Hello again. Sorry if you don't like this chapter. But I wrote this chapter last year about the time Avatar LOK came to an end. I was feeling emotional that time. No more episodes. Forgive my inner fangirl.
Anyway, here's the next chapter. I will try write and upload as frequently as possible. I swear it on the River of Styx. But, I just started my very first job and you now I cannot simply write at the office.
Returning to the matter you are actually here. I must say I loved the way Kristoff was portrayed in OUAT so I decided I am going to write him in a similar way to honour him. Why? Because he is the Sass Master and Deliver. Also, I'd love to read your comments, suggestions and ideas. It kind of feels lonely in the review section.
(Anyone has seen Tomorrowland? As an Engineer and Disneyrd I completely adored it)
Frozen nor Once Upon A Time Belong to me. This is pure fanfiction.
Chapter 10. A special gift
After a long trip Kristoff Bjorgman had finally made it to the castle. He cleaned the sweat from his forehead as he took off his winter outfit. Arendelle might be located in the North of the globe, but only in the mountains warm clothes were really needed. In the centre of the kingdom a shirt was more than enough. That, and add being at the Royal Stables the exact moment the sunlight decided to enter and say "Feeling warm eh? It would be a shame if Sun-one would turn the stables into Oaken's Sauna!"
A grunt and a pull in his coat made him turn towards his friend.
"Just wait a little longer Sven. I must finish this report". Kristoff as the new Ice Master and Deliverer had to take records from the ice harvesting to the Queen. Ever since her administration the sales of ice to other kingdoms had increased considerably. The Ice Harvesters & Associates of Arendelle were pleased with how their Queen supported them. She might be the Ice Queen and all, but she was very fond of her people.
Another grunt from Sven was made.
"Okay, okay. I'm coming. You are not the one who has to deal with the bossy Queen."
"I am not bossy."
Kristoff gulped. He turned around. Standing in front of him was the Queen of Arendelle and what was worst, his girlfriend's overly protective older sister.
The young man could feel his sweat run over the back of his neck, and it was nothing to do with the heat.
The young Queen did not seem to be affected by the heat at all. Kristoff wished she would sneeze from all the dust in the floor and freeze the stables in the process. Or maybe not. Last time she sneezed he had to deal with Olaf little brothers.
Lost in his thoughts he felt being pushed by Sven. He understood his buddy's message when his eyes met a pair of cold blue eyes.
She was frowning at him and she didn't looked happy by that look she was giving him.
"Your Maje…I mean, Elsa, uhm, how do you do? Is Anna fine?" Kristoff said.
"Anna is fine, thanks for asking. I could tell she missed you dearly." The Queen spoke calmly and regal as ever.
"She did?" he asked surprised. He had also missed her. "Uhm… I mean. How are you today?"
Elsa sighed. "Since you are asking. I am exhausted. Today I had to wait for one of my appointments but at the end he never arrived. Then, since I waited too long for him, I arrived late to my meeting with the Captain of the Guard. So, as you can imagine I had to deal with an extra hour of Captain Jorgen's sermons of the importance of punctuality and so." She said while crossing her arms.
"Oh that sounds bad…" he said. " And boring." He added while giving Sven the carrot the animal was pleading a few seconds ago. "I cannot imagine a complete hour learning about being punctual and that."
"No wonder. Maybe I should introduce you two sometime soon." she said raising an eyebrow.
Kristoff finally got it.
"Aaand that appointment was me." He looked at her "Right?"
"I see you were able to deduct it by yourself." She said resting her hands on her hips.
"I'm sorry I was just finishing my report from the North Mountain and…" Kristoff said showing her his report."I just wanted it to be perfect."
To his surprise Elsa smiled at him.
"Never mind." She said taking from him the report. She took a quick reading. "It seems everything is in order."
"Yes, we were lucky that cargo of wood from Rosendelle arrived a week ago so the carpenters can make the missing carriages." he explained.
"A cargo of wood from Rosendelle? I don't remember any request of the sort to the Rosendelle Kingdom. In fact I don't recall approving any order of wood to any other country."
"Didn't Anna mentioned it? I asked her to tell you before I left to the mountains."
"No she didn't. She probably forgot about it after the "clock incident"" Elsa explained.
"The what?"
"The town's clock. The big one located in the centre of Downtown is broken. So it has been a little bit of a chaos with time these three days."
"I pity the staff. I was once scolded by Kai for being two minutes late for dinner." he chilled by that memory. Then he became curious. "Hey! If the clock's not working then how did you knew I was late?" he said raising both eyebrows playfully.
"I have this with me." She showed him the watch.
He looked at it. Somehow it looked familiar to him. But he couldn't remember from where. There was a little inscription in the back. It read Winter. Probably a gift from Anna.
Well it suits her.
He thought for a second. "Kristoff?" the Queen called.
"Sorry you were saying?" he asked.
A grunt from Sven called both of their attention.
"Of course I was listening to her Sven! And the answer is no. I'm not asking her that."
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Sven shook his head as he grunted once more.
"I know it's kind of hot here, but we already caused her so much trouble. So be an adult reindeer and deal with it."
Elsa rolled her eyes. If he ever became his future brother in law she could only pray that the reindeer wouldn't be his best man.
"Now don't use that tone at me mister. Remember we are in front of a Queen. Now apologize to Elsa."
Elsa turned as she heard her name being named. The reindeer was giving her his puppy eyes. Or better say, reindeer eyes?
Sven grunted softly at Elsa and she smiled. Maybe she couldn't speak reindeer but the animal looked adorable by putting his head down.
She approached the reindeer and scratched its ear.
"It's all right Sven." She said as she gave a wave of her hand and soon the stables became a comfortable cold. In an instant not only the reindeer but also the horses started jumping in joy. Even Kristoff face told her he was more than tankful for the sudden change of temperature. Elsa took an inner note that from now on, she would try to pay a visit to the stables and if needed, cool it down a bit.
Elsa gave Sven another carrot.
"He really likes you. And thank you for that." Kristoff intervened. "So, you were saying?"
Elsa turned to him and said "I was wondering how on Earth did Rosendelle found out about our lack for wood and sent some of theirs to us."
"You see. The man who made the delivery told me that their King was sending his congratulations for your coronation and the wood as a gift." Kristoff explained
"Just that?" Elsa asked "It sounds so rare."
"Well, the man told me he suspected the real reason was that they had heard about how all our wood supplies had decreased when…. Uhm…you know…"
"When I froze the entire Kingdom. I know." Elsa said sadly. How could I forget that?
Kristoff cleared his throat. "Yes. Well, he also mentioned that a member from the royal family himself had organized the shipment. He even gave me a letter addressed to you. I gave it to Anna, because I was leaving to the mountains."
Elsa didn't know what to feel about the gift. She barely remembered her father's best friend but she did remembered he was a kind man.
Part of her was feeling grateful and even nostalgic when memories of her parents and King Frederik chatting at dinner, filled her mind.
But deep inside her, another thought was starting to grow on her. Due to her lack of experience of ruling a Kingdom (freezing it was an example of it), Rosendelle was sending wood so that Arendellians could deal another possible winter caused by their vulnerable Queen.
Keep it up Elsa! She heard her own sister's voice in her head.
Elsa pressed her fingers and calmed herself. And thanked imaginary Anna in her mind.
Feeling calmer now, she started pacing in the middle of the stables. Pacing let her think sometimes better.
She would have to thank the King for his gift, there was no doubt of it. As soon as she returned to her study she would write a letter to him. But first she needed to find Anna and read that letter.
Rosendelle…Should I accept the cargo?..How is this going to look for the other realms? …. Oh papa, oh mama, if only you were still here…
By the sole mention of Rosendelle her mind was already starting to build many scenarios and questions. One of those questions, she preferred to ignore it for the moment.
What if he… It doesn't matter anymore. Every Kingdom must know it by now so…
"Elsa are you okay? You paled a bit." Kristoff sad worried.
Elsa stopped walking, and gave Kristoff a forced smile.
"I feel perfectly fine, thank you Ice Master. It's just that…well, I am very flattered if not surprised for Rosendelle's act of generosity." She said pulling her ice blue dress and leaving. "Now if you both must excuse me I must find Anna and then write a letter immediately. And please ask Kai to reschedule another meeting tomorrow." And she left at a quick pace.
"Nice to see you too!" He yelled "And they say I am the social impaired." Exclaimed Kristoff giving a bite to his carrot.
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The Queen of Arendelle found Anna in the front gardens that were open to the public. She was playing with some children from the village. Elsa smiled tenderly at the sight; burying her worries the moment she saw Anna. She might be the Queen and the people may respect her but she could tell the town's people adored Anna. Especially children; and a certain couple, owners of the Chocolate Pastries Shop.
"Elsa!" the Princess came running towards her sister. Her ponytails dancing all the way and her green dress soaked in mud.
"Anna. What on heaven's sake happened to your dress?" Elsa was no fan of dirt.
"Oh the kids and I were just playing with a ball." The Princess said "Want to join us?"
"Maybe next time. With the Council of the Realms date approaching I got plenty of extra work to do." Elsa explained.
"Do you need some help?" the Princess asked.
"As a matter of fact I do. I was going to ask Gerda but she must be very busy dealing with the food menu. You see, I still need someone to organize the decorations and music for the opening Ball for the Winter Festival." The Queen avoided to mention that it used to be their mother the one who did those chores every year; until she hurt Anna with her powers and all celebrations and balls had been cancelled.
"Leave it to me sis." Said Anna, pointing at herself. "If there's anything else I can help you with, just tell me."
Elsa smiled. "Actually there is. In fact, it's the real reason I came looking for you."
Anna crossed her arms and nodded.
"I'm aware Kristoff trusted you a very important letter addressed to me. It's supposed to be from Rosendelle kingdom."
Anna opened her mouth in shape of a big "O" but didn't emit a sound.
"Anna?"
"The letter!" the Princess said coming back to her senses. "Holy cats I forgot Kristoff gave it to me! ...because it's for you…not for Kristoff…but instead he gave it to me…but I's for you…and I forgot!"
"Anna, Anna calm down. Breathe!" The blonde said taking her sister by her arms. It seemed it worked because she was breathing normally again.
"Sorry Elsa."
""It's all right." She assured her. "So can you give it to me? Please?"
"What?" Anna looked at her puzzled. "Oh, right the letter! It's in my bedroom. Let me go and get it. Where will you be?"
"I'll be in my study doing some arrangements for the Winter Festival." Elsa said.
"Great I'll meet you there. I'm looking forward to that festival. It will the first time we attend to one. Aren't you excited?"
"I'm thrilled." The Queen said truly. Although it wouldn't be the first time I'd attend.
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Dear Majesty The Queen Elsa of Arendelle,
It is with utmost respect that I am writing to you for a matter that cannot be ignored. For you have turned of age.
Allow me to congratulate you for your recent crowning. You may not remember me as well, but I certainly do. I was friends with your father since childhood and knew your mother since we were nothing but spoiled Princes and Princesses. So I am being honest when I tell you I feel sorry for your loss. I hope you and the Princess would accept my deepest condolences.
I still recall the little child with a vivid mind I once met many years ago. So, I presume you are now wondering the motive of such a present. As I mentioned before, I was very fond of both of your parents and I wanted to express to you my support with a simple gift as a symbol of friendship between our nations.
Which reminds me, I am also aware of the events held during your coronation. I must assure you Queen Elsa, if what people say is truth. If you have indeed powers, then, you should be grateful for them because they are part of you. You were granted with a gift dear. and I would bet everything in my possession your parents thought the same.
Agdy and Idun loved you and your sister so very much. Of that I am sure. So, dear never let anyone not even your darkest thoughts make you hesitate. You were their first given gift by the Heavens followed by your sister. They loved you both dearly and I bet my good eye that they are still looking out for all of us.
Looking forward to meet you in person Queen Elsa and also Princess Anna in the upcoming Council of the Realms this Winter.
Yours sincerely,
His Majesty The King Frederik Andersen of Rosendelle.
Elsa left the letter over her desk. She felt overwhelmed by what King Frederik had said to her. She raised her right hand and produced some snow flurries. As she watched them vanish in the air she thought again about what this man was saying. Her parents loved her the way she was. They thought what she had was a gift not a curse. Just as Anna would always say. The Queen smiled and conjured a snowflake over left hand. She watched how the sunlight made it reflect different beautiful shades of pinks and blues. Indeed she had received a special gift. And she wasn't referring to the wood cargo.