Kristoff's pov:

I heard Elsa scream, then the sounds of panicked doctors and maids running around. I knew I needed to go comfort Anna. Elsa was the last blood relative she had, and she was on the brink of losing her. I didn't want to see Anna upset. Plus, Elsa and I were just getting along. I couldn't let my friend go, not after what we've been through. I staggered out of bed and carefully, using the wall, made my way to Elsa's room. Anna was sitting outside the closed door.

"Kristoff? Why are you out of bed?" I could tell she had been crying. I heard strangled coughing behind her.

"I came to support my family. You need it now more than ever." I stated firmly. Anna looked skeptical, but led me to a chair next to hers.

"Adam and the doctor are doing some emergency surgery. They're trying some new American techniques, anything they can to keep Elsa alive." I nodded. We waited for almost a day before Adam let us in. They did all they could, but they still didn't know if she would live.

I was shocked to see her in such a mess when I entered. Compared to her, I was perfectly healthy. Fresh blood covered the front of her shirt and the blankets, most likely the result of the coughing. She was asleep, if only dozing. Her hair was a little messy, and there was a bit of blood in there too. She was paler than normal. I would have thought she was dead, if not for the soft noise of her raspy breathing.

"I'm going to talk to the doctor, see if there is anything else that can tell us wether or not she'll live." Anna said. I nodded. She walked out, leaving me and Elsa alone. I looked at the poor young woman lying in front of me. Elsa didn't deserve this. Anna didn't deserve this. Heck, I didn't deserve this. Elsa shouldn't have to endure this pain. Something inside my mind told me to take her hand, so I did. I just started talking.

"I don't know if you can hear me, but if you can, please listen. You need to pull through. We need you, Elsa. Everyone needs you. As their queen, and as their friend. Anna needs you. Your all she has left in the world. You can't leave her, or else she'll be the next one to go. She'd die of heartbreak." I pleaded. I started to feel a rush of emotions, mainly sadness and fear. "Who am I kidding? I need you, kid. Who else am I gonna talk about ice with? Who's gonna help me learn the rules of Royalty? Who's gonna pull pranks on me? Who's gonna be my best human friend, aside from my wife, who I can joke around with, who I can go to for advice on my marriage, who can help me be the guy Anna wants me to be!? You can't die on me, you just can't!" At that point, I was bawling. I didn't care who saw or heard. I went on talking like that for hours on end until my throat hurt and my tears were spent. Someone cleared their throat behind me. I turned to see Anna in the doorway, smiling sadly.

"You really do care for her, huh?" She asked. I nodded.

"I love you, Anna, like a husband loves his wife." I said quietly. "And even though I never admitted to it before, I love Elsa too. She's my sister as much as yours after you and I get married. I wanted to us be friends from the start, and once we understood the other's feelings, we almost were. Anna, I don't want to lose Elsa as much as you don't." I admitted, fresh tears streaming down my face.

"I can't believe... I had... to almost... die to hear you say... all that." Anna and I whipped our heads around to see Elsa barely smirking at us, eyes still half lidded and unfocused. Her voice was rough and hoarse, but to me, it was one of the best sounds on Earth. I'll be honest, I don't know how I kept myself from crushing her in a hug then and there, but I settled for squeezing her hand instead. Anna took her other hand.

"You're alive! And you're not spitting blood!" Anna cried.

"I was only out... for a few minutes." Elsa slurred. "Guess I just needed to... sleep it off." She smiled fondly at me, completely unaware that it had been many hours since she blacked out. I didn't correct her. "And you,... thanks for admitting all that. It's nice to know my sister... will be in good... hands."

"It just wouldn't be the same without my best human friend."

"Ice Bros. gotta stick together I guess." Anna said, in mock sarcasm. "I thought I was your best human friend."

"Ice Bros, huh? I like it." I said. Elsa nodded.

"Perfect. Thanks sis." Anna playfully, lightly swatted her shoulder. We spent the rest of the day talking about the future and even about Adam. He later walked in, when most of Elsa's strength returned, apologizing for being so blunt about her condition. Elsa pretended to be too offended to accept his apology.

"What can I do to get you to forgive me?" Adam asked, playing along with Elsa's game.

"I don't know. I happen to be missing a date for their wedding." She pointed to Anna and I.

"Alright, will you accept my apology and accept me as your date?" He asked. Elsa pretended to think about it. She finally said yes. Anna and I finally lost it and burst out laughing. Elsa and Adam laughed too. We were crazy, but we were still a family.