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Chapter 6: Pre-Ball

Elsa stood in front of her sister with a bewildered look on her face, "What you think is right? What's that supposed to mean?"

Anna clasped her hands in front of her, "The night after you and Hans left, I received a letter from London that invited us to a ball on Friday."

"Us? Who's 'us'? You and me?"

Anna began to wring her hands, "Well, technically you and Hans were invited, but since you were gone I figured that I could handle representing Arendelle at the ball."

Elsa crossed her arms, "Okay, I understand that, but why is British royalty interested in us attending their ball?"

Anna hesitated, "…Because they want to establish an alliance with us."

Elsa's eyebrows shot up, "An alliance? But why?"

"I don't know…I have a meeting with the British Parliament Sunday afternoon-"

"No, you don't…" Elsa let out a long sigh, "I have a meeting Sunday afternoon."

Anna's dignified persona was fading quickly, "See?! Elsa, this is why I didn't want to tell you about this. I knew you were just going to go into 'queen mode' and forget that you're not only on a vacation, you're on your honeymoon. Speaking of which, where is Hans?"

Elsa hesitated, "…Back at the estate…"

Anna's eyes widened, "Are you mad at him? Are you two fighting?"

"No…" Elsa looked around and led her sister out of the direct flow of foot traffic, "Anna, who's in charge of Arendelle?"

"Annaliese, William, and Kai…it's kind of a team effort but they'll be fine."

Elsa furrowed her brow, "Then where's Kristoff?"

Anna looked over her sister's shoulder with a guilty expression, "Running up behind you…"

Kristoff's face was a mixture of bewilderment and guilt, "Queen Elsa, I-"

Elsa turned around and gave him a stern look, "I gave you specific instructions to keep my sister safe-"

"That's why he's here!" Anna held onto Elsa's arm, "I made him come so he can keep an eye on me. I gave him no choice so please don't be mad at him."

Elsa pulled her arm away from her sister, "I'm not mad at him, I'm mad at you. I trusted you to stay in Arendelle to watch over our kingdom and our people, but you deliberately disobeyed me."

"Elsa, I-"

"I want you to give me the letter and the invitations to the ball. Afterwards, you are leaving to go back to Arendelle as soon as possible."

"Elsa, please-"

"Now, Anna."

Anna sadly nodded as she made her way to the palace, with Kristoff and Elsa in tow. When they were getting close to the palace gates, Elsa stayed a good distance away to avoid being seen and waited for Anna to return with the papers. Kristoff was anxiously waiting beside the livid queen, "Queen Elsa, I'm very sorry that we abused your trust, but please don't be too hard on Anna. She really thought she was doing what was best for you and Hans."

Elsa kept her arms crossed and sternly looked up at him, "Which is why I put you in charge of keeping her level headed and keeping her inArendelle."

Kristoff rubbed the back of his neck, "You know, Anna…once she makes up her mind, it's just easier to follow along and keep a close eye on her while on the road."

"I know it's easier but someday you're going to have to grow a backbone and say no to her. Otherwise, she'll walk all over you and drag you off a two hundred foot cliff…oh, that's right she already did that, didn't she?" Kristoff shamefully hung his head and kept his mouth closed. After a few seconds passed, Elsa began tapping her foot, "You haven't proposed to her yet…why?"

"I was planning on doing it near her birthday, but since you and Hans were getting married that same month, I felt it wouldn't be as special because that was your moment in the spotlight…I didn't want to take it away from you."

"That's very kind of you, but that was also three months ago…"

"Well, we also kind of hit a rough patch during that time and I didn't want it to seem like I was proposing to her because I knew that's what she wanted from me. And then Annaliese's baby came along and our relationship was put on hold."

Elsa was quiet for a minute before letting out a long sigh, "I don't think you should propose to Anna."

"What?!"

Elsa raised a hand to quiet him down, "At least not until you learn to stand your ground around her. If things keep on going the way they are now, you're going to have a one-sided marriage and I just know that when something goes wrong between you two, I'm going to be on damage control."

Kristoff could feel desperation coming over him, "With all due respect, Elsa, we figured out our last big quarrel by ourselves."

Elsa firmly shook her head, "That's not what I heard…you and Anna may not have come to me for help but you did go to Hans on our wedding day. I understand that it's good to go to others for help, but I also don't think it's a good thing to always seek help for every relationship road bump. You two are going to have to learn how to work some things out by yourselves." Her face softened as she uncrossed her arms, "I'm sorry Kristoff, but it's not just you…Anna also needs to learn how to work with another person in a serious relationship. I just don't think she's ready…"

They ended their conversation when Anna walked up to them with a solemn expression, "Here's the letter and inside are the two invitations to the ball…I hope you and Hans have fun."

Elsa felt bad because she could tell how badly her sister had looked forward to going to the ball. And if it weren't for her being married to Hans, she probably would have let Anna tag along with her. But unfortunately, she was a married monarch and it would be unheard of if she attended a royal ball without her husband. Unless, of course, he left to go to the Southern Isles already…in that case, I'll need to keep Anna around for at least another day. "Anna…I know you meant well, but I don't think this was the right way to handle this situation. With that being said, I will allow you and Kristoff to stay here for another day but I want both of you gone before the ball on Friday. I don't need the British Parliament and royal family to think we don't know what we're doing."

Anna seemed to brighten up at the one-day extension and gave her sister a grateful smile, "Thanks, Elsa…I'm really sorry for messing everything up."

Elsa wrapped her arms around her sister, "Anna, you didn't mess everything up…besides, I don't think there is any problematic situation that couldn't be fixed with a warm hug. Don't you agree?"

Anna let a short giggled escape through her lips as she hugged her back, "I love warm hugs."

Hans was sitting alone on a rock by the pond, reflecting upon the afternoon's events. He rested his chin in his hand and let out a long sigh. What have I done…I'm such a fool, I can't believe I told her that she doesn't understand. She's experienced just as much loss as I have, if not more. I don't know what to do and I want, no, need her to be here with me. Hans looked back at the house and briefly thought about the packed suitcase that was sitting in the bedroom, waiting for him to make a decision on whether or not to go to the Southern Isles.

"Boy, I need to have a word with you."

"Yes, Father…what is it?"

"Last night, your Mother suddenly came down with a serious illness."

"Is she okay?"

"She…she's dead."

"What?!"

"She died in her sleep early this morning."

"How?!"

"Although it's none of your business, we suspect she was poisoned."

"You're going to catch the bad guy, right?"

"…I will do what I can."

Has stood up and began walking towards the house. I can't let my father get away with this…he deliberately lied to my face. He's a murderer and I'm not going to just let this go away. He walked into the bedroom and placed a hand on his suitcase, but the glisten of his wedding band caught his eye. But I can't leave Elsa…it's our honeymoon and our three month anniversary…I would never dare try anything that could hurt her. Hans sighed and sat down on the bed. It comes down to who I care about more, which is obviously…

He looked out the window just as he saw his wife ride in, "Elsa!" He hurried outside just as she emerged from the stables, "Elsa, I'm so sorry-"

Elsa smiled as she embraced him, "No, don't be. You were upset and I should have just let you vent without me commenting." She slightly pulled away so that she could look at him but stayed close enough that his arms were still around her, "If you want to go to the Southern Isles, then I don't want to be the one stopping you. I know how much your mother meant to you and if this will ease your pain then who am I to say no."

"Elsa, this trip is about you and me, not my mother and definitely not my father…just us. And I'd be a fool to leave you for some scumbag like my father. You're the one and only person in my life right now and I want to keep it that way for the next week or so." He leaned down and gave her a quick kiss, "I will always be here and I will never leave you."

Elsa bit her lip, "So how do you feel about attending a ball?"

Hans raised his eyebrows, "A ball?"

Elsa nonchalantly shrugged as she walked into the house, "Yeah, it's nothing much just a royal ball being held at the palace this Friday."

"You mean the event that the palace advisor told us about yesterday?"

"That would be the one."

Hans chuckled in disbelief, "You're joking right? How did we get invited to this royal ball?"

"Anna was kind enough to drop off the invitations for us."

Hans eyes widened, "Anna's here?!"

"Yes, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't caught off guard by her visitation. Nonetheless, are you free Friday evening?"

Hans reached for her hand and kissed the top of it, "For you, of course."

Elsa smiled as she walked into the living room, "And Sunday afternoon?"

Hans closely followed behind, "Sunday afternoon? What are we doing Sunday afternoon?"

Elsa sat down on the sofa and smoothed her dress, "The British Parliament was kind enough to schedule a meeting with us regarding an alliance between Great Britain and Arendelle."

Hans scoffed as he sat beside her, "How generous of them to give us work on our honeymoon."

"It could be worse…at least we still have next week free to do what we want."

"Yeah…" He leaned back and sighed, "I didn't bring anything formal did you?"

"No, I'm going to borrow something from Anna. Perhaps you could borrow something from Kristoff? He must have something formal since he was planning to attend the ball with Anna."

Hans laughed in disbelief, "Kristoff? Elsa, that man is much bigger than I am."

"We'll figure something out…I'm planning on meeting her tomorrow morning at a café so we can discuss the wardrobe situation and I suggest you come with me."

"…Fine."

By nine o'clock the next morning, Anna, Kristoff, Elsa, and Hans were all gathered around a table in Le Jardin. And as if on cue, a waitress appeared right as they sat down, "Bonjour everyone, welcome to Le Jardin, I am Juliette."

Elsa smiled upon seeing her French friend again, "Bonjour Juliette, how are you?"

Juliette's face lit up, "Ah, yes, I remember you, madame! I'm afraid I do not recall getting your name yesterday."

"I'm Elsa…" She nodded towards the others around the table, "And this is my sister Anna, her friend Kristoff, and my husband Hans."

Juliette politely acknowledged everyone, "May I get you somezing to drink?"

Elsa sheepishly grinned, "Could I have another chocolate espresso, please? I never got to enjoy the one you made me yesterday."

Juliette giggled, "Bien sûr! Of course! And you mademoiselle?"

Anna grinned, "A chocolate espresso for me too, please!"

"Ah, yes, I remember Hannah talking about you yesterday."

Anna giggled as she scanned the dining room, "Speaking of which, where is she? I wanted her to meet my sister."

"She has taken ze morning off today. She asked me last night if I could cover her shift, so I assume somezing came up wiz her ozer job, but I don't mind covering for a good friend."

Anna furrowed her brow, "Her other job?"

"Oui, most of us work two jobs but her second job can sometimes be a bit demanding."

"What does she do?"

Juliette lowered her voice, "It is not my place to say, it is quite private, mademoiselle."

Anna blushed, "Oh…sorry."

Juliette laughed, "Do not apologize, it is fine. Drinks for you, gentlemen?"

Hans charmingly smiled, "I'll take a coffee with two shots of espresso and light on the crème, please."

Kristoff was slightly confused by Hans's drink request before he realized that Juliette was waiting for him, "Oh, I-I'll take a water…thanks."

Juliette laughed lightly, "Bien, I will be back wiz your drinks very soon."

Elsa and Anna started to giggle at Kristoff's blushing expression. Anna gently put her hand on his arm, "Kristoff, are you alright?"

He tried to seem as nonchalant as possible, "Oh sure…just out of curiosity, Hans, what on earth did you just order?"

Hans chuckled as he leaned back in his seat, "It's something I used to drink quite often while living in the Southern Isles. Annaliese used to make it for me almost every morning before she married Kendrick…it's delicious."

Elsa smiled as she held his hand, "I might have to try some then."

Hans raised an eyebrow, "I'll share it with you if I get some of that chocolate espresso."

"Deal." She focused her attention to the ice harvester, "So Kristoff, Hans and I were discussing the wardrobe situation and we were wondering if perhaps Hans could borrow something from you."

Kristoff smirked, "From me? Sure, if you can make it fit."

Anna furrowed her brow, "For goodness sake the ball is tomorrow, there has to be some sort of seamstress in the palace."

"You could always ask that Sullivan guy to find someone. He said he would be available if we needed anything."

Anna wrinkled her nose, "Ew, no…I'd rather not."

Hans sat up and leaned forward, "Are you talking about Thomas Sullivan? The palace advisor?"

Anna cautiously looked back and forth between Hans and Elsa, "…Yes. You know him?"

"We ran into him when we arrived."

"And he didn't recognize you guys?"

Elsa furrowed her brow, "Recognize us? No. How would he even know about us?"

Kristoff rubbed the back of his neck, "He told us when we arrived that King William IV was curious to meet…"

Anna bit her lip, "The infamous Snow Queen."

Elsa's eyebrows shot up and her mouth dropped slightly, "What?"

Anna uncomfortably shifted in her seat, "He said you made headlines around the world…you both did."

Hans raised his eyebrows, "Both of us?"

Fear slowly began to overcome Elsa, "Around the world?" She looked at Hans with a look of panic, "Everyone's going to figure out who we are at the ball tomorrow and who knows what's going to happen after that? People are going to treat us differently and look down on us and-"

"Elsa." Hans looked down at her hands and noticed that she had completely frozen her napkin, "Look at me, we're not going to worry about what other people think about you or me or your ice-"

"Here we go…" Hans quickly placed his napkin over Elsa's hands and her frozen napkin as Juliette placed the drinks onto the table, "Two chocolate espressos, one water, and one coffee wiz two shots of espresso and light crème. Would you like anyzing to eat?"

Hans glanced at Elsa before giving the waitress one of his most charming smiles, "I think we'll take the check, now, Juliette. We've got a lot of things to do today."

Juliette placed the check on the table, "Très bien, zank you for dining wiz us and I hope to see you all very soon."

"Absolutely, thanks Juliette."

In less than an hour, Anna and Kristoff were leading Hans and Elsa down the palace corridors. As Hans carefully looked around, Elsa sidled up to her sister, "Anna, I was thinking that Hans could go with Kristoff to his room while you and I deal with my dress in your room. That way we can kill two birds with one stone."

Anna bit her lip as they approached the door, "Yeah, sure…but there's just one problem."

"What's that?"

Anna unlocked the door with a sheepish smile, "Kristoff and I are sharing a room."

"You're what?!" Elsa grabbed her arm and dragged her inside before the guys caught up to them, "Anna that's outright indecent!"

"It's not like you and Hans never shared a room before you were married."

Elsa tried to keep her voice low and even, "We weren't a couple when that happened, plus, he was always bleeding and someone had to keep an eye on him. Besides, we hated each other at the time so it was safe to say that nothing was going to happen."

"Elsa, nothing's happened and nothing's going to happen, Kristoff and I aren't even sleeping in the same room. I sleep on the bed in the bedroom and he sleeps on the couch in the living room."

Elsa skeptically raised an eyebrow, "Really."

"Yes! Don't you trust us? Don't you trust me?"

Elsa scoffed, "I trusted you to stay in Arendelle and watch over our kingdom and yet here you are in London."

Anna took a step back with a hurt expression, "Okay, I admit it, I messed up! I thought you already forgave me for my mistake."

Elsa mentally slapped herself and let her expression soften, "…You're right. I'm sorry."

There was an awkward silence when Hans and Kristoff walked in, but then Anna's face lit up, "Stay right here! I know where we can find a seamstress." Kristoff and Hans looked at Elsa, who just shrugged back at the two men. A couple minutes passed before Anna returned with a petite brunette in tow, "Here she is…ta-da!"

Elsa's eyes widened, "Rapunzel?!"

Rapunzel giggled at everyone's surprised expressions, "Good morning everyone! Anna just caught me as I was finishing up my morning stroll and told me that you guys were in need of a seamstress."

Elsa was thoroughly confused, "Yes, but-"

Anna held onto her cousin's arm, "I remember Rapunzel telling me that when she was in her tower she learned how to do all sorts of things like play guitar, paint, knit, make candles and-"

"Sew dresses!" Rapunzel smiled at the memory, "I even made Pascal a miniature version of the outfit I used to wear when I was younger."

Kristoff's eyebrows shot up, "You play guitar?"

Hans smirked, "You sewed a dress for a chameleon?"

Elsa shrugged, "That's good enough for me, but what are you doing in London?"

Rapunzel closed the door behind her, "The same reason that Anna and Kristoff are here…to represent their kingdom at the ball tomorrow and to discuss a possible alliance with Great Britain. Now, shall we get started?"

Elsa smiled, "Please by all means…"

Elsa and Anna were able to get done pretty quickly because although Elsa was a few inches taller than Anna, they were roughly the same dress size. Elsa had decided to wear a very dark green dress that had tight long sleeves that also came off the shoulder and the material covering her arms, upper chest, and upper back were much thinner than the rest of the dress. In about an hour's time, Rapunzel finished making the small alterations and handed Elsa the finished product, "Here we are, Elsa. Everything should fit you perfectly and if not then you know where to find me."

Elsa admired her cousin's handy work, "This is phenomenal, Rapunzel! Thank you."

Rapunzel laughed, "Don't thank me yet, we still have to deal with Hans and Kristoff. So Hans, what are you looking at?"

"I should probably wear something green to match Elsa, but perhaps mix it with a dark purple almost black."

Rapunzel searched through Kristoff's formal attire and found a dark green jacket and pants and matched it with a very dark purple vest and sash, and finally a black shirt and boots. After Rapunzel put the outfit together she called Hans over, "Okay, so something like this?"

Hans nodded, "Yes that looks very nice. I brought a black shirt and boots with me so I can wear that."

Rapunzel picked up the clothes and placed them in Hans's arms, "Great, so put on the rest."

"Uh…" Hans looked back Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff.

Elsa crossed her arms and gave her husband an impish grin, "Go ahead Hans, try it on."

After a few minutes, Hans came out behind the changing screen with Kristoff's clothes draped over his body like oversized curtains. Anna and Elsa looked at each other before they burst out laughing. Anna fell to the floor and actually let out a snort as Elsa held her stomach and wiped away a tear, "Oh my goodness!"

Hans crossed his arms and snarled, "Okay that's enough."

As he began walking back to the changing screen, Rapunzel ran over to him and grabbed his arm, "No, no, no…I need you to stand still for a while until the alterations are complete."

Elsa tried to regain her composure as she finished wiping the tears, "Yes, Hans stand still."

Hans glared at his wife as Rapunzel began working on his jacket, "You're enjoying this aren't you?"

Elsa sat back and smiled, "Way more than I should…" She blew him an air kiss, "Love you."

Hans smirked, "Uh-huh."

When they were about an hour and a half into the alterations, there was a knock on the door. Rapunzel took out the few pins she was holding in her mouth, "Can someone get that? I left a note on my pillow for Eugene so it could be him."

Kristoff stood up to go open the door and returned with Eugene in tow. Eugene took one look at Hans and gave him a skeptical look, "I hate to tell you this, Hans, but I think those clothes are a little big on you."

Hans rolled his eyes, "Oh, don't you start with me too."

Eugene chuckled as he walked over to Rapunzel and l leaned over to kiss her but stopped when he noticed that she had sewing pins sticking out of her mouth, "Gah! Geez, Blondie, if you didn't want to kiss me, you could just say so instead of threatening me."

Rapunzel smiled and rolled her eyes as she continued to work on Hans's pants. Anna watched as Eugene leaned close to Rapunzel's ear and whispered something to her. In response, Rapunzel nodded and Eugene kissed her on the forehead before he made his way over to the two sisters and ice harvester. Anna smiled up at Eugene, "Sorry we had to drag your wife into this but I didn't know anyone else who could help."

Rapunzel took the last pin out of her mouth, "Don't worry about it, Anna. We're family, that's what we're here for."

Anna leaned back and took a long hard look at her cousin, "Something's different about you Rapunzel."

Rapunzel furrowed her brow as she continued pinning Hans's pants, "Oh? I hope it's a good different?"

"It is…you seem to have more life in you."

Rapunzel giggled, "I guess, technically, I do…"

"Huh?"

Rapunzel looked at Eugene with a wide smile before she stood up and walked over to her cousins, "I want to tell you two something …" She took their hands and led them to the bedroom and closed the door.

Kristoff and Hans curiously looked at Eugene, who gave them a smirk as he held up his hand, "In three…two…one…" He pointed at the door right when the three girls began screaming from the bedroom, "There it is."

The door swung open as Anna ran to Eugene and gave him a big hug, "I'm so happy for you guys!"

Elsa walked over and gave him a hug after her sister let go, "Congratulations, Eugene."

Kristoff wildly looked at the scene unfolding before him, "Can someone please tell me what's going on?"

Anna excitedly squealed as she grabbed Kristoff's arm, "Rapunzel and Eugene are going to have a baby!"

Hans smiled, "I would shake your hand or give you guys a hug if I weren't pinned up like a porcupine."

Rapunzel laughed, "You can change if you want, but you might need someone to help you because there are a lot of pins in your clothes." Rapunzel lifted a teasing eyebrow at her cousin, "And I believe that's your department, Elsa."

Eugene winked at her as he opened the door and began to usher everyone out, "If I recall correctly, you two are supposed to be on a honeymoon. So we're going to go get something for lunch and be back in a little while."

After everyone left, Hans began to waddle towards the changing screen, "If Rapunzel can pull off this wardrobe crisis, I don't know how we will ever repay her."

Elsa giggled, "Hans, if we're the only ones in here, you don't have to go behind the changing screen."

Hans stopped and slowly turned to his wife, "You make a good point. But maybe I just wanted to be modest."

Elsa rolled her eyes as she walked over to him, "You modest? When have you ever been modest?"

Hans smirked, "I have my moments."

Elsa pursed her lips as she looked him over, "So where do we start?"

"Let's get this jacket off first…" Elsa began to remove the jacket but accidentally pricked Hans in four different areas, "Ow!"

"Sorry! Rapunzel was right, there are a lot of pins in this thing." She snapped her fingers, "I've got it…but it might get a little chilly."

Elsa touched the collar of his jacket and slowly began to cover the jacket in a very thin layer of ice and in the process also covered the pins that now blended into the ice jacket. Hans slowly shrugged off the ice jacket, "Hey that worked really well…but about the rest?"

Elsa shrugged, "I could do the same but it would be especially cold because of the direct contact with your skin. It's your choice though."

Hans tried to remove the vest but grimaced when several more pins pierced his skin, "You know what? Just do it."

Elsa nodded as she touched his vest and his pants, letting her ice slowly cover the clothes. She then turned to go find a blanket as he slipped out of his ice clothes and quickly put on his pants. When she returned she couldn't help but blush as she handed him the blanket, "Here…I didn't want you to get too cold."

He gratefully wrapped himself up and involuntarily shivered, "Thanks. This is, what, the second time you've frozen my clothes?"

Elsa laughed as she sat on the sofa, "That's right, it is…no wonder why you weren't too surprised-" She suddenly stopped when she got a good look at his bare chest.

Hans followed her gaze and noticed that she was staring at the scars on his chest from when he was killed by the crossbows back in Sperca. He sat down beside her, "It's okay, Elsa…"

"It's just that you've gone through so much because of me…and now you're going to have those scars for the rest of your life…"

"I don't mind. They'll just serve as reminders that I succeeded in protecting the person I love, even when things got especially dire."

"Hans…" Elsa leaned forward and kissed him roughly. He put his arms around her and pulled her up onto him as he ran his hands up and down her back, his lips gently meeting hers with so much tenderness that her heart ached, "I love you, Hans Westergaard."

Suddenly his lips seized hers with surprising passion. She could feel herself getting swept away as she pressed her palms against his strong shoulders, "Wait, we better stop." She sat up and stared down at him, momentarily out of breath, "This is Anna and Kristoff's room, not ours. We should try to respect their living space."

Hans chuckled, "As you wish, Your Majesty."

It was the early evening on Friday when Elsa and Hans were getting ready for the ball in Rapunzel and Eugene's room because Rapunzel had insisted that they join them so she could work on any last minute alterations. Eugene was sitting on a chair, dressed and ready to go, mindlessly watching the people on the streets pass the palace. Rapunzel was still in her robe as she finished the final stitches in Hans's suit and Elsa was in the bathroom getting dressed. Rapunzel cut the final thread and smiled, "There…it's finally done. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself."

Hans chuckled as he looked at himself in the mirror, "It's perfect, Rapunzel. If you weren't born a princess then you definitely could have made it big in the fashion industry."

Rapunzel laughed as Elsa walked out of the bathroom in her green ball gown and her hair was pulled back into a half crown braid, letting a few stray curls frame her face, "Does everything look okay?"

Rapunzel smiled, "Oh, Elsa, you look beautiful! You should wear your hair like that more often. You'll definitely be turning heads tonight."

Elsa smoothed out her dress, "Thanks…I'm hoping that people will forget my past failures if I glam myself up a little bit."

Rapunzel placed her hand on her cousin's shoulder, "Oh, Elsa-"

"Elsa…" Eugene stood up and looked at the Arendelle couple, "I want to talk to you and Hans about tonight." Eugene looked over his shoulder and smiled at his wife, "Rapunzel, you need to get dressed."

Elsa and Hans sat down on the sofa together as Eugene sat in the chair across from them, "Listen, you both have made past mistakes that have unfortunately made headlines around the world. But no matter how much you want to avoid it…they will come back to bite you and they will be brought up tonight. Whether you deserve it or not, someone in that room will try to manipulate you, verbally hurt you, or try to make you second guess yourself, it's a guarantee. But your past struggles have made you both stronger as individuals and as a couple, and you need to remember that you two have gone through way too much to be torn down by some posh royals and dignitaries. I'm going to be straightforward and say that tonight is not going to be fun, and I know that because the first time I went to a special event with Rapunzel, I was scrutinized and completely torn apart. I heard them gossiping about me, about my past criminal record, and my relationship with Rapunzel behind our back and it hurt both Rapunzel and me…well, mostly Rapunzel, I'm pretty used to being badmouthed. Nevertheless, I'm not here to give you two a pep talk…I'm trying to prepare you for whatever you will encounter in that ballroom tonight."

Elsa let out a long sigh, "Perhaps we should have let Anna and Kristoff take our place."

Hans held her hands, "We can't hide from the world anymore, if we don't face it now, we'll have to face it later on…might as well get it over with tonight."

Rapunzel walked in and stood beside her husband, "Besides, you've got us here to help you."

There was a knocked on the door, "Prince Eugene? Princess Rapunzel? They are going to start announcing the royal parties soon."

Eugene stayed where he was seated, "Thank you, Thomas."

Everyone remained quiet as they listened to Thomas's footsteps get farther and farther away. Hans stood up and offered Elsa his arm, "Shall we go, milady?"

Elsa took his arm and sighed, "We shall."