Frozen Beyond [gxg]

Saphire

Keahi ran a hand through her hair, rounding to her jaw where she rubbed. She stood in front of the fountain in the courtyard just in front of the castle.

It had only been a day since they got back into Arendelle, but Elsa had buried herself in the library to see if she could figure out what Crows next move would be.

Keahi tilted her head back to look at the sky. Thunder clapped and grumbled behind the curtain of nearly black clouds. They were getting more violent looking. She felt it, deep in her bones, their time was running out.

But with nothing else, all Anna could do was heighten security in Arendelle. She watched as the soldiers filed past, both Arendelle soldiers and those aiding from the Southern Isles. She didn't know what to do. She wasn't a soldier, so she couldn't help on that front. And admittedly, she wasn't the best reader in the world, so sitting with Elsa and pretending to read wouldn't be a way to help.

Then there was Saphire. Keahi grumbled, Elsa was right and she needed to make amends with Saphire.

Speaking of, Keahi caught a glimpse of Saphire's wild, red hair in the crowd heading towards the docks. Heaving out, she figured there was no better time than now. Jogging past the bridge and towards the docks, Keahi slowed when she listened to the worried murmurs and hushed whispers edging through the marketplace.

Her fists clenched. The poor people of Arendelle. They were frightened and didn't understand what was going on.

All because of her brother. She pushed the thought away and caught up with Saphire, reaching out to take her wrist.

Saphire gasped and turned, only to relax momentarily before giving her a scowl. "What, Keahi?"

"Okay grandma, calm down." Keahi eased with a playful grin.

Saphire gasped, "Grandma?!"

"Yeah, you're like those grumpy old people that traverse the marketplace as soon as the sun comes up."

Saphire scoffed and slapped Keahi's arm.

Keahi just smirked and held up her arm in playful defense. "Are you done?" Keahi asked, motioning for her to follow. "Let's take a trip?"

Saphire pursed her lips but reluctantly followed. "Where are we going?"

"On an adventure, of course." Keahi answered vaguely, like it covered everything that was needed.

"Wouldn't you rather Elsa go with you?" Saphire grumbled, crossing her arms and looking away.

Keahi just sighed and hoped her patience would keep up with Saphires pouting. She didn't want to say something that would depreciate Saphires feelings. After all, she had a right to feel that way.

"You know —" Keahi started before someone grabbed onto her leg. Looking down, Pips was looking at her cheerfully with a broad grin.

She had no idea where Pips had come from. Wasn't Olaf supposed to be watching her? Hindsight that probably hadn't been the best plan. As if on cue, Olaf rounded the corner out of breath.

"She's faster than she looks." Olaf heaved, plopping down on the ground in front of them.

Keahi arched a brow and shrugged, "You're off babysitting duty snowman. We'll be back soon."

"Oh, good. I'll just...lay right here..." Olaf whined.

Leaning over to pick Pips up, Keahi places her on her shoulders and walked backward, so she was facing a moping Saphire. "Correction, the three of us are going on an adventure."

Keahi started out of town and towards the hills. The spring breeze rustled the growing leaves on the thin branches. Soon, they'd be full and bushy once again. They walked for a while in silence, Pips resting happily on her shoulders as she pointed out various butterflies and birds they spotted.