Normal's POV
'' Sweetheart you need to calm down. '' Idun tried desperarely to calm the crying girl in her lap. '' Shh it's okay. ''
'' How can you say that mother! Anna could be dying and it's my fault. ''
'' Anna will be okay, she is a strong girl. ''
Elsa gave her mother a bitter look as she pulled away from her and started pacing the waiting room.
'' When she was laying in my arms, she didn't look strong at all. She was unconscious, can you understand that? My sister was unconscious! '' She slided against the wall across from her mother and sat on the cold floor with her legs brought up to her chest and burried her face in her hands.
'' Elsa- ''
'' Argh! Shut up! ''
She was hysteric, her face was so flushed and her eyes red from all that crying. She has been crying non-stop since the amblance took Anna and when they arrived at the hospital, her cries only seem to increase. Even her mother's soothing words couldn't get her to calm down and seeing her daughter in this state broke the woman's heart.
Idun gave her husband a pleading look, silently asking for help. Seeing the distress in his wife's eyes, Agdar knelt in front of Elsa and gently took her fists away from her face.
'' Elsa Darling look at me. '' He said in a stern, yet gentle tone.
'' It's my fault. '' Elsa cried, shaking her head furiously.
'' You didn't know it would happen. ''
'' I should have known dad, I should have known. ''
'' It's not your fault. ''
'' YES IT IS! '' The sudden outburst took both Agdar and Idun by surprise. Elsa only glared at them before snapping at her father. '' Don't you get it? She was running down the stairs because of me! She fell because of me, so don't you dare say it's not my fault! ''
'' Yes I dare say young lady. '' Agdar replied firmly. '' This, '' He pointed the door where Anna was being treated. '' is not your fault! ''
'' You don't understand. Anna is hurt and it's my fault. Whatever you say is not going to change the fact that she is lying in this hospital bed, nothing is going to change that. '' She finished in a whisper.
Idun stood up from her chair and walked over to her daughter when the doctor in charge of Anna came out of the room, looking exhausted.
'' Doctor! '' Agdar called out.
Lifting her head, Elsa immediatly stood back on her feet and rushed towards him and started bombarding the man with questions before he could place a word. She was speaking so fast that it was hard to keep up with her.
'' Sweetheart, calm down. '' Idun gently brought Elsa towards her and wrapped one arm around her shoulders. '' Why don't we let him explain okay? '' Elsa didn't respond but nodded in return, looking at the man in the white vest anxiously.
Almost with fear.
'' Please doctor, speak. How is our daughter doing? '' Agdar urged.
'' It's still soon to say. '' The man spoke with a sigh. '' It's really complicated. ''
Elsa tensed up at his answer.
'' What do you mean? '' Idun asked.
'' Your daughter has a traumatic brain injury from the concussion and it might cause damages to her brain like confusions and memory problems. ''
'' She can lose her memory? '' Idun gasped.
'' Like I said, it's too soon to say. We will have to wait until she wakes up and this is where it's complicated. We can't tell when she is going to wake up. ''
'' How can you not tell? You're a doctor! '' Agdar yelled.
The doctor looked sadly over at Elsa whose eyes were teary again.
'' I'm sorry but... your daughter is in coma. ''
'' No Anna! '' Elsa bursted to tears again and Idun hugged her close, cradling the her head to her shoulders.
'' Shh... '' Idun tried to sooth her but it was hard when she was crying herself. She wiped her own tears for the sake of her daughter. She was the mother and she has to be strong. '' Shh... it's okay babygirl, mama's here. Anna is strong, she'll be okay. She will be okay. ''
'' No, no, no! Please no! '' Elsa kept repeting these words like a mantra. '' No, no, not her. No! Please no! Not Anna! ''
No...
'' Elsa darling. ''
'' No. ''
'' Elsa you have to snap out of it. ''
'' Ah-na. No. ''
'' Els- ''
'' No, no, no! ''
'' ELSA! ''
Her eyes finally snapped opened to find a teary-eyed Anna all over her body, trying to shake her awake. Elsa's body shot up, almost sending the girl on top of her flying off the bed but she quickly grabbed her before she could fall.
'' Anna! '' She cried, pulling her sister into a big crushing hug. She briefly pulled away and cupped her face in her hands as if to check if she was real and alive before pulling her back into her arms once again.
'' Don't ever do that again Elsa! '' Anna cried, slapping her fists into Elsa's chest repeatedly. '' You kept crying my name and you didn't wake up. Why you didn't wake up? Do you think it's funny to scare me like that? ''
'' I'm sorry baby. '' Elsa was crying too. Not for the same reason as Anna though, she was crying in relief and joy even because it wasn't real. Anna was pretty much alive and in her arms. '' I'm so sorry. ''
'' I don't want you to do that again! I thought you wouldn't wake up, I thou.. I thought... ''
'' Shh... it's okay, I'm fine. ''
As the sisters held onto each other for dear life, Elsa realized she was holding Anna just like her mother has been holding her in her dream a minute ago but of course, the girl had no idea how significant this situation was to Elsa. When Anna was finally calm, she pulled away fom the hug and sniffled.
'' Why didn't you wake up? ''
Elsa looked guiltily down at her sister and smiled sadly. '' Because you didn't wake up, ironically. ''
Anna frowned. '' I didn't wake up? '' What was Elsa talking about?
'' No you didn't... for two weeks. ''
'' It was a dream? ''
'' It wasn't just a dream, it was real. It was, '' Elsa took a deep breath. '' the day you fell down the stairs. You were in coma. ''
'' Oh. '' A memory.
And just as she started explaining all about her dream, tears came to her eyes again. It wasn't real but in her head, it was. This dream was anything but unreal and the fact that it actually happened in the past made it worse. Anna stayed quiet but listened until she was finished.
'' I'm awake Elsa, '' Anna said after a while, using her thumbs to wipe the tears from her sister's soft cheek. '' I'm awake and so are you. ''
'' You're awake indeed. ''
'' And we're both fine. ''
Elsa was surpised when Anna hugged her again, it's been so long since they hug. It warmed her heart just like it did before and it was another thing she missed.
She returned the hugged and whispered. '' Thank you for being awake... and for waking me up. ''
It was obvious that the meaning of her words were deeper, she meant more than being just awake. Being awake meant being alive as well. The day Anna woke up from her coma is the day she was born again. Like she was given a new life. Same for when she woke up after her attempt. Elsa was thanking her for waking up every single day.
For being alive.
'' Just don't scare me like that again. ''
'' I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. ''
Nodding, Anna released Elsa and laid down next to her. She stared at the ceiling through the dark, thinking about everything that happened until tonight. She recalled being mad at Elsa but when she found her sister crying and fighting some invisible force in her dream, madness was nowhere to be seen. There was only love, concern and... fear.
Fear that Elsa was going through some phase and wouldn't come out of it alive. It was silly but the fear was definitly there. Elsa was also staring at her sister, wondering what was going on in her head at the moment... she had no clue.
'' Hey. '' She nudged her little sister lightly.
'' What? ''
'' Can I ask you a question. ''
There was a pause.
'' Go ahead. ''
'' Do you want to do something for Christmas? ''
'' I don't know. '' Came the immediat answer. '' Without mama and papa, it is not that appealing. ''
Elsa frowned as she pondered on the answer. She never realized how much Christmas meant to her until now. When she shut Anna out, Christmas was the only real moment they spend as a family, there was no way to escape it even if back then, it was all she ever wanted. Their parents would often take them somewhere or on a trip, just the four of them. No business, no work. Just the family.
And the more she thinks about it, the more she agrees with Anna. Without their parents, it's not the same. It's like Christmas doesn't make sense anymore, like it has lost its' magic.
A sudden cough suddenly snapped Elsa from her thought and she reached a hand towards the head of the bed to switch the lamp on when Anna abruptly sat up as a fit of coughs wrecked her body.
'' Easy there. '' Elsa stood on her knees and rubbed her back.
'' Cough* Sorry I cough* am fine. '' Anna tried to speak between coughs.
'' Shh don't speak. ''
Anna kept coughing, taking a few breaths when if was safe to do so. In the meanwhile, Elsa kept rubbing her back, patting a few times if necessary until Anna stopped.
'' I'm fine now Elsa, thank you. ''
'' Looks like your cold is getting worse. '' Elsa told her.
'' Gerda took me to the doctor yesterday, I took my medecine. It's just my throat, it's a bit sore. '' Anna laid back down, letting out a huge sigh.
'' Maybe you should stay at home tomorrow. '' Elsa glanced at her alarm clock on the nightstand, it shows 4:34 AM. Already morning. '' I mean, later. ''
'' And miss the last day of school? No thank you. I'm fine. ''
'' But if you don't feel good, I won't you to see the nurse. '' Anna simply closed her eyes and hummed quietly. Elsa looked down at her and bit her lips. '' Anna? ''
'' Hmm? ''
'' I'm really sorry. ''
'' For scaring me? ''
'' And everything before that. Cassandra and... you know? Everything. ''
'' Oh... '' Anna paused again. '' I know. ''
Not a word was spoken after that. Elsa expected Anna to leave the room but the girl simply passed out in her bed. She didn't wake her up, she didn't need to... she didn't want to. Elsa supposed it was okay, so she let her be.
Switching the lamp off, she just laid down on her side and stared at Anna's sleeping form. Careful not to disturb her, she stroked her hair and enjoyed her presence. She was surprised that in her state, Anna leaned into her touch. Elsa couldn't resist the urge to pull the girl in her arms, so she did just that and only then, sleep claimed her.
Anna's POV
'' Bye guys! '' Olaf waved at us as he climbed in his father's car.
Sven waved back '' Yo buddy! ''
'' Happy Holiday Olaf! '' I yelled before they pull out of the parking lot.
Today is december 23rd, so figure. We're off the hook... I mean school. As I took in my surrounding, a group of seniors and a few students from university were pilling into cars and I could smell party. They were probably celebrating the last day of school before holiday's break.
'' Geez can you stop sucking each other's face? '' Sven groaned.
When I turned around, I grimaced at the sight before my eyes and almost gagged. Ariel and Eric were in the middle of a make out session right there on a bench. Sven grabbed his ball and threw it at the back of Eric's head.
'' Ariel you're my bestfriend and I love you but seriously, get a room! '' I shook my head and crossed my arms. '' You guys will give me a headache. '' Just like I expected when I started having sneeze attacks and a runny nose two days ago, I caught a cold. And right now, a headache is the last thing I need.
Eric picked the ball up, glaring at Sven and threw it back at him forcefully while Ariel gave me a confused look.
'' Why should I get a broom? '' She asked and Sven bursted to laugh.
This time it was my turn to grab the ball and toss it at her. '' GET A ROOM! '' I winced at the uneasy feeling in my throat and coughed a few times to get rid of it.
'' Ow Anna! ''
'' Oh come here babe. '' Eric cupped her cheek to place a kiss where the ball hit the side of her face and soon they were back to their making out session. I just rolled my eyes at them and sat on another bench next to Sven.
'' Wanna give a try? ''
I glared at him and smack his head. '' Idiot! ''
'' Oh man, I was kidding you meanie! '' He pouted.
I giggled and rested my head on his shoulder as we wait for our cars... well more like waiting for our drivers. Today I have no choice but ride with Elsa since Kai and Gerda were off for the time being until christmas and new year's eve are over. Apparently Elsa offered them a trip to Asia as a gift and they'll be staying in the Arendelle Palace there.
Cough! Cough! Cough!
'' Argh! Stupid *cough cold, that sucks. '' I groaned and grabbed a tissue from my pocket size pack and coughed into it more. My throat felt as dry as the desert of Sahara and awfully itchy, it's so uncomfortable.
'' Water? '' Sven handed me his flask.
'' Thanks. '' I took a few sips and sighed when it started to feel better. I handed the flask back to him and laid my head back on his shoulder.
'' Better? ''
'' M'yeah. ''
'' Okay TMI, break up now! '' Rapunzel clapped her hands as she walked out of the building with Elsa. Kristoff and Flynn weren't far behind.
'' Ariel you're lucky you're not my sister. '' I squirmed and frowned at Elsa. She smirked at me and I quickly looked away.
Jeez she doesn't need to do that.
'' C'mon you two, break up. ''
'' Just a minute. '' Ariel said against Eric's lips before Rapunzel grabbed the strap of her backpack and tugged her back. Immediatly whining sounds followed. '' Hey you can't be serious. ''
'' I'm saving your as- I mean butt. '' Punzie corrected herself when she saw the glare Elsa was giving her. I mentally rolled my eyes, when will Elsa realize that none of us have virgin ears? '' Look who just arrived. ''
Ariel turned her head.
'' Oh shit, my sister! '' Her eyes widened. Harmony has indeed pulled in the parking lot and was standing half way out of her car while looking at Eric over the roof.
Sheesh I can recognize the big sister look. Eric better be running.
Poor boy immediatly grabbed his things and laughed awkwardly. '' Aha umm... I think I'll go now. I love you babe but I want to stay alive. '' I could tell he was hesitating to kiss her goodbye and I admired his bravor when he actually did it.
Soon a honk could be heard in distance. Yep that's it. Run Eric, run!
'' Go! '' Ariel urged and he quickly left. She turned to me and I smiled sympathically at her before pulling her in a hug. '' Do you think she saw everything? '' she whispered in my ear.
'' Don't worry, Harmony loves you too much to kill you and burry your body where no one can't find it. '' I chuckled.
'' Very reassuring. ''
'' Your last words? '' I asked, pulling away.
'' I'll miss you. ''
I laughed at that. '' I'll miss you too, call me. ''
'' Okay. '' She kissed my cheek.
'' Eww! Eric put his lips on yours! '' I shuddered, wiping my cheek. She just gave me a playful grin and ran towards the waiting car. Harmony waved at us and climbed back in before pulling away.
Once we were alone, Flynn proposed that we meet tonight for pizza and of course everyone agreed to that. Strangely I wasn't really in the mood to go out, Anna Arendelle would never refuse pizza but I'm sure this cold has something to do with it.
However, since everybody agreed, I wasn't going to say no. After all, holiday's break is to be celebrated.
'' Okay see you tonight. '' Kristoff said as we parted.
'' See you! ''
I watched them leave and I stood still, knowing Elsa was watching me. '' Ready to go? ''
'' Yeah. '' I nodded and followed her to the car.
I leaned my head against the window with my back on Elsa as soon as she started the car and closed my eyes. We didn't really talk about what happened this morning. The dream. To be honest, I was surprised when I woke up in her bed all cuddled up in her arms. It was like all the things that happened with Cassandra never happened and I even surprised myself wishing everything was good again between us.
We just acted like none of this happened. Ahem okay, I acted like none of this happened but I could tell Elsa wanted to talk to me.
Cough! Cough!
I shifted in the seat and sighed when I felt a hand on my forehead. I turned around and opened my eyes. Elsa was glancing back and forth between me and the road as she felt my forehead.
'' Eyes on the road Elsa, I don't have a fever. ''
'' You're a bit warm though. How's your throat? '' She asked, lifting her hand from my forehead.
'' Same. '' I heard her sigh and she suddenly took another turn opposite from the way to the mansion. '' Where are we going? ''
'' I 'll stop by the drug store. '' She replied.
'' We're still going to meet the others tonight right? ''
'' You're sure you want to go? ''
'' Yeah. ''
'' Alright. '' She nodded.
Normal POV
Elsa watched from afar as Anna and Flynn played at the babyfoot against the Bjorgman brothers while she sat in their booth with Rapunzel. The night went surprisingly well and maybe the cough syrup she got for Anna did its' magic since the girl looked better than she did a few hours ago, though she kept an eye on her.
Rapunzel has been watching her friend as well and she finally cleared her throat. '' Elsa? ''
'' Hmm? ''
'' You know what day tomorrow is right? ''
Elsa looked at her incredulously. '' Zel I've been dealing with an issue on the phone all day about where to find a twenty-five feet tree in Brazil before tomorrow for the Palace built there because it's Christmas Eve. Who knew it was hard to find pin trees in Brazil! ''
'' Okayyy... ''
'' Sorry, it was a hard day. ''
'' I understand. ''
'' And on top, I still have no clue what to do for Christmas Eve. ''
Rapunzel smiled. '' Ah there we go. Why don't you ask Anna? ''
'' I did. ''
'' So? ''
Elsa shook her head. '' She said she doesn't know either. It's weird since Christmas is her favorite time of the year but it looks like she is not in the mood for it. I understand her, it's the first time without our parents. ''
'' Then do something, whatever. I know it must be hard but if you don't snap out of it, you will never enjoy the spirit of Christmas ever again. Both of you! ''
Snap out of it. Elsa's eyes widened at the words. Those were the exact words her mother said in her dream before she woke up. It's so weird.
'' Elsa? '' Rapunzel waved a hand in front of her.
'' Yes. ''
'' Thanks God, I thought you gone for a moment. I think your parents would want you to be happy on this fabulous day. If Anna doesn't know, then surprise her or do something that means a lot to both of you. ''
'' You think so? ''
'' It's your first time without them, might as well make it a nice first right? ''
'' A nice first. '' Elsa repeats thoughtfully and it sounded good to her ears. She smiled at Rapunzel when an idea popped in her head and grasped her hands.
'' What? What is it ? I know that look, you have something in mind. ''
'' Zel You're a genius. ''
The brunette rolled her eyes playfully. '' Oh puh-lease. And you only realize it now? You're really slow Elsa. ''
'' Yeah I love you too. ''
'' Aww lovely and that comes from the Snow Queen. Are you sure you're not the sick one here? Maybe you need a bit of that cough syrup in your purse. ''
'' Shut up chick. ''
To say that Anna was confused is a huge understatement. Anna was internally freaking out, she wondered if Elsa has gone mad sometimes in her sleep. Her sister woke her up a three in the morning and told her to change into something warm because they were going out. At three in the morning!
Anna barely had the time to slip on a pair of jeans and a shirt she picked in the rush that Elsa was slippling purple socks on her feet, followed by her black pair of UGG.
'' Elsa what's going on? I'm tired, what's the matter with you? '' She whined, sitting back on her bed. A scarf was wrapped around her neck and she groaned, unwrapping the scarf only to have Elsa wrapping it back into place.
'' Here put that on. '' Elsa grabbed a winter coat from the closet and litteraly shoved it down the girl's head.
'' Elsa! ''
'' We don't have time to pack up clothes. '' She checked in her purse to see if everything was there and glanced at her watch. '' I'll buy us clothes there, c'mon let's go. ''
'' What? Why? But where are you taking me? '' Anna asked when Elsa took her hand and dragged her downstairs.
Soon they were in the car, driving somewhere and Anna eventually fell asleep again. When she woke up though, she started to panick when she saw that she was alone in the car. The engine wasn't turned off and the air conditioning was still on.
Where the hell is Elsa?
Suddenly, she heard voices and when she stared out the window she was relieved to see Elsa. Then a gasp escaped her her mouth. Her siser was outside, speaking with two men and a woman but they were not the reason why she gasped though. She just realized that they were in what she assumed was an aviation hangar and right before her eyes, stood a black aircraft. The golden crocus on the back and the letter A written in a beautiful golden cursive near the nose of the plane gave away the signature of the family crest.
It was one of the Arendelle private jets.
'' No way. '' Anna whispered in shock. The two men Elsa was talking to were the pilots and the woman was the hostess. Soon they disappeared in the plane and Elsa came back to the car.
'' C'mon snowflake, we have to go. '' Elsa patted her knee when she saw that the girl was awake. She turned the engine off and unbuckled the her seatbelt.
This time however Anna refused to move and just crossed her arms instead. '' Have you gone mad? Why are we here? What's going on? ''
'' Anna plea- ''
'' No! I'm not moving until you tell me what the hell we're doing here or where we're going. ''
'' It's a surprise. ''
'' Where are we going?! ''
Elsa sighed and got out of the car. Anna watched in confusion as her sister walked around and opened her door. '' You will know soon. It's okay, trust me. ''
'' Last time I trusted you about a certain girl, she told me to kill myself. '' Anna snapped in her drowsy and confused state. She didn't mean to snap but really... she was tired and she wanted to understand what's going on.
Elsa winced but didn't show it. She knew her sister was sleepy and lost. Maybe moving her around in the rush like she was some puppet only made her more cranky.
'' You will like it, I promise. ''
Anna was about to make another comment about making empty promises but she kept her mouth shut when she saw she pleading look in elsa's eyes.
Wow she's really serious about the whole thing.
'' Fine! As long as you let me sleep in the plane. '' She huffed and climbed out of the car, stomping towards the jet.
'' Good morning Ms. Anna. Welcome on board. '' The hostess helped her in.
'' Morning, thank you. '' Anna politely smiled at the woman.
Sure she was cranky but she still knows how to be polite, plus it's not like she had something against her. So she just sat on one of the nice and comfy seats and buckled in. She knew better than laying down on the couch if they haven't took off yet.
The door was shut close once Elsa was in the plane. She sat on the seat facing Anna and placed her purse on the polished table between them and buckled herself in. None of the sisters seem to be impressed by the fancy interior of their private aircraft, after riding in it more than you could ever count with your fingers, it became normal.
A few minutes passed, they plane finally moved on the tarmac and they were ready to take off. Anna glanced out the window to see that it was still dark outside.
'' You won't tell me where we're going right? '' She asked, surprised that the captain didn't announce their destination. She guessed that he received orders from her sister.
'' Patience. '' Came the answer.
'' And you will let your car there? ''
'' I'll have Rapunzel picking it up. ''
'' You've planned everything right? ''
Elsa rummaged through her purse and took Anna's phone and iPod out before handing them to her. '' Here. If you need your charger, I have it here. ''
Anna gladly accepted her devices just when the plane stopped and she glanced suspisciously at Elsa. '' That's right. You've planned everything. ''
'' I thought you were sleepy. ''
Anna nodded but a frown was on her face now. '' You'll wake me up right? '' She asked, sounding a bit worried.
Elsa smiled reassuringly. '' Don't worry snowflake, I'll wake you up before we land. ''
'' Okay. ''
The plane suddenly launched forward at full speed but they barely felt it. Anna waited until they were steady in the dark sky and safe to move to unbuckle herself and take the couch. The poor thing was out cold as soon as her head hit the pillow.
'' Claire? '' Elsa called the hostess, who rushed to her side before she could blink.
'' May I help you Ms. Arendelle? ''
'' Please bring my sister a blanket and switch the lights to dim. '' She instructed.
'' Right away. '' The hostess immediatly retrieved a blanket for Anna and went to work on the lights, so the girl could sleep peacefully.
While Anna slept, Elsa continued to plan everything to make this Christmas a special one for her sister. Hopefully it will be the beginning of a new tradition for them.
Poor Anna. Being dragged around in this sleepy state and not knowing where Elsa is taking her must be confusing, if not frustrating. If I was her, I'd wonder if my sister hasn't gone mad too.
You must all wonder what Elsa is doing? You'll find out soon.
Guest: Thank you for your suggestion about Elsa's accident. I didn't use it here but I think I might use your idea in a one shot for the near futur. :')
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