Hello there! This story is inspired by a tumblr post made by adventuresofcesium:
"a sequel to frozen where elsa's advisors are all imploring her to find a nice prince to marry to be the king consort and elsa just isn't interested in anyone until an arab royal family comes to visit to discuss trade arrangements and elsa meets their spunky hijabi daughter who has the power to manipulate fire and heat and falls in love instantly"

I have done some research into the Arabian aspects of this story, but I am in no way an expert of anything mentioned in this tale and I'll never claim to be, so when it comes time for all that- feel very free to offer constructive criticism and cultural corrections. Other than that, all I have to say is that I have no concrete plans for this story (yet!) and I apologize for this first segment being rather short; consider it an Introduction.


Elsa collapsed backwards onto her bed. Nine princes. They had made her entertain nine different princes and their families in a day. Nine! It was ludicrous. Even if the suitors had all been graceful and demure specimens, she still would have been thoroughly exhausted from all the forced interaction.

"And they weren't even attractive!" Elsa threw her hands up and let them fall to cover her eyes, knees drawing up into her chest despite the long and heavy skirt of her dress. She allowed herself to stay in that position on her side for a while, enjoying the darkness that her palms provided and the soft pillows under her head. Eventually she counted down from ten and pulled herself into a seated position.

At least the worst is over, now I just have to see them off at the docks in the morning, that's all. Despite the future plans being far easier than today's, the mere thought of more formalities had Elsa groaning and rubbing her temples. She was just considering fetching her chambermaid to draw a hot bath when a rapt knocking broke her musing.

"Your Majesty?" The inquiring voice was familiar and Elsa allowed Kai's entry with warmth. "Good evening, your highness. Sorry to bother you at such a late hour. A messenger just arrived at the gates with news that His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia and his family will be arriving earlier than expected. They're due to drop anchor around noon tomorrow."

"Oh." Elsa collected her thoughts for a minute. She and the King were originally to have a meeting three nights from now about their kingdoms' current trade agreements. It was really just a formality their parties had been doing for years to renew contracts, but even so, Elsa had been glad for the planned rest time in between hosting her suitors today and the meeting. It would appear now that there simply was no time to relax between royal duties. I suppose I really will be needing that bath tonight.

"Well," She began slowly, letting her fingers begin removing the pins holding her hair up tightly, "I don't believe there is anything we can do except to move the preparations up. If the messenger is still here, let them know that the castle of Arendelle will have her doors open in time for their safe arrival."

Kai nodded and turned to make his way out when Elsa quickly called his attention.

"Would you mind too terribly finding Gerda and having her draw a bath?"

"Of course, your Majesty." And with that Elsa was left in silence again. She hummed to herself, letting her mind wander over the princes from earlier today and to the future meeting as she unraveled her thick braid. A few minutes later, Gerda entered with enough hot water to fill the porcelain bath in the adjoining room and bid her a quiet goodnight.

Not wanting to have the water cooling on her soon, Elsa quickly changed behind her partition and slipped into the spacious tub. Eyes closed, the Queen tipped her head back and attempted to loosen her muscles. Hopefully this meeting will go as smoothly as before.