Chapter 4 - The Big Five
[ Elsa ]
I frustratedly walked all around, floor to floor, and searched for my dorm.
That guy! Ugh! I would have froze him back there if it wasn't for the people crowding around us. I know what I did was so un-princess like, but he's so arrogant! I was apologizing sincerely and then he'll tell me that what I did was intentional?! Son of a-
"Elsa!" I hear someone call my name.
I stopped wandering and turned around, I saw Punzie walking towards me. I suddenly beamed, I forgot that she also studies here!
"Punzie!" I waved.
She gave me a hug, I hugged her back. "I'm so glad you're finally going to study here!" she said as she pulls away.
I breathed a smile, "Yeah! I-I'm thrilled too!"
"Wait, is something wrong, Els?" she asked. I stared at her with a confused look, how did she know?! "You look so angry right now." she blurted, as if she read my mind.
I sighed, "Is it that obvious?".
She nodded. "Tell me why" she pulled me to the chairs by the railing.
I sat down and faced Punzie. "There's this guy I ran into earlier." I began, she listened carefully. "I accidentally stepped on his foot and when I apologized, he rejected me and even accused me of doing it intentionally!" I said. "So I got mad! And I stepped on his foot again to clear out the difference between an accidental happening and an intentional one" I explained, ending it with a loud, annoyed sigh.
Punzie just nodded and even her eyebrows furrowed. "Do you know the guy?" she asked.
I shook my head, "No. But he's so noticeable with his white hair dye." I said, remembering what he looks like. He has pale skin, thin lips and blue eyes. I squinted my eyes a bit, looking back at how blue his eyes were, they look familiar; I've seen those eyes before.
"Hmm...I'm sorry, I just arrived yesterday and I don't recall anyone with white hair." Punzie explained.
"Hey, it's okay. Let him be..." I touched Punzie's arm.
"No! In fact, I think I- er, we can help you." she said.
"We?" confusion covers my face again.
"Yeah. Me and my friends! The Big Five!" she glowed.
"Big Five?" I looked at her "I'm sorry, I'm confused." I said.
"Well, the Big Five composes of my circle of friends, the closest ones." she explains. "There's me, Anna- "Wait! Anna's a part of it?" I interrupted her.
"Yes! Anna, Merida, Hiccup and Jack." she finished. Hmm, sounds like a variety of people to meet. "And you think they'll treat me well?" I asked.
"Of course! They're all going to love you!" she smiled. "We're all in the same year, except for Anna. Before she came here, it's just us as the Big Four." she said.
"Why are you guys called 'Big'?" I asked in curiosity.
"Umm." Punzie began to blush. "Not trying to brag but...all of us are on top of the social ladder here." she said.
My eyes widened, "Wow!" I exclaimed; impressed with what she just said. I wouldn't doubt though, just by their names; I can tell that each of them sound special and, well...big. "Known for what?" I asked again.
"Different things. Merida's known for her amazing archery skills, Jack for being 'Mr Popular' and the ladies man. Hiccup, for his intelligence and inventiveness. Me for being a part of the pep squad and cheer captain. Anna for being on top of the Freshman Class last year." she explained.
My jaw-dropped, they all sound wonderful and unique. Very interesting indeed and very social-elite types. "Wait! I'll show you to them!" she stood up and began to pull on my arm.
"Huh? No! I-I..uh..." I stood up. "Really Punzie, that guy is no big deal!" I said, trying to talk her out of the whole thing. I know what she wants to do- get her friends, who are popular, to teach the guy a lesson for being rude to me. "My heels dealt with him, I'm over it!" I raised my hands as surrender.
"Really?" she asked with one eyebrow up.
"Yeah! Honest! Besides, I have to unpack." I added.
Punzie started thinking about it and she ended up smiling and nodding. "Okay. What's your dorm number by the way?" she asked.
"Umm..." I pulled out my dorm key from my dress' pocket. "3 - 1B" I said, reading the attached number sign.
"Oh really?! You're dorm is here on the 3rd floor too?!" Punzie asked excitedly.
"Yeah, that's why I'm here!" I joked.
Punzie giggled. "I forgot to mention, the Big Five all stay in this floor! Maybe you'll meet them all later!" she gestured to the corridor.
I looked around and saw 3 doors in one wall, two are the right side and one is on the far left.
"That's where Merida and I stay." she pointed to the only door on the left of the whole floor. "Your room is there." she pointed to the door on the right, near the staircase. "Oh! That's where Anna bunks in!" she said.
I smiled; Anna and I are going to be roommates, I hope that will help in making us close again.
"And, Jack and Hiccup stay next door to you" she said.
"Anyways, I'll help you unpack!" Punzie grabbed my hands.
"You won't mind?"
"No! Eugene's having practice right now anyway." she entwined her arm with mine.
"Eugene?" I asked whilst walking towards my dorm.
"Yeah! My boyfriend!" she exclaimed.
We got to the door and I unlocked it.
First impression is... the room is huge! Not as big as my room in the castle but it's pretty big for a basic dorm. There's a door to the right that leads to the bathroom and the room looks like it's divided into two. One side is already done and covered mostly with pink while the other side is still dull and plain looking with many boxes. Punzie and I walked in, arm in arm, and we both observed my side of the room.
"Let's get to work..?" I suggested.
"Let's!" she said excitedly. We both parted and started undoing the tapes on the boxes.
[ Jack ]
"What?!" I screamed at Anna. "She's your sister?!"
"You never told me I'll have a sister-in-law to be!" Kristoff cut in.
"You never asked!" Anna raised her shoulders up with a smile.
"Wa-wait! How can you be so sure your sister is the one behind this?!" I gestured to my foot.
"I'll get her for you if you want." Anna smirked.
"So she can step on me again?! No thanks!" I said.
"Aww, Jack. Scared?" Eugene teased.
"No!" I defended.
"Then meeting her properly won't be a problem." Eugene crossed his arms.
"After she did this, the last thing I want to do is meet her!" I massaged my foot more with my hidden ice cube.
"He has a point." Kristoff muttered.
"Next time then?" Anna guessed. I remained silent, I just kept massaging my foot and tried to forget the pain from it.
"Okay then. I'm gonna go, see you guys later!" Anna waved at me and the rest of the team. She gave Kristoff a quick peck on his lips and walked away.
"How are you gonna play now, Jack?" Kristoff sat down beside me.
"That's a good question." I remarked. "Captain?" I turn to Eugene.
"Rest for now, Prince." he said. I smirked at him began to stand up; Kristoff helped me get up.
"You're gonna need some ice for those" Eugene pointed to my feet. Heat start to rise up on my cheek, I felt guilty for being a step ahead. My foot felt a bit better now and even if I need ice, I have all the power to have it in a snap.
I never liked lying to these people, especially the ones I'm already close with. But to protect my real identity, I'm willing to take the risk. Nobody must ever know that I am the Spirit of Winter.
"Uh. I think I have some cold packs on my dorm." I told Eugene.
"Oh okay." he bought it.
"Well, I have to practice the team. Kristoff can help you get to your dorm." he said.
"Thanks Captain." I saluted as Kristoff helped me walk towards the staircase.
The team ran to the West Wing under Eugene's orders while the other students watched us as we walked to the staircase, some left and minded their own business. "Hey Jack!" a voice called out. Kristoff turned me around so we'll face the crowd.
Three petite, tan girls came walking towards us. They all have brown hair and are like models; they held their heads up high, dressed lady-like and they all wore sunglasses. I gotta admit they look pretty, but ... slutty.
"I'm so sorry for what happened to you!" The girl in the center rushed to me, her heels made noise as it taps on the cemented floor. She took her glasses off, revealing her bright brown eyes. "Trust me, the girls and I will teach her a lesson." she smiled. "Oh! and you still looks very charming with white hair!"she giggled.
This girl is named Olivia Orson. She is crazy obsessed with me that it's already getting on my nerves. She acts as if we're a couple or something.
Pfft. Yeah right, like that's gonna happen!
She, along with her two other sisters, compose the "Mojo" Group. Their tandem is basically like the Big Five, the only difference is that they got their popularity from bullying others and by talking like they're goddesses. Everyone in this school despises them but of course we act otherwise.
"Thanks Olivia but-" I start to speak but she interrupted me by putting her finger over my lips and shutting me up.
"Hush darling. We know what to do with her." she said. She pulled away and winked at me before placing her glasses back on and walking away with the other Mojo Girls.
[ Elsa ]
"Knock knock"
I turned around and saw a boy with brown hair standing on the doorway. A girl with red curly hair stood beside him.
"Oh! I knew I heard voices!" The girl said, she has Scottish accent which I think suited her properly.
"Hey guys!" Punzie waved at them.
"Mind if we come in?" The boy asked.
"Not at all Hicc!" Punzie said.
Hicc? As in...Hiccup?! The guy that's part of the 'Big Five'? I bet that the girl he's with is Merida.
"Oh guys! Meet my cousin, Elsa." she gestured to me. I smiled and waved at them. "This is Hiccup and Merida." Punzie gestured to the two people standing in front of me.
"Nice to meet you." Hiccup offered his hand out to me, I reached for it and shook it.
"Oh wait! Are you Anna's sister?" Merida asked.
"Yeah!" I beamed.
"Wait!" Hiccup let go of my hand and stared at me. "You're Anna's sister?!" he exclaimed.
I nodded. "Whoa." he reacted, now more calmly. "She never said she had a sister." Hiccup said.
"Because you never ask!" a voice barged in the room, my eyes glanced on the doorway and I saw Anna standing there.
"Anna." I greeted.
"I see you've met the Big Five!" she said.
I giggled, "Not all, I haven't met the other guy yet." I said.
"Oh you already did Elsa!" Anna came in and closed the door behind her.
"What do you mean?" I asked, crossing my arms.
We all looked at Anna with confused faces. "The guy you stepped on is Jack" she said.
"Whoa whoa wait!" Punzie came in between us. "Jack's the white haired guy?" Punzie asked.
"Yeah. He dyed his hair just this morning." Hiccup cut in.
"And Jack's the one that was rude to Elsa?!" Punzie asked Anna again.
"I guess..? But I don't really know the whole story so..." Anna said.
"Oh no. No no no!" I defended. "He was the one who started it!" I stepped closer to my sister. "I apologized then he just ...blew me off!" I smacked the invisible air.
"Oh."
Punzie sighed and sat on the couch by the closet. "Jack can be...over the top sometimes right?" she tilted her head to Anna. Anna smirked and raised her shoulders as an agreeing gesture.
"What are you all talking about? I'm confused!" Merida start to get all panicky.
"Calm down, I think I'm getting bits of it." Hiccup steadied Merida and sat her down next to Punzie. Hiccup turn to me and start to rub his head, "Let me guess, an accident happened between you and Jack?" I nodded at him.
"Why?" He turn to Anna then faced me again.
I sighed and fell on my bed. "Punzie." I called. I felt her glance at me, "You tell Hiccup." I said.
"She accidentally stepped on Jack then Jack accused her of doing it intentionally after she apologized for the whole thing." Punzie said.
"Then Elsa, being the short-tempered person she is..." I sat up as Anna described me. "got mad and pinned Jack's foot again to teach him a lesson." Anna finished.
"Oh..." Hiccup gasped in awe.
There was some minutes of silence after, I felt a bit nervous being around the guy's friends. Now how are we going to be friends if I had an argument with one of them the first day I arrive here? What a great first impression...
"You go girl!" Merida cheered at me, breaking the silence and tension. I managed a smile and a giggle escape my mouth.
"Yeah. Even if Jack is my best friend, I'll side with you on this one." Hiccup smiled and sat down beside me. He leaned closer, his lips near my ear. "Thanks for doing that." he whispered and gave me a reassuring pat on the back. I grinned at him as he winked at me.
"Guys, Elsa's gonna hang with us from now on." Punzie announced and stood up. "Alright with you all?" she asked.
"Yeah!" Merida beamed then she faced me. "No one has ever stood up to Jack before!" she walked to me and placed her hand on my shoulder "I admire you for that!".
Punzie faced Anna. "Of course! She's my sister!" Anna smiled.
"Same here!" Hiccup raised his hand, "You're cool Elsa" he said.
I laughed, that's just the perfect term to describe me. "Thanks!" I said.
"But what about Jack?" Anna asked with concern.
"I'm sure he won't mind us being friends with Elsa." Merida smirked and crossed her arms.
"I don't wanna ruin any friendships!" I stood up.
"Don't worry, we'll talk to him!" Punzie placed her hands on her hips. "Right Hiccup?" she added. I turn to Hiccup, he raised a thumb up at me. We all smiled at each other. We all agree, even if I have a misunderstanding with Jack, doesn't mean they'll get involved in that.
Then a knock came on the door.
[ Jack ]
Anna opened the door and I saw all my friend gathering inside. "Come in." Anna said. I made my way in, skipping on one foot. I saw Punzie, Merida, Hiccup and...
"Jack." Punzie came to me and held my arm. "Meet Elsa." she gestured to the girl in pink with braided blonde hair...the girl that I had a moment with earlier. "Elsa." Punzie faced her "Jack." she gestured to me.
"You!" I pointed my finger at her. I let go of Punzie's grasp and walked closer to her. Hiccup stood up from the bed, alerted. Merida backed away and fell on the couch.
"You." the girl greeted back calmly, she too walked closer. I steadied my right foot on the floor and straightened myself.
"How's the foot?" she asked sassily almost as a tease.
I took a deep breath, "It's better now."
"None of this would have happened if you weren't so full of pride." Elsa said.
I gasped, "You stepped on me!"
"It was an accident!" she snapped.
"Twice!" I snapped back.
"So you'll tell the difference!" she shouted.
"Did you know how painful your foot was!"
"Are you saying I have a heavy foot?!" she stomped closer to me.
"I never said that!" I backed away, to prevent her from stepping on me again.
"That's what you meant!" she pointed her finger at me.
"I wasn't implying anything, you came up with that on your own!" I smirked.
"ENOUGH!" Anna screamed on top of her voice, making me cover both of my ears. "Guys!" she said in frustration.
Hiccup began to tensely tap his feet on the floor. Punzie stayed silent, she looked down on the floor while Merida just sat there, watching Elsa and I nag. I took a deep breath and exhaled. I turned around and stood next to Punzie. Elsa just remained where she was, standing there with her arms over her stomach.
I glanced outside, my eyes widened as I see snow falling from the sky.
My emotions are connected to the weather, my frustration must've sent this snow. But for me, this is too much snow. I'm not that angry! So why is the snow falling rapidly from the sky? It's gonna give us a snow day if the snow falls more, I need to make it stop.
I turned back around to my friends and Elsa.
They all remained quiet, the tension between Elsa and I is still strong. I tried to calm myself down, being angry right now won't do any good; the weather might get worse. "I'll just go." I said and gestured outside.
I skipped my way out and shut the door. I went to the corner and looked around for any sign of life
No one's watching.
I quietly flew up and landed on the roof of the dorm's building. I sat down and concentrated hard on the sky. Tilting my head up, a snowflake fell on my forehead. I smiled at the feeling of a winter agent, I wish it'll just be like this...but it can't. A little snow visit in fall won't disturb anyone especially in the Highlands, but it still might attract unwanted attention. I don't wanna hear anymore about Global Warming.
Minutes later, the snow start to fall little by little until none fell at all. The wind is still chilly and cold but at least the snow stopped. I looked around the campus from where I was; just a thin sheet of snow covered the grounds, no big deal.
I made my way down, back to the third floor and I went in my dorm room. Hiccup is nowhere to be seen. Then. I heard laughter from the other wall. With a sigh, I jumped to my bed and rest. I discarded my top and pants there, and threw them on the hamper. Today is tense enough for me, even my powers got in the way.