The soft glow of the early morning sun filtered through the windows of the royal palace of Arendelle, casting a gentle light on the snow-covered landscape outside. Inside, the atmosphere was warm and filled with joy.
Just a few hours earlier, Queen Elsa and Kristoff had welcomed their newborn daughter A'Laylianna Kehlani Reign Bjorgman into the world.
The castle had never felt more alive, despite the calm and quiet that followed the miracle of birth.
In the grand chamber where Elsa and Kristoff rested, the new parents sat in a blissful, peaceful silence.
Kristoff, his heart still overwhelmed with emotion, cradled his newborn daughter in his arms, marveling at her tiny features—her button nose, the wisps of blonde hair on her head, and the way she occasionally let out soft little coos as if she already knew she was surrounded by love.
Elsa, though exhausted, watched them both with a serene smile. The sight of her fiancè gently rocking her daughter—their daughter—melted her heart. She had always known without a doubt that Kristoff would be a wonderful father, but seeing him with A'Laylianna filled her with a happiness so profound it was almost hard to put into words.
"She's perfect, isn't she?" she whispered, leaning into Kristoff as she gazed down at the baby.
Kristoff nodded, his eyes never leaving A'Laylianna.
"She's more than perfect," he said softly.
"I can't believe we made this little person. She's everything and more."
Elsa chuckled, reaching over to brush a finger across A'Laylianna's cheek.
The baby stirred but remained peaceful in her father's arms.
"I can't wait for Anna, Olaf, and Sven to meet her," Elsa said with a smile.
"They're going to be so excited."
As if on cue, a familiar voice echoed from the hallway outside the door.
"Elsa? Kristoff? Is it okay if we come in?"
Anna.
There were three soft knocks at the door, followed by the unmistakable shuffle of Sven's hooves on the stone floor and the energetic patter of Olaf's feet.
"Come in!" Elsa called out, her heart fluttering with excitement.
She hadn't seen her sister since she had gone into labor, and she was eager to share this moment with her.
The door creaked open, and Anna stepped in, her face lighting up with pure joy and adoration the moment she saw Elsa and Kristoff. She was followed closely by Sven, who peered curiously around the room, and Olaf, who immediately bounced toward the bed with an excited wave.
"Anna, Sven, Olaf," Elsa greeted warmly, her smile widening as her sister rushed forward.
"Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God!" Anna squealed, barely able to contain her excitement.
Her eyes darted to the small, squirming bundle in Kristoff's arms, and her breath caught in her throat.
"Is that…is that her?"
Kristoff nodded, grinning as he looked down at the newborn.
"Meet your niece, Anna..." he said proudly, his voice filled with awe.
Anna gasped, her hands flying to her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes.
"She's beautiful!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion.
Elsa's heart swelled at the sight of her sister's reaction. Anna had been by her side through everything—their childhood, their journey to save Arendelle from the "Eternal Winter"—and now this.
"Would you like to hold her?" she asked softly, her eyes shining with love and warmth.
Anna's eyes widened, and she hesitated for a moment, as if she couldn't believe the offer was real.
"C-Can I?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Of course, Anna," Elsa said, smiling gently.
"Come here."
She reached over to take A'Laylianna from Kristoff's arms and then carefully placed her in Anna's waiting embrace.
Anna's hands trembled slightly as she took the tiny bundle, holding A'Laylianna close to her chest.
The baby squirmed just a little, adjusting to the new set of arms holding her, but quickly settled down, her soft breathing steady and calm.
For a moment, Anna could do nothing but stare down at her newborn niece, her heart overflowing with love and awe. Tears spilled from her eyes as she gently traced a finger along the baby's cheek.
"Welcome to the world, little one," she whispered, her voice breaking with emotion.
She sniffled and wiped away a tear before looking up at Elsa.
"What's her name?"
Elsa smiled, her eyes meeting Anna's with a mixture of pride and joy.
"A'Laylianna Kehlani Reign Bjorgman," she said softly.
Anna beamed, looking down at the newborn again.
"Well, hello there, A'Laylianna Kehlani Reign Bjorgman," she cooed, her heart swelling with affection.
"I'm your Auntie Anna. It's so nice to finally meet what's been squirming around in there."
A'Laylianna let out a tiny yawn, her eyes fluttering open briefly before closing again.
Anna chuckled, her heart melting at the sight.
"Oh, she's so precious," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Kristoff leaned in, wrapping an arm around Anna's shoulders.
"She's got the Arendelle spirit, that's for sure," he said with a grin.
Anna nodded, still gazing down at the baby in awe.
"She's going to be incredible, just like her mom and dad," she said softly.
Elsa watched her sister, her chest tight with emotion. Seeing Anna holding her daughter, seeing the love and adoration in her eyes, made everything feel complete. She had always dreamed of this moment—of their family growing, of Anna becoming an aunt—and now that it was happening, it was even more beautiful than she had ever imagined. After a few moments, she gently touched Anna's arm.
"Would you like to feed her?" she asked, her voice soft and filled with warmth.
Anna blinked, her eyes widening slightly as if she hadn't expected the question. She looked down at A'Laylianna, then back up at Elsa.
"Me? Are you sure?" she asked, her voice filled with uncertainty.
Elsa smiled tenderly and nodded.
"Of course, Anna. I think she's hungry, and I'd love for you to have this moment with her."
Anna's heart swelled at her sister's words, and she nodded shyly.
"I-I'd love to, Elsa..." she whispered.
Elsa reached for a small bottle of milk that had been prepared earlier and handed it to Anna.
With gentle hands, Anna positioned the bottle near A'Laylianna's mouth.
Within moments, the baby latched on, sucking quietly as she fed.
Anna's eyes filled with tears again as she watched her niece drink. There was something so magical about this moment—something that made her feel more connected to her sister and her new niece than ever before.
"I can't believe how tiny she is," she murmured, her voice thick with emotion.
"She's perfect, you guys."
Elsa smiled, her heart full.
"She is," she agreed softly, watching as A'Laylianna continued to drink from the bottle, her little hands curling around the fabric of Anna's dress.
Kristoff, standing beside the two sisters, couldn't help but feel a swell of pride as he watched them. This was his family—the people he loved most in the world—and seeing them together like this filled him with a sense of peace and contentment. He had gone from a rugged ice harvester living alone in the mountains to with a reindeer, to being engaged to the Queen of Arendelle with a daughter. A perfect one, at that.
As A'Laylianna finished the bottle, her eyes drooping with sleep, Anna carefully handed her back to Elsa.
"She's already so loved," she whispered, brushing a tear from her cheek.
Elsa smiled down at her daughter, cradling her in her arms.
"She is," she said softly.
"She's got the best family in the world."
Sven, who had been watching the scene with quiet curiosity, slowly approached, his large eyes fixed on the tiny baby in Elsa's arms. He let out a soft huff, his antlers lowering as if to get a closer look.
Elsa chuckled softly and shifted A'Laylianna slightly so Sven could see her more clearly.
"Sven, meet A'Laylianna," she said softly.
Sven sniffed the air, his big brown eyes widening as he examined the tiny bundle in Elsa's arms. He then let out a soft, approving grunt and nudged Kristoff's shoulder as if to say, "well done".
Kristoff laughed and patted Sven's neck.
"Thanks, buddy," he said.
"She's really something, huh?"
Olaf, who had been bouncing around excitedly but trying to give the baby her space, finally couldn't contain himself any longer. He toddled over to the bed, his little twig arms waving in the air.
"Can I see her too? Can I meet her?" he asked, his voice full of excitement.
Elsa smiled and nodded.
"Of course, Olaf. Come meet A'Laylianna."
Olaf climbed onto the edge of the bed, his eyes wide with wonder as he peered down at the tiny baby in Elsa's arms.
"Wow," he breathed, his voice full of awe.
"She's so small! And so cute! Hi there, little A'Laylianna! I'm Olaf, and I love warm hugs!"
A'Laylianna stirred slightly in Elsa's arms, her tiny hand reaching out as if responding to Olaf's cheerful greeting.
"Oh, look! She likes me!" Olaf exclaimed, bouncing with joy.
"I'm going to be the bestest friend to this little one. We're going to build snowmen together, and go sledding, and—"
Anna laughed, placing a hand on Olaf's head.
"I think we'll wait until she's a little older for that, Olaf," she said with a grin.
Olaf pouted for a moment but then brightened up.
"Okay, but I'll be ready when she is!"
The room filled with laughter as the group shared in the joy of welcoming A'Laylianna into their lives. The love and warmth in the room was palpable, a testament to the strong bonds that held their family together.
As the morning wore on, the group settled into a comfortable rhythm.
Anna and Elsa chatted softly, reminiscing about their childhood and marveling at how much had changed.
Kristoff and Sven sat nearby, sharing quiet moments together, while Olaf continued to hover near the baby, occasionally offering to tell her stories or sing her lullabies.
Every so often, Elsa would glance down at A'Laylianna, who slept peacefully in her arms, and her heart would swell with gratitude. This was everything she had ever wanted—a family filled with love and support. At one point, as Anna sat beside her, her eyes still full of wonder at the tiny life they were now responsible for, she reached over and took her sister's hand.
"Thank you, Anna," she said softly, her voice thick with emotion.
"For always being there for me. For being here today. I couldn't have done any of this without you."
Anna's eyes filled with tears again for what seemed to be the umpteenth time that day, and she squeezed Elsa's hand tightly.
"We're in this together, Elsa," she whispered.
"Always."
The two sisters shared a quiet, meaningful glance, their bond now stronger than ever. They had been through so much together, and now, as they welcomed this new chapter in their lives, they knew they would face whatever challenges came their way as a family.
As the hours passed, and the sun climbed higher in the sky, the group continued to bask in the joy of the moment, knowing that this was just the beginning of a new adventure.
And as A'Laylianna slept soundly in her mother's arms, surrounded by the people who loved her most, the future seemed bright and full of endless possibilities.
And in that peaceful moment, everything felt right in the world.