I originally intended for this story to be a one shot, but I've just been coming up with idea, after idea about Erian. So, I think it will be a good idea to keep all the stories with him in one place. While the stories will be linked each chapter is probably going to be a stand alone, plus maybe later down I'll jump back and fought to when Erian is older.
This particular story is about Elsa telling Erian about the day Anna was born.
Enjoy!
Anna was enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, watching her sister and son with a happy smile. At the centre of the room Elsa was sitting in the middle of a spread of ice. Erian was skating around her, a bit unsteady on his feet. The queen held out a hand for the young boy to hold on to. Anna rested a hand on her very large stomach. She was well into her eighth month and was due any day now. Kristoff had gone on one last harvest, before the baby was born. He said that after this he wouldn't leave her side for the next three months, so Anna had agreed to let him go.
"Auntie Elsa I want to do it by myself," Erian said to Elsa. She smiled and nodded.
Elsa stood walking towards Anna, pausing for a moment to steady Erian.
"You're doing great snowdrop," She told him, tousling his hair affectionately. He smiled up at her and continued to wobble around on his personal mini ice rink. Elsa sat down next to Anna with a sigh.
Anna offered her some of her hot chocolate which the queen took happily. Her gaze drifted to Anna's stomach, a small smile on her face.
"Any day now," Elsa said simply. Anna just nodded. She was gently rubbing small circles.
"Is it weird that I'm nervous? I've done this before." Anna said looking down. Elsa placed a hand over her sister's.
"It's alright. Everything will be fine. Kristoff will be there, and I'll be there and even Olaf."
"And me," Erian cried hearing their conversation. The two chuckled.
"Yes, and you," Anna agreed.
Both women gasped as Erian suddenly fell forward. He threw out his hands to break his fall, but on the smooth ice they only slid apart and he hit the floor with a solid 'thud'. Anna was half way to her feet, but Elsa placed a hand on her shoulder, shaking her head slightly.
"Falling's a part of growing up. Let him get up his own," She said.
"But…" Anna started.
"Remember when Papa was teaching you to ride a bike?"
Anna nodded, "I understand," She sat back down. Elsa was referring to when Anna had first fallen when trying to ride her bike. Instead of helping her up, their father had told her that if she fell she'd have to pick herself up. The spunky princess had done just that, gotten right back on the bike and promptly crashed again a minute later. But she never asked for help to get back up.
Erian lay on the ice for a few seconds, dazed, and then turned his head up to look at his mother and aunt.
"I fell," He said.
"Are you just going to stay there?" Anna asked. He shook his head. He struggled to get his feet back under him, but he eventual managed it. He grinned proudly at Anna and Elsa. The sisters clapped for him. He ran over, Elsa unfroze the ice skates on his feet when he moved from the ice to the carpet. Erian tumbled into the space between Elsa and Anna on the couch.
"Mama, I got up all on my own," He said proudly.
"You did sweetheart," She smiled at him, brushing his hair from his face. Elsa unfroze the rest of the ice.
"You're becoming quite the skater, maybe even better than your Mama," Elsa winked at him. Erian giggled, while Anna frowned slightly.
Erian stretched out between the queen and princess, resting his head against his mother, and his feet on Elsa's lap.
"Mama, when I can I meet the baby?" He asked.
"Very soon, sweetheart," Anna replied running her fingers through his hair. She pulled the strands up gently, scrutinizing them. "You need a haircut," She said matter-of-factly. He made a face.
"I don't wanna," He said.
"But don't you want to look your best for your little brother or sister," Elsa teased, tickling him. He giggled.
"Alright, but only for the baby," He said.
Erian turned over so he was lying on his stomach facing Anna. He gently placed a hand against his mother's stomach. He waited for a while, then "The baby's not moving." He said.
"Must be sleeping," Anna said placing a hand over Erian's. Erian looked up at Anna, then back to the swell of her stomach.
"WAKE UP!" He yelled suddenly making Anna and Elsa jump. Anna jumped a second time when she felt the kick from inside her. She looked over at Elsa,
"Great, the baby already listens to him," She said. Elsa laughed. Erian had placed his ear against Anna's stomach, giggling a bit every time he felt a movement.
"They are going to be thick as thieves, aren't they?" Anna asked as Erian began whispering to his sister or brother.
"We were," Elsa smiled, and Anna returned the gesture. Erian noticed and pouted.
"I want the baby now!" he wailed. Anna and Elsa looked at him in shock.
"Snowdrop, what's wrong?" Elsa asked.
"I want the baby now so we can be like you," He said looking between then. The sisters looked at each other and grinned.
"Don't worry snowdrop, the baby will be here soon and the two will be just like your mommy and me,"
"Well maybe not just like the two of us," Anna said, giving Elsa knowing smirk. Elsa felt a grin appear on her own face. But she was grinning at the realization that they are reached a point where they could look back and joke about the things that happened when they were younger. There may be things Elsa wished had never happened, but she'd realize that it had all turned out for the better.
"See, like that," Erian said interrupting her thoughts. Erian received confused looks from his mother and aunt.
"Sometimes when you look at each it's like you know something I don't,"
"That's because we do," Anna said, stroking his cheek, "We've both been alive longer than you have," She winked at him.
"But I want to know," He gave his best pout, the one that always worked. Anna and Elsa shared another look, but they won't smiling this time.
"Sweetheart, it's a long story."
"Please," He begged.
"We'll tell you, but when you're older," Anna said.
"Aww," He looked between the two women.
"Snowdrop, we don't think you're ready to hear the story yet," Elsa said. "But we promise we will tell you when we think you're ready,"
"Promise?" Erian held up his pinkie.
"Promise," Elsa curled her little finger around his, nuzzling her nose against his cheek.
"Do you think the baby will like me?" He asked.
"I'm sure he, or she will," Anna smiled at him.
"Will I like the baby?"
"I hope you do," Anna laughed.
"Auntie?"
"Yes my little snowdrop,"
"You are older than mommy, right."
"Yes,"
"What was it like when mommy was born?"
Elsa blinked, "What was it like for me?" Erian nodded. Elsa smiled.
"I still remember the first time I met your mommy,"
Erian's and Anna's eyes grew a little bit.
"Well?" Anna asked.
"You have to tell me auntie," Erian said.
"Aright," Elsa laughed. She drew Erian into her lap. "I was three, a bit younger than you are now. I don't remember much of my mama being pregnant, but I'll never forget the day your mommy was born. It was the middle of the night when I woke up, because I thought heard someone screaming. When I went outside maids were running everywhere. Gerda spotted me and took me to my playroom, I couldn't heard the cries anymore. A little bit later my papa came and told me I would see my baby brother or sister soon,"
Erian and Anna were both silent as they listened, hanging on to Elsa's every word.
"He told me I should sleep until then, but I couldn't. I was too excited. So I waited with Gerda. Kai came every so often and whispered something to Gerda. I'm not sure how long we waited but the sun was up when my father returned and told me to come with him. I remember thinking that the hall was very quiet as we walked to my parents' room. When we reached their room I saw my mama sitting on the bed, a little bundle in her arms. Papa lifted me and placed me on the bed next to her. She said 'Elsa meet your little sister, Anna.' and she showed me this tiny little thing, with a red scrunched face. It was your mommy. She was so small and her face looked like she was angry, her eyes won't open. At first I thought she was little ugly."
Anna gasped at this, appalled. "I didn't think I liked her right then. She was so little and puffy, not at all like I was expecting. I told her 'hi' but she didn't say anything so I thought she was rude."
Erian giggled.
"But then the most amazing thing happened,"
"What?" Erian asked eagerly.
"Your mommy, she opened her eyes for the first time. She had such bright, blue eyes. She still does. I lifted my hand, and she reached out and gasped two of my fingers, and she held on so tight. She made this gurgling noise and kind of smiled. I don't know what it was, but from that moment I knew I loved her. And I've never stopped loving her, not for one second,"
"Whoa…" Erian said softly. Elsa heard a sob and looked up at Anna. The princess had a hand over her mouth, tears shining in her eyes. She'd never heard Elsa talk about the day she'd been before. Elsa felt tears pricking at the corner of her own eyes and lump form in her throat, but she fought past it to continue.
"And then the very best part happened a little later.
"I was with mama and Anna and I asked to hold her. Mama put me in her lap and then put Anna on top of me, helping me to hold her, but she started to cry. I was scared I'd done something wrong. But my mommy told me it was alright, she suggested that I sing to her, so I sang Vi har ei tulle, and your mommy when right to sleep. She looked so small sleeping in my arms. I'd never forget how I felt in that moment. I was so happy. Only a few times in my life compared to that moment."
"Mommy why are you crying?" Erian asked noticing the tears running down Anna's cheeks.
"Because I'm happy," Anna looked at Elsa, "So very, very happy. And so, so lucky to have a sister as amazing as you,"
Elsa wiped her own tears before pulled Anna closer and kissing her brow.
"I like that story auntie," Erian said.
"So do I," Anna said. Elsa beamed at both of them.
Okay, some more ideas I have for upcoming chapters are, why Elsa calls Erian 'snowdrop' and why Erian's named Erian. And Of course the birth of Anna's second child.
I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter.
Nardragon~ until the next page.
