Sorry for the lack of updates. Thank you all for reviewing!

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Elsa stood at the altar, facing the bishop. Anna turned and peeked out at the audience nervously. She saw Hans, and waved. He waved back, squished between two men. Anna turned back and watched her sister, nervously fingering her gloves. Elsa bowed, and the bishop placed the small crown on her head. She reached toward the scepter and orb and, with a deep breath, she picked them up and turned around.

"Sehm hon Heldrr Inum Helgum Aygnum ok krund ee Thesum Helgah Stahth, ehk teh frahm furear uthear..." the bishop said in old norse. Elsa shifted nervously, and looked down. Did the scepter feel colder in any way? She hoped not.

"Queen Elsa, of Arendelle." the bishop finished. The crowd echoed him. "Queen Elsa, of Arendelle."

Elsa turned and placed the scepter and orb back on the pillow. She took in a breath, then looked over at her sister, who was staring down at her gloves with a worried expression.

Elsa smiled at the crowd as they exited the chapel, then walked to the great hall.

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Anna watched her sister hold the scepter and orb. She stared down at her hands and realized they were shaking. But why? Elsa was the one becoming queen, so why should Anna be nervous?

She stopped them from shaking and watched, a little scared, as the tips of the gloves began to turn black. They began trembling, and she stopped them again forcefully. A small ember drifted to the floor, and she gently stomped it out and looked up, hoping no one noticed. They were all focused on Elsa.

Elsa turned around again and placed the items back on the pillow, and everyone applauded. Anna didn't trust herself to do so, and just stared down at her hands before leaving for the great hall.

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The great hall was filled with music and laughter. Several couples filled the dance floor, and as the music stopped, they applauded. A trumpet sounded.

"Queen Elsa, of Arendelle!" Kai announced. Elsa stood underneath a formal awning, and smiled warmly at her guests. She studied the hall, and noticed that, above them, there was an unfinished beam. At least, it looked that way. As Kai called for Princess Anna, Elsa noticed that it seemed broken, like something had torn it down. She felt like it should've been familiar, but nothing came to mind.

As the night went on, and the two sisters were introduced to several dukes and duchesses and other people of importance, there was a long stretch of silence.

Now or never, Elsa thought, and turned to address Anna. "Hi," she said. Anna took in a breath, then looked behind her and back at Elsa. "Hi... me?" she asked. Elsa nodded, and Anna shifted nervously. Elsa noticed she kept looking down at her hands, as if they were going to do something out of the ordinary.

"Oh, um... hi."

"You look beautiful," Elsa said, attempting to start a conversation. Anna looked up, surprised. "Oh, thanks. You look beautifuller. Um, not fuller, just... more beautiful."

She winced. Elsa smiled again. "Thank you."

They looked out over the celebration. Elsa played with the edges of her sleeves. "So this is what a party looks like," she stated. Anna rubbed her arm, silent.

"It's warmer than I thought," Elsa began again.

"And what is that amazing smell?" she continued, looking around. They both sniffed the air.

"Chocolate!"

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Anna laughed. Elsa picked up the conversation again. "I've never seen so much laughter," she said. Anna blinked, studying the people around them. "You're right. It's been a while."

"What do you mean?" Elsa asked. Anna winced again. "Um, just saying. I used to watch the people go by. Some would stop and stare at the castle, but others..."

She shook her head.

"Nevermind."

Elsa looked at Anna for a moment, who continued to play with the fingertips of her gloves. She opened her mouth to speak, but Kai began first.

"Your majesty, the Duke of Weaseltown," he announced. Elsa turned and smiled at the short man. He glared at Kai. "Weselton!" he hissed and then, seeing the queen and princess, smiled crookedly. "It's Weselton."

He walked towards them. "As your closest partner in trade, it seems fitting that I offer you your first dance as queen."

He danced a few steps lively, and with a flitter of his feet and a hitch-kick, he bowed. His toupee fell forward, and Anna covered her mouth with her hands to keep from gasping. Elsa hid a smile.

"Thank you," she said. "Only I don't dance."

The duke looked offended for a moment, and Elsa started up again.

"But my sister does."

Anna looked at her sister, shocked. "What?" she asked, beginning to feel her hands warming up. The duke smiled. "Lucky you," he said, dragging her off. Anna looked back at Elsa, a worried look on her face. Elsa waved back sheepishly.

The duke began dancing. "If you swoon, let me know, I'll catch you," he said, hopping around. Anna looked back at Elsa desperately, feeling her hands warm up by the second. Elsa mouthed back "Sorry," and watched them.

"Like an agile peacock!" the duke exclaimed, then continued to make bird sounds. He accidentally stepped on Anna's foot, and she hopped on one foot for a moment. She noticed that the people around her began removing gloves and scarves, and other items that would make them warmer.

"Is it getting hotter in here?" she heard one woman murmur. Desperately, Anna tried to calm down.

"Speaking of," the duke said, even though Anna hadn't said anything, "so great to have the gates open. Why did they shut them in the first place? Do you know?" he asked. "Hmm?"

Anna fidgeted uncomfortably. "No," she said. Had he guessed something was up? He stepped toward her. "Oh, all right. Hold on. They don't call me the little dipper for nothing," he said, proceeding to dip her. Her eyes widened. "I can see that," she grunted, shooting Elsa a 'help-me' look. He flipped her upright again. The onlookers looked on, amused.

"Like a chicken... with the face of a monkey," the duke continued. Anna stared at him in shock.

"I fly!"

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A little bit later, Anna limped back to Elsa, wincing again. Elsa laughed. "Well, he was sprightly," she said. Anna rubbed her sore feet, turning around to face the room again. "Especially for a man in heels... ow," she said. Elsa smiled. "Are you okay?" she asked. Anna took in a breath. "Yeah," she said, exhaling.

They sat there in silence for a moment before Elsa spoke up again.

"This is nice. I wish it could be like this all the time," she said. Anna nodded wordlessly, and then she stared into the distance as if remembering something. She blinked, and looked at Elsa. "It can't," she said. Elsa looked at her worriedly. "Why not?" she asked.

"It just can't," Anna said. Elsa stopped smiling. Anna sighed. "Excuse me," she said. Elsa reached forward and grabbed her arm. "Anna, if there's something you want to tell me, just say it," she said. Anna pulled away. "I can't," she muttered. Elsa grabbed Anna's hand, and the glove slipped off.

"Anna-"

"I said I can't!" Anna burst out, gaining the attention of everyone in the room. Elsa held the glove close to her. "Why not?" she asked. Anna looked at the people around them. "I just can't," she said again, turning and running out. Elsa returned to her spot, still holding the glove. After uncomfortable silence, the orchestra started up again, and the people continued dancing.

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Anna wandered the gardens. She heard something.

"Pssst!" a voice said. Distracted, she tripped over her dress. A hand caught her arm just in time.

"Glad I caught you," the voice said, revealing the prince of the Southern Isles. Anna gasped. "Hans!" she said. He smiled, and pulled her up. "You okay? I wanted to talk to you in the hall, but I never got the chance..."

He studied her up and down. "Are you okay?"

Anna nodded. "Um, yeah. Never been better, actually," she replied, pulling her hand away from his grasp with another blush. He studied her again, and then noticed a small snowflake-shaped mark on her shoulder. "What's this?" he asked. She looked at where he was pointing. "Oh, that's a birthmark. I've had it since... birth, I suppose." She laughed awkwardly.

"I like it," Hans said. She smiled up at him, then her eyes widened as she realized that there were no sparks flying. Literally.

"Okay, so you know how I told you I'd tell you later about whatever it was that happened on the boat?" she asked. Hans frowned thoughtfully. "Um, I think so," he said. She smiled. "Good. So, ever since I was born, I've had this odd power..."

After a long explanation, Hans tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Well, that's just one more thing to add to the unique list of you," he said. She blushed again.

"Okay, can I just say something crazy?" she asked. Hans laughed. "I love crazy," he said. She stood up from the bench they were sitting on.

"All my life, I've had to shut my sister out because of that accident. I thought I'd never actually have a friend... until I met you," she said. He grinned. "I was thinking the same thing! I've been searching all my life to find the right place... maybe it's just the party talking..." he started, then stared at her, then winked. "Or the chocolate fondue."

She giggled. "But with you, I feel like I can do anything. It's like nothing I've ever felt before!" she exclaimed. Hans nodded. "Love..." he said, trailing off. She continued. "Is an open door."

He nodded. "You know, we're a lot alike. I have twelve brothers, and some of them pretended I didn't exist," he said. Anna was silent.

"For three years," he said. Anna nodded, and her smile gradually came back.

"It's crazy." she started.

"What?" Hans asked.

"We finish each other's..." she said again. His face lit up. "Sandwiches!" he exclaimed. She giggled again. "Sure."

"You know, we work in perfect synch," she said. "Almost like..."

"We were just meant to be," Hans said, staring up at the night sky. An unreadable expression crossed over his face, but he quickly hid it under another smile.

"I'm saying goodbye," Anna said suddenly. Hans looked at her, concerned. "To what?" he asked. Anna leaned back and let a burst of fire light up a lantern nearby. "To the pains of the past. I don't have to feel it any more," she clarified. He smiled, but it disappeared as the fire consumed the wick in the lantern. He nodded. "Love is an open door."

He was silent for a moment, then looked at her. "Can I say something crazy?" he asked, waving his hand. The fire disappeared, but Anna didn't notice.

"What?" she asked.

He got down on one knee. "Will you marry me?" he asked. Anna gasped, and her eyes widened. Then she smiled. "Can I say something even crazier?" she said. He nodded.

Say no! her good sense shouted. Love was quick to shout back. Say yes!

You just met the guy! That was good sense again. Love was silent for a moment, and Anna hesitated.

He's really cute! Love finally said. Anna smiled.

"Yes."

Again, sorry for the wait. It's been what, four days? I've been kinda busy. Guess what? I finished school today! I'm home schooled, but you know... it's still great! Hopefully I can update faster now.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Poor Anna. You should've listened to good sense. She's smart. ;)

See you guys next chapter!

-Misfortune

P.S.: Anna's powers will be revealed to everyone in the next chapter...