Fate - Chapter 4: " Acquainted "
" What do you mean, Andrew? There's a girl standing right there. " Olaf raises his hand at me, and I back away from them slowly. His eyes are filled with confusion as I shake my head and hands.
" You're invisible? " Elson asks, dumbfounded by he discovery. My eyes widen in fear as I start to climb the stairs.
" Elson I- I wanted to tell you, it's just.. " I stop, and Andrew looks at Olaf, then at Elson.
" Wait, you see her, too? " His voice rings throughout the room as I look directly at Elson.
" Julian, how could you? " Elson asks, his eyes turning cold. I look away, and clamp my hands into fists. Andrew looks on as he places a hand on his forehead.
" I seriously don't see anyone.. " He mumbles, glancing back up at Elson.
" I- I'm a spirit. I'm immortal. Only some people can see me. " I pause, and look at Elson under my shining bangs. " I can control ice magic, too. "
" That's impossible. " Elson mutters, turning away from me. " Andrew, you have to leave. Now. "
" What? No. I said I would fix this, and I mean that. I- I know that I messed everything up, I really do. It's just, I need you to trust me just this one time that I can make things right. " He pleads, his eyes begging for Elson to come with him. Elson shakes his head sadly, and Andrew walks up to him.
" I'm sorry. " Elson snaps his fingers, and a snow golem bursts through the doors; Marshmallow has returned. Andrew looks at Elson, his expression heartbroken as the snowman grasps Andrew and Olaf gently. They look on as the snow minion places them out of the palace, and not at all gracefully. I back up towards the staircase leading to the patio room as Elson grips the railing.
" You lied to me. " He accuses, turning at me, and towering above me.
" What? No. I never said that I was a mortal. " I say defensively. Looking into his eyes, I stand up and fly so that we're eye to eye. " How did you think I flew earlier? "
Elson opens his mouth to say something, but then quickly shuts it as to rethinking what he was going to say. I cross my arms, and sigh.
" I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. But, then again, I didn't even know your name.. your highness. " I bow at him, and I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look up, and I notice that Elson is looking at me, with a faint smile on his lips.
" I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't of snapped at you like that. It's just- I didn't expect Andrew to try to find me after I ran away. " Elson says, letting his hand fall to his side. I tilt my head as I stare at him. This man has gone through so much, I can feel it. Elson's head snaps up, and looks at me. " Wait, you said that you have ice powers. You're like me? " I nod slightly, avoiding his gaze.
" You're the first adult human to see me. " I tell him, watching as he rubs his chin and observes me.
" Well, I'm honored. " He smiles, showing his sparkling white teeth as I giggle. My smile fades as I view him gravely.
" Elson, you just kicked your brother out! " I gasp, watching as Elson twists away from me.
" I know. I- I had no choice, Julian. " He sighs, shutting his eyes and letting me have a view of his long, full eyelashes. He's actually kind of cute. I smirk to myself, but then stop as Elson cracks opens his eyes. I rub the back of my neck, and look on as Elson walks up to me. " Please, can you show me your powers? "
" R- Really? " I inquire, my voice ringing with shock. Elson smiles, and I look at my hands. I gaze back at him, and he nods for me to go on. I let out a breath, and I hold out my palm facing upwards.
" O- Okay. Here goes nothing. " I whisper, my voice shaking. I close my eyes and let my power seep from my fingertips. My magic comes up from my palm and goes all around the room in ribbons of frost. Elson looks at me, astonished. I continue to look around with him, smiling. My frost illuminates an enchanting blue glow as I grin. The ice magic flies slowly past Elson's face and he reaches out to touch it gently. The ribbon of ice crystals explode, only to reform back into its original shape. He laughs out in joy, and I giggle happily. " Ta da. "
" Julian, this is incredible. " Elson gasps, and I nod. The ice soon fades into nothing as I let my palm fall to my side.
" I- " I hear a roar from outside, as Elson rushes back to the main room. I fly off the stairs, and watch as Elson looks out from the ice door. My feet hit the ice ground sharply as Elson turns and points behind him. A group of men are fighting marshmallow as I notice there's a woman among them. She has fair skin and a light dusting of freckles across her nose. She also has auburn hair, tied behind her back in a long braid. The woman also has striking green eyes. She's wearing a mid-length navy blue skirt, black boots, a magenta tie, blue sweater, indigo vest, and a light gray-and-black jacket with patterns.
" Uh.. do you know them by any chance? " I ask Elson, while still looking outside.
" I can't believe that out of all the people to try to force me back, it's Hanah. " Elson states, rubbing his forehead in disbelief. I tilt my head at him, giving him a confused look.
" Hanah is Andrew's 'soul mate'. " Elson rolls his eyes, and continues to look outside. " I said no to their marriage, and now I think that she wants revenge. "
Elson's hands clench into fists as I look at him, then back outside. " I never trusted her one bit. They met yesterday, and wanted to get married the exact same day. Andrew is so gullible sometimes. "
" Wait, so those people aren't friendly? " I ask Elson, and he looks at me.
" No, they'll kill me if they catch me. That's why I came up here. " He gazes at the ground, his eyes clouded by grief.
I sigh, " Okay. "
Elson looks up at me, " Okay? "
" I'll go distract them while you get out of here. " I say, motioning towards another exit in the back of the palace.
" But won't they not be able to see you? "
I smile mischievously, " That's the best part. "