True to her word, Anna slowly made her way down the roof tops of the castle behind Kristoph and helped feed Sven just outside the wall of the castle. Each day he returned and made her get up and find something to do. It wasn't easy. Sometimes they fought she she just wanted to bury her head under the covers and forgot the world. Eventually waking up got easier. Even when Kristoph left for the mountains again she continued to push herself to find something to do and enjoy. It wasn't always easy.
Three years later a knock on the door pulled her from her dreams. It was surprisingly early for anyone to wake her.
"Miss? I'm sorry to wake you."
Half asleep she called, "No you didn't!"
A snore escaped her as she drifted in and out of consciousness.
"Who is it?" she asked.
"Still me," the butler called. "It's your sisters coronation, madam."
For a moment the words didn't sink in, but when they did she flew out of bed in excitement.
"It's coronation day! Finally!" she sang as she ran around the room.
Elsa took a deep breath, "It's coronation day…"
Slowly she grabbed a candlestick to practice as though holding the scepter. Only a few hours to go before she'd had to stand in front of the kingdom. Worry filled her and ice gently covered the metal in her hands. Cursing, she set it back down quickly.
So many things scared her now. What if someone noticed she was different? What if Anna noticed? Would she start remembering? Anna only has a few months before she turned 18. Despite her fear and worry that she couldn't save her sister, Elsa secretly longed for her to know the truth. Maybe if she knew she could understand why she'd kept her distance all these years.
The same sound of boots landing on the windowsill didn't register as Anna bounced around excitedly.
"You look terrible," Kristoph's deep voice rumbled through the room as Anna jumped. She turned to find him smiling playfully. Tucking the last of her braid in she stuck out her tongue.
"You look awful yourself."
It was the first time she'd seen him out of his usual clothing. His jacket was old and worn, but he looked nice.
"So are you excited?" he asked, crossing his feet and laying back.
"Oh my gosh! This is the first time in forever I get to be around people again! I can talk to someone new!"
Kristoph ignored the small twinge he felt in his chest. Part of him wished he was enough, even though he was gone most of the time.
Jumping, she asked, "What if I meet the one?"
His head snapped up. "Beg your pardon?"
Her face was so thrilled as she insisted, "I could be noticed by someone. It's possible!"
"I-" emotion warred in his chest as he considered the warning from so long ago. What if she met the wrong person?
Below the gates creaked open and with a cheer Anna sprinted out into the hall and down the castle steps. Bouncing excitedly, she zipped through the crowd, greeting people as she went. Kristoph stayed in place, unsure what he was feeling and unsure what to do.
Ps. There might be typos in this. It's late and this is my third chapter. Sorry guys.