Survival: Anna's Adventure
Chapter 1:
The Lure of Adventure
Ever since she was a little girl, Anna always longed for adventure. She loved reading books about famous explorers going to faraway places, discovering new lands, and experiencing incredible things. Before the gates reopened, Anna's adventure books were the only way she could experience the outside world. But now that Elsa was back in her life, anything was possible. She could go anywhere she wanted to go. Anna knew that Elsa was still getting used to being around people but traveling to another country would be a great way for her to experience new things. As Anna read a book about the settlers traveling to the new land many centuries ago, she didn't notice Elsa walk in the room.
"Hello, Anna, what are you reading?" she asked.
"Oh, hi, Elsa! I was just reading about how the European settlers came from England to form a new nation, which is now known as the United States. It's really fascinating!"
"It sure is. They endured a lot of hardships to get where they are today, but I admire them nonetheless," Elsa said.
"How amazing would it be to go on our own adventure like that?" Anna wondered.
Elsa laughed. "It would be something, I'm sure, but also very dangerous. You're entering a land that you've never been to before."
"Oh, but that's the fun of it," Anna argued. "You're in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by people you don't know, not knowing what is going to be around the next corner, the whole thing is so exciting!"
"Maybe someday you'll get to go on your own adventure," Elsa said.
"Yeah…someday."
Anna wanted to suggest the idea of traveling to another country to Elsa, but something told her that Elsa wouldn't agree to the idea. She would have to find some way to convince her.
Later that afternoon, Anna spent the day with Kristoff in the stables. It was something she often did after he returned from a day's work of harvesting ice. Today, Anna thought she would breach the subject of travelling to him.
"Kristoff, you've been to many places, right?" she asked.
"I've been to a few," he replied. "What do you mean by 'places?'
"Oh, just other countries. You know, lands that you've never been to before."
"Oh, that's what you mean. Well, I've been out of Norway before. The farthest I've traveled is way down south, and that's still in the same country."
"I see," Anna said, dejectedly.
"Why do you want to go somewhere?"
"I want to go everywhere!" Anna exclaimed. "Ever since I was little, I've wanted to travel the world, see as many places as possible. Now that the gates are open again, I can do just that! But I wouldn't want to go alone. I would like you and Elsa to come with me."
"Well, that all depends are where you want to go," Kristoff said. "You know I'm pretty picky when it comes to new things. But if it's some place that sounds interesting, I'd go with you."
"That's great! But I wonder if Elsa would come too. She's my sister, so I would want her to be there with me."
"I understand, and that's fine and all, but what would want to do if you traveled to some place you've never been before? I mean seeing new places is one thing, but there has to be some other purpose?" Kristoff said.
"There is. I want to find adventure. I want to experience something extraordinary."
Kristoff smiled. Anna never ceased to amaze him. "I see. You want to be like Davy Crockett."
"Kind of, but more adventurous. I want to experience something lifechanging," Anna explained.
"You know, adventure isn't always a pleasant experience. In fact, oftentimes it's unpleasant," Kristoff pointed out. "You said you were reading about the early settlers in America, right? Look how difficult that was for them. Many people died. It's very risky going to a place that's totally unfamiliar to you."
"I know, but we've come a long way since then. We're better prepared. Besides, we'd have you with us, and you're the best outdoorsman I know."
Kristoff blushed. "I'm flattered, Anna, but even though I may know a lot about the outdoors, I don't know everything, especially if it has to do with a country I've never been to before. Don't worry, I'm sure one day you'll get to go on your own adventure."
Anna could tell that there was no point in continuing this conversation. Kristoff was clearly not up to going on an adventure to some far-off place. Anna knew that there were risks involved, but she didn't care. Life was full of risks, so why not take a few?
Lying in bed that night, Anna read a book the jungles of Guatemala. Boy, wouldn't that be an amazing place to explore. She blew out the candle on her bedside, before closing her eyes to go to sleep. In her dreams, the world of adventure lingered.
A/N: It's just the beginning, but this is my new full-length "Frozen" story. Please review and tell me what you think.