Hello dearies! I am so sorry for the super long delay! I was grounded from my laptop, so I tried to work on my phone but got that taken too. I starter working on it again the second I got them back, which was last night. I got a really long chapter done for you guys! I'm even working on it in school. Eh.
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Okay, is anyone else seriously weirded out that we are already one chapter seven?
After a small argument, we decided that we might as well spend the night in the area we were at. Anna and I argued for it, the boys against. Girls always get what they want.
It was kind of amazing how much Anna and Kristoff accepted Hans, especially after only a day. Anna, naturally, still seemed a little wary, but she was still kind and sweet towards the villain if the story. Hans and Kristoff seemed to have formed a tight friendship, hours after they were trying to murder each other.
"Hey," Anna said, walking over and bumping me with her shoulder.
"Hi!" I said, grinning and bumping her back. She smiled and tugged at her braid."
So... What's going on with you and Hans?" Anna asked, giving me a knowing smile as I blushed.
"Wha- no its... He... I..." I spluttered nervously. Then I sighed. "Its really complicated."
"How complicated?"
"I don't really understand it myself complicated," I replied easily.
"You like him!" Anna said, a little loudly.
"No I don't!" I whispered fiercely. A little too quickly. I winced as Anna grinned victoriously.
"Come on," she said. "Its nothing to be embarrassed about."
"But now he can be so..." I said, waving my hands wildly in the air and grunting.
"He's not so bad," Anna said. "At least, he wasn't before."
We sat by a tree in silence for a while. "I knew him before, too," I said softly.
Anna looked a little surprised. "Really? It doesn't seem like he knows you. Well, he does now, but you know what I mean."
"He didn't remember me."
It was painful to recall that fact. But I realized that it was probably a good thing. Yes, before I left the first time, I had a huge crush on Hans. He was the first person I ever really liked, and I immediately mistook that for love. But after he was taken from me... That's when I realized that I truly did love him.
I thought of the moments that we had before. Laughing around a bad attempt of a campfire. Holding hands while walking the long way to Elsa's palace. Messing around with silly snowball fights. Our first kiss.
My face started to warm up, and I could feel tears coming. I held my breath and prayed Anna wouldn't notice.
"Emma?" Anna asked, waving a hand in front of my face. "You kind of zoned out for a bit."
"Oh," I muttered, giving my head a quick shake. "Sorry."
"It's fine," Anna shrugged. "Come on. It's getting late."
We walked back to camp with our arms linked, and I blinked rapidly to keep the tears back.
...
That night, I had trouble falling asleep. I tossed and turned for a long time before laying flat on my back, looking at the stars.
"Hey, Shifter."
I jumped as Kristoff sat down next to me.
"First of all, don't sneak up on me like that!" I whispered, punching him lightly on the arm. "And second, why don't you just shout out to the world of magical abilities!"
Kristoff just smiled and glanced over at Anna. "When are you going to tell them?"
"I don't know," I sighed. "But I have a feeling its going to be soon."
We sat in silence for a while. I found that I've bonded with Kristoff really well, much more than I did in my first Shift. I could talk easily around him, without worrying about my secret; he already knew, after all.
"Where did you go?"
Kristoff's question was quite sudden, making me jump a little. "What?"
"You said you already Shifted. That's why you are the one in the prophesy. Where did you first Shift?"
My throat closed up and I started to shake. I hoped he wouldn't notice anything.
"Why do you want to know?" I asked, my voice an octave higher. I cleared my throat.
"No reason," Kristoff said quickly. "Never mind. You don't have to tell me."
I wanted to tell him, but at the same time, I didn't. A silent war raged on in my head, and the don't won.
"I'll... I'll tell you eventually," I stammered, yanking on a loose piece of my braid.
"OK," Kristoff said, looking at the dark sky. I looked up and shivered. It was a warm night, but I always felt cold after I almost froze to death.
"Goodnight then," the ice harvester said, getting up and walking towards Sven.
"Night," I whispered, rubbing my eyes.
...
I woke up to snow tickling my face. Squinting open one eye, I saw Olaf grinning brightly. "Hi Emma!" He said enthusiastically, sitting up.
I blinked in the bright sunlight. "Hi Olaf," I yawned, stretching and running my fingers through my knotted hair.
"Hans and Kristoff are getting the horses ready, but Anna said we won't be leaving for a while."
Olaf's constant chatter reminded me of a toddler. He always spake his mind, bringing up really random things.
"OK," I said kindly, brushing myself off as I walked towards Anna.
Her face brightened as she saw me approaching. "Oh, good. You're up!" Anna said, handing me an apple with a grin.
"Not entirely," I groaned, tossing the apple from hand to hand. "Olaf said we weren't leaving soon?"
"Oh, no. We're leaving as soon as the boys are done."
I was confused. "Then why did-"
"He wouldn't stop asking. He's really sweet, but a bit annoying at times," Anna said. Her eyes widened. "No, not annoying! I mean... Overbearing? No..."
I giggled as Anna blushed. Immediately, the boys came over. "We're done," Kristoff said, scowling and swatting some bugs away."
"OK, let's go," I said, biting into the apple and winking at Anna.
...
After about a half and hour, we finally arrived at the doorstep of Elsa's castle. "Yay," I sighed, getting off my horse and adjusting my dress. "Time to face the evil brother."
"Maybe he'll invite us for tea," Hans sneered, then sighed with his eyes closed. Running a hand through his auburn hair, he started up the icy steps.
"Do you know why the castle hasn't melted yet?" I muttered to Anna as Kristoff gazed dreamily at the shiny surface.
"My guess is the magic," Anna replied. "But then again, Olaf wouldn't have melted if that were the case. I dunno."
"Is Albert in there?" Olaf questioned, sliding along the porch like area.
"Yeah," Kristoff said. "Well, you're the family. Knock," he said, pushing Hans to the door.
Hans shot Kristoff a look before taking a breath and knocking once.
Immediately, the door was opened by a quite adorable looking prince. My guess was he was about a year or two older than Hans, with much browner hair. However, as soon as the prince smiled, all traces of friendliness disappeared.
"Took you long enough," Prince Albert said. "I was starting to worry!"
Hans balled up his fists and took a step towards his older brother. Anna stepped forward and put a hand on his shoulder, hissing something into his ear. "Stay. Back!"
"Aw, come on now," Albert tutted, wagging a finger at the young princess. "You should know better than to pair up with your enemy! Didn't dear old Hans try to kill you and your sister only a couple days ago?"
"Shut up," Anna muttered. But she still removed her hand from Hans shoulder.
"What do you want?" I asked, trying to get the attention off two of my best friends.
"Hmm," Albert said sarcastically, tapping his foot thoughtfully. "What do you think! I want the throne. And I thought you were the smart one Emma."
I froze.
"Wha- how do you know my name?" I spluttered, staring with wide eyes.
"I'll give you three guesses," he said, tapping his forearm with a smirk.
I felt my face pale. A sick feeling twisted in my stomach as the realization hit me. I tried to deny it, but the idea had already bloomed into a feeling of utter panic.
"No..." I whispered softly, squeezing my eyes shut.
"I knew you'd get it!" Albert said, applauding mockingly. "Your aunt sends you best of wishes.
I stumbled back, almost falling down the stairs if Kristoff didn't pull me back. "He's one of them, isn't he?" Kristoff whispered. "The people trying to kill you."
I nodded and suddenly, the icy fear that had washed over me was replaced by pure anger.
Storming over to Albert, I smacked him as hard as I could across his smug little face. Immediately, he recoiled, clutching his cheek. Hatred shone in his eyes.
"You have no right," I growled at him, stepping towards him and kicking him in the shin. "To suddenly show up, working with people I hate. I have been through ENOUGH! And I will NOT let you kill me now."
I expected the prince to lash out. Part of me wanted him to. I wanted to fight, a fight that I would surely lose but I would still work towards it. Part of me knew that the fights that seemed most impossible were the ones that needed to be fought.
Instead, he laughed. The sound echoed around the palace, rebounding so I heard it three more times. "You have an attitude, don't you? Unfortunately, that will only make it harder for you. And if you try to take you and your friends somewhere you think is safe... Well I'd rather not get into that."
"Emma, what's going on?" Hans asked slowly.
I took a deep breath. "Nothing."
"No, really. How do you two know each other?"
"Hans, please!" I said, trying to keep my temper in control.
"Ah, you haven't told them," Albert remarked.
I punched him in the gut.
"Hans is right, what is going on?" Anna asked, eyes flickering to me and Albert.
"Anna..." I sighed, sensing I was at my boiling point.
"Why are you acting so suspicious?" Hans asked.
I snapped. "Shut up!" I screamed at no one in particular. "Shut up shut up shut. Up! Yes Hans, I am totally working with your evil brother, who, by the way, wants to kill me! Yes, of course that's why I went on this stupid little quest! You guys have no idea what I have been through these past few months, so just SHUT UP!"
I ignored the hurt that flashed across Hans face. I stormed into the castle and heard the doors slam shut behind me. I also heard a muffled yell, as well as thumps. Turning around, I saw the doors pushed Albert outside too.
After I found a place that I could hide, I tried to ease the anger that seemed to be swirling around me. Immediately, the doors opened with a squeal. I heard the voices of my friends, luckily Albert's was not one of them. I took a deep breath and looked at my hiding place.
I had Shifted to the top of the remade chandelier. I wasn't tired at all, which could either mean I had more control of my powers or I was too distracted to notice. Still, it was a great hiding spot, as I really didn't want to talk to anyone.
"Emma!" I heard Kristoff shout. He sounded strange, as if he was desperate to get answers. Which was weird, since he already knew almost everything.
Still, he was the only person I could talk to right now.
Quickly, I Shifted behind Kristoff, grabbing his arm and reappearing back at the camp we a were at the night before.
The ice harvester fell to the ground with a loud thump. "Emma!" He said, shaking his head and getting shakily to his feet. "Are you okay?"
"I... Think so," I said.
"Oh," Kristoff said. "Emma, what you said back there-"
"I was mad, Kristoff!" I said. "You don't get it."
"I know. Its just... Why didn't you tell us?"
"What." I said flatly.
"I knew... Knew... there was something about you that seemed familiar."
"Kristoff?"
"Its because your first Shift was here. To Arendale. And we must have forgotten somehow..."
I could literally see realization dawn on Kristoff's face.
"What happened?" He asked quietly.
"Listen, I'll explain later. We need to-" I realized something stupid. "Holy crap. I just left Anna and Hans with a crazy murderer."
Kristoff slapped a hand to his forehead. "Can you do another Shift thing?"
"Actually, yeah," I said, grabbing his wrist and feeling our existence fade for a second.
When we appeared in the middle of the room, Kristoff swore loudly. They were nowhere to be seen.
"Let's split up," I said, worried my own temper got them killed.
I ran up the stairs while Kristoff scoured the bottom floor. Running into one room off the the side, I froze as I heard the sound of a sword being drawn behind me.
"I told you running away wouldn't help you," Albert smirked, pressing the blade against his brothers neck.
Once again, I am more sorry about the late update than I have ever been sorry in my life! School is really kicking my butt, and I was grounded from electronics as I said before.
I hole you liked this chapter! I will try to get another one up in the next few days, so hopefully there won't be another hiatus...
I got a review recently asking if I could write a story like this with Godzilla? It sounds really interesting, but I actually haven't seen the movie yet. When I do, I might write that fanfic...
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