A war of the Icy Sea

Chapter 7, An Alliance is born

The next day

The sun rose above Arrendelle's harbour, casting its warm glow over the kingdom. HMS Norway was docked in one of the berths normally reserved for the Pride or Spirit of Arrendelle since they were the only berths that were even remotely close to being able to taking ships of Norway's size. The normal berths which merchant ships and regular naval vessels used could fit a modern Tribal Class destroyer or even Submarines such as the S or T classes.

Queen Elsa was excited today, this was because Alexander would come over to the castle to sign the treaty that would place the Norway at Arrendelle's disposal until the war against Wesleton was over. Elsa was thinking about sending a letter to Corona, warning them of the Norway's existence but she had decided not to do so for a long while since Wesleton could intercept any ship that the letter was sent on and start working on strategies to defeat HMS Norway in battle negating the advantage the Battle Cruiser possessed.

But she was also excited to see Alexander again, she couldn't understand it but she had been growing increasingly fond of Alexander since they first met on the quayside. Anna suspected this but Elsa was trying her hardest to keep that secret under a secure lock and key.

Elsa gazed out of the window and smiled at the mighty Battle Cruiser as hundreds of workers swarmed around it, repairing as much damage as they could and painting it. The Forges were hard at work making machine gun ammunition for the Norway's AA guns but it would be a little while before ammunition for the main 15 inch guns and fuel for the engines was available. So for now Norway was sitting idle in Arrendelle's harbour. Smoke curled lazily from her rear funnel as one boiler had to be kept going to provide electrical power to the Norway's lights and weapons. The swordfish recon plane was making many continuous flights since Norway had a large quantity of aviation fuel to spare. These flights did make an important impact on the war situation since now any Wesleton ships could be spotted and dealt with accordingly. Also, the Norway's royal marine contingent led by Sargent Blackwood was training Arrendelle's military to the highest state of readiness they could. Some troops were also being trained in how to use the spare .303 Lee Enfield Rifles, Webley Revolvers and Sten Guns which the Norway had in her arms lockers. But most combat would still be the old sword, bows and arrows like everyone was used to.

As Elsa was dressing herself and putting on the final bits of make-up necessary for today, Anna walked into the dressing room. This wouldn't be a problem except that Elsa was watching the Norway in eagerness, waiting for Alexander to appear. She didn't know what was going on but for some reason, she felt attracted to Alexander and every fibre of her being was begging her to go to Alexander and protect him.

"Watcha doing?" Anna asked curiously.

Elsa rapidly composed herself and said "Nothing"

Anna however didn't believe her elder sister for one moment. But then she noticed Elsa's smile as she watched Alexander, followed by Davies and a few of the Norway's Royal Marine contingent.

Anna smirked, "You like him don't you?" she asked.

Elsa's eyes widened hugely and she stepped back.

"No, it's not like that!" She said, trying to throw Anna off the conversation but to no avail.

"What is it like then? I saw the way you looked at Alexander when we were on the Norway! It's the same look that our parents had and the same look that Kristoff has when he sees me!" Anna snapped.

Elsa knew that it was no use arguing with her sister, unless eternal winter 2 started, which would most likely never happen but Elsa still had to be careful.