A College of Isolation

by jelsafanfics

Elsa, the secret queen of Arendelle, is finally going to college with her friends Astrid, Punzie, Flynn, Hiccup, Merida, and her boyfriend Jack. But will college make it difficult for her to hide her secret powers and title as queen? College is a new experience for all of them, full of drama, danger, humor, and love. (Jelsa, Flypunzel, Kristanna, Hiccstrid) Modern/ College AU

1. Chapter 1- Welcome to College

ATTENTION: THIS IS A SEQUEL TO "A HIGH SCHOOL OF ISOLATION". YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ THAT FIRST BUT IT MIGHT MAKE SOME PARTS OF THIS STORY MORE CLEAR.

Elsa's POV

The Isle of Berk is an relatively small town with an old viking history. It wasn't until 10 years ago that they established the Isle of Berk University and now it is one of the top schools in the world! I can't believe I was excepted here! The orientation day is tomorrow and everyone is super excited. Jack's finally back from doing his guardian duties and is picking me up first thing in the morning to meet the rest of the group; Punzie, Flynn, Merida, Astrid, and Hiccup at the university. Jack and I have been dating for a year now but I feel like we have been through so much together.

I just wish my sister Anna was coming with me. The campus is only an hours drive from Arendelle, but it will be weird not seeing her everyday. Anna is only a junior this year and her boyfriend Kristoff is a senior. At least I know he will be watching out for her.

As I pack, I feel more nervous by the second. I never thought I would attend a university, being a queen and all. Not to mention my powers. Ever since I was little I was always alone to protect people from the dangerous curse I was born with. It wasn't until my parents died and I started public school last year that I learned to control my powers. Meeting Jack helped too. We share the same powers. We have the power to manipulate ice, frost, and snow.

I finish packing and slide into bed. I feel exhausted but I can't sleep. I decide to text Jack and see if he's awake.

E: You up?

He replies surprisingly fast.

J: Yea. Can't sleep. I can't wait to see you tomorrow

E: Same. I can't believe I'm going to college

J: Nervous?

E: I guess. I just hate leaving Anna. I feel like i'm running away from my responsibilities

J: Isn't it your responsibility to go to college? Your parents wanted you to go to college

My parents. After their death in an accident a little over a year ago, it's been rough. It may have brought me and Anna together and led me to meet all of my friends, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish they were still here. They always wanted me to be my best and I miss their leadership. I always hope I don't become a disappointment.

E: I know. Majoring in business will help me be a better queen. It still doesn't feel real though

J: Tell me about it. Anyways, I'll see you tomorrow my uncle needs my help with the rest of the paperwork

Jack's uncle was one of the few people that knows about my powers besides Jack, Anna, and a few others that had seen them at my coronation last year. My powers had been a very well-kept secret. They've been more of a rumor in Arendelle. There were stories that I caused Arendelle to freeze while other people speculated that it was just a freak storm. Either way, I prefer less people knowing my secrets.

E: Ok, love you

J: Love you too

Me and Jack's conversations always make me smile. I plug my phone into the charger and try to fall asleep. Finally, I do.

Jack's POV

I wake up in the morning and realize I slept past my alarm. I fly out of bed and throw on my favorite blue hoodie. I run my fingers threw my hair, not bothering to brush it out completely. I run downstairs and grab something to eat. When I'm finished eating, I rush back upstairs and brush my teeth and grab my suitcase. I put my phone in my pocket and hurry out to the car. "Jack! You're not going to say goodbye to your uncle?" I hear my uncle call behind me. I spin around on my heels and turn around to give him a hug.

Uncle Moon wasn't my real uncle. He adopted me years ago. Him, Anna, and Elsa are the only ones that know about my powers. I call him my uncle because when I was younger, it felt too weird calling him dad. I guess it was because I never really had a dad. I mean of course I did but I never met him.

After saying goodbye, I get into my truck and drive to Elsa's house, er, castle.

I knock on the huge castle doors. I made it right on time. As usual, one of Elsa's servants opens the door and lets me in, recognizing me. I see Anna coming down the hall and her face lights up when she sees me. "Jack! It's so good to see you," she said and gives me a hug. "You too," I say. She looks as perky as ever. "So, you ready for college?" she asks. "Yup! Ready as I'll ever be, I guess," I say. Anna suddenly becomes serious, well as serious as I've ever seen her. "Watch out for Elsa for me. Berk University is huge and I'm so worried about her," Anna says, biting her lip. "Trust me, I'll take care of her," I say confidently.

"Anna, did you take my hairbrush?" I hear Elsa yell from upstairs. "It should be on the vanity where you left it," Anna yells back. "Oh, never mind," Elsa yells back. Anna rolls her eyes which makes me laugh. "Elsa, you better get down here. You're boyfriend is waiting! You're going to be late," Anna yells. "See you soon, Jack. I'm going to be visiting a ton because everyone is going there but me," Anna says with a pout. I laugh and give her a hug goodbye. I check my watch, it's 7:35. We're 5 minutes behind schedule. I start walking up the stairs towards Elsa's room. Elsa nearly bumps into me as she is coming out of her room.

"Jack!" she says, a bit startled. I give her a hug. "I missed you so much," she whispers. "I missed you too," I say. I haven't seen Elsa much this summer because of my guardian duties and her queen duties. "Ready? We're a little late," I say. "Yup," she says and we run back downstairs. I can tell Elsa spent an extra long time on her outfit and makeup today because she looks especially nice. "You look beautiful," I say as I start the car. "You think so? It's not to much? I want to make a good first impression," she says. "Trust me, you look great," I say.

It only takes an hour and we finally arrive at the university. It's huge! "Wow," Elsa says in awe. I help her get her bags out of the trunk of my car. We make our way towards the large entrance building.

Elsa's POV

I am so nervous. I need to make sure my first day here goes well unlike my first day of high school. I'm just glad my roommates are Astrid, Punzie, and Merida. We had to beg the administration to let us have the four of us in one dorm. The dorms are huge but only have three beds in each. Luckily there is a pull-out couch. We didn't want to all be separated at this huge college.

I decided to wear my favorite, casual, blue dress and threw my hair up into a braid. I also put on my silver, bow necklace that Jack got me last Christmas that I rarely take off. When we got to Berk University, it was much bigger than I thought. Jack and I walked into the main entrance to the campus. There were lines of students waiting to get their dorm keys and admittance. Jack and I got in line. "This place is beautiful," I say. "Yea," Jack said, admiring the gorgeous scenery. It wasn't long before it was our turn. I went first. "Name and grade?" asked a guy without looking up. "Elsa Winters, freshman," I say quietly, hoping nobody heard my real name and recognize me as Arendelle's queen.

"Looks like your in room 3B, second floor, of the NightFury dormitory," he said. "Great, thanks," I say. The guy looks up at me and I can see he is a muscular brunet guy with a charming face and sparkling eyes. "You're very welcome," he says with a wink. I turn away slightly. "Henry," he says, extending his hand. "Elsa," I say, shaking his hand gently. "I'm a sophomore this year so I know a bit about this campus. I can show you around sometime if you'd like. You can usually find me in the main room of the Boneknapper dormitory," he said with a smile. "I should be able to find my way around but thanks for the offer," I say. He looks a little disappointed. "Is this going to be much longer?" Jack asks behind me. I can hear the irritation in his voice.

Henry gives Jack the key to his dorm. I guess he is in the same dormitory as us but on the fourth floor. He was supposed to be rooming with Flynn and Hiccup. "You talk to one guy and you already almost had a date," Jack mutters. "Omigosh! You're so jealous!" I tease. "I am not," he says, in denial. "Don't deny it, Jackie! But I think Henry was just being nice and offering me a tour of campus, it's hardly a date," I argue. "Sure it is," he says. I roll my eyes. "Let's go," I say, pulling him and my luggage along.

I find the NightFury dormitory building, it's the closest building to the entrance. "Come on," I say in excitement. I drag Jack into the building behind me. The dorm is beautifully decorated and there is a large sitting room as soon as you walk in. "Wow," I say before walking over to the elevator. We get in the elevator and get off at the second floor. "There's my room," I say and go up to the door. I put my key in and it opens. "ELSA!" I hear Punzie scream. She sprints over and gives me a huge hug. "Jack!" she says and gives him a hug too. "I missed you two! I haven't seen you all summer," Punzie said. "Come on in and pick out a bed. Merida still isn't here yet so we can leave her with the couch," Astrid said. I put my suitcase down and took a look around. Down the hall, there's a huge open room with three beds and a couch. "I call this one," I say and sit down on the bed in the corner. "Great! I think Astrid wanted that one," Punzie said, pointing to the bed closest to mine.

"I better go. I want to see my dorm," Jack said. "Oh, I'll come," I say and take off after him.

When we get to his room, I can see that it looks exactly like mine except there were boys stuff everywhere and it was a mess. "Jackson, how nice of you to join us," Flynn said melodramatically, hoping off the couch. "Eugene, I missed you too," Jack said. Flynn rolled his eyes and gave Jack a pat on the back. "Elsa! Haven't seen you in a while," he said and gave me a long hug. "Ookay, that's enough," Jack said, pulling Flynn away from me. "Aww, jealous? Did you want a hug too?" Flynn asked and started chasing Jack around with his arms extended. "Get away from me, Flynn," Jack said. "Come on, you can't resist me," Flynn teased. "I swear to god," Jack muttered. Flynn caught up to him and threw his arms around him.

"Can't breath," Jack muttered. Flynn put him down. "Sorry, Jack, but we left you with the small bed," Hiccup said, coming out from down the hall. "Hey, Elsa," he said. I couldn't help but stare at him. Hiccup looked like a completely different person from when I last saw him. He must have grown half a foot and he actually had muscles! His hair was cut a little less shaggy and he actually was kinda… hot! "What?" he asks when he sees me staring. "You look… so… different!" I say. Hiccup blushes a little. "Well, thanks, I guess," he says. "What happened to little scrawny Hiccup?" Jack teases. Hiccup punches his arm and I giggle. "Well, I better go unpack. See ya," I say.

I get into the elevator and press the button for the second floor. The door begins to close but before it does, someone sticks their hand between the door to keep them open. The doors open and a guy walks in. "John?" I say out of shock. Sure enough, it's my ex-boyfriend John Smith. Even though we ended things well, it was weird seeing him again. "Elsa?" he asks, also surprised to see me. "Wow, it's great to see you," he says. "You too! So hows Pocahontas?" I ask. Pocahontas is the super sweet girl that John dated before dating me and they got back together after we broke up. "She's great! I didn't know you were coming to Berk University!" he said. "Yea, it's a shock to me too. What are you majoring in?" I ask. "Business. How about you?" he asks. "Business too!" I say. "I mean, I guess that helps, being a queen and all," he says, not making eye contact. "Yea… well I better get to my dorm. I'll see you around," I say before getting out of the elevator, which had been stopped at the second floor for a little over a minute. John waves goodbye. Everyone from my high school knows that I'm the queen of Arendelle thanks to a junior named Hans who told the entire school.

I get back to my dorm and start unpacking my bags. I fold all my clothes and pack them into my drawers. I see that Merida was there too. "Thanks for leaving me with the couch, guys," Merida complained. "That's what you get for coming late, Mer," Astrid teased. Merida groaned and flopped down on the couch. "Actually it's not that bad," Merida exclaimed.

I finished unpacking. "There. Now I feel more at home," I say. I blow the dust off of a picture frame with a picture of me and Anna as kids and set it down on my night stand. "Looks like Rapunzel feels at home too," Astrid said, gesturing at her. Punzie was standing on her bed, painting on the wall. "Punzie! I don't think we can paint on the walls!" I said. "Don't worry! I brought white paint so I can paint over it before we graduate and nobody will ever know," she said. "I'm starving! Let's go check out the restaurants around campus. I didn't eat breakfast and now it's lunch time," Merida complained, still sprawled out on the couch. "I'm with Merida, let's go," Astrid said, hoping off her bed. "Come on, Elsa," she said, dragging me off my bed. "Wait for me!" Punzie called after us. "Should I get the guys?" Punzie asked before we got in the elevator. "No! For once can we just have a girls adventure?" Merida complained and we all laughed. Merida didn't have a boyfriend so she always felt annoyed when we went out with the guys all the time.

"This place is huge! Is there a map or something?" Astrid complains. The entire campus is huge and it would take an entire day to see everything. "No, but I know someone who can show us around," I say. I lead them to the Boneknapper dormitory. We walk inside and I see that the front entrance is super crowded. I push my way through the crowded lobby. I see Henry talking to someone. He turns and sees me coming towards him. "Elsa, right?" he asks. "Yea. So, me and some friends were looking for a place to get lunch and we're wondering if you could show us the best restaurants on campus," I say. Henry glances over at Punzie, Astrid, and Mer. "Yea, sure," he says with a friendly smile and leads us out of the dormitory.

"You all freshman?" he asks. We nod. "You'll love Berk U. It's great," he says before stopping in the middle of a crowded plaza. "Okay so over there is Esmeralda's pizza. I highly recommend that. Also, we have Minnie's on your left, which has great sandwiches and soups. Right down this street here, we have Clarabelle's Cafe, best coffee around. Oh, and right in front of us is the fancy restaurant on campus with is called Enchanted. It's run by Giselle, she's super nice," he said. "Thanks so much, Henry," I say. "Anytime, Elsa," he said with a wink. When he gets a good distance away, I turn to see Merida, Punzie, and Astrid giving me weird looks. "What?" I ask. "Oh, nothing. Except that he is totally drop-dead gorgeous and he likes you," Astrid said. "Puh-lease! I just met him today and he was just being friendly," I argue. "There's no denying it! Did ya' see the way his face lit up when he saw ya'? How about that wink he gave ya' before he left? Don't think I didn't see him eyeing ya' the entire time," Merida said. "Guys, It's not going to happen. Ever. Let it go. Now, should we try Minnie's? I'm in the mood for a sandwich," I say, trying to change the subject. "Sounds good to me," Punzie says and follows me into the small sandwich shop.

We each order a sandwich and sit down at one of the table's to eat. "Astrid. Can you please explain to me what you did with Hiccup to turn him from the scrawny kid to the hunk?" Punzie asks. Astrid blushes. "What?" Merida said, almost choking on her sandwich. "Yeah, Hiccup is, like, super hot," Punzie says. Merida looks at me and I nod. "I don't believe it! That little tiny pip-squeak is hot?" Merida asked in disbelief. Astrid had a dreamy look on her face. "Astrid, quit thinking about Hiccup's new abs and finish your sandwich," Punzie teases. Astrid glares at her. "I-I wasn't thinking about his abs," she mutters. Punzie rolls her eyes. "So when is Merida going to get a boyfriend?" Astrid teases. "I think I just did. His name is Smoked Ham and Swiss Sandwich," Merida said, taking a big bite of her sandwich and making a dreamy face. We all laugh. "But seriously, guys, this is the best sandwich I have had in a long time. I was worried the food on campus would be terrible," Merida says. "Merida and food. It's true love," Astrid teases.

Jack's POV

I unpack all of my things into the drawers. When I'm done, I sprawl out onto the bed. "Dude, the orientation starts in 20 minutes! Lets go," Flynn says, in a hurry. Ugh. I get up and we go to the auditorium building on campus. Some of the professors are already giving a lecture about the many great things Berk University has to offer. I start to zone out so I decide to text Elsa.

J: Hey! Are you busy after orientation?

E: Nope

J: Meet me back at my dorm room. We're going out ;)

E: Ok See you then :)

As soon as the boring assembly is over, I hurry back to my dorm room. A few minutes later, there is a knock on the door. I open it to see Elsa. "Hey," I say. "Hi," Elsa said softly. Elsa walks up to me and looks into my eyes. Her bright, icy blue eyes reflect the light. "So where are we going?" she asks. "I have no idea yet," I say. Elsa and I lean closer and I feel our lips connect.

The door flies open and Elsa jumps back. I turn and see Flynn standing there with a goofy smile on his face. "Was I interrupting something?" he asks. I can see Elsa's face is bright red in embarrassment. "Actually, you were! Come on, Elsa," I say and we walk out of the dorm.

We decide to go for a walk around the huge campus. It's getting darker now and the campus is lit up. I grab Elsa's hand and we walk together on the lit walkway. There aren't many other kids out tonight and there's a refreshing fall breeze. A delicious smell fills the air. Elsa and I both look at each other. "Hungry?" I ask. She nods. The smell is coming from a large restaurant with a glowing sign that reads 'Enchanted'. I lead Elsa inside and we get a table. "Wow, this is a nice restaurant for a college campus," Elsa exclaims. "Yeah," I agree. We each order some food and talk about our classes, which start next week.

When we finish eating, we decide to head back to the dorms. We get into the elevator. "I missed this, Jack," Elsa says. "Me too," I say. The elevator arrives at the fourth floor and we head into my dorm room. "Flynn? Hiccup?' I call, but there is no answer. "They probably went out to explore campus too," I say. "I guess we're all alone," Elsa says. Before I can even look at her, I feel her lips against mine. I close the door behind me and push Elsa against the wall. I kiss her passionately to make up for lost time. We fumble towards the bedroom. I pull Elsa onto my bed and hold her in my arms. She snuggles closer to me. We simply lay together, not moving, just enjoying each other's company. "Flynn brought his xbox. We could play unless you're afraid to lose," I say with a smirk. "Is that a challenge, Frost?" she asks. Me and Elsa play xbox for a while. I beat Elsa almost every time at a racing game. On the last game, Elsa is about to win.

I turn and tickle her side. "Jack! Jack, stop it," Elsa says between giggles. Elsa is super ticklish and it's adorable. She curls up in a fit of laughter. Suddenly, there is a knock on the door. "Jack? Can I come in?" it's Flynn. "Yea," I call back. The door opens and Flynn comes in, covering his eyes. "Is everyone decent?" he asks. "No, Elsa's naked," I say, sarcastically. I see Flynn move his hand to peak. When he sees I was lying he takes his hand away. "Why is Elsa here? No offense Elsa," Flynn says. "Why not? Are there no girls allowed?" I tease. "Hey! You were playing my xbox! At least you didn't play my new game, Zombie Slayer 5," Flynn says in a super intense voice. "Oh, I love that game," Elsa says. Me and Flynn both turn to look at her in surprise. "Oh, Elsa," Flynn says, popping in the game, "Zombie games are for men, like myself, not for girls like you," Flynn says. "What's that supposed to mean?" Elsa snaps. "It means, I could beat you in a game of Zombie Slayer 5 any day because guys are better then girls at video games," Flynn says. He starts playing. I can see Elsa's angry. "Give me that," she says to Flynn, gesturing at the xbox controller. "I don't know, this game is not for little girls," Flynn teases. Elsa takes the controller from his hands and starts a new game against Flynn.

I watch as Flynn's player starts killing zombies, while Elsa's play starts running the other way. "The point is to kill all the zombies, not run from them," Flynn says. "I know," Elsa snaps. I can tell she is up to something. Flynn is winning. Elsa's player walks towards a building and collects something. "What's that?" I ask. "You'll see," she says, with a smirk. I watch the screen as her player runs back to where the zombies are. Flynn's player kills a few more Zombies but isn't doing that great. Elsa starts clicking buttons on the xbox controller. Elsa's player throws something at the zombies. "I'm still in the lead," Flynn teases. Before he can make another comment, something explodes in the game. I realize that the item Elsa threw in the game was a grenade. "Now I'm in the lead," Elsa says with a smirk. "H-How did you know there was a grenade in this level?" Flynn asks in disbelief. "I told you, I like this game," Elsa says with a smirk. Her character finishes off the rest of the zombies. 'Winner: Player 2' the screen reads. "Ha! In your face! And you said guys are better at video games," Elsa teases. 'W-What?" Flynn asks. "I said, I won," Elsa says. "Okay, Okay! I take back what I said! Elsa Winters, you are good," he says. Elsa looks satisfied.

I see Elsa looking at her phone. "It's late. I should probably go," Elsa says. I walk her over to the door. "Goodnight, Jack," she says. "Goodnight, Elsie," I say.

Elsa's POV

I get back to my dorm late. Luckily, I can sleep in tomorrow. Classes don't start until next week. I walk in on Punzie, Merida, and Astrid having a gossip session. Punzie is painting her nails, Astrid is reading a magazine, and Merida is brushing her hair. "Sure, he was cute but not really my type," I hear Merida say. "Oh, hey Els," Punzie says. I walk over to my bed and sit down. "I'm surprised you're all still up! It's like 1:00 in the morning," I say with a yawn. "Oh don't ruin the fun! It's like a sleepover every single night!" Punzie says. "Sleepover or not, I need sleep," I say. "I'm with Elsa this time. Goodnight!" Astrid says and flops down on her bed.

"Are ya going to tell us about ye date with Jack first?" Merida asks. I sigh. "Fine. It was absolutely wonderful," I say. I change into a pair of sweatpants and take my hair down. "That's it?" Astrid asks. "What else do you need to know?" I ask. "Every detail," Punzie says. "I don't bother you guys when you go out on dates," I complain. I start taking off my makeup. "But you and Jack are adorable!" Punzie squeals. "Okay, well we went for a walk around campus. We ate at that restaurant, Enchanted. After we went back to Jack's dorm to hang out. Oh, and I kicked Flynn's ass at Zombie Slayer 5," I say. Punzie starts laughing. "Eugene can be so arrogant but I'm sure you knocked him down to size," she says. I climb into bed.

The next morning, I wake up in a good mood. I can see that Punzie is already up, her bed is empty. Merida and Astrid are still sleeping. I walk out to the main sitting room of the dorm and find Punzie sweeping the floor. "Good morning, Sleepyhead! I'm just doing a little cleaning. I already made breakfast. It's over there if you want some," she said, pointing towards the small kitchen area. "Wow, thanks, Punzie," I say.

"Feel up to going to the football teams first game today? It's Isle of Berk University against Corona University," she says. "Sure," I say. "Great! I think Mer and Astrid are going too," Punzie says. I check my phone and see that I got four texts from Anna.

A: Hey! How's college?

A: Is it incredible?

A: Hello?

A: When can I come visit?

I forgot to call Anna when I got here yesterday. I wish she was here with me.

E: It's great! I'll call you in a few

I slip my phone back into my pocket. I'm sure Anna's fine but I miss her. I eat breakfast, Punzie made eggs and toast. Astrid wakes up next and eats breakfast with me. "I'm excited for the football game. I bet Flynn $10 that Berk U would win," she says. Punzie runs by with an iron and starts ironing her dress on the table. I finish eating and decide to call Anna now.

Punzie's POV

"Ready? We're going to be late," I yell. "Coming!" I hear Merida yell back. I wait at the door and soon Merida and Astrid join me. "Come on, Elsa!" I yell. "Just go without me. I'll met you there!" Elsa yells back. We head out the door.

The football field is crowded but we find a spot on the bleachers. The game starts and Berk University scores the first touchdown. We all cheer. I can hear the faint chime of my phone. I take it out of my pocket and see there are a few messages from Flynn.

F: Hey! Are you at the game?
F: Where are you sitting?

P: We are at the top on the right side of the bleachers

I wait for a text back from Flynn but I don't get one. Corona University scores a touchdown and there are a few cheers. I feel two arms wrap around my waist. I spin around and see Flynn. "I found you," he says. I giggle. "What did I miss?" he asks. I explain the scores to him. I notice that Astrid and Hiccup are sitting together talking and Merida is yelling insults at some of the players. "Where's Elsa?" I hear a voice ask. I turn to Jack. "Oh, um, I don't know. She said she was going to meet us here," I say. Jack looks a little concerned. "I'm sure she's fine, Jack," I say and turn back to pay attention to the game.

The score is tied up now and both teams seem pretty equally matched. I rest my head on Flynn's shoulder. Finally, Berk University scores and everyone goes crazy. The first football game of the year is always the most exciting, nobody misses it. I look around and notice that Elsa is still missing. I check my phone but there are still no texts from her. "Has anyone heard from Elsa?" I ask. Everyone shakes their heads. That's weird. I try not to worry about it, she is probably just lost.

The game continues and Berk University takes the lead. "Looks like you will owe me $10, Flynnie," Astrid teases. "The games not over yet, Astrid," Flynn replies. "You two are so competitive," Hiccup complains. "We're not as competitive as Merida," Astrid says. "Hey!" Merida snaps. Astrid and Flynn laugh. "What's the matter, Punzie? You quiet for once," Merida asks. I shrug. "I have a bad feeling. Elsa still isn't here. Jack, maybe someone should go look for her," I say and turn to him, but he's already gone.

Elsa's POV

Punzie, Mer, and Astrid leave without me. I am hurrying to fix my hair. I didn't give myself enough time to get ready because I talked with Anna for an hour on the phone. I hear the door to our dorm open and close. "Punzie?" I yell out, but nobody replies. That's weird. I walk out of the bathroom and into the main sitting room. It's empty. I can't shake the creepy feeling I have. I turn around slowly and jump back at what I see. "H-Hans?" I stutter. "Hey, Elsa," he says, nonchalantly. "W-What are you doing here? You're not a college student," I say. Hans is only a senior in High School this year. "I'm here visiting my brothers and I figured I'd pay you a little visit," he says.

I feel hatred rising inside me when I remember how he revealed my royal identity in front of everyone at prom last may. "What do you want?" I ask, hesitantly. "I don't want anything. But there is something I found out that I think you should know," he says with a sly grin. "I think you should go," I say through my teeth. "Wow, there, Elsa. I was just doing some… research on the Winters family. It appears that your family follows very strict tradition," he says. "I said to leave," I snap. "You might want to look at this first," he says and holds out an old book. "I don't want to look at it. Now leave," I yell. "Very well. I'll leave," he says. He heads towards the door but before he leaves, he places the book onto the counter. I close the door behind him.

I go back to the bathroom and braid my hair. I try to relax but I still feel worked up about the sight of Hans. I thought I was done with that moron. I figure going to the football game will help me forget about it. I head towards the door but the book catches my eye. My curiosity compels me to head towards the book. I can tell just by looking at it that it is very old. The pages of the brown, leather book are falling apart and are stained. The binding is breaking apart and it smells like an old library. There are no words on the cover. I open to the first page. "Arendelle's Royal Family. Legends, Expectations, and Traditions," I read out loud. The next page has a title of contents. The huge book has numerous chapters. I sit down on the couch with the big book on my lap. The first chapter is Legends. I flip through the pages. "Remedies, Recipes, Natural Healing," I read out loud, skimming the pages. One page catches my eye. "Magic?" I read, curiously.

Magic is the second most powerful substance in the world and is extremely rare. Source of magic remains unknown. Cures to magic on next page.

Cures? Does this mean there is a cure to my powers? I turn the page only to find that the page is missing. It was ripped out. I feel a little disappointed but I keep looking through the book. The next big chapter is Expectations. I quickly scan the pages but it is all things that I already know. My father taught me every expectation that a queen must follow. "Etiquette, Posture, Manner," I read, still skimming the pages. Finally, I get to the last chapter, Traditions. This chapter is different, there are highlighted passages and writing in the margins. I read the first highlighted part:

Arendelle has a long history. There are strictly enforced traditions that every royal must follow. These traditions have been practiced for generations and were created by the first royal family of Arendelle. Beneficial to the prosperity and greater good of Arendelle.

In the margin, someone scribbled, "Important! -A.W" Those are my father's initials. This must have been my fathers book. How did Hans get this? I desperately continue to scan the pages. Many of the traditions I already know. My father and mother enforced many of these traditions, I remember. One section catches my attention:

Traditions followed by the heir to the crown.

Tradition #1: Heir to the thrown must be of age before crowned.

Tradition #2: In the case of marriage, heir must marry the most beneficial suitor.

Tradition #3: If the heir is crowned unmarried, they are to be married at the age of 21.

This passage has been circled. There's more writing next to it and when I read it, my heart breaks. It reads: "Elsa, my darling daughter. For generations, these traditions have been strictly followed. If anything is to happen to your mother and I, I do believe you will make the right choice. You know what is best for the kingdom. I only worry that you will not know what is best for y-" The rest of the message is smudged and I can't make out what it says. I can vaguely see the initials A.W at the bottom of the message. I can't help it and I cry. My tears drip onto the old pages of the book.

My body shakes in violent cries of pain and sadness. I miss my parents more than anything. What does this message mean? According to family tradition, I need to marry in a few years! I'm not ready for marriage! My father's message doesn't make sense! It sounds like he wants me to follow tradition and marry at 21! I read his message over and over again but it still makes no sense! "What do you want me to do?" I yell at the book in frustration.

If I follow tradition, I will have to marry at 21, I'll still be in college! A thought comes to mind. Who would I marry? Jack? I can't force Jack to marry me just because of some stupid tradition that my ancestors created! At the same time, I don't want to become a disappoint my parents! My parents married at 20-years-old and had followed that tradition. My fathers words ring in my head, "…traditions have been strictly followed…make the right choice…best for the kingdom." My head is hurting. I curl up in a ball on the couch, tears still stinging my eyes.

Only one thing comes to mind now, Jack. What am I going to do?

I soon make up my mind. I have to break up with Jack. This is going to be the hardest thing I'll ever do.

There is a knock on the door. I don't feel like getting up to get it. There is another knock. I don't move.

"Elsa? Are you in there?" It's Jack. The thought of breaking up with him comes back to my mind and I cry again.

After a long pause, he knocks again. "Elsa! Let me in!" he calls. He knocks, more frantically this time. "Elsa. I know you're in there. People are wondering where you've been... Let me in," he says. "Elsa, I'm going to let myself in if you don't open the door," he says. I still don't move. I hear the door click and then open. I hear footsteps rush over to me. Jack stands in front of me then bends down so his face is right in front of mine. "Elsa! Why didn't you open the door? Wait, are you crying?" he asks, worried. I look away from his face. "Elsa, look at me. What's wrong?" he asks. He moves my face to get me to look at him so I close my eyes. I don't want to see him right now. I feel another tear run down my cheek. Jack wipes it away.

"Elsa," Jack says, I hear the sincere concern in his voice. I can't do this. I open my eyes and look at him. The tears in my eyes make him look blurry.

"Elsa, please talk to me," he says. All I can do it hand him the book. I see him looking at it and flipping through the old pages. I can tell by his facial expression that he has reached the page with my father's writing on it. "I don't understand. What does this mean?" Jack asks. "I'm was the heir to the thrown. Following tradition, I have to marry at 21. That's my father's writing on the page," I say softly. I see Jack reading the page over and over again. "Elsa, you're upset over something written in an old book?" Jack asks. "Yes, Jack, I am! My parents raised me to be a queen and follow strict tradition and expectations! It says I need to marry at 21! My own father wrote that I need to do what is best for the kingdom and if he thinks that marriage is best then… then…" I start but I can't finish. "What are you saying?" he asks. "I'm saying that we need to break up," I say. Jack's eyes grow wide. "What? No," he says. I feel more tears come to my eyes. "Isn't there another option?" Jack asks.

I shake my head. "I can't be a disappointment to my parents, a child they would be embarrassed to have. I need to follow my families tradition," I say. "We can get married," Jack says softly. I shake my head. "Why not? Don't you love me?" he asks. "Of course! I love you so much, Jack. It's just that I don't want to ruin your life. 21 is so young! You have your entire life ahead of you! Not to mention, If you did, you would be a king! There are numerous responsibilities and it's… it's terrible," I cry. Jack puts the book down on the table. "Elsa," Jack says but I turn away from him. "If we break up now, It will be easier for both of us. We can still be friends, Jack. Just… friends," I say. I feel more tears run down my cheek. "Elsa, I don't think I can be your friend. I still love you," he says softly. I fall back onto the couch in tears. I feel Jack's arms around me.

"Please go, Jack. I need to think," I say. Jack reluctantly heads towards the door. "I love you," I hear him whisper before I hear the sound of the door slam behind him.

I sit there a while longer. My head hurts and my eyes sting. I walk over to the book and pick it up. "What do I do, dad?" I ask, hoping for some kind of sign. I am answered by a painful silence. "Am I doing the right thing?" I ask again. Silence. I scream in frustration and throw the book across the room.

Punzie's POV

"Guys, I am really worried. Why hasn't Elsa come yet? The game is practically over!" I say. "Jack went to look for her, I'm sure she's fine," Flynn says, comfortingly. He puts his arm around me. "Actually, I'm with Punz. Elsa didn't seem like she wanted to miss the game before we left. What if something happened to her?" Astrid asks. "I'm sure the lads are fine," Merida says. I try to focus on the game.

The final quarter ends and we all get up to go back to the dorms. Astrid, Mer, and I walk into the dorms. I open the door to our room. It's quiet. "Elsa?" I call out but nobody answers. "Where would she go?" Astrid asks. I shrug. "Want to go check out that coffee shop? Maybe Elsa went for a walk," Mer says. "Okay. Let me just grab a sweater," I say and head towards the bedroom. I open the door and see Elsa sprawled out on the floor. "Elsa!" I shriek and run to her side.

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Thanks for reading the very first chapter of my college AU! Again, this is a sequel to A High School of Isolation. I don't think you need to read that in order to read this- this makes sense on it's own.

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