Kai started a fire in the small clearing, away from Elsa, but close enough so that she was warm.

He and Olaf were so relieved to hear her take her breaths. Elsa was alive, and that's all that mattered to them. Kai was freezing to death in the forest, but it seemed as though the cold helped Elsa, so he stayed.

Kai sat around the fire, trying to keep warm. Every now and then Kai would look over at Elsa, making sure she was okay. She would be fine. Olaf was taking care of her. He was her own personal doctor. A snowman doctor. That's a first.

Kai walked over to Elsa, and kneeled.

"How is she?" He asked.

"I wouldn't know." Olaf answered. "But, she's breathing. That's good right?"

Kai chuckled. "It's good enough." He said.

"Kai, aren't you hungry?" Olaf asked.

"Don't worry about me." Kai said. "I'll find food when Elsa wakes up."

"Okay!" Olaf said merrily.

Kai was jealous at Olaf. Olaf was always so merry, even during the worst of times. Kai tried to remember a time when he was like Olaf. Nothing popped up.

Kai looked over at his fire, and saw that it was dying. He shot a blast of fire at it, but the flame was still weak. It was running out of wood.

"I'm going to get more firewood." Kai told Olaf.

"I can do it!" Olaf said.

"No, you take care of Elsa. Make sure no bad guys come to harm her."

"Aren't you more fit for that?"

"Olaf... You're the greatest ninja warrior I've ever seen. I bet you take down guys faster than I ever will."

"That is true." Olaf agreed.

Kai stood up, and walked out of the clearing into the forest. Kai was limping as he walked. His exhaustion was too great. His growling stomach didn't necessarily make things better for him.

Finding firewood in the snow wasn't the easiest thing Kai did. He would collect one good piece of one every few minutes. Most of the wood he saw was too small, or not dry enough.

"All right," he said," I have a whopping..." Kai counted the wood. "A whopping 7 pieces. I guess this should do."

"For now." Said a voice behind Kai.

The voice was familiar to Kai. Hearing it didn't make him happy. Kai dropped the wood, and turned around.

"Strife." Kai said.

The man with the black mask was behind Kai leaning on a tree. If Kai could give Strife one good compliment, it would be that he wasn't the worst guy at stealth.

Kai drew his dagger, and held it back handed.

"Whoa!" Strife said. "You don't plan on using, right, brother?"

"Why are you here?" Kai asked.

Strife stopped leaning on the tree, and walked close to Kai.

"I'm just seeing your progress on the mission." He said.

Kai was confused. "Mission?"

"Yea, the mission. You know, the one about kidnapping a Queen. The reason you left for Arendelle in the first place. Ring any bells?"

"Yeah." Kai answered. "I got it."

"We'll, Kai it doesn't seem like you're doing your job."

"What do you mean?"

"For her kidnapper, you seem awfully nice and protective of her."

An idea popped up in Kai's head. It seemed as though Strife didn't know about Kai's betrayal. He could use this for his advantage. He wouldn't have to fight Strife. Just mislead him. Kai had to come up with a quick story in his head.

"And Kai," Strife continued, "I wasn't sure if you were going to do the job, so I sent some men to Arendelle. Some returned with Princess Anna, and they said they saw you fighting them. Whats that about?"

Uh-oh, Kai thought.

"I did fight some of them. All part of the act." Kai said.

"Act?"

"You see, bringing Elsa to Teranhall would be less of a burden if she trusted me. I made up a fake story and now, I'm taking her to Teranhall. She thinks I'm helping her save her sister. When we get there, I'll hand her over to you." Kai lied.

"Explain what happened to Summers."

Kai was perplexed on how Strife would know about that. Kai frankly didn't care right now. He just wanted Strife to leave.

"He failed." Kai answered.

"How?" Strife asked.

"He failed with the others. Now it's just Elsa, Olaf, and I."

"The snowman?"

"Ye-" Kai hesitated.

How would Strife know about Olaf? Kai never mentioned anything about Olaf. Kai figured this meeting with Strife wasn't a coincidence. Strife was watching Kai. Kai had to be careful now.

"Yes." Kai answered."The snowman."

Strife got closer to Kai. Kai was just about ready to use his weapon, but he let the conversation go on.

"I'll take her off your hands, Kai. While she's weak." Strife offered.

Strife was definitely watching Kai. Kai didn't like where this conversation was going.

Kai refused Strife's offer. "No."

"Why not?" Strife asked.

"Lyre told me to finish the mission. I'll do it myself." Kai answered.

Strife did nothing. Kai stared at Strife's mask. Kai knew Strife for many years, yet he still did not know his identity.

Finally, Strife nodded. "As you wish." Strife said.

Strife turned around, but Kai still had some questions.

"How's Princess Anna?" He asked.

"She's alive." Strife answered.

Kai didn't like the way that sounded.

"Is there a town near here?" Kai asked. "I need some food."

"There's one a few miles north of here. It's not snowy there, so enjoy it." Strife answered.

Strife started to walk away. "See you later." He said as he walked.

Before Strife left, he stopped to say one more thing.

"Kai..." He said.

"Hm?"

"Don't let yourself get to close to her. It's a job. Just a job. Remember it." Strife said, and with that, he continued to walk away.

Kai turned his back. Strife was a threat to him, and Elsa. Kai was suspicious of Strife's intentions. There was no way on earth Strife didn't know Kai betrayed the Bandits. He's too smart for that. Kai couldn't let Strife get in the way.

Kai formed a ball of fire in his hand, raised it up, and turned around in hopes of defeating Strife. But, Strife was already gone, nowhere to be seen. Kai extinguished the flame.

Kai knew for certain; Strife was not to be trusted.

Kai picked up the firewood, and ran back to Elsa and Olaf. He found them in the same positions they were in earlier. He threw the wood in the fire, and looked at Olaf.

"She's looking healthier!" Olaf said.

"Good... That's good..." Kai said weakly.

"You okay?" Olaf asked.

"No." Kai answered.

Kai collapsed from exhaustion.

"Mom! Dad! My hands are on fire!"

Kai's parents ran to the little boy's aid.

"I'm scared!" Kai cried.

The sound of his parent's screaming woke him up.

When Kai opened his eyes and screamed. Elsa was looking down over him.

"Bad dream?" She said.

"Yeah..." He said. "Glad to see you up, princess."

"Queen." She corrected. "I'm glad to see you up too."

"She woke up an hour ago!" Olaf said, in the distance.

"I let you rest. I know you need it." She said.

"Thanks." Kai said. "But right now, we can't afford to waste any time."

Elsa nodded.

"Are you just as hungry as me?" She asked.

Kai nodded.

"There's a town a few miles north of here. We should get going... now!"

"How do you know that?" Elsa asked.

"A fairy told me." Kai answered.

"Ohh! Was it pretty?"Olaf said.

Kai and Elsa laughed at Olaf.

"What 's so funny?" The snowman asked.

"Nothing." Said Kai and Elsa.

The trio started walking north. The landscape didn't seem to change. Though they were well rested, their hunger made them weak. Olaf, as he didn't eat, was always ahead of them.

"So what happened when I was out?" Elsa asked.

"You don't want to know." Kai answered.

Elsa had a feeling she really didn't. Elsa looked at Kai. He saved her life many times.

"Thank you." She said.

"For what?" He asked.

"For saving me."

Kai looked away.

"What? No reply?" Elsa said, irritated.

"It's not that." Kai said.

"Then what is it?"

"It's just that-"

"Guys look over her!" Olaf said.

The two rushed to Olaf's position. They stood at the top of a hill, where the forest ended. The hill overlooked a small town, thriving with people. The town stood near another rocky shore, with few ships docked.

They walked into the town, and looked around. Merchants were selling many goods, including food.

"Is this a dream?" Kai asked.

Elsa ignored him. She was amazed at the town. She looked around. People were swarming the streets. So many people in such a small place. The buildings were no taller than 1 story!

Kai stood back and asked a woman where they are.

"Why, Finchtown of course!" She answered.

"Well, we're in Finchtown." Kai told Elsa.

"Amazing." She said. "It's nothing compared to Arendelle, but it's amazing how so many people are here doing their business."

As Olaf walked with them, people gasped, screamed, and laughed. Apparently they have never seen a living snowman before in their life.

Elsa was almost lost in the city. She was taken away by everything about it. She barely noticed Kai tapping her shoulder.

Elsa turned to look at Kai.

"Are we going to get food or what?" Kai asked.

Kai and Elsa walked into the center of the town. It seemed like a plaza. It was much smaller than Arendelle's plaza but it had more merchants selling goods. They spotted one stand selling food.

"Problem is," Kai said, "We don't have money."

"I'll persuade that guy to give us something." Elsa winked.

"How? I don't think these guys know who the Queen of Arendelle is."

Elsa was already almost near the stand when he asked. She turned her head and smiled.

"I'm a people's person."

Elsa walked to the stand to talk to the man.

"I'd like to consider myself a people's person." Olaf said.

Kai and Olaf stood back to watch Elsa do her magic.

The man running the stand had his back turned to Elsa. The man was short. Very short. He had white hair and wore rags.

"Uh... Hello." Said Elsa.

The man turned around with closed eyes.

"How may I assist you today?" The man said.

The man opened his eyes, and they widened. He gasped and backed away. He recognized Elsa, and she recognized him.

Elsa frowned. She was not happy to see this guy. The man was shivering where he stood.

"What is the Duke of Weaseltown doing in Finchtown?" She said.

"I'm no longer the Duke!" He corrected. "After you cancelled all business with Weaseltown, I was banished from my city!"

"You deserved it." Elsa said.

His face got red. "What is the Queen of Arendelle doing here in Finchland!?" He asked angrily.

"None of your business." She said. "I'm here for your food, Mr..."

"Continue calling me the Duke. But, I won't do business with you."

The Duke grabbed all of his fruits one by one, and put it away under the stand. He threw other foods off the stand. The Duke crossed his arms.

"This is what you get for ruining me." said the Duke.

Elsa raised her hand in the air, with little ice shards dancing around it. The Duke flinched, and made an X with his arms in an attempt to protect himself.

"You're lucky I'm forgiving." Elsa said.

She put her hand down. The Duke put his arms down, and sighed with relief.

"My friend however," Elsa continued, "is not."

"Friend?" Said the Duke.

Elsa moved to the side, and Kai stood where she did.

The Duke gulped as Kai cracked his knuckles.

Kai picked the Duke up by the neck, and brought him into an empty alley. Kai threw the Duke down. Elsa and Olaf just smiled and watched from afar.

"Are you going to give us the food?" Kai asked in a menacing way.

"I don't deal with bullies!" The Duke countered.

Kai created a ball of fire in his hand.

"You're a monster too?!" The Duke said.

Kai pinned the Duke to a wall.

"I'm you're worst nightmare." Kai answered.

The Duke desperately tried to escape, but to no avail. Finally, he gave up.

"Take the food." The Duke said.

"Already done." Elsa said in the distance.

Kai and The Duke looked over and saw Elsa enjoying an apple, and Olaf sticking fruits all over his body. Elsa threw an apple at Kai. Kai dropped the Duke, and caught the apple, and took a bite.

The Duke slowly tried to tiptoe away.

"Stop!" Ordered Kai.

The Duke eeked.

"One more thing." Kai continued. "How do we get to Teranhall from here?"

"Just keep going north from the docks!" The Duke answered instantly.

Elsa walked toward the Duke, and bent over, so she was about his height.

"We need transportation." She said.

"I can't help you!" The Duke said.

Kai and Elsa both raised their hands in the their and demonstrated their powers.

"I have a ship!" The Duke finally gave in. "It's docked! Take it!"

The Duke reached into his pocket and took out a piece of paper. "That's the deed!" The Duke said.

"That wasn't so hard was it?" Elsa said.

The Duke ran off, and Elsa let him.

Kai walked closer to Elsa. He looked over her shoulder to look at the deed.

"He named it The Duke of Weaseltown?" Kai asked.

Elsa nodded.

"Come on." She said.

Author's Note: Hey guys! i'm going to let you guys know that I'll be gone during Spring Break, so no chapters for a week. I won't be uploading chapters during Spring Break. Ciao.