Ex: Alright you greedy little monsters, chapter twenty three.
Elsa: Expero, I'm sensing a little bit of subtle hostility.
Ex: Well after a certain someone chased me with a dragon, and everyone supported it, forgive me if I'm on edge.
Elsa: If you wouldn't leave cliffhangers this wouldn't happen.
Ex: Forgive me for creating suspense. So we get a song this chapter, and I'm sure after hearing it, Elsa's going to want to see the movie.
Elsa: Ooh, what is it?
Ex: Beauty and the beast, the Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson duet version.
Elsa:Yay! can we watch the movie?
Ex: After I finish this chapter. On with the show!
"I think now might be a good time to talk to Elsa." Anna said. Elsa hadn't said much after making her announcement, only telling them that the ball was still taking place as promised, and for everyone to proceed to the ballroom."Why would she lie about when we were going to let everyone know?" Mathias asked, mostly to himself.
"I don't know, but we need to find out." Before they could get anywhere however, a voice interrupts them."So, it looks like things went better than you let on." Mathias cringed, knowing the sound of the voice."Not now Alan."
"Oh come on, I just wanted to congratulate you. How you could rope someone like queen Elsa into marriage, I'll never know. What did father have to offer for her to agree to this."
"Only about half of what he offered for you in my place, and she obviously still declined." Mathias replied. Anna and Kristoff laughed behind him."Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to speak to MY future wife." With that, Mathias walked off, Anna and Kristoff following behind him."So, that's the brother I've heard about." Kristoff said.
"Yeah, that's him."
"I assume you've heard it before, but he's an ass."
"That is what Elsa said."
"Your father didn't really want Elsa to marry him, did he?" Anna asked.
"No, but he doesn't need to know that." Mathias quickly through the crowd to find Elsa, Anna and Kristoff following behind. As they went, Mathias noticed the angry looks were a hundred times worse now. "So, let me get this straight." Anna said."As far as you knew, you and Elsa were going to wait to tell everyone?"
"That was the plan." Mathias responded."But for whatever reason, plans have changed. I just hope the reason is good." They got to the doors that led to the balcony, but Kai informed them that Elsa had already gone to discuss matters with the council."So the council doesn't like what she's done either." Kristoff said.
"I'm not surprised." Mathias said. Quickly making their way the council room, they can hear heated discussion as they approach."Queen Elsa, you agreed to hold this ball. And now you are just going to disrespect the nations you've invited like this?" Wallis cried.
"I never told anyone what this ball was for councilmen, you did. Whatever they believed was your doing." Elsa responded, clearly agitated. Mathias turned to Anna and Kristoff."You guys should probably wait out here." They nodded, and Mathias took a deep breath before entering.
"But your highness, this action will have consequences that-"
"That I will deal with. Now, I have more important business to attend to." She said, looking in Mathias' direction."We will discuss this later." Not without a few grumbles, the council left. After Mathias closed the door he turned to Elsa, only to find tears in her eyes."Elsa what-"
"Mathias I'm sorry. I should have told you what I was going to do, but I wasn't planning on it till this morning, and I didn't want you to worry and-"
"Whoa whoa whoa, Elsa, calm down." Mathias cut her off, pulling her into a hug."I'm not upset about it. I just want to know why you did it." Elsa took a deep breath before replying,"I'm sorry, I should have told you."
"Well, it isn't that big of a deal if you didn't want to wait-"
"No, I mean, there's another reason." Now Mathias is confused."Wait, what?"
"After the meeting with your father, I went to prepare to greet everyone. But as I was going, I overheard Imrich and Wallis talking."
"What did they say?"
"Apparently they're working on a marriage contract of their own. One that see's Arendelle with one of our closest trade partners."
"Let me guess, Roini?"
"Yes. So, I...I panicked. I didn't know what else to do. Letting everyone know was the only thing I could do to stop myself from freezing the whole palace." Elsa watched Mathias' face, expressionless for a moment. Then he breaks into a smile and begins to laugh."Elsa, is that the only reason you did that?" Elsa is still confused, but she nods. Mathias laughs again before saying."Elsa, had I known they were doing such a thing, I would have panicked too."
"Wait, so you aren't angry?"
"No, I mean I wish you would have told me. But I'm not angry." Now Elsa smiled and laughed."Well, that's a relief. You're right though, I should have told you what I was going to do. I'm sorry."
"You don't need to apologize. Like I said, I probably would have panicked too. Of course, I would have frozen everything, or shocked in my case."
"Oh you would have come up with something." Elsa replied before kissing him."Thank you for not getting upset."
"Elsa, it would take a lot more than that for me to get truly upset at you. I love you."
"And I love you."
"Ahhh." Their attention is brought to the door, where they can see it is just cracked open. Through the crack, a pair of blue-green eyes and a pair of brown eyes are watching them."Anna, Kristoff?" Elsa says.
"Oh crap." Elsa looks at Mathias with a mischievous look in her eye, before sending a blast of ice at the door, pushing it open."Oof." Anna said with as she and Kristoff landed."Oh hi guys, how did your talk go?"
"Well that depends, how much did you hear?" Elsa asked.
"For the record, it was Anna's idea." Kristoff put in.
"It was not, you said we should listen."
"But you said we should look."
"I believe we have two guilty parties." Mathias said.
"I agree, shame on the both of you." Elsa said, continuing in a playful tone."What would the people think if they thought their princess was spying on people with her husband?"
"I assume the same things they would say if they knew their queen had secret plans to defy and humiliate the council." Mathias replied.
"Oh that's enough out of you" Anna and Kristoff laughed at the two."Look at them." Kristoff said,"Their first fight."
"It's such a magical moment." Anna agreed.
"I'll freeze you both right there." Elsa said, creating a ball of ice.
"I think that qualifies as a magical moment." Mathias added."Now if you please, could we get a moment of privacy?"
"Uh oh, we better go Kristoff before the thundersnow starts."
"I still don't think that's a word."
"Oh sure it is. Come on, let's get to the ballroom." With that, Anna and Kristoff leave, and Mathias says to Elsa,"I certainly hope they don't make a habit of doing that."
"I can't make any promises. So, are we okay?"
"We were never in any trouble." Elsa smiles and kisses him."We should probably get to the ballroom, the party's already started." With that they made their way to the ballroom. When they arrived, Kai was already waiting for them."Ah, there you are your majesty. The guests are anxiously awaiting your arrival."
"Thank you Kai."Elsa turned to Mathias."Are you ready?"
"Yeah, I think I'm ready."
"Don't worry, I'll be right here the whole time." WIth that, they entered the ballroom, greeted by immediate applause."Queen Elsa of Arendelle." Kai announced."Prince Mathias of Tonitrus." The people applaud once more, before going back to mingling."Well, I think it best that we entertain our guests." Elsa said.
"I'm going to look for my father. I expect the council will want to speak to him, and I want to get there first." Mathias said.
"I think that would be best, I'll be near there," Elsa said, pointing to the other side of the room near the throne."in case you need me."
"Alright, be careful, something tells me a marriage announcement isn't going to stop the other princes from trying anything."
"And it only increases my reasons to turn them away."
"Don't think that means the threats I made last night are gone. If any of them try anything…"
"I know, but don't worry, I can handle myself." Mathias smiled and kissed her cheek."I know. I'll try to not be long." With that Mathias made his way into the crowd, and Elsa made her way to the throne. As she went she received several congratulations. She could also hear people whispering to themselves among the crowd."Can you believe it? Queen Elsa, getting married?"
"And it was so sudden."
"How much politics do you think went into the decision?" Elsa shrugged of any negative things she heard. 'How hard is it to believe I'm getting married?' Elsa knew what people said about her. That she was an ice queen, that she'd never find love. True, her kingdom knew her kind nature, but others had their doubts. Still it didn't stop other kingdoms from trying to get her attention."Elsa, there you are." Elsa turned to see Anna making her way through the crowd."I saw you come in, but you disappeared before I could get to you."
"Sorry Anna. What did you want to talk about?"
"Well, I don't feel the need to guard you as much now, since you already made the announcement you stinker. But I feel the need to warn you. Prince Andrew is at this ball."
"I am aware."
"And he and Mathias already met."
"Wait, when?"
"Earlier before the announcement." Elsa let out an exasperated sigh."Do I want to know how that went?"
"Well, unfortunately, it didn't come to blows. Just subtle amounts of, "I hate you" laced in every word."
"Unfortunately?"
"To be honest," Anna said with a smile."I kind of wanted Mathias to give him the same treatment Hans got." Elsa smiled back at her sister."I don't think that would pay off in the long run."
"Anyway, I just wanted to warn you, I overheard him talking to some of the other princes, saying he's going to, "win back your heart" as he put it." Elsa scoffed at the statement."You can't win back something you never had."
"At any rate, just be aware that he is definitely going to be extra obnoxious today."
"Thank you Anna. Now, I want you to do me a favor."
"What?"
"I want you to enjoy this ball, Kristoff too. You two are very protective of me at events like this, and I want you guys to, take the night off, as it were."
"But, prince Andrew-"
"I know, but don't worry. I don't have to be nice to him anymore."
"Oh...well good. I have a favor to ask of you then."
"What is that?"
"Tell him off quickly so you and Mathias enjoy yourselves."
"Will do."
It didn't take to long for Mathias to find his father, excitedly talking to a few nobles. His excitement grew when he saw Mathias approaching."Mathias my boy, there you are. These gentlemen here have been asking questions that I don't have the answers to." Mathias raised an eyebrow."Such as?"
"Mostly we were wondering how it is you were able to catch queen Elsa's eye." One of the men said.
"Indeed. Many of us have tried to work something out with her highness, but none of us were able to, break the frozen heart, as it were."
"Well, as much as I would love to tell you the reason." Mathias said, lying through his teeth."I don't really have an answer, I was just lucky. Elsa's choices are her own, and not easily changed. A fact you would do well to remember in your dealings with Arendelle. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to have a word with my father." Leaving the other nobles, king Simon followed Mathias to the edge of the room."You handled that quite well."
"I only told them the truth."
"Sometimes that's all it takes. You were firm, yet you didn't let all your anger show. Were I so level headed when I was your age. At any rate, you said you had something to discuss."
"I just felt like you should know to expect to be contacted by Arendelle's council. I still think they want to fight Elsa's decision."
"I expected as much, my own advisors in Tonitrus may not support this decision as well. But I think the marriage contracts arrangements will change their minds."
"I certainly hope so."
"If that is all, I think you should get back to Elsa. It's not everyday you get engaged after all." Mathias smiled and nodded."I'll see you before you head back home."
"Of course, but you should take note. While Tonitrus will always be your birth place, and you'll always be welcome there, Arendelle is home to you now, you highness."
"I'm not a king yet, and you'll always be, "your highness" to me."
"As I should be." The old king laughed. Mathias laughed as well before turning to find Elsa. She was where she said she would be, but then Mathias noticed who she was speaking with."Prince Andrew." Mathias began walking faster, beginning to hear their conversation."All I'm saying is, marriage should not be a rushed decision, particularly when joining nations." Andrew said.
"I understand your concerns, but I have given this decision much thought. I will not change my mind."
"But queen Elsa-"
"Excuse me." Mathias said, cutting into the conversation."But what appears to be the problem?" Andrew pales, not replying, before Elsa says."No problem, just discussing political matters. But now the conversation has concluded, and I believe it is time I share a dance, with my fiance." With that she takes Mathias' arm and heads for the dance floor."Is there a reason you saved that bumbling fool from lightnings wrath?" Mathias asked as they began to dance.
"Because if I had to hear one more word out of his mouth, I might have done something to him."
"Just as well then. It wouldn't look good for the king and queen of Arendelle to freeze and or electrocute guests at a party." Elsa just smiled as they continued to dance, just happy to be together.
From the far side of the room, Anna and Kristoff watched them."Oh my gosh, did you see Andrews face?"
"I'm not normally one to laugh at others pain, but I can make an exception."
"Ahh, I still can't believe all that's happened this past month." Anna said. As she did so, tears began to well up in her eyes."Anna?" Kristoff asked, voice full of concern."What's wrong?"
"Well that's just it, things are going great. After the way things were before Elsa's coronation, life is great. I got my sister back, the gates are open, I found love-"
"I like that one a lot." Anna laughed and kissed him."Me too. And now, Elsa has found love. It's almost like a fairly tale.
(Song number, Again, I think you know the drill)
Tale as old as time, true as it can be.
Sure they started as friends, neither one would bend, to their true feelings.
Just a little change, small to say the least.
Both a little scared, neither one prepared, Beauty and the beast.
Ever just the same, ever a surprise.
Ever as before, and ever just as sure, as the sun will rise.
(Music break)
Ever just the same, Ever a surprise.
Ever as before, Ever just as sure, As the sun will rise.
Tale as old as time, tune as old as song.
Bittersweet and strange, finding you can change, learning love's not wrong.
Certain as the sun( Certain as the sun) Rising in the east.
Tale as old as time, Song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the beast.
Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the beast.
Beauty and the beast.
Ex: Haha, no cliff hanger! I'm safe. Anyway, I liked the use of this particular song because I feel like it can extend to both our Kristanna and Elsathias relationships. Plus, Anna and Kristoff didn't get a love duet in Frozen.
Elsa:Ahh, so much love. Now we have to watch beauty and the beast.
Ex: In a minute Elsa, I have to close this chapter. Review, follow, possibly favorite. Special thanks to Ex1abc for the suggestion of,"Beauty and the beast"(Anna and Kristoff duet.) Remember, even if you haven't seen your song idea yet, I've trying to use all of them. Also, we are very close to hitting our goal for another bonus chapter, and I am super excited about this one.
Elsa: Come on Expero, I've already got the DVD! Oh right, see you guys next time!