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Tragedy strikes


Corona dock:

A large crowd gathered in the docks of Corona, each and every spot was taken as people watched with anticipation. Soon from the horizon of the sea large sail boats appeared, slowly making its way through the sea and to the port.

When the boats docked the people cheered loudly as the naval soldiers left the boats to be reunited with their love ones after many months away in war.

Leaving the soldiers they were happy, not only to be reunited, but victory as the battle had been won even if they were dealing with very low odds of winning when they first arrived to battle.

Soon one by one all of the soldiers left with their love ones and the port was left empty of other, other than a few guards who were busy doing rounds.

A minute or so passed before a final soldier left, looking up to the kingdom he sighted happily "Its good to be home" before making his way down the ship and towards town.


Arendelle palace:

Sitting in a chair a pouting Anna sat as her father went on and on, scolding her about one thing or another. She stopped listening about an hour ago or less as it was always about the same thing.

"You are a princess, bla bla bla, you need to act like one, bla bla bla, you got great responsibility, bla bla bla, why can't you be more like your sister Elsa" Agnarr went on and one.

The last one bothered Anna quite much, why does everybody want her to be like Elsa? She is a good sister, that Anna did not deny, but there was nothing too special about her, other than her ice powers.

"Why would I want to be like my sister? She is like a stick in the mud and sooooo boooooorrrrriiiinnnnngggg!" Anna though bitterly,

"Anna are you listening to me!?" yelled Agnarr startling Anna from her thoughts,

"Yes father" said Anna jumping a bit,

"Then do please repeat what I said" said Agnarr crossing his arms, Anna said nothing, just played with her hands nervously before offering her father a sheepish smile.

As soon as she did Agnarr felt more gray hairs coming as frustration set in,

"Why can't you be more like your sister?! True you are not an heir, but you are still a princess and you have to act like one!" scolded Agnarr,

"Maybe because I do not want to be a princess anymore" said Anna getting angry "I do not want to be like Elsa, I don't want to live the life planned for me, I want my own life and my own choices!",

"When are you going to grow up Anna!? Why can't you take things seriously?!" said Agnarr as he had come to the end of his rope "Maybe you living the life of a pheasant will make you re-think your priorities!",

"Good! Cause being a pheasant sounds better than being a princess!" Anna snapped,

"Well good! You can go and never return!" snapped Agnarr,

"I don't plan to!" yelled Anna as she got up, turned around and stormed out, slamming the door closed behind her. Agnarr stared in anger as he breathed, then after a minute or so his eyes widen as regret began to settle on the pit of his stomach.


Storming through the halls Anna made it to her room and began to pack her things, she meant what she said and she was not going to turn back on it.

Grabbing a trunk in her room she opened it and began to place things inside, true she would not need her wealthy dresses or jewels, but she can sell them for good money to make a start in her new life.

As she packed Anna did not feel sorry or regret, rather happiness as she though the kind of life she and Kristoff would have, his mother Ellen would be very happy to receive her and Kristoff surely would love having her around more often, true she would have to work hard, but it would be worth it.

"Yes, it will be" though Anna as she closed her trunk and began to drag it out of her room.

"Anna" she heard making her look up, it was Elsa.

She stood, perfect as usual, with her dress always flawless, her poise impeccable, her hair without a single strand sticking out, she often times looked more like a work of art than a human being.

There was nothing said between them as they stared, Elsa stared, her eyes watered, but she dared not to cry,

"Its okay Elsa" said Anna softly.

At that moment Anna's jealousy left as she began to feel sorry for Elsa as some kind of understandment went into her mind, Elsa was heir, but at the same time she was not. She was a doll almost, pocked, prodded and controlled as she had to obey certain orders and hold certain expectations. She can never be free or make her own decisions without deep scrutiny from other, she can't even show certain emotions or cry freely because of it.

"Its okay to cry Elsa" said Anna softly, closing her eyes Elsa breathed, trying to control her emotions before saying "Please don't go Anna, please just apologize to father...please stay...I need you here..".

Giving her a watery smile Anna said "I can't stay, I don't belong here Elsa, you do...",

"Please my dear sister, I love you, I need you, I cannot do anything without you" begged Elsa as she finally began to cry, spilling tears she so desperately tried to keep inside.

"I have to go Elsa, if I do not go then I will be trapped forever...and I don't want that...you might be content with it, but I am not" said Anna as she walked over and hugged Elsa, letting her cry "I love you my dear sister Elsa, you deserve to be happy, please promise me...when you find something that makes you happy...don't let it go...not for anything in the world".

Elsa sniffled and nodded as she held unto Anna, afraid she would leave too soon if she did not,

"I will always be your sister" said Anna,

"And I you...please promise to see me sometime" said Elsa sniffling,

"I will, not even God himself will be able to keep me away from you my sister" promised Anna as she gently pulled away from Elsa "Now I have to go, but fret not, I will be okay and we will be together again soon".

Elsa reached for Anna as she back away, took her trunk and left without as much as looking back.

Collapsing to the ground Elsa cried, she wanted to scream, to throw a tantrum, to march to her father and yell at him in anger for pushing Anna so far as to her want to leave, but she did not...she was too scared...

Watching close by was Iduna, though she said nothing, there was no need as her eyes shone with unsaid fury. Turning around Iduna immediately marched straight to her husband office, ready to say a thing or two about the situation.


Meanwhile in Corona:

Arriving to the Chateu Hans was happy to be back home,

"Just how I left it" though Hans as he looked around, the same fountain, barn, home, everything was as it should be in his mind.

Making it to the large oak door of the entrance he pulled the cord sounding the bell,

"Coming!" he heard before the door latch turned and opened revealing Hedwig the cook,

"Master Hans, your back" said Hedwig happy,

"Yes, sorry I did not write...I accidentally lost my ink pot and paper at sea" said Hans sheepishly even if it was true, he did lost both items at sea because when he tried to write home some pirates though it would be a good idea to attack the ships.

"Well better get to your mother, she has been worried sick about you" said Hedwig as she gestured him to come inside.

Walking in quickly Hans made his way up to the favorite common room where he knew his mother would be at this hour, either sowing or reading a book.

Going up the stairs, he made a turn to the left in the 3 floor where he entered a large glass enclosed room full of flowers, bushes and trees, in and around were different book cases and knick knacks of all manners, finally there was a table and chair, occupying the chair was Amelia, busy reading a book and every now and then sipping tea from a cup she had placed on the table.

Hans stopped and looked at his mother, no matter how old she got or how he grew up, how her hair now had grays, how she had lost her youth slowly, his mother would always the most beautiful and amazing person, second to none, one of a kind, an angel or goddess among people.

Never would there be enough adjectives to describe her and Hans prayed that if God allowed it, that someday he would find a woman as good, amazing and beautiful on the inside and out as his mother is.

Dropping the bag gently Hans opened it and took out a small wrapped package before walking over to his mother Amelia,

"Mama" said Hans softly startling her a bit, dropping her book she looked before she got up and hugged Hans closely, he hugged her back, he missed her so much, both her and his father Alexander.

"Welcome home" said Amelia sniffling,

"Glad to be back home" said Hans softly as they parted, Amelia gestured to the seat across her.

"Mama, this is the last time...as of now I am officially retired as Admiral" said Hans taking a seat,

"Hans, no, you love your work" said Amelia softly,

"I love being here more, besides with me here Father can retire...I can take care of the business and take care of both of you like you both took care of me" said Hans,

"Hans, you don't have to, all we want from you is for you to be happy" said Amelia softly,

"And that is what will make me happy" said Hans seriously, his mind was made up on the matter,

"Alright son" said Amelia as she smiled, Hans too before he said "I almost forgot, I got you a little something from my trip" as he took out the package which he had been holding and gave it to Amelia.

"Thank you Hans, you did not have to give me anything" said Amelia,

"But I wanted to, I got dad something too" said Hans,

"Maybe you can give it to him when he returns from his latest trip" said Amelia as she undid the cloth of the package revealing a simple green box.

"Where did he go this time?" asked Hans,

"Egypt, China and London, should be back in a couple of months or so" said Amelia as she opened the box reveal a gold decorative comb with a stain glass of a pink flower of sorts.

"When I saw it I immediately though of you, the flower on the comb is a symbol of beauty and strength, both which you posses in excess" said Hans, taking out the gift Amelia held it, her eyes tears up before she cried.

"I love you mama, no matter how many times I say it or show it; it will never be enough, I am luckiest person in the world to have gotten the most loving and greatest parents in the world" said Hans,

"Oh Hans...it is us who are lucky to have such a great son like you" said Amelia as they hugged, while he did Hans noticed something startling, hiding on her back was a small bottle, one which was often gotten by an apothecary.

Hans said nothing as he reached, took the bottle and pulled away, hiding the bottle behind him with the intention to investigate the bottles contents and origens later on.


Back at Arendelle Palace:

Cowering on a corner Elsa huddled closely as she buried her head on her knees sobbing softly, ice began to gather all around the room as her magic reacted on her sorrowful mood.

Outside she could hear her parents arguing.

"How dare you push our daughter away!?" yelled Iduna,

"How dare I!? It is her who needs to grow up and start taking responsibility!" Agnarr yelled back,

"Anna is responsible in her way! and because she does not act like how you want her to does not mean you throw her out!" snapped Iduna "Now it makes me wonder, will you throw me and Elsa out when you decide we do not act like you want us to!",

"No! With Anna!" began Agnarr,

"It seem that way!" interrupted Iduna "SO you can forget any plans you have for us for I do not want any part of them! You can rule alone for I will not rule with a Prideful and insensitive man!",

"Iduna! Iduna!" yelled Agnarr, Elsa heard foot steps then a door slamming then everything became quiet other than the sobs and sniffles which came out of her.

First her sister and now her mother, it seems that everybody she held dear were slipping away, part of her was angry at her father, she wanted to go up and confront him, but on the other she was terrified at the uncertainty, what can she do to solve this?

She may have ice magic, but she could not do much about people, she was a woman and sadly despite being heir women did not have any power, especially against her father, he would never listen to her.

Placing her hand on her shell necklace Elsa though "If only I was as brave as you, if it was you instead of me you would have marched over and straightened things without fear".

Then an idea came to her head...

If her father would not listen to her...then she would make him...it would not be easy...she would need to work harder, do what prince heir would do...and better than them...only then would she able to confront her father and he would be forced to listen to her.

"Yes...YES! I will do it!" though Elsa determined as she got up and left her room to ask Gerda to get her some pants and such as she would need them for what she will do.


Back at Corona:

A cold dark ruined building stood deep within the forest, there was no sign of anybody till the sounds of galloping hooves were heard. Soon 3 horses stopped infront of the building which screamed "Danger", "Haunted" and deserted before getting off of their horses.

"This is uhhh...charming place" said Eugene nervously as he got off of Maximus who snorted in agreement,

"Ya...it has a..I-wish-I-had-said-goodbye-to-my-love-ones kind of charm" said Rapunzel nervously as she too got off her horse,

"You know...you two did not have to accompany me if you two didn't want to" said Hans as he got off of Sitron who was tempted to grab his master by the back of his coat and drag him back home where it was safe and away from the place which clearly screamed "danger"...and by the looks of it Maximus was thinking the same thing too.

"And leave all the action for you, I don't think so" said Eugene faking bravado as they slowly made their way to the entrance of the building, Eugene hiding behind Hans and Rapunzel hiding behind Eugene.

"So...why would your mother be visiting this creep?" asked Rapunzel,

"Not sure, that's why I want to talk to this person Pesta" said Hans,

"Great, lovely name and it does not scream we are all going to die" said Eugene sarcastically as Hans knocked on the large wooden door.

A minute or so passed and no answer,

"Well she is not home and frankly I am relieved about that, so lets go home before she comes back and does..oh I don't know...cast a spell to turn us into frogs" said Eugene as he turned to leave only to bumb into somebody.

A loud rumble was heard as packages came down along with an ow.

"Sorry sorry" said Rapunzel as she and Hans quickly began to help the lady pick up her packages, which were full of strange ingredients,

"Its fine its fine...usually when people want to see me they make an appointment" said the lady, she was old, but not too old, about late 40's if they have to guess, she had long white hair which was picked up in a braid, wore a simple white dress with a gray cape over that and a bonnet hat.

"Wait wait...your Pesta?" asked Eugene shocked, she seemed like a nice old lady, grandmother type to be fair,

"Yes, who were you expecting? Some kind of ugly old hag with a pointy hat and broom?" said Pesta, Eugene opened his mouth to answer, but shut up when Hans and Rapunzel both gave him the "Do not answer that look".

"Were sorry, but...my name is Hans, this is Rapunzel and that is Eugene" said Hans quickly introducing them,

"A yes, the princess and her boyfriend...and you...you must be Amelia's son right?" Pesta said,

"Yes and, I came to inquire about some potions she bought from you recently" said Hans,

"Oh, does she need more? I am running out of ingredients, but I can whip something up in a jiffy if you just let me" said Pesta,

"That's the thing, I do not know what are these...potions... for" said Hans rather discreetly, Pesta stopped and stared, for a moment she looked sad before asking "She never told you...did she?",

"Tell me what?" asked Hans, suddenly he felt sick to his stomach, what did she mean by never telling him? What could his mother had not told him?

"I am sorry...but...your mother...she is sick...very sick...she buys my potions to make her feel better because nothing the doctor gave her helped her" said Pesta,

"Sick? She is not sick, she looked fine" said Hans,

"Its a trick, the sickness she has is eating her from the inside out, what it is I am not sure...but" Pesta stopped and sighted sadly "She does not have much to live.."

Does not have much to live...those words hit Hans harder than anything else he had ever experience...he shook his head in disbelieve, no she could not be sick, she is fine, fine! He told himself.

"Hans, I am sorry I think you should-" before Pesta could even finish Hans had already mounted on Sitrons saddle and rode away fast, not even his friends calls could stop him.

"Pesta is lying! LYING!" though Hans trying to convince himself "I will talk to mom, she will tell me the truth, she is not sick and she is not dying!"

Snapping his reins he made Sitron run faster, minutes passed on by like seconds before Hans arrived back to the Chateau, jumping off the saddle before Sitron could even make a full stop Hans ran into the house and up the stairs to the library where Amelia was sitting and sowing.

Stopping at the door Hans stared at his mother, for the first time noticing how frail, pail and skinny she looked, noticing him Amelia stopped and stared at him questioningly,

"Mom, I am going to ask you and I want you to be honest" said Hans, his voice breaking "Are you sick?".

Amelia looked down sorrowfully, that was all Hans needed to know the answer,

"Oh god" said Hans as he fell to his knees in nausea "Why? Why did you not tell me?" if she was sick...and dying...why did he not know sooner? So many things...he could have gone home...he could have spend more time with her and his papa...

"Because it would have distracted you, you were needed in the battle, that is why I said nothing, I did not want to burden you" said Amelia softly,

"Does Papa know?" asked Hans,

"No, he does not know" said Amelia "Forgive me, it was not right to withhold information, but I had no choice",

"I could have been here!" cried Hans,

"You are here Hans" said Amelia "You are here, the past is the past, the now and future is important, I may not have much time, but lets make the best of what little time I have".

She always knew what to say, always wise, her explanations always made sense as there was always a right reason behind it.

Nodding Hans got up, walked over and embraced his mother, as they embraced he prayed that she would not die, at least not yet...not while his father was away.


Arendelle forest:

Walking slowly Sven helped Anna maker her way to Kristoff's home, patting the reindeers pelt Anna smiled as the cabin appeared slowly from behind some trees. Arriving she saw Ellen busy bringing in some laundry.

"Elly" called Anna happily as she ran over, seeing the girl Ellen dropped her laundry before running over and hugging Anna.

"Anna welcome back" said Ellen happily as she held the girl whom she saw like a daughter,

"Glad to be back" said Anna then smiled sheepishly "Do you mind if I stay?...permanently?",

"Permanently?" asked Ellen confused, sighting Anna told her the story, the whole story of her and her fathers argument along with her decision to stay as she hopped that Ellen would let her stay.

"Oh Anna" said Ellen sadly "Your father had no right...but don't worry, you are welcome here your highness",

"Oh thank you! but call me Anna please and also I want to be treated like a normal person...and would you teach me how to?" said Anna happily,

"Of course, I will be glad to teach you" said Ellen with a smile and though "With some luck this will convince Kristoff to marry her".

Walking back together Anna helped Ellen pick up the clothes and went inside, with Sven following with Anna's trunk on his back.


Night fell when Kristoff walked back home after a long days work as an ice harvester, as he did he stopped at a wooden gate, stroking a carving of a reindeer softly, his fathers carving.

"I miss you father, hope you are well, wherever you are" though Kristoff sadly, it has been 1 year since his father Magnus died, he just collapsed all of a sudden, no warning.

With his final breath he said "Kristoff, my son, how proud you made me...please...take care of your mother for me...I love you...son", those words...forever engraved on Kristoff head, he would honor the promise till the day he dies.

Arriving to the cabin he was surprised to find Ellen and Anna sitting near the fireplace, both were knitting...well...Ellen was knitting and Anna was trying though the end result seemed to be some kind of ball of yarn.

"This is hard" said Anna sadly as she seemed frustrated at not being able to do it right,

"Don't worry Anna, you will get the hang of it" promised Ellen with a smile,

"So tell me that story again, about the time you and Magnus took Kristoff to the hot springs" said Anna,

"Oh yess! Now that is a funny one, you see-",

"Mother!" said Kristoff quickly interrupting, his face was red as it was a story he did not want Anna to know.

"Oh hi Kristoff, I was just telling your girlfriend about how you-",

"Mom, please don't tell that story" begged Kristoff mortified,

"Alright alright, but I cannot keep that promise as sooner or later Anna will drag it out of me" said Ellen with a chuckle.

Kristoff groaned at the though of that before looking at Anna, his eyes widen in surprise as he saw her wearing one of his mothers old dresses, true it would have been a little big on her, but it seems as it was altered so it would fit her perfectly.

"You like it?" asked Anna shyly,

"yes but...if your father" said Kristoff,

"No need to worry about him, I am free Kristoff, I can stay here with you" said Anna then added shyly "if you want me to...".

Kristoff stared, so many things ran through his head, a small part of his was worried, but that was soon forgotten by the joy he felt at the though that Anna, the love of his life could stay with him and not only that but she could also keep his mother company while he was away.

"I do, more than anything in the world" said Kristoff with a smile as he and Anna both hugged, watching Ellen smiled as she though "Magnus, how I wish you were here, but I am glad to know that our boy will never be alone".


De Monteium Chateau:

Time passed unbearably slow, days after the revelation of Amelia's sickness her condition took a turn for the worse. Before she could walk around, now she could barely move as she became bedridden, whatever movement brought her pain and discomfort.

All the time Hans was besides her, nursing her and helping her in whatever way he could.

As much as he did not want to think of it, the more time passed the more he grew to accept the truth, his mother was dying, slowly, but dying either way.

Sitting down next to her bed Hans had a book as he read to her.

"She was a woman ahead of her time, fearless, intelligent, many mocked her for being different, but in the end after times passed, they all started to emulate her as they began to wish to be her" said Hans reading a book,

"Ahhh, my favorite" said Amelia with a smile,

"It is, I remember how father used to tell me you and the princess in this book were the same person" said Hans "True I know better, but still she reminds me a lot like you and father...he reminds me a lot of another book",

"Camelot perhaps?" said Amelia,

"No, he reminds me of the honest woodcutter, he is brave man, of honor and honesty, he too is a man who others should emulate" said Hans,

"Yes he is" said Amelia as she turned and looked at the wooden nightstand next to her bed.

On top of it was the unusual snow glob Hans had, it was dark icy blue at the base, crystal clear "glass" globe which contained a magnificent mountain ice palace with soft flurry of snow falling. It was beautiful and Hans was very protective of it as he never let anybody touch it in fear that it would break.

"Do you still think about her?" asked Amelia after a while,

"Think of who?" asked Hans,

"The girl who gave you that snow globe" said Amelia as she gestured to the snow globe.

Pausing Hans looked and though before saying "Yes, I still do...but I am afraid she has forgotten about me...we were both children",

"I doubt it Hans, I am sure she remembers as well as you" said Amelia,

"Let me guess...you think it was fate?" said Hans chuckling,

"It was more than that, I can feel it and my feelings are never-" Amelia was unable to finish as she began to cough and sputter, covering her mouth with a silk white handkerchief, when she caught her breath and stopped coughing she looked at her handkerchief which was now red with blood.

"Mama" said Hans terrified, that was a lot of blood, too much.

Amelia looked, she was scared, but she did not want to show it, she knew her time was nearly up...

If she had her way she would have had more time, she could not leave Hans and her husband, yet she had to, but God forbid she leave this Earth without telling something very important to Hans.

"Hans, I have to tell you something and once I do I need you to make me a promise said Amelia,

"Yes mama?" asked Hans unsure, the last time she told him something it was that he was some prince Westergaar from the...Southern or Norther isle's?

"Southern isle's" though Hans as he remembered.

Taking his hand Amelia said "Hans, I feel like I should warn you, life is not easy and it gets harder as you go on, but no matter what hardship, I need you to promise me...always stay the way we raised you, stay the same honorable, brave, loyal, honest and caring man you are...never take the easy way...it may seem easy, but in reality it never is and it always leads to a lot of heart break, always do what is right, no matter how hard it seems, speak the truth even if it hurts more than the lie",

"I will mother, I promise" said Hans as he felt tears coming, sniffling Amelia let herself cry as she said "I am so sorry for leaving you like this, there is still a long way for you to go in life and my greatest regret is not being there to help you along the way, will you please forgive me my precious child?",

"It is not your fault mama, there is nothing for you to ask for forgiveness" said Hans as he finally allowed himself to cry as he hugged his mother.

They stayed there in embrace till both closed their eyes, Hans went to sleep, while Amelia moved on from life to the afterlife.


Arendelle palace:

There were clicks and loud clacks as two figures were locked in duel, Elsa moved back and forth, she enjoyed the freedom pants granted her as she practiced fencing with Kai.

When her father caught her the first time he nearly had a heart attack as it was unbecoming of Elsa to be doing men things such as learning to fence, hunt and other things, but after a short argument, which Elsa won, he gave up and let her be.

Yelling Elsa fell to her botton and looked up as Kai stood and said "If it were an enemy you'd be dead, you must always be focused your highness",

"I apologize, I have a lot on my mind" said Elsa as she got up, a servant walked over and offered her a towel which she gladly took and began to run it across her forehead and neck, drying her sweat.

"About what?" asked Kai curious,

"My parents...my sister..." said Elsa reluctantly as she walked away, deciding that a break was in order,

"Parents still fighting?" asked Kai, it was an obvious answer as he had noticed that Agnarr and Iduna have been sleeping in separate rooms for a while,

"Yes and its getting worse" said Elsa sadly,

"What about your sister? How was she?" asked Kai surprising Elsa,

"Its no secret Elsa, me and Gerda know that you have been secretly going as a pheasant to meet your sister" said Kai,

"You would not tell anybody? Would you?" asked Elsa wearily,

"Of course not" said Kai "Your secret is safe with us", Elsa sighted in relief before she bumped into her mother Iduna.

"Elsa, how are you my dear" said Idua with a smile, Elsa bow down as she did she noticed some bags behind her mother.

"Mom? Where are you going?" asked Elsa,

"I am going on a trip for a little while" said Iduna "Don't worry I will be back in a month or two",

"A month?" asked Elsa unsure, her mother had never been gone that long,

"Yes, but don't worry, you will be fine" said Iduna with a smile then added "But please, promise me that you will every now and then remind your father that he is not only a king, but many other as well, don't let him boss you around, never sacrifice happiness or love for anything".

Elsa did not know why her mother was telling her this, but she knew it was important to her mother, she nodded and said "I promise mother",

"Good, now keep it up, for I know you will be a great queen" said Iduna before she turned and left leaving Elsa alone with her thoughts.

To be continued...


Authors note: ...this is depressing...but I guess that things have to happen in order for the story to move along...:(

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