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"Alright, I hope he's not too far..." Anna stops treading through the snow to take a breath. She had made it to the ledge that overlooked the kingdom. Looking up, the harsh wind blurred her vision. The storm was getting bigger and stronger and for a moment, Anna regretted leaving the palace. She didn't want to be stuck in the middle of a blizzard all by herself. It only made her more desperate to find Kristoff. If she wanted to avoid Elsa's search party, then she would have to move faster, right into the storm.
"Okay Anna, you can do this." She reminds herself and continues through the snow.
"Your Majesty, the guards have just left for the Valley. They will be looking for The Princess. One man will return tomorrow with word of their progress and if the Princess is found, they will all return together." Kai stands by the door of the library and delivers the news. Elsa sits by the fireplace while John looks out the window.
"Thank you Kai. Please report back to me immediately if you hear anything." She replies. With a bow, Kai exits the room closing the door behind him.
"Don't worry Elsa, your sister has done it before." John turns around and seats himself on the window seat. Elsa smiles and stands up.
"Yes she has, and she almost died doing it. If she is out there, I just hope she finds Kristoff. He knows what he's doing out there. I'm afraid Anna doesn't." She stares into the fireplace deep in thought.
"It's just...I can't do this without my sister. If something does happen to her out there, it'll be my fault." She blurts out.
"No, that's not true. Don't say th-" John starts denying her thoughts.
"But it is! I'm the one who sent her fiancé out there! She wouldn't have wanted to travel out into the deep wilderness if I hadn't done that in the first place!" She whirls on him before breaking down in tears. John rushes over and kneels beside her.
"Elsa. Your sister...she's-she's a free spirit. She hates being controlled, but she likes doing what she believes is right. But none of the reckless or crazy things she has done are your fault. She chose to leave on her own terms. Please don't cry Elsa." She wipes her cheeks and stares up at him.
"Thank you John. You've been very kind to me, a true friend." She sniffles as John pulls her up to sit on the couch.
"I haven't done that much." He hands her a handkerchief and sits beside her.
"No, you have. You've been kind and honest. Most men I meet try to get on my good side so they can ask for my hand in marriage. For you, it just seems to come naturally." She shakes her head with a grin.
"Heh, honest..." He shifts uncomfortably in his seat. If there was one thing he couldn't handle, it was honesty. John couldn't lie even if his life depended on it, and his brothers hadn't exactly helped him improve on that over the years. He was shocked he had made it this far without breaking down and confessing sooner.
"I'm glad to have met you. You're a good friend Prince John, and I thank you for being there for me." She smiles and looks at him. He shutters and looks away before he says something he shouldn't.
"Is something wrong?" She asks when he looks away.
"No." He taps his finger against his leg impatiently and prays for her to change the subject.
"You don't look well." She leans forward to get a better look at him.
"I'm fine." He shrugs it off and attempts to look calm.
"You're turning red." She looks at him skeptically.
"Uhm..." He turns away and realizes he can no longer sit still, so he stands up and steps closer to the fireplace.
"John?" She stares at his back as he moves away from her.
"Elsa, I-" he places a hand on the sill above the fireplace. He closes his eyes and sucks in a deep breath. He couldn't lie anymore, not to her.
"You're wrong." He says to the fire.
"What?" Elsa whispers holding the handkerchief close to her chest. She found herself too afraid to move.
"I haven't been completely honest with you.
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