To Thaw a Hero's Heart

Chapter Seventeen: The Note

Chapter Seventeen: The Note

It was yet another evening at the Arendelle castle and everyone was already settling down in the study. Elsa easily persuaded Mathias to join them with some chocolate which the taller man quickly became addicted too after a few hours.

"I can't believe you had a bunch of little children to do your dirty work." Mathias said giving a playful glare towards Elsa who sat across from him. Everyone laughed enjoying the moment next to the fire. Mathias stopped as he looked out the window and saw something suspicious. A figure stood on the roof on the opposite side of the study.

"Who the hell is that?" Mathias asked out loud catching the other's attention. Kristoff quickly noticed the figure and became worried. Elsa saw Mathias approach the window.

"What are you doing Mathias?" She asked him as he opened the window and he just smirked at her.

"Giving him a warning." He said as he stepped out of the room. He took a deep crackling breath before he unleashed his roar making everyone jump a bit. He caught a glimpse of his emerald eyes as the other man glared at him. There was some movement of what Mathias could tell but couldn't make out what till something flew past his face and landed in the study. He quickly turned around and saw a stick with a piece of paper attached. He was curious till he felt something warm run down the side of his face placed his fingers there and pulled away and saw his blood. He turned to face the man but he was gone and this surprised him.

He growled in annoyance as he turned around and pulled the stick out of the floor. Elsa was the first to run up to him when she noticed the blood.

"Are you alright?" She asked him as she lightly touched the wound causing him to flinch a little but she still examined the wound. Anna took the paper off the stick and opened it up and read it till she dropped it and backed away gasping.

"I-It can't be." She said as she started to cry and this confused everyone else. Elsa stepped away from Mathias and picked up the paper and examined it till she too gasped as she held her hand over her mouth still holding the piece of paper.

"H-How did this happen? Why didn't they warn us of this?" She asked as the room started to get cold. Mathias grew concerned and walked over to her.

"Elsa what's wrong?" He asked as he looked over her shoulder and read what was on the paper.

"I'm here for you and i'll stop at nothing till you're dead at my feet Queen Elsa along with your new "friend" you made you will never be safe as long as i live." It read and Mathias assumed it to be a threat to Elsa but it seemed to be much deeper than that it seemed more personal. He then looked at Elsa who was still shocked about the revelation.

"Do you know who wrote this?" He asked and she only nodded her head in response. He then looked at Anna who Kristoff was comforting at the moment and he wondered who could have these people frightened and what he has done to cause this.

"Can someone tell who the hell wrote this!" He demanded shocking everyone even Alice who was left near the fire not knowing what was happening. He quickly calmed down after he saw the fear in Elsa's eyes which was at the brink of tears had made him regret yelling for answers and did something that shocked everyone who was watching. He wrapped his arms around Elsa developing it into a hug as she bursted into tears into his chest and he quietly held her there rubbing circles around the base of her back.

At the moment Mathias didn't care what others think at the moment she needed someone to be strong for her even though she was queen she still needed someone to rely on for comfort. Anna and Kristoff watched in awe as Elsa hugged Mathias back in comfort but quickly backed away much to their and Mathias's dismay.

"Thank you Mathias." She said to him and he nodded in response as he backed up a little giving her space.

"Now tell me do you know who wrote this note?" He asked her and she looked up to meet his gaze and readied her response.

"Well two years ago during my coronation my sister met a man named Hans he was the prince of the southern isles." She said but was interrupted by Mathias.

"What do you mean was a prince?" He asked confused and she continued.

"He tried to kill me and my sister so he can take my throne and after that he was sent back to his kingdom to be punished by his brothers. He was striped of his title and was sent to the dungeons there and now he must've escaped." She said as frost started to cover the paper. Mathias narrowed his eyes as he looked out the window and began to speak.

"I'm only going to say this once and i don't care if it's him or not but if he comes near you or anyone else i will find him and kill him on the spot." He said as he closed the window and looked at everyone in the room.

"I promise nothing will happen to you, any of you as long as i still breath." He vowed and this surprised everyone and Elsa felt touched by his words.

"How about we get some sleep it's been a long day." Anna suggested as she and Kristoff left the room leaving him and Elsa alone with Alice near the dying fire. He walked over to Alice who was struggling to stay awake.

"Come lets get you to bed." Mathias said as he lifted her up in his arms and she started to protest but gave in as she yawned. He then turned to Elsa with a small smile.

"You coming?" He asked and she quickly opened the door for them and followed him to Alice's room. After he got her in her bed and bid her a goodnight he then escorted Elsa to her room as his next stop but noticed that Elsa seemed troubled.

"You okay?" He asked her concerned as her gently set a comforting hand on her shoulder. She looked at him and gave a small smile.

"I'm fine just a bit shaken up from the note thats all." She replied as they approached the door. he opened it up for her but she only stood there in front of him with a small smile.

"I-I know this might sound weird and we only known each other for a few weeks but can you stay with me tonight it would make me feel better if you did?" She asked him and Mathias stood there quiet pondering on what to do and this concerned her.

"I understand if you don't want to so i'll just head in.." She was interrupted when Mathias answered her.

"Alright...i'll stay for the night and only for the night remember you said to take this slow" He said with a chuckle as he grabbed her hand and led her to the room. He was surprised on how large and simple the room was like his. She walked past him and to a corner of her room and went behind a wall of sorts.

"Give me a minute, i need to put my nightgown on." She said behind it and this confused him but he didn't push further on the matter. He started to explore the room a little and tried to stay clear of the weird wall where Elsa was in at the moment. Nothing seemed to interest him till Elsa came into view and he could've swore his heart skipped a few beats. She looked like what the humans called angles if he got it right as she walked up to him. He tried not to stare at her fearing he might lose control over himself as she lead him to the bed.Mathias was sweating bullets as he laid down next to her and to make thing worse she laid her head on his chest and looked up at him with her blue eyes.

"Goodnight Mathias." She said as she went over and blew out the candle and rested her head back on his chest.

"Night." He mumbled as he looked out the window and admired how it brightened up the room. it wasn't long till he himself fell to sleep as his arms wrapped around Elsa's waist in a protective manner.