Chapter 9 – Coronation Day
Coronation Day—Elsa's 21st birthday, she has come of age. I expected this day to be especially hard on Elsa. It didn't disappoint and it came in spades.
This is a day her mother is supposed to be there for her. To help her pick out her gown, do her hair, all the things mothers do when their daughters come of age. Instead, Elsa is alone in her room; dressing herself in an outfit so stifling I can feel it from here. She doesn't even allow Gerda in to assist her, much like the past thirteen years, but you would think, this time she'd let someone help her just this once. But I understand. She's under so much pressure for today, one false move, one wrong word could set her off and all her work to maintain control would be for naught. She tries to keep herself strong and put together for this one day. I don't think she even realizes it's her birthday—she is so consumed with the coronation and the gates being opened for the first time in years. All those people coming and she being the center of attention is enough to make her run and hide, I can tell. If only I could be there for this day, to give her a comforting smile, a warm hug, anything to tell her she'll be alright and is ready to rule.
This is the first time in forever that I feel like everything is going to be all right. Elsa survived the coronation with only a little bit of her powers revealing themselves. Luckily, no one seemed to notice, not even Anna. Though, she's seems more interested in someone in the audience. I don't like the way that one man is looking at her and she back at him. Call me petty, but I don't trust a man with such unkempt sideburns.
I'm amazed and so proud of Elsa at this moment. Even though she seems a bit stiff, she isn't letting the crowds and constant introductions get to her. She even initiated conversation with Anna. I think they're both finally are going to be okay. That was before Elsa let her fear set in again. Of course the rapport they have now will only last for this one day. Elsa will hole herself up either in her room or council chambers. The queen's duties will keep her so occupied she won't have time for Anna. And if she's anything like her father, which she is, Elsa will figure out how to rule from behind closed doors.