Hey folks! Here's my Christmas update! Happy Holidays!

In 18th century England, life could be a bit… rough. Well, except for the lords and ladies of the country and their families. But that did not include Danny Fenton and his family.

Daniel Fenton was the son of Madeline and Jackson Fenton with a sister named Jasmine. He and his family lived in a small village on the countryside of England. Madeline and Jackson were scientists. They were very talented too. The only problem was that sort of job didn't put food on the table. Since Danny was the only male in the house besides his father, that responsibility belongs to him. Jasmine has chosen to educate herself while Danny set out to find a well paying job. He managed to find a decent one at the horse stables on a nearby manor, Arendelle Abbey. It wasn't the most envied job but it was enough for him to be able to support his family.

Even though he might work on one of the smaller manors in the area, he has never actually seen the family of the house. He heard tell that there was a mother, a father, and two sisters. He wondered if he'll ever see them.

Danny had been working at the abbey for a month now and was all in all pretty comfortable in his new job. The white stone walls of the magnificent structure had taken Danny's breath away when he first arrived. Though the abbey was a long trek from his house in the village, the pay was good so he had no complaints. The Arendelle family had been on vacation for a visit to their cousin's estate, Corona, when he arrived. Since no one but the staff had been there, the only job he had was to tend to the horses and keep the stables clean. His boss was even going easy on him. His name was Mr. Frost and some of the older members of the staff even called him Frostbite. But, of course, Danny knew his place and never spoke unless spoken to. He would mind his business and everyone else would mind theirs.

Until the family returned.

Danny had just gotten back from lunch and was tending to one of the horses. Her name was Winter and she was a Andalusian horse who was pure white with a golden mane and tail. She belonged to Lady Elsa. When Danny first arrived at the stables, Winter had taken a liking to him. Danny had fed her and just finished grooming her. When he was about to go tend to the next horse, he heard his name being called.

"Danny!"

"Coming, Mr. Frost!" Danny called back as he wiped his hands on a towel before hurrying out of the stall and to the entrance of the stable. He stopped dead when he reached the stable door. Next to Mr. Frost stood a young girl, about his age. She had platinum blonde hair, fair alabaster skin, and big beautiful blue eyes. She wore a navy blue riding outfit and short white gloves with her silky hair neatly tucked into a braided bun.

"Lady Elsa, meet Daniel Fenton, our new stable boy."

She gave him a kind smile and a small, "Hello." Danny couldn't stop the goofy grin that spread across his face, "H-Hi." Her smile widened slightly at the stutter while Mr. Frost spoke, "Lady Elsa usually comes everyday after lunch for her daily ride. If you please, Danny." He nodded and gestured for her to follow him, "Follow me."

Once the two reached Winter's stall, Danny began to fasten the saddle on the horse. "Do you need any help?" he heard Elsa say from behind him. He finished buckling the saddle on the underside of the horse and got off his knees. "Thanks but I've got it," he smiled as he grabbed the bridle from off the wall. "Well, it is my horse, you shouldn't be the one doing all the work," she said softly. He let out a laugh at the kind gesture as he adjusted the bridle to fit Winter's muzzle, "I appreciate it but if I let you do the work, I'd be out of a job."

Elsa's face turned a light shade of pink as she realized how stupid she probably sounded. But when he turned to her, she saw his big joking smile and relaxed. He set down a stool for her and offered her his hand. Her smile soon returned as she took his hand and gracefully mounted Winter. She settled herself in the saddle and smiled down at him, "Thank you." He smiled back, "Anytime, milady."

"Call me Elsa."

With that, Elsa took hold of the reins and rode out of the stables.

After that day, Elsa and Danny became friends. She was never late for her daily ride and Danny always took extra time to get Winter ready as the two talked... not that Elsa minded. In fact, as weeks past they began to grow romantic feelings for each other.

Elsa entered the stables one brisk December day and was surprised when Danny wasn't in his normal spot. He was usually checking the water system. She heard muffled voices coming from one of the stalls. She crept over to one of the stalls and found Danny with her sister, Anna's, horse, Splat. Splat was given the unfortunate name when Anna was younger but that didn't make him any less magnificent. He was an American Paint horse with a pinto spotting pattern of white and brown coat colors. Danny suddenly spoke from the other side of Splat.

"Okay, now brush with the coat, not against it."

Elsa moved over to the other side to find he was talking to the ten-year-old Anna. "Like this?" she asked with using to body brush to groom the horse. "There ya go," Danny smiled, "You're a natural."

"What's going on here?" Elsa asked with a playful smile. Anna looked up and smiled at her sister, "Look, Elsa! Look! I'm helping!" Elsa's smiled widened, "Are you now?" She looked to Danny and he shrugged with a sheepish smile of his own. "Yeah!" Anna answered, drawing Elsa's attention away from the raven haired boy, "Danny showed me how."

"Well, as much fun it is to groom Splat, doesn't someone have lessons with Aunt Overlegen?"

Anna's widened and she dropped the brush and bolted for the stable door while calling, "Bye, Danny!" The two laughed at the younger girl as they moved toward Winter's stall. "So, you and my sister were having fun, were you?" Elsa teased as Danny got out the stool. He laughed, "Well, she came around here saying she was bored and asked what I was doing. After I told her, she asked - well more like insisted - on helping me get Winter ready for your ride." Elsa nodded as she climbed onto her horse, "Yep, that sounds like Anna. See you in a bit?"

"I'll be here."

"There you are, I was beginning to worry about you," Danny said as he watched Elsa ride in from outside. He heard her bell-like laugh as she led Winter to her stall, "Sorry, Winter and I love this time of year."

"Well, that would explain her name."

Another laugh was heard as Danny helped Elsa down from Winter's saddle. But for some reason, once Elsa stood on the stool, Winter seemingly nudged Elsa a bit, tipping her off the stool. Luckily, Danny rushed forward and caught her in his arms. She fell against his chest with her toes on the edge of the stool, causing her arms to instinctively go around his neck while his were wrapped securely around her waist. "Woah there, you've gotta be care-" he stopped when he looked up and met her wide blue eyes that were extremely close, "-ful…"

He suddenly became keenly aware of her body pressed against his and her pale face, that was dusted pink from the late December air, that was close to his. He could just barely make out a light dusting of freckles on her cheeks that he had never noticed before. Their eyes locked and for a moment and Danny reveled in the fact that this girl, this beautiful, kind, sweet girl, was in his arms. When he came back down to earth, he set her safely on the ground and let go of her waist.

She blinked back at him and opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted, for the clock in the stable chimed three. Her eyes widened, "Oh no, I'm late. Sorry Danny, but I need to go." She began to back away, "I'll see you tomorrow." Danny offered her a small smile and nodded. She smiled back before her back bumped into a wooden post. She blushed before giving him a shy smile and hurrying out of the stables.

Elsa sat in the drawing room with her mother, Anna, and Aunt Overlegen as they made pleasant conversation. But she wasn't paying attention. She was dreamily smiling as she stirred her tea continuously, thinking back to her moment with Danny in the stables and replaying it over and over again in her mind. She could still feel his warm muscular arms around her as his big baby blue eyes stared into her's with bewilderment. She idly wondered what it would be like to dance with him. Would he stand tall and know what he was doing or would he be stumbling everywhere and trying really hard to get the steps right as his face turned red. Probably the latter, she guessed with a smile. But no matter what he did, she knew that big goofy grin she loved would be plastered on his face. She pictured him in a tux as he led her around the dance floor. When a few dances were over he would sweep her out to the gardens, lean in and-

"Elsa? Elsa!"

Elsa immediately sat up straight with a bright red blush on her face, "Huh?" Her mother looked at her with worried eyes, "Dear me, Elsa, you look feverish. Are you feeling alright?" Her aunt shook her head, "I knew letting her go riding in December was a bad idea." Elsa set her teaspoon down, "Mother, I'm alright, really." Her mother furrowed her eyebrows, "Then what's wrong, darling? Why are you so flushed?"

Anna smirked as she took a cookie from the tray, "Because she thinks the new stable boy is cute."

"Anna!" Elsa cried in embarrassment. Anna shrugged, "Well, it's true." Iduna smirked, "Is it now? Do I need to accompany you on your next ride to chaperone?" Aunt Overlegen however, was not so happy, "A stable boy?! Do you know how improper that is? To be spending that much time alone with him?!" Iduna laid a hand on Aunt Overlegen's arm, "Now Agnes, I trust Elsa." Anna smiled at her mother, "Plus, Danny's really nice!"

"Oh, so that's his name? Danny?" Iduna teased. Elsa wrung her hands and nodded. "Well, it just so happens that I went for a ride this morning." Elsa looked at her mother with wide eyes. Iduna continued teasing, "I must admit, he is rather dashing."

"Mr. Fenton!"

Danny looked up from his work to find Mr. Frost standing above him. "Hey, Mr. Frost. What can I do for you?" Danny smiled as he packed away the rest of the tools and grabbed his coat. Mr. Frost handed a pouch to Danny, "This month's pay," he leaned in a little and winked, "Plus a little Christmas bonus." Danny's smile widened, "Thanks, Mr. Frost." Frostbite smirked and pulled out a white envelope from his jacket, "I was also asked to give you this. I suggest you open it when you get home." Danny took the envelope and examined it, "Thanks, but who's it-" he looked up to find Frostbit was gone, "from…"

He only shrugged, stuffed the envelope and pouch into his pocket, and began his walk home. Once he arrived at his house, he walked in and handed the money to his mother. "This month's pay," he explained. Maddie opened the pouch and counted the coins, "This is more than last time."

"Mr. Frost said it was like a Christmas bonus."

Maddie smiled, reached into the pouch, pulled out a shilling and handed it to Danny, "Here, you do the work, you deserve some sort cut for yourself." Danny opened his mouth to argue, "Mom, that's really not-"

"Nope, no ifs, ands or buts about it, mister. Now, go wash up for dinner." Danny smiled at his mother and went upstairs to his room. Once inside, he took off his coat, hung it by his bed, and pulled the envelope out of the pocket. He opened it to find a card with a winter landscape sketched on it. He turned it over and read:

Dear Daniel,

Thank you for all your help in the stables. You make riding in December so much more tolerable. Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,

Elsa

Danny smiled to himself as he look down at Elsa's neat script. Suddenly, his sister, Jasmine, appeared at the door, "Hey, Danny. What's that?" He jumped and turned to her with card behind his back, "N-Nothing." Jazz raised a brow and crossed her arms, "Really? Because it doesn't look like it's nothing." He just sighed in defeat and brought the card out from behind his back, "It's just a card I got from someone."

Jazz's face lit up in a bright smile, "Ooo, does this someone happen to be a girl?" Danny's face burned bright red, "M-Maybe…" Jazz let out an excited squeal and grabbed Danny in a giant hug, "I want to know everything! What's her name? Where does she live? What does she look like? Does-"

"Jazz!" Danny said as he wiggled free, "Look, it's not a big deal. She's just a girl that comes to the stables a lot. We're just friends." Jazz's eyes widened, "She's a part of the Arendelle line?" she smiled and hugged him again, "Aw, that's so romantic! My little brother is growing up!"

"Jazz! Will you stop? It's just a card," Danny rolled his eyes. Jazz let go of him and shook her head, "Danny, I'm a girl. I understand these things. Believe me, little brother, this is more then just a card."

The night of Christmas Eve was cool and crisp. A light dusting of snow fell from the inky black sky and covered the ground, not enough to bury the grass but enough to make your feet cold. Warm golden light spilled from the tall windows of Arendelle Abbey and music echoed through the halls as the members of the upper class danced and celebrated.

Danny was in the stables with his coat on as he continued to care for the guests' horses. He was sitting on a stool, cleaning of some horseshoes, when he heard footsteps and looked up from his work. His eyes widened as they landed on Elsa. She was dressed for her parent's Christmas Ball. Her ball gown was made of dull red satin that wrapped around the bodice and flared out at the hips a bit. It had off-the-shoulder short sleeves and barely reached her toes. Her hair was down in a loose french braid and she wore a white crystal intricate collar necklace with diamond stud earrings.

"E-Elsa!" Danny stuttered, trying to push down his nerves at her sudden appearance, "W-What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at the party?" Elsa gave him a soft smile, " I should but, I find that crowd rather dull. I was wondering if I could accompany you while you work… That is, if you don't mind."

Danny's cheeks burned red. Did she just say she would rather spend time with him then the entirety of the ton? He stood up, "S-Sure…" She then pulled out a large pouch from behind her back, "I may or may not have also taken some treats out here." His smiled widened, "Woah, hold on. The prim and proper Elsa has smuggled treats out to a dirty old stable?" She laughed at him.

They sat down together on a pile of hay and talked while eating some of the Christmas cookies Elsa had brought. Minutes passed by like seconds as the two laughed together and shared stories. "So, these parties, what are they like?" Danny asked. Elsa rolled her eyes, "Unbearably boring. You can only watch the ton get drunk and dance around so many times until it gets annoying." The both laughed at the thought of the high society clobbering around with empty wine glasses. "What about you?" Elsa asked, leaning slightly closer to him.

"What about me?" Danny smiled.

"What's your family like? You've obviously met mine so it's only fair," she said matter-of-factly with the ghost of a smile on her lips. Danny laughed softly and shrugged, "Well, I have the standard mom and dad and one older sister." Elsa leaned her hand onto her cheek and listened intently, "What do your parents do?"

"They're scientists. Though, they're kind of having a lull in scientific discoveries."

"I see."

"Yeah. So, I work while they try to find something new. And since I work, my sister, Jazz, can go to school."

"That's so sweet," Elsa commented. He shrugged, "Jazz really likes school. Besides, I was never really good at mathematics." Elsa stifled her giggle behind her hand. She opened her mouth to speak, but the stroke of the clock made her stop. They both looked at the time, realizing how late it was. Danny turned back to her and gave her a small smile, "I think you should go back." He stood up and offered her a hand. She smiled as she took it and he led her to the door. She began to walk back across the snowy ground to the house. Danny then remembered something, "Oh, Elsa, wait!"

He ran out into the snow to her and reached into the inside of his coat. He pulled out a wood and paper rose. It's petals were a light gold color while the stem was dark brown. He had spent his shilling on it. "Here," he said, handing it to her with a shy smile, "I thought… well, I just-"

"Oh, Danny," she said as she took it with a small smile, "You shouldn't have."

"It's a little bit of a 'Merry Christmas' kind of a thing," he rambled nervously, "It's not much but-"

"It's beautiful," she whispered and she looked up at him, "Thank you."

She's gorgeous, he thought. Sure, she was beautiful before but right now she was elegant and dazzling. The snowflakes fell around her, almost blending in with her ivory skin and her glacier eyes sparkled with laughter. A few landed in her hair and on her dress. He realized how close they had gotten. He subconsciously leaned in and was surprised when she did the same, her eyes beginning to close.

Their lips connected and sparks shot through both their bodies. He raised a hand up and gently brushed her cheek while wrapping an arm around her waist. As his other hand dropped from her face, she gently cupped his cheeks, almost as if to make sure he would stay there. The kiss was tender and innocent and neither teen was cold from the snow. Danny's heart leapt in his chest.

Elsa's status, his family's struggles, the fact that she was so far out of his reach, it all melted away in an instant. In that moment, it was just him, her and the snow dancing around them.

Merry Christmas.