"Anderson?"
The man with brown hair and eyes looked up at Mary. He closed his book that was placed on his lap, and then he asked. "What's up, Mary?"
Mary sat beside Anderson, who's sitting on Elsa's bed. "I know that I'll find you here." she said. She stared up at Anderson curiously. "You've got your own room, Anderson. But I hardly find you in your room every morning. Don't tell me that you sleep here."
There's a brief silence, before Anderson burst out laughing. "Of course I don't, Mary! Are you nuts?" he said, then he grinned. "I wouldn't sleep here. If I sleep here, then I have broken the rules."
Mary raised her eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
Anderson smiled. "Actually, I made some promises with the King, so I can meet Elsa after the Anna accident. One of the rules is, I am not allowed to sleep here – even if I just wanted to accompany the scaredy cat Elsa."
"Scaredy cat?"
Anderson's lips are pulled to a smile. He looked up at the ceiling of Elsa's room, he got a far off look on his face. "Well, that's how I call her. She is soo.. uh, she would never end a day without getting scared, right? I call her scaredy cat, and she'd call me a courageous knight."
"Eh? Courageous knight? What a weird nickname." Mary said with her hands on her hips. "You guys sounded to be very close."
"Of course we are~" Anderson laughed. "She understands my loneliness, because she herself is also lonely. We hardly talk about her past, we mostly talk about myself. I don't really care, if she doesn't want to tell me about her life, it's okay. I'm not a person who likes insisting."
"But you did insist me when you heard Elsa was gone." Mary said, still with raised eyebrow. "You wanted to me to accompany you going to Arendelle. Well, I was also going to Arendelle because my parents aren't home, anyway."
Anderson grinned. "Well, it's okay, after all, isn't it?" he questioned, which was replied by nod.
"Anyway, when are we going to leave, Anderson?" Mary asked. "And.. aren't your parents asking about you? We've been here for one week."
"They wouldn't care." Anderson said expressionlessly, his chin rested on his hands. He likes to wonder, sometimes, why do his parents are really uncaring and prefers work to Anderson. Anderson even considered the King and the Queen more as his parents, because they care about himself more than his parents do.
And that's why when they were drowned along with their ship.. Anderson could do nothing. He was really shocked. He couldn't believe it. The King and the Queen are the only ones he care about after Elsa, Mary and Anna. He is just.. ugh, it feels like he is not living in the world anymore. As if he is breathing, but he is actually dead.
"Anderson, do you have any appointment today?" Mary asked. Anderson was snapped back to the reality by Mary's question.
"No I don't, why?"
Mary rose to her feet, her red lips are pulled into a smile. Her arms are folded across her chest. She is looking at Anderson hopefully. "Anna said that there's a bookstore, a library, whatever – that Elsa used to go to with her mother. Anna wanted to go there, along with us. Would you?"
Anderson raised his eyebrow. He isn't really in the mood to go anywhere, but after hearing Elsa's name and also this place is a place that Elsa used to go to.. well, why not? What if the people there know about Elsa? Maybe he can gather some information!
Anderson then smirked. "Sure, I'll also go."
"SO YOU WILL?!" a sudden shout surprised both Anderson and Mary. Anna is standing in the doorway with a grin. "I'm sorry if I surprised you guys! So, will you, Anderson, go to the bookstore with us?!"
"You're asking the question as if you're asking me, 'will you, Anderson, take Elsa as your wife'.." Anderson said, then he blushed. Anna is laughing gleefully, but her laugh seemed to be exaggerated somehow.
"Whatever, you're wasting time, Anderson! Let's get going!"
"Tooth? North's looking for you."
Tooth jumped and then the fairy flew towards Elsa's room door. "Is that you, Jack? I'm just having some fun with Megan~"
Elsa drew a breath as she watches Tooth peeking through the gap of the door. Tooth always left the door slightly ajar whenever she come or is leaving from Elsa's room. Tooth seemed to like Elsa, because she has been visiting her many times. Elsa has been in this house for a week, doing nothing – wake up, making the bed, take a bath, having breakfast, talk to Tooth, take a nap.. whatever. She really is bored.
But Elsa is glad she is here. She'd rather be here, with the guardians than being in the castle. The guardians let Elsa to go anywhere she wants, but she have to at least have somebody to accompany her – and it's always been Jack or Tooth who accompany her. The rest of the guardians are too busy, or perhaps they don't really like Elsa.
"Tooth, I'm being serious! He is waiting for you downstairs. He wanted to talk about something with the guardians." Jack said from outside with serious tone, which made Tooth finally opened the door. The fairy grinned at Jack, showing her white and freshly-fallen-snows-like teeth.
"Okay, sorry Jack~" Tooth said, and then she left Jack. The boy sighed, his hands on his hips. He is looking at the direction where Tooth went to with pitiful eyes, as if Tooth is mad and really needs to be taken to the psychological.
Suddenly Jack turned his gaze to Elsa, which startled her – as if she is being caught of watching him. The winter spirit smirked. "What were you two talking about?" he asked. Elsa shook her head.
"We weren't talking about anything. Well, just Tooth, talking about the beautiful teeth of the kids that she kept in her lair. It was boring, though." Elsa said, then she smiled. "Why don't you join the guardians, Jack? You said they're going to –"
"Oh, the guardians? I was dumped. They changed, I don't know. Especially for Bunny. He became quieter and his gaze.. whoa, sometimes I'd rather look down at my beautiful delicate fingers than looking at his sharp eyes." Jack grinned.
Elsa burst out laughing. "Of course you have delicate hands, because you're the mighty Jack Frost!" she said. Jack chuckled.
"Sure I am~" he said. "Anyway, I think their meeting will take a little long time. Would you like to have fun?" Jack asked, he smiled mischievously. Elsa looked out at the window, hesitating for a moment. The girl exhaled, then she turned her gaze to Jack.
"Well, I have nothing to do anyway. Where are we going?" Elsa asked.
"That would be a secret~" Jack answered, then he winked. Elsa laughed a little. She likes Jack's personality, somehow. He is really fun to be with and knows how to make people smile.
"Fine." she rose to her feet, but suddenly she came across something in her mind. "Wait, what are we going to use to get there?"
"JACK! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! I AM HEAVY!" Megan screamed fearfully, the girl gripped Jack's hoodie with trembling hands. Jack laughed gleefully, he flew across the sky with the ice queen on his back. Her icy blue eyes went wide when Jack suddenly carried her on his back. Megan thought Jack would be holding her on the sky (that was an insane thought) but suddenly the boy turned around and carried her on his back without permission. If she hadn't wrapped her hands around Jack's neck right away, she'd have looked like a person who intended to hung herself upside down.
"You're not that heavy, Megan!" Jack said, "you're quite skinny, anyway! How come could you be heavy?!"
"But –"
"NO buts!" Jack interrupted. "We're going to a great place this time, I'm sure~ Wind, take us to a wonderful place to spend our day in!"
Suddenly Megan felt a great pressure on her back. She screamed hysterically, she thought she is going to fall. (how stupid, but she is wrapping her hands around Jack. She wouldn't fall) Her vision went blurry for a moment, she even rubbed her eyes because she thought some dust went in.
Megan felt as if there's butterflies in her stomach. Although having pressure on her back and feeling as if she is going to regurgitate, she somehow felt happy and impatient. She has a slight happiness in herself. Like seriously, where is Jack bringing me to? He seems to be very happy! the ice queen said inwardly.
"J-jack, I think some dust went in my eyes! I-it's.."
Jack laughed. "No, I don't think so~ it's just because this is your first time going with the wind! Trust me, the wind will take you to the best place ever!" Jack said. He can feel Megan trembling.
Well, Jack doesn't mind having Megan on his back while he is having his staff in his grip. It's like, you're taking care of two babies at the same moment. Fortunately, Megan is not that heavy. Well, Megan can't be considered as fat – but she can't be considered as skinny either. Her body is ideal.
"But.. my eyesight.. it's blurry.. I can't.. I'm feeling like a blind!" Megan said. She rubs her eyes relentlessly, but Jack stopped her quickly.
"Don't rub your eyes like that! It's not because of dust or anything.. just wait!"
"F-fine.."
Jack's vision is blurry as well, but he knows why. This is because he is being brought to the 'best place ever' for the day. Since Jack is being reborn as an invisible spirit, the only friend that he has is wind. It's like wind is the only one who can hear and see him. But then, there's the guardians who is also invisible – but if you don't believe in them.
And Jack was kind of surprised when he found out that Megan can see her. It's like, oh God it's really exciting! Finally somebody can see me after centuries! Jack smiled because of the thought.
Suddenly he saw a building. There isn't many people there. Through the windows all the thing that Jack can see are just bookshelves, books, tables and chairs. The building doesn't seem to be really old, but some of the paint is already exfoliated.
"Megan? You can open your eyes now~" Jack said joyfully. He landed on the ground, with Megan still on his back. The girl opened her eyes and then jumped backward from Jack's back with crimson face.
"It was really embarrassing." she said. "Where are we?" she asked. The ice queen looked around, and then she stared up at the not-too-old building. Afterwards, she has the look of shock on her face.
"Hey, Anna, what book are you looking for?" Anderson asked. He stood beside Anna, who is squatting to look at the books in the lower shelves. Anderson has never known that Anna likes reading. He thought Anna is a person who would rather play than reading. A hobby of reading fits Elsa more.
Anna wrapped her knees. "I am just looking for a book that.. my mother used to read for me and Elsa. I've never really listened to her, but Elsa is absolutely a good listener. She can even recount me the story, without missing any bits of it. She is great!"
Anderson raised a brow. "Of course she is."
Anna glared at Anderson. "Whatever. By the way, why are you here? Why don't you go somewhere and look for any books to read? As you can see, Mary is not with us anymore." she said, then she looked away. She snatched a book randomly, and started reading.
Anderson drew a breath, and then he left Anna. She is stubborn as usual, Anderson thought. He walked towards the bookstore owner, Mr. Banker. He is reading with his ancient eyeglasses. As if could sense Anderson, the old man looked up from his thick book. "What is it, young man? You need some help?" he asked with a thick accent.
Anderson shook his head, then he smiled. "No, nothing. You needn't worry about me."
"Fine then." Mr. Banker said, and then he continued reading. Anderson sighed in relief, and then he looked around. And then his gaze rested on a girl. The girl has familiar face. She has pale skin, platinum blond hair, and slender figure.
What- Elsa?! Anderson was shocked, he even rubbed his eyes to make sure it's not a hallucination.
The girl is still there.
No doubts, it's Elsa.
It's Elsa.
I can't believe it. It's the princess.
Are you sure it's Elsa?
It's absolutely Elsa. Nobody is as perfect and beautiful as her.
Anderson gasped, as if the air is taken away from him. The girl suddenly tilted her head, and then her gaze met Anderson's.
Her face lightened up, she smiled so brightly. Elsa ran to Anderson. "Anderson!" she greeted, and then the girl hugged Anderson tightly. He did the same joyfully.
Elsa pulled away and then stared up at Anderson, observing his face. "It has been a really long time! Oh God, you've changed.. so much!" she said happily, she touched Anderson's face. "You've grown into a really handsome man!" she commented, then colors started to show up on her pale face.
Elsa blushes! Oh God it has been a really long time~ Anderson thought. He grinned. "Thank you.. well, Elsa, you also have grown into a really beautiful lady. I can't believe it.. this must be a dream!"
Elsa pinched Anderson's cheek, which made the man wince a little. "Look, it hurts, isn't it? So this is not a dream!"
Anderson smiled. "I came to Arendelle after I heard you were gone!" he said, and then he remembered everything. "Oh yes. Why did you go, Elsa? Why did you leave Anna?"
Elsa looked down at her feet. "Well, Anna must've told you, has she? We got into a fight. I was really tired anyway. My parents were no longer here, and you're far away.. in another country." she said tonelessly.
Anderson realized that his question has changed the girl's mood. You must make her happy again! You're Anderson anyway, Anderson thought. He smiled. "Forget it, Elsa. Let's just leave it behind. The past is in the past." the boy said.
Elsa smirked. "Of course. I've already forgotten it anyway. Just because you reminded me about-"
"ANDERSON! I'VE FOUND IT!"
Both of them, Elsa and Anderson glanced sideways. Anna walked with a triumphant smile to Anderson, her hand holding a book. The Guardians, Anderson thought.
Anna waved the book in front of Anderson's face, and then she spoke up, "I finally found it! Thanks God. I asked Mr. Banker about it, and then he-" Anna broke off and has the look of shock when she saw Elsa. Her jaw dropped.
".. El-Elsa!" she pointed at her sister as if she is looking at a ghost.
Elsa has become as white as a paper (well not really). She walked backwards, and then she replied after staring back at Anderson. "Hey, I think.. I think I should go. I gotta go. I should- uh, bye!" she waved at Anderson, and then ran away towards the door.
Anderson sighed. "Anna, if only you didn't come.."
"How?! HOW?! HOW DID YOU FIND HER, ANDERSON?!" Anna has already got her hands on Anderson's shoulder and shook him powerfully.
"Let go, Anna!" Anderson said to the girl, and then he grabbed Anna's hands. "LET GO!"
The girl shut up – she pulled away. "Well, I was just surprised, Anderson. It seemed like Elsa loves you more than she does to me. It hurts!" the girl said, she started to sob.
Anderson put his hands on his hips. "Don't sweat it, Anna. Take a look – everyone is now staring at you. Don't you feel any ashamed? Come on, we'll talk outside." he said, and then he took Anna out of the bookstore by the hand.
"But- what about Mary?" Anna asked.
"Don't worry guys, I'm here."
Anderson and Anna jolted upwards and found Mary standing behind them with bored face. "You all are really embarrassing. You made a lot of fuss." she said, her hands folded across her chest.
Anderson rubbed his temple, and then he grinned awkwardly. "I'm sorry. Aren't you happy if you meet your old friend?"
"Of course I do. But it's.. you're exaggerating the reunion." Mary said, she is staring at Anderson with I-am-so-embarrassed-to-be-your-friend look. Anderson grinned.
"I'm sorry."
"Fine.. let's go home."
Jack drew in a breath. Is it Megan's old friends? Jack thought as he stared at Megan and her friend, both hugging each other. They seemed to be happy, even Megan looks really perked up when she got the sight of her male friend.
Jack felt a slight jealousy when he saw Megan hugged her male friend tightly. But I am her nothing, Jack thought. He sighed. He shouldn't have told Megan about the person who has been looking at her, who apparently is her old friend.
Well, but Jack felt a bit annoyed. That person was talking to the bookstore owner, and then he looked around before having his gaze rested on Megan. He seemed to be surprised, and then he rubbed his eyes. He stared at Megan for a long time, until finally Jack patted Megan on the shoulder. She tilted her head in confusion.
"That man.. right there.. standing beside the bookstore owner. He has been staring at you." Jack muttered to Megan's ear. The girl instantly looked at Mr. Banker.
And the man beside him.
Her face brightened, she even smiled so happily. She ran towards the man and hugged him. Jack found some people staring at them in awe. What's so wonderful? Jack thought, he feels irritated.
Jack turned around, and started to walk away.
And then, he somehow heard the man said something to Megan. "Well, Elsa, you also have grown into a really beautiful lady. I can't believe it.. this must be a dream!"
Ew, how disgusting, Jack thought. And then he was perplexed. But why did he call her Elsa? Jack questioned inwardly. But he can't stand it anymore, so he left the bookstore. Nobody noticed his presence, anyway.
Jack flew to the nearest tree and then sat on one of the branches. He hit the tree with his staff angrily, and frosts started to appear. He doesn't care if it's not winter or what. The frost will be gone sooner or later, anyway.
He is feeling a bit strange. The mixture of anger and confusion.
Elsa.. Megan..
And then Jack remembered about something that Bunny once muttered when Megan was leaving the dining room with Tooth. He didn't really hear what Bunny said. All the thing that he remembered is..
Mysterious girl. She must be the lost princess of Arendelle. The one who was born with ice powers. They both has the same look anyway, with those platinum blond hair and icy blue eyes..
And Jack remembered about something else. Something he overheard when the wind brought him to a big castle.
"Since when she has been missing?" the girl with strawberry-blonde hair asked, and then a woman with brown hair and black eyes shook her head.
"We have no idea, Princess Anna. When I enter this room to deliver Princess Elsa's meal, she is already gone." the woman said. The girl with strawberry-blonde hair, who is called Princess Anna, stared blankly at the woman. They all must be the girl's servants, Jack supposed. He is still eavesdropping.
Suddenly one of the servants, who is a bald-headed man, approached Princess Anna. "We are really sorry for this, Princess Anna." he said. Anna looked up at him, and then nodded.
"It's okay, Gerai. But.. I just can't believe it. I just talked to her this morning, and then suddenly she is like.. pop. She is gone, all her things are gone, and the thing she left for me is only this," Princess Anna showed the paper that she has been holding, "only a short letter. Crazy, isn't it?"
Suddenly Anna looked at all the servants. "You all can go now, I'm going to send some people to find Elsa. This is all so confusing and shocking. I can't go to find Elsa, of course, because I have to take care of the kingdom. I'm the only one left. I'm sorry," Anna said, then she sighed. "I really wish Elsa can be found soon."
And Jack felt a bit dizzy. He felt like a lot of people are talking in his head.
Mysterious girl. She must be the lost princess of Arendelle. The one who was born with ice powers. They both has the same look anyway, with those platinum blond hair and icy blue eyes..
It's Bunny's voice.
You all can go now, I'm going to send some people to find Elsa. This is all so confusing and shocking. I can't go to find Elsa, of course, because I have to take care of the kingdom. I'm the only one left. I'm sorry. I really wish Elsa can be found soon.
That girl with strawberry-blonde hair...
Now Jack understood everything. Why North talked about Megan with him, and 'the one who is suspicious'. That person must be Bunny, Jack said inwardly. He started to rub his temple as he muses.
And Jack now understands why Bunny always glare at Megan. Why he changed.
And Jack knows that Bunny isn't wrong. That Megan is Elsa.
Bunny wasn't wrong..
And Jack got snapped back to the reality when he heard somebody crying. He looked down and found Megan – no, Elsa – crying. She covers her face with her hands, as if she doesn't want to be seen crying.
Jack jumped off from the tree, and landed beside the girl gracefully. Elsa stared up at him immediately. "Why are you crying, E- Megan?" Jack asked. If this girl lied to me, then he must be hiding something, Jack thought.
Elsa shook her head. "N-no.. nothing."
"Did that man make you cry?"
Elsa shook her head again. "Of course he didn't! Anderson wouldn't.. make me cry." she said. So that man is called Anderson, Jack said inwardly.
"Well, would you stop crying?" Jack asked soothingly. Elsa's shoulder is shaking, the girl didn't answer. So Jack took her to his hug. He can sense her shock for a moment, but Jack doesn't care.
"J-jack?"
"Yeah?" Jack looked down at Elsa's eyes.
"I.."
"Sssh." Jack hushed her. "We can talk about it later. Stop crying, you're the ice queen, aren't you? You must be strong, as ice. Ice is stronger than one, ten, even a hundred men. You must be strong."
Elsa smiled, and then she nodded. Her mouth opened, but Jack tried to shut her up.
By kissing her on the lips gently.
OH MY GOD FINALLY JACK AAAAAH
I THINK THIS IS THE LONGER CHAPTER EVER :3
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