So, since I'm not getting a lot of reviews, this is a filler chapter that is supposed to take place before Frozen Fever, foreshadowing the party. It was also based off a scene from "Fools Rush In" with the signs stuff. I am really excited about this new plot line (even though I am still working things out), and I hope you guys are too! Amidst the deep black hole I spend eight hours in (aka school), I will try to update when I can. Also, after this chapter, this story will now be known as "Red Ice, Blue Fire" (has to do with future plot) So don't freak out if you can't find it.

PS: The flashback in italicizes is supposed to take place between chapters 4 and 5 of Big Sister, when Elsa is still trying to get comfortable with her powers.

PPS: Happy Birthday, Idina Menzel! :) And Happy Birthday, Jared Gilmore! :) (for those of you who don't know he plays Henry on Once Upon A Time.)

Elsa tried her best not to laugh when she turned to see Anna asleep beside her. She couldn't remember how many times she had told her sister not to sleep during church. Obviously, none of these times had really gotten through to the redhead.

Although, Elsa really couldn't blame Anna. The priest was kind of boring. Finally, he ended with this, "What this gospel is trying to say is this: when you are lost, God will send you signs to help you find your way again. "This was something that Elsa did not give much thought towards until after mass had ended and she had sung the farewell hymn. Everyone loved the queen's voice, especially Anna. That being said, that was the only thing that woke Anna up in time to get ready to leave church with her sister.

As Anna skipped out of the cathedral, one arm around Elsa's, she said to her, "You know, I haven't really thought about what I wanted to do for my birthday too much. What do you think? Should it just be simple, or maybe an outdoor thing? It can even just be the two of us; I wouldn't mind-"

Her voice was cut off when Elsa stopped walking. "What's wrong?" asked Anna, concerned.

"It's nothing," replied Elsa. "It's just... well, you never had a real birthday before, and it's kind of my fault..."

"Elsa, for the trillionth time, I don't blame you for that. Besides, Julie always did something for me, so it was still a REAL birthday..."

Elsa smiled at Anna. She was at the stage where she could listen to and talk about Julie openly... at least, to her sister. Anna grinned back and asked, "So... what do you think is a good plan?"

"I think... you should wait to see if Kristoff has anything planned," Elsa answered.

Anna perked up at this. "Ooh! DOES he have anything planned for me? Do YOU have anything planned for me?"

"Not that I'm aware of..."

"Elsa, I know that look. You're hiding something."

"No, actually. I'm not."

"Are."

"Not."

"Are!"

"Not!"

"ARE!"

"NOT!" Before the queen could react, Anna jumped on top of her and proceeded to tickle the truth out of her. However, all the princess got were uncontrollable giggles from her sister and a small flurry of snow above the women.

Elsa, who was in a good mood despite being knocked over and tickled to death, waved her hand. The flurry started moving toward the castle, and Anna, as expected from her big sister, began to chase after it with child-like glee. When she set foot on the castle grounds, Elsa waved her other hand, creating a chain of icicles around the fountain. Oblivious to this, Anna ran ahead into the castle.

Icicles... Elsa thought, smiling. She closed her eyes, quickly reliving the moment Julie first saw her make them.

"Julie... Julie, wake up!" a five-year-old Elsa exclaimed, poking her big sister. Julie, at 11 years old, rolled over to face her. "What is it, Elsa?" she moaned, rubbing her eyes.

"I... I did something with my powers..." answered Elsa, her head down.

"Oh, you did? What did you do?"

"I... well, I..." Julie had sat up on her bed, her feet hanging off the side where she faced Elsa. She put a hand on her sister's shoulder. "It's okay, Elsa," said Julie reassuringly. "You can show me."

Elsa smiled and ran her fingers along the side of the bed. As soon as she lifted them away, a chain of snowflakes formed. Julie was amazed at the detail in the flakes, but she hadn't even seen the best part. From the flakes, icicles grew and dangled from the bedside.

"Wow..." Julie whispered, touching an icicle. She grinned at the way it reflected the moonlight that was shining though the windows. "Elsa... this is amazing!"

"It is?" asked Elsa timidly.

"Of course! You know, I don't know many five-year-olds that can create this... this art, this... beauty..." Julie put both hands on her sister's. "You have an amazing, wonderful gift Elsa," she went on. "It's what makes you unique, and it makes you... well, you. Don't ever forget that."

She smiled and gave Elsa a gentle nudge. "Now, how about you go back to sleep so you can show Anna in the morning?" Julie suggested. "Okay?"

Elsa grinned. "Okay!" she replied, nodding.

Anna, who had run inside the castle, suddenly realized that her sister wasn't following her. She backtracked to the door. "Hey, Queen Slow-poke!" the princess called jokingly from the castle steps. "Are you coming or what?

Elsa's eyes opened. The queen smiled at her little sister. "Coming!" she called back, hurrying into the castle.

In the halls, there were some servants decorating for the summer solstice celebration… also known as Anna's birthday. However, Elsa wanted to keep her birthday plans for Anna a secret, so only a few servants knew why they were really decorating. "The hall looks beautiful, Kai," Elsa complimented one of the servants who was in on the plan.

"Thank you, your Majesty," Kai replied, bowing. He then looked over his shoulder. "Princess Anna, please don't touch the curtain," he warned, but the redhead already yanked the newly-added floral yellow curtain open, which fell to the ground with a thud. "Oops," she said, blushing and helping Gerda pick it up off of the floor. "Sorry, I just… I thought we could use some sunlight."

The sun was setting, but Elsa could feel the sun's warmth on her face. Anna stood next to her, put her arm around her, and let the sun warm her face. Seeing her sister do this reminded Elsa of Julie, and how she loved sitting in the sun. Suddenly, a memory came to the queen, remembering how the sun was setting as her parents and Julie left on the ship. It was of Julie hugging her before she left and saying, "You'll be fine, Elsa. I love you so much…"

Currently, Elsa trembled, wishing for a moment that her big sister was back here, still holding her and speaking with that warm, loving tone. When her father had said, "You'll be fine, Elsa," she hadn't really been reassured. But when Julie had said it, and held her like that, Elsa knew they'd be safe; she knew they would come back… but now… now they were…

"Elsa… Elsa!" Anna practically shouted in her sister's ear. Elsa gave a start and looked toward Anna, who had snow in her hair due to the new flurry. The redhead could see tears streaking her sister's face, but she didn't know why. Was it...?

"Elsa, what is it?" asked Anna, gripping her sister's hand tightly.

"It's… it's nothing," Elsa replied. She wiped her eyes on her sleeve. "I… I need to go…"

"Elsa…"

"Anna, why don't you help Kai and Gerda decorate for the solstice celebration, okay?"

Anna looked her sister over. Ever since she learned to control her powers, she had been more open with her and never held anything back anymore. So why was she…?

"Okay," she reluctantly agreed, still looking over Elsa with suspicion. Thank you, Anna, Elsa thought to herself. It's not you; please know I'm not upset over you…

Elsa was now in her room with her door locked. She managed to hold her magic in before it got too cold for the servants and her sister to bear. Now, she collapsed onto her bed, while a small blizzard began. I don't care if this power is what makes me special, Elsa thought, burying her face in her hands. I just want you back… Mama, Papa… Julie… I just want you back, even if I have to give up the thing that makes me special…

"Julie... hey, Julie!" called a voice. Elsa thought she was just imagining herself as a girl, calling after her big sister. But she could hear the voice coming closer. "Julie... Julie!" Elsa sniffled and went over to her window.

A little girl with two blonde braids had been calling the name, looking around the village square. "Julie...?" her voice was trailing off, as if she was about to cry. Suddenly, a slightly older brunette came out from behind a sled full of ice (no doubt it was Kristoff's), snuck behind the sniffling blonde, and gave her a huge hug.

However, the little blonde was not amused. "Julie, that wasn't fair!" she pouted. "I'm supposed to find you!"

"Well, you were the one who took forever, weren't you, Helga?" the girl named Julie replied. "Come on, we have to get home before Mama yells at us." She took her little sister by the hand and led her away from the crowd.

Elsa allowed the tears to flow freely along her cheeks. She remembered the priest's words: "When you are lost, God will send you signs to help you find your way again." Come to think of it, Elsa was feeling a little lost, and... well, alone. Now she had a feeling that no matter what happened, her sister was still looking out for her.

Julie... keep sending me signs, okay?