(Here's the next chapter! Enjoy!)
Arianna kneeled down next to Idunn. "Why don't we read the letter? I'm sure your girls would like that."
Idunn inhaled deeply and gently pulled the letters away from her chest. Arianna gently wiped Idunn's tears with her thumb and looked over shoulder.
"Elsa finally gained control of her powers-SHE WHAT?!" Idunn peered at the parchment closely, wondering if she had misread the sentence. "Elsa…finally…gained...control…of her powers…but how?" Idunn breathed, slowly attempting to process the information.
Idunn threw her head onto her knees, sobbing loudly with immense relief. All the fear, all the worry she had about what Elsa's life would be like if she continued struggling with her powers. And now, the weight was finally lifted off her shoulders, both hers and her golden child.
Arianna gently rubbed circles into Idunn's back. "Shhh…..you're a great mother. She's strong, just like you. I'll read the next bit. You just take a moment to calm down. Deep breaths."
"She went and created a huge palace on the North Mountain." I didn't know your daughter was an architect!" Arianna laughed.
Idunn giggled. "It seems that she's full of surprises."
"It's stunning! You need to see it when you come back home. I think you'd love it. Elsa shoved her gloves in the attic and hasn't looked back since." Arianna continued
"G-Gloves? No gloves?!" Idunn gasped. "Oh, I'm so proud. I'm so proud. I don't believe it." Idunn wiped a tear from her eye.
"Oh! Handwriting change!" Arianna said, peering at the letter. "How about you read the next part?" Arianna gently handed it back to Idunn.
Idunn sighed. "I'll try to."
"Anna sacrificed herself for me." Idunn inhaled deeply, nervous. This sounded worrying. What had her girls been up to?
"As Grand Pabbie feared, I grew afraid and accidently struck her in the chest. At her weakest, she threw herself in front of a sword and saved my life. Sure, she froze for about ten seconds, but those ten seconds saved both our lives. Oh, and she's got a boyfriend now!"
"A BOYFRIEND?!" Idunn repeated, shocked. "My small child, with a boyfriend?! Soon she'll be sending me letters about my grandchild she's created!" Idunn gasped.
"Easy, no stress on your heart." Arianna said gently, rubbing Idunn's back. "I'm sure Anna will be sensible about her new relationship."
"When is Anna ever sensible?" Idunn muttered.
"Ouch." Arianna laughed.
Idunn pulled out the drawing of Kristoff, Anna, Olaf and Elsa sitting on Sven. She looked at the drawing. Anna had labelled the people in the drawing.
"So that's her boyfriend…." Idunn said to herself, pointing to Kristoff.
"Wow, what a handsome fellow! Small child chose well! I'm going to have some gorgeous looking grandchildren someday! And is that a reindeer?! He better not be allowed in the castle! I'm not having reindeer poo on my new bedroom carpet! Is Elsa holding a…..snowman? I knew she and Anna liked building snowmen, but I didn't realise they liked them THAT MUCH!" Idunn said.
Arianna laughed. "Well, you're thinking ahead!"
Idunn looked back at the letter.
"His name is Kristoff and he's an ice harvester. They are so happy together and he is a great guy." Idunn read.
"Well, she'll never be hot in summer again….and I suppose Elsa has a bit competition now!"
Arianna said.
"I'm just happy she's finally happy. She deserved it." Idunn smiled. Arianna rubbed her sister's back in circles, while wiping Idunn's tears with her thumb.
"Anna and I are best friends now, and I can't live without her. We are rebuilding our relationship and the people love us. We are sure they will love you when you get home." Idunn continued
"Oh my Odin…They've achieved everything Adgar and I tried so hard to do. It's everything I ever dreamed of. My girls are so incredible. I can't believe it. My beautiful girls."
Idunn's voice cracked and she sobbed once more.
Arianna squeezed her hand and took over reading. "It's okay. It's okay. You're a good mother. You've raised them well, Idy."
"We wish you a speedy recovery, Mama. We are waiting for you. Say hello to Aunt Arianna."
"Well, hello there!" Arianna giggled, giving a wave.
"And Cousin Rapunzel for us. We hope you are being well looked after and getting spoiled with lots of chocolate!"
Arianna cheekily motioned to the chocolate cake on the table. "And there's some in there!" She playfully poked her sister in the stomach, causing Idunn to giggle.
"Sending kisses from Arendelle, we hope to see you soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Love your golden child and small child, Elsa and Anna." Arianna finished.
Idunn breathed heavily, trying to take in all the sudden information.
"They really love you. I always said that child steal a part of your heart." Arianna smiled.
Idunn looked up. "I miss them so much."
"I know exactly how you feel." Arianna sighed, peering at Rapunzel, who was pouring her tea on her piece of cake and eating it. Pregnancy cravings at its finest.
Arianna laughed hard. "Well that's original."
"Oh, hey Mother!" Rapunzel waved. "Want some?" She held up her piece of cake with tea dripping from it onto her plate.
"I'll politely decline." Arianna giggled.
"Oh, more for me!" Rapunzel smiled.
"Enjoy…." Arianna giggled.
Tears from Idunn's eyes fell onto the piece of paper with the drawing of Elsa in her ice dress.
"Elsa…my baby...is that….you?" Idunn softly asked, almost expecting an answer. She ran her fingers over Elsa's drawn hands, imagining the cold, yet soft beauty of them. "No gloves….. no gloves. So beautiful. I haven't seen that smile for so many years. My baby." Her eyes darted towards Elsa's chest.
"My baby has become rather developed! Goodness, and that behind! She's a gorgeous young woman!"
Arianna laughed hard. "Only a mother would say that. She's got your stunning facial features."
"Is that her ice dress? Dear Odin I want one!" Idunn turned the drawing to Arianna. "What do you think? Do I need a braid to match? Do you think it comes in my size?"
Arianna laughed. "Magic comes in any size."
Idunn pulled out the third drawing of her girls hugging her while she held a huge bunch of flowers. She held it close to her heart.
She could feel her wonky heart beating through the parchment.
But she knew, deep inside her wonky heart, that someday she would finally make that drawing a reality.
(That's it for this chapter! Thanks for reading! If you liked it, don't forget to leave a review!)
