Act 8 - When the adult are talking.
(Y/N)'s POV
After that small mishap, we continue our trip to the valley of the moving rocks. In this case, the trolls that there acquaintaned with. There chieftain: Grand Pabbie eagerly wanting to speak with me. I haven't had time to really answer his summon since my stay because of my unending duties to her Majesty and the kingdom. I've sent numerous letters to compensate but there are some matters that he insists to be spoken personally and this a chance to do so. Entering the area with round rocks, kristoff called out that he's home then the rocks rolled over to us and turned into trolls.
Kristoff! Sven! Your home! I see you brought the Royal sisters and company. One of the trolls said
Hi bulda. We came to visit... Guys this Bulda. Bulda this (Y/N) Ainsel, Elsa's teacher and a Scholar Mage. And this is Venrich Grim, (Y/N)'s assistant and a church grim. Kristoff said saying what venrich is made the other trolls near him moved a little back out of fear. The others noticed this and I quickly move to make them see reason.
Don't be alarmed. He's reformed and only eats human food. I said raising my hand in defense.
Wait!... What's that sweet smell? One of the trolls said sniffing something in the air. The other trolls follow in suit until they landed there attention to me. To be exact my injured hand. Venrich was about to go in front of me for protection but I gave him a knowing look of dismissing his act.
You smell very sweet dear. I haven't smelled anything like you before. What are you?... Bulda said
I-uh... I say trying to come up an explanation but Princess Anna intervened.
I think its the new perfume that Elsa gave the other day right sis? Princess Anna said as she turns to her sister.
A-ahm right... Queen Elsa said going with the princess's explanation. But seeing there expressions says otherwise.
Sigh... I thinking of a way to do damage control of the situation when a boulder rolled in front of me then it turn to a troll. Judging by his appearance he must be Grand Pabbie.
I never thought to see someone like you in a very long time. Grand Pabbie said giving a bow not just to the royals present but also to me. He knows what I am... The sisters and kristoff eyed him confusingly at his action.
It's quite alright. Your safe here and it's still proper to give respect to you since your consider as the dearest child of the Fae folk. Grand Pabbie said as the other trolls whisper among themselves. I'm remained silent to answer him. I think I've seen him some were before...
You can all have a rest here for a while before heading to the ice castle... Miss Ainsel I think let's have a talk. You can say, it's time for the adults to talk. Grand Pabbie said as he lead me to a secluded area for our talk while the others stayed behind.
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Grand Pabbie's POV
She hasn't changed a bit since I last saw her. Who would have thought that the scholar Mage that I've been eager to meet was the same person who saved me centuries ago? Fate has a funny way of leading people to there path. It looks like she remembered me. Maybe a little recalling would do. I gesture her to sit on the stump beside me.
Miss Ainsel, do you remember a young troll who once was lost in the woods and being chased by wolfs. I said waiting for her answer.
Yes. I got the feeling that I've seen you before. I just can't recall exactly. It's been a while has it troll boy. (Y/N) said
Two hundred years and still the same as ever. Your what 200 years or so? Haha... I've kept the charm that you gave me on helping me get back home. I said showing her the charm.
It's 223 to be precise. Never speak of my actual age to the others. I don't want to add more people teasing me on it. Frederick and Venrich are enough as it is. (Y/N) said
Well in great age comes great wisdom. Your journey around the world in search of your kind leads you here again. I said
I've given up that notion decades ago. I'm really am the last. (Y/N) said
How come you've survived countless of times you've exserted your magic. Your kind is known to be fragile. I asked
That my boy is something not to be told lightly. Let's just leave it by saying that death itself gave me a cheat.
(Y/N) said
Well, I suppose you'll never the type to give straight answers. How is Elsa's training? I said
She's a fast learner and easy to adapt but her problem is confronting her fear that she may slip up and everything will fall down. My guess it's was how she was raised in the first place. She only needs guidance from me and it's up to her on the choices she will do. (Y/N) said
I may have the ability to glips in the future but you already deducted countless possibilities. So what are your conclusions in Elsa's path? I said
95% chance that she will be the death of me. That's what my instincts say yet 5% lingers that I can't add up. Why is that? (Y/N) said
Elsa will be the cause of your death!? Why is that? I said
There's something about her that puzzles me. I can't point out what it is. My guess it involves the secret of my undying streak. Elsa has this aura like I have sensed it before in my travels from the far north but it was a long time ago. (Y/N) said puzzled
Hmm... That's bluntly way of putting it but the future is not always set in stone. If other people know how will they die, they would have avoided it at all costs. But why not you? I said
Living forever is not a privilege but a curse. Besides everything has its end one way or another. (Y/N) said
True... As for the 5%, I think its Emotion. You have predicted future actions by studying there past. One thing is uncertain and that is emotions. I said
Emotion is something I don't understand... (Y/N) said
You don't know that you're experiencing it? For some as old as you, you're oblivious in feeling emotion. What emotions you mostly know? I said
Indifferent as usual... There are others but I can't understand or know what to call them. They just come out. (Y/N) said
I think before your group leaves, I'll have a word with Elsa. She may help you know the meaning of emotion. Her powers are the basis of her emotions. I said
Beneficial relation. After her Majesty's lessons, she persists in asking a question about myself. Maybe I could do the same but for me asking about emotions. (Y/N) said
Sigh... You have a long way to go. Anyway, how's staying in Arendelle? I said changing the subject. We have a lot of catching up.
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Elsa's POV
Sitting down nearby the sleigh and resting for a bit I observed what happening in my surroundings. Grand Pabbie and (Y/N) have been gone for a while now. Olaf's playing with the younger trolls while Anna and kristoff are being questioned by the other trolls mostly about there love life. Venrich is...
Wait? Where's venrich? I thought then I heard a noise behind the sleigh to see venrich sitting cross-legged and breathing heavily.
Hey venrich. Are you alright? I said
Oh hello, your Majesty. Erm... Looks like you caught me red-handed. Hehe... I was eavesdropping on (Y/N) and grand Pabbie. I even try closing my other senses: closing my eyes and holding my breath but I can only get bits of it. She must have blocked some of the senses we share via familiar link. Venrich said
You can call me Elsa. What are they talking about? I said out of curiosity.
Well, old stuff and that (Y/N) saved grand Pabbie once but it was a long time ago. How would have thought (Y/N) traveled here before. Some bits of the (Y/N)'s past. Venrich said
She hasn't mentioned it before in our question game. I'll try to ask her when we get back to Arendelle then. I said then bulda approach us.
Your Majesty, how are you? And sorry about earlier Mr. Grim. We are just alarmed about what Church Grims are known for. Bulda said
It's alright Miss Bulda no harm done. Venrich said with his usual grin.
The usual except with learning to control my magic and become a certified Mage for the kingdom's sakes. I said
Hmm... Your heart says otherwise. Love can be confusing sometimes. So who's the lucky one that caught your heart? Bulda said
Right... Trolls are love experts.
I-its... complicated and I'm not sure if the feeling is mutual. I said avoiding eye contact and hope to change the subject.
It's my master. Venrich said
Venrich! I said glaring at him only to have him hold up his hands in a surrendering manner.
She's a tuff one I can tell. We hear stories that her kind can attract any fae and their immense powers. But I've never thought they still exist. Bulda said
Wait... Have you never encounter sleigh beggies before? Venrich said
No, they've been extinct along time ago. They were last known during the prosecutions. That's why we were amazed to see your friend. Bulda said
The book doesn't say that they are gone as I recall. I said
Me neither and (Y/N) never told. Secretive as ever. Venrich said a bit annoyed.
It would be better to ask her herself. Bulda said as we see (Y/N) and Grand Pabbie returning to who knows were. Suddenly the trolls came swarming over (Y/N) especially the younger ones. Curious about her presence and asked her all kinds of questions. It's endearing looking at the scene. (Y/N) on the other hand, it is by the looks of it: struggling to catch up in all of the spontaneousness around. Luckily Grand Pabbie and the others are there to help out but it took a toll on her.
After our visit with the trolls, we head to our next destination: the ice palace. I still pondering on what grand Pabbie told me about (Y/N). To teach her all about emotions. We are all quite on the ride. (Y/N) is asleep because of a headache and venrich is also suffering from it. To my joy and nervousness, I felt (Y/N)'s head on my shoulder as she is seated next to me. I look to see that she is still asleep. Hearing soft Awws coming from anna and the others to my embarrassment.
I think she's ok now. I can feel her headache is lessening. Venrich said whispering.
Hey venrich, if (Y/N) is feeling unwell or troubled can you tell me as well. I said
Roger that but I wouldn't make promises on that subject Elsa. There are limits (Y/N) placed on me whenever I tell something that she strictly forbid to tell. My hands fly up straight to my hand to keep me silent. Venrich said
Really? Try saying something that (Y/N) forbid you to say. Kristoff said not believing
How about her age. She's actually tw-hmm... Venrich didn't finished his sentence because suddenly his hands fly up to block his mouth. When his finish saying his muffle words, his able to move his hands freely again.
What? Do that again. Maybe your playing tricks. Anna said
No princess I am not! She an old hag! With an age of tw-hmm... Venrich got muffled again. Feeling the weight on my shoulder lessen, I turn to see (Y/N) moving on the other side. She would be uncomfortable, so I had to gentle move her back to old position again.
Another word from you venrich and I'll see to it that mouth of yours would be stitch up along with your hands. (Y/N) mumbling but loud enough to hear. Her eyes are still closed and a few moments she's snoring soundly again.
With that we were quite again. For venrich's sake...