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Chapter 5
These are your duties.
I looked at him, his chocolate locks perfectly styled. "Rise Lord Frost." He stood, and took the offered blade, and sheathed it. "Thank you, my Lady." He bowed his head once, and I nodded. "We must return to the castle," I murmured. He nodded, and I walked down the stairs with him trailing behind me.
I clapped my hands, and the carriage pulled up. He stepped forward and opened the door. I nodded at him, and he assisted getting me into my new carriage. He swung up, and shut the door behind him. "Elsa? Yes?" I looked at him, his blue eyes glistening slightly, "How will we proceed with my Knighting?" I leaned back, "You'll see Jack."
Jack
I trailed behind her as we walked into her castle. "Kai, Gerda." The two stepped forward, and kneeled, "Is the new room ready? Yes, Lady Queen." Gerda said, "Good, prepare tea, and the papers in the front room." She turned her head, "Lord Frost. Come," she walked past her servants, who bowed as we walked by.
"Elsa? Yes? Where are we going? You'll see." She hurried down the hallway, her skirt swishing around her legs. I kept pace with her; she had a quickness about her. As we walked down the noticeably empty hallway, I noticed something strange. "Where are all your servants?" I asked. "Most likely at the New Year festivities. It's still a tad bit early for the New Year… We always start early," She stopped at two grand doors, and procured a key from her neck, and opened it.
"Welcome to the Royal Apartments," she said. "Wow," I whispered… It was… worthy of a Royal. "Jack," I turned to her, and she was standing in front of a door to the left, "You're just standing in the welcoming room." She said this with a wry grin, and opened the door, and gestured for me to follow. I hastened, and nearly bumped into her. "These are my apartments," She said. It was cold in here… I shivered slightly, and followed her. She opened a door, partly obscured by a tapestry. "This," I walked into the room, "is your room."
Elsa
I smiled slightly at the excited glint in his eyes, almost like a child. "It's…" He ran his fingers along the wooden bed posts, "I had Magnus decorate the room for you. He seemed to know you best; I had him go for a home-like feeling…" I trailed off at the look of guilt on his face. "Thank you Elsa," He murmured. I nodded, and heard someone enter. "Lady Queen," I gestured for Jack to follow, and Kai and Gerda were waiting dutifully. "We brought Earl Grey and Chamomile." I sat down, and Jack sat across from me. "Thank you," I waved my hand, "You are dismissed." They both bowed, and left the room.
"What is wrong?" He looked up, "Nothing Elsa." I took my gloves off, "There is guilt in your eyes. What is making you feel guilty?" He pinched the bridge of his nose, "I am too live here? Yes, you my knight, my sworn-shield. And you are needed greatly in times like these. What times?" I chuckled, "As a Shadowhunter, you should know…" I took a sip of my tea, "Fractions of the Downworld are… somewhat unwilling to accept me." He blinked hard, and leaned forward, "Why? I am the only of my kind. Completely and utterly unique." He nodded, "They don't know what're you're capable of- So they fear me." I smiled, "The Seelie Court adores me though. But," I sighed, "She has always had a fondness for rare trinkets. The Seelie Queen?" He asked, "Yes. I wouldn't trust her." He said, and I laughed. "Why not? I have been her ally for most of my life. How long?" I paused for a moment, "Since I was five." He gasped, "I was playing in my gardens one day, and the Seelie Queen saw me though her mirror, and invited me to the court." He shook his head, "That's dangerous. Why? She's dangerous. The fey- Have protected me for most of my life." I laughed, "You think I've survived this long without help? Please," I shook my head, "Ever since my gift became public knowledge, people- Well… Downworlders have been sent to assassinate me."
Jack
I took a deep breath, "That's a violation of the Accords." She cocked her eyebrow, and seemingly held back a snort, "The Accords protect Downworlders, and mundanes." She stood up, and picked up a wrap and placed it around her shoulders. "I have no protection bestowed upon me by the Nephilim." She turned to look out the window, "Not as though I would want their protection anyway." She chuckled, "I want nothing but complete honesty between us," she looked over her shoulder, "Do you understand? Yes," I bowed my head. "Good," She spun around and sat back down. She glanced toward the door, and smirked.
"Why wouldn't you want the Nephilim's protection?" She looked up from the papers she held in her hand, I noticed she's right-handed. "They slaughter Downworlders, and keep their dismembered body parts as battle prizes." Spoils, I silently said. I shivered as I thought of Starkweather's collection. "They keep the Downworlders on a choke collar, and refuse to see them as their equals. They accused me of being a murderer when I was an infant." She looked at me, "Need I say more?" I sighed, "They are those flawed in the Nephilim ranks, but there are also those willing to accept, those who don't look down upon the Downworlders. Who?" She sat up straighter, "Me. I do not frown upon Downworlders; I don't find joy in killing the innocent, nor do I keep spoils. The Nephilim are strong, and we are progressing into a golden age." She looked at me, "Then why did you leave?"
Elsa
He opened his mouth, and then closed it. "Answer me Jack," I took a sip of my tea, "If the Nephilim are a paradise on Earth, why did you leave?" He clenched his jaw, "Did I strike a nerve?" I smiled, "There is no superior race in our world," and I adjusted my wrap, "For you are all on this world because of one reason." He looked at me, "Demons." He muttered. "Yes, for one reason or another you are all on this Earth because of demons." He sighed, "And you?" I shrugged, "I have not the slightest idea. But I do know that I am one of a kind."
"Now," I put the papers in front of him, "I would like for you to sign this contract."
Jack
I looked down at the papers, "Contract? You may have sworn an oath in front of my entire kingdom, but words are easily broken. This is a binding contract. Once made, I am the only who will be able to break it." I looked at her. "What kind of binding contract is this? It is one of blood and my own magic. It is forever binding, and-" I sat down and signed it. To be with her forever… To be bound to her by magic. It almost sounds like parabatai. My hand ghosted over my parabatai ruin, I sighed. "Jack," I looked at her. "You didn't even read it." She glanced at the papers. "I didn't need to." She shook her head, "That was a rash decision."
"It does not matter. I swore an oath, and I am now willing to accept all consequences. All," She cocked an eyebrow, "What will your punishment be for going traitor?" I sat up straighter, "Will you be executed?" There was a mix of concern and interest in her voice. "No," I ran my thumb over my ring, "Since I have not denounced my blood, and we have not married," She chuckled, "I have not betrayed the Conclave." She nodded, and stood up, "Magnus," She went to the window, "I know you've been standing there, please come forward." Magnus, who I was used to wearing frilly clothes, now shocked me, as he wore a simple black ensemble. "Your senses are sharp as ever Elsa." She smirked, and turned around. "He has accepted," She smiled at me. I smiled back. "What about Edward?" Magnus asked.
Elsa
I whipped my head to look at Magnus, and then back to Jack, "Who is Edward?" Jack looked down, guilt in his eyes, "Jack, I thought we had only complete honesty between us." Jack sighed, and pulled the collar of his shirt down, to display a ruin, "Edward is my parabatai." I stepped forward, and ran my hand along the ruin, "Parabatai?" He closed his eyes, "It is a ritual that Shadowhunters can perform, and two Shadowhunters can chose to be bound to one another. The bond," his fingers grazed mine, "Is stronger than anything. You love your parabatai more than your family, you wife, your children. Your parabatai is your other half."
Jack
Elsa closed her eyes, "This is what I feared." She looked to Magnus, "You knew of Edward?" Magnus smiled, "Yes. Quite a strange fellow," he chuckled. "You have a previous obligation." She pinched the bridge of her nose, "How will this…" She ran her fingers through her hair, "Jack," her voice was low and… dangerous? I shivered slightly. "Why didn't you tell me?" I clenched my fists, "I didn't think it would matter-" she whirled on me, "What will stop him from going to the Shadowhunters, and telling them of this! Of me! I could lose my kingdom!"
Ice began to swirl around her. "All that I have," she clenched her fists, "All that I am, is this," she threw her hands out, "And I'll be damned before I lose it!" I stood up, and looked down at her, "Edward would never expose this…" She looked at me, "You do not understand…" She collapsed in the chair, "If the Nephilim believe me to be a threat, if the Downworld would learn that the Nephilim wanted me dead what do you think would happen? Arendelle would fall into chaos…" She pinched the bridge of nose, "I would lose everything." Magus stepped forward, and began whispering in her ear.
My heart was pounding, she only was the only reason I was here… I can't lose her. I can't lose this chance… Not now. Not now…
"Fine," she said to Magnus. She conjured a goblet made of ice, "I need a sliver knife Magnus." I flinched. And Magnus conjured one from his coat. "Don't worry little Shadowhunter. We're not going to hurt you," he handed Elsa the knife." She opened her palm, and ran the knife along her pale palm. "Elsa-" the crimson liquid pooled in her palm. She held her bleeding palm over the goblet, squeezing her hand tightly; it dripped into the goblet. "Drink this," she handed me the goblet. "Why?" I looked around for a cloth to bind her bleeding hand. "Because I told you too. Do not defy a direct order from me Jack." Her eyes were cold, and deadly. "Of course Elsa." I pulled my handkerchief from my hand, and grabbed hers, wrapping the cloth around her hand, "As my Queen commands me, I shall do." I toasted her, and tried to quickly drink her blood… Ugh… I shuddered slightly, and she smirked. "How was your drink? Cold." I placed the goblet down; she waved her hand, and it disappeared. "Alright." She seemed to be suppressing laughter.
"Jack," she looked at me, "Go." I froze, "Find your parabatai, find him, and silence him." I lowered my eyes, "I won't kill him." She scoffed, "I know, but explain to him your new position. Make him understand," she stood up and opened a panel in the wall, "I don't want any Shadowhunters at the city gate." She pulled out a goblet, and a bottle of liquor... "It will be your head on a spike. I understand." She poured herself a drink, and nodded, "Good. I want it done tonight. He is waiting at the pond, behind my pub." Magnus said. She took a drink. Her servants came back in, and she turned toward the window, "That will be all Lord Frost." I nodded, and stared at her one last time; she was so beautiful with the moon glowing on her skin. "Your Grace," I bowed and left the room.
Elsa
"Kai, take the contract and put it away. Gerda, take the food away. That will be all for tonight," they both bowed and shuffled away. "Will he serve well Magnus? Yes," he leaned back, "His loyalty is going to be unquestionable now. It should take effect within a few days." I took a deep drink of the spiced rum, "Care for a drink?" He nodded, and I grabbed a goblet for him. "The boy is so infatuated with you," I handed him the goblet, "I know." I gripped the goblet, "He wants me I know that much, and I can see it in his eyes." I sat down, and closed my eyes. His deep penetrating blue gaze hovered in front of my eyelids… I bit my lip.
"Will you take him as your paramour?" I glared at my warlock over the rim of my goblet, "I don't find that amusing Magnus," he chuckled. "If you don't want him…" I snorted, "I doubt that you'll ever have a Shadowhunter in your bed. Least of all a handsome one like him," He leaned forward, "You find him handsome?" I shrugged, "He is attractive." I glanced at my bound hand, it was wrapped carefully. "And sweet," Magnus said looking at where my gaze was directed. "Yes," I took a drink, "I suppose so. Handsome," I said. "With his blue eyes," Magnus crooned, "And his chocolate brown hair," he leaned forward, "His strong physique." I glared at him, "You can go and have your private imaginings alone, but I don't need you putting evil thoughts in my head," I took a drink, "the ones already in my head do not need company." Magnus chuckled, "You're such a sinful queen, Lady of Winter." I nodded, "Will you go hunting tonight? Most likely, if Jack returns before dusk."
Magus swirled the spiced rum in cup, and sighed. "Tell me," he took a drink, "why are you so willing to let a handsome young man sleep in the room next to yours, and not take advantage of it?" I poured more rum into my cup, "I wish to stay alive longer than a year. And let even more rumors spread? Of your strange habits? Of your hidden lovers? Or that you're alcoholic?" I took a long drink, "Rumors are rumors. They have no ground," I chuckled. He arched an eyebrow, and smiled like a cat. "Of course," he smiled. "Only rumors." We laughed.
Jack
I ran through the woods, ducking low branches and jumping over gnarled roots. "Please understand," I muttered. I swatted a branch away, and hastily drew another speed rune onto my arm.
I know Bunny will be furious.
He will want to kill me…
Rightfully so…
I'm abandoning everything I am for a woman.
A woman I want so much that it hurts…
A woman I can never have…
God above, she will drive me to insanity…
I don't care!
I… I don't care…
Not anymore…
After everything Ora and Reed did, I don't care!
"Jack?"
I froze, I was so lost in my own thoughts I didn't realize that Bunny was right in front of me… "Bunny," I nodded at him. "What the bloody hell is going on here?! That warlock told me you went to the Snow Queen's lair! You had a 'challenge? What is going on?" I sighed, Bunny wouldn't let me get a word in; he would rant and scream until it all went out of him. This could take a while…
"Are you going to let me explain myself?" He was red-faced, and glaring at me. "Fine," He plopped down, "explain."
I started pacing, explaining everything, from the dreams of a mysterious woman, to the pull I felt to go to Arendelle, how I swore my life and sword to Elsa and I was going to stay with her and serve her. "Is the Queen this murderous Snow Queen? No. She was a just a baby when these ridiculous rumors happened. She doesn't kill Nephilim! She is just a Queen! But a fey Queen ruling over humans?" Bunny crossed his arms. "No! She's not fey, she's not a Downworlder! She's…" I sighed, "Unique. We need to report this to the Conclave." He stood up. "No! She's not a danger to us! She doesn't want our protection; she just wants to be left alone! Please Bunny?" I clasped my in front of me, "Please don't do this to me? I'm begging you."
Bunny looked into my eyes, his green boring into my blue; I pleaded, clenching my hands. He sighed, and shook his head, "Fine. I'll stay quiet." I smiled, "Bunny I- But," he held up a hand, "You owe me one thing. I owe you everything." He smirked. "Don't get caught," he sung his bag over his shoulder. "And Jack promise me this," He stepped forward. "What? Don't die." I smiled, "I'll try not to." He smirked, and wrapped his free arm around my shoulder, "Goodbye brother." He whispered. "Goodbye brother," I clapped him on the back. "Don't. Die." He turned and ran in the direction opposite of Arendelle.
"It could have been worse," I muttered and headed towards the castle; relief spilling from my heart.
Elsa
The night air was warm… I stood on my balcony, the wind just tickling me. Sighing, I inhaled the sweet air. "Lovely evening," I murmured. "Yes it is." Jack said. I smirked, he's quiet… "Is it done? Yes. He will not say a word. Alright," I nodded. "You did well Jack." I turned around, and looked at him. He took my image in, and blushed. I looked down; I was dressed in a nightgown and night coat. "We have court tomorrow Jack, and you will be present at my meetings." I strode past him, my hand brushing his arm. He nodded, still silent.
He is handsome, very handsome. And he wants me; he would adore me even more if I gave him what he so obviously wanted. But I cannot. He cannot be King. And I do not need a bastard running around the castle.
Oh the responsibilities of a Queen… We can never have any fun.
"Good night Jack. Good night my Queen. Sleep well." He bowed, and went to his chambers.
I chuckled, he is so very sweet; I pulled the covers back and blew the candles out with a gust of cold air. So sweet… I looked at my bandaged hand, and removed the handkerchief. Running my finger along the wound, it sealed up with a chill going through my digits.
"Have sweet dreams Jack."
A/N Well! I say finally! Decided to update this one, it's going good I think. I adore suggestions, theories, reviews, and constructive criticism. Bye love ya'll XOXO.
