(Here's the next chapter! Enjoy! Thank you so much to Evbro55 for helping me with this chapter!)

Trying to take her mind off that awful thought, Arianna leaned forward and stared out the carriage window at the approaching castle. Fred.

Arianna gulped. She had been gone for hours, if Idunn had awoke without her, it would be emotionally catastrophic for Arianna.

Her heartbeat quickened, causing her to lift her hand to her chest, her pounding heart beating against her hand.

She inhaled deeply, in an attempt to calm herself, to fully immerse herself into Attila's advice. She looked down at her hands, wishing with all her might that Idunn's healthy, awake hands were in her own.

The carriage came to a standstill and the driver opened her door of the carriage.

"Your Majesty?" He cleared his throat, looking at the queen staring at her hands.

Wiping her sweaty hands on her dress, she rose from the chair and exited the carriage. The driver bowed before her as two guards escorted her up the stairs to the castle entrance.

For Arianna, the stairs felt never-ending. She had climbed the stairs countless times over the time she had lived in the castle, but today it was different.

Her thoughts were scattered all over the place. Some about her own anxiety, but most about Idunn.

Once out of the guard's few, she hitched up her skirt and raced to her dear sister in the infirmary, as she had done many times before.

Shocked at her sudden re-appearance, several maids called out her name, but nothing could stop Arianna. Her she wanted was Idunn. All she needed was her beloved sister.

She arrived breathless at her bedside, kissing her sister's head countless times, relieved that even though Idunn was still unconscious, she was still breathing. She was still alive.

All Idunn could hear was her own pounding heart in her ears. Everything that surrounded her was white and pure. Was this heaven? Was this in the unknown? Or was it somewhere in between….?

"Hello…..?" Idunn called out, her voice echoing around the area.

Suddenly, a whirlwind of golden dust flew its way around Idunn. Specks of it landed daintily onto her nose. The rest of them swirled in front of her. After brushing it off her nose, she looked up and almost started sobbing, her voice cracking.

"ADGAR?!"

Adgar took her soft hands in his own. His appearance was the same as she had seen him before-a beautiful golden halo on his head and fluffy white wings. He was dressed in a pure white toga and golden sandals on his feet.

"Hello, my love." Adgar smiled.

Idunn needed to ask the burning question.

"Am…am I dead?" She asked, worry creeping into her voice.

"That's…not why I'm here, my love." Adgar replied.

Idunn's breathing quickened. "I don't understand."

"You're not dead. Your chest is moving. Mine does not."

Idunn's hands moved towards her chest and felt it moving up and down. She placed her hands on Adgar's chest to compare. He was right, but she could definitely still feel his abs through the toga.

She stifled a giggled and smiled up at her husband.

"I love you." She said.

"I love you too. But there is something I need to tell you something."

Still holding onto his hands protectively, Idunn looked up at him.

"Yeah?"

"As much as it pains me to say, and I love you more than the world, but…you need to let me go." Adgar said.

Idunn gasped, tears stinging her eyes. "No! What's that supposed to mean?! I'm your wife! You're my true love!"

"Idunn…please try to understand. You will never be at peace if you keep looking to the past. It's not going to help your recovery either."

Idunn burst into tears.

"I love you very much. But there are so many other things you need to look forward to. What about Rapunzel? She needs you. Our children need you. Your sister needs you. Even Arendelle needs you. You're a very wise queen and I knew you'll be able to help Elsa be the best queen she can be."

"But to do all that, you need to leave me behind. It isn't healthy for the stress on your heart either. But please know that I love you more than anything. You are my only love and will only ever be my true love."

He brought Idunn's chin to his face and they shared a tearful kiss.

"So, t-this is g-goodbye?" Idunn sobbed, looking at her deceased beloved husband.

"This isn't goodbye forever, my love. One day, when your time comes, we will be reunited in heaven. I assure you." Adgar replied

Idunn embraced Adgar one last time.

Idunn swallowed. Goodbye Adgar, my love. I shall life out my life for you, for Anna and Elsa, for Arianna, for Rapunzel, her baby, my recovery, Arendelle and especially for myself."

"Goodbye, Idunn. Until your time comes, I'll be waiting for you, my love."

They shared one last kiss before golden dust surrounded Adgar's feet and he began to fade away, little by little.

"I love you." His voice echoed in Idunn's ears.

"I love you too." Idunn whispered, tears falling down her face.

And with a swirl of golden dust, he was gone.

Then everything went black.

Darkness. Darkness was the first thing Idunn noticed. The sound of a gentle lyre echoed in Idunn's ears.

At first she thought she had truly arrived in heaven but soon the attachments on Idunn confirmed she was definitely on earth.

They slightly weighed her down, yet she still felt lighter than when she had her dress on, for she was now shirtless under the blanket.

She could feel the plastic of the oxygen mask against her face, the slight pokes of the IV's in her arms and the unpleasant feel of the wires across her now bare chest.

"Mmm…." Idunn groaned out, moving her head slightly.

Arianna gasped, her jaw dropping, and the lyre almost fell from her arms. She placed the lyre in her seat and raced to Idunn's side, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.

"Idy?" Arianna called softly. "

"Mmm…mmm…ugh.." Idunn clenched her fists, trying to take in the location. She moved her legs slightly, her eyes still closed.

"Just relax. Just breathe." Arianna stroked her hair. She held her breath, hoping and praying her sister would be alright. She gave her hand another squeeze.

Idunn's eyes fluttered open, her breathing quickening. She looked around anxiously, gripping the sheets in fright.

"You're alright. You're alright." Arianna brought her sick sister to her chest, rubbing her back. She pulled her sister into a hug holding tightly onto her, never wanting to let go. Her prayers had been answered, and she wasn't going to take this moment for granted.

"I..I heard everything you said." Idunn sobbed

"Everything you said to me while I was unconscious. I had to keep fighting. My place is here, where I'm needed, for myself and for everyone I love."

Out of the corner of Arianna's eye, she saw Rapunzel racing into the infirmary. Arianna held her breath. Her last encounter with her daughter had been anything but pleasant.

Tears blinded Rapunzel's eyes as she witnessed her aunt sitting up, eyes open. Arianna awkwardly stepped back slightly to give Rapunzel some space with Idunn. Overcome with joy, Rapunzel wrapped her arms around her aunt, sharing a long hug.

Arianna swallowed, but was still happy for her daughter.

Suddenly, while still hugging Idunn, Rapunzel reached out a hand to Arianna, much like the queen had done to Eugene all those years ago.

Curious, Arianna took Rapunzel's hand with a nervous smile as Rapunzel pulled her into the group hug.

And for that brief moment, despite everything that had occurred, all seemed perfect.

(Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for reading! More chapters coming soon!)