𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚍𝚘𝚘𝚛

A N N A °

It has been three days since the huge fight with the fearlings. Three days and the children have already recovered quite well.

We already started the installation of the protective barrier, Grand Pabbie said that by sun down we might just be able to move back.

Of course everyone were very excited to hear that news. Everyone except two; Ryder and Elsa.

Honeymaren hasn't woken up yet. Three days of being in that state required magic to help her with nourishment. Afterall, she wasn't able to eat anything to keep her healthy.

And so far, no sign of Jack.

"Queen Anna, the sleds has been prepared." One of the ladies told me.

"Great, we'll leave after lunch. But for now, let's enjoy our remaining hours here in the Valley of the Living Rock and of course enjoy the meal." I said.

I scanned the place and saw a small boulder just a little off center from the crowd. I quickly hopped on to it to make it my makeshift platform.

"I'd like to thank Northuldra's elder, Yelena, as well as the everyone from Northuldra here with us, for sharing us wonderful Northuldran dishes just for this occasion." I added.

"It's our pleasure. We also thank you for sharing your dishes to us." Yelena said.

"Well, I'm sure some of you have bonded during our stay here and I'd be lying if I'd say I won't miss this." I said. "But it would be nice if there would be a time when Arendellians and Northuldrans will be able to come together in a celebration like this again."

"What about make this a yearly thing?" Kristoff spoke up.

"Oh yeah, like a holiday. We'd be honored to lend a venue." Bulda added.

I looked around. Seeing as most of them seems pretty convinced about it I figured this was a pretty good idea.

"Those in favor say aye." I said raising my hand.

"Aye!" They said in unison, only some being late to say it. And since I was raising my hand, they unconsciously did the same.

By the looks of it, this was the general public's decision to say yes. Even the Northuldrans joined in on it.

"Then it's settled. Every year we shall celebrate this occasion here, Arendelle and Northuldra side by side." I said with a huge smile.

"Mama and papa would be proud." Elsa said from the crowd with a smile.

I quickly jumped off my makeshift platform and ran to Elsa. "Elsa, you're back!"

"What do you mean? I've always been here." She laughed.

"No I meant you were staying with Honeymaren so long and haven't been out here much so yeah." I explained. Elsa laughed again.

"Sorry about that. Ryder and I were taking turns on who looks after her and he's been helping out with the Arendellians on the move recently. I guess I forgot to mention that to you." Elsa told me.

"Yes, yes you did forget to mention that." I crossed my arms.

I then hugged her tight. "Look, if you need someone to talk to I'm just here okay?" I told her.

"I know Anna." She said as she hugged me back.

"Any sign of Jack?" I asked.

She shook her head.

"Well, I'm sure he's on his way. Right Gale?" I looked up when I referred to the wind spirit.

A soft breeze passed us. "See?" I told Elsa.

Elsa just smiled. "Yeah, thanks Anna." She said. She then laughed. "Am I really the big sister? You're acting more like it right now to be honest." She commented.

"Well... I told you, you can rely on me anytime." I said proudly.

***

J A C K°

How long has it been? Days? Weeks?

"Gale, this is not funny. Take me to Arendelle." I said frustrated.

The wind simply blew me backwards.

"I know I haven't found Sandy but this is taking too long. I have to go back. I want to go back." I argued.

Slowly, I was being set down. My feet touch the ground and the breeze was nowhere to be found.

"Not funny Gale." I groaned. Guess I'll walk my way to find it.

There was a soft breeze but not strong enough to pick me up.

"Gale, it would be nice if you'd help me right now." I said, looking around as I kept walking.

Where am I? Where did this little wind spirit take me this time?

I was surrounded by trees, soft snow all around me. Is this Arendelle? But I couldn't see the North Mountain. At least not while I was flying. There wasn't even a sight of the kingdom anywhere.

"This sucks." I muttered, kicking the snow and letting my staff just drag around to create a line, like trying to make a path only I don't know where my destination is.

I stopped for a minute and dragged my staff in front of me. "Jack Frost was here" I wrote on the snow. Like anyone would see this.

I sighed and crossed it out before continuing my way.

"Gale please just take me back." I muttered.

"I just want to go back to Arendelle. I need to go back. I need to see her again." I began to beg.

I know this might sound irrational but right now I'm scared that what if I come back there and everyone will have forgotten about me?

What if I did find Arendelle again? What if I do see them... see her...

But they don't see me?

I felt a pain in my chest. A grip on my heart that I haven't felt of a long time.

I sat down the snow, defeated. Just the thought made my legs feel weak.

I don't want to be walking my way back to nothing.

I don't want to go back like that.

I don't want to go back to being alone. Not after I know how it feels to be seen, to be heard. To feel like you belong.

To feel love. And to feel being loved back.

"Elsa, wait for me."

***

"The crystal! Hurry! I see it!" I can heard someone scream.

I can't see anything. Why is it so dark? Where am I?

"Is that... Jack?" Someone said again. That voice. I know that voice.

"Jack can you hear me?" The voice asked.

"Yes." I scream. But there's no sound. I didn't even make a sound.

I can't move. What's happening to me?

"Jack, it's me Elsa." The voice said.

Elsa...

"Hold still." She said softly. Then I felt a pain on my hand. A burning sensation. Then I heard a scream.

"Elsa!" Someone yelled. Anna's voice. That was definitely Anna. "Are you okay?"

What happened? Did Elsa get hurt? Did I hurt Elsa?

"El-" again, no sound. This is getting frustrating.

Then came back the burning sensation. "No no no, come back. Stay with me Jack." Elsa said.

"Watch out!" Anna yelled. And a scream from the both of them.

"Anna! Elsa!" A man's voice called out. Kristoff, he's with them.

"I'm fine. Anna, step back for a bit." Elsa said with a determined voice.

Here I am still seeing nothing but darkness, I can't move and all I have going for me is my hearing.

No. I can't just go with this. I want to see her. If this is a dream, if I can have dreams, at least let me see her.

Let me at least see Elsa.

"Jack..."

Slowly, the darkness faded. It was a bit blurred at first but I could already define silhouettes. My numbed body felt less numb. I can at least feel my fingers.

"Jack, can you hear me?" Elsa asked.

My vision was starting to get clearer, but the side still look dark. Almost like a vignette but for my eyesight in general.

"Elsa." I tried to speak, but I guess sight was the only thing I gained back. Sight and being able to move that is.

"Jack!" Elsa said excitedly, giving me a hug. Again I felt the burning sensation. I winced and instinctively backed away.

It was then I noticed Elsa's tear stained face.

"You can hear me, right Jack?" Elsa asked.

I reached for her face to wipe a tear. But to my surprise, my hand was pitch black.

Shadow like.

No.

I backed away quickly.

No no no.

"Jack no, calm down." Elsa began to walk towards me.

No. Stay away. No.

"Jack please, let me help you." Elsa begged. "Please, I can't let this happen again."

I stayed in place. Honeymaren. Is she okay now? I can't add to that problem if she's still not okay.

"Elsa be careful." Anna said, reaching out to Elsa.

With all my strength looked Elsa in the eye and opened my mouth. "Sorry." I said. I don't know if she heard, I don't know if it actually came out loud, but after saying that I flew.

I flew fast, and the farthest away I can from her.

Grand Pabbie. If you can help me now. Please I need your help.