Thank you for being so patient guys. I promise that after this chapter everything will go back to normal and we will start focusing on what the story is truly about. Elsa and Hans. Please leave me your thoughts below and enjoy.
ThursdayNovember 3rd, 1842
The beautiful bright sun shines on Princess Rapunzel which causes her to awake. She finds herself in the arms of Eugene as they both are naked under the sheets of the bed. She gets up out of bed and stretches. She glances over at her snoring husband and smiles. Eugene had always been a heavy sleeper. She takes advantage to use the restroom and shower herself. She wanted to leave as soon as she could to find Elsa and Anna. As Rapunzel brushes her short brunette hair, Euegene finally starts to wake up to find Rpaunzel already dressed.
"Well good morning my love." Says Euegene as he gets out of bed naked.
"Hey there." Says Rapunzel as she continues to brush her hair.
"What are you doing up so early?" Says Euegene.
"I want to leave as soon as soon as we can, so hurry up and get in the shower mister." Says Rpaunzel.
"Oh already?? Okay, I'll go get ready." Says a naked Euegene as he runs to shower causing Rpaunzel to giggle. After finishing her hair she sits down at a nearby desk and grabs a feathered pen and begins to write a letter to her father. She knew this journey her and Eugene would embark in would most likely last a while. And she knew how her father always worried for her. So she thought to herself the least she could do is inform her father she is okay and are on their way to find Elsa and Anna.
Shortly after, Rapunzel and Eugene walk down the stairs to find the King waiting for them with a few shoulder bags his staff had prepared for them. Eugene and Rapunzel replaced their usual normal royal attire with traveling adventure instead.
"Good morning Princess Rapunzel and Prince Eugene, how did you two sleep?" Asks King Jon.
"Oh wonderful thank you so much for welcoming us into your home." Says Rapunzel. "We are actually ready to go. We have a big journey ahead of us to find Queen Elsa and Princess Anna." Says Rapunzel.
"Of course, my staff and I have taken the time to prepare a few provisions for you to take. I would invite you to eat breakfast but I understand this is a family energency." Says King Jon.
"King Jon, words can't describe how grateful my family is for your kindness. I promise our kingdoms will make it up to you." Says Rapunzel.
"My child don't you worry, I hope you and your family are able to find King Agnarr and Queen Iduna. You're families are great people." Says King Jon.
"Thank you your majesty. Please don't hesitate to visit Corona soon." Says Rapunzel.
"Of course. Oh, one more thing." Says King Jon as he pulls out from his pocket a piece of headstring that belonged to Elsa that she had forgotten.
"Queen Elsa forgot this." Says King Jon as Rapunzel takes the headstring. "I'll make sure she gets this back." Says Rapunzel with a smile.
Rapunzel and Eugene bow before the king and say their goodbyes. Outside was Maximus and Pascal waiting for them. Eugene gets on top of Maximus and Rapunzel sits behind him. They made their way to the Corona ship to inform the captain that they would not be returning to Corona today and that they can go back to Corona and give the letter Rapunzel wrote to King Frederick. The captain respected her wishes and soon after left.
"Okay Rapunzel, do you know where exactly we're going?" Says Eugene as they made their way through the city.
"I honestly don't know ... maybe we can ask the civilians if they've seen—" Suddenly Rapunzel gets an idea. She takes from her hand the headstring that belonged to Elsa and walks over to Maximus.
"Maximus, do you think you could help us out??" Says Rapunzel. She shows the headstring to Maximus as he's able to smell and study it. Suddenly his ears shoot up, he knew exactly where to go. He could trace Elsa and Anna. Rapunzel quickly jumps back on top of Maximus and holds Euegene. Maximus takes off running to the direction of the smell. Maximus was a very healthy and strong steed and so his speed was incredible. He raced forward with much speed passing the people of Iceland.
Back in the new world, Elsa had fallen asleep staring at Hans next to her. She hadn't dreamt of anything. She had so much in her mind. Her parents, Arandelle and even Hans. Suddenly while being deep into her sleep, she starts to feel someone rapidly push her and hit her. It causes her to sit up very confused if maybe she was in some kind of earthquake. Suddenly she turns to her right to realize what was causing all the movements.
Hans was having a seizure. His body moved rapidly without control and he was grunting painful noises. Elsa's fear grows and she grabs his face and holds him in her arms.
"Hans!? Hans listen to me, you need to breathe." Yells Elsa. But Hans couldn't hear her. His eyes were rolled back which only caused Elsa to see his white sclera eyes. His head shakes right to left uncontrollably. Elsa eyes grow with fear as she grabs her hands with her mouth. Anna and Kristoff awake with the ruckus and run over to Elsa.
"What going on!?" Yells Anna.
"He's having a seizure .. I don't know what to do .." Says Elsa. As tears begin to fill her eyes.
"We have to turn him to his side and make sure he throws up." Says Kristoff as he starts to Push Hans to his side and face him. He begins to rub and pat Hans back as he continues to have his seizure. Finally after two minutes he throws up. It was dark blood. His seizure stops as he begins to breathe normal again. His eyes were not yet opened and he was still unconscious.
Elsa stares at Hans shocked with what she just saw. Anna and Kristoff glance at each other. None of them said a word for a minute straight. Anna and Kristoff said nothing to each other but they knew what they were thinking just by the way they looked at each other, and what exactly were they thinking? That Hans wasn't going to make it, and that in a couple of hours he would be a dead man. Anna slowly turns to loook at Elsa with worry as she sees her continue to stare at Hans with sadness and pain in her eyes. As much as Anna didn't like Hans, she felt horrible for her sister. And how could she tell her own sister that Hans wasn't going to make it? Olaf stood behind them with his head down. Even he had gotten used to Hans being around them. And Sitron, Hans faithful companion hung his head with sadnesses.
They slowly carry Hans in their arms and lay him on top of Sitron. After several minutes of silence Anna glances at Kristoff to inform him that she would talk to her sister alone. Kristoff understood just by the way Anna looked at him and walked away leaving her and Elsa alone. As Elsa continued to stare at Hans with worried eyes trying to hold back her tears, Anna approaches her and stands next to her. She also begins to stare at Hans as she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.
"Elsa—." Suddenly Elsa interrupts Anna.
"I know." Says Elsa. Anna glances at Elsa caught off guard by what she said. She sees Elsa's worried face turn into a frown. Her eyes close and tears fall down her cheeks. Anna's face changes from surprised to sadness and concern as she hugs her sister and let's her cry in her shoulder. If there was one thing in the world that Anna truly hated, it was seeing her own sister cry. She lets Elsa cry on her shoulder for several minutes as she continues to hold her.
"I'm so sorry Elsa .." Says Anna rubbing her back.
"You dont understand .." Says Elsa as Anna pulls away form the hug to look at her sister.
"Hans saved my life." Says Elsa with tears. Anna's presses her eyebrows together confused as to what Elsa was saying.
"The night of the shipwreck he— he found me unconscious and carried me to shelter in the middle of the storm. He spent the whole night helping me cough up water from my lungs so I could breath again .. we spent 3 days together Anna .. 3 days, and in those 3 days not once did he try to escape and leave me to die or even try to kill me .." Says Elsa as she wipes her tears.
Anna was completely surprised by the story Elsa had told her. She herself couldn't believe this was the same Hans that just 3 years ago tried to kill her sister and leave her to die.
"I know that you still see him as a threat. And part of me still can't fully forgive him either. But there's no denying that he's saved my life twice now. First in the mountain where I was attacked by the guards and now when we were washed up in Iceland .." Says Elsa.
Anna had never thought about what she just heard. It was all new and mysterious to her. Elsa turns around and stares at Hans with sadness.
"I've failed Queen Magdalia .. I promised I would keep her son safe. And I've failed .." Says Elsa with tears. Anna approaches her sister and hold both her hands.
"Elsa .. it isn't your fault." Says Anna trying to calm her sister.
"I just wish I could have done more." Says Elsa as she continues to sob.
Back in Arandelle, Lars had been walking around the castle trying to find a way to distract himself and sure enough he finds the castles library. He goes inside to see what kind of studies and books the people of Arandelle would read and what kind of history they had. Lars had always loved being a historian since a young age. He never cared for the crown, and much like Hans he too never seemed to have a close relationship with his brothers. Only difference was that they never treated him as bad as they did to Hans. While reading a book of the history of Arandelle, the door opens. Lars turns around to find Kai.
"I see you've found our library." Says Kai.
"My apologies for getting so curious, I just happen to enjoy reading and learning of history." Says Lars respectfully.
"Oh no need to apologize Prince Lars, I'm sure Queen Elsa wouldn't mind at all." Says Kai. Lars gently smiles at Kai then his smile turns to a frown.
"Kai may I speak to you privately." Says Lars.
"Of course, is something wrong?" Says Kai. Lars looks around to make sure no one was around and that they were alone. He goes to shut the door and faces Kai.
"Kai listen to me, Arandelle is in grave danger." Says Lars.
"What do you mean?" Says Kai with his eyebrows raised.
"Hans didn't escape, nor was he kidnapped. He was helped to leave by mother and I." Says Lars. Kai's face turn to astonishment.
"But I thought your brother Prince Caleb said Queen Elsa granted him freedom??" Says Kai.
"She did. But once Queen Elsa told my father Hans would be a free man he became furious and was going to send my brothers to kill him at noon. My mother and I snuck into the dungeon, set him free and told him to run." Says Lars.
"And do you know where Queen Elsa is??" Says Kai.
"I'm afraid not .. but what I do know is that once my brother Caleb feels its time, he plans on giving the word to my father so he can send his whole army to attack Arandelle." Says Lars.
"But why!?" Demanded Kai.
"My father is a narcissistic maniac. He never cared for Hans, but once Hans committed his crimes in Arandelle my father felt embarrassed. Every kingdom came to know about his sons trespass and fall. And so his hatred for Hans grew." Says Lars. Kai begins to walk around nervously pondering Lars words. "That's why he sent his sons to all the kingdoms, to find Hans and put him to death."
"Do you think it's possible Hans could be with Elsa .." Says Kai.
"I think it's possible." Says Lars.
"What will your father do if Hans is with Elsa .." Says Kai.
"He will unleash hell." Says Lars with worry. Kai stares at Lars in silence for several seconds pondering what to say.
"We must ready our army in case of any situation. And what of your mother? Is she safe??" Says Kai.
"As far as I know my father doesn't have a clue her and I set him free. But if he finds out, her life is in jeopardy .. and my wife and children as well .. Says Lars with a concerned face.
"There is no time to waste. I will inform the guards, and I suggest we keep this conversation between you and I." Says Kai.
Maximus lead the way through the city with Rapunzel, Eugene and Pascal on top of him. With Maximus great speed and strength they were able to reach the same creek Elsa and Anna had crossed. He jumps over the creek and continued to sprit as fast as he could when a twig slaps Eugene in the face.
"Easy Maximus!!!" Yells Euegene.
"We have to get to them as soon as we can before they go any further." Says Rapunzel.
Maximus made his way through all the trees and forest until he reaches the orange hill. The same orange hill Elsa and her sister had gone to. He stops in front of the cave and sniffs inside. Rapunzel gets down from Maximus and walks up to the mysterious cave.
"Elsa? Anna? You there??" Calls out Rapunzel to the dark cave only to receive no answer.
"Any luck?" Says Euegene as he approaches Rapunzel.
"No .. I'm going inside." Says Rapunzel.
"Hold on wait, we need light." Says Eugene. He finds a thick piece of wood and lights it with fire. He follows Rapunzel inside the dark and silent cave with Maximus and Pascal following behind.
"What is this place?" Says Eugene as he stares at all the mysterious engravings on the walls.
"I don't know .. seems like some kind of cave." Suddenly Rapunzel bumps into a dead end. The same dead end that was broken to pieces by Elsa only it had been completely fixed.
"It's a dead end." Says Euegene as he approaches Rapunzel.
"What?? That makes no sense— they should be here." Says Rapunzel.
"They probably stayed here during the night. Come, let's go see if they're further ahead." Says Eugene as he turns around to exit the cave. Rapunzel starts to follow him when she suddenly stops, she had a strange and powerful feeling overcome her at that exact moment. Euegene turns around to see Rpaunzel staring at the dead end.
"Everything okay??" Says Euegene. Rapunzel approaches the dead end and touches the wall with her hand. She closes her eyes and begins to concentrate on the emotions she just felt. Suddenly her eyes look up to the cave and she starts to see a vision with her magical powers. She sees Elsa in front of the cave. And sees the words of the spell she said. She sees the blizzard and sees the rocks crumble to the ground as she and Anna make their way out the cave to the other side. Rapunzels vision ends and she falls back causing Eugene to immediately run up to her and help her up.
"Rapunzel! You okay??" Says a concerned Eugene.
"She got through the cave .." Whispers Rapunzel.
"What??" Says Eugene confused.
"She said a spell and was able to get through the cave! Says Rapunzel as she gets up. She walks back to the dead end and turns around to Euegene.
"Stay back Euegene." Demands Rapunzel. Eugene stays still behind Rapunzel confused as to what was about to happen. Rapunzel closes her eyes and begins to say the words of the spell she heard in her vision.
Orange hill that hungers, let us feed your darkness. That light may shine your soul and lead us to ever brightness.
Eugene stares at Rapunzel confused by the words she was saying. Rapunzel waits for the cave to shake but nothing was happening. She closes her eyes and decides to repeat the spell.
Orange hill that hungers, let us feed your darkness. That light may shine your soul and lead us to ever brightness.
The cave begins to shake as Rapunzel continues to repeat the words of the spell. Pascal holds on to Maximus as hard as he can and Maximus begins to make noises. Eugene looks around the cave and holds on to Maximus. "Oh no .. not again." Says Eugene. Suddenly the spell overcomes Rapunzel and she begins to sing the words of the spell.
Orange hill that hungers
Let us feed your darkness
That light may shine your soul
And lead us to ever brightness
To ever brightness
Rapunzels eyes begin to glow of gold. The cave shakes furiously causing Euegene to fall back all while Rpaunzel stood still and her eyes and short hair were glowing of gold. The dead end collapses into pieces and the sun appears shining on Rapunzel. Her golden eyes go away and the cave stops shaking. She turns around to find Euegene on the ground terrified trying to get up.
"Did it work??" Asks Rapunzel. She turns around astonished and realizes the dead end had opened. She walks outside with Euegene follwing her behind with Maximus and Pascal. They make their way out the exit and look around then to see the new world.
"Holy .. where are we." Says Eugene dumbfounded by the scenery in front of his eyes.
"I have no idea ..." Says Rapunzel as her and Eugene look around them astonished by all the beauty around them. Everything was new to them. The trees, the leaves and the landscapes. Euegene and Rapunzel notice Maximus smelling the ground and points toward the direction where Elsa and Anna had headed.
"Quick Eugene! Let's go." Says Rapunzel as Eugene and her make their way on top of Maximus. He takes off with speed as Rapunzel continues to have hope she'll find her cousins soon.
Back in Corona, King Frederic and Queen Arianna were having breakfast conversating with one another when suddenly a guard of the king comes running through the door to them.
"King Frederic, sorry to bother you—" Says the guard.
"Is everything okay?" Asks King Frederic.
"You have guests .. they're from the Southern Isles.
"The Southern Isles??" Says King Frederic.
"Yes they are just out the door .. it seems they may have news about Queen Elsa .." Says the guard. King Frederic and Queen Arianna glance at each other surprised. They quickly stand up and follow the guard out the door to find Franz the fourth born of King Soren and Emil the fifth born of King Soren.
"Good morning gentlemen." Says King Frederic as he and Queen Arianna approach both of them.
"Good morning your majesty. My name is Prince Franz Westergaard and this is my brother Prince Emil. We have been sent from by our father King Soren. We apologize for the inconvenience." Says Franz as he takes a bow before the king.
"My guard tells me you may have news for me concerning Queen Elsa?" Says King Frederic.
"I'm afraid so .. however it is not good news." Says Franz. Queen Arianna nervously begins to play with her hands.
"It believed that when Queen Elsa was in the Southern Isles, she had planned the freedom of our youngest brother, Hans Westergaard. My father became outraged for the Queen not giving Hans a proper punishment for a criminal. When we went to retrieve him at noon he was gone." Says Franz.
"Are you saying that Queen Elsa maybe had something to do with Hans escape??" Questions King Frederic with a very serious tone. Franz nervously swallows his spit. He had no idea how big and authorative the precense of the King was.
"You do realize how bad this could make you look, questioning a King or Queen of committing a crime ... Says King Frederic.
"Umm— well the thing is. We haven't heard from Queen Elsa since her departure ... and—" Says Franz only to be interrupted by the king.
"And you suggest Queen Elsa must have taken her attempted murdered with her to Arandelle is that correct??" Says King Frederic with his left eyebrow raised. Franz then realized how stupid he must look to assume King Frederic would be hiding Hans in Corona.
"Yes .. you are right your majesty .. perhaps if Queen Elsa had kidnapped Hans she would have taken him to Arandelle .. I apologize your majesty, my father sent all his sons to make sure he wasn't hiding or causing harm to other kingdoms." Says Franz.
"Well I assure you that your father has nothing to worry about. He is not here. I would have known immediately if he was." Says King Frederic.
"I apologize again for bothering you your majesty. We will be leaving now." Says Franz as he takes a bow and departs with his brother Emil.
King Frederic stood there as he watched them leave his castle. Queen Arianna approaches King Frederic and asks him.
"Frederic, why did you not tell them the truth .. Queen Elsa was with Hans when the shipwreck occurred .."
"Something tells me those boys can't be trusted. Something bigger is going on ... and if Queen Elsa chose to forgive her attempted killer then we should respect her decision. King Soren disagreeing and demanding otherwise is not normal .." Says King Frederic.
"Let's just hope Rapunzel is able to find them before anything else happens .." Says Queen Arianna.
Back in the new world Elsa, Anna and Kristoff continued their journey through the beautiful forest. Elsa was holding on to Sitrons leash as Sitron carried Hans. There was silence. Nobody wanted to say a word due to them knowing that if Hans has a seizure again it would be the end. Even Olaf and Sven walked slowly behind with sadness.
Suddenly their fear came true. Hans begins to have a seizure and shakes even harder causing his body to fall from Sitron to the ground. Elsa quickly rushes to him and falls on her knees. She grabs his head and places in on her legs. Anna and Kristoff rush and kneel next to Elsa. Elsa begins to caress Hans face while trying to hold her tears back. She knew this was it.
"Shhh it's okay Hans, it's okay." Says Elsa as she continues to caress his face. She stares deeply at his pale and sweaty face. Her tears fall from her cheek as she sees the man she had come to love begin to breath his final breaths.
Rapunzel and Eugene continued their journey as Maximus raced through the woods as fast as he could go. He suddenly stops and begins to sniff the air. Rapunzel and Eugene begin to look around to see if Elsa and Anna were nearby. Suddenly Rapunzel hears something from far away. A familiar voice that got her attention. She turns Maximus around to see where it came from. Just there over a small hill a couple of miles away she spots a group of people kneeling down as they seem to be attending someone. She squints her eyes and she notices a women with plantinum blonde hair and a light blue coat dress holding a man in her arms. There was only one person in the world that she knew of who had natural plantinum blonde hair.
"Elsa .." she said to herself. "Go Maximus hurry!" She shouts. Maximus quickly races to where Elsa and Anna where. Elsa continued to hold Hans as he began to take his final breaths. A tear drop lands on his cheek as she hugs his face embracing him, making sure that if he was going to die that he would do so in her arms. Anna and Kristoff bow their heads in respect as sadness overcomes them. Olaf and Sven look down at the ground in sadness. And Sitron stares with pain at his faithful companion. Elsa gently rests her head in his as tears continue to roll down her cheeks.
Suddenly they begin to hear the noise of a horse nearby. They knew it wasn't Sitron because it sounded different. They all raise their head confused and begin to look around. They hear a voice from a distance growing more and more louder. It seemed like the voice was calling their name.
"Do you hear that??" Says Anna with eyebrows raised in defense.
Suddenly they turn to their left and see a white muscular horse approaching them with fast speed. They look up and see a couple on top of the horse.
"Elsa! Anna!" Yells Rpaunzel.
Elsa and Anna squint their eyes to see who it was who was calling their name. Then their eyes open wide with surprise. They knew exactly who it was. Anna turns to her sister to see if she wasn't the only one who was seeing this. Elsa stares at the horse and the couple approaching them with surprise.
"Rapunzel?" Says Elsa confused.