Thanks for the positive feedback! I basically had this chapter written so I usually won't be able to update this fast but I'll try my best!
Silence filled the hall as everyone stared in shock at the mysterious young man, hardly being able to believe what they just witnessed. Even Anna, who normally has the problem of talking to much was stunned into silence. Covering her mouth with her hands Anna couldn't believe she just saw something that she thought only her sister was capable of. She was thinking of what she could possibly say but it was her sister who found her voice first.
"Who...are you?" Elsa managed to stammer out while standing up out of her throne.
Jack did another over the top bow to her but this time keeping his eyes locked onto her. "Jack your highness, Jack Frost at your service."(AN: I know that's not his real name, will get to that eventually.)
Jack Frost? Elsa thought, what kind of name is that, how can he do that, where did he come from, is he really like me, what's with that staff? Elsa mind was going a mile a minute but her voice had not yet caught up.
"How..how can you do that?" Elsa asked, willing herself to regain her composure, she was a queen after all.
"What, this?" Jack responded holding up his palm and creating a little snow torrent in it. "Did you really think you were the only one?"
"Well..ye..yes I did, I never thought that there was anyone else like me." The wind Jack created blew her hair back slightly and had the same icy chill as when she used her powers, he really was like her.
"Well take away a kingdom, a palace, maids and servants, subjects, guards, a crown and a throne then yea, I guess you could say I'm like you," Jack replied while chuckling slightly and running a hand through his hair causally. He would be lying to himself if he didn't say he was enjoying this a little too much. Nothing like the fun of a surprise he thought.
Elsa did not look quite as amused. Taking a few steps down she was now at eye level with him, only now coming to realize that he was quite tall. She tapped each guard on the shoulder signaling that it was ok for them to back up, after a few seconds they reluctantly complied.
"Ok," Elsa started, crossing her arms in front of her chest and looking at Jack sternly, "I guess the best question would be why are you really here?" Elsa knew all too well what her powers were capable of and if this Jack Frost had the same abilities as her, then if he was enemy things could go very bad very fast. Her only comfort was that his cocky and casual demeanor did not seem threatening, just annoying.
Jack put his thumbs around the straps of his backpack. "It's simple really," he began giving Elsa a much more serious look. "I was born with the power over ice and snow, just like you I'm assuming." Elsa just gave a simple nod as Jack continued. "But the one thing I have that you don't is control. Trust me, I know that these's abilities can seem more like a curse then a gift at times but I was taught how to control the storm inside and I'm here to offer to teach you how to do the same."
Elsa didn't know what to make of what Jack just said. Had she heard right? Did he really just want to help her? Being isolated for most of her life she knew she wasn't that great at reading people, but he was impossible, surely he was just looking for a big payout or something. But part of her was hoping that it was true. He may be unbelievably arrogant, but full control of her powers would be a dream come true.
Jack interrupted her thoughts by clapping his hands together. "So, whaddya say your highness?" Jacks cocky smile and demeanor returning with his question. "I'm sure the people of Arendelle would appreciate making sure their seasons came in the correct order."
"Well, I..uh," Elsa stammered, her eyes were going back and forth trying to figure out what to say next. When she woke up this morning she truly believed she was the only person who had abilities like this, but now here she was standing in front of someone else who could do the same and he was offering to help her.
"Yes!" They both heard a voice scream out. Turning their heads they both saw Anna running over to them, stopping when she was right next to them.
"Yes she's interested," Anna chimed in excitedly, appearing to have finally found her voice.
"Anna, what are you..." Elsa started before Anna grabbed her arm and started pulling her aside.
"Can I please talk to you real quick?" Anna pleaded as she lead Elsa out of Jacks ear range.
"If you must," Elsa said as she turned her head to look at Jack. "Don't go anywhere," she demanded point her finger at Jack.
"Wouldn't dream of it your highness," Jack replied with a grin while going back to looking around the lavish hall.
Once Anna had lead them far enough away she turned to face her sister who did not look all to happy about her sudden interruption a moment ago.
"I would appreciate it if you wouldn't just go and make decision for me like that." Elsa said giving her sister a stern look. But her statement fell on deaf ears as if she never even said it.
Anna reached out and grabbed her sisters gloved hands with her own. "Please please Elsa," she began staring into Elsa's blue eyes with her own blue eyes. "Let's at least give him a chance."
"Anna," Elsa said sternly pulling her hands back. "We don't know anything about him or what his true intentions are, it would be dangerous to just trust him after just meeting him, you of all people should know that." Elsa immediately regretted her words when she saw Anna's face drop. The way Hans betrayed Anna was still a touchy subject and Elsa knew it. She didn't mean to upset her sister and was about to apologize before Anna shook her head and looked back up at her.
"I know that was mistake," Anna said, the determination back in her eyes. "But Elsa you may never get another chance like this. He's like you and wants to help you." Anna waved her arms out for emphasis before retaking her sisters hands giving them a firm squeeze. "I've been worried about you," Anna looked at her sister with sad eyes. "Everything was going so great after you stopped the eternal winter. But as time went by I noticed how the responsibilities of being queen were taking their toll on you and your control over your powers. You started acting like your old self again, if you weren't working you were isolating yourself and barely going out. And after the incident in the market you haven't left the castle, you're even wearing gloves again." Anna held up their hands so Elsa had to look at her covered hands. "I don't want to lose you again, so please let's at least hear him out, not just for you, but for me as well." Anna finished with small tears forming in her eyes.
Elsa couldn't help forming a small smile, it felt good to know she had a sister who loved her so much. She slowly reached out and pulled Anna into a soft hug. "Ok," Elsa whispered into her sisters ear. "Let's hear him out."
Anna pulled back from the hug with excitement, smiling brightly as she jumped up and down a little bit.
"But," Elsa held up her hand to calm her sister down. "We do it my way, I'll gather some members of the council and will all discuss it together to see what they have to say about it."
"Deal," Anna exclaimed before running back to Jack who was now standing in front of the two guards who spears he destroyed.
"Jack!" She said excitedly.
Jack turned and smiled at her. "Just a sec princess." Jack held his hands up as ice started forming in each one, before long he held two spears just like the ones he destroyed except these were made from pure ice.
Holding them out to each guard he grinned. "Sorry about your weapons, I know it's still warm but these should last until you can get new ones, no hard feelings?" After looking at each other and then back to Jack each guard slowly took the ice weapon from him, knowing that these were better than nothing when one was tasked with guarding the queen and princess.
Jack then turned and gave his attention back to Anna who was just looking at him with wonder, he looked over her shoulder and saw Elsa trying her best to not have the same look as her sister.
When Anna noticed she was staring she jumped a bit. "Right, so Jack, do you have a place to stay?" she said regaining her composure.
Jack ran his hand through his hair while giving a quizzical look. "Huh, never really thought about that I guess."
"Well you do now," Anna exclaimed excitedly as she grabbed Jacks arm and started leading him out of the throne room.
"Wait Anna!" Elsa shouted, "we didn't agree to let him stay here!"
Elsa's protest was not received as Anna continued to quickly pull Jack out of the hall. He simply looked over his shoulder at her and gave her a small wave before being lead back into the hallway from which he came, by the overly excited young princess. Elsa let just let out a small huff as she told the servants and guards they were dismissed before she left herself to go find any council members who were still in the palace.
Shorter chapter I know but I need to setup what's going on before the Jelsa goodness!
