Chapter 18 - Time for the Final Confrontation
After Anna's kidnapping, French soldiers and the Northuldras searched the encampments and its surroundings to try to find a trace of the princess, but nothing was found. Moana, Belle and Adam were also participating in the research. The titans Godzilla, Kong, Behemoth, Scylla, Muto and Methuselah had also tried to see something, but despite their senses more developed than those of humans, had found nothing either.
Kristoff was completely devastated, sitting on a chair in his tent, his face sunk in his hands and unable to know what to do. Olaf and Sven standing at the entrance of the tent, preferred to leave him alone, also worrying a lot about Anna, Iduna and Arendelle.
For her part, Elsa had buried her servant Kai in an anonymous grave, at the top of one of the hills overlooking the beach. The young queen, out of respect, made a minute's silence for the repose of the soul of the servant who had served the royal family of Arendelle with absolute loyalty, even before the birth of Elsa and Anna.
Elsa's throat was tight, her hands were shaking. She felt completely helpless that there was nothing she could do to prevent Anna's kidnapping and Kai's death. This queen, Ravenna, was monstrously evil, and apparently very powerful, as dangerous as Maleficent.
The shadow of Godzilla then blanketed her, the King of the Monsters having come to see how Elsa was doing. She looked up at him, forcing herself to smile at him. Seeing the sadness that held her, Godzilla leaned over, bringing his muzzle closer, which she stroked gently.
_ "I am completely lost, Godzilla ... what can we do?" Elsa sighed heavily, too overcome by the weight of everything that was happening. Godzilla then growled at her attention, showing his firm and determined golden eyes ... you know what we have to do, Elsa, he seemed to express with that look ...
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Meanwhile...
Anna felt a terrible headache make her head vibrate. Her whole body was numb from the effects of the slowly fading poison. Opening her eyes with difficulty, she emerged from her sleep, to see around her a small dark room made of stone walls, dusty floor and closed by a heavy wooden door with iron bars. She was in a cell, but more surprisingly, a cell in the Arendelle barracks.
Anna wanted to move, gradually regaining her vision and her senses. But she was abruptly held back, unable to stand up and move forward. She then noticed that her hands had been tied behind her back, firmly bound by ropes, themselves held by an iron chain attached to the wall. Her ankles were also securely tied, preventing her from being able to stand up.
Anna couldn't speak, a white cloth covering her mouth and having been tied around her head, gagging her.
_ "Mmmph!" Anna moaned under the gag, trying to force the ropes, but the knot was too tight, only managing to move the chain a bit. Anna forced a little more, in vain, and had to give up doing so.
Several footsteps were heard on the approach, and after a characteristic sound of a key entering a lock, the cell door opened. Anna opened wide eyes. Two armored guards she didn't know entered, and one of them held Iduna firmly by the shoulder.
_"Mommy!!" Iduna reacts in tears when she sees her mother in the cell. The little girl wanted to run up to her, but the guard held her brutally by the wrist.
_ "Mmmmph! Mmmmph!" Anna moaned loudly under the gag at the sight of her daughter, a tear beading from her eye, pulling on the chain in vain to try to get closer to her.
The guards parted to the sides, letting Queen Ravenna in, clad in a tall, sinister black dress similar to raven's feathers. The Evil Queen smirked at Anna.
_ "So, dear princess, how do you find your apartments?" Ravenna asked with morbid irony. Anna couldn't say anything, just challenged her with a look. Ravenna was not at all impressed and turned her attention to the more fearful little Iduna. Ravenna took the little girl's tearful face between her fingers, watching her intently. Seeing this, Anna cried out under her gag, wanting to order this odious queen to leave her daughter alone.
_ "Hmmm, adorable little girl ..." Ravenna hissed sly "... you can see the future beauty there ... no wonder she inherited her mother's beauty..."
Ravenna almost licked her lips at the thought of devouring this youth in order to strengthen hers and her powers, as she had done for hundreds of years in order to keep her immortality.
Ravenna let go of Iduna's face, then with a gesture, ordered her guard to let go the little girl, which he did. Iduna, in tears, then ran without hesitation to her mother, snuggling up to her. Anna would have liked to hug her daughter too, if her hands weren't tied up.
_ "Oh, so touching ... and so pitiful ..." Ravenna said looking at this. "Enjoy this family reunion, because it will be your last... when Queen Elsa and her monster arrive here, you will all be mine!"
With these treacherous words, Ravenna left the cell with a proud sneer, her guards following her and closing the door behind them.
Iduna began by removing the gag. Anna, her mouth finally released, was able to kiss her daughter on the forehead, and talk to her.
_ "Oh Iduna, I was so scared ... you're alive, thank god ..." the princess moaned, shedding tears.
_ "Mum ... what are they going to do to us? Where is daddy? And Aunt Elsa? And Olaf? ... I'm scared ..." Iduna snuggled up against her mother, crying and shaking. fear. Anna felt helpless to comfort her, but tried nonetheless.
_ "Don't be afraid, I'll protect you. They won't hurt you while I'm here."
Iduna sniffed and wiped away her tears, and then tried to undo the ropes that bound Anna's hands. But after several attempts, Iduna didn't have enough strength to untie such a well-made knot, and had to give up.
_ "I can't do it ..." Iduna cried.
_ "It's okay, sweetie. We'll find another solution. You'll see, Aunt Elsa and the gentle giant monsters will come and free us, I'm sure." Anna said, to give her some hope. But deep down, Anna really had hopes for such a thing, knowing that Elsa and Kristoff will not stand still.
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At the gray sand beach camp, Elsa had requested a new meeting in the royal tent. This time, a map of the city of Arendelle had been placed on the large wooden table. Along with Elsa were Kristoff, Belle, Adam, Moana, Yelena and Mattias, all attentive to listen to the plan the Queen of Arendelle had devised, showing a more than determined look.
_ "By taking my kingdom and kidnapping my sister, Queen Ravenna to cross the line. It is a declaration of war, and I intend to respond to it. We are going to take back Arendelle, delivered Anna, Iduna and the inhabitants, and punish the actions of this monstrous sovereign."
Elsa spoke with anger and determination. Kristoff agreed immediately, determined to rescue his family and grabbing his ice pick.
_ "I'm with you, Elsa!" he shouted forcefully.
_ "Even though I haven't known you for a long time, I can see that you are good people ... you trusted me, and I will give it back to you ... I'm with you." Moana said in turn, taking her tribal spear and nodding to Elsa, who nodded back.
_ "I understand your anger, Queen Elsa. But how do you plan to take back the city? According to your servant, Queen Ravenna has a powerful army, as well as an abominable monster." Belle said, less optimistic. Elsa understood her feelings and looking towards the map, pointed out the various strategic points for the attack.
_ "First, your fleet of ships will attack from the bay, while the Northuldras and Mattias and his soldiers will attack from the mountain, in order to attract as many enemy troops as possible and disperse their forces on several fronts. Me, Moana, Kristoff, along with a group of soldiers, will take advantage of the fighting to enter into the city and go free Anna and Iduna. With luck, Godzilla, Kong and our titans will catch the attention of this abominable monster Kai was talking about and kill him.
Elsa's plan seemed pretty well thought out, but Prince Adam pointed out a rather important detail.
_ "Far be it from me to question this plan, but Queen Ravenna is not an idiot ... she will surely expect an attack and will have made arrangements."
_ "Maybe, it's even certain ..." answered Elsa "... but there is one thing that she did not foresee: the number of our titans as well as their power. It could be that in front of how many titans she decides to surrender."
Yelena took a step forward and her spear in hand, gently stamped her foot on the ground.
_ "The Northuldras will join the gods in battle." she said firmly, supported by Honeymaren.
_"And us too." Mattias said next to Yelena. Elsa thanked him with a look. Belle and Adam, although hesitant at first, also agreed to join forces in the battle.
Now supported by humans, Elsa now had to enlist the support of other allies, far more powerful and who would be the key to victory. The young Queen of Arendelle walked over to the seashore, where Godzilla and the other titans were, all gathered and looking towards the young woman. Dominated by all these giant gods, Elsa felt crushed but decided to talk to them anyway.
_ "Almighty gods of the elements and of ancient times. I know that my word as a queen has no value to you, but I implore you to help us."
Godzilla turned to Kong and the other titans, growling as if speaking to them and them listening. Then, after several minutes, Godzilla turned back to Elsa and nodded firmly, asserting his support without hesitation. Elsa smiled in relief and thanked them with a bow.
Godzilla roared loudly, ready for battle. Beside him, Kong also roared, holding his giant ax firmly. Behind them, Behemoth, Muto, Scylla and Methuselah also voiced their roars. Mothra and Rodan still hadn't returned, but Elsa didn't give up hope to see them arrive for battle.
No going back possible. The time for the final confrontation had come.
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