Act 12 - Emerging Feelings
(Y/N)'s POV
It's been three weeks since the holidays are over and the start of the year. Furthermore it means it's that things are back to normal. Since I've finished my paperwork before the holidays, I have time to focus on her majesty's lessons. Sigh... Ever since that accidental mishap with the yule faes, I've been feeling odd lately with elsa. I know if we don't comply with it, they will pull wayward stunts enough to destroy the castle and I've make sure that elsa won't remember that part by casting a erase memory spell of that moment. Remembering her confession and the kiss... I sometimes feel warm and as if I have butterflies in my stomach. I've consoled with the castle physician. Of course leaving the unmentionable parts for her majesty's privacy and he only said to me that its nothing to be concern. He even mentioned in a joking manner if that what it's called that I'm fancying someone.
Anyway I better focus on the task at hand, sorting her majesty's itinerary for her two week immersion to the kingdom of romarion. I still need to discuss this with her and the council but better plan ahead right. Then suddenly heard knocking to my window. Opening it a mechanical messenger bird entered and perch itself on to my desk.
(Y/N)! How've you been? You look great! Did you like the birthday gifts? Frederick said via live call from the bird.
Frederick you seem to be just loud as ever. Your presents are odd as you but never the less useful. A hand gun with three small boxes of magical disorientation bullets but put under in a box filled of inappropriate lingerie dresses. I said
What!? The dresses are just extras and a cover. You said you needed the gun. I had to smuggle it since the massage bureau doesn't like firearms to be sent via bird. What are going to use it for? Frederick said
It's for safety purposes and I won't relay much on my magic. I did like the homemade cookies your wife adelaide baked and the drawing felicity made. Your daughter is showing great progress on her art. Do tell them... I said
Haha Sure... Feli really misses her favorite god mother. Adelaide by the way is pregnant with our second child. Ferderick said
Congratulations... I wish her and her expecting child good health. Anyway is there something you need to talk about? I said
It's about Arendelle's anti-union guerrilla problem. We confirm that there becoming a serious threat since fiding out that there leader is the wanderer. (Y/N) I know your a war hero and the one of the most powerful mages the union council. But if this is Cain the Wanderer that were dealing with we are seriously in danger. Ferderick said
I fought cain during the last prosecution war. He went great lengths to end his immortal curse by obtaining the azreal's sword and killing himself with it. He stirred up chaos and orchestrated wars enough for God to send azreal to finish his doings. Azreal has succeeded by using the sword then God ordered that to seal it here on earth. That if any other evil may come, the sword will vanquish it. I said
I know in the historical records that during the last war, the Mage knights where the ones stopped the it all by making sure his original body is sealed in an unknown location, his soul never return to it and destroying the sword. So knowing your one of those knights, what exactly happened? Ferderick said
I don't know... I may have started to remember some parts but my memory of that has yet to come. I know that back then if cain succeeded in his plan, knowing the functions of his curse that "if anything where to harm his life, it will return seven times fold". Imagine him succeeded in killing himself with taking almost half of life in this world as we know it. That would been an outher apocalypse. I said
That's why we honor your generation in stopping as such. So many mages, humans, magical kind alike shed there blood for our peace and future especially of your kind. We know that Cain's body is sealed and nowhere to be found but his soul might have wondered over the last two centuries. He must have found a host there and started to terrorized. Knowing if he tries to make a ruckus the sword will appear. Then doing his original plan again. So the union council has concluded a verdict to send a squad unit of scholar mages with combat arts expertise in assistance to Arendelle. Since Arendelle is in process in transitioning to the union, this is the only upmost assistance possibly provided. They will be expected to come by around a week or so. Since some of our current allies near Arendelle are having the some trouble with them as well. Frederick said
Thank you Frederick and I will inform the royalty and the Arendellian council with it along with my itinerary plan of Queen Elsa's educational immersion there in romarion. I said then Frederick begin to shout in excitement.
What! I finally get to see my junior in person! This going to be so cool! Since I'm her senior, I'll show her my tricks and- Frederick said I need to stop him before he says something more nonsense.
Frederick Titus Nerion! Stop your insolent shouting. Don't make me tell your wife about the trouble causing mishaps. Or better yet ask her permission to let Silvia to give you a proper beating. Your a grown man for goodness sake. I said instantly stopping him.
Hehe... sorry got a little excited there. I'm here at the office and been busy all night. The coffee is affecting my brain. Please don't tell my wife or Silvia. Anyway send me the details on that so we can start planning her majesty's trip here. Frederick said
Sigh... Fred go home. You have family waiting for you. I said
(Y/N) your part of family too ya know. Your like my favorite 224 year old grumpy aunt and ven is like a my partner in crime of a cousin. Frederick said
Thank you fred. Speaking of family, how's his majesty and your brothers and sister? I said
Papa is still ruling the kingdom but soon will abdicate until Claudius is finishing his political studies, Albern is now the kingdom's master engineer, Giovan is in Corona for ambassadorial business, Oscar is now a major in the romarion army and Monika is doing her princess duties in helping the poor with livelihood programs and other economical support. We do what we can in helping the country and the union. Anyway I'm talking way to long and holding you from your work. Hehe... got to go and take care (Y/N). Frederick said
You to fred. I said ending our conversation making the bird go to sleep mode.
Great...More problems from the past are coming back to haunt me... Yet the feelings that I'm beginning experience are giving me some sort of relief...
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Elsa's POV
Another council meeting to attend. We discussed about the usual. Developments of Arendelle's programs and such but in the last part of our meeting the head councilor: Otiz Greseth asked about Arendelle's development on our upcoming alliance with the union. With this everyone looked to where (Y/N) is seated. Looking at her made me feel butterflies in my stomach and just be mesmerized by her. Remembering my confession to her, made me determined to wait for her answer. But in the back of my mind, I know something is amiss. I remember after I told her my feelings, she answered by not knowing how she truly reciprocate the feeling making it on hold. Then after that we head back to the other... Pulling me out of my thoughts, She clear her throat and begin to speak.
There are two matters i request to report. One: After the foiled raid of the anti unions south from here, I've reported this matter to the union and they've prepare to give aid but with restrictions since Arendelle is in process of fulfilling your requirements. They will be sending a squad unit of Scholar Mages highly specialized in combat arts and expected to arrive in a week or so. (Y/N) said
Arendelle has heightened it security but its very convenient to say that the union has our back. This is becoming a serious problem, I would like to suggest that her majesty needs to have extra protection since she has major part of our entry to the union. General Henriksen said
That won't be necessary general since I do have my powers to protect me and the royal guard. But i would like the security measures to be focus in protecting our people. If it will put the council at ease, you may allow to assign a platoon in assistance to the royal guard. I said
Of course your majesty. General Henriksen said
Then second matter that I would like to announce is that in accordance to her majesty's progress in her studies, the union suggests to have her attend a two week educational immersion in the kingdom of romarion. (Y/N) said surprising not just me but everyone in the council.
We may allow it but won't it leave the kingdom vulnerable positions since her majesty's absence. Let's not forget that there's a lurking threat in our kingdom. Councilor Countess Ingrid said
That's why I've taken in account such to prepare a plan in case. Since those anti unions are after the queen by using to threaten the people as leverage, I suggest that her majesty's travel would be kept in secret. While away, a false stand in will take place until upon her return. Then the army will be more focused on security to the kingdom's citizens. (Y/N) said
Hmm... Its would be very beneficial. Right now her protection is top priority since Arendelle's future with the union is in her hands. But the citizens of our country need us more. So your majesty what will your verdict on this? Councilor Otis said
Its agreeable. Miss Ainsel please prepare the details of the trip. General Henriksen will discuss and finalize with you the security plans. When do you think is the best time for the trip? I said then both nodded in agreement.
A week from now. When the mage unit arrives your majesty. To avoid suspicions on your trip. (Y/N) said then the clock bells resonate in the room and indicating us of the time.
Alright, if there's anything more to discuss it will have to wait till the next meeting. I hereby adjourn. I said then leaving the meeting room to head for my study.
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As I enter my study, I asked one of the stationed guards to tell (Y/N) to come here. Then moments later, (Y/N) entered.
Is there's something you need your majesty? (Y/N) said
(Y/N) It's about the trip. I know Arendelle needs it for the alliance but I can't protect my people if I'm not here. Did I made the right decision... I said
If I may, I think it's the right decision. If its put you at ease, I'll plan to stay in assistance to the mage unit here. While on the trip, venrich will accompany you and princess anna. Knowing that the princess won't say no to being left behind. (Y/N) said a little sad that (Y/N) isn't coming with us.
What is romarion like? Where are we staying? I said changing the subject.
It's a little warm there than in Arendelle so prepare some fresh and breathable clothes. You'll be staying in the emerald palace. In romarion, royalty have a unique housing arrangements. The pearl palace is were the king and the queen lives. Their children: princes or princesses live in the sapphire palace and if the king had concubines or illegitimate children they stay in the ruby palace but it hasn't been occupied since the last king had a son. And that son is now the current king. Lastly for honorary guests are in the emerald palace. While in your stay, the Duke of sabinia will be your official guide and aid. He's quite ecstatic about it. (Y/N) said
So I get to meet my senior? I said
Yes... Word of advice about him. His a trouble maker and lying to him is pointless since he has tone reading abilities. Once you start talking to him, he can easily read if your telling the truth or not. Anyway i must take my leave to do my other duties. Will that all your majesty?(Y/N) said
No, that would be all... wait (Y/N) your ribbon. I said standing up from my seat and head towards her. I notice the ribbon on her blouse is a bit loose. So I adjusted it for her knowing she wouldn't mind. Finished fixing it, I look at her and staring at me with an stoical expression as ever but a tiny of pink coated her cheeks. Is she blushing? Leaving me astonished on the sight.
T-thank you elsa... (Y/N) said and quickly left the room. Leaving me pondering on what just happened.
Is she alright?