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Hans lifted Anna back to her feet, and the two immediately were drawn into the dance. Hans was an excellent dancer, and Anna was happy to let him guide her around the ballroom, twirling her at just the right moments. She was amazed at how natural it felt.

Anna pushed through the crowd of guests, and one of the dancers tripped into her, knocking her backward. Someone grabbed her by the arms before she hit the floor.

Finally, they took a break and strolled into the rose garden. Hans plucked a rose and placed it in Anna's hair. As he did, he noticed the white streak running down the side of her head. "What's this?"

"Glad I caught you," Hans said, smiling. "Hans!" she said, surprised.

After that, she and Hans walked and laughed and danced some more. One hour turned into many hours of them talking and enjoying each other's company.

Anna put her hand to her hair. "I was born with it," she told him. "Although I dreamt I was kissed by a troll."

On the balcony, they sat on a bench and Anna taught Hans how to eat a krumkake. "Just bite it. The whole thing!" she said. The pair laughed as the treat crumbled all over Hans's face.

"I like it," Hans said.

Hans told Anna about his family. "I have twelve older brothers," he said. "Three of them pretended I was invisible… for two years."

"That's horrible," Anna said.

"It's what brothers do," he replied with a shrug. Anna smiled knowingly. "And sisters," she added.

Anna beamed. "Okay, can I just say something crazy?" she asked.

"I would never shut you out," Hans said, gazing into Anna's eyes.

"All my life has been a series of doors in my face," she said. "Then suddenly, I bump into you!" Anna explained that she felt like she'd been waiting her whole life to meet him. And Hans agreed. He felt the same way! Anna couldn't believe her good fortune. At last, here was someone who understood her. Someone who was open to new experiences and people, exactly the way she was. Hans was sweet, kind, and fun. They spent the rest of the party together, dancing, laughing, and discussing their pasts -- and their futures, too.

"Elsa and I were really close when we were little. But then one day she just shut me out, and I never knew why."

"I love crazy," Hans said with a wide grin.

"Elsa!" Anna called from across the ballroom. She pulled Hans toward her sister. "May I present Prince Hans of the Southern Isles," she said formally.

"Your Majesty." Hans greeted the queen with a deep bow.

"-- your blessing -- " Hans continued.

Anna was beaming. "We would like --"

"Wait," she said. "Slow down. Anna, no one's brothers are staying here. No one is getting married."

"And we'll invite all twelve of your brothers to stay here with us, and -- " Anna stopped as Elsa put up her hand.

"Marriage?"Elsa asked."I'm confused."

"-- of our marriage!"Anna finished breathlessly.

"Here?" Elsa asked. "Absolutely!" Hans cried. "What? No," Elsa said.

"Well, we haven't worked out all the details," Anna said. "We'll need a few days to plan the ceremony. Of course, we'll have soup, roast, and ice cream…" Anna turned to Hans. "Would we live here?"

Anna gasped. "Can I just -- ooh. I mean, yes!" She was amazed that she and Hans had found each other. She just knew that they were meant to be.

"Can I say something crazy?" Hans asked suddenly. "Will you marry me?"

"More than you," Anna replied. "All you want is to be alone."

Standing straighter, Anna spoke up. "You can if it's true love."

Anna's mouth dropped open. "Wait, what?"

"What do you know about true love?" Elsa replied, scoffing at her sister's naiveté.

Anna held the glove up and away from Elsa. "No, listen to me," she said, "I can't live like this anymore!" Elsa fought to gain control. "Then leave," she finally said. She saw the hurt on Anna's face. She turned to flee from the room.

"I need to talk to you," Elsa said sternly. "Alone." Anna linked her arm with Hans's. "No," she said.

"Your Majesty," Hans said. "If I may --"

"No, you may not," Elsa snapped. "And I think you should go." She walked off and signaled to one of the guards. "The party is over. It's time to close the gates."

"Whatever you have to say, you can say to both of us." Elsa shook her head. "No… You can't marry a man you just met."

"Give me my glove!" Elsa exclaimed.

Anna ran after her. "Elsa! No!" She reached for her sister and grabbed her hand. As she tugged at her to stay, Elsa's glove slipped off.

Elsa took a deep breath. "You asked for my blessing, but my answer is no. Now, if you'll excuse me," she said, and started to move away.

As she did, ice shot from her bare hand, coating the floor of the ballroom and frothing up into icy plumes.

"Why do you shut me out?" Anna asked. "Why do you shut the world out? What are you so afraid of?"

"I said enough!" Elsa shouted, spinning around.

"What did I ever do to you?" Anna cried. "Enough, Anna!" Elsa ordered.

The music stopped abruptly and everyone turned to stare at Elsa in shock. She stared at her subjects, wishing with all her heart that she could take the magic back.

But it was too late. Sheets of ice covered the dance floor. The Great Hall fell into a chilly silence.

The Duke gasped. "Sorcery! I knew there was something going on here."

"Elsa?" Anna called, but Elsa was already pushing through the doors and racing out of the room.