CH 41

A century later…

I was flying through the night, bringing winter to South America. It was never too cold down here really, unless you got to the very bottom of the continent.

After that I decided to go home, I hadn't gone back in a couple of months and it was the only thing that I still had to remember her by.

I had left Marshmallow to protect the place while I was gone. On many occasions, humans would find the castle and try to go inside but no one was worthy of such beauty, of such perfection.

Every crook, every cranny of the place was filled with her beauty and grace. Everywhere I turned I could hear her laughter, her cries.

I seldom slept, granted Guardians didn't need to but it was something I would indulge in every once in a while.

Ever since she passed I was plagued with nightmares of her death.

I never really forgave myself for it, and I never moved on.

I tried to keep myself busy, befriended many children throughout the years. Jamie was gone now too but there were many kids who held a special place in my heart.

None like her however.

I always looked at the moon differently now, I had asked for one thing only. To have her back.

And I got no response.

On my way back to the castle I flew over Arendelle, something I hardly did anymore.

Anna and Kristoff had ruled for over 60 years together, and now their eldest son had a family and was ruling the kingdom as well as his mother and aunt once had. I had seen her a couple of times after the incident, and she always seemed a little sad.

It was understandable, she had lost her whole family. Now she was in a way better place.

The town had expanded quite a bit now, it reached the base of the North Mountain and spread along the Fjords as well. As I flew by the castle I saw the garden me and her would sit in and I flew towards it.

I figured it wouldn't hurt to remember her this way. I needed some closure, I couldn't go on like this.

I sat on one of the old stone benches, the years of rain and harsh weather beating against it.

"Hello my love… I whispered to the wind. As I looked around the garden I could see it had still been well kept, no doubt Anna knew this was Elsa's special place. In the far corner I saw a statue that had been carved in her name. I hadn't seen it before, but it was beautiful. It was a very intricate snowflake with a plaque at the bottom. I couldn't make out what it said anymore, it was too rusted and the words were faded. I kneeled in front of it and made a rose of ice. Like one I'd made for her many years ago.

I felt a tear roll down my cheek and I quickly wiped it away.

"Elsa… I love you… I will always love you. I'm sorry I wasn't able to save you… I hope you can forgive me…You will always hold a special place in my heart, Princess. I will never forget you…"

And with that I left the rose behind and headed towards the only place I could mourn her in peace.

Elsa

I don't know how much timed passed but I didn't care, I was with my parents one more, we had fun every day I saw them. We had picnics and we danced and sang in the meadows. One day Ann showed up, but she didn't stay. She said she needed to find Kristoff, and she was on her way once more.

For some reason seeing her triggered something in my mind, something I was forgetting. But I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

One day my parents wore solemn looks on their faces, and I asked them why they looked so sad.

M:"Darling… I'm afraid it's time for you to go."

E:"Go? Where? I feel like I just got here. I can't leave you guys…"

D:"Elsa the times we've spent together here were wonderful… but your mission isn't over. Come with us." Said my father as he reached a hand out to me. I grabbed it and my mother took my other hand as they directed me towards a beautiful lake.

I had never seen it before, the waters were so clear I could see the very bottom and all the different fish that swam in it.

M:"We love you my dear girl, we will always be watching over you." And my mother hugged me.

D:"I am very proud of you Elsa, and I know whatever happens, you will keep making us proud. Now go in the water. He's waiting for you."

E:"He? Mom, dad! Wait!" but they walked away and I was alone, I looked at the water and noticed a small ripple was made. I could swear something whispered my name and I began to walk towards the water.

First I dipped my feet, and as I got accustomed to the temperature, I walked further in.

I was in a little past my waist when a bright flash of light blinded me and suddenly I felt cold. Colder than I ever had.

I took a gasp of air as I felt it go higher and higher. When I was fully submerged I heard a voice. At first I couldn't understand it or see where it was coming from. It was dark all around me, and getting colder by the second.

Suddenly I saw the light once more, and the voice spoke, clearer this time.

"Elsa… that is your name."

And I was suddenly out of the water, I had broken through the ice keeping me under. All I saw when I got out was the moon.

Elsa. That was my name, that's what the moon told me.

All around me I saw snow, and a dark forest. Where was I? What was I doing here and where were my parents?

I decided to just walk around and let myself dry off. However my dress was heavy so with a wave of my hand I made a different dress. It was light blue, off the shoulders and very light. I kept walking through the forest and I realized the sun was beginning to rise.

But I still had no idea where I was.

I walked further and further until I saw in the distance a beautiful castle made of ice. Maybe whoever lived there could help me, so I made my way towards it.

I reached it by what seemed to be midday, I was greeted by a giant snow monster but once he saw me he went away.

How strange.

I walked towards the door and before I even touched it, the massive doors opened. What I saw next was something I was not prepared for.