A/N: My apologies for the delay! For a while I wasn't sure how to move forward with this, but I think it worked out in the end:)

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Anna watched silently as the last rays of sunlight disappeared beneath the horizon, engulfing their path in darkness. It had taken Ragnar a full hour to track down the horses, and like Anna had predicted Axel was nowhere to be found. Kjell, who had fallen unconscious after losing so much blood, was being dragged by one of the horses on a wooden stretcher crafted by the two other guards. There wasn't time to build a second stretcher for the she-wolf, so Ragnar had her slumped across the back of Kjell's horse and tied down with ropes so she wouldn't fall.

Anna grimaced at the sight, for it looked like they were carrying a carcass from the battle, but was comforted by the slight rising and falling of the wolf's chest. Because of the lack of horses, Ragnar had decided that Anna would ride with him, placing her in front of him. Compared to his large form, Anna seemed like a small child, but she still tried to move as little as possible so as not to inconvenience Ragnar further.

The wolf battle had forced them further into the forest, so their journey back to Arendelle took them over two hours. If they had been riding at a normal pace they could have made it back to the kingdom in less than an hour, but they were forced to maintain a slow walking pace since one of the guards was dragging Kjell, whose stretcher had been attached to the horse, and they didn't want to risk inflicting further injury. The slow pace didn't bother Anna in the slightest; she was relieved to have time to reflect on what had happened…and what she would tell Elsa.

Staring at the still unconscious she-wolf, Anna wondered why the creature had risked its life to save her. In Arendelle wolves had always been considered vicious beasts who would rip out your throat without a second thought, so why didn't this one? Why did this wolf protect her?

As the tired group finally made their way out of the forest, Anna's thoughts drifted back to her dream. "Could it be related?" she thought "…maybe…the running, the forest, the red…it could be about the battle?…" Anna wasn't sure, and thinking about all the possibilities only gave her a headache.

Forgetting her endless questions, Anna instead began to think about what she was going to tell Elsa about the wolf. Somehow she had to convince the protective snow queen to let her little sister keep and care for an injured wolf, who in the end might be vicious after all.

"Elsa is going to kill me" groaned Anna.


The horses' hooves echoed as they made their way slowly toward the closed gate, both the animals and the men were exhausted, and Anna couldn't be more relieved to be home.

Cries atop the gate sounded as the sentries caught sight of the tired company.

"It's Princess Anna!"

"The princess is back! Open the gates!"

"Notify the Queen, hurry!"

"Get those gates open!"

As the gates creaked open, at least a dozen men rushed toward them.

"Kjell hurt!" Ragnar bellowed, "Get him to a healer fast!"

Three men ran to Kjell, gently dragging him into the gates and out of sight. Anna jumped off Ragnar's horse, shaking the numbness from her legs. She was immediately overtaken by a sea of guards and servants, who pushed her toward the castle, frantically searching for injuries.

"My lady are you hurt?"

"What happened princess? Are you alright?"

"We should let the healer take a look at you!"

The questions came so quickly, Anna didn't have time to respond. Her lack of voice only worried the servants further, who continued to ask questions.

"ANNA!"

At once the questions ceased as Elsa's panicked voice echoed across the courtyard. Anna turned in time to see her sister running down the front steps, her blue ice dress fluttering as she ran. Seeing the queen, the servants and guards stepped aside clearing a path for the two sisters. Anna stood numbly as Elsa slammed into her, gripping her in a tight embrace. Anna was so tired that she barely had the energy to wrap her hands around Elsa in response.

"Don't you ever do that to me again" Elsa murmured, pressing her face into Anna's red hair. Reluctantly, she pulled away gripping Anna's shoulders. "When you didn't return before nightfall I grew concerned, but when Axel came back without you I knew something terrible must have happened!"

Anna nodded her thoughts flowing like molasses, "yes…umm…we ran into some trouble…"

"What happened?" Elsa demanded, her voice stern.

"It was a wolf attack my queen," Ragnar replied, glancing at Anna, "They came out of nowhere, thank the spirits they retreated when they did or we may have not made it out alive!"

Elsa's eyes flickered to the horse by Ragnar's side; the horse that was carrying the wolf. "Is that a trophy then?" Elsa asked, a twinge of hatred in her voice. " Perhaps we should burn the body, and rid ourselves of its evil presence."

It was as if Anna had been poked with a hot rod, immediately she rushed to the wolf's side. "No!" she cried, "She's still alive, but barely, she needs a healer!"

Stunned Elsa looked at her sister, "you want to heal it?" her eyebrows came together in puzzlement and concern, "Anna that's…that's crazy! That thing is a wild beast…once it's strong enough it will attack you without a second thought!"

Anna bit her lower lip, her eyes darting to the wolf and back at Elsa. How could she make her understand? What could she say that wouldn't sound insane?

Taking in her sister's distress, Elsa stepped forward placing a hand on her arm. "I know your heart is in the right place," she said gently, "but you can't heal it…this isn't a hurt puppy Anna, it's a wild animal."

Taking a deep breath, Anna came closer to Elsa and whispered in her ear "this wolf saved my life Elsa…please…please you have to trust me."

Unsure of how to respond, Elsa gazed around her noticing for the first time the large crowd which surrounded them. Standing upright and composing her features Elsa addressed the crowd, " my sister has returned safe! Thank you for your aid, but it's time to go back to your duties!"

As the crowd slowly disbanded, Elsa turned to Anna "this isn't the end of it. I still don't agree with healing the beast, but we will discuss it later when you are warm and well fed." Elsa looked again at the slumped wolf, "for now we will keep it in the dungeon where it can harm no one.'

Anna opened her mouth in protest, but Elsa cut her off "please Anna, don't argue! I promise we will discuss this further and I will listen to your explanation." Her face softened as she took in her sister's exhausted face, "for now you need a hot meal, a warm bath, and a soft bed."

Linking their arms, Elsa led her sister back to the castle, her mind buzzing with infinite questions.


Anna only had a few hours rest before the dream plagued her again. Stifling a scream, Anna shot upright in bed, her entire body soaked in sweat. Gasping for air, Anna stumbled out of bed and toward her water jar. Frantically grabbing the jar she gulped down the water, splashing most of it on her face, until there was nothing left. Relieved Anna sat, slumped against the wall, her lungs still gasping for air.

This time the dream had been different; it was much more vivid than before. She was sure now that she was the one who was running, but it was a run of terror and panic. The dream still wasn't clear enough for Anna to make out her surroundings, but she knew it was hot…very hot. Anna tentatively touched her face then her arm, shocked at the heat of her own body. It was as if she had stepped into a fire, in fact Anna was surprised to find that she had no burn marks. It all felt so real.

Pushing herself slowly off the floor, Anna had to lean against the wall for support. Something else was new about the dream: this time she saw something clearly. As she was running, Anna could just make out the brown wolf standing ahead of her. The wolf's back was turned, and she was staring at something. Of course Anna couldn't tell what the something was, but she was excited by the fact that she'd seen the wolf.

"That proves it" she rasped, speaking to the wall, "that wolf is important somehow…and she's connected to me." Now she knew she had to heal the wolf, she couldn't let Elsa or anyone else tell her otherwise.

Breathing normally for the first time, Anna headed off to take a cold bath and to plan her next move.


Anna tiptoed across the hall, careful to avoid the creaking floorboards. It was late into the night, maybe three or four, she wasn't sure. She knew most of the servants were asleep, and only a few guards were posted inside the castle. Elsa's door had been closed, so Anna could only hope that her sister was fast asleep as well.

Turning right, Anna descended the dark steps leading to the dungeon. Hesitating for only a second, before carefully making her way downward. Torches were lit, illuminating patches of the dungeon while leaving a few corners in complete darkness. Stepping lightly, Anna slowly made her way to the first cell, frowning when she saw it was empty. Continuing down the dank hallway, Anna paused before peering around a corner.

Two guards sat at an old, worn out table, cards and beer scattered before them. Neither of them moved, and in fact their bodies were slumped in a lifeless fashion. Pulling one of the torches off the wall, Anna moved closer allowing the light to shine on their faces. Their eyes were closed and their heads drooped against their chests. Anna snapped her fingers by one of the guard's ears, and waved her hand in front of the other guard's face. Satisfied, she looked down at the half eaten food on their laps.

"Sorry boys," she murmured "but I had to knock you out somehow." Earlier that evening Anna had stolen some of the healer's sleeping medicine. She had seen him use it as a child (when she was bored and roaming the castle), and decided it would be perfect for this situation.

Anna patted the larger guard on the cheek, "don't worry it will wear off soon." Taking the keys from his belt and placing the torch back on the wall, Anna turned to look into the next cell. There slumped against the floor was the wolf.

Rushing to open the door, Anna burst in, kneeling beside the wolf. Gently she pet the creature's fur, then carefully began to shake her. "Come on girl," Anna whispered "this won't work if you don't wake up!" Anna wished Kristoff were here to carry the wolf; if he wasn't still working he could have helped Anna break the wolf out! Frustrated, Anna shook the wolf harder.

"Come on! Those guards won't stay knocked out forever!" The wolf didn't move. Huffing, Anna tried to push the wolf upright, but the beast was too heavy. Giving one last push, Anna was surprised when the wolf's weight suddenly disappeared, causing Anna to fall forward on her face. Pushing herself up, Anna froze when she felt something cold and wet against her face. Turning her head, Anna saw the brown wolf sitting calmly beside her.

Swallowing her fear Anna spoke, "good you're up…ummm…I…ummm…thought it would be best if you were moved to my room so…" Anna stopped shaking her head, "great! Now I'm talking to a wolf, maybe I have lost it…" Standing up, Anna took out a strip of meat from a pouch on her hip. "Come on, I bet you're hungry! Just follow me and you'll get some yummy food!" Anna voice pitched higher, as if she were talking to a baby. "Come on! You can do it, just one foo—I mean paw in front of the other!"

"What are you doing?"

Anna gasped dropping the meat. Turning quickly, she looked out the cell at the two guards: they were both still asleep. Looking around frantically, Anna whispered "who's there?"

"Now calm down and let me explain." Anna winced, the voice was in her head! And it wasn't the most pleasant feeling.

"Don't worry, the pain will subside shortly."

Anna's eyes widened as she turned to face the wolf, who was still sitting calmly at the center of the cell. "Y-you?" Anna stood still, her mouth hanging open, "how? I...you…what?"

"I understand your confusion," The wolf's mouth never moved, but Anna could hear her voice clearly in her head. "But I believe you were moving me from this horrid place." Anna was amazed to see the wolf wrinkle her nose, and she could have sworn the wolf was frowning. "It smells awful!"

"Umm…I…we…yes?" Anna was dumbfounded, and was still trying to figure how this was all possible when the wolf stood gingerly. "You…umm...are you alright?"

"My wounds will heal, but for now they cause me great pain." The wolf looked up, her golden-amber eyes filled with emotions Anna couldn't completely decipher. "Please, for now you must trust me. More will be revealed to you time, and I will be there to guide you." The wolf whimpered, her legs shaking.

"Can you make it up the steps?" Anna asked, her confusion pushed aside.

The wolf nodded, "yes, I think so."

"Ok…umm…lets go…" Anna turned to leave.

"Kira."

Stopping, Anna turned back to the wolf, "What?"

"Kira, my name is Kira."

"Oh…" Anna wasn't sure how she felt about introductions with a wolf…"I'm Anna, now we should really—"

"It's an honor to meet you." The wolf…Kira…bowed, lowering her head.

"Thanks, I think…we should really get going, the guards will wake soon."

Nodding Kira followed as Anna led her back to her room. Anna was still shocked by everything that had happened; not sure what it all meant. Now more than ever, she wished she had the answers to her dream.


A/N: I hope you enjoyed it! And I hope you were able to follow along pretty well. My biggest concern is whether my story is easy to follow or if it's scattered around.

I'll try not to take so long for the next update:)