Chapter 2

It was 6 AM on Monday.

Captain Bjorkland had taken care of all of the necessary details for the trip: the Icy Fjord and the North Mountain would be captained by seamen with experience second only to his, as would be the crews. They had enough provisions to last for at least six weeks, in case of weather causing any delays. All ships had spare sails and wood for the hull, although they couldn't carry any spare mast wood. All gifts had been loaded and secured; and the Queen's private quarters had been properly furnished.

Captain Bjorkland inspected all three ships thoroughly to ensure everything was in order. All he was waiting for was the Queen's arrival to start the journey.

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At the castle, Elsa was saying her goodbyes to the staff as she started on her way to the docks with James, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Katrina. Sven and Olga would be pulling the coach.

On the dock, Elsa said her final goodbyes to those she most loved and cared about.

Elsa gave a quick hug to Olaf and Katrina, saying, "Please help Anna as much as you can. I'll return in a month."

She then hugged Kristoff, and said, "Take care of Anna. Help her in Court. She values your opinions, so make them known to her on important matters."

She then went to Anna, and gave her a very long hug. "You'll do fine in my absence, Anna! And don't worry! I'll return safe and sound!"

Anna replied tearfully, "Be careful, Elsa! I'll miss you!"

And finally Elsa embraced and kissed her future husband, James. "I'll miss everyone here, but you most of all James!"

"And I will deeply miss you as well, Elsa!" replied James.

"Help Anna as much as you can. I won't be long. I'll return safely!"

"I pray that you will be kept safe on your journey, beloved!"

With that, Elsa turned and walked up the gangplank of the Pride of Arendelle II .She stood off to the side gazing at the small send off party, as the gangplank was stowed, and Captain Bjorkland set sail with the other two ships. As the ships headed out of the harbor, Elsa walked all the way to the stern, waving goodbye, with her waves being mirrored by the group on the dock. She stayed on the stern until the harbor was out of sight. The send off party did the same, until the three-ship flotilla was just a speck on the horizon.