I am far too focused on such a simple task, but in the end it is worth it- The ice forms in my hand and does not grow past the point of comfort, nor does it shoot through the air like a dagger. I smile softly down at it, and hear a word of praise from Jack, whom I had nearly forgotten about.
"Now try one in each hand." He smiles, and I nod. I could have easily figured this much out on my own, but it feels great to have someone helping. Someone who understands.
Once again I hold control, and I smile, a bit of a chuckle rising from me. I focus and the ice grows bigger, but I snap back to reality at the sound of my name being called through the distance. "Elsa? Elsa, is that you?"
The ice grows, exploding from my palms. Jack is forced to wave the ice away- Anyone else would be dead. My eyes are flashing all over the landscape, my fists clenching as my breathing grows rapidly. "She isn't supposed to be here!" I practically cry, ice shooting from my hands.
"Woah, just calm down hotshot."
"I can't just calm down, Jack! I-" My sentence dies in my throat as my sister's silhouette crawls over the snowy hill, her red hair flashing. I am panicking now, and I dig into my pocket, tugging on my gloves quickly. "You should go." I whisper to Jack, but he shakes his head no, and I don't have time to argue.
Anna is getting continuing closer, and I take a few steps back, nearly stumbling in the snow. "Just, stop there Anna. Please." I beg, my dark-tainted lips smiling in a pleading sort of way.
"Why?" Anna asks, ignoring my request and rushing towards me. She seems confused, and hurt. And it's all my fault. I frown, retreating another few steps, nearly bumping into Jack, who moves around me then, standing in the space between Anna and I. He will help, just in case. The thought both makes me want to smile and scream. "What are you doing out here?" She calls, and I watch in a confused sort of horror as she charges forward, running right /through/ Jack as though he is made of air. She doesn't even act as though she sees him. He shrugs, pressing a finger to his lips, silently telling me not to say anything.
"I-I just need some fresh air." I state as I slowly regather my barrings, tucking my hands underneath my arms. "But I am done with my walk now, and I am going to head back to the castle. You should do so too. It's very late, Anna."
"Great, I'll come with-"
"NO!" I shout in protest, tucking my hands further underneath me. I feel the coldness in my palms and the frost that plumes from my mouth, but Anna notices neither. She just looks wounded.
She pulls a hand through her hair, trying to smile though tears have formed in her eyes. "O-Okay. I get it. I-I need some alone time too, so I guess it's good you're ready to go back." The way she is trying to be so kind about it nearly breaks my heart, but I don't let any of those emotions show. Instead I settle on saying goodbye and heading home, and Jack walks along behind me, though both Anna and I seem to have forgotten he is here.
Author's Note- Yay me for actually updating as promised! I have been very distracted from my writing later because I got a chinchilla. Er, I mean I have homework, oopsie. But tomorrow we have a snow day, so I will probably get myself some cocoa and write another few parts. Thank you so much for reading! It means the world to me! Reviews/follows/favorites loved! :)