Chapter 15
Ok so this chapter is definitely longer than the last so that's good. The next couple of chapters may be confusing concerning the time, but bear with me on this. The next couple of chapters might also drag, but all of it is for the purpose of the story line so...yup. Anyways I hope you enjoy this chapter. I kinda liked this chapter. It was kind of a different perspective in a way...not really, but you know what I mean. Probably not but whatevs. Anyways, enjoy!
Elsa's POV
Jack and I leaned in. My eyes closed and I felt his lips touch mine. They were softer and warmer than I thought they would be. I felt a spark and felt my heart warm, but then, I began to feel cold. Colder than I've ever been. I felt the warm compress into one spot and then disappear as the cold spread throughout my body. I felt stiff and began to suffocate. I pulled away from Jack to try and catch my breath. I breathed in and felt the air expand my lungs. I felt my legs freeze over, then my body and as I released my breath, I felt my heart stop and saw as Jack's face went to pure shock and sorrow. Then finally, everything went black and I felt nothing.
It was cold, and I all around me was darkness. I felt as if I was in a dark empty room, just wandering around with nowhere to go. Suddenly I saw a little speck of light. I moved towards it and it began to grow bigger and bigger. The light shined brighter and suddenly the dark room that I had been in turned into a bright white room. Still empty, but light now, and a bit warmer. "Elsa," a voice I had not heard for centuries said. I turned around to see the person who I have missed for all too long.
"Anna!" I exclaimed with a smile on my face. I ran towards her and we engulfed each other in a hug. "I've missed you," I said as tears of joy began falling from my eyes. "I've missed you too," Anna said as she hugged me tighter. We released each other but our smiles did not go away. "Where are we?" I asked.
"I'll tell you eventually, for now I want to hear about how your life has been." Anna said. "Wait, you knew that I was still alive?" I asked. She nodded. "When I died, I had expected to see you, but turns out, you were one of the lucky few to be resurrected. I was told that you were given a chance at a new life. A chance to be something called a Guardian." Anna explained. "Well, what you heard is correct. I was named Cupid by the humans I protected. I brought love to the world, but died before I could become a Guardian. Yes, I was chosen, but I died before I got the chance to take the oath." I said sadly.
Anna put her hands on my shoulders and looked at me in the eye. "Hey, there's nothing to be sad about, after all, I'm here with you now," Anna said, almost sadly, yet it was comforting. "You're right! It's so great to see you again. I really have missed you," I said with a small smile on my face. Although my words were sincere, I couldn't help but feel sad in a way. "Elsa?" Anna said. "Hm," I replied. She smiled softly, "I've missed you too and I know you've missed me. But there's someone else you're going to miss so much more than you have ever missed me if you stay here," Anna said. I saw tears brim her eyes but her smile remained. "What do you-" I was at a loss for words as Anna moved her hands around and a portal like thing appeared. Although it wasn't quite a portal, more like a screen. An image began to form on it and I saw as Jack went to sit on a hill and talk to the moon.
"H- how is this possible?" I asked. "Anything is possible in the afterlife," Anna said. I continued to look at the screen and my heart broke as I saw a tear slip from Jack's eyes. Although I did not know what he was saying, I could tell he was feeling a great amount of pain and sorrow. Although seeing him in that state broke my heart, just seeing him again made me smile and made me feel warm inside. "Elsa, you did it!" Anna said happily. "I did what?" I asked as I looked away from Jack.
"You found him! You found love! True love!" Anna said as her smile grew wider. I couldn't help but just blush and smile. But then my smile faded. "He wasn't my true love though. If he was, I wouldn't be here. I would still be alive," I said sadly. "You're wrong," Anna said. "What?" I asked.
"Elsa, this place, it isn't the afterlife. Well not exactly at least. It's the place which lies between death and life. You aren't dead yet" she said. "I-I don't understand. Why are you here then? Why am I here?" I asked. "Well, for me, it's a long story. To keep it short, I was summoned here and told by someone about you arriving here," Anna explained.
"Who's that someone?" I asked. "Me," I heard a voice say. It sounded powerful and yet comforting. I turned around to be met with a man. He had bluish white hair and was very clean cut. He wore a gray suit with a white tie and held a staff with a clear sphere encased on the staff. "Allow me to introduce myself," he began. "I am the man in the moon, you, along with the other Guardians, call me Manny," he said as he stretched out his hand towards me.
"M-Manny," I said in disbelief as I took his hand. He smiled. "Yes, my dear," he said. "I-I don't understand. Why am I here? Why was Anna summoned here? Why are you here? Why can't I just go into the afterlife?" I asked. "Simply because you were not supposed to die again," He said. "That raises a few more questions than it answers," I replied. He chuckled.
"Yes, you did die, per say. But you weren't supposed to. That kiss you shared with your Guardian, it was true loves kiss. You two grew the strongest magic of them all," he said with a smile on his face. I blushed when he called Jack my Guardian. "Wait, if it was true loves kiss, then why did my heart freeze?" I asked.
"That, my dear, is because of who you and Jack are," Manny began. "When you kissed, not only did you get your powers back, but some of Jack's power went into you. Both you and him became stronger. He was able to handle it, but due to your current state, you're body was unable to contain them and the ice consumed you," Manny explained. "So, I really did die?" I asked
He nodded. "But, as a gift to both you and Jack, I will allow you to go back if that is what you choose," He said. "Y-you mean I can go back to him. I can go back to life?" I said in disbelief. "Yes, but there are a couple of catches," he said. "Well what are they? I'm sure I'll be able to handle them," I said. "Well, one, in order to bring you back to life for a second time, you'll have to be born into a new family, meaning, your memories will be gone, including those of your past life and your previous immortal life" Manny explained. "Wait, then what's the point in going back?" I asked. He smiled. "When the time is right, Jack will find you. And when he does, your memories along with your immortality will be granted," he said. "But how will I see him? How will I know the believe in him?" I asked.
"That's where Anna comes in," He said. "She will be your Guardian Angel per say. Simply guiding you to learn to control your powers and believe in Jack," he explained. "So, I'll still have my powers?" I asked. He nodded. "The powers of winter and love," he explained. "Your wings will come when your memories are unlocked," he said. "What about my family? What if they don't like my powers?" I asked. "Don't worry, I assure you they will accept you for who you are," he said.
"What about Jack? How will he know that it's me? Won't I look different? Act differently? Even have a different name? What if he doesn't love the new me?" I asked. "I will make sure your name stays the same and your appearance will as well due to your powers. Anna will guide you to have about the same personality as you currently have. And with the love that both you and him contain, I'm sure he'll love you no matter what," Manny said.
"Ok, then what about what happens when I do meet Jack and become immortal? I couldn't just leave my new family," I said. "You will still be able to see them and they will be able to see you. You're new family will be wonderful, trust me, I have already found them," he said.
I nodded. "Is that the only catch?" I asked. "Well, there's one more," he said. "What is it?" I asked. "Once you find Jack and gain your immortality, you will no longer need Anna as your Guardian angel, therefore, you will never see her again," he said. That was like a slap to the face. Never seen Anna again. On top of that, until Jack finds me, I won't have any memories of her, meaning I won't even know she's my sister. I can't just leave Anna. It would hurt my heart to never see her again. I just got her back. "I-I, I don't know if I can do this," I said.
Manny looked at me with sympathy in his eyes. Anna was already crying and tears were beginning to fall from my eyes as well. "Can- can you give us a minute?" Anna asked him. He nodded. "Elsa," Anna said causing me to look up at her. "We've never been close, but I've always loved you no matter what," Anna said. Tears continued to fall from both of our eyes. "Love means putting someone else's needs before your own," she continued. "Therefore, you have to go to Jack," Anna said. My breath caught in my throat. "I-I just can't lose you," I said. "Not again. I've missed you for so long," I continued as the tears continued to fall.
"I know, I know. But what you and Jack have is something special. You can't just give it up. Besides, I'll always be with you. I'll always be in your heart no matter what," Anna said. "But," I began. "Please Elsa. It hurts me just as much as it hurts you to let you go, but you have to. I want you to. So please, do it for me, do it for yourself, for Jack. Go live your life," Anna said. My tears began to slow but I was still sobbing and gasping for breath. I nodded and tried to contain myself.
We embrace each other in a tight hug. "I love you," I whispered shakily. "I love you too," Anna replied. I took a deep breath before I released her. I turned to Manny. "I'm ready," I said. He smiled and nodded. His staff began glowing and I felt Anna grab my hand. I looked at her and she smiled and nodded. I smiled and then everything went black.
