Elsa POV
I placed my ear to my door, listening for the distinct sound of Anna's door shutting,for the final time tonight. The soft clicking echoed through the halls, verifying that Anna had returned to her chambers. I let out a breath relaxing for the first time that day. Slowly but surely I lifted a shaky yet very hesitant hand to the icy door handle. "Calm your self Elsa, you've done this a hundred times or more, there's no reason to be nervous" I muttered under my breath,trying to reassure myself.
However the thought of Anna standing right outside in the hallway let the doubt hang in the air. 'Come on Elsa just open the door! Shes gone to bed. You heard her door shut' sighing to myself, I gripped my hand around the handle and twisted the metal slowly, till a clicking sound broke through the air. I pulled the door open just enough to poke my head out.
I sighed half in sadness and half in joy because Anna wasn't there, before opening the the door the rest of the way. I then proceeded to head towards the kitchen to grab myself a light snack to tie me over until morning. Half way to the kitchen my eyes gazed upon a large family portrait that hung upon the wall. This picture was painted along time ago,when Anna and my self were only children. If i recall i was six and Anna was three. A smile twitched at my lips at the memory of what took place that day...
"Anna! Elsa! Please hurry up, Sir Elbert isn't a very patient man, he has no time for delay! So quickly get ready and head down stairs to the library" Mother called from the other side of door. "We're coming!" I shouted back before turning my gaze back to redhead who was currently laying on floor, starring at the ceiling. She wasn't even dressed yet, she was still in her light green night gown."Come on Anna, ma and pa are waiting for us". "Do we have to go? I really don't want to stand for hours just waiting for some man to paint us." Anna whined. I rolled my eyes. "But Els! I can't sit still, you know that. Plus i want to play!" Anna sat her self up grabbing a doll that just so happen to be laying next to her. I frowned "Sorry snowflake, I didn't mean to-" i was interrupted by a cheerful and chippy Anna "It's fine, i don't mind. " I smiled softly at Anna before giving her a light tap on her head. "Come on lets go see mom and dad, I'm sure they are waiting for us down stairs" Anna's smile faltered as she groaned in annoyance 'ya.. ya" she sighed before heading down the stairs. I shut the door as I walked out of the room, following Anna down the stairs. I turned my gaze towards a very irritated redhead she was pouting,scrunching her nose up with folded arms. My smile fell, seeing Anna so unhappy hurt. I mean sure this wasn't the most fun thing to do, but we had to go, ma and pa had been planing this for weeks. Suddenly an idea popped into my head I smiled brightly. 'Hey Anna?" I coed softly waiting for her to acknowledge me. Her teal green eyes turned and met my icy blue ones. "How about after this, we go build a snow man?" immediately Anna's face lit up and her eyes sparkled. "YES!" she wrapped me into a hug before prancing over to mother and father who were already situated and ready for our family portrait. She bounced up and down eagerly to get this painting over with. She turned to me before running over, grabbed my hand and pulling me over to where mother and father were."Whoa Anna relax" I giggled before stopping in "Looks like someone is excited for this family portrait" Mother picked Anna up sitting her down on her lap "Yes.. I don't think I have ever seen Anna so excited before" Mother laughed as Anna squirmed in mothers arms. "Alright are all of you ready" a strong hoarse voice roared over the laughter of my mother and father. "I can't wait till this is done" she whispered lowly only for my ears to hear. I nodded in agreement, before taking a step back and pulling Anna in front of me still with our hands locked together. I placed my other hand on Anna's shoulder and she placed her hand on top of mine. A warm strong hand wrapped itself on my shoulder once again. I looked up to meet my Fathers kind eyes. "It'll be over before you know it" his voice whispered lowly enough for Anna and me to hear. I then turned back towards the large blond haired man, who was wearing a white shirt with a light brown jacket, with several splotchy smears coated on him. "Alright hold still everyone, I'll make this as quick as possible," his voice boomed once again before he set to work.
"I don't want to go either Anna but we have to. Ma and pa will get mad if we don't. You remember last time when we decided to skip out on a family dinner?" i raised a brow watching as Anna groaned at the memory of Mother and father scowling us and being grounded to our room, not being able to go outside and play.
I smiled softly "We can play later, come on I'll help you get dressed."
I walked over to Anna's bed and pulled off the dark green and black dress slinging it over my shoulders. Anna huffed in frustration but obliged, she stomped her way over to me and lifted her arms up. I chuckled and lifted her night gown over her head tossing it a side to the ground. Then pulling the dress over her head. "Your hands are cold Els" she shivered.
front of my father.
"Of course Sir Elbert." My father said calmly before pulling me closer towards him. He placed me between my mother and himself. "Why not have Elsa and Anna standing in the middle, have Elsa behind Anna" Sir Elbert suggested, waving a paint brush in his hand. My mother let Anna down and she rushed to my side. I smiled she placed her small warm hand in mine, entangling our fingers together.
Reopening my eyes after the minor flashback, brought back a heart warming feeling. But just as soon as I felt it the guilt trickled over and made the feeling sour as fear took its place. My chest tightened as I whipped my head around not wanting to look at my father and mothers face anymore. Those days were gone and passed. Anna and I could never be like that anymore. Not as long as I have these conflicting feelings and thoughts about her. Tears began to burn behind my eyes. Why did I have to be so selfish? It was one thing to want my sisters love but another to be her everything. To have nothing more then to hold her close to my body while we slept the days away. To see her beautiful smile everyday, knowing that I'm the one who made her smile, To feel her lips...
'NO!' I growled to myself. I will not allow my thoughts to go any further. I tried to think of anything else but Anna. But all I could see was her red hair, her bright smile, her adorable freckles.
"What would your mother and father say, if they knew what runs through your head all day?"
That distinctive cruel voice pointed out. A sickening feeling washed over my body. Surely if they knew I would be kicked out of the castle. Possibly even banished from Arendelle or worse. Would I be executed for such a sin? The church would have no doubt some sort of part in seeing me stoned to death. I turned my gaze back to the family portrait,the faces of my parents burned into my mind. The faces of my father and mother seem to distort, turning into a disgusted and angry faces.
"How could you do such a vulgar thing Elsa? For Christ sakes shes your little sister!"
My fathers voice sharp and clear as day, rang through my ears. My heart leapt to my throat, jumping at the sound of his voice. "D... dad" I stammered but nothing else would come out.
"You should be ashamed of yourself! What kind of person wants to do such filthy and obscene things to their younger sibling?"
I watched horrified, as my fathers figure jumped out of the portrait and onto the floor. He stood not 2 feet away from me. He shook a finger fiercely at me. His voice bitter and crisp. I swallowed thickly. "D.. d dad please let me explain!" I tried once again but he took a large step towards me, towering over my small frame intimidatingly. Small snow flurries began to swirl around us, clenching my hands together, trying to control the surge of ice wanting to flow freely from my finger tips.
"There's nothing to say! I should have locked you away in the cellar that we had constructed for you when you were a child, you've brought nothing but shame and disgrace to our family's name!" he screamed his words full with venom. I swear I could feel his hot breath on my face.
"Your sick Elsa! You need some serious help," a familiar softer pitched voice, but just has cruel, broke through the air. I slowly lifted my head to see my mother. My heart sank, at her hurtful words. "Mo...mom?" my voice shattered from the oncoming torrent of tears, I could hardly recognized it. Tears streamed down my face, my heart pounding through the very core of my body. This couldn't be real! this can't be! My mind is playing tricks on me... it has to be..
The storm began to thunder through the halls.
"When Anna finds out about this indecorous and crude thing, you call infatuation she will leave you. She'll want nothing to do with you!" my fathers voice harsh.
"No... ple.. please stop.. " I begged, slamming my hands over my ears not wanting to hear there menacing and haunting voices. I clenched my eyes shut , turning away from them. The surge of power running through my body, was getting harder to control. No I need to gain back control! They aren't real!.. they can't be!
My whole world shattered when I heard the last set of words escape my fathers mouth.
'You're no daughter of mine..."
With that I let out a loud animalistic roar, collapsing into the nearest wall. The moment my hands collided with the smooth wall, ice emerged covering the wall with a thick layer of ice. The storm came to a halt frozen in mid air. Until I fell to the ground allowing the ice to spread even further. I brought my knees up to my chest and shoved my hands into my arms. Tears continued to fall from my eyes as I sobbed deeply into my night gown sleeves.
Anna's POV
I sighed as I sat on my bed staring out the dark window. The storm had passed hours ago, but I wasn't sure if that was because she was finally feeling better or if she manged to suppress whatever it was that was bothering her. I bit my lip wondering how I should confront Elsa. I couldn't just waltz right up to her and start bugging her to spill her guts to me. No, no that wouldn't do. I groaned tossing myself on my back.
"Oh Elsa'" I sighed breathing deeply, blowing a strand of hair out of my face. I pushed myself out of bed and walked back over to my door. It's been well over ten minutes I'm sure Elsa thinks I've gone to bed. I reopened my door and began to walk down the hall. I slowed my pace as I reached Elsa's bedroom. I smiled softly to myself when I noticed her door was open. I peeked inside hoping to see that Elsa by some miracle had somehow fell asleep with her door open.
I felt my heart drop when I saw the interior of Elsa's room covered in snow and ice. Icicles hanging from the ceiling, the walls and window frozen over with frost. I shivered as a cool breeze blew across her room and into the hallway. "Jesus, it's like an ice cooler" I muttered to myself before continuing down the hall way. Just as I turned the corner to walk down the hallway leading to the kitchen, I saw Elsa in the middle of a small snow storm. Another shiver crawled up my spine as the strong winds ragged through the hall.
"ELSA!" I called out with no response. The closer I approached the more apparent Elsa's emotional state became. She was crying uncontrollably, her hands covering her face. She seemed to be talking to someone but I couldn't make out her words. "Elsa!" I tried again, trying to make it through the blizzard.
My feet became numb from walking through the snow. Suddenly Elsa let out a scream, that soared through the castle. The blizzard came to a stand still as she threw herself onto the floor. She was shaking violently, while she continued to sob. "Elsa.." I said more softly, hesitantly touching her shoulder, not sure if she would hit me or run away. God I hope she didn't do either, but if I were to chose one, I would rather her hit me then run away. To my surprise Elsa launched herself into my chest, knocking the wind out of me. She buried her face into the crock of my neck, while her hands wrapped themselves around my waist.
I could feel her hands pawing and clenching the fabric. Her body was cold, colder then normal. Her body was still violently shaking. I could feel warm tears on my neck. I instinctively pull Elsa closer and wrapped my arms around her back, rubbing small circles over her back and shoulders. Without warning ten imperial guards appeared, out of breath swords drawn ready for action
"Queen Elsa, is she alright?" One of the guards asked with concern in his voice. I nodded "She's fine." I reassured the guards. Though they didn't seemed convinced they nodded and walked back to their posts. My attention moved back to Elsa who's sobbing had calmed down some what. I started to offer soothing whispers before helping her up on her feet. Elsa clung to my body, like wet clothes. I bit my lip slightly, noting that Elsa's cool body felt extremely nice against my own. I shook the thought away and began to walk her back to her bedroom. I felt her breath on the side of my cheek, sending a pleasurable shiver down my spine.
Soon we were in Elsa's room, ignoring the cold feeling on my feet. I walked her to her bed peeled back the sheets preparing to help Elsa in her bed.. Elsa tensed when I tried to pull her off of me.
"It's okay Elsa I'm just going to start the fire. I'll be back in just a moment" I hushed softly, she relaxed and got into bed. I smiled softly pulling the sheets over her and placing a gentle and tender kiss on her forehead. I felt Elsa's face heat up before I pulled away.
"Good night Elsa" I whispered before spinning on my heel.
As I took a step away from the bed, I felt Elsa's cool hand grip my wrist. I turned my head in confusion only to be met with a very shy and nervous gaze. "Ann ..Anna,, um... ca.. can you... umm... " I raised a brow while a small smirk tugged at my lips. Was Elsa stuttering?
"What is it Elsa?" I moved my face closer to hers, leaving only an inch apart between us. I could feel Elsa's cool shaky breath brush over my face. "Um.. do you mind staying with me?" she blurted out. I felt my heart leap with joy. A smile spread widely on my face. "Of course, just let me start the fire."
I breathed happily before I walked over to her fireplace to add some heat to the room. soon as the fire was raging I walked back to her bed and crawled in with her. I peeled back the sheets and pulled them over me. Elsa scooted closer towards me, our arms brushed and I felt a tingling sensation wash over me. We haven't done this since we were so young. She rested her head on my shoulder.
"I.. is this okay?" she asked lowly. Her voice broken and vulnerable.
"It's perfect" I smiled turning my head to rest on top of Elsa's. Her sweet aroma filled my nostrils. The smell of mint and vanilla made my throat dry. Why was it that I never noticed Elsa smelt this good before? It was intoxicating. I blushed slightly when I realized that Elsa was speaking.
"Good night Anna, .. I.. I love you" she whispered. My blush increased in colour. "I love you too Elsa" I muttered before breathing in her sweet scent once more, before letting sleep wash over us.
