Chapter One

Elsa's POV

I ran frantically through the hallways of the castle dodging servants, statues, stairwells and specifically my sister Anna, who was too close behind me; keeping up to every step I took. I felt my body sinking slowly as I took each step. My heart beat was pounding out of my chest with each one of my breaths attempting to keep up. The words I just heard were repeating over and over in my mind. All I could hear was my heart and the utter silence of everything around me. Anna was screaming for me to stop, for me to turn around. Her cries were deafening, but yet I still heard nothing. I had finally reached my room, and lunged for the handle as I scrambled to open the large door that was oddly too big for my small framed self. I collapsed on my bedroom floor just as I shut door. As I fumbled to lock the door, I heard Anna panting on the opposite side; I could feel her cries as she urged me to open up. I couldn't. I couldn't bear to lift my head up as I sat with my knees to my chest. The tears were pouring and I felt like I had been stabbed in the back.

A Day Earlier

"We will return in 7 days my dear, surely you and your sister will mAnnage", my mother stated as she was making her way to the carriage with numerous servants trailing behind her with luggage.

"Do you have to go?" I whined, knowing that I would be lost without them.

"You will be fine Elsa", my father said while he knelt towards me and kissed my forehead.

Anna came rushing down the staircase yelling "Wait! Don't leave yet!"

My parents turned to Anna, and a smiled appeared on their faces. Somehow, no matter what Anna did, she was always the golden child, the baby, the one that caused them less heartache; unlike myself.

My parents each gave Anna a kiss and a hug and waved goodbye to the two of us, as we stood at the doorway. I felt an ache in my gut. Seven days was just too long. I needed them here, with me. As I was lost in thought I didn't notice my younger sibling twirling around asking me what we should do today.

"Nothing", I said and stormed past her to make my way to my bedroom.

Anna trailed behind me. "You must want to do something", she said.

"No, go away Anna", I said without making eye contact. Soon enough, she turned back around and began in the opposite direction.

When I reached my bedroom, I locked the door behind me. My room was grand, with overly large furniture dispersed here and there throughout the room. It had a beautiful view from the balcony that overlooked the small village of Arendelle. I nabbed a book off of my shelf and slumped into a large blue arm chair in the corner of the room, facing the balcony. The book was made up of different people's stories with magical powers and how they controlled them. I found myself infatuated with one story in particular about a boy that could control ice and snow. I read it over and over trying to understand how he eventually controlled it. The similarities between myself and this boy was remarkable. I was cursed at birth with similar powers; however the controlling part was lacking in my department. I yearned to know how to control them. At any given moment, my hands will let out snow and ice and freeze anything that is in its path. This is why I stay alone in my room; away from anyone so I don't hurt them, especially Anna. Anna is aware of my powers, but she doesn't understand why I can't just be around her or why I shut everyone out. However, for the kingdom that my parents rule as King and Queen, they do not know about my powers. I keep them from the people of Arendelle to protect them, and to protect myself. My parents are the only ones that truly understand, they are the only ones that get me, which is why I was so sad for them to leave.

I woke with a bang. I looked around the room, I was still in the arm chair. I must have fallen asleep while reading. I jumped when I heard another bang.

"Elsa?"

"Yes?" I responded to the unknown female voice coming from the opposite side of my door.

"It's me, Helen. Could you make your way downstairs as soon as possible?"

Helen was one of our servants; she has been with us since I was born

"Yes, Helen. Thank you", I responded.

I stumbled my way to my armoire, and peered at myself in the mirror. I looked like a mess. I brushed off my dress, and made my way downstairs.

When entering the downstairs, it was an odd dull silence. I scanned the room quickly noticing Anna was sitting with her head down in her hands. The silence was eerie and not comforting at all. I turned my head left to right to look for a clock, what time of day was it anyways? How long did I sleep for? What did they need me for? Why was it so silent? Why was Anna so upset? My mind was racing from question to question.

"Elsa".

My thoughts were interrupted when a tall man with a grey moustache said my name.

"Yes?" I said looking up to him.

"You may want to sit down; I have some things to tell you". He said

"Oh, alright then", I said, stumbling through my words as I try to control my thoughts.

I took a seat across from Anna. I stared at her, hoping she would look up at me to give me some warning on what I was going to hear, but she continued to keep her head down. My eyes turned to the man, who approached me.

"I'm sorry to report, Princess, but your parents did not make it to their destination. Their ship was meant to arrive early this morning, but there was no sign of them. There was a terrible storm off the coast yesterday, and we are afraid to announce that the King and Queen of Arendelle are reported to be swept away by the sea. I'm so sorry for your loss".

I stared at this man, trying to comprehend the words he had just told to me. My body sank, my heart sank. I felt nothing. I glanced back at Anna who was looking at me with glossy eyes. I stood up, still in shock. I approached the man face to face.

"Who are you to tell me my parents are dead!" I exclaimed.

He muttered something as he was caught completely off guard. I ignored him. My rage was building; my sadness was creeping through to my eyes. I could feel my palms pulsating with cold icy shards building at my finger tips. I turned to look at Anna, she was about say something but I cut her off.

"This is not right, they can't be dead!" I yelled.

I turned back to the man and pushed him out of my way as I ran towards the stairwell. I needed to escape before the ice escaped me. I needed to be alone. I ran as fast as I could, and I could hear the yells coming from behind me. I needed to get away to my hiding spot.