Chapter 5: Return to Arendelle

The familiar buildings and the castle of Arendelle came into view as the fishing boat sailed into the fjord. Iduna's heart swelled with emotion as she saw the place she called home. She had been away for what felt like an eternity, and she was eager to be reunited with her daughters. The fishermen helped her off the boat, and Iduna stood on the shore, feeling the warm sun on her face. As she walked towards the castle, Iduna saw Elsa and Anna running towards her, their faces filled with joy and relief. "Mother!" they exclaimed, throwing their arms around her. Iduna hugged them tightly, feeling a sense of happiness and gratitude. She had been given a second chance, and she was determined to make the most of it. The three of them walked into the castle, arm in arm, feeling a sense of peace and happiness that they hadn't felt in days. They knew that they still had challenges ahead of them, but they were together, and that was all that mattered. As they entered the castle, Iduna was greeted by the warm smile of the castle staff. They had all been worried about her and the king, and they were overjoyed to see her safe and sound. Iduna smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards these people who had been like a second family to her. Elsa and Anna chattered excitedly as they helped their mother settle into her chambers. They asked her about her journey and how she had survived the shipwreck. Iduna told them about the storm and how she had lost King Agnarr. The girls listened with wide eyes, and Iduna could see the sadness and concern etched on their faces. As the day passed, Iduna began to feel a sense of routine returning to her life. She spent time with her daughters, getting them to open up about their own experiences during the shipwreck. They told her about how they had been separated from her and how they had struggled to cope with the loss of their father. The castle staff brought them food and drink, and Iduna felt a sense of comfort wash over her. She was home, and she was with the people she loved. As the sun began to set, Iduna sat with her daughters on the balcony, watching the stars twinkle to life in the night sky. They talked about the future and how they would rebuild their lives without King Agnarr. Iduna reassured them that they would face it together, as a family. As they sat there, Iduna felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that they still had challenges ahead of them, but she was grateful to be home with her daughters. The next few days passed in a blur of activity as Iduna settled back into her role as queen. She met with her advisors, discussing the implications of King Agnarr's death and the future of Arendelle. But despite the demands of her position, Iduna's thoughts were with her daughters. She was determined to be there for them, to support them and protect them. As she looked at Elsa and Anna, Iduna felt a sense of pride and love. They were strong and resilient, and they would get through this difficult time together. And as they sat down to dinner that night, Iduna knew that they would face whatever came next, as a family. The atmosphere in the castle was somber, as everyone mourned the loss of King Agnarr. Iduna knew that she had to be strong for her daughters and her people, but it was hard to shake off the feeling of grief that had settled in her heart. She was grateful for the love and support of her family, and she knew that together, they would heal and move forward. The days turned into a week, and Iduna started to feel like herself again. She was still grieving, but she was also finding ways to honor King Agnarr's memory and to move forward. And as she looked at Elsa and Anna, she knew that she would always be there for them, to protect and support them, no matter what the future held.