CHAPTER 17:

DIDN'T SEE THAT THE FIRST TIME

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{Elsa's POV}

There is only darkness for me but there can be hope for you.

I do care for you.

I am poison. I'm sorry, Elsa for any heartache I may have caused.

His words echoed in my head. No matter how much I tried pushing these noises out I couldn't. I couldn't push him out. Frederick had confessed, if only a little, how he felt about me and I never thought that simple hearing him say that he cares about me could bring me to tears but it did. I sat on my bed sobbing quietly. The tears were flowing down my cheeks and I didn't care to wipe them away. Who was there to see me?

Frederick had always detested himself but to not even give himself a chance at happiness when it's put in front of him... what had he done to despise himself like this?

I slightly chuckle. I thought for so long that he didn't care, that he was just a vile, soulless man but now I see him as a feeble and broken down man who's built his own walls to keep everyone out, to keep them safe just like me. But unlike me, he truly prefers isolation, he truly has given up the want to be with someone, to have someone love you back. The tears fall onto my dress.

It's so strange, the tears always felt hot as they trickled down my cheek. With how cold my body was I half expected the tears to freeze but they didn't. It was so sad but these tears were the only source of warmth I ever received since the death of my parents. I didn't have anyone place a loving hand on my shoulder, give me a hug or even shake my hand. My tears were my only source of comfort. Pathetic!

I wipe away the tears with the sleeve of my right arm. I may not be able to feel the warmth of others but at least they are safe from feeling the sting of my ice. Yes, it's for the best. Frederick has felt the chill of my powers. I remember back to the time I first met him and shot ice shards at him. I realize now how calm I had been at the sight of a stabbed man. Guess I was too shocked to scream or do anything really.

I moved to the balcony where I stood with my hands on the rails. I observed the mountainside as it was illuminated by the moon light. It looked so majestic, so peaceful; it was a whole other world from the one I was used to but it was equally as lonely and cold. Where had he gone off to this time?

Frederick had been acting a bit strange lately and I didn't understand why. Did he really mean it when he said that he would leave? He seemed serious enough. He's always serious. I breathe in the fresh mountain air and exhale. The quiet moments were usually the worst. Stuck with the rattling noise of your own thoughts; doubt, fear and paranoia louder than ever and it was starting to become a bit unbearable. I rubbed my forehead as I decided that I'd had enough excitement for one day. I fall down on my bed as uncertain thoughts of the future take hold. It'll be alright, everything will be alright. Just keep hope. And with that one final thought, I was asleep.

{Frederick's POV}

It was unbelievably amusing how naive this living snowman was. For the first few hours it had believed that it was playing hide and seek with an invisible force but eventually he had forgotten about the game and was just following the sound and movement I created. I threw snowballs in the direction where I wanted him to go and he didn't seem to question the appearance of flying snowballs. Hard to believe this thing actually helps in all of this. I guess idiots really do have a purpose in this world.

Finally (and thankfully), I had led the snowman to exactly where I wanted him to be. I could not take another minute of this snowman's never ending chatter any longer. There wasn't even anyone to talk to yet the moron never shut up.

We were in this part of the forest where the rain drops had frozen on the vines of the trees. It was a spectacular sight, another testament to the beauty Elsa was capable of. I heard the voices of Kristoff and Anna who had made it here on time. They were awestruck in the beauty of their surroundings, as they should be. The snowman walked towards them and casually joins in the conversation. Naturally, they freaked out and it took a little while for them to get used to the idea of a talking snowman. This meet and greet, woefully, ended with a song. My annoyance with these incessant songs was at its limit.

The snowman, Olaf, agreed to lead the group to where Elsa was currently residing at. Now, to give directions to another party.

I teleport myself to a place a few 100 yards west of Oakens wandering post where Hans and some other guards were trudging up the snow. "Come on, we need to find Princess Anna.", Hans shouted to the men behind him, trying to give them confidence. If they were to continue this random search of their's then it would take them days to locate Elsa so I just gave them a hint of where to go. The sun needed to be at the exact right position and they needed a perfect view so I simply gave them one. Without them noticing, I started cutting a tree, timing every movement perfectly. 3...2...1.

SNAP!

The tree plummeted down as the men backed away. They were all surprised by this but then their attention moved upwards as they saw a bright reflection coming from the Northern mountain. The sun light was reflecting off of Elsa's palace. The clouds and the position of the palace made it difficult to be spotted but this light showed them the way.

"There", Hans pointed. "Anna would probably go there. It's at least worth investigating." The light reflecting off of the castle disappeared as a few clouds blocked the view and Hans and his men were now given a clear destination.

I teleport myself to outside Elsa's palace as I knew the group would be arriving very soon. I took this time to admire Elsa's work on a closer level. Every piece of this castle was flawless; perfect structure, nothing out of place. It held an aura of grace and dignity. On closer inspection I noticed that the walls of the castle had snowflakes designed embedded in them and I couldn't help but feel impressed by the level of detail that Elsa had put into this magnificent piece of architecture. Did she even know she was doing this while creating it?

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard the astonished gasps of the people behind me. The group was staring at the castle with wide eyes and open mouths. The blonde was close to crying. Anna started walking up the stairs as Olaf ran after her. I walked along side and I could see how nervous she was. She was about to knock on another door, try to break down another wall and the fear of failure had gripped her tight but unlike Elsa, she wasn't gonna let that fear stop her from trying. If Elsa had that trait things would've been a whole lot easier.

She takes a breath and knocks on the door which, by itself, opens. She enters leaving the two men behind. I slowly creep towards the shadows where I watch her. She looks around, dumbstruck by the palace's beauty. Apparently her gawking was audible since Elsa showed up. She was too busy with her sister to notice me. It was quite a predictable conversation. Please come back. No. Please. No. This conversation eventually transitioned into song much to my dismay.

They were now standing in Elsa's bedroom where a storm had begun. Anna pleaded with her sister to stop the winter but Elsa was too afraid. I sympathized with both of them but I also had admiration for Anna. Her never dimming sense of hope was laudable but her ignorant belief that wishing for something makes it true made her deplorable. The storm suddenly stopped as blasts of Elsa's ice powers were shot in every direction. I was easily able to deflect one of those blasts but unfortunately one of them had hit Anna directly in her heart. She collapsed to the ground as Elsa came to the sudden realization of what she had done. She moved back, her hands in the air and her eyes filled with terror.

Kristoff slid into the room. Nice slide. He picked Anna up who continued to plead with Elsa. No means no. Guessing Elsa thought the same thing as she created a giant ice monster who she commanded to escort the guests out.

After the creature had done away with the group, Elsa fell down to her knees as she began crying. She still hadn't noticed my presence but her head shot up when she heard me cough a few times. She turned her head to me and slowly got up.

"You know, wanting someone to be safe and having a snow monster throw them out are very contradicting notions.", I joke but she doesn't smile. She just continues to stare at me. "I'm a monster. Even when I'm away, even when I'm alone, I continue to hurt people, to hurt her.", she began crying. I move forward but I fall down as an excruciating pain takes over me. I clutch the sides of my head as I begin to have visions. These weren't visions I had seen before.

I was in a dark cave that was filled with strange looking creatures and cages. I didn't seem to be bothered by any of it. I look around but I'm then suddenly surrounded by 10 dark figures. They all were menacing in their own way but I didn't feel scared. Both my arms are engulfed in large flames as they figure charge at me with their weapons drawn. Seven of them were holding swords that looked very similar. Another charged at me with a large scythe, the other held a large axe while the tenth held a spear. A fight broke out and I was able to hold my own for a little while but I soon fell. I was on my knees as I bled. I look up at my opponents who had evil grins on their faces. One of them raised his hand and chains shot out of the ground and walls and entangled me. The chains were hot, they were burning my skin but I knew that wasn't the worst of it. Then, one by one, the figures moved closer to me as they used their weapons to stab and impale me. I wanted to scream but I didn't want to give them the satisfaction so I held my tongue. I bled and bled. I felt so weak and cold. Then the one with the spear walked up to me and started cackling. He took the spear and he plunged it into my heart and I couldn't hold it back anymore. I let out a blood curdling scream that echoed across the cave. That's when my eyes shot open.

I was in the ice palace and Elsa was a few feet away from me. Tears ran down her cheek, she looked mortified. I look around and I notice that apparently a few hours had passed and it was now night. I was breathing heavily. I began coughing and spitting out blood. My heart ached and I clutched my chest tightly in an attempt to subdue the pain. Elsa came closer to me, though her steps showed signs of hesitation. She crouched down beside me.

"You... you screamed.", she stuttered. I screamed and she heard it. "Are you okay?", she asked nervously and I nodded my head as I wiped away the blood. "I'm fine. Sorry you had to see that." She looked at me with concern. "What was that?" That was a good question. What was that? I hadn't seen it before. Guess there's more to the future than I thought and it contained my suffering. Lovely. I was about to speak up when both of us heard loud noises from the outside. I slowly got up and as soon as I did, two of the men from Han's search party showed up.

For now, seems I still have control.

FORESHADOWING! Frederick is in for a world of pain but who were those 10 figures? Wasn't their only one? I wonder what this future looks like. hehehe. As always leave reviews.

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