Within half an hour, Grandpappie was in Arendelle, and telling Anna, Kristoff and James about the invaders.
"…and they have two man-o-wars protecting them from the cove, and 150 to 200 soldiers encamped below the North Mountain.," Grandpappie finished.
"You say Marshmallow, Olaf, and Katrina are slowing them down by clogging the passes with snow? That gives us time to muster the Imperial Guards," stated James emphatically. "With your permission, Anna, I will muster 200 guards for our defense, and take them to the North Mountain."
"Permission granted, James! Good luck!" Anna stated. And James went off to call to arms his Imperial Guards. He would leave 100 guards behind to fend off any attacks to Arendelle proper.
It was 1AM when the Imperial Guards began to arm. They would be at the North Mountain by 4AM, ready for the attackers. Captain Smith would lead the defense. He left Sergeant Janssen in charge of the Arendelle proper defense.
As the Guards marched quietly to their goal, Anna decided that she wanted to be there to provide moral support. Kai and Kristoff tried to talk her out of it, but she felt it was her duty as Queen-to-be. After all, Elsa would be there.
Seeing he couldn't change her mind, Kristoff hitched up Sven and Olga to the sled.
"We'll go to the North Mountain, but we will stay at the ice castle," insisted Kristoff. Anna agreed.
At around 5AM, just before sunrise, Herford spotted a large naval force heading Arendelle's way.
"Janssen! I count 11 ships heading our way! 10 are large enough to be man-o-wars! They are heading straight for the harbor!" Herford exclaimed.
"So, Ulf thought he'd catch us napping by deserting the city to fight his landing party! Well, we'll have a welcome ready for him! Cannoneers, have your cannons ready to fire on my command!"
"Yes, Sergeant!"
Herford watched apprehensively as the force came closer and closer. They were almost in cannon range when…
"HOLD YOUR FIRE! HOLD YOUR FIRE! The lead ship is an Arendelle vessel, and if I haven't gone crazy, it is the Pride of Arendelle II!" cried Herford.
The soldiers watched apprehensively, as the Pride of Arendelle II docked as did the command ship of Commodore Jon. Janssen waited until the gangplank was lowered, and Queen Elsa debarked.
"IT'S QUEEN ELSA!" Janssen cried loudly, and rushed to greet her. The soldiers let out a very loud, hearty cheer, waking the citizens.
"Your Majesty!" he said as he bowed.
"Good morning, Sergeant."
"Your Majesty, your sister and 200 soldiers have gone to the North Mountain! King Ulf has landed an invasion force!"
Commodore Jon couldn't help over hearing the news.
"Invasion force? Where are they, Sergeant! My entire fleet is at the command of Queen Elsa!"
"They are on the beach at the cove under the North Mountain!"
"I know that cove!" replied Elsa. "That's where Ulf's ship let me off on my return from Dolencia."
"Your Highness," said Jon, "We can take you there more quickly by ship than over land. Direct us there and we will trap Ulf in the cove!"
"Your Majesty, that is a great idea!" stated Janssen.
"Very well, Jon. I accept your offer, but when I get there, anchor your ships just outside of the cove mouth. I will go on shore and see what I can do," replied Elsa.
Meanwhile, the good citizens came to the harbor to see what the ruckus was about. When they saw Elsa, they also let out a loud cheer. Elsa smiled and waved to her subjects, as she boarded Commodore Jon's flagship. She planned to teach Ulf a lesson he would never forget!