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A/N: I want to thank everyone who waited for this chapter. The next one should be coming sooner than the last. Life's just been crazy. I also want to thank my friends, Jamie and Becca forh helping me with the song! Enjoy!
"True Sisters"
Chapter 7
Amber didn't stop running until she got to a door at the end of the hallway. Darting inside, she shut it behind her. Putting her back to the wall, she caught her breath. She had just managed to calm herself down despite a few remaining tears when a knock sounded at the door. Without hesitation, she ordered, "Go away!"
"Now that command I'm familiar with," the strange female voice commented on the other side.
Amber silently willed whoever it was to listen. After all, she was a princess. People had to obey her. However, a minute later she realized that wasn't going to work with this person.
"Please, Amber, I just want to help you. The amulet wouldn't have sent me if I couldn't do anything," the stranger pleaded. "I promise, I'm only here to help. Will you please open the door?"
Taking a deep breath, Amber cautiously stepped forward. Reaching out a hand, she opened the door. Stepping back, she resumed her earlier position.
"Thanks," the stranger replied.
"Who are you?" Amber's repeated question was more out of wonder this time rather than fear. She had all but stopped crying for the moment. The only indication she had ever done so were a few tearstains on her cheeks.
"Princess Amber, it's okay. You don't have to be afraid," the stranger tried to soothe, "I just want to help. I'm Princess Anna. Your sister's amulet summoned me."
Amber blinked in confusion.
"I…I don't understand."
"I won't hurt you," Anna assured her.
Amber regarded her suspiciously, but finally nodded.
"May I sit down?" Anna asked.
Amber made room for her on the floor. After a minute or two, she asked softly, "Can you really help me? I'm so confused. I-I said something I'm not sure I meant and now, I don't know what to do!"
Anna nodded. Smiling gently down at the pre-teen, she reached out and rested a hand on her shoulder.
"I think I might be able to. What exactly happened?"
"I was helping my sister, Sofia and I said something to her I should have said a long time ago. But I'm scared…I don't know what to do now." Amber paused as a new set of tears fell. "The worst part is…I've done a lot of bad things to her. She probably doesn't even feel the same way about me. And if she doesn't, I deserve it…" with that, she glanced down as she let out a soft sob.
Anna's heart broke right there. Getting her thoughts together, she spoke gently to the crying pre-teen next to her.
"You know what, Amber? I have a feeling Sofia does feel the same way. She's probably scared too. It's hard to show someone you love them sometimes, especially when you don't know how. The good news is, you took the first step today."
Amber nodded. She glanced up, her tearful eyes meeting the gentle, compassionate ones of the older princess in front of her.
"I did?"
Anna nodded.
"So what do I do now?"
In answer, Anna gently took Amber's hands in hers and started to sing:
Princess anna:
When I was small
My sister and I
Were as close as could be
We played all day
And joked
We had a ball
Just Elsa and me
Then one day
Things changed drastically
For years Elsa stayed away
I was alone
Many days passed in this way
My sister stayed locked away, afraid.
She escaped to the mountain to be alone but free
However, when I told her I loved her, it made her see
She didn't have to keep her distance anymore
She could be my sister and be free
You're afraid your words
Were said too soon
Not sure your heart has the room
The only way to know for sure
Is to open the door
And let your true feelings flow
Show your sister the
True you within
Amber nodded. She gupled hard as Anna's words started sinking in.
"But what if Sofia gets mad at me for waiting so long to tell her. I was so mean to her when she first joined the family," Amber turned away, "it's probably too late to fix things now."
Anna shook her head. She lifted Amber's chin so that they were locking eyes.
"It's never too late, Amber. Trust me," with that, she finished her song.
Anna:
Now you're standing at a door
With a new world to explore
Take the chance
See where it goes
If you don't try
You'll never know
Let past mistakes melt away
By choosing love
You soon will see
Your fears disappear
And you'll be set free
Amber:
I'll take the chance today
Let my heart guide the way
I've waited far too long
To say what I have to say
It's time to let it go
Let my sister know
How I feel
I won't conseal my heart
It's time for a new start
Time to let her in so I can be
Yes, she needs to finally know
So I can be
Anna:
So you can
Both:
Be free
Amber managed a half smile for Anna. She locked eyes with her once more. "Thank you for everything, Princess Anna. I know what I have to do now."
"You're welcome," Anna replied before disappearing in a purple light.
Taking a deep breath, Amber gave herself a little peptalk.
"All right, Amber, you can do this. You can do this…" With that, she stepped out of the supply closet. She hadn't gone more than a few feet when she heard her name being called from behind her.
"Amber! Amber, there you are!"
Whirling around, Amber found Dr. Hartfield coming towards her. "I figured the sound of that alarm going haywire must have scared you. Are you okay?"
"I am now," Amber replied.
"I'm glad. So, are you ready to go see Sofia? She should be waking up any minute now."
"I am," Amber replied. And as she followed Dr. hartfield down the hallway, she realized she was telling the truth. Entering a room a few minutes later, Amber looked around nervously. While it was true she knew what she had to tell her, she was still afraid to see her sister like this. Sofia looked pale against the cream-colored sheets. Her hair was coming out of the ponytail Amber had done and there was a bandage around the right side of her stomach.
"It's okay," Dr. Hartfield assured the pre-teen. She led Amber over to where Sofia was lying. Pulling a chair next to the bed, the young doctor beckoned Amber to sit down.
Amber did so, still unsure.
"Can I hold her hand?" she softly asked.
"Of course," Emily encouraged, "Sofia's going to be fine."
Amber nodded. Reaching out, she gently, almost hesitantly, touched her sister's free left hand. Glancing up, she saw Dr. Hartfield nod encouragingly at her. Gently taking Sofia's hand, Amber felt her earlier fear melting away.
"I'm here," she softly told her, "I'm not going anywhere. Sofia, please wake up soon." Taking a deep breath, Amber gulped as the next three words left her mouth, "I love you," with that, she sat there, hoping her sister would wake up soon…