Gérard-29/ Hans-21

Hans stood at the highest tower of Westertyde; the sun was setting on the far horizon, the sea wind caressed his locks and the sound of crashing waves filled the air.

He could hear his brother approaching him, the prince turned to the King "Gérard, Is there something you need?" he asked amiably

Gérard looked into the Horizon "Not really, I just wanted to say goodbye" he replied

The prince looked at his sibling with confusion "What do you mean?"

"I've just received a letter from Arendelle-" he commented and turned to look at his youngest brother "-Queen Elsa asked me if I could make my visit earlier"

"Oh, and you're going to leave today?"

"Well, It looks like a really urgent letter so…" The king flashed a sad smile to his brother

"I see…-" Hans gave his brother a hug "-Well, take care Gérard… Hope you come back soon"

"I'll try-" The king parted away from his brother "-Oh Hans, There's something I have to give you before I leave" Gérard reached for his pocket and gave his brother a sealed letter

Hans was reluctant to accept it "What's this about?"

The eldest chuckled "It's a speech I had prepared for next week's meeting, but since I'm not sure when I'm coming back I want you to do it for me…"

"Why me?" asked Hans, It was true that everything had changed between him and his brothers since he returned from Arendelle, but it wasn't often that Gérard gave tasks to him

The king remained in silence for a moment "Because I said so, King's orders-" the youngest raised an eyebrow inquisitively "-Just trust me"

Hans finally smiled to his brother "Okay, Okay… Do I need to rehearse it or something?"

Gérard was already walking towards the door "Sure, give it a read tonight" as the king turned towards the door something in his neck caught Hans' attention-

"What's that?" he asked pointing at his brother's strange necklace

Gérard looked at the accessory and smiled broadly at his brother "It's just an amulet, I wanted to give it to Adrian but I couldn't find him so I'll hold onto it until I return" he explained causally

"I could give it to him if you like" offered the youngest

Gérard chuckled "Thanks Hans, but it's a personal gift…"

"So it's like that…-" He whistled teasingly, Hans took a deep breath and turned to the sea once again "-I hope you formally introduce him to me some day"

Gérard felt a sting on his chest, his eyes lingered on his youngest brother for a little longer "I'll introduce him someday" he promised weakly before he disappeared into the castle.

Hans' gaze got lost once again on the horizon, the gentle sea breeze echoed above Westertyde's castle, he never expected his relationship would change so drastically between him and his brothers after his stupid plot to get a kingdom failed, yet, at this moment he couldn't be more glad of failing that time.