Trigger warning - Panic attacks
Elsa found herself in a haunting dreamscape. A chilling mist enveloped her, and eerie creatures roamed, seemingly oblivious to her presence. As she wandered, she stumbled upon a rugged trail that led to a dilapidated cabin at the heart of the forest. There, a mysterious figure, cloaked and alone, softly murmured a tale to herself, unaware of Elsa's presence.
Many years ago, an enchanting tale of a noble knight and a Queen captivated the people of Iceland. This timeless story resonated deeply with audiences, not only for the profound love shared by the protagonists but also for the remarkable sacrifices they willingly made for one another.
Jackson Frost and Elsa Arandelle grew up side by side, and their affection for each other was kept hidden from everyone. Despite their deep feelings, they could not be together because of the stark contrasts in their backgrounds, and their love was forbidden.
Elsa, a spirited princess adored by her people, had formed a deep connection with Jackson, a diligent and relentless royal knight. Despite their contrasting personalities, they shared a secret – both possessed extraordinary powers unknown to anyone else.
Upon turning 21, Elsa's devoted parents bestowed upon her the throne, and they commenced searching for a suitable prince to stand by their eldest daughter as her consort.
Jackson's parents were searching for a woman to marry for their son, who was their only dotted baby.
They both were the apple of the eye of their parents.
Regrettably, the childhood best friends had no hope of being united, as he did not belong to the royal lineage. Despite this, Jack summoned the courage to request Elsa's hand in marriage from the ex-king and Queen of the realm. Although both sets of parents initially had reservations, their love for their children ultimately led them to approve, and they began organizing a grand and public wedding.
The public was taken aback by the news of their forbidden love, but many were captivated by the romantic tale that was unfolding before their eyes. However, not everyone was supportive. Opposition arose from other kingdoms and even from the nobles within Elsa's own kingdom, creating obstacles and barriers to their marriage. Among those who opposed their union was the infamous Prince Hans of the Southern Isles, who had his own intentions of marrying Elsa.
When their palace was besieged by a rival empire and their own guards betrayed them, Elsa and Jack were forced to unleash their secret abilities in order to defend their beloved family. As rumors of their extraordinary ice and wind powers spread, they were branded as monstrous by the nobility.
The couple was aided in their escape by a secretive and mystical village of trolls. However, the trolls agreed to help them only after conducting a clandestine marriage ceremony witnessed by Elsa's sister Anna and Jack's best friend.
In a clandestine ceremony, a royal knight and the former Queen of the realm exchanged vows secretly. Assisted by the trolls, the couple fled to a distant mountain, concealing the location even from their families. Utilizing their extraordinary powers, Elsa and Jack conjured an enchanting ice castle where they intended to make their home.
It had been a month, and they were living happily together as heard from the trolls; Anna was crowned Queen and engaged to a prince of the Trosifti-Alz-Isles named Kristoff.
One day, they tended to their horses; Jack and Elsa shared playful banter, reminiscing about their childhood adventures. Their laughter filled the air, and they were enveloped in a blissful bubble of love and happiness, utterly oblivious to the world around them, of their surroundings. Since they were expecting no one, it was safe.
Out of nowhere, an arrow was let go, and it hit Jack in the back abruptly, throwing him to the ground. There was darkness everywhere, and it was so cold yet hot. Jack touched his stomach, and that's when he found it was his hot blood on the cold body.
Elsa came rushing to his side and gasped at the sight in front of her, which echoed in the forest. She ran towards her one and only, almost tripping over the branches covered in snow multiple times.
The last words spilled out of his bleeding mouth. He knew he would die soon." You were my rain in summertime and my soft breeze after a storm." Jack coughed blood in between his words as he fell in his lover's lap.
Elsa placed her hand on his cheek, and tears fell on his pale face. "Don't speak. I can heal you. Please don't...don't talk." Her other hand was on his stomach, trying to heal his bleeding stomach with her powers.
He chuckled and pulled her lower with his arm. "We both know you can not. Spend these last moments with me, my love."
Elsa shook her head and released more magic, and a storm started to build around them. "Don't you dare say that? I know I can heal you. I must!" Soon, she began to cough blood, too, as she was running out of power. "No! No, I can heal you." She could try the act of true love.
"Elsa," A single pain-filled tear rolled down his face. "Let me die in your arms. Don't overexert yourself." Even dying, he wanted the best for her.
Always so stubborn him. "Jackson!"
Slowly, with a trembling, pale hand, he brought her hand to his lips. "Forget me and live happily to the fullest."
"How?" Her hand went to his chest, and she pressed it. "Without you...I can't."
A trail of blood rolled down his chin as he laughed. "I know you will because you're my Elsa. The best part of my life was having you as mine in this life."
She placed her forehead on his nose and stared into his brown eyes. "I'm yours," she said.
Jack's eyes closed suddenly, and his breathing slowed down every second. "No, no, don't you dare leave! I order you, Jackson!" She raised her hand to slap him foolishly."As your Queen, I order you! You're my knight! Please don't leave."
"I love you, Your Majesty." These were the last words he said before letting go.
"And I love you." He had never heard these words from her before, never once in their lives. Guilt consumed her, and she repeated, "I love you. I love you, Jack. You hear that! I love you so much, Jack!"
It was useless, she knew, but her heart wouldn't accept it, and she didn't want to. This fantasy where he was alive concealed the pain the truth brought.
Two months later, after burying him alone, Elsa hugged the tomb and carefully covered the grave with her coat. "You must be cold." She had gone crazy.
When they sensed a weird energy, the trolls rushed to the mountain and figured it must be Jack and Elsa. It took them months to get there.
And the trolls found them.
There was Elsa lying on Jack's grave with both hands on the grave hugging him.
"Your grace...how? How did this happen?" The village head ran to the couple and moved Elsa, who was taking her last breaths.
A sharp crystal was shot into her heart when she heard the footsteps near her. She took her own life from the fear of being forcibly married by the nobles or used as a weapon. But mostly because she can't take a breath without her Jack anymore.
Elsa smiled, and it was full of sadness: "If...if there...You have powers, Pabbie; please give me my Jack back. Please bring him back to life. I'll give anything for that, please...Pabbie. Jackson." Tears ran down her face like storming streams. "My love. My husband—" Elsa had gone.
Seeing the lovers dead in each other's embrace with a barrier of mud between them wrenched his heart, and he promised himself that if he had even an ounce of magic his ancestors had given to him, he'd pray for this couple to be united again.
He lived with the guilt forever that it was one of his own, a troll from his village, who had given information to Hans. That guilt took his death painfully.
Their families hoped and assumed the couple was living happily far away in an unknown place, unaware of the fact their children had died.
The kingdom only knew the love story, which had a happy ending for the Snow Queen and the Winter Knight. Their rumored powers made them heroes in the people's eyes.
Only Trolls knew of the sad ending and the pain The Queen and Knight had suffered.
The people named them the Snow Queen and the Winter Knight, and that's how their touching love story was passed on.
The girl covered by a cape got up and vanished into the fog.
And the horrorland ended.
Finally, she seemed to believe in past lives.
With her heart racing, hands trembling, and sweat dripping down her forehead, she rose from the bed and made her way downstairs. Elsa's mind was consumed by the vivid recollection of her dream, playing repeatedly in her head.
As she strolled through the old house, the ancient wood groaned under her weight, and the sound of her footsteps reverberated through the narrow corridors. Abruptly, she halted and gazed upward, her eyes widening in astonishment. In the dimness of the night, the chandelier cast a mesmerizing glow, illuminating her teary-eyed reflection in each delicate glass.
As the realization hit her, she fell to the ground on her knees and cried openly and freed her heart from the pain. She was grieving losing her husband once again in this life.
All of this happened because of her. When she put the pieces together, all of this made sense. The punishment Jack talked about was due to Elsa taking her own life.
Jack was killed, and his life ended because of Elsa's greed for love. Couldn't she have left him alone, and if he had married someone else, he'd be alive with a happy ending with that woman.
Because of that greed, he died, and Elsa took her life, which made him suffer again. She decided not to take away Jack's happiness in this life.
Elsa gripped the marble edge of the kitchen island and clenched her jaw. "This time...I will let him go...He should be...happy. He deserves better."
Agonizing pain ensued, causing her to clutch her shirt to her chest as she sank down the rough wooden surface. Her breath became trapped in her throat.
Everything was spinning, and she thought she was dying. 'This time, I will leave him.'
Her head was hurting, and she was dizzy. 'I killed him'
She found herself engulfed in a whirlwind of dark thoughts, holding her knees tightly as if seeking protection. Abruptly, the tumult subsided, and she was able to breathe again. Her head and chest still hurt, and her entire body did.
It was a panic attack, she realized.
Something she had suffered her entire life. Numerous times a week, but luckily, they stopped when she moved to Berk.
Elsa chuckled sarcastically. "Guess they are back."
Everything hurt.
The moon cast a mesmerizing glow, prompting her to silently express her wish: "I will leave once the wedding is over." As her thoughts unfolded, the moon's radiance seemed to dim: "Please give him happiness this time."
She realized her naivety in believing in the existence of happy endings.
Messages
1:11 am
Elsa - Hey Astrid are you asleep?
Astrid - Not really I just finished watching this show. Goodness bro it made be cry.
Elsa - Oh did it have a happy ending? I hope it did.
Astrid - No this guy leaves the girl he liked because he had an illness.
Elsa - Smart move. You don't want your partner to suffer.
Astrid - Idk but If I was that girl I would be devastated. I would've wanted to stay with him till his last breath.
Elsa - Even knowing he will die one day?
Astrid - Well yeah I want to be with him because I'm sure so would he. In sickness and health right?
Elsa - But wouldn't you blame yourself for his death
Astrid - Well I can't really control diseases lol. How would I blame myself?
Elsa - HOW CAN YOU JOKE ABOUT THAT?! DEATH ISNT A JOKE!
Astrid - Woah Elsa it's just a movie. It was just a temporary sadness. It's not that deep.
Elsa - It could be real too.
Astrid - You're right. I'm sorry I might've come across as rude. I didn't mean to hurt you.
Elsa - I know you didn't. I'm sorry I just have a lot on my mind.
Astrid - Whenever you want to talk I'm all ears.
Elsa - Thanks I will when I come back.
Astrid - Yes of course. Until then try to take it off your mind and enjoy your trip.
Elsa - Yeah. Thank you for everything.
Astrid - Of course your majesty. I'm always here for you.
Elsa - Means a lot. Ly Astrid.
Astrid - Lysm. Gn. And text me if you need anything!!!! Or else I'll smack you!!!
Elsa - Don't ever change. Gn.