CHAPTER 15:

NO MORE ISOLATION

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{Elsa's POV}

I slowly made my way into the chapel. So many people were gathered inside, all staring at me. Keep it under control. Conceal, don't feel. I was breathing slowly, taking small, slow steps up to the altar. I reached the altar where I was greeted by the priest. He gave me a gentle nod and a sincere smile which I returned. Anna was standing a few feet away; she had some sea weed on her foot which she quickly threw away. I stifled back a giggle at her childish behavior. She hadn't changed and she looked so beautiful.

My gaze returns to the priest who had in his hands a pillow on which there lied an orb and scepter. I reached out to grab them but the priest told me to remove the gloves which I reluctantly did. I controlled my breathing. Don't lose control. You can do this, they don't think you're a monster, don't give them a reason to think otherwise. I grabbed the orb and scepter and turned around facing the crowd. They all stared at me with wide eyes; eyes filled with envy, lust or actual pride. I then caught the sight of Frederick who stood at the very back with his arms crossed. He stared intently at me and it felt as if he was judging me. Had I done something wrong? These negative thoughts were starting to take a physical form as frost started to creep up on the objects in my hand but thankfully, the priest had finished reciting and I quickly put the items down and grabbed my gloves. Now you just have a ball to get through.

I went back to my bedroom and waited till my presence was required in the ball room. I closed the door behind me and began to pace. You almost lost control, what if anyone had seen? Keep it together, Elsa. I began taking deep breaths and it helped me to get a control of my emotions. Why was Frederick staring at me like that?

The ball was in full swing as rhythmic music played and couples danced in perfect harmony. I hate to admit it but this was actually kinda nice. Having people around you gave you a sense of security and belonging, something I haven't felt in a very long time.

Kai, one of the servants, announced my arrival as I regally made my way to the front of the throne. He then announced Anna's presence. She showed up a few seconds later, probably drooling over all the chocolate they were serving. Kai positioned her by my side as, she obviously felt uncomfortable and she scooted to the right a little bit. It won't hurt if I talked to her for a little while.

"Hi", I broke the ice and this was bewildering to her. "Hi, hi me? Oh, um, hi.", she replied nervously. "You look beautiful.", I complimented her and I truly meant it. "Thank you, you look beautiful-er, I mean not fuller, you don't like fuller, I mean more beautiful." I chuckled. I missed her goofiness and rambling. We then proceeded to talk a bit about the party until both our minds came to the same conclusion: the room was filled with the heavenly scene of chocolate. We both giggled at the thought.

Kai then approached us with an elderly man. Kai announced him to be the Duke of 'Weaseltown' which the Duke corrected immediately. He asked to dance with me but I humbly refused but a mischievous idea caught hold of me. "Thank you but only I don't dance.", he groans with disappointment. "But my sister does." The Duke quickly grabs her arm and drags her to the middle of the room. Anna shot me a glaring look which only made me laugh. This was all going better than I thought it would. Guess I was fretting over nothing.

But where is Frederick.

"Seems you two are getting along." I almost jump up when Frederick shows up besides me. Speak of the Devil and he shall appear.

{Frederick's POV}

I watched as Anna was dragged away to the dance floor by the Duke of Weseltown. He was a narrow minded man whose loss won't be grieved for very long. He was destined to die at the hands of tuberculosis in 2 years time. What a way to go. I had stayed at the back of this gathering, not like anyone could see me, I just never saw myself as to take part in such events, even with my current physical state.

Elsa was startled by my sudden appearance but she had kept herself composed and nobody had seemed to notice her somewhat strange behavior.

"What are you doing here? Where were you?!", she whispered to me in an angry tone as she kept her face straight and away from me. "Just checking out the scenery.", was my simple response and this made her scowl. Just then her sister returned, slightly limping. The man was spry for his age. The sisters began to chat, Elsa had forgotten that I was there but things got heated when Anna asked if balls like these could happen more; if the gates could be reopened. And in a split second, the fear was back and walls stood tall. Elsa refused her sisters request and Anna excused herself and began to march away.

I waved my hand around, unnoticed by Elsa and a handkerchief on the plate of one of the generals fell to the floor. He abruptly bent down to pick up and accidentally bumped into Anna causing her to lose her footing but she was 'luckily' saved by her knight with strange hair, Hans. They began to dance. They stared at each other as if there was nothing else in the world to look at.

I felt pity for the poor girl. Shut out by the most important person to her, creating a hole in her heart that could only be filled with someone's love and affection, anyone would suffice. Even the first man she met and that's where our beloved Hans came in. They both giggled and talked and quietly moved out of the ball room and into the gardens. Romantic. I roll my eyes at the thought.

I turn back to Elsa who was back in her abyss of self hated. I cough a few times which makes her look in my direction. "Come with me, we have to talk." She stares at me suspiciously. It's not like I'm gonna kill you. If that were the case, you'd be dead a long time ago. She nods her head and follows me to the stair case next to the ball room. "That was a bit cold what you did to your sister.", I said and this made her look down as the guilt took over her. "I had to, to keep her safe." I shake my head. "Elsa, you're trying to make sure that she survives but you're stopping her from living. She can't continue on like this, as much as you have suffered, she has felt as much pain.", I say with the slightest bit of sympathy. She looks up at me, her eyes close to tearing up."I can't let her leave. I... I need her. She's the only one I have left. Her mere presence just makes me feel loved and I don't think I can live without it.", she held back a tear as she said those words. I nod my head in understanding. "You'll see soon enough why that isn't going to be the case for very long." She continues to stare at me, her eyes squinting. "You should get back to the party, they're probably wondering where you are." She nods her head and goes back into the ball room. I sigh.

I moved back into the ball room and blended myself amongst the crowd, staying away from Elsa's sight. I walked around undetected by her as I kept a close eye. She was chatting with some of her guests when Anna and Hans walked up to her arm in arm like a bunch of love struck idiots. It took a while till they could get to their question as they were constantly giggling and cutting into each others sentences but finally they asked Elsa for her blessing of their marriage. I'm not one to judge but who marries a man they just met? He could be the spawn of Satan for all she knows. "You do if it's true love." I pity the gullible. I know that this all makes sense in a deep psychological way but still, it's just weird. As expected of a rational person, Elsa refused to bless their marriage and as hurtful words were tossed back and forth, it finally happened. Elsa lost control.

Ice shards were pointing out of the ground towards the many guests in a very intrusive and aggressive manner. They all stepped back in fear and cursed the Queen and accused her of sorcery and witchcraft. Elsa looked absolutely frightened and the way she was looking around the room it was apparent that she was searching for me. I stood next to the pillars in the shadows, hidden from her gaze and once she knew that there was no point in looking for me, she ran.

I sat in one of the chairs, bending forward with my hands clasped together. What she must be going through; the fear, the paranoia, the doubt. It was all crashing down on her and I knew she would have no choice but to flee. I heard a loud commotion from the outside and I knew it was time. I casually walked out and I was greeted with the sight of two frozen fountains. Beautiful.

Elsa had run towards the fjord. Good, remember the path. I teleported myself to the rooftop of the stables and made it my vantage point. It was too dark for her to see me. I watched her as she neared the fjord. She was hesitant at first but as the people neared her, she took a chance. She gently placed a foot on the water and it became solid enough for her to walk on and thus, she dashed for it. She ran across the fjord and into the mountains.

Anna tried chasing after her but she slipped on the ice, she couldn't keep up. They were then shocked and horrified to see that the ice was spreading throughout the fjord and everything was beginning to freeze. Winter was here.

The two of them moved back into the courtyard and it had now begun to snow. I walked alongside them as we approached the Duke who quickly hid behind his men, accusing Anna of knowing of this sorcery and having a role in it. Preposterous but expected from an idiot. Anna then made the only rational decision of the day: She appointed Hans as the temporary leader to these people as she was about to leave after her sister. Though it'll come back to bite her in the ass, it's still a very rational choice. There's more to her than meets the eye. Anna then called forth her steed and she was off after her sister.

I look up into the sky and take in the cool breeze and the dark atmosphere. This was my domain but this wasn't the time for me to be enjoying the weather. There's still much I have to do.

In the next chapter, I'm gonna formally introduce Kristoff and Olaf so get ready for that. :3
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