Chapter 15: A Judgement Is Passed
Jack looked to North to see what they should do. Getting inside the Vampire stronghold wasn't going to be an easy task. That place was crawling with Vampires. How could they break into that stronghold? Well, Jack just hoped that North had a plan because he certainly didn't.
"Now what?" Jack asked.
"We break in," North said.
"How?" Tooth asked. "Vampires can sense Werewolves. How could we do that?"
"Well," North said, "if we're lucky we might just get away with it."
"Luck?" repeated Bunnymuned. "Luck? So our entire mission relies on luck?"
"Well not really," North smiled. "I spoke to Manny before we left. Some news had come to him Pitch Black is holding one his council meetings."
"And this is important how?" Tooth asked.
"Well for two reasons," North said. "The first one is that Pitch will be occupied with the meeting than us and second, a day and night curfew and lockdown is implemented."
"Why?" Jack asked.
"Because Pitch doesn't want outsiders coming in while he is busy and he doesn't want to have to deal with the day-to-day activities of his city while he is in his meeting," North explained. "This doesn't mean Werewolves. Pitch is arrogant enough to believe that no Werewolf will ever locate his base."
"That seems like an awfully a lot to do for some basic council meeting," Tooth said.
"Well during a council meeting in 1347 a bunch of humans invaded the city believing they were practicing witchcraft," North explained. "They broke in and assaulted the city. No Vampires were lost but all humans were killed."
"What's the story with the humans?" Jack asked.
"They belonged to a small village that used to be less than a kilometre away," North explained to them. "Pitch had been concerned with them for a while as they hated Pitch and believed he was worshipping the devil. After the attack on Pitch's Vampire capital, Pitch sent his own assault on the city. The city burned that night. No one survived. After that, Pitch wanted to make sure that no one could do that again. Pitch believed that the humans waited until he had been distracted. He considered it an attack on his beloved Vampires."
"So that's why Pitch puts it on lockdown," Jack said. "To have people vigilant and prepared for any more attacks."
"Yes," North said.
"But if they're more vigilant and prepared doesn't that mean that they would be prepared for us?" Tooth asked.
"Like I said," North said, "Pitch is arrogant that a Werewolf won't find the place. They won't be ready for a Werewolf guest. They will be looking out human travellers seeking a place of refuge from their perilous journey rather than a Werewolf."
"Ah I see," Jack said. "So if we just causally jump in there, they probably won't be prepared for us."
"No," North shook his head. "If we're cautious, we shall be fine."
"That's good," Tooth said. "Now let's get going. I can imagine we are not going to waltz through the gate."
"No," North gave a small chuckle. "We shall jump the wall."
"Of course," Tooth said.
They made their way down the steeping slope of the cliff that overlooked the city. As North said, when they drew closer, they didn't see anyone around except for the two guards by the gate and they looked as bored as they can be. The Guardians didn't go anywhere near them thought. They were sure that if they went any close, the Vampires would be on them like a wildfire. They circled round to the back and they used their Werewolf abilities to jump high and to jump over the wall. They do so, effortlessly.
Jack had never been within a Vampire city or convent or even place before. There would always be some Vampire to chase him out of it. He still didn't even know where Elsa's convent was. Speaking of Elsa, she could only be in one place. Jack was sure that she had been invited by personal invitation of Pitch Black. This kind of place seemed to be the kind of place that only special people were allowed in.
"Now what?" whispered Jack.
Even though that there was no one around, they wanted to be as still as the night itself. The slightest noise could give them away. For an answer to Jack's question, North pointed in the direction of the castle. Jack felt a little silly. Of course they would be going to the castle. Why wouldn't they not be? Jack followed North and the rest were behind him. They journeyed through the darkened streets of the Vampire capital city and headed in the direction of the castle. They went to the large wall. This one may not be so easy to jump. They climbed up the wall using their Werewolf strength. They appeared on the battlements and then jumped off. Jack shuddered at the thudding noise when they landed. She just hoped that no one had heard them.
Jack looked around but no one had heard them, thankfully. Jack had thought it was nothing short of a miracle that they hadn't been seen or heard. It may just be their dumb luck that has stopped anything going wrong. North gestured for them to head in the direction of a certain part of the castle.
"The council meeting is over here," North whispered to all of them. "If Elsa is here, it will be in there and most certainly so is Pitch Black."
"Right," they all whispered back.
There was a judging building out of the castle. Jack knew that this must be the council room. It was a sort of odd room. It was slightly square and yet round at the same time. It even had a circular roof that was connected to the square points of the room. There were high windows that Jack used to spy on what was going on in the room. He could see many benches with Vampires stacked behind them and one large one in the centre of the circular shape in the room.
The other Guardians followed Jack's example. Jack could see what felt like hundreds of Vampires sitting in weird black robes that sort of creeped Jack out. It looked like they were all members of the cult. Jack reminded himself that it probably was with someone like Pitch Black as the big cheese of the operation. Jack was lucky that all the Vampires were looking at the main bench where Jack saw where Pitch Black was sitting in the centre. Jack felt enormous loathe at him. He was the reason why he couldn't have a normal relationship with Elsa. Without him, when he and Elsa met for the first time, they could have picked right up where they had left off all those years ago.
Thinking of Elsa, where was she? Jack scanned the room but couldn't see her at all. She would probably be in the back somewhere. He remembered Elsa having to attend these kinds functions with her parents as she was the heiress to a large fortune. She was always shy despite portraying the air of confidence and often preferred to stay at the back where she couldn't be seen. This was the reason why Jack was looking at the back. He couldn't see her at all. He then started scanning the benches a bit further in from where he was looking. She could be sitting at a special placed reserved for guests or maybe even special guests. Suddenly Jack felt a prod on his shoulder. It was rather a sharp one and Jack let out a gasp of pain. He turned next to him and saw Tooth staring at him.
"What?" he breathed.
For a response, she pointed at a place in the room which happened to be a space in the very centre of the room in front of the main bench. A blonde woman with a braid was standing in this very spot wearing the same robes as everyone else in the room. She looked like she had been called forward. Maybe she was asked a question and she came forward to answer it. Yes, that had to be it. North was saying something in his ear, something about exploring Pitch's castle. Jack nodded but said he would stay here and watch the council meeting, maybe he could overhear something of importance. North seemed to agree and he and the other Guardians headed off and out of sight.
Jack kept staring at Elsa and didn't seem to preoccupied with what else was going on. Elsa was consuming his thoughts. Jack knew he had to focus on Pitch though. Werewolves had improved hearing so Jack could hear Pitch saying some gabbled stuff which he wasn't really listening to until he heard something dreadful come out of his mouth.
"Based off the evidence presented today and by a consensus within the court, you have been found guilty on all offences. I then, hereby, sentence you to death."
Jack felt himself collapse from it. Death? Sentenced to death? For what? The nasty answer then came to him. Pitch Black must have found out the truth about him and Elsa. That could be the only reason why. Pitch would consider it pure treason that Elsa was in a relationship with a Werewolf. Jack knew what he must do. He must save her and quickly! Elsa couldn't die, not after he had searched so far and wide, long so very hard, for her. After all this time, could fate really strip them of any chance to be together? It had once and then it gave them a second chance. Jack had wished so hard to be together with Elsa forever, Jack had thought that they may have gotten it but maybe not.
Jack stared back through the window. He could see some Vampires stringing her up to the ceiling with chains. Could they really do that to her? Could they? Jack felt a nervous feeling going through him. He had to save her. He just had to. He would never forgive himself if he didn't. Suddenly Jack felt a change in the winds. He looked up to see the full moon in the sky. Jack felt a feeling erupting within him.
Sentenced to death? Had Elsa really heard that correctly? Had she really been sentenced to death for loving a Werewolf? Well, now that she thought about it, it didn't surprise her. Pitch had always hated the Werewolves and practically having one of his beloved Vampires having an affair with one of them was practically inexcusable. Elsa could feel a horrible feeling coursing through her. Had her life really reached its end? Elsa didn't want it to end. She wanted to continue it. She wanted to live it with Jack but had Pitch really decided not to let that happen? Elsa suddenly felt two hands on her shoulders and she looked up and saw two Vampires wearing the outfits that all of Pitch's guards wear. She gulped in shock. They threw her down to the ground in such force which made Elsa gasp in pain.
Two other Vampires came towards her with long chains. They tied her to the ceiling and hoisted her up. The chains cut into her skin and made her wither in pain. She had thought that maybe she would be taken away to a cell to await execution but maybe Pitch wanted to deal with her as soon as possible.
"Do you admit the truth?" Pitch asked her in a stern voice.
Elsa looked into his cold, dead eyes. There would be no point in denying anything at this point. They had already made up their minds. Even if she denied the truth, they would still kill her. They would kill her regardless of what she would or wouldn't say.
"So I am going to hell for loving a Werewolf?" Elsa asked. "Fine then. I will admit it. I love Jack Frost with all my heart. I loved him ever since I was a human living in Arendelle. I will still continue to love him in whatever hell you guys send me to."
Pitch looked livid. "Do it." When he spoke, it was in a dangerous voice. He looked angrier than Elsa had ever seen him or in fact anyone get.
Above them, a small opening appeared in the ceiling. Elsa knew what they do were doing. A small device was lowered. The Vampires had a special machine that fired UV light to execute prisoners when Pitch wanted a speedy execution and it wasn't the daytime. For so long of her life, Elsa had wanted to die, to just to step into the light and let it take over. She hated living as a Vampire. She hated having to do the things she had to do. She was sure that was the reason why she was probably on the way to hell. But now it seems ironic that now that she had found Jack again, she wanted to live and live life to the fullest.
"Any last words, traitor?" Pitch spat.
"You may kill me," Elsa said. "But you will never win the war."
Pitch looked even more livid. "Start it."
The machine started to whirr and a beam of light came down onto Elsa. The burning feeling was excruciating. Elsa screamed in pain. Pitch had a smile on his face. Elsa didn't know how much more she could take of this. Then suddenly there was a noise as if glass was shattering. Through the haze of the pain she could see a large blonde, hairy beast roaring in the room. As the beast leapt through the air it smashed the machine with its claw. Elsa felt a relief course through her which was accompanied by vast amounts of pain and this burning sensation. When she looked down, she could see a large burning hole in her chest.
Elsa looked up and she saw the beast pounce on Pitch. Elsa realised that she had seen this beast before. It was the transformed Jack. Elsa couldn't even fully comprehend why Jack was here. Had he followed her to France? Well that could make sense. How else could he have found Pitch's capital? Elsa saw that several Vampires leapt on Jack to get him off their leader. Jack roared and swiped at the Vampires who were attacking him. Jack slashed and clawed at them. The Vampires ducked and dodged the attacks. Elsa saw Pitch escape from Jack's grasp and leave the room. What a coward, Elsa thought.
Several other Vampires left the room but Elsa noticed that Anton and Ragnar didn't. Maybe they were afraid that Jack would attack Elsa. Well, Elsa wouldn't lie, she was kind of afraid of that too. She couldn't move, she couldn't escape the chains. She was in too much pain to try and make an effort to leave. This would be ironic, to escape the torture of the sun but only to be killed by her beloved Jack. Well, this was a surprising turn of events. Elsa saw the room empty around her. Most of the Vampires had already left when Jack had burst in at the beginning but some had stuck around to save Pitch but now they were leaving. They didn't want to be eaten by a Werewolf.
Suddenly Jack took notice of Elsa. Elsa could feel fear pumping through her veins. She tried not to feel fear. She knew that Werewolves could sense fear. She didn't want to give it anymore ammo than he already had. Jack started to come towards Elsa. He let out a long low growl. Jack had come up to Elsa and he was now face to face with him. Elsa could feel Werewolf breath snorting all over her. Elsa stared into the face of the beast. She could see Jack's blue eyes staring right back at her. She tried to will Jack to remember. Come on, remember me, she thought, it's me, Elsa.
For a few long minutes, she had thought that the Werewolf was going to pounce, that it was going slash her up. But then the strangest thing then happened. The Werewolf let out a small pouting noise. Then Jack licked her, all over her face. Elsa recoiled slightly by it all but then a smile came over her face. Jack had recognised her, he had actually recognised her. The door flew open and Elsa looked around and saw the rest of The Guardians coming towards her. Jack cut Elsa's chains with his powerful claws and then helped to support Elsa when she fell against him when her bonds were cut.
"You okay?" North asked her.
"I think so," Elsa responded but then gasped in pain.
Jack, in his Werewolf state, whimpered in pain and licked Elsa's wound. He seemed to be trying to fix it.
"We have to get out of here," Tooth said. "We need a place to help Elsa."
"I know a place," Anton suddenly pipped up.
All The Guardians looked around and Jack made a growling noise when he looked at them. Both Anton and Ragnar backed up slowly looking fearful.
"It's okay," Elsa said trying to get up as she supported herself. "They're friends."
Jack seemed to calm down at her words. Jack did seem to understand what was going on and register that Anton and Ragnar were friends. He just protected Elsa anyway. He seemed to be fearful that something else could happen.
"What's the place?" North asked him.
"My cousin owes a place not far from here," Anton said. "I accidently went a little crazy when I first became a Vampire and Turned him too. He's not there at the moment. He's in Vienna at the moment attending a concert there."
"Then we head there," North said. "Until Elsa is fully healed."
"What about the full moon?" Anton asked and North looked fearful. He took a look outside and saw that the moon had been covered by the clouds. "It's gone for now. Maybe we should move while we can?"
"Agreed," North said.
Anton helped Elsa onto Jack's back. He seemed to understand what was going on. Elsa could feel herself slipping in and out of consciousness as the pain was starting to get to her. She didn't know how much she could last. The room was staring to spin and blacken. It was a fight to stay conscious. She wanted to stay awake. She didn't know what could happen if she did fall unconscious. She may not come out of it.
"Elsa isn't looking so good guys," Tooth said. "We need to get her to a safe place and like now."
"Okay," Anton said. "You coming Ragnar?"
"Well," Ragnar hesitated. "They're Werewolves."
"So?" Anton said. "They're friends of Elsa! Pitch tried to kill Elsa based on loving one of them. How could you stay after that?"
"That is true," Ragnar said. He paused for a moment. "Well okay. Let's leave now."
"My photos," Elsa suddenly said.
They all looked at her in surprise. It appeared that no one in the room was aware of what she meant.
"I know what she means," Anton said. "I'll go gather all our stuff and meet you outside the city."
"There's a hill just west of here," North explained. "We have our car there. Be there as soon as you can."
"Got it," Anton said. "We are fighting a clock here. Pitch could be coming at any moment and the moon could come out at any time. I don't want you guys transforming while I am with you guys. Death by Werewolf is not something high on my things do list."
North nodded and gave a little chuckle at what Anton had said. "Let's go."
That was the last thing that Elsa heard. Elsa then felt the world go black around her.
A/N: Well it looks like Jack had saved Elsa! Phew! It did come close there for a while but it looks like Jack did get there in time. Thankfully, he recognised Elsa in his transformed state and didn't attack her like before. Why that is, shall be explained. I have a feeling that North may know. I know some reviewers were upset at the thought that Elsa could die and that Jelsa wouldn't happen. But you guys can breath easy! Elsa is okay, well for now anyway. Anyway, I hope that you guys all enjoyed this update. Please review =)
Reviews:
WeirdWerewolfFan: I have no idea how much fast I can update. I think I could probably manage at least once per week, I do try to update at least every few days. On University people, well I don't have to go into University during the weekend but you are forgetting that we have a lot of assignments, essays, readings and a whole bunch of other crap we have to do in order to pass the course. This takes up practically every weekend of the semester which impacts my ability to write and thus update. Thanks for enjoying the story! Happy birthday? Did I have a birthday and not realise it? My birthday has not passed yet, it is a while away, why did you think it had? Yes my winter holidays are over but the countries that you listed are not the only ones in the Southern Hemisphere which is indeed where I live. There is Polynesia (like Tonga, Cook Islands, Samoa etc.), maybe Indonesia and my home country, New Zealand. Also, just a small side note, it's Antarctica, by the way. Next update being posted as you requested!
fireninjafox: Yep more drama and definitely spells trouble.
heartfulymi: Well it's not a matter that he hates Elsa, more like he is very loyal to Pitch. He hates Werewolf-Vampire relationships as much as Pitch does.
ElsaTheSnowQueen2: Thanks! Looks like they did come in time!
Jelsalover3: Thanks so much!
Kat-IlluminatedPurity: Well we don't know what happened between Pitch and his wife. Maybe he neglected her or abused her? We don't know yet. But I believe that she just fell in love with someone else. It's unfortunate but it does happen. With Elsa, he just choose the wrong woman. Elsa's heart belongs to Jack. I don't know if Pitch will find anyone else although hint there was a female Vampire at some point (find out at another time - it may not be in this story, am I saying too much? Am I giving too much away? won't say anything more on that although she has been mentioned already) and there probably would be a number of female Vampires who would want to be with Pitch just based off his position perhaps. Looks like Jack did get to Elsa before her death sentence. Phew!
WhaleCum420: Of course Elsa is going to end up with Jack! This is a Jelsa story after all.
Frostbite Productions: Oh phew, I thought you weren't going to make it a Jelsa story. Good annoucments.
Guest: Well Anna is not going to be in this story. She died a long time ago, probably around early 1900's, maybe like 1905-1910. I can say that she did have a great life with Kristoff though surrounded by children and grandchildren. She did not become a Vampire or a Werewolf. So she will not be appearing to save Elsa. Although, Jack may have gotten there in time to save Elsa.