Yes, this is the chapter. I hope I answer the questions on people's minds, if not please let me know either by review or PM. If it's not essential for the future chapters I will happily explain anything. This will be a little boring chapter as it's mainly speaking and memories. I want to note that the way the 'memory' is told is purposeful. Think about Elsa's state of mind as she goes on. It's all relevant in its own way.

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My Reasons Are Her…Just Her

Hans stood there trying to keep his composure and breathing steady. Years of training came into play when he finally focused himself and opened the door. It revealed a study like room. The central piece of furniture was a dark wooden desk and high chair while a sofa and armchairs dotted the room. Behind it a large glass window watched over a portion of the gardens, two hanging curtains partially covered the darkening scenery. To the right was a fireplace where a small warm fire burned away on a log. The walls were covered in shelves of books and scrolls, a detailed map sat below the large head of a reindeer; the only décor in the room. The Prince found himself alone in the silence, wondering and waiting.

"I'm surprised a Prince would take such risks in a kingdom where he is greatly unwanted but you my dear Hans are a little mystery. Do you like putting your life on the line for small trivial things? Do you crave the thrill of near death? Or are you just a fool?" the voice made him jump slightly as it came from everywhere, his eyes finally settled on the figure who just entered the room. Elsa in another of her glorious ice dresses waltzed her way round the room to stand by the desk, light illuminating the crystal fabric to sparkle and sheen. She didn't even acknowledge his presence with a gaze.

"I don't take well to being insulted your highness. I may be unwelcomed but I am a guest here and I demand the respect I deserve"

"You will have no respect from me or any of my subjects unless I deem otherwise is that understood?" her voice was blunt and firm, leaving no room for discussion and yet she still gave no indication that she acknowledged he was really there. Her eyes were locked on the changing skies and her aura calm, for the time being.

"You summoned me at dusk; your man servant was very clear on that. What is it you wish to speak about Queen Elsa?" he waited for a reply but none came. "I know you dislike me your majesty I hold nothing for you in return but why have you called me here if you do not wish to even talk"

"Oh I wish to talk Prince Hans, do not doubt that. What I wish to speak of however is something you have been searching for since first word of my takeover of Arendelle" the blonde turned her blue eyes onto the man and smiled. The sun was now hidden beneath the horizon and light was diminishing with every passing second. The shadows over her face made Elsa appear very terrifying.

Hans swallowed thickly. He'd been caught red handed, he knew it but she seemed to care little about his ambitions at finding the truth.

"Your takeover…?"

"Yes Hans. How I took this kingdom from the grasp of that pitiful King Nicolas the fourth. How I grew it into a land of prosperity and self-sustaining nurture. And why I shall never let anyone leave its wonder. Especially my Anna…"

"You cannot keep her here! She is not your prisoner!" he spoke fiercely. Elsa just giggled.

"Oh never. Although having Anna in chains is a rather pleasant image to come by. I will have to discuss the idea with her tonight before we rest. She is a rather open minded young woman"

"You bitch…how dare you" Elsa tilted her head as she assessed her companion.

"Me? I do believe I am the only one who can speak of Anna in any way Prince Hans. She stands at my side not yours. I thought you would've learnt that by now…but you are not here for Anna. At least not this night"

"What are you talking about…?"

"You want to know about me. Why else would you try snooping around my castle talking to my servants and prisoners, trying to piece together the past. If you wanted to know so badly Prince Hans you could have just asked" green eyes glared at the smug grin settled across the shadowed face. The room had become dark save for the fireplace; the only source of both light and heat. The Prince could feel the cold starting to settle in quickly. He never thought the castle would be this cold but he never thought he'd be alone in a room with her.

"Very well, you caught my actions. Tell me then. Tell me everything"

"Everything? Well that is quite the request. But then again, the story wouldn't make much sense if not told from the beginning" the Queen watched her guest closely as she began her tale.

'I was born in the middle of the ocean. My family were what you called 'Voyagers', we had no home and we never needed one. Our ships sailed wherever we pleased and our trade was just that, trade. Whatever we could make coin selling; we bought many others with even less. They called us swindlers, thieves, even pirates at some ports but every deal we made was perfectly executed, on our end at least. Our life was never really about the coin. No, we were in it for the adventures of the seas and seeing what we could find. We sailed through nearly every kingdom before we came upon the one that would change my life forever'

"Didn't anyone find something for his hair?"

"No, but I have pebbles for his front. Find anything Hans?"

"Not yet. Maybe some twigs?"

'The castle grounds were covered in fresh powdered snow. The air was cool with no breeze and I was standing behind a stone pillar watching with such wonder that I believed she was an angel. The girl was so small, so innocent, and so full of fire I couldn't resist. Her hair was strands of liquid fire, her skin dotted with soft freckles and her smile, it was like the sun after a thunderstorm. She made me feel warmth for the first time in my life'

"Prince Hans, you haven't asked me yet is how I came upon my powers of magic" Elsa slowly paced her way around the furniture to stand by the simmering fire, he eyes brightening before the flame was snuffed out instantly.

"I assume you were cursed. That's all I really care about it…not worth much else" his retort earned a small giggle from the monarch, an indication that she had moved once more around the room. The lack of light was working in her favour.

"You call it a curse. I see it more as a simple factor in my life. I was born with this magic and I could use it as I wish. My family had me to move the ships through the water with such ease; I saw it as a simple task, useless really. I wanted more. I wanted to do more. Something people wouldn't ever forget"

"Covering a kingdom in ice accomplished that task rather wholeheartedly don't you think? No one will ever forget what you have done here…"

"Oh Hans you silly boy. I wasn't referring to here in Arendelle. Oh no. I did something else a long time ago, the memory you have of your sister and Anna. I was the one who made it snow…"

"No! It's not possible. You couldn't have been there. We were alone in that courtyard. The guards were very vigilant they would've noticed an intruder like you!"

"Of course they would, if I wasn't a guest" Elsa grinned darkly. "You see your father back then had this issue with trust and my family was one of the most infamous trading voyagers of the time. Your secure household was rather lacking I must say"

"That was when you first saw us huh…? Young royals outside, venerable…? Why didn't you strike then? You could have solved your problems now if you did" to further his anger she just laughed.

"Why on earth would I care about you? I treasure that day because I saw for the first time someone worth the use of my magic…"

'Anna grew happier every time I made fresh snow fall upon her hair. She loved to throw the powder around and bask in its glow. She was a light in the darkness for me. She was everything I ever wanted; someone who truly appreciated my gift, my talent.'

"I wish I could've seen Arendelle in winter…"

"Arendelle? That kingdom across the sea?"

"Yeah, papa took us there to see the family again but it was summer. I only ever remember going there in summer. I always wanted to see what it would be like all covered in snow"

'I couldn't break the echo in my ears. She was talking about a dream, a seemingly unachievable dream. And it was about my element. My Winter.

After that moment I became so focused, determined, single minded. If Anna wanted to see Arendelle in winter, then I would give it to her.

That sunset my family left the Isles for more adventure in the northern waters, but I never forgot those words. That wish, to see a kingdom covered in snow and glittering with ice. It became my vision, my own waking dream. Sadly I had to store such an idea away for a long time. My father wasn't a very cooperative man when things didn't go his way. For two long years we travelled the waters and he still didn't bring us close to Arendelle. Why? Because he was a stubborn old fool. I became reclusive, cut myself off from my family as time passed. I started to lose feelings towards them each time I used my magic. There was no emotion, no magical flow when I created the winds for their sails. I felt nothing and it was incredibly boring. Such a bore to do a useless task; who was to come out of it better? No one.

One night when I sat below the moon I realised something I should have done years before. I'd leave; abandon the people who raised me for more. Telling my parents would've been pointless so I took a small boat and simply left'

'Arendelle didn't even notice a small craft entering harbour and docking in port. A young girl walking the town unaccompanied didn't cause any suspicion and I accepted it. The town itself was rugged and looked to be barely held together. The number of guards was rather high and the citizens kept a wide berth at all times, something I learned quickly, was the loyalty issues the kingdom was facing. Its own people willing to other throw their ruler. How fortunate for me'

'Kristoff was the first I found. A animal worker who knew the right people, he was very willing to inform me of their little kingdoms many misfortunes over the years in exchange for my plans. He was more than happy to assist. Getting to know the faces and names of the involved was more for his sake then mine. The King was all that stood in the way personally. He was ruining this kingdom, it used to be lush and vibrant but I couldn't present this hollowed out old crust to Anna. No. So the honourable ruler had to die, a tragedy for him and I did want to do it quickly. But a pest got in my way sooner than I expected.

'Duke of Weselton, old crone who was Arendelle's number one trader and thief apparently, was residing in the castle at the time. The more I thought about it the more it started to make sense. He was the leech sucking life of the body. If he was gone too then Arendelle could heal and Anna would be over-joyed when I presented my master piece. Both men would die. I just had a little trouble figuring out how'

'Luckily I didn't have to. Kristoff with his family's support got word between the citizens that a storm was coming. He really did all my work for me, down to where the numbers of guards were expected. I could have easily raised a blizzard to crumble the foundation of the castle but then the city would've suffered and I'd be no closer to having the perfect gift for my perfect girl. Having every living soul out of my way, now meant I could let go. Unleash myself on that monument. And I had such a fun time too. Watching those pitiful guards run away screaming; seeing my newest collection of statues; which started my hobby really'

"You are a murderer!" Hans advanced to stand opposite the Queen, wooden desk the only thing between them. "You killed the King and for what? A throne you don't want? A kingdom on the brink of death? You don't make any sense and that's why none of this is believable"

"I never needed anything to be believable Prince Hans. That's what makes it so brilliant. Who would take over a dead kingdom? I would. Who would challenge me after I have it? No one. There is the brilliance, I knew that weasel of a man would return to his homeland and secure himself first before even thinking about this damned little country. I knew your kingdom would do nothing because why would you? You had nothing to gain. That is how all you royals think. So predictable and pathetic…" Elsa smirked at the anger building in those green eyes. She herself was losing to her own ego and pride. But the Prince had to know.

"Of course the easy part was then over. The guards had all run away and the citizens were free from the King. What was I to do next? I had to rebuild this country. Wretched task it was too. Luckily my followers were resourceful when directed. The only trade this town has is ports and they were locked up until I wanted my wall gone. Instead I had the men mine for all material they could dig up, metal was needed in a town covered in winter. I had the forests cleared of wolves, their hides a useful thing, game kept the people happy and soon lumber was stocked. Houses were fixed, food became plentiful with fishing and my ingenious idea of the icehouses and soon Arendelle was back into its rich state. End of story. Did you enjoy it?" she smiled sweetly hoping to give him a tooth ache. He just scowled.

"No city can be restored so easily, never mind a kingdom. You are hiding something Elsa!"

"What would I have to hide? I made icehouses for plant growth; I brought it hordes of reindeer for multiple purposes as meat, fur and work animals. My element keeps the people safe and secure not to mention a perfect winter land. Is there something you are looking for Hans? I hate to keep you from it…"

"Arendelle was only captured and locked away for a total of five years…you had no trade, you had no support. I may not understand it all but I know you are keeping everyone here a prisoner. Those walls you have keep the people from freedom" Hans flung his arm out in gesture. Elsa merely regarded him with disinterest as she sat in her chair.

"What freedom? They have all they could possibly need right here. Why would they want to leave? Why would I let them?"

"You cannot keep people locked up!"

"Isn't that what you were planning for Anna?!" Hans froze. His plans for Anna? How could she know his intentions regarding …"I may not know politics or how to be diplomatic but I know how to scheme. It's in your eyes Prince Hans. From the moment you saw her, your mind has been creating these perfect images of the two of you away together; locked up in your perfect little world. Tell me, were you going to ask her where she wanted her cage or just put it by the window?" blue eyes glowed in the darkness making the Prince slightly uncomfortable but not fearful…yet.

"How dare you try and lecture me when that's exactly what you're doing now. Keeping her here against her free will, the Anna I knew loved to travel with her father. Loved to see all the places she could"

"Yes Prince Hans, the Anna you knew did like such things. But now she has me…and that is all she will ever want again" her words actually had him flinching; it intrigued Elsa.

"…Shut up…"

"Everything was ready when she arrived. Her family welcomed her here with open arms and her father was quick to settle. Kristoff can be quite convincing…" Hans was clenching his fists on the surface of the wood, white contrasting the dark stain. "She never looked so happy than that moment. And I was the one who made her smile. I was the one she thanked, I got her affection on our first meeting. It was easy after that. She was so nice and innocent. Oh I wish I could go back again to relive the moment over and over…" her words were whispering their way through his ears to the darkest part of his mind. Bringing forth scenes he didn't want.

"Enough…"

"She loved her gifts. Her treasured reindeer was the first of many, soon she was always at my side from dawn to dusk then I had her in between. Her soft skin still warm after hours in my cold, her hair coated with light snow of my making. She still had the fire I wanted, I desired. You should be proud of her Prince Hans; her energy nearly knows no bounds. Her spitfire voice, oh the cries I have awoken in her…heavenly"

"Shut up you Freak!" raging green eyes clenched shut as he slammed his fist into the desk over and over trying to cover emotional pain with physical. It didn't work. With his knuckles bruised and bloody, Hans looked to see Elsa smirking smugly from her seat. Legs crossed, arms rested like it was any other normal conversation about the weather. She was enjoying his torment wholeheartedly.

"Yes I am a freak. I am a monster. I am a murderer. I've killed Royalty, I've killed Nobility, servants, peasants, guards and even random men because they got in my way. I've taken over a crown, kingdom and seas because I wanted to. But the one thing I haven't done Hans, is lie" the fire extinguished and ice flew everywhere, covering the walls and ceiling. The temperature dropped and Hans found himself in the wolf's den with a very angry resident.

"Mark my words Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. You can try all you wish to prove my blood lust, reveal my deep dark intentions to all of Arendelle, I don't care. However…" her face was illuminated by the glow of her magic, raised hand poised to strike the coldest reaches of hell and eyes seething with rage. "Dare to get between me and my prey and you will see the real horrors I can bring from winter" Ice was following the poor man's steps and he backtracked quickly to the doors. Handle rattling to release; Queen Elsa gave him one last piece of advice.

"Oh and stay away from Anna. She's busy enough as it is without you around. Kristoff needs her for the animals and I need her for my nightly activities. Do be a dear and listen won't you?"

OK that was...yeah. That's all I can say. Wow, yip. Alright then. So hope you get the idea of Elsa. She is just any other girl from nowhere…who has a nasty ideals/obsession and magical powers. No harm no foul right? More drama to come, - Next time Hans talks with people, including Anna.

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