**Chapter 6: The Search for Iduna**

In a distant land, Prince Hans's eyes gleamed with a mix of determination and desperation as he pored over a tattered map, his auburn hair disheveled from days of traveling. Weeks had passed since his failed attempt to take over Arendelle during the "Frozen Summer", and he had been on the run ever since. His brother, Lars, had been his only ally, and together they had been searching for a way to escape the consequences of Hans's actions. As Hans studied the map, Lars entered the small, dingy room they had been using as a temporary hideout. "Hans, we need to talk," Lars said, his voice low and urgent. "We can't stay here anymore. The people of Arendelle will be looking for you, and we can't risk being caught." Hans nodded, his mind racing with the possibilities. He had been so close to achieving his goal, but in the end, he had been thwarted by the royal sisters and their foolish notions of love and loyalty. He had to admit, he had underestimated them, but he was not one to give up easily. "What do you propose we do?" Hans asked, his eyes narrowing as he looked at his brother. Lars hesitated before speaking. "I think we should try to make our way back to Arendelle. But not as ourselves. We need to find a way to blend in, to become someone else." Hans's eyes lit up with interest. "Go on." Lars took a deep breath. "I've been thinking. You're still young, Hans. You could pass as a child, a refugee from a neighboring kingdom. We could try to get you into Arendelle, to start fresh, to leave your past behind." Hans's face twisted in a mixture of emotions. He had never been one to take kindly to being told what to do, but Lars's words struck a chord. He had been so focused on his own ambitions that he had never stopped to consider the consequences of his actions. He had hurt people, innocent people, and he had to make things right. As they made their plans, Hans couldn't shake off the feeling that he was taking a huge risk. But he was desperate for a second chance, and if becoming a child again was the only way to achieve it, then so be it. Days turned into weeks as they prepared for their journey. Hans was nervous but determined. He knew that he had to leave his past behind and start anew. As they set off towards Arendelle, Hans felt a sense of trepidation. What would happen when he arrived? Would he be able to blend in, to become someone else? The journey was long and arduous, but finally, they saw the outline of Arendelle in the distance. Hans's heart skipped a beat as he gazed at the frozen fjord, the snow-covered mountains rising up like giants. He felt a mix of emotions: fear, excitement, and a hint of hope. As they made their way through the snowy landscape, Hans couldn't help but think about the people he had hurt, about the pain he had caused. He knew that he had a long way to go to make things right, but he was willing to try. The cold winter air hit Hans like a slap in the face as they entered the kingdom. He shivered, feeling a sense of unease wash over him. But he was determined to make a new life for himself, to leave his past behind and start anew. Little did he know, his journey was just beginning, and it would lead him to a place he never could have imagined.