Victors Frostbite (a jelsa x hunger games fanfic)

The reaping

"-this is how we remember our past and this is how we safeguard our future." The voice of the president seems to echo. I wipe the sweat off my palms, hoping no one notices how nervous I'm feeling inside as I put on a hard exterior. Out of the corner of my eye I notice the other female victors trying to keep in their tears. One fails, i think her name is Jane, finally lets out a sob, choked out between them is the repeated words "This isn't fair." It's not, of course. Nothings fair about President Black pulling from years previous victors to play again in their little "game" but it feels like we should have expected this - especially from him.

Clearing their throat, Ursala steps back to the mic. Slightly bumping it with her obnoxious dress that has the look of octopus legs grabbing out the bottom. Her skin is dyed a light shade of purple, a common practice in the capital which I find ridiculous though it does admittedly contrast nicely with her stark white hair. "Alright, dolls, it's time for the exciting part. May the odds ever be in your favor." She winks at the camera and begins to glide over to the bowl full of the female victor's names. Only 4 pieces of paper are in that bowl, a 25% chance of being called. Not the best odds of course but then again we have a better chance than our male counterparts who have only half a chance at survival.

In her hand goes hovering over the pieces of paper as if trying to get a good feel from them. Giving a questioning face, a furrowed brow then a gasp with a pleased smile as she finally grabs one. Giggling at her own performance she turns back towards mic giving a sly smirk and toys with the paper before finally unfolding it to reveal the name. She lets out a loud fake gasp placing long dazzled nails over her mouth.

"Elsa Arendelle, our icy jewel will be stepping back into the ring. I already feel the shivers from the other contestants at the sound of that." She lets out a roar of laughter as I feel the blood drain from my face, I'm sure making me visually paler if that's even possible. My heart sinks low while the other victors beside me finally stand tall again and Jane halts her crying now just hiccuping. I once again feel the sensation prickling from my finger tips, begging to be released but of course i hold back. Not wanting to give the cameras a spectacle. I don't hear the rest of Urasla's jokes and stupid banter-attempting to zone out-the only thing that comes through clearly afterwards is the name of my competior. Jack Frost.

Quickly we're ushered into the government building to wait for our last goodbyes. Instantly flashbacks come as I once stood right here 3 years ago, awaiting my little sister to let her know how she will be losing yet another family member. Images of Anna, only 13 at the time, crumbling to the floor find their way back into my mind. My breath quickens as I worry over her state when the door opens revealing the red haired girl. Wordlessly she walks over to me and pulls me into a hug. Breathing in deeply as I feel her tears wet my blouse. She pulls back and looks at me with a sad smile.

"Anna, I'm so sorry." I let out some unwilling tears. "I won't be here to protect you anymore."

"Don't be crazy, Elsa, I have the Bjorgman's I'll be alright. I- I'm not that same kid. And you can win this. I've seen you do it before!" Anna tries to encourage me. I pull away from her touch a bit.

"Those were kids. These people? Their other killers like me. Most of them probably had more brutal games then I did and more survival skills than I ever will it's just... just not possible." I stiffen up and wipe away the last of my tears.

"Really, Elsa? A killer? I've seen killers in these games and you're not one of them."

Anna and I have had this conversation many of times before. Despite what people say about my actions in the games Anna has always defended them. I've never seen what i've done as just defending myself. I'm sure the families of those I was in the games with don't see it that way either.

"Anna, please, we already know how this goes okay? Just leave it. This is it. I'm sorry but this is goodbye."

"Are you kidding me? Elsa, say that you're joking. Tell me that you'll try in these games. I can't lose you, i've already lost mom and dad. Please!" Anna takes hold of my hands hanging out, her voice crackling as she desperately fumbles out her words. I turn my head away from her. I feel completely hopeless for yet another time I am pawn in this game and i'm set up to lose. As much as I love her she could never understand this feeling.

"I just don't wanna lie-"

"It's not lying to say you can win." She quickly retorts. "You've done it before!"

"Anna, I am telling you this time is different. This is it."

"So you're not even gonna make an attempt? You're not even going to give me actual family to hold onto?"

"You have people that love you, Anna. People that are basically you're family! Everyone here loves you!"

"Other people will miss you too. Those people that are my new family are yours too! People here love victors!"

"No, Anna, people are scared of me. Of what I did. No one cares! No ones rooting for me! Just let me go!"

"Come on now. That's-" She doesn't finish her sentence as two peacekeepers burst through the door and begin to reach for Anna.

"It's time to go." One of the them booms, grabbing onto Anna's shoulder. Her hands reach out and grab onto mine tightly. At that the peacekeepers begin to pull her away, prying our hands apart.

"Try please okay? Please just try! Please, please, please. I love you!" Anna screams and kicks as the peacekeepers tug her into the hall and shut the door before i'm able to respond. Being left alone I realize just how much my throat hurts from a screaming match with Anna.

I sit in one of the cushiony green chairs in the room, putting my head into my hands. Truly shocked at my own unwillingness to waver while my little sister desperately begged. How typical of the Icy Elsa. Ruthless even to her own sister. I can just hear the voice of megamind saying those words to the crowd of the capital-it's almost enough to make me laugh. I begin to pull myself to together bit by bit, doubtful that anyone else would come to see me and unwilling to allow the cameras to catch me puffy eyed yet again.

I try to straight out my skirt, a silk one that Anna insisted i buy with victory money that i barley use. She layed it out for me just this morning whilst helping me get ready. What was just hours ago already seems years away. I know the capital will throw it out to replace it with gaudy talk show dresses and training wear. Bitterly i think about how in the end it really wasn't worth it to buy this skirt. It was the first time I got to wear it.

I hear scuffling in the halls and I stand, anticipating the peacekeepers coming in to escort me. The door opens and I am instead great by a young man with tussled blonde hair. "kristoff?"

"I just needed to let you know we'll watch out for her still! I-i made sure with my dad. He said she could even move in or we could move in if she wanted to stay in the victors house." He blushes timidly. "I would understand if she did b-but she even if she doesn't want to we'll ,,, we'll check in on her. You have my a word."

"I never doubted that for a second." A silence envelopes the room causing Kristoff to begin to shift uncomfortably rocking on his heels.

"Well, good luck, Elsa. You know who we'll be rooting for."

"Goodbye, Kristoff."

Kristoff shoulders drop and he turns on his heels towards the door. His hand grasps the handle, pausing he turns back to look at me. Seeming as though there was more he wanted to say or perhaps more he wanted me to say. His gaze almost makes me wanna turn away but I watch him in anticipation for anything. Nothing comes. He quietly turns back and opens the door. Leaving me truly alone.

Left on my own I ponder on my impending death. The life I will once again leave behind except this time will be for good. My chest tightens as the door creeks open and in comes my grim reapers to take me to my doom.

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A/N
Hey, y'all !! thank you so much for reading <3 this is just the epilogue and the first official chapter will be up soon :3 in the mean time don't forget to check out the mv https://youtu.be/_8uXGu7vKC4
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