Frozen Beyond [gxg]

Spring Fever

Elsa held the ice reigns on Nokk. The frozen horse ran wildly through the morning fog of the forest. Bright flowers and lush moss happily swayed on the spring breeze as the forest once more came to life from the sleepy months of winter.

The burnt portion of the forest was already regrowing wildly.

The flow of Elsa's hair trailed behind her as she ushered Nokk faster. She was determined to win.

From her right, Honeymaren cut in front of her and looked back with a haughty grin. "You're not going to win this time, Elsa!" Honeymaren called, digging her heels into the side of the reindeer she was riding.

Elsa scowled, "Come on, Nokk." She urged and Nokk leapt over a log and Elsa crouched down close to Nokks neck to make her as aerodynamic as possible. The finish line was home and Elsa grinned when she saw the smoke from the camp.

Honeymaren and Elsa ran neck and neck, making it into camp completely even.

Honeymaren leapt from the reindeer laughing. Patting the heaving stag. "I thought I had you around that last corner!"

Elsa swooped from Nokks back, giving him a pat. He defrosted and when he stepped on the stream; he materialized back into the water.

Elsa pushed her free flowing hair from her face with a wistful laugh. "Nokk doesn't like to lose but I think he'll settle with a tie."

Honeymaren bumped Elsa's shoulder playfully. "I'm glad you stayed for spring instead of heading to visit Arendelle. The forest isn't the same without you. Or Keahi now."

Elsa glanced around. "Where is Keahi and Ryder?"

They both exchanged a glance and grimaced.

Whenever Keahi and Ryder disappeared together, there was some mischief at play. And Elsa couldn't even blame Keahi because it was Ryder that usually got them into trouble.

Honeymaren sighed, "Ryder is supposed to be watching the herd so he should be in the western field. If he is doing his job, anyway." She mumbled the last bit.

Elsa followed behind Honeymaren as they both headed to the western field. It was a small clearing in the forest that the reindeer liked to graze in.

They both made it just over the hill that overlooked the clearing. The reindeer were grazing peacefully and everything seemed right.

Until a few of the reindeer started to scatter just as Ryder and Keahi ran from the lower portion of the field with an angry reindeer on their heels.

Elsa winced when the reindeer managed to head butt Ryder and caused him to gain too much momentum and fall forward. He lashed out and brought Keahi down with him.

Elsa let out a heavy sigh. And Honeymaren started laughing. "That's what he gets!" She pointed, jogging down to the edge of the field where the two laid.

Elsa followed behind, brows dipping forward when she stood over the two.

Keahi groaned and shoved Ryder off of her, holding her head.

Ryder was laughing so hard he was holding his ribs. "And that's why you don't milk a reindeer!" He wheezed out, falling to his side in a fit of laughter.

Keahi glowered and punched his shoulder. "You're the one who told me to do it!"

"And you listened which is hilarious!"

Elsa cleared her throat, crossing her arms and cocking a hip. Honeymaren gazed over at Elsa before mocking the motion and crossed her arms.

While she was trying hard to appear angry, Elsa thought the entire situation amusing and bit her lower lip to hide her laughter. "Are you two okay?"

Keahi seemed to just realize that Elsa saw the whole thing and leapt up. Though she did lean over and help Ryder up as well before dusting off her shirt. "I'm fine but this knucklehead has a few screws loose." Keahi hitched a thumb to Ryder.

Ryder just gave a boyish grin and shrugged, "Hey! You had fun! Your just worried Elsa is going to get mad." He laced his hands together and made a kissing noise as he fluttered his eyelashes.

Keahi scowled and punched him in the shoulder again, only this time he punched her back, albiet lightly, in the shoulder.

"Hey, you aren't supposed to hit women, Ryder!" Honeymaren chided.

He let out a little pft and waved her off. "Ki doesn't count."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Keahi asked dumbly. Meanwhile, looking ragged and covered in dirt from Ryder and her little adventure.

Elsa hid her smile by rubbing her mouth with her hand. "Come on, Keahi, come help me with a few chores." At least she could try to keep her out of trouble.

"'Chores'," Ryder finger quoted, "just means making out behind the waterfall." He whispered.

Elsa nearly choked and pivoted sharply to look at Ryder. Eyes wide and a flush covered her cheeks. "That's not..."

"That was once how did you know that?" Keahi countered, interested in his stalker skills.

"Wow, I was just guessing." Ryder chuckled and Honeymaren tried to hide her fit of giggling by turning away.

Elsa cleared her throat and Gale chattered across the field as Elsa grabbed Keahi's wrist to lead her from the other two before any of their other activities came out into the open.

Both she and Keahi had gone to Arendelle for her birthday and Christmas for a few weeks. They had been back in the forest for the past month and a half, but she has actively been working on restoring the burnt portion.

She'd hardly seen Keahi, and she missed her.

"What chores are we doing?" Keahi echoed behind her.

Elsa dropped her hand and thought about it. Everything she needed to do had been done for the day. What excuse did she have now?

"Did you... just want me to yourself?" Keahi purred behind her.

Elsa still had that silly, girlish stammer in her heart whenever Keahi used that silken smooth, sultry voice of hers. "No, I — just wanted to keep you out of trouble."

Keahi's hands came around her waist from behind. Her breath hot on her ear as Keahi gently nibbled on her earlobe.

An erotic shiver ran through her and she turned, pushing Keahi away with a laugh. "You smell like a reindeer, don't get fresh with me." Elsa retorted, letting out a small 'humph' but she was smiling from ear to ear.

Keahi smelled her shirt and grimaced. "Ew I smell like Kristoff."

Elsa shook her head and rolled her eyes, trying not to giggle. "Besides, we need to practice your power to try to get you used to using it again."

"Oh, I can do it no problem." Keahi waved a dismissive hand.

Elsa stopped and arched a brow, crossing her arms and giving Keahi a once over. "Okay, let me see."

Keahi scowled but upturned her hand, tongue sticking out to the side of her mouth as she concentrated. Sparks started in her hand until one whizzed up and hit her in the forehead. Her head pinged back and Keahi kneeled over to sharply rub the spot there.

Before Elsa could reach over to help Keahi, Ryder ran by them so he was up ahead a bit before turning and jogging backwards. "Ki and Elsa sitting in a tree, K-I-S —"

Keahi picked up a small, smooth stone and tested its weight in her hand before launching it at Ryder.

" ..S— ouch!"

Elsa gasped, looking back down at Keahi. "I guess that means you're fine." She told as she stood and started down the path.

"Wait take care of meeee." Keahi complained before jogging after her.

Elsa scowled and rolled her eyes before heading back into camp. Just another day in the Enchanted Forest.