You have spent the last few days reading maps and books about the nearby kingdoms. If your wolf was able to bring you to Arendelle before you lost your life, your place of origin couldn't have been too far. After studying several maps, you pinpoint the nearest kingdom to the North: Kadien.
When you weren't in the library, you were outside honing your sword skills. You found that you had a way with them. It was a skill that just came to you naturally when you picked a sword up. You took this chance to have a master blacksmith forge you a sword of your own for this adventure. It was going to be useful if you were going to protect Elsa. You still think she's insane for wanting to come with you though.
Tonight is finally the night you leave. It's midnight, the perfect time to sneak Elsa out of Arendelle without being noticed by the royal guards.
You're packing up supplies and fastening them to (P/n) as of right now. You're wearing clothing similar to a rogue's, light and allowing you to move for combat. Definitely more comfortable than a dress. You throw a cloak over yourself and approach the two sisters standing nearby.
Elsa herself is cloaked as well and has her hood over her head as she quietly talks to her little sister.
"Anna, don't let anyone know I'm gone. And stay out of trouble, okay?"
Anna hugs her sister tightly, "I will!"
The Princess looks to you as she's in her sister's arms. You nod at her as if to assure her. At first Anna was skeptical about this trip, but Elsa had whispered something into her sister's ear that changed her mind.
"I'll keep Elsa safe, don't worry." you say, with your hand resting on the hilt of your newly forged blade.
"I trust you." Anna hugs you as well, "Be careful."
There's a low whinny and Kristoff is coming over with Sven, Olaf, and Elsa's horse.
"Elsa, your horse." Kristoff presents.
Elsa shakes her head, "I can't take my horse. The guards will notice he's gone."
She pets her horse on the side of his head and apologizes. Kristoff takes the horse's reins into his hands and nods understandingly when he realizes she will be riding with you on (P/n).
"We should go now." Elsa says to you, "Before patrol makes their rounds."
You nod and you hoist her up to mount your wolf.
"We'll be back soon, I promise." You say to everyone as you hop onto (P/n)
They quietly wave goodbye as they watch you all leave.
You, Elsa, and (P/n) are able to sneak out without being noticed by the guards on patrol. Once you leave Arendelle, you immediately set off towards the north on (P/n). It's an unrushed trip, as you don't want to tire (P/n) out by making him run with two people and luggage on his back.
Elsa is seated behind you quietly and you both have not spoken a word for the last couple hours. You've been a little awkward lately because you haven't figured out if the kiss the other night was a dream or not. All you know is that you woke up in her arms after you tiredly spilled your fears to her. You simply told yourself that such an elegant Queen would never kiss someone like you, let alone one of the same gender.
You feel a little flushed as you ponder about that night. You brush it off and stay on alert. Now was not the time to wonder if the Queen felt anything for you. It's dark, and wolves and who knows what could be out in the forest right now.
Elsa's arms wrapping around your waist startles you.
"E-Elsa?" you stutter out. You feel yourself blush.
She presses herself into your back and lays her head on your shoulder, "I've never been to Kadien."
"Me too," you awkwardly respond, "I think."
You're really wondering about the night in the library now.
"It's my first time visiting another kingdom. The only time I ever left was when I created my Ice Palace."
You remember. She had told you about when she first revealed her powers to her kingdom. She had accidentally plunged Arendelle into an eternal winter and fled to the North Mountain to avoid hurting anyone, specifically Anna.
"Is it still there?" you ask her.
You feel her nod against your shoulder, "Perhaps. Maybe we'll see it as we head north." For some reason there is a tone of longing in her voice.
"Let's go there," you suggest. You have a feeling she wants to be there again.
"What? No, we don't have to."
You shrug her protest, "Is it that mountain right there?" you point to the tallest mountain up ahead.
"Yes…but (Name), we should really be heading to Kadien."
"A detour won't hurt," you tell her, "And it's on the way."
You'd have to travel up the mountain then back down to get back on track to Kadien, but you don't mind as long as Elsa is happy. You estimated that at most, arrival at Kadien will be in the late evening. She's about to protest again but you simply turn your head and smile at her. You tell your wolf to change his course ever so slightly and he obeys.
"It's alright. We can get some rest there and then set back out when the sun has risen." you say.
Elsa sighs and hugs you tightly from behind. You turn to look at her and you're met with her lips pressing onto your cheek, "Thank you,"
Now that was not a dream.
