Chapter 10: One Step Closer
Elsa's POV
I ran through the halls to find a place where I could check on Sebastian. I found a large room. I quickly went into the room.
I opened my hands. "Are you alright?"
Sebastian looked at me angry. "You are the worst!"
"I'm sorry. I didn't think that would get so out of hand."
"I'm going back to the room. We'll talk there!"
Sebastian jumped out of my hand and walked away.
"I'm sorry." I said after him.
"Sorry for what?"
I quickly turned around. Jack stood at the doorway.
"Sorry for leaving in such a rush."
"Oh I don't blame you. Aster was losing his mind. And I've never been much of a crab fan myself."
Jack walked over to me. "So, how did you ended up here?"
I turned away from him. The reason why was not great. I didn't want to be sad around him.
"I have a controlling father. He didn't want me to go too far from home. One day he found out a secret of mine. He didn't like it. He did something awful. He destroyed something very close to me. After he did, I ran."
"And then you ended up here?" Jack asked.
"Yes." I said as I wiped a tear from my cheek.
Jack grabbed my arms. "Hey, hey, don't cry. You're safe. You can stay here as long as you need."
I smiled. "Thanks Jack. You've been so kind to me. How can I repay you?"
Jack grabbed my hand. "How about a dance?"
I quickly pulled my hand back. I've only been a human for a day. I didn't want to embarrass myself.
"I'm sorry, I don't dance. Talking is a little easier for me." I said.
Jack chuckled. "Who needs words? Dancing beats small talk any day. It's the way your feet smile. Or laugh. It lets you say so many things." Jack did a few dance steps.
Dancing is a language that is felt instead of heard
You can whisper, sing or shout without so much as a word
Try it, go on, like so...
He motioned me to try. I mimicked the steps he did.
"There you go." He said.
Just let your emotions tell your body what to do
See how much a single gesture can reveal!
And ev'ry little step
Ev'ry single step
Is one step closer
To saying what you feel
Once the music hits you, inhibitions fall away
And you find that you're expressing things
Your voice daren't say
Don't be afraid, let go!
Soon as you surrender, what's inside will sweep on through
As the boundaries between us disappear!
And ev'ry little step
Ev'ry single step
Is one step closer
To talking loud and clear
A dance is like a conversation
Except you never need to make a sound
And once you've begun
You speak as one
Give and take
Back and forth
Round and round
Jack grabbed my hand. He then started dancing around with me. It was amazing. We were so close the whole time. He then picked me up and spun me around.
A dance is like a conversation
Except your lips don't ever need to part
And once you've begun
You speak as one
Cheek to cheek
Toe to toe
Heart to heart
Dancing is a language that is felt instead of heard
But it says much more than language ever could
And ev'ry little step
Ev'ry single step
Is one step closer...
One step closer...
One step closer
To being understood
Our faces were inches apart. I closed my eyes. This was it. This had to be it.
But then Jack stepped away. "Pitch, what are you doing here?"
I opened my eyes to see a dark dressed man at the door.
"I do apologize, your majesty, but Captain Sandy is looking for you. He wrote, it was urgent." Pitch said.
"Oh course." Jack turned to me. "I'll have Toothina bring up some cookies for you."
Jack then walked out of the room, leaving me alone with Pitch.
"Pardon the intrusion. Kingdom business and all."
I felt bad for Jack. He was so busy, probably didn't have time for Felicity.
"May I introduce myself. I'm Pitch Black, ambassador for Arendelle."
"Nice to meet you. I'm Elsa."
Pitch smiled. "Well Miss Elsa. I have a business offer for you."
I was confused. "What kind of offer?"
Pitch took a bag out of his coat. He poured to contents of the bag into his hand. There were silver coins.
"I will give you ten pieces of silver if you leave this castle, never return and never speak of Prince Jack ever again."
"What? No I won't." I said defensively.
"Miss Elsa, I'm only offering this to you for your own safety. Prince Jack is a monster. He has powers of ice and snow. You could be his next victim." Pitch said as he put the silver in the bag.
"I know he has powers. I don't care. Now goodnight, sir." I quickly walked out of the room and to my bedroom.
I quickly ran up to my room. I felt very uneasy around that Pitch.
I quickly opened and shut the door.
"Where have you been, young lady?"
I looked to Sebastian on a counter.
"I was dancing with Jack. Then some man named Pitch interrupted us."
Sebastian wasn't happy with my answer. "You're in big trouble miss. I could of died thanks to you."
"But you owe me an explanation. What really happened to Ariel?"
Sebastian sighed. "Ok, ok. Ariel went to Ursula. Ursula did the same kind of spell that Gothel used to turn you human to be with Prince Eric."
"I see she succeeded." I said.
"Eventually." Sebastian said.
"But if you knew this, why'd you lie about it?"
"Your father hated that she did. So he declared her dead and banished Atlantica from the kingdoms."
I nodded. "I see. Thank you for telling me."
Sebastian nodded. "At least you know."
I got changed into a simple nightgown. I grabbed the dinglehopper I brought up with me and started straightening my hair. I heard a bark from outside. I opened the window to see Jack and Felicity playing with Abby. He created a rabbit out of ice then made the bunny run away, with Abby running behind until she caught it.
Just then Jack looked up. He smiled and waved. I was taken back. I waved back then went back inside.
There was a knock on the door. I opened the door to see Toothina.
"Here's a late night snack miss." She said as she handed me the plate. I took them from her.
"Thank you." I said as I shut the door. I looked at what Toothina brought up. They were brown circles with dark brown spots on them.
I picked one up and took a bite. The flavor was intoxicating. I closed my eyes to enjoy it.
"Hmm. While you enjoy that, I've had the second most humiliating day of my life." Sebastian said.
"But it was worth it." I said as I put the plate down and patted him on the head.
"I hope you appreciate what I have to go through for you right now young lady. If your father ever finds out that you're human I will never see the end of it."
"He'll never know." I whispered tiredly. I sat down on the bed. It was way more comfortable then the one at home.
"Now we've got to make a plan to get that boy to kiss you. Tomorrow when he takes you on that ride, you've got to look your best."
I curled up into the bed and fell asleep, dreaming about Jack and our kiss.
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Anna's POV
I quickly swam home to Atlantis. I had to figure out how to make sure Dad didn't search the whole ocean to find Elsa.
I came to the edge of the city. There I saw two familiar coaches.
"No. He couldn't have."
I quickly swam to the throne room.
"Daddy, I need to talk to…"
I swam in to see Uncle Triton and Uncle Frederick talking to Dad.
"Is that you, Anna?" Uncle Triton asked.
"Uncle Triton!" I swam over and hugged him.
Triton hugged me tight. "It's good to see you again. If only it were under happier circumstances."
"Anna, to your room." Dad said.
"But Daddy, don't you think we need to give Elsa some space?"
"No, I need to know she's safe."
Kristoff quickly swam in.
"Any sign of them?" Dad asked
"No, Your Majesty. We searched everywhere. We found no trace of your daughter or Sebastian."
"Well, we'll keep looking. Leave no shell unturned, no coral unexplored. Let no one in any of the kingdoms sleep until she's safe at home."
Kristoff sighed. "As you wish, your majesty." He then swam off.
"Please, brothers, Anna, leave me." Dad said as he sat on his throne.
Triton, Frederick and I left. I peeked in to the throne room. I heard my father say.
"Oh, what have I done? What have I done?"
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The Song Used in This Chapter is One Step Closer from The Little Mermaid Broadway Show
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