"Duck down!" Anna calls. Elsa ducks and runs under the dragon and around the corner. The dragon turns and begins to follow. "I can't fricken see!" Elsa yells, annoyed with her hair. "Turn left!" Anna calls. Elsa turns left and runs down a trail. "Now right!" Anna calls. Elsa turns right.
"Watch out!" Rapunzel warns. Elsa finally gets her hair out of her face, just in time to see a large ball of fire coming at her. She jumps out of the way and crawls for a second before climbing to her feet and running down the trail. "Turn left!" Anna calls. Elsa slides on the floor and hits the wall but quickly runs left.
"Stop!" Anna calls. Elsa stops running and slides into the wall, falling down. "The door is next to you!"
Elsa looks but sees nothing. "It's there! Trust me!" Anna says. Elsa crawls through the wall and once out of the maze, she sees the door appear and close, trapping the dragon inside.
She sighs and lies down on her back, covering her face with her hands. The maze disappears, along with the dragon, and the group quickly runs over to Elsa. "Tired?" Anna giggles. "That's it! I'm done with exercise for the next 30 years!" Elsa says exhausted. Everybody laughs before helping Elsa stand. "Time for the next challenge," Rapunzel says. The group walks to the next door and enter the new room. "Archery," Merida smiles. "I've got this one!"
"Good. So, there are 5 stages for Archery," Elsa says, still trying to catch her breath. "First stage: hit the targets."
Merida picks up the bow and arrow displayed and prepares to shoot. The targets are visible and easily, she shoots them all perfectly. "Stage 2: moving targets," Elsa says.
The targets begin moving side to side, yet Merida hits all of them perfectly.
"Stage 3: flying targets," Elsa says. "Flying?" Merida asks. "Yeah, like they're tied to ropes then fly around the air. Good luck," Elsa answers. Merida turns around to see the targets flying around. Though it takes a bit longer than before, Merida shoots all the targets perfectly.
"Stage 4:," Elsa begins. "Is… What?" Merida asks. "I can't read it. It's all smudged and the paper is torn," Elsa says.
"What did the wall say?" Anna asks. "Uh—Yeah, I don't really remember…" Elsa answers. "Well, I guess we find out," Rapunzel says.
A target pops up out of the ground, and Merida shoots it. It quickly disappears. "Oh yeah! Stage 4: Pop up targets," Elsa calls to her friend. "Gee, thanks!" Merida says sarcastically.
13 perfectly shot targets later…
"Let's go." Elsa and Anna lead the way and open the next door. "What now?" Anna sighs. "Um… Climbing," Elsa says reading the paper. "Who's going to climb?" Merida asks. "Well, Anna, Elsa, and Merida have all done one of the challenges. Rapunzel, you're up," Kristoff says. Rapunzel sighs. "Fine. What do I climb?"
"I'm guessing that." Elsa points to the large mountain of rock ahead of them. "How is that inside a room?" Eugene asks. "No ceiling. If you fall, we'll catch you," Anna says. "Yeah, and so will the ground," Elsa jokes. Rapunzel slightly slaps her arm. "Alright. Let's climb," She says excitedly. "Don't fall," Merida says.
"I won't fall! …I hope…"
Rapunzel takes off her purple flats and puts them aside. "How high do you have to climb?" Rapunzel asks as she begins climbing the rock. "It's—50 feet," Elsa says, looking at the paper. "When at the top, pull the lever and the new door will appear down here. You can get down however you want, as long as you don't break the cliff of mighty rock."
"How high up am I now?" She asks. Everybody looks. "20ish feet?" Anna guesses. "Hurry though. The sun is beginning to set."
"Anna, Pabbie did say this could take up to 2 weeks," Elsa reminds her.
"When are we going to eat? We haven't eaten since last night," Anna complains. "I'm starving!"
"You're not starving, you're just hungry," Elsa sighs.
"Well, maybe. But I'm still really, really hungry!"
"I'm up!" Rapunzel calls as she pulls the lever. "Door is here," Elsa calls back. Rapunzel puts her hair around the rock above and slides down the same way she used to at the prison tower. Though near the bottom, her hand slips and she lets go, falling into her cousins and all 3 fall to the floor. "Hi," Rapunzel says awkwardly. "Hi cous," Elsa says. Rapunzel rolls off her cousin and quickly stands up before helping the queen do the same. "You okay Anna?" Elsa asks, brushing the dirt off her dress. "Yeah, I'm fine. I deserved that…" She laughs. Elsa looks at her slightly confused. "Well, at the party a few days ago, I sorta kinda ran into her and knocked her to the floor…" Anna explains. "Bravo," Everybody says clapping sarcastically. Anna only laughs.
"Next?" Kristoff asks. "Fighting," Elsa sighs. "Who's good at fighting?"
"Well, Merida can shoot, Punzie's got her frying pan, Elsa's got magic. Anna, Eugene and I… well, we'll watch while you 3 decide," Kristoff says. "I could so fight!" Anna argues. "Oh yeah? Well, I'll believe it when I see it," Kristoff says sarcastically, crossing his arms.
"Then you will see it!"
"Anna, maybe someone else should…" Eugene says. "Send Elsa in," Merida says. "Gee, thanks! Love ya too!" Elsa says before looking back at the paper. "It says the oldest or the youngest has too."
"Who's the oldest and who's the youngest?" Anna asks. "Everyone say your ages."
"21," Elsa says.
"16," Merida says.
"18, 19, or 20," Rapunzel laughs.
"21," Kristoff says.
"24," Eugene says.
"21," Ella says. "Just kidding, I'm 18."
"And I'm 19," Anna says. "So, Ella, what is your real age?"
"21," Ella sighs.
"So, Eugene is the oldest and Merida is the youngest," Elsa says. "That's strange…"
"How is that strange?" Merida asks.
"You're so much more mature and collected for your age," Elsa answers.
"And you have been your entire life," Anna adds.
"Point taken… Oh wait, it says something else," Elsa looks back at the paper. "The oldest male and female; and the youngest male and female."
"Okay so… Eugene, Elsa, Kristoff, and Ella are the oldest, being 20+ years old. Merida, Rapunzel and I are the youngest," Anna says. "Right?"
"Yes, that's right. Now I suppose that it all depends on birthdays. This will be strange… Okay, listen closely," Elsa begins.
"Eugene is the oldest male, so he will go in. Kristoff is the youngest male, so he will go in. Ella and I were born the same day, same minute, same second, so we'll decide who will go—most likely me, cause she's an idiot. Merida is the youngest female, so she will go in. Everybody understanding?"
"Why does she get to decide?" Ella demands. "Ella, don't start again. We don't need another fight!" Anna says annoyed. "I've said it once and I'll say it again, Elsa—"
"I told you to stay quiet," Anna says as she ties a cloth over Ella's mouth. Her hands are already tied behind her back as she sits in the summer sled.
"Elsa's right anyway. So, Eugene, Kristoff, Merida, and Elsa will go in. Good luck all," Anna says. "Who—or what—are we fighting?" Kristoff asks, entering the clear-walled room with the others. "I'm not too sure," Elsa says. "Anna has the paper."
Merida puts her hand on her head. "You gave Anna the instruction?" She asks. "Yeah, why?" Elsa asks. "She doesn't know how to read Norwegian!" Merida argues.
"Anna, hold the paper to the wall." Elsa walks and meets her sister at the wall. Anna puts the paper against it and Elsa quickly reads it. "Oh shit…"
"What?" Merida asks. Elsa turns. "We fight each other."
"Wait, what?" Anna asks. "You can't fight each other!"
"How are we going to manage this?" Eugene asks. "You won't have an issue with it," Merida says. "It's teams. Oldest female with the youngest male and oldest male with the youngest female. Kristoff, you're with me. Merida, you're with Eugene," Elsa explains. "But, Merida and I fight each other the best!" Eugene whines. "You can fight each other later," Rapunzel says.
"Elsa, Punzie and I are stuck out here with Ella while you're trapped in that little dome like thing with our friends. How are—how is this going to work?" Anna asks.
"I'm not sure. I don't think I'll be able to fight them," Elsa admits. "I mean, you and I grew up with Merida—well, you did. I got the occasional 'hello' in the hallway. At least Kristoff and I are teamed. That would suck if I had to fight your boyfriend…"
"That would be… odd… well, good luck and try not to freeze them," Anna smirks.
"I won't," Elsa laughs.
Both sisters' turn and walk away. Rapunzel and Anna keep their arms over each other's shoulders and watch.
"Okay. When do we stop?" Merida asks, preparing to fight. "The fight lasts until 1 team wins. So if Kristoff and I fight both of you till you surrender but say, I get knocked down and only Kristoff is left standing, our team wins and the game is over," Elsa explains, putting her hair in a braid.
"And we fight each other… how?" Kristoff asks. "Well, I suppose that when the game is over, we forget it happened and do not hold a grudge against someone," Elsa answers.
"Too bad for you guys. My teams got archery," Eugene laughs.
"Well, I have the snow queen!" Kristoff laughs back.
"No weapons, no magic," Elsa says firmly. "We don't want to kill each other."
"Are you as nervous as I am?" Anna asks shaking slightly. "Yeah, almost," Rapunzel says. Both cousins sit down next to the clear wall and watch nervously. "Do we want to watch?" Anna asks. "Not really… but I'm going to anyway," Rapunzel answers.
"When the bell rings, we fight. The fight will last 20 minutes; or until a team wins. No magic, no weapons. Everyone clear?" Elsa explains. "Yeah," Everyone says.
The bell rings—but nobody is quick on attacking their friends.
"Anyone going to throw the first punch?" Kristoff asks. "Elsa?" Merida asks. "Me? Seriously?" Both girls walk in circles, keeping their eye on each other. "We're seriously doing this right now?" Elsa asks nervously. "Nope." Merida puts her hands down and walks back over to Eugene.
Kristoff and Elsa quickly run to each other. "What's the plan?" She asks. "Well, we're short players. Judging by the map, all of us should be here," Kristoff explains. "Kristoff, I am not bringing my sister and cousin in to fight," Elsa quickly says.
"We have to. I hate it as well, but we have to!"
"Game paused!" Elsa calls.
"Anna, Rapunzel, come here," Kristoff says. Anna opens the door. "What is it?" She asks. "Everybody needs to fight," Elsa says nervously. "Okay. Let's get this over with," Rapunzel sighs. Anna puts the paper into her pocket then holding her sisters' hand, walks into the dome-like-thing.
"Eugene, Merida, Rapunzel, Anna, Elsa, and I make 6. 3 on each team," Kristoff explains. "Okay. Eugene, Rapunzel, and Merida on that team. Anna, Kristoff and I on this team," Elsa says. "You're putting her on a separate team?" Anna asks, tightening her grip on Rapunzel's arm. "It's what the paper says—also what the wall said," Elsa sighs. "I'm sorry Rapunzel. We promise we won't hurt you."
"I know," Rapunzel sighs. "I won't hurt you either."
All 3 girls' quickly hug before running to their teams.
"So, we all forget after, right? No hating the others' if you get knocked down. And for gosh sake Anna, please don't get hurt," Elsa begs. "I'll try my best. But who knows' what's going to happen," Anna sighs.
"15 minutes on the clock!" Rapunzel calls. "Let's fight then," Merida says nervously.
Everybody ready's to fight—though none of them wants to.
Elsa and Anna stay close to each other. "Somebody has to start a fight," Elsa says. "Whoever does, we won't blame. We'll thank."
"Are you lying?" Merida asks. "I don't lie, Merida," Elsa says.
"Let's make this simple. Before time runs out, preferably," Eugene says.
"10 minutes on the clock," Anna warns. She turns back around and somebody hits her, knocking her over. "Don't hit my sister!" Elsa shouts.
And with that one hit to the princess, the fight began.
"5 minutes left," Anna warns again. "We've got this!" Elsa says. "We're still standing—for now."
"Kristoff, Rapunzel, and Eugene are down!" Merida says. "It's just us 3."
"Good. This will be a first," Elsa adds.
Merida swings at the queen, but she dodges aside. "Can I surrender?" Anna asks, covering her head and quickly lying next to Rapunzel. "Yeah, you're out," Merida laughs. "You find this funny?" Elsa asks. "No," Merida quickly answers. "She's just a funny girl."
"Stop making this hard. One of us has to win," Elsa says. "Will it be me?" Merida asks. Both girls quickly begin fighting.
"Who are you routing for?" Eugene asks. "Elsa," Anna, Kristoff, and Rapunzel say together. "Poor Merida," Eugene laughs. "Sorry. We love her too, but Elsa is kind of family…" Anna says. "Hope neither of them get hurt."
"Too later for that," Kristoff says, watching the fight.
"Merida, would you stop with the punching?!" Elsa yells, pushing the princess to the ground. "Damn, I don't want to return to the kingdom covered in bruises!"
"The surrender," Merida says, wiping the blood from her nose. "Why would I surrender?" Elsa asks. "I just don't want to fight my friends."
"I don't either," Merida says. She kicks Elsa in the stomach and she stumbles backwards into the wall of the dome. "Doesn't mean I won't."
"1 minute left!" Rapunzel says.
"So, you don't care if you hurt your friends?" Elsa asks. "I do. Just this is stupid," Merida sighs. "I mean really. We're beating each other up because of a stupid game? Why didn't we all just let Anna be the winner and pretend like we were hurt?"
"That would've worked better," Elsa agrees. "But it's too late for that now."
"37 seconds!" Anna calls.
Merida strikes the queen and she falls to the ground. "Surrender yet?" Merida asks. "No!" Elsa shouts. Merida kicks her stomach. "Now?"
Elsa kicks Merida's legs, causing her to fall. "No. Do you?" She asks.
"20 seconds," Rapunzel says.
"This is it then," Merida says. "Let's finish this."
Nervously, both girls' begin fighting again.
"10, 9, 8," Anna begins the countdown.
"I don't want to win this," Elsa says as she puts her arms by her sides. "You win. Finish this now!"
"Elsa, I don't—"
"Merida, I'm not winning like this. Just, finish the game!" Elsa interrupts.
"4, 3, 2, 1," Rapunzel finishes. On the last number, the queen finds herself back on the ground—making Merida the winner.
"Alright, it's over," Kristoff says, standing up and helping Anna. "How badly are you all hurt?" Eugene asks.
Elsa rolls over onto her back. "Who knows. Can't feel anything."
"Sorry," Merida says, sitting down. "We agreed before the game started no grudges to be held. But thank you for listening and not chickening out," Elsa says.
"Are you alright?" Anna asks, sitting next to her sister. "Sort of, I suppose," Elsa says. "Feels like my neck is broken."
"It's not. You're okay," Anna assures her. "Positive?" Elsa asks.
"If you're talking and breathing fine, then I think I'm positive. Think."
"Rapunzel, you cool?" Elsa asks. "Yeah, just peachy," Rapunzel answers.
"Good fight," Eugene says. "You too," Kristoff responds.
"Well, that was… awful," Elsa sighs. "You're a good fighter, Merida."
"You two Elsie," Merida says. "Why do people keep calling me Elsie?" Elsa asks dumbfounded. "Cute nickname I suppose," Anna suggests.
"Yeah, for a child," Elsa says. "Oh Elsa, just go with it," Anna giggles.
Anna and Rapunzel help the queen sit up then stand. "Yeah you're right. Not broken. Just—ow," Elsa says. "What happened?" Rapunzel asks. "Merida hits hard," Elsa answers.
"Anna's the only one who walks away without injury," Kristoff says.
"Only 'cause I surrendered before I was able to be hit… plus, Elsa kept protecting me and getting hit herself—which I'm not terribly happy about," Anna responds.
"You're not happy that you walked away uninjured?" Elsa asks.
"I'm not happy that you kept protecting me and getting hurt," Anna explains.
"I know sissy. I know," Elsa pulls Anna closer and the group walks into the next room.
"What now?" Merida complains, sitting down. "Strength," Elsa says. "But first—food and sleep."
Kristoff gets out the food that they packed and everybody lays down their sleeping bags.
In order of the bags around the fire: Merida, Rapunzel, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Eugene.
"I have to sleep next to Merida?" Eugene complains. "Why not my wife?!"
"Because Rapunzel, Elsa, and Anna are staying together for a while," Kristoff says. "Deal with it."
Everybody chooses what they want to dinner then sits around the fire.
"Well, today was eventful," Merida slightly chuckles. "Sure was," Elsa sighs. "What time is it?" Rapunzel asks. "It's… 10:34pm," Elsa answers.
"It's been a loooong day," Anna says tiredly. "Food, then sleep. What's tomorrow?" She asks. "Tomorrow? Oh gosh, can't that wait till tomorrow?" Elsa sighs laughing a bit. "Right. Sorry," Anna says. Elsa rolls her eyes.
"So…" Eugene says, disturbing the silence. "So… what?" Elsa asks. "Who wants to share secrets?" He asks. Elsa and Anna look at each other then back at Eugene. "Okay."
"Great! So, we'll go in a circle. Starting with Merida, then we'll move our way around," Eugene says.
"My secret… Hmm… I've never kissed a boy," Merida says. "Raise your hand if you haven't either," Eugene says. Kristoff and Eugene raise their hands laughing—and Elsa slowly raises her hand as well. "Wait, you've never kissed a boy?" Merida asks. Elsa shakes her head. "Not terribly into love," Elsa says. "Join the club," Merida smiles. "Alright, your turn."
"A secret of mine… Other then the ice, and the boy thing… Hmm…"
"Oh come on. You've got to have something that we don't know," Anna says.
"I'm thinking," Elsa says.
"What kind of secret?" Elsa asks. "Anything!" Rapunzel says. "What do you not know about me?" Elsa asks. "Well… nobody knows your taste in music," Merida suggests. "Music? What kind of music?" Elsa asks. "Oooo, somebody has a secret about music," Anna teases. "What kind? Do you listen to it, write it, play it?"
"Play," Elsa says. "What do you play?" Kristoff asks. "Well, she obviously sings," Anna says. "But what instrument?" Rapunzel asks. "Piano," Elsa answers. "But not often."
"How is it that I never knew this?" Anna asks. "Because I never told you?" Elsa answers. "Well, now I know another knew thing! Yay!"
"Your turn Anna," Rapunzel says. "Uh, no. We skipped you," Anna says. "Darn, you noticed…" Rapunzel sighs. "Tell us a secret," Elsa asks curiously.
"Okay. I married a guy that I had only known for a day," Rapunzel admits.
"Well, that's déjà-voo," Elsa teases. "Shush," Anna says, gently swatting her sisters' arm.
"Now, Anna, it's your turn," Rapunzel insists. "Fine. Hmm…" Anna thinks. "I suck at acting serious like."
"Well, we know that," Eugene laughs. "No, like, can't act serious at all. I can take things seriously, but I can't act like Elsa," Anna explains. "How do I act?" Elsa asks.
"Well, you act… royal, calm, regal, collected, ect," Anna answers.
"I'm surprised," Elsa says surprised.
"That you act that way?" Anna asks confused.
"No, that you know the word Regal," Elsa laughs.
"Hey!"
"Alright, alright, whose turn is it?" Elsa asks. "Kristoff, then Eugene," Anna answers.
"A secret of mine… hmm," Kristoff thinks. "Anna is the first girl I ever dated. Anna is the girl I've known the longest."
"You never dated anyone before me?" Anna asks.
"Like who? I lived out in the mountains all the time and every time I did meet someone, I didn't want to get close to them 'cause they would just go back to Arendelle—which is a place I didn't want to live. Then there was the issue of finding a girl who had things in common with me—and that was near impossible," Kristoff explains.
"Then why'd you choose Anna?" Elsa asks.
"Well, we went on quite the adventure for a day and a half before finding you. It took a minute to realize how much I cared about her. Then when Pabbie said she was—well, that her life was in danger, that's when I realized that I loved her too much to let her go and was willing to do anything—even leave her forever with another man—to save her," Kristoff answers.
"You left her behind?" Elsa asks.
"I did. But leaving Arendelle, I looked back once more and saw a giant storm forming. I worried about her safety and decided to go back. Just didn't get to her in time," Kristoff answers, holding Anna closer.
"Well, thank you for going back for my sister. And sorry for the storm thing…" Elsa says.
"Wait—you caused the storm?" Anna asks confused.
"Yeah…"
"Why did you cause it?" Rapunzel asks.
"Well, it wasn't on purpose. It just kind of… you know, happened," Elsa admits.
"Wait… You were in Arendelle. I never asked about why you were there. Last I saw, you were in your castle—then the next, you're on the ice and it looked like you were crying," Anna says growing more confused.
"I never told you?" Elsa asks.
"Told me what? Should I be worried?" Anna asks.
"Not anymore, no. But a little while after you left, Hans and a few guards showed up—with crossbows," Elsa explains.
"What happened?" Eugene asks.
"Well, I heard them outside fighting the snowmonster. When I heard them coming up the stairs, I ran. They followed though. After nearly begging them not to shoot, one did. Thanks to the ice, I didn't get an arrow in the head. It didn't end well. I nearly killed both of them. Then Hans came in and reminded me not to 'be the monster they fear you are' and I stopped. Next thing I know, someone shot the chandelier above me and that was a run for my life moment. Doing what most people do in a time like that, I slipped and fell, ultimately knocking myself unconscious," Elsa explains with some sarcasm.
"And you never told us this because…?" Merida asks.
"Anyway, I woke up in a prison," Elsa begins.
"They locked you in prison?!" Anna almost screams.
"Hans did—not our guards," Elsa explains.
"I should have hit him harder…" Anna mutters to herself.
"Hans came into the prison and told me that you had not returned. He asked me to stop the winter, but I told him I couldn't and that he had to tell the guards to let me go. All he said was 'I will do what I can' then he left, locking the prison cell door," Elsa explains. "Seconds later, I realized the cuffs inclosing my hands were frosting over."
"What then?" Anna asks.
"After a little bit, the ice spread up the walls and down the chains of the cuffs. Then I heard people at the door saying 'hurry, she's dangerous' and 'it's frozen shut'. Just before they entered, the cuffs broke—and so did the wall, so I ran—probably getting myself into more trouble. My original plan was to go back to my ice castle—but I got lost in my own stupid storm," Elsa answers. "After running for a bit, Hans showed up. I turned to run but he told me that I couldn't run from 'this'. I told him just to take care of my sister and he began with his little trick game—which at the time, I believed."
"What did he tell you?" Anna asks with slight anger.
"His exact words were: She returned from the mountain weak and cold. She said you froze her heart. I tried to save her, but it was too later. Her skin was ice, her hair turned white. Your sister is dead! Because of you," Elsa answers. "Hearing those words, that's when my heart broke and I fell to the ground."
"He actually had the guts to say that to you?" Kristoff asks angrily.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Anna asks.
"Never really got the chance, I suppose," Elsa answers.
"What happened next?" Rapunzel asks.
"Next… Oh right. Well, that was the worst part," Elsa begins.
"Not really registering what was going on around me, I didn't even know Hans was approaching with a sword. I heard Anna's voice. She yelled something," Elsa explains.
"I yelled, 'no' cause it was the first thing that popped into my head," Anna adds.
"She yelled 'no' and then I heard ice break and ice form. I feared the worst—and that fear become overwhelming when I turned around. Anna's hand was literally inches from my face when I turned around. I instantly knew it was her when I saw the braids. Though," Elsa takes a deep breath trying to stay calm. "I didn't believe it was true. Was she really… gone? I gently put my hands on her cheeks. I think the things that broke my heart the most: was the fact that she was gone, and the fact that she looked terrified."
"I wasn't terrified because I knew I was going to die. I was terrified 'cause I didn't know if I would be able to save you," Anna explains.
"Well, you did. And I can't thank you enough for that," Elsa says.
"What happened after?" Merida asks curiously.
"Well, it felt like forever, but she eventually began to thaw. When she did thaw, we hugged. That was the first full contact that we had in 13 years—and it was amazing. I made a deal with myself never to let her get hurt again—guess that didn't work well, did it," Elsa explains.
"You try. And that's all that matters to me," Anna says.
Both sisters' quickly hug. "You know that I love you right?" Anna says. "Yes. Because you tell me numerous times every single day. But I love it. Just like I love you," Elsa responds.
"This is so sweet and touching," Rapunzel says with tears. "Awe, Punzie, this messing with your emotions?" Elsa asks. Rapunzel nods her head and Elsa hugs her. "Cousin Group hug!" Anna says excitedly. All 3 girls hug each other close and fall over laughing.
"Eugene's turn," Merida says, interrupting the laughing.
"My secret? Um… I did thieving before I met Miss Rapunzel," Eugene answers.
"We knew that," Elsa says.
"What else do I have a secret of… I'm an orphan?" Eugene suggests.
"You are?" Anna asks.
"Yeah. I grew up in an orphanage before running away and starting a life of thief," Eugene answers.
"That's harsh," Elsa says.
"You don't care. People with everything don't normally care about the poor," Eugene says.
"I don't understand you, Eugene," Elsa says.
"Because you're rich and have everything you've ever wanted," Eugene says back.
"I'm not rich, I just have some money. Money that is used more for trading and the kingdom then it is for my needs. I don't have everything I wanted. My parents, a normal life, no magic, not to be Queen. Those are some things I want—all things that I don't have. What I don't understand about you, is why you act the way you act. I know you steal from my kingdom. People have reported you numerous times. I just never said anything because Rapunzel was around. But the way you treat me is not acceptable. So, if I catch you stealing 1 more thing, you will go to prison in Arendelle or Corona. Do you understand me?"
Eugene sighs. "Yeah, I understand your majesty."
"Don't call me that," Elsa says quietly. "But shouldn't we? Legally, we have to call you Your Majesty or Queen Elsa," Eugene argues. "Eugene, don't start," Anna says. "Well, it's true. Isn't it?" He asks.
"Actually, he's sort of right," Merida says nervously. "By law, because you're queen, we have to refer to you as Your Majesty or Queen Elsa. We're not supposed to just call you Elsa. Anna can't even call you Elsa in public."
"I know. But what are they going to do about it?" Elsa asks.
"They could kick us out of the kingdom or lock us in prison for a week," Rapunzel answers.
"Not if I say otherwise. Guys, I hate being called 'Queen' or 'Majesty'. So please just call me by my name," Elsa says.
"Elizabeth?" Eugene asks teasingly.
"Elsa!" Elsa sighs. "I haven't been Elizabeth for 18 years and I'm not going to be again."
"But why not?" Eugene asks.
"Alright, whose turn is it?" Anna asks.
Eugene rolls his eyes and sighs.
"Merida's," Elsa answers.
"Maybe we should just sleep now," Kristoff suggests.
"He's right," Elsa says. "We've got a busy day tomorrow and it's already after midnight."
"Goodnight," Anna says, laying down and falling asleep instantly.
Day 4: 7:16am
"We've been walking for hours. Can we take a break now?" Anna whines. "Oh, nice whine," Elsa teases. "We've been walking for under 20 minutes," Rapunzel says. "Where's the next door?" Elsa asks. "Wait, never mind. I have the paper…"
"Right here," Anna says, walking into the door. Everybody laughs.
"Next challenge: Strength," Elsa reads. "Who's strong?" Anna asks. "Merida is pretty strong. But Eugene and Kristoff haven't done anything on their own yet," Rapunzel says. "I'll do it," Kristoff says nervously.
"Hang on," Elsa says. "We need 2 people for this challenge. Kristoff and I will do them. You can go first."
"Gee thanks," Kristoff laughs.
"Okay. So, you'll stand in that room. A large boulder will fall in front of the door. The wall behind you will move forward. You have to move the boulder and get out of the room before the wall crushes everyone inside the room," Elsa explains.
"Now I see why she wanted me to go first," Kristoff smirks.
"Good luck?"
Kristoff and Anna kiss a temporary goodbye and Kristoff enters the room. The door slams and the boulder appears.
"You have about 5 minutes!" Elsa calls through the wall.
The boulder quickly begins moving aside. Within a minute, Kristoff can see the door.
"Wow he is strong," Rapunzel says shocked.
With 1 minute left on the clock, Kristoff leaves the room unharmed. "That was exciting," He says exhausted.
"Elsa's turn," Eugene says. "Shut up," Rapunzel says. "Now I'm getting tired of you."
"What's Elsa's challenge?" Anna asks. "If I told you, you wouldn't let me do it," Elsa says removing her shoes. "What is it?" Kristoff asks.
"Well, it's strength and fear," Elsa admits. "But what is it?" Anna asks.
A glass box comes out of the floor. It's completely enclosed.
"I understand now," Rapunzel says nervously. "What?" Anna asks. "You get your hands chained behind your back and your ankles chained then attached to the floor. The box fills up with water and you have to escape before you drown," Rapunzel explains. "Elsa, you can't do that," Anna says nervously. "Nobody else will," Elsa explains.
Elsa hesitantly walks into the box. A person walks out of the wall and over to her. "Put your hands behind your back," He says nervously. "Elsa, are you sure about this?" Anna asks. "Yes. Hopefully…" Elsa answers.
After her locks the chains to the ground making it impossible to walk, he explains what she must do. "The box will fill up with water quicker than you think. Your job is to get the chains off your hands then get the key off the glass and unlock yourself so you can swim out. Good Luck. Not a lot of people survive this," He says. "Wait, what? People don't survive this?" Anna asks concerned. "A lot of the time they drown. But this one seems stronger and different. I have faith. You should too," He answers. The man quickly disappears into the wall. The door on the box closes and Elsa is locked inside. Anna is the first to run over with everybody closely following.
"You can do this," Anna says. "Don't be afraid," She adds, noticing the fear in her sisters' eyes.
"Ready, set, go!" The guys yells.
Water quickly begins appearing in the bottom of the box. Quicker then she though, she gets the chains off her hands and looks for the key. "Where is it?" She asks. Anna runs around the box. "Behind you!"
Elsa turns as much as she can and grabs the key. "There's like 15 locks!"
"Just unlock them all," Anna says growing worried.
Elsa crouches down and begins unlocking all of the locks. The water is quickly over her head, making this even more impossible.
"Get air!" Anna warns. Elsa quickly stands and gasps for air. "I can't get it. I can't see and the key keeps jamming!" She says frantically. Even standing up, the water is up to her neck. "Elsa, hurry!" Rapunzel warns. Elsa takes one more deep breath before going back under the water and trying to get the last 4 locks open.
"Just 2 more," Anna says trying to stay calm.
Elsa gets the other lock, but runs out of air. Panicking, she stands up but the entire box is filled with water. "Elsa, there's just one more!" Anna says panicking.
Elsa puts her hand over her mouth to remind herself not to try and breathe in the water. She crouches back down and tries to get the other lock. "Come on," Anna says to herself nervously.
"They key is stuck," Rapunzel says, noticing the queens' sudden panic. "No! It can't! Come on Elsa!" Anna says growing frantic.
Accidentally, Elsa gasps for air and breathes in the water before coughing and gesturing for air. "Open the box!" Anna yells. "Open it!"
"I can't do that. It's locked shut until she breaks free," The man says.
Anna kicks and hits the glass, but it doesn't break.
"Tell her that she has to remain calm," He says. "Anna, she drowning," Kristoff warns. "Elsa, try again but just—stay calm," Anna says trying to remain calm. Trying not to breathe in more water, Elsa slowly reaches down and moves the key, unlocking it. "Anna, get her out now!" Kristoff yells, picking up the princess. Anna reaches in and grabs Elsa under her arms, pulling her to the surface. "Got her?" Kristoff asks. Anna holds Elsa close. "Got her."
Kristoff puts Anna down and she lays her sister on the floor. "Breathe," Anna says nervously. Kristoff hits Elsa's back a few times and she coughs out the water, gasping for air. "Did it work?" She asks slightly weakly. "Yeah, it worked. Darn it, Elsa! Gave me a damn heart attack!" Anna yells before hugging Elsa close and trying not to cry. "I'm sorry," Elsa says. "I know," Anna responds.
"Next challenge: Love," Elsa says.
Anna helps Elsa stand and get her balance. "When we get back, you go straight to the doctor. I don't want you getting sick from breathing in the water," Anna insists. "Fine," Elsa sighs.
The group walks through the door and into the next room. "Welcome," A guy says. "Thanks for having us," Elsa says. "Would you like a towel?" He asks. Before she has a chance to answer, a different guy puts a towel over her shoulders. "Uh, thanks, I guess," She says confused.
"This challenge. Love," The guy says. He quickly grabs Anna and pulls her close, holding a knife to her throat. "Whoa, what are you doing?" Merida shouts. "This is love. If you are willing to take this women's place, step forward," He says.
Elsa is the first but Kristoff, Rapunzel, and Merida quickly follow. "Eugene?" Rapunzel asks. "Nah," He says, waving her off. "Nice," Elsa says sarcastically and angrily.
A different guy puts a loaded crossbow to Elsa's head. "Would you take an arrow for her?" He asks. "She's my sister. Of course I would," Elsa says nervously. "You don't sound too sure with yourself," He says. "Would you sound sure if you had a crossbow to your head?" She asks. "Point taken," He says removing the bow.
"So, you're all willing to?" A woman asks. "Yes. Except Eugene," Rapunzel says. "Then let's test the redhead," She says. "First off, I'm Arcadia. This is Forest and Oliver," Arcadia introduces herself and her friends. "We're just the testers."
Arcadia puts everybody in a straight line. Eugene, Merida, Rapunzel, Elsa, Kristoff. Then she gives Anna a gun. "Which one would you shoot?" Arcadia asks. "What?" Anna asks confused. Arcadia puts a gun to Anna's head. "Shoot one. Or you die," She says.
Anna loads the gun but doesn't actually raise it. "I'm not shooting any of them," She says. "I don't care if you shoot me or not, I'm not shooting my friends and family."
Arcadia lowers her gun and takes the gun from Anna. "Well, she passed." Arcadia pushes Anna at the group and Elsa catches her before she falls. Anna stands between her sister and boyfriend.
"Next challenge for this round: Well, I guess we'll just have to find out. Get me… the one with the white hair," Arcadia says. Oliver and Forest sneak up behind Elsa and carry her towards Arcadia. "Stand still, don't run. Also, your magic doesn't work in this room."
"Take this," Oliver says, handing Elsa a knife. "Why?" She asks, holding it tightly. "Who here do you love the most and who here do you hate the most?" He asks.
"And no lying. Tell us honestly," Arcadia says. "Well, I suppose my sister Anna would be the one I love the most. Eugene would be the one I hate the most," Elsa says. "Who's Anna and who is Eugene?" Arcadia asks. "Step forward."
Anna and Eugene step forward nervously. "Get the girl. Put her on the wall," Arcadia says. Forest and Oliver grab Anna and pin her against the wall before tying her wrists and ankles to it. "Ouch, that's tight!" Anna says. "Sorry," Forest says.
Oliver puts about 25 sharp knives in front of Elsa. "What's happening?" Elsa asks confused. "Anna, do you trust your sister?" Arcadia asks. "I do," Ana quickly answers. "Good. Elsa, you are going to throw the knives at Anna and hopefully not hit her. The closer you get without harm to her, the higher your score and the quicker you move on to the next round," Arcadia explains.
Anna's eyes widen in fear. "She has to throw knives at me?!"
"No way," Elsa says nervously. "You have to," Arcadia says. "Or we could put you up on the wall and have the clumsy one throw them knives?"
Anna and Elsa both quickly say "No!".
Elsa picks up one of the knives and looks Anna in the eye. "Don't move please," She asks. Anna tightly closes her eyes with fear and tries to remain still.
Elsa throws the knife and at the sound of it hitting the wooden wall, Anna quickly opens her eyes and looks to see the knife 2 inches from her head. "Elsa!"
"Sorry! I suck at aiming!" Elsa yells back nervously. "Okay, okay. It's fine. How many does she have to throw?" Anna asks. "At least 5," Arcadia answers.
Elsa picks up another knife. Both sisters' take a nervous deep breath before Elsa throws the knife—and it lands an inch from Anna's stomach. "3 more," Arcadia says. "This is insane!" Anna yells nervously. "Pinned to a wall while your sister throws knives at you?" Eugene asks. "Sounds fun."
"Good to hear you say that. Because you'll be taking Anna's place in 3 knives," Arcadia smiles.
Both sisters' giggle. "Alright. Ready?" Elsa asks, picking up another knife. "No!" Anna says loudly. "I know," Elsa sighs.
Nervously, Elsa throws another knife that lands a few inches above Anna's arm. "Just finish this, please!" Anna asks with fear.
Elsa picks up another knife. "Ready?" She asks. Anna looks at the ground as Elsa throws the knife and it lands next to Anna's leg.
"1 more," Arcadia says.
Elsa nervously picks up the knife and ready's to throw. Right before she let's go, Eugene yells "Elsa, watch out!".
Elsa looks at Eugene as she let's go of the knife. "Eugene you idiot!" Merida yells. The sound of Anna scream makes everybody turn their attention back to her. "Anna!" Elsa quickly runs to her sister. Forest and Oliver untie the princess and put her on the ground. "What is it? Did I hit you?" Elsa asks panicking. Anna pulls her skirt up and reveals the knife in her left thigh. "Oh my gosh! What do we do?!" Elsa asks Arcadia. "Pull it out then we'll heal her," Arcadia says. "Pull it out?!" Elsa asks frightfully. "Yes," Forest answers.
"No. I-I can't! It would hurt her!"
Anna grabs the knife and quickly pulls it out while screaming in pain. Elsa takes the knife and throws it at Eugene, cutting his arm. "You deserved that," Kristoff says, running to Anna. Rapunzel and Merida quickly follow.
Arcadia does a spell that heals Anna. "I'm so, so sorry!" Elsa says nervously. "It's not your fault. It's Eugene's," Anna says.
"Well, considering you've all been through more than enough, we'll forget about the next 2 stages and let you get what you came for," Arcadia says trying to comfort the group. "Thank you," Elsa says. "Do I know you from somewhere?" Arcadia asks curiously. "You look familiar."
"Oh, Queen Elsa of Arendelle," Elsa says as Arcadia shakes her hand. "Queen? Wait—so this is Princess Anna?" Arcadia asks. "Yes. This is her boyfriend Kristoff, our friend Princess Merida of DunBroch, our cousin Princess Rapunzel of Corona, and Rapunzel's husband, Prince Eugene of Corona," Elsa explains. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you all. If I had known you were royals, I wouldn't have made you do all these things," Arcadia says.
"How did you know about her ice magic then?" Eugene asks.
"She's freezing cold, white hair, pale skin, and wears blue constantly. It's not hard to tell," Forest laughs.
"Follow me," Arcadia says helping Anna stand. The assassin walks through a door and into a room. "There's what you need."
"There it is. The magic that reverses the curse," Elsa says.
Sorry this chapter is short! And not full of action...
Just wanted a short, simple chapter to calm down a bit. Next chapter will be more exciting though! Promise.
Thank you so very much for reading! Hope you enjoyed!
-Annika