Part 4.
Chapter 36.
New Year's Eve 2013
An up roar of 'hurray's' and what not fills the frozen walled room. Elsa had finally stood up for herself and put Oscar and the small council in their place. Tooth especially goes a bit overboard with the celebration and urges Sandy to create little fireworks with his sand; which he did.
Jack floats up and sits himself comfortably on the top end of a chair and laughs as the four oldest Guardians say, '"Well done," to an Elsa portrait or sculpture. Jack didn't blame them. When the moment came for him, he congratulated Elsa over and over and was so in shock from it all. His gift to her that night was another love moment for them. They had a lot of those after Oscar was gone.
Bunny after a long time sighs at the dancing Guardians. Yeah, he's happy Elsa but he didn't go over dramatic like the rest of them. He stands back and watches from a far with Jack.
"So, that's a nice story there mate. Glad it ended happily for you two love birds." he gives Jack a playful shove on the shoulder.
Jack laughs but then responds with, "The story isn't even over yet."
After saying that, the other three stop to look at him with eyes full of confusion.
"Wait...it's not?! There's more! Oh goodie!" Tooth claps.
"Yeah, I'm not so sure about that..." Jack rubs the back of his neck.
"Jack, I swear if this doesn't have a happy ending..." Tooth rubs her fist making herself look intimidating.
"Tooth, back." North grabs her wings and pulls her back. "We wanted to hear the story whether it was happy or sad. But Jack, I hope it's happy too."
Sandy clasps his hands with a wide grin on his face, I hope it's happy three!
"Right, okay so...where to begin this part of the story..."
Arendelle summer 1884
"HURRAY!"
They all cheered. Elsa threw her hands up in the hair letting snow fireworks burst into the air. Anna cheered like a big child too for someone who was thirty-eight. Kristoff smiled and watched as Sven stole another carrot from the table and Olaf threw his arms up so high, they flew off him. Jack laughed and looked down the younger generation of the two sisters.
Mary had just turned sixteen and had grown into a beautiful little lady- what can you expect when your mother was Anna and aunt Elsa? She had beautiful chestnut blonde hair with bright blue eyes. She liked keeping hair in a ponytail. Her height was slightly above average and had a pear-shaped body. She was a girl who liked to laugh and talk to the guys. The guys loved her but Mary only saw them as friends. The poor guys were forever friendzoned. Out of all the female children Anna and Kristoff had, many people find Mary to be the most unattractive even if you was beautiful.
Mary's sister, Ellen 'Elle', had turned fourteen that March. People around the countries considered Elle to be more of a beauty than all her sisters but Anna and Kristoff didn't see it. To them, they were all as pretty as each other in their own special ways. Elle had developed an hourglass-shaped body an early age with dark auburn hair and blue-grey eyes that were very sharp and fine features. She often kept her hair up or in a net and very rarely let it down. Even at a young age, Elle had taken to Elsa's personality and was a very well-mannered and polite girl whom was respected by all. Mary and Elle were very close.
Oscar had also turned fourteen that spring. He was into his studies and was very well-educated just as Elsa had been at that age. His voice broke when he was around thirteen and was found to be very awkward but after a while, he got use to it. His hair darkened over the years to the darkest brown you could get before it turned black but still had soft brown eyes and fair skin.
Alice was eleven but would be turning twelve next month. Alice was pretty with light brown hair and large soft and gentle blue eyes with rosy cheeks. Alice began to develop early so had an apple-shaped body. Though sweet and kind, Alice had a habit of pulling pranks on her brother, sisters, cousins, parents and aunt. Alice had become a flirt too and dreamed of a day her handsome knight in shining armour would scoop her up and ride into the sunset with her. She didn't like the idea of a fine prince like her big sister Mary. Alice craved for a man who was bad to the world but only kind to her where as Alice would be kind to the world and only bad to him. Oh the dreams of an adolescent girl.
Walt was the same as Alice in that he'd be twelve next month. He had dark chocolate hair and with hazel eyes. Unlike his big brother, Walt hated learning and couldn't stand his lessons. Where Oscar would read for enjoyment, Walt would go play sports such as tennis, practice sword fighting and archery. Walt had started to become more angry and more rebellious. Elsa often sent Jack to keep a close eye on him and some how use his magic to get him out of trouble. Even so, Walt still had a good heart but the teenage years were starting to creep up on him and Elsa wasn't looking forward to it.
His younger sister Kia was nine and turning ten in three months time. She was born with natural medium chestnut-brown curly hair that she often wore down with a nice bow to match what ever dress she wore that day. She seemed to have a matching bow for every dress except for her formal dresses; she wore a crown instead. Kia loved horse riding more than anything in the world and had become a great jumper with her white stallion, Snow. She named it from her mother as it was Elsa who got her the horse after seeing her talents on her big brothers' horses.
Maria is eight and will be nine in two months. She had been nicknamed 'Pixie' because she was very, very, very small for her age. She was smaller than her brother but slightly taller than her two youngest cousins. She had strawberry-blonde hair with freckles with blue eyes and was quite chubby. Out of all her siblings, Maria was described to look most like her mum Anna. Maria was a naughty girl. Though Alice loved to play a few pranks here and there, Maria went all out and had become known for being a troublemaker; living up to the name 'Pixie.' She wasn't shy and was very confident and spoke too much. Maria though troublesome, had great charm. She was bright and gifted but she did not like putting her abilities into her studies but rather her performing. Maria loved putting on shows ranging from acting, singing and dancing. Alice and Maria were especially close.
Her younger brother Andrew 'Drew' had light blonde hair with the same colour of eyes as Ellen and had said look a lot like Kristoff because of the hair and its style. Drew was a sweet and awkward child who would get embarrassed over the most simplest things. This made him all the more cuter. Drew had turned eight not that long ago. He loved nature and would love getting up at the break of dawn just to watch as the world around him came alive.
Now onto the twins, Jackson 'Jack' and Scarlet. Today was their birthday and they just turned eight and everyone was celebrating. Jack had light chocolate hair with deep hazel eyes. He had a light dusting of freckles and loved music. Jack took interest in music at a young age and was being taught to play the piano and violin. He often accompanied as musical back up to his cousin Maria's shows. Scarlet looked similar to Jack but her skin was nearly white, her eyes were the palest of blues, her hair was platinum blonde and she usually wore it in a Dutch plait. They both had freckles. Scarlet was rather shy compared to all her other family members. She didn't talk much however, Scarlet had a gift when it came to art. The girl went into fine detail. Most believe it could be because she goes into fine details when making snowflakes which could be true but who knows.
Elsa clapped as the twins looked around with smiles as their family continued to clap and cheer. Her gaze then drifted over to Jack who stood behind her and clapped too even you know no one could see or hear him. He became a father in the family though. Without any of Elsa's children knowing, they were being watched and protected by Jack and Elsa was thankful for it.
However, Elsa lay awake in her bed most nights thinking. It was helpful in the summer because Jack wasn't there but was down south and winter when he was up north but when it was spring or autumn and he lay with Elsa at night, Elsa had to pretend to go to sleep even you know she couldn't. Over the last eight years it was always the same thought that keeps her from sleeping.
After the celebration, Elsa had to unfortunately work. The children didn't really mind. Scarlet and Jack played with Drew and Kia. Maria and Alice joined in too here and there but mostly sat back and talked with Walt. Mary, Elle and Oscar would then sit and talk. Anna and Kristoff were part of Elsa's small council with her herself.
When Elsa fired and banished the old council members, Elsa put herself in charge of the new small council and had Kristoff and Anna as members with a few others they trusted. They seemed to make Elsa's life a lot more easier than the last. That was because the old council members were all old men and stuck in their ways. Now it was a mixture of young and old, women and men.
Elsa sighed before sitting down in her chair while Jack came in laughing.
"They grow up so big." Jack laughed.
"Yeah...they do. We all do." Elsa once again sighed.
"What's wrong with you?" Jack flew up and hovered behind her with his chin on her shoulder.
"I've just got to sign all these papers is all. So many."
"Want me to help?"
"If you want."
Jack gave her a peck on the cheek and helped her with her work. Little did he know was Elsa just lied to him.
"When was the last time we had fun?"
"Last night of May."
"That's not what I meant...though I can't wait till the first night of September." Jack winked.
Elsa weakly smiled and went back down to her work. "Then what do you mean?"
"Snowball fights! Snowmen! Sledging! Ice-skating! Building an igloo!"
"Jack," Elsa dropped the pen in her hand and looked up at him. "I'm too old for all that now."
"You're never too old Elsa. You're just as young and pretty as the day you remembered me."
After that last comment, Elsa politely asked Jack if he could go play with the children which he gladly accepted as it was a way to have fun and not bore himself out with signing documents.
When he went, Elsa took out the handheld mirror in her draw and stared at herself in it. A few wrinkles had formed her and there on her skin. Her hair was starting to show strands of pure white like Jack's but but it wasn't noticeable. Her face looked tired and her body was weak. Elsa had a small belly on her that she could never seem to get rid of with stretch marks. How could Jack say she was just like herself when she was twenty-one?
With another last sigh, she put the handheld mirror back into the drawer and went back to work.
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Bedtime came round and Elsa was saying goodnight to her children. Over the years, the nursery turned into Kia's and Scarlet's room and then Walt and Jack shared a room in Anna's old room. Oscar had his own room which was Elsa's old room. This annoyed Walt a lot and he demanded his own room too.
Elsa blew out the oil lamp on the bedside of the two girls and kissed them both goodnight.
"Did you have a fun day?" she asked Scarlet.
"Mhm. I like the new paints I got." Scarlet smiled.
"That's good." smiled Elsa.
Scarlet was very good at controlling her powers. She very rarely got upset or angry but loved using her magic to play games with her siblings and cousins.
"Scarlet let us all ice-skate today." Kia sat up on her bed. "It was so much fun! Oscar, Drew, Jack and Walt kept falling all over the place. That proves girls can be better than boys right Ma?"
"No, not really. They may not have talent in skating but they make up for it in other things. There are just some things people are better that than others. Like Scarlet here is good at drawing but can't play the violin to save her life where as Jack can."
"Yeah, yeah." sighed Kia snuggling down into her bed.
"Night girls." Elsa walked to the door.
"Night Ma." Kia called out at the same time Scarlet said, "Night Mummy."
Elsa smiled and closed the door. Jack was there all along watching as Elsa put the two girls to bed. They both then made her way to Jack's and Walt's room. With a soft tap she opened the door and smiled in at the two boys.
"Both ready for bed?"
"Yes Ma." Jack smiled and climbed into bed.
"Good boy." Elsa kissed him and wrapped him up in the blanket.
"Why do you have to baby us so much?" Walt jumped onto his bed.
"Because I love you silly."
"I know but still. When can I have my own room? I want my own room. I can't stand being in here with him."
"Oh? And why's that?"
"Because...because um...I need...I need privacy." Walt yelled, his face red as a tomato.
"You never minded before." Elsa smiled knowingly but decided to tease him. "Why the sudden change?"
"B-B-Because..." Walt looked down at the floor avoiding eye contact.
Elsa could hear the winter spirit laughing at the door way. Her eyes drifted to the side to where he was.
"Jesus Else, the guy's going through puberty. No need to put him in more misery than he already is." Jack continued to laugh.
Elsa rolled her eyes and gave Walt a kiss on the top of the head.
"You know you can tell me anything right?" Elsa smiled. Walt nodded. "I love you so much and no matter how old you grow, you, Oscar, Jack, Kia and Scarlet will always be my babies."
Elsa walked towards Jack with giving him an evil glare and he pulled a childish face back.
"Night boys." Elsa called into the room.
"Night Mummy." Jack smiled.
"Yeah, yeah night Mum." Walt turned into the wall.
Elsa closed the door and walked towards Oscar's room.
"I should probably ask for his tutor to give him a few personal development lessons." Elsa muttered to Jack.
"You plan on killing your boy of embarrassment?"
"Needs to learn Jack. I've been putting it off but he's now eleven going on twelve! He needs to learn sooner or later and sooner's better than later. I can't stand his awkwardness."
"Still going to be awkward with or without the lessons." Jack laughed.
The reached Oscar's door and Elsa gave a soft tap before a low, "Yeah?" answered her. She walked in and Oscar had his head buried in what looked like a new book. Oscar was into English books and his favourite write was Charles Dickens. Oscar started getting into his books and read them before waiting getting another one of his books in the library. Oscar wanted to write to him but his English wasn't fluent. However, it was still good. When he managed to write the English letter with difficulty, he was greatly disappointed to find out Dicken's died a few weeks after he was born.
"What you reading now?" Elsa asked with a smile.
"David Copperfield." he answered while walking over to the bed with the book still in hand.
"When did you finish the other book?"
"You mean Oliver Twist? I finished that two hours ago."
"What happened?"
"Well Sikes beats Nancy to death. Then Sikes dies by accidentally hanging himself while escaping an angry mob. Oliver finds out about his family and Monks dies in prison over in America and Fagin is then sentenced to hanging. Then everything just sort of ends on a happy note."
"Goodness gracious!" Elsa put a hand to her mouth. "That sounds far from happy if you ask me! How can you like such a thing?"
"It's good! I swear!" laughed Oscar.
"Well it's late."
Elsa took the book out of Oscar's hand and sets it by his side while taking his reading glasses off too and ruffling his hair. She gives the boy a kiss on the head before playfully pushing his head away which Oscar couldn't help by smile at before lying down.
"Night Oscar. If I catch you late night reading again you're in for it."
"I won't. Night mother."
With that, Elsa and Jack smile and walk off to their room.
This chapter was more or less to give you on what the children looked like, how old they were and what not. I plan to make Chapter 40 the final chapter hopefully so sadly this fanfiction will be coming to an end.
Well, enjoy xx
~ChibiNagisaSakura