Hello everyone. I'm back. And I hope you'll enjoy the sequel to my first story "The third sister". For those, who haven't read it yet, you'll probably be missing many importaant connections to this story and it will not make sense for you. So I suggest starting with The third sister before reading this one. For those, who know it, I hope, you'll find it as much interesting. It will be a bit of crossover with a movie "Dragon Nest", but the characters from the movie will appear much later, so I classified the story as just Frozen related. And now, to the story.

Chapter 1:

The true Snow Queen

Viviana was standing at the balcony of Elsa's former ice palace atop of the North Mountain, watching the scenery of the sun setting behind the mountaintops. It was so peaceful, so quiet, so… boring. Most people wouldn't understand, how she could not appreciate such a beautiful sight, but when you spend so many years in isolation, in your castle hidden in mountains, where your only work to do is to watch these sunsets every single day, you wouldn't be impressed either. She averted from the sight with a sigh, looking around the newly rebuilt hall instead.

She surely had made a great deal of work here, not only fixing the damage caused by Elsa's battle, but also upgrading the whole palace to more comfortable and habitable place. Viviana smirked ironically. Elsa had always had a great sense for aesthetics, but when it came to practical use, she was hopeless. No furniture, no functional rooms. Only lots and lots of decorations. If only she had more time, she could turn in into an actual…

Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by a thundering roar of her guardian dragon in the entrance hall. Viviana's smirk widened in anticipation.

'Here they come.'

Without a rush, Viviana stood in the middle of the room and faced the entrance door, waiting for the intruders. She heard the sounds of the battle from downstairs, but she knew that her dragon couldn't stop them. It would be too easy. She didn't even want it to stop them. She wanted to enjoy some fun herself. Viviana looked up and noticed that she was standing right under a tip of the huge, crystal chandelier, hanging from the ceiling. She chuckled ironically and shook her head. 'Oh my… I'm making it so easy for you,' she thought.

Finally, after a few minutes, through a transparent wall she spotted a lone figure, running upstairs right to her. Viviana took a queenly stance and prepared for a battle.

The door sprang open and revealed Anna with a victorious smile and a tip of her sword aiming at her. „Ha! There you are, you coward!" she called theatrically. „Did you think a mere dragon could stop us? Your days are numbered, for I, princess Anna, have come to end your… hey!" She exclaimed in surprise and jumped aside, when several icy spikes suddenly rose from the floor, shooting right at her. „That's it? How about some evil speech or something?"

„My dear Anna," Viviana smiled devilishly. „I am not to waste my time giving evil speeches to some random encounter. If you want an evil speech, you must earn it first."

„Hey! Now that was evil!" Anna frowned. „I am not some random encounter! I am a knight of Arendelle! And I am one of the best swordsmen in the kingdom! I mean swordswomen… I mean… aaargh, that's not important! I'm gonna make you recite the whole evil epos for this, sister!" Anna took a battle stance.

Viviana chuckled. „I can't wait, sis," she pushed her.

With a mocked growl, Anna darted forward, trying to reach her sister before she could react, but she was too slow. With a flicker of her finger Viviana cast an ice wall in Anna's way, making her stop. With the second gesture she pushed the wall against her. Anna had a hard time to jump aside, before the wall could crush her. „Not bad, sis," Viviana smirked, giving her time to recover. „Not bad at all. Maybe I could come up with a short speech after I get you." With that, she showered her with a series of ice blasts.

Anna yelped, when she dodged the first blast by mere inches. She started running along the hall, zigzagging from left to right to make it harder for Viviana to target her. She reached one of the supporting pillars and made a great leap behind it, sensing that the last blast had brushed against her back. She hid behind the pillar and checked her back. Her cloak was frosted, but she was unharmed. Anna heaved out in relief. It was a close call. She was glad she was wearing her light armour. She couldn't imagine performing this kind of acrobatics in her usual long skirts. Anna peeked carefully from behind the pillar to check on her sister, but another blast made her cover again.

„Already out of steam, sis?" she caught her sister's mocking voice.

She frowned. „As if!" she called in response defiantly. Okay. She had a plan. It was risky and Anna wasn't sure if she could make it, but it was her only chance. It had worked on Elsa after all. Why shouldn't it work on Viviana as well? She breathed in deeply and gripped the hilt of her Frostbite. For a few seconds, she was weighing it carefully in her hand, trying to find its centre of gravity. Then she sprang from behind the pillar and with a fierce war cry she threw her sword upwards, aiming for the icy chain, holding it at the ceiling.

It was a perfect throw. The tip of the sword cut clearly through the chain and the huge chandelier started to fall down, right on Viviana's head. Viviana looked up and chuckled. „Oh, Anna. You're so predictable." She raised her hand and pointed at the chandelier. The tip of the chandelier touched her finger… and stopped in the air. Viviana smirked upon the sight. She knew she was showing off, but she had always enjoyed such moments. That's what she called 'cool'. With a sly smile she looked down on Anna… and her eyes widened in surprise.

„Got ya!" Anna shouted. She had never expected the chandelier to do the job. She had used it as a mere distraction. When Viviana's attention had been redirected from her to the chandelier, she darted forward. And now, she was just a mere yard from her. Viviana couldn't hope to stop her now. Anna lunged forward, jumping right on her. But to her surprise she didn't meet with resistance. She flew through Viviana like through a pile of snow. With a gasp she fell on the icy floor and now she was sliding over it to the other side of the hall.

„Nice try, Anna," Viviana smiled and let the chandelier fall down on her head. The chandelier went through her harmlessly as Anna had just a second ago, and crashed on the ground, exploding in a myriad of splinters. Anna yelped and covered her head with her cloak. She tried to stand up, but before she could fully recover, another ice blast hit her and glued her to the wall, immobilizing her arms and legs. „Really nice try," Viviana continued, approaching her without a rush. „I'm really proud."

„Ugh!" Anna moaned and struggled, trying to break free, but to no avail. She was defeated. „It's not fair!" she exclaimed. „You're cheating! How am I supposed to beat you when I cannot even touch you?"

Viviana laughed in response. „My dear Anna. A real fight is never fair. It's 'you or him'. And trust me, 'him' is always better."

„You're probably right, Viviana," Anna smirked confidently, when she noticed that the sounds of the fight from the lower levels were not anymore to be heard. „But you're forgetting something. I haven't come alone. Elsa?! Now!"

There was a moment of awkward silence, when nothing happened. They both looked around.

„Umm… Elsa?" Anna called again, uncertainly.

Viviana smirked again and averted from Anna. „Fantus?" She called instead. They caught a loud roar from below. A few moments later, something heavy landed on the balcony and a huge, snowy dragon squeezed its body in the hall through the door. The first thing, Anna noticed, was her sister, struggling helplessly in one of its claws.

„I am sorry, Anna," Elsa breathed out, apologetically. „It got me."

„Oh, come on," Anna moaned. „Really? You're a Snow Queen and you won't deal with one, lousy dragon, made of ice?"

The dragon let out an angry growl and turned to Anna, but Viviana stood in its way. „Easy, Fantus," she tapped its nostril soothingly. „She didn't mean it personally."

„What do you mean, 'lousy dragon'?" Elsa snapped back, irritated. „If it's that easy, why haven't you tried it yourself?"

„I was counting on you to beat it, meanwhile I was distracting Viviana," Anna retaliated angrily. „It was a good plan. If you did it, you could have got her from behind when she was focused on me. I didn't expect you to lose to her pet. It's made of snow for goodness's sake! You should have got rid of it by a flicker of your finger!"

„Umm… girls? I'm still here," Viviana tried, but they ignored her, locked in their own, personal duel.

„You're blaming me?" Elsa shook her head in disbelief. „It's a magical dragon! It was protected by her spells! I could beat it, but only if you helped me! We should have proceeded together. We could make it, but no, you had to show us that you could do it alone!"

„Girls?"

„And what would you do, if she attacked us, when we would have full hands with the dragon, hmm?!" Anna shouted, tugging at her restraints. „We would be in the same position. And why didn't you summon one of your beasts as well? It's all your…!"

„Nothing would have happened, if you…!"

„ENOUGH!"

Finally, both girls fell silent and turned to her in surprise. Viviana calmed down. „I am a gentle person, girls, but I swear, sometimes, you really get on my nerves. So if we could get back to our business…"

„Oh…" Anna said, apologetically. „I'm sorry. Go ahead, please."

„Thank you," Viviana gave them an evil smile, „And now… you'll die." She raised her hands, starting to cast her spell.

Elsa was struggling in the dragon's grasp, trying to free her hand desperately, but the grasp was too firm. She had no chance to make it in time. She looked up, right in time to see a flash of cyan light. Viviana created a ball of cyan light and divided it in two halves, one for each sister. Then, with an evil laughter, she hurled the sparks against them. Elsa closed her eyes, preparing for an inevitable strike. Just a second later, she was hit in the face by… a snowball?

Elsa coughed, shaking her head to shake the snow off, when she felt the dragon's grasp loosen. She yelped and landed on the floor, hearing the same reaction from Anna.

Viviana smiled and folded her arms. „Okay, girls. It's seven to zero. I think it's enough for today."

„Pfft… it's not fair," Anna spat snow from her mouth. „How come you always win?"

„I'm simply stronger," Viviana smirked in response.

„Elsa beat you," Anna protested. „Doesn't that make her stronger?"

„She didn't beat me, she talked me down," Viviana smiled slyly and averted. But then she sighed and turned back „Okay. I admit. Elsa IS stronger. Her powers are bigger, than my own. But she cannot use them in a battle. I have fought many battles. I know, how to use them against people," she said in a glum voice. Anna understood it. Even though she had been trying to get any details about Viviana's previous life from her, Viviana had barely told her anything. She was still too sensitive about it. Talking about her mistakes, she had done in the past, was still too painful. The more had she been surprised, when Viviana had agreed on this little contest. But surprisingly, Viviana seemed to be enjoying it. Viviana smiled again, driving her memories away. „Elsa is no warrior. She has never had to be. And I am grateful for that." She stood next to Elsa and put her arm around her shoulders.

„Because you realized you don't have to fight anymore?" Elsa smiled back.

„No. Because I can still kick your ass, whenever you upset me, sis," Viviana kissed surprised Elsa's cheek and turned to the exit again. „Now if you'll excuse me for a moment, I need to use a restroom."

„Umm… Viviana? There are no restrooms in the palace," Elsa sounded, hesitantly.

„There are now."

It was a quiet and peaceful day in Arendelle. The sun was shining and there was not even a single cloud on the sky. People were browsing the streets of the city, aiming to the market, to work, or simply to enjoy their free time. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood, enjoying the early spring's arrival.

There were only a few guards at the castle yard, attending to their work in a slow, relaxed pace. Suddenly, a huge snow dragon landed in the middle of the yard with a loud crash and let out a thundering roar. Everyone jumped back in alarm, taking cover, but then they finally spotted three silhouettes, sitting on the dragon's back.

„It's alright, gentlemen. It's just us," called Viviana and jumped on the paved ground with ease. She looked around the shocked faces and couldn't resist a chuckle. „Look at it, Fantus. It seems we have scared them by accident. I wonder, why?" She tapped the dragon's nostril.

„I don't think, landing with a dragon in the middle of the city was a good idea." Elsa slid down the dragon's back elegantly and looked around the shocked faces in concerns. „I told you that we should have landed outside the city and walk the rest on our own. You cannot expect people to stay calm, when a huge dragon lands amongst them out of a clear sky."

„Oh, come on, sis. It was just fun," Viviana smiled innocently. „Besides, our soldiers should get used to such things. What would they do, if a real dragon attacked the castle, hmm?"

„And what is the chance of a dragon appearing out of nowhere and attacking Arendelle?" Elsa retaliated.

„More, than fair," Viviana chuckled. „You would be surprised, how many dragons live on this world." She looked up at Anna. „Will you join us, sis, or are you going to stay there overnight?"

Anna responded with a grumble. She swung her leg over the dragon's back and jumped down. Then she folded her arms and leaned back against its side.

„What is it, Anna?" asked Viviana in confusion, watching her sister's grumpy face.

„It's just…" Anna growled angrily. „It's not fair!"

„Okay…" Viviana gave her a resigned look. „And what's not fair this time? I am getting lost in a list of things, which seem not to be fair to you today, Anna. You're still upset about our little game? I told you, I'm…"

„No," Anna sighed. „No, it's not about that, but… Why do you both have magic, while I don't?"

Viviana blinked in surprise, but a moment later she chuckled in amusement. „Anna, I once told you, that a chance of two people born with these powers at the same time is very small. It's almost a miracle, that Elsa inherited the same powers as me."

„Yeah. But that makes me again the only one, completely ordinary." Anna growled.

„You're forgetting Lieta," Elsa smiled, raising a finger.

„She's not our sister. I mean…" Anna stammered out, when she realised her mistake.

„Ooh, I'm so gonna tell her," Viviana smirked. „She won't be happy about that."

„What I meant, was," Anna gave her a death glare, „that Lieta is not our biological sister. She couldn't inherit your powers, no matter what. And again, it's just me, who got a raw deal."

„Anna, there's nothing ordinary on you," Viviana put a soothing hand on her shoulder. „You're a very special girl. Brave, kind and very perceptive. If I had a chance, I would trade with you in an instant."

Finally, Anna let out a faint smile. „Thank you, sis. But sometimes I just feel I can't compare to you two without magic."

„Nonsense," Elsa smiled, standing from the opposite side, and grabbed her arm. „You have achieved much more, than us both together. And you've done it even without magic. You're much more unique, than us. Besides, you're forgetting that you're a commander of the royal knights. The first one in centuries. Like Joan," she mentioned Anna's childhood hero.

„Yeah, as if I did it without my sister being a queen," Anna smiled. She really was officially a head of the newly established knight order in Arendelle, but she also knew, that she had no experience with leadership. She was wise enough to let the true leadership on more experienced leader and learn from him instead. Sir Ulf, a former general of Arendelle and Anna's right hand was a good man. She had personally chosen him as a representative of the knights. He was a loyal and honourable man. And what's more, he acknowledged the young princess as his equal and not as a spoiled child, who got an expensive gift for Christmas and knew nothing about it. He really consulted all his decisions with Anna and let her say her own opinions. He was a good teacher.

„Speaking of which," Viviana interrupted their thoughts, looking at a knight, approaching them, with a smile, „one of your knights has finally noticed us." She approached the man and embraced him, kissing him on his lips passionately. „Hello, handsome stranger," she looked in his eyes longingly.

„Hello, love," Mathias smiled back and stroked her cheek. „How did you enjoy your day?"

„It was great. I beat them to a pulp," Viviana looked back at her sisters with a sly smile. Anna replied by blowing a raspberry. Viviana just chuckled and looked back. „And how was yours?"

„Boring training," Mathias shrugged. „But it has just turned rapidly better." For a moment, they were looking at each other with a loving smile. Then Mathias interrupted the silence. „Here. I've brought you something." He revealed a bouquet of narcissi, hidden behind his back. „Beautiful flowers for a beautiful girl," he smiled again.

„Ooh, that's so sweet," Viviana reached for the flowers and sniffed at them. „You charmer, you."

„The very first narcissi, which bloomed in the gardens this year. The gardener was about to kill me, when he found out, that I plucked them," Mathias commented in amusement. Then he turned his attention to the two remaining sisters, who had just approached them. He bowed. „Your Majesty, Miss Anna…"

„Mathias, how many times do I have to tell you, that you can call me just Anna," Anna frowned and folded her arms.

„I am sorry, Miss Anna, but I don't think it would be wise," Mathias replied calmly. „You're officially a head of the knight order and thus my superior. Calling you by name would be inappropriate."

„And Viviana is officially your what?" Anna retaliated with a smirk. „Shouldn't you call her 'Your Highness' as well?"

„Anna, leave him alone," Elsa defended the young man with a chuckle. „Mathias is right, when he tries to keep a certain amount of decorum. Especially as a knight of Arendelle, he has to. It wouldn't look good," she smiled at the man and he responded with a grateful nod.

Anna sighed in defeat. „Okay. I guess there's nothing I can do about it right now. But I hope it will change at least after your wedding. By the way. Have you finally talked about the date of the big day?"

„Not yet," Viviana replied. When she saw Anna's meaningful face, she laughed. „Anna, not everyone is so eager to marry, like you. There is no need to rush it."

Anna frowned upon her sister's biting comment, but she decided to put it away. She turned to Mathias instead. „Mathias? Is everything prepared for tomorrow's departure?"

„Of course, my lady," he bowed again and smiled faintly, when he noticed Anna's sour face upon the title. „I have arranged two groups of royal escort, comprising royal knights. Six knights will accompany you and princess Viviana to Arkania and another six will accompany the queen to the Southern Isles. I will join you personally, my lady."

„I wonder, why is that," Anna smiled slyly and poked Viviana to her ribs. Then she sighed and looked at Elsa. „Are you sure, you have to go to Southern Isles? Lieta will be so disappointed. She was looking forward to celebrate her birthday with all of us. And I don't like you going there alone. What if they try to kidnap you?"

Elsa chuckled. „Anna, they are no hijackers. I know your opinion about Southern Isles, but it is a kingdom like any other. It would be very rude not to honour the memory of king Heinrich. He was a good man and it is my duty to be there. Lieta will understand. But nevertheless, I have prepared a present to her. I will hand it to you before your departure. Please, deliver her my regards."

„Sure, we will," Viviana nodded. „I can't wait to see Aeshoven on my own. You know, I have seen many wonderful and amazing places, but never had a chance to enjoy them. This will be my first actual vacation ever."

„Then you couldn't pick a better place, sis," Anna put a hand on her arm kindly. „Aeshoven is amazing. I have never seen such a place, like this. I bet, you'll be amazed."

Viviana smiled back, but she said nothing. If Anna knew, what she had seen in her previous life. She doubted that a sight on a city, no matter, how big, could surprise her. But you can never know. „We shall see," she said silently.

So this is it for the first chapter. You know me. I always take long before getting to the real story, so have patience. I will try to update at least once a month, like I was with the previous story. I will be very happy to read any comment, you'll leave. Thank you for reading. Bye.