Walt Disney College

Chapter 17

At the end of the school day, Elsa held a film fest meeting in the theater. When everyone had arrived, she began to speak.

"So I think we all know about the broken camera, and the USB."

Everyone nodded their heads.

"The film festival is this Saturday...and unfortunately, we've lost our work." Elsa sighed. "What I'm saying is-"

"Wait! We found the USB!" Naomi held it up triumphantly.

"You did?" Belle gasped.

"Have you checked it?" Anna asked.

"For what?'' Gabe said uncertainly.

"To make sure all of it is there. Somebody could've stolen it and deleted all the work on it. Where did you find that anyway?" Isabel asked.

"We found it in one of the DreamWorks students coat pockets. Their jacket fell and the USB fell out." Elena said.

"Who's jacket was it?" Merida looked like she was ready to pounce.

"We don't know for sure..."

"But we kinda have an idea." Naomi finished Mateo's sentence.

"I'd like to know who did this." Elsa said to Elena.

"We think the coat was Jack's. It was like, black and leathery." Elena told her.

"Of course." Elsa's hands balled into fist.

Gabe put the USB into the computer and Mateo checked see if all the data was there.

"Okay, so some of it has been deleted. I'm sure it's not that much." He chuckled nervously.

Everyone groaned.

"We're doomed! No film festival means no raise in grades!" Zandar exclaimed.

"Uh...that's not really the problem for most of us..." Candlehead said.

"Though I would've liked my A to turn into and A+." Iridessa sighed.

Sofia stuck two fingers in her mouth and whistled.

Everyone turned to look at her.

"Guys! It's Monday! I mean we have some scenes on the drive that are already edited and finished. If we work hard all the way till Thursday, we can edit everything on Friday and go to the festival on Saturday." She said.

"That's a...great idea! We'll start now. Mateo, what scenes do we have?" Kida asked

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"Okay, that scene is wrapped up. Is it possible for you to start editing that now Mateo?" Naomi asked.

"Of course! Just send it to me." He smiled.

"Next musical number...next musical number...why did I volunteer to keep track of these!" Wilbur sighed in frustration.

"They should be in order, Wilbur." Violet sat down and together they arranged everything.

"Desmond, how's this lighting?" Clio asked.

"Perfect."

They were starting over again. All it took was a little encouragement. Keep moving forward, as the people say.

Elsa was loving that everyone was trying their best to get the scenes done, but she had her own buisness to attend to.

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"Why would you?" She walked right up to him in front of all his friends, not caring if she embarrassed herself or him.

"Why would I...what?"

"It's because of this stupid school rivalry isn't it? Which is why you think you can use me? Mess with me? Don't touch our project ever again." Elsa stormed off, tears forming in her eyes.

Her mind clouded with sad thoughts and she began to walk even faster when she heard Jack running behind her.

"Elsa, what are you talking about?" He said, looking at her as if she was crazy.

"Film. Festival. I know what you did." Elsa turned away.

"Elsa, let me explain-"

"What is there to explain?"

"More than you think."

Elsa got up and started walking again.

"Please," Jack grabbed her wrists. "Tell me what I did wrong."

Elsa glared at him. He knew.

"Just say something, anything. Just talk." Jack pleaded.

Elsa's voice sounded shaky as she spoke.

"Do you ever wonder what their thoughts were?" She sniffed.

She knew it was the most random thing, but she thought about it everyday. It haunted her. Every. Single. Day.

"W...what?"

"Before they died. Before the boat sank?" Tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Elsa...what are you talking about?" Jack shuffled closer.

"My parents Jack. I'm talking about my parents."

Jack put his arm around her.

"Did they think about never seeing their children again? Leaving Arendelle in the hands of their stupid, immature, child which is me?"

"Elsa, don't say that about yourself."

"But I am. I can't handle anything. And when I can't, I decide not to do it. It's so bad Jack. I left my own kingdom."

"Your health matters Elsa."

"So do my people. And...and I don't deserve to be their Queen." With that, she got up.

She turned around just before leaving. "And Jack, don't talk to me again. I can't stand a cheater and a liar."