Chapter 1
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Anna was alone. Again.
The wind whistled through the trees and a single tear had rolled down her cheek. How could this happen? The darkness crept through Anna's soul, engulfing her very being… How… HOW?
Three months earlier…
It was a chilly winter day in Aarondelle, the tree leaves painted as the colours of the sun. Both Anna and Elsa had found happiness and stability in their newfound roles. The two sisters were able to feel a warmth in their hearts that they had never been allowed to feel before. Sven was feeling happy with plentiful carrots to eat. Even Elsa, the Snow Queen, seemed to have lifted spirits.
However, on that fateful day, Kristoff's life changed forever…
"I'm sorry to inform you sir, but the test results are not good," the Doctor said sadly, a piece of paper in his hand.
Kristoff's gaze softened. "What? What's wrong? What do you mean?"
" Sir, I regret to inform you that you are suffering from a fatal case of lyme disease."
Kristoff felt his world spin around him as the doctor continued to ramble on. However, a quick mention of his best friend brought him back to consciousness.
" Do you perhaps spend elongated periods of time with animals? Maybe, a reindeer?"
"Y-yes, but what does that have anything to do with it? Sven is my best friend, we've always been together. We share everything."
The doctor raised an eyebrow. "Everything?"
"Well, yes. We spend all of our time together and I sometimes eat his carrots."
The doctor shook his head in disbelief. "There's your problem. Many, many reindeer have lyme disease."
Kristoff felt tears sting his eyes. "What can I do?" he asked wearily.
"You can say goodbye to those you love," the doctor whispered, and held out a box of tissues. Kristoff collapsed to the floor and broke down in anguished sobs.
How would he tell the trolls? How would he tell Olaf? How would he tell… Anna? She had already faced so much loneliness, and the thought of cursing her to feel the blackness in her heart from the truth caused his heart to ache uncontrollably.
"Th-Thank you sir," Kristoff croaked, tears streaming down his face, slamming the door as he left.