Chapter 5

Mikkel could not believe he was about to do this. Breaking into the castle? He would surely be shot on sight but he could not live in guilt like this anymore. He had to apologize, even if it meant his life. He threw off his nightgown and changed into a pair of leather pants and a silk long sleeve shirt. He threw a rope and weight into his sack. He put on his boots and silently left the building. He looked at the time and saw it was two in the morning. Everyone would be sleeping making it easier for him to do this. He ran out the door and made his way to the castle. The streets were mostly dead minus the taverns which still have a few drunken men inside and the night watch security teams who patrolled the perimeter of the castle. Mikkel through a hood on as he walked towards the castle. How was he going to get past these damn guards? He would literally be shot on the spot if he broke into castle grounds and got caught. He thought back to when he was a child and struggled to remember where Elsa's room was and if there were any secret passages. He then realized Elsa's room was right on the front of the castle near the gates. Her one window overlooking the bridge. Damn that only complicated things! There was no way he could get in through the window without being seen. He looked and saw six guards guarding the gates that had not been opened in several years. He cursed at his luck. Going in from the inside was shot cause he would never make it past these guards. He scanned for other ways in when he spotted a chimney near Elsa's room.

"Hmmm." He pondered. It would be a long shot and most likely he would not fit or he would be incinerated if there was a fire going but he saw no smoke rising so he must be in the clear. He scanned the rooftops again and saw a path that led right to the chimney. Yes it would work provided he didn't slip and fall to his death. He walked to the dock and looked at the water and silently jumped in. He quickly looked to see if the noise alerted any guards. He was content to see no one had noticed the disturbance in the water. He silently swam to the side of the castle which face the open ocean. He came to the wall and looked to see any guards. He then realized how smooth the wall was. There was no way he could climb up it. Damn! He then remembered the rope he had with him. He pulled it out and tied one end to a weight. He then looked up at the wall which was a good twenty to thirty feet up. He gulped as he wound up and threw the rope with all his might praying to God that no guard would see or hear. He looked up to see that the rope had gone over a rod that was facing out and came back down. Mikkel pumped his fists in success as the weight end landed next to him. He anchored the weight end placing it underneath a boulder that was underwater. Mikkel came back out and tugged on the rope to see if it was secure. He took a deep breath, no going back now. He began to climb up the rope as it strained under his weight. The wet surface of the rope made it very difficult for Mikkel to get a good grip but he was strong and was able to haul himself up. When he reached the top he looked to see if any guards were in the area. He took his dagger and cut the rope so no one would see it and get suspicous. He eyed the chimney and began to walk across the rooftops. He felt his heart stop as he almost slipped and fell when he jumped from rooftop to the other.

"Shit shit shit!" He whispered as he tried to reestablish his balance. Once he found his center he stabilized and was able to stand still.

"What the hell was I thinking?" He said to himself. "She better talk with all the trouble I'm going through." Mikkel slowly walked on the uneven surface taking care not to slip. He was about to step when he heard a voice yelling.

"HALT! WHO GOES THERE!? A loud voice demanded.

"Fuck!" Mikkel cursed realizing he was busted. He waited to be detained but opened his eyes and saw no one there.

"It's just me sir!" Another younger voice said. Mikkel looked over the edge and saw two guards talking with one another.

"What's your business here?" The older guard asked.

"I'm here to relieve your watch sir." The younger one said. Mikkel let out the breath he was holding as he realized the guards hadn't seen him. He was going to have a heart attack at this rate! Mikkel continued to make his way across the rooftops till he arrived at the chimney.

"Please let me fit!" He said. If it was too small he had gone through all this trouble for nothing. He looked down to see it was rather wide. Yes it would work! Now onlyl one problem remained.

There was about a twelve foot drop.

Mikkel sighed as he swung his legs in and placed his hands against the wall. He slowly spider crawled down as he felt a very cold draft. This was definitely Elsa's room. Elsa awoke as she heard sounds coming from her fireplace. She shot up and looked and saw ash and dirt falling down. She felt her heart freeze. Was this another assassin? She shivered in fear as she stuck her arm out ready to defend herself.

"Son of a bitch!" She heard a voice say as a man fell to the bottom of the fireplace covered in ash and soot. He coughed violently as he crawled out.

"STAY BACK!" Elsa cried as a blast of ice fired from her hand towards the man. Mikkel saw this and quickly rolled to the side. He looked back at where it came from and saw her. His eyes widened as he looked at her, she was a woman now and absolutely beautiful. He long hair flowing down her shoulders, her pale skin shining in the moonlight, and those gorgeous blue eyes like the sea.

"Elsa?" He said as his heart began to beat faster and faster. The little girl he played with as a child now a beautiful young woman.

"How do you know my name? Please don't hurt me!" She cried as she backed into the corner terrified.

"I would never hurt you Elsa. Don't you recognize me?" Mikkel asked as Elsa eyed him up and down. She saw the green eyes, the brown hair, the goofy smile.

"M-Mikkel?" Elsa said not believing who was standing in front of her. "Is that you?"

"Yes." He said warmly as he walked toward her. Elsa squeaked as she backed off further.

"Don't touch me!" She said. "I don't wanna hurt you."

"Elsa please." Mikkel said. Elsa looked at the man she grew up with. His shoulders broad and his arms strong. His face now chiseled with a strong jawline. Mikkel slowly put his hand on her shoulder and stared into her eyes.

"You've grown so beautiful." He said smiling. "You look like an angel." Elsa closed her eyes as his hand went on her shoulder. She slowly opened them to see she did not freeze or hurt him. The two looked into each others eyes until Mikkel couldn't take it anymore.

"I missed you so much!" He cried as he drew her into a hug. Elsa was caught off guard as this was the first hug she received in several years. Elsa was at first horrified to be touching him and tried to squirm away but then found that the warmness radiating off of him brought comfort to her. Elsa threw her arms tightly around him as she began to cry into his shoulder. Mikkel finally felt hat hole in his heart be filled once more.

"I'm so sorry Mikkel." Elsa cried. "I wanted you to stay but I'm too dangerous!"

"You are not dangerous Elsa." He said placing his hand gently on her cheek. The two stared into each others eyes for what seemed like hours as Elsa remembered what happened the last time she saw him. She had kissed him, her first kiss. She looked up to him now as he held her in his strong arms. For the first time in several years, Elsa felt free of her fears. Without warning she leaned into him and gave him a deep kiss. Mikkel opened his eyes in surprise as he felt her cool thin lips against his. When she pulled away she looked back at him.

"So you don't hate me?" He asked.

"For what?" Elsa replied.

"I though you shut me out because I ran away when you kissed me." Mikkel said. Elsa felt horrible upon hearing this.

"No, Mikkel you were so good to me, I could never stay mad at you." Elsa said placing her head on his chest. She could feel his heart beating faster and faster. Elsa had always had strong feelings for him. More than a friend, she wondered if he felt the same way.

"Mikkel?" Elsa asked. "Do you love me?"

"Elsa I-" Mikkel said. "Yes I love you as a friend but I think you are usin-" He tried to say as Elsa kissed him again. This time he returned the kiss and wrapped his arms around her back. Mikkel fell back towards the wall as Elsa pressed herself against him. Mikkel could feel her breasts pushing against him. He ran his hands up and down her back. Elsa had been deprived of human contact for so long she practically threw herself at him.

"This is so wrong! So wrong! She's my friend!" He told himself. Then why did it feel so right? He was unsure as Elsa pushed him back so he was laying down. Her hands rubbing against his chiseled chest and shoulders as Mikkel ran his hands across her legs and waist. She pulled back and opened her eyes and stared into his.

"Elsa I don't know about this." He said truthfully.

"About what?" She asked.

"What we are doing!" Mikkel said. "You're my friend! I can't be doing that kind of stuff with you.

"That's all I am? A friend?" Elsa asked disappointed as she got off of him

"Well yeah I mean, wait did you think?" Mikkel asked as he saw the heartbroken look on Elsa's face. Aw shit!

"You mean after all the time we shared together and how we just kissed I'm only a friend?" Elsa said starting to cry. Being a young teenage girl she had no idea what love was.

"Elsa listen, I really do care about you but this is the first time in seven years I've seen you!" Mikkel said.

"You bastard!" Elsa cried throwing her slipper at him. "Why would you lead me on like that?"

"Are you kidding me right now! You slammed the door in my face!" Mikkel countered. Though he did agree it was wrong of him to continue kissing her like that.

"I did that to protect you!" Elsa cried.

"Protect me from what?" He asked.

"ME!" Elsa cried sending a blast of ice around. The ice struck Mikkel in the chest and blew him back into the wall. Luckily for Mikkel the blast of ice missed his heart but still struck close to it. Elsa froze in absolute terror at what she had done. She collapsed to the floor when she saw the terrified look on Mikkel's face as he struggled to get up.

"Oh my-Mikkel, I-I-I!" Elsa tried to say as she felt her world growing darker and darker.

"I see now." Mikkel said struggling to get up. "This is why you were scared." The doors burst open as Agdar and Idun entered. Agdar had his sword drawn ready to take down the man who tried to hurt his daughter.

"AHH!" He yelled as he swung his blade down at Mikkel who quickly rolled out of the way.

"Papa STOP!" Elsa cried but Agdar was too focused on killing Mikkel. Mikkel got up as Agdar swung his sword again. Mikkel grabbed a fireplace poker and brought it up to intercept the sword. Agdar glared at Mikkel who pushed with all his might. He finally got a good look at the mans's face. There was only one man he knew with such a face and skill with a sword.

"Soren?" He said as dropped his sword to the ground backing up. Idun was holding Elsa as she looked up to see the man believed to be Soren glare back.

"No not Soren your highness." Mikkel said.

"Mikkel? Impossible!" Agdar said upon realizing who it was."How did you get in?"

"That does not matter as I am on my way out." Mikkel said as he walked out the door. He was stopped by Idun who grabbed his shoulder.

"Why did you break in? you could have been killed by the guards!" Idun asked.

"I knew you two wouldn't let me in and I needed to see my best friend." Mikkel said looking back at Elsa who was still terrified at what she did to him. "I am going now."

"Wait Mikkel!" Elsa cried. Mikkel did not turn around as he left the castle.

This time forever.