A/N: I've been doing a Jelsa fanfic. Called 'Winter Love' Go check it if you're interested.


Chapter 12

Kristoff's POV

I've seen Anna braved on many risks countless times. For one, she tried to find her powerful sister who has a hard time maintaining her own curse. Another, when she blocked herself in defense in front of Hans who were trying to kill Elsa.

That was one of her traits I admire about her. But seeing her in conscious state- eyes glassy, walk controlled- as she took a path unto one of the dark halls I've never pass by inside the Arendelle Castle, I'm curious whether it's her bravery or recklessness. The truth was, most of the time Anna doesn't know how to balance the two.

"Where are you going?!" I trudged on behind her.

"Need to find..." Anna muttered, "...it..."

Now I was brisk walking beside her, in order to catch up with her fast pace, "What do you need to find?"

Anna stopped and spun to the left, facing me. I thought she was going to answer me but she just pushed me aside.

Astonished, I turned and followed her gaze to the empty room behind me.

"Gone..." Anna touched the only thing in the room- a chest full of cobwebs. "Lost... must tell him..."

"Him?" I wiggled my eyebrows quizzically, "Alright. I give up!"

When she was about to leave the room, I snuggled her waist, lifted her like a sack, and put her on my shoulder.

The Anna I've kno


wn would've protest but the girl I was carrying right now didn't bother to struggle. I went to the Arendelle Castle's Main Hall before dropping her right there. Her back pressed against a marble column.

"Okay, speak up!" I shook her awake, "Don't act like this to me! Tell me what's happening to you!" my eyes began watering, "Please come back to the usual awkward you..."

Anna's lips and eyes were still. I lowered my head in disappointment.

"Anna Bjorgman!" I said for one last time of persuading her, "That's what you want hear, right? Tell me... we're about to get married you know that? We're about to get married..."

"I'll answer the question for her." a masculine voice replied, not coming from Anna's throat.

Kristoff almost- almost punched the lean man who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

"What did you do to Anna?!" Kristoff didn't give Hans the black eye but tugged the neat collar of the Prince's coat.

"Kristoff," Hans said, "Anna told me she doesn't want to marry you. She regretted saying yes when you've asked her if she would like to marry you, am I right?" he directed to Anna. She nodded.

"That's not true!" spat Kristoff.

Hans chuckled, "Very funny. Who would like to marry a man whose job is an ice harvester? It's a big shame for the person who would, honestly."

Kristoff glared at the man.


Elsa's POV

We got delayed for a day. Since a storm was brewing when we crossed the ocean on the way home. Luckily, all of us survived.

The galleon ship arrived in Arendelle in the middle of afternoon, where the sun's intense heat is direct and striking. Just as I bolted to the railings of the vehicle to get a better look, the townspeople who saw me started shouting in joy.

"Queen Elsa has come back!"

"The Queen is here! She'll save us!"

Save us? From what?

I turned to one of the ship's crew, "Put down the stairs!" I addressed. He slowly did as what he was told, "Hurry!"

A bit terrified, he snapped and moved faster. On my way down, they greeted me with bad news. One of them was about how a snow avalanche destroyed part of the town.

"And there's a news that hundreds of warship are going to declare a war against us!"

"Your majesty, help us! Protect us!"

Shouts of agreement wailed and pounded.

I nodded. "All of you. You need to calm down. Don't panic. I'll fix these things up. Anyway, where's Princess Anna?"

None of them answered and just did a shrug. However, the General of the Arendelle army broke the silence, "Come with me, Queen Elsa. I need to show you something."

"Alright."


The terrace of our castle was one of the highest level structure of buildings in our place. It allows me to see the vastness of the green and area and mountains, and the blue waters. It was admirable every season I observe it until the General showed me something, and it wasn't anymore.

"Look through here, your highness." I peeked on a long range telescope.

Dozens of miniature warships are closing in to Arendelle. Each has a flag perched on the ship, bearing their hometown. I recognized it already- Wesselton and Southern Isles. So being the one in charge, Hans must've accepted the Duke's offer.

I breathed. "Ready the army. Ready the canons and all weapons we have in store and go find Marshmallows. He'll help you in the army a lot."

"Marshmallow, ma'am?" the General asked in confusion.

I didn't know that sounded ridiculous, "He's a big monster made of snow."

"Oh that. I remember fighting him."

"Then go fetch him." I instructed.

He left at once.

I looked down among the people, observing each their faces and wishing that Anna's one of them. Something caught my eyes, other than the people. I stare at the dry plant I didn't notice my hand was holding on. I watch in fascination as the leaves turn fleshy green and the flowers bloom. When I removed my hand, the plant stopped reviving and growing. I examined my hands, dumbfounded.

What's this? How can I heal the living thing?

I flash-backed days ago, when the king gave me the curse again, and what he said. He's mentioned. "It's more than what you've asked for."

Maybe that was it. Maybe a power of... healing? I have no idea.

The door behind me slammed open. I gasped loudly.

"Maverick!" I called.

"What are you doing?! How-?"

"No time to explain." he said urgently. "Hans- he's here- he's-" he struggled with words.

"Whatever that is, it's better if we move on."


Anna's POV

Did he just... call me Anna Bjorgman...?

No. No he didn't, something in the back of my mind says.

You're wrong, I replied. It sounded weak. You're absolutely wrong! I said it louder this time. You're controlling me every time! Turning the right ones to wrong ones- you are using me!

No I didn't. the other one who speaks forced.

I am done with you! I am going to escape this prison!

Don't

Goodbye

I gasped in wake, touching my neck and doubling up.

"...it's a big shame for the person who would marry you, honestly..."

"Kristoff..." I mumbled weakly, my throat as dry as sandpaper.

"Anna- you're back!" Kristoff pushed Hans and wrapped his large arms around me.

"Oh Kristoff." I sobbed and buried my nose on his scent. Words of overwhelm flooded my lips. "I'm back. It's done. I miss you. I do."

He soothed my strawberry-blond hair. "God Anna. I love you, you know that? Don't ever get away from me again. Ever."

Behind him, Hans brandished a gleaming sword. His eyes were full of fury. "I won't allow you to have a happy ending!" he struck it to Kristoff's side.

"Look out!"

In my horror, his arms slid down from my slim waist. Kristoff howled in pain and dropped to the ground.

"And you idiot girl!" Hans held me without mercy, "I've had control over you but you've managed to break it. You didn't find Arendelle's treasure, did you?"

"No..." my face flooded with fountains of tears, "And you should believe me that you're never find it. Face it Hans, you'll never overpower me and Elsa."

Hans smirked. A cruel one, "I don't think so. Goodbye little girl. A new kingdom is coming. And you won't be part of it." and then, Hans arched the sword once again.


This is the third to the last chapter in this fic!