Chapter 3 - Dreams Come True

Elsa was running as fast as she could down the steps of the castle, her heart knowing she was doing something foolish. She had just promised to be with Anna forever, why was she running? She knew it was partly because she was ashamed of Anna seeing her in tattered rags.

She was guilty inside, but that didn't matter know. She needed to get home, fast, before Hans could notice she had been gone.

Eventually, she ran across the bridge connecting the castle to the town, finding Kristoff sitting in the carriage's driver's seat, having a nap.

"Kristoff!" She called to him, shouting at the top of her lungs. "Get up now! We need to get moving!"

Kristoff jolted awake, banging his head on the roof of the carriage. As Elsa climbed into the carriage, he said, "What's the rush, Elsa?"

"It's midnight, Kristoff," Elsa reminded him. "If we're not back soon, my powers will be gone and we'll lose everything."

Kristoff sighed. "Okay, I get ya." He then tugged on the reins of the horses, the stallions galloping away and leading the carriage down the street.

Eventually, they were out of town and on the back road towards the manor they called home.

Elsa lay back in her seat, trying to ease her nerves. Her powers hadn't faded yet, but it could be any second now.

"So..." Kristoff spoke up, trying to liven their spirits. "Did you meet with Princess Anna in the end?"

Elsa nodded. "Yes... She's asked me to marry her... and I said yes." She groaned. "Not that it matters."

"Wait, she asked you to marry her?!" Kristoff exclaimed. "Oh, for crying out loud..."

"Nevermind it now, big guy," Elsa remarked. "What matters is us getting home." Suddenly the carriage started to flicker with glowing blue light, as it started to fade from existence. "What the?"

Kristoff looked down, seeing the reins in his hand suddenly disappear and he and Elsa falling onto the dirt path as the carriage and horses faded from the world itself.

Elsa looked down, seeing her beautiful gown return to the tattered rags that Hans had ripped earlier. She looked at her hand, seeing the ring, her one reminder of the evening, still on her finger.

"Damn it," Kristoff groaned, his ice jacket returning to his servant's clothes. "Now we'll never get home at this rate."

"Come on," Elsa started to walk forward, her legs already beginning to ache. "Maybe we can get back before the sun comes up."

Kristoff sighed. "Well, they do say walking is better than riding any day," he admitted.

Elsa looked at her ring, still reminding herself of Anna. She could have had it all, yet she chose to run, out of her own internal fears. She then felt Kristoff put his hand on her shoulder, the blonde man smiling at her.

"That's a beautiful ring, by the way, Elsa," he spoke. "It really suits you."

"Thank you," Elsa replied. "But I doubt there's any need for it now. I'll never be Anna's wife."

"Don't give up hope yet," Kristoff told her. "Look, the house is just there. We can sneak in through the back and be in bed before Hans realises."

Finally, the two made it to the house, Elsa having recovered her maid outfit from the clothes rack and quickly changing out of her dress. Once Elsa and Kristoff were safely indoors, they made it to the kitchen.

"We made it," Kristoff said, wiping his brow. "Thank god."

"Now, let's hope Hans didn't see us," Elsa admitted.

"I'm not so sure of that," a familiar, snarky voice stated, one that sent a shiver of dread down Elsa's and Kristoff's spines.

The two looked forward, seeing Hans stood by the door, having been waiting for them for some time. He walked over to them, glaring at Elsa and Kristoff coldly. "Where the hell have you been?!" He demanded.

"At a fancy damned dress party," Kristoff excused, playing it cool.

"Don't play games with me, Bjorgman," Hans growled. "I know exactly where you and my step-sister have been. I saw you at the ball, Elsa. I don't know where you got that gown from, or how you managed to woo our crown princess, but it ends, now.

"Yes, it does end, Hans," Elsa scolded him. She held up her ring. "I didn't just woo the princess, I got engaged to her. I'm going to be married to her and out of this hell of a life you've put me and Kristoff through."

Hans laughed. "Escape? You think you can escape from this place? You think you deserve happiness? You're nothing more than a fucking maid, Elsa!"

Elsa growled. "Well, you are no more than a fucking thief! This house belonged to my father! You stole it from him!"

Hans slapped her across the face and grabbed her. "You little bitch!"

Elsa snarled, spitting in Hans's face, her one last defiant act.

Hans snarled, before finally punching Elsa straight in the face, knocking her out. As Elsa dropped unconscious, Hans turned his gaze to Kristoff. "And as for you Mr. Bjorgman, consider yourself fired."

Kristoff shook in fear, knowing he could take Hans out right there and then, but Hans might kill Elsa. He had to get out of there and get somewhere safe before taking his next move. He quickly darted out of the kitchen and into the night.

Hans looked down at Elsa, stroking a few locks of her platinum hair. "Now, sister, let's get you somewhere your beloved princess won't find you."

xXx

The next morning, in the royal palace, Princess Anna was sat on the side of her bed, having been crying most of the night after her fiance, Elsa, had mysteriously left her, vanished into the dead of the night. Anna was shaken inside, all her hope and dreams gone.

Ariel, her maid and close friend, was in the room with her, providing some company. She couldn't bear to see Anna in this state, not after being so happy then brought so far down.

"Anna?" She asked. "Are you alright?"

Anna didn't respond. She was still lost in her own sadness and loss of her beloved Elsa. Eventually, she did reply with "No."

Ariel sighed, sitting beside Anna and holding her. "We'll find her, Anna. You know her name now, so it won't be that hard."

Anna looked down. "It doesn't make it any easier. She's out there now, Ariel, under the grip some cruel man. I want to help her, but how can I help her if I don't know where she is?"

"It's troubling, I know," Ariel admitted. "But I'll be at your side, no matter what."

Anna smiled. "Thanks, Ariel."

At that moment, Kai entered the room, bearing a rather sombre expression on his face, like his whole world had just ended too.

Anna felt confused, looking up at Kai. "Kai? What's wrong?"

The old butler stood by the window, before sighing. "Princess... I have some sad news. Your father... has just passed away."

Anna's expression fell, a few more tears strolling down her cheeks. "I... I see... was he peaceful."

"Yes, he died in his sleep," Kai replied. "No doubt dreaming of happy thoughts." He then turned to face Anna. "The kingdom will look to you now, Anna. You have to marry and show that you will take the throne once you come of age with a strong future for the royal family."

"I know, Kai," Anna agreed, wiping her tears. She knew her father wouldn't want her to be this sad over this, not when her beloved was still out there. "If we can just find Elsa, then this can be alright."

"Elsa?"

Anna looked directly at Kai. "That's her name, Kai. She's my mystery girl... and my fiancee. Her full name was Elsa Fryst."

"Elsa Fryst. Elsa Fryst," Kai repeated. "Now where in the world have I heard that name before?"

"Wait, Kai knows Elsa?" Ariel wondered.

"No, I don't know her personally," Kai then stated. "But I did know her father. Lord Agdar Fryst." He smiled. " A wonderful man he was. He knew your father too, but sadly tragedy struck him and he died at sea nearly seven years ago."

"How tragic," Ariel admitted.

"Wait... then if that's the nobleman who Elsa is the daughter of?" Anna wondered. "Who's the step-brother who inherited the estate?"

"Hans Westerguard," Kai informed her. "I think you had a brief encounter with him at the ball last night."

"That's right," Ariel confirmed. "He was the creep with the sideburns."

"I knew there was something fishy about him," Anna said. "Now I know why. If he's the one who's been hurting Elsa, I need to find where he lives."

"He has an estate not too far from the city," Kai expressed. "I can find a map for you, princess."

"Thank you, Kai," Anna replied. "I'll head out there this afternoon. Hopefully, Elsa will still be there."

"Good luck, Anna," Ariel comforted her. "Be careful."

"I will," Anna vowed, knowing that in a few short hours, she and her beloved Elsa would be reunited and hopefully, this ordeal would be over.

xXx

Sometime later, Anna went out with her personal carriage, heading towards the area she had first met Elsa. She only knew the route vaguely, since when she had been down here the other day, she clinging on for dear life on the back of an out of control horse.

As she travelled down the path, seeing various farms and other estates to her left and right, she wondered if she was really going to find Elsa.

Would this Hans keep her from her? Possibly, but Anna had to try and get her beloved Elsa back. She meant too much for her to not give up.

Eventually, after riding for what seemed like a few hours at that point, Anna came across a man sitting in the road. He had shaggy blonde hair and his clothes were covered in dirt from other carriages and horses that had been down this path.

Anna cleared her throat, calling to the man to get this attention. "Excuse me, sir?" She inquired, politely.

The man suddenly sprang to his feet, quickly dusting off the dirt from his jacket before bowing in respect to Anna. "Princess, it's an honour to meet you. My name is Kristoff Bjorgman."

"Look, stop with the freaking bowing, please," Anna requested. "Mr Bjorgman, I am in need of your help. Have you seen anyone come down this road lately? A young woman? Blonde hair? In a braid?"

Kristoff's eyes widened. "You mean Elsa, don't you?" He assumed. "I know her. She's my best friend."

Anna felt relieved, knowing that she was one step closer to being with Elsa again. "Thank you. Where is Elsa right now?"

"I don't know," Kristoff admitted. "You probably know about that brother of hers right?"

"Yes, I'm aware of Lord Westerguard," Anna confirmed, nodding.

"Well, he caught me sneaking her into the house last night and he basically beat her out and then fired me. I've been out on this road trying to get help for hours now."

"Oh god..." Anna looked down. "What on earth could have happened to her?"

"I wish I could tell you, princess," Kristoff stated. "But I'm afraid I don't have a clue."

Anna sighed. "Could you take me to the manor house?" she requested. "If we're lucky, she could still be there."

"That I can do," Kristoff agreed. "Scooch up a bit and I'll take you there."

Anna did as he asked, sliding sideways on her seat as Kristoff climbed into her carriage, taking the reins of her horse. "You know the way, right?"

"Yup," Kristoff said. "Hang on tight." He pulled on the reins and the horses galloped forward down the cobbled, dirt path. It didn't take long for them to reach the large manor house that Elsa and Kristoff called home, although strangely it seemed very quiet.

As Anna got off the carriage, taking a look around with Kristoff. She felt very confused. "Is this the place?"

"Yeah, this is the place, Princess," Kristoff confirmed. "Although... it's not usually as quiet as this."

Anna thought for a moment. "Isn't the supposed to be other servants here?"

"Yes, and groundskeepers and other staff," Kristoff replied. "But there's just... no one."

Anna headed to the front door, expecting it to be locked but instead it was wide open. "The door's open as well."

"This is weird," Kristoff remarked. "Very, very weird."

Anna looked around the foyer of the manor, in awe of how beautiful it was. "So... this is where you grew up, Elsa," she said. She then saw the stairs, heading up them. As she felt her hands along the walls, she wondered what history this place had.

She walked down a long corridor, eventually coming to what she assumed was Elsa's bedroom. As she took a look inside, she sighed, seeing how bare and lacking it was. To think, the daughter of a nobleman would be forced to sleep in a room like this.

Suddenly, a little mouse ran up Anna's leg, arriving on her shoulder before squeaking in reply.

Anna giggled, sitting down on the bed. "Hey there, little fella. What's your name?"

The little mouse squeaked and Anna petted his head. "You're kinda friendly. I bet Elsa really liked you huh?"

The mouse darted off Anna's neck, heading into a small hole in the wall.

Anna sighed, before looking down. Elsa wasn't here, but she would find her, even if it took the rest of her life, Anna would find Elsa.

Suddenly, she then heard Kristoff's voice calling to her. "Princess! I found something, come here!"

Anna ran out of the bedroom, back to the foyer, finding Kristoff down there, with a note in his hand. "What did you find?" she asked him.

Kristoff held up the piece of paper, handing it to Anna. "I found this in Hans's private study. You might wanna read it."

Anna looked down, reading the note aloud. "To whom it may concern. I have decided to sell my Arendelle estate and return with my sister to the Southern Isles. Please don't try to come after me, yours sincerely Hans." Anna scowled. "That bastard! He's going to take Elsa with him!"

"If we hurry we might be able to get to the docks in time," Kristoff admitted.

"Let's go!" Anna agreed, before the two ran out to their carriage, hoping to get to Elsa and rescue her from Hans's vile clutches.

xXx

Meanwhile, in a carriage heading towards the city of Arendelle, Elsa was stirring from a rather uncomfortable sleep. She opened her eyes, finding herself wearing a rather formal looking blue dress, her head resting against the window of the carriage.

After her thoughts had cleared and she remembered what had happened, Elsa quickly turned to her side, scowling. "You."

Hans was sat beside her, enjoying the journey. "Oh, you're awake. Good, I didn't want to have to wake you once we arrived."

"What's going on?" Elsa demanded. "Where are you taking me?"

Hans chuckled. "I'm taking you home, Elsa. Well, home with me anyway." He looked out of the window. "We're on our way to the docks now, to board a boat bound for the Southern Isles, where I'll put you to work with my family. Maybe you'll be put to good use cleaning the filth from the stables."

Elsa tried to reach out her arm, but looked down and saw her wrists were bound with rope. "What the?!"

"That's to stop you from trying anything," Hans said. "Can't have you trying to escape can we?"

Elsa glared at Hans. "You won't get away with this, you sick bastard. Anna will save me. I know she will."

"No, she won't be able to save you from where we're going," Hans stated. "They really quite hate Arendelle there and if a royal set foot on Southern shores, it would be all-out war. There's no way Anna can get to you there."

Elsa sighed. She was trapped and would soon be cast away from Arendelle, never to see Anna ever again. Hans had won and she had lost.

Soon the carriage arrived in the docks of Arendelle city, where a great ship was getting ready to sail out onto the fjord and towards the ocean, bound for the southern isles.

Hans opened the door of the carriage, leading Elsa out and along the dock. He smiled, watching as his helpless step sister walked towards the ship, her hands bound by her rope. The wouldn't be anything to stop this.

"I'll die before we get there," Elsa vowed. "There could be a storm and we could both be cast into the ocean, just like our parents."

"And you'd find that ironic, wouldn't you," Hans remarked. "That I meet the same fate as my mother? No, I won't give you the dignity of that."

"I'm sure she'd love to see you join her in hell," Elsa scowled.

Hans then walked with Elsa up the gangplank, pointing to the side of the ship's mast. "Sit there."

Elsa reluctantly did as she was told, crouching by the mast of the ship. She knew that the vessel could cast off at any moment now and they would be on their way.

The ship's captain then arrived, shaking hands with Hans. "We'll be ready to depart soon, M'lord," he stated. "Just a few more minutes."

"Good," Hans smirked. "I'll be finally glad to be out of this piece of shit kingdom."

Suddenly, the silence was broken by a large carriage pulling up at the docks, followed by a group of soldiers arriving. Anna then disembarked the carriage with Kristoff and they and the soldiers ran over to the gangplank of the ship.

"Lord Westerguard!" Anna called to him. "You're under arrest!"

Hans turned around, frowning. "You! What are you doing here?!"

Elsa looked up, seeing Anna down below on the dock. "Anna! You're here!"

Hans walked to the side of the boat, looking at the princess with a cold gaze. "You're too late Princess. You're not getting Elsa. She belongs to me and me alone!"

Anna growled. "I will not let you ruin this girl's life any longer, Hans! This ends here and now!"

Kristoff pressed his foot on the gangplank. "It's stable, Anna," he stated.

Anna nodded. "Guards, I'll deal with Lord Westerguard. Once I'm finished, take him to jail to be charged for his crimes."

Hans then laughed. "Crimes? I haven't done anything wrong, Princess Anna."

"On the contrary," Anna said, walking up the gangplank sternly. "You are guilty of extortion, domestic assault, abuse and kidnapping. Serious charges indeed."

Hans then looked to his side, pulling out a sword. "You can't charge me of that. You have no proof."

"Your diaries hold all the proof I need," Anna said, pulling out her own sword.

"Anna!" Elsa cried. "Be careful!"

"Don't worry, Elsa!" Anna called back. "I'll deal with this bastard." She then lunged forward, her blade connecting with Hans's.

Hans parried back, duelling Anna aggressively. He then pushed her back, clashing his blade with her several times.

Anna ducked from Hans's slash elbowing him in the gut, before he jabbed her square in the jaw. She wiped the blood from her lip, before clashing her blade again.

She pushed him to the side of the boat, slashing her blade to one side, finally knocking Hans's sword from his grip.

Hans growled, trying to punch Anna again, only for the princess to kick him down onto the deck, glaring down at him.

"Give up," Anna ordered. "You've lost."

Hans stumbled to his feet, not wanting to be defeated by the lover of his hated sister. "You won't beat me!" He shouted in defiance. "I won't let your frozen heart anywhere near Elsa's!"

"The only frozen heart around here is you, Hans," Anna said. She then reeled her fist back, before clocking Hans straight in the face, knocking him off the deck of the boat and off into the water, finally ridding Elsa of him once and for all.

With Hans defeated, there was nothing stopping Anna now. She could finally be with Elsa and they could be happy. She ran to Elsa's side, taking out her sword and cutting the rope around her wrists. "Are you alright, Elsa?"

The blonde weakly nodded. "Yes, thanks to you."

Anna helped Elsa to her feet, quickly hugging her tightly. "It's okay, Elsa. I'm here now."

Elsa sighed. "Thank you, so much." She held her close to her body, feeling relieved to be in the arms of her true love. "I'm... sorry for running away."

"Don't be," Anna said. "Your friend Kristoff told me everything." She then pulled away, looking Elsa dead in the eyes. "Now, what do you say we go home and get you something to eat?"

Elsa smiled. "Yes... I would like that."

xXx

A few hours later, once Elsa had been taken care of, bathed and fed, she and Anna were sitting together in the gardens of Anna's castle, finally getting a quiet moment to themselves. Elsa had been very quiet the past few hours, seemingly quietly dealing with the trauma and all that had happened.

Anna held her hand as they sat together on the bench in the garden, looking at her fiance with a loving gaze. "Hey... you look a lot better now."

Elsa sighed. "It's a shame it isn't real. None of this can be real." She looked down. "This is all a dream isn't it, Anna? Just tell me... I'll cope."

Anna looked down. Elsa had been told she was nothing and worthless for so long, it had finally begun to affect her as a person. She couldn't let her be down like this, not when they were finally together. "No, Elsa. This isn't a dream. I'm really here, with you. This is all real." She held both of Elsa's hands tightly.

The blonde still didn't seem convinced. She was still slowly believing this was all just sme vivid dream her mind had cooked up.

Anna looked at Elsa dead in the eyes, giving her an assuring gaze. "Tell me something. What can I do to convince you that you're not dreaming?"

"I don't know," Elsa expressed. "Tell me... tell me that I matter... that I mean something... that I'm not worthless."

Anna stroked Elsa's cheek. "Elsa, you are the most beautiful woman in the universe. I love you, more than anything. You are wanted, you are loved, and I will do everything in my power to make you smile every single day."

Suddenly, Elsa's heart fluttered like a little bird. It really wasn't a dream. She was really here with Anna, getting her happy ever after. She started to cry softly, her heart still not fully processing her emotions.

Anna embraced Elsa tightly. "There, there, Elsa," she said. "You can cry with me. Cry as much as you need to."

Elsa sighed. "It's just... I never dreamed that this would happen."

Anna smiled, stroking Elsa's hair. "Do you... still want to marry me?" She wondered. "I mean, I did kind of force it on you last night, so if you have changed your mind..."

"No, I haven't," Elsa told her princess. "Anna, there is nothing that would make me happier than to be at your side as your queen. I love you."

Anna smiled. "Give me a few days to plan everything and I'll give you the best damn wedding you deserve."

"Fine by me," Elsa agreed, before happily cupping Anna's cheeks and kissing her passionately, finally happy to be in the arms of the woman she loved.

xXx

One week later, Anna was standing at the altar of her castle's chapel, wearing a white ball gown with long sleeves, a black choker, pearl earrings and a long, flowing veil atop her head. Finally, she would be marrying the woman she truly loved.

Standing at her side was her best friend Ariel, wearing a beautiful pink bridesmaids dress. She smiled, pressing her hand on Anna's shoulder. "You nervous?"

"Nope," Anna simply replied.

Ariel giggled. "Didn't think so. I'd hate for you to get cold feet."

"Ariel," Anna stated. "I wouldn't miss my own wedding for the world... and plus, I'd hate to leave Elsa on a day like this."

She looked down the aisle, seeing the large opening of light that was the open chapel doors, the various guests lining the aisle all standing up to look at the light.

Inside the light, a figure emerged, stepping forward. It was Elsa, wearing a beautiful light blue wedding dress. It was wide like a ball gown, with a cap on her head. There was a long veil trailing behind her as well and a small veil gently hiding her face. She was beaming with joy underneath it.

Anna watched as Elsa began her march down the aisle, clutching a bouquet of flowers in her hand. Elsa was so happy, finally getting to marry Anna after the princess had kept her waiting for over a week.

Soon, she reached the altar, giving her bouquet to Ariel and taking Anna's hands, gazing at her through the silk over her eyes.

"You look beautiful," the blushing bride complimented.

Anna giggled. "You're beautifuller."

They held their hands tight, as their vows began, promises of love and devotion to each other.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to witness the union of Elsa Fryst and Princess Anna in holy matrimony. They have faced many hardships, but now they are finally together, ready to embark on this next chapter in their lives together. Do you Princess Anna, take Elsa as your wife? To have and to hold till death do you part?"

"I do," Anna responded, proud to finally say those words.

"And do you Elsa take Anna as your wife? To have and to hold till death do you part?"

"I..." Elsa nearly cried a few tears. "I do."

"Would the brides care to exchange rings?"

At that moment, Olaf scurried up Elsa's arm, holding two little rings in his mouth.

Elsa smiled. "Thank you, my little friend." She took one of the rings and slid it upon Anna's finger and Anna then did the same.

Anna looked deep into Elsa's eyes, mouthing the words "I love you".

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you wife and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

The crowd began to clap for the couple as Anna stepped forward, lifting the veil from her beloved Elsa's face. They paused for a second before their lips finally met in the beautiful, betrothed kiss. Anna held Elsa close as they kissed, the blonde more than happy to be held by her new wife.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Anna pulled away, smiling into Elsa's wife. "Hello... my princess."

Elsa giggled, her and Anna holding hands and running down the aisle together like the happy couple they were, being showered by a rain of confetti

As they ran down the steps, Elsa suddenly tripped up, one of the slippers falling off. "Ooops."

Anna rolled her eyes. "Elsa, really?"

"Sorry," Elsa excused, quickly siding it back on. "These shoes are way too big for my feet."

Anna laughed, and the happy couple quickly headed over to their wedding carriage, climbing into the back seat together.

"Oof!" Kristoff grunted as Elsa and Anna got in, neatly smart in his new royal uniform. "Hello, you two, what can I do for you?"

"Take us on a nice drive, Mr. Bjorgman," Anna instructed. "And take the scenic route."

Kristoff smiled. "As you wish, Princesses."

The carriage began to ride into the sunset and Elsa and Anna held each other close on the seat, their fingers intertwined with the other as they saw the various guests wishing them farewell.

"So this is it," Elsa said, elated and full of joy. "Happy ever after."

Anna nodded. "Yes, it is. And the best part?" She pinched Elsa's arm tightly with her fingers.

"Ouch!" Elsa exclaimed, rubbing her arm. "What was that for?"

"You're not dreaming."

Elsa grinned. "No, I'm not." She then pulled Anna into a passionate kiss, letting her lips feel her bride one more time.

Anna kissed back and the two brides made out on the back seat of the carriage, knowing that their happiness was finally here as they rode off into the distance with their hearts singing with love and somewhere, up in the mountains, a goddess was watching over them, knowing that their journey together had only just begun.

xXx

Author's note: And so ends the last of this fic bomb's multi-chaps! As the mermaid one, I'm probably gonna expand on the universe of this fic. For now, let me rest for a bit and then I'll start giving you all some one shots