Scene 21

Elsa stood on the docks, serene face showing none of her boiling emotions. First and foremost was curiosity. Donovan's final secret was coming today, and she could see the ship arriving in the harbor, bearing the flag of Arradia. Other, less important emotions included, attraction to Donovan who was standing next to her, impatience at having to wait the traditional six months for their marriage, and annoyance at his extreme secrecy at what was on board this ship. She had even sent spies to see if they could find out what it was, but they had all been sent back with letters saying it was impolite to open presents before one's birthday. Donovan had been particularly amused at that.

"You look beautiful today." Donovan stated. She almost jumped in surprise, but caught herself. Skahdi appeared next to him and fluttered her eyelashes at him.

"Thank you, Donovan." Elsa mentally scowled at her and looked at Donovan with a regal stare, and stated elegantly.

"Thank you." He looked back with that smile on his face! She looked away aloofly, and he burst out laughing. Footsteps sounded on the dock behind her, and she turned to see Anna and Kristoff walking to them.

Anna cried out a happy greeting, Kristoff smiled at them, but his eyes were fixed on the small bundle in Anna's arms. Elsa smiled back and turned around to face them.

"How's Lizzy doing?" She asked Anna casually, and Anna replied with her typical bouncing enthusiasm.

"She's doing amazing! I love being a mother!" She turned to Kristoff sternly, "And Kristoff loves being a father, don't you?"

"Yes. Completely enjoying it."

"You hesitated!"

Elsa laughed and Donovan joined in. Anna spared Kristoff her death glare, and gently placed the baby in his hesitant arms.

"Hold Lizzy for just a minute." He nodded silently, and Elsa could see his love overcome his discomfort. She turned to Elsa. "I need to have a talk with you!" Elsa's eyes widened slightly at her vehemence, but let Anna lead her a short distance away. Anna put her hands on her hips and fixed Elsa with a stern gaze.

"I've been meaning to talk with you about Donovan. I just want to make sure you know him as well as I know Kristoff, so you must answer all of my questions quickly and without hesitation!" Elsa tried to stop her, but Anna had already begun and she had no choice to but go with it.

"What's his last name?"

"Ironhand. But Anna-" She didn't stop.

"What's his favorite food?"

"Honey shrimp. And chocolate!"

"Best friend's name?"

"Obviously Elsa."

"Eye color."

"Midnight blue."

"Foot size?"

"12, slim."

"You had a meal with him yet?

"You were there!" Elsa shouted, bringing every eye within twenty feet to stare in amazement. Elsa blushed and Anna paused.

"Oh, yes. I was." Elsa interjected before she could continue.

"Anna, thank you for caring about me, but I know I know him. And if you ask him, he knows all the answers to the questions you just asked me. Now please, just give me a chance to compose myself again before Donovan's secret arrives." Anna gasped.

"That was today!?" Elsa raised an eyebrow and pointed to the ship in the harbor, when she realized it was no longer in the harbor. It was docked. Elsa and Anna hurried back over to the men, Donovan and Kristoff laughing over something Donovan had said. She paused and let Anna hurry forward, took a deep breath, and then glided back over to them, the picture of sophisticated grace. Anna was rebuking Kristoff on something to do with the baby, but all eyes turned to her as she approached Donovan. She made the heels of her shoes grow slightly taller. She ordered him, clearly and directly.

"Donovan. You will board that ship, and you will come out with whatever your secret is within five minutes, or I will freeze you so hard Skahdi will catch a cold. Now go." Skahdi giggled, and his smile faded. He practically sprinted up the gangplank. Elsa waited.

Four minutes and thirty-five seconds later, Elsa saw the top of his head move into sight. Whatever it was, it was short, because she could not see anything else. When he finally began moving down the gangplank, Elsa saw the last thing she had expected. He was followed hesitantly by two children. The older, a boy with sandy blonde hair and a crooked smile, seemed about twelve, and the younger, a small girl with long black hair, seemed barely four.

"Well, at least you know he's good with children." Skahdi stated flatly. Elsa shushed her. When they finally arrived on the dock, Donovan stated,

"Children, this is Elsa." The boy's eyes widened, and he knelt and bowed low, and the girl gave a tiny curtsy, keeping her eyes lowered. Elsa nodded her head to them politely, but inside she was confused. Donovan looked at her from beneath lowered brows, and said to Elsa.

"I searched for five years to find them. Adisa has something to show you." He moved forward and knelt next to the small girl. He whispered something in her ear. She looked at him in surprise, then up at Elsa, fear obvious. Adisa turned back to Donovan and shook her head emphatically. Donovan took her tiny hand in his, and asked out loud.

"Adisa. I love her. Please show her, for me." She looked deep into his eyes, and nodded slowly. Donovan gestured for Elsa to come closer. She bent to one knee, now at the child's eye level. Her eyes were black, and Elsa realized that she had Mjolgirn blood in her. Elsa smiled at Adisa, and asked kindly,

"What is it you want to show me?" The tiny girl took a deep breath, and cupped her palms together. She blew a breath, and in the center of her hands, a tiny snowflake appeared. Elsa's serenity shattered. She and Skahdi gasped at the same moment, and Adisa looked up at her, small mouth open in fear. Elsa held out her own hand, and mirrored what the child had done, holding her own snowflake next to Adisa's. Her dark eyes went huge, and she looked up at Elsa in wonder. She gently pulled the child into an embrace as she failed to hold back tears.

Thank you all for reading my fanfiction! It is my first, and it was originally intended for Disney before I found out that they do not accept fanfics, so here I am! I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it, and I apologize that I will not available to contact for the next two years, as I will be on a LDS mission, but please don't let that stop you from giving reviews! Thank you again, and happy writing!

Sincerely,

Pakari Yacer

Pronunciation guide-

Iy'ate- ee-ah-tay

Sagr- say-gur

Mjolgir- me-ol-gear

Ven'isai- vehn-ees-i

Era'ti- er-a-tee

Skahdi- scah-dee

Vordahn- vor-dahn

Uru'stai- oo-roo-stai