A/N: Hey guys so I've actually this idea for quite some time now. I posted this chapter on Tumblr for an Elsanna Week prompt. I do have plans to make this into a whole story. Just dropping it off here for now until I finish up Where the Frost Rose Withers (in the middle of chapter 3 right now). And this my first M-rated story on here. Enjoy, mistakes are all mine.
In the middle a forest a woman stood sword drawn listening to every sound the place offered. Ranging from the birds singing a joyous mid-morning tune. Rushing water from a nearby stream. The wind rustling leaves in the trees and on the ground, blowing through her fiery red locks, and whispering in her ear. Though there were two noises she searched for – no longed to hear. Both extremely rare and sought after for years by hunters and warriors from her village. The first a roar from a beast so dangerous and powerful that its call pierces the sky and can rattle anyone's nerves. The second, a noise that echoed in her ears, invaded her daytime thoughts, and nightly dreams: the sound of ice creaking upon the landscape.
Anna ran a hand through her hair lingering on an area where the strands were colder and white. To everyone else in her village, they saw it as a curse, and gave her scorn where ever she went. To her it was something special; a gift from someone who saved her and her sworn enemy. It was a day Anna would never forget. The moment would forever haunt her darkest nightmares, and entertain her deepest and forbidden fantasies as she got older.
It was normal just any other in the small town of Arendelle a place she had lived in since she was born. She was enjoying the sun and playing with her best friend Kristoff. Like most children they were oblivious to the danger that lurked beyond the wooden gate always guarded every day and every night. She heard hushed murmurs of what shadowy monsters roamed the forest. Though her mom chased her questions away brought by innate curiosity away by telling her they were silly stories to prevent child from venturing into the woods.
For the moment she had no questions today she was playing her new red shiny ball. Holding it in her hand Anna called to her friend, "Alright Kristoff here it comes." Rolling the toy Kristoff's hazel eyes were locked on ready to kick it as far as he could. Kicking it the ball went flying through the air both children watched memorized as it sailed farther from them but closer to the gate. Meeting gazes they chased after finding it rolling through crack of the fence just big enough for someone just there size to squeeze through.
Anna slapped her friend's arm for losing her ball. "I saved up a month's worth of chore money for that ball, reindeer boy," she scoffed.
Kristoff took off his hat feeling guilty. "I'm sorry Anna. I'll work extra hard to get you a new one," he promised. "Are we still friends?"
Even though she liked that ball it could never replace her best friend. Smiling Anna replied, "Yeah, of course, but you owe me some chocolate pudding."
"Alright, my treat. Race ya." Kristoff took without realizing Anna stayed behind.
She glanced back at the gate wondering if she could slip through the hole. Biting her bottom lip Anna knew leaving the sanctity of the enclosed area could spell trouble for her. Yet, she really wanted her ball back, and most of the people did call her a spirally one as well as stubborn. Looking toward the road leading back to safety and Kristoff she made her choice.
Anna ducked under the hole squeezing through the tiny gap with one final grunt she made it through. She gasped wide-eyed at the magical sight before her. The whole world had changed from a dull brown, and bustling town to a lush green practically alien to her. Anna could hear the bird chirping, feeling the wind caressing her face, and smell the fresh air. The girl wondered what the fuss was about for such a serene place. Remembering why she ventured pass the gate Anna began to seek out her ball. Coming to the edge of the grass it dropped off to a hill. With a squeal of delight Anna fell rolling down the hill covering her tangled red locks with blades of grass and flowers. Giggling at the bottom teal eyes looked, up seeing the clear blue sky above. The beating sun made her tired, yawning Anna nodded off with the beaming suns rays lulling her asleep.
The afternoon soon turned to dusk the sun sinking lower in the western sky. A mighty roar echoed through the woods alarming Anna jolting her from her sleep. Frantically Anna looked around having briefly forgotten she wasn't in her home or the village. Getting up her shadow had gotten longer making her actually quite fearful of what exactly made that sound. Brushing the foliage off Anna glanced around trying to remember how to get home. Another roar had Anna scrambling to get as far away from it as possible, but she only got a few feet away. A large shadow blocked out the setting sun. Wings as black as night flapped knocking Anna down from the sheer force of their mighty gust. On her knees Anna knew what the creature was, but she couldn't believe her very eyes. She muttered the name somewhere between sounding like a prayer and a curse, "Dragon."
The dragon landed with a such force the ground shook and the earth cracked. The massive beast looked at Anna with its charcoal black eyes, and Anna could see her very reflection. Nostrils flared with every inhale upon the exhale warm breath breezed through her hair. The monster opened its mouth showcasing large yellow fangs the tips stained with fresh blood. In the back of the mouth orange and red formed. Anna closed her eyes, waiting for the scorching heat of the fire, but nothing happened. She felt a raw icy chill in the air, an even louder roar, and the blood curdling sound of a death whine. Reopening her eyes Anna noticed the black dragon laying on the ground dead, and a woman beside the carcass.
The woman looked just as wild as the forest itself. Her snowy white hair in matted, tangled tufts. In the red and orange light Anna noticed the blood smeared upon her cheeks and making them a violent red. The woman wore a dress that sparkled under the dimming light. Anna could have sworn it was made of ice, but that would be impossible. She rose from the beast's carcass causing Anna to freeze. Brilliant blue eyes locked onto hers and the younger girl's breath caught. For having just murdered a monster those majestic, mysterious icy blue eyes held a hint of concern. Walking closer, Anna noticed her feet were bare and with each stride closer ice formed upon the earth. Anna couldn't will herself to move since she feared the wild woman would kill her as well. She bent down and slowly reached out to touch the girl's cheek Anna cringed away closing her eyes again. "It's okay little one I won't hurt you."
Anna opened her eyes at the soft, gentle tone the woman spoke with. She nodded, but still flinched at the strange woman's touch. Being so close to someone who killed something, but seemed so kind Anna could see a small dusting of freckles on either side of her nose. Her touch pricked her tender young skin, but it also felt soothing with comfort. "Sorry, you had to see that human, but sometimes my followers tend to go rogue, and I have no control of their actions then. That means I must dispose of them before they can do any real harm to themselves or anyone."
She finally found her voice, "T-thank you."
"You know I have never seen a human child this close," the dragon lady leaned closer examining Anna further. "It's rather interesting."
"I heard dragons k-kidnap kids."
The woman gave a lighthearted chuckle, "Not everything you hear about my kind is true." Hearing shouts in the distance. "Now, if you will excuse me, I must leave. Your kind and I are enemies."
Anna watched the woman start to leave, "Um, wait," she paused, "Will I ever you see you again?"
Turning the dragon woman knelt down, placing a kiss along Anna's hairline. She shivered a bit as the woman's cold lips upon her skin and would later realize what had happened. "Perhaps when you are older we will meet again. On what side you will be on only time will tell."
Anna felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist picking her, up she found the familiar eyes of her father with tears in his eyes as he hugged his daughter knowing she was safe and sound. Though Anna was far too distracted as she watched the tail of her savior disappear into the clouds wondering how long she would have to wait to see her again.
Still sitting on her rock in the forest a noise caught her caught her attention. Getting up quickly she followed it to a clearing where the waterfall meets a stream. Ducking into the brush saw a figure standing under the rushing water. Reading her crossbow she waited, wondering, and praying it was her target. The person emerged from the water naked, save for long blonde locks covering her breast. Anna nearly dropped her bow recognizing the female as the one and only dragon queen, and her savior from what felt like long ago.
Edit: Went back and corrected a few mistakes.