I DO NOT OWN THE FROZEN AND ROTG CHARACTERS. THEY BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL OWNERS.
Chapter 4: Getting to know each other
The King is pleased on Jack's answer and is happy to know that they won't be bothered anymore on finding a butler for his youngest daughter. Jack, on the other hand, had been concealing his excitement ever since he accept the King's proposal. He'd been thinking that all is well and he will go back home victorious and successful. Still, deep inside that there is something he feels that somehow everything will make a wrong turn. He shook that feeling off and proceed to discuss his new found career with the King.
"So Jack, how much is your debt?" the King asked.
"Well the debt cost 30 gold pieces, your majesty." Jack answered
"Ah I see, how about this. We pay you monthly with 2 sacks containing 6 gold pieces each? All we ask for return is a job well done. Does that sound negotiable to you?
Jack think carefully for his answer. With a satisfied thought he nodded in agreement on the King's terms.
"Also, I want you to start first thing tomorrow, understand?"
"Yes, your majesty." Jack replied "Do you have anymore terms to discuss, your highness?"
"No more... for now. Well, since we have now agreed that you will work here, I want to congratulate you Jack for your new job. Kai will be your guide and he will teach you on everything he knows. That will be all, you are dismissed." Said the King.
Jack thanked them for one more time and bowed before he takes his leave with Kai following him. Once outside the throne room, Jack sees Kai extending his arm up straight with his palm forward, signaling Jack to follow him. He did what he told him to do and walk besides Kai. They walk to the hallway with absolute silence which make Jack very uncomfortable. He knows he have to interact with the man, that will become his mentor and superior, beside him since he will be spending three months working with him.
"So... how long have you been working here?" Jack asked breaking the silence.
"I've been the family's butler for 22 years" Kai replied
"Wow, that was a long time now."
"Indeed it was, I first came here when King Agdar was only a prince but already married to Queen Idun... or Princess Idun back then. I had witness his parent's passing, his coronation, and the birth of his daughters. I had serve him with everything he asked, I support him in his decisions, I gave him advice and wisdom in things he does not quite understand, I help him in every way I can, I even became his legal guardian when his father and mother died. In short, I was there for him in good times and bad, and I have been dedicating my life for him, that what it means to be a butler." Kai finishes his speech.
Jack asked no further questions for they have been answered by Kai. The only thought that was running through his head now is how he will do the same to his master, or in this case mistress. They continue their walk and finally reach a certain room. Kai opened the door and entered with Jack following him.
"This will be your room during your stay here in the castle." Kai said while standing in the doorway.
Jack observe the place carefully and was satisfied to find the room very cozy. The room is wide with a nice window view of the front yard of the castle, it has a bed designed for one person, a wardrobe with a mirror, and a study table. He notice that something was resting on top of the study table. So he took it and inspect it only to be revealed as a map, a map to the entire castle. He then set his luggage down and put some of his packed clothes inside the wardrobe and put some of his other stuff on top of the study table. After he finished unpacking, Kai cleared his throat to get his attention. Jack turned his head to Kai and he start speaking.
"One more thing Jack, to be a proper butler, you must wear a proper attire. And by the looks on the dress you just packed, none of them qualifies. So I suggest that you go to town and to the tailor to sew you a uniform, similar to mine." Kai said then reaches out to his pocket and took out 5 silver coins. He then gives it to Jack. "Take it, use that to buy your clothes. No offense, but you can't wear that when you are serving your mistress." Kai pointed out to Jack's attire which consist of a white v-neck undershirt with a brown vest and brown trousers and a sandals on his feet.
Jack nodded and walk passed Kai to go outside the castle and buy his uniform. Once outside, he notice that the sun is starting to set. He hurries to the tailor so he can go back to the castle before sundown. It is a good thing he observe the place carefully earlier because it helps him to remember where he needed to go. Jack finally manage to find the tailor place and went inside. The tailor notice him and give him a warm smile.
"Oh hello there young lad, good to see you back." The tailor said to Jack. "Did you finally got a job?"
"Yes, I'm working at the castle as a butler. Kai said that I need to go here so I can get a uniform."
"Well, come here and I will take your measurements." the tailor said while she gestures for Jack to come closer and take his measures. A minute later, she is done measuring and wrote everything in a piece of paper.
"That's it, I got everything I need. It will be done by tomorrow." The tailor said
"Wait tomorrow? Can't I get now?" Jack asked
"I'm sorry lad but clothes like yours are hard to make. Besides many have come for me to make clothes so first come, first serve."
Jack sighed in defeat but thank the tailor and inform her that he will be back tomorrow. But as he was about to go to the door, a blue suit caught his sight. He walked towards the suit and examine it. It is a formal attire that can be wear by lords or dukes in balls or parties. Yet the suit is also ordinary that can be wear by commoners in a special occasion. Jack took the suit and compare it to his body. The suit is not too big and not too small but also not the perfect size. With the suit in hand, he approach the tailor once again to ask about the suit.
"Uhm Ms. tailor, How about this suit? Do you think it is suitable for a butler?" Jack asked
"Hmm could be, try it on" Said the tailor.
So Jack went to the fitting room try the suit on. He took off his vest and undershirt and put on the light blue long sleeve and top it with the dark blue coat. He pair it with a dark blue pants and now stuck on how to wear the red tie. He went out to the fitting room and ask assistance for the tailor. After the tailor tie his tie, he inspect himself in the mirror. Not bad, he thought.
"It suits you well but I think it is not the right measurement for you. Take it off and I will fix it for you, if you will take it." the tailor said then she grabbed something behind the counter. "Here take these shoes, it will suit you well with that suit."
"Thank you and yes please, I will take it." Jack said and went back to the fitting room to take off the suit and put his clothes on. He then give the suit to the tailor.
"Okay wait here, it will only take a minute."
A few minutes later, the tailor finish fixing the suit and gave it to Jack and he pays for it using the money Kai gave him. With that, Jack step outside the tailor, wearing the suit and shoes, and headed out back to the castle. But before he go back, he notice that the sun is still setting down so he decide to pay Kristoff a visit. He walk to the marketplace and notice that every girl that passed by him will wink and wave at him. Some even swoon at him, Jack just smiled and nod at the girls but deep inside he starts to get a little uncomfortable. He finally reach Kristoff's stand and saw Kristoff packing up so he can go home. Good thing he catch up to him or else his visit is a waste. Kristoff saw him approaching and wave at him.
"I see that the King help you well." Kristoff said to Jack
"Yeah he give me a job at the castle."
"Woah really? What do you do in there?" Kristoff said with an amaze expression.
"A butler for the youngest princess. Though I don't know a thing about being a butler."
"Wait, the youngest princess? As in Princess Anna? Does that mean you get to spend time with her?" Kristoff asked with curious face.
"If that means to be a butler then yes." Jack replied
"Wow lucky you" Kristoff whispered while his face dropped.
"What was that?"
"Oh nothing" He chuckled nervously "Congratulations man, you finally have a job."
"Yeah could have done it without you, which reminds me that I better get going." Jack said
"Yeah me too, so see you when I see you?"
"Of course."
They bid their goodbyes and gone their separate ways, Jack went back to the castle while Kristoff is heading home. It is already dark when Jack reach the castle and went back to his room. He saw a meal that is place on top of the study table and a letter. Jack read the letter and discover it that it was from Kai telling him to finish up dinner and meet him in his bedroom. So Jack do what he is told and finish dinner quickly. He brush his teeth after eating and headed out to find Kai.
Meanwhile the royal family is having their own dinner in the dining hall. The dinner is quiet as the sound of utensils clanking can only be heard in the entire room. They were having a feast that is good for a party but only four people are consuming the food. The King, Queen, and the older Princess were eating their food gracefully, eating it with manners while the youngest princess eats the food excitingly.
"Anna, manners" the Queen reminded her daughter.
"But mom this food is delicious. I can't slow down when this food is this delicious." Anna protested.
"Still honey, you need to eat with manners. A princess doesn't eat messily." The Queen said to Anna
Anna only pouted and started to listen to her dear mother and eat her meal like a princess should eat. After another minute of silence, the older Princess decide to start a conversation.
"So mama, papa, I heard you hired another butler for Anna." the older Princess said making Anna to choke on her food with complete shock.
"WHAT!?" Anna shouted once she swallowed her food. "You hired me another one?!"
"Anna don't shout at the table." the Queen said
"But mama, papa, why? another butler? I can take care of myself." Anna protested
"It is only normal for a princess to have a butler." The King said
"But what about Elsa, she doesn't have one."
"Well your sister is... a... well let's just say that you really need a one." The King said while trying not to say the wrong words to Anna that might offend her. Comparing the two princess, Elsa is more mature and regal while Anna is childish.
"Oh trust me, I don't need another grumpy, old, ..." Anna was cut off by the sudden opening of the huge double doors of the dining hall. They all turn their heads on the door to see who is responsible on interrupting their discussion.
In the doorway, there stood a fine young man with a blue suit and red tie, and an unfamiliar face to Anna and Elsa. Time seems to froze on the princesses world when they saw a handsome man standing on the doorway. They don't know who the stranger is or what is he doing there but one thing for sure is that he took their breath away. That snow white hair and striking blue eyes suits the boy well with a blue formal attire. Both their jaws dropped and even Elsa, the regal daughter of the King and Queen, dropped her spoon and fork that was in her hands. They finally returned to reality and blush furiously to the unknown man.
"...butler." Anna whispered, finishing her statement.
Jack was also shock on place when he realize that he went to the wrong room. He stood frozen on the doorway when seeing the King, Queen, and the Princesses turn their heads to look at him. He is now beyond embarrass when he realize he just walk right into something. Clearly he doesn't know what to do so he just stand there and stare back at the royal family. After a few seconds, Jack finally found his voice and started bowing down to the King, Queen, and Princesses of Arendelle to apologize.
"I am so sorry your highness, I didn't mean to stumble on your dinner. Please forgive me, I was just on my way to meet Kai and I was lost and I... I..." Jack apologize and at the same time trying to explain himself.
The King raised his hand to stop Jack and Jack immediately stopped. He's heart is now pounding fast with nervousness on what would the King do to him.
"It's alright, Jackson, I understand. If you are looking for Kai he's in his room. Down the hall to the left, he occupies the third room." The King said to Jack to reassure him.
Jack sighed and release his breath that he was holding and thank the King for the directions. He took his leave and went to Kai's room.
Back at the dining hall, the princesses are still trying to process in their minds on what happened or who was the stranger. They still have their mouths drop and only closed it when they realize the stranger was long gone. The sisters finally broke out into their trance and started to confront their parents.
"Mama, Papa, who was that?" Elsa asked
"That was Jack, Anna's new butler." The Queen said while resuming eating her dinner.
"That...was my butler?" Anna asked while pointing her finger to the door where Jack walked in.
"Isn't he a bit too young to be one?" Elsa asked
"Well, I thought of that too but if I keep hiring old ones to Anna then those butlers won't keep up with her, forcing me and your mother to find one again since no one stayed for a long time." The King said. "Besides, I like his guts and determination on helping his love ones so I hired him."
"What is his story mama, papa?" Anna asked
The Queen and King told them the events that happened earlier and tell them Jack's story and on how Jack came to them for help. The sisters were entertained and at the same time inspired on Jack's tale. The story went on for a couple of minutes, turning the once boring dinner into a happy and lively one. They finish eating up their dinner and went back to their respective rooms to retire for the night. Anna lay down on her bed and tries to replay everything that happened that day. She slowly drifted to sleep with a thought that having a butler may not be bad at all.
Elsa is now in her bedroom, reading a book before going to sleep. Like, Anna she also replayed the events that happened earlier. She can't focus on her book when having the thought of a handsome stranger is now staying in the castle and took the job as Anna's personal butler. There is an unidentified feeling in her heart which makes her more confuse. Why am I feeling like this? She thought. Elsa shook the feeling away and resume on reading her book until sleep visits her.
At the same time, Jack is now at Kai's room listening to his lecture. His head is slowly dropping as he is starting to doze off but he fights the urge to do so. With every word that Kai said to him is continuously running in his head.
"You shall address Princess Anna as' mistress', for she will be your master. You must serve your mistress in any way that she will be pleased. You must be with her in anywhere she goes, unless she told you otherwise. You are to escort her in any events that will happen in the castle. You will be a model to her, which means you are to be polite, well-mannered, and kind. You will guard her with all your life and let not harm touch her. She is your main responsibility and do not let her leave your sight."
Jack can only nod in agreement because each second pass, he is slowly drifting to sleep. He jerks his head up so that Kai won't notice that he is no longer paying attention. After a few more lessons, Kai finally dismissed Jack and let him rest for the night. So he stood up and walk back to his room groggily like a drunken man going home. He finally reach his room and quickly open the door and immediately close it, took off his clothes, leaving him in his boxer short and propped down to his bed and now asleep within seconds.
The next morning, Jack woke up early and started to fix himself so he can start his work. He took a bath, eat breakfast, brush his teeth, and wore his uniform. After inspecting himself in the mirror, he goes out of his room and walk towards Anna's to wake her up and to let her start for the day. He reach Anna's bedroom and knock at the door to see if his mistress is awake. She didn't respond so Jack once again knock a little louder to caught her attention at the other side of the door.
"Mistress, Mistress" Jack said while knocking
"Uhm...yeah...(yawn)... who is it?" Anna said at the other side of the door. Sitting on her bed with her eyes still closed and just woken up.
"It's me Jack, your new butler. Time to wake up mistress, breakfast is already serve at the dining hall."
"Jack... jack...mmmm" Anna thought for a moment before it click her."Oh... Jack, you mean the cute... uh I mean white hair boy butler?" Anna said now opening her eyes.
"Uhm yes mistress"
Anna hastily got up from bed and start to clean herself up. Jack can hear everything through the door and assume that his mistress is getting ready for the day. While waiting, the door on the room next to Anna's opened and Elsa stepped outside of it. She notice Jack in front of Anna's door and greeted him with a smile. Jack smiled back and bowed to the Princess.
"Good morning, your highness" Jack said while his head bowed
"Good morning too" Elsa said and Jack lift his head up." I believe we haven't met yet, I'm Princess Elsa of Arendelle."
"Jackson Overland, your majesty" Jack said while grabbing Elsa's hand and kiss the back of it making Elsa blush a little."But you can call me Jack" Jack said and let go of her hand.
"I see that you are waiting for Anna, Is she awake yet?" Elsa asked
"Yes, your majesty, she is just preparing herself for the day."
"Well it will take her for a while to get ready, since she had a bed hair." Elsa teases
"I DO NOT!" Anna shouted at the other side of her door.
Elsa cover her mouth while giggling while Jack chuckled. After their little moment, the two suddenly stare at each other with smiles in their faces. Making Jack realize that the older Princess has a beautiful face and caught most his attention is her eyes. Those striking sapphire eyes that seems to reveal anything, he can already tell what the Princess' attitude and behavior by just looking at her eyes. Elsa also once again is trap in Jack's charms. Like Jack, her eyes are also locked in his and sees snowflakes, beautiful snowflakes in his eyes. Maybe it is just her imagination but she could have sworn that she really saw snowflakes. The two realize on what they're doing and immediately turn their heads away to avert each other's gaze and blush furiously.
"Uhm... I...I... just gonna...go...uhm nice meeting you... Jack." Elsa stammered still avoiding her gaze on Jack.
"Nice...meeting ...you to...uhm... Princess Elsa" Jack said doing the same thing that Elsa is doing to him.
Elsa excuse herself and started to walk away with weak knees due to her staring contest with Jack. While Jack was left standing in his spot, still looking away.
Woah, that was awkward, they unknowingly thought at the same time.
The door to Anna's room finally opened and revealed a well dressed Anna ready for the day. She then notice Jack that is looking away for something, so she cleared her throat to get Jack back to reality. Jack immediately turn his head to Anna and saw the she was ready. He approach her and bowed to her.
"Mistress, breakfast is ready at the dining hall. May I escort you?" Jack said and offer his arm to Anna.
"You may." Anna said in her most mannered voice and hook Jack's arm with hers and they started to walk. Wow, his well built, Anna thought when she touch his arm and felt his biceps.
"Look, I'm not one with the silence so while we are walking, tell me about yourself Jack." Anna said breaking the ice.
Jack look at the Princess with a confuse look and immediately smile and start to introduce himself.
"Well before I start, I want to know how much you know about me?" Jack asked
"Hmm my parents told me that you and your family were broke and you are here to find comfort." Anna said with a straight face making Jack feel like swords pierce his heart. He only reacted with a sweet smile but his 'inner' face shows a more horrified and hurt look. "Other than that, my papa and mama told me that you seem to be a nice guy and lovely one too since you bear the burden of being a father to your family."
Jack calmed a little bit when he was complimented by the princess." Well, it seems you only know a little about me. First I'm mischievous, a trouble maker, starter of fun, adventurous, and reckless. But you won't see that side of me since I'm working to help my family."
"Sounds like me, I think we will get along just fine." Said Anna. "But since you won't be showing your real self to me, then tell me what kind of mask will you be wearing?"
"I'm expected to be matured and be formal, just like your sister, Princess Elsa." Jack said.
"Bummer, then you're no fun at all." Anna pouted.
Jack laughed at her reaction. "Don't worry mistress, even though I ask to be more serious, I will still support your decisions and maybe even help you on what you need, whether it be good or not too good."
Anna face lit up when she discovers that her butler will not hinder her in her mischievous plans. Just like Jack, Anna's a trouble maker and a fun lover. It is the reason why her parents keep hiring her a butler so that someone will look after her so she will not hurt herself and teach her to be a proper princess. Their little walk has come to an end when they reach the dining hall.
"Well mistress, I shall give you privacy in your meal. If you need anything, just call me and I will be there." Jack said detaching his arm on Anna's.
Anna nodded and go inside the dining hall for her breakfast. Jack also took his leave so he can take a stroll in the castle. While walking, he can't get the feeling off himself that someone is following him. So he turn to his back and confront the person who is stalking him.
"Alright who is there and why are you following me?" Jack said when he turn around but all he sees is a empty hall, a large vase, and paintings that is attach to the wall. He then notice that someone is hiding behind the vase and is about to confront him or her when the stalker decided to show his/her self up.
"Okay you got me, I'm sorry I'm following you. I can't help to worry since you are new here and you might get lost." A feminine voice said behind the vase and then the girl stand up so she can reveal herself. Jack notice her most is her hair, it's similar to a hummingbird's colorful feathers, and her pink eyes. The girl is wearing a maid's outfit and seems like the same age as Jack's. "My name is Toothiana, but people calls me Tooth. I'm Princess Anna's personal maid." The girl introduce herself.
"Okay... so why follow me?" Jack asked still confused
"Well I was asked by sir Kai to guide you to the castle. Uhm ...would...you mind if a I join you?" Tooth asked with her head down and a faint blush on her face.
Jack thought for a moment and smiled at the girl knowing that having a company is nice. "Okay, so where do we start?"
Tooth then lead Jack to the castle, showing him the ball room, the study room, the watchtower, the guest room, the library, and everything else. Jack has to admit that it is a pretty huge castle and thank to Tooth for her guidance because if went alone, he will definitely get lost. He also use the time with her to know more of his co-worker. The trip has come to an end in front of Anna's room because they had been summoned by their master who is now in her bedroom. Jack knock on the door and Anna immediately open it.
"Oh Jack, Tooth, I see you've met each other." Anna said to the both of them.
"Yes mistress, what can I do for you?" Jack and Tooth asked at the same time.
"Well, Tooth I need you to assist me on something while you Jack, I need you to do me a favor."
"What is it mistress?" Jack asked
"I need you to go to town and fetch me some special flowers." Anna command with a sweet smile.
AN: Chapter 4 done.
I just notice this that every time I write another chapter, it gets longer and longer. Which motivates me to write longer chapters next time.
Well read and enjoy!