-The Southern Isles -

After that chat with Angela, I'm kind of worried as to what my parents have to say. I mean it could go two ways. I really don't want to think of either, but I suppose I really have no say in it since I have no clue what's going on. So here I am, sitting with my mother and father in thir office. Father has a letter, an opened one that looks at least ten years old. He has a slight frown on his face as he folds his hands under his chin. Mother, sitting next to me, takes my hand and smiles.

"My boy,' My father begins to say. "You're at an age where you should be settling down with your bride, and-" mother looks to him and nods. "I really hate to admit this, but we've kept something from you that would have already happened," he says, passing me the letter. "You can either open it or not. It's up to you, son. But don't take this so lightly, it could affect the outcome of both parties futures..."

"My son," my mother kindly smiles. "No matter what you take from this, we still love you very much,"

I gulp and take the letter from father. I take the paper from the envelope out- wait... that's Arendelle's seal... Is this what I think this is? My eyes scan the paper, the words penned with the ink all becoming a blur. The only thing that I can focus on is the line at the bottom of the page. :

Elsa Marie Lie-Andreassen, Heir to the throne of Arendelle

is to be betrothed to His Highness

Crown Prince Hans Rynar Westergard of The Southern Isles

When they have become of age.

I- I can't believe it... Elsa and I...are betrothed

-Arendelle-

"Okay, we need to seriously wake her up,"

"Anna, it's not even close for her to leave yet, let her sleep,"

"She needs a god headstart, Kris..."

I hope they know I can hear them. Loud and clear. Not even ten feet away from my bed. "I'm awake. I've been up since two," I sit up and stretch. "Believe me, I'd love to be asleep, but I guess it's the anticipation for this voyage that's been keeping me up."

Anna sits on the edge of my bed, Kristoff leans against the doorframe. "If you're nervous and scared, I can go with you-"

"We've been over this, Anna," I say in a caring tone. "Even though I would rather have Kai or Gerda accompany me, they need to stay here with you and Kristoff in my absence."

"Wait, did you find someone to go with you at the last minute?" Kristoff asks.

"We didn't tell you?" Anna asks. "Because I could have sworn I could. Guess it's my pregnancy brain," she giggles.

"it's going to be an interesting trip, to say the least..."

-5 am-

"ELSA ARE YOU READY TO GO BECAUSE I AM. DID YOU FINISH PACKING? OF COURSE YOU DID, WE HAVE TO GET GOING SO WE GET THERE ON TIME! OOH DID WE PACK THE BLANKETS IN CASE IT GETS COLD? OR THE YUMMY SNACKS EMILY PACKED-"

"Of all the people you could have brought, you're bringing Claire..." Emily sighs as she takes a sip of coffee.

"Sadly, everyone is needed here while I'll be gone," I crack my neck. "Besides, Claire is family. If anyone, she's going to be the one to keep everything and everyone in line. Claire has her quirks, but I really don't know what I'd do without her."

Emily slightly laughs and nudges me. "What did Anna say when you chose Claire?"

"She was slightly upset. But of course, you know Anna. She came to and said Claire would be the perfect distraction in case of an emergency-" Emily spat out her coffee and began to laugh. "What's so funny?"

"Emergency," she chuckled. "Whoo, you're going to have one interesting voyage, Elsa,"

"I am," I reply. Yep. I really am.

-aboard the boat-

"Your majesty, everything is loaded onto the ship, all we need is your signal to set sail," Captain Hale says as I gaze over the side of the ship into the town of my kingdom. Anna and Kristoff stand at the gates, Kristoff holding Anna who has a blanket wrapped around her shoulders.

"Thank you, Captain," I saw as I wave to my sister and brother-in-law. "I think we're all set to leave-"

"BOAT TRIP, THIS IS SO EXCITING!" Claire shouts a few feet behind me. I'm sure she's already had four cups of coffee before we set foot onto the ship. If she ran around town I'd bet you she'd wake everyone up.

"Milady, are you sure you won't take the main suite?" Captain Hale asks.

"For the time being I'd like to room with a familiar face instead of being by myself on this voyage," funny I say this... But times have changed, and I need Claire's energy to keep me sane during this two week trip. "If I get tired of her, I'll let you know,"

"As wish, majesty," Captain Hale bows. "RELEASE THE SAILS!"

"ELSA!" Anna calls up to me. "Don't forget to write!"

"I won't Anna! I'll bring back presents as promised!"

"JUST DON'T BRING BACK A BABY HUMAN! BUT PRESENTS AND CHOCOLATE ARE ACCEPTABLE!"

"ANNA, I PROMISE! I LOVE YOU!"

"I LOVE YOU TOO SIS! BE SAFE AND CAREFUL!"

"I LOVE YOU TOO ANNA! SEE YOU IN A FEW WEEKS, YOU TWO!"

"THREE!"

"SEE YOU AROUND ELS," Kristoff waves.

"I'LL MAKE SURE TO BRING YOU AND THR BABY SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL!" Claire runs up to the railing and waves away.

"ILL MAKE SURE SHE DOESNT GET SEA SICK, OR GETS LOST, OR BEAT UP AND GETS BACK IN ONE PIECE! BYE YOU THREE!

"See, Kris? Claire is totally in the know," she winks.

-The Southern Isles-

It's eleven in the morning. Lars and I spend every Saturday morning in the library, just having time away from chaos in the palace. We usually read and drink coffee, sometimes complaining about how life sucks or how Angela nags Lars. But today we really haven't talked. It's been awkward silence for the past two hours. Hasn't said a single words to me, but glance up from his paper and clear is throat. Sorry brother, you clearing your throat won't get my attention.

"You know you have to tell her, right?" Lars closes his book and sets it on the coffee table.

"I realize that," Well look who's talking. "The timing is horrible, Lars. Why didn't mother and father tell me before?"

"Because of the Queen and Kings shipwreck. They felt that when Elsa became Queen, they would bring up the betrothal over a council meeting. But... that never happened..."

Yeah yeah... "I mean, how do I even tell her? This isn't why she's coming all this way,"

"But your intention is to eventually marry her, yes"?

"Yeah, but- wait.. How do you know?"

"My wife has a big mouth. Also, we, your brothers, can hear you saying her name in your sleep. And may have heard you leap down the hall in a drunken state expressing how much you love Elsa the Snow Queen and how lovely she is-"

"Okay, okay. I get it," I stop him. "This is either going to go really well or she's going to run,"

"From what I've heard from you, I think she's smart enough to accept the proposal for the sake of both kingdoms. Not just for commerce and trade. We'd become allies again, ever think of that?"

"I can imagine the councils reaction if she were to re-in force the treaty. They'd probably think she's doing this just to marry some Prince and gain military power..."

"You never know, little brother. My advice to you is to be careful when she arrives. The wrong person catching you two, especially alone and entangled in one another's arms, would be detrimental," he stands up and turns to leave. "But some advice from the romance perspective,"

"Yes, Lars?"

"Make time for her when you can. Just don't get caught."