Hey guys! This chapter is really just filler, but I felt that doing just a time skip wouldn't be good. I may come back and edit this chapter later if I need/want to. Anyway I've got a few more chapters coming your way so enjoy!

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Chapter Two

Weeks have passed since the arrival of the two factions of Skyrim and it has only been peaceful. The ports have become full with ships both large and small from the Imperials. The soldiers who do come to land either relax at one of the inns, go to the barracks to train with the Arendelle guards, or go to the hospital to visit their injured comrades. Elsa didn't mind the extra visitors too much. Most of the time the soldiers kept to themselves. Sure there would be a few who would get drunk in the bars and start a fight, but their superiors would quickly be on them and escort the drunkards back to the ships. General Tullius made one or two visits just to make sure his soldiers weren't being a nuisance to the kingdom. Along with this peacefulness however, a hint of hidden fear plagued the court and the staff of the castle.

The evening sun was setting and Queen Elsa was watching it from the roof with her sister and Kristoff. Very few opportunities like this were able to be had ever since the negotiations.

"It's been so peaceful lately. Not a care or problem to be had." Elsa smiled enjoying the tranquility. Anna nodded leaning against Kristoff's arm.

"Yeah and even the arrival of the Imperials has been smooth."

"Very. I'm surprised how well it went." Kristoff said leaning back. Anna looked up to him.

"Well when your leader has authority like Tullius has and you're in a foreign kingdom ruled by a queen with ice powers you really don't want to make any mistakes." The three laughed at the thought. It was true that some of the men were afraid of Elsa. One day she walked down the market streets and spotted a group of Imperial soldiers. She made her way to them just for light conversation and they all went stiff as a board. One of them was even shaking and sweating he was so nervous. Elsa thought it was just their duty to stand at attention when royalty was near, but Tullius explained their fear and she couldn't help but laugh.

"I thought the one guy would wet himself." Elsa laughed.

"Talk about embarrassing." They burst into laughter. It really made Elsa happy that she could spend time like this with Anna and Kristoff. After a short silence Anna spoke up.

"So your highness, see any potential in these men?" She said slyly. Elsa raised a brow and gave her a sly smile back.

"As fighters yes."

"As a potential suitor?"

"What kind of kingdom would we be if the king wetted himself every time I passed by because he's afraid of me?" Again they burst into laughter.

"No I don't see any of these men suitable." Kristoff leaned up still half smiling.

"Oh come on Elsa. They're all soldiers; strong, fit, and they follow orders well." She shook her head.

"As well as that may be, I really don't see the point in getting a suitor right now. I know the other kingdoms are pushing me for it, but let's be honest. Most of the men I've met are just after me because I can either control ice or because I am the single queen to a large kingdom." The other two sat thinking on what she said. She was right on the aspect of why most men wanted her. Anna couldn't keep her thought to herself.

"But don't you want to be happy?" Elsa smiled.

"I am happy."

"Not what I meant. I mean don't you want someone special?" Elsa looked at the sun deep in thought.

"Anna what you and Kristoff have is special. You found each other not by looking, but by just being yourselves. All these men I meet, they just know me as Queen Elsa or the Ice Queen. While I would like to have someone I want him not to know me as those titles but just as Elsa. No magic no royalty, just me." She looked at the others. Her eyes shone just how serious she was and it made Anna both proud and sad for her older sister. She scooted over and hugged her.

"I understand completely Elsa. You were right whenever I was crushing on Hans and you are right now. Maybe we just need to take a small trip away from the kingdom. Just to stretch your legs and maybe meet a nice guy." Anna smiled. Elsa smiled back at her.

"While I love the idea I can't leave Anna. Sure I could leave and you be in charge or the captain of the guard, but I just can't. Not with the threat of war hanging over us." Kristoff scooted closer to them.

"You're afraid Ulfric will do something aren't you?" Anna shot him a glare to shut it until Elsa sighed.

"Yes I am." They sat in silence a while longer. The idea of the Stormcloaks attacking was very likely since they were aiding their enemy and Ulfric said himself that such an act would mean war. Elsa stood and stared out over the town.

"It's getting late. We should get to bed." Kristoff nodded and made his way down to his room. Anna stood and looked to her sister.

"Elsa what's wrong?" Elsa continued staring out over the horizon.

"I have a bad feeling Anna. I don't know why, but I feel like something bad is going to happen." She turned and the two went down to their rooms for the night.

BOOM! A loud explosion rocked the castle. Elsa jumped from the bed frantic and ran for the window. She gasped at the sight before her. Under the midnight sky fires burned all over the town. Orbs of fire were fired from the distant hills and slammed into the town. Cries of soldiers and scared innocence rang through the night with the clangs of steel. From the window Elsa could barely make out one of the soldiers as they struck down a court noble.

It was the Stromcloaks.

In a flash Anna was down the hall to her.

"Elsa!" She screamed and tackled her in a hug. "What is going on?!"

"We're under attack!" Elsa responded over a nearby explosion. They took off down the corridors passing fearful fleeing nobles and guards running to the fight. As they made their way around a corner they came face to face with a Stormcloak, an Imperial, and Kristoff. Elsa stared at them both shocked and confused.

"Kristoff!" Anna yelled and jumped into his arms. The Stormcloak turned to her.

"Come on Queen Elsa! Ulfric plans to burn the castle and take you prisoner. We have to get you out of here!"

"Why should I trust you?" She yelled summoning her ice powers. The Imperial stood in between them.

"Ice Queen Ralof is with me!"

"Ralof? Hadvar?" The queen was thankful she recognized at least two friendly faces. Ralof took her hand.

"We have to leave now!" As fast as they could they ran down the halls avoiding explosions and groups of soldiers fighting. It was heart wrenching to watch her people fight and die against these invaders and her not able to do much about it. Elsa could fight but she knew she would only meet her end. Biting her lip and holding back the tears Elsa ran with the others to the stables in the back of the castle. Outside the stables was someone holding the reigns of the saddled horses.

"Kai!" Elsa shouted.

"No time to talk. Ride as fast and as far as you can! I'll try to keep things calm here once the fighting is over! Find who the Greybeards mentioned!" He handed them the reigns and bolted back inside. Without question they all saddled up on their own horse, except for Kristoff who got on Sven. Ralof and Hadvar led the escape as they barreled through the forest away from the town. Elsa couldn't help but look back at the burning town. Tears came to her eyes and then a heavy snow began to fall.

"Where are we going?" Anna asked over the hooves of the steeds. Ralof turned his head back.

"We are going to the only place safe for any of you. A city called Whiterun in the heart of Skyrim."

Skyrim.

Was it fate or chance that Elsa and her sister and friends were escaping to the home of the Imperials, Stormcloaks, and the Greybeards? It both unnerved her as well as made her curious as to what lies ahead. Whatever awaited them they first had to get away and find a safe place to stay. Ulfric had kept good on his threat of war and attacked Arendelle. He would surely hunt her down if he ever found her. As the tears fell Elsa swore to find this person the Greybeards told of and to figure out how to save her home.