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Author's note: If you have never seen Once Upon a Time prepare to be confused. If you are a Once Upon A Time fan, prepare to be confused.
Episode 6
Coronation
Before the Curse
"Princess Anna!" Someone tapped on Anna's door, waking her from her sleep. "Princess Anna!" The Princess snored and sat up in her bed.
"Yeah…yeah?" She slurred, brushing her red hair away from her face.
"I'm sorry to wake you madam-" The servant behind the door started.
"No, no, no," Anna interrupted. "You didn't, I've been up for hours!" She yawned and leaned her chin on her elbow. She snored again as she drifted back to sleep. Her head dipped, waking her up again. "Who is it?" She asked. She rubbed her eyes and stretched.
"Um…it's still me, ma'am." He replied, clearly confused. "Today's the day, it's time to get ready."
"Right," Anna said. "Ready for what…?"
"Your sister's coronation ma'am," The servant replied.
"My sister's…corona…ation…" She repeated, slowly opening her eyes. Suddenly, she felt wide awake as she looked at her green ball gown, ready for the big day.
"It's coronation day!" She gasped and jumped out of bed. She hurried and got dressed, brushing her tangled, red hair into a bun and wearing a simple necklace. She ran out into the hall and gasped the hand of a passing servant.
"It's coronation day!" She cheered as she danced with the startled servant. "The window is open, so is that door!" She observed, watching the servants opening windows and doors, letting light into the castle. The whole place seemed to transform from a dull, dark place, into a home of light and excitement. "Who knew we owned a thousand salad plates?" She wondered, watching servants walk through the halls with stacks of plates. "Finally they're opening up the gates!" She said, sliding down the railing of the stairs. She went up to shake a hand of the armor she had always played with. "There'll be actual real-life people…It'll be totally strange." She had accidently pulled off the arm, and nervously put it back in an odd place. She ran toward another window to watch as ships sailed into the kingdom.
"For the first time in forever, there will be music and light." Anna said, more than ready for this change. She went out into the garden. She wasn't sure if she was elated, or gassy…but she was somewhere in that zone, it was a long time since she was able to see and talk to other people. What if… What if she met the one?!
"Tonight, imagine me, gowned and all," Anna said, standing by another window, wrapping herself in the curtain. "Fetchingly draped against the wall; the picture of sophisticated grace!" She swung the curtain cord and accidently hit herself in the face. But she quickly drew her attention to a statue of a head. She took out her fan and waved it in her face as she pretended to meet the 'love of her life'. She looked over at the chocolates and immediately began to eat them.
"We'll laugh and talk all evening," Anna decided. She picked up the head and began to dance with it. Suddenly, it slipped out of her hands and landed in a nearby cake. She shrugged it off and went into the art gallery. She looked closely at the paintings, imagining being in their settings. She curtsied to multiple gentlemen, received a romantic kiss on the hand, went on a few picnics. Yes, she certainly was excited for tonight.
Story Brook
Frodo Baggins sat in his soon-to-be office. It didn't feel right to actually be sitting in the desk quite yet, so he sat in front of it, pondering what to say. He couldn't believe what was going to happen. He was to be the new Mayor of Story Brook. He was chosen by the town. At first, Regina would not turn down the part, but Frodo was able to talk some sense into her. Her soul purpose now was to get more time to spend with Henry…if she could.
"Frodo," Emma came into the office. "It's time."
Frodo stood and followed Emma to outside of the building. A crowd was gathered as Regina stood upon the podium.
"People of Story Brook," Regina announced into the microphone. "It has been very clear the past few days that you want a new mayor. And it is clear that you have chosen Frodo Baggins to take my place. Well…I have decided to step down, out of office, and let you have your new mayor." Her tone of voice sounded slightly reluctant. "Normally, I would not let this slide so easily." She continued. "But…" She paused. "I really am trying…I'm trying to be good again, and I need your help." She sighed, trying to contain control in her voice. "Ladies and gentlemen, Frodo Baggins." She gestured to the man next to her. He stepped forward toward the podium and cleared his throat. Why were they making him do this? He wasn't too fond of the attention.
"Ladies and gentlemen…" He started softly. "Um… I really don't know what to say…I mean, all I want to do is make sure you are all happy." He knew he would have to choose his words carefully in front of Regina. "I want to make sure that everyone is united with their family, and if there is a way back to our rightful homes…then I promise we will find it."
The crowd cheered, Ruby was in the front, cheering the loudest for her friend. Frodo and Ruby had a close friendship ever since they had met. They seemed an odd couple; for Ruby was tall and outspoken, while Frodo was shorter than her, he was quiet, and polite.
Frodo nodded in response at the audience and stepped away from the podium. Regina shook his hand.
"May you be a good mayor," Regina said quietly. "Even as Story Brook freezes over." Her last comment seemed angry. She walked away from him, leaving him puzzled.
Before the Curse
Elsa could not have been more nervous in her entire life. Why were so many people showing up for the coronation? Did she really have to stand in front of all of them? She watched from her window as more and more people waited outside the palace. She took a deep breath and recited what her father had told her.
"Don't let them in…Don't let them see…" She turned to look at her father's portrait and took off her gloves. "Be the good girl you always have to be." She walked toward the table in front of the portrait and set the gloves down. She carefully picked up the orb and scepter. "Conceal…don't feel. Put on a show…" She stood straight and tall. She looked down and the orb had quickly turned into a ball of ice, and ice was crawling up the scepter. "Make one wrong move and everyone will know…" She set them back onto the table and took a deep breath. "But it's only for today…" She reassured herself. She walked out of her room and ordered the guards to open the gates.
She slowly walked through the hallway, and onto the balcony. She watched as the people came into the courtyard.
"Conceal, don't feel. Don't let them know." She whispered to herself.
~jb~
Anna however, could not have been more excited. She ran out the second the gates were opened. She danced around excitedly. She finally came across the docks and ran as fast as her feet could carry her. Suddenly, a horse ran right into her. She fell backwards onto a boat and almost into the water. The horse quickly stepped on the edge and held firm so she wouldn't fall.
"Hey!" Anna snapped, lifting seaweed away from her face.
"I'm so sorry, are you all right?" A stranger riding the horse asked. He was a thin man with auburn hair. His hazel eyes were filled with concern.
"Um… yes," Anna said.
"Are you sure?" He asked again, sliding off the horse.
"No…no…I'm fine, I'm great…actually." Anna replied, tossing the seaweed back into the water.
The stranger sighed in relief. "Thank goodness," He said, reaching his hand out to help her. At first Anna didn't move. She was awestruck at this strange gentleman.
The stranger cleared his throat. "Prince Hans, of the Sothern Isles," He introduced himself as he helped Anna to her feet.
"Princess Anna, of Arendelle," Anna replied, curtsying.
"Princess?" Hans eyes widened. "My Lady," He got down on one knee and bowed his head. His horse looked surprised as well, and instinctively bowed his head and lifted one hoof. The boat tipped at Anna and Hans's weight. Anna nearly fell into the water again, but Hans quickly wrapped his arm around her. She reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck. She looked up at him and quickly pulled her arms away.
"Oh, hello…again…" She said.
The horse looked up and pulled the boat back onto the dock. Hans and Anna were flung forward. Anna landed on top of Hans.
"Oh, boy," Hans laughed.
"This is awkward," Anna said, quickly getting off of him. "Not that you're awkward," She explained, taking his hand to help him up. "It's just that we're… I'm awkward… you're gorgeous! Wait…what?!"
"I apologize for hitting the Princess with my horse…" Hans said, as they got to their feet. "And…for every moment after…"
"No, no," Anna replied. "It's okay, I mean, if you had hit my sister Elsa then…yeesh!" She turned to Hans's horse. "Hello," She said, scratching his chin. "But, lucky for you, it's just me."
"Just you?" Hans asked.
"Mmhm!" Anna nodded and smiled at him. The two stared at each other for a long moment. Anna sighed contently at the beautiful man in front of her. Suddenly she heard the bells ring.
"The bells…" Anna gasped. "The coronation…I… I have to go!" She turned to leave. "Bye," She said to Hans before she took off to the palace.
Hans waved good-bye to her. His horse lifted his hoof again and waved to the Princess as well.
"Oh no," Hans gasped in realization before he fell into the water. The boat tipped upside down. Hans lifted it, and then smiled.
Story Brook
Elsa stepped outside her house once again. Snow had completely covered her yard. Her house stayed red as she tried to control her powers. She walked out into the woods to find a place that had not been frozen. She came across a calm river. She figured if she could find a warm place, she would be able to thaw the ice. She stepped onto the summer grass and stood closely to the river. She took a deep breath and turned to the frozen woods.
"Melt…" She whispered. She sighed and heard the sound of ice, or like someone was crushing cold lettuce in their fingers. She opened her eyes and looked around in confusion. The ground around her was frozen. She turned around and looked at the river. The river had completely frozen over.
~jb~
Frodo looked around his new office, unsure what to do. He had been pondering about the strange eye, while sitting in his desk. This eye looked so strange…what was it about this eye that bothered him? He wondered if this eye reminded him of Sauron…
He shook his head and stood from his desk. He left the office, turning the light off and closing the door behind him. He walked down toward Granny's Diner. He paused and looked through the glass window. A man was sitting alone. He had auburn hair and thick sideburns. When he noticed Frodo, he seemed to glare at him through hazel eyes. Frodo backed away from the window and continued walking down the street.
He decided to go visit Bilbo in the hospital. He checked in at the front desk and sat with his Uncle for a long time. They spoke of what they had been doing during the curse. Bilbo filled in details of sitting in his room, day after day, longing for a pipe. When Emma had arrived he was able to go into the gardens and enjoy the fresh air. Frodo told him of the spider he would kill every morning, and feeling somewhat lonely every night. When Emma had arrived, the spider had vanished, and every day almost felt new…like an adventure.
After a while, Bilbo drifted off to sleep. Frodo laid a blanket around him and left quietly so he could take his nap. He walked through the halls until he came to the waiting room. He found Belle sitting on a couch reading a peculiar book. He tilted his head and almost laughed.
The Return of the King
Of course…The Lord of the Rings was a popular story in this world…
He shook his head and went to sit across from Belle. He cleared his throat.
"Sorry to interrupt." He said. "How's the book?"
Belle shrugged. "It's good." She admitted. "A little…hard to get through."
Frodo nodded.
"Aren't you the man who…?" Belle hesitated.
"Crashed through the wall." Frodo finished for her. "Yes, that was me…sorry,"
"It's all right," Belle smiled and shook her head. "I'm…glad you're okay."
"Yeah," Frodo shrugged. "Me too…so, Belle…right?"
"I'm not sure," The girl replied. "Everyone keeps calling me that…but…I'm pretty sure that's not my name…"
"Really?" Frodo asked. "I was told your name was Belle."
"I don't know," Belle looked down and shook her head.
"I like the name," Frodo said. "Belle means beauty in French,"
"Really?" Belle looked up and smiled. "What's your name?"
"I'm F-" Frodo paused and remembered the book Belle held in her hands. "I'm Nathan…Nathan Bearer."
"It's nice to meet you, Nathan." Belle said, reaching across the small table to shake his hand.
Before the Curse
The royal choir sang out a beautiful tune that carried out as Elsa stepped up to the priest. Anna was standing nearby, watching her sister with pride. She figured it would be a huge responsibility to rule a kingdom.
The silver tiara was placed upon Elsa's head. She stood up straight and reached out to grasp the orb and scepter.
The priest cleared his throat. "Your majesty…the gloves…"
Elsa looked down at her hands and hesitated. Why did she have to use her hands…the source of her powers? Why couldn't she leave the gloves on? Why couldn't she just hold the scepter in her mouth, and balance the orb on her head…? Elsa knew the answer; that was very foolish and improper.
She slowly slipped the gloves off and set them on the pillow next to the scepter and orb. With shaking hands, she lifted the items off the pillow. She turned to the audience as the priest began to recite his lines. She felt fine for a moment as the audience stood up. She glanced down at her hands and realized the orb and scepter were slowly being covered in ice. She held her breath and looked back at the audience. If everyone saw the scepter and orb turn into ice…they would all know! Just before the priest finished speaking, Elsa quickly set down the orb and scepter.
"Queen Elsa, of Arendelle," The priest finished as Elsa hurriedly slipped her gloves back onto her hands.
"Queen Elsa, of Arendelle!" The audience cheered. Elsa sighed in relief, she had made it!
Story Brook
Anna rushed into Granny's Diner, just a few minutes after Frodo had looked through. She looked around desperately and spotted a man with auburn hair, sitting at one of the tables.
"Hans!" Anna cried out and ran to him. He stood up and embraced her.
"Oh, Anna," Ruby said, walking by with a few, empty trays. "Who is this?"
"This is Hans!" Anna said. "This was my fiancé…before the curse came."
"Oh my goodness, I didn't know you were engaged!" Ruby gasped.
"Well, now you know!" Anna replied. "Do you think you could…give us a minute?" She pulled Hans after her toward the door.
"Absolutely!" Ruby replied.
Outside, Anna and Hans stood face to face.
"I'm so sorry, Anna." Hans said. "I had no idea how powerful your sister was!"
"I'm sure she didn't mean to freeze Arendelle." Anna said. "I mean, she was frightened."
"Yes, but she didn't have to do this!" Hans snapped, gesturing to the streets of Story Brook. "Send us all to this awful place and erase our memories!"
"Hans," Anna giggled. "Elsa didn't do this, Regina did…she cast a spell on all those who come from a magical realm."
"Another evil queen?" Hans asked.
"Elsa is not evil!" Anna defended.
"Anna, open your eyes!" Hans said. "She has no control of her power, and if she had a heart, she would have stayed in Arendelle and tried to unfreeze it!"
"Hans…" Anna looked at him in surprise. "Excuse me for a moment…" She walked away from him, tears falling down her cheeks.
Before the Curse
"Queen Elsa, of Arendelle!" Kai announced as Elsa stood in front of the crowd. The guest clapped for their beautiful new queen. "And Princess Anna, of Arendelle!"
Anna ran up to stand beside her sister, waving awkwardly to the guests, happy that at least one person waved back. Kai grasped her shoulders and moved her closer to Elsa.
"Right here?" Anna asked. "Are you sure? I thought-" Kai walked away before Anna could say any more. She took a step away from Elsa to give her some space.
"Hi," Elsa said.
"Hi me?" Anna asked, looked over at her sister. "Oh, um…hi."
"You look beautiful," Elsa said.
"Thank you," Anna replied. "You look beautifuller! No, not fuller, you don't look fuller, but…more beautiful!"
Elsa giggled. "Thank you," She sighed and looked out at the guests. "So…this is what a party looks like."
"It's a lot warmer than I imagined," Anna admitted.
"And what is that amazing smell?" Elsa wondered. The sisters took a minute and inhaled. A sweet, warm aroma enveloped them.
"Chocolate!" They said in a union and giggled.
"A-hem!" Kai cleared his throat and walked up to the sisters. "May I present the Duke of Weaseltown," He gestured to a short man with gray hair. He had a mustache, and small spectacles sat on his long, pointed nose.
"Weaselton!" The Duke corrected. "The Duke of Weselton," He walked up to Elsa. "Your Majesty, as your closest trading partner, I believe it is only fitting that I offer you the first dance as queen." Suddenly, the Duke jumped and spun into a strange dance. He bowed down to Elsa and held out his hand. His hair fell forward to reveal that he was bald, wearing fake hair.
Anna had to stop from laughing and Elsa giggled again.
"Thank you," She said politely. "Only I don't dance,"
"Oh?" The Duke said, sounding slightly suspicious and disappointed.
"But my sister does," Elsa quickly said.
"Wait, what?" Anna looked at Elsa in surprise.
"Lucky you!" The Duke said, linking his arm in hers.
"Oh, I don't think…" Anna tried to protest, but the Duke dragged her away into the crowd.
"If you swoon, let me know, I'll catch you!" He reassured her. She reached behind and held a pleading hand out to Elsa.
"I'm sorry," Elsa whispered as she waved to Anna.
"Like an agile peacock!" The Duke flapped his arms and stepped on Anna's toe. "It's so nice having the gates open!"
"Yes," Anna agreed.
"Speaking of which, why did they shut them in the first place, do you know the reason…hm?" The Duke got very close to Anna's face and eyed her suspiciously.
"No," Anna admitted.
"Hm," The Duke raised an eyebrow. "Careful," He said, taking Anna in his arms and dipping her. "They don't call me the 'Little Dipper' for nothing!"
Anna looked over at her sister. Elsa was covering her mouth to keep from laughing. Anna made a face at her before the Duke pulled her back to an upright position.
"Like a chicken with the face of a monkey! I fly!" He jumped up and spun again.
Finally, the song was over and she was able to walk back up to Elsa.
"Well, he's certainly sprightly." Elsa chuckled.
"Especially for a man in heels," Anna grunted, rubbing her soar back.
"Are you all right?" Elsa asked.
"Yes," Anna admitted. "I've never been better…this is so nice…I wish it could be like this all the time."
"Me too," Elsa said. Suddenly her face changed. Sadness crept over her. "But it can't,"
"Why not?" Anna asked. "I mean, if-"
"It just can't!" Elsa snapped and turned away from Anna.
Anna stepped back, feeling hurt. "Excuse me," She said, trying to control the tone on her voice. She didn't want to get emotional in front of Elsa. She walked down the steps and into the crowd. She was knocked off her feet when a man tried to bow and didn't see her. She stumbled across the floor and was caught by Hans.
"I'm glad I caught you," He said.
"Hans," Anna smiled.
Story Brook
"All right," Emma walked up to the door of Tamara's apartment. "It's time to find those beans, once and for all!"
"Operation Frog?" Henry asked, walking up behind her.
"Operation Frog," Emma replied. "But next time, I get to pick the code name."
"Frodo is going to," Henry said. "He already got dibs."
Emma sighed and rolled her eyes.
"But you can pick out our code names," Henry continued, seeing the disappointment in her eyes.
"How about…Stupid Hobbit for Frodo?" Emma asked.
"You'll have to see if he's okay with that," Henry said.
Emma sighed again, but this time she smiled at Henry. "Now, I'm going to go in and look for evidence, or beans." She told him. "You stay out here and make a signal if someone is coming."
"Okay," Henry said. "How should I give the signal?"
"You just…" Emma paused. "Kick the door, or…stumble into it…you know?" She kicked and ran into the door to demonstrate for Henry.
"I think I got it," Henry said. Emma opened the door using the keys Henry had taken from Regina. She walked into the room and began to look around for anything…something that would prove Tamara was a villain.
Henry waited outside, trying to be inconspicuous. He spotted Neil walking around the corner. Henry started kicking the door.
"Oh, hey Henry," Neil said. "What are you up to?"
"Nothing," Henry answered, and proceeded to kick the door. Neil looked at him suspiciously and sighed.
"I taught her that!" Neil rolled his eyes and walked into the apartment. "Emma!"
Emma looked up from a bag, holding the list she had seen Tamara with earlier.
"What are you doing?" Neil demanded.
"I'm looking for the beans!" Emma defended.
"What makes you think Tamara took them?" Neil asked.
"Because of this!" Emma held out the list of names. "How did she know about all of this?"
"I gave her that list," Neil said. "She wanted to know who was who, so I made a list for her."
"She said I could trust her," Emma said. "But she lied."
"Emma," Neil sighed. "Are you sure you're not…?" His voice trailed off.
"What?" Emma's mouth twitched. "You think I'm jealous? C'mon Neil…I'm over you." She looked over his shoulder at the young boy, looking curiously through the doorway.
"Come on, Henry," Emma said. "We're not going to find anything here." She led Henry into the hallway, leaving Neil to tidy Tamara's things.
Before the Curse
"The whole thing!" Anna said as Hans attempted to eat a small cake. "You got it!" The laughed as Hans shoved the cake into his mouth. They sat outside on a balcony.
"So, wait," Anna said, catching her breath. "You have how many brothers?"
"Twelve older brothers," Hans replied. "Three of them pretended I was invisible…literally, for two years!"
"That's awful!" Anna said.
"It's what brothers do," Hans said.
"And sisters," Anna added. "Elsa and I were really close when we were little. But then one day…she shut me out…and I never knew why…"
Hans took her hand. "I would never shut you out."
"Okay," Anna said. "Can I just say something crazy?"
"I love crazy!" Hans said.
"All my life has been a series of doors in my face," Anna stood up and closed the door. "And then suddenly I bump into you."
"I was thinking the same thing," Hans replied, standing as well. "Because like, I've been searching my whole life to fins my own place," He gestured to Arendelle. "I don't know if it's the party talking, or the chocolate fondue."
"Love is an open door," Anna said, leading him to the rooftops to look at the stars.
"I mean, it's crazy," Hans said.
"What?" Anna asked.
"We finish each other's-"
"Sandwiches," Anna finished.
"That's what I was gonna say!" Hans said.
"We have so much in common!" Anna cheered, as they made their way up on a cliff, standing by the waterfall and gazing at the moon.
"Can I just say something crazy?" Hans asked. "Will you marry me?" He got down on one knee and held Anna's hand.
"Can I say something even crazier?" Anna asked. "Yes!"
~jb~
"Excuse me, pardon me," Anna said, leading Hans through the crowd. "Can I just get, through here…there she is!" She pulled Hans toward her sister, Elsa.
"Elsa!" She said loudly. "I mean, your Majesty." She curtsied to Elsa. "Me again, we would-"
"Like," Hans intercepted.
"Your blessing," Anna continued.
"Of…" They both giggled. "Our marriage!"
"Marriage?" Elsa asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes!" Anna squeaked.
"I'm sorry…I'm confused…" Elsa said.
"Well, of course we haven't figured out the details ourselves," Anna admitted. "We'll need a few day to plan the ceremony, and we'll need to invite guests, have food and ice cream and sandwiches- oh wait, would we live here?" She turned to Hans.
"What?" Elsa asked.
"Absolutely!" Hans said.
"Wait, what?" Elsa tilted her head.
"We could invite all twelve of your brothers to live with us!" Anna continued.
"Wait, no, no, no, no, no," Elsa shook her head.
"I'm sure they would love-" Anna went on.
"Wait, slow down," Elsa said sternly. "No one's brothers are moving in, and no one os getting married."
"What?" Anna looked at her in surprise.
"Anna, can I talk to you… alone?" Elsa asked.
Anna looked at Hans and caught a worried look in his eyes. "No," She said. "Whatever you have to say, you can say it to both of us."
"Fine," Elsa replied. "You can't marry a man you just met."
"You can if it's true love," Anna retorted.
"What do you know about true love, Anna?" Elsa asked.
"More than you," Anna said. "All you know is how to shut people out!"
Elsa was silent for a moment. "Look, you asked for my blessing, but I have to say no." She turned away from them.
"Your Highness," Hans said. "If I may ease your-"
"No, you may not," Elsa snapped at him. "In fact, you should leave." She walked up to Kai. "The party is over, close the gates."
"Elsa!" Anna protested, grabbing her hand. Elsa pulled away from her and the glove slipped off.
"Anna, give me back my glove!" Elsa ordered.
"Elsa please," Anna said, finally pouring out her heart to Elsa. "Please, I can't live like this anymore!"
"Then leave," Elsa said, and turned away.
"What did I ever do to you?" Anna demanded, feeling hurt.
"Enough Anna," Elsa said, walking toward the door.
"No," Anna shouted. "Why do you shut me out, why do you shut the world out, and what are you so afraid of?!"
"I said enough!" Elsa turned around and waved her hand. Ice shot out and spiked toward the guest. They all jumped back and gasped at the sight.
"Sorcery!" The Duke of Weselton was the first to speak up. "I knew there was something dubious going on here!"
"Elsa…?" Anna whispered in shock.
Elsa looked around in fear. She quickly grasped the handle of the door and took off.
Outside, there were other guests who were dancing and laughing.
"There she is!" A villager cheered. "Your Majesty!" The villagers applaud for her. She ran out and avoided touching anyone.
"You Highness," A kind woman look up at her, holding a baby. "Are you all right?"
Elsa backed away from the baby, not wanting to hurt it. "No," She murmured. She backed into the fountain and grasped the side of it. Ice shot out from her hand and the fountain was immediately frozen. The guests gasped and back away. Elsa looked around and saw fear creep into their faces. Parents took their children protectively into their arms and the baby began to cry.
"There she is!" The Duke shouted from the doorway. "Stop her!"
"Just stay away from me." Elsa pleaded. "Stay away!" She gasped as ice shot out from her hand at the Duke and his two men. They all fell to the ground.
"Monster…" The Duke growled. "Monster!" He pointed an accusing finger at Elsa. She ran away toward the fjord. She could hear Anna calling after her.
"Elsa stop!"
Elsa turned and could see her sister running, with Hans following. Elsa almost stumbled into the water and found that the surface was freezing over. She tested the water with her other foot and found that the ice could hold her weight.
"Elsa wait, please!" Anna cried.
Elsa looked over the fjord and ran out into it. She crossed the water and finally ended up on the other side. Anna fell onto the ice.
"No…" She cried.
"Look," Hans gasped. "The fjord…"
All around, ice was spreading across the water at a rapid speed, locking the boats in place.
Anna went back into the courtyard. Many villagers and guests looked around in confusion.
"It's snowing…" They said. "In July?"
"I'm sorry," Hans said to Anna. "Are you all right?"
"Yes," Anna said.
"Did you know?" Hans asked.
"No," Anna answered.
"It's snowing!" The Duke said. "The Queen has cursed this land! You have to go after her!" He said to his men.
"No," Anna said, coming up to him.
"You," The Duke narrowed his eyes. "Is there sorcery in you too; are you a monster too, hm?" He stood behind his men.
"No," Anna reassured him. "I'm completely ordinary."
"That's right, she is!" Hans defended her. "In the best way."
"Elsa didn't mean for any of this to happen." Anna continued.
"She tried to kill me!" The Duke shouted.
"You slipped on ice," Hans pointed out.
"Her ice," The Duke argued.
"It was an accident." Anna said. "She was scared. Tonight was my fault…I pushed her, so I'm the one who needs to go after her."
The Duke nodded in approval.
"Bring me my horse!" Anna ordered.
"Anna no," Hans pleaded. "It's too dangerous!"
"Elsa is not dangerous." Anna said.
"Let me go with you," Hans pleaded.
"No," Anna said. "I need you here to look after Arendelle." Kai placed a cloak about Anna's shoulders. She got onto her horse.
"On my honor," Hans nodded.
"I leave Prince Hans in charge!" Anna announced.
"Are you sure you can do this?" Hans asked. "I don't want you to get hurt."
"She's my sister," Anna said. "She would never hurt me." She kicked her horse and rode off to find Elsa.
Story Brook
Frodo had just finished talking with Belle. He checked his watch to find that it was time for luncheon. He strolled down over to Granny's Diner, thinking of what he would eat. Suddenly, Ruby's car pulled up.
"Frodo!" She rolled down the window. "You have got to come quickly!"
"Why, what is it?" Frodo asked.
"Toll Bridge…" Ruby hesitated. "It's completely covered in ice and snow, and the garden where the beans used to grow…"
"It's all covered in snow?" Frodo asked. "Show me!"
Frodo quickly got into the passenger's seat before Ruby drove off to Toll Bridge. Frodo got out of the car and ran over to the bridge. The river had completely frozen solid. He picked up a rock and tossed it onto the ice. It bounced and slipped away, making no dent.
"That's odd…" Frodo said. "It's July…" He felt something brush against his cheek, and something else got caught in his eyelashes. He rubbed his eye and looked up. Snow was falling from the clouds and covering the woods.
"Well Regina," Frodo said to the cold breeze. "Story Brook is freezing over…"
Author's Note: I got an excellent question from one of the reviews. Why are Regina and Mr. Gold so afraid of Frodo? Hm…That's a good question that I have never really thought about. I believe it's because Frodo isn't afraid of them. ;)