Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well and having a great summer! Updating has been really hard when you don't have a computer available to you. Thus I have been trying my best. I finally got some stuff done today and it's finally time to update! This is probably the longest chapter I have written so far but I think chapter 7 is longer.

Anyway, thank you for all the lovely reviews! We've almost hit 40 and I'm so happy! My goal is after this chapter we hit 50! Can you guys do that? I believe you can! Thank you for all of the lovely feedback. I'll try replying to them when I get a chance as well.

I digress, please enjoy this chapter! The ball is finally here! It was a fun chapter to write.

~Ashley Skye

Chapter 6: The Ball

I opened my eyes to the sun pouring out my window. It was finally the day of the ball. Yesterday Jack came over and helped me with the rest of the decorating and planning. I was so grateful for his help; I would've been up all night setting up if it weren't for him. I stretched my limbs as I rose out of bed to go do my morning routine. The ball was starting in the early evening and Jack said he'd be coming around the late afternoon if possible.

I stepped into my bathroom and turned on the water for my bath. I then continued to slip off my nightgown and took a look at myself in the mirror. My snowy skin created a glare in the mirror as I observed myself carefully. My pale blonde waves fell softly over my shoulder as I pulled all of my hair onto one side. I clasp my hands together and closed my eyes tightly. Please let everything turn out right tonight at the ball. I know you can hear me somehow, and I beg of you to spare me of the disaster like last time. I would appreciate it greatly Moon.

I turned back around and slowly dipped myself into my warm bath. I quickly washed my hair and body until I then tilted my head back to rest it upon the edge of the pearly white tub; thus trying to relax my nerves. I let out a sigh in content as I closed my eyes.

"I think I'll stay in here a little longer."

I opened my eyes to find myself still in the tub and I jolted awake. The water sloshed around me and some spilled out the sides from my sudden movement. Oh goodness, how long have I been asleep for? I'm relieved that I didn't drown! Then a knock suddenly came at the door.

"Elsa, it's Jack. Are you in there? Your sister has been wondering where you've been?" He called for me on the other side of the door.

"Y-yes I'm in here, and I'm fine!" I reply, answering to his pleas.

"Is it okay if I come in?" He requested and I responded immediately as I quickly covered myself in case he did come barging in.

"N-NO! I'm fine," I stammered as I rose from my bath and the waters dripped off of my body. I swiftly grabbed my towel to wrap it around me. I then drained the water from my bath and opened the bathroom door to find him sitting casually on my still unmade bed. I'd better call a maid to tend to that later. I made a mental note.

"What were you doing in there anyway?" Jack asked as his brows furrowed, he looked slightly unhappy.

"I was bathing," I stated simply as I turned my back to him and faced my closet.

"It took you four hours to bathe?" He retorted. FOUR HOURS? I swiftly turned around to glance at the clock. It had been fifteen past noon.

"I was napping for that long?" I asked myself aloud.

"You were napping? What a lazy Queen you are, especially when you have already so much to do today." He mocked. I gave him an infuriated expression. Oh shut up Frost! I've been busy setting up for the ball and the wedding all week! Yet he's immortal and sleep isn't a necessity for him, he has no place to talk.

"You have no place to talk you immortal fiend! You don't get tired like us humans and for your information lying in that bath was very soothing!" I seethed. He threw his hands up in the air to admit defeat.

"I was kidding around Elsa dear; can't you take a little measly joke?" He chimed childishly. I crossed my arms as I bounced my hip to one side.

"Well if you'll excuse me I must get changed, if you would please wait for me downstairs I would be appreciative." I blurted as I continued to glare at him. He rolled his eyes playfully but he complied as he slowly glided out of my room. I then turned to face my closet and I creaked open the door.

"Now, what should I wear?"

I trotted down the stairs and into the dining room. There I saw Anna, Kristoff, and Jack all exchanging conversation and laughter. They all seemed to be getting along nicely, I'm glad that the only family I have supports me on this whole Prophecy deal. I am appreciative of their cooperation—including Jack's.

"Good morn—I mean afternoon everyone," I corrected myself abruptly.

"—And thank you for waiting for me Jack," I added with a sincere smile towards him. He nodded back with a smile.

"Is that what you're wearing for the ball tonight?" Anna asked as she observed me peculiarly.

"Of course not!" I retorted. "The ball gown I have in mind is dashing; I cannot wait to wear it tonight." I added joyously. Anna looked delighted.

"I can't wait to see Elsa, but I bet it won't be as dashing as the gown you made out of ice last year! That dress was so fitting for you," Anna complimented as I flustered a little bit. I loved that dress but I haven't worn it since the time I made it. Unfortunately it is tainted with too many horrid memories. I don't think I'll ever be able to wear it again. I began twirling my hair between my fingers as my thoughts swirled in my mind.

"You made a gown out of ice?" Jack was amused and his eyes were glinting with curiosity.

"Yes I did, last year during my 'rebellion stage'." I joked with a small chuckle. Anna snickered as well.

"That perfect girl is gone." I was reciting my own words in my mind. I wonder if that girl really is gone… though I know she will be soon. Oh what a fool I was all those years ago. I am still to this day pained by my old reclusive life. My eyes went to the floor; I was beginning to space out as my thoughts were taking control over me.

I suddenly then felt the looping of Jack's arm going around mine and slowly dragging me away from the dining room. I snapped back to reality and I become slightly annoyed for latching on to me.

"C'mon Elsa,"

"Let me go Jack! Where the heck are you taking me anyway?" I spout out in annoyance. He lets go of me and walks ahead yet I continue to follow along.

"Anna said you have something for me to wear to the ball, so I'm dragging you back into your room and show me what it is." He boasted in excitement. I giggled and followed behind him as we returned to my room.

"Alright, so where is it?" He asked with a bright smile. My eyes shifted around the room and I just then remembered that I am making his clothes for him.

"Oh, I just remembered that I'm the one making your proper clothes with this—"I open one of my palms and intricate snowflakes began to swirl and float around the perimeter of my hand; Jack's eyes widened in shock.

"Sounds like a plan Elsa," He mentions as he begins to strip himself down. My eyes widen and I cover my eyes immediately while turning my back to him.

"Why did you have to do that in front of me?" I shouted yet it was muffled from my hands still covering my face. The heat was already radiating from my cheeks. Why do I feel such an urge to turn back around? I shook the thought as soon as it arrived.

"Well I'm done getting undressed so you at least have to turn around and open your eyes in order to see what you're creating," he bossed me. How dare him! But I was compliant and turned back around to see him only in his boxer shorts. Oh was a relief, at least he's not completely naked. My worries were alleviated yet I stared at his bare chest. He had some muscle that jutted down his torso. Then my eyes traveled further down to a certain area. My eyes then quickly shifted back to his face and I smile nervously. Oh my, I hope he didn't notice. My heartbeat quickened in my chest as I tried to keep my eyes on him. Then Jack spoke up.

"I can be completely naked if you want me to your Majesty, your wandering eyes tell me that you have quite an imagination there," he jokes as he tries to embarrass me—and it was working!

"Stop messing with me Jack! And I wasn't imagining anything!" I pleaded as my face was flushing bright red. He was chuckling coyly from my response.

"Oh Elsa, I'm only pulling your tail darling." He admits sympathetically as his hand reaches for my face and he strokes it slightly. I pull myself away instantaneously because I am still quite mad at him from his teasing.

"No more joking around all right? Now stand still please and let me work my magic," I command so suddenly. He quickly stood up straight and then moved his legs at shoulder width apart.

I swirled my hands around and started from the bottom-up. I made him white leather boots that went up to his mid-calve and silver lines running up the edges, along with a pair of navy blue pants. The pants were securely tucked into his boots. Lastly the jacket was a mixture of white, with light and dark blues, and it was embroidered with silver threads to brighten the whole jacket's features. It looked stunning on him already. I leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.

"You look great Jack, I've never made men's clothes before, but this is a good start," I complimented myself because I really enjoyed the creation I had planned for him.

"Well thank you Elsa, it's such a lovely piece of attire. I just might keep it." He offered and I nodded my head in agreement.

"I'm also going to be creating your attire for the wedding too," I added as I fondled with one of his intricately carved silver buttons. These came out so realistically—I adore them so! I thought as I continued to speculate his outfit. Jack nodded his head in approval.

"Now that you're all ready for the ball, I'd like you to help the servants bring in the flowers and spread them out across the ballroom and the entrance of the castle. While you do this I'm going to get ready myself." I instructed. Jack nodded his head and accepted my order. I thanked him graciously as he walked out of the room. All right, now that that's out of the way, I can tend to myself and call the maid to make this bed. I went over to my bell system to call in any service of my choosing. I pulled the designated bell for the maids' service. They arrived within less than a minute and they all tended to their duties while I was in the bathroom trying to style my hair. I took two hair curlers and placed them along my bangs in order to curl those inwards. They would sculpt my face perfectly. While the curlers were left to settle in my hair I brushed my face with an off-white powder. It matched my pale skin tone and covered any pores or blemishes. Next, I spread some sparkly-white eye shadow over my eyelid and some black eye pencil around my waterline and lash-line. Lastly, I brushed on a light pink undertone onto the sides of my cheeks and a light pink lipstick shade to match. After doing my makeup I pulled most of my hair into a neat bun and all that remained was a few wavy strands that fell neatly on each side of my head. Finally I then took out the curlers from my bangs and they fell neatly on my forehead. Ah, perfect.

I strolled out of my bathroom and I was pleased to see the maids were done quickly. They also set out my ball gown for me—how nice of them! I trotted happily over to observe the dress carefully. It was a pale ice blue with silver sequences scattered all over the bodice of the dress. The dress shined beautifully from the sunlight pouring out my window and I was in awe of it.

I immediately began stripping myself down and I unzipped the dress carefully in case any threads got caught. I pulled the dress over me and it slipped on me comfortably. I then reached around to pull the zipper back up for a comfort fit. It was slightly tight around my chest area but I didn't let it bother me. Lastly I pulled on a pair of silver strappy heels and a silver necklace to match my whole look. I swiftly ran to the mirror and examine my final look. I smiled with glee as I twirled myself around.

"I look fantastic," I muttered to myself with sheer confidence.

I turned on my heel and over to the door. I hope Jack is almost done with his task; we only have two more hours until the ball begins. I swung open the door and there was Jack—his hand was raised as if ready to knock on my door.

"Oh Jack, you startled me," I squeaked as his eyes inspected me. I blushed slightly.

"Wow, Elsa, y-you look amazing," he took a minute to admire me.

"Thank you Jack," I praised with a beaming smile. "Anyway," I continue, "Have you finished laying out the flowers?"

"Yes I have, but now we must set up the food on platters and onto the remaining tables in the ballroom." He reminded. I nodded in agreement and we both headed down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Guests were already piling in by six o'clock and everything was prepared as planned. Jack stood by me as the ballroom was getting filled with talkative people by the minute. The volume and chatter of voices increased and Jack took my hand gently. I peered down to see our fingers intertwined with each other's. My cheeks were begging to blush but I forced the feeling away. He then strokes my hand with his thumb, which calms me. I take one last deep breath before I shudder away my remaining nerves.

"Are you getting nervous Elsa?" He whispered into my ear and his voice startled me.

"Y-yeah, a little bit, but I'll be fine Jack," I assure him with a smile. He grins back and then turns his head back to the incoming guests. It was already almost time for the ball to begin. Please let everything go well. I begged under my breath, trying to de-stress myself.

My eyes were planted on Anna and Kristoff. They were conversing with a couple of townspeople and their expressions looked grim. I wonder what they're talking about and that set me off to my worrying once again. Why are you letting the slightest things get to you Elsa? Tonight is going to go well, I'm sure of it! My conscience screamed at me. My thoughts were finally hushed and everything was about to begin. I signaled Jack to go sit at the sidelines to await my introduction.

"My fellow subjects, I welcome you to my castle for a night of extraordinary events! I know you all must be waiting for me to introduce the man I'm going to marry this week. Well ladies and gentlemen—I'd like you to meet Prince Jack Frost of the Aleutian Isles." (I had to at least come up with an alias for Jack. I can't just call him Jack Frost like any old commoners name. That would seem questionable.)

I peered over at Jack to seem him hesitantly walk upon the platform. He looked nervous. I turned my sight back to the audience and they all were confusingly staring at my hand that was bringing forth Jack. The murmurs of the crowd began to break out and I was suddenly acknowledged of the fact that they were all unable to see him. I panicked.

"There's no one there!" One shouted.

"Yeah, where is he your Majesty?" Another shouted. My head whipped around back and forth between the questioning crowd and Jack's lone figure.

"They don't believe in me Elsa," he mumbled shamefully. I ran over to him and pulled him over onto the platform with me.

"He's here and I'll prove it to you! He's a real man and I'm going to marry him! You just have to believe he's there!" I retort back to the crowd. They all turn and raise their eyebrows to the person next to them. Most of them were not amused.

"I want you to lift me up and kiss me," I barked orders to Jack. His eyebrows furrowed, as I demanded.

"Are you sure this will work?" He questions, as he sounded doubtful. "I fear they may just think you're a monster Elsa, and I don't want that to happen to you again." He begs desperately. I shake my head and disagree.

"Just please do as I say, whether it will work or not—it's worth a try." I spout. He gives in and slowly he wraps his arms around my torso and lifts me as his lips firmly press against mine. I groan softly against his kiss as I hear the cluster of gasps among the crowd.

"There's someone there now!" The first one speaks up.

"No! I still don't see anyone there!" Another shouts, refusing to believe.

"You just have to believe!" I group of people answer from afar.

"He's really actually there! Just like magic!" A woman hollers in fear.

"It's witchcraft!" An old man croaks as his voice shakes violently.

"No it's not! We accepted the Queen for having powers last year and if she wants her future husband to be just like her, and then just let it be!" Anna shouts from the sidelines. Everyone turns to listen in to her.

Jack then finally sets me down and we stand hand-in-hand as we listen as well.

"Queen Elsa is happy with Jack and they love each other dearly. Nobody can stop them from getting married. I don't care if you can see him or not! He WILL become the King of Arendelle and he will be a prosperous ruler with Queen Elsa. If you don't believe me or my sister then you can leave Arendelle and seek to live elsewhere!" Anna rants as Kristoff holds her hand to try and calm her down. She was fuming over everyone's reactions. Thank you Anna, I really do you owe you one for today.

"I apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to see him, but I promise you all that you eventually will… once you believe." I beseeched. The crowd's expression showed remorse and I softened my mood slightly as I forgave their outbursts from earlier. Today's events aren't anybody's fault. This was inevitable but it can all be solved once everyone believes.. I reassured myself. I peered at Jack through my lashes and he grinned happily towards me. I returned the smile.

"The ball will continue as planned. There is food placed all around for your offering. You all may dance and dally around as you please. This is a celebration, so please enjoy the time you are here. This ball was not thrown for me, but for each and every one of my loyal subjects. Have a great time!" I spoke out as everyone dispersed throughout the ballroom. I then turned to Jack and he softly took my hand.

"Your Majesty, may I please have this dance?" He breathlessly whispered against my hand and his lips were already planted upon the top of my hand. His seductiveness was practically pouring out of his mouth as his lips were warmly touching my skin. His voice was a low growl with a possessive tone. My face immediately flushed without my permission. Oh my, I don't even know how to dance. I don't want to deny his lovely offer but I also don't want to embarrass myself in front of him.

"I-I can't dance Jack," I squeak as I am practically forcing myself to deny him. Oh, I'm so sorry Jack! I internally apologize.

"That's okay Elsa, I'll just lead. I've watched people dance for hundreds of years," he boasted and my mouth dropped. He's been alive for hundreds of years? I know he's a guardian and The Spirit of Winter, but I didn't know he's been Jack Frost for hundreds of years. My heart dropped as another thought came crashing down on me.

Not many have believed in him over the years, so does that mean that he's been completely isolated for this long? My heart began to ache for him. I slightly know how he feels except that I had a choice to isolate myself—he didn't.

Before accepting his offer I wrap my arms around him and pull him close to me. He was surprised by my sudden act.

"Elsa, are you okay?" He asked in a worrisome tone. I giggled softly to cover up my remaining sorrow.

"Y-yeah I'm fine, I-I just thought you might need a hug is all." I made an excuse. "Anyway, c'mon! Let's dance!" I cheer as I grasp his hand and drag him out onto the dance floor. He chuckles as I pull him along. The dance floor was swirling with many waltzing couples. Each and every one of them was smiling with glee as their partner lead them along the way. It was such a lovely evening and it's just about to get better. Jack takes my hand as his other hand grasps onto my waist. My other hand rests upon his shoulder and we suddenly begin to glide across the floor. My skirts flowed and followed behind me. I tried my best not to trip over my own feet or my dress. I gasped as Jack twirled me around and back into the same position we began.

Soon I was following his pattern of dance steps and I was smoothly gliding and twirling around with him. It was just Jack and I with the rest of the world behind us. Then suddenly I noticed many couples stop in their tracks and was awe struck. They can see him! My thoughts burst with happiness and a huge beaming smile spreads across my face. Jack showed of his trademark smile as well and we both giggled while we continued to dance. The crowd was slowly surrounding us and soon then we were the only ones left dancing.

After a few more minutes the music finally came to a stop and we did as well. The crowd applauded and cheered us for our lovely performance. Jack leaned in and kissed me passionately. I smiled against the kiss as I wrapped my arms around his neck. The amount of happiness I was feeling in that moment was practically overflowing and my cheeks were beginning to feel numb by how much I was smiling. Jack then swiftly scooped me up into his arms and I squealed in surprise.

"J-Jack! Where on earth are you taking me?" I snap as I try to cloak my bubbling giggles.

"You'll see," he answers as he continues to take me down the hall. I relax myself in his arms as he travels to the 'secret' destination.

He stops at a pair of doors that lead to the outside/courtyard area. He opens the doors and my eyes widen in an instant. The courtyard was covered in icy roses that shined like a rainbow from the moonlight. It was such an exquisite scene in front of me. Jack smiled from my reaction; he knew I loved it instantly.

"I decided to surprise you with this. I did it while I was setting up the flowers all around the castle. Also this is an apology for not telling you that not everyone sees me. I should have mentioned it days ago but I didn't want to crush your plans." He said with remorse as he sat me down to look around. I turned to him and gave him a sincere look.

"You have no need to apologize for something you can't control. I can tell that you hate being invisible to the human eye—unless you are believed in." Jack's head lowered in shame, but I continued to show my sympathy.

"I can see the sorrow that remains in your eyes Jack, and I want to take that sorrow away once we are married." I try to choke out without getting embarrassed—my face did flush though. Jack then lifted his head and his eyes showed a glint of hope.

"Besides," I continue as I take a few steps closer to him. I then take his hand and gently squeeze it.

"You may not ever get to be human again but I will make people believe in you in order to make you feel even just remotely human again. But may I ask you… Are you nervous about this entire situation? What if Pitch is stronger than we believe? And what if our child dies in battle? What then?" I ask my list of questions. Jack's eyes widen in terror and he tries his best to answer.

"I don't know yet. Though I am terrified of the many things that can go wrong, but if we are careful and strong-willed—we will succeed. The only thing I will have to get used is being a Father. I still can't even bring myself to believe it just yet. These events are getting closer every day and we can't ignore them for much longer." He explained as my heart jumped in my chest when he renewed my worries of our future.

"I know Jack. But I think it will all go well. I just can't believe our wedding is in two days." I tried to have a positive outlook. Jack nodded his head in agreement.

"Two days…" He echoed me. I then moved closer to him to pull him into a loving embrace.

"Thank you for everything Jack, I'm very grateful for you being here. I'm so glad I get to spend the rest of my life with someone as kind and light-hearted as you. I feel so fortunate." I poured out my feelings with a shaky voice. Jack then held me at arm's length and smiled sweetly.

"I feel the same way Elsa," he replied happily. My eyes then began to well up in tears but I tried my best to hold it back. Jack dragged me back into him arms and I cried tears of joy into his lone shoulder. I-Is this love I'm feeling? He cares a whole lot about me and I do the same. I feel so damn grateful for him and his sincerity. After abandoning myself I have become someone anew once he arrived. I am a better person than I was all my life, he changed me for the better and there aren't enough kind words for me to say to thank him.

"J-Jack?" I attempt to choke out behind my cries. He then starts to stroke my hair as he responds.

"Yes Elsa?"

"I-I… I think I love you," I manage to whisper to him and his arms still hold me tightly against him.

"I think I do too Elsa," he says in such a caring way. He sounded like he meant it and I hugged him tighter as I let out a small giggle. Oh Jack.

I then take my head off of his shoulder and I make eye contact with him. I see my reflection in his glistening eyes and I inspect that my eyes are puffy from my crying. Suddenly Jack pulls me towards him and his lips smash against mine. I let out a small groan as his lips take control. My mouth then opens wider and I feel his tongue tentatively slither against mine, which shocks me, but I welcome it. Our kiss increases in passion as my legs begin to feel like jelly and my heart pounds hard in my chest. Oh Jack.

The kiss finally breaks off and we both gasp for breath as our faces flush a bright red. I try my best to act natural but it was practically impossible after such a wondrous moment like that. Jack then silently takes my hand and leads me over to a bench and we sit together as we observe the magnificent roses Jack had made. After a few minutes I ask him a quick question about the roses.

"Hey Jack, will the roses melt overnight?"

"Huh? O-oh, yeah, unfortunately it's the end of winter." He answers sadly. I press my lips into a hard line from his answer. That's a shame; I don't want them to ever leave this garden. But Jack could probably make some next winter and they will stay the all through winter because of the frequent snowfall here in Arendelle.

"Could you make some more next winter?" I ask with a child-like tone. Jack then chuckles and replies.

"Of course Elsa, I'll keep them around the whole winter if you want." He offers. I giggle like a schoolgirl in response.

"Good."

For the last hour of the ball Jack and I stayed in the garden and conversed casually. We laughed together and smiled together. We had such a great time that night and every one of my subjects enjoyed their time at the castle and wished Jack and me the best of luck on our wedding. Maybe, just maybe, my life wasn't actually just a series of unfortunate events, and finally everything was going my way.

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Though I know deep in my heart that it won't for much longer.

Aww! Aren't they just cutie pies?! ^_^ I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

By the way, my birthday is in 2 days! I'll finally be 18, I'm so excited! (In addition the reason why it took me long to update is that I was finally registering for classes this fall and I had lots of paperwork to go through and obtain. It was a long two weeks and there's still more to do! . )

Please bear with me guys and I will try to update as quickly as I can. The next chapters that I'm writing are going to take a lot of brainpower and they need to be perfect! So stay tuned cause I'm not giving up on this fanfiction anytime soon. I will be updating, even if it takes me a while!

Thank you for all of the favorites, follows, and reviews and keep it up! I love seeing people enjoy what I have put out for them.

But until next time.

~Ashley Skye