Chapter 9

Elsa

The thought that Anna died.. is gone.. will never ask me to build a snowman agian, because of me is just... heart breaking. I collapse on the floor, as I felt weak and useless. I clutch at my aching heart as tears spill down my face. The harassing blizzard that was consuming Arendelle just.. stopped. I sit there sobbing as Jack kneels in front of me, his eyes full of.. determination? I weep uncontrollably as Jack makes me look behind me. Hans has his sword out, and it's coming at me. But, I hear a strange voice I thought I'd never hear again.

" No! Elsa, look out! " Anna screams, blocking from Hans' horrible attack. As the iron sword comes in contact with Anna's hand, Hans is bounced back by a force. Anna's expression of shear terror is still marked on her face, as her previous snowy white hair turns into a shimmering deep sea blue. Her skin and clothing turns the same shade, and Anna's last breathe of air rushes out through her mouth. I stare at the ice figure, that was just my sister a moment ago.

" ANNA! NO! " I cry, taking hold of her face in my hands. I touch her gently, making sure to not knock her over as the other guardians rush down from North's sled. Glancing back to Anna, more tears pile up and flow down my cheeks. I grasp Anna's waist and hug her one last time. Everyone stands mourning in silence as I sob silently. But, out of nowhere, North laughs joyfully as Tooth gasps in surprise. I look up to see Anna smiling down at me, her grin wider than ever. The color has returned to her face as she hugs me back. I cry out in joy as I take a good look at her. Her cape is pink, and her dress is a mixture of deep blue and tealish green. Also, her hair is back to being the same shade of deep ginger.

Olaf, the snowman, pops his head out happily, " An act of true love can thaw a broken heart.. " He gasps in recognition, " Anna saved Elsa, so that means you two love each other! " I smile, looking back at Anna in shock.

" Love! That's it! " I squeal, " Love can control my powers! " I look back at Jack as he smirks at me, nodding.

But, our moments celebrating are cut of as the air around us grows eerie and quiet. Jack stands near me protectively as I grasp Anna's hand. Kristoff and his reindeer move closer to us as the guardians make a circle around us.

" Well, well, well. So, we meet again... " Pitch's voice echos all around us. I look back and forth wildly as a shadow emerges from the shadows. He smirks as the guardians get ready to fight. Pitch looks straight at me as he points his finger in my direction. " Elsa, come here. " He commands, my gaze locked on his as I inch closer.

" W- What do you want, Pitch? " I ask, my voice shaking. He shakes his head, his raven black hair swaying.

" I only want your life. " He merely states, I stagger backwards as he disappears once more. Jack grasps my hand, leaning me towards him. Fear clouds my eyes as the air grows timid, and we can breathe normal again. We all spread out to make sure Pitch is gone, and just as Anna and I are done, I hear a cracking sound.

Glancing at the ground, I notice the ice is thawing from under us.

" Anna! Run! " I squeal, dashing in Jack's direction. He's looking at me, encouraging me on. All the other guardians look on in horror as the ice lets out more and more cracking sounds. But, I look back and Anna's not moving.

" Anna! " I scream in terror. Looking back at Jack, I retrace my steps as I shove Anna onto solid ice. Once she's in Kristoff's arms I start to run. But, I slip on the ice and look at Jack in terror as the ice falls from beneath me. The first thing I hear is Anna and Jack's terrified screams ringing through my mind as I crash into the watery depth.

" Well, Elsa. Looks like you are all alone. And, now I can take over your powers. How nice! " Pitch exclaims from somewhere near me. I can spot his glowing eyes as I try to swim back to the surface. The water is ice cold, and I start to shiver as I try to break to the surface. But, the ice is frozen over and I bang on it with all my might. After a few moments, I realize I'm not going to get out of here just by banging on ice, I'm going to have to force it open. But how?! My desperate cry rings through my head as I remember something important Pappie told me.

" Remember.. fear will be your enemy. Don't be scared of you weakness, instead, embrace it. Your will to control your powers is much stronger than you think, young one... "

My eyes widen in amazement. I let my power seep through my body, going all the way to my fingertips. Ice blasts through the palms of my hands, sending chills down my spine. I hear Pitch's cries of terror as the ice breaks apart. Sighing in relief, I swim towards the moon's reflection in the water. Little did I know that I wasn't swimming to the surface... When I emerge, I grow weak and my vision blurs. Shh.. you can relax now.. Pitch can't harm you any longer, young one... A soothing voice states in my head. I try to hold onto the ice, but my grip slips and I fall plummeting in the water once again. When I start to sink, I let my vision blur, and just look on at the moon. With the life draining out of me, I have one last thought.

J- Just please let Kristoff take good care of Anna.. and please don't let Jack suffer anymore than he already has... please... My eyes close wearily as I let the darkness consume me.

Jack

I saw it happen right in front of my eyes. Elsa, running towards me in desperation. Then, her turning the other way and sacrificing her life for Anna's.

" ELSA! " Anna and I scream, harmonized. Which, catches the attention from everyone as they rush to see a large crack in the ice. Elsa is gone. Vanished. No sign at all from where she could be. I start to panic, so I try to dive in after her. Bunny and Sandy grab my sweater, making me stay put.

"S- She could die, guys!- Let me go! I- I have to.. save.. he-" My words die off as Bunny and Sandy look at me, trying to keep me from jumping in after Elsa.

" Jack, " Bunny asks, his accent thick, " You know the saying, ' If your friend jumped of a cliff, would you? ' " I nod solemnly, glancing at Bunny's perked ears. " Well, that doesn't mean you jump off, you go get an ambulance! So, you have to stay put. " He glances at the Man in Moon and points to him. " He'll protect her, mate. I just know he will, after all, you're willing to die for her. " Bunny sits next to me as I place my hands on my face.

After long, agonizing hours, a figure pops up from the water. I look at it hopefully, then I turn from hopeful, to absolutely crushed.

" E- Elsa! " I gasp, jumping in the water and grabbing her body. I snake through the water and Bunny grabs her, dragging her up gently. I haul myself out as I look at what's become of my precious Elsa. Her hair is dripping wet, and her skin is paler than mine. Her breath, well there wasn't one. And, her dress was soaked from head to toe with the black murky water that stung my eyes.

I cradle Elsa's head in my arms as I cry, " Elsa! Can you hear me?! Please, wake up! Elsa..!" But, I get no response. After many attempts to wake Elsa, Tooth escorts Anna, who's in a mess of hysterics. And Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven follow them back to the kingdom. Soon North, Sandy, and Bunny go back to the workshop. As for me, I don't move an inch from where Bunny laid Elsa on the snow. I check for a pulse, and I get nothing.

" No.. no! E- Elsa, y- you can't leave me. P- Please! I- I care about you, like a lot.. and, I can't stand to be away from you! "

I plead, " E- Elsa, I.. I love you... "

Tears flow down my cheeks as I mourn in silence. My nightmare has come true, and this time... Elsa isn't here to comfort me.. I could of sat there forever, watching the most important thing in the world to me, lay dead in my arms. But, I was immortal, so I couldn't age even if I wanted to. Just as I'm about to leave, the moon starts to glow. I lean on my staff, and block the rays of the moon out. Still, they keep growing stronger as I reluctantly trudge away. Eventually, I look back to see the rays hit Elsa's dead corpse. I stare at her in awe as she gasps for air.

" E- Elsa! " I cry, dashing forward and cradling her in my arms.