Chapter 11
Jack's POV
While I flew Elsa to the next spot I had in mind, I couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of having her in my arms. She was so light and it just felt right to have her in my arms. We flew for a little bit before we finally got to our destination. It was a lake which was frozen over, but you wouldn't be able to tell since it was so clear you could see the bottom. The surroundings were mountains with many beautiful pine trees. "What is this place?" Elsa asked as she looked around. "Just something I found while flying around the world," I said. "C'mon let's go skating," I said as I took her hand. She pulled back, "wait wait wait. Jack! The lake isn't frozen," she screamed. "Isn't it?" I said as I stepped onto the lake. Her eyes went wide.
Elsa's POV
"Isn't it?" Jack said as he stepped onto the lake. My eyes went wide. How is he standing on water? Maybe he's using his powers. "Come on, it's safe," he said. "How do I know you're not just hovering a little bit and trying to trick me into getting into the water?" I asked. "Would I really trick you like that?" he said with a smirk. "Yes," I replied flatly. "Ok so that does sound like something I would do. But I'm not doing it now," Jack conceded. "I don't know," I said as I looked hesitantly at the lake. "Come on, do you trust me?" He asked as he held out his hand. I smiled. "With all my heart," I said as I took his hand. I meant it. I haven't know Jack for a while, but I know that I can trust him no matter what. He smiled and then dragged me out onto the lake. I stepped onto the lake and surprising did not fall in. "Woah!" I said. "This is so cool!" I squealed as I jumped a little. Why am I acting so much like Anna? "I'm glad you like it," Jack said while he chuckled. We began skating around the lake. It was so beautiful. You could see all the pebbles and plants that were in the lake before it froze. The mountains around us were beautiful as well. Jack and I dance and skated around until sunset.
Jack brought us to a mountain where we watched the sunset. It was just as beautiful as the sun rise. Maybe even more beautiful. The sky looked like a rainbow. Red, Orange, Yellow, blue, purple, all of the colors were just so beautiful. I put my head on Jack's shoulder. He stiffened but then eventually put his arm around me, bringing me closer. I felt safe and at peace, At that moment, everything seemed perfect. Once the sun had fully set, Jack stood up and took my hand. "Come on, we still have one more place to go tonight," he said. I nodded and he picked me up and flew off once again.
Elsa's POV
We landed on a hill which overlooked a city. A city in which anyone would recognize: Paris. We had a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. This used to be one of my favorite places because it's where I used to feel the most powerful due to all of the love it contained. "What are we doing here?" I asked Jack. "Just wait," he said as he sat down. I raised an eyebrow, but then sat down beside him. For a while we overlooked the city and all of it's beautiful lights. Then, I saw something sparkle from the corner of my eye. I looked it's way and saw golden streams of sand which looked like ribbons. I gasped at it's beauty as thousands of streams began flowing down towards the houses. "Are those- dreams," Jack answered. "They're amazing!" I said. "Yeah, I love watching Sandy work," Jack said.
A stream of the sand came flowing down in front of us. Jack touched it and out came a boy and a girl. They began dancing into the night. I stared at the scene in wonder. Normally, when someone touches dream sand, it takes the image of what the person desires most. I guess Jack wishes for love. I mean, I've known that, but now I can really see how much he wants it. I watched as the couple danced away into the sky. "Have you ever felt it Jack?" I asked.
"Felt what?" He asked. "Felt what it's like, to love," I stated.
Jack's POV
I touched the dream sand and it turned into a couple who began dancing. I guess it's true. I really want love. But not just from anyone, I want love from Elsa. I looked her way and saw as she watched the dancers in wonder. I wonder if she feels the same thing. I wonder if she too wants love.
We watched as the sand continued to flow everywhere and the dancers dance away. "Have you ever felt it Jack?" Elsa asked suddenly. "Felt what?: I asked. "Felt what it's like, to love," she stated. Love. I have felt it. I'm feeling it right now. But I'm feeling it for her. I can't tell her that. "I have," I replied. "Really?" she asked. She sounded surprised and yet, sad? "Yeah, but it could never happen," I said. "Oh," was all she said.
"I'm sorry Jack," Elsa said suddenly. "For what?" I asked. "I know you yearn for love," she said. "I've known ever since I met you," she said. "Oh," I replied a bit embarrassed by the fact she knew. "Still, why are you sorry?" I asked. She sighed. "As soon as I found out about your yearn for love, I tried to find someone for you. The thing is, I couldn't find anyone. It was like no human was meant for you. I tried so hard to find your true love, but nothing came up," she explained. "Oh, well that's ok. Thanks for trying," I said a bit upset. So, I'm not meant to love again, she did say human. What if I'm not supposed to love a human? What about a spirit? More specifically, an angel.
The sand cleared out and all that was left were stars. "How does it feel?" Elsa asked suddenly. "How does what feel? Love?" I asked. She nodded. "Do you not know?" I asked. "I mean, it was your power." I reasoned. She shook her head. "Even though it was my power, the closest thing I've felt to love is the feelings towards my sister, but I know that's a different kind of love. I have never felt the romantic, true, love." she explained. "Oh," was all I said. So she doesn't love me. Just more and more bad news.
"I tried to find who I was meant to be with. As a human, I had no one. I looked around the world for someone for me, but much like with you, I couldn't find anyone who I was meant to be with," she said. "Ha, I guess that means we are both supposed to be forever alone," I said. She nodded. "Really do, how does it feel? You've felt it before. I want to know about the feeling. Is it magical?" she asked as she looked at me.
I smiled and kept my eyes on her. "I'm not sure if magical is the word. I don't really know how to describe it. It's like, when you see the person you love, you can't help but smile. Hearing their voice and laughter makes your insides churn in a not so uncomfortable way. You feel warm inside and your heart speeds up. You feel nervous and yet excited. You feel a constant need to be near them and protect them. Show them how much you love them," I ranted.
The whole time I spoke, I never kept my eyes off of her. I feel all of those things and more when I'm with her. '"Whoever you loved must've been really special," she said. I nodded. She is. We sat there for a little while longer, just gazing at the beautiful stars. Manny seemed brighter than normal, but I didn't pay much mind.
"So, what's the plan for tomorrow?" she asked. "I don't know honestly. Christmas isn't until the day after tomorrow. We could always decorate your castle and play around with Olaf and Marshmallow." I suggested. "Hmmm, ok" she said.
I stood up and held out my hand for her. She grabbed it and I helped her up. "We should probably get you back to your castle. You're mortal now so you need to sleep" I said. "Ok," she said. I held her in my arms once more and flew towards her castle.
Jack's POV
We got to her castle and I set her down. Suddenly I was wrapped in her arms. "Thank you Jack, this was the best birthday I've ever had," she said as she gave me a peck on the cheek. I blushed. Wait, what? Did she say birthday? "It was your birthday today?!" I asked/ yelled. She nodded. "Oh now I feel bad. I didn't even know. I didn't even wish you a happy birthday or anything," I said. I guess I have to make it up to her with a Christmas present. But what to get her? "It's fine really," she said. "I didn't exactly tell you."
"How old are you now?" I asked. She shrugged. "I kind of lost count after 2 centuries," she said. "Oh, I understand. I don't even remember my birthday anymore," I said. She giggled a bit. "I sometimes forget too," she said. Then she yawned.
"You really need to go to bed," I said. She smiled. "Yeah, I guess you're right. Good night Jack, thanks for today," she said as she gave me one last peck on the cheek and then walked into her room.
I can't believe she kissed me, twice! Maybe she does have feelings for me. Maybe not love, yet, but maybe there is some sort of spark. I know there is. I smiled and then went out onto the balcony. What to get her for Christmas….oh I got it! I looked at my surroundings for inspiration and then went to work.
Elsa's POV
I went into my room and began getting ready for bed. Suddenly I felt a pain in my chest. I hunched down and began to feel colder. I looked at my skin, it was looking paler and bluer in a way. I looked at the mirror and noticed that instead of the darkish blonde that it had been due to the loss of powers, my hair was now turning white. Lighter than it was even when I had my powers. No no no, this isn't good. It's happening so fast. "No," I whimpered out as tears began falling from my eyes. I slid down the wall, curled up in a ball, and cried out of not only fear, but sadness. "Don't make me leave this world," I whimpered out. "Don't make me leave him."
Ok, so like idk why, but I really enjoyed this chapter. Like it's not even that important and like has absolutely no action whatsoever, but like I guess the words that I chose make me really like it. I guess just the whole part about love and stuff, just really makes me proud. I don't know why though. I hope you like this as much as I do though. If you don't that's ok. Like I said, I don't know why I like it, I just do. Anyways, I hope you enjoy.
