Chapter nine: I'll Be Back

Prompt: #63 Cold Embrace

Universe: Fantasy AU

Rating: K

A/N: Just wanna say thank you for all the views.. makes me happy that people are reading this :)

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A lone figure stood still in the middle of a clearing. It was not any ordinary clearing, rather, it was a frozen lake surrounded by great, big pine trees glistening with frost. The sun was overshadowed by thick, white clouds gently rolling by. The figure in the center seemed to blend in the shade of blue and white, feet firmly planted on the lake's surface.

Her arm was stretched out, as if reaching for something, with one foot stretched in front of the other. Her face was stuck in an expression of surprise, and her hair was frozen in place, blown back. What was most interesting was the fact that her entire body was frozen solid, a thin layer of ice encasing the woman.

She wore a thick, black coat lined with fur and her platinum blond hair was the envy of many girls. Her steel eyes retained their sharpness, despite the frigid case they were packed in.

Another figure entered the scene, this time much shorter and younger than the woman, but equally beautiful and strong. Her midnight hair swerved with her movements and her blue eyes reminded one of the sky on a sunny day. The girl wore a black robe with the hood casting a shadow on her face, blue eyes peeking from beneath.

She approached the woman and raised a hand to cup her cheek. She reached forward and embraced her, shivering at the biting permafrost. Her tears dripped on the icy surface, sliding off the woman's shoulder and onto the lake.

"I promise..." the girl sobbed, "...I swear on my honour as a witch I'll find the spell to free you. Wait for me; I'll be back."

She backed away, wiping her tears, and smiled as the sun peeked from its cover and shined on the lake. The scene was surreal; the ice glittered beautifully, the sun rays bounced off the frost and most importantly reflected from the frozen woman's eyes. Her orbs seemed to say I'll be waiting.

"I'll be back," she repeated quietly, walking away.