Elsa and Hiccup are excited for a new book, Jack can't fathom the plot of the story, Anna wants to catch up on years of being an annoying younger sister, and Merida is still platonic tsuntsuning over the viking characters (don't really viking hate is not gonna be her only character trait in these)

Tales of Tropical Freeze
"So aren't the guys wonderful, Elsa?"

"I suppose they are, Anna."

Elsa and Anna were freshening up in the castle's powder room. Elsa wanted some time for herself. She didn't dislike those guys; on the contrary, they seemed like good people to be around. However, being naturally withdrawn from people for a long time tends to make one exhausted when around a bunch of people you just met. So Elsa decided to take it slow.

However, Anna just couldn't stop pushing. "Sooner or later, you're going to have to say more than a few words towards them."

"I know. I know," Elsa replied as they exited the power room. "But what could I possibly talk about?"

"Oh oh! How about the ice palace? You can't go wrong with the ice palace."

"I'd rather save that for when I get to know them better. Not to mention, simply describing it wouldn't do it much justice."

Anna sighed. "True."

As the girls round the corner that lead to the outside, they previously recalled that Astrid had decided to head home early and Eugene had matters to attend to. So it was Hiccup, Jack, Merida, and Rapunzel who remained.

"Don't worry, sis. I'll still be here with you," Anna said. She chuckled. "I mean, I finally get to tell embarrassing stories of you. It's what every younger sister dreamed of."

Elsa just sighed. She didn't even think that she had the luxury of having embarrassing yet warming memories.

As the sisters opened the door that led outside, they heard a rather girly shriek. Anna and Elsa quickly turned their heads toward the source of the noise. It turned out that Merida was blind folded and firing at apples...

Apples that were placed above Hiccup's head.

"Did I get it? Or did I accidentally kill Hiccup? Either situation is fine with me," Merida said as she lifted the blindfold from her eyes. But she saw that she hit the apple.

"Ha, got it! Three times in a row, just like I said."

"Hey you did," Jack replied. "I guess you're right. If we've had betted money you would have… gotten nothing because I have no need for money."

Hiccup wasn't as excited about this insanity, however.

"Well now that Merida has finished playing William Tell, I'm going over there and question my life decision of hanging out with you guys."

Rapunzel shook her head. She sometimes wished that Merida and Jack wouldn't pick on Hiccup so much. But with Merida's hatred of Vikings and Jack Frost being a trickster, she doesn't see them letting up very soon. Her attention was diverted when she saw Elsa and Anna.

"Hey guys. Enjoyed the powder room?" she asked.

"Yes," Elsa answered. "Thank you for the hospitality."

"You're welcome. So is there something you two want to do?"

At that moment, all eyes fell onto Elsa. Her heartbeat increased twofold and she was starting to panic.

It seems like the universe likes to avoid giving me one moment of peace.

Anna sensed her sister's discomfort. "Guys, whatever Elsa wants to do, it will be a blast to do."

Great, now I have even more pressure put onto me Elsa thought.

So she decided to try this as if she were talking to stuffy diplomats. From the looks of the four teenagers, she concluded that Merida and Jack Frost were adventurous. She saw that Hiccup was a bit exhausted of being put in imminent danger. Finally, she saw Rapunzel simply smiling waiting for her cousin to offer a suggestion.

So it couldn't hurt to try.

"Well, there is book I've been longing to read. It's called The Monkeys and Their Frozen Island."

When she didn't get an immediate response, Elsa silently panicked again.

Good going, you failure. A book? Really?

Look at these people. They're more likely to brave danger itself than read about it in a book. Why don't you just run and hide….

But her self-loathing was interrupted by a voice.

"I wanted to read that book for a while," Hiccup said.

Elsa perked up slightly, "Really?"

"Me too," Rapunzel joined in. "I love reading."

Of course, not everyone was excited about this prospect. Anna wanted to explore. She didn't want to read books now, especially since she liked Chimpanzees That Balance in a Sphere better.

Her sister's needs came first, but she decided to playfully tease the three book readers. "Well gosh you guys are a bunch of nerds, aren't you? Tee hee."

Elsa knew Anna was joking around. She softly shoulder bumped into her.

Anna wasn't the only one confused by this, however. For different reasons, Jack didn't understand this either. A few days ago, Hiccup told him about the plot of the book, which had left Jack speechless. Surely this couldn't be true.

So he decided to ask Elsa, "Isn't that the story where a bunch of animal Vikings freeze an island and the monkeys want to thaw it?"

"Yes."

"And you think that's a GOOD thing?" Jack spazzed. "You're an ice user. It's like if Hiccup wanted to read a story about dragon slaying."

Hiccup simply raised an eyebrow and then rolled his eyes.

Merida offered a different explanation. "C'mon Jack. The villains are a bunch of sleazy, pillaging Vikings. This can't be a bad story."

What is with this girl? Anna thought. She decided to ask out loud, "Merida, if you hate Vikings so much, why are you hanging with Hiccup and Astrid?"

"I like to hope that Astrid's dragon will eat her and Hiccup will take one my arrows into his remaining knee."

Jeez remind myself to remain on her good side. Anna thought with her mouth a gape.

"Yeah Merida is something else," Hiccup reasoned.

"Riiiiiiiiiiiiight," Anna drawled. So she decided to change the subject back to the book. "So Elsa, do you want to know if that infamous crocodile dictator is the main villain?"

"No!" Elsa snapped. "I do not want you spoiling the ending like you did the last time I wanted to read."

The last time Anna spoiled a book for Elsa, it almost caused a 2nd eternal winter. To be fair to Anna, she did want to build a snowman.

Meanwhile, Jack was still confused. "You're an ice user. How can you enjoy this? Enjoy the snow setting. Embrace it."

"I can relate to the characters," Elsa explained. "I know what it's like to want to thaw out one's homeland."

Wait…. Did I….. just open up to these guys?

Elsa looked around. So far, no one seemed to be judging her because of her statement. Well, Jack had a serious look of genuine concern on his face that was more along the lines of confusion than scolding. If he was still capable of breathing, he probably would have been hyperventilating.

Anna could not stop digging, however. "Come on you guys. Let me tell if The Crocodile Dictator is in the story."

Hiccup proceeded to cover his ears. "Lalala I can't hear you, Anna."

"Anna," Elsa said sternly. "If you spoil the story, I will freeze your mouth shut."

Anna, and everyone else, was shocked at Elsa's statement. "But you can control your powers."

"I didn't mean 'on accident'," Elsa smirked.

"Fine, I know when I'm beaten. Have fun reading."

The group, minus Anna, prepared to get ready to go to the nearest bookstore. Anna was lost in her thoughts.

Wow, she willingly offered a suggestion on what to do.

She put her interests on the line

She opened up to other people about her past

Anna smiled. Her sister was starting to warm up to these people. She knew what she had to do.

Elsa might kill me for this. But it'll probably be worth it

So as loud as she could, she yelled "THE ANSWER OF WHETHER OR NOT THE CROCODILE KING IS IN THE BOOK IS…."

1 hour later

Elsa enjoyed the sound of a page turning. It was one of few non-Anna things to relax her. But today, the thing that relaxed her was that her new friends were all enjoying the copies of the book they bought for themselves.

Elsa smiled, "This book is exhilarating."

Hiccup agreed. "Yeah. I can't put this book down. I mean that ice dragon. Wow. I can't wait to read this to Toothless."

Jack was a little more somber but still grinning," This is a good story… even if I don't agree with the plot."

Merida weighed in her opinion. "I'm at the part where they face a giant seal. He's quite the character."

Meanwhile Rapunzel was a bit sad, but not about the book. "Elsa, don't you think you were a bit too hard on your sister?"

"I'm just glad she stopped Anna from blabbing the ending before it was too later," Hiccup defended. "But how would she know about the ending anyway? Does she even know?"

"I didn't want to risk it," Elsa explained. "But I'll apologize to Anna as soon as this book stops being so good."

Jack turned a page, read a bit, and said "Nope. Still good."

"I'll ask Anna if she's okay," Rapunzel offered. "Hey Anna?! Are you okay?!"

Anna was okay for everything except her mouth. It was sealed shut by a block of ice.

"MMMMM! MMPH! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM" she yelled!

Elsa couldn't help but giggle and sassily said. "Yeah she's okay."

However, if she could have, Anna would have smiled. She saw her sister content with being around others. She saw Elsa totally relaxed, totally happy, and for the first time in a long time totally proud of herself.

Yeah it was totally worth it

Cookie to whoever guess the game I based "Chimpanzees That Balance in a Sphere" on.