The Frozen Brave

Confessing the Truth

Anna couldn’t help but steal glances at the man who shared his shelter to them.
He seemed nicer than he acts, maybe just pissed off over something, like about the carrots he mentioned. She watched as he placed firewood to the fire. Then he sits down in front of the boiling pot and stirs the food.
Rapunzel was right next to him, muttering something, trying to get him to talk to her. The man just shrugged.
After that, Anna looked over at Hiccup and Merida who sat together just on the other side and smiled. Those two are avoiding each other, she could tell. Probably because of what happened a few minutes ago.
Then she looked at the snow outside. Where are you Elsa? She thought. She had been searching for her since the coronation and until now, there’s no sign of her. She had to admit that she’d done something bad but could she be blamed? Elsa never told her the truth before she found out. She would’ve understood. Then again, it was a big secret. Anyone would be afraid to admit they had ice powers.
“Hey Anna.” She turned to Rapunzel who handed her a bowl of delicious soup. She took it gratefully, muttering thanks to her.
“What are you thinking about?” Rapunzel asked.
“My sister…” she admitted. “I’m really sorry for revealing her secret but if she told me before then I would’ve been more careful.”
“You probably just surprised her. She was too scared to tell you because a power that big is hard to keep. She probably was afraid to hurt you because she thought she couldn’t control it.” Rapunzel said.
“You’re right…” Anna sighed. “It’s my fault.”
“Cheer up. It’s the past now.” Rapunzel said. “Let’s just go find her soon and set things right.”
“Thanks Rapunzel.” Anna smiled.
“No problem. And call me Punzie.” Rapunzel stood, getting everyone’s attention. “To cheer us all up, let's play a game.”
Merida and Hiccup exchanged uneasy looks.
“What kind of game is it?” Merida asked.
“I don’t really know what it’s called but it’s very easy. We each take turns in asking each other ‘Truth or Dare?’ then when he says ‘Truth,’ he must be asked a question. If dare, then he will be asked to do something.” Rapunzel explained.
“I have a bad feeling about this.” Hiccup gulped.
"Are we allowed to bail?" The man asked.
"Nope. Everyone in this room has to cooperate." Rapunzel replied. "But we’ll get to know each other better. Trust me. It works like a charm.” She wriggled her eyebrows.
Merida felt sick already.
"How do we know who goes first?" Anna asked.
“Hmm, we can spin the bottle. I'll show you.” Everyone came closer as Rapunzel took a bottle and set it on the center.

Smiling at everyone, she gave it a spin and the bottle top stopped at Hiccup.
Rapunzel grinned.
Hiccup gulped.
“Truth or dare?” she asked.
“Uhh…I guess truth?” he replied.
“Recall the most embarrassing moment in your life so far.”
“Uhh…In front of a live audience, a girl defeated me in hand-to-hand combat.” He said.
Everyone laughed except for him and Merida.
“That's a bit odd for a dragon trainer!” Anna exclaimed.
“Okay, your turn. And thanks for telling the truth.” Rapunzel handed him the bottle.
“I think one’s not a wimp when he’s defeated by a girl.” Merida spoke. Rapunzel turned to her in surprise.
“Are you defending him, Merida?” Anna asked.
“No. It’s just what I think.” She replied.
Hiccup looked at Merida. For a moment there, he was surprised at how she spoke up like that. It was kind of unusual.
But then his thoughts shifted. Her eyes look more beautiful as it glowed in front of the flames. Her hair gently moved when she brushed it aside and as she turned to him, they locked eyes. He didn’t want to look away and neither did she.

“Uhh, Hic? It’s your turn.” He cut the connection by glancing back at Anna and Rapunzel from across.
“Right.” He muttered. He spun the bottle and it pointed at the man.
"Truth or dare?" Hiccup asked.
"Truth, I think." The man replied.
"Okay, Mister..."
"Kristoff." The man supplied.
"Yes, Kristoff. What are you doing here in the middle of nowhere?" Hiccup asked.
Everyone turned their attention on the man. They indeed haven't asked why he was here so this makes them all curious.
"I'm here to collect supplies for my business. Got stuck here so I decided to wait till the storm disappears." He replied finally.
"What business is it?" Anna asked.
"Nunya."
"What?"
"Nunya-business." Kristoff snickered. Everyone else laughed but Anna had a puzzled look on her face. Then they stopped. Kristoff sighed.
"You don't get it, do you?" He asked.
"No." She replied. "What does nunya mean?"
"Oh come on! It was so obvious!"
"If it was, then why don't I get it?" Anna retorted.
He laughed. "I just meant my business is none of your - you know what? Forget it."