Papa , i don't want to pester you but where are we going ? Elizabeth's father was a very serious businessman who was not truly one for small talk nor for conversation at all . Although Elizabeth Father was one to overindulge elizabeth he still never seemed to know much about her . He was always a solemn man .Or was he only this way because he feared his daughters .
Els me and you Moma were thinking maybe it was best for you and your sister to live with your great uncle Hans for awhile , i do believe you two would like it , you can learn lots about my side of the family and you can attend school and learn german customs , and the language . He said with a crestfallen tone in his voice .
Oh , But won't you and mama miss us ? how long would we be staying with uncle Hans? , Elizabeth worried that possibly her temporary stay would be more permanent , than it clicked in her head of course her papa was scared of her gifts and he couldn't handle knowing his pride and joy was a freak of nature in the eyes of Oslos citizens .
Elizabeth sat patiently when her father did not respond to her questions . And stayed that way the rest of her long car trip .The longer she sat ,the silence became unbearable and agonizingly painful.
Of course Mama and Papa love us they would never abandon me and Anna .We re the only family we have .why won't papa respond to my question will he not miss us? Will he not miss me ?
Those were the only thought that occurred to Elizabeth's head ,replaying over and over for hours .This car ride seeming endless and every kilometer marker felt like they were hours from each other. The more distance they gained the idea of a happy ,prosper family seemed small .Her fears and anger swallowed her whole .She wanted to cry and let all of her emotions out ,but strong like she is concealed it .
Unknowingly the rain became more solid and and the winds began to pick up ,and howling swirling storm wrapped around the interstate .unable to see more than a meter onto the road , the white snow engulfed their surroundings . The headlights of cars made the snow glow yellow. The road became more slippery causing her father to halt the car .
Elizabeth ! her father's strong tone had scared her younger sister awake and elizabeth as well . A lone tear fell from elizabeth's eyes and the storm settled back to a light snow . Enraged her father continued to drive , hauling through the stalled traffic .Oslo seemed so distant , sweden a foreign landscape and the once so happy lights of the Oresund Bridge , Elizabeth travel on before didn't seem so happy at all but dreadful and eternal .
~~~~ Denmark's sunrise felt so foreign to the one at home .Outside passersby seemed to joyus and free. Yet Elizabeth felt trapped and betrayed inside the walls of the black Lincoln. She wanted to be home , but she knew that at home she was going to be feared . Being here she could have a chance to start new ,to hide her gift and learn to control it (and her own emotions ).Anna on the other hand was enjoying the colors of a new sky and land . Clapping her hands to street performers and to the mime that had given her a bright yellow sunflower through the rolled down window , while stopped at a light .
She giggle and played with her bright flower the entire trip . Anna had noticed her sister was upset and offered her flower to Elizabeth . Who denied the lovely flower in return to create an ornate and glowing snowflake at the turn of her palm , creating a yet another giggle from the younger sister .
Make another one Elsa , a big one , Anna was amazed by her sisters gifts and love playing with her older sister . Practically jealous she didn't have her own gifts to share with her beloved sister yet grateful to have a lovely sister like Elsa. With the slight of hand she had formed a small pile of snow and mounted on top of the snow was a miniature snowman .
The two sisters played and giggled away with the never melting snow all until the had pulled up to the large gates that protected the Uncle's house behind . Anna had lowered her window to see the expanses of grass and trees that surrounded the manor .
Elsa ,look ! anna pointed to a small pond , inhabited but two pure white swans , It's lovely isn't it ...maybe we could play later on . Elsa nodded eagerly in agreement .
Their Father had separated from them in Malmo and boarded them onto the ferry .Upon arrival to Copenhagen, the two girls had met with an escort sent by their dear uncle Hans Anderson to bring them Osterbro .The escort Had introduced himself as Grim and the sister did enjoy his company during the car ride ,amazed of being able to witness Elsa s gift . Although slightly annoyed of the damp carpet left behind from the snowy haven created in the backseat of his car .
Grim and the girls both eager to be inside , for a chilling breeze had blasted their faces with a rolling in of dark clouds . Elsa bowed her head in shame , her emotions were stirring again . Fear disappointment betrayal and sadness . Anna quickly walked back with her sister to comfort her , tickling Elsa s nose with her sunflower creating a warming smile from her . Anna always new how to make her sister smile ,assuring the older sister there was no need to conceal her feeling nor to fear .
Hand-in-hand the two sister walked behind Grim to the front door of the Anderson manner , and entered quickly to be freed from the cold weather outside .
Well i do believe a storm may be coming in ,shall we start the chimney and toast some mellows ,with chocolate ..don't you agree Elizabeth ? ,an elderly voice called from the foyer , belonging to the tall dark haired great uncle the girls had always known .
Uncle Hans ! the two called simultaneously to their uncle , running towards him with open arms . Delighted to see his only neices .
How are my little girls doing ? , Ohh how much have you grown the great uncle smiled to them .