It was even bigger than Merida's (failed) wedding. Her mother had mentioned that a lot of invitations were being sent out, but until then Merida had not realized just how many she actually meant. There were people from everywhere, and dignitaries filled the DunBroch's castle.

"Well," Merida said, holding her bow to the side. "This should be interesting."

"This is even worse than my coronation." Elsa was one of the few people that Merida had invited. "My coronation was a small party compared to this."

"Jealous?" Anna asked, bouncing forward. As always, she took things easily - something that Merida could not help but envy her a little for. With her luck, she would be chasing after the other red head all night.

"Oh no," Elsa said. "I am just fine with how its size."

"Do you think that we'll have to go searching for my mum?"

"I hope not." Elsa wrapped a careful hand around Merida's own. Tonight, any others looking for her hand would come to face to face with the queen of Arrandell, the queen of winter itself. "I don't know how we would find her in here."

Merida squeezed Elsa's hand. "You're certainly right."

Noise was everywhere, and every sound could be heard - every clink of a glass, conversation, or footstep echoed throughout the castle.

A shiver ran up Merida's spine, and she looked down to find ice forming below Elsa's feet.

"Elsa," Merida said, tangling her fingers between Elsa's own, "we can go somewhere else. My mum will understand."

Elsa smiled. "I would love that."

Anna looked back over to them. "Oh, you two are leaving?"

Elsa nodded.

"Meet us near the stables if you need us, Anna." Merida looked back to Elsa, and then again to Anna. "Could you just do one thing for me, please?"

"What?"

"Carry that bow I gave with you everywhere. You never know if some lads from the Southern Isles came."

Anna giggled. "Oh, I would make sure to clean that up."

Merida looked back over to Elsa, who was smiling as well. "Enjoy the party."

Merida led Elsa outside, glad to hear the noise recede. She'd had enough of fancy parties and guests for one day.