Author's Note: Here we get an explanation about what is happening. For those of you wondering, the timeline here is different from that of the movie. We will see what has happened in flashbacks.
A week after the battle Elsa received a message from Kristoff. "Elsa!" he called. She turned around. "Yes, Kristoff?" "Grand Pabbie wants to speak with you. Like right now.", he said somewhat uncomfortably. "Oh well, I guess that I better get my sled ready." Elsa said. "No need. He's waiting for you in your study." Elsa frowned. What could be so important that Grand Pabbie needed to come all the way down the mountain? Elsa entered her study. Grand Pabbie was looking at a book. She cleared her throat. He looked up. "Elsa! You've grown!" said Grand Pabbie with a smile as he looked on upon the girl he considered a daughter. Elsa smiled.
"Hi Grand Pabbie!",she exclaimed. "How is it like being a queen?" he asked. "I am actually enjoying it", she replied. "Good, good." "So, Kristoff said you needed to talk to me", she said. "That's right", he said as his tone grew serious. "What is so important that you needed to come talk to me?" she asked. Grand Pabbie looked at her. "Evil is rising. And I need you to stop it." Elsa was confused. "What do you mean by evil?" she asked. "Elsa, both Weselton and the Southern Islands are under your control, correct?" "Yes… but what does that have to do with anything?" she said with a frown. "Everything", he said in an ominous tone.
Grand Pabbie gestured with his hands as smoke-like images appeared. A globe appeared made out of green and blue smoke. A black cloud of smoke slowly started growing until it devoured the globe. "Darkness will conquer. Kingdoms will fall." Elsa watched as an image of Arendelle appeared. Covered in ruins Arendelle was destroyed. "Death will reign" Elsa saw an image of Anna, lifeless and bloody. A scream burst from her lips. "Stop!" she cried. Grand Pabbie lowered his hands and the images disappeared. "I don't mean to frighten you" he said in a kindly voice. "But this is what will happen if you do not take action" he said.
Elsa pulled herself together. "What do I have to do?" she asked in a trembling voice. Grand Pabbie produced a book and a blue crystal. "This crystal will allow us to communicate. Read the book. It will help you understand your powers". He handed the book and crystal to Elsa. Elsa studied the cover. The Maegus: Its Use and Influence. "Now I really must be going" he said as he left the room.
The first thing Elsa did was go to her bedroom and curl up on her bed. Apparently there were a race of beings known only as the First Ones. They were capable of wielding magic and were very powerful. A few of them even mated with humans. Eventually they started dying off as an Ice Age spread throughout the land. Their magic was dispersed across the land and sometimes mortals were born with magic. There were also creatures born with magic, lesser cousins of the First Ones. Trolls, dwarves and fairies all were related to the First Ones. There were also witches and wizards, they were mortals who were not born with magic, but had the ability to learn. Elsa could only think of one thing. What is this darkness and what do I do to stop it?
Elsa took the crystal necklace and placed it around her neck. The crystal flared and Elsa heard Grand Pabbie's voice in her head. "Elsa, is that you?" "Yes" "Did you read the book?" "Yes. I was born with magic, correct?" "Yes" "Now I need answers. What is the darkness?" "I am not sure. But it is rising. Dark magic is getting stronger. Forces that have not been seen in centuries are stirring." "And the images you showed me. Are they the future?" "It is almost certain to happen" "What do I have to do to prevent it?" "All the kingdoms must unite. If we combine all their resources we can beat back the darkness" "How do we do that?" "Normally a council is called. We will decide if evil has risen and if it has we will unite and go to war. There's only one problem. The monarch that calls the Great Council, must have annexed six kingdoms."
"I can't conquer six kingdoms!" "You already have Weselton and the Southern Isles. Besides you don't need to go to war" "Still! I don't even know what this is about" "I can't tell you everything at once. You will learn. Trust me. I helped you during the Eternal Winter,did I not?" "Yes. But I can't leave my kingdom by itself." "It won't be. Put Anna on the throne as Regent. Leave Kristoff behind to protect her" "It makes sense. I'll find some way to conquer the kingdoms peacefully" "Your ancestors used to be emperors and empresses. It's in your blood" "Very well I'll leave within the week" "Good. Keep the necklace. Not only will it let us communicate, it will also glow red when there is magic nearby" "Okay. Thank you, Grand Pabbie" "It is my duty". Elsa withdrew as her mind stilled. I need to bring these kingdoms together.