"Anna!" Kristoff and Elsa both cried, chairs scraping the floor as they raced toward her side. Elsa formed an ice cloth ready for her sister's forehead, her heart racing as Anna took jagged breaths.

"Oh, gosh." The princess bent over slightly while cringing.

"Lets go," Kristoff was careful as he picked Anna up effortlessly, despite his quick actions- he was terrified. She started to laugh as they rushed out of the dining hall.

"Anna this isn't time for one of your mood swings. This is serious!" Kristoff exclaimed as he stopped in the hallway to look at his delirious wife.

"Okay, okay, put me down Kris." Anna said as she shifted in his arms. Elsa stared in confusion as he carefully set her on her feet, despite his concern.

"Oh, I got you both that time! It's been so long and it was perfect timing. 5 for the pregnant lady, and 1 for the bystanders." Anna laughed softly, "ugh, I can't laugh too hard or I might actually wet the floor." Elsa and Kristoff both grimaced. "But that was priceless. I love you both so much." She smiled in place of laughter as the older two groaned in disbelief.

"Agh. I love you too, but go take your nap Anna." Elsa crossed her arms, ice cloth dissolving out of her hand as she forced a look of disapproval. She had to admit, it was a brilliant prank. Using the water Kristoff had told her to drink...and right after they said it would be any day now.

"Absolutely genius. I love you too Anna, you have the bell next to your bed if anything happens or if you need anything. I'm going to check on Sven, and then I'll be inside for the next three hours...it's a cycle." Kristoff explained with a chuckle, handling her antics surprisingly well.

"Okay night."

"Afternoon. Anna." Elsa corrected jokingly.

"Um no it's 1:00 P.M. that means after noon, not afternoon.. Duh...Queen Elsa. Oh, our poor kingdom." Anna replied smartly as she turned and waddled toward her room, leaving Elsa in a state of horror. 'What just happened?' She found herself wondering, Kristoff shrugged at his sister-in-law, just going with the flow. 'I wish I could handle it that easily.'

"Afternoon." Elsa muttered to herself, as the turned toward the staircase. Gerda had been standing in the dining hall's doorway for the whole ordeal, covering a laugh as Elsa noticed her.

"No worries, it'll get better soon." The motherly figure assured with twinking eyes. 'I really hope so.' The queen nodded with a sigh before heading to her study. 'Three kids? This is two birds with one stone... one more pregnancy. That's about all I can handle anyway.'

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"Happy birthday Els!" Anna shouted excitedly as she waddled into the the dining hall for breakfast, Kristoff hot on her heels and concerned with her every step.

"Anna don't yell, you'll startle the babies and go into labor." He cringed as he pulled out the cushioned chair for his wife. The queen couldn't help but smile at his ridiculous paranoia.

"Happy birthday Sis." He smiled at the platinum blonde he had grown so close to within the past 5 years, and even more so during the pregnancy as it effected them both.

A blush painted her pale cheeks, but the disheveled appearance her sister had worried her. "Thank you both, Anna love, did you manage to get any sleep last night?" Her birthday was the last thing on her mind, Anna was her top priority at the moment. She had spent 13 years without a proper birthday celebration in the past, what was one more?

Anna waved a hand to dismiss the subject, gasping as the contractions continued. *wait a moment* she signed with her hand, eyes clenched tight like her other hand as it squeezed the polished oak table.

Kristoff rubbed her back as she gasped and then let out a sigh a few seconds later. "Three hours I think? The back pain is excruciating, I couldn't get comfortable." It was times like this that Elsa wished she had heat powers rather than ice powers. Nevertheless, Anna had thanked her countless times for a cool breeze during a heat spell, and other things as well. Elsa was thankful she could at least help with more than just advice and comfort.

"Well she managed to after kicking me out of the bed, literally. She and the twins have some serious leg power." The ice harvester chuckled, continuing to comfort Anna as she sat back up.

"They're going to be soccer players, I swear on it." Anna murmured leaning her head back to look at the decorative ceiling. Despite the cold weather swirling outside, she was sweating. All she wanted to do was strip and sit in an ice bath, but that was impossible, it would only make the cramps worse.

"Hm, I wouldn't mind having an athletic niece and nephew. I also wouldn't mind teaching them ice hockey." Elsa replied, taking notice and action at the sight of glistening freckled cheeks.

"Thanks." Anna closed her eyes after the cool refreshing snowflakes began to kiss her skin.

"Oh! A flurry!" An aqua blue eye opened at the sound of a familiar and beloved family member. "How are the babies? Are they done hiding?" Olaf asked excitedly, mouth agape as he waddled towards the princess.

"No Olaf, they're not ready yet, but it'll be soon." Kristoff answered for his wife, sharing an amused smile with the snowman's creator at his innocence. Trying to explain pregnancy to him had been an adventure in its own...

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Nearly three months into the pregnancy Olaf had noticed something was different. The princess looked as if she was full...all the time. She would rub her belly and eat strange things. He was concerned and curious...sneaking extra long glances at her to try and understand the sudden change.

A few weeks later the adults were all excited about something, hustling and bustling around the castle. Olaf couldn't keep up. Every attempt he made to ask about the commotion was interrupted, or unheard.

"Elsa, what's going on?" Olaf had tried to ask his motherly figure when she was walking through the hall. Well, more like a brisk walk, her ice heels in hand so she could move faster.

"Anna's sick, and wants apple juice." Elsa replied, quickly turning the corner. "Oh, what the heck." She murmured creating a ice path to slide on. "She'll be okay Olaf!" Elsa's reassurance sliced through the air, like the skates and ice she used to disappear down the hall. The ice melted behind her, leaving no trace of her presence.

'They all can't be excited about that, she's sick...but Elsa said it too.'

A few servants whispered excitedly as they strolled toward Olaf, and he quickly took the opportunity to share his new found knowledge. "Why are you excited? Anna's sick and wants apple juice?!"

"Oh yes! Let's go get some for her." One of the younger ladies replied, "Quick, hurry." The older two added before zipping down the hall to fulfill the princess's needs.

'Huh, that still doesn't seem right.' Olaf frowned in confusion, there was another person he knew would understand and the realization erased the previous emotions away.

"Kristoff, what's happening?" The snowman asked after he managed to catch the Ice harvester outside, washing his sled.

"What do you mean Olaf?" The blond lowered his eyebrows as the vague question, stopping with the soapy rag.

"Everyone's running around and-"

"Your highness, the announcement is nearly ready, and Princess Anna requests your assistance." A formal looking man interrupted, and Kristoff tossed the rag into the bucket. He still needed to change into presentable clothes.

"Right, I'm on my way. Thank you. Sorry Olaf, but this is really important." He said with an apologetic frown before jogging toward the castle, leaving him, Sven, and a still soapy sled in his wake.

Olaf frowned, and Sven huffed in disbelief for the way his best friend had been ignored. *Sorry* The look in the reindeer's eyes seemed to say as he sat down on the warm courtyard stone.

"Its okay," But in reality Olaf was very confused, 'Are they going to announce Anna's sick, and wants apple juice?'

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Anna had looked back at her sister, the encouraging smile piercing through the nervousness of giving public speeches. She searched through her mind, heart racing as there was no trace of the planned announcement she had prepared a week before.

The air was warm but comfortable as they stood in front of the castle doors, the courtyard now full of patient citizens. "Kristoff I forgot that I was going to say." She squeezed his hand, only to hear a chuckle in response. The princess nearly got angry, but remembered what was about to happen. 'These people are here for your announcement, you can't lash out right now.'

One kiss to her forehead and the anger was gone, bringing a blush to her face instead. "No you didn't, you talk to people all the time. It's no different my love." He replied, amber brown eyes helped to ease her nerves more, as she approached the issue with the new perspective.

She nodded to herself and smiled, waving to the large crowd of eager townspeople. With a deep breath the citizens would be prepared to board the journey with them.

"Citizens of Arendelle, I've called you here this afternoon because nearly 26 years ago our parents did the same. You all have been so supportive of everything that has been done during my sister's reign, and I cannot thank you enough.

In the near future a new heir will be born, and I hope you will be just as supportive to the ruler of the next generation. It will be better, no closed doors, and no concealing magic gifts. . .it will be The Dawn of a New Era." There was a brief pause as cheering followed.

"I have dreams that Arendelle can be a sanctuary kingdom, a people which will embrace peaceful magic wielders.They should be free to live amongst us, and be accepted rather than accused.

That being said, we are unable to predict whether our child will have special gifts, but he or she will have special gifts; allowing him or her to take care of our people with a loving hand as my sister demonstrates now. Because I know firsthand, love is the most powerful magic of all.

Thank you all!" If the cheering before had been loud, this was deafening as the voices bounced off the castle walls.

After the announcement they had gathered inside the parlor to reflect on what happened. Olaf knew this was his chance as we waddle through the castle halls. The speech had been beautiful, but he didn't get it.

"Anna you wouldn't show me your speech beforehand, and I figured it was because you didn't write one. That was the best speech I've ever heard Anna, it would've made Papa proud. I'm proud too, you're amazing." Elsa gushed, playfully pulling her sister away from Kristoff as she embraced her tightly.

"Hey, that's my wife. Get your own." Kristoff pouted, a teasing twinkle in his eye as he crossed his now empty arms.

Anna snorted at the well played comment, " Kristoff, that was genius. " She continued to laugh, as she rested in her sister's cool arms.

"Even I have to admit that was a good one." Elsa shook her head in disbelief. The doorknob jiggled and they all turned in time to see Olaf waddle in looking less bubbly than usual.

"Hi Olaf!" Anna greeted excitedly, carefully peeling away to scoop the childlike snowman into her arms. The warm surprise hug was more than enough to replenish his natural joy, and he chuckled happily.

"Hi Anna! Do you still want apple juice?"

"No, but thanks for your concern. How have you been?"

There was a brief silence, "Very confused, what was the announcement about? They all said you were sick and i-is that why you look different?" He asked hesitantly, with curious eyes.

"Oh! I'm so sorry Olaf! We didn't tell you..." Elsa's heart drop as she realized she had been neglecting to answer his questions for weeks now, her answers weren't adequate enough for him...he didn't understand.

Anna realized she had been just as guilty, but the rediscovered childlike nature of Olaf made her very happy. It provided some satisfaction for the longing to hold one of her children " I have a baby in here. That's why I get sick, want apple juice, and want weird foods."

The look of horror on Olaf's face was irreplaceable. "You swallowed a baby? Anna!"

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"Well, let me know when they're ready. I want to look my best, first impressions are important you know." Olaf replied with a smile, his small stick arm patting the woman's leg.

"Dont worry Olaf, we will." Elsa assured as she stopped the flurry at the sight of a shiver from her younger sister.

"I'm going to go tell Sven!" He chuckled as he headed towards the doors, thanking the people who opened them for him.

"Of course Master Olaf." The responded, his natural joy easily painting smiles on their faces.

"Anna you should eat something, what about applesauce?" Kristoff looked at the small samples of food, each one from her lastest cravings.

Anna shook her head gasping as her arm suddenly spasmed from the pain, "Ow." Kristoff muttered, and Elsa laughed when she accidentally elbowed her husband's arm.

"Sorry," She managed a few seconds later, the silhouette of a smile playing at her lips. "I'm thankful for all the food samples, but chocolate cake would be grand. Can you pass it this way please?"

"Anna you aren't getting away with this after the children are born, but I'm going to let it slide this time." Elsa grumbled as her sister dug into the dessert, the hum of contentment used to block her out wasn't a reassuring sign.

'Positive influences on the children, so no dessert for breakfast.'

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