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Keahi ran a hand through her hair, rounding to her jaw where she rubbed. She stood in front of the fountain in the courtyard just in front of the castle.

It had only been a day since they got back into Arendelle, but Elsa had buried herself in the library to see if she could figure out what Crows next move would be.

Keahi tilted her head back to look at the sky. Thunder clapped and grumbled behind the curtain of nearly black clouds. They were getting more violent looking. She felt it, deep in her bones, their time was running out.

But with nothing else, all Anna could do was heighten security in Arendelle. She watched as the soldiers filed past, both Arendelle soldiers and those aiding from the Southern Isles. She didn't know what to do. She wasn't a soldier, so she couldn't help on that front. And admittedly, she wasn't the best reader in the world, so sitting with Elsa and pretending to read wouldn't be a way to help.

Then there was Saphire. Keahi grumbled, Elsa was right and she needed to make amends with Saphire.

Speaking of, Keahi caught a glimpse of Saphire's wild, red hair in the crowd heading towards the docks. Heaving out, she figured there was no better time than now. Jogging past the bridge and towards the docks, Keahi slowed when she listened to the worried murmurs and hushed whispers edging through the marketplace.

Her fists clenched. The poor people of Arendelle. They were frightened and didn't understand what was going on.

All because of her brother. She pushed the thought away and caught up with Saphire, reaching out to take her wrist.

Saphire gasped and turned, only to relax momentarily before giving her a scowl. "What, Keahi?"

"Okay grandma, calm down." Keahi eased with a playful grin.

Saphire gasped, "Grandma?!"

"Yeah, you're like those grumpy old people that traverse the marketplace as soon as the sun comes up."

Saphire scoffed and slapped Keahi's arm.

Keahi just smirked and held up her arm in playful defense. "Are you done?" Keahi asked, motioning for her to follow. "Let's take a trip?"

Saphire pursed her lips but reluctantly followed. "Where are we going?"

"On an adventure, of course." Keahi answered vaguely, like it covered everything that was needed.

"Wouldn't you rather Elsa go with you?" Saphire grumbled, crossing her arms and looking away.

Keahi just sighed and hoped her patience would keep up with Saphires pouting. She didn't want to say something that would depreciate Saphires feelings. After all, she had a right to feel that way.

"You know —" Keahi started before someone grabbed onto her leg. Looking down, Pips was looking at her cheerfully with a broad grin.

She had no idea where Pips had come from. Wasn't Olaf supposed to be watching her? Hindsight that probably hadn't been the best plan. As if on cue, Olaf rounded the corner out of breath.

"She's faster than she looks." Olaf heaved, plopping down on the ground in front of them.

Keahi arched a brow and shrugged, "You're off babysitting duty snowman. We'll be back soon."

"Oh, good. I'll just…lay right here…" Olaf whined.

Leaning over to pick Pips up, Keahi places her on her shoulders and walked backward, so she was facing a moping Saphire. "Correction, the three of us are going on an adventure."

Keahi started out of town and towards the hills. The spring breeze rustled the growing leaves on the thin branches. Soon, they'd be full and bushy once again. They walked for a while in silence, Pips resting happily on her shoulders as she pointed out various butterflies and birds they spotted.

"Where exactly are we going?" Saphire finally asked.

"To see some trolls. Elsa brought me there when we were trying to figure out my curse. They didn't have much information to give, but they know magic so it's worth a shot."

"Couldn't you do this yourself?" Saphire grimaced as she shooed a bee that buzzed around her face.

"And miss the chance to annoy you? Never."

"Thanks." She retorted.

"You used to love these adventures when we were kids." Keahi looked back at her, smiling at the thought. "Whenever we got to a new city, or a new town, we would always go exploring."

"We aren't kids anymore."

Keahi shrugged, leaping over a fallen log and holding her hand out to help Saphire. She ignored her and climbed over it and stomped ahead. Keahi followed behind. "Maybe not. But it's nice to go down memory lane, don't you think?"

Saphire was silent as she stomped up through the blossoming forest. She finally spoke once they got to the top of the hill. On the other side, Oakens Trading Post sat happily at the foot of the hill. "I guess. But are you ready to go back down that lane? You said we would all always be together." There was a wave of heated anger in her voice as she started down the hill. "And you left us. Just like that."

Keahi watched her and took a deep breath to steady her own anger. That wasn't exactly fair. "That's not fair Saphire, you both left."

"And you didn't even come to look for us! We thought you were dead!" She finally shouted, turning to face Keahi for a moment before gritting her teeth.

Keahi jumped and she could feel Pips jump on her shoulders. She took her down and placed her on the ground, pointing to the direction they would be going in so she could explore while they walked.

Keahi stood up slowly and dusted her hands together. "You're right and I'm sorry. I never planned on just leaving you guys out there. I was going to come find you. I just got wrapped up in my own feelings and time got away. I'm not making excuses for myself, but when you live in the dark for so long and you finally see someone that brings you back from drowning, it…" Keahi tried to figure out what she was trying to say. "I guess I was so swept in that feeling, something I had longed for so long and I let time get away."

"I thought at one time I could be that light," Saphire whispered, crossing her arms over her chest.

Keahi stayed silent, she didn't know what to say right away. She wasn't always the best person; she knew how Saphire felt, but she played dumb at the time and ignored them.

She really wasn't the best person, was she? Hanging out here with Elsa and her family made her feel like she was redeeming something. Making up for all of her bad choices. But some had to be righted.

"I'm sorry. You were always such a source of comfort, but…"

"But you don't love me as you love her." Saphire whispered.

Her heart clenched at the sadness in Saphires voice. She really was the worst person. She felt like shit and she took a steadying breath. "But be honest with yourself, Saphire. Do you really feel love or did you just like the comfort of me protecting you?"

Saphire visibly stiffened, especially when Keahi finally caught up with her and they walked side by side.

"Tsk, whatever."

"Honestly, I'm trying to work this out with you Saphire." Keahi tried to curb her annoyance but Saphires stubbornness was a lot to handle sometimes.

"Just forget it." She spat back.

Geysers of steam shot from shallow holes as the grass gave way to dirt and rock. Pips rushed around the steaming holes, holding her hand over it and giggling before going to the next one.

Keahi watched Saphire and just shook her head. She wished the woman would just talk to her instead of making Keahi pry. And finally, when she did open up, she shut down.

Once they got to the center ring of the trolls, the rocks started shaking and roll towards the center. Pips gasped and came to run behind Keahi, gripping the hem of her tunic.

"What's with the fat rocks?" Saphire asked dully.

The trolls popped up and one scowled at her. "I lost weight." He whined, another troll comforting him.

Keahi looked over at Saphire and motioned to the whining troll. "There you go, your sourpuss attitude hurt his feelings."

Bulda, the troll that took Kristoff and Sven in, rolled up and leapt to grab Keahi's left hand. The motion of the yank with how heavy she was despite her compact size had Keahi nearly face first in the dirt.

Bulda gasped, roughly yanking her hand to look over the engagement ring. "You and Elsa are finally tying the knot?" Bulda dropped Keahi's hand, "Who asked?" She inquired loudly, three other trolls circling and looked oddly interested in the answer.

Keahi arched a brow and eased back, "Uh, Yeah. And Elsa did."

Bulda's jaw dropped, as did two out of the three other trolls. The one troll that didn't look surprised gave a smug look to the others and tapped Bulda's arm. "Pay up, I told you Elsa would first."

The others grumbled and handed him blue crystals.

"Wait, you bet on it?" Keahi laughed, "Why was everyone expecting me to? It's the muscles, isn't it?" Keahi flexed her arm dramatically.

Pips giggles and all eyes went to her.

"OH, A CHILD." Bulda exclaimed and motioned for Pips to come out.

Pips glanced up at Keahi for affirmation. When she smiled down at her, Pips finally came around and Bulda held out her hand gingerly.

Pips put her hand in the cusp of Bulda's and a few of the younger trolls came over. "Such pretty hair." Bulda smiled, playfully tapping Pips' nose which caused the girl to giggle.

Keahi cleared her throat to try to get their attention again. "Where's the grandpa troll?"

"Grand Pabbie." A deeper voice came from behind the crowd of trolls. They parted, allowing Grand Pabbie to walk through. He just gave a wary breath, "Now, what have you all gotten yourselves into today?"