Chapter 11

Mikkel walked though the streets towards his ship. He wasn't gonna lie he was going to miss this. He would see his mother and spend some time with her then he would come back he decided. He wondered how Elsa and Anna were doing, he had grown less distasteful over the last three years. Elsa was probably queen now. He remembered just a few months ago a massive freeze struck the island and had no doubt Elsa was behind it. It had been a rough couple days as they almost had to leave the island since much of the crops were destroyed by the frost. Mikkel came to his ship which still lie in anchor, he smiled at seeing his crew messing around and cursing each other out. He saw Seawolf trying to stop Seabear who was drinking down the newly found vodka. Mikkel stepped onto his ship and his crew immediately stopped what they were doing.

"Afternoon gentlemen." Mikkel said stepping onto an elevated platform. "I regret to say this next voyage shall be my last. As you all know three years ago today you found me drifting in the waters. My three years of service are up and the time has come for me to return to Arendelle." The deck immediately broke out into protest.

"You can't leave!" Seawolf yelled.

"You are best captain we had!" Seabear called out.

"Easy now boy's hear me out!" Mikkel said. "I will return to Arendelle and stay with my mother for the year and then I will return for another three year tour. This is my life!" The deck broke out in cheers as Mikkel smirked. "Alright boys lets set sail!" The sailors got to work rigging the sails as the anchor was raised. The mooring lines were untied as the ship began to drift off into the water. The wind struck the sails and lurched the vessel forward. Mikkel took one last look at the place he had called home for the last three years. He felt a small tear roll down his eye, he vowed he would return. After hours of sailing the sun began to set and Mikkel went down to the deck where he saw Seawolf and Seabear walking up to him.

"Captain, in celebration of your departure, we thought now would be a good time for-" Seawolf began to say.

"VODKA!" Seabear yelled interrupting Seawolf who was quite irate.

"What have I told you about interrupting me you dolt?" Seawolf yelled smacking Seabear on the head. "Anyway captain, we thought now would be a good time to crack open the vodka."

"I like your thinking Seawolf!" Mikkel said as he turned his head to face the crew. "What do you say boys? One last drink with your captain?" The crew let out a roar of approval.

"Ain't I the best damn captain ever?" Mikkel yelled again. Once more the crew let out a roar of approval. The vodka was brought out as hearty music was played by men with harmonicas and guitars. The crew danced around in a drunken stupor. It was a grand old time, the smell of tobacco and alcohol filled the air as the pirates laughed, drank, smoked, and cursed. The ship was making a lot of noise as sound travels faster over water. Unbeknownst to the sea rangers a threat lie lurking in the dark waters.

"Can you verify Lieutenant?" An elder man asked a young officer who was looking through his scope to see the ship with music and singing echoing across its deck.

"Its him, its Seawasp." The lieutenant said.

"Excellent, move the fleet in. Remember, we want him alive." The older man said.

"Yes sir. All ships prepare to board." The lieutenant said as the fleet slowly advanced. All lights were put out aboard the ships so the rangers wouldn't even see them coming. Mikkel danced to a hearty tune as he finished his glass of vodka and smashed the glass to the ground before giving out a mighty roar which was echoed by his crew. Mikkel decided he needed a break and walked over to the edge of the port side where he rested his head. He slowly looked up to see shadows in the moonlight appearing on the horizon. Mikkel squinted his eyes to get a better look and realized there was a whole fleet coming towards them!

"SHIT!" Mikkel yelled. "All hands on deck!" He yelled as a cannonball zipped past his head and struck the mast causing the the wooden pole to fall overboard leaving the ship a sitting duck. The drunken rangers were so disoriented they couldn't even pick up their weapons properly as two massive ships came upon the port and starboard side of the Sea Ranger. Mikkel tried to aim his pistol but was too drunk to aim properly and completely missed his target. Dozens of uniformed men stormed the ships and restrained the drunken pirates who quickly put their hands up. Mikkel drew his sword to fight back.

"Don't try it Seawasp, its over." An elder man said as he stepped onto the ship. Mikkel slowly turned to see a man wearing a uniform he did not soon forget.

This was the admiral of the Arendelle Navy.

"My good sir." Mikkel said dropping his sword. "Whatever could you be storming my ship for?"

"Only several hundred thousand dollars worth in stolen goods." The admiral said. "Plus a bounty on your head in several different kingdoms."

"Well it appears you only want me then." Mikkel said. "I'll come quietly if you let my crew go."

"Oh they are coming with us. I know quite a few kingdoms who would pay good money to see these men on a noose." The admiral said. "Take these vermin and burn this ship!"

"DONT YOU FUCKIN DARE!" Mikkel yelled running at the admiral but tripped from being so intoxicated. He felt a heavy whack in his head and slowly faded away from consciousness. The last thing he saw was his beloved ship being sent to Davy Jones' locker.

Analise hummed to herself happily as she walked through her garden and picked some flowers. Her long flowing hair blowing in the wind. Time had almost healed the wound in her heart after losing her son. The days were bright and happy once more and she finally smiled everyday like she used to. She had Aksel to thank for all this. He had taken such good care of her during her time of despair. She was conflicted though, when Soren first got sick he told that if he died he wanted her to move on and find another man to take care of her. Maybe he was right, maybe it was time for her to find a new man. Sure no one would ever replace her late husband but it would be nice to have someone again. Besides, at age forty she wasn't getting any younger. She walked back into her home and placed the flowers on the table where she began to tie them up into bundles to sell. She heard a knock at the door and briskly walked over. She opened to see Aksel standing there dressed rather nicely.

"Good morning Aksel." Analise said. "What brings you here?"

"Well milady. I figured you could use a day out in town." Aksel said nervously as he held out his hand.

"Oh that sounds lovely." Analise said. "Let me go get my bag." Analise hopped over to a wardrobe where she grabbed a leather bag which she carried her money in. She then walked back to Aksel who stood there patiently.

"Ready?" He asked.

"Yes." Analise said. Aksel escorted her outside to his horse which browsed the grass while it waited for its master.

"Thor!" Aksel called out. The horse immediately looked up to see its rider. Thor also noticed the lady next to him.

"He's harmless I swear." Aksel said as Analise slowly moved forward. She slowly took her hand and placed it on the horse's face as it looked into her eyes. Their souls reflecting each other.

"He's beautiful." Analise said rubbing the horse's mane.

"Up you go!" Aksel said grabbing Analise by the waist and hoisting her up onto the horse. She let out surprised yelp but calmed as she sat on the horse's saddle. Aksel than leaped up onto the horse himself and grabbed the reins. Analise wrapped her arms around Aksel's chest as he snapped the reins. The horse whinnied as it took into town. Analise smiled as she felt the warmth from Aksel's body. Aksel himself felt a similar warm sensation, he himself had never been married. The two rode into town where the smell of freshly baked bread filled the air. Aksel leaped off the horse and held out his hand for Analise who took it as Aksel gently lowered her to the ground. The two walked through town laughing and joking as they went from store to store till they arrived at a open stone platform near the center on the town. Several men were playing instruments as couples twirled and danced together.

"Come on!" Analise said grabbing Aksel's massive arm.

"Oh I don't daaaaaance!" He cried as she pulled with surprising strength. The two wrapped their arms around each other as they spun and danced. They laughed as the Aksel constantly tripped over his feet. The song ended as Aksel brought her into a tight twirl. The other couples left but Aksel and Analise remained there staring into each others eyes.

"Aksel, I want to thank you for taking care of me." Analise said. "I don't know what I would have done without you."

"I couldn't stand to see you so miserable." Aksel said. "Soren was my good friend and I promised him I would make you smile after he was gone."

"Well, you did a damned good job." Analise said pulling Aksel into a deep kiss. Aksel was surprised at first but went with it. This was the first woman he ever kissed. They soon parted and Aksel looked down at her. She was such a beautiful woman both inside and out, age did nothing to mar her natural beauty.

"I'm sorry." Analise said looking away.

"No its okay." Aksel said wrapping his arms around her. He had always cared for her, it had only grown these last three years.

"Oh Aksel." Analise said melting into him. She never though she could ever fall in love again but she had been proven wrong. Aksel held her tight as he ran his head through her hair. Analise felt everything was perfect, if only her son was still here.

Little did she know, he was closer than she knew.

"Queen Elsa!" Kai yelled as he walked down the hall to catch up with the queen of Arendelle. Elsa and Anna were enjoying a short conversation together as they walked down the hall.

"Yes Kai?" Elsa asked. She was wearing her signature ice dress.

"We have captured Seawasp and his crew!" Kai said. Elsa's eyebrow raised.

"You captured THE Seawasp?" Elsa asked. Arendelle had been hunting down the notorious pirate for three years now.

"He is in the jail awaiting his sentence." Kai said. "Which is death by hanging." Anna and Elsa both gasped. "I shall go find out the time for the trial." Kai said as he left the room.

"Elsa you aren't honestly going to sentence him to death are you?" Anna asked. The only man she would wish anything close to death on was Hans.

"I have no choice Anna." Elsa said sadly. "I wish I could just imprison them. Then again, it was pirates who took Mikkel away from us."

"I miss him." Anna said sadly.

"Me too." Elsa said hugging her sister.

"Did you love him?" Anna asked.

"What?" Elsa asked.

"Did you love him?" Anna asked.

"Of course I did." Elsa whimpered. "He took such good care of me."

"I wish I could see him again, play one more game of tag." Anna said smiling. "He had the most gorgeous eyes."

"Anna!" Elsa said. "What about Kristoff?"

"What?" Anna said. "Its true!"

"Milady?" Kai asked as he returned. "Its time to for the trial."

Mikkel grunted as he slowly opened his eyes to see he was in a dark room. His head pounding from the massive amounts of alcohol from the other night. He went to move his hands but found them stuck. He looked down to see his hands were chained together.

"Damn!" He cursed. What horrible fortune to go three years without being caught than to be captured the day he was to return home. He looked around to see if his fellow rangers were there but he was alone. He groaned knowing this was hist fault. He should have known better than to get drunk this close to land. He knew what happened to pirates, he knew he was going to be hanged. Atleast he would die on his home soil. He wondered if the royal family would recognize him. He sighed as he closed his eyes and waited for his end. He heard talking as the heavy cell door swung open and bright light shone on his face causing him to shield his eyes. Two men walked in armed with pistols.

"On your feet pirate scum!" One of the guards yelled.

"Fuck you." Mikkel said spitting on the guard. The guard growled as he opened the cell door and delivered a punch to Mikkel's face causing blood to splatter on the wall behind him.

"I said on your feet!" The guard yelled as the grabbed Mikkel and forced him forward. Oh if only these bastards knew who he was. They escorted Mikkel up many flights of stairs and through many halls until they arrived at a small room just outside the royal court room. Mikkel remembered running through these halls as a child many years ago. He still remembered his way around.

"Good luck Seawasp." The guard said laughing as he shoved Mikkel through the massive double doors. Mikkel fell to his knees and looked up to see a dozen judges and several men in merchant uniforms. He assumed these to be witnesses. He looked up to see a massive podium where he assumed to be where the royal would be standing. His eyes widened when he saw a woman he never thought he would see again.

"King Ross and Queen Elsa of Arendelle!" A servant called. Wait, King Ross? Mikkel looked to see Elsa walked in with a tall man with an orange beard and heavy sideburns. Holy shit she got married? He kept his face down so she wouldn't recognize him. "Princess Anna of Arendelle!" Mikkel looked to see Anna walk in aswell. Ross and Elsa sat down as the trial began.

"Seawasp, you are charged with piracy and the theft of several hundred thousand dollars in stolen goods." Ross said. "Although I'm not sure we need evidence, here are the witnesses." Ross said pointing to the seven men in uniform.

"He stole my goods!"

"He hijacked my ship!"

"I lost me damn license!"

"So there you have it!" Ross called out. "Seawasp you are hereby sentenced to death by hanging!" Seawasp groaned, he saw it coming but was enthusiastic about dying.

"Have you anything to say for yourself?" Elsa asked. Mikkel smirked, this is where he let em have it.

"Oh Elsa, why is it everytime I see you I wind up getting hurt?" Mikkel asked causing the whole crowd to gasp.

"How dare you speak to the queen as such?" Ross yelled. Who was this little worm to bad mouth royalty?

"Stuff it Rossy." Mikkel said.

"Why I-!" Ross began to say.

"What? Sentence me to death? Oh wait!" Mikkel taunted. "Tell me what did they say happened to Mikkel Erikson?"

"He was lost at sea!" Anna said. "You were responsible for his death you damned pirate!"

"Was he now?" Mikkel said chuckling finally raising his head for all to see. The entire room went silent upon seeing his face. Elsa looked and saw those eyes she thought she would never see again.

"No," Elsa said falling back. "T-thats not possible!"