**Chapter 2: The Shipwreck**

The storm ravaged the ship, its wooden hull creaking and groaning as the waves crashed against it. Iduna clung to a piece of debris, her brown hair, tied up in a low braided bun, whipping about her face as she prayed for survival. The salty sea air stung her eyes, and she squinted through the spray, searching for any sign of Agnarr or their daughters, Elsa and Anna. But they were nowhere to be seen. As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the waves, Iduna felt a sense of despair wash over her. The ship was taking on water, and Agnarr was shouting orders to the sailors, his voice lost in the howling wind. She saw him get swept overboard, and her screams were lost in the storm. Iduna closed her eyes, praying for survival, as the storm raged on. When she opened them again, she was alone, the wreckage of the ship scattered around her. She was washed up on a sandy beach, her body battered and bruised. She lay there, her eyes fixed on the horizon, as the sun beat down on her. As she lay there, she thought of Elsa and Anna, and a sob caught in her throat. Her daughters were safe in Arendelle, or so she hoped. She remembered the day they had left, Elsa's door locked, and Anna's worried face. Iduna's heart ached with worry, but she knew she had to focus on survival. The sun beat down on her, and Iduna drifted in and out of consciousness. She was vaguely aware of voices, footsteps, and the feeling of being lifted onto a stretcher. When she opened her eyes again, she was in a grand hall, surrounded by stone walls and ornate tapestries. A kind-faced woman smiled at her, and Iduna tried to speak, but her voice was hoarse. "Welcome, Your Majesty," the woman said, curtsying. "I am Queen Alice. You are in the southern isles, and you have been brought here to our palace." Iduna's eyes widened as she took in the queen's words. "How...how did I get here?" she asked, her voice still rough. Queen Alice's expression turned sympathetic. "You washed up on our shores, injured and alone. But do not worry, you are safe now. We will do everything in our power to help you recover." Iduna's thoughts turned to Agnarr, and she sat up, a pang of grief striking her heart. "My husband...Agnarr?" she asked, her voice trembling. Queen Alice's face faltered, and she placed a gentle hand on Iduna's arm. "I'm afraid he did not survive the shipwreck, Your Majesty." Tears pricked at the corners of Iduna's eyes as she processed the news. She was alone, in a foreign land, with no sign of her daughters. But she was determined to survive, for Elsa and Anna's sake. As Queen Alice summoned the palace staff to attend to Iduna's needs, Iduna's thoughts turned to her daughters. She hoped they were safe, and that she would see them again soon. In Arendelle, Elsa stood in her bedroom, her door locked, and her heart heavy with worry. She had been feeling so out of control lately, and the thought of her parents seeking help for her powers was both comforting and terrifying. Anna knocked on the door, concern etched on her face. "Elsa, are you okay? Mom and Dad have been gone for hours." Elsa hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She didn't want to worry Anna, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. "I'll be fine, Anna," she called through the door. "Just...just give me some time, okay?" Anna's voice was muffled on the other side of the door. "Okay, Elsa. But if you need me, just let me know." Elsa smiled, feeling a pang of love for her sister. She knew Anna would always be there for her, no matter what. Meanwhile, Iduna lay back on her bed, her eyes fixed on the ceiling as she tried to process her new reality. She was alone, injured, and in a foreign land. But she was determined to survive, and to find a way back to her daughters. Little did she know, her journey was just beginning, and it would lead her to a new family, and a new purpose.