Chapter 8

Elsa's POV

As I walked towards my ice castle I couldn't help but think about what the trolls had told me. Even Grand Pabbie doesn't know how to get my powers back. As for my frozen heart, only an act of true love will thaw it. The thing is, I don't have love anymore. Anna's been gone for many many years now and I never had anyone else but her to love me. I don't even have my powers anymore. Absolutely no love. I'm just a normal, everyday human. I wonder if everyone can see me now. There's no use in trying though. Especially after that last thing Grand Pabbie told me.

My castle seems farther than what it used to be. But it may just be because I am human now. The cold is so foreign to me, and yet, I enjoy the feeling. It feels nice. I guess I'm no longer a guardian now that I am mortal. It's ok though, it's not like I ever planned on joining. And yet, why do I feel so sad and disappointed? I used to hate my powers, but then I grew to love them and see the beauty in them. Now that they're gone, I feel so empty. I hope the world will be able to find love without me. I know there is natural love residing in the world. Hopefully that will be enough for the world to survive. As for Pitch and Hate, I can only hope that the guardians will be able to defeat them.

The Guardians. I wonder if they've found out that I disappeared. Hopefully they don't try and find me. It's obvious where I will be as there is no other place for me to go, but at the same time, them along with Pitch have no need for me. Jack, I hope he's ok. I hope that he doesn't feel too guilty. I hope he finds the love he yearned for. I never told him that I knew he wanted love. It's not that I didn't want to help him. It's just that, I looked while we were collecting teeth and found no one. It's strange really. There's always someone out there for everyone, and yet, I couldn't find the one he is meant to be with. I couldn't find mine either. I wish I could've found mine. Then I wouldn't be in this situation.

I finally made it back to my castle. I walked in and went to the balcony. The sun had set now and the moon was fully risen. I looked over at what used to be the kingdom of Arendelle. Even now, it is still beautiful with the castle standing tall. I looked up at the moon, sending a silent message to Manny, hoping that my wish would be granted.

I went back in and all the emotions that I had concealed began to come out. I let it go. After all, it's not like I can harm anyone anymore. Tears began to come out as I thought about never getting my powers back. As I thought about my heart and how I have no love. As I thought about Grand Pabbie's warning. Everything just came out. I collapsed onto the floor and sobbed. Suddenly I felt arms wrap around me. I jumped in surprise. I turned around to see Jack looking at me with concern and worry in his eyes. Not only that, but I saw faint traces of tears. He was crying, but why?

I melted into his embrace and our sobs slowly died down. "Elsa, I'm sorry," he said. "It's ok Jack. It's not your fault." I whispered. "You should rest," he began. "You're not only physically injured, but emotionally," he said. "I don't sleep," I replied. "What?" he asked. "I can't sleep unless I'm physically drained to the point where I just pass out in a random place," I say. "Why?" he asked. I sighed and sat upright. "When you lie down in bed without being tired, your mind begins wandering places. When you sleep, you think. And when you think, your mind goes to all sorts of places. Mine goes to my deepest fear. Fear of death. When I think of that, I no longer have the wish to sleep out of fear that I may never wake again. I prefer not to think of death, that's why I try to keep myself occupied until I absolutely need sleep." I explained.

"Why are you afraid of death Elsa? You can't die. You're immortal," he simply stated. "You and I both know that's true. Sandy- is alive," he interrupted. "Yes," I began, "but at the same time, he did die. That same thing- is not happening to you Elsa," Jack said with almost anger in his voice. "What?" I asked. "You are not going to die Elsa. Yes, you may be mortal now, but we will find a way to get both your powers and immortality back. I will not let you give up," Jack said sternly. "You don't know anything Jack," I said as I began to stand up and walk away. The thought of death was all too much it was driving my emotions haywire. "Yes I do, Elsa. I know there is hope that we can get everything back to normal," he said. "No, Jack there isn't," I replied. He doesn't know the truth.

"Yes there is Elsa! There is hope! Don't give up!" He said as he began raising his voice. "I'm not giving up!" I said loudly with tears streaming down my face. "What?" he asked perplexed. "I'm not giving up. I'm just facing the facts," I replied. "The facts? But Elsa- there's no hope Jack. I'm dying," I said. "We'll get back your immortality," he said. "Jack, stop trying. Stop hoping. There's no way." I said. "Yes there - no there isn't!" I said. The tears continued to flow. "What do you mean Elsa? What do you know?" he asked. He sounded broken as if I had just crushed his heart. "Hate didn't just take my powers and immortality. He also froze my heart," I said. "Froze your heart? But how is that possible?" He asked. "That blue ball of light that he had created. Those were my powers. I technically have my powers still, they're just in a different form. They're slowly freezing my heart and soon, I will be frozen as well." I said. "Grand Pabbie gave me a warning. Well I guess it's less of a warning and more of a fact. I have at most 2 weeks. Longer than my sister, yes. But that's just because of who I used to be. I have 2 weeks left to live. I'm afraid Jack. So afraid," I said as even more tears flooded out of my eyes.

Jack stood there in shock. His face held sorrow as if I had just informed him of his death. "Elsa, I'm so sorry, I didn't know" he said. "Like I said earlier Jack, it's not your fault. I don't blame you," I said. "It is my fault," he said. "No it is- yes it is," he interrupted. "I should've gotten to you sooner. I lost sight of you and let Hate get to you. I should've seen past Pitch's tricks." he said. "Jack, it's not your fault. If anything I should be thanking you," I said. "What do you have to thank me for?" he asked. "I practically caused your death," he said. "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be alive right now," I said. "You gave me a chance." I said. "A chance? I didn't give you a chance to live," he said perplexed. I giggled slightly at this. "No, not a chance to live" I said as I walked towards him and put my hand on his shoulder. He looked at me and blue met blue as my eyes remained on his. I could see the snowflakes in them again, but I also saw something else. Something, I couldn't quite put my finger on. Whatever it was, it made me happy and made me calm. And for once in my life, I wasn't afraid. I smiled at him. "You gave me a chance to say goodbye."

I know this chapter is like very short. But I can assure you the next one will be longer...hopefully. Anyways, I hope you liked it and I hope it had enough feels for some of you. I don't really know how to add feelings to words, afterall, I've kinda never you know, dated or confessed...so yeah. Anyways, hope you enjoyed this chapter.