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It was her birthday, that day.

The nice snowy day in late December.

The king and queen were out, by coincidence.

Elsa put on her nicest dress in the morning, though her parents weren't there to see how much she's grown, and her sister, Anna, wasn't there to give her a hand-made card, congratulating her getting one year older.

She hasn't really celebrated her birthday in a long time.

She hasn't even given much thought about her birthday the past few years.

But somehow, when she got up, she knew that it was the day she would be one year older.

And somehow, she deliberately left her window open.

Even though it was basically impossible for him to know it was her birthday, much less give her a nice gift, she was looking forward to his arrival, without even knowing it.

It was quiet, for a very long time.

So I heard that it is your birthday today.

She would have recognized that calm, soothing voice anywhere.

Happy birthday, princess.

Jack! She lifted her head in bewilderment, trying to find the source of his sound.

But I'd only know that from the castle's servants just now. He sounded a bit disappointed. So I didn't have time to get you anything decent.

I never asked for a gift. She protested.

I know, but I should've at least known that today is your big day. I can't really do anything to cover up the huge mistake in my part.

Don't worry about it; it's hardly your fault. Elsa tried to comfort him a bit.

But still… there was it again. The sense that he was pondering something. Wait…

A magical silver-blue wisp swirled in front of her.

I know more ice is probably the last thing you want to see, you've already had enough. He muttered as the ice collided together to form a shape.

First came the stem, long and thin. Then came large beautiful petals, gently sliding into each other like the pieces of a puzzle. It was a flower of ice, delicate and fragile. Elsa reached for it hesitantly.

Go on. Jack urged softly. It won't just break.

She leaned slightly, placing her gloved-fingers just below the calyx.

It's unlike normal ice, or flower, for the matter. It won't melt, ever. Not even in the summer. It's something that stays forever, unless you don't need it anymore.

Elsa closed her eyes in marvel.

Then she opened them again.

Just as she thought, a vague shape of a figure appeared in front of her.

Holding the flower with a smile played on his lips, his posture in a half bow, and a wooden staff in his free hand. He wore a brown vest and a cloak around his shoulders, and pants that stopped above his ankles. He was bare footed, and he had the palest skin she had ever seen. His hair was a silvery snowy-white. But it was his eyes that caught her, a mesmerizing light blue, like crystals.

Elsa gasped in shock.

She had imagined Jack several times already, but in none of her wildest dreams had she imagined her winter spirit like this. With his pale complexion and gentle expression, he was in truth more handsome than she expected.

"Elsa?"

She heard it coming from those lips. No longer in her mind.

"Can you…can you see me?"

She opened her mouth.

"I…yes."

It was the first time Jack had heard her speak. Her voice sounded delicate.

And for a second, they stayed rooted where they are, just staring into each other's eyes.

Then Elsa rushed right up to him and hugged the immortal boy.

A moment later, she felt the elder boy's arms around her as he kneeled down gently.

"Thank you, Jack."

"Happy birthday."

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