Elsa stood outside on her balcony. A strong wind blew her hair back but she just smiled and closed her eyes.
The wind caressed her, it felt as though someone stroked her face softly, affectionately.
In the back of her mind, she noticed how the wind had started to do that ever since she had figured out her powers. How she figured out that love was ten-times stronger than fear.
A secret tune floated out of her mouth as a hum. She had no idea where it had come from, but she knew that a man should sing it. It was too low, too manly, yet she loved it.
She loved how her voice grew deep and how it sent vibrations through her body.
She felt the wind kiss her lips softly.
Well, it was like a human's kiss but there was no one there. No one that could have made a shiver run through her body.
Opening her eyes, she peered around, searching for something she could not see.
Elsa sighed, turning and walking back into her room. She sat down at her desk and started to go through all the letters that had arrived at roughly the same time.
The allied rulers - Berk, DunBroch, Corona, Royaume, Reich, Dynastie, Forestier, and Knogerige - were coming to Arendelle for the first-ever gathering. Elsa was immensely overwhelmed by all of the things she had to take care of. She had split the castle into separate sections for each kingdom and she had spoken to the cooks about a food plan, something for each kingdom.
Every time she had walked around her kingdom, she could feel the underlying tension. Berk and DunBroch had been having some problems with dragons, and Elsa didn't want them to get into an argument here. She had heard enough to know that it was one of the worst things that could happen during the celebration.
She read through the letter from Corona. Her cousin, Rapunzel, had lost both of her parents from a disease, not even a year after she and her husband, Eugene, had married. Elsa had heard rumors that Rapunzel had gotten sick as well, but she knew that everyone who contracted the disease died soon after.
Elsa knew her cousin had fallen into a deep depression after her parents passed. It reminded her of how lost and sad she felt when her parents had died as well. The only difference was that Rapunzel had Eugene and the people of her kingdom.
Elsa had not.
Running a hand through her braided hair, Elsa picked up the letter from the King and Queen of Royaume. They were expecting their second child soon. They had guessed the child would be born in Arendelle if everything went smoothly.
Elsa smiled softly. She loved it every time she heard of a new baby arriving. Although Anna loved it even more.
Her door burst open. "Elsa! Elsa! Rapunzel's here! She's here, she's here!" Anna screamed, barging into her sister's room.
Elsa stood, her smile still on her face. "They weren't due for another week."
"I guess they wanted to come early! Come on!" Anna grabbed Elsa's arm and dragged her out of the room. Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven stood outside the room but Elsa could not wave or even say hello, for Anna had already dragged her around the corner.
The two sisters made their way out of the castle, Anna still dragging Elsa, and toward the docks. Elsa immediately recognized the flag of Corona, the purple background with a beautiful yellow sun. As the crew finished docking the ship, Queen Rapunzel came running and hopping excitedly down the plank. "Anna! Elsa!" she cried, jumping into Anna's arms. The two hugged before they started to catch up.
King Eugene came out of the ship much more composed than his wife. He smiled softly at Rapunzel, pure love soaking his face.
"Hey, Elsa," he said, turning to the Queen of Arendelle.
"Eugene," Elsa replied, nodding her head.
The two watched Anna and Rapunzel speak in excited voices. But Elsa could tell that Rapunzel had changed. She was more composed, more grown-up.
"How is she?" Elsa asked.
Eugene shrugged. "Tired. I've tried to help with the duties as much as I can, but some things she has to do by herself. Or so she says. We're here early because she couldn't stand the castle anymore."
Elsa nodded in understanding. Her poor cousin.
"NO WAY!" Anna screamed. She turned to Elsa. "RAPUNZEL IS GOING TO HAVE A BABY! I'M GOING TO BE AN AUNT!"
Eugene immediately brightened up. "Technically, you won't be an aunt. More like a first cousin once removed," he said.
Anna brushed his comment away. "Whatever, Eugene. I'm going to be an aunt!"
Rapunzel turned to Elsa. She came forward and hugged her cousin. "How are you doing with becoming Queen of Arendelle?"
Elsa laughed softly. "It's hard, but I manage. How far along are you?"
Rapunzel placed a hand on her belly. Elsa could see a small bump. "The doctor we spoke to before we left said five or six months, but I kind of knew the whole time." She smiled softly. "I'm so excited, Elsa."
The Queen of Arendelle laughed softly. "I bet. I'm excited for you."
"Sometimes, I feel him moving and I am just so happy because in a couple of months I'm going to be a mom!"
"How do you know it's going to be a boy?" Anna asked.
"I just do. I don't know how. Ever since the beginning I've known," Rapunzel whispered, rubbing the small bump.
Eugene placed his arm around his wife's shoulder. She leaned into him.
Anna's face melted into a huge smile at the romantic gesture. "Have you thought of names yet?"
"I suggested Flynn!" Eugene piped up.
Rapunzel sent him a fake glare. "We are not doing Flynn. We actually decided on Frederic, for my father."
"Aww!" Anna gushed.
Kristoff came up behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She spun around and started to tell him everything.
Olaf, giggling at Sven for, once again, trying to eat his nose, noticed Rapunzel and Eugene. He immediately bowed low to the ground.
Elsa chuckled. "Olaf, this is the King and Queen of Corona, Eugene and Rapunzel."
"Hi! I'm Olaf and I like warm hugs."
Rapunzel crouched down, Eugene sent her a worried glance. "You're made out of snow," she muttered, placing a hand on Olaf's cheek.
Olaf giggled. "Yep! I'm a snowman!"
Rapunzel's face lit up. "You are adorable!"
"Queen Elsa," her steward said, breathing heavily.
She turned away from her family. "Yes?"
"The clans of DunBroch have been spotted on the horizon and we believe Chief Stoick is soon to arrive as well."
"We believe?"
The steward coughed. "Well, um, we think we've seen them riding their dragons from the north."
Elsa's eyes widened as everyone turned their eyes up to the sky. True enough, from the north came a herd of dragons. In the lead was a jet black dragon and a great huge green dragon.
"Oh dear," Elsa muttered.
A/N: Alright, here is the prologue and the first chapter! I have a poll on my profile for which book I should write next! This book is one out of four. I hope y'all enjoyed this so far!