The past year had been so busy; Anna and Kristoff's courtship, the announcement of their engagement. The Queen of Arendelle barely had a moment to herself. But now, Elsa finally had a chance to breathe. She gave most of the staff - the hardest workers - the entire month off, paid, and allowed them to enjoy the summer time. The queen was rather content with a few servants and Olaf, who'd become her constant companion.

That particular day, Elsa had settled herself in her room with a favorite book of hers: a collection of stories by Hans Christian Anderson. This one was about a mermaid who gave up her beautiful voice in order to be with a human whom she'd fallen in love with. She knew the grim ending, but the story of self sacrifice reminded Elsa of her sister, and for that reason she kept reading. The book reached its peak when there was a knock on the door.

"Anna," the blonde called with a soft smile, looking up at the familiar knock, "Come in."

The redhead skipped happily in, clutching something to her chest. "Elsa! Oh, Elsa, come look!" she chirped happily, causing the Queen to stand and rush to her. Her eyes landed upon the object in Anna's hands: a beautifully made dress, displaying Anna's favorite flower all over it. "Oh Anna, it's beautiful," Elsa breathed, smiling as she admired the fabric of the gown, "What's it for?"

Anna cocked an eyebrow at her sister. "Elsa... My wedding is in three months," she said, looking at the other curiously, "Have you forgotten?"

For a moment, Elsa felt like the world slipped out from under her. The wedding? Was it really that close? The Queen slowly felt panic begin to rise in her chest. She thought she had more time to prepare herself for the masses of people who would be at the palace. Though things had gotten better for her in the past year, the incident at her coronation ball still hung in her mind. Dignitaries from all over the world would be there - not just for the wedding, but to see the famous Snow Queen of Arendelle. Not only that, but the citizens of Arendelle would be attending as well. Thousands of people, standing there, wanting to speak with her...

"Elsa?"

Anna's tender voice broke Elsa from her trance for a moment. Snow had began to fall around them, and the temperature of the room was definitely colder. It reminded her of that day on the mountain where she'd accidentally frozen her sister's heart. The snow began to swirl, Elsa's eyes shut, and she began to tremble. Tears peaked in her eyes as she gasped for breath, almost doubling over as she grew dizzy. She could feel a scream bubbling in her throat, pushing its way to the surface as the snow swirled faster, and faster...

"Elsa!"

Her eyes snapped open. There was Anna, cradling her close, brushing hair from her eyes, concerned and trembling as she held her sister through her panic attack. "It's alright, Elsa," she murmured, hushing her and trying to calm her down, "I'm right here. It's all okay. I'm here. I love you..." The Queen's breath began to slow, her eyes closed calmly, and the snow vanished. The room grew warmer again. Her eyes opened. Anna was still there.

"I-I'm okay now," Elsa murmured, her eyes grateful though her body was exhausted. Anna could sense this, and she softly helped her to her bed. Laying her down, Anna gave Elsa a soft kiss to the forehead and squeezed her sister's hands.

"H-Hey, I can postpone the wedding i-"

"No," Elsa responded instantly, shaking her head, "Don't reschedule. Please. You've been waiting a whole year for this..."

Anna looked at her sister nervously. Searching her eyes, the redhead knew there was no changing her sister's mind.

"Alright... Three months it is."