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Warning: This story contains child abuse.
FYI: Anna is about 18, Elsa is 20, and Kristoff is about 19 (just saying)

It was mid morning, and the sisters were ready. Their plan of action was to go down to the city and find Kristoff's friends, Nelly, Todd, and Jimmy. The hope was that by talking to them, the girls could find the best way to stop the madness.

"Now, if anyone asks about your names, you two are Annie and Eliza." Kristoff reminded them for what felt like the hundredth time.

"Yes, you told us!" Anna replied quickly as she pulled her shawl onto her head. The younger girl turned to Elsa, who already had her hair covered and was putting a folded blanket over some dried meat in a small basket. "Are you ready?"

The blonde girl nodded.

"Please be careful! Here, take this." Kristoff shoved the luck charm Pabbie had given him a few days ago into the basket.

The old troll was going back the clearing in the woods with Sven, as he had already done all he could to help the girls. Kristoff did not like the idea of Elsa and Anna going into the city, especially because of his last trip there. It was only because he could not think of a different plan that he grudgingly accepted their decision to go.

Elsa smiled as the boy slid the charm into her basket. "Thank you, Kristoff."

"Make sure you aren't out after sundown," he warned.

Anna chuckled, "If all goes well, we will see you tomorrow morning."

Kristoff pulled the girls into a tight hug. "We're coming back, Kristoff. I promise." Elsa said, trying to soothe the flustered boy.

Kristoff squeezed the sisters slightly before letting them go. Anna and Elsa left through the door and made their way towards town. Kristoff watched them until they disappeared around the pine tree.

The kings paced in his study, trying to think of an idea to catch his daughters without letting anyone know who they really were. Absentmindedly, he began fingering the keys to the secret dungeon that he kept with him at all times. A crocked smile appeared on his face as his finger brushed over the key that he had to cut out of his former chief guard's stomach. He turned again, this time making eye contact with Hans. Suddenly, an idea formed. "Hans," he said slowly, as if talking to a child. "Do you recall the description of the witch Mr. Oaken gave last evening?"

"Yes, your majesty."

"Good. I want you to catch her, but be very careful. Her powers are dangerous. Also, get the two she was traveling with. They could be dangerous as well. I don't want the public getting wind of this. It could cause a panic. Only inform the guards."

Hans bowed deeply. "Yes your majesty. I will do that right away." The young man moved to leave.

"Hans," the king called. "Do this properly, and you will be greatly rewarded." Hans bowed again and took his leave.

Anna and Elsa stood in front of a small tailor's shop on the far side of town. It was just past noon and they had made it to their destination without any problems. Now that they had come to the shop, both were a little nervous about entering.

"If we stand here much longer, we might begin to look suspicious." Elsa murmured to her sister.

"Well then by all means, lead the way." Anna countered.

Elsa sighed and grabbed her sister's hand. They entered the small shop, the sound of the door alerting the old woman sitting behind the counter to their presence. "Hello, what can I do for you girls today?" the woman greeted.

"Are you Nelly?" Elsa questioned.

Nelly nodded, "I am. What are your names, dears?"

"I'm Eliza, and this is my sister, Annie."

Recognition of the names was apparent in Nelly's expression. "You're Kristoff's sisters." Anna and Elsa paused, and then nodded. "Come in, come in." Nelly insisted as she bustled around the counter. "Kristoff has told me a lot about the two of you. Please, sit." The old woman insisted, gesturing to the windowsill. "What can I do for you?"

"Actually," Anna began hesitantly, "we wanted to talk to you about Kristoff."

Nelly's eyes widened in fear, "I knew I should not have let him leave so close to curfew! What happened?"

"Kristoff is safe." Elsa assured, "I'm sorry to intrude, but is there a more private place where we could speak?"

Nelly beckoned them to follow her to the back of the shop. Once the three women were seated around a small kitchen table, Elsa began to explain. "Kristoff told us about the new laws, and the tyranny of the king. My sister and I think we could be able to stop him. We were told to come to you, your husband, and a vegetable vender called Jimmy."

The old woman cast them a strange glance before walking to the bottom of a stair case and calling for her husband, Todd. Thumping could be heard on the level above them. Soon, an elderly, hunched man appeared in the doorway. He acknowledged Elsa and Anna with a nod and addressed his wife. "What is it, Nelly?"

"Could you please go find Jimmy? These girls would like to speak with the three of us. It's important."

Todd raised a questioning eyebrow, but, seeing he would not get any further explanation, turned and headed for the quiet streets of Arendelle. He returned about forty minutes later with Jimmy in tow. The women had spent the time engaged in small talk. Nelly had done most of the speaking; pulling information she had gained from Kristoff. Anna and Elsa sat and listened, with the exception of Anna's rather lengthy speech on the virtues of strawberries.

"Good afternoon." Jimmy greeted, as Todd dragged a pair of chairs from the sewing table so they could join the women.

'Hello," Nelly replied. "Jimmy, Todd, these are Kristoff's sisters, Eliza, and Annie. They think they can, umm, help the cause."

"Cause?" Anna questioned.

Todd looked as if he were about to answer, but Jimmy gently placed a hand on the older man's knee. "Why don't we allow them to speak first?" The dark haired man suggested.

Nelly nodded in agreement. "So tell us again why you have come."

Elsa and Anna suddenly felt like they were in an interrogation. "We think we can help fight some of the unfair laws passed." Elsa answered.

"How?" Nelly prodded.

The girls exchanged glances. "Well, I suppose we should start with the beginning." Anna began. "Our names aren't Annie and Eliza, and we are not Kristoff's sisters."

Elsa cut in when she saw the worried looks. "I'm Elsa, and this is Anna. About five years ago, we ran away from the castle, and the king told everyone we had died. Kristoff found us in the woods and allowed us to live with him."

The looks of worry morphed into those of confusion. Suddenly, Jimmy stood up. "If you are telling the truth, wait here." He commanded over his shoulder as he ran out the door.

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