Hey everyone! Here's the first chapter. I loved the movie Frozen but always wondered what could happen with Elsa after, or how her powers came to be. So here's my idea of what could have happened. Please review if you like it or PM me what you think! Thanks so much and enjoy!

-Lullaby for a Stormy Night

Elsa

It was my turn to be happy, wasn't it? I guess I shouldn't complain, my kingdom was stronger than ever before, I finally had my sister back fully into my life, and my curse had turned into an amazing and beautiful gift. Still, something was missing.

I sat at the stone lined window, settled on the in-set bench, staring out at the alive kingdom of Arendell. Preparations continued for the long awaited engagement party for my sister. Yes, after seven long, puppy love filled months, Kristoff proposed to Anna. I thought they had rushed just a bit, but I liked the boy, even if he was a bit rough around the edges. Being the older sister, I would never let him know that. I puffed air at a strand of hair in my eyes, trying to piece together how in the world I would get through the day.

Soft knocking struck my door. My best friend poked her head into my lavender room. "Elsa?"

"Well isn't it the bride to be," gently I stood and opened my arms to her. She rushed in clumsily for a hug. I pulled away to look into her face, "How are you feeling today, Anna?"

"Amazing, but terrified. I mean is my heart really supposed to beat this fast? I just, uh… I don't—" she mumbled along, fiddling with her shoulder straps.

"Anna, please breathe!" I teased at her. She was so funny when she became nervous. If I didn't calm her down, probably half the castle would be demolished at the end of the day. "Everything is going to be fine; the festival is just to celebrate the announcement. Just one big party, focus on having fun with Kristoff. You'll do fine."

"You're right, I mean, you're always right anyway," Anna responded between deep breaths.

I laughed and motioned for her to follow me, "I have a surprise for you." She followed on my heels as I reached the chest at the foot of my bed. Inside, I pawed through extra linens to find the velvet box carefully hidden. Holding it carefully to my chest, I turned to my sister. "This was given to mom by dad at their own engagement announcement. Now it's yours."

She took the long box from me. Anna held her breath as she slid the gold latch open and revealed the contents. Her free hand covered her mouth as she took in the sight. My younger sister, the one who had been willing to give her life for me, looked back to me with tears in her eyes, "Elsa, no I can't."

"Yes you can," I said taking the gold and ruby necklace from its bed of satin, "you're the first to be engaged, the right is to you. Otherwise, this beautiful piece of our mother would be waiting in a box for a long time." I laid the delicate stones across her chest and fastened the gold chain behind her neck. The red gemstones were set in thin curves of gold meant to represent leaves clustered in a V shape. Against her pale skin and vibrant green dress, the jewelry shown gorgeously, but not as much as she did.

"You look beautiful Anna." My own eyes were beginning to well with tears. Anna pulled in for another tight embrace. "Go on now, finish getting ready. I'll be down in a minute and we will begin. Okay?"

"Okay, thank you Elsa. You have no idea how much this means to me." She slowly left my room. When the door shut, I let the tears fall. I knew it was selfish of me, but I always dreamed of that necklace being passed down to me. Anna spoke the truth; I would never know how much it meant. I was alone, and alone for a difficult reason.

Now was the time to celebrate my sister's happiness. Right now that was all that could matter to me. I smoothed my hair, pulled into my usual side braid, and rubbed at my eyes with the knuckles of my thumbs. I had to be ready for my sister. Always for everyone else.

I needed to face the real world. I was the queen of a kingdom; I didn't always get what I wanted. I don't always get a fantasy life that ends happily ever after. In reality I should've lost everything… but I was lucky. Luck brought back my sister, luck let me harness my powers, and luck let me keep my life of having everyone look to me with respect and love. Selfishly, something still was missing, and I still wanted more.

Taking a deep breath, I shoved the door to my room open. My sister, that's all that I could think about. She's all that matters.

Serephina

The cobblestone streets were so congested, I could barely get through. People crowded the roads, chattering to one another and staring at various things under bright canopies. Clearly my decision to journey into this kingdom today had interrupted a celebration of sorts. All around, merriment took place in the form of dancing, music, and tantalizing foods. I pulled my cloak farther down over my face as a young couple walked straight towards me. Smiling and laughing, they were too lost in early April afternoon to notice me. Still, no need to draw attention to myself.

I had felt something that made me come here. Well, not necessarily here, but wherever it did tell me. My people were accustomed to following our instincts, and this pilgrimage was nothing different. Surrounded by all these pale, happy faces, I began to feel inadequate.

"It's about to begin! Come on!" I heard a voice not too far from my side call out to the rest of the crowd around me. Men, women, and children all began to shuffle their way in one direction. Their destination was a large open square with an elaborate fountain near the middle, and I was pulled along. All parted into a crescent shape, filling the gaps in between buildings and arranging themselves so that a clear view of the square could be seen from anywhere. Easily, I blended into the array of citizens, curious of what was to happen. Anxious whispers filled the air as horns sounded.

Peaking through the shadow over my face, I watched a figure emerge and glide down a set of stone steps. Pale skin, white blonde hair, icy blue eyes, and deep red lips decorated the young woman who appeared. Her petite frame was draped in a dress that seemed to be woven from fresh ice. The sight of her made my breath escape me and familiar heat buildup in my abdomen. My palms itched as I quickly reclaimed my composure. She stood in front of the crowd, standing tall and strong.

"Hello," she began in a captivating voice, "I am overjoyed to share this day with all of you. In the absence of my father and mother, may they rest in peace; it is my pleasure to announce the engagement of my sister, Princess Anna." She gestured behind her and a similar looking girl with red hair stepped up. With her, a bulky looking blonde man joined her, wrapping his arm around her waist. Both dressed elegantly for the occasion. Awkwardly, the princess waved to the crowd.

Everyone cheered in the crowd, clearly pleased with the match. I decided it was time to move on, I began to push and slide through the crowd, hoping for a way out. Disgruntled noises escaped the people I shoved through. At one point I was shoved back by one and stumbled to the side. When I steadied myself, I found that I had ended up towards the front of the crowd, closer to the young queen. She raised her arms, "Let the celebration continue!" I watched as sparks of snow swirled beautifully from her open palms in controlled flurries. The crowd cheered again, but I was fixed only on her. She smiled brightly and looked over her mass gathering of fans.

Out of all the people around me, I felt her eyes settle onto me. Her brow furrowed slightly in confusion for my form was not a familiar one to Arendell. Slowly I took the hood over my head with both hands and pushed it from my face. The sun touched my copper skin as I took the opportunity of the distracted gathering and shifted my hands. Waving them in a circle, a small flame erupted across my palm. Her face remained placid as her eyes watched it dance. I sandwiched my hands together putting out the fire before replacing my hood and taking a now clear path out of the crowd. Unnoticed by everyone except the woman of ice.

Elsa

My gaze followed her as long as it could. Too soon I lost track of the burgundy hood. When I saw her face, oh God, something lit inside of me. Deeply tanned skin stood out among the ocean of white faces. Dark, nearly black, hair was dreaded into shoulder length ropes and tied out of her brown eyes with a thick red band. Perhaps the only reason she stood out so much was because of the power she showed me. She was like me, well somewhat.

"Elsa? Everything okay?" Anna asked stepping towards my side.

"Everything is perfect Anna. Both of you should go enjoy yourselves now. It's your day after all." I smiled gesturing for both of them to join the rest of the festival.

Kristoff stepped forward, sensing something I could not share with them, "Your sister is right. It's our party. Come on!" He swept her away and dove head first into the mob of people. I felt insanely grateful to the boy as he greeted various people hand in hand with Anna. Sweetly I watched her lean over and kiss his cheek. Both looked so happy to be together.

Quickly though I moved down the steps, lifting my light blue gown. I weaved my way through the remaining clumps of people. Graciously each greeted me, bowing or curtsying shallowly. I returned each gesture with a warm nod. I had to catch up with her, so I never halted on my path for very long. Finally, I broke through and onto an isolated side road away from everyone. My eyes searched the curved thin road. In my gut I knew she was down here.

"Hello? Please, I know you are here. Who are you?" I called out as I walked. Further I entered the silence and broke farther from the commotion of celebration behind me. It was almost a relief to be on my own again, but I felt nervous at the same time. My discomfort got the best of me and my bare hands began to coat themselves in frost as light snow began to fall only around me.

"It is true then; you are one of us." She materialized from behind the corner of a building: her hood down and cloak pushed back. She definitely was not someone I ever had seen before. The woman wore a white shirt like a man's with the sleeves rolled up her arms part way. Around her waist, a leather vest pulled it in showing off her curves. A scarlet hip scarf draped down her left hip to the knee of her dark trousers tucked into leather boots.

"Who are you? What do you mean one of us?"

She raised a sleek dark eyebrow at me, "Whoa, bit of a tone there princess. Not the best way to gather information from a stranger."

"My apologies, but I saw what you can do… and it's queen!" I corrected her, balling my freezing fists in frustration. Why was she getting me so worked up?

"Forgive me my lady. I'd hate to insult you." She spoke, gaining a steely composure.

"No, I'm sorry. I am just very… startled right now." I shook my head trying to clear my thoughts, "My name is Elsa, Queen of Arendell. May I ask who you are?"

"Serephina, of Annwfn." She replied bowing her head.

"Annwfn? I've never heard of it."

"I wouldn't expect you to have." She countered not missing a beat. "My home is unique and known by few besides those who live there."

I bit my lower lip, "Are many where you are from like you?"

"Some are, a few are like you, others have different gifts," Serephina answered as she let a wave of fire roll across her fingers. I was in awe at so easily she could just use her power and then send it away. Sure, I had pretty good control over my own abilities now, but I still had to focus to control it. She seemed so nonchalant about it.

"You're staring at me."

"Sorry, I have never met anyone like you," instantly she began rubbing at the skin on her arms and began to back more into the shadows, "No, no not like that… I mean… the fire. Please don't leave!"

"It's okay, I won't. I hear it many times. You'd be amazed how people act when they see someone different." She laughed slightly but I could feel her discomfort.

I shrugged my shoulders, "I'm not one of them. What brings you here to my home?"

"Something," her fingers twirled a black and white pendant around her neck, "Something pulled me here. I'm guessing it was you. Elementals naturally attract to one another."

"Elementals? " I asked.

"Oh, sorry. It's a name my people use for those like us."

I paced slightly across the road; Serephina maintained a distance from me. "I just can't believe there's more like me out there. I've heard stories… but here you are!" I could see her smiling gently at me. My face grew warm under her gaze. "You have to tell me everything."

"Gladly, but…"

"Queen Elsa? Queen Elsa!" one of my subjects called out to me, her voice growing louder as she approached. I swear I looked back for only a second, but when I glanced back over, she had disappeared.

"Serephina?" I called out in a low voice.

"Who are you speaking with your majesty?" The woman was nearly beside me now.

"No one, I am coming. Don't you worry." As I was shoved back into the full force of the party, I knew this wouldn't be the last I saw the mysterious woman. At least, I hoped.

Serephina

I rolled a piece of hay between my fingers. Moonlight shown through the open window to my left up on the hayloft of the barn. Below, my faithful appaloosa mare wandered, snorting at the assorted hay on the floor. "Hey, don't be picky. You're lucky we aren't sleeping outside tonight." And I was right. When I stepped into the inn not far from walls of the city, I was met with nervous looks. The plump older woman in the front looked me up and down with an unsure look on her face. Though the place was quiet and nearly empty besides two other women at a table, she tried to refuse me a room.

"I-I am sorry, but we have no room here."

"No room? Or just no room for me?" I interrogated her. Her feet shuffled uneasily. I leaned in closer, dropping my voice barely audible, "Please, I just need a roof over my head."

Hesitantly, she led me out into the far back. With my horse, I was given lodging in the old barn. Now I prepared to drift off to sleep. The noise of horses below, not just my own, like a lullaby. Animals didn't judge, and I had always carried a strong connection with horses. She whinnied back up at me, taking me out of memories and back to my sassy companion.

"Fine then do what you want." With a flick of my wrist, controlled flame reduced the straw to powdery ash that floated from my fingers. I turned onto my side, laying my head on a folder arm and covered myself with my cloak. The moon and stars glittered across the dark sky like an artist's work on canvas. Even though a cold breeze blew in constantly, I wasn't ready to shut the wood cover quite yet. The moon was tinted just slightly with yellow tonight. It reminded me of the ice queen's woven river of hair. "Elsa, what a beautiful name."

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up, she was all I thought about now. I bit my lip and shut my eyes, pondering how I would see her again.