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This chapter is not based off of a song. It's just a bridge to get to the next one, hence the title. It will be shorter than usual. Also, it's a bit more 'drama' filled.
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Here's chapter 4!
Anna opened the door and nervously peeked inside, holding Hans' hand. She turned back around. "I'm so nervous," she said. Hans noticed that one of the ribbons hanging from her hair was burning again, and he laughed, pinching it out. "I noticed," he said. Anna blushed, turning back around. Hans rolled his eyes.
"Let's go," Anna said. She pushed the door open further and walked in, slightly nervous. A couple of minutes ago, she'd stormed out, almost losing control of her powers.
Walking forward, she pulled Hans along with her, and waited for a couple to finish introducing themselves to Elsa before stepping forward.
"Elsa!" Anna exclaimed. Elsa looked up, a little startled. She smiled warily, and Anna quickly amended her statement.
"I mean... Queen..." Anna started, scratching her neck awkwardly. She blinked and stepped back, revealing Hans.
"May I present Prince Hans of the Southern Isles," she announced. Elsa stared in shock at Anna, then at Hans and gave a slight smile.
"Pleased to meet you," Elsa said, a little uncertainly. Hans bowed. "Your Majesty," he said. Anna stepped forward. "Terribly sorry to interrupt," she started. Elsa shook her head. "You didn't interrupt," the new queen replied. Anna smiled, and Hans quickly pinched out a flame that had started on her ribbon again. Anna was oblivious, and continued speaking.
"We would like..." she started, looking at Hans. He nodded and continued. "Your blessing..." he supplied.
"Of..." Anna said, and they both finished.
"Our marriage."
Elsa stared at the two of them in shock. "What? I'm sorry, I'm confused."
Anna sighed. "Well, of course we haven't got all the details, but of course you'll be the guest of honor, and-"
Elsa cut her off.
"No, I mean... what are you talking about? Marriage?"
"Yes!" Anna exclaimed, linking arms with Hans. "We'll need a few days to plan the ceremony," she began, counting the things off on her fingers.
"Days?" Elsa tried to speak, but was continually interrupted by Anna's rambling.
"Of course we'll have soup, roast, and ice cream, and then we can..."
She trailed off, then looked at Hans. "Wait, would we live here?" she asked. Elsa tried to get Anna's attention, but could not.
"Here? Anna-"
"Absolutely!" Hans said, then leaned in. "If your powers don't bring it down," he pointed out. Anna slightly hit his arm. "Shh!" she said. "Elsa doesn't know."
"I don't know what?" Elsa said. Hans looked at her in surprise, then rubbed his arms as the temperature dropped and rose and dropped again.
"Anna, you can't get married! You're too young," she said. Anna frowned and looked at her. "And you aren't?"
"Well, I'm an adult, and you are not!"
"So?" Anna replied. Hans noticed that her remaining glove had begun to blacken, and quickly grabbed her hand.
"So, you can't get married," Elsa said. She worriedly looked at everyone, who had begun to stare at the growing argument. Elsa frowned. "Anna, can I talk to you? Alone?" she emphasized. Anna squeezed Hans' hand. "No," she said. "Whatever you want to say, you can say to both of us."
Elsa sighed. "Anna, how long have you known Hans?"
"Since this morning," Anna said matter-of-factly. Elsa folded her arms. "That there is the reason you can't marry him! You can't marry a man you just met!"
"But it's true love!" Anna protested. Elsa stared at her. "Excuse me?" she said.
"True love!" Anna repeated, slowing down as she realized what she was saying. By then, it was too late. Elsa nearly exploded.
"True love?!" she exclaimed. "I spent thirteen years locked outside your door, trying to get you to talk to me, and you call this true love?" Elsa shouted. She didn't care how many people were looking now. This had to be said.
Hans pulled his hand away from Anna's, wincing and shaking it. "Anna, you're burning up," he warned. She glared at Elsa.
"Well maybe I wouldn't have had to do so if you hadn't brought me to the hall in the first place!" she shouted back. The flames on the torches lighting the room flared, and Elsa's eyes widened. "I did no such thing!" she retorted. "We were best friends until you shut me out for no reason!"
The people around them couldn't seem to get comfortable. As soon as it got too hot, it got too cold again in a matter of seconds. The people near the torches backed away worriedly.
"Anna!" Hans shouted to get her attention. She looked at him. "What!" she shouted, then stepped back, fear filling her gaze as she noticed that the room was quickly becoming a mess, filled with melting chocolate and people slipping on frozen ground.
"I have to go," she murmured, trying to leave the room. Elsa grabbed her shoulder. "Anna!" she started. Anna pulled away. "No," she said, walking away.
"What are you so afraid of?" Elsa cried, trying not to notice the mess that was being made. Anna looked back for a second, and Elsa continued. "All you do is shut the world out. Why? Why was today so different?"
Anna stared at her. "I can't," she choked out, eyes filling with tears. Elsa didn't want to say anything, but the words came out anyway.
"Then leave."
Anna turned away, the banners and tapestries being consumed by flame behind her. Eyes widened and people began to panic. The duke, holding a piece of cake, looked at the door from which the princess had left.
"Sorcery. I knew there was something dubious going on here, besides the queen's magic," he spat.
Elsa turned to Kai quickly. "The party is over," she said. "Close the gates."
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Anna, now outside, ran into a crowd of people. They smiled, oblivious to the panic inside. One woman saw the worry on Anna's face and stepped forward, gently cradling the baby she held in her arms. "Princess?" she began. Anna backed towards on of the fountains and, in her panic, evaporated the water. Someone gasped, and the woman stepped back. Anna fled towards the fjord.
Looking back, she stepped forward and down. Anna inhaled sharply and realized that she had evaporated the water in front of her and was now stepping on the floor of the gulf. She looked across to the far side, took a deep breath, and ran.
Somewhere behind her, Elsa and Hans rushed towards the water. Elsa stepped towards Anna, but was held back by Hans. "The fjord," he murmured. Elsa looked around and, sure enough, the water was dissipating. The ships started to sink to the floor, startled birds flying out of their perches. Elsa stared after her sister, who was quickly disappearing into the forest.
They slowly made their way back to the town square, nothing to be done.
"It's sorcery, I tell you!" the duke said, placing his hand on the fountain with no water. He quickly pulled away. "Ouch! It's still hot! Sorcery!" he exclaimed again. Elsa looked worriedly up at him. "Is that anything new?" she asked, quickly cooling the air with her own magic. The duke glared at her. "And you," he accused. "You must've known about this! This must've been planned!" he said. Elsa stared at him. "I had no idea!" she replied. The duke bared his teeth. "She is a monster! You both are! She cursed this land," he said, gesturing to the water-less town. Elsa followed his gaze. "I didn't know," she urged. "You must understand!"
"I understand plenty!" the duke said. He turned to the thugs behind him. "You two! I have no idea who you are, but you've followed me around all day and I'm tired of it! Go follow her!"
Elsa held a hand out. "No!" she said. He glared at her.
"It was an accident, she was... she was scared. Tonight was my fault. I pushed her. I should go after her."
The duke frowned. "Yes. Fine. Go and do so," he said. Hans looked at Elsa. "What?" he asked. Elsa turned to him. "I have to go find Anna."
"You are the queen," Hans protested. "You can't leave your people."
Elsa looked towards the fjord, then back at the prince. "Anna trusted you, and so should I," she said hesitantly, studying his face for a moment. He looked sincere. "Bring me my horse!" she called.
A stableman walked up with her horse, and gave her the reins. She mounted the horse, and announced, "I leave Prince Hans in charge until I return with the princess."
"Will you be safe? She seemed in no mood to talk last we saw her," Hans warned. "If you got hurt, who would lead Arendelle?"
Elsa sighed. "That's why I left you in charge," she said, snapping the reins. He watched her go, and a look of realization crossed over his face, followed by a sneer.
"Good."
Ooh, what is Hans up to? We shall see.
So, I have a question. What should I name this chapter? It's named 'Bridge' for now, but that's not a good name and I was wondering what you guys thought. Don't be shy...
See you next chapter!
P.S.: Warning: Updates will be slow, due to stories I have not updated for a while. I'll try to update before a week passes, but we'll see. I want to update all my other stories before I do this one again. Probably won't take long, but you never know.
Thanks for reading!
-Misfortune