myhalcyondays | 'Cause Without You Things Go Hazy

[ ooc: Oh, definitely! I'm always up for a cute sister thread. <3 I kinda like the idea of Elsa comforting Anna after a nightmare. ]

[ OOC: yay! cute sister operations are go! ]

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[ Being frozen into a statue for a minute wasn't all flowers and rainbows. Often, the sensation came back to Anna at the most inopportune moments- brushing the imaginary tingling of her fingers or toes or even her heart pounding in a mild anxiety of it during the daytime was easy, though, with so much to do. People to see, snowmen to build.

Not as much so when one was unconscious.

Anna had woken up in a cold sweat, gasping and pressing her hands over her chest in her warm nightgown just to ascertain her heart was still beating- that it wasn't frozen still like it was just moments ago in her imagination, swallowing and letting out a soft sigh. Despite the obvious relief over realizing that was just a dream, she still found herself a little afraid of being alone- sliding out of the covers and padding barefoot through the hallways...

She would sneak into Elsa's room easily, quietly shutting the door behind her as she crept up to the bed, pulling up the covers on the corner and burrowing into them, making herself comfortable. Sorry, Elsa, but you're not alone. ]

[ With the past behind her, Elsa had been sleeping far more soundly than she had in thirteen years. Though it was impossible to completely erase the memory of the absolute horror that had befallen Arendelle following her coronation, things were still looking up. Elsa was acclimating into her role as Queen very well, though she never too far from Anna. Even when they were separated, it wasn't for more than a few hours. There was a need to make up for lost time and to reach out like she hadn't been able to do in what seemed like ages.

Needless to say, Elsa was much happier for that aspect alone.

However, she was still very much unaccustomed to there being another body in her bed. A hidden fear that still lingered in the back of her mind residual to a decade spent in isolation.

The rustling of the sheets, the soft creak of the bed and the shift in weight was more than enough to pull Elsa from her dreams. Eyes fluttering open, her brow furrowed as she turned her head to look upon her bed's extra occupant. ]

Anna..?

[ Her voice was quiet, a bit groggy as she slowly moved to sit up. She didn't mind the fact her sister wanted to climb into bed with her, but there had to be a reason. ]

[ Anna was a little flustered by being caught so quickly- her messy bedhead making her look a little goofy, even, as she offered a little sheepish smile. ]

Umm... h-hey. Sorry for waking you.

[ she let out in a lower murmur, curling up a little to keep warm. It was a little embarrassing to admit she had a nightmare right off the bat, so... even though she did want to talk about it... ]

[ Anna was never really known for being subtle. In between that and Elsa's natural intuition, there was really no hiding the truth. Something was very clearly wrong. ]

It's alright. [ Elsa's voice was soft as she shifted to face her sister a bit more fully. Reaching down to the end of her bed, she grabbed the extra blanket and pulled it it toward her. ]

What's wrong? [ She spread it over Anna, tucking it around her securely. ] You're usually a bit more... spirited when you wake me up in the middle of the night.

[ Anna felt a little nervous- but she smiled, gratefully as Elsa tucked her in, snuggled into the warm blankets. It was great to have an older sister who looked after you. ]

... Umm... well, funny thing is-...

[ A pause, and she furrowed her brows- ]

Well... I uh.

[ She took a breath, sighing out- her smile a lot smaller at this point, really only there so Elsa didn't get worried. ]

I had a bad dream.

Oh, Anna...

[ Elsa's expression fell. She wasn't entirely sure how much she liked that forced smile on Anna. It was a form of concealment, something that she was very much against. And her little sister of all people shouldn't have had to conceal anything, even at the expense of worrying her.

A little bit of worrying never hurt anyone, after all. Especially when she fully intended upon fixing the problem to the best of her ability. ]

Do you want to talk about it?

[ She lowered herself back down onto the bed, propping herself up on one elbow as she reached over with her free hand to brush a few unruly strands of hair away from Anna's face. ]

[ Oh-. Anna's little smile fell at her sister's reaction. Even if she had grown up to be a lot more awkward than she would have liked, she knew when to quit it.

After all, this was Elsa. If she couldn't tell her everything- then there was absolutely no one else she could tell. ]

I... well... sure. I guess- that's okay with you, right?

[ she let out, softer- unable to help a little chuckle as Elsa brushed away some of her crazy bedhead. Admittedly, it would feel so nice to finally be able to voice her fear- maybe that could help it go away, even.

Well, Anna hoped so, at least. ]

[ There was a lot of guilt on Elsa's part when Anna felt the need to ask permission before she did something or said something. While she knew it was to be expected and Anna didn't likely hold it against her (anymore, that is), she still couldn't help the way it made her feel.

All the more reason to stress the fact that she was open to whatever need her sister had. They only had each other in the grander scheme of things. ]

Of course it is.

[ She paused, tucking those strands of hair behind Anna's before as an idea came to mind. Her smile returned slowly but surely and she moved to sit up again. Reaching over Anna, she took up the brush that lay on her bedside table and then moved to sit cross legged. ]

Here... [ She pat the small space in front of her. ] Sit up. I'll brush your hair and you can tell me everything.

[ It was a comfort measure; something to soothe those rattling nerves and help to ward off the effects of a nightmare. That and, well... Anna's hair was a mess. Not that her own hair didn't do the same thing if she failed to brush it out and braid it before bedtime. ]

[ She was about to get started, but she stopped in bewilderment when her sister reached over her, grabbing a ... hair brush?

Admittedly, one of the best things was to be pampered a little. Anna loved it when other people brushed her hair- after all, didn't everyone? Regardless, she was eager to scramble into a sit, straightening her back, even- as she grinned. Okay. She could do this. ]

Thanks.

[ She wondered how to even begin, giving a quiet hum as she pondered. ]

Well... I thought that I was... frozen. In the dream, of course! I just- it's a silly thing to have a nightmare about- but yeah. It gets really creepy. Like- I could see people just walking around me- and I couldn't move, or even speak.

[ Anna took a breath- recalling the sensation had her toes tingling, and she reached a hand to rub them just to make sure they were still warm. ]

It... was horrible. I felt so cold- and I just had to stand there.

[ Elsa felt her heart sink all the way down into her stomach as Anna spoke. Knowing that she was the primary cause this bout of post traumatic stress certainly took a large toll on her already guilty conscience. They were incredibly lucky that Anna's act of true love had saved her from freezing solid.

And then Elsa felt incredibly lucky that even after everything that happened, Anna was still not afraid of her. She never shied away from her touch or put distance between them. Her sister truly was the very definition of fearless, despite being very upset over a nightmare. ]

There's nothing silly about having a dream like that.

[ She gently ran the brush through the tangles at the ends of Anna's hair, slowly but surely making her way up to the top of her head. ]

You know what it's like to be frozen, so that feeling is even more real to you. That memory will be forever imprinted upon your mind's eye, hence it isn't something that will simply go away. But... the good thing is that it's over and you're safe. Any threat that exists is minor compared to what it once was.

[ The crease in her furrowed brow deepening a bit, she sighed softly as she focused upon Anna's auburn locks. ]

However... you're bold, fearless, and your heart is always in the right place. That was your saving grace, Anna. That's what makes you special. Don't even lose that part of yourself to fear.

[ The sensation of the brush combing through her hair had Anna relaxing, hunching over slightly in her seated position. It truly was soothing... ]

... I...

[ About to speak up, the redhead fell silent again... stunned into thought. Bold. Fearless. Heart always in the right place. It wasn't that she wasn't used to compliments- okay, maybe not so much. Anna didn't hold herself in that high of a regard, extremely humble- after all, it was just her. (And the one person who had challenged that directly turned out to betray her, so...)

But hearing those words right now, when she really needed them, made her smile fondly down at her lap- fiddling with her fingers, falling into a warm chuckle. ]

I won't. Really...

[ A hesitation, before she blurted- ]

I'm really lucky to have you as an older sister.

[ And those words brought a smile to Elsa's face; Anna just had a way of warming her heart like no one else could. There was that bond that they had, damaged, but unbroken by the decade they'd been forced apart. That was something that she was extremely grateful for; something that she didn't feel that she deserved, but was quite unwilling to let go.

She breathed a soft laugh, shaking her head a bit as she continued working the brush through the some more stubborn tangles. ]

Not nearly as lucky as I am to have you. You mean the world to me, Anna. I hope you realize that.

[ Anna giggled, furrowing her brow as Elsa brushed through an especially knotted strand. ]

... O-of course! Yeah. Well- I knew that.

[ she let out- it wasn't like she was lying, either. Anna had never stopped truly believing that Elsa loved her- even when her heart had been frozen.

It was still nice to be told that, though. The reassurance made her feel special, turning around slightly- probably disrupting Elsa's attempts at brushing her hair as she reached for one of her hands- ]

And you mean the world to me. Seriously, I- I don't know what I'd do without you, Elsa.

[ Elsa stopped brushing, setting the object to the side as Anna reached for her. Her gaze flickered down toward their hands, every instinct within her telling her to pull away, yet at the very same time there was comfort in knowing that she could dismiss that fear. There was no need for it anymore. It was a wonderful feeling. One that--coupled with Anna's words, brought tears to her eyes.

She smiled fondly at her sister, giving her hand a soft squeeze before pulling it away and leaning forward to wrap her arms around her. ]

I think it's safe to say that we need each other.

[ She laughed softly, tightening her hold on Anna. ]

Because I don't know what I do without you either. I can't even fathom the idea of being Queen without you by my side.

[ Anna couldn't help but giggle- a little throatily, even, as Elsa hugged her close. It was simply so nice to be held by her older sister.

Her own hold tightened, something like a bear hug if that was even possible. She really needed to get used to this feeling- even if simultaneously she just wanted to feel the same elation every time. ]

... And I can't imagine not having an older sister to look out for me. Do you know how much trouble I'd get into without you?

[ She snuggled into Elsa's shoulder, sighing. Without someone with some more sense and restraint to complement her reckless excitement, Anna felt like she'd simply be missing her other half- in the truest of senses. ]

So yeah... hey, you don't mind if I stay here, right? Just for tonight?

'Cause Without You Things Go Hazy

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