"Dear Elsa,

My heart breaks inside me as I pen these words. But when I left Arendelle I made you a promise. I promised to find out what I could.

Now I wish I had never made that vow. I wish I didn't know...Ignorance truly is bliss. Oh, Elsa, Elsa, what can I say? How do I explain?

It hurts, every word hurts. I have not felt this much sorrow since...since the troubles of my own past. If I could spare you pain, I would. But I must think of Anna and Arendelle. I know that is what you would want me to do.

Everyone thinks that Anna is the selfless one, but I know the truth. You are the most selfless of us all. For years you hid in your room because you loved your sister. You ran away because you were afraid to hurt her. You did everything you could to control your power because you wanted to please her.

You are not a monster, Elsa. You are a queen. You are a hero. And you are a loving, selfless sister. Remember that. Please, Elsa, promise me you will not forget who you are.

What I have to tell you should not be written down in a mere letter. If only I could be there in person, but Eugene will not let me return. He only wants to protect me, but if I could I would return. You must know that.

Well, I...I cannot put it off any longer. I have to tell you what I found in the ancient books. A prophecy or a warning, or both-I am not sure what it is. I have only told Eugene of it and now you. Here it is:

"Your future is bleak, your kingdom will splinter.

Your land shall be cursed with unending winter.

With blasts of cold will come a dark art and a ruler with a frozen heart.

Then all will perish in snow and ice unless you are freed with a sword of sacrifice."

I don't know what it means. Maybe it is nothing more than a story. But I thought that you should know.

I'm sorry for the pain these words must cause you. I love you, Elsa. I love Anna and your dear, beautiful kingdom.

May God carry you through this storm and may He keep your kingdom safe.

With a heavy heart and many prayers,

Your cousin, Rapunzel.

The Queen of Corona."

**

"Elsa?" Jack shakes my shoulder. "Why are you crying? What did the letter say?"

I press my hand over my mouth. Tears drip onto my glove. My body folds over.

The sun has finally started to disappear. I am thankful for the darkness. No one can see me breaking apart.

No one except for the boy who refuses to leave my side.

**

"Jack..." I whisper his name as if it were my only lifeline to reality. "Jack, I'm scared."

Jack rubs his hand up and down my back. "I know, I know. But you are going to be all right. Please stop crying, Elsa. We are going to have some fun instead."

"Not this time." A sob catches in my throat. I rest my elbows on my knees and drop my head until my forehead almost touches my knees. "Nothing can fix this."

"Elsa." Jack sighs. He moves off of the bench and crouches in front of me. "I promise, I promise you are going to be fine. Please just tell me what is wrong."

How can I tell him that my destiny was written before I was even born? I thought the worst was over. I was wrong.

In only a few hours, Pitch will arrive with a vengeance. He will use my powers against me and I will be forced to curse my kingdom again.

I wish that I could control fire, instead of ice. Than I would burn this cursed letter. I would destroy the words sealing my fate.

"You can trust me." Jack gently pushes my hair away from my face. "Even though I haven't been one for long, I am a guardian and that is what we do. We protect."

I lift my head. "You can't protect me from myself."

It doesn't matter whether or not I can control my ice powers. As long as I have them, I am endangering my sister and my entire kingdom.

With a start, I remember the needle I found in North's castle. That's the answer!

If I can get it to Gothel in the tower, than everyone will be safe. I will get rid of my powers.

"I have to leave." I stand up.

Jack stumbles to his feet. "But-"

I step around him. "Thank you for everything. I had a great evening, but I have to go now." I crumble the letter in my hand.

This isn't Rapunzel's fault nor Jack's. It is mine. And I am going to fix everything.

Jack catches my hand. "Wait a minute. I'm not going to let you run off again."

The sooner I leave, the sooner it will all be over. Of course I do have to find the needle first.

"Actually, Jack, I have a question for you."

He blinks, surprised at the abrupt change in conversation. His fingers remained locked around my wrist and I know he is not planning on letting go of me.

"Do you remember the needle in North's castle?"

He turns red. "Uh, yes. What does that have to do with anything?"

"I need it."

"North said it wasn't important."

I inhale deeply. "Maybe it's not, but do you know where it is?"

"Yes." Jack slips his other hand into his pocket. "I shouldn't have, but I took it from North when he wasn't paying attention. You seemed so interested in it and I thought that maybe you would want it."

"I do!" I can't believe he has it! This will save me so much time. "Can I have it, please?"

Jack narrows his eyes. "Only if you give me the letter."