"Leave us."
The Arendelle soldiers bowed at their liege's command and retreated. The wooden doors slammed shut, letting out an ominous echo reverberating in the throne room.
Anna's latest conquest from the North was a beautiful sight to behold. Her platinum blonde hair lay long and loose, cascading down her back similar to Vøringsfossen falls. A few stray bangs pooled around her shoulders, obscuring the milky skin underneath. She wore a long translucent dress embroidered by multiple sequences of diamond-patterned sequins. The double train attached at the back of her dress gave the article a lovely finish.
The queen was pleased with the gift. She made a mental note to reward General Mattias handsomely for his contribution to the Northern Expedition. His tactical brilliance had minimised casualties from both sides and earned her additional territory. More importantly, he managed to capture the legendary spirit master, rumored to be the strongest force that had ever existed. With the Northuldrans subjugated, Arendelle could now expand its territory to the North undeterred. Her people would have more land and resources at their disposal. The victor also served well to showcase Arendelle's military prowess.
Anna descended from her throne like a hungry wolf, eyes trained on the bound figure at the bottom of the dais. Likewise, her captive held her gaze intensely, never breaking eye contact as the Queen approached. The defiance reflected in her teal blue eyes stoked the fire of excitement within Anna; a feeling that she missed since her ascension to the throne. Everything had been made easy given her position as Queen of Arendelle and commander of Arendellian's armed forces. She has won every battle she waged, claimed lands for territorial expansion and quashed any rebellion against her reign. Capturing a magical being, however, was new to her. Especially when the said creature was in the form of a beautiful lady.
"Who would have thought the leader of the Northuldrans is an elemental spirit? " She traced the blonde's fine jawline, admiring the smoothness of pale skin underneath. She took a stray lock of hair that was curled around her left shoulder, caressing it playfully between her fingertips.
"I believe we have not properly been introduced. I'm Queen Anna of Arendelle…" she spoke as she tucked the strand behind the other's ear.
"I know who you are." She spat."Your men promised to leave my people alone if I surrender. Fulfill your end of the bargain and release them." demanded the Spirit.
Anna blinked for a second at the sudden interruption. She cackled once her mind had processed the situation.
Two can play this game.
"I don't think you are in a position to make demands." She yanked the chain in her hand. The sudden force made her captive yelp as the edge bit into her neck. She tugged the chain, maneuvered its length, until the blonde was forced to meet her eyes.
Anna's keen sight caught the other's panic look when she temporarily lost her composure but she quickly concealed it with a forced glower.
"I'm a person not without reason. The Northern lands are now under my control. I may allow some degree of freedom to your people if you willingly surrender yourself to me."
Confusion etched itself upon the Spirit's face at the Queen's remark.
"I don't understand.. I followed your men back as instructed…"
Gosh, she is clueless.
"Let me spell it out to you, Spirit." She cupped the woman's chin. "I want you to willingly surrender to me. Pledge your body and soul to me and I swear on my honour that no harm will come to the Northundrans. Refuse, and I will make sure your people suffer my wrath."
Her captive's face was downcast, brows furrowed as though she was in deep thought. Queen Anna returned to her throne, letting the latter some time to consider her offer.
"It's your call."
After what felt like an eon of silence, the Spirit finally raised from the marble floor. She moved towards the Queen; the heavy manacles encircling her ankles made her stumbled a few steps. She bent down on one knee clasping the Queen's gloved right hand and placed a kiss on it.
"I, Elsa, the guardian of Elemental Spirits and the Northundra tribe swear my loyalty to the Queen of Arendelle. I entrust my whole being to you and acknowledge you as my..."
The redhead leader raised an eyebrow.
...Master."