Chapter Fourteen: Faith

"I-I-I killed someone," she whispered to herself. Anna crawled over to Hans, through the blood soaked snow.

"Hans?" she said. She looked at his cold, lifeless body. The blade of the sword stuck out his chest, and his face displayed a surprised expression.

"No. I killed someone," she said again. Anna closed Hans' eyes. "I'm sorry. I didn't want to kill you!" Anna broke down into sobs. I'm sorry! But why, Hans!? Why did you have to do this?! Why- why did you have to be so- so evil!? And now- now you're dead. I killed you. Sorry." Anna cried over Hans' lifeless corpse, while she was bleeding to death herself.

Why? Why did it have to end this way? I never asked for this! Why!? I guess- I guess it's only right that I die in return. Sometimes, I wish that this all would end. Everything. This life- it's been too hard on me. I was rejected too many times. I've had too many conflicts of love. I mean- it would be nice if- everything could just stop. End. Then everything would be all right, wouldn't it? There would be nothing left to worry about. Nothing left to cry about. I would be- free. Anna continued to cry.

"Why, Grenshel? You told me that I would need that sword! But I DON'T!"

"Yes, you do." It was Kristoff. "You saved us, Anna. You needed that sword more than ever."

"Kristoff! But- I killed him!"

"Sometimes, you just gotta do what you just gotta do."

"Yeah. You're right," replied Anna, remembering the words of Jared.

"Anna, you're hurt!" shouted Kristoff. He ran over to Anna, and grabbed her hand.

"No, it's okay. I- I-"

"It's not okay! Elsa! Pabbie! Here! Quick!"

"Ugh. Th- thank you, bro. But- I don't think th- that's necessary. Goodbye, Kristoff." Anna's hand slipped from Kristoff's.

"Wha- Anna! Anna! NO! ANNA!" Anna's vision faded to black.

She opened her eyes. She saw a brilliant, white light.

"Anna!" someone said, far away.

"Anna!" it continued, repeating her name. The voice came closer and closer. The white light faded and was replaced by a blue morning sky. The voice was right above her.

"Anna! Wake up!"

"Uh- Elsa?" Anna said, rubbing her eyes.

"Yay! She's alive! Thanks, Pabbie!"

"No problem." Anna was pulled to a sitting position. Her vision cleared. Kristoff, Elsa, and Pabbie stood around her.

"You okay, sis?" Elsa asked.

"Y-yeah." Anna looked down at herself. Her wounds- were gone! "Oh, Pabbie! Thank you!" Anna embraced the troll.

"Heh, heh," he chuckled, patting her back. He had healed her. Anna looked back to where Hans was supposed to be. He was gone.

"Wh-where'd Hans go? What did you do to him?"

"It's best if- if you don't know," Kristoff replied. "Here, Anna," he said, giving her sword back. "Take it. You'll need it."

"Right," Anna answered, taking the blade. There was no use worrying about Hans anymore. She had just survived an encounter with death. She had a life. Who could ask for anything more?

"So, Duke, you were part of the plan, too?" Anna asked, standing in front of the Duke's prison cage.

"Yes, yes. Fine! I'll tell you everything! Just don't kill me! Okay, here! Hans was supposed to be disguised as someone named Holt, and he was supposed to make you fall in love with him. Then he would take everyone away from you. Your true love. Your sister. He wanted his revenge. After he distanced you from them, he was gonna kill them. He captured them and knew you were gonna go to the Southern Isles to search for them, where I would be waiting. He hid some spies in the kingdom, and they performed some tasks such as informing you that your loved ones were gone."

So that's why that man who came to me during the wedding had a Southern Isles accent, and sideburns!

"After we caused you the most pain, there would be nothing left to do except kill you. See?"

"Woah, that's mean! Come on, guys. Let's go celebrate!" Anna cried jubilantly, leading Elsa and Kristoff out the prison and into the courtyard, where a festival was being held.

When the crowd saw her, they immediately burst into cheers.

"Queen Elsa! You're alive!"

"We love you, Elsa!"

"No, no," Elsa announced. "Anna is the one to celebrate. She risked her life countless times on a journey to save her own sister. She's the real hero." The crowd cheered, and a group of kids swarmed Anna, saying, "Cool! Tell us about it! Tell us about it!" Elsa and Anna looked at each other, and smiled.

Jared came by.

"Anna," he said, "it's good to see you well."

"You too, Jared. Your words- when we were on the ship- they helped a lot. Thanks."

"You're welcome, Princess. The crew- they didn't make it, though."

"What? No!"

"Don't do that, Anna. It's okay. They died for you. They love their Princess. Remember what I said, Anna."

"I will. Thank you." Jared departed. Kristoff arrived.

"Hey, Anna."

"Hey, Kristoff."

"Can I talk to you for a sec?"

"Sure, hold on-"

"Anna! Elsa! Kristoff!" It was Olaf.

"Hey, Olaf!" Sven followed right behind. Olaf exclaimed, "Yay! Anna and Kristoff are back together again! I knew that would happen! I told you!" Anna and Kristoff chuckled at each other.

"Can we talk now?" Kristoff asked.

"Okay. Come on." The two walked down the empty streets, in silence for a while. When they passed by Grenshel's shop, Anna realized the building was lit. "Hold on, Kristoff. Stay here." Anna knocked on the door. Grenshel opened it. Anna fell into his arms.

"Hello, Anna."

"Hi, Grenshel! Why aren't you at the festival?"

"Ah, I'm too old for that stuff. Where's Holt?"

"Oh, um, I'm sorry. He- he wasn't who he was supposed to be. He's g-gone now."

"Oh."

"Sorry about your apprentice. But I'd like to thank you for your gift. I really did need that sword."

"Heh. I'm happy to help."

King Rennar of the Southern Isles watched as his throne room doors opened wide. His men entered, carrying- a coffin. One stepped forward, bowed, and addressed the king.

"King Rennar, we have come with bad news." The men set the coffin down in front of Rennar. "Your son, Prince Hans- is dead." They pulled the coffin lid off. Rennar, surrounded by his twelve remaining sons, gasped.

"My- my son," Rennar whispered, reaching out to stroke Hans' life less face. "My boy. My baby boy. Who did this!? WHO DID THIS!?" he roared, rising to his feet.

"T-the Arendelleans, sir!"

"NO! Fetch me my armor!"

"But-"

"Get my armor! The pathetic kingdom of Arendelle will know my true power! Prepare the ships. Rouse the men. For a crime such as this, no punishment is too great. This is war."

"I mean, thank you Anna. You came back for me. I'm so grateful. I thought you hated me," Kristoff said.

"It's okay. I forgive you. Besides, it's all my fault!" Anna replied.

"No, it isn't. It's mine. I was the one who left in the beginning. I'm sorry."

"Hey. It's okay."

"Thanks. I think this belongs to you."

Kristoff took something out from his pocket. Anna's ring.

"Huh? Oh, you found it!"

"Yeah. Keep it."

"No, actually, you keep it. Please."

"What?"

"Yeah. Keep it. Besides, will you marry me?"

"What?" Kristoff replied. "Anna, here's the thing- I love you. But I don't think it's time to marry each other yet. Please don't get upset, it's just-"

"Hush. I get it, Kristoff." Anna smiled, as they sat on the pier, looking out at the setting sun.

"Anna, really. I'm so thankful for you. You're a great friend."

"Heh heh. Thanks."

"Also, I need to defend the kingdom. I don't think the Southern Isles will take Hans' death lightly. War is coming, Anna."

"Yeah. I understand. But just- please promise me this. No matter how far we are separated, tell me you'll always love me. Promise! I don't want to lose you again!"

"I don't have to promise you, Anna. You know I won't leave you. I will always love you. Just have faith, Anna. I will be there for you."

"Thank you, brother."

"I love you, Anna," Kristoff said, looking into Anna's eyes. Anna smiled weakly.

"I love you too."

The End

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