JQ: Hey Y'all!

So, a tiny bit of explanation. The plot for this story was the original story for "That Can Be Arranged" and my soul was dying not being able to post it. "That Can Be Arranged" was meant to be what I personally thought should be the Frozen sequel, but the original idea, as you may have figured out, is a tad bit darker. Anyway, this story was inspired, and renamed, by the song "May I Have This Dance" by Francis And The Lights featuring Chance the Rapper. Go have a listen!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this, because, as I have already said, it was supposed to be "That Can Be Arranged". Happy reading friends! And also to my fellow Canadian readers, HAPPY CANADA DAY!


8 Years Later…

It was a typical early afternoon, in Arendelle Castle. Princess Anna, now age 5, was walking around the upper levels of the castle all by herself. Lately, her older sister, Crown Princess Elsa, had not been playing with her, let alone communicating with her. Anna didn't exactly know of the reason for this and it never ceased her yearning for her sister's slightest reaction.

The young redheaded royal had just finished knocking on her sister's door. She did this, probably, five to ten times a day. Since locking Elsa away, King Agnarr had lowered the castle tending staff. Whoever was left of the staff noticed the immense desperation, within Princess Anna, for the most minimal contact with the elder princess.

Gerda, the castle's head servant for about a decade and a half, was increasingly worried for the young princess. Having watched over and taken care of the royal sisters, Gerda felt more than compelled to help the girl cope with Elsa's absence.

Anna passed by Gerda, as the woman was making her usual afternoon rounds. The princess said 'hello' rather enthusiastically, as she always had. Before Anna could make her way passed the maid, Gerda had a brilliant idea.

"Miss Anna?" she asked. Bright teal eyes met her own, with a bright and freckled smile.

"Yes Gerda?" the redhead responded, politely.

"How would you like to help a friend and I with making some sandwiches?" upon uttering the word 'sandwiches', Gerda was delighted by the look of pure innocence and eagerness of the girl. She, personally, hadn't seen that reaction in the young royal for quite some time.

"OH, would I?!" Anna responded, excitedly. "I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, sandwiches!" Gerda laughed and took the small girl's hand.

"Well come on then," Gerda began to lead her to the kitchen, "we musn't waste any time."

Of course, it took a few minutes to get from the upper level of the castle down to the kitchen; Arendelle castle was pretty large for it's time. Gerda was amused at the anticipation that laced the princess' features. Anna was extremely excited as she had never been in any of the servant spaces.

Once they got down to the kitchen, Anna couldn't stop bouncing.

"Miss Anna," Gerda chastised, "please settle down." Gerda really didn't want there to be any unnecessary mess happening. As Gerda began to calm the redhead, another servant came into view. A tall and lanky young boy, with messy brown hair and fair skin. He was bringing in groceries from the market, in large woven baskets. The baskets were half his size and he looked discomforted by the weight in his arms. The boy appeared to be about ten years old. He smiled as he laid eyes on Gerda and Anna.

"Afternoon Gerda and Princess Anna." the servant boy greeted. His voice was shaky from holding the heavy items. Gerda smiled and quickly took one of the two large baskets from him and set them on the counter. The boy mirrored the gesture. Once both baskets were settled, Gerda turned to him with a stern look on her face.

"Eldon," she chastised, "I told you to not go to the market without help; you'll strain your growing limbs." Gerda maintained her attitude while Eldon just rolled his eyes.

"I did ask for help!" he argued. He pointed behind him at the door and turned to look at it, expectantly. He frowned when he realized that the doorway was empty. He turned to look at Gerda; her arms were crossed and she wore an unamused expression, as if to silently say 'I'm waiting'. Eldon sighed and slammed his palm to his face. He threw his head back and hollered.

"MAGGIE!" he cried, "WHERE'D YA GO?!" before Gerda could scold him anymore, Anna heard quick footsteps approaching from the opposite end of the kitchen. A new person had now made their way into the space; a little girl, about the age of eight. She had a huge smile on her face, shoulder-length dirty blonde locks and slightly tanned skin. But what really got Anna intrigued was the young girl's eyes; they were a light gray colour. She had never seen that type of eye colour before.

"Relax, Eldon," the young girl said. She also had a basket, in her arms, from the market. She placed the basket on the counter, next to the others and went to Gerda's side. "I went through the shortcut." she then looked up at Gerda and smiled. "Hi, Gerda!"

Gerda turned, downwards, to face the young blonde girl. She raised a questioning eyebrow and maintained a strict expression.

"And what have I told you, about wandering away on your own, Miss Magnotta?" said girl rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. Magnotta huffed and began to mock the older woman's voice.

"Ahem!" the blonde began, "'You musn't wander off on your own, Miss Magnotta; not unless you want to be taken by ruffians!'" Gerda huffed, a bit cross with the girl's mockery.

"I do not sound that way!" Gerda chastised, poking Magnotta in her nose. Magnotta began to rub the pain away while Eldon laughed. He then bid them adieu, as he had to help in the garden. He made one last jest at Magnotta and departed from the kitchen. "Anyway, Miss Anna would like to help us make lunch. Magnotta, help her with the preparations?" Anna turned to the girl, hopefulness in her eyes. Magnotta rolled her eyes.

"Like I have a choice." Magnotta muttered. Gerda narrowed her eyes at the girl.

"What was that, young lady?" She asked. Magnotta immediately began to bat her eyelashes innocently.

"Oh, but of course, Gerdy! I live for servitude!"

"That's my girl." Gerda then turned to Anna, "You behave now, and listen to Miss Magnotta." Anna nodded and waved excitedly as Gerda began to leave the room. "I'll be back, shortly. Please refrain from setting the tables on fire, Magnotta."

"THAT WAS ONE TIME!" the blonde protested. Gerda chuckled and continued on her way. Magnotta sighed; this wasn't the first time she's been teased by other castle staff. Rather than dwelling on her tormentors, she turned her attention to the little redheaded princess. She took her time in visually assessing the girl. Sensing the unexpected judgment, Anna stood straight, like a soldier awaiting role call. Magnotta circled the girl and rubbed her chin in concentration. After about thirty seconds, Magnotta crossed her arms and nodded her approval. "You'll do, Red." Anna let out a sigh of relief.

Magnotta walked over to the counter and began to unpack the goodies that she and Eldon had brought in from the market. Anna watched tentatively, before Magnotta said,

"Well? Are you gonna help me with the sandwiches or not?" with a cheeky grin, the redheaded princess bounded off towards her new friend. Once all the food items were unpacked, Magnotta turned to the young princess and stuck out her hand. "I'm Magnotta, but you can call me Maggie." Anna, seeing her father do something similar before, took hold of the blonde's hand with hers and began to shake with all her might.

"I'm Princess Anna!" she said while Magnotta laughed.

"Yeah, I know."

As the days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, Anna began to settle in nicely with two young servants. Anna still missed her sister, gravely, but befriended Maggie and Eldon in Elsa's absence. Thus the princess was no longer deprived of the attention she craved.

End of Prologue...