I do not own any Frozen Tangled characters involved. Small Excerpt from Frozen in this chapter: Reindeers Are Better Than People. This chapter is fully about Kristoff. Not any other character except for his mom and dad. They play a role in this too but it's mostly about Kristoff. Except for a little bit at the end but you'll see. But enough of my stalling and MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Kristoff lay in his bed. Unable to fall asleep. It was at least passed midnight. The light of the moon shined on him and illuminated a half of his face and the other half was left in shadows. He looked to the side and a picture of his family was in a frame on his dresser. He sat up and took the picture and looked at it. His father was a tall man who was heavy muscled with dark hair and dark brown eyes and a dark beard. His mother was almost a polar opposite. She was skinny in the waist, arms and legs. She had long brown hair that went down passed her shoulder blades. She held Kristoff as a baby in her arms. Kristoff stood up and went to his window where he gazed out at the star-filled sky. He looked at the picture and he was taken back years ago. To a night that changed his life forever.
The kingdom of Arendelle was under siege. Houses were burning, blood was stained on the streets, and soldiers from Arendelle desperately attempted to get the citizens under control. Kristoff's mother and father stayed close together and joined the rest of the Arendelle civilians in a safe location, away from the chaos and confusion.
"What's going on?" Kristoff asked.
"Don't worry Kristoff. It's ok. Everything is going to be ok." His father said.
His mother stood.
"Where are you going?" His father asked.
"I have to get something. I'll be right back. I promise."
They kissed once and Kristoff's mother ran off into the chaos.
"Where's Mama going? Will she come back?" Kristoff asked.
"Don't worry Kristoff. You're safe. Don't worry about anything else." His father said.
Kristoff buried his head in his father's chest. An explosion lit up the room and splintered wood flew in the air.
"Is everything going to be ok?" Kristoff asked.
"It doesn't matter Kristoff. It doesn't matter as long as you're safe."
"Papa what's going on?"
"Just don't worry Kristoff. Everything is going to be fine. I promise."
The chaos lasted for hours. The sky turned grey because of the smoke and fire. After five long hours Kristoff's mother was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Mama. She should be back by now." Kristoff said.
"Kristoff. It's late. Get some rest." His father said.
"But I won't be able to fall asleep without knowing Mamma's ok." Kristoff said.
"Your mother will be back in the morning. I promise. Now go to sleep." His father said soothingly.
Kristoff rested his head on his father's shoulder and he slept soundly while the sounds of cannons and explosions filled the night sky. Kristoff's mother ran through the kingdom and finally arrived at her doorstep. She went into the flaming house and got a card on her bed and quickly made her way out. She started to run back. She was making decent time when she saw a shadow in front of her that grew bigger and bigger. She looked back and saw a cannon ball heading straight for her. She stared frozen with fear. The ball came at her with amazing speed and velocity, coming closer and closer until...
Young Kristoff awoke groggily that morning. The sounds of explosions and firing cannonballs unable to be heard. When he cleared his blurry vision his father was nowhere to be found. He stood and looked around. He tried to walk but his legs were still stiff form the way he had slept so he stumbled. That feeling was soon shaken and he sprinted outside. His mouth went agape when he saw the destruction around him.
"What happened here?" Kristoff asked himself.
Kristoff ran back toward the kingdom. Running as fast as his little legs would take him. When he got to the entrance two guards stopped him.
"Whoa kid where ya going?" A guard asked.
"Let me go!" Kristoff demanded as he struggled with all his might.
"Kristoff." Someone said.
Kristoff stopped struggling for a second and looked up.
"Raymon. Do you know where my Papa is?" Kristoff asked.
"Raymon put on a grim expression.
"Let the boy through. He needs to see something."
The two guards let Kristoff pass and he ran to catch up with Raymon.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Kristoff asked.
Raymon kept quiet as they turned a corner. They walked straight suddenly, Kristoff stopped. His expression one of fear and horror. He saw his father kneeling beside his mother who was covered in blood.
"I'm so sorry Kristoff. I thought you should see it for yourself." Raymon said.
Kristoff stood frozen at the sight. He didn't want to believe it but the truth was laying right before his eyes. His mother was dead and he knew it full well. Tears formed in the corner of his eyes but they wouldn't fall.
"Kristoff."
Kristoff was shaken from his state of paralysis. He looked up at Ryamon who was holding a note out to him.
"Your mother wanted you to have this." He said.
Kristoff took the note and put it in his pocket. Raymon put his hand on Kristoff's shoulder.
"Kristoff, I think your father wants to be alone for a little while. Come with me." Raymon said.
Kristoff and Raymon walked through the destroyed town where people were starting to rebuild their kingdom. Kristoff stopped and opened the note it read:
My Little Kristoff,
You will have to live without me from now on.
It will hurt for a little while but I know you can survive.
After all, your big and strong like your dad.
But, you've always wanted a pet.
So I have a present for you.
The first half of it is on your bed. Then go to the family stables.
There's something waiting for you there.
Stay strong Kristoff
And Mama loves you.
Kristoff held the note close to his chest.
"Kristoff! Come on!" Raymon called.
Kristoff ran, putting the note in his pocket. After a half an hour the citizens were allowed to return to their homes. Kristoff ran up to his room and found a grey animal skin coat. He smiled widely and put it on. He suddenly heard a loud sound coming from the first floor. He peered his head around the corner and saw chairs, pillows, all kinds of objects being thrown across the hall. The sudden barrage stopped and he heard sounds that sounded like crying. His father suddenly walked out the door. Kirstoff walked out too and saw his father getting farther and farther away. He only stopped to look back once then continued. Kristoff frowned until he remembered the second half of his present. He sprinted to the stables and found a reindeer, a sled, and a lute set up perfectly. He noticed the reindeer had a tag on it. The reindeer pounced on him.
"Whoa boy." Kristoff said.
Kristoff held the tag so he could read the writing.
I hope you like your gift Kristoff.
His name is Sven.
Unless you want to call him something else.
Just a little side note he likes carrots.
A lot.
Take care of him Kristoff.
And...
You've always wanted a lute.
Well, now you have one.
Custom made too.
Well Kristoff...
Stay strong and take care of Sven.
I know you'll be fine.
I love you son.
Mama
Kristoff smiled. He felt something in his left pocket. He reached into it and pulled out a fresh carrot.
"Open up Sven." Kristoff said.
Sven devoured the carrot.
"Ah ah ah ah. Share." Kristoff said.
Sven popped some of the carrot out of his mouth. Kristoff grabbed it, ignoring the reindeer saliva and bit into it. Kristoff grabbed the lute and Sven sat crossed legged and tongue out. Kristoff assumed that Sven wanted him to play something. So he did.
Reindeers are better than people. Sven don't you think that's true?
Kristoff sang. Next he imitated Sven talking.
Yeah people will beat you and curse you and chat you. Evryone of em's bad except you.
Sven bursted out laughing. So did Kristoff. Kristoff hugged Sven and started to scratch his stomach which made Sven wobble like crazy on the ground. Sven started to lick Kristoff's face relentlessly.
"Ok ok. Stop it Sven." Kristoff said.
Sven did as Kristoff told him and looked straight at him. This time when Kristoff looked at Sven, he saw his mother's eyes and suddenly started to cry. Sven's happy expression saddened and he went over to Kristoff and tried to comfort him. Sven's soft fur on Kristoff's back soothed him a little.
"Thanks buddy." Kristoff said through his sobbing.
Kristoff wiped his eyes and stood.
"Come on Sven. Let's go home." Kristoff said with his head down.
Kristoff hooked Sven up to the sled and grabbed the lute and the two of them returned to Kristoff's home. Kristoff went up to his room with Sven following close behind him. He jumped onto his bed and stared up at the ceiling with his hands behind his head.
"I wonder where Papa went? I bet he'll be back." Kristoff said.
Kristoff and Sven stayed together day after day. Playing, singing, eating carrots. as life went on Kristoff still waited for this father to return. Almost three years had passed since his mother's death and his father hadn't returned. Kristoff now had a job as an ice harvester. Even thought he was still young. He had nothing better to do now that both his parents were gone. After a full day of work, even thought he only cut one piece of ice, Kristoff went to his stables where he now slept and lived with Sven. His reindeer that had stuck with him ever since he had gotten him as a present. About a year later, Kristoff was coming back from "work" one night, Sven holding a lantern in his mouth, when two horses passed by leaving a trail of ice behind one of them.
"Ice?" Kristoff asked himself.
Kristoff got on Sven and they followed the trail.
"Faster Sven." Kristoff said quietly.
Kristoff and Sven ducked behind a rock. Sven started to come out of their cover.
"Sven." Kristoff whispered.
Kristoff motioned Sven to come back to him, and the obedient reindeer did as he was told. They quietly made their way forward through circular rocks and watched from behind cover.
"Please help. It's my daughter." A tall man said.
There was a tall man and a women all dressed in fancy clothing Kristoff knew he could never afford. The women held an unconscious little girl in her arms and another girl with platinum blonde hair, that almost looked white, stood at the man's side. The rocks around them started to shake and they suddenly started to roll downward and circled themselves around the family. Arms and legs pooped out of the circular shapes.
"It's the King." A rock said.
"Trolls?" Kristoff asked.
A troll pooped up in front of them.
"Shush. i'm trying to listen." The troll said pulling both Kristoff's and Sven's heads closer to hers.
Sven licked the trolls face.
"Cuties. I'm gonna keep you." The troll said.
An older troll approached the royal family.
"Your Majesty. Born with the powers or cursed?" The troll asked the girl with the platinum hair.
"Uh born. And they're getting stronger." The King answered.
The troll motioned the Queen to bring the unconscious girl closer. The older troll put a hand on her forehead.
"You are lucky it wasn't her heart. The heart is not so easily changed, but, the head can be persuaded." The troll said.
"Do what you must."The King said.
"I recommend we remove all magic. Even memories of magic to be safe. But don't worry. I leave the fun."
As he spoke the troll showed a miniature slide-show that showed the two girls having fun together. That slide-show turned into a purple orb in the trolls hand and he placed his hand on the girl's forehead again and the orb vanished.
"She will be ok." The troll said.
"But she won't remember I have powers?" The girl asked.
"Listen to me, Elsa, your power will only grow." The troll said.
The troll waved his hands and a light blue projection appeared in the sky.
"Whoa." Kristoff said in awe.
"Grand Pabbie is amazing isn't he?" The troll asked.
"Yeah." Kristoff.
"I'm Bulda. How about you cutie. What's your name?" Bulda asked.
"I'm Kristoff. And this is my reindeer Sven." Kristoff said.
"Well Kristoff, now that you're part of our family I'll take you to meet Grand Pabbie." Bulda said.
The royal family had left and the light blue projection had faded long ago. Bulda led Kristoff and Sven down to where Pabbie was standing.
"Grand Pabbie! I have boy here for you!" Build shouted.
Grand Pabbie turned his head and greeted Kristoff.
"Hello young one. What are you doing out here all alone?" Pabbie asked.
"Well, my mother died and my father left years ago. All I have is Sven. No one else." Kristoff said.
"I'm so sorry." Pabbie said sympathetically.
"Can we keep him Pabbie?" Bulda asked.
Pabbie's face lit up.
"Of course we can! Kristoff, how would you like to be a part of our family?" Pabbie offered motioning to all the trolls around them.
Kristoff smiled.
"Thank you so much Grand Pabbie." Kristoff said.
Kristoff got down on his knees and gave grand Pabbie a hug.
"Of course my boy. Now go back and get some rest. Come visit." Pabbie said.
Kristoff smiled and he and Sven walked back to Arendelle. Kristoff flopped down on the hay on the stables with a wide smile on his face.
"I have a family again." Kristoff said.
Kristoff got a carrot out of a bag and held it out toward Sven.
"Well Sven, we have a family again." Kristoff said.
Sven took a bite of the carrot and Kristoff bit into it after. He swallowed and drifted off to sleep knowing that he had a real family again.
Kristoff stared at the picture frame with the light of the moon shining on his face. He set the picture frame down back on his dresser and went back over to the window. He opened the door to his room quietly and closed it without a sound. He made his way out of the castle and walked toward the valley of the living rock. He stood in the middle of the large circle.
"Pabbie!" He called. "Pabbie! It's me Kristoff!"
A rock came rolling toward him and Pabbie pooped out of the ball shape.
"Kristoff. What are you doing here?" Pabbie asked.
"I came to visit. Just like you wanted." Kristoff said.
Pabbie smiled.
"Reflective today are we?" Pabbie asked.
"I guess you could say that." Kristoff said.
"Kristoff,I remember the day you came to us. It was one of the best days of my life. Normally when people see talking trolls they tend to scream and run away. But you were different. You accepted us for who we were. I thank you for that." Pabbie said.
"Well I have a family now. It's thanks to you. Even if you weren't my family I would still tray you the same way. it's who I am." Pabbie said.
Pabbie smiled.
"Anna is lucky to have you. You're so compassionate and kind." Pabbie said.
"I was alone for most of my life. I'm happy there was change. Otherwise I probably would have been miserable." Kirstoff said.
"No one is alone Kristoff. Even when you think you are you're not. You have friends now that will stand by your side until the end of your life." Pabbie said.
There was silence for a while.
"Pabbie. After tomorrow I might never see you again." Kristoff said.
Pabbie frowned.
"So that's why you came here. To say goodbye." Pabbie said.
Kristoff nodded his head. he got down on his knees and gave Pabbie a long hug.
"Goodbye Kristoff. Stay alive." Pabbie said.
They let go of each other and Kristoff stood and started to walk back to Arendelle. When he approached the gate everyone was waiting for him. They were all standing, fully dressed and ready to face whatever lie ahead of them.
"Are you ready?" Elsa asked.
"As ready as I'll ever be." Kristoff answered.
They all faced the sky as the sun started to lift into the sky.
Father was sitting in his chair with his eyes closed. Light shined and forced his eyes open. All six homunculi were standing in front of him.
"It's time." Father said.
Father stood
"The Promised Day is here."
Agdar was walking through Wesselton. There was a lot of talk there. People obviously weren't very good at keeping their mouths shut.
"That's King Agdar of Arendelle." Someone said.
"What is he doing here?" Another asked.
"He looks serious." Said someone else.
Light went onto his back and he stopped walking. He looked back and saw the rising sun.
"The Promised Day..."
MERRY CHRISTMAS! I know I already said this at the top but whatever. I hope you enjoyed this special Kristoff chapter. I completely made up his past the night before so if it's similar to something else sorry about that. Anyway thanks for reading and again Merry Christmas!
