Elsa was woken a couple of hours after Anna and Kristoff had left by Kari and Margit, which she was pleasantly surprised with, especially as they were in good spirits and had stayed in their beds the whole night.

There were a few tears, just before breakfast, but Elsa was able reassure the girls through being honest with them and reminding them that they would not be alone.

They were joined for breakfast by Eirik and his family and the girls enjoyed the interaction with the other two children. They were also eager to meet Olaf, who she promised would be back at the castle later in the day.

Leo didn't join them this morning as he did have some official duties he had to attend to, which disappointed Elsa a little, but she made sure she was in good spirit for her meeting with Jonas Klempfoth at the Registry that morning regarding her request to adopt the children.

Even though she was Queen, she didn't want to, nor had no desire, to appear to be above the law. It was important to her, to show her people, that she had to obey the same laws they did as it put her on an even standing with her people. She remembered her father telling her that no one was above the law, even the King or Queen of the country. In fact, it was most important that the King and Queen set the example for the rest of the people that the law is there for all, regardless of their standing.

Just after nine Kai came into the dining room and walked up to Elsa.

"Your Majesty, it's time."

"Very good Kai, I'll be with you in a moment."

Elsa than turned to Kari and Margit.

"Kari, Margit," she said.

"Yes Queen Elsa?" they replied.

"I have to go to a very important meeting now, so can you stay with Eirik and Frida, I shouldn't be too long."

"Okay," replied Kari, "are you going to see about becoming our new Mommy?"

"Why yes I am."

"I hope so." responded Kari.

"Me too," smiled Elsa.

Elsa and Kai then made their way out of the castle and started the short walk to Arendelle's Birth, Marriage and Death Registry Office for her appointment.

They were there in ten minutes and walked into the front office, sitting behind the desk was Jonas Klempfoth, an elderly white haired man with spectacles. He was dressed in a dark suit that looked well worn.

Elsa, had actually never met him, or at least didn't remember meeting him at all in her whole life. She found it strange that a man with an important a job as keeping track of all of Arendelle's citizens, she had absolutely no recollection of. Even when Kai mentioned him the other day she didn't recognise the name.

They stood there, for what seemed a long time, before Jonas looked up from his books and acknowledged them.

"Ahh, welcome your Majesty, I'll be with you in just a minute."

"Okay," was the only thing Elsa could think to say in response.

A few more minutes passed when Jonas finally dropped his pen and stood up and bowed.

"Welcome to Arendelle's Registry of Births, Marriages and Death your Majesty Queen Elsa, Jonas Klempfoth at your service, it is indeed an honour to have you here, please take a seat, you to Kai."

"Thank you," said Elsa, "I believe you know why we are here?"

"Yes, yes, the two little girls, Kari and Margit Brandvold, such a tragedy, poor little souls, yes Kai dropped the paperwork off with your request to adopt them."

"Yes, I do, and I would like to complete the process as soon as possible so the girls can have certainty in regards to their future. I know all too well what it's like to lose your parents."

"Yes, yes, your mother and father, another great tragedy, but your Majesty, you are the Queen, if you want a quick and seamless process, why don't you just issue a Royal Decree that would automatically make them your children?"

"What!" replied a startled Elsa.

"Yes, yes, you could make a quick law and by pass all this in order to keep the children for yourself, maybe ease your guilt regarding your own parents?"

"Wait, no, I wouldn't do that, I am not above the law Mr Klempfoth, in fact, I need to, more than anyone, be seen to obey the law like everyone else. I would never do what you suggest and I take a little offence that you dare to suggest it."

Jonas smiled at Elsa and started to laugh.

"Congratulations your Majesty, you just passed my first test as to your suitability to be the adopted parent of these two girls. The fact that you hold the law in such high esteem shows me that you are indeed fit to be these girls parent. Of course, if you did choose the other way, I couldn't stop you, but, as it is my job to look after the best interests of any children that need to be adopted, I am very thorough, as I need to be, I apologise for any offense caused."

Elsa, a little bemused by what just happened looked at Jonas in a confused way until finally what he said made sense.

"Of course Mr Klempfoth, I appreciate you being so thorough."

"Please your Majesty, Jonas will be fine, now I understand your soldiers did attempt to see if the children had any living relatives?"

"Yes, yes they did, their neighbour and close friend is visiting right now and he knew of no other family."

"I am aware, however, that they migrated here some three years ago so I have sent message to the Brandvold's home country to see if any are there and am waiting for a reply, this shouldn't take long, should get an answer in a day or two."

"So what happens if you find family?" Elsa asked nervously.

"Well, we'll see, look come back in three days, bring Kari and Margit with you as I would like to ask them a question or two, then I will make a decision. I wouldn't worry too much your Majesty, from what I have seen of how you and the girls interact, I am pretty confident I will rule in your favour. But we need to be thorough and sure don't we?"

"Yes we do, thank you Jonas, I'll see you in three days."

"Until then Your Majesty."

With that, Elsa and Kai stood up and walked out of the office. Elsa with her arms folded across her chest and worried that maybe she might not get the girls.

Kai saw this and immediately spoke up.

"Elsa, don't worry, if there was family that were interested in the welfare of the girls, they would have been seen in Noosenval sometime over the last three years."

"Yes, I suppose," Elsa replied softly.