A/N Yeah, I realize there are some major changes with the Wolf and Spice part of this crossover. Consider it an AU version. Also, this story was written in it's original form long before Frozen Fever came out, so some elements of that story won't necessarily be accounted for.

Chapter 3

The two Yoistuans had left, Kai excused himself to make the arrangements with Arendelle's own forces, and Kristoff announced he had some important Ice business to attend to. Finally alone with her sister, Anna turned rapidly. "Elsa, he's so PERFECT for you!"

Elsa sniffed irritably, "What are you talking about?"

Anna recognized her sister trying to dodge and latched on, "Oh come on, Elsa. Weselton may have convinced others that you are some heartless Snow Witch, but I know better. You LIKE him."

Elsa looked at her sister, "We're on the verge of a war where hundreds may die and our Kingdom, our HOME may be destroyed, and you're focusing on my...love life. How immature are you?"

Anna looked at her sister, shock and hurt entering her eyes. Flurries had filled the room as Elsa's emotions had peaked, and the Snow Queen took a deep breath before walking to the window. "I'm sorry, Anna, but I can't be as cavalier about this as you are."

Anna clenched her fists and stared at her sister's back. "I understand the situation fully, Elsa. What I don't understand is why you continue to insist on shutting everything and everyone out that wishes to help you. Why you won't allow yourself even a glimmer of happiness? I thought we were past this..."

Elsa sighed and lowered her head. "I'm sorry Anna, but being Queen means I don't get the luxury of certain things." She looked at her sister with a sad smile, "You have to enjoy those things for the both of us."

Naeil had paused before a portrait of Elsa. He recognized it as the basis of the miniature he carried in his pocket. Seeing it at full size, he smiled softly, "Nope, still not as pretty as the real thing."

Kristoff spotted the prince in the hall and approached him. "Hey there..."

Naeil looked at the man, whom he recognized as having been sitting closely with Princess Anna. Nonetheless, he was slightly taken aback by the apparent lack of protocol. Not that he minded, necessarily, he was just not used to it, outside of his Wulfen. Although, there were other factors racing through his mind as well. "Hello, and you are?

"Sorry, name's Kristoff, I'm the Royal Ice Master."

Naeil blinked, "That sounds like the most made up position I've ever heard in my life..."

Kristoff frowned at the prince, until he realized the other man wasn't being superior, just bluntly honest. Kristoff smiled "Yes, well, it was bestowed upon me by the Queen and Princess Anna, so..."

Naeil nodded and looked back up at the painting, "Well, I guess that's all it takes to make it official. Although you might want to create something slightly more...official sounding."

Kristoff shrugged and looked at the painting, "This one is pretty nice, although none of them compare with the real thing, eh?"

Naeil nodded in agreement, before recomposing himself. "So, Master of Ice, what business do you have with me?"

Kristoff smiled nervously, "Uhm, well, it's about Yoitsu. I thought it was destroyed centuries ago, by the Moon Hunting Bear?

Naeil closed his eyes and sighed, "It was destroyed, but my ancestors rebuilt. It's really not all that remarkable."

Kristoff nodded, noting that he had said ancestors, "You mean Lawrence and Holo?"

Naeil guarded his response, "Well, the stories have the names right, although I'm sure the they have exaggerated certain aspects of the tale."

By the way, why do they call your parents the Wolf King and the Night Queen. I mean, they're just titles right? Your father isn't really a..."

Naeil stared intently at Kristoff, before letting a small grin cross his face, "Yes...they're just titles...just like Royal Ice Master."

Anna sighed as she walked down to the stables, however, her spirits lifted as she saw Kristoff talking to Sven.

"Hey."

"Hey back."

"Rerro." said Kristoff for Sven.

Anna scratched the reindeer behind his ear before planting a quick kiss on Kristoff's cheek.

"So," Kristoff asked, "How's Elsa holding up?"

Anna's face dropped, "She's withdrawing again. She'd absolutely got herself convinced this is all her fault and that no one can help her out of this. Plus, she won't even talk about Prince Naeil."

Kristoff's face got serious and Anna picked up on it immediately, "What is it?"

"There is something odd about him," he finally said.

Anna looked firmly into the mountain man's eyes, "What do you mean?"

Kristoff sighed, "I don't know, I just feel like he's hiding something. I ran into him in one of the corridors and was asking him about Yoitsu, and he just seemed really guarded, as if he didn't like talking about it."

Anna thought for a moment. "Well, Yoitsu was pretty much considered a fairy tale until today. I mean there were always rumors, and stories, but nothing ever provable. Maybe he gets tired of all the questions about the stories."

Kristoff nodded absentmindedly, "Maybe."

Anna was now worried, "Do you think he's not telling the truth about being here to help?"

Kristoff shook his head, "No, nothing like that. In fact, that's the one thing about him I am sure about. I just get a sense that he's hiding something."

Anna looked over at the stables where one of the Wulfen Guard was taking care of a horse. The man nodded politely at her before returning to brushing the steed. For a brief second, Anna could have sworn his eyes were a golden color.

Elsa walked slowly through the garden, her mind cluttered with the worries of the coming storm. Amongst them, the face of the young man in the white jacket kept flowing through her mind, as well as the face of the young boy from 10 years ago. So similar, could it really be? She thought back to Anna's words. "You LIKE him."

Elsa sighed softly, "Even if I do, what difference does it make?"

Raising her hand, she gently let her powers release, forming snow and ice crystals before her into a complicated fractal pattern. A soft smile crept across her face as she altered the patterns with gentle movements in her fingers.

"Amazing," came a voice from behind her.

Startled, Elsa collapsed the fractal and hurled it into the ground as she spun towards the voice.

Naeil looked at her apologetically, "I'm sorry, your Majesty. I didn't mean to scare you. I was just wandering and noticed you out here. And then when I saw..."

Elsa blushed under his worried expression and then, stood up straight. "Well, you should be. Sneaking up on a lady like that. You're lucky I didn't hurl that ice shard at you."

Naeil nodded, smiling sheepishly, "Yes, well. I didn't mean to intrude."

The prince bowed and started to walk away, and Elsa thought for a moment before stepping forward, "Wait," she said suddenly, reaching out.

The prince paused looking surprised at the sudden change in demeanor, "Yes, your Majesty," he gulped.

Elsa paused, looking at the man standing there. "I...I just want to say thank you. For coming to our aid." For coming to MY aid...why can't I just say that?!

Naeil blinked and Elsa could have sworn she saw a strange twitch in the man's unkempt hair, but chalked it up to her imagination. "You are most welcome, your Majesty," he replied with a deep bow.

Elsa blushed again, however she smiled softly, "Please, Prince Naeil, you can call me Elsa..."

The prince's face turned beet red for a moment, which made Elsa's heart skip again as he smiled brightly. "Please, Elsa, just Naeil, okay?."

Elsa smile grew as she looked at him. Did I just see his hair twitch again?!