"MUM! DAD!" Magnus shouted then he was confused because his house wasn't on fire. Magnus got off Areo and he burst into the door to see his mother and father at the table eating their lunch with Iris who were all looking strangely at him
"Magnus why are you shouting?" Maria asked worriedly to Magnus who was confused
"I don't understand Kai said that the house was on fire" Magnus told everyone at the table who all wore a confused face as well
"No Magnus if there was a fire you would have smelt it right?" Kaleb told Magnus who nodded then remembered that when Kai entered, he smelt different from the last time then he instantly thought of Elsa
"Oh no I think Elsa is in trouble" Iris told Magnus who looked at her
"How do you know?" he asked the woman who sighed then snapped her fingers which changed her hair from red hair to white hair that was put in a ponytail and her gray eyes turned into light blue eyes. in Magnus's eyes, if she had her hair like Elsa's signature braid, Magnus can mistake her for Elsa but she smelt different, Iris scent changed from a summer's breeze to a heavenly vanilla "who are you?"
Iris sighed then looked at Magnus in the eye "I am Lucia, my sister is Eris" she instantly saw the anger in his eyes "no my sister is the dark side and I'm the light side" Magnus eased a little so did Maria and Kaleb "Look I pretended to need help so I can see if Eris is planning to hurt your family but it looks like Eris was trying to get you away from Elsa" Magnus punched the wall in anger but not too strong to break the wall but enough to bend the wood and let some of his anger out.
"I need to get back to Elsa to make sure she's alright" Magnus told Lucia who sighed "I will not let her get hurt" Magnus added which made Lucia thought for a moment then saw the determination in his green eyes "please stay here with my parents to protect them" Magnus instructed Lucia who nodded
"Alright but here" Lucia snapped her fingers then opened her palms and showed him a necklace that had a dark blue necklace "wear this" she put it on Magnus's neck.
"What does it do?" Magnus asked Lucia who smiled.
"It would make sure that any spell that she does on you won't be permanent" Lucia explained as Magnus hugged his parents.
"Be careful" Kaleb and Maria nodded and whispered the same thing back.
"You come back you here" Kaleb told his son who nodded as he whistled for Areo.
"I will, Lucia please protect them" Lucia nodded as Magnus got on Areo.
"I promise" Lucia smiled while Magnus nodded before galloping back to Arendelle to make sure that Eris didn't hurt Elsa or anybody else. When Magnus got off Areo and put him in the barn before he ran inside to find it very cold.
"Magnus!" Anna ran up to Magnus and hugged him tightly as Kristoff and Sven with Olaf riding him "Elsa she iced herself in the throne room" Anna cried into his chest as Magnus hugged her tightly.
"Anna you guys get out of here, I go to Elsa" Magnus explained but Anna shook her head.
"No, let me help please" Anna said but Magnus shook his head "Magnus she is my sister!" Anna argued but he shook his head.
"Anna, Eris is in there and I will not let you get hurt as well" Anna sighed as Magnus continued "get everyone out to safety" everyone nodded "I'll get Elsa" Magnus ran towards the throne room and saw the large white oak doors was covered with ice.
"Elsa? Are you alright?" Magnus shouted through the door.
"GO AWAY!" Elsa screamed back at Magnus who frowned "please I don't want to hurt you" she cried which made him frown even more.
"Elsa please let me help" Magnus told Elsa who replied
"Please go away I don't want to hurt you!" Magnus looked on his right to see a suit of armour holding a long sword; Magnus roughly plucked it away and started swinging at the ice trying to break it. Elsa heard what he was doing "Magnus please stop!"
Inside the throne room, Elsa was fighting the urge to melt her ice and kill Magnus while Eris's white snake, Mali wrapped around her throne watching Elsa shouting to Magnus to stop trying to get inside. Eris had made sure that she left and watched from a safe distance but commanded Mali to control Elsa to kill Magnus. The door burst open "ELSA are you alright?" Magnus asked Elsa who walking away from him.
"Please stay away Magnus I don't want to hurt you" she warned Magnus who took a step forward while she stepped back.
"Elsa please tell me what happened" Magnus told Elsa who hugged herself to make sure she didn't send anything towards Magnus "Please Elsa let me help you"
"Magnus stay away" Elsa aimed her hand towards Magnus but seconds before she fired, she lowered her arm so it hit the floor and created a barrier between them. Magnus took a step back to stop him from being impaled by the sharp icicles.
"Elsa did I do something wrong?" Magnus asked Elsa who shook her head as tears started to fall down her face.
"Please I don't want to hurt you please go away" Elsa said again as Magnus frowned before swinging the sword to break the icicles to create a path towards her.
"Elsa you have never hurt me, I know you won't" Magnus reassured her then noticed Elsa's hand was shaking and her heartbeat was racing but he just walked over to Elsa and hugged her tightly.
"I'm sorry" Elsa told Magnus before creating a sharp ice and stabbed him.
"Eeuughh" Magnus hissed when he felt the ice impaled his abdomen "E-Els-Elsa" Magnus looked down to see his shirt that was started to get stain with his red blood that started to spread.
"NOO!" Elsa shouted as Magnus got on his knees holding the wound "Magnus I'm so sorry, forgive" tears started to fall from her eyes. Elsa placed Magnus's head on her lap, she was no longer in Eris's control "Ma-Magnus please you can't die please don't" she begged Magnus whose breathing started to get slower, Elsa placed her hand on his chest feeling his heartbeat getting slower "please no" Elsa's other hand was placed on top of Magnus's bloodied hand that was applying pressure to his wound "please you can't die, I love you" Elsa whispered
"I-I lov-love y-you too" Magnus tried to smile at Elsa but she knew that Magnus was going to die "It's ok-okay I knew Eris w-was con-controlling you" Magnus said slowly
"Shh please save your energy" she begged Magnus who sighed before using his other hand to cup her cheek which she leaned into as her tears started to fall down on Magnus's face
"K-kiss m-me" Magnus said to Elsa who leaned down kissed him softly. Elsa and Magnus moved in sync but Elsa felt his response was getting slowly and weaker "please don't" Elsa whispered to Magnus who closed his eyes and took his final breath
"MAGNUS!" Elsa shouted which caused Kaleb, Lucia and Maria to rush inside and gasped to see what happened
"no Magnus" Maria shouted as her and Kaleb ran towards their son's body while Lucia was frozen on the spot "please don't die, no not my baby boy" Maria cried into Kaleb's chest while Kaleb was to shock to react
"Elsa what happened-" Anna stopped talking after seeing everyone gathered around Magnus's body "no" Anna shook her head and started crying as Kristoff ran over to her with Sven and Olaf behind him
"Anna what's wron-" he stopped talking when he saw Magnus's condition "he isn't is he?" she nodded as she cried into Kristoff's shirt while he just hugged her tighter. Lucia saw Eris's snake, Mali watching hissing happily
"Lucem!" Lucia shouted then her red panda appeared on her shoulder "get Mali" she instructed to the red panda who ran towards the Queen's throne and grabbed the white snake roughly before dragging him back to his master, Lucia "Eris if you are listening , you are to bring Magnus back to life or I will kill your beloved snake!" She shouted as she grabbed the snake's small head with her fingers and pulled out a short silver knife while Lucem was wrapped around her neck growling at the snake.
"You wouldn't dare!" Eris appeared in a black bang of smoke, her face written in anger "release my pet NOW!" she shouted but Lucia eyes narrowed and got the knife closer "don't test me!" Eris shouted to her twin who glared her
"Bring Magnus back to life now!" Lucia commanded to Eris who started cackling then snapped her fingers which made Mali disappear from her grasp and wrapped himself around Eris's staff
"I told you the Wolff Family will pay and I just started with their son" Eris grinned evilly at Lucia before looking over to Kaleb, Maria and Elsa who growled at her
"Eris you bring back my son right now" Maria shouted as she was about to charge towards Eris but Kaleb pulled her back
"No sweetheart I can't risk losing you too" Kaleb said to Maria who started crying when she looked back on her son "Let me" Kaleb stood up and glared at Eris "what will it take for you to give me back my son?" he asked Eris who raised an eyebrow at him before replying
"Kill yourself" Kaleb and Maria eyes widen in surprise
"What! Kaleb please don't even think about it" Maria told Kaleb who was deep in thought "Kaleb don't tell me that you are even thinking about it, I implore you don't there must be another way"
"Maria you and I promised each other that we will do anything to protect Magnus who is our only child and if it saves Magnus we will do it" Kaleb told Maria who started crying
"I can't lose two people in my life in one day" Maria cried as Elsa looked down on Magnus who wasn't breathing, she cupped Magnus's rough stubble cheek and whispered
"please Magnus I'm so sorry" Lucia walked over to Elsa and said
"Elsa I have an idea how Magnus can be brought back to life" Everyone listened carefully then Lucia pointed to Elsa's necklace "I wonder if Maya can help" Elsa instantly remembered that she hadn't destroyed the black crystal necklace like she asked because they had been too busy and forgotten about it. Lucia took the necklace off Elsa's neck then placed it on her hand "absque" the black crystal melted on her hand and went to the floor then it started to take shape into Maya then she came to life
"aghh" her eyes opened as she looked around the surroundings "what's happening?" she asked then gasped when she saw Magnus dead on the floor "Is he?" Elsa nodded as Maria kneeled down beside Magnus "is there something I can do?" she asked then Lucia answered
"Yes I think you may be able to bring Magnus back to life, I mean because of Magnus's love for Elsa it created you so hopefully-" Lucia was interrupted by Maya who finished
"It will give him life?" Lucia nodded before Maya turned back to Magnus looking at him then at Elsa "I will save him" she told Elsa who nodded then Maya leaned down and kissed Magnus on the lips. Seconds after they kissed, Maya started to glow and started fading, after a couple of minutes when Maya completely faded away. Magnus didn't move
"Magnus?" Elsa whispered "did it work?" she asked then Elsa noticed Magnus's eyelids moved a little "Magnus?" she placed her hand on his cheek "please tell me it worked"
"It worked" Magnus whispered to Elsa who smiled and hugged him tightly
"MAGNUS!" Elsa exclaimed as she gave Magnus a hug causing him to groan in pain which made her release him "sorry" she said as Magnus shook his head trying to get rid off the ringing in his ears from her screaming in his ear "Are you alright now?" she asked worriedly to Magnus who got up and looked down on his wound that started to heal and leave a slight scar.
"I'll be okay now Elsa, still being controlled by Eris?" Magnus asked Elsa who shook her head making him smile and hugged her tightly
"oomph" Elsa said a little surprised but then hugged him back tightly
"NO! Why don't you die!" Eris shouted to Magnus who grinned then said
"Its because of love that I have been saved lots of time" Magnus started walking towards Eris who glared at him "I will not let you hurt anyone I care about anymore!" he shouted while the witch cackled
"What can someone like you do too me?" she said to Magnus who kept walking towards her "get closer and I will kill you!" Eris warned Magnus who kept walking to her "Magnus Wolff I am warning you!"
"Magnus stop!" Maria shouted to her son who just kept walking towards her
"Eris my father will never love you" Eris's eyes narrowed "you need to let me and my family be" Magnus told Eris who growled at him
"Kaleb is mine and you would have been if that bitch" she pointed to Maria "hadn't came in and ruined everything!"
"You and my mum are the same person!" Magnus shouted which made everyone confuse
"what are you talking about?!" Eris shouted then Magnus continued
"My mum had liked my dad since they were little but my dad never looked at her until he opened his eyes" Magnus told Eris while everyone was still confused "all that anger, hate and love was created you because my dad didn't give you a chance"
"What are you talking about?" Eris and Kaleb said at the same time while Maria understood
"no its true" Maria said then explained "Kaleb when we were little, we used to be best friends and we promised each other that we will get married to each other then when you left for ten years and came back, I was happy and was about to remind you about our promise but you already had a name for yourself as a womanizer so I started to turn hate and anger and I guess it created Eris"
"I still don't understand" Kaleb said "we were best friends when we were kids?" Kaleb didn't remember which made Maria sigh
"Mary remember that name" Kaleb's eyes widen in surprise
"Mary you were that lonely girl in the park that I became friends with" Maria nodded
"Its like Maya she was created to so Magnus doesn't forget his feelings towards Elsa so it is the opposite effect, all my anger, hate and jealousy but my love for you created Eris" Magnus smiled
"It took me a while to figure out but I guess Eris kinda turned into her own person believing that dad belongs to her who is technically mum" Magnus smiled as he hugged Elsa tighter in his arms
"So Eris do you believe it?" Maria said Eris who looked over to Lucia
"then who is Lucia?" Eris said to Maria who didn't know but Lucia smiled the replied
"I told you before Eris, I am the lighter side of you, because of love you of Kaleb it created me so I could save you from killing Kaleb, Magnus and yourself" Lucia explained while everyone's head was spinning
"Okay hang on" Kristoff said "so Eris and Lucia is Maria?" Magnus, Lucia, Eris and Maria nodded "So Eris was created because of Maria's angriness for Kaleb" the four nodded again then Kristoff continued "then Lucia was created because of Eris's love for Kaleb so Eris doesn't kill anyone?" they nodded again
"Pretty much" Magnus said a little amused at everyone's head was turning from confusion.
"So what Maria is magic?" Kaleb said to Maria who thought for a moment and shook her head "then how this happen?"
"I don't know" Maria said "I gue-" an evil laugh cackled that made them look around
"My isn't this a strange outcome" said a voice everyone turned to Mali who can surprisingly talk. The snake got off Eris's staff and transformed into a tall man who wore a black long cloak with dark purple trimmings, his red eyes had slit and his long white hair was combed back that reached his low back
"Mali?" Eris said surprised while he smirked
"I have been controlling you Eris, I will not stop to kill you Magnus" Magnus just hugged Elsa tighter when Mali looked at Elsa hungrily "my Magnus don't you have a pretty girl, I can't take my eyes off her, I will take her" Magnus growled at Mali who cackled "too bad you won't see her in pain and soon you will die!" Magnus pushed Elsa out of the way when Mali raised her hand to them then Mali shot a menacing dark green light from his hand and hit Magnus in his eyes.
"ARRGHH!" Magnus covered his eyes as he closed it tightly in pain.
"Magnus!" Elsa shouted to Magnus who was on the floor writhing in pain.
"I'll be back" Mali disappeared while everyone gathered around Magnus who pulled his hands away and they saw Magnus eyes were bleeding as his eyes turned back into cloudy.
"Magnus are you alright?" Elsa ask worriedly to Magnus who sighed as his mother wiped the blood that was dripping down his eyes.
"No I'm blind again" Magnus said angrily then listened to everyone's heartbeat then turned to Elsa "are you hurt?" Elsa shook her head as she cupped his cheek and placed his head on her lap
"No but you got hurt" Magnus shook his head as he sighed when his nose smelt Elsa's heavenly scent.
"Its fine I can live being blind" Magnus kissed Elsa's cheek "don't worry" he reassured her then held her hand tightly "I will leave never leave your side I promise" Elsa just hugged Magnus
"Magnus are you okay?" Olaf asked as Sven walked over to them while Magnus nodded
"yeah don't worry about me buddy, I'll be alright" Eris and Lucia looked at each other
"Is there something we can do?" Lucia asked Eris who seemed to have a change in heart
"I don't know, Mali deceived all of us, especially me" Eris turned to Maria "I hope you can forgive me?" Maria sighed and replied
"You and Lucia are me so I am basically apologizing to myself" Lucia and Eris held each other's hand then reached out for Maria.
"Its time that we went" Eris told Maria who nodded as she held their hands "We know you will stop Mali" Eris and Lucia started to fade away into Maria. After a few seconds they were gone, Maria looked over to Magnus who was still holding Elsa tightly.
"What are we going to do?" Kaleb asked everyone who sighed and shrugged
"Well Mali will not stop try something to try and kill us" Magnus got up with the help of Elsa who let him put some on his weight on her to support him "trouble is why is he angry at us?" Magnus asked while Kaleb and Maria shrugged "well one thing is for sure I will protect Elsa from Mali"
"Magnus so I'm guessing your staying here?" Magnus nodded
"I need to stay to protect Elsa" Maria and Kaleb smiled "you guys be careful alright?"
"My son we can take care of ourselves don't worry, it looks like Mali is out for you, be careful" Magnus nodded "are you sure you don't need help?" Magnus shook his head
"If he wants me then I will fight him, like you said mom if I need to make my paradise and my paradise is with Elsa" Magnus held Elsa's hand tightly "I won't let Mali destroy that"
"Alright but need anything don't hesitate to ask alright boy? Visit us lots alright?" Maria hugged her son tightly who hugged her back
"Promise you guys as well, if you need me just tell me" Kaleb and Maria shared a family hug
"I will pack everything you might need on Areo so whistle for her after five hours alright?" Kaleb told Magnus who nodded "alright be good son" Kaleb and Maria looked at Elsa "if he is misbehaving just send him to us and we'll get him straightened out" they joked making everyone but Magnus laugh
"Alright mum, dad bye" Maria and Kaleb left for home.
"Magnus?" Elsa called out making Magnus turn his head towards her "I want to give something to you" Elsa placed a box in his hands, he felt the box carefully to create a mental image in his mind
"What is it?" he asked as his fingers felt the silk bow that was tied
"Open it and find out" Elsa told Magnus who lightly tore the open then felt the wooden box, he opened the box and felt something leather and metal
"What is it?" he asked again as Elsa took it off his hand then put it on his left hand "Elsa?" Magnus called out then Elsa took his hand and opened the crystal and let his finger tips feel the bumps "is this a watch?"
"uh-huh I was going to give you that for your birthday but you know" Magnus nodded "I dropped it and it broke so Captain Thomas got it fixed for me, do you like it?" Elsa asked worried then Magnus hugged her tightly
"Thank you, you don't know how much I love this present" Magnus kissed on top of her head.
That night Magnus lay in bed thinking "Magnus?" Elsa called out as she entered and closed the door behind her and locked it just in case before she laid next to him placing her head on his chest where his heart was beating strong while Magnus let her heavenly scent fill his nose as he wrapped his arms around her waist feeling her smooth skin under his fingertips then he lifted her up so she was fully laying on his chest so they were face to face "MAGNUS!" Elsa shrieked making him wince "sorry"
"It's okay" Elsa placed her hand on his chest feeling his hammering heart which made her blush a little because that she knew she was the reason why his heart was like that. Magnus leaned down to kiss her forehead before slowly letting her lay on her back so he was hovering above her "you are so beautiful" Magnus whispered before biting her ear, Elsa didn't mind this now to be honest she loved it when he would bit her ear
"Magnus?" he started kissing her neck which was a distraction to Elsa "I want to apologize" Magnus stopped and lifted his head so she was looking in his clouded green eyes that held confusion
"for what?" he asked Elsa who cupped his rough cheek but Magnus turned his head so he kissed her palm
"That you got blind again" Elsa said sadly to Magnus who playfully scoffed before cupping her cheek
"Don't worry about that, I have lived 26 years being blind as long as I have you then I don't care if I'm blind or not, I mean I've seen so much because of you, its enough to me" he kissed her forehead "so let me show how thankful I am too" Magnus kissed her neck as Elsa ran her fingers through his thick black hair.
The next morning, Magnus felt the sun light on his skin so he guessed it was morning to make sure he read the time using the special watch that Elsa gave him. His fingers roamed around until he found the two hands and read it was seven in the morning. Magnus sniffed the air and frowned a little to see Elsa was already gone to work
"Better see how Areo is doing" Magnus got up and made his way to the stable. Since Magnus spent lots of time here in the castle he could easily make a map in his mind which made it easier for him to go to different places.
"Areo?" Magnus called out in the stable while listening to the heartbeats of all the horses then he heard a familiar hoof that tapped the stable door three times which made him smile as he made his way to the horse that made that sound "there you are girl" Magnus petted Areo's long face "how are you?" he asked as Areo just leaned into his touch and snorted making him laugh softly "I'm good thanks for asking" Magnus smelt a familiar smell making him smile even more "good morning Princess Anna" he turned around and bowed towards the princess who rolled her eyes before saying
"You know you are just as weird as Kristoff" Magnus then replied
"Hey Kristoff is weirder" Anna crossed her arms and looked straight into Magnus's clouded green eyes which was filled with mischief
"Prove it" Anna told Magnus who smiled and said
"Well let's see he..." Magnus quickly lifted Anna up in the air and threw her over his broad shoulder
"MAGNUS PUT ME DOWN!" Anna shouted but Magnus just smile and said
"Agree that Kristoff is weirder than me" Anna started giggled then saw Elsa silently laughing as she watched them. Anna guessed that Magnus was too busy making her say what he wanted her to say that he didn't smell or hear Elsa near which was very uncommon.
"Fine Kristoff is weirder than you" Magnus smiled then slowly placed her back on her feet then felt something cold on her left hand he traced the shape and smiled "yep Kristoff proposed, after two years!" Anna squealed into Magnus's ear making him wince a little then his nose picked up his favourite smell.
"Your Majesty?" he called out then heard familiar heels clicking as she walked towards them then Anna left to give them some privacy "I thought you had work?" Magnus checked the time using the watched Elsa gave him "oops I mean afternoon" Elsa wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him close to him
"I finished all my work Mr Wolff so I am free all day" Magnus smiled as he wrapped his arms around his waist and said "You owe me a date your Majesty" he playfully said to Elsa who raised a playful eyebrow at him
"Why do I owe you a date Mr Wolff?" she asked cutely towards Magnus who leaned down to kiss her ear
"Because you have stabbed me so you owe me a date so I will forgive you" Magnus felt the temperature lower around him "Elsa I was joking" Magnus told honestly to Elsa who just went limp in his arms "Elsa?"
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt-hhmph" Elsa's mouth was covered by Magnus's lips to stop her from talking, when they parted Magnus spoke
"I will never blame you, you were under Eris well Mali's spell" he kissed her forehead "so is date still on?" Elsa cupped his rough stubble cheek and said
"Of course it is" Magnus smiled before turning to Areo
"Areo let's take her majesty and Azure to the waterfalls yeah?" Areo snorted and nodded making Elsa laugh as Magnus petted his horse. Magnus started to saddle up Areo while Elsa did the same to Azure "Are you finished?" Magnus asked Elsa who replied
"yes-woah" Magnus lifted Elsa onto Azure's saddle before Magnus got on Areo "you need to tell me when you do that, I'm not some damsel in distress!" Elsa told Magnus who smiled and replied
"I never said that you are a damsel in distress but I like taking care of you, Elsa" he smiled when he heard her heartbeat beating fast at his comment "I love you" he teased then felt a winter blast that made his black hair defy gravity and spiked up making Elsa giggle.
"I love you too" Elsa then broke into a canter "see you there" Azure and Elsa started speeding away but Magnus smiled then chased after her. When they got to the waterfall, Magnus got off Areo first before helping Elsa down "I just told you not to do that!" she shouted to him which made him wince at the volume of her voice "Sorry" she lowered her voice
"Elsa I will do anything to protect you beside you are the queen you deserve the best" Magnus kissed her forehead "now want to go in the waterfall?" he asked Elsa who sighed
"if I have to" Magnus laughed as he took off his shirt then his smile got bigger when he heard Elsa's heart skip a beat. Elsa then created a swimsuit from her powers while she was doing this Magnus went behind her and picked her up bridal style "MAGNUS!" she said happily as he carried her towards the waterfall.
Magnus let the rushing water hit everything which made vibrations everywhere making him see perfectly, more importantly he could see Elsa like he could see again "You are so beautiful" Magnus whispered to Elsa who smiled then Magnus grabbed her waist and lifted her up in the air and pressed her against the smooth waterfall rock and let the water hit them
"Thank you, you are very handsome indeed" Elsa leaned forward and nibbled on his ear making him gasp a little which made her smile that for someone so tall and strong could be easily broken by this simple action from her "I promise I will get you your eyes back" she told Magnus who smiled and said
"Elsa I told you before I rather be blind for the rest of my life and be with you, I would give up anything for you, you are my paradise" he whispered unknowing that Elsa was crying at his words
"And you are mine" she whispered back before kissing him softly. It was getting late, Magnus and Elsa started to ride back home
"So when is the wedding?" Magnus asked Elsa who thought for a moment
"I don't know" Magnus nodded "can you be my escort" Elsa blurted out to Magnus who looked at her
"Your escort?" Magnus asked Elsa who was blushing red and said
"Yes escort, the Queen needs to have a escort and since we are courting I was just wondering if you wanted to be my escort" Elsa was blushing red badly but since Magnus couldn't see but he could hear her heartbeat
"I would love to Elsa" Magnus leaned over to kiss Elsa on the cheek "So have to wear something fancy don't I?" the Queen giggled which was music to his ears
"You could wear what you wore at the festival, you looked very sexy in that" Elsa commented which made him blush very red at her commented. Then they started walking their way towards back at the castle.
Back in Eris's cave
"You just wait Magnus I will have your girl" Mali said as he smirked watching them put their horses back in the stable. "But first have to take care of that nuisance Maria"