**Chapter 2: Survival**

Iduna slowly sat up, assessing her surroundings. She was on a rocky beach, with no sign of her ship or her crew. The storm had passed, leaving behind a eerie calm. Her head pounded, and she could feel the saltwater stinging her eyes. She stumbled to her feet, taking stock of her situation. She was alone, stranded on a foreign shore, with no idea how she was going to get back to Arendelle. As she looked down at her clothes, Iduna realized that she must have been washed up on the shore in a sorry state. Her coronet braid had come undone, and her brown hair was matted with seaweed and salt. She was bruised and battered, but she was alive. And that was all that mattered. Iduna took a deep breath, steeling herself for the challenges ahead. She would survive this ordeal, no matter what it took. She would find a way back to Arendelle, and to her family. And she would make sure that they knew she was still alive, and that she would never give up on them. She began to explore the beach, searching for any signs of civilization. The shore was rocky and barren, with no signs of buildings or people. Iduna walked for what felt like hours, her feet aching and her body tired. She stumbled over rocks and fallen trees, but she kept going, driven by her determination to survive. As the sun began to set, Iduna spotted something in the distance. It was a small cottage, nestled in a valley surrounded by trees. Smoke was rising from the chimney, and Iduna's heart leapt with hope. Maybe she would find help there. She made her way towards the cottage, her legs trembling with exhaustion. As she approached, she saw a figure moving around the garden. It was a woman, tending to a patch of vegetables. Iduna called out, her voice hoarse from shouting over the wind. The woman looked up, startled, and Iduna saw a look of surprise on her face. "Can I help you?" she asked, approaching Iduna cautiously. Iduna explained her situation, and the woman listened intently. "My name is Elara," she said, when Iduna finished. "You can come in and rest for a while. We'll figure out what to do next." Iduna nodded gratefully, following Elara into the cottage. She was given a warm meal and a place to rest, and for the first time since the shipwreck, she felt a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she would make it through this after all. As she lay on the bed, Iduna thought about her family back in Arendelle. She wondered if they were looking for her, if they thought she was dead. She hoped that they knew she was still alive, and that she would do everything in her power to get back to them. But for now, she was safe, and that was all that mattered. Iduna closed her eyes, feeling a sense of exhaustion wash over her. She knew that she had a long journey ahead of her, but she was ready to face it, one step at a time.