A war of the Icy Sea

Chapter 19, The Battle of Corona

6 weeks after the battle of the northern sea

The ballroom of corona's castle was full of dignitaries and other important people from all across the alliance. None were more important than Alexander and Elsa, who had sailed in HMS Norway as a goodwill visit to their southern allies. It had been the first time the Battle Cruiser had visited Corona and everyone was amazed at the sight of the ship that had turned the war in their favor. Anna and Kristoff were running Arrendelle whilst Alexander and Elsa were in Corona.

Troops from the Norway's Royal Marine contingent were patrolling the area as well as Corona's own guards.

"The war will soon be over hopefully with the two carriers in service" Alexander was saying to Rapunzel and Eugene.

"This war has taken a toll on all of us" Eugene agreed.

"Indeed" Alexander replied grimly.

Alexander turned to see Elsa talking with another group of dignitaries in the far corner of the room. Elsa was wearing a mint green dress which was in the same style as her coronation dress but it had no cloak. Alexander's heart fluttered at the sight of her. As he watched, Elsa finished talking to the dignitaries and music from the band started playing.

"Want to dance?" Alexander asked Elsa.

"Yes, I would love to" Elsa replied and Alex took her hand and lead her into a graceful waltz.

They danced around the ballroom, smiles on their faces. But then Elsa's sensitive hearing picked up something odd, it was a low metallic clunk. Three of them and that made her stop and think. Alexander noticed this and stood next to Elsa, concern on his face.

"What is it?" He asked.

"I heard something on the other side of the door" Elsa replied. Just then another louder clunk filled the air and the band suddenly stopped!

Trying to diffuse the situation Rapunzel said to the crowd "I'm sure it is nothing to worry about"

Just as she said that, everyone heard a loud series of double clicks.

"Rifle bolts!" Davies whispered in alarm.

All of the guards drew out their weapons, the Royal Marines cocked their Sten guns and Lee Enfields and Alexander and Davies drew out their Webleys. Guards from Corona began to evacuate the guests as quickly as possible Rapunzel and Eugene among them. Elsa however, stood next to Alexander's side.

"Klaus, hit it!" a German Accented voice said.

Elsa immediately created a large shield of ice and everyone took cover behind it.

Then, the doors to Corona's great hall exploded with a loud BOOM, sending fragments of wood flying everywhere. Several dark clothed figures burst in and they were carrying MP40 sub machine guns!

"OPEN FIRE!" Alexander shouted.

At once the German's opened fire on the mixed Corona, Arrendelle, Southern Isles and Royal Marine Guards. Elsa, Alex and Davies took cover whilst the rest of their troops returned fire. The two naval officers ducking out of cover to fire a few shots and then duck back multiple times. The sound of the rifles and sub machine guns firing was so loud it was nearly deafening!

"COME ON ELSA, WE NEED TO GET YOU OUT OF HERE!" Alexander shouted over the noise.

Elsa nodded and together, Alexander, Davies and Elsa began to move towards the exit, the mixed guard force following close behind. Together they moved through the corridors of Corona's castle, only to discover that there were many more enemy soldiers than any of them could have thought. As they descended through the streets, civilians screamed as they were chased and cut down by the enemy. Alexander and Davies picked up two MP40's from a pair of dead enemy soldiers and used them to assist in the defence of Corona. Smoke billowed everywhere now from the many fires the soldiers had started. Alexander, Davies and the other soldiers fought on bravely, ducking behind barrels and leaping over fallen obstacles.

"KEEP PUSHING THEM BACK COMRADES!" Davies shouted at the top of his voice as the Alliance Soldiers pushed the enemy soldiers back towards the bay.

HMS Norway was pounding away at some distant target with her 15 inch guns, possibly the transport ship that brought the enemy soldiers to Corona.

But then as the Alliance soldiers, Elsa, Davies and Alexander managed to fight their way to the docks, a nearby building exploded, sending fragments of wood and mortar flying everywhere and some of the pieces hit Elsa's face knocking her out and blood ran from her multiple wounds.

"ELSA!" Alexander yelled as he ran over to her and picked her up, bridal style and carried her to the Norway. Davies covered Alexander as best as he could with his stolen MP40. The two Naval officers finally arrived at the dockside but as Alexander was about to board the Norway, Davies screamed out in pain as he took a shotgun round to the chest! Alexander raced to his friend's aid with Elsa still in his arms. He set her down on the ground next to her; the bandage that he had put on her face was starting to turn red with blood and turned to Davies.

"Davies! Come on mate, you can get through this!" Alexander said to Davies.

Davies coughed weakly, spitting out a mouthful of blood before he said weakly "No, Alex. I'm done for now. Just get Elsa to the Norway and get out of here!"

"Don't be like that mate. We can and will get through this!" Alexander snapped.

Davies coughed again, his time was running out.

"No Alex. Just do me a favour" he said.

"Anything" Alexander replied, tears brimming in his eyes.

"Win the war" Davies replied with a smile.

As he said this, Davies coughed again and laid still. His eyes glazed over. Davies was dead.

"Davies? Davies! Come on wake up!" Alexander yelled as he shook his friend's body.

That was when he accepted that Davies was dead. The tears that flowed out of Alexander resembled a waterfall as he mourned his best friend.

Harper and his team of medics rushed over from the Norway and picked up Elsa. As the Medics carried Elsa off to the sick bay, Harper gently got Alexander onto his feet and led him to the Norway. As they boarded the Battle Cruiser, a fire burned within Alexander's chest. He would avenge Davies and all those who died in this cowardly attack. Wesleton would have to watch out because Alexander was already plotting their downfall.