That night Elsa could not sleep. She was already in her icy blue night gown hoping she'd fall asleep soon but it never came. Instead she sat up in her bed looking at her window and seeing the stars above. Her mind was going a million miles an hour.
She starts to remember the night went Hans and the men went to the castle to retrieve her. She remembers the words that Hans said to her in her castle before he strangely saved her.
"Don't be the monster they fear you are." Ever since that day it had bothered her so much.
"Why would he say something like that if he was trying to kill me? And why would he save me? She thought to herself.
For some reason those words haunted her and she didn't know why. She hears a knock on the door as it slowly creaks open. Anna who was already in her green night gown pokes her head in while holding a night lantern.
"Elsa? It's Anna, are you okay? I'm worried about you." Elsa looks at Anna and then looks away.
"I'm fine." Anna walks and sits next to her sister in bed. She sees the stuffed penguin beside her bed that belonged to Elsa since she was a child. SirJorgenbjorgen. Anna had recently found out the stuffed penguin was her best friend during her years of isolation. And if he was beside her bed it only confirmed to Anna that she wasn't okay.
"No you're not." Says Anna as she sits with her legs criss cross in front Elsa who was holding her knees with her head down.
"I don't know what to do .. why me? Why should I choose his punishment." Says Elsa.
"Well .. you're the one he tried to kill for the throne remember? I think they see it as only fair." Says Anna.
"But he hurt you too. He left you for dead and locked you. If anything this is a decision we both have to make." Elsa says.
An annoyed expression appears on Anna's face as she starts to remember when Hans left her for dead and how he unveiled his whole plan to Anna. "At least I punched him in the face!" She thinks to herself.
"Stupid ugly sideburns." Says an annoyed Anna.
Elsa gives out a stressful sigh: "I wish Papa were here .. he'd know what to do." Says Elsa.
Anna thinks long and hard for a few seconds and then looks up at her sister "What if you talk to him alone." Says Anna.
"What???" Says Elsa surprised by Anna's response.
"It's only fair. I think it'll help you find closure and you'll have a better idea of what punishment you should choose for him." Says Anna.
"Anna—" Says Elsa.
"I know that sounds crazy but I think it'll help you! Besides what have you got to lose? You hold his destiny in your hands." Says Anna.
Elsa begins to ponder Anna's idea. It was true, whatever Elsa decided would be his fate.
"I support you in whatever you choose for him. But I think you should go and confront him." Says Anna as she grabs Elsa's hand comforting her
"And I'll be with you so don't have travel alone." Says Anna.
Elsa smiles and grabs Anna's hand with her other hand "Thank you."
"And if he tries anything let me know so I can punch that stupid nose of his again!" Says a threatening Anna. Elsa begins to laugh at her sisters protective response.
"Oh Anna .. you always know how to make me feel better. Sometimes I feel like your the older sister." Says Elsa with a smile.
"That's what sisters are for." Says Anna as she and Elsa embrace each other. Elsa pulls out of the hug and takes a deep breathe.
"Okay, we leave first thing Wednesday morning."
Elsa and Anna stayed up the whole night talking, laughing and even eating chocolate after they snuck in the kitchen and carefully found them hidden in a box. Gerda, the servant and close friend to Elsa and Anna always made sure to keep them hidden from them. She knew how much they loved chocolate and how fast they could empty a box ever since they were little children.
Every time she would catch them she would playfully slap their bums followed by a lesson. "Children, if you keep eating those chocolates your teeth will fall!"
Elsa and Anna would always laugh at how much she cared for them and how she still treated them like little kids. She practically raised them and had known them since they were children.
"Hopefully Gerda doesn't find out we took the chocolates." Says Anna with a laugh as she stuffed more chocolate in her mouth.
"If she does we'll probably just get the usual slap on on our bums and lesson about how too much chocolate can be bad for us." Says Elsa as they both continue to laugh and eat.
The rest of the night Elsa and Anna talked and joked about the most random things. Things only sisters would find funny. Anna would make Elsa laugh uncontrollably over the most ridiculous things causing her to cackle and even oink like a pig as she tried to catch her breath. Although she was a Queen, she was a sister first and there was no person in the world who could make her feel so comfortable and fill so much laughter than Anna, who loved to see Elsa so happy. She knew very well she couldn't let her sister spend the night alone. Granted, they almost always spent the night together anyways.
They talked and laughed for hours and hours. Somehow their conversation had changed into the subject of boys. How Anna and Kristoff were doing and how they've gotten to know each other more. What they both liked about each other and what pet peeves they had.
"Ughhh it drives me insane that he's such a hoarder! Even after I buy him and surprise him with new things. And don't even get me started on how he still shares carrots with Sven. I can smell Sven's breath at times when he tries to kiss my lips!" Says Anna as she cringes her teeth and sticks her tongue out in disgust. Elsa can't help but laugh at the way her sister explained things.
"Have you two talked about marriage at all?" Asks Elsa.
"No not really, ever since my experience with Hans marriage hasn't been a huge priority like it used to be. I don't mind waiting another year." Says Anna.
"Well good I'm glad." Laughs Elsa.
A few moments later Anna decided to bring up Elsa's love life which was non existent. Anna had been trying to set up Elsa with different types of people for a while now. Just recently Arandelle held a ball in which all the kingdoms of Norway came along with princes. Thousands of them were dying for at least one second with Elsa.
"Speaking of marriage what about you!?" Says Anna.
"What about me?" Laughs Elsa.
"Oh come on Elsa! You had thousands of Princes wanting to dance with you and talk to you!" Says Anna.
"Who said I like any of them?" Laughs Elsa.
"What about Prince Roger of Revesano!? You two looked like you were having a good time." Says Anna
"Who??" Says Elsa confused.
"The one who asked you to join him in a walk around the courtyard!" Says Anna.
"Oh yeah him! He was cute, but he's definitely not my type." Says Elsa.
"But he had green eyes! You love green eyes!" Says Anna.
Elsa laughs at her sisters comment "Thats not the point Anna. I just didn't feel anything towards him, or anyone for that matter." Says Elsa.
"Ughhh I guess I'm gonna have to look outside of Norway! You've practically met every prince in the country." Says Anna.
"And they've all been wonderful. But they just aren't my type." Says Elsa with a laugh.
"What is your type then?" Says Anna.
"I just want someone who will truly love me for who I am and not for what title I hold. Someone who will suppprt me as I lead the kingdom. Also someone who isn't so nervous around me would be great too." Says Elsa with a laugh.
"Can you blame them!? They're terrified you might freeze them if they make one bad move." Says Anna as they both begin to laugh.
"And that's a good thing. Keeps me from kissing anybody." Says Elsa.
"Guess you'll save that first kiss for your husband then. Whoever that might be." Says Anna. Elsa laughs at her sister.
"Don't worry about me Anna, I'll be fine. I am in no rush to get married." Says Elsa as she put her hand gently on her shoulder.
"I just want you to be happy and find someone you'll love .." Says Anna.
"But I am happy! I have you!" Says Elsa as she caresses her hair.
And so for many hours it continued just like that. Laughter, long talks and chocolates until they both finally fell asleep.
Tuesday
October 25th, 1842
The next morning Olaf awakes as early as usual and eagerly goes to wake up Elsa and Anna. He ran through the halls with excitement like a little child who was excited to go out and play. He knocks Elsa's room, opens the door and walks in.
Elsa and Anna laid in bed as they faced the opposite side of each other. Both Elsa and Anna had a habit since a young age to drool when sleeping, especially Anna who laid with her foot on Elsa's face while she snored with her usual crazy bed hair. Elsa's hair was just messy as her foot laid on top Anna's hair tangled between her toes. They were definitely sisters.
Olaf skips towards Elsa and Anna to wake them up
"Goooooodddd morning!!!!" Shouts Olaf with joy causing Anna to sit up and give a little scream.
"Oh Olaf, hi." Says Anna with her eyes barely open as she spits out her hair that was in her mouth.
"It's a new day!" Shouts Olaf.
"Mmmmmm." Moans Elsa as she rolls over and puts her pillow on top of her to block out the loud noises she was hearing.
"Okay Olaf ... we'll be down in a minute." Yawns Anna as her eyes begin to close and she starts to snore again.
"Psst, Anna." Says Olaf as she gently shakes Anna's leg to wake her up.
"Yeah!" Says Anna as her head lifts up again.
"You were falling asleep! Come on it's a new day!" Says Olaf.
"Sorry Olaf, I'm up now. We're actually leaving to the Southern Isles tomorrow so we have to pack and get our things ready today." Says Anna as she begins to rub her eyes.
Olaf gasps of excitement. "We're going in a trip! That's great! I'll go tell Kristoff and Sven!." Says a happy Olaf as he runs out the door.
Anna gives out a little laugh as she saw the snowman run away with happiness. She turns to her sister to see her still hiding under the pillow. She gently begins to shake her shoulder in hopes to wake her up.
"Elsa?" Says Anna.
"Mmmmmmmmm 5 more minutes." Muffled Elsa.
"Come on. You gotta write King Soren back remember?" Says Anna with a laugh.
Elsa slowly sits up from bed and rubs her eyes. She looks at her sister who had chocolate stains on her mouth and her usual crazy morning hair. She gives out a little laugh and stands up on her feet. She stretches her arms and back while yawning as she walks towards her window. She opens the window to let fresh air in the room and look outside her kingdom just like she did every morning gazing upon her people and the beautiful view. She takes a deep breath as she inhales the fresh Arandelle air.
"Okay, let's do this." Says Elsa.
"Great! I'll go inform Kai to ready the ship for tomorrow." Says Anna as she gets out of bed and runs to the door. As she opened the door she jumps and screams as she was startled to find Kristoff waiting for her with Sven beside him.
"Oh Kristoff you scared me!" Says Anna as she closed the door and holds her chest.
"Hi, sorry about that." Says Kristoff as he stared at Anna with a confused expression on his face.
"How did you sleep?" Says Anna.
"Uhh good actually .. so Olaf just told me you and Elsa are leaving tomorrow the Southern Isles??" Says Kristoff confused.
"Yes we are, I have to go inform Kai to ready the ship and pack my things. Make sure you bring extra clothes!" Says Anna as she begins to run down the hallway.
"Wait, I'm going with you guys??" Says Kristoff.
"Of course! Don't you want to spend time with me??" Says Anna.
"Well Yeah—" Says Kristoff.
"Then come on! Get your things ready for tomorrow!" Says Anna as she turns the corner leaving Kristoff speechless with Sven.
Elsa wasted no time, she immediately sat on her study desk and began to write her response to King Soren to inform them that she would be there in exactly one day from Wednesday.
"Dear King Soren,
I received your humble letter and after much ponder I am humbly accepting your invitation. I will be leaving to the Southern Isles first thing Wednesday morning. Thank you for reaching out to me and I am looking forward to putting this matter behind us.
Sincerely,
Queen Elsa of Arandelle.
She folds the letter and gently stuffs it in a envelope. She grabs the metal stamp next to her, presses down on the pink clay and stamps the letter leaving the coat of arms of Arandelle. Just then a knock is heard on the door.
"Come in." Says Elsa. Kai gently opens the door and steps inside.
"Good morning your majesty, how did you sleep last night." Says Kai.
"Good mornkng Kai, I great thank you for asking." Says Elsa even though she was lying and still exhausted from being up so late with Anna.
"Princess Anna informed me you plan on leaving to Sourhern Isles tomorrow is that correct?" Says Kai.
"Yes, I will be leaving you in charge of the day to day operations until I return." Says Elsa.
"Understood your majesty, how long will you be gone?" Says Kai.
"Shouldn't take more than a week. The sooner I get this over with the better." Says Elsa.
"I will inform the crew to ready the ship for your departure tomorrow." Says Kai.
"Thank you Kai, one more thing please make sure this letter is sent out to the Southern Isles as quickly as possible. I want them to know ahead of time before we depart." Says Elsa.
"Understood your majesty. It should be there tomorrow the day before you arrive." Says Kai.
The rest of the day Elsa spent her time around Arandelle and the castle trying to organize and finish any paperwork before she left. While Anna and Kristoff on the other hand were packing their things for tomorrow's trip. A trip that would change Elsa, Anna and Kristoffs destiny forever.