"And it is with a joyful heart I announce that the Queen and I are expecting our first child". The crowd below boomed with excited cheers and well-wishes as Hans, King of Arendale retreated from the balcony. His wife, and Queen of Arendale, Anna appeared at his side. "That was amazing Hans. I'm sorry I couldn't announce it with you, but I just wasn't feeling up to it today" she said, clutching her rounded belly. Hans took her in his arms and replied, "Don't worry about it. Your job is taking care of our baby". He placed his hands over hers, and they embraced as a soft warm breeze swept through the palace.
It had been two years since the Great Thaw. After Hans saved Anna from freezing to death, they both went looking for Elsa. The Snow Queen was elated that her sister survived, but was still consumed with self-hatred because she had almost killed Anna again, and had unleashed an eternal winter over Arendale. Anna showed Elsa that love could heal anything, and convinced Elsa to return. Elsa was able to control her powers, and released the icy grip on the kingdom. With peace and harmony restored, Elsa gave her blessing on Anna and Hans's marriage. For two years everything was peaceful. However, as fall faded into winter, Queen Elsa suddenly became ill, and soon after, passed away. Anna was stricken with grief at the loss of her sister. For months she was inconsolable. But when spring came around again, Anna's grief began to wane. She began doing the things she loved again, and was healing. In the early summer, she and Hans took their rightful places as King and Queen of Arendale. It was with a heavy heart that Anna took her sister's place, however, when autumn came to pass, she and Hans were thrilled to learn that they were expecting their first child.
"Lovely day isn't it miss", Anna's maid, Olina remarked as she helped Anna prepare for the day. Beautiful March sunshine filled Anna's room, covering everything in a soft glow. "Yes, it is beautiful" Anna replied, letting the sunlight warm her body. Olina helped the queen into her gown, and tied the sash. "Is there anything else I can do for you miss?" Olina. Anna smiled and replied, "Thank you Olina, I'm fine". Olina bowed slightly, then left the room. Anna sighed, and leaned against her bed. She hadn't been sleeping well the past few nights, and the exhaustion was getting to her. A knock at the door made Anna look up, "Who is it?" she called. "It's me, how are you feeling?" Hans said, opening the door and walking over to the bed. Anna smiled, and replied, "I'm fine". Hans took her face in his hands, his smile disappearing when he noticed the dark circles around Anna's eyes. "Are you sure?" he said softly. "I'm alright, really" she said, removing his hands, and walking slowly to the end of the bed. "Well maybe a nice walk will help, what do you think?" Hans said. "That sounds gre..Ahhhhh!" Anna yelled, clutching her stomach, and crumpling to the floor. Hans rushed over and took her in his arms, "Anna, what's wrong!?" he exclaimed. Anna cringed in pain and replied "It was just a sharp kick, thats all". Hans helped her to her feet. "I'm ok now. A walk sounds good".