~ Masquerade ~
Author's Note ~ Okay. I know I've had a few one-shots w/ Fem!Hiccup. So, let's change it up a bit. In this One-Shot, it's Human!Fem!Jack or Jacqueline and Older!Hiccup or Prince Henry. Anna and Elsa are included, yet this is after the events of FROZEN. So. If you want, review about the story so far and also your likes and dislikes about the chapter. ALL SHALL BE ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED! ONWARD ~
Jacqueline was shaking as she passed back and forth in her room. She was scared beyond belief. This was supposed to be her night. It was her 18th birthday after. Then why did she feel so nervous?
Jacqueline' P.O.V ~ 'It's going to be alright' She said. Then why do I feel so uncertain. 'He's really nice' They said. Then why do I doubt them? I'm finally 18. I don't need Elsa's advice anymore. Though, it would be comforting for her to tell me what I should do. Cause, even though I'm an adult now. I don't think I can do things on my own. Elsa threw this party for me and to my own specifications. And. For some reason. I feel empty. I wish papa was here. He'd know what to do. ~ End of P.O.V ~
Jacqueline walked downstairs. Yet all the faces seemed to turn to her. Though they couldn't see her face cause of her mask. As she reached the bottom of the staircase the crowd bowed to her. She then slightly bowed back and the people went back to continue their conversations.
She began to walk through the ballroom before someone embraced her tightly. "Jacqueline! Your here! I thought you were gonna stay in your room the whole night. But your here!" It was her younger sister Anna. Well, younger in personality. Jacqueline was more mature. Anna calmed down when their older sister Elsa walked up to them.
"What do you think Jack?" She questioned giving Jacqueline her childhood nickname. "I love it Elsa. Thank you." Turns out, Elsa had the power to control ice and snow. So, Jacqueline asked for a winter masquerade. Her birthday was December 21st after all. So why not?
"Oh Jack! You look absolutely adorable." Anna said concerning her sister's dress. "I have to agree with Anna. You look beautiful Jack." Jacqueline sighed. Her sisters were both ones for giving good comments. Someone then came up to her and taped on her shoulder. "Princess," it was Henry. Prince Henry Alexander Roland Haddock the III. He was better then her sister's described and Jack was mortified.
"May I have this next dance with you?" Henry pulled out a small crystal icy green winter rose and pinned it in the back of Jacqueline's hair bun. Jack then took his hand and was escorted to the dance floor. "You thinking what I'm thinking?" Elsa questioned to Anna. "Birthday Snowflakes?" Anna smiled as Elsa nodded. Elsa then took off her gloves and formed four clouds above the crowd and as she blew into the air, snow began to fall.
Henry and Jacqueline went outside to talk. "Jacqueline?" "Yes?" "I know it's your birthday and you probably have a lot to think about. But," Henry got down on one knee and pulled out a crystal blue diamond ring,"Will you marry me?" Jacqueline was speechless. She didn't know what to say. "I. I don't know," she replied.
Henry smiled as he stood up,"You don't have to answer now," he said to her,"I'll be back in Arendelle in three weeks* You can give me your answer then." Henry then bowed and went back inside. Jacqueline looked up at the moon. She felt tears come to her eyes.
"Mama, Papa! Hear me! What do I do?! Help me." Jacqueline could feel her tears jump from her eyes onto the railing of the balcony. She could just see frost starting to spread as her tears increased. Elsa then came out and placed her hand onto her sister's shoulder. "I know," She said,"I miss them to."
"What do I do Elsa?" Jack questioned as her back was still turned away from Elsa. "What did Henry have to talk to you about?" "He asked for my hand in marriage." "That's wonderful!" Jacqueline frowned as she faced Elsa. Elsa held out her hands and opened them to reveal a folded up piece of parchment. Jack took the parchment and opened it slowly.
Her eyes began to fill with tears as she read over the parchment.
"Dear Jack,
It shall be your eighteenth birthday when you read this. Yet we are not angry. We are very proud of you. We know that you shall grow into a woman of wisdom, grace and beauty.
You shall been asked for your hand in marriage by Prince Henry Haddock of Berk. And you will probably be confused on what to do. Listen to us when we tell you this. Don't be scared. Everything will be fine.
You shall pass over Anna as Queen after Elsa. For when Anna marries, who ever Prince she choses, she will live in the kingdom where that Prince was born and be crowned Queen there.
We trust Henry with your hand, because Berk and Arendelle have been partners in trade for many years. Henry is a fine prince and we trust no one but him to take care of you.
Lastly, let us just say that we love you and shall be watching over you always. Your sister's shall be there to help you when you don't know what to do and we know that you'll take their advice.
Sincerely, Your loving parents,
Lucinda and Joseph Overland. ~"
~ 3 Weeks Later ~
Anna rushed into Jack's room in her shimmering blue and green dress and saw her sister standing in front of a standing mirror in a beautiful white and crimson dress. Her hair in series of braids which came together in a smooth ponytail. Jacqueline turned to face her older sister and smiled.
Anna held out her hands and gave Jacqueline a small box. "I forgot to give it to you on your birthday," she explained. Jack unwrapped the box and gasped as a small necklace which had a small snowflake charm which was connected to a maple leaf charm. "It's beautiful Anna. Thank you." The two sister's then went downstairs.
As they entered the garden, they saw Elsa talking with Henry. "It's just really important to Anna and myself that you take care of her. She's our baby sister after all," Elsa said. Henry nodded,"On my honor." Elsa and Henry turned. Anna smiled. "What's going on?" Jacqueline questioned. Henry smiled, "Do you have your answer?" Jack smiled as she remembered what Henry had asked her three weeks before. "Yes. I will most certainly marry you." ~
Fin ~
