(Here's the next chapter! Enjoy! Reviews are appreciated!)
Arianna pulled her into the hug, similar to what she had done to Eugene when he had brought Rapunzel back to her parents. Arianna made sure Idunn's bare chest wasn't resting against the king as she hugged, as that would have surely made Idunn feel extremely uncomfortable.
"I am deeply sorry for your loss." The king said, almost reading Idunn's mind. "I will assure you that your husband's body will be treated with the utmost respect. I will organise for his body to be sent on the first ship available to Arendelle. We will organise a crocus designed coffin for his body."
Idunn was speechless. "T-thank…..thank you. I… I don't know what to say…"
Frederic held up a hand. "Say no more. It's the least I can do for you." He smiled, holding his wife close.
Arianna snuggled into her husband's broad shoulders. Frederic kissed her head. He massaged her sprain ankle, in order to make her more comfortable. Arianna relaxed at her husband's touch.
*Meanwhile in Arianna's and Frederic's room*
Friedborg sat Harold down in front of the vanity, who nearly fainted when he saw how nuts he looked with all the makeup.
"Well there goes my reputation…" Harold muttered to himself.
Friedborg suddenly pulled down Harold's face to begin removing the makeup. Even though she was silent, Friedberg couldn't believe how many layers of makeup had been applied to Harold's face. It really was torture!
"Is this really necessary?!" Harold groaned.
Friedberg just grinned. She was almost enjoying herself. Harold simply watched his face in disbelief in the mirror. He couldn't believe he had walked around looking like that! He was sure he was now the laughing stock of the village, not the honourable Corona Royal Physician. Harold groaned. He put his head in his hands.
*SLAP!*
Harold felt a burning sensation on his face. "What the heck was that for?!"
Friedberg pointed to her face, then the ceiling.
"You're going to hang my face from the CEILING?! Oh….oh right. I have to keep my head up- lipstick on my hands! I hate my life…"
Friedberg chuckled softly. Soon, she had rid Harold's face of all makeup, much to his relief.
He stared at the small frames on Arianna's vanity. She had a frame of her and Idunn sitting on each other playfully when they were children.
"Huh. There's more to this queen then I first thought." He stared at the huge amount of dirtymakeup wipes on the table. He had almost used half the queen's supply! She was definitely going to tell Stinky to tease him about that. He quickly dumped them in the bin.
Arianna cuddled against Idunn. She loved her sister's company, but in her heart she knew this was going to be a long and difficult recovery. Both for Idunn with her heart, and Arianna for witnessing the horrible trauma to her sister.
Three weeks passed. Idunn began to walk around more, her balance slowly returning. She no longer needed her oxygen mask, but simply had the oxygen that gently stayed in her nostrils and curled around her ears. She felt her strength returning, and she knew it was time to give her letters to Stinky, so that she could tell her girls she was truly alive.
Idunn felt like she was giving a piece of her heart away as she slowly handed Stinky her letters.
"Please….take care of them….take care of them….tell them I will come." Idunn said to him as he gently tucked the envelopes into his suitcase. Idunn's eyes filled with tears. She was so deep in thought about her golden child and small child, she didn't even notice Stinky finally removing her chest tube.
Stinky bowed before Queen Idunn. "I wish you a speedy recovery, my queen. I hope to you see back in Arendelle soon. I can only assure you I will tell your girls everything I know and everything you told me. These letters will be personally delivered. Do not fear. I bid you farewell."
Idunn breathed a sigh of relief. "T-thank you."
Stinky turned and left the room. That was it. Her girls would finally know she still existed. That she was alive.
Arianna picked up the detached chest tube and waved it around. "Idyyy!" She said in a sing-song voice. "Do you know what this means?!"
Idunn tilted her head, confused.
"VILLAGE DAY!" Arianna cheered, jumping up and down excitedly like a young child in a candy store.
Idunn laughed hard. "Oh good! The smell of chocolate fondue wafting up to the infirmary window has been teasing me for WEEKS!"
"Oh, that tends to happen with everyone that visits." Arianna laughed.
"The smell is directly from Herbert's Chocolate and Candy Store. He makes award-winning chocolate, the best in all of Corona!" Rapunzel said, walking in. Her belly was now starting to show."
"I could really use some milk chocolate….dipped in mustard." Rapunzel said. "Wait what? Ew."
"Ah, pregnancy cravings. Memories." Arianna laughed, putting a hand on her daughter's shoulder.
Rapunzel wheeled the wheelchair towards Idunn and Arianna. She hooked the oxygen tank and the now one IV to the chair.
"Now you take it easy, gorgeous. You've got a little one" Arianna said to Rapunzel.
"You mean we're going NOW?!" Idunn asked.
"Surprise!" Arianna grinned, whipping out Idunn's repaired purple dress. "We're going to do everything! Eating, shopping, dancing! Dress shopping too!"
Idunn was speechless, then a wide grin spread across her face. "THANK THE GODS! I'M FREE!"
Arianna laughed and kissed her head. "Love you. Everyone can't wait to meet you."
Idunn was bursting with excitement. For the first time in forever, she would finally be free.
(That's it for this chapter! Thanks for reading! Reviews are appreciated)
