Questions and an Answer

15 years ago...(The next day after 'The Incident')

It was almost noon. By that point, many had been out and about doing their daily activities. Except for Agdar, who was laying in bed in his chambers. He was on the left side of the bed, facing the doors of the balcony. A small headache plagued him, most likely a small hangover from the alcohol. Of course, a headache that was the least of his worries. To put it bluntly, he was a huge fucking mess. Events from last night still played through his head. Over and over. No matter how hard he tried to ignore it, it would still play out.

The sound of the door opening was heard. Lifting up his head a bit, Agdar saw Idun holding a cup of water. She walked in and closed the door, giving the couple some privacy.

"Hey," Idun greeted. "I brought you some water."

"T-thank you," Agdar replied as he fully sat up.

Idun walked to his side and gave him the glass of water. Agdar took the glass and drank the whole glass rather quickly before setting the now empty cup down.

"How are you feeling?" Idun asked, hoping the break the silence.

"Fine..." Agdar answered rather somberly.

Idun looked at her husband. In all the years she had known him, she had never seen Agdar in this state. He was always filled with confidence & bravery. Right now he looked so...broken & vulnerable. It honestly ached her heart just looking at him like this.

"The council said that they will handle your duties for however long you need to rest from your...fight last night," Idun bought up.

The royal council had been informed of the events of last night, with certain details being changed of course. The story Idun had told them was that Agdar tried to stop Stonewall from escaping, but they both gotten into a fight, while Kai and Storstrand also tried to help. The fight ended with Agdar shooting him in the arm leg as a last resort. It was a lie of course, but no one must never know the truth. Agdar didn't respond to that statement.

"Kai and Storstrand are doing alright. Kai's cut wasn't anything serious, and Storstrand's rib area was only bruised. I told them that you were sorry, but they said that they weren't mad. If anything, they don't blame you."

Nothing still came out of Agdar's mouth. When it did, it wasn't anything Idun didn't expect, nor wanted to hear.

"I'm pathetic."

"You're not," she assured him.

"Idun, look at me. I'm the king. A symbol to the people. I represent good moral and high esteem. Last night, I wasn't any of those things. I almost killed a man in a drunken rage, I'm laying bed with a hangover, and I'm emotionally crippled. I. Am. Pathetic."

"You're anything but pathetic."

"How can you still talk to me that, nonetheless look at me? Especially after how I acted for the past several months. You deserve better than a monster."

"You're not a monster!" Idun almost shouted. "You were just angry and hurt. All you did was make a mistake. You're a good man, Agdar. I still love you because I know that person last night wasn't the real you. Tell me, would a monster feel regret for what he did, like you are right now?"

No response of some sort came out of Agdar, much to Idun's disappointment. Suddenly, Idun let out a small grunt and she clenched her stomach. That immediately alerted Agdar.

"Are you alright?" He asked.

"I'm fine. It's just the baby," Idun assured as she rubbed her stomach a bit.

Agdar brought his attention to his wife's bump. It had looked to be full term, meaning she was due to give birth sometime next month. More guilt then washed over him. Here he is letting her care for him while it should be the other way around.

"You shouldn't do this," Agdar spoke up.

"Beg your pardon?"

"You're my wife. I'm the one who should be taking care of you."

"But you're also my husband. I take care of you when I need to."

"You're with child."

"Doesn't mean I'm incapable. Agdar, I know you like to do everything yourself, but you can't do it alone. Were suppose to look out for each other. No matter what, I'm always here for you."

For a brief moment, silence fell over.

"Would you like to lay down?" Agdar asked.

"I would like that," Idun responded.

Agdar moved to the right side of the bed. Soon after, Idun slowly laid down on her back.

"Better?" Agdar spoke up.

"Much better," she replied.

Both gave small smiles to each other. Agdar moved a bit closer to his wife. Once again, he took notice of her baby bump.

"Do you mind if I…"

"Of course dear." Idun knew what were his intentions were.

Agdar shifted himself near Idun's stomach area. Slowly, he placed his hand over her bump and rubbed it gently.

"Hello little one," Agdar started. "I know I haven't talked to you in a while. Your mama and I have been...going through a rough time. But we're doing alright now. I haven't forgotten you..."

Before Agdar could continue, he paused. He looked away as he tried to think his words. Agdar brought his attention back to the bump.

"I just want to let you know that...I'm so sorry for neglecting you for the past few months. I was so distraught that I have forgotten what I had left. I hurt the ones that I cared about, and I almost destroyed myself. If Elsa were still here..." He stopped for a moment. "...she would've hated seeing me like this. It would've hurt her. Could you ever, ever forgive me?" Several tears trailed from Agdar's eyes as he spoken those final words.

Shortly after giving his little speech, he felt a small kick from inside Idun's baby bump. A small smile crept across his face.

"I think the baby accepted your apology." Idun placed her hand over his. "...And so have I."

Agdar looked at his wife, who had her own tears as well. They both stared at each other before they wrapped themselves together. Laying back on the bed, they held each other tightly and kissed each other deeply as if they were reunited after being separated for a long period of time. In a way, it was true.

"Thank you, Idun," Agdar whispered as he pulled from the kiss and pressed his forehead against hers.

"I missed you…" Idun stroked his face, more tears streamed from her eyes. "I missed you so much."

"Don't worry, love...I'm never leaving you or the baby ever again." Agdar stroked his wife's face before giving her another kiss.


Agdar was on the balcony that was connected to his & Idun's chambers. At the moment, he was understandably tired. It was around the early hours of the evening in Arendelle. It also signifies the drop in temperature at this time of the year. Of course, it didn't bother him that much. Even when his bare hands touched the cold railings and the air was cold enough to see his own breath. Living in Norway all his life does have that effect. He can't say the same for Idun though.

"You'll catch a cold if you stay out here."

Agdar turned to see Idun standing at the balcony doorway, her shawl wrapped around herself.

"I'll be inside in a moment," Agdar assured her.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Just thinking."

Both rulers had spent most of the day telling Anna about her older sister. Whatever questions she had, they gladly answered. They had told Anna stories of Elsa's early life and every important detail about her.

All except one though.

"You told Anna everything about Elsa, but you didn't tell her about what Elsa could do?" Idun asked as she walked to her husband's side. "Why?"

"I feel as if that's a different topic to talk about. Besides, I don't think Anna would believe us if we did tell her about Elsa's...gift."

"You're not going to wait 15 years again to tell her, are you?" With those words it would sound like a joke, however, Idun was serious.

"Don't worry, I won't," Agdar said. "Once Anna gets the hang into her queen lessons, I'll take her to the Valley of the Living Rock. I suppose it would be a good place to help her understand. When that's handled I'll tell her then."

After their talk in the garden, the topic of Anna's queen lessons was brought up. To Agdar's surprise, Anna suggested that perhaps she'll start them after she turned 15. It would give her and Agdar time to prepare.

"Though it's not a visit I look forward too..." Agdar trailed off that sentence glumly.

Idun comfortably wrapped her hands around his arm.

"I'm sure they forgave you long ago. You said that they've been connected to your family for many, many years. Surely they won't let that event ruin it."

"Still...I'll cross that bridge when it comes. Plus, it gives me time to prepare. I hid the fact that Anna had a sister for 15 years. Surely hiding one more secret for several more months won't hurt. After that no more secrets. That I promise."

"If you say so…" Idun agreed, although reluctantly. For some reason, a nagging in her head told her that this wasn't a good idea. "We probably should go back in now." She brought up after feeling a cold breeze.

"I suppose that's a good idea."

Arms still hooked together, both rulers slowly walked back to their bedroom.

"I think you could use a warm bath," Idun suggested. "You've been out in the cold most of the day."

"It's not that cold."

"Your freezing hand says otherwise."

"You worry too much about me, love. I've told you this many times before, the cold doesn't bother me. My Viking ancestors used to face colder weather than this. I'm resistant to the cold. It's in my blood."

"So you often boasted about."

Both chuckled at that statement.

"But I guess a warm bath does sound nice. Maybe a glass of wine as well."

"Both do sound nice."

"Of course, you're welcome to join for either if you wish. Or both..."

"Agdar!" Idun replied playfully shocked and lightly blushed as they both stopped at the doorway inside of their room at that very moment.

"It's not a bad idea though, and you know it," Agdar had a sly smirk.

"I suppose," Idun admitted as gave a flustered smile.

Agdar chuckled as he closed the balcony doors. Whatever happened in the chambers that night remained strictly between the couple. They may be king & queen, but they're still husband & wife.


The chapel in the castle courtyard doesn't normally receive visitors at this time of the day, save for the bishop himself. There were, however, occasions where a lone individual would stop by the holy place. As of now, that individual was Princess Anna.

After spending most of the day talking to her parents, Anna managed to get time to herself. Once she got through talking about Elsa and her Queen duties, she was given her punishment. The punishment: she wasn't allowed to ride Kjekk for the rest of the winter. Normally, it wouldn't bother her since she would find other things to do. But it did because it presented her with a problem.

Ever since she left Ice Palace, Anna contemplated plans on when and how to see Elsa again. And she wasn't talking about a possibility. No, she vowed to see her again. She didn't like the idea of Elsa being all lonely up there, especially after everything they went through. The friendship Anna had formed with her is something she cannot overlook. With her horse out of commission and not wanting to expose her, Anna didn't know what else to do. So she figured she would go get her answers in a place where people go when they have no other options.

Anna entered the chapel. There was no one around, not even Bishop Ruud. Perhaps that was a good thing, she supposed. Entering the chapel, Anna walked down the aisle in between the pew benches. She walked to the very front on one side of benches and sat down. There, she placed her hands together, lowered her head, and started praying.

"Hey Lord, it's me, Anna. I know it's been a while since I last talked to you, but there's a reason why I'm here."

Anna stopped her prayer and took this moment what to stay next. Once she had, she continued.

"I know that you can hear me and that you're always there. I know that you would listen to a princess's prayer. Yes, I know I'm of royal blood, I shouldn't ask for more. Still, I can't help but ask you to help someone I know. There's a girl who's named Elsa. I'm talking about the other one, not my sister. Boy, that's gonna get confusing...Anyway, I don't know what I'm going to do. I want to help her, but I don't know how without anyone knowing...for the time being."

Anna paused again.

"Please Lord, I ask for nothing, I can get by. But I know somebody less lucky than I. God, help me find a way to help Elsa. Please."

"Princess Anna?" a voice said that made her jump.

"Oh, hello, Bishop Ruud." Anna looked at the Bishop walking towards her.

"I didn't interrupt anything, did I?"

"You didn't. I was just about done. How you've been?"

"I've been fine, thank you. It is good to see you. I was worried about your well being when word got around that you were lost. I prayed for your safe return and looks like they've been answered."

"Thank you, Bishop. I'm doing alright now."

"Yet, you looked trouble. Is something on your mind, princess?"

"Something like that," Anna paused. "My parents told me about my sister."

"Ah, so they finally told you about Elsa?"

"Yes."

"That was a difficult time for Arendelle. Although it was long ago, it still feels fresh in my mind." Bishop Ruud sat down next to her. "I remember that almost every day afterward, many gathered here to offer their prayers for your parents and for the safe return of your sister. Your father especially took it very hard."

"So I've been told…"

"Indeed. He was a frequent visitor during those times. Even more so after his little...incident. I assume he told you about that."

"He did. It's still hard to believe though."

"While the way he handled it was wrong, I do not blame him. He may be a king, but he's still a person. There's no such thing as a perfect human being. Everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives, be it small or huge. Why even I am guilty of making such mistakes."

"Hmm." Was what Anna managed to reply.

"Though I imagine something else is bothering you." Ruud took notice of Anna's deep thinking expression.

"Yes...It's not anything bad!"

"I wouldn't think of that. Do you wish to speak of it though?"

"If I tell you, will you promise to keep it between us?"

"The only person who will know besides us would be God himself. Speak away, princess."

"Okay, I recently met this...girl, several days before I got lost," Anna added that detail in order to not get the bishop suspicious. "She hasn't had an easy life. Her parents were nonexistent and she was abused by her caretakers in her early life. She lives alone now, but she's afraid of coming near people."

"Do your parents know about this?"

"No. I much rather not tell them about her, for the time being."

"Does this girl have a name?"

"I prefer not to mention that as well, out of respect for her."

"I understand."

"Anyway, when I think about what she went through just makes me feel so bad for her. What would possess someone to hurt a person, especially an innocent child!? It's just..."Anna paused as she took a deep small breath. "Why can the world be so cruel sometimes?"

"There are things that happen that are beyond our control," Ruud explained. "You can't right every wrong in this world."

"I can sure as well try though. I know I've only known her for a short time, but whenever I think about her...I get this feeling in me. Like I...I…"

"Like you want to help her?"

Anna gave a small nod. "I just don't know if I can."

"The Lord works in mysterious ways. Perhaps it was his plan for you and this girl to meet." Ruud put his hand on Anna's shoulder and gave a small smile "Where it'll go can only be up to you, princess."

With that, Bishop Ruud stood up and walked away, leaving Anna alone with her thoughts.


Later that night Anna found herself back in her room laying on her bed. So far, she still hasn't found the answer to her question about Elsa. As she relaxed on her bed, she was thinking about the other Elsa, that being her sister.

Anna did find it a coincidence to meet someone named Elsa and have a sister with the same name. At one point, her parents showed a painting of her sister in her toddler years. Anna did notice some similarities between them such as the blonde hair blue eyes. Could Elsa really...

"No way, she couldn't be."

Anna did have her reasons for thinking this way. In the past, Anna had met other women and girls named Elsa before. Some of them were blonde and had blue eyes as well too, though not the same shade of blonde as the Elsa she knew. Also the name Elsa wasn't really a rarity name, like her cousin Rapunzel. Second of all, from what Anna could gather, Elsa had spent all of her early life with bad people, while her sister was taken at the age of three. And lastly, Elsa has magic. Not once did either of her parents bring up her sister having magic. If she did, surely they would've told her that, right?

Pulling that out her thoughts, she reflected on Bishop Ruud's words. Was it really fate for her and Elsa to meet? If so, will they see each other again?

Hoping it'll help her think better, Anna got off of her bed and walked to her window. Out in the distance were several mountains. They were part of a mountain range a little north of the kingdom. The North Mountain, where Elsa resided, was part of that range. Going there by horse wouldn't take long, but that wasn't really an option right now and no way Anna was going to wait until spring. There's also the option to hike over there. That would take a bit longer but it wasn't out of the question.

That presented two more issues. The first problem, the townspeople would take an interest in her going in out of town several times, especially since she's a frequent visitor to the town. They would probably notice after a short while. The second problem, walls. Surrounding the town of Arendelle were walls. One side was connected to the castle, the other was connected to the fjord entry. The walls go a bit deep into the woods. It would take a lot of time just to go around them. Time in which Anna did not have, especially without a horse.

"What do I do?" Anna then stared at her ceiling. "Send me a sign or something! Anything, really!"

Nothing was heard. As Anna sighed in frustration, she leaned on a nearby desk. In the process, she accidentally knocked several things off. One slightly big round object fell off her desk and rolled over to the wall near a corner. Its speed was fast enough to knock into the wall. However, Anna took note of the sound of the knock.

Deciding to examine the wall, she went to the corner. She knocked on the wall as she would on a door. It was was hollow, much like a door. At that moment, Anna had a sudden epiphany. Throughout her childhood, Anna had discovered several secret passages in the castle. Some she even used, but never told her parents. The passages she found were in almost every room in the castle. Except in her room since she never really spent a lot of time in here. She wondered…

Anna kneeled down and slowly felt around the wall. After several moments, her suspicions came true as the wall opened. On the other side was a small tunnel that was big enough for a human to crawl in. As she continues to examine the door, Anna noticed something on the latch door. It looked to be a piece of paper that was pinned on the wall of the door. Judging by how it looks, Anna guessed the paper to be very old, several hundred years old at least.

On the piece of paper looked to be a drawing of sorts. After careful examinations, she had concluded it to be a map of sorts. There was a noticeable line that went from what resembled the castle, through the walls that connected it, to the very end. That end looked to be several miles from the mountain range.

Anna stared in disbelief. She took another look down the tunnel. Before she could get any ideas, a yawn escaped from her mouth. Looking over at a clock in her room, she saw that it was late. It had been a very long day and she could use some sleep. Tomorrow she'll explore more of the tunnel. If it is as accurate as the old map, then perhaps she had finally found the answer to her question.


(Update 4/10/2020: I've added in Idun(a)'s shawl from Frozen 2, and removed the detail about her from Corona as well)

Because the internet could use some more AgdarxIdun (Agdun? Idar? Idk..) goodies. I admit, I may like them more than KrisAnna and HElsa (Yes, I like HansxElsa. If you don't, that's fine). The reason why is probably because we know little about them. Plus, they're pretty much fun to write, especially Ags (even though I'm making him suffer a lot in this story, hehe...).

Okay, I can probably hear some of you groaning in frustration already at both Agdar & Anna. I don't blame you if you do, but I have several other things planned for this fic. It'll probably be a little while before...things happen. So please try to bear with me. That being said, I hope the reasons for their actions are believable enough.

I figure magic isn't really something Agdar & Idun would like to talk about since it probably does bring painful memories (keep in mind that in this fic Agdar couldn't even step out in the snow for 5 years after Elsa's kidnapping). As for Anna, I don't see her as an idiot nor do I wish to portray her as such. Given the information she was told, and other things, I figure it was logical for her to come to the conclusion she had made.

I got the idea with Anna in the chapel and talking to the Bishop from a scene in The Hunchback of Notre Dame where Esmeralda talks to the Archdeacon. I thought it would a little neat scene to add (I actually did consider adding 'God Help the Outcasts' but I didn't think it would be fitting. Though I managed to sneak in some lines).

And yes, Bishop Ruud is the same guy who crowned Elsa in the movie (though thats not his official name).

Putting all that aside, I still hoped you guys enjoyed this chapter. Next chapter, we'll find out if Anna will visit Elsa again.

Thanks for the favs, follows, and reviews. Happy Reading. (Also, a quick thank you to SmilingStarcat for your thoughtful review. You did not bring me down, you were just giving out some helpful tips which I do appreciate. I do hope to improve in the future).