(Here's the new chapter! Enjoy! Reviews are appreciated!)
Stinky closed Idunn's medical file after writing one last line. "I do believe with the support of the new pills, Idunn will be able to pay a visit to the village when the chest tube is removed. She will also be able to wear a shirt."
Arianna and Rapunzel looked at each other excitedly.
"I say that will take approximately three weeks. I will be in Corona for a month, so I will assist in the removal. I do believe it is time for a mobility upgrade." Stinky said.
Idunn looked curious.
Stinky went to the medical cupboard and unfolded a walker.
"In true fashion, much like my brother, this is the fancy stuff. It not only assists you with walking, but it even has a basket for essentials that turns into a seat! It even has handbrakes and a cup holder! Do you like it?"
"It's perfect!" Idunn exclaimed. "Thank you Stinky!"
Stinky grinned. "You're welcome." He rolled the walker towards Idunn's bed. It was blue in colour. "How about we try sit in the chair for writing the letter?"
Idunn looked at the chair nervously.
Arianna squeezed her hand. "I will be right here." Rapunzel squeezed her other hand. "So will I."
Idunn inhaled deeply. Arianna swung Idunn's legs gently over the side of the bed. Rapunzel cranked up the bed to a sitting position and lowered the bed down. Idunn stared at her legs as the bed went down.
Pascal wriggled underneath the blanket and looked up at Rapunzel's shoulder. Pascal was a smart chameleon, and so he looked around to find the fastest way to jump onto Rapunzel's shoulder. He looked up at Idunn's chest. She would obviously stand up, and it would allow Pascal to jump to Idunn's shoulder.
Pascal jumped onto Idunn's hand and crawled up on the outside of her IV tube, changing colours as he went up. Then he jumped onto her stomach and began to crawl slowly up Idunn's bare chest. He changed to the colour of the white bandage.
Idunn's eyes suddenly widened.
"Is there something wrong?" Arianna asked.
"I…..think…..I think there's a SPIDER ON ME!" Idunn screamed.
"Where?!" Arianna asked.
Idunn pointed to just above her bandage, where Pascal was carefully camouflaged. "IT'S MOVING!"
"Hold still!" Arianna smacked her hand right into the middle of Idunn's chest.
"AHHHHH!" Idunn screamed in pain.
"DARN IT!" Arianna sighed.
Pascal squeaked, losing his balance fast. He stuck his tongue out to grab onto the nearest place where he could continue his mission to Rapunzel. Unfortunately for Idunn, Pascal landed on her left breast. Pascal turned green again, and stared into Idunn's eyes, trying to look as innocent as possible.
Rapunzel noticed and tried not to giggle. She reached forward to grab Pascal, but Idunn looked down before she could. And she stared right into Pascal's innocent little eyes.
There was a moment of silence as Idunn stared bewildered down at the little chameleon on her breast.
"AHHHHHHHH!" Idunn screamed, shaking violently, equally whacking her chest and screaming in pain in fair doses. The monitor beeped rapidly.
Arianna grabbed Pascal tightly and put him back on Rapunzel shoulder.
"Easy…easy.. it's gone." Arianna said, sitting Idunn back up. "Just take some deep breaths." Arianna rubbed her back gently.
Idunn exhaled deeply. She gripped the side of the sheet tightly. Arianna leaned down to just underneath Idunn's head and placed her hand on Idunn's soft cheek.
"I'm always here for you, my love. You're my hero. You're my fighter. You're my warrior." Arianna hugged her tightly, stroking her hair. She gave her a quick kiss on the head and pulled the walker closer towards her sister.
"Look at you, all fancy and decked out!" Arianna laughed. "Ready to be brave, my Norwegian warrior?"
Idunn inhaled deeply and nodded. Arianna held onto Idunn's arms and guided her hands to the handles on the walker.
"Up we go!" Arianna said. Stinky helped support Idunn as well as Arianna as Idunn stood up.
Idunn wobbled slightly, but Stinky and Arianna held her firmly.
Idunn looked down at the walker. "Now what?"
"Just start walking forward. The walker wheels will do the rest."
Arianna walked slowly with Idunn, holding onto her arm and rubbing her back. Idunn was still getting used to moving around with many things attached to her. The chair was only six steps away, but it felt like miles to Idunn. She inhaled deeply with each step. It still hurt to move around, but Idunn wanted to try her hardest anyway.
At last she got to the chair. Now was the tricky bit, reversing back into the chair.
"Time to park the carriage!" Arianna giggled. She helped Idunn turn around the walker.
"Few steps backwards. Just a little bit. There we go, my Norwegian warrior. Just feel the back of the chair with your legs…..and slowly sit."
Idunn followed Arianna's instructions. She was grateful for the help, but all the attention was too overwhelming for her. She didn't like being touched by people she didn't know well such as the nurses or examined regularly. Not to mention the heart monitor wires being stuck on awkward places on her chest. On top of that, she hated the cold feel of the stethoscope they used to examine her….as if she wasn't cold enough half nude!
Idunn leaned back in the chair. Her bare back rested against the cushioned chair. Arianna pulled the table towards Idunn. Stinky took a seat next to her.
"Right. Let's get writing. Just dictate it to me, and I'll write." Stinky said, pulling out two pieces of parchment.
Half an hour later, both letters were finished. Stinky handed them to Idunn so she could proofread them. Idunn picked up Elsa's letter.
Dear Elsa, my precious golden child.
As shocking as this may sound, this is Mama. I'm alive.
Our boat crashed near Corona. Your noble father sacrificed himself for me. I was severely injured but now I am recovering in the Corona castle infirmary with my sister Arianna and her daughter and husband. This letter is not in my elegant handwriting as I am too weak to write. Stinky's brother is treating me and now Stinky himself as he is here on holiday. My heart was damaged in the boat crash due to a wooden plank impaled in my chest.
It has since been surgically removed. Stinky will give you the full medical details. I hope to recover quickly and be back home in the next three years. My golden child, you have to be strong as you wait for me. I only wish I could be at your coronation. Remember that Papa and I are so proud of you. So is Anna, who will never stop loving you.
You will always have a special place in my slightly wonky heart.
Hugs and kisses for eternity. I will see you soon.
Stay strong, my love.
Love Mama.
"It's perfect." Idunn smiled. She picked up Anna's letter.
My dear small child, Anna. I can only imagine how you feel, but this is Mama. I'm alive but injured in Corona, so I must recover. My heart is weak from my injuries and so I need three years recover. I assure you they will fly by. I am safe with my sister.
Remember that Father loved you and still loves you very much. I love you so much too, and so does Elsa. Do not ever doubt your sister's love, for I am sure you two will be close again. I hope that day will come by the time I get back home.
Wait for me, small child. Soon we will eat chocolate in the dining room, just like we used to.
Mama loves you very much. My heart beats stronger when I think about you and Elsa every day.
I will be home soon. Words cannot describe how much I miss you.
Hugs and kisses forever,
Love Mama.
Idunn inhaled sharply and placed them in an envelope. She pulled out two small strands of her hair and placed one strand in each envelope.
Arianna looked confused.
"It's proof." Idunn said. "I can only hope they believe me."
"Of course they will." Arianna kissed her head and hugged her tightly.
"Now, how about some strawberry milk? You're in the chair already." Arianna smiled. "It's my special treat for you, my beautiful Norwegian warrior."
(That's it for this chapter! Thanks for reading! Reviews are appreciated!)
