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Part 3 of The Tremaine Fire (Old Version).
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Letters to Hans

Summary:

Hans' nicest and 3rd oldest brother, Lars, writes to him over the years.

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; Implied/referenced child abuse, Hans' had a bad childhood, mentioned treason, etc.

The trolls cursed Hans here because they are sketchy little bastards and I do not buy for a second that, that whole "Get the fiancé out of the way" was just an innocent throwaway line.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter 1

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

Why little brother? 

 

Why did you do it? 

 

Why did you have to go and try and steal Arendelle's throne?

 

Why did you try to kill Queen Elsa and her sister? 

 

You were supposed to be better than that! Better than our brothers. Better than Father! 

 

But instead you went and committed several atrocities and for what?!

 

A silly little crown that you didn't even need! You didn't need a crown to be great! 

 

You were already great! 

 

So tell me, why did you do it? What happened to you?

 

This isn't who you are. 

 

Who you were.

 

What happened to that sweet little boy who I used to read to and tuck into bed? 

 

What happened to the little boy who used to hide behind my legs at balls and council meetings? 

 

To the little boy who cried whenever a horse got hurt? 

 

How did he become this, this monster? 

 

Tell me. 

 

Tell me! 

 

Maybe I can help you. 

 

Maybe I can convince father or Caleb to give you a lesser sentence or get mother to talk him into it. 

 

Maybe I can save you with a lesser sentence if you just tell me— if you give me a good reason to do so. 

 

Please.

 

Please give me a good reason. 

 

Please tell me...

 

Was it worth it?

 

— Sincerely, your brother, Lars.

 

Chapter 2

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; Threats of whipping.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

I know you got my last letter. 

 

You can't pretend that you didn’t get it. 

 

You can't ignore this— ignore me. 

 

I'm the only one trying to help you out right now. 

 

The least you can do is work with me here! 

 

Caleb wants to have you whipped! 

 

And we BOTH know father will allow it if we don't come up with a good enough reason in his eyes. 

 

So. Talk. To. Me.

 

 —sincerely, your very tired brother, Lars.

Chapter 3

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; Threats of violence and murder.

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Dear Hans,

 

Little brother, father and our brothers are getting very very impatient waiting for your response. 

 

And you KNOW how they get when they're impatient.

 

So please, for your safety, please respond. 

 

I need something to tell them because I fear that they might kill you this time. 

 

And we both know that we are the weakest and that they are strong, violent, heartless, and stubborn brutes.

 

So please, for the love of God. 

 

Just answer.

 

I can't stand hearing what they're planning for you anymore. 

 

I haven't seen them this angry since the twins ran away when you were Little. And you remember what happened then. 

 

I'm trying to help you, not harm you. 

 

So, please respond.

 

—Sincerely your very scared, exhausted, and annoyed OLDER brother, Lars.

 

Chapter 4

Notes:

Trigger warnings; mentions of attempted murder and curses. Hints at denial.

Also this does not portray the trolls in the most favorable light.

Don't like don't read.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

I'm sorry.

 

God I'm sorry.

 

I understand now.

 

I met the Queen and her sister and the changeling her sister is courting. 

 

They told me about the Trolls.

 

I can't believe the former king and Queen of Arendelle trusted bloody Trolls! 

 

Everyone knows they can't be trusted! 

 

They even told me that the changeling took Princess Anna to the Trolls so that they could help.

 

Of all the idiotic, ridiculous ideas— EVERYONE KNOWS that the Trolls are selfish creatures who don't think about what others want. 

 

They're short sighted. 

 

They must have done this to you. 

 

It would explain your sudden change in behavior and your recent actions. 

 

Why you haven't responded to my letters and why you tried to kill Queen Elsa and her sister when you've always blanched at the thought of unnecessary violence before. 

 

Our men said your personality shifted after you returned from your failed attempt at capturing and convincing the Queen to thaw out Arendelle. 

 

Don't worry brother, I'll get you out of this. 

 

Even if you can never step foot in Arendelle again— even if they'll never believe that you're innocent— I'll get you out of this. 

 

I'll clear your name and rid you of this curse. 

 

I promise.

 

 —Sincerely, Your very relieved brother, Lars.

 

Chapter 5

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; mentions of southern isle punishments, hinted abuse, hinted toxic masculinity, and victim blaming.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

I have some good news for once. 

 

Father and the others aren't angry at you anymore. 

 

Well, not completely. 

 

They're still angry that you were 'weak' enough to get cursed in the first place, but the punishment they're gonna give you is alot more lenient and merciful by their standards. 

 

It's even strangely kind considering that they know you love horses. 

 

You're going to be mucking out the stables and caring for the horses for the next few years. 

 

The Arendellen people aren't pleased in the slightest but I can't find it in myself to care. 

 

Not when you're safe from the creative punishments our family was gonna put you through. 

 

Not when I know you're innocently and that their royal family is at fault for you being cursed. 

 

God, I wish I never volunteered you to go there. 

 

Or that I at least had gone with you. 

 

I'm sorry little brother, I'm sorry. 

 

I'll never let anyone hurt you again.

 

—Sincerely, Lars.

 

P.s. Lottie says you can move into our wing of the castle. 

 

You've always been her favorite, so it's not that surprising.

 

She and the kids miss you alot. 

 

We await your arrival eagerly. 

 

Stay safe.



Chapter 6

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; Violence, kidnapping, curses, Auradon sticking their nose where it doesn't belong and stomping on other kingdom's lands, etc.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

I'm sorry. 

 

We tried to stop Auradon from taking you.

 

We did. 

 

We tried. 

 

Ottis even punched one of them— OTTIS— and Esmery cursed them out! 

 

But they wouldn't listen to reason. 

 

We tried to tell them that you were cursed and that it was the Trolls' fault and that they should check if they didn’t believe us, but they didn't listen. 

 

I don't even think they cared. 

 

Arendelle has never believed us so they weren't any help but we aren't gonna let that stop us. 

 

I promise. 

 

We'll get you out of there.

 

 In the meantime, the twins (I heard they're going by the Stabbington brothers now) have agreed to watch out for you over there. 

 

Yeah, they're going to the isle too, though the heroes of their story protested against it since they've apparently become friends now. 

 

We're gonna try and get them out too but right now you're the priority since you'll probably die over there with your immune system.

 

—Sincerely, Lars.

Chapter 7

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; Thoughts of violence.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

There's a secret group of people who are against the isle now.

 

I believe you know one of them. Her name's Anastasia Tremaine. 

 

Your new wife's sister. 

 

Congrats on the marriage by the way. 

 

I'm sorry I couldn't attend.

 

Ottis, Esmery, their wives, Lottie, and I tried once we got your invite but Beast wouldn't allow it. 

 

God, I hate that smug son of a bitch so much.

 

I wish I could punch him in his stupid smug face like he deserves. 

 

He reminds me of father too much. 

 

I pray that he never has children, don't you? 

 

Well, I have to go, father's calling and I have a meeting with Anastasia and the others in an hour, but I promise I'll write again soon. 

 

Tell the twins I miss them and will see them soon. 

 

I hate this one letter per buoyage shit. 

 

I wish I could send more than that. 

 

Be good to your wife and stay safe— all of you.

 

Don't let the twins push you around too much. 

 

Love you.

 

—Sincerely, Lars.

 

P.s. Lottie had another baby and father's sick.

Chapter 8

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; Child abuse, death, curses, and harsh laws.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

Father's finally croaked and Caleb is king now.

 

Not much has really changed except that the punishments against children are less harsh now. 

 

And the punishments against child abusers are harder now.

 

I think he feels guilty. 

 

Not that he'd admit it. 

 

The younger kids keep asking where you went.

 

I don't know what to tell them. 

 

How can one explain such a horrid idea to children who have been raised to think that the world is fair? 

 

I wish you were here. 

 

You'd know how to sooth them... 

 

They're still rounding up villains, you know? 

 

Not even big villains either. 

 

They're rounding up henchmen and petty thieves now too. 

 

What is the world coming to?

 

I'm starting to see why you stopped seeing the good in things, little brother. 

 

Have you always felt this empty and disappointed? 

 

I can see why it was easy for the Trolls to corrupt you if you have.

 

I probably would have crumbled under their spell, too, if I had felt like this as you did when they attacked you and our men. 

 

I'm sorry it took so long for me to see it.

 

—Sincerely, Lars.

Chapter 9

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; none that I can think of.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

We got your letter. 

 

Tell the twins we said congrats on the new babies. 

 

What was it they named them? 

 

Cormac and Iggy? 

 

What odd names. 

 

Did they choose them for sentimental reasons or did they like the meaning? 

 

And how are you? 

 

How's Drizella?

 

How's the pregnancy going? 

 

Anastasia's is going great. 

 

She and Jacob are thinking of naming it after her father.

 

I'm not sure which father she's thinking about since she had two, but I still think it's nice. 

 

Also, Lottie wants to name ours after you. 

 

Is it okay if we do so?

 

It's okay if you say no. 

 

Stay safe and write again soon.

 

—Sincerely Lars and Lottie.

Chapter 10

Notes:

Trigger Warnings; None that I can think of.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

Little Hans Jr. has arrived in the world and can't wait to meet you.

 

Little Anthony has also arrived in the world and can't wait to meet you and Drizella, and his granny.

 

He and your namesake seem to get along great already.

 

I'm sure they're gonna be the best of friends? 

 

When's Drizella's due date? 

 

The others and I are planning on sending more baby stuff over for you and the twins.

 

Even Caleb! 

 

I really think everything's gonna be okay between us all after we get you guys out of there!

 

—Sincerely, Lars and Lottie.

 

Chapter 11

Notes:

Trigger warnings; Auradon power tripping, harsh laws, and kidnapping more people.

Chapter Text

*5 years later*

 

Oh god Hans, They took Anastasia and her children away. 

 

They up and took her. 

 

Even though she was didn't even commit any crimes other than being mean to her stepsister under her sister and mother's duress.

 

They took a pregnant woman to the isle.

 

They took 3 innocent children to the isle. 

 

Away from their father. 

 

Jacob's distraught.

 

Ella's distraught. 

 

Kit's distraught.

 

They took Kit's brother, James, away too. 

 

They aren't listening to us.

 

We don't know what to do. I don't know what to do. 

 

This is fucked. 

 

How am I supposed to fix this? 

 

I don't know if I can fix this. 

 

I'm starting to think they're serious about never letting another crime occur here in Auardon and about never letting you out. 

 

What am I supposed to do?

 

—Lars.

 

Chapter 12

Notes:

Trigger warnings; None I can think of.

Chapter Text

*12 years later *

 

Dear Little brother,

 

Please answer me. 

 

I'm sorry for whatever I did to make you angry. 

 

It must have been bad because the twins and Ana aren't responding to me either.

 

I don't know what I did. 

 

Please tell me.

 

I want to make it right. 

 

I'll do anything to make it right.

 

Please.

 

Please just answer me.

 

—Yours truly, Lars.

 

P.s. Lottie's pissed.

Chapter 13

Notes:

Trigger warnings; implied starvation, guilt tripping, etc.

Let me know if I should add to the list of triggers.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

I saw your youngest on the news today. 

 

Why didn't you tell me she was coming to Auardon?

 

I know you've been angry at me this past year but isn't this a little obsessive? 

 

I mean, the silent treatment is painful enough but you not even bothering to tell me that one of the children— a 11 year old at that— was coming to Auardon is just a low blow. 

 

I could have been there to greet her! 

 

Lottie's really upset. 

 

She even cried about it. 

 

I can't remember the last time I saw her cry. 

 

Also, what on earth have you been feeding her? 

 

She looks so thin. 

 

She's smaller than you were! 

 

She and Lina and the others are gonna send her and her friends some care packages. 

 

Why are they all so thin? 

 

Are you that thin again?

 

I think I might go pay her a visit as well. 

 

The kids all really want to meet their cousin. 

 

The fact that they have so many cousins that they haven't even met yet— girl ones at that— is driving them up the wall. 

 

You know how they are.

 

But yeah.

 

You really gotta stop with the silent treatment. 

 

Especially now that the kids can actually meet each other.

 

—Sincerely, Lars.

 

Chapter 14

Notes:

Trigger warnings; mass death, child death, orphans, etc.

Let me know if I should add to the list.

Chapter Text

Dear Hans,

 

I met Dizzy in person today. 

 

She's so beautiful. 

 

And sweet when she’s not angry. 

 

She's a lot like you were before the whole troll debacle. 

 

She told me what happened. 

 

It sounds like she didn't know that we knew and tried to fix it.

 

She knows which ones didn't try and fix it for sure now, though. 

 

I think she inherited Anastasia's temper somehow. 

 

She was so bitter and angry.

 

I can't say I blame her. 

 

I'm sorry brother. 

 

I'm sorry we didn't do more. 

 

And I'm sorry that I've spent the last year hating you for ignoring me when you weren't. 

 

I'm sorry I couldn't take care of her and Anthony. 

 

I'm sorry I couldn't save you and the kids. 

 

And Ana and Rudi and Runo.

 

I'm sorry that I didn't know you were dead. 

 

I'll try and make up for it now but I don't think I can. 

 

But We all miss you and we're all gonna try and do the right thing. 

 

I hope you caught a break in the afterlife, at least. 

 

I hope you've found the peace you've always deserved.

 

I think this is the last letter I'm gonna write to you. 

 

From now on, when I want to talk, I'll just go and visit your grave like I should have been doing this past year.

 

—Goodbye little brother.

 

P.s. it's Lars if you didn't know and you'll all be getting a proper funeral and proper gravestones.

 

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