Frozen 1 showed me that no matter how hard Elsa tried to keep her distance from Anna, whether it be hiding behind a door or running to a far away place, no obstacle, even death, could keep the two of them apart. That was the beauty of all of it. The emphasis on distance. It was a tug of war of Elsa hiding and Anna chasing, an internal battle between Elsa’s selflessness and Anna’s devotion, concluding with the ultimate resolution; that what Elsa had been looking for her entire life had been in front of her the whole time. That there was no need to run. That there was no need to rely on herself. There was a person who belived in her and who was willing to embrace all her shortcomings with no hesitation. People like that are rare. If you’re fortunate enough to find a friend like that, then you best keep them close. That was the closure I found in f1, that Anna’s devotion was rewarded, and Elsa beginning to change the error in her ways and accepting Anna’s love, learning to depend on people. It was the most heartwarming conclusion that I had ever experienced, and is what I’m sure, the reason that captured the hearts of most frozen fans.
So explain to me Disney how you think it’s okay that the entire premise of Frozen 2, is about Elsa RUNNING AWAY from that love. That Anna’s devotion to her is ultimately being punished. You can argue that Anna was rewarded by being granted sovereignty and “independence”, but let’s take a step back and remember that a desire for independence was never something she wished for. The only thing that was ever expressed was Anna’s desire to stay together with her family. You claim that Anna has characteristics of a leader, and that reason is enough for her to take Elsa’s spot. There are other ways to lead, and especially with Elsa, those two are obviously willing to work with each other, and very likely have already been doing so. Titles aren’t everything. And Anna is clearly not shallow enough to feel content from a title. She even said it herself; “When are you going to see yourself the way I see you.” She sees Elsa more than just a queen. And I’m sure she too doesn’t judge herself based off her rank. So no. Anna does not HAVE to be queen. She has no lack in self confidence. She never once had been shown to desire the position. So why put her in that position? What message are you trying to send? That Anna, like Elsa, can lead too? No one doubted her in the first place.
If you want to make a movie where the emphasis is on independence, then you are working with the wrong pair of siblings and the wrong premise. You think it’s meaningful to separate them, but not once did you highlight the drawbacks of them being together. You showed them being happy together. You showed them building each other up. Those are not characteristics of “codependency”. One of the major flaws you can have in a film is not maintaining consistency, and you did just that. You claim that you’re expressing realism, that in the real world, majority of siblings will move on from each other eventually. But I hope you know that if you’re gutsy enough to project your realistic image of siblings into a film, then you better project ALL of it. Cause last time I remember, majority of siblings don’t have a thirteen year separation, dead parents, a contrast in magical affinity, drastic difference in appearance, extreme tolerance for each other’s shortcomings, extreme appreciation for each other’s merits, and a goddamn heart melting, saving each other’s life, true love moment.
Disney: *Intentionally puts siblings in characteristically romantic situations* (Hand-holding, forehead touches, dreamy looks, cuddles, self-sacrifice for the other, crying for each other, LITERALLY labeling the two as each other's true love)
Charades and a Drink Chapter 3 (A Post-Frozen 2 Ficlet)
Update update! I love writing fluff/angst, shit is addicting as hell. Planning on working on this simultaneously with my other fic, whichever I feel like writing at the time. Here’s the link to part 1, and here’s the link for ffn. Enjoy!
The great hall was packed with guests from different kingdoms from all parts around the world. Which was to be expected for the infamous summer solstice ball held in Arendelle. Conversations flew in all directions, and the festive jubilation was practically infectious.
Waiting for the start of the commencement ceremony behind the curtains, Anna was bouncing nervously on the back of her heels.
Elsa hadn’t arrived yet, and it was much past the time that they had agreed to meet. Which was strange, because Elsa was almost always punctual. She was starting to worry that the older girl had decided to ditch her last minute.
Charades and a Drink Chapter 3 (A Post-Frozen 2 Ficlet)
Update update! I love writing fluff/angst, shit is addicting as hell. Planning on working on this simultaneously with my other fic, whichever I feel like writing at the time. Here’s the link to chapter 2, and here’s the link for ffn. Enjoy!
The great hall was packed with guests from different kingdoms from all parts around the world. Which was to be expected for the infamous summer solstice ball held in Arendelle. Conversations flew in all directions, and the festive jubilation was practically infectious.
Waiting for the start of the commencement ceremony behind the curtains, Anna was bouncing nervously on the back of her heels.
Elsa hadn't arrived yet, and it was much past the time that they had agreed to meet. Which was strange, because Elsa was almost always punctual. She was starting to worry that the older girl had decided to ditch her last minute.
Elsa would never do that.
How do you know?
She would never leave me.
But she did before, didn't she?
Yeah...but…
Sadly, she didn't have an argument for that.
Just as her doubts were beginning to get the better of her however, the sound of approaching footsteps resounded behind her.
"Sorry I'm late Anna, I was having trouble tying up my-"
Elsa walked in, and the sight of each other made them both stop in hushed silence.
Anna felt her throat dry and heat immediately rush up into her cheeks.
She couldn't put into words just how gorgeous Elsa looked in that moment. By now she thought she would've been used to the girl's ethereal level of beauty, but once again she was proven wrong. The blonde's dress was similar to her usual ice gown, but also with noticeable differences. It was a brighter shade of blue for one, bordering along the line of celeste. The hem fell short right below her knees, revealing the full display of her sister's slender calves. The top was no less revealing. The pleasing sight of Elsa's smooth shoulders added to the strange warmth she was starting to feel all throughout her body.
And her hair…
It was in the usual braid that Anna favored, but somehow it looked more...wild. It was less tightly woven, loose, emphasizing the slick of her bangs. A few bright snowflakes were also adorned along the braid, which complimented the blue color of her eyes flawlessly.
Needless to say, Anna liked it.
A lot.
Neither one said anything for a moment, but it was Anna who broke the silence first.
"Wow Elsa...You look…"
Amazing.
Stunning.
Drop dead gorgeous.
"You look beautiful..." She finally managed.
Elsa smiled shyly in response. "Thank you, so do you."
Anna let out an awkward laugh. "Nowhere near as beautiful as you probably."
At that Elsa frowned, and in a few steps took Anna's hand in her own, causing the redhead to look up curiously.
"Don't say that. You look beautiful, okay? Don't ever tell yourself otherwise." Elsa's tone was somehow both powerful and gentle, and it made Anna's heart skip a beat entirely.
"Okay..." Was all she could manage as she found herself lost in the blonde's affectionate gaze.
In that moment, Anna wished time would stop just to let her continue to stare and savor every detail of Elsa's reassuring smile. Maybe time did stop, because it felt like many minutes had passed as they stood there hand in hand, staring lovingly into each other's eyes, until they were finally interrupted.
"Your Majesty." The curtains of the hall were pulled back, and Kai appeared behind them.
Anna and Elsa jumped away quickly from each other as if they were caught doing something indecent.
Kai blinked in confusion. "My apologies, did I interrupt something?"
Anna composed herself with a clear of her throat. "N-not at all Kai."
The servant nodded respectfully. "The preparations are ready for the commencement. We'll be starting the introductions shortly."
Anna nodded and looked to Elsa in anticipation. "You ready?"
Elsa smiled softly. "Of course."
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"Introducing Her Majesty, Queen Anna of Arendelle!"
Elsa watched Anna lift the curtains and make her way to the center of the dais as she was announced. All the guests clapped and a number of cheers rang out from the crowd, heralding the arrival of the kingdom's beautiful monarch.
And God was she beautiful. Fittingly, Anna looked like the essence of summer in light green and white, and her skirts moved around her lightly, almost as though they were made of air. She had pulled her auburn hair away from her face, tying it back into a loose style that framed her face, bringing out the teal of her eyes, and her collar bone was exposed, suggesting the enticing pattern of freckles that made it way down to her―
Elsa swallowed hard, and averted her eyes. It was no good, staring at her like this. She had to think of something else. Ever since she first saw Anna minutes ago, her body was reacting in ways that she couldn't control.
Why am I like this?
"Introducing Her Majesty, Queen Elsa of Arendelle!"
Elsa perked up in surprise, not entirely prepared for her introduction.
She really was distracted.
The guests clapped at her entrance. Elsa could see quite a few of them looking at her before whispering amongst themselves. Her confidence wavered. Was the dress too much? If she had to be honest, it was a bit more revealing than what she was comfortable with.
Her eyes shifted to the woman next to her.
Anna was smiling, glancing again at her outfit appreciatively. Almost immediately, Elsa's worries melted away, reminded that the one person that she wore the dress for did in fact like it. That was all that mattered.
The song of trumpets ended and the people clapped again in respect to their hosts.
The rest of the musicians began to tune their instruments, and Anna stepped forward. The ball was about to begin, and it seemed the clamour of the hall was quieting down ever so slightly.
"Thank you everyone for coming today to celebrate the wonderful occasion of the summer solstice in Arendelle. My sister and I are honored to once again commemorate the start of our kingdom's long held tradition with our friends and allies of the northern region. We hope that all the preparations are to your liking." Anna paused briefly before continuing. "As you all may know, it is customary for the summer solstice ball to begin with a commemorative first dance, and I would like to take this time to select a participant."
Elsa stood pensively. It seemed like her every sense was focused on Anna, on the way her skirt fluttered about her, on the way her hands clutched at them with a slightly greater force than necessary, and the way she was watching her every step. The girl had come such a long way she realized. Her speaking had become a lot more composed, and though she was still rough on the edges, it was clear that she had worked hard to improve her level of royal semblance. Elsa couldn't feel anymore proud.
Anna came down from the dais and the guests all stood in attention, eager to see who she would select for her first partner.
As she came to stand in the middle of the cleared out hall, her eyes swept over the assembly, and many raised their glasses in a toast. She appeared thoughtful, but if Elsa had to guess it was mostly a formality. It was already quite clear to her on who it was that would be selected.
Near the front of the left side of the room, Kristoff stood in attention. He looked well groomed for the occasion, and seemed to be doing his best to hide his uncomfortableness for his attire. He shot Anna a smile.
But surprisingly, Anna's eyes didn't stop at him, and she turned back towards the dais until her eyes came to rest upon Elsa.
"Elsa," her clear voice said.
Even though the entire room seemed to turn to her, for a moment it seemed that time itself slowed to a crawl, that the world dimmed until there was only Anna in it, and Elsa felt like she stood at the edge of the light, eager to join her.
"Will you celebrate the summer solstice with me?" She asked.
It was then that Elsa realized she'd been holding her breath. The words didn't sink in immediately, but when they did, her mind began to race. She was reminded of their conversation yesterday, about her not wanting to dance in public because she was shy, and Anna proposing that one day she would. Nervously, she nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. Countless eyes were upon her, watching her every move.
Anna had chosen her.
On the surface it may have appeared nothing out of the usual. Many knew how close the two sisters were and just how deep their bond went, but to Elsa, with all the events that had happened in the past two weeks between them, the implication was something far more striking.
Anna had chosen her over Kristoff.
The walk down from the dais seemed to last an eternity, but it probably only lasted a few seconds. By the time she joined Anna on the open floor, she noticed that her sister appeared just as nervous, the tension almost invisible, perceptible only in the line of her shoulders, the angle of her chin.
Just start with the basics.
Elsa curtsied, and as the silks of her skirt whispered around her, she heard a barely audible 'thank you' come from Anna.
Had Anna really thought she would refuse?
Her chest felt like it was glowing. Elsa stretched out her hand, and Anna took it, and she gave it the barest of squeezes, a shared gesture of comfort between them.
The small orchestra was done tuning, and the conductor's baton clicked at the pages of his music sheets. One, two, three.
"You lead," Anna said encouragingly.
"Okay," Elsa replied, all the same, under her breath.
The gentle notes of flutes began, and behind them the violins and violas began a slow crescendo, but Elsa was already too busy to think on them. Her arm reached around Anna's waist, the world small and shrunken around them, and she cradled her sister's hand gently.
Anna looked up at her calmly, her teal eyes catching the candlelight, and Elsa felt her throat close up. The moment would come in a second, she knew, where the musical introduction would give way to sweeping strings and upbeat winds, and then she would have to move. She knew that much at least.
As the music wrapped itself around her, Elsa made the first step, and Anna followed instantly, reacting with an instinct born of years and years of training with her instructor. Elsa was well-versed in the matter, but Anna was polished. It was almost effortless, the way she danced, stepping backwards lightly and sprightly, as though she could read Elsa's mind even before her own body.
When Elsa extended her arm, Anna twirled, all control and elegance, and their skirts brushed together before Anna returned safely to the crook of Elsa's arm to continue. They moved together as though they had always danced together, as though this were their hundredth dance and not their first.
They turned and turned, one, two, three, and Elsa's senses were overwhelmed, the sight and smell and feel of Anna in her arms mingling with the music and the warm atmosphere. It was nearly too much for her to bear.
Anna's cheeks were flushed pink, her eyes were bright, her auburn hair shone in the evening candlelight and she was growing warmer, closer.
Was it her heart racing, or Anna's? With their hands and breasts together, she could hardly tell anymore. Did it matter?
Their faces were becoming closer and closer without them realizing. Noses almost touching. Eyes peering into each other's wistfully.
And then the music lifted.
Anna's eyes widened and she pulled away. Elsa did the same, slowing to a stop and quickly remembering that every single person in the room had their attention on them. The music ended on a sweeping, happy note, and the hall roared in applause and cheers. Her heart was pounding, her breath was short, and she felt energized, hot, as though she'd run a hundred miles.
What is wrong with me?
"May I have the next dance, Your Majesty?"
Anna turned to one of the visiting dignitaries and though she hid it well, Elsa noted she seemed startled. "Oh," she said, "of course." She then turned to her and gave her a smile. "I'll see you later?"
Elsa nodded, mind still racing. After that, Anna was taken away to the center of the floor to dance again, and Elsa was once again alone.
"Elsa," Kristoff's voice said, next to her, and she turned to the man, trying not to feel so distracted.
"Kristoff," She smiled, wanly. "I suppose that went well." She was trying not to sound affected, but wasn't sure it worked. Around them, the music was beginning again and many guests were now on the floor taking their places.
"It did," He said as they made their way off the floor. He was smiling, but there was something in his eyes that Elsa couldn't decipher. "You guys were amazing."
"I don't know about me, but I'm sure Anna was." Elsa said, laughing in stunned relief. "I had no idea she was going to pick me."
He smiled again, earnestly this time. "I'm not too surprised. You're her sister after all. Everyone knows how close you two are."
Elsa nodded, reflecting that perhaps that really was the case. She was overthinking it. Anna had merely chosen her because they were close and because they were family. There was nothing more to it. They were just sisters.
Recovering from her contemplation, she was able to make out the said girl's face amongst the mass of dancers. Out of sheer luck their eyes met. Anna smiled brightly, and Elsa returned it with a smile of her own. Though truthfully, it was accompanied with a hint of sadness.
"Just sisters."
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"There you are. I thought you might be out here." Anna came up from behind her.
Elsa was sitting alone in the gardens, away from all the commotion of the party. It was late. She had gotten her fair share of conversations with many of the guests already, and many more dance requests that she had politely turned down.
"Sorry, I just wanted some fresh air."
"No worries." Anna assured her. "It was starting to get a bit stuffy in there anyway."
Elsa chuckled at that. Anna seated herself next to her on the bench. The stars were out that night, bright and quiet. It was quite the spectacle, and both sisters watched on in silent appreciation.
"You were great out there today. Your opening speech was wonderful." She said to break the silence.
"Well, I learned from the best."
Elsa smiled in agreement. "Papa was quite the public speaker, that's for sure."
"I was referring to you, silly."
"Oh."
Anna laughed at Elsa's surprised expression and then proceeded to lean her head onto the blonde's shoulder. Elsa stiffened, but relaxed moments after. It became quiet again. Comfortable, yes, but in Elsa's mind, there was still a certain question that she hadn't quite found the answer to yet.
"Hey Anna."
"Hm?"
She paused, unsure if she really wanted to ask what was on her mind. Staring at their intertwined hands she decided that she should.
"Why did you pick me for the dance?"
This time it was Anna's turn to become silent. All the sounds of the night suddenly seemed to grow in prominence. The chirping of nearby crickets, the echoes of the ballroom, even the small seasonal winds could be heard, all in anticipation to a seemingly fateful answer.
Elsa waited, patiently, until Anna spoke.
"The first dance is supposed to be with the person that you love most right? That's what Mama always told me. I feel like it'd be obvious on who that would be."
The person she loved most?
"T-then why didn't you just ask me beforehand?"
"Ha!" Anna smirked, "If I asked you before, you would've just came up with all sorts of excuses."
Well...she couldn't really disagree with that.
"I guess. I was just...surprised is all." She admitted.
And then quietly, barely above a whisper. So quiet that Elsa almost didn't make it out. Anna said something that made her go still.
"Me too..."
What?
Had she heard that right?
It almost sounded as if...
"Anna-"
"Well!" The girl shot up from the bench. "I better get back to the party before Kai comes to find me. Did you want to come back with me?" Anna asked.
Elsa blinked, caught off guard from being interrupted so abruptly, but she quickly recovered and forced a thin smile. "I think I'll call it a night."
Anna nodded. "I'll see you tomorrow, then?"
Elsa hesitated for a moment, but replied with a nod. Satisfied, Anna smiled softly before turning and making her way back into the castle.
"Anna."
The redhead stopped in her tracks, turning to her with questioning eyes.
"Thank you...for asking me." She said softly. "I…"
She paused, unsure of herself. But steering her resolve, Elsa smiled sincerely.
"I had a lot of fun."
Anna blinked in surprise, and returned her smile with a brighter one.
Charades and a Drink Chapter 2 (A Post-Frozen 2 Ficlet)
If you missed chapter 1, here’s the link. Chapter 3 will be out soon. Idk where I’m really going with this, but I’m having fun, so yeah. Enjoy! Here’s the link for ffn.
Anna awoke with a start. It was early, morning light had just begun to filter in through the window curtains, and the soreness left in her eyes told her a similar story.
It had been a recurring theme in the past week; waking early, stirred awake by the same unsettling dream.
Though calling it unsettling would be unfair.
A beautiful pale face.
The silkiness of platinum blonde hair.
And those lips.
So luscious and pretty, practically enticing her for a taste.
A blush forced its way to her cheeks, and Anna shook away the indecent thoughts.
She needed a bath to clear her mind. Elsa would be returning from the enchanted forest later that evening, and it was in her best interest to compose herself before then.
In their most recent exchange of letters, Anna had requested for Elsa to return a day early to assist her in the final preparations for the upcoming annual ball, which was to be tomorrow; the day of the summer solstice. Truthfully, all of the preparations had been completed already, but she wanted Elsa’s approval, as it had been the other girl’s responsibility for the past six years. It felt wrong to not hear her take on it.
If she had to be honest, she would’ve liked Elsa’s take on everything. Her opinion ranked higher above any of her advisors, and it wasn’t even close.
But if she had to rely on Elsa for everything, she might as well have asked for her to return and assume the throne again. The girl was a natural when it came to these things.
It surprised her just how much she wished that would happen.
I belong out there.
Elsa’s words from that fateful night still rung out clearly in her mind.
She didn’t quite know why she had chosen to lie to Elsa about her memory that following morning. Maybe she was scared. Scare that Elsa would be mad at her. Push her away for being so detestful and sick to have the need to kiss her own sister when she herself was engaged.
But Elsa had kissed back.
And that had thrown her off.
So she had lied, regretfully. Because she had wanted time. Time to think. Time to understand.
Understand her situation.
And understand her own feelings.
Sadly, after a week of contemplating, all she had found was more confusion.
Did she love her sister?
Well, of course she did. But she had always loved Elsa. Why was it now that she had the desperate need to have...more?
Why did she find herself suddenly wanting to spend less time with Kristoff, her new fiance, and more time spent with her sister, someone who she had spent the past three years side by side with?
Elsa's smile flashed in her mind again.
God, I miss her.
Anna sighed, and rose from her bed, heading to the washroom for her bath.
In any case, she would find more answers when Elsa returned.
And hopefully they were ones that she wanted.
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“The decorations look great.”
“You think so?” Anna smiled brightly, abashed.
“I really do. Everything looks like it's ready to go. Did you really need my help at all?” Elsa laughed.
Anna shrugged. “I just wanted to make sure that you were okay with it…”
Elsa had arrived around dinner time, which had gone off without a hitch. It seemed that all the tension from their so-called kiss was all but gone now, or at least on Elsa’s side, which Anna was appreciative of. They had an eventful meal together, sharing laughs and retelling their respective stories for the week, and were now going over the preparations for the ball tomorrow like they had agreed on.
Throughout all of it, Anna’s mind occasionally wandered to certain thoughts.
It was so natural; their exchanges. It made Anna realize just how pleasant it was being around Elsa. She always felt that way, but Anna was starting to truly see how important that time was to her.
Just how much she needed it.
Perhaps that realization was a starting point, to understanding how exactly she felt about Elsa.
“Anna?”
Anna snapped up in attention. “Ah, sorry, did you say something?”
“I was asking how things are between you and Kristoff? You haven’t really mentioned him tonight.”
“Oh.” Anna was surprised by the question. Truthfully, she hadn’t really thought about him too much lately. Not when her mind was occupied by...something else. “Things are great! He’s been helping me out with a lot of things.”
That was a lie. But Elsa would worry if she said that she was taking full responsibility for all of her work. She hadn’t really bothered requesting for his assistance, mostly because she didn’t want to rely on anyone.
Unless that person was Elsa.
“Well that’s good. Are you excited to dance with him? He is your choice for the honorary first dance, afterall.”
Shoot.
She had forgotten all about that.
Every year at the start of the summer solstice ball, it was tradition for the Queen to participate in an honorary first dance with a person of her choice to commemorate the day of the solstice. Usually, that person was the king, prince consort, or someone who was courting the queen. In the previous years, they had simply skipped out on the tradition, because Elsa was known to not participate in dancing, and she had no one courting her at the time.
But Anna was different. She was notorious for being a good dancer, and she had a fiancee now, so it made sense for her to participate in the tradition.
But the participant was still her choice right? No one said it had to be someone she was courting. No one said it had to be Kristoff.
Anna’s train of thinking quickly caught up to her.
Wait why am I so adamant on not picking Kristoff in the first place?
Anna realized she hadn’t responded to Elsa’s question yet.
“Of course I’m excited! You know how much I love dancing.” Anna suddenly turned her gaze to Elsa with a sly smile. “And I know how much you secretly love dancing too.”
Elsa looked away in embarrassment.
“You better not tell anyone.”
“Why? You’re really good at it. Is it cause you’re shy?” Anna’s cheekiness was palpable.
“Yes.”
“Fair enough, but one of these days you’re gonna dance in public, and you’re going to love it.”
Elsa smiled. “If you say so.”
They had spent the remaining of the night talking in her office. Over small things for the most part, but it had been relaxing nonetheless. The hours flew by and soon it was late.
“I think I’ll be going to bed now.” Elsa stood by the door looking back at her. “Try not to stay up too late. It’s a busy day tomorrow.”
Anna stood from her seat, and in a few strides made her way in front of Elsa. Without hesitation she gave her a big hug and wrapped her arms around the other girl’s waist.
Elsa tensed up, not expecting the display of affection.
“Thank you.” Anna whispered.
“For what?”
Anna tightened her hold around her. “For being here.”
Elsa chuckled softly. “Is that really something that needs thanks?”
Anna paused before answering, the girl’s voice practically right next to her ear.
“Yes.”
The earnesty in her response made Elsa still.
It was too similar.
The way Anna was when she had kissed her a week ago.
And the way she was now.
The yearning in her voice...had she heard it right?
But Anna said she didn’t remember.
Only she herself did.
So Elsa said the only thing that she could say at that moment.
“You’re welcome.”
Anna broke away and smiled softly.
“Goodnight, Elsa.”
Elsa forced a thin smile back. “Goodnight...”
Elsa stepped out of the enclosure and closed the door behind her.
She stood there. Silently.
Minutes passed and eventually, she moved from her spot and made her way towards her chambers.
The feeling of Anna’s lithe body against her own. It had merely been moments ago.
Wrote this cause I really miss writing about fluff/angst. Doesn’t really have anything to do with my other fic. Just had the urge to write this prompt. Hope you guys enjoy it. May continue it. Idk. Link for the fic on ffn is here.
Charades.
This was the third round in a row where she had failed to obtain any points for her and Anna’s team. She was bad at this game. She knew it. And seriously, three bouts in a row with no progress? She couldn’t quite believe it herself.
But it wasn’t her fault that she was so…distracted. It wasn’t quite like last time when there was a melodious voice persistently invading her thoughts. This time it was something far more down to earth.
Kristoff was being more touchy with Anna than usual.
Not that it bothered her.
They were engaged now. It would make perfect sense if he wanted to be more forward.
It was just…
Ever since she returned from the enchanted forest earlier that morning, she couldn’t help but focus on these details in their interactions.
And if she had to be perfectly honest, it made her feel…sad?
Jealous even?
She didn’t quite understand it herself.
“Snow?! This one was so easy! It’s basically the same thing as ice!” Anna complained as she reviewed the word that Elsa had been struggling with the entire round.
Wrote this cause I really miss writing about fluff/angst. Doesn’t really have anything to do with my other fic. Just had the urge to write this prompt. Hope you guys enjoy it. May continue it. Idk. Link for the fic on ffn is here.
Charades.
This was the third round in a row where she had failed to obtain any points for her and Anna's team. She was bad at this game. She knew it. And seriously, three bouts in a row with no progress? She couldn't quite believe it herself.
But it wasn't her fault that she was so...distracted. It wasn't quite like last time when there was a melodious voice persistently invading her thoughts. This time it was something far more down to earth.
Kristoff was being more touchy with Anna than usual.
Not that it bothered her.
They were engaged now. It would make perfect sense if he wanted to be more forward.
It was just…
Ever since she returned from the enchanted forest earlier that morning, she couldn't help but focus on these details in their interactions.
And if she had to be perfectly honest, it made her feel...sad?
Jealous even?
She didn't quite understand it herself.
"Snow?! This one was so easy! It's basically the same thing as ice!" Anna complained as she reviewed the word that Elsa had been struggling with the entire round.
Anna wasn't mad at Elsa per se. She was just over competitive, and frankly she was tired of Olaf and Kristoff always winning. She really wanted to win at least once tonight.
"I'm sorry." Elsa apologized in embarrassment. "Maybe you should play without me. I'm really not good at these kinds of games. I'm sure one of the servants would be happy to join you if you asked."
"Elsa wait-"
"It's really not a big deal, Anna." She assured the younger girl. "I think you would have a lot more fun playing with Kai. I'll go get him real quick."
Elsa began heading for the door to go fetch the said servant, but not before Anna lunged off the couch to grab a hold of her arm.
"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to yell. I really don't care about winning or not. Just...please don't leave me." Anna wrapped her arms around her waist and hugged her tightly, and for a second Elsa swore she heard the younger girl whimper.
"I...okay, I won't leave." Elsa responded while patting the younger girl's head, but was then shocked to find that Anna really was crying. She swallowed suddenly, not sure what had gotten into the other girl, but she reached down to cup her sister's cheeks and caressed them softly.
"Hey." She said, bringing Anna's face close to hers so that their foreheads were touching. "I'm not going anywhere. I promise."
Anna hiccuped and nodded, burying herself again into Elsa's chest.
Kristoff looked back and forth between the two of them.
"We'll give you two some alone time. Come on, guys." Kristoff got up and signaled for Sven and Olaf to follow.
"Wait...are you sure?" Elsa asked. "I didn't mean to take you guys away from your game…" She said guiltily.
"It's fine, Elsa. You two should really have the rest of the night to yourselves. Isn't that right, Olaf?"
"Yup! Me and Elsa definitely need some alone time together." The snowman joked, inching away cheekily from the ice harvester.
"Not quite on the mark there buddy." Kristoff said before dragging Olaf out of the room with him. The door shut behind them, and Elsa was left in the silence with Anna still cuddled up against her.
"Anna?" She rubbed the top of the girl's head gently.
"I missed you."
Elsa smiled softly at that. "I missed you too, sis."
It had merely been two weeks since she had decided to live away from the castle. Realistically, it shouldn't have been anything worth crying over, and it certainly paled in comparison to how long they had been apart from before.
But Elsa would be lying if she said she didn't miss home.
Some nights she found herself crying herself to sleep.
The living conditions had been rough. She wasn't used to not having servants around at all times, and not having meals prepared for her at the earliest convenience. It was different, and the comforting lifestyle that she had grown accustomed to was no longer present.
But the reason she had cried wasn't because of the change in living standards. Those factors were trivial, things she could adapt to, get used to.
The reason she had cried...it was because she didn't have moments like this anymore.
Moments with Anna.
It made more of a difference to her than she was willing to admit.
Can I really keep doing this?
She wrapped her arms tight around Anna, suddenly struck with the need to cheer up the younger girl's spirits as soon as possible.
"Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" Elsa proposed.
Anna looked up at her gratefully and nodded.
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She wondered if it was really okay to be drinking wine at this hour, and in all honesty, she had never seen Anna drink before. Whether the younger girl was a lightweight remained an absolute mystery to her.
But Anna had proposed that they ask for a bottle. It was her first time back after all. And they were having such a good time in their room; sharing stories, making jokes, reminiscing on the past, Elsa didn't have the heart to reject her beloved sister's request.
So here they were now. Merely on their second glass, and Elsa was already starting to see the alcohol take effect on her poor lightweight Anna.
"Too much to drink? Already?" Elsa teased.
Anna pouted, her face flushed red, from the alcohol or embarrassment, Elsa couldn't tell anymore. "Jus because your perfect at everything, doesn't mean I a-am."
Elsa smiled softly. "I'm far from perfect, sis."
"You're perfect to me." Anna said before grabbing Elsa's waist from behind and cuddling up against her back.
Elsa chuckled, more or less endeared by the drunk display of affection.
"Well you should definitely work on that tolerance. It wouldn't be proper for a queen to act like this at formal occasions. You never know when other dignitaries will ask for a toast." She joked. Mostly.
Anna was quiet and still. Not responding to what she had said in the slightest.
Did she fall asleep?
"Anna?"
"I don't want to be queen."
It was so quiet, barely above a whisper that Elsa almost didn't make it out. But Anna's attitude had changed almost entirely from their previous exchange.
"What do you-"
"I don't want to be queen." She repeated.
Elsa blinked, taken aback, and then laughed softly, turning around and taking Anna's hand into her own. "I think you've had enough to drink for the night. All that wine has you thinking out of sorts."
But Anna wouldn't back down apparently, not after opening up as much as she had. Before Elsa had time to react, Anna was pushing Elsa onto the floor so that she was on top.
Elsa's heart leapt into her throat at their position. "Anna-"
She felt Anna's hands come down to caress both sides of her face, gently, as if she were an art sculpture that could break at a moment's notice. She was so close, their noses almost touching, and Elsa could clearly make out the precise shade of teal in Anna's eyes. She was suddenly filled with a strange desire to close the distance between them in some way.
But Anna was crying again, silently, tears streaking down her cheeks to eventually fall onto her own pale skin. Elsa could do nothing but remain silent and watch, praying that the tears weren't there because of her.
But that was unlikely.
"Why did you push me away?"
Elsa's eyes went wide.
"What?"
"You said we would be together didn't you? So why...why do you still feel so far away?"
The question struck deep within her soul, forcing Elsa to confront the issue that she herself had been admittedly running away from.
Why was she always running?
Why was Anna always crying?
Strangely enough, she found herself trying to answer Anna's question. Maybe the wine was starting to get to her too.
"I-I dont know." She admitted. "I thought that you deserved it. To be queen, I mean. And...you just got engaged. I thought it was the right timing for something like this."
"And...and I'm the fifth spirit." She continued half heartedly. "I should be out there...in the forest. That's where I belong."
Anna stared at her sternly.
"Do you really believe that?"
Did she?
Of course not. But it was something that she had lied about before, and it would've been better if she just lied about it again.
Yet for some odd reason, she couldn't bring herself to say it this time.
"I-"
"Do you love me?"
What?
"O-of course I do."
Anna leaned in close, to the point where Elsa could feel the younger girl's breath fanning over her cheeks.
Her heart stopped at Anna's next words.
"Do you want to be with me?"
Elsa found herself trapped under Anna's earnest gaze. Yet her mind was clear, and the answer held there was without a doubt how she really felt.
She nodded.
"Then stay…" Anna whispered. "Stay with me Elsa."
"Because I can't live another day without you."
A heartbeat.
And then...
Anna inched forward and kissed her.
Elsa was frozen. Shocked.
But to her own growing surprise, a single thought dominated in her conscience.
Her lips are warm.
Slowly but surely…
Elsa kissed back.
A minute passed before they broke away together. Anna leaned back, staring into Elsa's eyes. Nothing was said between them, and nothing needed to be in that moment, until Anna finally brought her head down and rested it against the older girl's chest.
Elsa's heart was beating rapidly. Faster than she had ever experienced before. Faster than she probably wanted.
Words were threatening to leave her lips, and she wanted so badly to just let herself be open.
So badly for once in her life to put her guard down.
And so she did.
"I love you, Anna." She choked out tearfully. "So much that it scares me. I don't know what to do anymore." She admitted.
Anna remained silent, and so Elsa continued.
"But I do know that whatever happens, I want to be together with you. I should've never pushed you away…"
"And I'm sorry."
"Will you forgive me?"
Elsa waited for a response, but again Anna said nothing.
Was Anna still mad at her?
But then she heard it, a deep rhythmic breathing, serene, puffing gently against her chest.
Anna had fallen asleep.
Elsa stared, mouth agape at the resting form of her sister. Had she been talking to herself? And for how long? Embarrassment flooded her cheeks to a dark shade of red.
She really is a lightweight.
Steering herself, Elsa gathered Anna into her arms from the floor and gently brought her to her bed, pulling back the sheets, and tucking the younger girl in.
She sat there next to her. Her thoughts to herself, and her mind simply trying to wrap around everything that had happened in the past hour. Eventually, she laid down next to Anna and stared up at the ceiling.
Her tiredness got the better of her, and Elsa found her eyes slowly shutting, submitting to the gentle lull of sleep.
But moments before sleep consumed her, a thought made its way to the forefront of her mind.
The truth.
I want to kiss her again.
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Elsa found Anna the next morning in the dining hall.
"Morning Els!" Anna smiled cheerfully.
"M-morning." Elsa replied shyly. She wasn't exactly sure what to expect from this conversation, but Anna's cheerfulness must've meant that things were okay right? She decided to go along with it. "I'm surprised to see you awake before me for once."
"I know right. I must've gone to bed really early last night."
Anna's words gave her pause.
"Y-you don't remember?" Elsa asked.
"Remember what?" Elsa's shocked expression made Anna gasp in realization. "Oh no. Did I drink again?"
"Y-yeah…"
"Oh god, I didn't do anything stupid did I?" Anna laughed in embarrassment. "I'm sorry if I did, I never remember anything after I drink. I really need to stay away from the wine."
"Nothing happened." Elsa lied. "I just...I'm surprised that you don't remember anything…"
Surprised was selling it short.
Disappointed.
Heartbroken.
Anna must've noticed her change in expression. "Elsa? You okay?"
She really wasn't okay.
She was surprised herself, just how disappointed she felt.
What did you expect? That something would come out of this?
Of course she wouldn't remember. She was drunk for Christ's sake.
Why would you get this excited from an accidental kiss with your sister?
You're sick.
There's something wrong with you.
Her inner thoughts tormented her, to the point where she had the immediate urge to cry, but on the outside she forced a thin smile, an act that she had practiced for years to a near perfection.
Elsa hated doing it.
She absolutely hated lying to Anna.
"I'm fine."
But old habits died hard.
Especially when you were in love with your sister.
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"Anna!"
Kristoff found her in the halls of the castle. She had just returned from seeing Elsa off at the docks.
"Did Elsa already leave?" Kristoff asked.
"Mhm. I just saw her off."
"Ah bummer. Wish I could've said bye to her at least."
"It's okay." She said cheerfully. "She'll be back before you know it."
Wistfully, she turned her attention to the window, staring out at the fjord, wondering if she could see Elsa riding on Nokk from all the way up here.
"You miss her already, don't you?"
"Hm?" Anna perked up. "I'm okay. I mean I have you here after all!"
Kristoff smiled at the gesture, and leaned down to capture Anna's lips in a kiss.
They stayed that way until Anna broke away first. She smiled politely up at him afterwards.
"I have some work I need to get done. I'll meet up with you later, okay?"
Kristoff nodded, and she made her way around the corner of the halls where she wouldn't be seen.
Once she was out of sight she pressed her back against the wall and fell to the floor.
She tried to forget it. If she could lie to Elsa about it, then surely she could lie to herself.
But love wasn't something so easily forgotten.
Throughout the entirety of her kiss with Kristoff, she had only thought of one thing.
I’ve got final exams stacked for the incoming week. I’ll be putting off writing the next chapter till I’m done with those. I know I’m terribly slow at getting these chapters out, so thanks for the patience y’all :)
Elsa to the forest: "this forest is beautiful"; Elsa to Ahtohallan: "and it feels like i'm home"; Elsa clearly lives in Ahtolalala. I think this is a little disrespectful to Arendelle (not to mention the contradiction) I mean, she grew up there, they are her people, and she left them behind without any ceremony, without saying goodbye to the people who love her so much and it simply calls a glacier "HOME", it may be home to her magic, but what about her human part? What is "home" for JL?
Yeah, and the only reason they wanted to relocate Elsa, was to give space to Anna, something nobody even asked for.
It definitely bothers me she doesn’t give Arendelle any sort of proper goodbye and doesn’t even seem to acknowledge it as home. I mean...come on Elsa, you froze the entire kingdom and did who knows WHAT amount of economic damage and your people still love the hell out of you. At least show up and say bye after stopping the Wave of Death.
Just doesn’t seem right, and I don’t think writing it off as “oh we’re simply not shown it but she did” works ar all.
Lol. I think about this often tbh, how no one seems to mind that damage she did at all.
Anyway the singing at 3am, I bet she has done that often before the events of F2 that girl sings about a lot. The Arendellians are probably used to that xD
Ahah true, I wouldn’t mind to be woken up at 3am from Elsa singing, but maybe they would grow tired after a bit? XD Who knows, I bet that’s the least of the problems tho.
Frozen established the character. FF and OFA confirmed what we already knew, that Elsa was a humble yet noble girl, abused by her parents and abandoned by them for 13 years. Yet she held on to hope and thanks to her True Love sister Anna became happy, contented and the apple of her kingdom’s eye.
That character in Frozen II bears very little resemblance to our queen and to the person she’d become. If DisCorp wants to rent out the Elsa-suit to any creator with a half-baked idea for a film, that’s not my fault.
The canon franchise ended with OFA.
Call Frozen II the first film of the ‘Elsa-verse’ where the name and the dresses are leased out to the highest bidder to tell whatever story they wish.
But count me out until the canon Elsa and Anna return to the screen.
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