Heya guys! I'm back with a new chapter… and this one is longer. Yay.

Now that exam is over, I have much more free time! Free time means writing! Double yay.

Anyway, here ya go. Enjoy! I obviously don't own Disney and DreamWorks. If I do, I… No way that's gonna happen. *sighs*

P.S: FOOD IS AWESOME

Tattering Thrones

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3 : Once in A Month

School went fast today, and I know why. I daydreamed and didn't pay attention most of the time. Today was really empty. I tried to concentrate but to no avail.

The bell rang. Finally, I get to go home. Just when I finally left the school ground, someone appeared in front of me with a wide grin. I sighed.

"What, Jack?"

"Come on, what's with that face? You look like you're in dire need of fun!"

"Well... But—"

"Then let's go catch some smoothies! Today it's on me again!"

"I can't, Jack."

"Whyyyy." He whined.

"I came home late yesterday and got lectured. I guess I don't want to repeat the same mistake again."

"Yesterday was still 4 PM and we are high schoolers, for God's sake." He threw his arms in the air, but then he stopped and looked at me, a sly grin appeared on his face. "But since you said you guess..."

My face went cold. "Oh... Oh no."

"Oh yes."

"No." And then he picked me up over his shoulder and ran away. "Jaaaaaack! Put me down!"

I didn't know where was he taking me to but then he dropped me in a car. He put me in the front seat and he quickly went in the driver seat.

"Who's this?" Someone asked from the passenger seat, and I gulped. That tone sounded not amused...

"Oh, she's Elsa! Elsa, this is Sandy. Sandy, this is Elsa."

I looked at the boy behind us. He's shorter than Jack. His hair was spiky and golden, I guess he dyed it. He frowned, but it's not that scary because his face looked like a child. "I know that you're going to bring someone else with us, but I don't know you're bringing a girl."

"Yeah, I have to go home too! You're taking the wrong prisoner." I tried to open the door handle, but Jack locked the car. I groaned.

"To Smoothie Island!"

The trip to the cafe is silent. At least it isn't an awkward silence since Jack sings along to a song on the radio with a horrible voice and Sandy keep laughing at him while I tried my best to keep my laughter the whole trip. When the car stopped, I exhaled a lot of air. Finally.

We ordered our smoothies and sat on the outside part of the cafe. Bless this kiwi smoothie, this tastes heaven.

Sandy noticed my glee. "I take it you love kiwi so much?"

"Oh, um, yes." I quickly regained my composure. "Kiwis are the best. I think."

He smiled at my answer. Weird. "So Jack, is she your long lost sister or something?"

Jack quickly spurted his smoothie he was drinking and coughed. "Long lost what? I just met her yesterday!"

"Oh, sorry. It's just that you awkwardly look like her." He said lazily like he didn't really mean to say sorry. "So, Elsa, right? How come he met you yesterday? You both are in the same school for already three years."

"Err... I don't really stand out in school. Therefore we didn't know each other. But whatever," I shrugged. "How about you, Sandy? Are you his cousin?"

"No! Never in my life I would be this guy's cousin and be stuck with him for the rest of my life!"

"Thank you Sandy, I'm so flattered." Jack rolled his eyes.

"Yer welcome! He is my best friend since kindergarten... Before that, even. I'm so sick of seeing him every single day, you know."

Best friends since diapers? But Sandy is not in the 'five popular boys' group Jack is in. That's weird. Or is it just me who keep thinking about things I should not even think about. "I feel sorry for you." I said and slurped on my smoothie.

"Not you too." Jack groaned.

I didn't know how but after that we chatted casually like we have known for years. It was actually fun. Sandy would talk about Jack's embarrassing stories when he was kid, Jack would tease Sandy about his habits, and I would laugh and join teasing either Jack or Sandy. I felt like frozen in time... Really. I never lessen up like this.

"...And then he threw the ball right at Mr. Fredricksen's face! Oh my God, you should have seen Sandy's face!" Jack laughed hard.

"Hey, not my fault it was already evening so I couldn't see clearly!" Sandy defended.

"You two are so stupid." I laughed, but then my laughter died. "Wait... Evening?"

"Uh, yeah. What's wrong with it?" Jack asked.

"What time is it now?"

"17:48?"

"Holy love of God!" I quickly stood up and ran away from the cafe.

I could hear Sandy and Jack calling my name, but I have to forget them first. It's nearly 6 PM and I'm not home yet, which means, I'm super dead than yesterday! Damn, why did I not realize this!?

A hand caught my arm and I spun to look who it is. "Why are you so worried? It's just like yesterday!"

"Please just let me go, Jack! This is urgent!" I pleaded.

"Get in my car! It's hella faster than the cab. Come on, Sandy!" Sandy nodded and we ran to Jack's car.

He started the car and hit the gas pedal. The car was fast and Jack's face was serious. Is he worried too?

"Where is your house?"

Crap. Should I tell him my house address or should I tell him to just drop me at a convenience store near my house? They must not see my gigantic hella house!

"Just drop me at Kenner's Convenience Store on 18 Leisolia Road!"

"Are you sure? Do you want us to drop you at your own house?" Sandy asked.

"No, it's okay. Please."

It took only six minutes to reach the store. I quickly went out the car and, oh, I have to thank them!

"Thank you!" I said and ran away.

I was so busy running away that I didn't hear them saying you're welcome or any noise of the car engine. My concentration is only home and Father. Damn...

My running halted into a stop when I reached the big gates of my house. This is it...

When I entered my house, it was silent. Just like yesterday, but this one is more... Normal? I looked around. Hmm...

Then I spotted Kai walking towards me. "Miss Elsa! Where have you been? It's so late."

"Sorry Kai, but have you seen Father?" I asked worriedly.

"Your father? He's not home. He has left for another business trip. Is there something wrong?"

A gush of relief swelled inside me as I let out a sigh. Thank God. "Oh, it's nothing."

Kai smiled. "Mrs. Corona is already in the study room waiting for you. I believe it's your German lesson now."

"Crap, right! See ya Kai, thanks!" Then I ran away.

When I entered the study room, I saw Mrs. Corona sleeping on the table. She was snoring, even. Wow... So this is the real her, huh. Never expected someone serious and composed to be like this. But it's quite fun to watch. She looked tired. Maybe I'll study by myself here while wait for her to wake up.

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Damn, it's only question number twelve and I'm already stuck. I want to ask Mrs. Corona, but she is...

"...Mmm..." She stirred.

Just in time.

"...Huh? Miss Elsa?" She said sleepily while rubbing her eyes. She blinked once, twice. Then she jumped. "Oh my God, my deepest apologies! I fell asleep in front of you!"

"That's okay, really. Were you up last night? You slept so soundly." I giggled.

"Uh... Yes. Something like that."

"Like that?"

"Just forget it. Now... Do you have any questions for that worksheet you're working on?"

"Yes. I kinda don't get this one."

"Alright. So..."

I listened as she continued explaining. Her explaining is always the best, that's why I'm quick to understand things. But then my eyes travelled to a small opened pink agenda lying beside her teaching books. I squinted a little to the words written on it.

important! study plural and possessive forms more!

Plural and possessive forms? But that's what we're currently working on now.

What does this mean...?

"...and then don't forget to determine whether it's a feminine or masculine word. Got it?" She looked up at me and I snapped out of my trance.

"Oh, yeah. Yeah, I got it."

"Something bothering you, Miss Elsa?"

"No, not at all! Thanks." I quickly continued answering the worksheet.

I could feel she was staring at me for unknown reason, but then she shrugged it off. Two hours passed and study session is over. I thanked her as she tidied her things and put them into her bag.

She looked so energetic, even though she looked tired before. She has the energy of youngsters... That's cool, considering she is already a Mrs. I never get to know her first name. I have always wanted to, but she wouldn't tell me. I just want to be friends with her... Like I do with Kai.

Maybe someday, she'll open up to me.

"Hey," I called out. "I love your hair. I have always wanted short hair."

She looked blank for a moment while looking at me. Slowly, she patted her really short, shiny chestnut brown hair. A small smile appeared on her face. "I always envy yours more, Miss." And then her petite figure left the room.

My cellphone dinged. Oh, a new text message from Toni.

tonisolarskate: Yo, wassup!

snowflakekitkats: Hi, the ceiling.

tonisolarskate: Pffft, so outdated. Anw, i'm wondering when r u gonna post ur drawings again?

snowflakekitkats: Crap, right! Too busy with school nowadays ;( have any idea?

tonisolarskate: Dont ask me, u r the artist. But i'd like to see a drawing of giraffe!

I quietly snickered. Giraffe?

snowflakekitkats: Okay... Although I never saw that coming from you.

tonisolarskate: Hey, what's so wrong about it! :( alright, draw me a lion. Or two.

Lion? That's not easy, but I guess it's worth the shot.

snowflakekitkats: Alright. Will give it a try, stay tuned!

tonisolarskate: OOOOMG. U rock! Can't wait!

I giggled and immediately left to my room. Mmmm... Where did I put it...?

Oh, right! My hands opened a drawer from my cabinet, showing an old, big coffee can. You see, I put my art related things in there so no one would see it. If Father knows, he'll surely throw these all away. So I'm doing my best to hide my precious.

Okay... Better finish this masterpiece as soon as I can!

"Alright class, you're dismissed!" With that, all students hurriedly ran away from the classroom.

Of course it's only me who walked out of the classroom normally. Sure, it's lunch break already, but slow life is more swag, you know.

As usual, I sat on a bench below the persimmon tree and ate my lunch peacefully.

Until a certain person decided to fall down from the tree to the ground in front of me.

"What the heck!?" I jumped, clearly shocked.

"Uh, bonjour, mademoiselle!" Jack grinned while rubbing his butt, slowly trying to stand up.

"What on earth are you doing? Stalking me?"

"No! Of course not! I found you and decided to surprise you—"

"—by falling down a tree!?"

"Uh... That one was kinda unplanned." Jack let out a sheepish grin.

I sighed and went back sitting. I noticed Jack watching me slowly eat my lunch, then he grabbed something from the tree and showed it to me.

"Persimmon?" I said.

"The one you saved me with!" He exclaimed like a child.

I laughed softly. So he didn't bring lunch again this time. I noticed that he sat down beside me but it didn't bother me, instead we got involved in a small, comfortable chat. He always slipped jokes between topics, and that's cool.

"Whoa, Elsa, chill! It wasn't that funny!"

"But it really was!" I laughed.

He laughed a little, but then he made a fake cough. "So, Elsa... I'm wondering what you were doing yesterday."

My laughing suddenly stopped. "What?"

"Yeah. I thought you have something to buy in the convenience store. But you ran off from there... To a big mansion."

My eyebrows arched. "You followed me?"

"Yeah, Sandy and I were... Curious. Sorry."

I let out a breath, trying to make myself calm. Cool Elsa, cool, at least he doesn't suspect anything yet. "Yesterday was my cousin's birthday party and I almost forgot about it." I lied.

"That fricking mansion is your cousin's house!? I thought it was yours!" Jack gaped.

"Uh yeah. My cousin is so... Swag." I shook my shoulders. "But next time, don't follow me around, okay? That's creepy."

"Aye aye, captain!" He raised three fingers like the salute in The Hunger Games movie. I laughed. He began talking about that movie, which happened to be my favorite.

Minutes passed and the bell rang, signaling the end of the break. We walked together in the hallways, despite people's weird stares.

"So, what's your class now?" Jack asked.

"Geography."

"Dang, mine's Chemistry. So, see you later?"

"See you later." I smiled.

Just as we were about to part ways, suddenly, Jack's friends approached us with weird smiles on their faces. Not just Jack's ordinary friends... But Jack's popular friends. I'm now standing close with the five stars of West Everbranch High. Oh hell...

I moved a little closer to Jack by instinct. Then, a tall, muscular auburn-haired boy gave me an interested look. "Why hello, girl. Are you new?"

"Really? I thought you knew every single person here, Hercules!" Another one laughed at Hercules. I know that one. The badass-looking guy, Eugene Fitzheblah blah blah.

"If I look from this close, you're pretty cute." Hercules winked.

What, so if he looks me from five fricking hundred meters away, I'm ugly? Hell no.

"C'mooon. You already have Megara. So, this one can be mine. Hello, Emma." A slender boy with dark skin and dark brown hair spoke to me with a graceful tone.

Jack sighed. "It's Elsa, Naveen. You already have Tiana too. Let's just get to our class already, shall we?"

"But what about that cutie?" Hercules whined.

In a swift moment, suddenly, someone grabbed my arm and pulled me away from them. Then I realized it was Sandy. When we were already far enough for them, I spoke up.

"What are you doing?"

"Saving you." He answered simply.

"Aw, you care." I smirked.

"Nah, he does." He then passed me his iPhone. I took a quick look at the displayed text message.

Da kiwi gal is in trouble. Get ur ass here n help her asap • 11.52 AM

Jack sneaked a text to Sandy to help me, in front of those boys? That's pro. Like James Bond. I didn't even know he was holding a cellphone! I let out a snigger. "Kiwi gal, alright."

Sandy chuckled. "What's your next class?"

"Geography."

"Great, then I won't be the only one getting detention from Mr. Brocker later."

As we hurried to our class, I couldn't help but to giggle along the way. Sandy is funny in a way, but still, this thought that had nagged me yesterday, came back again. If Jack and Sandy are close, then why do they look 'separated' at school?

I raised my fists up in the air. FINALLY! The lion drawing is done! Now I just need to scan this masterpiece and upload it to Tumblr.

After ten or eleven minutes, people are already reblogging my post. One of them is Toni. He even added a comment on my post. This is what I always enjoy, seeing people happy and satisfied with my hard work. I sighed dreamily at my account. One year ago, it was just a just-for-fun account, now I already have almost 200 followers, because of Toni.

Toni is a popular user in Tumblr. I don't know why when he saw my posts; he was interested in being friends with me, promoting my accounts to his followers, even. There were obviously lot of users that have more interesting and amazing posts, but instead of them, me? Why me?

That's why I kinda adore Toni and I'm very thankful that I met him. He had introduced me to a lot of internet people and taught me wise things. I wish we could meet... But it's not possible.

Another sigh escaped my lips. Mmm, there is still time before doing homework. Then, someone knocked on my door. I immediately said, "Who is it?"

"It's me, Kai, Miss. May I come in?"

"Sure, you may."

He entered the room and bowed slightly. "I come for the monthly report. Shall I read the report?"

"Of course. I had been waiting for it."

"Ahem. My lady is doing fine. Her grades are pleasing and she still often skips her club activities, which are pretty normal. But I have noticed something off from her in the past two weeks. She is lacking enthusiasm and spirit. She eventually told me that it is because that she is quite enraged because of Mistress' decision of putting my lady into a student exchange program to your city, Miss Elsa."

"She still doesn't want to see me." I said sadly.

Kai gave me an apologetic look before continuing to read the report paper in his hand. "However, to join the program, she has to take several tests. If she fails, she cannot join. With her excellent academic skills, she may be able to pass the tests with ease. But I believe she may intentionally fail the tests if she doesn't want to go there. My lady is currently confused whether to go or not. That's all from me. Sincerely, Ariel."

I fiddled my thumbs and tried to process the information. "Why does Mother want to bring Anna here? I don't understand. I thought Mother was just the same like Father. She wanted to separate us apart. But now... This confuses me."

"I'm sure Mistress' intentions are good. I hope your sister will decide to go." Kai smiled.

"If Anna comes here, then so does Ariel! Do you miss her, Kai?"

"Of course, Miss. I do miss my daughter. So does Gerda."

I giggled when I suddenly remembered how Chef Gerda usually chirps about Ariel and how dramatic the way she complains when she is missing her. I bet Gerda's face would be hilarious when Ariel suddenly shows up in front of her. It's been nine years since they last met.

"When Anna comes home, I promise I'll sort things out. I'm going to break the walls between us and we will be together again." I said determinedly.

"Oh, I believe you'll succeed. Every time you are in trouble, please do remember that you have me at your service."

I smiled before hugging him. "Thanks, Kai."

He replied my smile. I released my hug and then he bowed slightly again. "I'll take my leave. Have a good rest, Miss Elsa. Don't sleep too late."

"I won't."

Kai left my room. I took a paper and began folding it into the shape of a crane.

"Geez, one thousand is still long way to go, huh?"

Dun dun dunnn! Finished! Yes, Ariel in The Little Mermaid is Kai and Gerda's daughter. I just don't feel like making an original character…

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