(A/N): Since i didn't update for like a month I decided to give you the next chapter earlier then I originally intended! However after this it will probably be until this time next week for another chapter. I hope you all enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it! ~Ice Goddess


The trio walked in silence. Elsa's hand behind her back as she led the two recruits away from their platoon. Esmeralda looked to Anna, receiving little less than a shrug she took it into her own hands.

"Major Elsa?"

Esmeralda quickened her pace to walk beside the blonde instead of behind her. Elsa looked to the girl with a raised eyebrow and a cocky smile.

"Yes?"

"I was wondering why you requested us."

"Calhoun and myself believe you two are capable of more than being a basic marine. I would like to test that theory"

Esmeralda nodded and looked to Anna as if to bring her into the conversation. Anna quickly shook her head back and forth, waving her arms in a "holy shit stop what you're doing" sort of way. Esmeralda ignored all of this.

"Are me and Anna going to be competing for a position or something?"

Anna raised her hand to her forehead, letting out a silent breath of annoyance.

"Not really, you both could be enlisted in this program. There's not just one spot open. You'll understand soon enough."

The blonde smiled at Esmeralda.

"Any more questions?"

"None for now, what about you Anna?"

Don't make me talk to her, what are you doing?!

"No ma'am."

What the heck. Is she doing this on purpose? I bet she is. Well no why would she? I kissed her. Well actually kissed me first, but that was before the whole oh hey you're a major and I am a recruit thing played out. maybe if i jus-

"Private Salisbury!"

Anna had gotten lost in her thoughts, Elsa now stood in front of her attempting to talk to her. Esmerelda was right behind the blonde, starring at Anna as if she was sick.

"Did you hear anything I just said?"

Elsa furrowed her eyebrows and glared at the redhead.

Damn. wow nope nothing.

"Uhh No ma'am, I'm sorry."

Elsa continued her glare for half a second and then let her eyes soften ever so slightly.

Shit would you please stop staring at me, I think my face is gonna catch fire from the amount of blush you're causing.

"I was saying, I want to see you both do the obstacle course. I know you both have done it several times before, but i want to see it for myself."

Okay, I can do that. Easy.

"Go as fast as humanly possible, is that clear?"

Esmeralda raised her hand into a quick salute.

"Good, and you Anna?"

"Yes ma'am!"

Elsa smiled at both girls, inhaling through her nose, she let out a quick spurt of air then moved her arms from their crossed position to behind her back, very relaxed.

"Alright, let's get started."

She led the two to the starting line and then pulled out a stopwatch.

"On the count of three."

Esmeralda lowered herself into a form similar to a sprinters stance. Anna did the same but brought herself closer to the ground.

"One."

You got this. Just breathe Anna.

"Two."

Anna glanced up at Elsa.

Wait. Did she just wink at me? What the fuck?

"Three."

Esmeralda sprinted off, Anna stumbled a bit on her start but caught up quickly.

Focus. Ignore her.

Tires.

Knees higher stupid. God what is she playing at?

Rope.

Faster. God she is so hot. No focus.

Crawl.

At least it's not raining. I bet she'd look good covered in mud. DAMNIT ANNA FOCUS.


"2 minute 6 seconds"

Elsa clicked the watch as Anna sprinted past her. Although Anna ended up beating her personal record it felt like the longest time of her life. Esmerelda was a good ten seconds behind her. Both girls went up to Elsa, sharp breaths being taken by both.

"Excellent job you two."

Esmeralda beamed up at the blondes compliment. Anna hunched over, slowly catching her breath.

"Now do it again."

Anna's head jerked up.

"Right now?"

Elsa nodded as she reset her stopwatch.

"Both of you get ready."

The two girls did as told, still panting from the last round.

"Oh and let's try to not get distracted this time."

Anna looked up from her sprinters lunge to see Elsa staring at her.

Bitch, she winked on purpose last time! God and I fell for it!

"One, two."

oh right don't mess up this time.

"Three!"

Anna had a perfect start and a perfect run. As she sprinted past Elsa she heard her say the new time.

"1 minute 58 seconds."

Esmeralda improved as well and got 2 minutes 7 seconds.

"You both cut your times down dramatically. Magnificent job. Hit the showers and meet me in my office in fifteen minutes."

With that the Major turned on her heels and headed towards the academy offices. Anna watched as she walked away, her eyes not wanting to venture anywhere other than the fleeing blonde.

"Nice job Anna."

Esmerelda's voice brought the redhead back to reality.

"Oh hey umh thanks! You too! You got through the rope climb a lot more graceful than I did!"

The two walked over to where they had set down their water jugs and began to drink them full heartedly. Esmeralda took a long drink before responding back again.

"I am dead tired now though. What do you think she wants us for?"

Anna plopped down on the ground as she finished her water jug.

"I'm not sure, maybe she wants us to try out for officers?"

Esmeralda joined Anna. As the redhead squinted into her now empty water bottle Esmeralda lied down on the dirt and blew a bit of her black hair out of her face.

"I don't know if I wanna leave this platoon, I've grown pretty fond of our little elite family."

With a sharp exhale of breath Anna stood up, reaching a hand towards the other girl.

"Cmon, you stink."

With a devious smirk Esmeralda pushed herself up, highfiving Anna's hand away.

"I bet I can beat you to the showers!"

Esmeralda began running to the showers, a laughing Anna chased after.


The now freshly cleaned recruits made it to the Majors door with a minute to spare. Anna went to the door, just before knocking she looked back to Esmerelda.

"Don't just stand there! Knock!"

Anna closed her eyes and took a second to relax.

Knock

Knock

Knock

Her hand hovered by the door for a second, slowly falling to her side. Anna heard the sound of Elsa making her way to the door. It opened and Elsa greeted them with a smile, she opened the door wide and gestured for them to come in.

"Welcome, take a seat."

The two recruits seated themselves as their Major made her way to her chair behind her desk.

"I know it's been an odd day having me hover around and what not but it's all for good reason. You two are the best of the best."

Elsa's eyes glistened as she spoke to the pair. Esmerelda couldn't seem to be able to keep her mouth o shut, she wore a teethy smile that made her eyes squint. Anna just stared.

"I want you two to apply for the MARSOC."

Elsa folded her hands together and set them on her desk. She glanced between the two recruits. Anna spoke first for a change.

"Would that make us the very frontline in times of war?"

Elsa nodded. Esmeralda sat back in the chair, her past enthusiasm was replaced by what seemed to be fear.

"Private Phoebus, are you okay?"

The girl looked up, her strong exterior seemed frail now. Her eyes were sunk, shoulders slacked, her whole body seemed to have sunk.

"Well Major, to be honest I thought you were going to talk to us about being officers. I don't think I could ever be a spec ops marine though."

Woah Mrs. Macho isn't all that tough.

Anna looked to the girl, confused by her sudden change of heart.

"That is perfectly fine, we do not expect you to take on this challenge, the choice is yours. However I do question why not?"

Elsa's shoulders rolled forward as she anticipated the girls reply.

"Well it might sound petty, but it's because of my husband, I couldn't bear the thought of something happening to me on the frontlines. And also with all this tension between the southern isles...we want to start a family one day."

Okay Anna, note to self. stop jumping to conclusions about people.

Elsa gave a small half smile and fell into a more relaxed position.

"Private that is perfectly fine, love is more important. Whatever you love most should be at the forefront of your mind, as I see it is for you."

Esmeralda returned the smile.

"I joined because I wanted justice for all, but also for a better future for my kids, but I want to be there to see my kids grow up. I couldn't do that as MARSOC. Thank you so much for the offer though, I am honored."

Elsa nodded and held out her hand to Esmerelda.

"I envy your passion. You're a great marine. You can either take the rest of the day off or return to Calhoun though I am not sure where they are at now."

With a smirk Esmeralda stood from her chair and graciously shook the majors hand.

"That's alright, I can find them."

With a salute she exited the room. The door shut and Anna once again found herself alone with her Major in her office.

"And what about you?"

What have I got to lose.

"I think it's a great opportunity and I would love to apply ma'am."

Elsa immediately rolled her eyes at the girl.

"Oh god stop calling me ma'am, Private Phoebus didn't call me ma'am and I was not upset with her. You of all people should not be so formal."

Anna's mouth hung in confusion at the blonde.

"Look Anna, I don't mean we're ever gonna hook up, or kiss or anything again. Just don't be so oddly formal, I am not much older than you and ma'am just makes me sound old. I'd rather be called Major."

Anna remained dumbfounded but decided to speak anyways.

"So you're obviously a lot more open to talking about that I see."

Elsa turned slightly pink but remained professional.

"There is no point in denying it, that got us absolutely no where."

"well actually that got me here, and another kiss."

"which will NOT happen again."

Elsa stared at Anna, no hint of a smile on her face.

"Your wink earlier said otherwise."

This time Elsa turned bright red and her shoulders rose, along with her voice as she spoke.

"T-That was just a test, which you failed may I add."

"Did Esmeralda get the same test?"

Elsa's face flashed to a face of grief towards the recruit as well as somehow grew even redder.

Jeez she's as red as a tomato. Damn this is cute.

"W-Well uhm well no, but see I thought you were weaker."

Oh bad move blondie.

"So you're saying that you make me weak."

That was it. elsa couldn't hide her embarrassment anymore. She buries her face into her hands and flops forward onto her desk.

"mmfphh mhh hmmpfff"

Elsa's words are lost in her arms. Anna scoots her chair until she can rest her head on the desk as well. She sets her chin on the corner of the desk looking directly at her Major who was currently overcome with grief.

"Aww hey there little tomato, I don't bite, come on out."

Elsa just shook her head violently.

How is she the cutest thing in the world one second and then an hour before a big scary officer? Not fair at all.

"Ma'am?"

Neither girl had heard the door open so the foreign voice made Major Elsa jump out of her skin.

"My apologies you're...busy."

Elsa stood up from her chair, her face now red from a whole new wave of embarrassment.

"No sir, it's fine. What is it?"

The young officer, very low officer at that, glanced between the two girls.

"Officer Bjorgman is on the phone, he's line 2. He asked to speak with you."

Elsa's face turned serious and the blush faded from her cheeks.

"Thank you."

The man nodded then shut the door and left. Elsa turned to Anna.

"I'm sorry but this phone call is very important, and whatever that just was is very inappropriate. I am glad to hear you're going to apply for MARSOC though. You are dismissed."

Anna didn't dare question the Major. The red head saluted and turned to leave.

"Thank you Anna."

Anna didn't turn around but smiled nonetheless. However as Anna was about to close the door once outside the office she couldn't help but hear the beginning of the Major's phone call.

"Kristoff? Okay hold on, just listen. I have a problem. No, it's a recruit."