~ Well, hello there. I'm Awoken Dreamer, and this is my first fanfiction story that is not anime or video game related. I would like you all to know that if you like what you read, then it is extremely helpful for me to have some feedback. I also want you all to know that this story will be a short story, and will be post-movie. There will be things in my story that might not match up perfectly to the movie, because this is a Fan based, post-movie story. Anyway, I'll post this, and see how it goes from there. I hope you all enjoy it. ~
It had been six months since the fateful day that Anna had forfeited herself to protect her sister, Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle. Frozen in an endless statue, Anna had demonstrated the only power which is strong enough to thaw an ice-filled heart, which was true love. Due to her completely unselfish act, Anna was brought back to life, in her estranged sister's arms. Hans, the betrayer to the whole kingdom, but more importantly to Anna's heart, had been sent home and banished from his kingdom and not heard from sense. Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven had been given a nobility increase as official workers of ice to the kingdom. More importantly than anything, Anna and Elsa were finally able to start building their relationship back together. For the first time in forever, it all should be perfect. But, it wasn't.
Anna sighed as she laid awake in the dead of night, staring at her ceiling. So much of her life had changed in the past six months, it was getting increasingly difficult to handle it all. While it was true that Anna had wanted nothing more than to have everything she had currently, she didn't expect it all to happen at once. However, so far she had been successful at hiding her internal struggle through a false façade of optimism and her effervescent demeanor. Stifling a yawn, Anna got out of her bed, and tied her robe around her body and slipped on her warm slippers. She opened her door, and rubbed her sleep ridden eyes as she walked down the long carpeted hallway to the main hall. She paused briefly as she came to her sister's door, which had been always kept ajar since that fateful day, so that Anna would never have to feel a barrier again. Anna quietly slid her long delicate fingers against the painted wood and sighed softly.
" Oh, Elsa… If only you could understand. I want to be as close as possible to you, but there's so much you don't know, so much you missed, and so many battles I fought alone, especially after our parents died… some I won, some I lost… but I wouldn't have had to fought in any of them, if you had been there for me. I want to let you in now, but… I just don't know how to put this barrier down… I can't go through the pain of getting left or shut out again, I just can't. From anyone…" Anna thought as a single tear fell from her eye clear cerulean eyes. Anna let her hand slide back down to her slim waist, and turned away sharply as the tears began to fall. Struggling to keep quiet, Anna rushed down the hallway, grabbing a lit candle and rushing up the marble stairs to where the portrait of her passed mother and father hung.
It was in this room, in the solitude and the peace of her parent's memory that Anna was able to wipe her tears away and collect herself. Anna fell to her knees and placed the candle on the floor and looked up at her parents with tear stained eyes. So engrossed was she, that she failed to hear the light creak of the door or the gentle footsteps that followed. It was only when a cool and gentle hand rested on her shoulder, did Anna realize that she was no longer alone.
"Anna…" a soft voice cooed from behind.
Startled, Anna jumped around, not having time to clean off her face, or recompose herself. Elsa, her beautiful sister gazed worryingly upon her younger sister, with concern dancing in her artic blue eyes.
"Oh, Anna…" Elsa sighed, as she gently wiped away the tear stains on her sister's face.
"What are you doing here, Elsa?" Anna asked through trembling lips.
"I felt your presence near my door, due to my powers, and became worried when you did not enter. As I got up to go check on you, I heard you sniffle, and run off. Please, tell me why you're awake and crying, little one. I want to help." Elsa cooed softly.
"I… I just…" Anna stammered, as she nervously shifted and pulled her robe around her tighter.
"Anna, please. Let me in. I know you there's something now right. I have felt it for months, but I didn't want to push you. But, I'm your sister, and my main duty as your older sister is to be there for you just like you were there for me… So please let me. Just let me in. Just for now." Elsa pleaded, her expression softening as she took Anna's trembling hands into her own.
Anna looked into her sister's gaze, and felt her barrier begin to crack. Anna nervously nibbled on her bottom lip, before sliding her hands out from Elsa's and standing up slowly. Elsa looked up at her younger sister, with curiosity and stood up as well.
Gingerly, Anna took Elsa's hand and smiled softly seeing their hands together.
"Elsa, come with me. Please." Anna replied softly, and led Elsa back downstairs and into her room.
Anna lit the candles in her room and Elsa sat on her bed, waiting patiently for Anna. As soon as the candles were lit, Anna turned around and nervously bit her lip.
" Elsa, You have to understand that this isn't an easy thing for me to do. I never wanted you to see this side of me. The only reason why I'm letting you in right now is because it is killing me not to do so. Plus, I want to be able to move on. I want everything to be right. And please know that I never meant to hurt you and I never meant to hide any of this from you. I just didn't want to screw anything up, like I always seem to have a knack for." Anna sighed, and looked at the ground, playing with her hands nervously.
"I understand. Anna, you've seen me at my worst. Trust me, whatever this is about, I can handle this. Because for the first time in forever, I'll be the sister that I was always supposed to be for you." Elsa encouraged with a light smile.
Anna nodded and looked up at Elsa and gave a loving smile in return.
"You see, when all this happened, I had no idea why you shut me out. But, it got really lonely without you. There were times when my only friends were pictures on the walls. I… I went through a phase where I began to hate you. Mother, bless her soul, talked to me. She helped me understand, try to have some peace. She never told me why you shut me out, but she told me that you loved me. And that was all I needed to hear. Mother and I were close. Like you were to Father. But, when they went on their trip, and never returned… I was lost. I lost my family. And the one person I needed the most, was almost close enough to touch, but still too distant. I couldn't reach you. I tried to be strong, just like Mother had told me, and have patience just like she taught me, but I couldn't any longer. So, I tried… This." Anna sighed as she shifted off her robe from her shoulder, to show a ragged scar right above her left breast, above the corset pajama top she wore for bed.
Elsa's eyes widened, and then tears filled her eyes and dropped as frozen raindrops from her eyes and onto Anna's bedspread.
"You… Did this?" Elsa whispered hoarsely.
"Yes. By this time I was suffering from night terrors to the point where the castle help would have to run in and calm me down. I was falling apart. The only thing that got me though all of it was the fact that your coronation was right around the corner, and it would be inevitable that I would finally be able to see you. Hear your laugh. Just be able to see you. But, that day didn't go as well as I had hoped. Well, duh. Obviously you know this, you were there. I was so messed up. Between you and Kristoff… I just couldn't digest everything, It was all too perfect, too quickly and too easily. I can't help but worry something is going to happen." Anna sighed as she put her robe back on over her shoulder.
"But you are happy, aren't you?" Elsa asked timidly, with a hint of worry in her tone.
"Oh! Elsa, I am happy. Trust me, I truly am! I just… I'm scared. Hans… and you, unintentionally I know, have left a scar on my heart. I'm terrified of getting left. I'm even more scared of loosing you, or Kristoff. I can't handle that pain ever again. I can't loose you. Or Kristoff. Or Olaf or Sven… Anyone." Anna rambled.
At this, Elsa stood up and embraced her sister in a loving manner.
"Those nights are the last nights that you will ever have to be alone. I promise. I'm here now and I will be anything and everything that you want or need me to be. I'm never going to leave you or shut you out. We have a long journey ahead of us, " Elsa paused to lead her sister to the window and flung open the drapes to reveal the sun peeking over the mountains and the sun's rays of light just beginning to illuminate the darkness, " But just like the sun, we live to rise again. It's always okay to cry through the darkest of nights, just as long as we remember to smile to welcome the morning's light. That's the beauty of the night, it can't last forever. And when those dark times emerge in your life, I'll be there for you. We need each other in the dark. And whatever terrifies you, as trivial as it may be, I will fight it off for you. And when the light times come, I'll be with you to experience the joy with you. Regardless of any situation, I will be by your side, always." Elsa smiled, as Anna leaned on her sister.
"Promise?" Anna smiled, as she looked up at her sister.
"I promise. Now then, you should get some sleep. I'll watch over you while you sleep." Elsa smiled as she led Anna to her bed and tucked her in and laid down next to her, smiling as Anna cuddled close.
"Elsa?" Anna yawned softly.
"Hm?" Elsa hummed, as she motherly brushed Anna's bangs off her face.
"I've never been more ready to move forward. Thank you for taking on this new journey with me." Anna smiled as she closed her eyes.
"Trust me Anna, there is nothing more important to me than making up for the stolen time we lost, and the effects it had on you." Elsa whispered as Anna fell asleep peacefully, for the first time in years.
~ Well, there's the first chapter. ^_^ Tell me what you all think… and if I should continue with this or not. I know it seems a little darker, but that's the whole point of the story. R&R, please.~
