"It's going to be perfect!" said Elsa.
Anna couldn't wait to see what she planned for them to do today.
I can't believe this is finally going to be my first birthday with her in years!
she thought,
I don't even care what we're doing, we could be doing nothing all day for all I care. The point is that I'm spending it with her, and I couldn't ask for anything more.
"Achoo!"
That first sneeze gave her a sudden jerk from her thoughts. Anna examined her face for a moment and noticed a very subtle hint of pink on her paler than usual cheeks. She immediately recognized those first few signs and knew she was getting sick.
"Elsa I'm thinkin' you might have a cold…"
Elsa quickly brushes her off and denies it and soon distracts Anna with her amazing powers as she transformed her usual icy blue dress into a beautiful green flower one; perfect for spring.
Anna completely disregards the sneeze from a few moments ago as Elsa hands her a string and tells her to go follow it.
I'm probably overreacting anyways.
Anna thought
Maybe there was some dust around that caused it.
The string lead Anna to all these amazing gifts, but she's started to notice Elsa trying to stifle quite a few sneezes. She also sounds a lot more congested since this morning. Anna repeatedly tries to tell Elsa to go and rest but she's not listening.
I can't stand to see her health declining this 's really starting to worry me.
"Wow you've got me reeling but I'm still concerned for you. I think it's time that you go home and get some rest-"
Elsa cuts Anna off and tries to convince her that they still have so much to do. She tries and tell her that she really should go lie down, and that she needs some sort of medical attention, but she just won't listen. Anna did notice that when she opened the door to Oakens Sauna Elsa seemed so relaxed for a second. The sudden mist must've helped her clogged sinuses even if only for a second. That quick relief for her was short lived of course because soon enough Oaken popped out saying,
"Are you sick? How 'bout a cold remedy of my own invention!"
"No thanks," Elsa says as she casually brushes him off.
Anna retrieved the small bottle and started making a mental note of how on earth she was going to get Elsa to take it.
She's being so sweet, and I know she wants to make my birthday perfect, but gosh why does she have to be so stubborn about her obvious cold? I can tell it's starting to really take a toll on her now. I'm not surprised considering she's running me around all over town and trying her hardest to look well.
After a few other gifts Elsa conducted a big children's choir and they all wished Anna a happy birthday. It was such a thoughtful gift and she loved it so much, but she could't stop thinking about her health. She could tell that Elsa had been trying to hide it, but she saw her blow her nose quickly and at this point she didn't have any control over her sneezing and coughing.
She's been running around town for hours she must be exhausting herself at this point!
An hour goes by and Elsas' health has declined so much.
She's started to shiver which clearly shows she's pushed herself too far considering she's the freakin ice queen for god sakes! I need to get her home and call the physician before she gets any sicker.
Anna has no idea how she's even supposed to get her there though. Elsa's been trying to distract her from her cold all day, but finally she's had enough and puts her foot down when Elsa says that they have to climb a tall clock tower.
"Elsa that's too much you need to REST."
"We need to get to out birthday chills- I mean THRILLS!"
Before Anna could say anything, Elsa deliriously stumbles toward the clock tower and up the stairs and begins to mumble dreams and plans. She begins to tell Anna to follow the string to the end while trying her hardest to climb the large staircase. She slows down for a second and rests her head on the rail. She looks so dizzy like she's about to pass out.
"Elsa?" Anna worriedly says.
"What? I'm fiiiine!" She responds, and quickly resumes her attempt at climbing the stairs.
She gets to the point where she's saying nonsense and seems too exhausted and delirious to realize that she's not making much sense.
When Anna finally catches up to Elsa she sees that Elsa is swinging around one of the poles near the edge of the clock tower yelling,
"HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY MERRY MERRY MERRY HOT COLD HOT," and then it all happened in slow motion. Her feet start to stumble and trip over themselves and she begins to fall backwards off the edge. Before Anna has time to react and yell at her, she grabs her arm and yanks her back onto the tower and holds her sister as tight as she possibly can. Annas' heart was beating out of her chest as she held Elsa firmly to her chest and a million 'what ifs" went through her head.
Anna could feel the sweat from her sisters forehead and the heat radiating from her body.
I knew she had a fever. She's been running all day! The poor thing must be exhausted out of her mind!
"Elsa look at you, you've got a fever! You're burning up."
Elsa doesn't even argue when Anna gently tell her that it's too much and that she needs to admit that she's sick. Anna pulls her close and she finally relaxes into her sisters arms and sadly looks up at her admitting defeat that she has a cold.