Once Upon a Time
The next few days went by quite quickly, involving many activities from going to the hillsides of Arendelle, meeting Anna's best friend Kristoff and his reindeer, and going back to the sweets shop to talk to Aubrey from time to time. Most of these activities were usually Fredrick and Anna, at times Elsa would join due to Anna's cries of 'you're overworking yourself!' to 'But it wouldn't be right if all three of us weren't together!' all accompanied with Anna's pouty face.
Over these few moments the three of them spent together, Fredrick noticed something between the two sisters. It went from physical contact to blushing and stuttering in a matter of minutes. All of that led back to what he saw his first night in the castle, not that it bothered him anyways.
Today was one of those days Fredrick went to visit Aubrey at the shop, he loved the company of his two cousins but he treasured alone moments with the clerk as well. The two usually chatted over a cup of coffee or tea, learning new things about each other, like ones preference of coffee or tea. The conversation today was odd however, it went from a discussion of different types of teas, to the history of Arendelle's rulers.
"So Aubrey, do tell me about the history of Arendelle's rulers, considering that fact that my cousin is a monarch." The brunette asked, receiving a questioning look from the girl. He didn't know where he was going with this, part of him said that he did it just for conversation. But the voice in the back of his head said otherwise.
"Oh, well there's not much to Arendelle's rulers, there those of the prosperous times and those of...The not as prosperous times." He nodded, allowing her to go on.
"Though what I find odd is that during Arendelle's most prosperous periods, the King and Queen were...How should I say this...Linked by blood." Fredrick's eyes widened at this, Now this was interesting.
"It is odd to say that the King and Queen were siblings, though it is royalty. The first time it ever happened, there was a big riot in the kingdom. There were those who were against the incest, and others were for it. Though there weren't much who supported the incest." He nodded once more, not know what else to say.
"Eventually everyone saw that the two together helped make Arendelle quite prosperous and happy. So the riots against the King and Queen were stopped, and ever since then the most prosperous times for Arendelle were under incestious rule. It is odd to say that, but it never bothered me or my family." Fredrick opened his mouth to say something but decided against it. He just smiled at the younger girl and hugged her.
"Interesting, well I need to leave now. And I talked to the Queen, my training for the royal guard starts soon so my free days will be less frequent I'm sorry. But I promise I'll visit as much as I can alright?" He looked down at the girl sadly, he didn't want their time together to be cut short but sadly he has a duty to fulfill.
Aubrey smiled sadly and nodded, he knew she'd understand. And maybe...Just maybe she'll understand some other things soon. And with that thought Fredrick left the store, a plan forming in the back of his head.
"Your majesty, it seems as though the Southern Isles have a proposal for you."
Elsa nodded slowly, it was another day of meetings and she was in no mood to deal with monstrosities like the Southern Isles.
Ever since Han's exile from the kingdom, the Southern Isles have been begging for forgiveness. Going as far as dropping trading rates by thirty percent, and allowing access to other trading ports that lay beyond the Southern Isles.
And as tempting as all those offers were, Elsa didn't allow any of it. Not after what happened to Anna…
"-And so they are sending over Prince Harold for a meeting with you your majesty. He will arrive in two weeks, and it seems as though he has brought another noble diplomat from another kingdom as well." Elsa stared at her royal affairs adviser, eyes boring into the poor old mans soul.
She noticed she didn't catch onto the first half of his statement, but she didn't need to know what the first half was. All she needed to know was that Prince Harold of the Southern Isles and another nbe diplomat was coming to Arendelle.
Elsa groaned, it was as is all the stress earlier in the week wasn't enough.
Fredrick trekked up the hill, thinking that Anna was with Kristoff. The blonde and brunette had taken a liking to each other once they met. To both of their surprises they shared common interests spanning from what they like to do on their free time, to making trouble to poor little Anna. So the two became friends quite quickly, which only made Anna groan as the two would often tag team in their antics.
He grinned when he saw Sven and Kristoff coming back from the woods, holding a dead rabbit. To his surprise he saw that Anna wasn't with them and frowned.
There goes my brilliant plan..He frowned slightly, but smiled once again as he noticed a blonde man and reindeer making their way towards the young man.
"Hey Fredrick, what can I help you with?" The blonde asked, shaking hands with the brunette.
"Oh no, I was just checking if Anna was with you, but...I guess not." His smile faltered a bit.
"Sorry, but I haven't seen her all day. Is there anything I can do to help though?" Kristoff offered. He's got a good head on his shoulders. Fredrick thought to himself.
He smiled at the blonde, petting the reindeer who was now rubbing it's head against Fredrick's hand. "Hm, not at the moment. But..I will need your help eventually. I won't tell you when, but you'll know." He grinned at the younger blonde, who only gave him a questioning look.
Fredrick knew he wasn't good with words, but he was good with the human mind. And he knew that once his little plan was in action, he'd need all the support and help he could get.
Turning back, he waved to a confused Kristoff and a particularly sad looking reindeer. Fredrick chuckled to himself as he thought of one of the trios adventures when they were younger, involving a reindeer, a sad Anna, a worried Elsa, a angry young blonde, and a bewildered brunette. Somethings never change huh…
AN: Oh man this chapter was pretty short, maybe I'll update soon. Quite possibly tomorrow if I'm home early enough. Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, all types of feedback is greatly appreciated. And so are your reviews! :) I do want to improve my writing for you folks so please let me know on what I could work on! For now I hope you all enjoy today and this chapter~
Disclaimer: I do not own Frozen, and that makes me sad, and a sad me is bad.