An Ice Cold Coronation (Frozen+Tangled Fanfiction)

Chapter One: Setting Sail

This is the story of how I froze to death.

Actually, not quite to death, but almost.

It started with a coronation.

There was a kingdom called Arendelle, which was ruled by a great king and a wonderful queen. They were just, wise, and kind, and were adored by everyone in the kingdom, especially by their two daughters, Princess Elsa and Princess Anna.

For years the kingdom lived in peace... and then there was a wedding.

The king and queen decided to voyage to the kingdom of Corona, to attend the wedding of the queen's niece, Princess Rapunzel. But, along the way, a storm arose, and the ship, along with all of its passengers, was lost to the sea.

Three years later, the king and queen's oldest daughter, Princess Elsa, became old enough to rule the kingdom. Being one of the closest living relatives to Elsa, Rapunzel and one guest were invited to attend the coronation.

And that's how I got dragged into all this.

"Eugene!" Rapunzel shouted. "You're not finished packing yet? We need to get to the ship! I told the captain we'd be ready to board by eight 'o clock!"

I let out a sigh. "Explain to me why we're going to this coronation again, Blondie?"

"Because my cousin is becoming queen of Arendelle, and I don't plan on missing it!"

"You don't even know her!"

"So? She's still family." Rapunzel paused, and it was as though a gray cloud came over her face. "Besides," she said quietly, "after their parents lost their lives on the way to our wedding, how can we just stay here while their daughter is being crowned queen?"

Regret washed over me like a tidal wave. "Oh. I'm sorry, sweetheart, I didn't mean-"

Rapunzel sighed sadly. "It's all right. I know you didn't mean any harm."

I walked over to her and put an arm around her shoulders, then gave her a kiss on the head. "I'll hurry up and finish packing, okay?"

Rapunzel looked up at me and gave me a half smile, then said, "Okay." Then she exited our bedroom.

I finished packing as quickly as possible. Our plan was to stay in Arendelle for three days, and the journey there was about two weeks. So I made sure to pack several outfits.

Just a minute before eight, Rapunzel and I boarded the ship. One of the crew members gave us a quick tour, and showed us a small room below deck to sleep in. We set down our luggage and then sat side by side on the small bed attached to the wall. Above us, we heard the captain shouting orders to the crew. Next thing we knew, the ship was moving.

"Well, I guess this is it," I commented.

Rapunzel nodded. Then she grinned and said, "I've never been on a ship before."

"Ah, then this will be your very first experience with sea sickness, I suppose."

"Yeah, that's the part I'm not so excited about."

"Don't you worry, Blondie. If you ever gotta hurl, just go above deck and lean over the side."

Rapunzel made a face, then clutched her stomach.

"Too soon?" I asked.

"I think so," she replied.

I let out a small sigh. This was going to be one long trip.