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Boring guest: You will see...
Guest: You won't have to wonder any longer lol.
guest: Yes, but its not over yet, its Hans and well... you will see..
Guest: I always loved fluff. Well you will see in this chapter.
Dreamsandimaginations: She may change her mind, its not official yet.
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Fear rang through Elsa's body and mind as she stared at Hans hair, specifically a white strand of hair which was not there before.
"What did I do?!" though Elsa in a panic as she tried to remember when during the night she froze him; Why?! This should not happen! She had her power under control! Also she had frozen Hans before and nothing happened as he just thaw himself off.
"Elsa, what is it? What's wrong?" said Hans placing his hands on her shoulders to steady her as she began to hyperventilate.
"No...no...not again" she said gasping,
"No? No what? What's wrong?" said Hans worried, tears streamed down Elsa eyes she stammered and babbled not able to force the words out of her mouth, finally she grabbed the strand of hair and moved it so he saw it. Confused Hans looked, what he said next shocked Elsa "Hum, seems the vow was much more powerful and pure than I though it was going to be",
"What?" asked Elsa baffled as she got a grip on herself,
"You don't need to worry, this is quite normal" said Hans then pointed out "You have one too" moving his hand over her hair, moving it before showing her the strand she had, hers was auburn red.
"I don't understand" said Elsa,
"You know how the vow is your equivalent of a wedding" said Hans,
"Yes?" said Elsa,
"This" he said holding the hair "Is the equivalent of a wedding ring, though it tends to vary from person to person depending on how strong the vow is, most people get similar marks on their body, others their eyes change, hair is the rarest though",
"So I did not freeze you?" asked Elsa relaxing a bit more,
"No and you would not be able to even if you tried" said Hans cheekily, Elsa looked annoyed before pinching his shoulder,
"Ow, that hurt" Hans whined playfully,
"Or you rather not have access to my bedroom for a week?" said Elsa,
"Your so cruel my queen" said Hans chuckling a bit,
"I could be worse, I just make exceptions for you" said Elsa as she moved and rested against his chest,
"Awww, I am special" said Hans as he moved her hair and pressed his lips on her forehead,
"Don't push your luck" teased Elsa, Hans chuckled at that then kissed her forehead when they heard a knock on the door, it was Gerda.
"Your highness, are you alright?" asked Gerda, both Hans and Elsa panicked as it would be quite scandalous if they were caught,
"Yes I am fine, give me a moment" said Elsa as she quickly put on her night dress while Hans got his clothes, put them on then opened a window, turned to smoke and left through it.
Nodding Elsa walked over and opened the door, greeting Gerda.
Arriving to his room through the chimney Hans changed back to solid form before walking over to a nearby armchair and laying on it, sighting in relief.
"That was close" he though before he heard whispers, all around the will o wisps showed up, they looked worried,
"What's wrong?" asked Hans, saying nothing one of them held up a letter he did not noticed till just now, taking the letter he looked over it before opening it and reading it.
A look of worry spread through his face as he finished, the letter was from Agathe, she and the other fateweavers know about him loosing control and requested he return to the Underground kingdom and explain himself.
"Hopefully it won't be too bad" though Hans as he closed the letter, he was just in his reasons for doing what he did even if he lost control.
"Everything will be fine" Hans had said over and over to Elsa but still could not help but worry about Hans as he and the other Fateweavers were busy speaking about what happened with the council, with Hans loosing control.
Turning Elsa walked back and forth the hallway as she waited alone, then something caught her, turning her head to get a better look Elsa stared at the person she had not noticed before.
It was a man, his skin was a dark mocha color, wore white cloth which covered his waist and legs, an old leather bag with beaded necklaces that contained what could be lapis lazuli, emeralds, quartz, azurite, carnelian and gold, had black and red cloth with gold fire covering his shoulders, seems he noticed her presence as he turned and looked at her.
Elsa's eyes widen, he had the brightest blue eyes she had ever seen, he stared at her silently, reached behind and pulled his hood over his head before turning and leaving as quiet as the wind.
Curious Elsa followed this stranger, why she was not sure, but she felt she needed to follow him. Down a hallway and stairs Elsa followed this stranger till they reached a large done like room, it was circular, all around there were openings which were covered by gates to keep others out.
The silent stranger walked over to a gate, it was made out of gold and adorned with rubies giving it a flame like appearance, placing his hands on it he pushed it open before entering.
"Sir?" asked Elsa as she went after him inside of the room only to gasp.
The room she had entered, it was a large mausoleum of sorts, it had a large stain glass window which let light in from an unknown source, the ground was covered in beautiful mosaic of flames, on the side in a neat row were 7 beautiful coffins carved out of beautiful white marble, the 7 had statues of people in front of said coffins, only one was empty.
Elsa felt a shiver on her back when she looked at the empty coffin and the statue, there was no denying for who it was. As she moved to get a closer look she felt a hand grab her shoulder making her scream and fail in surprise slamming against a small shrine and knocking something over.
"Easy, its me" said Hans raising his hands,
"You scared me" said Elsa as she gasped and breathed to calm her heart,
"I am sorry, I though you heard me" said Hans as he bend down and picked up the item Elsa had knocked down, it was a strange doll of sorts, it had no hair or face or any distinguishing features other than the clothes and cloak which mirror what Hans normally wore.
"Doll?" asked Elsa not wanting to ask what she wanted to ask,
"Yes, changes depending on the phoenix" said Hans as he placed it back on the shrine "But whenever I hold it, for some reason, I feel sad, as if it was missing something",
"Missing?",
"That it was part of a set but its not complete" said Hans then shrugged "Or maybe its just me feeling that way because unlike the other fateweavers I don't have a partner",
"Partner?" asked Elsa even more curious,
"Fateweavers are usually paired up, its to balance each other out, like for example Marius and Rohan, Merlin and Agathe, but not me, I am the uneven one, the only one who does not have a partner" said Hans,
"Maybe you do have a partner... somewhere" said Elsa after a while,
"Not that I know off" said Hans then sarcastically added "Maybe the fateweavers know and don't tell me anything", Elsa raised her eyes at him in surprise, shaking his head Hans said "Sorry, they forgave me and they will allow our relationship, but do not accept it".
"Isn't that good?" said Elsa,
"Yes, but their clearly not happy about it" said Hans shrugging, nodding Elsa turned, looking back at the coffins and asked "Are they?", Hans nodded grimly before walking so he was in front of the coffins, he gets on his knees in a praying position before saying something in that strange language which was called Fae language, Elsa was taught a bit by Hans, Agathe and Marius, but not an expert, she could make out some words, a prayer if she was correct.
Finishing he got up and asked "Can you make some ice flowers?", there was no need for saying as Elsa moved her hands and made ice lilies, nodding his thanks Hans took the lilies and placed them in the coffins.
When finished Hans said "Thank you...",
"No problem" said Elsa taking his hand and leaving, she had wanted to tell him about the stranger she followed, but decided not to. Surely the stranger just left or maybe went elsewhere without her noticing.
"Maybe" though Elsa.
What seemed to be the end of a relationship turned out not to be. Instead it was the begining of a better one.
Though they made their vow therefor were married in the eyes of the the Underground kingdom Hans and Elsa took their time and courted a bit more.
Now with the council gone things got better in the kingdom even more when Anna and Kristoffs wedding happened.
The wedding was held in a beautiful winter day and it brought great joy and the celebration to the people.
With friends and family the palace had never been so packed with people.
"Allow me" said Hans as he pulled the chair for Elsa to sit down, Elsa nodded as she sat down and the chair was pulled close before Hans sat next to her.
Dinner was served and everybody was having a wonderful time as they made merry, congratulating and gave gifts and best wishes to the couple.
"I hope this is not too much" said Hans as he handed Anna and Kristoff a box.
"Oh what is it?" said Anna exited as she shook the box,
"Careful, its quite fragile" said Hans carefully while Elsa held unto his arm.
Smiling the two opened the box and gasped, inside lay two beautiful solid gold brooches, both were encrusted with emeralds and diamonds, had delicate crocus filigree designs which surrounded camoes, one had Annas cameo and the other had Kristoffs.
"Its beautiful Hans, truly a work of art" said Anna happily,
"It is" said Kristoff, normally jewels and such did not impressed him, but had to admit it was beautiful for the meaning behind it.
"Thank you, I though you two would love to have them, that way no matter how far apart you both will always carry a reminder of one another" said Hans,
"Thank you, we truly appreciated it" said Kristoff as he took Annas cameo brooch while Anna took Kristoffs cameo brooch.
"But as nice of a gift that it is, I want one thing above all the others" said Anna,
"What is it Anna?" asked Elsa curious, with a mischivious smile Anna said "A date",
"Date?" asked Elsa confused, she looked at Hans who shrugged not really knowing what Anna was talking about.
"Yes, the date of you wedding" said Anna, now that caught all of their friends attention as the fateweavers, Victoria, Albert, Arianna, Frederik and everybody else all gathered.
Elsa and Hans remained quiet for a bit, in truth they did discussed a date but decided to hold it both the announcement and the wedding as they did not want to hurt Rohans feelings and because Sylvia was not caught. Yet looking at Anna they found themselves unable to refuse her request.
"Should we tell them?" asked Hans unsure,
"I don't know, don't want to take attention from the bride" said Elsa hoping that would be enough to end the subject, but it was not.
"Come on! Tell me!" Begged Anna,
"I second that, don't torture us with the suspence" said Albert,
"Here here" said the Fateweavers, though they were still on the fence on whether they approved the relationship between Hans and Elsa or not.
"Oh alright, me and Hans talked and we decided to hold our wedding" began Elsa unsure,
"Yes" said Victoria who was all giddy with excitment at the though of her dear friend and brother getting married.
"It will be-",
"And what makes you think there will be a wedding?" a voice cut.
Dead silence fell into the area, emmediatly Elsa noticed how pale Hans turned, he was as white as a sheet, his eyes were as big as a deer in torch light at the sound of the strangers voice.
But to Hans the voice was not strange, despite the years that passed he could always still recognize that voice anywhere.
Turning Hans grew paler as a dark large raven emerged from the shadows and gently flew down to the ground.
Once on the ground the bird was engulfed with shadows, when gone there was a hooded cloaked figure of a man.
Pulling the hood down there was silence, the man was older than Hans, he had similar facial feature, his hair was black as night, eyes behind his glasses were blue.
Walking over the stranger nodded, his eyes shone with tears that were not shed.
"Hello... little brother" he said, his voice full of emotion,
"Lars" said Hans coldly shocking everybody, that! Was his brother?!,
"Its been too long... you look great" said Lars softly, the last time he had seen Hans he was a bird, but here he was, he had grown nicely into an adult,
"What do you want?" Hans could not help but bite back,
"I have come to take you back home" said Lars,
"I am home" said Hans taking Elsas hand, holding it as if it was his lifeline "I am with family, friends and I am going get married to the love of my life",
"I see" said Lars as he looked at Elsa with a calculating gaze, at that moment Elsa was fully convinced Lars was indeed related to Hans before Lars said "I do not recall Queen Elsa asking MY permission to marry you little brother"
At that moment Hans bit the inside of his cheek, his hands clenched shut and trembled as he desperately tried to keep his anger in check a he did not want to cause a scene and ruin Anna's and Kristoffs day.
Elsa was quick to note how the temperature around Hans quickly changed from room temperature to boiling hot in a matter of seconds.
Reaching she placed her hand on his, as soon as she did the tenperature slowly began to drop till it was room temperature.
"Come now brother, the isles awaits for our return" said Lars,
"Lars, I made my answer clear, I am not going anywhere with you" said Hans in a firm and controlling voice.
"I am your elder and with father and mother dead that makes me your guardian there for what I say goes Little brother" said Lars,
"You are not my anything" said Hans somehow stopping himself from snapping at him. How dare he?! To come barging into his life and ordering him around as if he was a child?!
He is not his father or brother! He lost his chance ages ago!
"Listen sir, I don't want to cause a scene but this is a private party, you cannot just come in uninvited and expect-" began Albert trying to be the voice of reason.
"This matter is non of your buisness" said Lars in anger, out if all of them it seems his anger was reserved especially for Albert.
"You do not talk to my brother that way" warned Hans,
"He is not your brother" snarled Lars angry at Hans declaration,
"He is more than you" snapped Hans "We may be related by blood but that is all we have that connects us".
Lars was taken back, his eyes shone, it was very clear that he was hurt by Hans words.
For a moment, despite what Hans told Elsa, she felt sorry for Lars, so wanting to make peace at least till after the wedding party Elsa said "Please Hans, its clear that Lars came a long way... lets extend an invitation for him and have him stay, please".
Turning his head Hans looked incredulous at her, but Elsa placed her free hand on her arm. Just stared, mentally pleading for him to agree as she did not want her sisters wedding party to be ruined.
Sighting Hans turned and said "Would you stay for the night?", Lars mood did a 180 and said "It would be delightful".
With the situation resolved the party resumed, yet the enviroment was so tense it could be cut with a knife.
Attach to her hip Hans remained, never leaving her side as he gripped her arm as if he was afraid either he or she would be ripped away, Lars did not make things better as he too spent the night following them around as if he was their shadow making it for a very uncomfortable party.
About 2 in the morning the party ended and Anna and Kristoff retired to bed while the guest left.
Walking to their room Hans and Elsa were hoping to retire only to find Lars had followed them.
"Where are you two going?" asked Lars crossing his arms.
"Its been a long night, so we are going to bed" said Hans,
"Together?" asked Lars, almost accusingly.
To this neither Hans or Elsa answered, in truth despite protocol they had been sharing a bed for a while even before their vow, to avoid scandal Hans always leaves early so nobody would notice.
"Brother pack your bags, we are leaving" said Lars,
"Get it through your thick head Lars, I am not going anywhere" snarled Hans, since they were alone he could now.
"I am your-",
"You are my nothing! Lars we have nothing between us! We are nothing more than strangers" snapped Hans,
"Regardless we are brothers, we have the same blood coursing through our veins and nothing will change that" Lars said raising his voice,
"It means nothing if there is no bond" said Hans,
"So there is no bond between us yet there is for that Albert person" said Lars,
"Don't bring Albert into this!" Snapped Hans,
"Please, stop it! The two of you" said Elsa trying to intervine but did not know what to do to get them to stop.
"You stay out of this! This is your fault! You evil woman!" snapped Lars turning his anger on Elsa.
"Don't you dare" growled Hans,
"Its the truth! She is nothing but a penny" said Lars.
Hans eyes widen at that before they narrowed in anger "Apologize" he hissed,
"No" said Lars "You are coming home with me and that is final".
"Hans! No stop-" began Elsa but was too late as Hans lost it and charged over to Lars.
His fist slammed against Lars chin knocking the man against the wall. Picking himself up Lars glared before saying "I am sorry it had to be this way little brother".
The next thing Elsa knew they began to fight.
Turning to their bird form they attacked one another, talons out they tore at one another as they fought.
Feathers flew, blood covered the hallway, tables and paintings were smashed as the two birds flew around the roof attacking one another.
"Stop it! Both of you!" yelled Elsa as she chased them down to another ball room which was closed for repairs.
With more room Hans threw a ball of fire only for it to collide with Elsas ice magic.
"I said enough!" yelled Elsa as she summoned ice creating a wall between the two in an effort to stop the fight.
Turning to his human form Hans fired up his fist before punching the wall, crashing it before charging and grabbing Lars neck, his burning hands on Lars neck.
Lars gagged and struggled as he turned to his human form, reaching around before grabbing a discarded chunk of ice and slamming it against Hans knocking him aside.
Standing up Lars made a move to charge at Hans only for Elsa to freeze his feet to the ground, immobilizing him.
"I said enough!" yelled Elsa but before she could stop Hans he was up and slammed against Lars sending them both down, Lars threw a punch only for Hans to catch it, his arm began to hurt and Hans began to burn Lars hand and arm causing him to scream.
"Hans stop! Your hurting him" yelled Elsa as she ran over and tried to pull Hans off only for him to growl "Stay out if my way!", his eyes as black as coal.
During that distraction Lars latched unto Hans back, pressing the mysterious jagged clear crystal Sylvia had given him on his lower back.
As soon as it made contact Hans back flared up with the most horrible pain he had never felt before.
Letting out a scream Hans hands went to his back as he fell to the side and began to convulse.
And it was not just him but Elsa too screamed as she felt the pain herself. It was awful! Never had she felt anything like that before in her life as she collapsed to the ground.
Then after a while the pain began to fade as a strange numbing sensation took over. It was that kind of sensation you get after you do a lot of work with no rest.
As her sight began to fail she heard Lars say "I am sorry it had to be this way..." then there was nothing.
To be continue...
Authors note: Ohhh no..no no no... That's not good. Any way I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, please stay tuned for the next chapter and please leave a review to tell me what you think of this one.