A twist on the story of Frozen & Tangled

Chapter 1: A Quick Escape

Once upon a time there was a beautiful young girl with hair so blond, it was almost white. And it just so happened that this young girl was a princess with magical ice powers. She had a younger sister named Anna who was only a year old when this story begins. The young girl was five and her name was Elsa. The tale begins with Elsa up in her room, playing with dolls and toy horses. She was happy and everything was wonderful to her. She loved using her powers but understood the danger behind it as well, so she used them carefully. She was very mature for her age, knew when to get involved with things and when not to, and always listened to her parent's conversations so she'd could learn about what was going on.

On this particular night, a meeting was being held in the conference room for her dad to go over some royal business. Despite her constant begs, Elsa was forbidden to listen in, and, as her mom would be attending the meeting too, was brought her food by her personal maid. Elsa loved Coral, her long chestnut hair always pulled up in a bun, the kind smile she always had, and the warmth she brought with her wherever she went. When she brought Elsa her tray she sat down on a stool and watched the young girl eat. After gobbling down the plate of food, Elsa looked up at her and tilted her head curiously. "Why can't I listen to the meeting tonight?" She asked.

"Your dad is discussing some things he doesn't think you should be a part of that's all."

"Is it about me?"

"What would give you that impression?"

"He's never banned me from a meeting before, and lots of them were really important."

"Well maybe he thinks this time it's too important."

Elsa didn't understand. What could be so important that she couldn't listen? She'd heard important conversations before, and many times she wouldn't completely understand what was being discussed. Coral picked up the tray and kissed Elsa on the head. "Don't worry about it too much ok? I'll be back to check on you in a little bit." She left the room and went back to playing, but it wasn't long before she heard someone out in the hallway, someone who didn't belong. His voice was deep and hoarse. She could hear his shoes stomping on the wooden floor like metal on metal., no, not his, their, multiple of them, with one voice talking.

"So the plans set then? We attack at half past 20?"

"That is correct sir," came a new voice. "We'll grab the kids and head to the conference room. We'll give them an option, surrender the crown or watch their little girls die." Elsa shook with fear and the room began to freeze. She tried to stop her powers from getting out of control, knowing that if the men noticed the sudden change in temperature, they might try to investigate and the plan could begin early, or worse. She took a deep breath and waited for the men's footsteps to fade down the hallway. Then she slowly opened the door, looked left then right, and scurried down the hall to warn her parents. It was a quarter till 8, the men would be on their way to get Anna, and then try to find Elsa. She quickened her pace. On the way she thought of a plan. It was a dangerous plan, it would mean exposing her powers, but it was the only thing she could come up with. She was only a few more steps away when Coral came around the corner.

"Where do you think you're going?" She asked. Elsa began to cry, tears streaming down her face and turning to little bits of ice as they fell off her cheeks.

"Coral, I need to see Daddy and Mommy, and I need to see them now. Go get Anna, before they take her."

"Woah, woah, calm down. What's wrong?"

"I overheard some guys in the hallway. They said they were gonna take Anna and I and…."

"Hey, it's ok, everything's ok. I'll go get Anna; you go in there with your father alright?" Elsa nodded and hurried to the conference room. She didn't look back to see Coral takeoff running, terrified of what she'd heard.

Elsa threw the conference room doors open. "Elsa, what are you doing in here?" The king asked. She ignored him and looked out to see if Coral was coming. She glanced at the clock, 8 o'clock.

"Do they already have her? Was it too late? What happened to Coral?" Elsa's mind spun with thoughts. She gave a sigh of relief when she finally saw Coral running down the hall with Anna in her arms. When they were inside Elsa slammed the door and froze it over. No one was coming in or out.

"Elsa what did you do?" Her father said, his voice filled with worry.

"Daddy, you have to trust me, they're coming for us, they're gonna take us away and they're gonna hurt us."

"Who? Who's coming to get us?"

"Pardon me your majesty, but I'm not sure that matters at the moment. I too saw the men Elsa's talking about they do not look like they should be messed with. We need to get out of here."

"How are we supposed to do that? Our only exit is blocked." Suddenly, the door began to shudder as it was banged against. The ice crumbled, it wouldn't last long. Elsa began to seal it off with more ice, deciding she wasn't going to stop until they had a way of escaping.

"Isn't there a hidden passage behind the wall?" The Queen asked as she took Anna from Coral's hands and held her close.

"Why yes, but I'm not entirely sure where it leads."

"Does it matter as long as we all get out?" the lead councilmen, by the name of John Cornelius, asked.

"I suppose you're right John," the king replied. "Alright, everyone follow me." He pulled down a light on the wall and a secret door slid open. Elsa had known about the door, but it was taking all of her strength to keep the main one closed. Coral quickly swept her up and they disappeared into the passage just before the men broke the ice. They looked around confused, but not a single soul was to be found.