"What the-" Kristoff looked up at the sky. A steady snowfall had suddenly started. This wasn't anything new for the ice harvester, but then again it was the middle of July. And unlike most snowfalls, this one seemed to be moving North.

"Sven are you seeing this?"

The reindeer nodded in confusion. He stuck his tongue out to catch a snowflake.

"Where did it come from?"

Kristoff snapped the reins and urged Sven to continue down the path. As the temperature dropped, Kristoff scanned the area for shelter. He found smoke rising a mile north.

"Let's see what we can find. It's getting late."

*my version of Oaken's is bigger. He has a couple spare rooms for people staying overnight so it's more of an inn*

Kristoff sighed as his sled came to a stop. The cold was setting in, leaving his body numb. He was covered head to two in powdery snow.

"Stay here Sven. I'm going to get us some supplies." He said through his handkerchief.

He jumped off the sled and trudged up the path to Wandering Oaken's Trading Post. "and Sauna..." He remembered this place. He and Sven had wandered in here before on the way back from the mountains.

He opened the door forcefully and slammed it shut behind him.

"...You and this vellow. HOO HOO! Big summer blowout!"

Kristoff turned to the voice. Oaken was seated behind a table waving his meaty fingers. Beside him was a young girl in an elegant dress. Her face was flushed, making her freckles stand out against her skin. Kristoff lumbered in their direction.

"Carrots." Kristoff deadpanned.

"W-what?" The girl stammered in confusion.

"Behind you."

"Oh."

She moved and Kristoff pulled the bag of carrots off the shelf. He grabbed the climbing rope that was crumpled on the ground.

"That'll be 40."

"WHAT?! No 10!"

"Oh that's no good. See this is vrom our vinter stock. Vor supply and demand we have a big problem."

Kristoff gritted his teeth and dropped the supplies on the table. "Whatever. I'm sleeping in the barn" He turned away from the two and headed back towards the door.

"Vild storm eh? Vherever could it be coming vrom?"

"The north mountain..." He muttered.

"What was that?!" The girl exclaimed.

"Nothing."

"No you said something!"

"I said the North Mountain. That's where it looks like it's coming from."

"Where what's coming from?"

"The snow. I noticed on my way here..."

"Oh! You have to take me there I'll-"

"Look I don't take people places. And I'm heading west anyway."

Kristoff trudged out onto the porch. The girl stood in the doorway shivering.

"WAIT!"

He turned back. "What..."

"I'll b-buy that supplies for you! I just need your h-help!"

"I don't...help people...look it's not a big deal..."

"Please! Look this may sound crazy but my sister is the cause of the snow!"

"Your sister?!" Kristoff scoffed. This chick is nuts.

"Yes...Queen Elsa...she has...ice powers...or something...and she got upset and this happened and I need to help fix it!"

Kristoff wanted to laugh, but this girl was dead serious. He'd though heard about something weird happening down at the palace from some passing ice harvesters. But this is...a bit much...

"Alright look...I'll take you back to the kingdom tomorrow? How's that?"

"N-no I have to find Elsa!" She shivered again in the cold. "This whole thing is my fault I need to fix it."

Kristoff stared at the girl with sad eyes. She wasn't going to budge.

"I'm sorry...I just can't."

Kristoff turned away and trudged up towards the barn. He'd slept there whenever he stumbled upon Oaken's before.

"Come on Sven!" He called.

The reindeer trotted up to his side pulled the sled with him. Kristoff unlatched Sven and led him up into the barn. Glancing back, Kristoff noticed the girl through the window of one of Oaken's boarding rooms. She was seated on the bed with her head in her hands. He was too far to tell if her shoulders were shaking.

Kristoff shivered, something he didn't do often. "Alright Sven. Time to turn in."

Kristoff woke up just as the sun was peeking through the barn window. Sven stirred at his side. He sat up rubbing his shoulders. He hadn't gotten as much sleep as he'd liked.

As he secured his worn out overcoat, there was a sharp knock on the door. Kristoff paused. "...Hello?"

"I came to talk to you." It was the girl. The princess?

Kristoff crossed the barn and pulled the door open. The girl was wearing a colorful winter outfit.

"You just don't quit do you."

"No..." She held her head higher. "I-I don't." She sneezed suddenly.

Kristoff sighed. "You caught a cold."

"I'm f-fine!" She sniffled loudly and handed him a bag. "Carrots and that rope. Just like I said."

Kristoff accepted the bag and sighed. "Alright what do I have to do?"

"I need you to take me to the north mountain. I need to find Elsa."

Kristoff groaned and scratched his head. "Fine...I'll take you."

"REALLY?!" The girl sneezed violently. "I-I mean...g-good. That's exactly what i wanted to hear."

This was actually really fun to start. Hopefully I can get the next chapter up soon.