Frozen Beyond [gxg]

Enchanted Forest

"Ahtohallan!" Elsa called out as she slammed her bedroom door open. "I found the answers there once, maybe they can clue us in on how to help... you..." She trailed off, stiffening.

Keahi had hopped up from the bed, a thin gray tank top clasped to her body loosely. One strap falling from her shoulder. Thin gray shorts clung to her thighs. Her hair cascaded down over her shoulders, the inky black strands tumbling loosely and finally free of the messy bun it was always in. Her hair was thick and wavy, though Elsa wasn't sure if it was because of its constant updo or if that's actually how it was. The little braids that dangled within the free flow of the rest of her hair gave her such an exotic look. Keahi was such a tomboy that when her hair was down, she looked distinctly feminine. Her eyes were wide as she tilted her head, confused, "Ahto-what-in?" She reiterated.

Elsa looked away, turning sharply and pretending to look at a suddenly interesting spot on the floor. "It's in The Enchanted Forest where I live. It helped me find out a wrong in our past. We need to leave as soon as we can." She felt intense and breathless, it was more than a little concerning. "Why didn't you wear one of the sleeping gowns?"

"Because they are gowns. I grew up with men, if they found out I slept in a dress." She shivered to prove her point, a grimace on her lips.

Elsa gripped her arms across her chest, hugging herself. Keahi was in front of her and leaned over to interrupt her line of vision.

Keahi waggled her eyebrows suggestively. "I'm not even naked and your jumpy. You are too innocent and adorable."

Elsa closed her eyes to calm herself and soothe her feverish body and shallow breathing.

Keahi came to stand right in front of her, tilting her head. "You okay?"

"Never better." She exhaled, finally letting go and seizing the moment. She grabbed Keahi's shirt to drag them together before she landed a frenzied kiss on Keahi's lips.

***

"Are we there yet?" Keahi complained, leaning her head against Elsa's back.

Elsa scowled, glancing behind her and holding onto the ice reigns that helped her stay on Nokk. The water horse threw its head and let out a huff as the open tundra came into view. Just beyond that, the Enchanted Forest and the Northuldra people she had become so fond of.

"Almost." Elsa answered, easing her heels into Nokks side. In response, he sped up.

Keahi yawned behind her. "We got no sleep after we rushed out of the castle. How are you so perky?"

Elsa's cheeks flushed as she cleared her throat. "I'm happy with the events of last night."

"You are too innocent and I can't decide if I'm excited to spoil that or I want to preserve it at all costs."

"We're here." Elsa interjected, the forest and the runes that stood guard on the forest edge came into view.

Reindeer flocked the open tundra, running in the sun and spreading their legs in the open range. Honeymaren and Ryder sat on a log beside the runes, jumping and waving frantically as they neared.

Elsa waved a hand in response, she had sent a note with Gale to let them know she'd be back in the morning.

Once they made it to the runes, Elsa practically leapt from Nokk while he was still moving. Blasting a stream of ice to slide her gracefully across the ground so she didn't hit it too hard.

She wrapped Honeymaren in a hug, Ryder came up behind the two and wrapped them both in his arms, grunting as he squeezed.

"We missed you!" Honeymaren exclaimed, glancing over Elsa's shoulder towards Nokk, who wasn't happy that Keahi still remained on him.