Chapter 2: A Desperate Struggle

Days blurred together as Iduna floated on the vast expanse of the ocean, her body numb and her spirit crushed. She had lost all sense of time, and her only companions were the sea creatures that swam around her makeshift liferaft. The sun beat down on her, relentless in its intensity, and Iduna felt her skin burning and blistered. Her eyes scanned the horizon, searching for any sign of rescue, but there was nothing. Just the endless blue waters, stretching out in every direction. As the days passed, Iduna's body began to feel the effects of her ordeal. She was thirsty and hungry, and her muscles ached from the constant exposure to the elements. Her brown hair, once styled in a neat coronet braid, was now tangled and matted, and her eyes felt gritty from the salt spray. She tried to stand up, but her legs were weak and uncoordinated, and she collapsed back onto the liferaft. Iduna's mind was a jumble of emotions, her grief for Agnarr's loss warring with her fear of being alone and adrift. She thought of her daughters, Elsa and Anna, and wondered if she would ever see them again. She thought of her husband, and the life they had built together in Arendelle. She felt lost and alone, and the weight of her sorrow threatened to overwhelm her. Just when she thought she couldn't go on, Iduna spotted a fishing boat on the horizon. She waved her arms, her voice hoarse from shouting, until the sailors spotted her and pulled her aboard. Exhausted and grief-stricken, Iduna collapsed onto the deck, her body wracked with sobs. The sailors wrapped her in blankets, offering her food and water, but Iduna couldn't eat or drink. All she could do was weep for the loss of her beloved Agnarr. The sailors tried to comfort her, speaking softly and stroking her hair, but Iduna was beyond consolation. As the fishing boat sailed towards Arendelle, Iduna slowly began to come to terms with her new reality. She was alive, but Agnarr was gone. She thought of her daughters, and the life they would have to rebuild without him. She felt a sense of determination rising up within her, a resolve to keep going, no matter what. The days passed, and Iduna slowly began to heal. She ate and drank, gradually rebuilding her strength. She told the sailors about her husband, and her daughters, and the life they had left behind. The sailors listened with kindness and compassion, and Iduna felt a sense of gratitude towards them. Finally, the fishing boat sailed into the harbor at Arendelle, and Iduna caught sight of the castle rising up above the town. Her heart swelled with emotion, and she felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was home, and she would be with her daughters soon. As the sailors helped her off the boat, Iduna took a deep breath of the cool, crisp air. She felt a sense of peace settle over her, and she knew that she would be okay. She would get through this, with the help of her daughters, and the love they shared. The journey back to the castle was a blur, as Iduna's emotions overwhelmed her. She saw her daughters, Elsa and Anna, running towards her, their faces filled with joy and concern. She hugged them tightly, feeling a sense of relief and gratitude wash over her. "Mother!" Elsa exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion. "We were so worried about you!" Iduna smiled, hugging her daughters tightly. "I'm okay, my dear ones," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. "I'm home, and I'm with you. That's all that matters." As they walked towards the castle, Iduna felt a sense of hope rising up within her. She knew that she would always carry Agnarr's memory with her, but she also knew that she had her daughters, and the love they shared. She would get through this, together, as a family.