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Chapter Twenty-Three: Forest Rumble

Mathias trudged through the forest with ease as he slowly scanned the area ahead of him incase of any threats to him. He knew he was being followed and he hoped to either lose this person or trick him so he could get the drop on the person following him. He heard a snap behind him which caused everything around him to get quiet. He froze for a few moment as he tried to pinpoint the location of the sound as it slightly echoed through the forest. He turned slightly and noticed a figure behind him but he could make out who it was or the gender so he decided to move on forward in hopes to lose his stalker so he could continue his hunt.

Abigail didn't know how long she had been following Mathias but she knew she couldn't stop now since she wanted to know what Mathias was up to at this hour. She had made the mistake of stepping on a twig which alarmed the man she was following and silently waited till he started moving again.

"Can't he slow down a bit?" She thought as she climbed over a fallen tree. She saw Mathias moving ahead at a far distance and wondered how he could move so fast through the woods. She knew what's in these woods and noted to herself that getting lost would be a bad thing for her and feared of running into bears or worse wolves at this hour.

She was brought out of her thoughts when she heard Mathias' roar from the distance and this motivated her to rush forward having already lost sight of him she hopped to spot him while on her sprint but sadly didn't find him anywhere.

"Oh great now i've lost him!" She thought in disbelief as she scanned the area for him. She decided to chance it and continue through which led up the mountain. She took a break as she sat on a log and looked up trying to see the position of the sun in which she guessed was mid afternoon. She sighed in frustration as she put her hands over her face in disappointment as she finally decided to head back knowing she wasn't going to find him here. As she was about to go back to which she came she realized she didn't know where to go as everything to her looked the same. She began to panic by the realization and began to move about maneuvering around branches rocks till she stumbled into a small clearing. A strong foul stench filled the air and she slightly gagged a bit as she covered her nose.

"What's that smell?" She asked herself as she moved further into the clearing. She spotted a small object in the center of the clearing it was surrounded by thick bushes and a large boulder behind it. The closer she got the stronger as she finally identified the object as a sheep corps. It's body torn open to reveal the ribcage. The sight almost made her sick but a noise stopped her from doing so as she heard a low growl near her.

"M-Mathias!" She called out and she spotted the large boulder move slightly. She turned to face it fully to get a better look at it. She watched before the mass move up to reveal the face of that of a bear as it flared it's nostrils at her. Abigail was beyond frightened as the bear rose to stand on its back legs still staring at her with it's black eyes. Blood dripped from it's lower jaw as it roared at her causing her to scream in terror as she began to run in the direction of which she came. She could hear the beasts footsteps not far behind her as she maneuvered around another tree and slammed herself against what she assumed to be a tree and fell backwards. She was tired and needed to move till she heard a low hiss in front of her and she slowly opened her eyes to see Mathias standing in front of her with agitated expression on his face as he looked down at her then behind her.

"Mathias we have to go! There's a bear not far behind me." She said as she quickly got up and a roar was heard and she knew it was the bear and Mathias shoved her out of the way and challenged it with one of his own as he took a step forward. She watched in horror as the bear moved in at a fast speed and bit Mathias on the neck forcing him to the ground. Mathias roared in pain as the bear began to move him around the area and Abigail was quick to move out of the way as Mathias's thigh slammed into one of the broken trees causing it to fall. He broke free of the bear's grip with a painful yank and swiped his right hand down on the left side of the bear's face and landed on his hands as the two growled at each other before the bear charged at him slamming him in his side. She could hear Mathias's jaws snapping at the bears side and saw the new wounds he gave it as the new slash marks across it's side as he backed away from it, irritation evident on his face as the bear charged again and slammed it's head on his left leg making Mathias growl in pain before he snapped his head toward the bear biting down on it's neck. She watched as the bear roared in pain as it tried to free itself but Mathias put his hands on his neck and head. Mathias let out a growl and a loud snap was heard as everything went sickenly silent and the bear went limp in his grasp before he let go of it letting it fall to the ground by his feet.

"H-He just killed it!" Abigail thought in disbelief as she watched the man before her stumble before falling to his knees grunting in pain. It was then she realized he too took damage given from the bear and ran to his aid. As she got closer she saw a blue light on the back of his neck and knew it went down his back. She looked at the wound at his neck and saw blood slowly running down the sides of his neck. She didn't know if there was any other wounds on him and she didn't want to risk it moving him as she ripped a part of her shirt and gently wrapped it around his neck to help stop the bleeding.

"Mathias we need to get you back to Arendelle." She told him and Mathias's attention seemed elsewhere till she heard footsteps behind her and quickly got up to face a young man with auburn hair and emerald eyes. He slightly glared at the man behind him and back at her.

"So i guess it's true, you do have the strenght of twelve men Mathias." He said surprising her and herd Mathias growl behind her but it then turned into a chuckle.

"Well Hans, i finally get the chance to see you, i was actually looking for your sorry ass and since you're here, you've made this much easier for me to just kill you." He said as he rushed past Abigail and tackled Hans to the ground and they rolled down the hill behind him leaving her alone to hear the grunts of pain and the occasional roars from Mathias.

Mathias couldn't wipe the smirk off his face as he thought of ways to kill the man who threatened Elsa and her family. Hans too was smiling but he knew the reason of him being here.

"You think killing me will do anything for you. Even if you do manage it you'll still be nothing but a monster in everyone's eyes, even Elsa's. Be smart Mathias, she'll never love you for who you are, she only loves this side of you." He said gesturing to Mathias human body. Mathias grunted in annoyance as he charged at him again and this time he got him pinned against a tree.

"She'll know the truth once she's safe from scum like you. Even if you think she'll never love me for it at least i'll know there's someone who's experiencing the same pain as me. Elsa will understand she is the first human who ever showed kindness to me. She made me feel something i never felt before in a very long time and i intend to enjoy it with the very person who gave me a second chance." He said as he threw Hans to the side and stared down at him with eyes full of hatred. Hans laughed as he got up and he looked at Mathias in disbelief.

"Just as i thought, your human form is making you weak. What happened to the fire you had the day you first arrived here?" He asked as he wiped some blood off his lip with his right gloved hand. Mathias roared in fury and charged again and tackled him at the knees making Hans Flip over and fall on his back. As much pain hans was in he chuckled as he struggled to get up and saw something unique. Mathias's spine was glowing a light blue and he knew his true strength is coming out to play so he decided to bid farewell.

"Well Mathias, it was fun and all but i must take my leave as you can see a got other plans for you in due time." He said as he slowly backed away from Mathias as he turned around to face him.

"You aren't going anywhere!" He yelled but was silenced by another person who jumped out out of the tree top kneeing him on the side of his head knocking him out instantly as his body fell to the ground with a heavy thud. The second man looked at him then smirked at Hans.

"Do we take him with us?" He asked and Hans shook his head as he heard the woman calling out his name.

"No, i've seen enough from the fight with the bear. Now lets go before the woman finds us he said as he ran through the forest followed by the second man. Abigail appeared from the top of the hill and saw Mathias's unconscious body and rushed to him. She slid down next to him set his head on her lap as she quickly examined him for any wounds.

"Mathias! Mathias, please wake up." She pleaded as she slightly shook his head trying to wake him. A low groan was heard and she sighed in relief as Mathias slowly began to stir. She gave a low smile and knew Mathias still needed help as he was still losing blood from his wounds.

Come on! I got to get you back to Arendelle." She said determination in her voice as she struggled to help Mathias back up. Mathias roared in pain and she looked to his right side and saw claw marks on his side. She looked up and saw his eyes were hazed a bit and knew she didn't have much time till Mathias bleed out.

Elsa stood out on the balcony of her bedroom watching the sun set over the horizon. She wondered where Mathias was, she hadn't seen him since their conversation that morning and was starting to worry.

"Mathias, please be okay." She thought as she heard men shouting below her balcony and moved over to the edge and saw some guards moving toward the castle gates. Her door knocked and before she could answer Kai rushed in with a look of urgency and seemed out of breath which caused Elsa to worry.

"Kai what's wrong?" She asked as she walked over to him in worry. Kai looked at her and seemed disturbed as he was pale like he seen a ghost.

"I-It's Mathias. He was injured fighting a brown bear and the woman who brought him back said he fought a man named Hans soon after words." He said and Elsa quickly ran past him and down the hall towards Mathias's room.

I know what you're thinking and i promise things will get intresting in the next few chapters ahead.