Anna's eye widened. Horror, disgust, and fear swirled inside of them.
"What are you? You- you monster!"
"No! Anna, please!" I pleaded, backing up slowly, raising my hands. "I would never hurt you! You're my sister!" Ice frosted my fingertips, and I struggled to control the power.
"You," She snarled, "Will never be my sister."
No, this couldn't be happening. Ice erupted from my hands uncontrollably, sending daggers of ice through Anna's small body. I screamed and screamed as the room was engulfed in ice and darkness.
I bolted upright, my breath coming fast and hard. A dream. It had been only a dream. My bed sheets were tangled around me, and ice was creeping up the walls. My breath hitched and tears came to my eyes. My chest still seized with the knot of fear of the dream, but my mind was already beginning to coax it to loosen. The fear faded slowly, and the ice coating my room began to disappear. I glanced out the window. The sun was barely beginning to peak over the North Mountain. My mind is taken back to the time that I had run there, overcome with fear and power, to escape. It had been months since then, but I was still struggling to control the fear. The fear of losing control. It was always there, tucked in the back of my mind, demanding attention. My dreams had been getting worse and worse, and they were basically the same: Me, losing control. Hurting Anna, or Kristoff, or freezing Arendelle. I could barely get to sleep anymore. I was afraid of the fear that came in the nightmares, and it was keeping me awake. I feared the fear. I dragged my hands across my face, trying to banish the last of the nightmare. Nightmares or not, I was still queen, and my duties awaited me. As if on cue, a knock sounded at my large, wooden door, echoing through my room.
"Come in," I called out. A small, dark-haired girl bounced into the room. Catharine, a young girl of 15, had been my servant since I had become queen. She was beautiful, and full of energy.
"Morning!" She sang out as swept past my bed. Her eyes lighted upon the last few crystals of ice that were on the walls, and she frowned. She quickly wiped it off of her face, however, and her cheerful smile was back. "It's cold in here, isn't it? Would you like me to get a fire going?" Catharine was opposed to getting into my business, I knew. It was part of the reason that I loved her so much. She never bothered me with questions when I didn't want them.
"No thank you, Catharine. May I just have my schedule for the day?"
"Ah, yes, of course!" She bounced to my closet and removed a day dress. It was a lilac color, made of light material, and was hemmed just above my knee. "Well, you have no appointments today, and no visits into the village. So, I think this dress will do nicely! The color will bring out the blues in your eyes, don't you think?"
"Yes, it looks wonderful," I smiled. Catharine was also good at getting my mind off of things.
She continued, "The spring ball is coming up in two weeks, and Ari is requesting that you begin those preparations." Ari was my head adviser. He helped me with trading and other business with other countries. "You also have to help princess Anna prepare the guest list!" She squealed in excitement, then, remembering her place, tried unsuccessfully to turn it into a cough. I giggled.
"Don't worry, Cat. I'm super excited too!" My dark morning was immediately brightened at the reminder. It had been two weeks since the big announcement. Anna was getting married! Kristoff, whom she had met trying to bring me back to Aredelle after my breakdown, had proposed! It was actually quite a hilarious spectacle. He was stuttering, and turned the brightest shade of pink. It hadn't mattered to Anna, who didn't even wait until he had finished before leaping into his arms and stopping him with a kiss. Of course, before asking her, he came to ask for my blessing. I gave it to him, of course! He was the one that I owed for keeping my sister safe while I was off being an idiot. My mind returned to the present with a nudge from Catharine. I held out my arm, and she draped my dress over it.
"Also," she added on, "William requests your presence in the meeting room. I believe that he has called in a few advisers, as well… I'm not sure why he wants to meet you," She trailed off. "What shall I tell him?" I sighed. This didn't sound good.
"Tell him I'll meet him after Anna and I have afternoon tea; around four o clock."
"Yes ma'am. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
"No, thank you."
She hesitated. "Anything you need to talk about?"
I almost told her. I wanted to confide in someone- just one person- who could understand. But no one could understand. So I stayed silent. "No," I smiled at her. "I'm fine." She looked a little disappointed that I wouldn't talk to her, but replaced it with a grin as she always did, nodded, and bounded out. Once she was gone, I dressed, smoothly buttoning the pearl buttons that lined my back. I smoothed my skirt and faced the mirror. My hair curled down my back. I quickly tamed it into a braid and draped it over my shoulder. I smiled at the familiar hairstyle from my time in the ice castle. I also would sometimes wear my icy blue dress on days when I needed control and familiarity. I didn't need it today. I could control myself. Breathing deeply, I faced the door and mentally prepared myself for another day.
Alright, well, this is my first Jack x Elsa fanfiction, so it probably sucks. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue this story, but... I guess that's up to you guys! I know this first chapter is pretty boring, but if you want me to write more, then follow, or post a review, or like, or whatever!
(Criticism and critique are welcome!)