Scorched, or The Fire Prince

by ErinMilne

An unofficial Frozen sequel. Elsa's got problems enough, trying to create a better public image for herself. But when a familiar foe appears with powers like her own, Elsa must turn to the ones she loves for support, guidance - and a way out. But can she prevent this raging prince from taking over her kingdom? Please read and especially, REVIEW! (Kudos to leena1445 for the cover.)

3. Chapter 3: The Truth Revealed

I know this is my shortest chapter yet, but all that needed to be said here is said. It may also be my weakest, so please review! I do not own Frozen!

The next day, Southern Isles, about 8:00 AM

Hans paced back and forth in the library, lost in thought. Lief, who was sitting down nearby, watched him nervously. The previous night, Hans had gone right back to sleep after the "incident", but today he wanted information. Hans turned around and asked his brother, "Exactly how long have I had these powers for?"

"Since the day you were born," Lief replied nervously. Fear was still in his eyes. "Father started making all of us wear gloves - including you - after you first demonstrated those powers."

"And why is that?" Hans demanded angrily.

Lief trembled, but he managed to stammer, "We've never had magic in the family until you. Who knew what you could do? We had to prevent you from rediscovering it - to keep you safe. You and everybody else here."

"Is this why you and our other eleven brothers always shut me out? Just because I had powers over fire?" Hans was angrier than ever at this point. "Look at Queen Elsa!"

"Who kept herself and her powers hidden for thirteen years," said Lief, attempting to regain his composure. "We didn't think - "

'Enough, Lief," interrupted Hans. "The damage has been done." With that, Hans calmly headed for the doorway, but just before he got there, he turned around and thrust his hand angrily in Lief's direction. Flames shot out and struck the older prince in the chest. Lief collapsed onto the floor, gasping for air and clutching his chest as a streak of his brown hair turned ash-black. He breathed, "Wh-why did you do this to me?"

Hans smiled deviously and replied, "I intend to use these fire powers of mine to gain retribution on all who have wronged me. And you, big brother, have wronged me."

"Look, Hans, I-I-I'm sorry..." Leif tried to say as more of his hair turned black.

As Hans left the room, he looked back at his eldest brother and said softly, "Too late, Lief. Twenty years too late."

Next chapter: The Arendelle Harvest Festival continues, but will Elsa and Anna get to enjoy it together?