Disclaimer: I don't own Frozen or Rise of the Guardians.

So this is the sequel to my story A Royal Encounter. It is set two years after. Enjoy.

Chapter 1: A Decision Is Made

Elsa was in her study groaning as she looked over yet another document that she had to sign. It had been two years since she had finished university at HNU and had been crowned Queen of Arendelle. She enjoyed being Queen but she didn't like the time consuming part of it. She wished that she had Jack to keep her company but he was still in Burgess and they had a long distance relationship that Elsa was getting a little sick of as it meant only seeing her boyfriend at holidays or at random times during the year. Elsa was starting to think that she should be doing something about it.

There was a knock at the door and Anna came in. Anna was nearly herself finished at HNU and was graduating in a few months. She was currently at Arendelle for her mid-year holidays. She had been very stressed out due to assignments and everything university related. She was happy to be home where she could relax and do anything she wanted. Anna simply couldn't stop grinning.

"Hey Elsa," Anna said. "Kristoff and I were wondering if you wanted to have a sled ride with us to get away from work."

Elsa looked up from her documents. A sled ride would be a nice idea and a break was certainly needed and deserved.

"Yeah alright," Elsa replied smiling.

"Great," Anna grinned. "Kristoff is outside getting Sven all hooked up."

When Kristoff had moved in two years ago, he had brought Sven with him. Elsa was initially shocked to see that her sister's boyfriend had a pet reindeer for a best friend but Sven turned out to be quite a reindeer. Sven was happy in stables and Kristoff would often take Anna out for sled rides in which they would return looking quite happy.

Elsa followed Anna down to the stables where Kristoff was happily hooking Sven up to his sled with Olaf's help. Kristoff smiled at Anna and she smiled back at him. Kristoff's and Anna's relationship had grown since their university days. They were going quite strong but Elsa couldn't help but feeling a little jealous of their relationship. They got to see each other pretty much whenever they wanted but Elsa didn't get that with Jack. Jack was on the other side of the world while Elsa was busy doing Queen stuff in Arendelle. Their relationship was a bit more complicated than Anna's and Kristoff's one.

"All done," Kristoff's voice interrupted Elsa's thoughts.

"Excellent," Anna said. "Hop in."

They all hopped into the sled and they took off at a sped.

"Look out, we like to go fast," Kristoff said.

"I like fast," Elsa grinned at her sister.

They continued onwards and they headed up the mountains where Kristoff stopped the sled at a particular spot where they could see everything for miles around them. Elsa could see Arendelle in the distance. Kristoff took out some food and handed it to everyone. Elsa bit into the sandwich that was made for her and looked out at the sight.

"Amazing," she whispered.

"It is, isn't it," Olaf said suddenly appearing at her elbow.

"Yes it is."

Elsa took a seat down on one of the rocks and continued looking at the sight before Kristoff gave the signal that they should be getting back. Elsa got to her feet and got back into the sled. They then sledded their way back to Arendelle.

Jack was busy stacking shelves in his local supermarket. Since graduating he had been doing odd jobs around his town while he was waiting for something better to come along, maybe something to do with his art. Jack had done a few paintings and a couple of them were featured at the local art gallery but he hadn't sold any yet. He knew it could be a while before that happens anyway.

Jack had been at the supermarket for a few months now. He had nothing to complain about the job. The pay was good, the hours were flexible and he actually had a decent boss and co-workers. He had made a few good friends and had met some old ones. One of his old friends from school, Astor Bunnymund (although everyone just called him by either his last name or simply Bunny), was there. He and Jack had reconnected only a few months from when Jack returned from HNU.

At the moment, he and Bunnymund were in wine aisle of the supermarket stacking different types of wines.

"So how's the girlfriend Jack?" Bunnymund asked.

"She's good I think," Jack said. "I haven't talked to her in a bit but hopefully I would be able to talk to her soon."

"Oh that's cool."

When Jack had come back, Bunnymund had been quite interested in what Jack got up to while he was at HNU. Jack had wasted no time saying he had met a girl there which spiked Bunnymund's interest even more. Jack had left out the fact she was a Queen though. He didn't want to broadcast that too loudly. So far only his family and Jamie knew and Jamie only knew because he personally knew Elsa so Jack had thought it was okay for him to know. Bunnymund has wasted no time in saying that long distance relationships didn't always work out and that it may be heading that way since Jack was seeing Elsa less than what he wanted. But Elsa was different to every other girl that Jack had dated. He would do anything he could to make it work with Elsa.

Bunnymund's views weren't just his own though. Their mutual friends Sandy and Tooth (everyone called her that because of her fascination with teeth) shared a similar view. Although Tooth saw that Jack was in love with Elsa and tried to help him in his quest to make his relationship work.

Jack wished there was something he could do to make them see each other more often but it was near impossible as Elsa was a Queen. She had a busy schedule and Jack respected that. He didn't blame Elsa, he blamed her advisors. Luckily technology made it possible for them to see each other. They Skyped practically several times a week and Elsa had arranged visits so that Jack could come stay. Those were the moments that Jack looked forward to the most. His last visit had been a few months ago in January. Elsa had offered for Jack to come at Christmas but Jack had to decline has his entire family were coming and Jack was forced to have a family Christmas. Elsa then made the offer for this year's Christmas which Jack happily accepted. It was only July and he was already counting down the days till he got to see Elsa again.

Jack and Bunnymund quickly finished up doing what they were doing. Their boss came over and gave them the thumbs up and since it was a slow work day, he allowed them to go home early. Jack called an old family friend North to come pick them up. North had known the Frosts for years. He knew Jack's Mum from school and had met Jack's Dad when his parents started dating. North had always been a great friend to them and was a great asset when Jack's Dad left them.

Jack and Bunnymund waited in the car park. It was a nice hot day so they were enjoying a lot of sunshine. Jack let the sun's rays fall all over him, warming him to a nice hot temperature. It was quite nice.

"So are you coming around tonight?" Bunnymund asked.

Bunnymund was putting on a party to celebrate his new apartment he was sharing with a couple of other guys.

"Yeah, I'm going," Jack said.

"This is going to be sweet."

Jack grinned. Soon a familiar looking car pulled up and North's face stuck his head out the driver's window.

"Someone call for a ride?" he said grinning.

"That would be us," Jack said.

He and Bunnymund then hopped into the car and North drove them home.

Elsa was in her bedroom staring at her reflection in the mirror. The sled ride gave her a chance to think. She wanted to see Jack again and she didn't think she could wait until Christmas. She had come up with an idea and she hoped that she would be allowed to do what she wanted to do. She had a meeting with her advisors and she had asked Anna to be there. She desperately needed an ally to be there. Some of her advisors may not be too happy with what she was about to say.

She walked out of her bedroom and walked into the advisor room where Anna was already there. She didn't like being in these meetings. She found them just as boring as Elsa found them. However Anna unlike Elsa wasn't forced to attend. Elsa walked to her seat which was shaped like a throne and took her seat. All the eyes on the room were on her.

"You are probably wondering why I am called you here today," Elsa said.

The eyes remained fixed on her. No one was saying anything.

"I would like to organise a little trip," Elsa continued.

"A trip?" one of her main advisors Anton repeated.

"Yes a little trip," Elsa said.

She looked at Anna and Anna immediately got at what Elsa was hinting at. Anna could see that Elsa wanted to go visit Jack in Burgess but in order to do so, she had to get everything organise and leave her kingdom in a good enough state so it wouldn't fall down in her absence.

"A trip to where?" another advisor Jakob asked.

"Oh just to a town called Burgess," Elsa said as if it was of no importance.

"Is that happens to be the town where a Mr Jackson Frost by any chance lives?" Anton asked.

"It might be," Elsa said drumming her fingers on her arm rest.

"Aha," Anton said giving Elsa a sly smile.

Elsa knew that Anton would be on her side. Anton was an old friend of Elsa's father and he liked how Jack made Elsa feel happy and at ease. Elsa's gaze shifted to Erik who was also giving her the same smile. Both of them would want her to go but Elsa wasn't too sure about the rest of them.

"But your majesty, a trip like this surely should have a purpose," Jakob said. "A meeting with a head of state for example."

"I understand but this is more of a, shall we say, personal matter," Elsa said.

"A personal matter?" Jakob asked. "What kind of personal matter?"

"Just a personal matter," Elsa said.

"I think a trip would do quite nicely," Anna said suddenly. "Get some fresh air and whatnot."

"But your majesty," Jakob said. "What the Princess is saying is surely correct but there is so much to do here in Arendelle."

"Like what Jakob?" Elsa asked. "I am ahead of schedule and I would like a little break. What is wrong with that?"

"Nothing of course your majesty," Jakob spluttered. "All I'm saying is-"

"I think what Jakob is trying to say is a trip would do you quite nicely," Erik said intruptting Jakob.

"Thank you Erik," Elsa said. "I would of course require your presence on this trip."

"Of course your majesty."

"And Anna can handle any pressing matters while I'm away," Elsa continued.

"You can count on me sis," Anna said.

"Excellent," Elsa said. "So it's agreed?"

Jakob looked like he was about to protest more but Anton spoke over him.

"Yes of course," Anton said. "Erik and I will make all the necessary arrangements."

"Good," Elsa said. "You are all dismissed."

Elsa and Anna got up from their chairs and headed out of the advisor room with grins all over their faces.

"I think I'm going to tell Jack the good news," Elsa said brightly.

"Of course," Anna said grinning.

"Thanks for your help in there."

"No problem."

Elsa gave her sister one last grin before she ran off to her bedroom to find her laptop.

Pippa was in Jack's room. She was looking for the books that Jack had borrowed and she needed them back. She wanted to check some things. She and her friend has been arguing about a particular fact. Jack's laptop suddenly started making noises and Pippa could see that Elsa was Skyping Jack. Pippa decided to answer it. Elsa looked a little surprise to see Pippa on the other end but there was still a smile on her face.

"Hey Elsa," Pippa said. "How's life in Arendelle?"

"Pretty good," Elsa replied. "Is Jack there?"

"Sorry no," Pippa said. "He's out and won't be back for a while."

"Oh tell him that I need to talk to him. I got fantastic news."

"Oh that's great!"

Jack got home rather late. He found that his mother had gone to bed but Pippa was in the kitchen watching some movie that he didn't recognise. Pippa looked glad to see that Jack was home.

"Oh Jack, Elsa was Skyping you earlier," Pippa said.

"What did she say?" Jack sounded eager. He hadn't spoken to her in ages and he was kicking himself for missing her call.

"Oh she said she had fantastic news and wanted me to tell you to get back to her when you could."

"Awesome."

Jack went back to his room. He checked the time. It was too late to be Skyping her now. She was probably fast asleep as it was quite early in the morning over there. He decided to stay up and wait until she got up. Jack waited in his bedroom for a few hours before he decided to Skype her. It was quite late his time so he was still quite tired. Elsa answered his call straight away. She was still in her pyjamas so he figured that she had probably just woken up.

"Jack," she said. "You're up late."

"Yeah Pippa said you had news and so I waited up for you."

"How sweet," she smiled. "Yes I have news. I have organised a little trip so that I can some see you."

"That's great," Jack felt his spirits soar higher than ever before. "When?"

"Oh quite soon," Elsa said. "Maybe within the next few weeks even."

Jack couldn't believe this. This is exactly what he wanted to happen. Some time with Elsa away from her duties. Maybe this time he would get quite a bit of alone time with her. Maybe introduce her to his friends and show her around where he lived. Best of all, she gets to spend time with his family. She barely got to spend an hour with them at Graduation. This time they could get to know each other a lot better.

"This is exactly what I wanted," Jack said.

"I know the feeling," Elsa said.

Jack and Elsa stayed up talking for a bit longer before Elsa realised she best be getting down to breakfast and Jack realised he should be going to bed soon as it was past one in the morning his time. Jack shut the lid of his laptop and got changed for bed. He went to sleep with a smile on his face.

A/N: So I hope that everyone enjoyed this chapter. Please review =)