A/N: Most people voted for the fluff, so here it is! I must admit, it makes my little heart go boom boom. Y'all are cuties.
But it's also not just fluff. The end is a bit sad, but it's not the start of the big drama.
only-looking: Thank you! I'm sure they didn't put on their clothes until the next morning :3 And yes, some (or a lot of) conflict will happen between Cass and Wulfacar. But I'm very glad you like Cass' character (and the story of course).
Two women's giggling echoed through the hallways of the castle, as Elsa dragged her girlfriend towards the guest room. Cassandra tripped and almost fell on the ground multiple times, but she blamed it all on the carpet. She was surprised by how fast the blonde could be. Breathing steady, heart strong, light as a lioness - this girl was born to run."You really want me to get that gift, don't you?" The warrior laughed and followed Elsa's gruelling pace without complaint.
"I didn't buy it for nothing." The blonde didn't stop until they reached her room, and slowly opened the entrance, Cass panting behind her.
"Where the hell did you learn to run like that?" She let Elsa release her hand as she made her way to the chest at the foot of the bed. "Somehow, you always manage to surprise me, my darling Snowflake."
The blonde smiled back at her lover. It's incredible how close they grew to each other within such a short time. It even scared the Queen a little bit, but she knew that as long as Cassandra's by her side, she has nothing to fear. "Close your eyes, love." She asked her.
Cassandra sighed, her grey orbs closing. She remained still until she felt the blonde's hand in her. She wrapped her fingers around the rectangle-shaped object, the feeling of something she recognised as leather caressing her smooth skin. Opening her eyes, she was welcomed by the sight of a beautiful book in her hands. She gasped in surprise, her heart pounding with excitement. "Elsa...you...oh gods!" She shed a single tear, remembering a long lost memory from happier times. "Thank you so much!" Without wasting any time, she wrapped her arms around Elsa, pulling her into a tight embrace.
The Queen felt unsure. She didn't understand why would an empty book would bring so much happiness to Cassandra's heart. She stood still for a small moment before returning the hug. "Y-you...you like it?" Zander was the one who suggested buying this as a gift, and as her lover's closest relative, she listened to his advice.
Pulling back slightly, Cass captured Elsa's mouth in a small and loving kiss, expressing her joy. "Of course I do! Such a meaningful gift!" Her smile never seemed to fade as she examined the book, turning the blank pages with a twinkle in her eyes. She finally turned her attention to Elsa. "My mom bought me things like that to my birthdays. I think I was around five when I learned how to read, and I spent all my free time in the library. Don't tell anyone, but once or twice I fell asleep on my desk." Elsa giggled. "When I wasn't reading, I told everyone about all the stories I discovered. On my sixth birthday, my mother bought me a book like this one. It was completely empty. I didn't understand why she would buy me such thing, but she told me that my love for reading reached the level when I shall start creating my own stories. Of course, after some time, I stopped writing stuff, but I cherish them greatly." She paused for a brief moment, looking into Elsa's puppy eyes, not knowing how the Queen could be so cute. "Don't look at me like that!" The warrior chuckled. "You are still the best gift, Snowflake." And she pressed a small kiss to Elsa's forehead.
"Shield me, big girl! Let the professional snowball fighter deal with these two!" Cassandra couldn't stop the laugh that left her body when Anna jumped behind her with a massive snowball in her hands. It stopped snowing about half an hour ago, and the Arendellian sisters decided to go for a walk with Zander and Cassandra while they still can.
The fresh snow felt terrible against the younger sister's hand, but there's no way a little cold could stop her from beating Elsa and Zander in a snowball fight. They paired up just a moment ago, already discussing their revenge on Cassandra and Anna, who mischievously tricked them into this situation. "Come on, Elsie, show us what you got! Prepare yourself a handkerchief,because the Cassanna team gonna kick your ass!" Shouted Anna.
The older woman let the redhead push her closer to the other pair as she tried to cover her with her muscular body. Together they're unstoppable. Anna launched an attack and threw the first snowball at her sister. Elsa gave a small thanks to her powers as she shielded the attack, only to summon the biggest snowball she could make. Realising her mistake, Anna murmured a small "oops" before running away from the scene, leaving her partner-in-crime alone. Cassandra's eyes widened, retreating slowly. She might have the ability to control fire, but snow isn't her thing. There's no way she can defeat the Snow Queen.
Feet stumbling, she turned around, only to be greeted by her uncle's grin. The older man pushed her to the ground with great force, and she landed on a soft pile of snow. "Now!" Before she could do anything, she felt something cold forcing her limbs to the ground, chained by Elsa's ice. She panicked as she tried to move, but her restraints kept her firmly in place.
"You made the biggest mistake of your life, Cassandra." The warrior heard her lover's voice before she came into her sight, dropping to her knees beside the crown princess with a huge smile.
"Oh, your highness! Please spare me; I have a girlfriend who still needs me! I beg your mercy!" Cassandra pleaded. Her begging sounded like the finest music, but Elsa had already made her final decision.
"I'm sorry, my love, you picked the wrong side." She took a deep breath before yelling two magical words. "Tickle attack!"
Cassandra had no chance to protest, Elsa's hands were already on her, slender fingers tickling her through her clothes. "Ah-A-Anna! He-help meh!" Cass screamed between pants and laughs.
"Nah, I'm good here!" Came the redhead's voice from behind a tree.
The warrior squirmed and laughed breathlessly as Elsa continued her sweet torture. With a smile on his face, Zander watched them in his usual quiet behaviour. Telling Elsa that her girlfriend is ticklish was definitely the best revenge, a job well done.
But it didn't last long. No ice could resist the fire powers of Cassandra Cordelia Reeve. She melted the chains and with a swift motion, grabbed Elsa's wrist. "Hah!" In need to take revenge, she mirrored her lover's actions by reaching to her flat stomach, tickling her there. But no sound fell from Elsa's mouth. "Aw, come on! Don't tell me you're not ticklish!"
Failing to keep her calm composure, Elsa's lips curled into a smile, and she began to laugh, pushing Cassandra's hands away. Her smile didn't fade, and she pulled her lover in for a tender kiss. They both chuckled as they pulled away, their gaze lingering at each other's eyes.
"Oh my God!" They heard Anna screaming from behind a tree, jumping and dancing in excitement. "The kissing quest!" The lovers exchanged glances before they burst out laughing.
If only Anna knew that the kissing quest was completed a long time ago.
Elsa let herself relax in Cassandra's magical garden, the green grass gently tickling her bare feet. "Alright, my love. Let the studying began." The older woman said with a smile as she sat down in the grass in front of the blonde with something in her hand. "We'll start with something easy." She placed the object between them. It was an empty metal cup that shined under the sunlight.
"Uhh..." Cass scratched her arm. "Could you hocus-pocus some snow in it, darling?" Elsa nodded, and after releasing a shaky breath, she filled the cup with snow. She's terribly afraid of doing something wrong. She knows that Cass wouldn't judge her, and it's all about studying, but that doesn't ease her worry. "Thank you. As I said, it'll be easy. I started with the same thing when my mom taught me to control my powers." She paused for a moment, gulping. "Class begins, sweetheart. Your emotions have a huge impact on your powers, and you must learn how to separate these two things."
Nodding again, Elsa tried to make a serious expression. "Got it. Conceal, don't feel."
"No, that's wrong." Then what the hell is she supposed to do? The warrior sighed, shaking her head. "Elsa has emotions; Elsa's powers don't. And it's okay to feel, Snowflake; our feelings make us humans. But separating these two is not an easy job, " She placed her hand on the cup. "I'll melt the snow now. After that, I'll boil the water. Your job is to bring it to room temperature."
"I-I don't know if I can," Elsa claimed, stuttering slightly. She concealed her powers for so long. Maybe she should just give up all the studying stuff, that would be much easier. What if she hurts someone by accident again? She would never forgive herself if Cassandra gets injured because of her.
"Of course you can." Cass wrapped her fingers around the cup, lifting it up slightly. "Put your hand on mine."
"That's a bad idea; I'll hurt you!" But the princess just rolled her eyes, not caring about her physical state.
"My love, you won't hurt me." With her free hand, Cassandra reached for Elsa's, gently placing it on the cup as their skin brushed together. The blonde lowered her gaze to the ground, her body quivering. "See? It's alright." She noticed the slight tremble in Elsa's hand. "You're shaking." The raven-haired woman whispered. "Look into my eyes, love." Turning her attention to her lover's orbs, the Queen lifted her head up to see Cassandra smiling at her. "Now try it." She took a deep breath, focusing on her powers as she watched Cass' face for any sign of pain. But Cassandra just smiled, and the water's temperature turned perfect.
The cold breeze coming from the sea caressed the sisters' skin, the wind brushing against their soft hair. Elsa admired the calm waves as she felt a pair of hand wrap around her waist. "I'll miss you." Whispered Cassandra as she pressed a small kiss to the blonde's cheek.
"I'll miss you too." Elsa closed her eyes and swallowed the almost painful lump in her throat. She doesn't want to leave yet, but she can't stay in Ovrilon forever. Her people and queenly duties are waiting for her back in Arendelle. "Promise me you'll visit." She relaxed in her lover's arms while she could, enjoying her presence, touch and smell. She wanted to remember every inch of her and her voice and gentle touch, all the kind gestures and romantic words.
"I will, my love," Cass whispered again, her eyes beginning to water as she tried to hold herself back from crying.
Elsa shifted in her lover's arms, turning around to face her. "Kiss me."
"Gladly."
A/N: Don't judge me, but I almost cried while writing the last one. That makes me wonder because I think I'll be crying for a week after what happens next. I should go and check if I have enough tissues at home.
Also, if you have any questions, feel free to ask by writing a review/pm!
Fun fact: Cassandra was created on the 20th of July, 2019. By that time, about the half of her backstory was already finished. Zander wasn't a planned character. I just thought that a cool uncle would be nice to have.