Elsa's P.O.V.

"E-Elsa, would you like to go on a date with me?"

Wait, he asked me to go on a date?  What?  Oh my gosh...  

Jack sighed and said, "I'll take that as a 'no'."

Don't stay quiet now!  Say yes, say yes, say yes!  "Jack, wait!  I'd love to!" I cried.  Jack turned.  "Really?" he asked me, blinking twice as if he didn't believe it.  

"Yes!" I giggled, "I'm your girlfriend, of course!"

"Okay!  That's great!  Be Our Guest restaurant at five, and Carnival at seven, all on the Fourth of July?" Jack asked me.

"The Carnival tradition that started when we were kids?" I asked excitedly, "Back in New Jersey?"

"Yes, that one." Jack chuckled, blue eyes twinkling like stars.  

"Yay!  A date!  I CAN'T WWWWAAAIIIIITTTTTT!" I cheered, sounding like a five year old.  

"Did someone just say 'date'?"  Jack and I both turned and saw Anna, laughing at us.  

"Anna!" I gaped, blushing, and she laughed again.  She always laughs when she catches me off guard, when I'm not my calm, orderly self.  I rolled my eyes.  Anna tapped her chin, indicating that she was thinking, and then mused, "I have always liked that New Jersey Carnival.  The Ferris Wheel, cotton candy, that big roller coaster...  I miss it so much.  I wish I could go one last time, at least.  Then, I would be-"

"Anna?" I cut her off.

"Yes?"

"Would you like to take Kristoff and go on a double date with us?" I asked

"Really?" Anna's eyes lit up like Christmas, "Yes!"

"Then, if it's okay with Jack..."  Jack nodded.  "It's settled." I declared.  I couldn't wait and I knew I could get better in the few short days leading up to July Fourth.  

The next morning I woke up feeling enlightened and positive.  I changed into a blue, indigo, and white sundress and blue strap sandals and I did my hair in a twisted bun.  I decided to go on a walk.  But, I wanted to be alone.  Genie, Aladdin, and Jasmine were guarding outside the tower.  Anna is a heavy sleeper, so if I disappeared for an hour and came back, she probably would still be sleeping, and not call the guards on me, I calculated.  But, how can I sneak past the guards?

Jack's not going to like this, I thought, as I opened the window on the third story.  It was hidden from the world and it had a large tree beside it.  Perfect!  I stepped out, so my upper body was outside the tower, and my feet were firmly on the ground.  I groped at the nearest, thickest branch, and swung myself on, so I was dangling in the air.  Gads, I could be a stunt actress!  In a dress, I swung my feet up and sloth-climbed to the tree's base.  I stood, and took in the wind and sun, letting it wash over my skin.  I sighed to myself and gave a petite smile.  Then, I grabbed another branch and jumped from branch to branch, to the base of the tree, and awkwardly slid down.  I curtsied to myself, proud of my accomplishment.  Then, I casually walked off as if nothing had ever happened before.

I managed to get to the cemetery before anyone could see me.  I quickly turned my head as I passed through the iron, arched gate, to make sure no one followed me there.  Then, feet barely skimming the bright green grass on the ground, I fluttered over to the centre of the cemetery, where a large tombstone made of a shiny granite had engraved on itself:

BELLE ROSE BEAU 

1999-2017

DIED AT AGE EIGHTEEN.

A LOVING DAUGHTER, PARTNER, AND FRIEND.  WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.  SHE IS FOREVER IN OUR PRAYERS.

I daintily stroked the letters on the stone, feeling their curves and flourishes.  A sadness washed over me again and I placd both my hands firmly on either side of the stone.  I panted and hot tears poured down my face.  I imagined the grave as a part of Belle, and I would feel connected to her if I just touched it.  I threw my head against its base and sobbed, about everything.  One by one I cried, about Belle's death, Uncle Marcus and Aunt Arianna, all the arguments with Jack, the kidnapping, the break-up with Hans, the alcohol, dating my sorrows all the way back to the day I ran away.  I begged for that assurance of Belle comforting me, but it never came.  I only felt cool, hard stone.  "Belle," I whispered, "I never wanted you to die.  Why did you have to leave me?"

"Elsa?  ELSA!"  I turned around to Anna bolting towards me.  How long was I here for?  "Elsa," Anna said again, gasping for breath as she reached me, "why did you leave?"

"I'm sorry, Anna." I said flatly, "I wanted to say goodbye to a friend."

"You're already pinning away for her, I can tell." Anna said, voice full of sympathy, "But you could have at least gotten Genie or someone to drive and guard you!  It's dangerous for you!"

"I know, but I can handle myself." I snarled sharply, not looking at my little sister.

"Elsa," Anna whispered and suddenly I felt smooth skin brush against my bare shoulder.  I closed my eyes as Anna patted my shoulder repeatedly.  Then, I heard her feminine voice say softly,

"It's alright to cry."

With that, my lip quivered and the dams and walls I built inside my head broke.  Years I spent concealing emotion came out as tears coursed down my cheeks and I sailed into the sky.  I fell into Anna's open arms, weeping.  I was crying in front of someone else.  I never cried in front of another person for many years, crying made me weak in my opinion.  Yet, here I was, bawling my eyes out.  Anna rubbed my back and my crying slowly stuttered to a stop.  "Are you alright now, Els?" Anna asked.

"Yeah." I wiped away any extra tears and I brushed myself off.  Was I still strong enough to defeat Pitch, Malificent, and Hans in Belle's name?  That thought worried me as I felt my damp cheeks, where tears once lay.  Reading my mind, Anna said to me, "You're still strong, Elsa.  Everyone needs help.  You just have to learn that."

"But-" I began.

"No buts." Anna continued, "Even the strongest have to cry.  It just releases emotions.  It's not healthy to build them up inside you."

I laughed weakly, "Since when were you the big sister?" I asked.

"I guess you needed a break, big sis.  And besides, you give life advice for me like every second day, so it's my turn." Anna laughed, "C'mon, let's go."

"Where?" I asked.

"To get the gang, of course." Anna said and dragged me away from Belle's grave, "There's someone you have to see."

My face paled.  "Oh no, Merida!"  I face palmed.  I was a horrible friend.  I didn't see my best friend in the hospital for several days now!  "She must hate me right now!" I moaned.  

"No, actually I was texting her and she said that she was worried about you and wanted to see if you were okay after Belle's death.  She was sad she didn't get to pay some "friendly respects" to Pitch.  Merida isn't mad at all.  She may have a temper, but our Mer also has a sweet side." Anna explained.

"Okay." I said, feeling brighter.  We hopped in the van that Genie and Jasmine drove, and picked up everybody.  Many of which who haven't seen me since Belle's death and were concerned about me.  Then, we drove off to see Merida.

*Time skip to the hospital*

We arrived at Mer's hospital room in a group.  Hiccup decided it was best he went in first, for Merida was used to seeing him.  I peeked in through the blinds of the window and saw her curly hair all matted and knotty, and bag under her eyes.  But, my friend's facial features were full of life.  Finally, the door opened and Hiccup said, "Guys, Merida says to get your butts in here!  She wants to see you!" 

I rushed in, ahead of everyone else.  "Merida!" I cried, "Merida!  Oh my gosh I'm so sorry I wasn't here for you, I knew in the back of my head I should've been but I was so sad and-"

"It's okay, lassie!" Merida interrupted, "I understand you were sad."

"We all did." Rapunzel joining in, putting an arm around me.

Tears were welling up in my eyes again.  What did I do to deserve such great friends?  "We should totally do something all together!" I exclaimed, clapping my hands together.  

"What?" Eugene asked quizically.

"I don't know...  Ooh I do know!" Anna cried, hopping around like a monkey.

"Okay tell us, Anna Banana." I teased.

"Go.  On.  A-" Anna began very slowly and dramatically.

"A what?" Kristoff urged her gently, ruffling her hair.

"A quadruple date!" Anna burst out.  

"A wha now?" Merida asked, sitting up.  

"A quadruple date." Anna explained, "You know, Jelsa, Merricup, Eugeneunzel and... Kristanna." Anna finished, embarrassed.  

We all groaned, also embarrassed.

"I guess it's a good idea." Rapunzel finally pointed out, "I mean, Hiccup and Merida have been liking each other for a long time, same with Jack and Elsa.  Kristoff and Anna started I believe a month ago or something, and Eugene and I a few days ago.  And we've all been too busy to actually go on a date.  So, why not?"

"But where would we go?" I asked.

"To Be Our Guest at five, Carnival at seven, all on the Fourth of July.  If that's okay with you, Snowflake?" Jack winked at me.  It took me a few seconds to understand but then I slowly nodded.  Jack wanted to expand our date!  I flung my arms around him and said, "Of course."

We explained the plan to everyone and shook on it.  Merida promised to get better before the Fourth of July and Anna promised not to eat too much cotton candy that she pukes on one of the big roller coasters.  Then we all went our seperate ways, Hiccup staying with Merida, Eugene and Rapunzel heading back to Eugene's place, Kristoff taking Anna to see a movie.  Jack and I decided to head back to the cemetery, after my request.  "You look beautiful." Jack told me as Genie drove us and I toyed with the skirt of my dress.  

"Thanks." I said, blushing.  

"I hope you don't mind that I invited them." Jack said to me, "I can take you on a private date later."

I ruffled his snow white hair.  "No, no!  This'll be a good first date for all of us." I assured him, meaning every word.  Then he leaned in closer to me and I to him, and I smelled his minty breath.  I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and he put his on my waist and we kissed.  Suddenly a car honked and we jerked away.  Genie laughed.  He had honked the van's horn.  "We're here, lovebirds." Genie wheezed, laughing hard.  Jack and I giggled and we quickly scurried out of the car.  

I went back to Belle's grave and instead of crying I said slowly, "Belle.  You were always so kind to me, and helped me with a lot of problems in my life.  I promise to carry out your legacy, although I may not carry it out as well as you intended, for you have a heart of pure good.  I can't get anywhere if I don't say these words to you.  I never told you how much you meant to me, although we didn't get to know each other like friends normally do.  You were like a rock to me and I think Ariel, you, and me made a pretty good team.  I'm sorry, if I could do it all over again, I would have made sure Pitch never shot you.  I wish you were here by my side, Belle.  I wish I didn't have to say goodbye."  After that, I turned around from the grave and embraced Jack.  I put my head on his shoulder and looked up to the stars.  He patted and rubbed my back in circles.  I shivered at his touch.  He brought me down to the car and we drove back to the tower.  

I missed Belle and was sad.  I was excited for the quadruple date and was happy.  So many mixed emotions at one time was overwhelming, so when I hopped into bed, I promptly fell asleep.

A/N:  Sorry for the lame ending.  I just noticed Belle's initials are BRB, lol.  Are you guys excited for the quadruple date 😃😃😃?  Still sad over Belle's death 😰😰😰?  Worried about where Pitch, Malificent, and Hans are 😳😳😳?  This book will come to a big ending, I promise.

And there will be cliffhangers, MWA HA HA 😈😈😈!  

Don't worry, I'll write a sequel.  But, if my book sucks, you don't have to even read the sequel.  If my book sucks why are you reading it right now, lol?  I just made you question some things, ha-ha!

Anyways, you probably think I'm on a sugar rush or something, but I'm actually writin this at seven in the morning and I haven't had anything to eat yet, so in your face!  I probably should go get something to eat, kay byeeeeee!

-Stella