Stardust- alone

Okay here's another chapter, taking place the day after the events of the previous chapter. This isn't a very eventful chapter, but whatever.

This chapter briefly mentions Kristoff and Anna leaving for the day. See my highly popular story Moments for more info.

Disney owns Frozen. Prince Elias is a character of my own invention.

So yeah, enjoy! R&R please!

December 22, 1823

Elsa woke up at the break of dawn. She looked out the balcony at all the ships leaving the harbor, ready to journey across the half-frozen sea back to their homelands. One of those ships, Elsa was sure, was the temporary home to Prince Elias of Stjernestøv, the dashing Prince she had met at the Solstice Festival the previous night.

She began to wonder if the events of last night were but a dream. It seemed so magical, dancing with a beautiful prince. It was too good to be true, yet at the same time it was a horrifying thought. Elsa had made up her mind that having a prince by her side would make her appear weak and overdependent. She wanted to maintain her queenly independence more than anything, yet something in the back of her mind was telling her that finding love might not be such a bad thing.

A knock on the door.

Gerda was at the door. "Good morning your Majesty. I've been told to inform you that Mister Bjorgman and Princess Anna have left for the day. I believe they are going to harvest a pine tree for Christmas."

"Why did he bring Anna along?"

"Your guess is as good as mine."

Elsa sighed. "Those two... I almost wish I were Anna sometimes. She's so carefree and happy. She doesn't have all the responsibilities of a queen. She has freedom and love and hope, all of which I wish I could have."

"Your Majesty, you make it sound like there's no hope for you."

"There really isn't. Being Queen is my priority. I can't just exchange my responsibilities for happiness and love. I mean, I am generally happy and there's so many people that I love, but you know what I mean."

"Of course. As for love, you have to be patient. True love will come your way when it wants to, and you'll realize that having a king by your side could actually make your responsibilities as a Queen easier. However, there's no way you'll find true love if you keep denying the fact that it's possible."

"Alright."

"I heard from Anna that you danced with a prince last night."

"That little blabbermouth!" Elsa muttered.

"Is it true or merely a rumor?"

"It's true."

"Who was it? You can tell me, dear."

"Prince Elias of Stjernestøv."

"Ooh! What's he like?"

"A few centimeters taller than me, kind of curly dark brown hair-"

"I mean personality."

"Right. I didn't really get to know him... We just sort of danced for a while. He was polite and really nice when we did talk. I'm kind of hoping I'll get to see him again in the near future. Honestly, I wouldn't mind getting to know him more. I mean... Well... I don't know, Gerda. I just don't know."

"It's okay to not know sometimes. It really is. Just focus on the present and when the time comes for you to make that decision, you'll know in your heart what you need to do."

"Thanks Gerda."

"You're welcome, dear. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"No, thank you."

"Alright."

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Elsa had a few hours set aside to practice her ice magic. She entered the grand hall and removed her gloves, the familiar icy tingling just beneath her skin.

"Three... Two... One... Go!" With a wave of her hand, a swirling flurry spiraled in the air. Focusing, she willed the flurry of snow towards the wall, where it created an intricate border. She crafted a tiny replica of her elegant ice palace, followed by individual snowflakes of all different sizes. As she continued to experiment with her powers, her mind wandered to what had happened in that same ballroom the night before. The dashing Prince, the quiet dance, the last time she saw his face as he left. Elsa couldn't stand it, her mind swimming with thoughts like this. Was she happy she met Elias? Was she sad he left? Could it be possible that she might sort of like Prince Elias?

Only time would tell.

For now, Elsa decided it was best to remain the way she was so used to being. Alone.

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-Queen Elsa of the TARDIS