Chapter 20 - Reunion

Elsa sat down with Anna, holding her fiancee's hand softly as they looked out over the beautiful lake they were sat beside. It was fate for them to be here together, although Elsa was perplexed on why Anna had returned so soon. From the way their last conversation had gone, she should have likely have just left her and never came back, but Elsa was glad that wasn't the case.

Stroking Anna's hand, feeling her warm skin, Elsa was assured that this wasn't just her imagination or that she was living a dream. It really was Anna, here in the flesh and that was all that Elsa truly cared about. This certainly had been a good surprise for her.

"This is a beautiful place," Anna admitted, looking at the lake with her beautiful teal eyes. "I'm surprised you didn't take me here before."

Sighing, Elsa knew that the elephant needed to get out of the room. She needed to know what had brought Anna here, and why she had come back to her. "Anna... what are you doing here?"

The redhead chuckled. "I came to see you, you silly goose, isn't that more than enough reason?" She gazed at Elsa lovingly.

While Elsa knew she couldn't resist that beautiful face, Anna hadn't exactly given her a straight answer. Clearing her throat, Elsa spoke again. "Anna... why did you come back? Don't you remember when you left, and you said you might not have been coming back?"

Looking away, Anna sighed, feeling her cheerfulness get the better of her. "Yes... I did say that." She turned away and hugged herself. "When I left that night, I was very much doubting myself. We'd been through a lot that day Elsa. When I got back to Genovia, I didn't talk to anyone. I shut myself out from everyone, just chilling at this place on the beach my parents owned. I... thought about calling you a few times to tell you that I was alright, but we both knew that I needed the space. That was until Punzie called me a few days ago, telling me how much you were missing me. I realised then that I should have just stayed, no matter what happened on that day everyone found out... Because you were angry, and so was I and... when people are pissed like that..."

"They sometimes say and do things they don't' really mean," Elsa finished. She felt a little guilty, knowing that her sadness was the reason Anna was back. But, Anna did have a point. No matter what happened that day, they still loved each other so very much.

Reaching over, Anna cupped Elsa's cheeks, smiling brightly. "Let's put the past in the past. We could start fresh here, in this quiet little village. Let our love bloom all over again." Her fingers then intertwined with Elsa's, the two lovers staring into each other's eyes.

Pulling Anna a little closer, Elsa nodded. She and Anna were together again, but before their lips could meet, Rapunzel then arrived, breaking up the moment.

"Oh wow!" Rapunzel remarked. "Well, you two certainly wasted no time in making up... and out." She giggled cutely.

Elsa blushed a little and pulled away, tucking a bit of her hair behind her ear. "Thank you... Rapunzel. Anna's told me I have you to thank for this."

"It wasn't just me," Rapunzel pointed out. "It was a group effort, between me, Ariel, Belle, your folks. We all want you and her to be happy."

"And you have succeeded," Anna agreed, kissing Elsa's cheek.

Rapunzel smiled, looking at the pair of them. "Well, you'll be pleased to know that Ariel and I drew up a little itinerary of things for you to do together." She then pulled out a little piece of paper and handed it to Anna, who beamed with delight.

Reading through the list of things, Anna grinned. "Oh wow! Horse riding! Kayaking! Hiking up the mountain, followed by Dinner and a trip to... wait what's a lantern festival?"

Elsa chuckled. "It's a celebration in this part of Arendelle. Basically, the locals write messages to their loved ones and send them up into the sky in lanterns. It's supposed to represent an eternal bond with the one you love." She blushed. "I... Considered making a lantern for you back when we first met, but I never got around to it."

"Well, I'm sure you'll be able to write one this time!" Rapunzel chirped. "Have fun you two!"

Elsa and Anna looked at each other and in unison, they said. "We will."

xXx

"Woah!" Anna exclaimed loudly as the horse she was riding was going out of control. She grabbed the reigns tightly, her long hair flowing everywhere and covering her eyes. "Easy boy! Easy!"

Elsa rode alongside her girlfriend, elegantly and steadily as she watched Anna being a complete dork on the back of her horse. She hadn't been back for a day and Elsa was completely enamoured with her again. Happiness had returned to their lives... as did the hilarity of their various situations.

Screaming, Anna finally brought her stallion under control, petting the mane of the tall, brown coloured horse. "Oh Christ," she groaned. "I thought these were nice horses."

"I thought you already knew how to ride," Elsa said with a smirk, trotting up beside her.

"Yeah, I got a pony back in Genovia. Her name is Diantha and she loves carrots," Anna responded. "But this fella ain't Diantha and he's pretty hard."

"You'll get used to him," Elsa told her, tugging on her reigns. "Want a race?"

"No thanks," Anna replied. "I don't wanna get caked in mud."

Elsa playfully nudged her girlfriend's elbow, grinning. "Come on!" She insisted. "You can do it."

Realising that she was worrying over nothing, Anna nodded, tugging on her reigns. "Okay... first one to the other end of this field and back wins." She and Elsa trotted to the furthest end of the field they were in, getting ready to begin. Elsa looked forward, very confident she was going to beat Anna.

Closing her eyes, Anna wanted her horse to do well in this. Sure, he was being a pain up the butt, but Anna had faith the horse wouldn't let her down. She cleared her throat, ready to begin the race. She looked at Elsa, then head towards the other end of the long, wide green plain before her.

"On your marks," Anna then said. "Get set... GO!"

Both of their horses sprinted forward, Anna keeping her stallion under control. Elsa's mare was fast, the blonde tugging on the reigns harder. They were neck and neck for most of the race, but Anna knew Elsa was likely going to win. But then she wouldn't let Elsa have all the glory, she was going to beat her girlfriend.

"Come on boy!" She shouted, encouraging her stallion to push ahead. To Anna's, and Elsa's, surprise, the horse galloped faster, eventually overtaking Elsa. Elsa stated in disbelief, as her girlfriend rushed into the lead far ahead of her. But as Anna reached the other end of the field, Elsa was glad for her victory.

Trotting around, Anna cheered happily, glad she had won and her horse had defied the odds. She ruffled his mane, smiling. "You did good, boy," she said softly. "I guess you aren't a total pain in the butt after all."

Elsa got off her horse, smiling as Anna did the same. "I must admit... I had you worried for a good while." She folded her arms. "You never fail to amaze me."

"I'm more amazed that I didn't fall off," Anna laughed. "Sorry Elsa, but you won't get to see me covered in mud."

"I think I prefer you being pure and angelic," Elsa said in a flirty tone. "Wanna head back and get changed? We've got some hiking next to do I believe."

Anna smirked, seeing Elsa was standing next to a very muddy puddle. That gave her a very mischevious idea. She knew she shouldn't do it, but the reaction on Elsa's face would be priceless. "Actually... maybe you could get a bath." She grinned. "A mud bath!" She then pushed Elsa into the puddle.

Falling into the puddle with a splat, Elsa was covered from head to toe in mud. The blonde gasped as he blue riding jacket and leggings were covered in filth. "My jacket!" She exclaimed in horror, to which Anna giggled in delight.

"Now, who's dirty?" Anna chirped.

Elsa looked up at Anna, a smirk of her own forming on her face. "Oh, you're gonna get it now, Anna," she said before pulling Anna down into the dirt with her and kissing her deeply. Anna giggled, making out with her fiancee in the muddy puddle, the two of them laughing as they kissed in the filth.

xXx

Later that evening, Elsa and Anna were sat in a small boat, Anna pushing off from the shore as they coasted onto the lake. The lantern festival would probably be starting at any moment now and Elsa wanted them to be out on the water when it did.

"Are you nervous?" Elsa asked Anna while making sure the lantern she'd bought was ready to be released.

"A little," Anna expressed, sitting comfortably in the boat, wearing a new purple dress that she had borrowed from Rapunzel for their date that evening. She had never been to such a festival before, so she was anxious, but in a good way.

Elsa was wearing a very modest looking white and black dress and was wearing her hair in a ponytail. She figured that both of them deserved a change of appearance that evening. She was still amazed that Anna was here and to have spent the day with her.

Reaching over, she caressed Anna's cheek, smiling lovingly as she gazed into her eyes. She couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect moment for them to be together. As they sat in the boat, the two of them suddenly saw lights begin to rise up into the sky.

Anna was in awe of the entire event, her eyes lit up wide. Elsa then took out a small lighter and lit the flame inside of her own lantern, watching it travel into the sky. The whole area was then surrounded by the perfect glow of the lights... and the radiating glow of Anna's beauty.

Returning her gaze to Anna, Elsa smiled warmly, reaching her hands out and taking her lover's hands. Yes, this was the woman she wanted to spend the rest of her life with, there were no more doubts about that. She then leaned closer to Anna, embracing the moment.

Moving closer with Elsa, Anna closed her eyes, pressing out her lips. As the lanterns flew into the sky around them, the two lovers shared a tender, passionate kiss, with Elsa holding Anna gently and firmly. She never wanted this moment to end.

The feeling of Elsa's lips in such a perfect manner soothed Anna. She hummed and deepened the kiss a little, stroking her own lips softly upon Elsa's. As she pulled away, the two of them touched foreheads, smiling at each other with pride.

"I love you," Anna whispered, speaking truly from her heart. "I love you so much, Elsa. You're the best friend I've ever had and the best girlfriend I've ever had."

It was at that moment that Elsa knew that there was nothing stopping her and Anna from achieving their dream. Sure, being here wasn't exactly what either them had dreamed of, but Elsa couldn't think of a better time.

"Anna..." Elsa then spoke. "Let's get married."

The redhead's eyes widened in surprise at Elsa's statement. "Wait what?! You want to get married?! Here?"

"Why not?" Elsa said. "I know it's not the wedding you want but... I know that if we don't take this chance now, we might never get another chance. We're happy here, Anna. If... when we go back to the city, there's going to be lots of struggles for us both. We might as well get it over and done with here."

Sighing, Anna nodded. Elsa did have a point and they did have quite a lot of free time here. Smiling with pride, she took Elsa's hands. "Okay, Elsa... let's finally get married."