Ch20- A solution

ELSA'S POV

I fell to the ground. Limp.

Fortunately, Jack caught me. My breathing was short. My heart felt like it was being poked at several times and it was definitely NOT comfortable. I was breathing heavily. I felt more warmth engulf me. I was getting scared. I don't feel good. Like when you get a fever. My legs were wobbly so I could barely stand up even when Jack supporting me up. My vision started to darken.

"Are you alright?" Jack asked, worried. I answered him with a shake of my head. Lying was not an option now.

The trolls stopped and they went silent. Then they parted to make way for an old troll. He looks like he's as old as the earth. With tribal clothing around him, he approached us. "Grand Pabbie!" Jack said happily and sort of relieved. "Pabbie, we need your help." Jack said as he gestured for me to near the troll.

"What's your name, dear?" Grand Pabbie asked me as he gently took my shaking hand.

"E-Elsa." I stuttered. Great, I'm even having a hard time in talking.

The troll squinted his eyes and looked at me closely. "Elsa?" he asked. He studied my face. For some reason, the troll's presence calmed me. Like…. He helped me before.

"Yes…" I said

The troll's expression softened. His old face formed a smile. "Why, you've grown." He said softly

I've grown? What does that mean?

"Excuse me?" I asked, rather excused

"Never mind what I said, dear." Grand Pabbie said. Then he examined me. Asking me questions and such.

"Do you remember something that Tempest did to you after your torture?" Grand Pabbie asked

"I remember him taking my essence away. And… I just…. Blacked out." I answered

Grand Pabbie reached into his pocket and pulled out a small blue ball of light. "This, is you, Elsa." He pointed to the ball which glowed bright blue.

Suddenly, the ball started to get covered in angry dark red.

"Tempest injected something in you. And by the looks of it, it isn't very good. Although, I can't tell what it really is. But you better be careful. It can have the complete power to take over you, Elsa. And your powers can be the most powerful element on earth…" The troll sent up some lights that formed a figure of me making beautiful snowflakes.

"There is beauty in it." Grand Pabbie said

"But, great danger." The snowflakes turned red angry spikes. I jumped back in surprise. Jack calmed me down by wrapping his arms around me

"I know you care about the people around you, Elsa." Grand Pabbie said. "But for their sake, and yours too, you have to be careful. Try not to get out of yourself. Know who you are. And when the time comes, you'll thank yourself."

Know who I am? I need my memories for that. How can I know who I am when I didn't know who I was?

"But can I get rid of it?" I asked, slightly hopeful.

"Yeah, could she get rid of it?" Snow asked

"Yes, there is a way." Grand Pabbie said. Despite the warmth in my heart, my hopes went up.

"How? Do we have to search for it or could you make it or-"I blabbered

"It isn't hard for you to get it, dear." Grand Pabbie cut me off. "Only an act of true love can heal you."

It makes sense. Hate's weakness is Love. But an act of true love?

"Ooh! Like a true love's kiss!" A troll said excitedly. She then puckered up and kissed a nearby troll. Everyone looked at me and Jack. Jeez, this is awkward. Jack seemed to notice since we both blushed and looked away. I nervously tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. Snow smirked at us.

"But, I-I could just heal myself with my powers, r-right?" I stuttered. Grand Pabbie shook his head.

"Thanks Grand Pabbie. We gotta go now." Jack grabbed hold of my hand.

"Thank you, sir." I said politely. The trolls waved as we walked away. They curled up into rocks once again. We walked down the valley.

"Guys, the trolls are gone. You could stop holding your hands now." Snow said. I didn't even notice that our hands were connected. We awkwardly parted. Although, my hand craved for the cool touch of his own palm. I furrowed my brows as I shoved the feeling away.

I felt something different in me. It was dreadful. It felt horrible. It felt like… fear.

Is this what fear feels like? I never really feared anything. Not the monsters under your bed. Not the alligators or pythons or alligators they show in those National Geographic channels. Not the things they inject into the greasy meatloaf they serve in schools (if you count that).

Because of this, I stayed silent.

"So, that was…. Something." Jack started

"Jack…." I muttered. He turned to me. I gave him a sad face.

"What?" he asked softly

"Do you know what it's like… to, you know, fear?" I asked

"Fear?" he asked

"I know, I know. I sound ridiculous." I said dismissively, looking away

"No, no." Jack said, he reached over and brought my chin closer t his face. "I understand you."

"Really?" I asked, rather surprised

"One time, Sandy temporarily died." Jack said rather sadly

"Oh no." I said

"But you know, after that, he came back again." Jack said

"He did?"

"Yep." He said. "But fearing, it's a bad thing. Once you fear about one thing, it gives you a reason to fear more. It's like a fire. It can burn anything that it touches."

"That's why you shouldn't fear." He gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. "Always remember, whenever you fear, we're always here for you. I'M always here for you."

I gave him a small smile. He gave me a smile back.

I just wrapped my arms around him.

He tensed at my gesture. But eventually, stilled and hugged me back. "Thanks, Jack." I whispered as I placed my chin on his shoulder.

"No problem."

The old troll watched them walk away.

Oh Elsa, if you've only known.

Grand P abbie sighed. "Pabbie, do you think she remembered?" one of his family members asked

"By the looks of it, she doesn't." Grand Pabbie said, sadly

He turned to the bright moon. It wasn't her fault why she couldn't remember. She was a hero after all.

He was right. The theory was true. He promised to her parents that she wouldn't be dead. She'll be okay. Only, she wouldn't be there.

One question remained in his old mind.

Could she control her powers now?

Hello there my beloved readers! I finally updated! Sorry if I didn't have an Authors Note on the last chapter. I had limited computer time. Plus, our exams started. Question time!

Q: What will be your act of true love?

Answer in the Reviews section!

Happy reading!