Jack flew over to Elsa, picked her up in his arms and spun her around in the air. She had done it, she was officially a guardian. Frost put her back down on the ground, grinning a grin that would've put the Cheshire cat to shame. Now Elsa was sure he felt the same way. The other guardians watched in surprise as they realised what a connection the two of them had. Tooth awed at them embracing each other, North chuckled to himself obviously thinking I knew it. Sandy said nothing as usual. Bunny tutted to himself before tapping his foot on the ground. A large hole appeared in the floor, "Well I hate to interrupt mate but I got Easter to prepare for." And with that he disappeared down his rabbit hole. North began laughing when he saw Queen Elsa's quizzical expression. "I thought Easter had just been?" She asked. "Ah, we guardians with holidays don't have it easy like you and Jack, we have to prepare all throughout the year. Of course Tooth has it worse, she and her fairies have to collect teeth 24/7." Elsa looked over at the Tooth Fairy, her feathers shimmered different colours with the moonlight from outside. She was on the balcony flying around frantically, shouting orders to all her tiny fairies that helped her collect the teeth from children all around the world.
"Queen Elsa, you are welcome to stay here if you don't want to make the journey back home in the dead of night. Even with Jack flying that would be pretty harsh weather." Elsa just shook her head but it was Jack who spoke. "Nah, don't worry North, the cold never bothered me anyway." Elsa's eyes widened and she turned to look around at Jack, she had said those exact words almost a year ago when she ran away and built her castle of ice. She remembered the song she sang perfectly too. Jack stared back at her puzzled. Then a wide grin spread across her face. Elsa quickly bowed to North and thanked him for everything, and then she grabbed Jack's hand and pulled him outside. They carried on walking for about half a mile. Jack was really confused. It had looked like Elsa had had some sort of idea but what could it possibly be. The Queen came to an abrupt stop causing Jack to nearly knock her flying. "Elsa? Why did you bring me here?" He asked curiously. The Ice Queen giggled, "I'm going to make me –us an ice castle, like my one back home. Only even bigger!" The spirit was shocked, he didn't think she was being serious about the castle before, he had seen with his own eyes her making the cottage but he didn't think the Queen could have the power to be able to create something of that size.
Elsa pulled her skirts up to her knee and stamped her foot down on the ground. Immediately her signature snowflake appeared in ice. Like she had done the last time, she used a flurry of hand motions and gestures to pull up the snowflake to form the base of the castle. As she crafted the ice she remembered the song from making her first castle. Let it go, let it go, can't hold it back anymore. Soon they were suspended from the base of the castle. Long icy spires held it in place while Elsa began work on the walls. Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door. Jack stood frozen on the spot. He had never seen anything like it, what she could create. It was pure magic. What shocked him the most though was the big grin on her beautiful face as she moved her arms upwards, pulling tall crystal clear walls from nothing. I don't care, what they're going to say. The basic structure of the castle was done; it was three floors and had a large amount of rooms. Blue snowflakes shot out from Elsa's palm towards the ceiling to create a beautiful chandelier above her. Let the storm rage on. And then finally she turned her power to herself, creating another long ocean blue dress with long white trails. The cold never bothered me anyway.
When creating things like these she felt as light as a feather floating on the breeze. All the fear and darkness inside of her was a weight lifted off of her shoulders. Nothing, apart from Jack could make her feel like that. She was completely free. Oh my God she thought. That's it! OH MY GOD!
She had finally realised what her centre was, freedom. That's what she would protect in children, the freedom of their childhood. When they were playing with friends and they were as happy as could be. That's what she would protect. She laughed out loud and looked down at her delicate hands, the answer was right there in front of her all that time, in the palm of her hands. The Queen looked over at Jack with excitement he was looking at her craftsmanship in complete awe once again. So she decided to catch him off guard. Elsa flung her arms around Jack Frost's cold neck and hugged him as tight as she could. Happy tears blurred her vision and spilled down her cheeks as she squeezed. Jack was not expecting this and was thrown off guard by her embrace, but he didn't refuse or push her away. Although he did wonder why she had began crying. "My lady, why are you crying? I thought you would be happy becoming a guardian." He frowned. "Oh Jack, I am. Of course I am. I have just found my centre. Building the castle I-It made me realise that I am to protect the freedom in children. That is my centre. I am so happy." Frost pulled away from Elsa to wipe away her tears. He smiled his crooked smile, the one that made the Queen's heart skip a beat. "That is fantastic! I was watching you create this," he gestured to the castle walls, "you have an amazing gift Elsa, I am very lucky to know you and to work along side you. I knew when I saw your face relax and that beautiful smile appear on your face just now when you created this that this is what you were meant to do."
"What build castles from ice?" Jack chuckled and ruffled the top of Elsa's hair "No silly, to be free. To be with us guardians. You have a kind and loving heart Queen Elsa."
The Queen could bear it no longer; she took one step closer to him and wound her hands into his snowy hair. Jack wanted this as much as Elsa did. His hands found the small of her back and pulled her against him, his heart beat like a drum in his chest. They couldn't help but think they were made for each other. Jack leaned in and kissed Elsa's forehead lightly, then her left cheek, then her right, before finally coming to settle on her lips. It felt like electricity pulsing through Elsa's veins, the kiss deepened and they melted into each other. Jack had never felt anything like it; he never wanted to let go. Eventually when they both had to come back for air Jack chuckled and swept a hand over the Queen's flawless cheek. "I've wanted to do that since I first saw you." He admitted, making him blush. "Me too." Jack was surprised, she feels the same way I do, she really does. Elsa giggled and took out the flower jack had made out of ice for her. She fashioned a clear ice vase and placed it inside and set it on the table. The Ice Queen walked out into the cold winter air, Jack following behind her. He put his arms around Elsa from behind and lifted her off the ground she laughed and screamed as he flew higher into the air with her. They soared above and around the castle. "Look Elle, look at the beauty you can create!" Jack said softly into her ear. Elsa just giggled, "Elle? No one has ever called me that before."
"Well now they have." He grinned and planted another kiss on her pink lips.
That night they sat up and talked non stop (and kissed a bit more) lying together on a bed of snow Elsa created. They admitted their feelings to one another at long last too. "When I first saw you," the spirit of winter began "I thought you were the most beautiful person I have ever seen. Elsa we are so similar, and I can't deny the fact that we were meant to be together. I can't feel heat but when I am with you I feel warm and fuzzy –you know what I mean." Elsa nodded, she did. Upon meeting Jack she began to feel a connection between them. She sure was glad that Jack felt the same. Now she had someone who would always be there for her, to keep her safe.
After a little while the Queens eyes began to droop and she turned over to look at Jack lying next to her. He was already asleep. His mouth was open a little bit and soft snores were escaping. Elsa chuckled to herself, I cannot believe I have found him, what a lucky person I am. She nudged closer, careful not to wake him, and placed her head on top of his chest so she could hear his heartbeat. She drifted off to the slow rhythm of his immortal heart.
That night she awoke from a terrible dream, a light sheen of sweat covered her body. Her heart raced and pounded in her ears. The Queen tried to catch her breath while tears slipped down her cheeks. It had begun. Pitch was back.