(Here's the next chapter! Enjoy! Reviews are appreciated!)
The band concluded the song. The audience gave them a hearty round of applause. Little Elsa ran towards the musicians and whispered in the flute player's ear. He nodded and smiled in response.
He stood up and walked forward.
"HERE YE, HERE YE!" He called out, catching the attention of the crowd. The citizens turned towards the band leader.
"I request your attention for we have a most esteemed guest in our crowd." The crowd looked at each other and murmured to each other curiously.
Idunn looked at Arianna confused.
"Please give your warmest welcome to the sister of Her Majesty's Queen Arianna's younger sibling, Her Majesty, Queen Idunn of Arendelle!"
Idunn went bright red as all eyes turned to her. She was rather embarrassed, suddenly having all the attention on her.
The citizens burnt into a round of applause. Idunn went even more red. She held tightly onto Arianna, trying to hide the nasal oxygen in her nose. She felt so different. No on in the crowd was from Arendelle, no one had oxygen in their nose and no one had an IV attached to them. Most of all, no one was in a wheelchair. Everyone could stand independently, and she was the odd one out.
Arianna kissed her head and stroked her cheek gently. "They love you." She whispered.
Arianna thought for a moment. "We request a waltz!"
Idunn paused, then she smiled. She remembered that her and Arianna used to love balls as children, dancing to waltzes in their beautiful little gowns.
"Yes Your Majesty!" the head band leader called with a bow.
Bam Pa-Pa Bam pa-pa.
The opening notes filled Idunn's ears as she was taken back in time. Arianna slightly loosened her grip on Idunn so she could slowly move her feet in time to the waltz. The whole square joined into pairs, gently turning their partners around to heavenly music of the royal waltz.
*Flashback, Forty-One Years Ago*
"Idy, you're going to step on my toes!" A six-year-old Arianna said to a four-year-old Idunn, as they twirled each other around through a waltz. Their beautiful ball gowns swirled magnificently with them.
"Well, it's not my fault! I was the one who need to restock my chocolate stash during our dance lessons!" A little Idunn said back.
"Somehow that doesn't seem like an excuse. It's a privilege to be at our first ball." Arianna replied.
Idunn snorted at the word 'privilege.' She was a princess and knew she always should have been allowed at balls. Mother and Father had always told her she was too young, but this year, she was allowed to go with Arianna.
Arianna adored her younger sister Idunn, but Idunn could often be sneaky and cheeky, especially when it came to chocolate. In fact, she was chewing some right now! Priorities.
Idunn twirled backwards right onto Arianna's toes. "OUCH! Idy!"
"Oops! Sorry! I'm sorry! Wait! I have an idea!" Idunn raced off into the crowd. Arianna watched her with a sigh.
Idunn carefully dodged the guests and weaved through the crowd to get to the gigantic cake. Idunn couldn't reach the knife, but her little hand reached up to the bottom layer of the cake and grabbed a handful of cake. She squished it into a ball shape and took another handful for herself. She then went back to Arianna.
"Ari! I got you a piece!" Idunn said to Arianna.
Arianna turned. She had been practicing her best twirls. "Oh good!"
Idunn lifted up the circular piece and squished it into Arianna hand.
"Idy, What on earth is THIS?!" Arianna exclaimed.
"Oh, you wanted more?" Idunn asked innocently. She pulled the piece of cake she was chewing out of her mouth and squished it into Arianna's other hand.
Arianna's eyebrows lowered in total disgust. "Oh. My. Odin." She stammered.
"Oh, you don't like it? That's okay! I'll be a good girl and put it back!" Idunn smiled.
Idunn grabbed her own piece and headed towards the cake. She squished the wet piece back in.
"IDY! AGH! IDUNN! NO NO NO NO NO NO!" Arianna gasped. She facepalmed and sighed loudly.
Idunn grabbed a handful of chocolate truffles and headed back to her unimpressed sister.
"Someday I swear your children will be exactly the same." Arianna sighed.
"Well….that's not always a bad thing." Idunn giggled. "Another dance? Please Arianna!"
Arianna giggled. "Of course. I'll always love you, little sister. Let's dance the night away."
*End of Flashback*
"Ari, remember the cake fun?" Idunn asked.
Arianna's eyebrows lowered, unamused. "Idy, that was and always will be disgusting, but at the same time, rather amusing."
Idunn laughed as Arianna very gently twirled her around. "Just like old times."
"Just like old times." Arianna responded with a smile.
"Idunn….there's something I forgot to tell you. The citizens who are in charge of making the smoked salmon….they found something of yours. We got it cleaned, and it was given to me. I hope it's still alright."
Arianna pulled out a small red box and handed it to Idunn.
Idunn's eyes widened and she slowly opened the box. Inside was a beautiful gold ring, engraved with 'Idunn Adali Dietrich' on the inside. Idunn's eyes filled with tears. It was like a piece of Adgar's spirit had reunited with hers. Her only gift from Adgar that had survived with her to Corona. Idunn broke down in tears, while slipping the ring onto her finger. She sobbed into Arianna's shoulder, causing the purple shoulder of her dress to become wet with tears.
Arianna held her tightly. "It's okay. It's okay. At least it doesn't stink of salmon anymore."
Idunn tried to laugh in between tears as Arianna wiped her tears gently with her thumb.
"Listen, I love you. I love you so much, and I will always be there for you." Arianna said.
Idunn sobbed in relief. "I would have died without you. Karl may have rescued me from the water, but you truly are my saviour."
Arianna kissed Idunn's cheek and held her close. "You are so special and one of a kind. My baby sister."
(That's it for this chapter! Thanks for reading! Reviews are appreciated!)
