Loved - 14 - Meeting at Corona

As the royal family came to the top of the gangplank the herald announced, "King Maurice of Arendelle, Queen Sarah of Arendelle, Princess Elsa of Arendelle, and Princess Anna of Arendelle!"

The attending guards stood at attention as the kings formally greeted each other. The plumage on the helmets of the guards was tossed in the gusty winds.

"Auntie Becca! Auntie Becca!" called Princess Elsa of Arendelle as she raced down the gangplank and threw her arms around Queen Rebecca of Corona, "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too, Elsa. And you too Anna." Said Queen Rebecca kneeling as she drew in the youngest Arendellen Princess into her embrace as well. Brightly colored pennons snapped in the breeze.

"I love you, Auntie Becca." Said little Princess Anna.

"We both love all of you." Said the King of Corona as he gave them all the quick squeeze then turned to the docked ship. "Ho! How was the trip?"

"Not awful." Replied King Maurice coming down the gangplank in a more stately fashion with his wife. "There was a storm that slowed us down but it wasn't too bad."

"Sorry to hear that."

"Thank you."

The Queens embraced tightly as the sister's were reunited.

"How about we go straight to the palace until the weather calms?" asked Rebecca.

"That would be wonderful. Will you still be launching the lanterns tonight?" asked Queen Sarah.

"Yes, we will, no matter what."

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"We have another guest, Queen Leah." Said Queen Rebecca as they entered an airy sitting room in the Palace of Corona.

Queen Leah rose from the dark, sun embroidered chair near the window and crossed the fish inlaid floor. This was not a formal occasion and it felt good to be almost ordinary for a while.

"Queen Leah, my I introduce my sister, Sarah, her husband Maurice, and their daughters Elsa and Anna. Everyone, Queen Leah."

"Good day, my husband is not here. He stayed behind because of Maleficent." Said Queen Leah.

King Maurice bowed to her. "We are sorry for your loss and are most indebted to your kingdom for your defense against Maleficent."

"My baby isn't lost," said Leah as she held out her hand to Rebecca. "Mine is only hidden with the fairies until the curse is broken."

"That doesn't mean it is any easier for you." said Rebecca taking Leah's hand with both of hers.

Leah looked down and nodded.

"We are all still alive, there is still hope. We will get through this." said Rebecca.

Leah looked up and smiled slightly at Rebecca.

Anna got bored standing and waiting for the adults to finish talking, so started swinging her arm that was holding Elsa's hand while moving some of her windswept hair out of her face.

Leah noticed and knelt to be at their level. "So, Elsa and Anna of Arendelle."

"Ahn-na. Not Ann-ah." Spoke up Elsa.

"Of course. I'm sorry. I've only seen your names written as I have corresponded with Rebecca."

"It's okay." said Anna, shyly.

"My daughter Aurora is a few months older then you. I would like to think you'd be good friends."

Anna blushed a little as she swung their arms again. "Elsa is my best friend. I love her."

Leah smiled. "I am glad you do."

King Leonard came up next to his wife and put his arm around her waist. "Its time for the Ohana, would any of you want to join us?"

"What's the Ohana?" asked Elsa.

"Its when we go to the garden to remember all of our children and speak their names so they are never forgotten even if they are not with us right now."

Leah stood, "I'll come."

"As will we." Said Sarah.

"Me too." Said Elsa.

"Me three." Said Anna.

"Thank you." Said Rebecca, though her smile looked fragile and her eyes shiny.

Author's Note: I figure that Rebecca and Leonard would have some time during the day to remember all their children. If you haven't read Rapunzel Goes Home extended edition, they lost 13 children to miscarriage or stillbirth before having Solara (aka Rapunzel) with the help of the Flower. I was planning on calling it the Remembrance, but as soon as Leonard explained it to Elsa, I knew what the real name was, so changed it. No, it isn't a real connection to Lilo and Stitch, since they are centuries later, but Corona had a ship stop by the Hawaiian Islands and some words and culture have come back to Corona.

So I am intertwining Tangled, Frozen, Sleeping Beauty, together as I showed in Rapunzel Goes Home extended edition, Roused, Redeemed and here in Loved. I hope you don't mind my asking so much of you to read.