#3 Slow Dances and Secrets

"Queen Elsa, of Arendelle!" a man announced, gesturing to Elsa as she walked to the front of the ball room.

"Princess Anna, of Arendelle!"

Anna ran to the front from behind a pillar. She looked a little flustered and nervous. I had only just found out, before the ball began, that the gates of this castle hadn't been opened in years. That would explain why Anna looked so excited to see the rest of the kingdom. I had thought to myself when a gossipy old woman had told me about when the gates had been closed and never re-opened, until today.

"We should go congratulate Elsa," I told Eugene

"After this song," He said, twirling me.

I saw Anna talking with the man she'd waved to at the coronation. I still couldn't shake that feeling that he wasn't good news. Anna walked off with him and I was very worried. I had only met her a few hours earlier but, I felt like she was my own little sister. I wanted to protect her from this man.

The song ended and Eugene escorted me to the front of the room, where Elsa was, so I could speak with her. I bowed my head and then smiled.

"Good evening your majesty," I said, trying to stay formal in front of all the people. All I wanted to do was: give her a great big hug and tell her how glad I was to meet her.

"Good evening," She responded with a small smile.

"I am Rapunzel, of Corona. This is my husband Eugene," I gave a small curtsy, and then gestured to Eugene.

"Oh!" She said, with a small gasp "Hello cousin, welcome to Arendelle. I'm so grateful you could come for my coronation."

"We wouldn't have missed it for anything," I kept my worm smile on, a little less formal.

"I trust you found your room comfortable. We are not used to having so many guests."

"Oh yes! It's quite lovely."

I wanted to tell her of my suspicions about the man Anna had left with but, she was still being so formal and a little cold. I wasn't sure how to bring it up. So, I just went for it.

"Um, Elsa we're family could I tell you something?" I asked hesitantly.

"Of course, what is it?" She looked a little concerned.

I turned to Eugene and he understood.

"It was nice to meet you your majesty but, I must excuse myself," He said, bowing and walking away.

"What is it Rapunzel?" She asked

I took a deep breath and started by telling her about Anna waving to the man during the coronation, then how I had had a bad feeling about him then; and how I seemed to remember something about him not being such a great person. I finished by telling her about how I'd seen Anna leave with him only a few minutes ago.

"I'm just a little worried about her. I know you have no reason to listen to my judgment but, I thought you should know." I said, very relieved that I'd finally gotten all that off my chest.

"No, no. Thank you very much. I'm glad you told me. I was a little worried about how she would react to finally being in the world after so many years. I just hope she doesn't do something foolish." She had a look of deep concentration and concern on her face.

"Well, I'll let you get back to greeting your other guests. Thank you for talking with me," I smiled, then curtsied and walked away to find Eugene.

A while later, after I was all danced out, I noticed Anna. She was making her way through the crowd, hand in hand with the man. My heart skipped a beat. I was so sure this man was going to be a problem.

Anna walked up to Elsa and they talked for a brief moment. I was too far away to hear what was being said but, later I found out that Anna had asked for Elsa blessing to be married to the man she was with. His name was Hans and when I found out his name I remembered why he was going to be a problem but, I digress.

Elsa and Anna began to argue. Apparently Elsa would NOT give her blessing. I won't repeat all that was said. Let's just say: both sisters were rather upset with each other. Anna grabbed at Elsa, removing Elsa's glove and the rest happened rather fast.

Elsa was about to walk out the door.

"What are you so afraid of?!" Anna yelled

"I said 'Enough'!" Elsa said as she turned but, when she turned: her hand was out stretched and a jet of ice created a wide semi-circle around her and the door.

Elsa looked terrified; more so then anyone else in the room. I had seen the ice on the orb and scepter during the coronation and now, it all made sense. To answer Anna question: This is what Elsa is so afraid of. She had powers that she couldn't control. She had to hide behind stone walls to keep her powers hidden.

Elsa ran out of the ball room and I wanted to go after her but, everyone was rushing to get out of the room. By the time Eugene and I made it to the castle court yard… Elsa was gone.

The water in the bay was frozen over and snow had begun to fall.