A war of the Icy Sea

Chapter 14, surprises

8 hours later

Elsa and Alexander were becoming good friends again, the Officers especially Davies smiled at the two. It was if they sort of knew that their captain and the Queen of Arrendelle would become something more than just friends. By now, HMS Sami, HMS Inuit and SS Ocean Star had been refilled with oil and had steamed from their previous anchor point to the main bay area where HMS Norway and the rest of the fleet were docked. Elsa had decided to travel over to the land and meet with the current King. Alexander was to go with her as well as a few royal guards From Arrendelle and a few Royal Marines from the Norway's Royal Marine detachment. Alexander was dressed in his finest white uniform whilst Elsa was in a teal and Black dress with a long Magenta cape. Her hair was in a tightly coiled bun and her tiara rested on top of her head. Just in case things got messy Alexander carried his Trusty Webley Revolver in his pocket whilst Elsa had her powers.

Alexander waited for Elsa on the side of the deck, his Revolver fully loaded and Extra ammunition ready. The sun shone brightly on the Norway now and everything seemed safe and tranquil, if you ignored the gutted city and half sunken wrecks of sailing ships. As Alexander thought he might have to go ashore without her, the sound of footsteps caught his ears. He turned to see Elsa in what she described as her coronation dress approaching him!

"What do you think?" Elsa asked cheerfully as she gestured to her dress.

"You look lovely" Alexander replied.

Elsa just smiled at Alex and they both began to walk, down the gangplank towards the Southern Isles Castle. Even after a day, the smell of battle still prevailed. Even Alexander, an Experienced but Young Naval Officer nearly gagged at the smell. Some civilians cheered and waved at Elsa and Alex whilst others continued to rebuild the city. As they approached the Castle, tension mounted and a few Royal Marines cocked their Sten guns but kept the safeties on. Elsa's own guards looked around warily. As they stopped outside the gate, a guard on top of it shouted "Who goes there?"

"I, Queen Elsa of Arrendelle wish to speak with the king. I have brought Lieutenant Commander Alexander McDonald, commanding officer of the Battle Cruiser HMS Norway" Elsa replied as confidently as possible. But Alexander knew that the Young Snow Queen was terrified.

The Gate Guard nodded and barked an order to whoever operated the gates. With a loud groaning rattle, the heavy oak gates opened to reveal the Castle Courtyard.

"Shall we?" Alexander asked.

Elsa just nodded and strode confidently forwards. Alexander followed as well as his Royal Marine guards and Elsa's royal Guard. But as they approached the main Castle doors, they swung open to reveal someone that Elsa really didn't want to see. She stepped back in shock, her hands crackling blue with icy energy. Alexander didn't know what was happening but he did know that Elsa felt threatened by this person, so he drew out his Webley and pulled back the hammer.

Who was the person Elsa and Alexander reacted to? It was none other than Prince Hans!

"You should be in Prison!" Elsa snarled, all kindness gone from her voice.

Hans stayed where he was and he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"I know I should, but the war cut my sentence short" He replied.

This confused Elsa greatly, the icy glow from her hands faded but she didn't let her guard down. Alexander kept his Revolver pointed at Hans though.

"Please, follow me" Hans said as he turned around and strode into the castle. Elsa, Alexander and their guards followed but all of them were on edge. Alexander's Webley never left his hands once.

As everyone entered the meeting room, Hans whirled around and said "I know you are rather shocked at my presence here"

Elsa and Alexander just watched him with anger, Alexander was thinking of several different ways to scare the hell out of Hans.

Taking note of Elsa and Alexander's silence, Hans continued.

"When the Wesleton Fleet attacked several weeks ago, my brothers rushed to the front lines to hold them off. I was left in my cell though. I was released in the middle of the night by one of the guards and he said that all of my brothers were badly wounded when the Flagship exploded, setting off the main ammunition stores. I am the only fully able member of the Royal family so I have been leading the fight against Wesleton here. I genuinely thought that I was going to have to surrender so I sent that messenger ship out and you and your fleet arrived to save us!"

Alexander still looked at Hans warily but he snapped the hammer back on the Webley and placed it back in his pocket.

"Is this true?" Elsa asked one of the Southern Isles guards.

He nodded and Elsa took a deep breath.

"Well Hans, it seems that our kingdoms are allies for this war" She said.

"Indeed" Hans agreed.

"But, if you dare upset Elsa at any time. I will not hesitate to find out what happens when a 15 inch shell passes through your stomach!" Alexander warned.

"You have my word" Hans replied, his eyes showing a mixture of awe and fear at Alexander's threat.

For some reason, Alexander didn't believe him.