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I revised the chapters from 1 to 46, there were things that were fixed and were removed, not too major though. The plot is still the same and nothing much changed in the story. I fixed some misspelling and grammar mistakes. I hope I did a good job.
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Runeard of House Eldr was the King of Arendelle. He became king when the last remaining direct descendant to the throne died without an issue. The main royal line ended with King Olav, seventh of his name. However he has three male cousins from different houses. These three houses were; House Vinter, House Eldr and House Wester. These three were cadet branches of the Arendelle Royal Family.
King Runeard has a granddaughter named Anna. Anna was the daughter of the King's first born son, who died years ago from severe illness. She inherited the Eldr strawberry blonde locks and teal eyes, unlike the main royal line who sported blonde locks and blue eyes. She was beautiful, many had asked for her hand in marriage but her grandfather refused to accept any marriage proposal for her. Her grandfather's refusal suddenly became the greatest mistake, for Arendelle lost one of its allies. One of the kingdoms had taken the rejection hard and had broken the military alliance from them. Arendelle was crippled then one kingdom saw this as an opportunity to launch a full attack and started a war.
Clashing of swords reverberated inside Arendelle as its army went on full attack against their enemy Kingdom, Corona. For half a year these two kingdoms fought endlessly. The King of Arendelle had his heiress taken to the north mountainous region of the kingdom for her safety. For six months the Crown Princess was heavily guarded and her location was a secret, however the Crown Princess knew once the war came to its conclusion, she would either celebrate or mourn. She hoped for the former.
Anna was looking out of a window when her governess had pulled her back and chastised her.
"Your Highness! Please stop exposing yourself. The enemy has spies everywhere!" the governess said.
"But it's impossible for them to find me here. No one would suspect!" Anna retorted. She was frustrated and mad at her situation. She used to be an outdoor kind of princess and being shut in was never her forte.
"We have to take precaution!"
Anna rolled her eyes and sat on a plush seat with a huff. There's no way the enemy would find them in this cold, drafty and dark place. They were near the North Mountain, and they were currently lodged in a rather -not too big but not too small- castle. From what Anna could remember this castle once belonged to one of the great houses in Arendelle, the Duke of Vinter. The last Duke of Vinter and his wife along with their young children died when bandits ambushed them, thus making the House Eldr as a senior family branch that granted them the Crown of Arendelle. She was stuck here for six months and the news from the front lines were not getting better.
The last news she received from her grandfather was the enemy had advanced inside Arendelle. It made her anxious and prayed to the gods they would vanquish the enemy and protect the rightful ruler. Anna was sitting still when a thunderous sound reached her ears. Horses. There were horses coming and by the sound of them, they were many, an army possibly.
She immediately went to the window again and looked for the Arendelle standard of red. She waited and started to pace near the window but soon her pacing came to an abrupt stop when one of her guards burst through the door, panting.
Anna's heart skipped a beat as she waited for the news.
"Princess! You have to hide!" the soldier immediately said.
Anna was frozen from her spot as she realized they had lost. Her mind went on her grandfather, she didn't know what happened so she asked.
"What happened?! Where's my grandfather?! Is he alive?"
The soldier just lowered his gaze. "His Majesty fought valiantly until the end. He was the bravest man I've ever known." The sound of horses reached their ears, louder this time. "Please Princess, we have to go!"
Anna knew then his grandfather was gone. He died protecting their kingdom from their foes. Her tears rolled down her cheeks then angrily wiped them.
"Where are my guards?!"
"They were fighting the enemy as we speak. I was sent to make sure you are safe and away from here."
"No. I want to see the face of the man who killed my grandfather!" Anna shouted. She raised her chin defiantly.
"No!" simultaneous exclamations were heard from the people with her.
"That's not a good idea Princess! You must remember you are the Queen!"
Queen. . . Anna became queen the moment her grandfather breathed his last breath. She was the queen and a queen should defend her people, her kingdom.
"How many of our army remain?" her voice was calm.
"A couple of hundreds." answered the soldier.
Anna took her thick cloak and immediately told her governess. "Leave everything and we should make haste and try to find our soldiers."
"They retreated in the mountains."
"Perfect, then we should go."
The entire household mounted on horses, bringing only supplies and thick clothing before exiting at the back of the castle. They galloped in the woods going towards the mountain. Anna's heart was still aching for the demise of her grandfather. He was such a loving grandfather. He raised her and taught her everything she knows. He even personally taught her how to use a sword. When her father died, she was only four, and now twenty four. For twenty years he was the only father she'd ever known. The former king doted on her.
They reached the snow capped North Mountain, Anna pulled down her hood and looked at the snow covered mountain.
"I'll ride ahead to check the area," said the soldier.
Anna and four of her company waited for the soldier. She started to worry when it's already half an hour past and yet still no sign of the soldier. A sound made her look up and saw a man slumped on his horse. Anna's heart dropped when the man fell on his horse lifeless. She immediately unsheathed her swords as she saw another figure mounted on a black horse.
"We should head back." Anna said. "Go!Go!" Anna pulled the reins of her horse and turned back before galloping in haste. She looked back and saw the stranger pursuing them. At first the stranger was alone then soon enough there were about less than twenty who appeared behind the stranger.
Anna's heart was beating like a drum, adrenaline coursed through her blood, giving her a will to survive , she knew it was cowardice but she had to flee and in turn she would gather an army and take back her kingdom but first she had to outrun the enemies.
They took a sharp turn away from the forest, they took the route by following the river. She knew it was a dangerous route but had to take risks. The river would lead them to a castle, summer lodge of the royal family.
The four women behind her were having a hard time catching up with her so she slowed down a bit, an act she immediately regretted as she saw an arrow fly past them.
"Get down!" Anna commanded and kicked the sides of her horse to run faster.
The five of them could hear the enemies coming closer and closer, soon enough they were outrushed by their pursuers.
Soldiers bearing the glinting golden sun on their armor chest plates had surrounded them. The muscular man with blue eyes approached her. It was the figure on a black horse.
"Lady Eldr, your presence is requested at the castle." a low manly voice reached the woman's ear.
"How dare you address her in such a way! She's Queen Anna of Arendelle!" bellowed Anna's governess. However the man was unfazed and his eyes still gazed at Anna's teal eyes.
Anna felt pride and fear at the same time. Her heart swelled at how loyal her governess to her and how she addressed her in rightful title, also fearful that the soldiers in front of them would take it as treason and would not hesitate to kill them.
"I'll address her as I see fit." said the man as he intensely stared at Anna's eyes and in a swift he drew his sword before placing the tip under the governess' chin. "Please tell your servant to stay silent before I make her."
Anna panicked and immediately answered. "No! Please." she turned her gaze on her governess. "Please do as he says." Anna pleaded. Her governess lowered her gaze.
"As you wish." she muttered.
"Now, I'm going to escort you to the castle and I advise you to obey or else."
The blue eyed man had Anna's horse's reins be held by a soldier to prevent her from escaping. They were in a casual trot until they reached the castle. Anna expected the castle to burn to the ground but surprisingly it was not. It was like she never left. Everything was in place. The city was intact. However the gold crocus of House Eldr standards were being dismantled from the castle walls as well as from the turrets.
When the portcullis was raised Anna saw the Coronan soldiers assembled and the others worked tirelessly on patrolling the area. The nobles were outside the courtyard and also the loyalists of the former monarch, who were bound with their hands on their backs while wearing their armor. Clearly the battle just ended.
Anna could feel eyes on her, especially the loyalists. Anna knew they were all in grave danger, especially her since she was supposed to be the Queen. She was sure it was her, whom they would see as a hindrance that came in between their new King and the throne. Soon enough she would join her grandfather.
"All hail Queen Anna!" shouted one of the loyalists. "All hail Queen A-" his words died out as his head rolled on the courtyard's pavement.
Silence.
Anna's blood was drained from her as she witnessed how swift and clean the execution was. The man who swung the sword was none other than the blue eyed man.
"One more treasonous word from all of you and you'll wish I cut off your head just like him." he unmounted and sheathed his sword.
"Lady Eldr. If you please." he offered his hand towards Anna but she was too stunned to understand what he wanted her to do. Her gaze was on the bloodied headless body of the man on the courtyard. "Lady Eldr. If you please." the blue eyed man repeated, it was loud and stern, making her snap out of her reverie.
"I'm sorry," Anna said before taking the man's hand, assisting her as she unmounted from her horse. "Thank you."
"Please follow me." The blue eyed man led Anna to the throne room. As she observed the place, everything was in place aside from the person beside the throne.
"Your Majesty." The blue eyed man went down on one knee and lowered his head as he bowed to the monarch in front of her. "May I present Lady Anna of House Eldr." he said before he rose. "Give curtsy to the ruler of Arendelle."
Anna reluctantly curtsied.
The person in front at the dais was back facing them, wearing a dark blue hooded cloak. After a few seconds of silence the figure turned and pulled the hood down. Anna was shocked as she saw pale blonde locks slicked back and a long french braid draped on her left shoulder. She was dressed in a tailored black and red military uniform, just like the former Arendelle monarchs had been.
Anna was expecting some barbarian, ugly, muscular man but she didn't expect a woman who has such a beautiful and calm face, but Anna knew behind that pretty face was a murderer, a usurper. This blonde woman had killed her grandfather just to take the kingdom. Hatred was evident in Anna's eyes and she knew the blonde had sensed it because she drew her sword.
"Marshall, give her a sword." her feminine voice reached Anna's ear.
"What? Your Majesty-" Marshall said.
"I said. Give her a sword." Her words were calm, cold and uncaring.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshall had asked one of his soldiers to give their sword to the strawberry blonde.
Anna accepted it and her gripped tightened as she looked into those icy blue eyes.
"You killed my grandfather because of your greed and lust for power." Anna gritted her teeth. "You had killed a lot of people just to have the throne! You are a usurper! A murderer!"
Marshall drew his sword and placed it under Anna's chin. "Be careful Lady Eldr."
"Or what?! You're going to kill me?! Go ahead!"Anna challenged.
"Marshall." the blonde coldly said. Reluctantly the man lowered her sword. The blonde climbed down the dais and walked a few paces in front of the former princess. "He can kill you when I say so. You are brave but foolish." The blonde walked past Anna and went to the center of the throne room as she removed her cloak. "Now, you have a sword in your hand. Feel free to kill me." the blonde.
Anna got angrier each second she spent with the blonde, her anger was white hot for letting the blonde antagonize her. Anna rashly ran towards the blonde and swung her sword, which was easily blocked. The blonde twisted her sword before sending Anna's own into the air before it clanged loudly in the throne room.
"Pathetic." the blonde muttered. "I gave you an opportunity to kill me and yet you failed." she turned her back on Anna. "House Eldr's heirs are nothing but weak- '' Anna took her discarded sword and charged.
"Argh!" a loud ringing of the sword reached Anna's ears as her sword was blocked again by the blonde.
"-not only weak but also cowards." the blonde looked into Anna's eyes with so much distaste.
"I'm not a coward!" Anna bellowed. She pushed the blonde away to break off and swung her sword again and again, they parried and moved their feet as if they were engaged in a dance. The clashing of swords continued. Each flourish of the sword Anna made were all blocked, the blonde was just blocking, didn't bother to counter her attacks. It infuriated Anna even more. The blonde made her feel like she was not a worthy opponent. In anger Anna managed to nick the strands of hair of the blonde.
Icy blue eyes just stared at Anna's teal eyes. In a flash her sword once again was sent flying by a swift flourish of the blonde's sword. Then Anna felt the cold metal under her chin.
"Go ahead and kill me!" Anna screamed. She lifted her head to provoke the blonde.
"Very well."
Anna could see how the blonde pulled back her arm only to gather strength and force, she looked at the cold eyes of the blonde defiantly. The blonde complied and swung her sword.
Anna knew she was going to die. Her eyes were on the blade and was about to reach her when the throne room door opened. The sword stopped mid air.
"Elsa!" a woman with long blonde hair dressed in a purple dress ran toward them.
Anna saw how the cold eyes of the blonde showed a hint of warmth. The blonde, Elsa, lowered her sword and turned.
"Rapunzel, what are you doing here?" asked Elsa.
"What do you mean what I'm doing here? I'm here because I'm worried about you!" The newcomer, Rapunzel, checked if Elsa sustained any wounds from the battle.
"You don't have to." Elsa let out a small smile but she quickly pursed her lips. "Why don't you run along and I'll see you later."
"No!" Rapunzel then turned her eyes on Anna. "And who's this?" curious eyes trained on the strawberry blonde.
"Lady Anna of House Eldr."
"Anna? The former Princess Anna?" Rapunzel's eyebrow was raised but soon her eyes darkened with something relative to hatred. "Oh. Lady Anna suits you more. Anna." she said Anna's name with so much distaste.
Anna kept her mouth shut for these people in front of her and would only take pleasure in her anger and frustrations.
"We shall continue this later. I have pressing matters to attend. Okay?" Elsa said.
Rapunzel glared at Anna before whispering in Elsa's ear.
"Yes. Unfortunately." Elsa answered.
Anna received another glare from the other blonde. She saw the long haired blonde huffed in annoyance. She wasn't happy at something Anna doesn't have any idea what.
"Run along now. Please, His Majesty must be waiting for you."
Rapunzel reluctantly went on her way but not forgetting to sneer at Anna.
"Marshall, please escort Lady Anna to her room. I'll follow shortly." Elsa sheathed her sword and went towards the throne room door.
Anna was held by her arm and was dragged into her room, surprisingly the man knew where it was. That thought had scared Anna.
"Let go of me!" Anna tried to yank her hand back but the man's grip was firm. "Hey! I said let go!" She was roughly pushed towards one of the plush seats before the man closed the door and locked it.
Anna held her aching arm. She curled on the seat before sobbing. She was hurting, she didn't even know where her grandfather's body was, she was reduced into a common woman, she was everything but a queen. She knew if the new queen didn't kill her, she would be passed to a different man to enjoy. It was a common occurrence to the women as spoils of war.
Spoils of war. That's what she was.
Anna's attention was caught by the cheering crowd outside. She looked out her window and her eyes widened at the horrible scene below. The loyalists of her grandfather were all beheaded. The courtyard's pavement turns dark red due to the blood of the traitors of the current ruler. Anna took a step back from her window until she reached her bed. She needed to escape. She has to.
As a child Anna knew where the secret passages of the castle were. And there's one in her room, behind the tapestry of a woman. So she went to feel the hidden door, however it would require force to push it open.
Anna summoned all her remaining strength and grunted. The door didn't budge. She tried once more but soon interrupted the clicking sound of her door. Anna quickly scrambled back near her bed.
The door revealed the usurper.
"What are you doing here?!" Anna felt offended to have the usurper inside her room.
Elsa had locked the door in place and this sent alarms inside Anna's head.
"Get out! Stay back! Anna ordered.
Elsa only did the opposite. She continued to advance.
Anna walked backwards until the back of her knees hit the bed. Making her stumble on her bed.
Elsa had used her hands to trap Anna on the bed. She forcibly made her way in between Anna's legs.
Anna pushed Elsa's shoulders to make distance but the blonde didn't budge. Instead she leaned closer.
"They say princesses would save their maidenhead for their prince, but you are not a princess anymore. Are you?" Elsa whispered.
Anna blushed in anger. "I am the rightful ruler of Arendelle! Get off me!" She tried to kick Elsa off her but the blonde pressed their bodies together then held Anna's wrists to pin them on the bed. Anna's eyes widened at the sensation she felt, before trailing her eyes from Elsa's face down to what's between the blonde's legs. She paled. The blonde has something there which wasn't to be. No she won't let herself be defiled by the usurper. The moment Anna realized this her fear spiked up.
"N-No! Please! Just kill me!" Anna pleaded. She would rather die than to lay with the enemy. She would rather die than to be treated like a broodmare!
A dark chuckle reached her ears. "Where's the fun in that? I would very much like to know what the former princess of Arendelle feels like."
"NOOOO!" Anna screamed. She squirmed and trashed beneath the blonde. "Don't do this please!" Anna begged as she felt the blonde's hot breath on her neck.
"I like it when people beg. But I want you to beg for me not to stop." Elsa said as she pressed her body to Anna even more. She then ran her hand on the side of the strawberry blonde's body. While her other hand held both Anna's wrists.
"Don't touch me!" Anna's eyes were filled with tears. "Please stop. I beg you."
"Why would I do that? Did your grandfather stop killing innocent people when they begged him to stop?"
"My grandfather was a great man!"
"Really now? So does that mean his granddaughter was great too?" Elsa licked Anna's neck.
"STOP YOU MONSTER!" Anna tried to fight the blonde but it was useless. She felt her blonde hand moving down towards her thigh. "NOOOOO! SOMEBODY HELP ME!"
A smirk flashed on Elsa's lips but soon turned into a frown when knocks were heard on the other side of the door.
"Lady Anna?" a muffled voice asked.
"Help me!" Anna shouted, hope bloomed into her chest but it was crushed by the blonde above her.
"Who is it?!" Elsa angrily asked.
"Oh Your Majesty, I didn't know you were there. My humblest apology. I'll come back later."
"Wait!"
Anna watched the blonde above her, closed her eyes before releasing her from the blonde's grip and got up to open the door. Anna felt relieved before quickly getting on her feet. She watched how the blonde and an elderly woman silently conversed before the blonde went out of the room, leaving her and the woman alone.
"Good day to you Lady Anna. My name is Gerda and I'll be your new governess." Gerda's voice was soft and kind. But Anna knew better, she could trust no one, though she was thankful for the older woman's opportune arrival.
"I'm Prin-Lady Anna of Eldr." Anna almost said her former title.
"I have prepared a bath for you, if you would follow me."
Anna reluctantly followed her. Surprisingly the people they passed by gave curtsy to her and acknowledged her presence.
"I'm sorry for what happened to your grandfather." Gerda said.
Anna looked up and looked into those kind eyes. "Thank you." she mumbled.
"I know you are angry at what happened but try to understand why it happened."
Anna's anger flared. "Because your queen is a murderer and usurper." she hissed.
"On others' point of view."
Anna was confused by that however before she could ask what she meant Gerda opened the room, which Anna knew was the large en-suite bathroom of the castle. The room was fogged because of the steam from the knee deep indoor pool filled with warm water. "I'll give you privacy and shall be back with your dress for dinner.
"Dinner?" Anna inquired. "I'd rather not attend." she added.
"Oh my Lady you must!"
"Why should I dine with the person who killed my grandfather?! Who killed innocent people just to get what they wanted?!" Anna angrily responded.
The old lady just looked at her with sad eyes but said nothing. She then curtsied and left Anna on her own.
The new Queen was dressed in Arendelle's official military uniform. She was pacing inside the formerly King's study while two people sat on the plush chairs.
"You have to do what I told you to." said the man.
"Should I really?" Elsa sighed. "Are there any other options?"
"Unfortunately none." The man stood up and faced the closed balcony door. "Half of Arendelle are still in her support, the people and the nobles. The support you had from here was great as well, most of the nobles chose to fight alongside you because they believed they were serving the rightful ruler but some needed the assurance and we should proceed on what had been discussed prior to changing their allegiance . With the help of my army, we overwhelmed our enemies." the man paused. "But I think unifying both houses would strengthen your claim and your heirs."
"How could I stomach such a union?!" Elsa asked in anger. "How could I associate myself with a person who came from that family?!"
"Listen to me Elsa! You are a Queen! Don't let your personal feelings get in the way!" the man turned. "You are the rightful ruler of Arendelle! I've trained you so hard for this!"
"Father, please calm down," said the lady with them.
"I may be King of Corona, but I am still family. I don't want you to fail and end up like them. You are all I have of my sister." the King of Corona sighed.
"I apologize, Your Majesty." Elsa said.
"No. It's alright." the King smiled. "You're not a child anymore nor a princess. You are a Queen. Your Majesty." his face turned serious again. "As for that certain matter. I implore you to heed my advice. Once you have her and have an heir, your rule will be unquestionable." The King left the two inside the study.
Elsa sat on her chair behind the desk. "Of all people, why her?"
The lady with her sat on the desk and lifted up Elsa's chin. "Yeah, why her? There's nothing special with her anyway. Elsa just marry me and be done with it." Elsa let out a disgusted face.
"Rapunzel, you're my cousin, practically my sister. And that would be so weird!"
Rapunzel laughed. "Is that so? But it would be the same thing for her!"
"I had nothing to do with her anyway, I just wanted to bring justice to what happened in the past. I don't intend to associate myself with her." Elsa brushed the imaginary stray hair from her immaculate bun.
Rapunzel got down from the desk and got behind Elsa. "Sooner or later your paths will be forever intertwined." She pulled the ribbon from Elsa's hair and let the braid down. "After you drove your sword through the usurper's chest from that moment you had sealed your fate and everything that goes with it. Including her." she slicked Elsa's hair back.
"You're right." Elsa flashed her a wry smile. "Rapunzel. Can I ask you one thing?"
Rapunzel smiled. "Anything."
"Will you continue to support me?"
"Of course and the entire kingdom of Corona is behind you for support, also you have Marshall, never forget he's the one with you through thick and thin."
"Thank you."
"Now, let's see the Eldr woman and show her rightful place." a wicked smile graced Rapunzel's lips. "The Eldrs are nothing but usurpers."
"As I am to the people of Arendelle." Elsa said. She rose from her seat and her face went stern, cold and passive. "I'll make the Eldrs feel the wrath of my noble house.'' She fastened the belt of her sword and offered her arm to her cousin. "May I have the honor of escorting the Princess of Corona to dinner?"
"Of course you may." Rapunzel gave her a sly smile.
Royals, nobles and military officers alike had joined the feast at the dining hall. The new Queen was seated at the middle of the long table, on her right was the King of Corona while the seat on her left was empty. Behind her high backed chair was Marshall who was standing silently. The nobles and military officers of Corona and some Arendellians were on two separate long tables on either side of the room.
"To our new Queen! Queen Elsa of Arendelle!" one noble raised his cup filled with wine. "Long may she reign!"
"LONG MAY SHE REIGN!" all of the people inside stood up cheering and raised their cups.
Laughter and merriment filled the room. Each of them engaged in a conversation.
Elsa silently sipped her wine while her eyes roamed inside the room. She was observing them like a hawk. She knew despite the cheer and smiles plastered on their faces it doesn't guarantee their loyalty. She has to be vigilant. Many of the nobles who were dining with her at the moment had served the former ruler, they turned their coats the moment they knew there was someone challenging the former regime. Their reasons for coat turning were less important to Elsa as long as she won the war. But now she had to be wary of them.
"Look at them. They look so happy." King Frederic in a hushed tone. "You'll never know what they were thinking." he said as he smiled towards the crowd.
"And betray you at the first chance they got." Elsa added as she downed her wine.
"You're not wrong. However there were some who would be forever loyal to you." he gestured at the man behind them.
Elsa nodded in affirmation.
"Your Majesty. My Queen!" one noble stood up. "I brought the best musician in all of Arendelle to play for you tonight." he clapped his hands and a woman sat on a stool and placed her hands on the harp to play.
The music was relaxing and beautiful just like the woman playing it. The crowd was awed at the woman's performance. The woman had brown hair and brown eyes, she was perfect. Her eyes were closed but soon enough fluttered open and stared at Elsa's own, as if beckoning her to come closer.
Marshall leaned near her ear and whispered.
Elsa almost huffed in annoyance at the words she heard. Apparently she was the noble's daughter, he brought his best-of-Arendelle's musician at court to seduce the queen, nevertheless Elsa clapped her hands at the end of performance.
"Thank you my Lord, for the wonderful gift. It was quite lovely." Elsa smiled and looked at the flustered woman.
"You're most gracious, Your Majesty." the noble responded.
The noble's daughter went near the Royals' table and knelt in front of them.
"It was a great honor to play for Her Majesty." the woman lowered her body for Elsa to see her chest.
Elsa almost let out a disgusted face but her face was impassive. She nodded in acknowledgement. Well barely. She leaned on her right to whisper in King Frederic's ear. "How long should I endure this charade?"
"You can retire whenever you want." he paused. "Speaking of which. Where's your well behaved cousin?"
"She's probably wandering around as she always does. I escorted her here then she vanished somewhere." Elsa perched her chin on her propped hand.
"Your Majesty, good evening."
Elsa turned her head and saw a short old man with a pair of spectacles perched on his nose bridge. He was wearing his military uniform along with his medals.
"Good evening. Please have a seat." Elsa gestured at the vacant seat beside her.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Duke sat and cleared his throat. "If I may be so bold and ask you, Your Majesty. Where is Lady Eldr?"
Elsa glanced at him for a moment before asking and filled her cup with wine. "She retired early." She lied.
"Is that so?" the Duke asked. "We have to proceed with the marriage at the earliest convenience."
"For what reason?" Elsa asked.
"To prevent civil unrest. Her supporters wanted her on the throne. There maybe an Arendellian blood running through your veins, but they see her as the legitimate ruler.'' The Duke watched the other nobles conversing with each other. "Anyone will seize the opportunity to have her and stake their claim to your birthright."
"And we can't have that now, can we?" Elsa dryly responded.
"No we can't. This marriage will cement your rule. It would be much better if an heir is produced from this union."
Elsa crossed her legs and watched at the merriment in front of her. "How can I ensure that she's capable of bearing a child?"
The Duke opened his mouth. "Take her maidenhead then if she'll get pregnant, we'll proceed to the marriage."
"Isn't that making the child a bastard? Conceived out of wedlock is unthinkable."
"No one will ever know." the Duke said. "This will stay privy among us. You, Lady Eldr, King Frederic and me."
"That's absurd."
"Your Majesty. It is for giving you much more power in this kingdom. A living proof from the two great houses of Arendelle is what the people will believe in."
Elsa clenched her fists under the table.
"The people are divided between two factions and over time a civil war will start as they always have." The Duke explained.
"Don't I know it?" Elsa sighed. "Now who will you suggest if she can't bear a child?"
The Duke was silent for a moment.
"There were other Eldr women from the bastard line. You can legitimize one of them and disinherit the current head of the house. Give Lady Anna to anyone who likes her. But for now, the best choice is her."
Elsa rose from her seat. "Lords and Ladies, I shall go and retire to my bedchambers. Please don't stop your merriment at my expense. Feel free to continue." The lords and ladies gave their curtsy and waited for Elsa to disappear behind the door.
Meanwhile somewhere in the castle.
Anna was dressed hours ago but she didn't want to attend such a gathering, instead she was sitting on the settee inside the gallery. Her hair was in an immaculate bun, while dressed in Arendelle colors. The green dress with gold and purple accents.
She doesn't know what her future holds now her grandfather was murdered and she was pushed off her throne by the usurper. She was supposed to be queen but alas, they lost.
"There you are."
Anna snapped at the voice and turned her head towards the door and saw the long haired blonde lady dressed in purple.
"I thought you were somewhere plotting against the queen," said Rapunzel. "As princess of Corona and ally to the queen. It's my right to uproot all the traitors in her kingdom." she strode towards Anna.
Anna rose from her seat and glared at the blonde but said nothing. She watched the blonde circled around her like a vulture that she was. She held her head high.
"Hmm. What's so special about you? I wonder why Elsa had let you live. You are after all nothing but a shamed woman from a family of usurpers." Rapunzel continued with such venom at every word she uttered.
"My family had served the kingdom with all of their might and died defending it from foreigners." Anna retorted.
Rapunzel tried her best not to show any irritation, instead she smiled. "Well it's a good thing the queen is not a foreigner then." she chuckled as she saw the confusion and a bit of shock on Anna's face.
"W-What?" Anna asked.
"Oh you didn't know? Pity." Rapunzel smiled wickedly. "Now I want you to go out there and present yourself like the lowly lady that you are and submit yourself to the will of the queen."
Anna's anger spiked up. "No."
"No? That's a bold answer. But unfortunately it's not acceptable." In a flash Rapunzel produced a dagger and placed it under Anna's chin.
Anna mustered all her strength not to tremble in fear. She visibly gulped at the sight of the dagger.
"You dare to embarrass Elsa in front of the people, then I should give you a reminder that you'll never forget." Rapunzel started to place pressure on the dagger.
"ENOUGH!"
Anna's eyes drifted from the dagger to the figure at the door. It was the queen.
"Rapunzel, what are you playing at?" Elsa sighed and went near the two ladies.
Rapunzel chuckled, her eyes not leaving Anna's own. "Nothing. We're just getting to know each other." The dagger was still under Anna's chin. "Just making sure she's not plotting against us."
"Is she?" Elsa asked.
"Hmm I don't know." Rapunzel playfully shrugged. "But I would like to find out." she sheathed back her dagger and gave Elsa a kiss on her cheek and walked away. "I'm hungry. I wonder if they roasted beef." The door was closed shut. Leaving the two of them alone.
There was silence before Anna walked past Elsa, however she felt a hand gripped her arm.
"What do you want?" Anna asked rudely. Her eyes were cold.
Elsa didn't respond, instead she dragged Anna towards the settee and made her lie on her back.
"What's wrong with you?!" Anna shouted. "What are you doing?!" she tried to get up but Elsa got on top of her. "Get off me you monster!"
Elsa's face was passive and cold as she pinned Anna's wrist above her head. She leaned down, her lips were only a few inches above Anna's. "Shh. . ."
"I was told you refused to attend dinner."
Anna didn't answer and looked away.
"You had defied my order. I won't let you go away with it." Elsa brushed her nose against Anna's neck.
"Stop! Please! No!" Anna pleaded as Elsa got in between her legs.
Elsa chuckled. "No one will hear you. There's no guard outside or any servant to interrupt us."
Blood drained from Anna's face. This is it. I'm going to lose everything. Anna felt Elsa's lips on her neck making her gasp. "N-No. . . please. No!" her eyes were brimmed with tears. She squirmed under the queen and tried to fight her off. "Get off me!" she gathered her strength and managed to roll over making them roll on the sleek floorboard.
"Ugh!" Elsa groaned while Anna immediately stood up and about to go and run but Elsa saw this and got up quickly as possible to place her arms around the latter, locking her in place before pinning her on the wall. "Don't even think about it." she said and started to attack Anna's neck with her lips.
"No! You monster!"
Elsa's eyes were dark. "I'll show you what a monster I can be." she lifted Anna from the floor and forcefully wrapped the latter's legs around her waist before slipping her hands underneath the strawberry blonde's skirt
Anna moaned at the blonde's ministration, it angered her. She wasn't supposed to respond in the way the blonde wanted her. She bit her lower lip to prevent herself from making such lewd and unwanted noises. Anna started to sob silently as Elsa kept on nipping and sucking her neck, jawline and collarbone.
The soft sobs had reached Elsa's ears. She halted. She took a deep breath before putting the tear stricken lady down on the floor. Elsa's jaw flexed as she saw the disheveled former princess in front of her. She opened her mouth to speak but decided against it. Instead she turned to leave. She failed to see a pair of angry teal eyes as she did.
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