"Why exactly are we doing this again?"

"We need—" A step forward. "To rescue—" Another step. "My true love!"

A gruff voice groaned loudly behind her. "I still don't understand how you could get engaged with someone you've just met!" he shouted amidst the fierce blizzard around them.

Anna rolled her eyes, "I've told you before! You can if it's true love!" Another gust of icy wind swept through her face. The Princess shuddered, what is happening up there anyway? Arendelle had always been a Kingdom with severe winters, but never to this extent. Not to mention, that 'now' was supposed to be summer.


Perhaps a few explanations are required. Anna was the Princess of Arendelle, the sole heir to the throne. After the death of the King and Queen a few years back, she became the only surviving member of the royal family. Following their will, to protect the Princess, gates and doors of the castle was closed off until she is of age. Last week was her Coronation Ceremony. Needless to say, after years of confinement, she was ecstatic.

Even though, admittedly, she almost dropped the ceremonial cane, everything else went smoothly. The party was festive, the food's divine (the chocolate, yum!), and of course, the dance. Making the exception of Duke of 'Weaseltown' (she's not sure about the name, Kai kept using this one), er, unique moves, everyone else's were super fun!

Then as if to make her night more perfect, she met Hans. A beautiful stranger, tall and fair. They danced together, played around the castle all night, sharing stories about each other, pulling pranks on the guard… It was all that Anna had ever dreamed of. So when he kneeled down before her, and asked her hand for marriage, there was no other answer except for a loud 'Yes!' Nothing can be more perfect than that day.

Yet a week after they announced their engagement (Kai profusely begged her to reconsider saying that she just met him and all, but she knew it was true love), a rumor began to spread across the Kingdom. Tales of creatures covered in snow kidnapping children. A beautiful palace made out of pure ice. The name 'Snow Queen', whispered among the people in fear and awe. She was said to have a beauty like no man ever know, skin as pale as snow and cold as ice. Those who dare to step into her land would be struck down, their heart frozen and their body turned to statues.

Anna was enraptured by the stories. When she told this rumor animatedly to Hans while they were planning the menu for the engagement party, the Prince smiled (handsomely). Then he stood up and kissed Anna's hand, earning him a blush, and told her that he would venture to North Mountain to meet this Snow Queen who has captivated his fiancé so. Perhaps he could even invite her to their party! Anna wanted to leap in on the idea, but she did also heard the more sinister rumor of the Queen, "Are you sure it will be okay?" she asked worriedly, taking his hands unto her.

Hans moved his palm to her cheek, "Of course. I would do anything to make you happy." There was something off with his gaze and smile, something that was not… the Hans that she knew. But she didn't dwell on it for too long and sent him off with a smile. He went with a few soldiers and two men volunteered by the Duke of Weaseltown (yes, she preferred this name).

Not two days passed, an earsplitting rumble came from the top of the North Mountain. Anna ran outside as fast as she could, finding a black cloud looming over the mountain peak. It was soon clear that something bad had happened. The warm wind of summer soon turned into a biting gust of winter. Snow poured down relentlessly. A crackle resonated from the fjord. The water began to freeze solid, and quickly spreading throughout every surface. Something was really, really wrong.

Anna broke out of her stupor and quickly thought of Hans, "No no no no no! Hans!" she shouted and immediately ordered for her horse. When Kai came out to stop her, she shook her head and commanded him to take care of Arendelle. Then, she galloped her horse as hard as she could to save her beloved.


On the way, she met the Ice Deliverer Kristoff and his reindeer, Sven. After some persuasion (bribery), he agreed to help her. Although, he was very rude, questioning her decision to be engaged to Hans on their first meeting. It's true love!

And that is how they managed to end up in this situation. "It's no use! The wind is too strong!" the tall man shouted, his voice muffled by the ferocity of the storm. "We won't be able to make it! There is no other way but to turn back!"

Anna didn't give up, even though she couldn't even take another step forward. "No, we've come so far. We won't leave without Hans!" she declared confidently, or at least she tried to. An optimist she may be, but she could recognize a desperate situation when she saw one. Then an idea struck her. She cleared her throat and screamed out as loud as she could, "Snow Queen! Please, I'm Queen Anna of Arendelle. I am here for my betrothed, Prince Hans! Please stop this blizzard! Whatever it is that we have done to offend you, let's resolve it peacefully!"

Kristoff put his hand on her mouth, "Are you crazy!? She's the one who caused all this, right? And you're calling out to her!?"

Anna slapped his hand away, "We're already on her territory! She should have already noticed that we're here! What else to do than to try to talk to her?" True to her reasoning, the blizzard subsided, leaving out a clear path ahead of them.

Kristoff's jaw hanged open, "Oh, wow. Did not expect that."

"What did I tell you?" she said smugly. To be honest, she was quite surprised herself. Perhaps all that rumors on how cruel the Snow Queen is, was baseless stories after all.

The man sighed, "Okay, okay. But we still have a mountain to climb, so…" He looked up at the way before him, "Too steep, we need to use a rope to get up there. I'll climb first, wait here okay?"

Anna grumbled but nodded her head. She chose to sit on the rock near where Sven was. Scratching the reindeer's neck, she found herself imagining how the Snow Queen would be. How does she look like, she wondered. Or does she like chocolate? Does she truly live in a palace made of ice? Is she alone? She snapped her mind, no, no, this is not the time to think about her! Hans! Yes, Hans! She should be worried about him. Not long after though, a rope was thrown down with a shout, "Come on up!"

The young Queen instantly tied the rope around her waist and climbed up. She wasn't really used to this kind of activity but she enjoyed it. The adventure. How the unknown would make her heart race. She also knew that it was not the time for sightseeing, but she couldn't help but to be mesmerized by the scenery she saw beyond the wall of Arendelle. It was sublime, and she never knew winter could be so beautiful.

When she almost reached the top, Kristoff grabbed her hand and hoisted her up. "There ya go. Come, you should see this." The man gestured for the girl to follow him. What awaited her was far beyond her expectation. The rumors were true, but did not quite do it justice. Yes, it was a palace made of ice. But the sheer beauty of it. No words could ever describe that. Overlooking the cliffs, standing tall and proud, isolated from the outside world.

"Oh my." Were the only words she could come up with.

"I think I might cry." The Ice Deliverer breathed in while taking off his hat in respect.

"Go ahead." Anna said playfully, her eyes never leaving the magnificent building. "I won't judge." She swore she could hear him sniffed. But before both of them could reach the door, the ground shook violently. "Whoa! What the—"

From the pile of snow, raised a monstrous creature. Much, much taller than any men, with arms that could send anything flying in one strike. Its eyes were hollow, yet somehow still capable of sending a deathly glare to the trespassers. "Oh boy." The hulky man gulped, "Now is a good time to start running."

But Anna didn't move, she only stared at the towering giant. The creature drew near to where they're standing. "Anna! Come on!" Kristoff shouted while pulling her. "No, no. Wait." She replied calmly, taking the man's hand on hers. "Trust me."

"Can I say that it's not easy for me to trust your judgment?" he protested, but stopped moving all the while.

The creature voice boomed, "WHAT. DO. YOU. WANT."

It's capable of speech, Anna thought, fascinating. She felt strangely calm, like this… whatever this is, would not harm her. Which is quite weird, considering that it looked like anything but peaceful and most likely couldn't wait to throw them off the cliff. "I am Queen Anna of Arendelle. I'm here for an audience with the master of this place." She declared steadily while taking a few steps forward, looking straight at the creature's eyes (or what she supposed was its eyes).

As if as an answer, the door opened behind the giant. The creature grunted but moved to make way. "Thank you." She said sincerely while walking towards the door. But when Kristoff tried to follow, the creature's arm blocked his path. "YOU. STAY."

"No way I'm going to let her go alone!" he exclaimed. Before he managed to do anything though, Anna assured him, "I'll be okay. Wait here." She said, walking in without waiting for Kristoff's answer. The door slammed shut behind her.

She didn't even have the chance to worry about a way out. Her breath was taken right away when she saw the inside of the palace. It was… stunningly beautiful, a work of art. The most talented sculptor in her Kingdom wouldn't even come close to create anything like this. Everything truly was made out of ice. The walls, the floors, the stairs, the lamps, the statues… They were definitely not constructed by human hands. The only possible conclusion was, of course, magic. A very exquisite magic.

"What is your business here, Queen of Arendelle?" a commanding voice rang throughout the hall. Anna gasped, looking around to search for the speaker. No one was there.

"Are you… the Snow Queen?" she asked uncertainly, though she realized quickly how stupid that question sounded.

"I have been called by many names. But yes, I believe your people referred to me with that title."

She gulped, yes, she knows what she's going to do, ask for Hans and the others back and get out of here. Yep, she could do this. No problem-o. Here goes nothing. "May I see you, face to face?" What? Why would I say that? No, no, no, she doesn't need to see the Snow Queen. She just needs to make sure Hans is safe!

The answer was not immediate. Is the Snow Queen hesitating? The young girl thought. Why? She didn't think that she pose any threat to her.

"Yes, I suppose that it is only polite to talk while looking at the other persons eyes." The door at the top of the stairs opened softly. Anna didn't need any more proof of invitation. She ran in, taking care not to slip over.

Another magnificent sight awaited her behind the door. An intricately carved chandelier hung in the center, illuminating the room with gentle glow. Walls of ice reflecting the light, constructing a stunning sparkle. But what caught her eyes was the throne across the room. More specifically the occupant of said throne. All imagination she had about the Snow Queen was thrown out. None could compare what her eyes saw. None.

Hair as fair as snow, eyes, blue as a glacier, pure white skin. Dress flowing elegantly (the cut was quite low, Anna noticeably observed), which she suspected was not made by any tailor hand. The Snow Queen's stare was steady, calculating, seemingly not sure of the stranger in front of her. A raised eyebrow decorated her delicate face. Wait, stare? Oh! Anna realized that she has been staring for quite a while. The palace, though made of ice, did not affect the warm on the young girl's face.

"Are you quite done?" a voice soft as silk (Anna tried unsuccessfully to stop describing the other woman like this) filled her ear.

The newly crowned Queen was tempted to devote her mind committing the lips movement into her brain, rather than to process the question. But fortunately, her reasonable side won this round. "Oh, uh, yes! I'm done! No, no, I mean, I can stare at you all day, but it would be rude. But no! That's not what I was doing! It's just that your hair look amazing! Not that I have been checking it out or anything, oh no. And… I think it's better if I shut my mouth now." Is this palace really made of ice? Her cheeks were getting warmer and warmer, because it's seriously getting hot in here.

Steadying her gaze to the person sitting on the throne, she found that the Snow Queen is… shaking? No, is she… laughing? But since no sound could be heard, perhaps the right conclusion would be that she was trying not to laugh. That's a good sign, right? Anna couldn't help but to smile along.

When the Snow Queen seemed to regain her bearing, she spoke again, her tone soft, "Thank you. You also look beautiful."

Anna bet that she could run all the way to Arendelle, squealing in happiness. "Oh, no. You look beautiful-er. I mean not fuller, because you're certainly not. You have a very nice body. No, no! That is not what I was going to say. What I meant is that you're gorgeous— Wait, what?" she probably really need to stop talking.

This time, the Snow Queen truly laughed. The sound was music to the younger girl's ear. Perhaps making a fool of herself is not necessarily a bad thing after all.

Wiping tears from her eyes, the older girl took a deep breath. "You are quite… amusing, Queen of Arendelle." She steadied her voice, attempting to get back to their problem. "But—"

"Anna." The young Queen interrupted. "My name is Anna. Not Queen of Arendelle or anything fancy. Just Anna."

The older woman complied. It has been a long while since she laughed so freely. It felt… nice. "Anna, then. May I ask, what is your business here?"

Anna composed her mind, trying hard to concentrate, "I'm here to find my betrothed, Prince Hans. And a few of my soldiers. They were last seen going to this place." She bit her lips, "And also… Are you the one who brought winter to Arendelle?" She answered evenly. Focus Anna! You're here for Hans!

But it seemed like she has said the wrong words. Snow fell down from the ceiling and the temperature dropped drastically. She could see how the Snow Queen's hand gripped her throne tightly. "Ah yes. Those men are under your order, are they not? I almost forgot." She smiled, but there was nothing friendly about it. "Tell me, Anna," she sneered, "Why did you order those men to come here? To slay the wicked Snow Queen?" She stood up, approaching the younger girl. "And now that they have failed, you came, playing the innocent girl to finish the task yourself!?" A pillar suddenly rose behind Anna, followed by lances of sharp ice shooting towards her, pinning her clothes to the pillar. One stopped directly right before her neck. She could hear herself whimpering.

"You dare come to my home and attack me!?" she shouted, her hand poised forward, ready to give that little push to the lance.

"No, you're wrong! That is not why they came and especially not why I'm here! I have never wished for any harm on you!" the girl shouted, trying to free herself but to no avail.

The Snow Queen stopped right in front of her, her face scrunched in anger. "You still dare to lie!? After what your men and your betrothed have done!?"

Have done? Anna thought, looking at the fuming expression of the other Queen, a sinking feeling struck her stomach. She braved herself, "What have… they done? I swear I only told Hans that I wanted to see what you are like! And perhaps invite you to our engagement party!" she realized how silly that sounded now. But she wasn't about to start lying. "Please, tell me. What have they done?"

The Snow Queen looked uncertain, but she did melt the lance that was aimed at Anna's neck. "You… truly do not know?" she questioned doubtfully.

Anna nodded, "Yes, I… I'm sorry if they have done… anything to you. But I assure you that I have never… and never will, wish for any harm to come to you. Please, you must believe me." She looked straight to the other woman's eyes and begged for her to understand.

"I… see." Whatever it was that she saw on Anna's eyes, it convinced, or at least made her trust the younger girl enough to free her from the pillar. She raised her right hand, "Come, let me show you then." Anna looked at the raised hand and nodded. She leaned her cheek on it. It was pleasingly cool.

Almost immediately, a stream of vision entered her mind. Hans proclaiming he came in peace as a representative from Arendelle. The Snow Queen shutting the doors, ordering them to go away and leave her in peace. Hans ordering the men to attack, claiming that denying his entry is the same as an insult to the royal family. The ice creature awoken and fought off the men. Hans triumphed by slicing one of its feet. The Snow Queen, surrounded by the soldiers. Hans declaring what a monster she is, and how her power will only bring danger to Arendelle. The Snow Queen unleashed her power in anger, trapping all of them easily and putting them in the dungeon. Hans cursed and promised that the people of Arendelle will soon seek retribution. The Snow Queen stood on the veranda, looking down on where Arendelle stood and cast her magic, enveloping the land in eternal winter.

Then the vision stopped, the Snow Queen's hand fell limply on her side. Averting her eyes, "Do you see now, Queen of Arendelle?"

Anna was close to tears. She could not believe of all people, sweet, gentle Hans would do any of this. There was perhaps some misunderstanding. But she knew that there was one thing which she cannot forgive her fiancé for. "You—" Anna started and gently grabbed the Snow Queen's hands, "You are not a monster." If you are, then you wouldn't look so sad.

The older girl snapped her eyes back to her. Her eyes wide, her mouth opened. Yet no sound came out, clearly not knowing what to say.

Anna considered their still clasped hands and the silence as a cue for her to continue, "And I'm sorry that my… fiancé, attacked you. And for everything that has happened. I swear that as long as I am the Queen of Arendelle, my people will never harm you." She took a step forward, reducing their distance. Anna noticed how the Snow Queen's face was adorned with a few freckles, hidden by the paleness of her skin. "And if you don't mind… Can I be your friend?" she asked tentatively with a small smile.

At that word, the Snow Queen snapped out of her stupor and pulled her hand while stepping back. Anna slapped herself mentally, she has said something wrong again! "We can't." the woman said sadly, turning her back on her.

"Why?" she asked, not giving up.

"We just… can't." the Snow Queen repeated, "I will free your fiancé and all your men. Just do as you promised and leave me alone. Do not worry, I will thaw Arendelle."

Anna was unsatisfied with the answer. She saw the sorrowful look on the older girl's eyes. It didn't feel right that someone should suffer that way alone.

"But—" she tried again, but a powerful gust of wind blew towards her, "No, you can't—" She was having a hard time speaking, the push was getting stronger and stronger. But there was at least one more thing that she must know! "Your name!" she shouted with all she had, "Tell me your name!" The Snow Queen turned towards her, their eyes met. There. That look again. Why do you have such sad eyes?

"Elsa." she uttered in a small voice, "My name is Elsa."

Before Anna managed to say anything back, she was thrown out with the door slammed behind her. She noticed on how the wind slowed down, softening her impact against the snow. But the most important thing for the young Queen was that she heard her. Elsa. "Elsa." She tasted the name on her lips. It felt right.


On the way back to Arendelle, Hans told her stories of how he was captured, even though he came in peace. How hideous the treatment him and his men received. What a monster the Snow Queen was. He was worried sick, because he knew that she would come for him if he didn't come back and he did not want to put her in danger. So he tried his best to escape, but behold! She was the one who saved him instead!

Anna just smiled at his story. When he asked her how exactly did she managed to rescue him, she just grinned cheekily and told him that she succeeded in convincing the Snow Queen that this was all a big misunderstanding and that we would leave her in peace. His stare was questioning, but he just nodded and praised her diplomatic skill. She didn't tell him about what she saw through the Snow Que—, no, Elsa's magic. She did not know which one of them to trust. Has Elsa tricked her? Or was it Hans who lied? Sweet, gentle Hans? Beautiful, sorrowful Elsa?

As promised, Arendelle was thawed. Their return was celebrated by the people, the brave Queen and soon-to-be King's victory against the evil Snow Queen! A story for generations! But Anna quickly excused herself, explaining that she was tired. Hans was worried and asked if she wanted his company. However, she just shook her head, and slammed the door on his face. It was rude, but her head was spinning and nothing made sense anymore, so she couldn't care less. She probably going to regret it tomorrow, but for now she needed some rest. Before the darkness took her, a pair of sad eyes flashed through her mind and a name fell on her lips.

"Elsa."


A calm week passed by. No sudden winter, no new rumors being spread. It was quite strange. The peacefulness. Anna's mind keep wandering to that one brief meeting and what it would be like if she could just convinced the other girl to accept her friendship. Yes, perhaps she could try again. It's not like she promised her not to return there or anything like that. All her works were already finished too. Like she said, it was a strange, peaceful week.

She packed away some food, but then realized. How is she going to get there? A horse is too slow in snowy area.

"Hey Anna! What are you doing, pacing around over there?" Kristoff called out from his new sled, courtesy of the Queen. Sven huffed in greeting while proudly showing off his 'Royal Ice Master' medal to whoever passed by. "I think you're starting to scare the kids. How long have you been doing that? Don't you have any formal, queen-y stuff to do?" he asked scratching his head.

The man realized how Anna hadn't been herself these past few days. Something had happened with the Snow Queen, that much was certain, but the problem was she just won't say what. The only thing Anna did regarding that problem is forbidding anyone from entering North Mountain without her direct permission. Oh, he wasn't sure if this is related or not, but her engagement with Prince Hans had been postponed. The Prince was being a gentleman as ever, smiled charmingly when she announced the news to the people. But Kristoff swore, there's just something off with that man.

As if she just saw a reindeer for the first time, Anna eyes went wide and she sprinted towards where they're standing. "Sven! I need your help!" Even the reindeer was shocked and took a few steps backward.

"Hello to you too, Anna! Nice day isn't it?" Kristoff said playfully, looking at the girl who is currently in a staring contest with Sven. "Shhh, I'm talking to Sven right now! Please, Sven? I really, really need your help!" The reindeer tilted his head but then quickly neighed in approval.

"Really? You two are just going to ignore me like that?" the Ice Master whined. "Where are you going any— Whoa!" Anna jumped in the sled while throwing her bag. "North Mountain!" she shouted while taking Sven's reign "Let's go buddy!"

"Oh, I'm coming too— Yikes! Slow down! There's people on the street!" Sadly, his protest fell on deaf ears. "Okay, okay! Just tell me one thing, what're you going to do there?"

Anna took in a deep breath, "I'm going to meet Elsa."

Kristoff nodded, but then creased his face in confusion, "Wait, who's Elsa?"


A/N: There goes the first chapter! What do you guys think? Olaf will enter the stage in the next one! Oh, if anyone wondering about the title, I took it from the Japanese version. Not sure why, but they changed it to 'Anna and the Snow Queen' (アナと雪の女王). Hearing them speaking in Japanese were quite funny.

Random rambling: Heard a random kid who sat next to me in a cafe sang 'Let It Go'. Hopefully the mom didn't notice me leaning my head towards her kid! My sister also told me that her boss' kids also sing this song whenever she came by her house. Which is pretty awesome, considering English is not our first language. Then I realized that Frozen would probably going to be the same for these kids as Lion King, Mulan, Pocahontas, etc are for me!