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Chapter 8: Pabbie

Anna and Kristoff rode into the valley of the living rock. "Anna, Kristoff! You are not supposed to be here! It is too soon!" Pabbie exclaimed. "What do you mean," Anna asked him. "Follow me. We have much to discuss, Princess Anna," Pabbie said looking into her blue eyes. Kristoff noticed something was wrong but was not sure what it was.

"What do you mean it is too soon," Kristoff asked as he sat down inside Pabbie's small hut home. "Dark forces are surrounding Arendelle. I wish I could tell you more but it could risk the way Arendelle lives. Just know that there will be a time very soon in the future now when everything changes," Pabbie told the princess and ice master and deliver. "What causes this change to happen? Surely you know something, Pabbie," Anna said. "I am afraid I do, princess. You being here will only advance it closer and closer. These are truly dark times we live in, Anna. I will not hide it from you any longer," Pabbie said getting off his stool.

"A long time ago the kingdom of Arendelle was split. You will find in the accurate accounts of this split that two nations were formed in this separation- Arendelle and Arneld. Arneld is now known by a different name. That name is…" Pabbie began. "Carmp?" Kristoff guesses. "No, no. The kingdom that was Arneld is now called Excallia. One of the servants in your castle was taken captive during this split and forced to work in Arendelle. This servant is the one who I told you about earlier. It is now only a matter of time before Princess Elsa is captured by this servant," Pabbie finished. "Elsa is the queen, not princess," Kristoff corrected. "I know but there is one is who is to come," Pabbie said looking sternly at Kristoff. "One who is to come? Elsa is having a child," Anna asked excitedly. "Not yet. It shall be in the distant future, but within the next two years. The day of her marriage is approaching fast. Everything is falling apart in your kingdom," Pabbie said. "Pabbie, you said the split of the kingdoms happened a long time ago. The oldest servant in the castle is only 52 years old! How is that possible that the captive is still living," Kristoff asked. "Uh, I am glad that you asked. You see this is a dark secret we trolls keep from humans. I wish I could tell you. I do not even know how the foreigner found out about it. I am glad to see you are thinking, though" Pabbie said. "What can we do to prevent this death of Elsa's baby, who is not even born yet," Anna asked. "Well, that is going to be tough. She will be married in the very near future and no will be told or know about it. She will think she needs to keep it a secret from everyone, except one very trusted person- Anna. She will tell you, but there is a problem. According to a certain vision I had you do not see me again until after the marriage. You being here now and getting this information cannot be a good sign," Pabbie said.

Kristoff stepped out of the hut. He needed some time to clear his head. All this talk about marrying was getting to him. He pulled a small box out of his pocket and opened it. Inside was a small circular object with something very shiny on top- a ring! He kept feeling like the time was not right or appropriate for him to propose marriage to Anna. He had several opportunities the past few days but was too scared to ask. Something told him now was the time but there was so much fear in him.

Anna and Pabbie were left inside the hut. "Anna, stay here for a little while. I sense I am needed elsewhere. I will return here in a few minutes," Pabbie told the young princess.

Pabbie walked beside Kristoff, who was sitting next to the hut with Sven. "Kristoff, I sense something is troubling you," Pabbie said. "Not really. It's just…" Kristoff said then choked up. "Internal conflicts," Pabbie suggested. "I guess you can call it that if you want to." "Kristoff, I cannot feel what these conflicts revolve around. All I know is they are in you deep. Something is causing you great distress, is not it?" "You are right but I do not know how to express it. I cannot explain it," Kristoff said.

"Kristoff, I watched you grow up. I know that you can handle any situation. Sometimes you need a little push in the right direction, but you are a smart man. Just start talking and I am sure you will find the words to say," Pabbie said. "Can't you just tell me what to say, Pabbie," Kristoff asked quickly. "What you need to do can only come from one person and I think you know who that is!" "Myself," Kristoff grumbled. "Exactly! I will tell you this much- Anna is having the same feelings you are. She is scared, worried, and super elated. I think she is a lot like you and know you two were just meant to be."

Kristoff and Pabbie walked back into the hut. "Anna, Kristoff has something he needs to tell you," Pabbie introduced.

Kristoff just began to talk, "Princess Anna of Arendelle, when we first met I must admit I was a little intimidated by you. You were so fearless. I always considered myself to be the most fearless person in the world but now I know I am only the runner-up for that title because you own it. On the sleigh ride we got to know each other a little bit more. I found out you can make some irrational judgments but always had faith in others, even if you did not know them too well. I know you learned that I can do the same! Then we got to the ice castle and I guess it was there I realized feelings were starting to develop. Now we are here under the stars and everything seems so great. Yes, dark times may come but as long as I have you the future is brighter than the sun! Anna, I guess what I am saying is basically- I love you, princess!" "I love you too, Kristoff, head ice master and deliver," Anna responded!

"Anna, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Anna, will you marry me?" Kristoff asked. Anna felt her heart miss a beat. She could not be happier. "Yes! Yes! I will marry you," Anna said.

That night they rode Sven back to the castle. "We will tell Elsa tomorrow," Anna told her new fiancé!