**Chapter 6: Return to Arendelle**

The sound of seagulls filled the air as the fishing boat approached the shores of Arendelle. Iduna stood up, her eyes fixed on the castle in the distance, her heart racing with a mix of emotions. She had been gone for what felt like an eternity, and now she was finally back. The fishermen, Grim and Erik, helped her gather her belongings, and soon she was standing on the dock, the cool breeze whipping her hair into a frenzy. As she made her way to the palace, Iduna's thoughts were a jumble of emotions. She was eager to see her daughters, Elsa and Anna, but she was also dreading the pain of telling them about Agnarr's death. She had been so sure that she would never see them again, and now that she was back, she felt a sense of trepidation. The palace guards, dressed in their finest uniforms, stood at attention as Iduna approached. They looked at her with a mix of curiosity and concern, and one of them stepped forward to greet her. "Your Majesty," he said, bowing low. "Welcome back to Arendelle. We've been worried sick about you." Iduna smiled weakly, feeling a sense of gratitude towards the guard. "Thank you," she said. "I'm home now. Please, tell the girls that I'm here to see them." The guard nodded and disappeared into the palace, leaving Iduna to wait. She took a deep breath, smoothing out her dress and trying to compose herself. She had been through so much, but she knew that she had to be strong for her daughters. As she waited, Iduna couldn't help but think about Agnarr. She missed him terribly, and the pain of his loss still felt like an open wound. She remembered the way he had smiled at her, the way he had held her hand, and she felt a lump form in her throat. The door to the palace opened, and Elsa and Anna came running out, their faces alight with joy. "Mother!" they exclaimed in unison, rushing towards her. Iduna's heart swelled with love as she opened her arms to her daughters. She hugged them tightly, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She was home, and she was with the people she loved. As they hugged, Iduna felt a sense of peace settle over her. She knew that she still had a long way to go, but for now, she was exactly where she was meant to be. She pulled back and looked at her daughters, taking in their happy faces. "I'm so glad to be home," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. Elsa and Anna looked at her with concern, and Elsa asked, "Mother, what happened? You were gone for so long. We were worried sick about you." Iduna took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. She knew that she had to tell them about Agnarr, but she wasn't sure how. She looked at her daughters, and saw the love and concern in their eyes. "I'll tell you everything," she said. "But for now, let's just enjoy being together again. I'm home, and I'm safe." Elsa and Anna nodded, and the three of them hugged again, holding each other tightly. Iduna knew that she still had a long way to go, but for now, she was exactly where she was meant to be. She was home, and she was with the people she loved. As they pulled back, Iduna saw the palace staff gathered behind Elsa and Anna. They were all smiling and welcoming her back, and Iduna felt a sense of gratitude towards them. "Thank you," she said, smiling at them. "I'm glad to be back." The palace staff bowed and smiled, and Iduna knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be. She was home, and she was at peace.