Yay! New chapter! Just in time for the holidays! So, I can wait till next week because I get my new phone and will be able to write and update more often and probably more accurately than my current phone. So I'm super excited for that! Moving on, I loved the ending the the mid-season finale for OUAT! Rumple FINALLY got what he deserved! Thank-Freaking-God! I was going to blow a gasket if he got away with everything again!

And I as a forewarning, I'm about to go into rant mode however its over a very serious topic, but I just read an article on Facebook about pets and shelters by a group called "Paws 4 a Cause". And I completely agree with it! People are stupid when it comes to animals and don't think before buying their family a pet. I mean nine to eleven million animals die a year because the owners "couldn't" keep them anymore. It just makes me made that we as humans don't care about animals like we should. And now that it's the holiday's, everyone's like, "OMG we should get a puppy!" and then later that present ends up in the shelter because the owners "don't have time" or "are moving and can't take them with" or "I didn't know they would get that big". Like, seriously? A pet is not something you impulse buy! They have lives to and need just as much attention and care as a human child, some times more. But people don't see dogs or cats or any other pet in that way or the amount of work that goes into caring for them, so they ignore how they really feel. It's really sick because if we as a society treated human children like this everyone would lose their minds because it's inhumane and cruel, but with animals, pets more specifically, it's okay?! I wish more people could be more sensible and empathetic about this kind of thing but as of right now, it probably wont happen any time soon.

Now on a happier note, thanks to all the new follows/favorites and reviews! Love you all!

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And now for the new chapter!

Chapter 10

Dinner

Arendelle, Norway. September 3, 1797.

It was unfair, her parents were forcing her to attend dinner at the table tonight, not that it was a bad thing… but Anna was going to be there, and she didn't want to hurt her older sister again with her powers. She didn't want to go, she was fearful of what might happen. Would Anna still consider her a sister after she shut her out through all of this? Would she think Elsa's powers were still amazing like she used to before she struck her older sister? Her parents thought everything was going to be fine, but she wasn't blind to see the hint of uncertainty in their eyes before they left her room. They basically came in, and told her the change in the plans, and then left without any real explanation.

And she was scared.

Scared that all of this was happening way too soon. She didn't have control of her powers, even with the gloves on, they didn't do much to contain the icy touch her hands produced. When a maid knocked on her door to alert her that dinner was to be served shortly, Elsa responded quietly before exiting the safety confines of her room, her fear tripling as she walked down the hallways that she barely remembered. When she finally reached the dining room, she saw everyone already seated, waiting for her to arrive before the food was brought out. Her Father was at the head of the table like usual, with her mother on his right and Anna was on his left. Normally she sat next to Anna, always wanting to be with her big sister, but now she wasn't so sure if she wanted to sit there tonight. Quickly making up her mind walked quietly to the table and sitting down next to her mother, but not before catching the hurtful look that covered her sisters face for a brief second. She couldn't look at Anna, afraid that Anna was going to be upset with her.

"Hi Elsa. It's good to see you again. Are you coming to dinner every night? If so, do you think that afterwards we could-" Anna spoke up, trying to get her to respond.

"Anna." Their father spoke sternly, giving Anna a disapproving look before turning towards her, "It's good to see you Elsa."

"Yes, it is good to see you." Her mother said softly, reaching out and slightly squeezing her shoulder in a comforting manner. Elsa gave a small smile, nodding to both her parents before shyly glancing in her sister's direction, seeing the small smile on her sister's face.

"Hello Anna." Elsa softly and politely greeted. The smile on her sister's face growing larger.

"Hello Elsa." Anna responded, "I'm-I'm glad you could make it to dinner tonight." The fifteen year old greeted her sister again, under the watchful eye of her father. Dinner ended up being rather quiet, though Anna didn't mind at all, she was just happy to see Elsa outside of her room. She did want to talk to Elsa about other things, but she also knew she couldn't do that with their parent's in the same room. She quickly saw her plans for talking to Elsa about anything quickly going south, and didn't know how to fix it. She was afraid of not being able to help Elsa now that she was in on the loop, and didn't want this opportunity to get to know her sister again to pass her by.

"May I be excused?" Anna heard Elsa ask, her head snapping up to look at Elsa in shock. Dinner was over already? Where did the time go? Elsa couldn't leave now, she hasn't gotten a chance to talk to her about anything!

"Of course, Elsa." Her father responded, nodding his head. No! Anna thought, she can't leave now! Anna watched in horror as Elsa placed her napkin down on her plate and scooted herself away from the table, hopping off and walking towards the doors she entered from just before dinner.

"May I be excused too?!" Anna asked urgently, hoping she could catch up to Elsa.

"In a minute. There are some things I want to talk to you about…" Her father answered, before droning on about some leadership role or etiquette lesson… whatever it was, Anna was not paying attention to him, but to the door that had slowly closed as Elsa left the room. Anna was practically shaking with impatience as she stared at the door.

"And one last thing." He mentioned, gains some of his daughters attention, "The Crown Prince of the Southern Isles, Prince Alexander, and one of his younger brothers, Prince Hans who I do believe is your age, will be arriving within the next couple of days to negotiate trade between our two countries. I want you present for this meeting so that you understand what goes into these kinds of things for when you are Queen and have to rule Arendelle." The King finished, waiting for Anna's acknowledgement before he excused her from the table.

"Yes, papa, just send me the times and I'll be there. Now may I please be excused?" She almost whined.

"Yes, you may now be excused." Her father answered with a nod, finally granting her permission to leave the table. And leave she did, racing across the room to the same doors Elsa went through just a few minutes ago. Running down the hallway, she spotted her sister halfway up the stairs to their bedroom corridor, located in the east wing of the castle.

"Elsa," Anna called out, starling Elsa who began to increase her pace, "No, Elsa wait. Please!"

Elsa had reached the top of the stairs as Anna was halfway up, and quickly gaining. Panicking, Elsa began running as well, hoping she could make it to her room and close the door before her powers could escape the confines of her gloves.

"Elsa, please. Just let me help you. I'm not afraid of your powers, I know about the accident and I don't care." Anna called out, causing Elsa to stumble in her steps and trip, landing on the floor with a thud. No ice had shot out as she landed, which was a good sign, but her fault with her foot work had allowed Anna to reach her as well.

"Elsa! Oh my god, are you okay?" Anna asked, worried for her sister as she knelt down beside her. Anna could see the tears that were beginning to spill over her sister's eyes, and picking her up, Anna pulled her close to her chest in a warm and tight hug. Elsa froze at the unexpected contact from her sister, unsure of what to do and not wanting to hurt her again. Eventually, Elsa let go of her restraint and clutched her sister back, returning the embrace as she cried into her shoulder for the first time in years. It was all she had wanted to do since the accident, but was too scared to allow because of her powers… Now, however, it didn't seem to matter because Anna knew, and Anna didn't care.

"It's going to be okay Elsa. I got you, and I don't plan on letting go." Anna whispered into her sister's ear, feeling her little sister return the hug as she cried into Anna's shoulder. The sat there for a few minutes before Anna moved to get up, pulling Elsa with her and walking the two of them to Elsa's room.

"Why?" Elsa sniffled, clinging onto her sister's arm as they walked.

"Why what, Elsa?"

"Why aren't you afraid?" Elsa asked again, clarifying her question for Anna.

"Because, I know you, and I know you would never hurt me on purpose. What happened when we were younger was an accident, and nothing else. That's why I'm not afraid." Anna finished explaining as they reached Elsa's door. Turning the nob, Anna opened the door and led Elsa inside and to Elsa's bed. As she examined the room, Anna noticed a lot that was different, for starters, there was hints of ice and water damage everywhere, and Elsa's bed was against the same wall in this room as it used to be when they shared a room. The colors of the room were blues and purples, and on the bed the doll looked like a mini replica of the younger sister. Anna pulled her sister towards the bed and had her sit down on it while she checked over Elsa of any injuries. Not finding any that were too big of a concern, she began fiddling with her sister's hair, braiding it in the usual one-sided braid Elsa used to always wear. She could see Elsa was struggling with something, but what it was Anna wasn't sure about.

"But, what if-" Elsa started, only for Anna to pause what she was doing and moved around to face Elsa.

"It will be okay, Elsa. I promise." Watching Elsa nod hesitantly, Anna resumed braiding her sister's hair. As she finished with the final few strands she could hear a low muttering from Elsa, though she couldn't understand the words, the feeling she was getting from them wasn't a good one. As if on cue, the room temperature began to drop with snowflakes forming in the air. Her sister was not okay, and she didn't know why. It hurt her to see Elsa like this, she frowned as she examined the room, her eyes coming to rest on the miniature Elsa doll on the bed. Grabbing it, she quickly handed it to Elsa.

"Here, this might help." Anna offered, hoping it could help calm her little sister down. Elsa snatched it out of Anna's hands and pulled it tightly to her chest while mumbling something under her breath. However, the fear crept back into Elsa's eyes as frost began to cover the doll as well.

"No… No, no, no, no!" Elsa panicked, dropping her doll as fear overtook her emotions.

"Elsa, Elsa calm down. Please, it's okay." Anna tried to comfort, pulling her sister into a hug. Elsa however, thrashed about and didn't allow her older sister to comfort her out of fear of hurting her again. Anna realizing this, began to think her eyes focused on the frost the snaked its way around the 'Elsa' doll. She gasped as an idea popped into her head.

"Elsa, wait right here. I think I know something that will help." Anna spoke soothingly before leaving the room (and leaving Elsa's door wide open) and rushed off to hers. Fiddling with the door knob, she finally opened the door to her room and located her own 'Anna' doll. Snatching it off the shelf, she raced back to Elsa's room and entered cautiously, finding Elsa curled up against her headboard in tears at the sight of her room. Snow was falling in the room, and Anna knew she needed to act quickly.

"Elsa, it's okay, I got you." Anna whispered in her ear as she pulled Elsa into another hug, shushing her lovingly, "It's okay. You don't have to be afraid. I'll always be right here." Elsa's sobs quieted at the sound of her sister's voice, as she snuggled into her sister's body for comfort. Anna noted the doll she brought into the room, and reaching one hand out to grab it and used the other hand to push her sister back a little so that she could give her the 'Anna' doll.

"What? Why did you bring your doll here?" Elsa sniffled, confused at her sister's intentions.

"It's for you. I was thinking we could trade dolls, this way I'm always with you and you're always with me." Anna smiled, handing the doll to her sister. She watched Elsa's careful expression as she eyed the doll, then hesitantly reaching to take it from her sister's hands. The second it left Anna's grip, Elsa let out a small smile at the doll, looking up and her sibling through her drying tear stained cheeks and gave her a thankful nod.

"Thank you Anna." Elsa whispered, her lower lip quivering as she spoke. On the inside Elsa felt like she was the happiest person in the world. She was able to talk to her sister, well maybe not talk, but at least see her, which was the first time in a long time.

"You're welcome, Elsa. If you ever need anything, you can come get me, I'll always be here for you." Anna smiled, pulling her sister back into a hug.

It was a short lived one as their parents walked through the door, causing the girls to break apart with mixed expressions. Elsa was afraid and sad at what this meant, and while Anna was sad, she was also angry that she would have to leave, having everything return back to the way it was before this event happened today.

"Anna? What-"

"She tripped. I was just making sure she was okay." Anna defended against her father, holding his gaze with her own.

"Well, thank you, but you didn't have to."

"I wanted to, I never get to see Elsa anymore. I just wanted to know that she was safe."

"Of course, but it is time for the two of you to get ready for bed." The Queen spoke gently, cutting off King Adgar before he could retaliate.

"Yes mother." Elsa answered first, moving off her bed to do as her mother asked. Anna frowned but complied with the request, getting off the bed as well, purposely taking the 'Elsa' doll with her as she made her way to her own room.

When Elsa was dressed and ready for bed, she spotted the doll that was on her bed and her eyes lit up with happiness, and rushed to her bed grabbing the 'Anna' doll and hugging it close to her chest. It still smelt like her sister, relaxing Elsa as she buried herself in the covers and falling asleep with a smile on her face.

So, what did you think? And we see Hans... kind of, he's more mentioned than shows up. But more on that in later, the girls finally reunited... kind of. Again, more on that later. I can't give away all the secrets that I have in store for this story! Hehe, as much as you all probably want that, I don't want to spoil the whole story for you all like that. Again, things are very different than the movie because of Anna being older that Elsa. I feel like I keep saying that and it's getting annoying for you all to keep reading over and over again. However I feel that if I didn't keep saying it, someone will complain about why and how it doesn't follow the storyline of Frozen, blah blah blah. Basically its a disclaimer in that sense, cause I know there are people out there that will do that.

Anyways, see you all next chapter! Bye!