Chapter 4. Sorry for the delay but family and writers block was a pain in the rear. Anyway here's the climax.
Kristoff and Anna were making their way through the dimly lit passage. With only a few torches place along the walls every few meters, navigating this treacherous path became difficult. In spite of this it did little to determine Anna's optimism and wild imagination.
"I never expected that I would break into my own home. Not that I would ever dream of doing that but it's just so ridiculous. Do you know if anyone had broken into their own home?" Anna asked the last question excitedly.
"No Anna I don't know anyone who has broken into their own homes and for the next question we are certainly not the first ones either." Kristoff chuckled. His fiancée's enthusiasm never ceases to amaze him. Ahead lay a staircase that was built into the wall leading up to a stone door. It didn't take the couple long before they reached it.
"So how do we open it?" Asked Kristoff as he looked around for anything that could help open the door.
"There should be a panel hidden above the door. Press that and it should open." Anna replied. Kristoff moved his head above the door frame and notice that the keystone is out of place. Out of curiosity he pressed it in and suddenly clanking sound was heard. Anna heard it to and shakily asked him
"Uhh Kristoff what did you do?"
"I saw a the keystone for the door was out of place so I pushed it back in and then the door made this clanking sound." Once he finished the door slowly lifted off the ground to reveal another passage. Anna and Kristoff both looked relieved to see the door open.
"Regardless this should take us to the dungeon. From there it's up another passage way and stairs and we will behind the Throne Room." Anna explained Kristoff simply shrugged.
"Lead the way." The couple then set off up the stairs. As they continued further up Kristoff began wandering.
"I wander how Elsa is doing?" Anna was quick to reply.
"Assuming she is following her own plan. Then she would be in the Throne Room now." Kristoff expression then became concerned.
"Ok, but what if Hans is expecting her or he has some kind of trick to get rid of her?"
"Elsa's smart enough to think about it besides as far as he knows we're at the bottom of the ocean and Elsa is locked away in the Urn with Rumpelstiltskin for company." Anna replied enthusiastically. Though shuddered when she remembered her own experience with the 'Dark One'.
"Regardless she should be fine… I hope". Anna continued. But secretly she knew Kristoff was right. Whilst Hans may believe she was dead, he knew Elsa wasn't and had probably set something up on the off chance Elsa was to escape the Urn and return back to Arendelle.
Cut to the Throne Room where Hans and his advisors are staring at Elsa as though they had seen a ghost. Though to be fair with her current appearance Elsa had to agree with them. Hans then softly gave out a chuckle.
"It's been a while Elsa. A part of me wandered if you would ever make it back. Though regardless even after thirty years you still stand no chance against me." Elsa rolled her eyes whilst keeping her guard up.
"Give it a rest Hans. You and I both know that if you would try to fight me it will end with you as an Ice statue. Or did you forget about my Aunt." Hans was slightly taken aback at the mention of Ingrid. He had no doubt that if she was here now, Elsa would not hesitate to turn in into one. But he didn't let it show through.
"Ah yes the lost aunt. Where is she anyway? From what I heard she was vanished after your sister and her fiancée were frozen and you were imprisoned. Regardless I have made Arendelle mine and you are left with…." Elsa interrupted his taunting.
"Nothing, as if I hadn't heard that before." Hans was frustrated. Normally when he faced down Elsa last time he held her off by threatening either Anna or Kristoff. Since both are (to his knowledge) were stuck at the bottom of the ocean he needed a new angle. He quickly turned to look at his guards as he tried to develop a plan.
"Well let's see if being stuck in an urn has improved anything." He stated the Hans turned his gaze onto the two guards near his throne. "Guards arrest Queen Elsa, use lethal force if necessary." Hans ordered. The guards snapped out of their daze and began to approach Elsa from the front with the tips of their spears aimed at her. Elsa simply shook her head and throws her hands up. Almost immediately the guards were trapped up to their necks in ice and thrown towards the ceiling. Elsa then dropped her hands and the ice vanished dropping the guards onto the floor with a sound thud, with their spears being thrown out their hands by the impact. Immediately they stood up and ran for the door.
"Anything else you want to try." She taunted. Hans was seething he had to look for a new plan and fast.
Cut back to the Dungeon as Anna and Kristoff are making their way towards the final door towards the Throne Room.
"Do you know where we are going?" Asked Kristoff as he and Anna were making their way through the hidden corridor.
"Of course I do and this passage way by-pass all the main rooms so as long as we follow it will be fine." Anna replied with her usual optimism. But before they could continue any further they heard voices.
"Princess Anna. Prince Kristoff is that you?" Anna and Kristoff slowly turned to the left to find that many guards and servants looking at them through the cell doors. Anna was shocked to see them in the cells. Likewise with Kristoff. As Anna approached one of the cells a door on the other side of the room opened and Kai stepped through. He breathed out a sigh of relief.
"Your highness it's good to see you and your fiancée are still alive." Anna rushed over and hugged him.
"Likewise Kai how have you been?" Anna asked with concern.
"Aside from the sudden takeover, I'm doing well. But I must ask how did you and Price Kristoff survive?" Kai inquired. Kristoff who had been watching answered.
"A complex story involving a magic portal, finding Elsa on the other side and saving a town from a crazy in-law." Kai, was confused but decided to keep the questions till later.
"I'm sure you have had quite the experience but I have met up with the Queen. She has gone to confront Hans." Kai explained.
"We know Kai that was the plan. Elsa distracts Hans whilst Kristoff and enter the Throne Room from the back." Now fully aware of the plan Kai spoke up.
"You need to hurry I have just met with Queen Elsa, half an hour ago. If I have to guess, she should be in the Throne Room by now." Kristoff nodded but Anna had a concerned look on her face.
"Wait we can't leave them trapped like this." She gestured to the guards and servants in the cells.
"Not to worry your highness that's why your sister gave me this." Kai flicked his wrist and a key made of ice pulled fell into his hand.
"Now go, your sister needs you." Exclaimed Kai, Anna and Kristoff nodded and ran through the open door and up the steps.
Hans was glaring with great fury at Elsa. His chance to claim Arendelle is once again about to be foiled. He had to think of a way to either retreat or break Elsa and finish her off. He knew it was better cut and run. But the thought of tormenting Elsa with her most devastating weakness was too much for him. A cruel smirk crossed his face as he was soon thinking of a plan. Elsa noticed the change in expression and realised that Hans was up to something. Having already figured out his plan she decided to play along with it. After all the point was that Hans would be so wrapped up in his own ego that he wouldn't notice Anna and Kristoff emerging from the panel behind him.
"Is there something you find amusing Hans?" Asked Elsa as she scowled at him, though this was out of boredom than
"Of course, while I admit that your skills have improved somewhat there is one thing that's missing." Hans chuckled.
"Oh and what's that?" Said Elsa.
"Your sister, the one link that keeps you restrained." Hans smirked. Elsa was angered that Hans was once again using Anna for leverage. Speaking of which she noticed that one of the panels in the wall had opened up with Anna and Kristoff quietly sneaking out before slipping behind the two thrones that are present there. Anna quickly stuck her head out to shoot her sister a thumb up and a grin before Kristoff pulled her back. Elsa's pulse picked up wandering if Hans had realised that she wasn't paying attention. Thankfully the smug look on his face indicated he was so caught up in his plan that their presence wasn't noticed. She was suddenly pulled out of her thoughts when Hans decided to continue his monologue.
"I mean one of the main reasons you held the Throne for this long was that your sister and her fiancée were able to help put up this image of a wonderful and helpful queen." Hans spat out the last bit.
"But with her out of the way so is that image. If you kill me you will be seen as a murderer and the peasants will be demanding your head. Take me prisoner that's not going to work either and with the same results. I escape then sooner or later an army would show up with yours truly leading it and Arendelle will be burnt to the ground." Hans was now barely containing his excitement.
"Now my dear Elsa what would you do. Oh wait I know the answer. Nothing, you're out of option and with no one to support or protect you." Elsa was staring at Hans with wide-eyes. She knew he was right and there was doubt forming in her mind as to whether her plan would work now. Even if Anna and Kristoff intervene he could simply turn the situation against them. Suddenly a voice broke through her thoughts.
"Your wrong Hans she's not alone." Hans froze when he heard that voice and turned around to seeing Anna and Kristoff standing behind him swords aimed at his neck.
"Hi Hans, did you miss us." Anna said with a fake happy voice, before drawing her arm back and punching him in the nose sending him stumbling backwards. Elsa quickly recomposed herself and side stepped the Prince as he was trying to regain balance. She quickly flicked her wrist and a chunk of ice began floating beside her. Thrusting her hand forward she sent it flying into Han's left side catching him off guard and knocking him down. Hans was enraged at the revelation.
"How did you survived." He growled Kristoff answered that question with as much contempt as possible.
"Well it seems we didn't find a Mermaid to help us. So the next best thing was a magic portal which bailed us out. The point is that were alive and you my friend are in a lot of trouble." The three of them began to surround Hans. Elsa was covering the front, Anna and Kristoff were covering the backsides each ready to move in at a moment's notice. Standing back up and drawing his sword Hans regain his composure
"I should have seen that one coming. Anyway if you want something done right you have to do it yourself." He pointed the sword at Anna and charged her with both hands on the hilt. Anna bought her sword up and deflected the blow. Because her sword was made with Elsa's powers the blade on Hans's sword broke due to the sudden shift in temperature. The rebound effect worked the same as last time and Hans was sent flying backwards. Elsa conjured another block of ice and sent it flying into his back. The collision sent Hans hurtling towards Kristoff who had side stepped out of the way and coat hanged him. Hans was now lying on his front in pain and Anna, picked him up by the front of the collar.
"This is for trying to drown me and Kristoff.!" She shouted and proceeded to give him a black eye.
"This is for thinking you're better than Elsa!" Another punch was landed this time on his abdomen.
"And this is a reminder that Elsa is not a monster!" Anna delivered the final blow which was a kick to the groin. Winded and suffering immense pain Hans dropped to the floor clutching his sides and curling himself into a ball. Anna was shaking her fist out and stretching the fingers to see if there was any damage. Elsa and Kristoff ran up to her.
"Anna are you ok" They both asked in unison.
"I'm fine. Aside from the bruising, it felt good to beat him up. The rush was exhilarating and wow that was sweet." At this point Kai and a platoon of guards burst into the room with crossbows aimed at Prince Hans.
"Your majesties are you alright." He asked with concern.
"Yes Kai, we couldn't be better." Anna answered
"What should we do with him?" Kai gestured towards Hans.
"Put restrains on him and escort him to the dungeons." Elsa ordered. Kai gestured to the guards and began to drag a sullen looking Hans out of the room. Anna immediately ran up and hugged Elsa.
"It's so good to finally get rid of that creep." Anna said.
"I know Anna… but I'm having a little trouble breathing." Elsa gasped. Anna realised what happened and let her go.
"Uhh not to ruin the moment but Elsa could you please loose the vampire outfit. I'm already nervous about you freezing me. I don't need to add having you drinking my blood to the list of pre-wedding nerves."
"Sorry Kristoff." Elsa said sheepishly before taking a few steps back as white snow enveloped her and changed the outfit and appearance back to that of her regular look.
"Better? She asked.
"Better." They replied in unison.
So that's the end of chapter not a great ending to this one I know but the next one should be better. Let me know what you think.
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