Epilogue 2 - The Anna Ending

Anna could only watch in horror as Elsa's visage continued to be distorted in the portal before her, the woman of her dreams trapped on the other side. She could never have predicted this would happen to something she took for granted.

Her heart was on the verge of breaking at the thought of her parting with Elsa. She had loved the blonde for such a long time, she couldn't bear to be apart from her, to have her ripped from her life, especially like this, especially on the eve of the happiest day of their lives.

She wanted to reach out to the portal, to try and find a way back through, but she didn't wish to make things worse. But then again, how could things get worse than the threat of being apart from the woman you truly loved forever.

It was in this moment, that Elsa had an epiphany. She finally realised what the portal was built upon, how it worked. It was something she had suspected for some time, but was never certain of it until this very moment. She gazed upon Anna and sighed.

"Anna," Elsa said softly. "I finally figured it out. This portal... It's built on us, Anna. We're connected, as soulmates, joined across the barrier of time."

"How is that possible?" Anna wondered. "I mean, aren't soulmates supposed to have some vague idea of who the other is before they meet?"

"I don't know," Elsa said. "All that I do know is this. For the past 7 months, as our relationship has grown, this gateway between our two times has become more and more stable. First, it sent you to a completely different room when we first met, then it stopped in my room after we became friends. After we became a couple, our times of day were the same. It all makes sense."

Anna sighed. "Then explain how... this is happening," she then asked, gesturing to the massive gateway around them.

Elsa then looked down, knowing exactly what to tell Anna. "It was when I thought you had died, Anna. It broke my heart completely and since I believed you were dead for the longest time."

"The portal completely broke down," Anna finished. "Oh god... then it's all my fault then. If I hadn't been so stupid, so reckless..."

"Anna forget about that," Elsa insisted. "What matters now is dealing with this portal. If it closes we... we might never see each other again. We need to say this last goodbye, before it closes forever!"

"No fucking way in hell!" Anna swore. "I am not leaving you, Elsa! I won't let our love end in some bullshit sad ending!"

"Anna, no, wait... you have a life in your time," Elsa said. "Please... just close the door. Forget about me."

"Fuck no," Anna swore. "We're not ending like this. I won't let all that we've done end in some bullshit angsty crap!" The redhead then slammed her hand on the floor. She was crying tears of pure sadness now, regret at all her actions during Hans's takeover.

Elsa slumped beside a wall, thinking of a solution to this. She knew for a fact that Anna wasn't going to leave her and she knew that she couldn't leave Anna either. They loved each other too much to part like this. There had to be some way they could be together again.

But the more Elsa thought about it, the more she didn't like the options, until she finally came up with one idea, one small final idea that could save all this. She knew it would be a heavy thing for Anna to deal with, but this was a choice she would have to make.

Looking at her true love, Elsa sighed, speaking again in a slightly teary voice. "Anna... I know what must be done. I know you aren't going to like it but... it's the best we've got."

With a heavy heart, Elsa informed Anna of her plan. "Anna... In order for us both to be happy, one of us must sacrifice their lives in order to be with the other. I don't know how stable that portal is... but it should be alright for one of us to pass through."

Her eyes widening, Anna stared at Elsa, utterly gobsmacked. "Elsa... you can't leave. Think about your kingdom. There's still rebuilding to be done in Arendelle. They need you."

"They can continue without me," Elsa assured Anna. "Monarchy is growing outdated these days anyway. But the point I am trying to make is this. I do not mind whatever happens, whether you come to me or I come to you. All I care about is making you happy and giving you my love. I want you to choose Anna. It's hard, I know, but this choice you must make."

"B-But... what if I make the wrong one?" Anna wondered. "Kristina is still in your time! If I choose you... she'll be stuck in the past."

"That's what you must understand, Anna," Elsa said. "Please... make a choice, that's all I ask. I trust you, Anna. I love you more than anything."

"Okay..." Anna sighed. "Elsa... I want you to come to me. No matter what, I won't have us be apart. You deserve to be a part of my life, regardless of what happens. I don't know what history says happened to you, but I know what's going to happen." She held out her hand. "Will you come to the future and spend the rest of your life with me?"

The Queen nodded. "I will Anna. Of course, I will." She reached out with her hand, ready to join Anna, but then pulled it back a few seconds later.

Anna looked at her beloved with confusion. "W-What's wrong?"

"I... I shouldn't go just yet," Elsa insisted. "I need to inform Rapunzel that we'll be leaving. I want her and Cass to take over if I'm gone. Your friend Kristina as well."

That was true. Their friends would need to know they weren't going to see them again. Since they were all likely in the castle that day, it wouldn't be that hard to get ahold of them. And Anna really did need to say one last goodbye to Kristina.

Nodding, Anna agreed to Elsa's terms. "Alright, call them here Elsa and we'll say our last goodbyes. Together."

Soon, Elsa and Anna had gathered Cass, Rapunzel, and Kristina into the room, and quickly explained what was going to happen. They were all a little confused at first, but once Anna and Elsa had cleared out the details, they were all very understanding.

Kristina was the first to speak, looking through the distorted filter at Anna. "So... you aren't coming back from this right?"

Anna shook her head. "No... the portal will probably close once Elsa's steps through. I'm sorry, Kristina, but you have to stay."

"I don't mind staying, Feisty pants," Kristina replied. "I quite like this place, hanging out with gramps, practising my swordplay, I'll be fine here. Don't worry. You and Elsa just be good to one another... Oh! And be sure to name at least one of your kids after me. Gotta have someone to keep the family name alive."

Giggling, Anna was nearly moved to tears. "I can't promise anything, Kristina. But thank you. You've been a wonderful friend to me all these years. I... I couldn't have asked for a better bestie."

Elsa then turned to Cass and Rapunzel, smiling at the happy couple. She knew she would miss them, but she had faith that they would look after Arendelle. "So... this is goodbye, my cousin. I know this is probably not what you wanted."

"Yeah," Rapunzel admitted. "I mean... I really did want you to be here for when the baby comes but... I want you to be happy as well."

Reaching to one side, Elsa picked up her tiara from a nearby shelf. She then placed the tiara on Rapunzel's head, smiling. "Look after Arendelle well, Queen Rapunzel."

The new Queen smiled. "I will do my best, Elsa."

"And I'll make sure she keeps this kingdom out of trouble," Cass promised. "Oh, and if you run into our grandkids in the future, tell them Raps and I say hi."

"We will," Elsa vowed.

Suddenly, the portal started to flicker. It wasn't going to be long until it closed again. If Elsa was going to pass through it had to be now, otherwise, she would be still stuck in the past with the others. Closing her eyes, Elsa then made her way to the gateway.

Before she stepped through, Elsa turned her head, smiling. "Goodbye, everyone." And with that, she entered the portal. She grimaced in pain from the energy, but soon it was gone and so was the gateway.

Anna sighed, shedding a tear at the loss of her best friend. "Goodbye, Kristina... I'll miss you."

Elsa held Anna's hand. "It's okay Anna." She said softly, holding her. "It's okay."

xXx

After a few months had passed, Anna had finally accepted her choice. Kristina was gone, lost to the winds of time. She knew that her actions were the cause of what had become of the time portal, but she knew that Kristina's sacrifice would not have been in vain.

Some months after Elsa had come to her time permanently, and she had fully adjusted to the modern world, Anna decided to propose to Elsa again. Of course like the first time, Elsa did indeed say yes and just a few weeks later, they were to be married.

They held their wedding in Anna's hometown of Dunbroch, at a quiet little chapel that happened to be the one where Anna's parents had gotten married. Since Elsa now a permanent resident of Anna's time, she had grown close to Anna's family a lot more.

It felt an honour to her to be able to marry Anna in a place that held deep meaning to the Penrose family and a tradition that she would gladly continue.

Anna stood at the altar of the quiet little chapel, waiting for Elsa to arrive. She was wearing a simple white pantsuit and gloves, much like the one she had worn for her first date with Elsa, although now she was wearing a little tiara in her hair.

The doors to the chapel then opened and Elsa walked down the aisle. The Queen of Arendelle was wearing a most beautiful white wedding dress with long gloves. There was a tiara on her head as well, with a long veil trailing behind and a birdcage veil hiding her eyes.

By Elsa's side, Anna's friends Korra, Asami, Tiana and Merida were acting as her bridesmaids, with Anna's father doing the honour of walking Elsa down the aisle. It was a sweet and noble gesture that Elsa was more than happy to agree to.

Blushing softly, Anna watched as the gorgeous angel in white walked down the aisle towards her. She was glad that Elsa was a part of her life, now to be a part of her life forever. Once the bride reached the altar, she walked to her side and took Anna's hands.

Smirking, Elsa grinned. "You still look good in pants."

"And you look like a goddamn goddess in that dress," Anna whispered, smiling.

"Well... maybe you can get it off me later," Elsa teased, nudging Anna's elbow. "But right now, let's get married, shall we?"

"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the wedding of Anna and Elsa. Do you Anna Penrose take Elsa to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, till death do you part?"

Holding Elsa's hand, Anna nodded with pride. "I do and I promise to love her for the rest of our lives together."

"And do you Elsa take Anna to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, till death do you part?"

With a dutiful smile, Elsa agreed. "I do. I too shall promise to always love Anna, to care for her, to make her happy and to be the woman of her dreams. I will gladly accept her as my wife."

"Please exchange rings."

Anna's friend Lottie then skipped up, holding out the rings for Anna and Elsa. Anna took one of the silver bands and slid it to Elsa's finger, before the blonde did the same. As the rings were laid upon their fingers, they gazed at each other with an expression of pure love.

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you wife and wife. Anna, you may kiss the bride."

Beaming with joy, Anna pulled Elsa closer, closing the gap between their lips. They kissed beautifully and softly at the altar, with the entire chapel clapping with joy. Anna deeply kissed Elsa, sliding her tongue into her mouth, a move that made Elsa giggle a little.

They held each other close in that one beautiful moment, a moment that Anna could have only dreamed about.

xXx

Two Years Later...

Anna Penrose sat on her laptop on the sofa in her apartment, typing away at her next best-selling novel. The past two years had certainly been an experience. Her first novel had done modestly well and now she was hard at work on a new book.

This one was going to be self-published, as her last experience with publishers had been rather stressful. Well, stressful until Elsa had cared for her. She sighed as she rested back on the couch, putting down her laptop. With another chapter done, her latest work was one step closer to completion.

Before Anna could get up to get herself a drink, one was placed on the small table beside her and cool hands stroked her head.

"Hard at work again my love?" Elsa, her beloved wife inquired. "You know you shouldn't keep doing these late night writing sprints."

"Hey, no pain no gain," Anna said, as Elsa sat beside her. She yawned and sipped her drink. It was earl grey, a favourite of Elsa's which Anna had grown to enjoy. "Mmm... this is as good as ever."

Elsa smiled. "Will you be coming to bed soon? I... I think I'd like some spooning tonight. Especially with.. you know." She then gestured to her large, pregnant belly. Some months earlier, Elsa and Anna had decided to start a family.

While her wife had been perplexed how two women, who were clearly born and had always been female, were able to have children, Anna had gladly shown Elsa how they could have a child through a process called IVF. After a few successful attempts, Elsa was indeed pregnant.

Now it was just like how Cass and Rapunzel probably were, waiting for the day when their little one had popped out.

Kissing the bump on Elsa's tummy, Anna smiled. "So... what are you expecting, boy? girl? Or should we let the kid decided what they want to be?"

"I don't really care," Elsa said. "No matter what our child is, I will love them, just like I have loved you." She giggled. "I can't wait for my scan in a few weeks."

"Just be patient," Anna assured her wife, kissing her on the lips.

Before the two married women could make their way to the bedroom, Elsa looked at Anna again, giving her a slightly concerned look. "Anna... can I ask you a question?"

"Sure," Anna replied. "What is it, Elsa?"

"Do you... do you have any regrets?" She asked. "About taking me to your time. I know we haven't talked about it much since we married, but my old life has been playing on me and I was wondering if you..."

"If I still missed Kristi?" Anna finished. She sighed. It had been a long time since she had thought about all of that. On their honeymoon, Anna had decided to bury her pain from losing her best friend completely, trying to move on as best as she could.

But to be honest, Anna wasn't sure if it was still pain now. Mild confusion was what she put it as now. "I.. I don't really know. I guess it just sort of happened so fast that I didn't really think about it. I just said goodbye and hoped for the best."

"Well, I just hope that things did work out well for them in the past," Elsa then replied. "and that, through their sacrifice, we were able to have this future together, like it was meant to be,"

"Do you have to be so poetic?" Anna remarked.

Elsa giggled. "It's why you love me, isn't it?"

"Well, one of the reasons why, anyway," Anna replied. "Come on, Queenie. I think it's time you and I hit the hay. We've both been through a lot."

"Indeed my love," Elsa agreed, holding Anna's hand.

It was a rather beautiful way how Elsa and Anna had ended up. Two women, born 200 years apart from one another, found each other through a portal in their house, had several adventures before marrying and now about to have a first child.

If Anna still felt regret over making her choice, it was all gone now. This was the future that was right for her, especially now that she had her beloved Elsa, her soulmate from far across the sea of time.