Author's note: Thank you to those who have favorited and/or followed this story. I'm so glad you've enjoyed it so far.

Special thanks to everyone who has left me a review. I really appreciate it, a lot.

pinksakura271 - Yes, you were right; Hans's "poisoned water" did backfire. (Good job guessing it!) It didn't even cross his mind that the old pitcher of boiled water would be replaced with a fresh one. (Stupid Hans) And yes, as you have been waiting for so long, FINALLY, Elsa & Anna talk about the truth, about everything. Anyway, thank you for being patient about it since you read Chapter 4.

Shadowfax321 - Thank you. I'm also glad that the story is finally out in the open. Now that Anna knows everything, I think Elsa and Anna can move forward from this. Honestly, I don't think Elsa would talk about all of this in front of Hans or anybody. The thing is I really wanted Hans to see his own plan fail and for that, I let him be in the room. I only realized about that after reading your review. And for that, I am so sorry. When I asked the writer about it, he said maybe it was the emotion of the moment and Anna's the only one she really cares about knowing her secret anyway. As for the poison, you just have to read this chapter to know if all the staffs are indeed screwed because of it D: Anyway, this is some information I got from Concolor44:
Yes, most people (at least in that part of the world) knew that boiling water made it safer to drink. That information had actually been discovered by the Egyptians around 2000BC, but was lost here and there over time. When Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope around 1668, he saw microorganisms in clear water ... but no one made the connection between microorganisms and DISEASE until around 1890 (Hard to believe, right?), and "Frozen" takes place in 1840. So, yes, boiling water for drinking was known to work most of the time (there are some germs that form very durable spore forms or capsules that can withstand several minutes of boiling, so to be completely sure to kill everything, it should come to a rolling boil and stay there for at least fifteen minutes). And since Elsa never drank alcohol, and didn't want her water to make her sick, they boiled it.

Guest - You will know if everyone else is in danger and if the poison still works if it's boiled when you read this chapter!

BellaCullen931 - Yes, I completely agree with you; the part where Elsa tells Anna the truth was so emotional! I really loved that part too. And I'm so glad you liked the plot twist! :) Thank you.

Mimnim - Thank you! I'm so glad you like this story!

Protoestrella1 - I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying reading my fanfiction. And thank you so much for all the compliments! To be honest, I almost made Elsa drink the poison, but I'm glad that I've changed my mind! Anyway, your question about whether the water affects all the staff or not will be answered when you read this chapter.

disneylover115 - Thank you. I'm so glad you found the previous chapter excellent. Yes, I completely agree with you; Anna deserved to know about the reason they were separated and Elsa was right to tell Anna the truth. Hans … that jerk is always up to no good. And I really hate him. As for his poison, just continue reading to know what will happen.

MantaI-305Apollo'sChariot - It's good to know that reading Hans's frustrated thoughts about Elsa's "immunity" made you crack up laughing! XD And I'm glad Elsa didn't drink the poison, too. Thanks to you for giving me advice about it. I really appreciate your concern and all the ideas you have given me regarding the poison. Anyway, you just have to read this chapter to know whether the staff will all get sick now or if boiling the water in the kettle will also neutralize the poison. And yes, I agree with you; it would be funny if nothing happens considering the time and money Hans has wasted to execute his plan. :) I'm also glad that Elsa has told Anna the truth. As for your complaint, I completely understand. Because honestly, I also don't think she would have been willing to talk in front of Hans or any other person for that matter. The thing is I really want Hans to see his own plan fail and for that, I let him be in the room. I only realize about that after reading Shadowfax321's review. And for that, I am so sorry. When I asked the writer about it, he said maybe it was the emotion of the moment and Anna's the only one she really cares about knowing her secret anyway. :)

CrueFan21 - Thank you. For me, I don't mind whether they will explain why Elsa has powers or not in "Frozen 2". I just want to see Elsa and Anna share their sisterly bonding time together! Hans (yes, I agree that he is a psychopath) will try to think of another plan to achieve his sadistic goal. But you have to wait to know what will happen. Anyway, here's the next chapter and you'll see if things are indeed going to take a turn for the worse. And thank you for the compliment. I love giving a response to each of my reviewers. It's my appreciation to them for reviewing my story, because reviews are the only thing that keeps me writing. By the way, I know that you also give responses to your reviewers. Because every time I review your one-shot stories, I would receive your PM, replying my reviews. And for that, I thank you. And thank you so much for reviewing every chapter of this story starting from Chapter 2. That's really nice, and I greatly appreciate it. :)

Shawn Raven - Well … it seems to me that you are familiar with Concolor44 and his stories. I agree with you; he's a swell dude and I am so lucky that he is helping me with this story. He's an amazing writer IMO. :) Yes, the previous chapter has ignited something more at stake than just the sisters, when the sociopath's poison made its way to the kitchen. And just read this chapter to know what happens next. Hopefully, it's gonna make your jaw drop as you've wished!

ElsaTheSnowQueen2 - Thank you! I'm so glad you loved it!

On to the story!

The Princess insisted, "It was a mistake. What they did … what Papa did to you, making you afraid like that."

"But … but Anna! How can you say that? If I don't ever learn to control it …"

"I don't believe that's what you're doing, though."

"… I don't understand."

"Okay … think of it this way. This might be a bad analogy, but bear with me, here. Let's say you want to learn to play the piano."

"I can already play the-"

"I know that. I've heard you, and you're awfully good."

Elsa colored slightly at the compliment. "Thank you."

"But here's my point: how'd you get skilled at playing the piano?"

"Well, I worked at it diligently enough to get skilled. Also, I had a good tutor. He taught me lots of … of …" Her voice trailed off as she stared at her sister while a smile grew on Anna's face.

"That," said the redhead, "is what I meant."

"Practice," whispered Elsa.

"Yep. Also, practice using everything you've got. I mean, you didn't practice playing while wearing mittens, did you?"

"Of course not! How silly!"

"As silly as trying to learn control over ice powers by purposely not ever using them?"

Elsa's mouth opened and closed a few times. "Well … when you say it like that, it does sound sort of … counterproductive."

"How about that."

"So you … you think I …"

"Think, nothin'. I'm convinced. I'll bet you can get your powers down to an art. Just use 'em. Practice making ice."

"But what if it takes too long? What if I hurt someone while trying to get better?" Haunted eyes sought Anna's. "If I hurt you … I can't …"

"No. Stop it. 'Can't' never did anything. You can! You had control over your powers until you got scared you might hurt me. Your problem isn't that you're a danger to anyone, least of all me. Your problem is that you're afraid. It's plain, old fear. That's all."

She muttered, "That's a lot." Then she grimaced and rubbed gingerly at her wound.

Anna's concern was back in force. "Oh, Elsa, I'm sorry for keeping you up so long!" She backed away toward the door. "I came here to take care of you, and all I've done is upset you!"

"No!" Elsa held out a hand. "Don't go. Please. I … I've missed you … so deeply, for so many years."

Anna's answering smile lit up the room. "Me, too."

"I'm so sorry for-"

"Hush. It wasn't your fault, not even a little." Frowning again, she shook her head. "Can't believe Papa could be so totally wrong about something this important."

"But, Anna … how could he have known?"

"How about when you were still unable to control your powers after sticking with his methods for years? You'd think he'd get a clue!"

Elsa turned that thought over a few times. "Habit, maybe? We'd done it so long, that … But wait a minute. Anna … how do you know? How can you be sure that … that practice will …"

"Try it."

"Excuse me?"

"Make something."

"…"

"Make a snowball. That's pretty simple, isn't it?"

"A snowball."

"Yeah. Just one."

Elsa bit her lip, trying to come up with some plausible excuse for not making a snowball, but nothing came to mind. "… Okay." She held out her right hand …

Meanwhile, in the kitchen …

"Coffee's ready!" called Mina, the Second Cook. This was the signal each morning for a general break.

Several of the staff lined up, cups in hand, and Mina doled out the hot, black beverage. She frowned at one of the dish-washers, a young fellow named Klaus, when he held out his extra-large cup. "I'm not a fool, Klaus."

"Pleeeease?" He tried a little pout.

"Forget it. You get one ladle first off, just like everyone else. You want seconds, come back in half an hour."

"Poop."

After the eleven staff members who took coffee got their rations, everyone found a seat somewhere and took a load off for a few minutes. Breakfast was already prepped, awaiting only word from upstairs that the royals were hungry. They usually had to go through the motions twice, one time for the Queen and then an hour or two – or three – later for Princess Anna. Elsa's portion of coffee was already set aside, keeping warm. Ordinarily she already would have had some, but everyone knew that she'd been hurt and was convalescing. Also, quite out of the ordinary, Anna had been up early and already breakfasted with her Prince.

Klaus had plopped down beside his friend Marda, who preferred beer. She wrinkled her nose at his coffee. "Don't know how you can drink that stuff."

"You just don't know what's good." He took a long, appreciative sniff and then slurped it. "Ahhhhhhhh…"

Marda tossed back about half her beer, and smacked her lips. "Nah. Too hot for coffee this time of year. Need somethin' cooler."

"Heh. Yeah, maybe the Queen can fix that. You see all that ice in the ballroom?"

"No, and you shouldn't, either!" answered Marda darkly. "Sneakin' around up there like some kinda thief."

"I think it's dead clever of her, being able to make ice like that. Mighty useful." He nodded toward her beer. "Keep that cold for you, I'd wager."

"Humph. Don't much trust magic, myself. Dangerous stuff, that. Never know what you're gonna stir up. Why, my old Granny …" She dropped the rest of that sentence, staring intently at Klaus's face. "Hey. You feel okay?"

"You know … now that you mention it, it does … feel … kinda hot … in here." His hand began to tremble hard enough that he set his cup on the floor.

"Yeah, you're sweatin' up a storm." She jerked her head around at the sound of a mug shattering on the tiles. "What the heck?"

The two cooks were both doubled over in pain. Two maids had fainted and lay sprawled out on the floor. Half a dozen more members of the kitchen staff were showing varying signs of distress.

Marda, though in a lowly position, was a keen observer of detail, and she noticed immediately that all those with coffee were getting sick. She jumped up and yelled, "There's somethin' wrong with the coffee! Don't drink any more of it!"

Kai, the head waiter, who preferred a little wine of a morning, took in the situation. "Marda, run as fast as ever you can and fetch the doctor!"

Hans didn't like magic. What little he knew of it made him terribly nervous. He liked his explanations neat and tidy … the same way he liked his assassinations. When the soft, blue-white light began swirling around Elsa's hand, he backed away.

She noticed. The light went out. She huddled into herself.

Anna took a step toward her, held out a tentative hand. "Elsa?"

"It's always going to be that way. People will always be scared of me, of my magic." Lower, she mumbled, "My curse."

"What do you …" That's when Anna noticed Hans pressed up against the door. She put her hands on her hips. "Oh, for the Lord's sake! Hans! What is wrong with you?"

He took a long breath, blew it out slowly. "Nothing. I'm fine."

"Baloney. Are you seriously afraid of Elsa's powers? Have you been listening at all?"

Elsa, in a tiny voice, said, "Anna, maybe you'd better go."

Whirling around, her eyes flying wide, Anna stuttered, "Wha-what?!"

"No! No, I-I don't mean … what I mean is … well, the Prince is … he seems … uneasy. Maybe the two of you could take a walk and … you can come back later?"

"Oh. So, no shutting me out, right?"

"Oh, no! No, never! Never again, Anna. I promise." She began to slide back under the covers. "But, to be perfectly honest, I'm feeling tired again. If you don't mind …"

"Of course! We'll … we'll just have a little walk around the castle." She brightened a bit. "Say, the coffee should be ready by now. Hans, do you take coffee?"

"I could do with a cup, thanks."

"Great. We ate breakfast too early to get any. That's why we had tea. But we can have some now, and it's the good stuff! Come on, you'll love it." And she pulled him down the hall.

To be continued...

This chapter is written by Concolor44. So, I would like to give my thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation to him for helping me with this chapter.

Here are some points of information he has given me: Cyanide is an extremely stable compound. Boiling has no effect on it. The poison will be just as potent. The only advantage the staff will have is that it will be further diluted by the large volume of coffee being made. Also, since the coffee will be hot, they will sip it slowly and so they won't get too big a dose before they start feeling the effects. That's why the staff just gets sick instead of dying outright.

Anyway, what do you guys think of this chapter? Please let me know and I would really appreciate it if you leave a review. Thank you.

Till next time.