini
12 May 2051
Duke of Weselton Manor
Dawn
It had been a good year. No, a wonderful year. The Duke was happy, his prize was safely stored and carefully watched. Snowfeather Elisar, the hauntingly beautiful yet deadly woman that had been ensnared by his plan the first time all those years ago, before Arendelle, before the trade was ended. Yes, now he had barter. But after a year, with no reply, nothing coming hence from Arendelle, he was starting to lose hope. But then he remembered, sneding by pigeon was not exactly easy, because sometimes the messeges were overlooked.
So he had his men carefully go over the messeges at the pigeon coops across Weselton. The rooftops as gardens all had coops built for the people to use to send letters to others. At least the coops that were marked offical use only were used by the Duke and his many thugs. The Templars in the area were stronger than ever. And it was only a matter of time the Duke knew, that they'd have Arendelle surrounded, and soon, a memory long forgotten.
Soon.
A knock came to the door. "Enter." The Duke said, he sat at his desk, the massive dark oak construct was actually to his back as he stared out the window, a coin in hand playing across his boney fingers. "What is it Ivan ? What news do you bring me today ? Has our... guest spoken since her arrival ?"
"Uh no." The Duke had always asked Ivan if Snowfeather, his prize in his cells down below had spoke a word since arrival, which to that day, she had not. "Our guest has not said a word since arrival last year" said Ivan.
"Wonderful, here we keep her well fed, kept under guard of course. Along with a few other things for her to pass the time and yet she does not speak a word." the Duke grumbled. Ivan endured this rant daily when coming to him with reports. "And let me guess, there is nothing from Arendelle concerning our... guest ?"
"No sir, nothing, every pigeon coop in the city for offical uses has been carefully checked, each bird has been checked for messeges, nothing has been sent." Ivan replied.
"Damnit! This is unacceptable!" The Duke shouted out, flicking the coin away and jumping to his feet from the chair. He started pacing "One year ago our guest came to us by ship, no notice aside from a pigeon, a bird sent to us ahead of time. And here we are, unanswered by any offers we have given."
"If I may be so bold to speak sir ?" Ivan said, when given the nod Ivan continued "Perhaps it is because of the proclaimation made by the Queen of Arendelle. Her words exactly was that they wouild hence forth and no longer do any business with us. Perhaps that is why our offers have gone unanswered ?"
The Duke stopped his pacing for but a moment before smiling "That is a strong possibility Ivan I had not thought of that. But tell me something, why suggest this to me now ? A year after we have taken in our guest ?"
"Well sir, it was the first chance I believe I was able to get to speak my mind freely." Ivan replied, being the Dukes Gentleman was both rewarding and not so much. Thankfully, the Duke relied on Ivan for information. Ivan was also one of the two that went after the queen in her ice palace, In fact he was almost sent out the window into the gorge below. "After all, you sent me and Henry to take down the queen."
"Yes, and we can see how well that went, she shot your weapon from your grasp, and nearly sent you to your death meters below her castle! Small wonder that Henry was able to knock her out with falling ice." The Duke replied. He tapped a fist on the desk. "Is this all Ivan you seem worried about something ?"
"Prince Hans has arrived with his brothers Walter and Henrik, he waits outside in the drawing room." Ivan replied. He also set the mail on the table, which was mostly bills, law writeups, and execution orders.
"Good, send them in as you leave, and make sure none desturb us while we're in here. Post Henry at the door in fact." The Duke replied before going to the window and looking outside.
Prince Hans stepped in as Ivan motioned him to enter with his brothers. When Ivan offered to take their coats, they shed the outer garments and hats as the larger man took his leave with a curtsy bow of sorts. Hans stepped into the office as his two brothers kept closer to the door. They weren't called upon yet, but they carried most of the information their brother needed for that meeting. "I see you're doing well off here Grand Master." Hans said calmly.
"Yes" The Duke replied, "Seven years ago we were thwarted in our plans to overcome Arendelle and make it a Templar base in the northern line. And yet the Queen." The Duke grumbled the title that Elsa possessed, as Hans leafed through several execution orders "A witch. Still rules, and has cut off trade ties with Weselton." He turned from the window "She is not listed in there. Not yet. Not until I get an answer to my offer of a trade. Her title of queenship, for my guest. So far I have received nothing. I am beginning to fear they never got my offer."
"It is a possible outcome that Elsa would send people in secret to liberate your guest." Hans said, he motioned to his brothers, Walter stepped forwards and held out a box. Hans opened it and withdrew a device. A camera system that his brothers Trake, Truuk and Brain had set up in Arendelle. Hans removed a picture and held it up. "I believe this may interest you. Trake took it last year, I only managed to sort through the device this week before getting your summons."
The image showed Matthew Michaels, along with Mark Wolfe, liberating the Arko district and also the Antiquitas district at the same time. With them however was the unmistakeable blond haired though hooded Assassin recruit. The Duke took a careful look before setting the image on the desk. "She is one of them then ?"
"Apparently so. Her sister Anna has some sword skills, but there was nothing I was able to experience. Other than her voice. I must admit for a time I was in love. Until things changed." Hans said thoughtfully
"Yes. The lust for power changed us all had it not" The Duke said thoughtfully. He smiled. "I have gotten word from our spies within Arendelle, our first attempts have failed in th last year or so to take down Queen Elsa. First attempt failed outright, an ice harvestor had gotten in the way, and the queen impaled our killer herself, and took from him his only means of defense."
"The shard, Elsa possesses it now ?" Hans asked, a shocked look on his face.
"Indeed. To make matters worse; Elsa also possesses an Apple of Eden as well. Something we have tried, time and again, to obtain." The Duke said. "Unfortunately it was her sister, the Princess of Arendelle, that recovered the device! And now we have a guest in my basement! And they do not answer anything I send to them."
"To make matters even worse they possess two Pieces, do they even know what they are ?" Hans asked
"Doubt it. The Queen according to my spies, has been more focused on eliminating certain groups within Arendelle, and one of those groups she brought in; well, that is where our guest comes from." The Duke said "She brought in Assassin's, from the south far south and mystical east apparently. Never have I seen a woman such as Snowfeather." The duke gripped the edge of the desk and looked to Hans. "When you and I were last at Arendelle, what did we see the most in that kingdom ?"
"Templar presence; there was a strong Templar presence in the Kingdom of Arendelle seven years ago, I saw very little Assassin presence if any at all. Why ? What are you saying ? That the queen is now backing the Assassin order ?" Hans asked
The Duke smiled. "Why do you suspect I have our guest in my basement ? She is one of them, ask her. If she'll speak to you" The Duke was still slightly unnerved that Snowfeather, who was really Blackmane, had not spoken a word since arriving the year before.
Hans perked an eyebrow. "Let me get this right. For the last year. You've had an Assassin, in the basement ?" Maybe that sounded wrong, but something rang warning bells in Hans mind. "How the fuck did you manage that ?" This was considered an extreme rarity to begin with.
"Apparently she wanted to come back. Said she had a date she wanted to keep so she came up on ship, let my men arrest her, and she's been in the basement cells quiet as a cat ever since arrival" The Duke replied. "She has not said a word. But she eats, and drinks. And sleeps just fine, fit and healthy woman I must admit. Though, sadly, not exactly my type or time."
"Give me an hour then ? I might be able to grill something out of her, what's her name ?" Hans asked as he stacked a few files on the desk for the Duke, the Grand Master of the Northern Templars, to look over, one of them included information on Elsa, and the others in the area that were recent arrivals.
"All yours, I'll give you the whole day, or until dinner, or lunch, take your pick, if you get something out of her, she's all yours" The Duke replied.
Hans smiled, yes, this was going to be fun for sure. "I'll have answers in time for dinner." He said, the Duke waved him off. Hans had a party to host.
Weselton Manor
Basement Cells
A few minutes later
"Open the cell" Hans commanded. A soldier did as odered. Snowfeather smiled, it was time for the fun to begin! If only he knew the truth. She had her back to the door, as with every other day when the Duke tried talking to her. But this was Prince Hans, her old friend, her old flame. This was going to be fun.
The cell was opened and Hans stepped in, he held onto the key. He had work to do when this was over. The cell was closed behind him. "Hello Snowfeather, its been a long time, hasn't it ?"
"It has." Blackmane replied in the guise of her sister. Hans was none the wiser. Though he was smarter than he looked. He'd not noticed anything wrong with his old friend.
"Tell me, how is it that an Assassin such as yourself, managed to get captured so easily by the Templar Grand Master of the Northern Line ?" Hans asked
"Because I had a date to finish, I wanted to finish it. And therefore, let myself get captured upon arivival" Blackmane replied. "Besides, we eluded you many a time in the south and even questioned you and the duke years ago after that failed attempt to seize power up north in Arendelle."
Hans visibly stiffened before relaxing, yes, it was true, he wanted Arendelle for his own, a base of power in order to get what he was after. But then he met Snowfeather on the way home when his ship was boarded by the beautiful arabic exotic woman. "Yes, you did, and yet here you are. After so many years you sit here in this cell, apparently you're kept rather well. I trust the Duke treats all his guests, even those of his enemies, with good taste."
"That he does, yet he asks all the wrong questions." Blackmane said in reply.
"Really ?" Hans asked. "What questions was he not asking ?"
"What missions we have in the nearby towns of Arendelle." Blackmane replied, Hans still had yet to notice who he was really talking to. Blackmane continued, she rattled off a short list of six different contracts in two cities. Steal a win, which was to steal or replace a jockey on a racehorse bet to ensure the Templars lost. Another was to spread rumors. And a third also in the same city, was to assassinate a politican. Sadly, all those contracts had been completed in the last year alone. Each contract Blackmane detailed had been successfully completed. She said nothing of the loss of Dnemarkian Templars inside Arendelle and the retaking of the kingdoms seventy one districts.
Hans wrote it all down. When she finished he smiled, he'd learned a lot. Or so he thought. He folded up his pad. Putting it away he said simply "If only the cross and the assassins never stood between us we'd still be together" He said.
"If only your greed at wanting to lead Arendelle had not clouded your mind we'd still be together." Blackmane corrected. Hans looked ready to backhand her, but instead he just grunted something and turned to leave.
"I will speak to the duke, you're provided me with enough information to grant your release. In the mean time, I will have you moved to better quarters." With that Hans left the cell and handed the key back to the soldier after informing him to move Blackmane to a better nicer and cleaner cell.
Weselton Manor
Rear Gardens
Late afternoon
A few hours later Hans found the Duke by the fountain in the back gardens. With the information he had collected from Snowfeather, Hans felt it time to act, Arendelle was weak, if there were any Assassin's there, it was easy pickings. "I have it" he declared
"I hope it is good news. You were down stairs for quite some time." The Duke replied. The current Grand Master looked at his second, Prince Hans was going to make a grand master of the Templar Order very soon, he felt it. He knew it.
"It is very good news" Hans said taking a seat next to the Duke, hopening his pad he rattled off the list of contracts. "Best thing is, almost all of these contracts occur here in Weselton, only one of them occurs in Bursia." He said. A servant came with a gin and tonic and set it before them. Hans passed on the drink.
"That is very good information Master Hans. However, I do believe there is some things to be looked into, a recent race was lost. I think I know of why. Look into it and find out for me. Apparently, my jockey is missing. I want him found and brought here. Preferably alive." The Duke replied, The other contracts he paid no heed. If they were to occur soon, then they'd be ready. "Anything else from our geust ?"
"Yes, I had her moved to a better cell, cleaner and nicer than her current one, you really need to do some cell updates, one of the most respected and powerful Assassin's in the world. And you got her locked away in a flimsy cell location." Hans replied, "You can easily lock her down in a much better location. Where you had her she could have easily picked the lock."
"Nobody has ever picjed a bridell lock before. I'd love to see them try." The Duke replied as a water was brought for Hans. The two men drank for long moments in silence before the Duke asked. "What happened that day ?"
"I'm sorry ?" Hans replied
"Between you and the Assassin, what happened to drive you apart ?" The Duke said "My guess is that it was Arendelle, the plot to kill the Queen, take over. Or was it something else ? Your interest in Princess Anna perhaps ?"
"No, none of those. It was the fact she was an Assassin, is an assassin. A killer, a killer of Templars and innocents alike." Hans replied. As far as Hans knew, Snowfeather killed without a care, he was wrong.
"What if I were to tell you that the Assassins work in different manners than we first thought ?" The Duke said, Hans and he traded looks, the Duke continued "What if the Assassins're teaching the Queen their arts ? What if that is happening right now under our noses ?"
"We would know of it." Hans replied, He explained his spies in Arendelle, their technology. And the word they were to send once they were able to get information as needed. "My brothers are currently hiding in Arendelle, watching for both signs of the Assassins and the Queens dealings with them. So far they've come up empty."
At least that was the initial thought when a servant came up. "Sirs." the servant said with a bow "Masters Trake, Truuk and Brad wish to see you right away, they say it is most urgent."
"Seems we have our news. Let us speak with your brothers." The Duke said getting to his feet and handing his servant the empty cup. Prince Hans nodded and followed the duke into the manor.
Weselton Manor
Delvepor room
An hour later
Trake looked at the negative, "This thing is built like Elsa, Looks like Elsa, and is dressed like Elsa, who do you think it is ?" He asked to Brad.
Brad looked at the negative then said "Elsa Mrodanu" Meaning his wife Lissabeth.
"Why don't you worry about your wife later so we can help Hans figure out the problem." As Trake retorted to his younger brother, he heard the door open and Hans, and the Duke both stepped into the room. "Ah, little brother, Duke. Good to see you both." Trake handed over the image to Hans, the Duke saw it as well. "This just came in by carrier dove. Something tells me trouble is brewing in Arendelle, I sent a return note saying to pack up and leave as quickly and quietly as possible." He also handed over the note that came with the film
Hans read the note aloud "Akro Distrct is next, Illitain slain by Queen Elsa herself in the Ice Rink Courtyard two weeks ago. Queen Elsa seen several times with the Assassins, two faction buildings have been reopened. One of which are the Courtesan girls. Queen Elsa was reported to be aganst their reopening. Allowed it anyhow." he folded the note and tossed it on the fireplace wood pile.
"Alright, you did good in sending word to Arendelle to our brothers there. Brain and Walter I want home as quickly and safely as possible, we need to rethink our plan, send in Rik and Henrik and have them join up the Arendelle Guard to keep an eye within the ranks, And have Henri join the castle staff to keep eyes on the queen." Hans said. The Duke nodded, already Hans was making a good leader. Take nodded. Writing up the note as his brother spoke he sent it too by carrier dove moments later.
"We may have a problem keeping eyes directly on the queen herself." Truuk said calmly, he showed Hans a second picture, this one showing a older silver haired man with brillian cyan eyes. "According to Brian, this man sneezed quite loudly at a recent gathering of soldiers, at that sneeze, all our men in that gathering were killed, frozen solid."
"Great, we got an Assassin in the basement, now this bad news. Is there any GOOD news ?" Hans thundered.
"There is one bit of good news." Said the Duke. Everyone turned to him. "We've yet to get any formal reply by either bird or curior. When either one arrival to agree to chatting by the fire, our prize we possess, an Assassin Den Master. In exachange for... say... the queen to give up her throne and title..."
"She'd never go for it." Brad spoke up. "According to Walter's last notice; Queen Elsa does not even know one of her Assassins are even here."
"That does not leave us with much." Hans said
"No, it does not." The Duke agreed; "We will have to send notice via curiour then. It will be the only way we can get a response."
"It is a two week trip by sea, Grand Master. How do you expect a curiour to make it faster than that ?" Truuk asked.
"Simple, We have a few mystics, they travel from place to place within the blink of an eye. They can send the notice or act as curiour before coming back here just as swiftly." The Duke replied. "We send one of our mystics to Arendelle, inform the queen of our deal, and then return here with the verdict from the Queen, it is easier than one thinks."
"It is also quite risky, sending a mystic. Some of these Assassins have... powers akin to the queens own. You remember the silver haired man ?" Brad said, Hans and the Duke nodded "He is similar if not more powerful than Queen Elsa, according to Walter; he now teaches the Queen on how to be an Assassin. Twice now according to our brother, Queen Elsa has done a Leap of Faith."
Hans growled under his breath "So the queen is not just siding with the Assassins, but learning to become one. Interesting. She is too beautiful to not notice among those in Arendelle. That white hair of hers turns eyes her way." The Duke murmured thoughtfully. "Makes her easy to spot when going in for the kill."
"If she has killed; then we have not seen it, according to our brothers, Elsa slew Illitain, one of our footpads in the Arendelle Guard." Hans corrected "According to Walter, Elsa struck Illitain down without warning, and without anyone noticing her do it until he was in pieces on the ground."
"So she is learning. We will have to grab her quick, make her an offer she cannot refuse. If that" The Duke said, he began to pace. "One thing is for certain, if what we fear is happening. Then we will loose Arendlle to the Queen and her Assassin cohorts. But wont lose our other towns and cities under our control."
"I agree with that plan" Said Truuk, Brad nodded in agreement; Trake didn't say a word as he was busy taking a long shot of hard alcohol. Best case scenario, they at least held onto a few templar towers in Arendelle. Absolute perfect case scenario, they kidnap the queen and take her someplace out of the kingdom. To one of the other cities, perhaps Bursia or Barcelona. Someplace to keep her out of the way, unable to use her powers to get free. And if she did get free, unable to flee to anyhere or get back home.
They had to make plans then.
"It is coming up on the anniversary of the crowning of Queen Elsa of Arendelle" Brad said thoughtfully, he was right, every year Elsa always took a two night stay away from the kingdom on the anniversary of first her parents death, then her crowning, just to have some time to herself or with her sister without worry of anyone wanting to see them or have her do something in her queenly power. Normally she took her sister, and one friend or two, to her Ice Palace, Hans knew where it was, as did Geevs and Maximuli. Of course Geevs and Max both had tried to take down the queen at the time.
"What do you suggest Prince Hans ?" The Duke asked, turning to hans, as his brother finished speaking, Hans felt all eyes turn to him, a evil smile graced his face.
"I suggest we pay Queen Elsa a visit, on her anniversary of becoming queen. We have less than a week. Go by land and we can get there within three days at best possible speed." Hans said evily. The Duke smiled thinly. "I know where her ice palace is. She alays stays there on her anniversary of becoming queen. It will be the perfect chance to kidnap her."
"Once you kidnap her, alive and unharmed, what will you do with her then ? Where will you hide her ?" The Duke asked. "It willl have to be temporary, we have some unexpected allies in Oslo looking for our silver haired fellow that is teaching the Queen."
Hans glanced at his brothers, they had tranq darts they could use, the same stuff the others were going to use to poison Elsa with in the market before that was fouled up by the silver haired man. "We have weapons that can knock her out, regardless of if she tried to defend herself, one shot is all we need, just one mark on her fair skin and she's dead to the world for 96 hours"
"One shot is all you need ?" The Duke repeated slyly, "Perfect! Make ready to travel; I will tend to our guest in my basement. Good luck to you Prince Hans. Bring me the queen and you solidify your post as my second. Remember, the queen is our primary target to bargan with the CIA. Now get going."
Weselton Manor
Basement cells
Dusk
Blackmane activated a screen off her wrist, the guards never really knew what she said, as she always spoke arabic. A langauge unknown in the north, Weselton had no idea what was coming at all. Only that Blackmane was making plans. Activating the screen she spoke "Snowfeather, its me. Reveal yourself to the queen. And then activate a transport array, I will activate the other end here. I want you both to come through. It is important. There is no time to lose!"
"Both of us ? Isn't that a bit much ?" Snowfeather asked over the tiny screen.
"It will have to do for this moment, the guards rarely wonder what I do here. Be sure to come unnoticed from your end, I will provide enough of a distract for them to not care on this side." Blackmane said, she had things to explain. "There is too much to explain over wire, I have to do it in person."
"Explain what ?" Snowfeather asked.
"Hans is in town, and he's getting ready for something, I gave him some of our successful contracts that our underlings have done so far. Its only a matter of time before he goes after larger game. For wont of a better term." Blackmane replied.
Snowfeather thought a long moment, then finall she nodded "Alright, we'll come to you, give me ten minutes, and then you activate your side of the transport array, I'll activate my side in exactly ten minutes from now." Snowfeather replied. Blackmane nodded and cut the connection.
Arendelle
Marketplace District
Assassin Headquarters
"Blackmane ?" Elsa called out, She'd gone with Matthew to librate the Arko District; a task easier said than done, the place was swarming with templar soldiers. Thankfully Elsa provided enough of a distraction in order to let Matthew light the signal tower. But when Matthew insisted that she do it. She had stared him down. There was no way in hell she was going to climb up the outside of a signal tower in her queenly garb! Heck for all she knew, she might be more of a target. At least that was what she told Matthew.
Snowfeather sighed, it was time to tell the truth. The whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Turning around as Elsa entered, the queen saw not Blackmane but Snowfeather standing there. "Your majesty ?" Snowfeather said.
"I thought Blackmane was here, when did you get back ?" Elsa asked. Then a thought hit her, Elsa crossed her arms over her chest and stared hard at Snowfeather, a bare foot tapping on the tiled floor. "Alright, out with it. what's going on ?"
"Simple version, Blackmane went as me to the Duke of Weselton; we've done this act so many times that nobody can tell us apart, apparently not even yourself." Thankfully it was just the two of them in the headquarters at the time, Snowfeather stepped closer "I'm telling you this in the strictest of confidence. You can't tell anyone I told you this, but I;ve been here the entire last year, ever since I... left, to go to the Duke of Weselton. I just finished speaking with Blackmane just before you came in."
"OK, and ?" Elsa trusted Snowfeather more than she trusted Blackmane. But if Blackmane could pose as Snowfeather and Snowfeather as Blackmane, who could she truly trust ?
"Hans just visted her where she is at. We've a problem." Snowfeather said, she then launched into the explination of what Blackmane had learned. And that Blackmane wanted them both to go to Weselton right away. The only way to do it was by way of the transport array. That gained Elsa's undevided attention instantly. With a stiff nod Elsa agreed, she'd go to Weselton, but only if she did not have to actually speak to the Duke.
"Alright" Elsa said, holding up a hand, Snowfeather quieted at her tone, "I'll come with you to Weselton, but the second the Duke shows up, you transport me out as quickly as you possibly can, I want to avoid speaking to the man for as long as I possibly can manage. Are we understood ?"
Snowfeather nodded "Intimately" She said in reply, which meant that Snowfeather was going to activate the transport array and let Elsa come back here when any footsteps sounded outside their destination. No matter who it was outside their targeted destination, Elsa was not going to stick around to find out who it was. And Snowfeather had agreed to that exact order. "Are you ready ?"
"You mean we are to leave now ?" Elsa asked confused, only to have her words cut off rather suddenly as Snowfeather cast the transportation array around them, inside three heartbeats all Elsa saw was sprialing light before coming to a fast halt next to Snowfeather inside a cell behind Blackmane who stood looking at the door.
Duke of Weselton Manor
Basement cells
"About time you got here." Blackmane said, she turned to speak to her sister, seeing Elsa and the still acive transport array Blackmane raised an eyebrow towards Snowfeather, something was up ? "A fast way out ?" Blackmane asked in Arabic
"The only way she would come along" Snowfeather replied in kind stepping up to her twin sister. Elsa then saw the solid remarkable resemblence between the pair. "Any footsteps she gets wind of, she goes back through, not wasting any time speaking with the Duke or Hans or anyone that is coming. I'm not even going to bother to hide her anywhere in this cell while they come by. Its too risky to even attempt it, heck it'll be all I can do to remain unseen at all for that matter should anyone come by. what's eating you ?"
"Hans was here no more than an hour ago. I gave him our completed contracts, acted as if those contracts were in progress, give him something to chase and give us some more time in order to rerbuild Arendelle." Blackmane replied calmly, this time in english for Elsa to hear and understand.
"What is he planning ?" Elsa asked quietly joining the two, but staying within reach of the still active transport array. If Hans was still planning on taking Arendelle for his powerbase, he had something else coming to him for sure. She'd make sure of it.
"At this moment what I was able to overhear thanks to the air and wind carrying their conversation, they're planning something, a hunt of some kind." Blackmane dared not tell Elsa about the danger the queen was going to be in, Blackmane spoke rapidly in Arabic to Snowfeather 'no matter what the queen tells you, follow her on her anniversary vacation.'
"A hunt ?" Why was that inmportant, when Blackmane spoke rapidfire arabic it confused Elsa briefly before Elsa broke in saying "Enlish please, Blackmane, Snowfeather, keep me in the loop here, where is he going on this hunt ?"
"North Valley, not far from the Northern Mountains. Why ?" Blackmane asked, then she smiled "Don't worry, where they go is on the west side of the mountain range, nowhere near the ice palace, I've seen where they go on their hunts. Place is crawling with game they go for." She said, a lie, but it worked. The place hans and his goons were going was actually Elsa's Ice Palace.
Elsa took the bait and nodded, "Alright, sounds OK to me, but why have me come here ? I'd rather you come to my cells rather then us coming to the Dorks cells." Elsa grumbled. She crossed her arms then, waiting for Blackmane to explain herself. Which Blackmane did, at least until Snowfeather picked up footsteps headed their way followed by the dukes voice. Casting a glance towards Elsa, the Queen nodded and fell backwards into the transportation array as Snowfeather pretty much scampered up into the overhead beams.
"Alright Snowfeather, you've been here a year, without saying so much as a good morning to my servant Ivan. Now you will at least speak to me, you spoke with Prince Hans." The cell was opened and 'snowfeather' was lead out and held in front of the Duke. "Well ? What have you to say for yourself ?"
Blacmkmane thought a long moment before smiling thinly. "Your wig is on backwards." And it was, the Duke however got so furious that he backhanded Blackmmane solid so hard he sent her flying back into her cell with a crash.
"Lock the cell, give me the key. Make sure she has food and water, but only enough for three more days. When I come back in three days she'd better be ready to talk, or else I will think of something derastic to do to her."
"Sir!" Cried out a voice, it was Ivan, "a return notice from Walter. He informs that the queen had recently been sighted in the Arko District. That is a heavy Templar district of Arendelle. Something's wrong. Something big is going down and whatever it is, the queen of Arendelle is in the thick of it."
The Duke smiled "and right before her annual week long ice palace vacation. Wonderful. She will be too worried of Arko and the other districts to have any fun on her annual trip to the Ice Palace." The small man slinked off, rubbing his hands in glee for what he planned to have happen when the time was right.