"I do!"

Elsa watched her baby sister practically radiate with joy. She couldn't be more proud of Anna. She had found someone perfect for her; somebody that loved her and would do anything to ensure her safety. True, he was not exactly what Elsa had always dreamed of for Anna, but he was better. Yet, in this moment, Elsa couldn't help her mind from straying off, thinking of a niece or nephew that would come, hopefully in the near future, from Anna and the ice harvester, Kristoff Bjorgman.

"You may now kiss the bride."

An even wider smile crept across Elsa's face. She couldn't help it. As Kristoff leaned into kiss Anna, his big nose got in the way and their lips were restrained from meeting. The two giggled and then turned their heads and shared a passionate kiss. Luckily, all eyes were on the newlyweds so no one noticed Elsa turning red and her smile growing as she tried to hold back a laugh.

Kristoff took Anna's hand as they turned towards the roaring crowd. In all her excitement, Anna raised their conjoined hands and pulled Kristoff down the five steps and back down the aisle as she waved to all the guests, nearly tripping with every other step.

From her maid of honor position, Elsa scanned the crowd for familiar faces. There were many representatives from other kingdoms: dukes, earls, dignitaries, etc. Elsa smiled and waved as she spotted two familiar faces, her and Anna's cousin, Rapunzel, and her husband, Eugene, princess and prince of Corona. She hadn't seen them since her coronation! Wow, has it really been that long? Elsa thought to herself as she made a mental note to try to talk to them during the reception. Elsa continued looking through the crowd, not searching for anyone in particular. That's when she saw him: a well-dressed redhead sitting towards the back with a familiar scowl. Hans, Elsa almost said out loud, filled with disgust. Why did he have to be here? Hans, of all people! When it was Elsa's turn to follow in the procession, she couldn't exit the chapel fast enough. She was outraged.

…

"Anna! Anna!" Elsa chased after her little sister once she was in the ballroom which had been well decorated for the wedding reception. There were gold and navy blue (the wedding colors) garlands draped across the walls. At the sides of the rooms there were tables with hors d'oeuvre as well as servants walking around with trays full of them. There were few flowers since the groom wasn't exactly a flower person but there was one very noticeable touch of Anna's: a giant chocolate fountain, dead center in the table with lots of things to dip in it lying around it on navy and gold plates. Anna turned around.

"Elsa!" Anna exclaimed as she held open her arms, ready to embrace her sister. Even though she wanted to spread the news about Hans, Elsa couldn't help but give Anna a big, congratulatory, squeeze. It was her one and only wedding day after all… hopefully. "Elsa, what's wrong?" Anna inquired as she studied Elsa's worried facial expression. It was at that moment Elsa decided she couldn't do it. She wouldn't be able to sleep at night if she knew she was the reason Anna didn't have any fun at her wedding because she was too busy worrying about Hans. Elsa decided she would do everything she could to make sure Anna never even knew Hans was here.

"What? Oh, nothing! I was just going to tell you that… cousin Punzie is here!" Elsa hesitantly replied, trying to hide the shaking of her voice. Luckily, Anna was too excited by the content of her sister's statement to notice her tone. However, Kristoff wasn't so convinced that it was what Elsa was originally going to say. He gave Elsa a curious look, as if he knew she was lying. Elsa replied to his look with another one of her one that she hoped he translated as please just go with it. Kristoff nodded like he understood. Thankfully, Anna was too busy talking to herself to pay attention to any of the conversation Kristoff and Elsa just had by merely using facial expressions.

"Punzie! Oh, joy! I haven't seen her since your coronation, Elsa. I wonder what she's been up to lately. I mean, it's been like, three whole years? Is Eugene here with her? I wonder how he's doing," she paused, then gasped. "Do you think they have any kids?! I mean they've been married for like what- six years now? They might even have two! Maybe more! C'mon Kristoff!" Anna said as she pulled her new husband's attention toward her words. "I have someone I want to introduce you to! Thanks, Elsa," she called back as she and Kristoff made their way through the crowd, greeting people and accepting several, "congratulations!" on their quest to hunt down Rapunzel.

Once they were out of sight, Elsa climbed the few stairs to where the thrones were to get a better view and searched for Hans like a hawk hunting down its prey. When she couldn't pinpoint his exact location, Elsa had a feeling of relief and worry all at the same time. If he wasn't in here, Anna surely would not see him. But, if he wasn't in here, he could be wandering about the castle, doing who knows what. After another minute or so of unsuccessfully scanning the crowd of guests, she decided to go look for him. She had it all planned out in her head. She would make sure he wasn't doing anything he wasn't supposed to be doing and then tell him that he better stay out of sight from Anna… or else. Elsa wasn't quite sure what she meant by the "or else," but it sure did sound intimidating and she hoped Hans would think so too. Elsa had almost reached the doors when she felt a tap on her shoulder. Acting patiently, although she was slightly annoyed by the interruption of her search, Elsa turned around.

"Excuse me but I really need to-" Elsa began, but was caught off by her own shock. It was Hans and his gorgeous green eyes that she found staring back at her. Wait, what? Elsa thought to herself about noticing his "gorgeous eyes."

"Excuse me for interrupting your hasty exit, my queen," Hans said, kissing Elsa's bare hand. Elsa didn't think she would need to wear gloves today, since the event was supposed to be one filled with love, but regretted that decision as soon as she saw frost beginning to develop on Hans' own gloved hand. Out of embarrassment towards her powers and disgust towards the man touching her, Elsa quickly pulled her hand away and looked at a spot on the floor as to try to avoid eye contact with Hans. After a moment or two she looked back up at him.

"Prince Hans, I was actually coming to look for you."

"Me? I'm surprised. I actually needed to talk to you," he said, unable to wipe the smug smirk off his face.

"Why would you want to talk to me?" Elsa replied.

"I could say the same thing to you…"

"Fair enough. I just wanted to make sure you got a message," Elsa began.

"And from whom would that message be?" Hans asked.

"Me." She answered bitterly.

Hans raised an eyebrow at that. "Go on then."

Elsa, becoming quickly annoyed, hastily replied, "I think you should go. I can't run the risk of Anna seeing you here and then being worried the rest of the night. This event is supposed to be a wonderful experience for her and you must not ruin it with your presence."

"Queen Elsa," Hans sarcastically replied, then, placing a hand to his heart said, "That wounds me. I had no intensions of ruining this night for the Princess just by merely being here." A smug smile made its way across his face.

"Don't play games with me." Elsa replied, trying to emphasize the sass in her voice. "Just tell me what you wanted to say and then promptly leave. Please" Elsa added the "please" because she couldn't bear how rude she sounded, even if she was talking to him.

"Oh, but my Queen, I'm afraid it will take longer to get my message across then time we have together tonight. Plus I would rather do it someplace more… private." He smiled at the confused look on Elsa's face. "Tell you what," Hans began again, "I'll still be in Arendelle for a few more days, how about I meet you in the castle gardens tomorrow at, let's say, six o' clock? In the morning of course."

"Why so early? What is so important that it can't wait until a reasonable hour?" Elsa replied to his proposal, not necessarily concerned about having to get up early. She was usually up, dressed, and working by that time anyway. The problem was that she knew there weren't as many castle guards on duty that early in the morning. Elsa still did not have an ounce of trust when it came to this man, after all.

"I guess you'll find out tomorrow." He said with a smirk.

Before Elsa could say anything else, Hans swiftly walked passed her and right out the door. Although she was slightly stunned about the recent events, she was glad he was gone and hoped that Anna hadn't already seen him. Well, if Hans was gone for the night, Elsa could at least try to enjoy herself, that is if she could ever stop worrying about what might happen tomorrow morning.

"ELSA, HEY!"

Elsa turned around at the sound of a familiar voice.

"Rapunzel! What a pleasant surprise," Elsa replied, less enthusiastically, while carefully embracing her cousin. Anna was beaming vibrantly right behind her. Elsa then saw Kristoff and Rapunzel's husband, Eugene, following about ten feet behind, as if they were trying to catch up to their wives but didn't feel like running. "So how have you been?" Elsa inquired of Rapunzel.

"Wonderful! I was so excited when I got the wedding invitation because I missed you both. Also I am so happy for you Anna!" Then Anna and Rapunzel held hands and started jumping up and down, screaming, "YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!"

Oh. My. God. Could they get any more annoying? Normally, Elsa would have been able to handle this but she just couldn't tonight.

"Oh, did you hear that?" Elsa suddenly said.

"Hear what?" Anna and Rapunzel asked in unison.

"I hear someone calling me. Better run. Thanks for coming Punzie!" Elsa said, carefully excusing herself.

"Bye Elsa!" Rapunzel called after her.

Elsa grabbed a glass of champagne on her way out and made her way down the hall, up some stairs, down another hall, and to the library. She pulled a book off one of the shelves and curled up on a cozy arm chair near the fire. Ahhhh, alone at last. Elsa thought with content. Even though she had spent thirteen years alone, she was still learning to be social and it easily wore her out. I'll just spend some time with Anna and Kristoff once most of the crowd has died down. Elsa yawned, opened the book, and began to read.