Okay guys, sorry about the wait for this chapter. I've been really busy with stupid school crap that takes up time I could be pouring into this baby. :P Anyway thank you all for the reviews and the favourite-ing and the following! Just going to make another author's note quickly - I'm changing Sierra's age from 16 to like... hmmm... 23. So yeah, just keep that in mind! :D

For the next 3 days, Elsa and Hans remained silent – no physical or verbal contact. The only times they would speak, was when either Heidi or Sierra would bring them food. During those times though, Elsa had learnt a lot – Sierra explained more about the poison. She said that is was more of a potion that was meant to raise her core temperature so that when Elsa would try to use her powers, the hot and cold would clash causing her body to go into a state of shock. She had also overheard Sierra reprimanding Hans late one night, telling him that it was 'shameful' and 'cruel' of him to promise Heidi freedom and safety when the chances of survival were already slim enough. Even though she couldn't have been imprisoned for more than a week, Elsa had grown quite close to the two girls. Heidi was the type of person who could never be sad for long – even in the face of great danger or tragedy; she could soldier on and never skip a beat. It was a rare type of confidence that she had in not only herself, but the world. With the prospect of missing Anna always fresh on her mind, a visit from Heidi was always refreshing. Sierra, on the other hand, was more clinical. Maturity emanated from her entire being. It was the type of maturity that came from having one's childhood cut short – a type of maturity that Elsa was quite familiar with. The Ice Queen could not lie though, by saying that the times Sierra would rip into Hans wasn't amusing. She was ripped by her thoughtful trance though, when that very same brunette came waltzing through the dungeon door, letting it slam behind her. Hans jumped at the sudden noise, having been captured by his own imagination no doubt. Sierra fumbled with the key, setting the food on the ground.

"Let's get straight into it – Prince Hans, you are to share your meal with Queen Elsa," the short girl stated, leaving Hans bewildered.

"What the hell are you talking about!?" The prince exclaimed.

"Her food is being laced with enchanted chemicals your Majesty," the last word laced with sarcasm, "and we both know the Queen of Arendelle is your best bet to get Heidi out of this rats nest." Sierra spoke as if she was not in the same room, but somehow Elsa did not find it rude. She had realized days ago this palace wench shared something with her – a bitter hatred for Hans. It had also become clear that the only reason Sierra was helping him was for Heidi.

"I am not, sharing my food with her," Hans snorted indignantly pointing towards Elsa.

"Well, you're going to have to suck it up if you ever want to prove your love for your sister. It will take a few days for the poison to wear off on Queen Elsa. And you promised Heidi freedom and if you let her down I will gut you myself!" Elsa waited on Hans's response, shifting her gaze between him and a livid Sierra.

"Fine! Yes, okay, you're right," he sighed, bowing before Elsa, "My food is yours my Queen."

"In other news, I heard Viktor telling the guards that if civil war breaks out, the first thing they are supposed to do is kill the prisoners," horror was clearly written on both royals faces, "Just something to think about when you go to sleep," the girl laughed humorlessly, "I need to go before I get whipped for staying down here for too long."

"PUNZIE!" Anna screamed as she ran up to her cousin. The two girls embraced like they were six year olds.

"Anna I haven't seen you since the coronation! You little shut in!" The brunette squeaked.

"I know, I know. And I'm sorry for not writing in soooooo long either but I've been so bogged down with… stuff," Anna said with a huff, "Thank you for coming so quickly after you heard the news about Elsa." Rapunzel's face immediately went from giddy excitement to concern.

"Well, that's what family's for. I still can't believe she's… missing."

"I know," Anna smiled sadly, "I really miss her and Kristoff has been trying to help but nothing does and I don't know what to do because she's my sister and I know she can take care of herself but if she could then why isn't she back yet and I can't sleep because I keep dreaming about me getting taken too but I haven't told Kristoff 'cause he'd only worry about me and he already is worried about me enough 'cau–" Anna's pace just kept on speeding up until Rapunzel finally cut her off.

"Whoa there Anna! Breath for a second," Punzie said, placing a comforting hand on the strawberry-blonde's shoulder.

"Thanks, I talk quickly when I'm passionate about something. Hey where's Flynn?"

"That's something I wanted to talk to you about! Great great great news!" Anna's eyes were wide in anticipation, "He is in the Southern Isles… SURPRISE!" Anna's jaw dropped.

"Why?"

"Because I remember you telling me in that letter that the council wouldn't send a search team there because they were, if my memory serves me correctly, I believe you called them 'inhuman toads'. And since Flynn knows a girl that works at the palace there we only thought it was logical that I would come here and he would see if his friend knows anything about Elsa." Anna was silent for a long moment before suddenly hugging her cousin tightly.

"You guys are the best!" Anna screeched, a bright smile spread across her face, "I don't know how to thank you!"

"The best 'thank you' is finding your sister."

Sierra walked down a corridor in the castle of the Southern Isles. The sun was just setting now, and an orange hue covered the walls while shadows painted the floor. Suddenly, she heard the clatter of armor and became aware she was being followed. Anxiety boiled inside of her as a hand covered her mouth and pulled her into a closet.

Ooooh! Excitement! :O