Anna couldn't say that she lived a normal life. She couldn't say that it was the worst, but it certainly wasn't the best either. She'd given up finding the proper descriptive for it a while ago, it was just one of those things she thought was best not to dwell on. The past is in the past. Everyone grows. Makes mistakes. Learns.

To her, it was the ability to move forward that mattered the most; being able to adapt and roll with the punches life throws. Anna liked to consider herself a seasoned veteran in the game of life, despite only being twenty-one with drool running down the side of her face.

She wiped the saliva away with some difficulty and rolled over, tangling her half-naked form even further in the covers before settling back into unconsciousness. She would have to get up soon and ready herself for the day, even though a snow storm had struck some time ago. It was Arendelle after all, their winters always came early and harsh. Nothing would get done if they stopped for every blizzard.

Anna figured that five more minutes wouldn't hurt. Of course five turned into ten, ten became twenty, and soon there were two missed calls on her phone's screen and another screaming to be answered. But she was too comfortable in her blanket cocoon.

Around the fourth incoming call Anna fumbled around the mess of sheets for her phone, checking the ID briefly before cancelling the call and haphazardly sending a text instead.

Annanana: wh

Another incoming call, another swiftly ended by a finger tap.

Kri$yof: Answer your goddamn calls.

Annanana: I cant ansdr the phone rn

Kri$yof: okay why

Anna narrowed her eyes at the blinding screen and tried to come up with a reply. Why didn't she want to answer the phone? She just didn't want to.

Annanana: idk

Kri$yof: Anna.

Annanana: listen

Annanana: it's a mircle even aknnowleded u

Annanana: whaddup

Kri$yof: You're pretty damn lucky classes were canceled today then

Annanana: lolbye.

Kri$yof: No no no don't go back to sleep, I need you to come over and help me with the house

Her eyes narrowed further, till her vision was blurred by dark lashes. Kristoff was a good friend of hers, they've known each other for most of their lives and stuck together even in their darker days. She could safely say that he was more like family than the little kin she had left.

That didn't stop her from wishing the guy stepped on a Lego every once in awhile. Anna groaned loudly, unraveling herself from the covers. She sat on the edge of the bed for a few minutes before starting her routine: picking out clothes, starting the shower, putting on a kettle of water for her instant hot cocoa and ramen.

She slipped on some sweats and a pair of converse and shuffled out the apartment and down the emergency stairs. The shower took awhile to heat up, so she used the time to get her mail.

Kri$yof: Anna?

Annanana: Im up I'm up

"Morning Mr. Fitz, wonderful weather we're having," Anna smiled at the landlord as she passed his open door. He insisted that his tenants calling him by his first name, but the ginger wanted to keep some formality between them.

The old man's head shot up from his book with a smile of his own. Fitz wheezed a laugh and called through the doorway, "Ho ho yes, hello Anna. The weather is lovely!"

"How are the grandkids? Aren't they coming to visit this week?" She pulled out her key and unlocked the box. Most of the mail she got was junk, save for the few bills and college letters that came through. Not from the King himself, not for a few years now, and yet…

There it was, a off white envelope with the monarch's personal address neatly written in the upper left corner and fastened shut with a royal seal. She pursed her lips.

"Oh yes! But I doubt they will, they aren't used to the Arendelle storms," Fitz replied.

Kri$yof: thanks Anna really

Kri$yof: I appreciate it

"I lived here all my life, and I'm still not quite used to it either. But the snow sure is beautiful when the storms settle." Anna slapped the stack of letters against her open palm and began to make her way back to the stairs.

Annanana: So I gotta tell you somethin

Kri$yof: what?

Annanana: When I get to your place

Kri$yof: You mean when I pick you up

Kri$yof: I'm not letting you walk in this weather, I'm out anyways

Annanana: Why are you driving in this weather wtf

Annanana: I HOPE YOU ARENT TEXTING WHILE DRIVIBG

Annanana: KRISTOFF ISTG

Kri$yof: I'm at a depot

Kri$yof: looking at some paint samples

Annanana: oh okay have fun stay safe don't talk to strangers

Kri$yof: love you too mom. i'll pick you up in about 40 mins

By the time she made it back to her apartment the kettle was screeching and the shower had reached optimal temperature. It only took her about fifteen minutes to get ready, and another ten to finish off her brunch.

After all was said and done, Anna had settled on the couch with the opposing envelope in her hands. She knew exactly what the letter was about, she had been expecting it for a while now, ever since her Grandma Gerda developed Alzheimer's. But there was still this anxious feeling in her stomach as she opened the parcel.

Greetings Ms. Dhale, before any further instruction I send my sincerest condolences to your family for the loss of Mrs. Gerda Dhale. I understand that these may be trying times for you and your grandfather-

Her grip tightened on edges of the paper. "She's sick not dead", she whispered to herself. Anna was no longer very interested in what the King had to say, instead she skimmed the short letter for it's real purpose.

Call of duty… Your heritage… claim inheritance… effective immediately… refusal to comply… national offense…

Best,

Flynn Hastördson III, King of Norway

"An offense? They've really upped the penalty." Anna folded the letter and tucked it carelessly back into the envelope. She didn't know why but she still felt… surprised? Startled by the call to action even though she's been anticipating it for a few years now. She spent the rest of the wait eating away at her nails and mulling over the drastic turn of events.

Kri$yof: I'm outside

Annanana: coming~

A/N: Juuust a quick clarification that since this is a rewrite of the story, there will be changes in characterization and events... unless I decide otherwise. So while the older version is still available, be wary :^). Thanks for reading! And following along if you're WS vet!