Kristoff's heart soared when he heard of the engagement. Finally! Everything was back on track. Okay, yes, he'd sent Hans and Elsa to the Southern Isles. There, they would go through a very complicated set of legal briefs before they'd be allowed back to Arrendelle. Absolute worst case scenario, they killed each other. In that case, it wasn't his fault.
The blond ran down the hallways, whistling happily. His love was back! Anna still cared! Finally, his burden was gone.
"Baragor!" He called to his brother, "did you hear the news?"
Baragor nodded, "Congratulations. I hope all the best for the future king of the Arrendelle Port of the Southern Isles!"
Kristoff grinned broadly.
It felt like anything could happen- anything at all! Finally! Kristoff pushed open the window, letting fresh air back into the castle.
"Kai!" He summoned the servant. Ever since stepping into his role as a prince, the blond had taken to heart his royal authority, even though he had been reluctant to use it in the past, "Where is the princess?"
Kai looked about nervously, "In a meeting with the council, sir. Discussing sensitive matters."
Kristoff swallowed nervously. He made his way to the council's room, quite aware that he had already assaulted one of them.
The doors opened, and the seated members left, leaving a young woman to stand by herself.
"...Anna?" Kristoff waited for her. This was it, the moment when she came back to him. Slowly, the strawberry blond turned, giving him a wide smile.
"Kristoff!" She walked to him, giving him a hug. Kristoff felt so much lighter. He picked his fiancee up and swung her around. She squealed.
"Let me down!" She laughed, "I can't go flying about the place every time I leave a meeting!"
Kristoff smiled, "At least you have a meeting to leave! I've been stuck with nothing to do all week!"
She made a face like she was thinking, "Hmmm... maybe we could stay and talk!"
Kristoff smiled, "I'd like that."
And so the pair went off. Kristoff was happy that he had the love of his life back in his arms.
Anna was happy he hadn't seen right through her.
The young princess had finally learned how to play the game of lies and manipulation. Kristoff wanted her so badly he couldn't see she hated him. So she would play along. Baragor would have his wedding, and then...
Anna kept the smile on her face, feeling sick to her stomach. She would figure out a way to get out of this sham of a marriage if it killed her.