Isolation

Chapter 8

Anna's POV

I made it into the coronation room and I was really nervous. 

A choir was singing in the background and Elsa was standing at the alter. I was standing off to one side. I peeked out to the audience. 

Hans waves at me from the pews. He'd changed his clothes. I waved back timidly, smiling back. 

The crown was placed on Elsa's head. The scepter and orb were presented to Elsa on a pillow. She slowly reached for them. 

Elsa was still wearing her gloves and the Bishop whispered to her: "Your Majesty, the gloves."  

Elsa hesitated. She breathed nervously, removed her gloves, and then placed them on the pillow. She must have been nervous, being crowned Queen. I know I would be! 

Her hands shook. She took the orb and scepter, then turned to the people. 

The Bishop mumbled a load of words formally in Old Norse. Then he said, "...Queen Elsa of Arendelle." 

The crowd then repeated, "Queen Elsa of Arendelle." 

Elsa set the orb and scepter back down on the pillow. She picks up her gloves and slips them on. 

***

Springly music fills the Great Hall and guests dance, eat and laugh. 

The trumpets sounded. It was nearly time for me to walk on. I was so nervous. 

"Queen Elsa of Arendelle" Kai gestured to the right to welcome Elsa in. 

Elsa entered, poised and looking suprisingly content. She stood under a formal awning. 

"Princess Anna of Arendelle." Kai says. I was day dreaming and suddenly woke as I heard my name. I ran into the room awkwardly. Kai ushered me to stand right next to Elsa but I was hesitant. 

"Here? Are you sure?" I asked. 

Elsa and I sneak awkward peeks at each other. 

"...Hi." Elsa spoke. She shocked me since I didn't expect her to be talking to me. 

"Hi me...? Oh. Um. Hi." I said awkwardly. 

"...You look beautiful." Elsa said. Wow she's actually talking to me, and I got a complement! I thought to myself. I still wondered why she was always ignoring me through. 

"Thank you," I reply. "You look beautifuller. I mean, not fuller. You don't look fuller, but more beautiful." I rambled on. 

Elsa giggled, "Thank you." 

We both look out at the celebration. 

"So, this is what a party looks like?" Elsa said. 

"It's warmer than I thought." 

"And what's that amazing smell?" 

We both closed our eyes and inhaled. 

"...mmm chocolate!" we both answered. 

Our eyes popped open and we laugh. 

Elsa looked back out at the party. I looked at Elsa. I wanted to say so much, but I couldn't think of where to start. Just as I find my way, Kai interupted. 

"Your Majesty. The Duke of Weaseltown." 

"Weselton. The Duke of Weseltown." the Duke snapped. He looked at Elsa. "Your majesty, as your closest partner in trade, it seems only fitting that I offer you your first dance as queen." 

The Duke did a funny fitter of his feet, a hitch-kick, and a deep bow. 

"One, two, three. Jump." the Duke whispered to himself. 

As he held out his hand, head down, his toupee dipped forward. I giggled. Elsa looks at me and stifled a giggle herself. 

"Thank you... only I don't dance." Elsa replied. 

"Oh...?" the Duke looked offended. 

"But my sister does." 

'I giggled and then realisation hit me, "What?"

But it was too late as I was already being dragged by the Duke onto the dance floor.