The queen and princess each took a seat in the armchairs. Olaf circled the table, chatting with them all, too excited by the new guests to sit still. While Elsa poured and distributed cups of tea, Anna retrieved a plate of chocolates. Frowning as she popped one into her mouth and sprawled into the chair, she pushed the tray toward her sister. “Mms der melting mmgan,” said Anna, licking chocolate off her fingers. Rolling her eyes, Elsa gave a soft smile and shake of her head. As she passed a teacup to Alexa, she calmly extended a hand and touched her fingertips to the plate before offering it to them. Kelsea took a piece of white chocolate, amazed at its sudden chilled temperature. “What brings all of you to Arendelle?” the queen asked. “We’re just visiting. I was hoping to come here sooner or later. And being able to meet all of you, well, I never expected that; it’s amazing!” She couldn’t help the giggle that slipped out. “I almost knocked her over downstairs,” Anna said, casting a smile at her newly found friends. “I thought I could invite her to stay for a while, y’know, to make up.” Elsa laughed, shaking her head resignedly at her sister. “I suppose that’s the polite thing to do.” She nodded kindly to the six girls. “You’re all welcome here. If you’d like to see more of the kingdom, I’m sure Olaf would--” Her words were abruptly cut off by a booming clap of thunder that rang through the castle. The teacups rattled on their dishes as if they were as startled as the rest of them. Everyone instinctively looked out the windows, searching for the storm that had caused the noise -- but the sky was as clear as always, only harmless, fluffy clouds dotting the blue. Elsa’s visage noticeably changed. Her eyes darkening, she briskly stood and went to the window. Olaf had grown unusually quiet, looking nearly as uncertain and unsettled as the six visitors. Anna watched her sister for a long moment, her face wrought with concern, before turning back to the group with a smile slightly more forced than her usual one.
“...I’m sure Olaf would love to show you around,” she said, trying to finish where Elsa had left off. “And so would I.” Brightening, she added, “Oh, you could even spend the night in the castle! I mean, we have plenty of room. It’s been a while since we’ve had guests, and all those spare bedrooms just go to waste most of the time…” Kelsea could barely believe her ears at this, and was about to respond when the queen spoke up from across the room. “Anna.” Elsa was staring at her sister intently, turned slightly from the window to face her. She spoke in a calm, steady manner, but her voice was laced with anxiety. “I don't think that’s a good idea. Not right now.” The girls were looking back and forth to each other, exchanging looks and subtle shrugs. Kelsea watched closely as Anna crossed to the window and the two sisters had a hushed conversation. Something about the odd thunder was deeply bothering the queen, though she hadn’t the slightest idea what. “I know what you mean, but I don’t see why . . .” “. . . and what if it does?” “Then we’ll worry about it then.” Olaf glanced at each of the girls’ awkward visages as they gazed nonchalantly about the room and pretended to feel perfectly comfortable. “It sounded like a reindeer,” said Olaf, in an attempt to start conversation. "...With a sled. Jumping off a cliff. And landing really hard. Making lots of noise." Elsa and Anna turned back to the girls, as if just remembering they were there. Elsa studied them for a moment before casting her eyes downward and clearing her throat. “We’ve agreed you can stay,” Anna told them cheerfully. “If you want to, of course.” “Want to?” Kelsea repeated, her heart leaping into her throat. “That-- of course! Yes, that would be incredible! You’re positive it’s okay?”
“Yes.” Elsa gave her a reassuring smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Anna will show you to your rooms; please, if you’ll excuse me…” Maintaining her composure as she crossed the room, she swiftly disappeared through the doorway. As she readily made plans with Anna and Olaf, Kelsea didn’t notice the sideways look that the others were giving her. In the middle of their conversation, Sage faked a cough and was able to put a word in. “It’s really, super nice of you to let us all stay,” she glanced at her friends, “but we were actually...kind of hoping...to explore some more of the realm.” Kelsea’s smile fell slightly in realization. Anna’s, however, didn’t falter. “Oh yeah, of course! It’s no problem; the offer still stands if you change your mind.” She shrugged. Kelsea edged back into the group. “I’m sorry, guys. I guess I got so excited over Arendelle, I forgot about all of you…” She cast an apologetic glance, which was returned with smiles. “Don’t worry about it, Kel,” said Gwen. “We can meet you someplace tomorrow morning,” Carmen suggested. Hannah grinned. “If you want to stay, go ahead; you should!” “You’re never going to get an opportunity like this again, Kelsea.” Sage gave her twin an encouraging gaze. “None of us will. We’re still not sure how we got the opportunity in the first place,” she laughed with them. “But the point is, whatever we want to do, wherever we want to go, we should do it. Even if that means splitting up.” “We can always give these a try,” Alexa added, holding up her walkie-talkie. Kelsea nodded slowly, torn between the opportunities that lay before her. Something inside her was urging her to stay in Arendelle -- whether it was a sign of something great to happen or merely her love for the story coming through, she couldn’t bring herself to ignore it.
“I’m gonna miss you guys…” She found herself the center of a group hug, the others laughing and giving her best wishes as they said goodbye. As a cold feeling spread through her left leg, she looked down to see Olaf, who was unable to resist joining the huddle. Laughing, Kelsea scooped him up in a hug, a sense of excitement rushing through her. She felt as though she might miss out on some adventures; but, as she gazed at the kingdom beyond her and returned Olaf’s friendly embrace, she knew that she’d have plenty of them to come later.
I sense some kind of danger among them, but I'm not sure what it could be with that thunder part. I look forward to the rest of the story! This was fun reading and moderating at the same time, while imagining Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad speaking their lines for their characters.
Kelsea’s eyes lit up, and she instinctively clutched the arm of the person closest to her. “Oh, Sage, you think so? You really think we could-- could see Elsa and Anna?!” “I don’t see why we can’t try!” Hannah smiled and placed a hand over Kelsea’s. “Now let me go, you’re squeezing my arm in half.” ***
"Let me go, Let me go, You're cutting off my blood flo-o-o-w!"
(And of course the neighborhood church bells start ringing outside while I'm reading this. ^v^)
*** Elsa laughed, shaking her head resignedly at her sister. “I suppose that’s the polite thing to do.” She nodded kindly to the six girls. “You’re all welcome here. If you’d like to see more of the kingdom, I’m sure Olaf would--” Her words were abruptly cut off by a booming clap of thunder that rang through the castle. The teacups rattled on their dishes as if they were as startled as the rest of them. Everyone instinctively looked out the windows, searching for the storm that had caused the noise -- but the sky was as clear as always, only harmless, fluffy clouds dotting the blue. Elsa’s visage noticeably changed. Her eyes darkening, she briskly stood and went to the window. Olaf had grown unusually quiet, looking nearly as uncertain and unsettled as the six visitors. Anna watched her sister for a long moment, her face wrought with concern, before turning back to the group with a smile slightly more forced than her usual one.
Um, uh-oh. What's going on? Is it a lightning queen?
I sense some kind of danger among them, but I'm not sure what it could be with that thunder part. I look forward to the rest of the story! This was fun reading and moderating at the same time, while imagining Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad speaking their lines for their characters.
I did the same thing! xD It was quite easy to picture the characters moving and hear their voices in my head. Well done, Bun!
I sense some kind of danger among them, but I'm not sure what it could be with that thunder part. I look forward to the rest of the story! This was fun reading and moderating at the same time, while imagining Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad speaking their lines for their characters.
I did the same thing! xD It was quite easy to picture the characters moving and hear their voices in my head. Well done, Bun!
Funnily enough, that's actually something that helps me to write fanfiction. XD I try to hear their voices saying the lines I write for them, and if I just can't manage to hear it, I know it's probably out of character for them. xD
*** Elsa laughed, shaking her head resignedly at her sister. “I suppose that’s the polite thing to do.” She nodded kindly to the six girls. “You’re all welcome here. If you’d like to see more of the kingdom, I’m sure Olaf would--” Her words were abruptly cut off by a booming clap of thunder that rang through the castle. The teacups rattled on their dishes as if they were as startled as the rest of them. Everyone instinctively looked out the windows, searching for the storm that had caused the noise -- but the sky was as clear as always, only harmless, fluffy clouds dotting the blue. Elsa’s visage noticeably changed. Her eyes darkening, she briskly stood and went to the window. Olaf had grown unusually quiet, looking nearly as uncertain and unsettled as the six visitors. Anna watched her sister for a long moment, her face wrought with concern, before turning back to the group with a smile slightly more forced than her usual one.
Um, uh-oh. What's going on? Is it a lightning queen?
I got it. It's no ordinary lightning queen, it's a Lightning McQueen.
I sense some kind of danger among them, but I'm not sure what it could be with that thunder part. I look forward to the rest of the story! This was fun reading and moderating at the same time, while imagining Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad speaking their lines for their characters.
I did the same thing! xD It was quite easy to picture the characters moving and hear their voices in my head. Well done, Bun!
Funnily enough, that's actually something that helps me to write fanfiction. XD I try to hear their voices saying the lines I write for them, and if I just can't manage to hear it, I know it's probably out of character for them. xD
I do the same thing too! It's like we know the characters by how they speak and not necessarily what they say.
I sense some kind of danger among them, but I'm not sure what it could be with that thunder part. I look forward to the rest of the story! This was fun reading and moderating at the same time, while imagining Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad speaking their lines for their characters.
I did the same thing! xD It was quite easy to picture the characters moving and hear their voices in my head. Well done, Bun!
Funnily enough, that's actually something that helps me to write fanfiction. XD I try to hear their voices saying the lines I write for them, and if I just can't manage to hear it, I know it's probably out of character for them. xD
-last edited on Mar 29, 2019 14:29:18 GMT by bun02
Post by bun02 on Mar 29, 2019 14:28:20 GMT
Sorry, y'all, the fact is I just don't have the next chapter today. xD It's like, half done without editing. Not much chance of me writing today, but I may write a bit in the car this weekend..? \_`v`_/ Anyway, I'll shoot for maybe having the next part out in a couple weeks.
Is it a lightning queen? 
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Is it a lightning queen? 
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