Thank you to everyone who reviewed, even the non-English ones. I'm sorry if translate ruins words but I did feel the love! (Very limited linguist here!) Really great to hear about what you thought of that little background info; I know there is still some confusion on Anna's part. Fear not, she shall speak her mind (or ramble) about it all soon enough.

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JohnyS – I think you got the gist of it there buddy. Define their relationship?...Nah not yet.

First Movement – Why does the Duke want Arendelle? Because he is a Weasel! Further info to come…

Elsaisabadass – I now (kinda) know who you are! 'Achievement unlocked!' Thank you for the brownies and the concept of Elsa being an anti-hero? Never really thought about it like that…Hmm feel free if you want to though. I don't mind at all.

This is a slight build up chapter and I'm really sorry it's so late in getting here. I had serious writer's block and deleted it twice already before posting it. The story hasn't ended yet and there's still some drama to come soon.

Decisions Are Made

Hans steeled himself against the door. His hand was still stuck to the handle and he wanted to be far from the place but he couldn't find it in himself to move. The Queen had him in fear for the first time in his life. He was scared when he first heard the news of Anna, he was nervous about entering such a well-guarded kingdom but never had he felt such gut wrenching, heart pumping fear that she had be stilled in him in that room. 'You are a Prince. You must control yourself! Stand straight and tall! No one is to see you cower' his father's words came from a deep memory and he was right. Hans couldn't let something like that bring him into a state of panic and hopelessness. Taking a few deep breaths the green eyed man walked a few steps away from the room and let it out. The temperature was a little better out in the corridor than that room.

"Ice Queen indeed Elsa. If you don't get your way you freeze anyone and anything because you are a spoilt brat. I'm sorry but that will come to an end soon enou…"

"Hans?"

"…Anna…" Hans looked up to see the fur coated young woman standing there with her training gear in hand. Her hair still had remnants of snow and her boots half soaked through. He figured she just came back from the fields and animals. Her eyes were glowing softly; the breath-taking colour still got to him even after all this time. Her hair still the same vibrant red and tied up in braids; he couldn't help but smile at the small things he loved about Anna, every little thing.

"What are you doing here?" He gave a brief glance over his shoulder to the door. It didn't go unnoticed by the younger girl. "You were…talking to Elsa?" that snapped his gaze back at her.

"She requested…a meeting. It would've been rude to decline"

"Of course. I've yet to hear of you decline anything remotely royal related. It's just not in your upbringing or nature" she smiled softly. He found himself returning it.

"You're right. I guess having brothers to look up to and a kingdom to look after does make a Prince do a few odd things" the two were silent for a while, the air around them getting awkward and tense.

"Well, it's late. I should be turning in soon so…good night Hans. I hope you…"

"Anna wait, please?" again the two were stuck in suspense as neither of them knew what to say. "I know things between us aren't good right now…"

"You're right. They're not. And you know why that is" Anna looked at him evenly yet there was raw emotion behind those teal eyes.

"Anna I wish to apologize for my behaviour that day. I wasn't myself…"

"Don't try to lie to me Hans. I've known you for years and you don't do anything without thinking it through"

"Then you know I wouldn't do anything to purposely hurt you Anna" green tried to lock onto her face but she turned it away, emotions neutral.

"You still hurt me. The cut is fine but you still hurt my feelings Hans. Really deeply…" her voice was soft as she spoke. Hans fiddled with his gloves in nervousness and displeasure.

"I know I did Anna and I really am sorry. I hope you can give me the chance to make things right. Earn your forgiveness. Somehow, anything you want me to do. I will do it. I don't like this…space between us. It doesn't feel right"

"I don't like it either Hans but it's there. You can't just undo something like this. It's not that simple, as much as we want it to be. I am…happy you apologized and that we're on the same page again…sort of but I don't know if I can see you the same way again…"

"But I'm the same person Anna" the Prince went quiet for a moment before getting an idea "Let me prove it to you. Tomorrow"

"Tomorrow?" Anna raised a brow.

"Please spend the day with me. From morning till dusk and you'll see I'm still the same Prince of the Isles that's first and foremost your friend Anna. We can do things we used to as kids. I doubt there will be much trouble with that. What if I invited Irena too? Would that make you…feel better?" he asked with a little hesitation. He was very anxious about her next words. Maybe she would agree and give him that one chance to make everything right. Prove to the girl that Elsa was a conniving evil Queen who was keeping her here by force and brainwash. However, if she saw through his plan then he'll be at a loss…and no closer to saving Anna from this place.

"Alright…"

"Alright? You mean you will?" Anna gave him a soft warm smile.

"Yes. Tomorrow you, Irena and I can spend the day together. I'll let Kristoff know in the morning so they can sort out the deer but after that. We'll have fun in the town, maybe even closer to the mountain…"

"Thank you Anna. I promise tomorrow will be worth it. And for giving me another chance"

"I know that you and Elsa don't get along well so it's ok. I'm sure you two can get over it soon" she chuckled at his expression.

"Not very confined is it?" he asked.

"No. You're easier to read than her. But at least you were trying to be civil, that I could easily tell" Hans straightened himself.

"Political is the term I believe. Spend enough time with tutors and you'll learn that" He smirked.

"But did you ever really spend that much time with them? My memory tells me otherwise Hans" the two shared a laugh at the true words behind their childhood memories. More play then work or studying rather, on his part.

"I will see you in the morning Anna. Hope you sleep well"

"You too, Hans. Oh before I forget" she stopped him just as he was about to pass. "Stay away from that Duke of Weselton. He's a snitch and a really bad man. You don't want to listen to a word he says, Elsa says he's the cause for Arendelle's suffering" Hans stopped himself from reacting, just. His knowledge gained only prior to the conversation had his brain screaming in fury and denial.

"Anna, I can assure you I am in no way associated with that man" he stated.

"I've heard otherwise but it doesn't matter. Just don't trust him. He's selfish and cunning. I believe Elsa is going to have him pay for his actions soon. She never really tells me this stuff but I know it. Kristoff doesn't keep secrets all that well" So she still believed that witch over him, a long-time valued friend. It was a good thing Hans was telling the truth. He had made no plans with that tiny funny looking man, at least not yet.

"I promise not to compromise my country in conspiring with a man of his stature, if you agree to let me decide on somewhere to go tomorrow. Deal?" Anna grinned.

"Always trying to get something out of nothing huh? Deal! Night Hans!" with a quick wave she dashed off down the hall and disappeared from sight. Hans allowed his body to move without his mind, exiting the dark grounds for the deserted streets and then onto the water. His ship was resting quietly just a little down the port but that was not his destination that night. Two anchors down the Prince made his way aboard a ship and knocked on a cabin door.

"We have things to discuss, tonight"

Anna relaxed so contently in her hot bath; she missed the arrival of another into the room. Not until cold fingers traced their way along her jawline.

"You've returned late. Did Kristoff keep you?" Anna lent her head back further to rest on the rim.

"No…I stayed because the stables needed to be cleaned up. I think my guys are getting a little restless lately. Been misbehaving all day from what I've been told" she moaned as the fingers massaged her scalp slowly, light enough to not loosen her bun but hard enough to feel delightful. Elsa smirked to herself as her eyes soaked in the fine details the water only obscured but couldn't hide from her. The girl's reasons far from her mind at that moment.

"Perhaps you should let them out to…play. I'm sure they could use the exercise"

"I think tomorrow morning before I go into the town. A day for themselves would be nice…Ooh do that again…" the younger girl moaned at a well-placed touch at the back of her neck. The Queen was enjoying it almost as much as the trainer, sliding her hands from the scalp down the spine towards strong shoulders. Elsa had many fond memories of toned limbs holding firmly in the heat of passion, either to herself or whatever the girl to get a firm grip on. She would've been flustered at such thoughts once upon a time but she was overflowing at the mere thought only her cold touch could make the girl squirm and cry in ecstasy over and over.

But for now she restrained herself to keep above the water. Elsa was not one for hot baths; she preferred her temperatures…on the cooler side of zero.

"If you want more, remove yourself and join me on the bed…" retracting her touch had the desired effect of a long groan.

"Elsa~! Why would you do that? I was enjoying it"

"You will enjoy it more soon as you're finished with your cleanse. I won't have my sheets smelling of some ruffian like animal" the Queen sat herself in her favourite chair by the window to wait patiently; accurately placed to witness the girl's next actions perfectly. Following her grumbling attitude, Anna finished and removed herself from the tub, shivering slightly as the cold air touched her bare skin. Elsa's eyes glowed.

"They are my sweet innocent babies. Don't call them ruffians. It's not very nice Elsa" wrapped up in a slightly warmer towel the teal eyed girl went about preparing for the night ahead only to pause in thought.

"Anna"

"Oh sorry…I just remembered something Olaf said earlier when I told him about my reindeer. He thought I meant an actual baby. He seemed so excited at the thought of one. Its quiet funny now that I think about it" her chuckles were the only sound in the room as Elsa said nothing. She rose from her place gracefully.

"I can give you one" Anna looked up from the far side of the bed; hands paused midway to her hair.

"Elsa? What do you mean you can…give me one?"

"Just that. I can create anything I desire and whatever you wish for…"

"I appreciate the thought Elsa really, but I don't want a child. Not now at least. I'm still too young and I'm busy with the deer and you and everything else. I wouldn't know how to care for a baby" fiery locks cascaded down over her shoulders as she sighed. "Besides Elsa, you have magic of winter. Not miracles"

"I can do anything" her words were harsh and so was the hand that caught the slim wrist of the trainer to turn her around. Cold blue bore into teal as the slight height advantage given to Elsa was used to further add menace to the situation. Anna's breath became mist as the room dropped into the cold that radiated off the blonde in waves, ice was swirling over the walls and forgotten tub was frosting around the edges. "I will not be bound and my magic will do as I command. If I want to give you a child, I shall. Do not think me less Anna. Do not test me like your animals"

"I'm not Elsa. I'm just saying I don't want one. My hands are full as it is…with you…" she slowly raised her free limb to ghost a touch over a pale cheekbone, wary of the tense pulses coming from the monarch. Relaxing as her touch was welcomed and held against the soft skin of her love, Anna didn't care for the cold anymore. "I know you won't stop Elsa, but please think nothing of this. Olaf is just being silly and I rather not share you…"

"I think you confuse our places Anna" Elsa released the wrist to tug at the material bound over two generous swells. "It is I who will never share you. You are mine, you will always be mine. Any child will not change that fact" she gently pushed the girl back till she fell upon the cushions pilled upon their large mattress.

"It's cold Elsa" Anna couldn't stop herself from shivering again when she felt the cloth, her eyes never leaving those of the beauty before her. The Queen removed her days attire with a wave and stood before the girl without a stitch; a grin working its way across her features.

"You will be begging me for just that soon enough Anna…" lowering herself down onto the soft bed she hungrily took a bite into heated skin.

Irena really wanted give up. Too long had she feared for his health and well-being when it came to their childhood friend and now added in to the factor was the Queen. Irena feared herself aging if she worried any longer. Hans had never got himself into quite so much trouble before that their combined force could get him out of. Now as she stood by the window of their warm cabin waiting for him well into the night, she almost convinced herself to just do it. Sadly her own reflection in the frame stopped her. How could she give up on one of her own blood, never mind twin blood? The sound of thundering boots was almost soothing until the opened door meant his arrival. Irena turned in place to stare down her beloved brother, the effects rather mild.

"You should be asleep at this hour sister" he spoke politely and rather calmly.

"I could say the same for you, but I won't delve into your personal time. I'd rather know where you have been to keep you so late into the night" she replied smoothly.

"I thought you weren't going to get personal sister"

"Depending your company I feel it won't be personal for very long, brother" the two had this game of using such statements to hide the building blocks of a full argument. Family members became aware of such habits when the two went into their later teen years, it still remained to the day.

"It is none of your concern who I spend my time with. It doesn't affect our kingdom nor you so stay out of it Irena"

"You have been gone all day, from dawn till now. I heard you sneak out and I have waited for your return. I believe I have a right to know what it is you are doing. I know it has something to do with Anna, Hans"

"Of course it has to do with Anna. The entire reason we are here is to get Anna back. Or have you forgotten all about her?" Hans glared with distaste. Irena scowled in return.

"I would never forget Anna, but you are going about it all the wrong way. She doesn't want to leave this place nor that Queen. Can't you see that Hans? Whatever has her staying here is unknown but it's still there"

"I know exactly what's keeping her trapped here. I spent all day learning this kingdom's secrets. The Queen told me herself the traitorous things she's done to get that throne and trick the people of Arendelle. She's keeping Anna here with an illusion and I intend to break it"

"The Queen?" Irena was shocked

"After the Duke lead me to the dungeons to speak with a rebel…"

"Why am I not surprised that Duke is involved in all this? He's up to something Hans, you said yourself you wouldn't get involved with him. What's happening to you?"

"I'm doing what I must to get Anna back home and safe. I don't see you helping in that regard" the princess was quiet for a moment.

"I want Anna safe too Hans really I do, but I haven't thought of anyway to get her to leave willingly…"

"I have. And tomorrow you are going to help me with putting my plan into action" Hans replied sternly. His female counterpart was hesitant at inquiring but did so anyway. "I've had a peaceful talk with Anna this evening. She's agreed to spend the day with us in hopes we can reconcile our friendship and put things behind us. This is when we will open her eyes to what that witch is putting her and this kingdom through and then we can get her out of this godforsaken land"

"Hans…I don't know about this…we could end up hurting her. Really, deeply if she finds out the truth…her family…"

"She will be better off. Trust me Irena. I'm doing this for her" without another word he left her there to go into his own room and sleep for the few remaining hours of darkness. Standing alone in the silence the Princess turned back to the glass and peered out into the snowfall. A chill crawling over her arms reminded her of the small window she opened earlier that evening. The build-up on the ledge was minor so she swept it away.

"You heard it…my role is nearly over. But Anna comes first, that we both agree upon"

Another chapter. Yes it is short and not very exciting. The next one should be way better, POV's from all round; hopefully less confusion than normal. Let me know what you guys think. I'll try to have the next one up within two weeks (maybe one if we're lucky).

You followers and fav's are awesome! You're what keeps me going with this till the end, I hate leaving stories unfinished. And any further delays you can blame on my other stories that need major edits. Like a pre/sequel I need to post soon...

Midmoon Kitsune out!