I got the motivation to write this from one of the scenes from 'Big Hero 6' where Tadashi cheered up Hiro when he's nervous to show/promote his microbots. The other one was the struggles of every engineering student to finish their program and take the board exam.
This is set in the real world or an alternate universe, so please spare me if I got some things wrong since this is my first time writing this.
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure you all know this.
Everything Anna felt internally is numbness. As if every emotion she has instantly vanished. She certainly has no exact reason why she felt this way. It might be the fact that the day of the engineering board exams has finally arrived or maybe her preparations are not adequate enough for her to pass it.
Anna quickly shook her head vigorously. Her main reason is probably the former. Nonetheless, no matter how hard she tries to cheer herself or make herself feel comfortable, everything doesn't work. Her state is not changing. It's strange; why do I feel like this?
After finishing her engineering program, Anna wasted no time to prepare herself for the board exams. She did every method and followed every advice and suggestions that Elsa and her friends told her. In Anna's perspective, she felt good on her preparations. There's a chance that she might pass that horrid test under one take like Elsa did in her program. However, all of her determination and optimism about that day has somehow vanished with no exact reason.
"Hey, Engr. Anna,"
Anna quickly snapped out of her thoughts as soon as Elsa playfully *pinches her nose. As a result, she placed her right hand on Elsa's to remove it from her nose. "Elsa, stop! My nose, I can't breathe, properly."
Noticing the grief and worry in her sister's eyes made Elsa's giggle and playful mood instantly fade. She can see and feel that something's troubling her little sister, but she doesn't know what. Nonetheless, Elsa will do whatever it takes to see that spunky, happy and optimistic look in Anna's eyes. After all, it is one of her duties as her big sister. "Anna, what's wrong? You haven't eaten your breakfast yet. It's one of our favorites—waffles with whipped cream, blueberries and chocolate chips."
For some odd reason, Anna ignored her sister's concern and turns to her left side as she bit her lip. She really can't hide her despair. Elsa knows her too well.
"Anna, it's normal to get nervous before taking that test, but I assure you that I am more than a hundred percent sure that you'll pass. You will be even considered as the number one passer."
Anna bit her lip harder. Despite her sister's encouraging words, it doesn't seem to make her feel at least fifty percent better.
"Hey," Elsa moves her chair closer to Anna. She placed her left hand on Anna's left shoulder and placed her other hand on Anna's cheek. "Everything is going to be alright. I'll support you endlessly…. Just please… don't shut me out."
Anna looked into Elsa's eyes and saw nothing but concern, love and support in it. Elsa is really serious and meant every word she just said. Anna wanted to say something comforting to her sister, but somehow her body managed to move on its own. She removed her sister's hands on herself and embraced Elsa tightly and warmly. "I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't have acted like that."
Elsa was astonished at Anna's sudden, warm and comforting hug, but she gladly returned and melted from the hug nonetheless. She reached for her sister's hair and strokes it gently. "That's okay. No apologies needed. You know I'm always here for you."
This time, Anna couldn't control her emotions any longer and suddenly, tears started flowing down in her eyes. The tears are a mix of despair, sadness and comfort. Anna was blessed to have an amazing sister like Elsa.
After moments of silence, Anna had eventually been able to realize her main reason about her actions and feelings earlier. "Elsa, do you think… do you think Mama and Papa would be proud of my accomplishments?"
Elsa flinched at the sudden question, but opts not to let go of their embrace. They haven't talked about their parents since their death after an unpredicted earthquake strikes their trip in one of the Asian countries for their business trip.
Their sudden death left them heartbroken for they couldn't believe that their parents instantly died in an earthquake. They should have survived either wounded but survived or just plain survivors.
Thankfully, the sisters were blessed enough to have their aunt and uncle, Kai and Gerda, to welcome them in their home as their own children since they haven't been blessed one in ages. Their parents' business partner, Oaken, was kind enough to lend them money to continue their studies.
Moreover, that happened exactly three years ago. How come Anna has been concealing her emotions for a long time? How come she hadn't told her about it? Knowing her sister very well, Elsa concluded that she is either weren't ready to tell the truth or just waiting for the right moment. In her perspective, this is the right moment to talk about it.
As she delved deeper in her sister's feelings, she finally understands how Anna feels. Their parents never praised Anna in terms of academics despite that she is a hard worker and a very talented person. Elsa doesn't understand why their parents are like that. However, she couldn't ask for a better family. "I finally understand why you're acting like this. I should have known. I'm sorry."
Hearing her sister's remorseful tone, it was now her time to make her not feel that way. "That's okay, no apologies needed. I couldn't understand what was going with me either, but now, I know why."
Elsa hugs Anna tighter. "Anna… Mama and Papa will and always been proud of you. You're a great person in terms of any good thing I can think of. Remember that."
Anna can feel all the pessimism she felt earlier has finally been banished and finally smiled. "Thank you… I guess that's what I've needed. You're the best sister ever."
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With her new found confidence and determination, Anna was able to answer each and every question of the test correctly. Consequently, she passed and became the number one passer while Elsa couldn't be more proud of her. Elsa knew she was right all along.
To celebrate Anna's success, the sisters stayed in their house all day, just enjoying each other's presence and watching their favorite films while eating as many chocolate as they could.
"Thank you."
As Elsa finished taking a bite from her chocolate, she turns to face Anna and gave her a confused look. "For what?"
Anna smiled sincerely and warmly at Elsa. "For everything. For being my sister, my best friend, my most favorite person in the world and I could go on with this forever." She giggled at her little rambling, but remained focused and sincere on her words. "You were the reason why I passed that test. If you weren't there to cheer me up, who knows what'll be its worse consequence."
Elsa can feel her tears welled up and gave her sister an arm-hug. Anna wrapped both her arms on Elsa and gave her the warmest hug she can give.
"Thank you for everything as well, Anna. You were the reason why I learned to accept myself."
"I guess we're even."
"Yes, yes we are."
Perfection might not ever exist in this world, but in Anna and Elsa's perspective, everything seemed okay and a little close to perfection when they're with each other. There may be future trials ahead as time goes by, but one thing's for sure they will and always be there to help each other regardless of the circumstances.
*Sorry guys, I couldn't control myself on the nose-pinching-thing. It is just too adorkable (a good expression I used on great people/circumstances. lol) for me to handle.
Okay, there might be a little similarities of this with the last chapter or am I the only one who feels like this? Nonetheless, if it is very similar to the last chapter, then I'll possibly delete it due to its redundancy and unoriginality.
I hope you like this and God bless. *imitates Hiro's grin*
