Gift-giving – An Elsanna Ficlet

Note: Vaguely inspired by the opening of Lady and the Tramp.

Elsa let out a little gasp as a white ball of fluff burst from the blue wrappings. The wee pup’s eyes were dewy and bright, its face silky-soft.

“Oh, Anna, she’s lovely!” Elsa cried, and the queen of Arendelle began to giggle lightly as the puppy began eagerly licking her face.

“One of the townsfolk was selling puppies and I snapped this one up,” Anna explained, remembering fondly how the good citizen had been so awestruck at doing business with a princess. “She reminded me of a snowball and… she made me think of you…”

Elsa gazed at her sister adoringly.

“I wanted to get you something for your birthday,” Anna said softly. “After all, on my birthday you went to such wondrous lengths to make me happy. But I couldn’t think of what to give you. You’re the Snow Queen, you have so many wonderful things already. But I saw this puppy and I thought… I know it can’t compare with all the lovely things you showered me with…”

“Anna,” Elsa murmured, “it’s perfect, absolutely perfect. Anything you would have gotten me would have been perfect. And if my birthday had come and you were empty-handed, my heart would still glow with joy – for you, as you are, are a greater gift than anything.”

Elsa caught Anna in her arms and kissed her gently, the excited dog sliding from her lap and yipping as it raced around the two of them.