It's been a month sense I came here. I have been introduced as an orphaned relative off Della's side of the family.
She moved here after marrying Kye, so it's a perfect cover up.
School has been rough, I'm used to math, reading, and writing.
However the social climate is strange. The girls like banding together, while the boys ignore or tease us.
"Why does it matter if you're a boy or a girl?" Iduna thought.
Waking home, I stopped in my tracks, not ready to go home, I decided to sit under a tree sitting on a hill.
I needed some space, I couldn't stand to go home, only to stay be inside again.
It was so refreshing, the air was a bit chilly, but still fair. Drifting into my dreams, listening, my thoughts soon turn to my old life.
The Wind Spirit, I admit miss almost the most, besides my mother.
"Prince Agnarr! Wait!" Kye's voice cut through the air.
"Wait what?" I thought.
Looking up there he was, the Prince of Arendelle. I couldn't do anything but stare. I was afraid what to do.
"Should I run? No, why should I? He doesn't know who I am. Maybe I'll say hi to Kye and leave?"
My thoughts were cut short there he was practically in front of me. Hey
"What to do?" I thought.
"Iduna, what are you doing here?" Kye said.
Before I could answer, the prince excitedly stepped in.
"Hello, are you Kye's daughter?" Prince Agnarr said.
"Umm no, I live with him and his wife now, but I'm not their daughter." I said.
After it left my mouth, I cringed at the cruel coldness of those words.
Guilt tugged my heart.
Seemingly unaware the prince continued with pleasantries.
Soon we were talking like old friends, being sufficicated by hiding my truest identity, I didn't care to be careful. If I was going to talk, I was going to talk as myself.
He showed me his book.
It was about the history Norwegian folklores and creatures.
I laughed to myself, knowing full well what could have sparked this interest, more than anybody.
Given my upbringing I was able to shed more light on things Agnarr expressed confusion on.
His favorite creature so far are ancient trolls that once roamed these hills.
He gleefully recanted his findings, that of magic gifted by Mother Earth to them, as they selflessly used it to heal all creatures, big or small, plant or animal.
He's even discovered his own library holds old ancient books written by scholars of his ancestors that founded lead his people to the kingdom of today.
We find ourselves laughing kicking ourselves over being explorers hiking up the mountings and finding these trolls.
What fun, it saddened me to think we'll never do that. We were just dreaming, we weren't friends.
We were just talking in this time and place.
Kye scolded me a few times to watch my behavior but I think even he realized he was being a bit too much. We are children after all.
"Where are you from again?"Agnarr ask.
Darting my eyes to Kye for help, both of us stiff in our places, it must have been written all over my face, but Agnarr is clearly an understanding person.
Suddenly taking my hand, genuin sympathethy in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be insensitive", Agnarr said.
I didn't know how to react, but I was once again saved.
"Thank You." I said.
That's all I could say, and I felt stupid for it.
I hated being in the shadows of my truest self.
I think that's why I refuse to hold back, even then.
He doesn't seem to mind, anyways.
"What do you do for fun?" I ask.
Quickly changing the subject.
"Well," Agnarr started. "Read, Ride- "
"You ride?!" I blurted.
"What's it's like? Is it like riding a reindeer?" I immediately stopped myself.
Both me and Kye went pale at this.
"Umm, I'm not sure". Agnarr asked
Holding back his laughter.
"Your majesty, we need to go back", Kye said.
He was right, thankfully the sun was starting to set.
Without missing a beat, I took it as my cue.
"Goodbye your majesty", I said.
"Goodbye, Iduna", said Agnnar.
I couldn't help but notice his eyes were shinning like glistening water.
"He must be lonely," I thought."Being a Royal must be isolating."
I watched as Kye escorted him back to the castle. I skipped on my way back home not looking forward to Kye coming home.
Who knows what to say and think after that scare. Maybe we'll just called it that and go our way?
Later that evening after dinner Kye came home. Della had his dish ready, kept warm beneath a cloth. I was asked to go up to my room while they talked.
I did as he said, but my room was right on top of the kitchen, so I had no shame to put my ear to the floor.
"Is she trying to blow her cover?" Kye said.
"I don't know what to say, maybe it's a good thing. They've both been through a lot." Della said.
"She can't make friends at school." Kye protested.
"It's a confusing time for both of them, maybe this is what they need? They'll soon part ways eventually", Della said.
Half an hour later, Della came into my room to say goodnight.
I asked if Kye was upset, but she only assured me there was nothing more to say on it, before closing the door.
Not satisfied by this Iduna wanted to just scream.
"Why does nobody talk to her? Discuss her life with her?"
I thought Kye being paranoid was the biggest problem but of course I was wrong.
Walking into school I was hit by questions of giggling girls and jeering boys about talking with the prince.
"It's because her caretaker is his guard." One girl scoffed to her friends.
Another said, "she's foreign maybe he was just curious."
The worst was Charlotte's remark.
"She probably knows how to manipulate her way around like a rat, given her background"Charlotte said.
"How could she be so horrible?" I thought.
But I held my head high, I wasn't going to let them get to me.
As Mother always said, "A deer is most wise when wary, rather than tall and varied."
A few weeks later Kye came home much sooner than usual.
Dinner wasn't even nearly ready.
Della and I were very surprised.
"Hello girls, what's for dinner?" He said.
His casualty alarmed us. Was he hiding his hurt? Was he just given an early leave?
"Don't worry, my job is fine."Kye said.
Della sighed heavily.
"Agnarr and I had a little talk, and we agreed that I'm not the best to keep watch." Kye said.
His tone expressed relief. It's true he was always stiff around the prince, despite the scare, it was clear during their whole conversation he was stiff as a board.
The boy lost his father and has a kingdom to run once he's of age, and being in charge to protect Arendelle's heir can understandably be a daunting task.
Despite this, life went on as usual.
Pretty soon I made my first friend, her name is Emily. She's a lovely girl.
Fair skin, big blue eyes, and blond hair, I'm a bit surprised at this friendship.
We're somewhat polar opposites. She's gentle and mild as a mouse. As I am boyish, wild and can't ever seem to sit still.
The hardest change so far really was my new clothing. Why can't I wear pants?
Who cares if it's improper.
Della is clearly have a hard time keeping her patience with me and my constant dirty, torn dresses.
Emily and I spent our time playing near the trees, we have gotten more and more accustomed to the other kids.
Despite the rude remarks from that one day, the Arendelle way of life is truly kind and warm.
Emily was an introverted, shy girl but now we're both growing in this wold.
The only thing holding me back is confronted by questions and inquiries of my caretakers. Some even have to assumptions to say parents.
Della and Kye have been wonderful to me,
but they aren't my parents, and they don't expect to be. They are my caretakers but that doesn't lessen the sting.