Frozen Beyond [gxg]

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A familiar sight brimmed over the horizon. Both Elsa and Anna rushed to the railing and leaned over. She couldn't believe they were almost home. Even as the choppy waters and dark, forbidding sky got darker over Arendelle, Elsa felt strength in her kingdom. Something she knew Anna felt as well.

Anna looped her arm with Elsa's, readily jumping up and down. "I'm so glad everything looks okay. Except, you know, the weather." Anna winced, looking to the crackling sky. "But we'll get through whatever happens, together. Ugh, I can't wait to see Kristoff." She sighed, resting her head on Elsa's shoulder before straightening. "How do you think he'll react to the news?" She gasped, "Should I tell him right when I get off the ship?"

Elsa chuckled and shook her head, squeezing Anna's hand. "You should probably tell him the happy news in private." She offered, smiling when Anna looked up at her.

Until she puffed up her cheeks childishly and crossed her arms. "Privately? Like your engagement to Keahi. I. Wanted. To. Be. Thereeee." She complained.

Elsa let out a soft chuckle, glancing down when the dim daylight hit her ring, "I'm sorry. It just kind of... happened."

"Well, that's okay. I guess. But I can't wait until all of this is over! We are going to have a HUGE wedding! You will be so pretty! Not that you're not already pretty, er, you know what I mean!" Anna did a happy little jig behind Elsa that caused her to giggle in response.

A tug at the hem of her cloak had Elsa looking downward at Pips.

"We're not living on the ship?" Pips signed hesitantly.

Elsa blinked and reached down to pick her up and set her on the railing. Pips was twiddling her thumbs nervously.

"Why would you think we will live on the ship?" Elsa asked, Anna tilted her head with a smile.

Anna didn't know too much sign language, but Keahi had been teaching them both when she could.

Pips looked around. "I don't have any other place to go."

Elsa picked Pips up and propped her on her hip, swiping gently at a strand of honey gold hair on the girl's forehead. "Well, you will love Arendelle. It's where everyone lives." She didn't go into the fact that she lived in the enchanted forest and kept the answer as simple as possible. She tried her best to sign as she spoke, but she had to think for a moment. She still wasn't that good, and it took a minute before she managed.

"You and Ki?"

"And Anna. And Olaf." Elsa added, watching Pips glance back at Arendelle. As they ushered closer, she put Pips down who sat down with Olaf as the ship pulled into the fjord.

She couldn't believe it, they were nearly there. Her brows furrowed as she looked at the swirling, angry clouds overhead. She wished she knew what to do next. As soon as they docked, she will be heading back into the royal library and see if she can figure out what to do.

At this point, she could only assume they were past trying to prevent it. They needed to be ready for the worst. If those creatures that attacked their ship were any indications, they needed to be more prepared.

As soon as they docked, Olaf rushed off the ship with Pips in tow. He was smiling and showing her the plaza. She could hear him introduce her to really obscure things that caused Elsa to shake her head.

Anna zipped past her and leapt into Kristoff's arms. He swung her around before he put her down and they embraced again.

Elsa smiled and folded her hands in front of her, feeling Keahi behind her as she came up and leaned her forehead on Elsa's shoulder, all the while moaning. "I'm so hungryyyy." Keahi whined.

Jarrah practically skipped onto the dock while Saphire, in her begrudging glory, huffed and looked around. "This is what Keahi is so excited about?" She heaved.

Elsa rolled her eyes and turned to the two. Just as she went to speak, Anna bounced over.

"You all are welcome to stay in the castle!" Anna enthusiastically offered. Hardly able to contain herself as she bounced around the group.

Elsa nodded her head, Anna took the words right out of her mouth.

Anna turned on her heel and headed back to Kristoff and Sven, both deep in conversation as Matthias came up to her and they started to the castle.

Poor Anna would have a lot of work to do now. With the unknown of what would happen, she no doubt wanted to keep Arendelle safe.

Sighing, Elsa ruffled Keahi's hair and wrinkled her nose. "I know it's been a long trip and a lot has happened. How about we all head to the castle and get something to eat while we figure out what to do next?"

"Oh, man I'm never leaving!" Jarrah sang happily, strumming his lute like the pied piper as Olaf and Pips followed behind him. They all danced as they started towards the castle.

Saphire paused and looked towards Elsa and Keahi. A despondent look came over her as she glanced away.

Elsa frowned, watching as Saphire followed behind Jarrah. She couldn't believe she was about to say this, but she turned to Keahi, who seemed aloof to what was going on. "I think you need to talk to Saphire."

"What?" Keahi edged uncomfortably.

"You're friends, I know at one point you were more than that. And I'm not mad," she hastily rushed the last part when Keahi went to open her mouth. Elsa put her index finger to Keahi's lips. "I was jealous at one time, but not anymore. Not after everything we've been through. I trust you. But she's your friend and she looks upset."

Keahi blew out air through her lips before opening her mouth and biting Elsa's index finger.

"Ow!" Elsa shot back, pulling her hand back suddenly. It didn't actually hurt, but she was more surprised by the motion and the jolt than anything.

Keahi grinned, "You have a big heart and I love you."

Elsa just fluttered her lashes playfully. "I know, and you'll pay for that later."