Epilogue

The reception was now in full swing. Anna and Kristoff had done their time graciously accepting congratulations from all of the guests, and were now in the center of the hall enjoying their first dance as husband and wife. Elsa, quite content not to be the center of attention for once, watched happily with Victor and her friends from the side of the room. She could clearly see the love and joy in her sister's face as they danced, and couldn't help smiling herself.

"I've been to a few weddings in my time," Victor commented, "but this was by far the best I've seen."

"I'm with you on that one, Vic!" Eugene replied. "Punzie and I should have called on you to plan our wedding, Elsa." Rapunzel responded by punching her husband in the arm.

Elsa smiled. "Thank you. I just wanted Anna's wedding to be perfect. This day will only happen once, and she deserved the best I could give her."

"And she certainly got it." Valka replied. "How will you ever top this for your wedding?"

Elsa looked to her and replied, "My wedding? What do you mean?"

"Oh come on, Elsa." Astrid interjected. "We can all see how well you and Victor fit together. You can't expect us to believe it hasn't at least crossed your mind."

Leave it to a viking to put her on the spot, and Elsa's face went red. Thankfully, Victor came to her rescue.

"I'm not gonna say it's out of the question, but there are a few obstacles we have to work through before we could consider making our relationship permanent."

Elsa pulled Victor close.

"Well, don't wait too long." Valka grinned at Elsa. "You don't want to miss out on such a fine man."

Now it was Victors turn to blush.

Rapunzel commented. "But that would mean Vic would have to give up his exploring. You can't build a marriage by spending so much time apart."

"Quite right, Punzie." Elsa replied. "But I don't want Victor to be anything but who he is. When the time is right to settle is his choice." She looked to Victor. "And I will be here waiting when he is."

Victor suddenly seemed uncomfortable. And by the sudden look of concern on Elsa's face he knew she could see it.

"Um…about that." He stuttered. "I was gonna wait till tomorrow to mention this, but since you brought it up…"

"What's wrong, love?" Elsa asked worriedly.

Victor continued. "Well, I noticed an odd pattern in my travels these past few months, thanks to that map you gave me. Seems every time I went away from Arendelle, my next flight had me heading back towards Arendelle. Something keeps pulling me back this way, and it got me thinking. What if what Kristoff said about love is true, that it will always bring two people back together no matter the distance?"

"That makes sense." Hiccup commented. "It doesn't matter where I go, Astrid always finds me."

Victor continued. "If that's the case, then it makes no difference how hard I try, I'll always be heading back this way. Maybe it's time for me to stop wandering and try a whole new adventure." He then smiled at Elsa. "Any suggestions?"

Elsa's face lit up, and she replied by throwing her arms around Victor and kissing him.

"I don't get it." Ruffnut stated.

Fishlegs provided the explanation. "Victor is asking if Elsa wants him to stay in Arendelle with her, and she is saying yes."

"That's so romantic." Tuffnut commented.

"What's so romantic?" Kristoff asked, he and Anna joining the group.

Valka replied, "I appears that Prince Victor will be staying in Arendelle from now on."

Anna's face lit up. "Oh! That's wonderful!" she exclaimed. Kristoffs smile mirrored his wife's excitement.

"Can I point something out here?" Rapunzel commented. "Is it just me, or do the women in our family seem to be attracted to the…how shall I say it…rough cut type of man?"

"I don't think I understand." Elsa stated.

Rapunzel explained, "Well, I found the love of my life in Eugene, who at the time was a wanted thief. Anna fell for Kristoff, an ice harvester. And now you've landed yourself a rogue prince."

"I see what the princess means." Valka commented. "You've all found yourselves diamonds in the rough."

Elsa smiled. "I see your point. I guess we all like a man with rough edges that we can smooth out."

"Then you should come to Berk more often." Astrid commented. "Rough edges are all we have."

Astrids comment brought forth a flurry of laughter from the group.

"OH! Speaking of rough edges…" Anna stated, running towards the band. The others watched confusedly as Anna chatted with the band leader, then ran back.

"Next dance," she called out, "is for all of us."

Valka mentioned, "I'm afraid I don't know the steps."

Anna giggled. "Oh yes you do."

The band leader called out. "Everyone. At the request of Princess Anna, we present a song from my great grandfathers people, the Marauder Viking clan."

Immediately the band broke into a fast, spirited tune that instantly drew the Riders to the dance floor, followed by the royal family of Arendelle, as well as the Prince and Princess of Corona. At first others simply watched in amazement as the royals of Arendelle and Corona danced with the Vikings of Berk, which looked more to them like jumping around senselessly than dance. But the smiles and laughter from Elsa, Anna and Rapunzel soon lured others to join them. Before long, there was no room left on the dance floor, and everyone was having a wonderful time. A feeling that continued well into the night.

But all good things must come to an end. And as the group sat conversing after another very spirited dance, Kai came over to Elsa and whispered. "Your majesty. I'm afraid it's time."

"Already?" Elsa replied.

Kai nodded in response. Elsa sighed and stood, then walked over to the band platform.

"Your attention, please everyone!"

The music stopped and all eyes were on her.

"I'm afraid." She continued, "that the time has come for the bride and groom to leave us for their honeymoon. If you would all form two lines, Kai and Gerda will be passing out rice to toss as they leave, to be followed by what has been promised to be a spectacular sendoff provided by the Dragon Riders of Berk."

The Riders headed outside as everyone took their places, with Anna and Kristoff at the front of an aisle of guest, now armed with handfuls of rice. Elsa gave Anna and Kristoff each a warm hug, then tossed her rice into the air above them, signaling them to start running. Rice showered down from each guest as they passed. Some were a little more sadistic, intentionally aiming at them. But it was all in good fun.

As Anna and Kristoff passed out the doors, they continued down the stairs where a white open carriage was waiting for them. On either side of the carriage, and a small distance away, the Riders and their dragons were lined up side by side. Upon seeing the happy couple, they began tossing small bags into their dragon's mouths. The dragons then each launched the bags into the air on a fire blast. As Anna and Kristoff boarded the carriage, the dragon blasts exploded above them in colorful showers of bright sparks, lighting up the night sky in a display like none had seen before. For a few moments, Anna and Kristoff just sat in the carriage watching the display, before Kristoff finally signaled the driver to go.

Elsa and Victor watched the display from the upper level balcony, and waved happily as the carriage rolled off.

"Now that is what I call a perfect ending to the evening." Victor commented.

"The evening isn't over yet." Elsa replied.

Victor was confused. "But the party is over. The guests are leaving. What's left?'

Elsa pulled him close and kissed him, then grinned slyly,

"Anna and Kristoff aren't the only ones who'll be making noise tonight!"