Author's Note: I apologize for not updating in some time. I've just been busy with school and had a case of writer's block. Also I felt this chapter was redundant, but it's essential to the story over all. I apologize for "redoing" what happens in the film already, however, I at least wanted to portray the mindsets of Anna and Elsa in this scene as well as focusing on how Elsa feels towards her father. All in all, I hope you enjoy the chapter and reviews are always appreciated.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any rights to Frozen, its story lines, or its characters.
"I still can't believe you're here…" She said over her shoulder heading up the massive ice staircase.
"Do you stop believing in the moon, just because the sun comes up?" A sly grin spread across his face.
She smiled at his comment, continuing up the staircase. They remained in pleasant silence until reaching the top floor.
Jack gawked at the enormous snowflake chandelier hanging above them.
"This is beautiful." His eyes scanned every point and edge of its delicate structure.
"Thank you." Her cheeks grew red.
She didn't know if it was the excitement of reuniting with Jack or because she hadn't eaten in well over 24 hours, but suddenly her head started to pound and her stomach felt like darts were being thrown at it. She wraps her arms around her center hearing the vague sound of stomach fluids growling at her. She hoped he didn't hear the awkward noise.
"What was that?"
She sighed. "My stomach. I… well I haven't eaten since the coronation."
"Elsa…" He playfully wagged a finger at her. "Let me go get you something."
"No, I'm fine." Another hunger infused growl echoed through the room.
"Elsa, let me go get you something. It's the least I can do."
Will you come back?
He could see she was nervous about him leaving. "I promise I won't be gone long." He winked at her.
Nervous as she was, she nodded.
He made his way to the ice balcony attached to the upper floor and turn around to get another look at the snow queen. She'd been watching him and when their eyes locked, she quickly averted her eyes with embarrassment.
"I'll try to be back before sundown. Okay?"
Her eyes trailed back towards him, a small smile on her face. "Okay."
In seconds he was gone. She couldn't stop the smile growing across her face. Although she planned on living in isolation, the idea Jack could keep her company lifted an enormous emotional weight. Jack and she had a lot of catching up to do, thirteen years' worth. She still hadn't had the chance to even contemplate what her father did to her memory. The lengths he was willing to go just for her to conceal her powers. If you only had taken the time to listen to me. If you only had put your faith in me. Instead you chose to fear me and made me fear myself. She would always love and honor her father, but the man she thought she knew was fading away the more she thought of his actions.
She thought she heard a knock on the palace doors. That was faster than I thought it would be. She was glad he didn't take long. She needed Jack to get her mind off her father and everything else weighing on her conscious.
When she made her way to the top of the main floor's staircase her eyes locked in on a face she wasn't expecting to see.
"Anna?" Her eyes focused on her sister.
Anna couldn't believe the women above her was her sister. She was beautiful and her dress spoke volumes. She didn't know Elsa could be like this. Frankly, she really didn't know who her sister really was anyway. But it didn't deter her from being astonished by her sister massive change.
"Whoa. Elsa you look different. It's a good different." She adverted her eyes to look again at the amazing ice palace her sister created. "And this place… it's amazing."
"Thank you. I never knew what I was capable of."
Anna could only smile at the way Elsa spoke of her power. "I'm so sorry about what happen. If I had known..."
Elsa interrupted her sister, never wanting her to feel responsible for what happened, "No. No. It's okay… y-you don't have to apologize. But you should probably go… please." She knew she didn't have the strength to be around Anna and didn't want to risk hurting her again.
"But I just got here". Please don't shut me out again. Please Elsa. Please.
"You belong down in Arendelle."
"So do you." Please Elsa. Don't do this to me. Come back home.
"No Anna I belong here… alone… where I can be who I am… without hurting anybody." Anna can't you understand. I'm no good for you.
"Actually about that…"
Elsa heard the sound of pitter pattering coming towards them. "Wait, what is that?" She worried Anna brought palace guards, ready to bring her back to Arendelle.
Then to her astonishment, a joyful and excited, running, snowman made his way into the palace. "Hi! I'm Olaf and I like warm hugs!"
She focused on the snowman's figure. He looked just like the one Anna and she made when they were little.
"You built me. Remember that?"
"And you're alive?" She had no idea her powers could create life.
"Um… I think so." The snowman retorted.
She looked down at her hands. I created life? How?
"He's just like the one we built as kids." Anna kneeled down and put her arm around him.
"Yeah…" She was still amazed by what her powers could do. The possibility there was something positive about her power. Something good.
"Elsa we were so close. We can be like that again."
Elsa's brief seconds of happiness were wiped away. Her sister's words triggered the horrifying memory of the night she struck her. Her sister's small body flashed in front of her. The same guilt she felt since the moment she hurt her sister imprisoned her mind. No Anna. You're not safe here. You're not safe around me. "No we can't." She started to back away. She had to get away from her. Anna… I'm sorry. "Goodbye Anna." She turned her back and headed towards the staircase leading to the top floor.
No Elsa. I didn't come all this way to have you shut me out. I'm not going to lose you again. "Elsa wait."
"No… I'm just trying to protect you." Anna please understand. I can't hurt you again.
"You don't have to protect me. I'm not afraid."
She had to get away from her. Fear engulfing every part of her mind. She saw her father. His disappointed stare. She failed her mission to keep Anna out. She failed Arendelle. She failed her father. She failed her mother. She failed Jack. She failed Anna.
Diligence to control your power.
Author's Note: Once again, I apologize for redoing this scene, but it needs to be done in order for the story to flow. Next chapter will obliviously be when Elsa strikes Anna for the second time. The question though is... will Jack be there to witness it? Will Jack be back before Marshmallow throws Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf out? Will Jack be back before Prince Hans comes to the ice palace? Where the heck is Jack? You'll have to wait to find out. Thanks for reading!
