Fate - Chapter 6: " Escape "
The guards of Arendelle throw us in a cell, and I tumble on the cobblestone flooring. A soldier chains my hands in these full-on hand shackles and I struggle to move. The just strap Elson's ankle to the ground and they leave us in the cell. Alone. Elson gets up as soon as the door hinges sqeak shut. He races over to me, and I stand up sharply.
" We have to get out of here. " He mumbles, playing with my hand shackles.
" Maybe we can freeze them off. " I suggest, looking into his eyes hopefully. He nods, and places his hands on my wrists. I feel the same electricity as when we first touched..
He looks at me, and whispers, " Do you feel that? " I nod shakily as he smiles a little.
" E- Elson. I have to tell you something. " He doesn't look up from trying to freeze the shackles, and I go on, " My powers are getting weaker. That's why I have to find the trolls. " He finally looks up, his eyes understanding.
" Do you know why that's happening? " I shake my head, and he continues his work.
" If we get out of here, we'll go visit them. I- I know where they are. I've been there before. " He states, letting his hands fumble with the chains. I try to conjure my powers, but I'm still too weak from forming the ice wyvern earlier.
" This isn't working.. " He throws the remaining chains on the ground in frustration as I flinch. His eyes look at me, and I can see he's trying to apologize. I shake my head, and I tug on the chains. I hear ice cracking the ceiling above us. Looking up, I see frost forming on the walls, ceiling, and even the door that are threatening to make the whole cell collapse on us. Wood chips start to fall on the stone floor, creating an echo.
" Elson, just focus on getting your ankle shackle off. " I say, trying with my might to free myself. He instantly freezes off the shackle, and grabs my right hand shackle. His eyes close, and it suddenly snaps off. I can hear footsteps getting closer as Elson and I fumble with my last chain.
" Quick! The prisoners are escaping! " A guard shouts, alerting others to follow him. Elson looks at me, his hands rushing to get me free. Soon, my shackle slips off and the guards open the door. Elson blasts at the wall, and grabs my hand. He rushes out onto the frozen fjord as more and more guards chase us. He leads us to the shore as I hear the fjord cracking from all the weight.
" Hurry! After them! " I hear Hanah scream, and I can hear her stomping angrily back to the castle. " You heard the woman! Go, go, go, go, go! " Elson doesn't slow down until we can't hear the footsteps of the guards anymore.
" T- That was close. " Elson says, his eyes twinkling with adrenaline. I nod in agreement as he sits on a rock covered in moss. I relax on a fallen pine tree log as the rock Elson is sitting on starts to shake. He lets out a startled cry as he gets up, and stares at the moving object behind him. It unfolds into the shape of a human being.
The figure has stone-colored skin and grassy green hair. His eyes are black like a raven, and he's wearing a long gown that looks like it was made from moss. There's darker moss designs on the robe and the strange man is wearing a necklace with glowing green crystals hanging on it. His face has some wrinkles in it, showing his age.
" E- Elson Overland? " He asks, his voice filled with wisdom. Elson stands in front of me, but then relaxes and walks up to the man. The strange man gazes at me in wonder.
" We need your help. It's urgent. " The man looks at me, then at Elson and nods.
" Follow me. " He urges, and turns away from us. The man walks into the trees and Elson and I stay put.
" Who is that? " I whisper to Elson, looking up at him. He looks down at me, smiling.
" Pabbie. "
" Wait, really?! " I ask him, my eyes lighting up from excitement. He nods, and shows his amazing white teeth. I raise my arms to my chest in happiness and smile widely. I wrap my arms around his chest as I give him a little hug of gratitude. Elson freezes, and I part from him. " Come on! "
I run the way Pabbie went. Elson follows on my tail and I catch up with Pabbie. We're walking side by side as I clear my throat. He looks down at me, and I open my mouth to say something.
" I need your help. " I start, only for him to raise his hand.
" I know, Julian Frost. You need to get your powers back. " I tilt my head, wondering how he knew that. " I can feel that you're a Guardian. Also, that you're growing weaker. " He finishes, and I look at the ground.
" Yeah. " I mumble in agreement, and I feel a hand on my shoulder. It's Pabbie, and I look at him with my gazing eyes.
" I'll have a look in my studies. This is nothing like I've ever seen before. " He starts to walk ahead, and I fall behind. My eyes grow teary as Elson slows down to walk besides me.
" Hey, cheer up. It'll be okay. " He says, placing an arm around my shoulders and leading me on. I nod my head sadly, and I look up at him.
" What does he mean by 'nothing like I've ever seen before'? "
Elson shakes his head and sighs, " I don't know. " His hand tightens a little for comfort, and I keep walking with him- his arm around my shoulder. Elson's shoulder soon parts from me and we keep following Pabbie's footprints.
I start to feel lightheaded, but dismiss it immediately. Guardians don't get headaches.. It continues to grow, and I start staggering. Elson looks at me, his eyes worrying. This is just like the feeling I felt earlier.. I shake my head, trying to clear the pain.
" Julian, what's the matter? " Elson reaches a hand out for me as soon as I collapse on the ground. " Pabbie! " He shouts, covering his hands over his mouth for a much louder sound. I gasp for breath as I'm lifted into the air. I struggle, only to see Elson's face, filled with fear. I stop moving, and I let myself go weak. Pabbie rushes through the treeline, and I see his eyes are wide with recognition. " No, no, no.. " He whispers, placing a hand on my heart. Agony suddenly rushes towards that spot as I scream out in pain. Elson looks at Pabbie sharply, and narrows his eyes.
" Stop hurting her! " He growls, stepping away from him. My head hangs as Pabbie raises his hands up in an apology.
" She's dying. "