Anna's Perfect Day

The two children and reindeer made their way through the town. They had arrived at a huge marketplace of sorts. There were stands all around, with different people selling many things. Some of which Anna had never seen before.

"I've never seen so many people gathered in one area." Anna was clearly in awestruck.

Kristoff had a hard time trying to keep up with the princess. She practically runs to every stand she sees. Though from what Kristoff can somewhat understand her excitement. Plus, he found her enthusiasm rather charming.

They both had continued walking when Anna had noticed a floral stand. She immediately went over to it to get a closer look. They were a variety of flowers in pots.

"These flowers are lovely." Anna gave a quick sniff. "And smell really nice!"

"Why thank you, young lady," said the vendor. "These are the finest flowers in all of Norway!"

"What's that one?" Anna pointed to a small blue-purplish flower.

"That my dear is a Blåveis."

"It's pretty."

"They are indeed are. Here." The vendor a got strand of the flower and gave it to Anna.

"Oh, you don't have to, sir."

"No need for that. Only one strand is free. It's nice to meet someone who appreciates flowers."

"In that case, thank you." Anna was about to walk away before stopping herself. "By the way, do you know which way is the town square?

"Just go down this street and then you turn on the second left."

"Okay, thank you, sir."

Anna left the floral stand and found her way back to Kristoff.

"So how did that go?" he asked.

"It was nice. The man gave me this flower." Anna showed the plant to the boy.

"That was nice of him."

"Yeah. I better put it somewhere safe. But where? If I put it in my pocket it'll get torn."

Kristoff got a sudden idea. "Hand me that flower for a second." Anna hesitated for a moment before giving the flower to him. Kristoff carefully placed it on top of Anna's right ear. "There. Now your flower is in a secure place."

Anna was at a lost for words. "...Thank you, Kristoff." The boy couldn't see it, but the young girl gave a light blush. "Oh! The vendor told me that town is just down the street and a go on the second left we see."

"That sounds helpful." Before they could move, a small growl was heard from Anna's stomach. "Haven't eaten recently, huh princess?"

"Not since breakfast…"

"Maybe with luck, we'll find a cafe or something."


While walking in the direction Anna was given, they did manage found a small cafe. Anna had enough pocket money, or at least a princess's definition of pocket money, for both of them. Thankfully this was a simple cafe and nothing fancy. The two went inside, while Sven had to wait given that animals weren't allowed and that he was too big. Though the reindeer didn't seem to be bothered.

The two friends were sitting at a table eating their food, both of them ordered sandwiches. While doing so, Anna decided to get to know Kristoff more.

"...Wait, so you're telling that's what your family are?" Anna recalled with a hint of amusement.

"Yep," Kristoff answered. "Weird, I know. I wouldn't blame you if you didn't believe me."

"Of course I do. I just never expected it."

"Well regardless, they still took me and Sven in and I'm grateful for that. Though they can be inappropriate. And loud...very loud."

"They sound so different from my parents. Mine are so regal and serious most of the time. Though when they do have their moments, it's quite funny. Just earlier this morning, my papa was drooling so much he made a puddle, and my mama had one crazy bedhead!"

Kristoff chuckled at that. "That does sound funny. Though despite our families flaws, we still love them."

"Even if they're big stinkers sometimes."

Kristoff & Anna both chuckled as they continue eating their lunch.


After they had their lunch, the children & reindeer restarted their journey to the town square. Anna was still looking around at the sites around her. Of course, she wanted to get back with her parents as soon as possible, but she didn't want to rush herself.

As she looked around something caught her attention. Nearby looked a like a huge painting on a wall of sorts. Wanting to get a closer look, Anna stepped forward, with Kristoff not far.

The artwork was about 8-10 feet tall. It contained a painting of a small girl that looked to be about 3 or 5 years old with a single braid and wearing a light blue dress. She had hands clasped together in front of her body and her head was slightly tilted. Her most noticeable features were her almost white blonde hair and her pure blue eyes.

"Kristoff, what's this?" Anna asked.

"Huh?" Kristoff turned to see that Anna was talking about the mural. "Oh, that. It looks like a mural."

"What's that?"

"It's basically a huge painting on a big wall."

"Who's the girl in the mural, though?"

"Beats me. Probably just some random girl."

Something in Anna told her otherwise. The princess continues to stare at the mural girl. She looked into the girl's face, especially her eyes. While Anna never met someone like her, there was something...familiar about the girl.

"Hey Anna, shouldn't we get going?"

"Oh right!" Anna said after she was taken out of the trance.

The trio started to walk away again. However, Anna could help to give one last look to the mural before walking out of view.


"I knew this was a bad idea!"

"Agdar, please. We need to stay calm. Getting upset will not make this better." Idun stroked her husband's arm in order to put him at ease.

Little over an hour ago, they have discovered that Anna had disappeared on them. Whether she purposely ditched them or accidentally wander off is unknown. Right now their top priority is to find her. So far, there hasn't been any sign. Agdar had become frantic while Idun did everything he could to keep him calm.

"We just to clear our heads and figure out a plan."

"But where could she have gone too? She could be anywhere."

"I don't know, but someone must've to have seen her. We just need to ask around."

Agdar took a deep breath. "You're right."

And so they both stuck with their plan. They would ask people if they had seen the princess. The town guards were also alert of this and promised to keep an eye out for her. The two rulers manage to make their way into the marketplace. They would go by each stand to ask their question. So far, most of them didn't have any idea. Soon the couple reached a floral stand.

"Excuse me, sir?" Idun called to the vendor.

The vendor turned around to face the King & Queen.

"Oh, your majesty's!" The man gave a quick bow. "This is quite unexpected. To what I earned the pleasure?"

"We want to ask you a quick question. Have you see a young girl, about 9, with freckles, and had two braids."

"Hmm...As a matter of fact, I believe I did."

"You did!" Agdar perked up.

"Yeah. She came up here to look at my flowers. She like the Blåveis I have here. I gave her one strand to her for free."

"How long ago? Did you know where she was going?"

"She did ask for directions to the town square. So I believe that where she intends on going. She left, I say, about a half hour ago. There was a boy with as well."

"A boy?" Idun muttered.

That added detail had caught both royals off guard. Agdar & Idun just looked at each other with the same confused expressions. But they returned their attention to the vendor.

"What did he look like?" Agdar asked.

"He had blonde hair and looked around twelve I think. Had a reindeer with him. The two kids seem to get along well."

"Did this boy had a name?"

"I think I heard her call him something...Christopher? No, wait! Kristoff, I believe. Are there any more questions I can answer?

"No. That would be all sir. Thank you." Agdar almost walked away before taking a small bag that had money. "A token of our thanks."

Both royals left after giving the money to the vendor. They started to go down the path they hoped Anna went down. While they were still concerned for her, something else was on their mind.

"At least Anna knows where to go, and that she isn't alone," Idun brought up.

"I'm fine with the former. It's the latter I'm concerned with," Agdar stated.

"Agdar, don't overthink this. Maybe this Kristoff is just helping her. But please, don't scare him off if he's still with her. He's just a child."

"I know." Though the protective side of Agdar nagged him otherwise and he mentally composed questions he may ask the boy.

Idun, meanwhile, kept thinking about the boy. Was this boy just helping her out? Or did Anna manage to make a new friend?

Of course, their questions will only be answered once they find their daughter and her new companion.


"This chocolate tastes amazing!" Anna took another bite of a chocolate piece. During the walk, Anna caught the scent again. This time, it lead her to a traveling chocolate stand. With the remainder of her pocket money, Anna purchased three huge boxes of chocolate.

"You must really love them if you bought three boxes" Kristoff commented.

Anna looked at him with a thoughtful look in her eyes. "Actually Kristoff, those other boxes aren't for me."

"Oh? The who are they for?"

"The second box is for my parents. Kinda like an 'apology gift' for running off, y'know?"

"And the third one?"

"I got it...for a friend."

"I thought you said you didn't have any friends."

"Well, I do now."

Anna looked at him the moment she said that. Kristoff took a moment to comprehend who she was referring too.

"Me?" Kristoff muttered, which Anna nodded in response. "You consider me a friend?"

"Why wouldn't I? You were willing to help me, even before I told you I was a princess. You listen out my issues, even though you could've just ignored me. And you help me have the greatest day I've ever had in my life."

"Wow, I...I've never had a friend before."

Sven gave an annoyed grunt and nudge his companion.

"Ok, a human friend I mean."

Anna giggled his reaction.

"You really want me as a friend?"

The princess nodded as she held out the box of chocolate. She waited for his response to the gift. After several minutes, Kristoff put his hands on the gift.

Kristoff nodded. "Friends."

Anna gave a bright smile.

The two friends talked as they keep on walking. Kristoff even offered to share his chocolate with Anna. She accepts his offer, but only took a few since she finished her box and didn't want to eat up Kristoff's. They kept on walking and talking until a clearing came up.

"Hey, Anna. I think that's the square up ahead."

Anna looked straight ahead. She can see the overhead that was about the center, and the docks where the ships are. And of course, she could see the castle, her home.

"We found it!"

"So, now that we're here what are you going to do now?"

"Oh, um." Anna stuttered. "I guess I'll just wait around here until my parents or at least a guard finds me."

"I guess that means you don't need me anymore.

Kristoff was about to walk away until Anna shouted, "Wait!" Causing him to stop.

"Since we're friends, you should meet my parents," Anna suggested.

"You think they don't mind me hanging around you?"

"Of course they wouldn't. They're not those type of royals. I mean, my mama might warm up to you but papa might ask you questions, cause you know he's protective of me. Of course, you know that since I told you that. But anyway, I think my papa will like you too."

"Well...I guess I can stick around a little longer." Sven nudges Kristoff a little closer to Anna. A little to close. This caused the boy to give an annoyed stare at his reindeer. But that was done when he saw Anna smiling, and he gave an uneasy smile.

"Well, um."

"This is...awkward," Anna mentioned.

There was nothing but silence between the children.

"So, what do you want to do while we wait?" Kristoff asked.

"Hmm..." Anna thought about what to do. There were some shops around, but she's tired of shops. Most of her pocket money was gone already, so couldn't buy anything else. She then heard some music. Turning to the direction, she saw a group playing instruments.

"Let's check those guys out!" Anna pointed to the musicians.

"Go ahead. I'll join up in a bit."

The princess made a dash to the musicians. Anna thought to be lovely music. She unknowingly started to tap her foot to the rhythm as the music. Kristoff had been making sure Sven will wait while he was with Anna. When Kristoff did make his way, he saw Anna dancing around. The musicians seem to play along as she danced.

Once she saw Kristoff, she gestured for him to join. Kristoff gave a decline wave. But Anna went over and dragged him along. Although annoyed, he decided to play along.

Their dancing started to attract the attention of other townsfolk, mostly children. A small crowd started to gather. This seemed to made Anna even more excited. She gestured for the children watching to join in. Some were reluctant at first, but they soon started joining this dance. Soon, more children started to join in, whilst the adults watch with amused looks as the children danced.


At that moment, the king & queen themselves had made their way to the square. They had spent most of the day looking for their daughter, but she hasn't turned up. Right now, they hoped that she did make it to the square.

"Do you see her?" Agdar asked.

"No," Idun replied.

Agdar's anxiety started rising up as he desperately kept looking around. Aside from a crowd of children dancing nearby, there was no sign of Anna, but the king will not give up. As he kept looking, he noticed a creature with antlers nearby a bench.

"Is that a reindeer? Why do I get the feeling that…"

Something then clicked in Agdar. It had something to do with the reindeer.

"Idun. Do you see that animal?" Agda pointed to the creature.

"Yes. It's called a reindeer."

"I know what it is. But don't you remember earlier what the flower vendor said?"

"That Anna was with a boy?"

"Yes, but he also mentioned a reindeer was with them. There's not many reindeer in town"

Idun's face widens in realization. "Oh, of a course! So if a reindeer is here…

"Then Anna has to be here somewhere!" Agdar concluded.

They both started looking around again. While they did, they got a close look at the reindeer. He seemed to be a few years old. The reindeer seem to give a friendly look towards them. The sound of a children cheering was heard and it came from the direction of the dancing children. This time, the royal couple looked closer at the children. One struck out to them the most. A strawberry-blonde haired girl with two braids specifically that was dancing next to a blonde haired boy.


Anna continued to dance. All she heard around her was the happy cheers of the children and the chants of the adults watching. Anna danced and danced, with Kristoff alongside her. Though the boy was reluctant, he admits that he was somewhat having fun. As he danced, he kept his eyes on Anna. She was a pretty good dancer

Then the final notes of the current song the musicians came up. Anna twirled around in the rhythm of the notes. The final note had arrived and Anna made an elegant pose as it occurred. The children and adults applauded.

"Oh, thank you," Anna slightly blushed. She never used to this kind of attention. "Just someone having fun, that's all."

After a few minutes of applause, the crowd started to disperse. Anna was still catching her breath from all the dancing. Next to her was Kristoff, who was quite impressed.

"Wasn't that fun Kristoff?"

"Y'know I have to admit, that was the most fun I had in a while. Never took you for a dancer."

"Being a princess, I was taught 1 or 2 things about dancing."

"More like a lot. That was great."

"Really? Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Anna was quiet as she thought the next thing to say to her friend.

"Um, Kristoff, can I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"When my parents find me, I'll probably won't be out here for a while. So I was wondering do you think you'll come by the castle sometime? If you still want to be my friend that is."

"You sure your folks won't mind?"

"I'm not sure about that. They're always skeptical when it comes to unknown visitors. But if they say yes, would you?"

Kristoff was silent as he thought his answer. This somewhat made Anna nervous the longer the silence went. But he soon gave his answer.

"Of course."

Anna gave a happy smile. Before she could say anything else a male voice calling her name brought her attention.

"Anna?!"

The two friends turned their direction of the voice, only to see the King & Queen themselves.

"Mama! Papa!" Anna ran straight towards her parent's arms.

"Oh, Anna! We so worried about you," Idun said.

"Are you alright? What happened?" Agdar asked.

"I'm fine. I was waiting for you to be down with those rich people when I smelt chocolate. I wanted to get some, but I ended up lost. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to run off from you guys."

"It's fine sweetheart. We're just glad that you're alright. We should've watched you better."

"But it wasn't all that bad. I made a friend. He helped get here and we both explored the town. I want you to meet him."

Anna turned away from her parents and went over to Kristoff and dragged him to her parents.

"Mama. Papa. Meet Kristoff."

The young ice harvester could only give a nervous smile and an awkward wave.

"Uh, hello…" was what the boy manage to say.

"Young man, "Agdar asked in a gentle calm but yet firm voice. "Did you help my daughter get here?"

"Yes," Kristoff answered. He decided to be as honest as possible as his family had always taught him.

"What exactly happened?" Agdar asked mostly towards Anna.

Both children explain how they met and their day together. Both rulers listened to every detail of it. While Idun seems to warm up to Kristoff already, Agdar slowly grew less skeptical of him as his daughter's and her companion's story went on.

"And now we're friends!" Anna also added.

"Yeah, heh..." Kristoff added.

Both rulers didn't say anything for the few seconds that had passed. That is until Idun spoke up.

"Thank you, Kristoff, for helping our daughter find her way. I just hope it wasn't a problem for you."

"It wasn't, your majesty. I actually enjoyed her company."

"Mama, papa there's something I would like to ask."

"Oh?"

"Would you be alright if Kristoff visited the castle?"

"Oh well," Idun stuttered. "I don't see any problem. Though that would depend on your father.

Anna looked at her father with a hopeful look in eyes. Agdar had thought about his answer. He never liked random strangers visiting the castle without permission for safety reasons. Agdar would've most liked said 'no' in a heartbeat given that he hardly knew the boy. But after hearing the time that his daughter had spent with Kristoff and new knowledge of their friendship made him think differently. Seeing his daughter express her happiness by spending time with her newfound friend made him realized something.

That he was holding Anna back for all these years. Perhaps his wife's statement last night was right. Maybe it was time that Agdar indeed 'cut loose'.

"What do you think of him, Anna?" Agdar asked.

"He's very nice. If he didn't want to stick around, he would've left me alone earlier," Anna answered.

"If you trust him, I suppose he could be allowed to visit."

"Really?" Anna asked again, to which Agdar nodded.

Anna hugged her father while practically thanking him over and over again. After that got settled, Anna talked with Kristoff to discuss when he could visit. Agdar watch as this occurred.

"It seems you were right," Agdar said to his wife

Idun looked over to him. "About what?"

"About Anna making a friend."

This day might've not been perfect for Agdar, but it was perfect for Anna. That was more than enough for him.


(EDIT: 11/25/17. I have renamed the chapter title.)

I apologize if the ending seemed rush. I didn't know how else to end the chapter. But anyways...

Holy cow! Over 1,000 views, 14 followers, 12 reviews, and 8 favorites?! I just only had 4 chapters beforehand. Thank you guys so much!

I was going to put Anna & Kristoff's adventure in town in the last chapter. But it would've been too long. So yeah.

Blåveis is a type of Norwegian flower, btw (Research!).

See ya next chapter!