Chapter 21: Usurped

(Normal pov)

Crown Prince Hans paced meticulously over the dark, hardwood floors of his guest chamber. His housecarl and personal servant, Aiden, wisely kept silent as his master brooded. Whatever was bugging the Prince most likely originated from the words that were written on the letter.

He was holding a crumpled piece of parchment in his hands. Hans paused and took a deep breath as he held the paper up. He could tell from how detailed the handwriting was, that his father had let a servant proofread and write his words for him.

Hans,

I have sent you to that so-called Kingdom for a purpose. I've given you the chance to prove to me and your family that you aren't the weakling we believe you to be, so I expect you to complete your Father's wishes when commanded. After all, this is for our Empire.

Prove to me and prove to the Southern Isles that you are worthy of being my son. If you fail in this... plan to usurp Agnarr's and Iduna's daughters? Then do not bother returning home. I know deep inside your chest that strength sleeps within you, so prove me wrong and unleash that strength, for your sake.

Your Father,

Emperor Wulfgaard the White of the Southern Isles

A deep smirk appeared on Hans's lips before the Crown Prince bursts out laughing. Aiden shivered at the horrid sound. It was not even a twisted version his ordinary, hearty laugh that lifts everyone's spirits. Nay, this sound eerily reminded him of the old king's laughter. Cold, dry, and uncannily mad.

Aiden broke his silence. "What's so funny my lord? I thought -"

"The old man's calling himself Emperor of the Southern Isles now!" He slammed his fist against the window sill, and the wood cracked from the force. "Truly, he's gone senile!"

Hans laughed that uncanny laugh again, but the Housecarl dared not to voice the family resemblance. The Crown Prince suddenly held up the letter between two fingers. "I want a messenger dispatched to Hallbjorn and Eskil Bloodhair that the time to usurp Elsa and Anna is tonight, later tonight, send a message to the men stationed at the ships to kill the guards at the gate and let the Bloodhair's and their warriors within these walls."

Fire consumes the paper in the princes hands, burning it to black ashes within mere seconds. Hans blew the tips of his fingers, extinguishing the remaining embers, before storming out of the room.

Aiden swallowed his primal fear, the small voice in his head lamenting his choice of a job. He should have been a baker like his father. He had always doubted his line of work, but sadly, a good housecarl serves his lord without question.

Even if it meant death.


(Hiccup's pov)

I had just returned from scouting out Mercia with Edgar, needless to say? Mercia was in complete control of the Bloodhair's, not only that but warriors who served the Hysteric and Murderous tribes patrolled the lands of Mercia as well. Three armies now rule Mercia, and their numbers were in the tens of thousands. We would need an army to take back Mercia, but that was a task for another time, for now? I was just glad to be back home after two long days of scouting and protecting Arendelle's boarders.

As I slid off of Toothless, I urged him to go to the newly made dragon stables and go relax and stuff his face in fish, I needed to see my wives. As I entered the palace, I see Irwin giving instructions to Elsa and Anna's personal bodyguards, when the big Saxon turns around and sees me, he sends the guards off and approaches me, we give each other a warm embrace and pat each others back. "Welcome back Lord Haddock. How was scouting duty with Edgar?" Irwin asks, I sigh heavily and nod before answering. "Mercia is in dire need of liberation, the other English kingdoms need to be willing to raise an army to take Mercia back from the Bloodhair's and their allies. But it will not be easy. Far from it. They have tens of thousands off men and more joining them by the day, Mercia won't be enough for them, they'll seek to expand until all of England is theirs."

"Well don't worry Hiccup. We won't let the bastards get that far." Irwin said while patting my back, we then entered Elsa's throne room, we can see many distressed and dirtied men, women and children all in line while Elsa sat on her throne speaking with those in front of her, Anna was by Elsa's side and when she spotted me, she made her way over to me, we smiled at each other and pecked each others lips before turning back to Elsa.

"They're all Mercian's seeking refuge here. They all tell the same story. That Vikings with their hair drenched in blood, those who took great pleasure in murdering the defenseless and weak, and some with more... animalistic instincts and impulses killed and took everything away from them. They described that Bloodhair tribe and two other Viking tribes have united as one and have tens of thousands of warriors under their command." Anna said in a dire tone, I turned to my wife and nodded. "I know. I just returned from scouting the Mercian lands with Edgar, and was just telling Irwin that the English kingdoms would need to raise an army, and soon."

Anna hummed in agreement, Elsa looked over to us and then rose from her throne, she then ordered her guards to escort these poor wretches to the nearest inns and see them well taken care of, Elsa then ordered everyone out except Anna and myself. When it was just the three of us, Elsa gestured us to follow her, the three of us then arrived at a balcony that overlooked all of Arendelle and its glory.

"Hiccup. I need to ask a favor of you." Elsa said while turning to me, I nodded in understanding. "Of course wife, what can I do for you?" I asked, Elsa then gestured to the ships belonging to the Southern Isles. "Hans and his men have been... acting very suspicious. We have already discussed Hans disturbing childhood of how he has been abused because his family and people believe him to be weak, and to prove his people wrong? He may try to undermine myself and Anna as Arendelle's rulers." She said, I nodded in understanding, and turning to Elsa. "I hav noticed from time to time that Hans would take late horse rides and would return a day or so later. Perhaps its nothing, or maybe..."

"Maybe what?" Anna asked, I pursed my lips and shook my head before looking at my wives. "Maybe Hans is committing treason and seeking out Vikings aid to sack Arendelle." I say, both Elsa and Anna turn their full attention to me and Elsa grabs my arm. "You need to find strong evidence supporting this claim Hiccup. If this is true? Hans is a traitor to God, to his nation and all Christian kingdoms." She states, Elsa then interlaces my fingers and Anna's fingers. "I don't want to lose any of you. Should Hans and his men commit treason, we must be prepared." Elsa says, she then cups my chin lovingly and nods at me. "Thank you my love, for doing this." She coos, I lean in and kiss her, she closes her eyes and kisses me back, when we break our sweet kiss, I nod at her. "I'd lay down my life for you and Anna." I say before turning to Anna and kissing her too, she kisses me back and wraps her arms around my neck, when we break our kiss, we share one last peck before I go see my task done.

I am to spy and confirm that Hans and his men are committing treason to usurp my wives. If that is true? I will flay the skin off Hans bones and use him as live bait for sharks.


(Astrid's pov)

I did not dare believe it. I had tried to deny it a thousand times over, but unfortunately, it was reality. Hiccup was not only alive, but he was the rider of the Night Fury and he was Christian!

My purpose... my quest to avenging Hiccup is all but lost now. Because Hiccup never died! He betrayed us, he betrayed Odin and the true gods. And yet... I understand his reasons for being Christian now, he said so himself all those years ago, that he was no Viking, and by becoming Christian? He proved his point.

I didn't know what to do. My emotions were all over the place because I hated Hiccup but I also loved him; I wanted to beat him to a bloody pulp but I also wanted to confess my feelings to him. I wanted to give him the blood eagle for betraying our way of life but I also wanted to face him in combat-- to give him a warriors death.

"Wife."

I turned around to see Bjornolf, his body sweaty and grimy from training, he unbuckled the straps to his armor and cast them aside, he then approached the water bowl and grabbed a cloth and washed himself off before turning back to me. "I heard that Hiccup Haddock lives, that he is also the rider of the Night Fury and that he is Christian. I am sorry." He said, I breathed shakily and nodded to my husband in thanks, despite me not loving Bjornolf, he was still good to me and I thought that maybe I should repay his kindness.

As he was still washing himself, I halted his hand that held the drenched cloth and he turned to me, I the hauled his face over to mine and kissed him ferociously, I took his surprise to my advantage by slipping my tongue into his mouth and stroking his tongue with my own, he groaned and gripped my hips before hoisting me up, I wrapped my legs around his hips as he led us to our bed.

When Bjornolf's legs hit the edge of our bed, I pushed him down and he landed on the bed with a grunt, I was only wearing my crimson tunic and leggings, but I then pulled the strings loose on Bjornolf's pants and fished his cock out, I then tore my leggings off and impaled myself on him, causing us both to groan at the sensation of our hips becoming flush.

Anger surged through my limbs and lit my blood on fire. Was I honestly thinking sympathy for Hiccup's betrayal?! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was a traitor. And he would suffer a traitors fate. Bjornolf pushed his hands under my tunic and began to push it over my shoulders. He wrenched it over my head and I shoved him back to the bed. "Stay down." I seethed, my anger at Hiccup's betrayal making me ride my husband with ferocious purpose.

I held him down and dug my nails into his chest hard enough to leave bloody trails behind. Bjornolf was snarled at my ferocity and I pressed my nails to leave ugly bruises behind. It would only be a short distance to his neck. The next time I would face Hiccup would be either in secrecy or meet him in open battle, either way? I would give him the death he deserves. I was losing my breath while Bjornolf thrusted up into me, he gripped my thighs and as we both moved with blissful purpose and to seek out our pleasure.

I was getting closer and Bjornolf tried to take over. He adjusted his legs and lifted his shoulders as if to flip me onto my back. I balled a fist and sent it hard into his jaw.

"Stay down." I hissed, Bjornolf groaned in pain as he rubbed the stinging pain in his jaw and nodded at me. "Yes, my divine beauty." He growled as he continued to thrust up into me, curing me to grit my teeth and moan out at feeling, but only because I was thinking of Hiccup.

Hiccup and his razor sharp jawline, the beard above his lips, the stubble on cheeks and the goatee on his chin. His fiery forest green eyes that were ablaze with passion; passion to protect his new home, his new god, his people... and his wives. I snarled at thought of Hiccup having not just one, but two wives.

Finally I found my pleasure and crashed down back to Midgard and Bjornolf did shortly after, and I removed herself from him before his seed could get anywhere near me. I went back to the kettle and refilled her mug. Holding her nose, she downed the cooled tea in three gulps.

"Astrid?" Bjornolf gasped as he stood up. "Why did you remove yourself before I could give you my seed? Do you not want children?" Bjornolf asked, he examined my face as I turned to him, his eyes squinted as he then scoffed in disbelief. "Tell me... you were not imagining having sex with Stoick's traitorous son?" He seethed out with disgust, he got up from the bed and made his way toward me, he cupped my cheeks tightly and bared his teeth. "Tell me you weren't thinking about him. Tell me you weren't." He repeated, I grabbed his wrist and twisted it, he growled in pain as I then unleashed a ferocious right hook across his face, sending him to the floor.

"Of course not Bjornolf! I want children, just not now! Once we have solidified our claim to this new world will I give you a child." I snarled back, I then squatted down to Bjornolf and cupped his cheeks tightly and bare my teeth at him. "Touch me in that way again? And I will kill you." I then release my husbands face and storm out of our home, once outside, I breathe shakily and roar out. "DAMMIT!!!" I kick a nearby bucket of chicken feed and send nearby chickens clucking away from me. I run a hand through my hair, shake my head and blink away tears of fury.

I needed to speak with Hiccup again, he spoke of being a Lord of Arendelle. And from what we've heard from Norse traders back on Berk, Arendelle is a massive trading kingdom and its the gateway to all England. The problem is, I don't know where it is. So, I told myself that I would wait, whether Hiccup returns or we engage in a parlay, all I know is that I have to speak with Hiccup.


(Normal pov)

Eskil and Hallbjorn Bloodhair were eating their meal for the day while watching their warriors train in massive courtyard below them, as the brothers continued eating, a messenger arrived behind the brothers, Hallbjorn turned his head to see it was a Saxon, and that this messenger held the crest of the Southern Isles on their cape. Hans man.

"Speak." Hallbjorn demanded while taking a huge bite out of his roasted chicken leg, the messenger grabbed a letter and handed it to Eskil. "My Lord Hans has sent me to send you a message regarding on the attack on Arendelle and ultimately usurping Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from power." The messenger said with a bow of his head, Eskil snatched the letter out of the messengers hand and began reading it, the man looked back up to Hans messenger and shook his head. "I do not read Saxon."

The messenger nodded and extended his hand for the letter. "May I translate the message for you and your brother?" He asked with a cautious tone, both brothers shared a look and nodded, Eskil gave the letter back to the messenger and the Saxon man began translating for the brothers to understand.

Hallbjorn and Eskil Bloodhair, the time to usurp these girls from power is tonight. Ready your warriors to see this done, when Arendelle is mine? I will see to it that you both are rewarded in gold and silver, but only when your part of the deal is completed. Attack when the sun sets, my own men will kill the gate keepers and wall patrols and you will simply stroll right into Arendelle, they won't know you're here until it is far too late.

Crown Prince Hans, of the Southern Isles

Hallbjorn and Eskil shared a look and then turned back to Hans messenger. "Tell Hans we're on our way." Hallbjorn said, the messenger bowed his head and left the brothers and London with haste. Eskil then rose to his feet and addressed the warriors of Bloodhair beneath him. "Odin's warriors!! HEAR ME!!!" Soon, all the warriors stopped their training and looked up to their leaders. "Tonight? We raid the largest trading kingdom in England. Arendelle. There are wolves among the sweet and soft people of Arendelle that would see us allowed in." Eskil chuckled darkly, causing the warriors to chuckle as well, Eskil then continued speaking. "So, we are aiding the Crown Prince Hans and his nine hundred men of the Southern Isles to take Arendelle from the girl queen and her sister. Let's get this over with." Eskil said with humor, causing Bloodhair warriors to grunt in agreement, they then began strapping on their armor, shields and armed themselves; preparing to march on the brothers command.

Eskil turned to Hallbjorn and simply spoke with a shrug. "Well, lets go then." Hallbjorn yawned and nodded. "Aye. This'll be over too soon."


(Hiccup's pov)

I was inside a brothel while draped in a black cloak, the customers within were all drinking barrels of ale, speaking their drunken desires and fantasies and the more drunk were fighting, but were quickly kicked out of the brothel. My purpose for being in here was to spy, I had followed Hans in here to see him sit in a dark corner with someone waiting for him. I saw that this person was wearing a brown cloak and when they removed their hood, it revealed to be Chadwick the boy. I was able to get close enough to Hans and ugly Chadwick without being noticed, I then listened in to what they were saying.

"Were you followed?"

"Of course not. Why would I jeopardize my plans to take over Arendelle?"

I turned my head slightly, but ensured that my hood blocked face, Hans sighed heavily and spoke again. "Do you know your task?" He asked, I heard Chadwick grunt and speak. "Yes. I am to find that... heathen bastard that Elsa and Anna call husband and kill him."

My jaw tenses, Chadwick the boy is a coward, a disgrace and a traitor.

"My own men are to kill the gatekeepers and wall patrols and they will simply let Hallbjorn and Eskil Bloodhiar inside these walls, with their army. This will take place when the sun is set." Hans spoke in a hushed tone, Chadwick nodded in understanding and spoke. "When this is done, you simply just... let all Viking and Dane armies march through Arendelle and conquer England as they please?"

I waited for Hans response, but unfortunately, some drunken fool fell on top of me and my hood came off my head, I grunted as I made contact with the ground, and I turned to both Hans and Chadwick to see my face, they quickly got up and bared their teeth at me. "How much did you hear?" Chadwick spat out, I snarled at Chadwick and answered him. "Enough to place you and Hans under arrest for talk of treason." Hans however to my shock summoned... a fire dagger in his palm, he then gestured to the back exit with the dagger. Seeing as though I have no choice but to follow him, I walk toward the back exit of the brothel. Once outside, we enter an alley with both Hans and Chadwick at my back, I had to warn Elsa and the war council of the traitors plans, but right now? I was trapped.

"Hans, kill him."

The Crown Prince of the Southern Isles twirled his fire dagger in his hand and pointed the tip of the blade to my chin, causing me to hold my breath. "I should kill you. The news of your death would be a fatal blow to Elsa and Anna, as well as your heathen mother." Hans chuckled darkly, I wanted to tear Hans tongue out, but I was in no position to make any threats. Chadwick approached Hans and seethed out. "Kill. Him." Hans however pointed his dagger at the ugly boy and snarled out. "Shut your mouth before I kill you!!" Chadwick grumbled but nodded, Hans then turned back to me and smiled wickedly. "No I will not kill you Hiccup. Instead... you will be sold as a slave."

My heart all but stopped beating.

"No." I breathed out shakily, Hans nodded and gave me a grin that best suited a shark and continued speaking. "Yes. You will serve as a ships slave and live out the rest of your days in hard labor, misery and abuse." I shook my head, I could not, I will not become a ships slave, I would not relive the horrors I suffered so many years ago.

But before I could do anything, Hans stabbed his fire dagger in my gut, I groaned in agony and saw blood seeping out of the wound, I looked into Hans eyes, they were void of any remorse or regret, he then whispered coldly in my ear. "Here's something to remember me by." He then removed the dagger from my gut and I fell to my knees and coughed up blood, Hans then slapped the flat of his fire dagger on my wound and I roared out in agony, the Crown Prince quickly slapped a hand around my mouth, but I kneed him in the groin and swept his legs out from under him, I then turned to Chadwick who tried punching me, I grabbed his arm and broke it, causing the ugly boy to scream in pain, I then hurled Chadwick at Hans; causing the two traitors to collapse on top of each other.

Unfortunately, Hans men arrived at the entrance of the alleyway and cut off my escape by pointing their swords at me, I was breathing heavily and shaking my head in disbelief. This couldn't be happening! This can't be happening!!

"Tie this heathen up!! Deliver him to be sold into slavery!!"

Hans cruel and demonic like voice snarled out, but before I could react, the back of my head exploded with pain and I collapsed on the pavement below me. As my vision began to darken, I saw Hans get up and approach me, I snarled at the man and wheezed out. "I'll... kill... you." Hans chuckled darkly and simply said. "Doubtful." He then kicked me in the face and everything went black.


(Normal pov)

As the sun was setting beyond the horizon, Han's men sprang into action; three men approached the guards manning the gate and nine men climbed up the stairs leading to Arendelle's walls, in perfect unison, Han's thugs made quick work of the gate keepers and wall patrols and could now see the thousands of Bloodhair warriors in the forests, one of Han's thugs ordered that those on the ground unlock the gates, when the thugs on the ground began to raise the gates, one of them kept watch, convenient for them, the streets of Arendelle were like a ghost town. Once the gate was finally raised, a torch was lit and Han's thug waved it toward the forest-- signaling that the coast was clear for Bloodhair tribe to attack.

Hallbjorn and Eskil Bloodhair sat on top of their horses and turned to their warriors, and nodded at them, they all drew their weapons, raised their shields and charged toward the city. Once inside, the ruthless warriors began torching the nearest homes and any guards or soldiers patrolling the streets were killed easily due to the overwhelming numbers of the heathens that were invited inside.

"BREACH!!! HEATHENS HAVE BREACHED THE CITY!!! SOUND THE ALARM!!!"

Horns rung out throughout the city, but much too late. Bloodhair's warriors were slaughtering anyone in their path, they ransacked the people of Arendelle's homes; took anything of value or worth, began rounding up women and children to become slaves and whores and killed the warriors of Arendelle with ease due to them completely surprising them.

Hallbjorn and Eskil Bloodhair saw Hans and Chadwick approach them with Hiccup Haddock bound and bloodied, the brothers chuckled at the sight of Hiccup, Hallbjorn spat at Hiccup's boots and mocked him. "Oh how the mighty have fallen. From Lord Hiccup of Arendelle to now... Hiccup the ships slave." Eskil barked out a laugh and nodded at his brothers words before turning back to Hiccup. "The greatest traitor to our culture deserves to have the blood eagle drawn on his back right now. But... death would be too quick for you. As a ships slave, you'll have plenty of time to dwell on the fact that we took your precious Arendelle and soon will take your two wives as our whores."

Hiccup tried lunging at Eskil, but Hans pulled him back and punched him in the stomach and back fisted him across the face, causing the Lord of Arendelle to fall to his knees and spit out blood while breathing heavily. Hans was about to strike Hiccup again but the sound of a horse crying out interrupted the Crown Prince from striking the auburn haired man. Hans looked up, only to be trampled by a horse, and the horses rider was Hiccup's good friend-- Edgar.

Edgar drew his sword and charged at Hallbjorn and Eskil, but the dirty blond haired boys horse was struck down, the young warrior was hurled off his horse and landed besides Hiccup, Edgar tried getting up but a sword in his face caused him to stop moving. Edgar bared his teeth at the sight of Chadwick the boy holding a sword in his face. "Chadwick! You traitor!! Your father would be ashamed of you!!" He stated, Chadwick shrugged. "Actually... my father won't be feeling any kind of emotion whatsoever, because he's dead. By my hand."

Hans got up and groaned in agony, he then kicked Edgar's ribs viciously, causing the young warrior to roll over in pain while clutching his broken ribs. The Crown Prince turned to Chadwick and snarled out. "Gather your men and find the queen and princess." Chadwick nodded and left the area, Hans then turned to the Bloodhair brothers. "As promised for aiding us in capturing Arendelle, my men will pay you your share of gold and silver." Hans then snapped his fingers, and six of the Crown Princes thugs arrived with chests filled to the brim with gold and silver.

"Much appreciated Prince Hans, for the precious metal, and for our new slaves." Hallbjorn chuckled out, Eskil then whistled for two men to bind Hiccup and Edgar and march them to London to be sold into slavery. Hallbjorn then blew a horn that told Bloodhair's warriors to pull out, the warriors of Bloodhair all let out triumphant roars and soon left the trading kingdom with everything of value they could carry and the Crown Prince himself and his thugs acted as the heroes.


(Elsa's pov)

Anna and I were having a good conversation about hosting a summer festival within the next few weeks, before we could continue on the topic, we heard blood curdling screams and battle cries filling the air, Anna turned to me, but before she could speak we both gasped in horror at the sight of Bloodhair's warriors flooding the city streets; killing everyone in their path.

Where were Han's men?

"Anna come!!" I said urgently, I interlaced our fingers together and we ran down toward the halls of the palace to quickly pack what we needed before going into hiding, thankfully, I saw swarms of our personal bodyguards within the halls. "You men! I want six guards outside my sisters chambers and six with me while we gather what we can before the Vikings storm the palace!!"

"Yes Queen Elsa!!!"

I squeezed Anna's hand in assurance and we separated, once I was inside my room, I summoned my dress into frost battle armor that filled my body perfectly, I then grabbed a satchel and packed only what I needed. Once finished, I exited my chambers to find Anna waiting for me, as well as Valka. "Lady Valka, where's Hiccup? Have you seen him?" I asked with worry, Hiccup should've been back here hours ago, Valka nodded and spoke. "M-My son... and his friend Edgar... were offered to the Bloodhair brothers to become... ships slaves." She said grimly, Anna gasped in horror and her eyes watered, I had to still my own tears and grabbed Valka's arms. "Did you see who offered our husband to those heathens?! Did you see anyone?!!" I asked frantically, Valka nodded and spoke regrettably. "It was the young noble Chadwick the boy and... Crown Prince Hans of the Southern Isles."

Anna sobbed out now and turned away, I however huffed and puffed in rage, I curled my hand into a fist that hardened itself in ice as I punched the wall. Valka however placed a hand on my shoulder. "Elsa, we cannot stay here, we need to flee before Hans and Chadwick have their thugs hunt us down and kill us. Toothless will pick up Hiccup's scent, we won't let the usurpers get away with this." She said in a reassuring tone, I nodded and turned to Valka. "You're right, for now we focus on survival."

Valka then led us to the dragon stables quietly, I ordered my bodyguards find Irwin, Kai and many others that I trust to mount a horse and be prepared to follow us, the guards bowed their heads and rushed off to see their orders completed. Once outside, Bloodhair's warriors were pulling out, while Hans and his men were playing the heroes. The sight made me sick. I was going to kill that man for selling Hiccup into slavery.

"Elsa, do you know how to fly Toothless?" Valka asked, I was about to say no I didn't, but luckily Anna stepped up and spoke. "I do. Thankfully Hiccup taught me how to fly him when we had time." Valka nodded in confirmation, the thirty eight year old woman was already in her riding armor, she had a satchel with what she needed and mounted Cloudjumper, Anna held her hand out for Toothless, the Night Fury pressed his snout in her palm and urged her to climb on, she climbed on and held her hand out for me, I took my sisters hand and once we were on, Valka led the way.

"Follow me! My Ryttere have built a safe haven with our Bewilderbeast before we all came here." She informed, I nodded at her to lead the way, the older woman urged Cloudjumper to fly, the massive Stormcutter soon took flight and headed toward the mountains, Anna urged Toothless to fly, the Night Fury let out a sorrowful roar, knowing that we left Hiccup behind. I patted Toothless's side and cooed in reassurance. "Don't worry Toothless, when we are able, we will get Hiccup back. Then I'm going to tear Hans apart piece by piece for kidnapping him."


(Hiccup's pov)

"Why would you risk your life and your freedom for me Edgar?" I asked in disbelief, Edgar turned to me and nudged with his shoulder. "Because you're my brother Hiccup! You saved my life and... I wanted to return the favor." He confessed, I smiled sadly at my friend and looked in front of me to see us arriving at a beach, there, I laid eyes on a slave ship and the slaver and his men were waiting for us. I turned to Edgar and spoke in a hushed whisper. "When we're close enough, lets take them out, and run for it." Edgar grunted in agreement, as we then payed attention back in front of us.

Once we were on the beach and approaching the slave ship, I made my move, I head butted the nearest Viking and charged toward the slaver, Edgar too, one of the slavers bigger men charged me, but I jumped at him and dropkicked him, once I landed on the sand, I quickly scrambled to get back up, but I stopped when cold steel was placed at my throat, I looked up to see the slaver bare his teeth at me. The man had a pointy brunette beard, he had blue eyes, and his hair was in a man bun, we wore a long sleeve white and blue tunic with black leggings and brown boots.

"You are not longer a Lord of Arendelle or a warrior..." He seethed out, he then back fisted me, causing me to fall back on the sand and watch as the slavers men and remaining Vikings that escorted us beat Edgar to a pulp, the salver yanked me by my hair and I yelped in pain, he then grinned wickedly at me. "...you will call me Master Sven..." He then leaned in closer and whispered in my ear. "...you belong to me now slave."


(Han's pov)

"Where's our queen?! She should be here to give us all comfort in this time of loss!" An angry citizen of Arendelle called out. The people started to become agitated as they glared daggers at the Crown Prince.

Another concerned citizen raised her voice. "Where's the princess for that matter?"

I feared them not however, no matter how much they outnumber me and the men I had brought with me to usurp Elsa. When Chadwick's men told the ugly boy that the queen and princess were nowhere to be found, this news brought a smile to my face, everyone in Arendelle had gathered at the palace gates, so I decided to deceive the confused people on the new... change in power. I looked toward the people and raised my hands out for them to quiet down, once everyone was silent, I spoke my lie. "People of Arendelle!! I am Crown Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. We have all... lost so much in just a short amount of time. The heathens stormed the gates and took everything of value to the people of Arendelle-- to coin, livestock... and the lives of Queen Elsa and Princess Anna." I said in a saddened tone, everyone gasped at this news and murmured amongst themselves, I then continued speaking. "My men and I found their corpses floating out to sea with arrows in their backs. Now... Arendelle is leaderless. But fear not!! Before her passing, Queen Elsa told me that should anything grim befall her and Anna, I am to become King of Arendelle."

The crowd's reaction took me by surprise. The short collective silence was followed by a chorus of boos and hisses. "No foreign prince rules Arendelle!" They shouted as one voice. A dozen men raised their sabres high, challenging my authority.

I however stood my ground, unimpressed by their show of bravado. So these fools aren't sheep at all. I'm going to have to put the fear of God into them.

I held out my hand and called forth my birthright. A blazing whip nearly three meters long made of orange hellfire burned to life in my grasp. The citizens fell silent, gawking at my immense fire whip. "You will all kneel before me." I proclaimed coldly.

CRACK!!

Screams of terror pierced the air as I whipped the air above the crowd, singeing their hairs. They all fell silent and cowered in horror under my shadow. So they fear power, I thought as I sneered cruelly. I flicked my wrist, lashing the air above them once more to revel in their cries of terror.

CRACK!!

The citizens crouched down, trembling in terror of the my hell whip. "Now... I am your new king. This godforsaken kingdom is now under my control." The crowd gave no opposition, too fearful to speak up against me.

Such sheep these fools are. The blazing whip shimmered and rolled in the air as it transformed into a hellish sword. Holding it with one hand, I pointed the blade to the crowd. I saw the fire's flickering light in their terrified eyes. "I am going off to find the heathens responsible for attacking my kingdom and I'm going to unleash my wrath upon them. If I hear any word of rebellion from any of my soldiers and men? Then..."

I snapped his fingers. Two of men soldiers suddenly rush into the crowd and pluck an unfortunate young man from their panicked ranks. The poor man struggled and tried to escape, but my men viciously retaliated. Bone-breaking thuds and screams fill the air as the soldiers brutally assault the man with their brass knuckles and armored boots.

"That will happen." I chuckled nonchalantly as I watched the violent scene with sadistic amusement. I snapped my fingers again, and my men halt their savage beatdown, leaving the poor man bloodied and broken on the cold cobblestone.

The citizens bowed down to me, controlled by fear, before fleeing out of town square. The streets were soon empty and silent with the exception for myself, Chadwick and his loyal lap dogs, as well as my own battalion of soldiers. Satisfied, I turned my attention to the mountains and smirked as I gazed at the large mountain. I pulled out a telescope and saw a tail fin retreat behind the mountain, I grunted, Elsa and Anna have their husbands mother and dragon riders on their side, they would've retreated behind the mountains, so that's where we're going. I turned to Chadwick and his men. "Ensure that the city is secure upon my return." I demanded, Chadwick bowed his head and ordered his men to fan out.

"Aiden!" I called my housecarl over, when he approached me, he bowed his head and awaited my orders. "Sharpen your sword. We're going hunting."


A/N: Hiccup and Edgar are now ship slaves and will soon be humiliated, put into hard labor and their sanity will be put to the test. Elsa and Anna will be taken to Valka's Ryttere clan while they come up with a plan to retake Arendelle from Hans and his thugs. Stay tuned for some crazy chapters guys!

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