To Thaw a Hero's Heart

Chapter Thirty: Fires Of A Thousand Suns

Chapter Thirty: Fires Of A Thousand Suns

Elsa sat on the bed and patiently waited for Mathias to return from the cemetery. She knew he wanted to be alone for a while to say his final goodbyes to Alice and heard his cry while she was returning back to the castle. She remembered what Alice told her about all the things she'd been through to the point where she met Mathias while he was on his way here and wondered how she was still nice and respectful. The door slowly opened while she was in thought and Mathias silently stepped in with his clothes all wet from the rain from when he walked back. He was both physically and mentally exhausted from the events prior and wanted nothing but to rest as he slowly approached his side of the room before giving Elsa a smile smile knowing she was completely unaware of his presence. He slowly took of his tie and his black jacket as a chill seeped through him as he was exposed to the cool air making him shudder a little as he unbuttoned the white shirt. Elsa broke out of her thoughts as she heard something land on the floor with a soft thud looked behind her to see Mathias with his back towards her as he let his undershirt slide down his arms and onto the floor to reveal the many scars he had on his back. Her eyes widened when she saw the scratches along his shoulders from the other night's festivities and her face flushed a bit.

"Seems like you got a nice view over there." Mathias' voice startled her from her daze and saw him staring at him tiredly. She felt her cheeks heat up in embarrassment as Mathias laid himself on the bed facing her.

"I'm sorry it's just hard not to admire you." She complemented trying to cheer him up as she leaned over and kissed his cheek. He gave a small smile before wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her towards him. She laid on her side and cuddled closer to him and rested her head on his chest.

"I'm still going to miss her." He whispered only enough for her to hear as she move her head up to face him and caressed his cheek in her hand.

"We all will miss her." She corrected him before resting her head back on his chest and listened to the rhythm of his steady heartbeat till she fell asleep. Mathias stayed awake a little longer watching Elsa's sleeping form before he too fell asleep. The next morning everyone was quiet, Anna and Kristoff took Christian out and Elsa had her duties to attend to leaving Mathias alone in the castle. He was laying on the bed when Kai entered the room with a slight frown on his face as he looked at Mathias.

"Mopping around won't help you." Kai said and Mathias lifted his head and slightly glared at him.

"And what would you have me do then?" He asked sarcastically as he plopped his head back on the pillow.

"Why don't you take a stroll in town get some fresh air." He suggested causing Mathias to groan as he sat up gave him an annoyed look.

"You know, you're really starting to piss me off." He said as he got off the bed and walked over to his closet. Kai grinned as he stood by the door watching Mathias put on a plain brown shirt.

"Well my niece will be glad to see you up and about since she asked me about you the other day." He said and Mathias turned around and looked at him confused.

"Who's your niece?" Mathias curiously asked as he put on his shoes but still looking at Kai.

"Her name's Abigail." He said and chuckled at Mathias' shocked expression.

"She's your niece!" He exclaimed as he stood up facing him. The old man's smirk grew wider as he moved from the doorway.

"I'm surprised you didn't know about that." He said as Mathias strolled past him into the hallway ending the current conversation. Kai watched his retreating form and shook his head in amusement.