Epilogue
Meinrad and his family awoke to see that the world around them had changed. The forest floor was covered in snow and the sun was shining bright. It was nothing like the deep freeze, instead, this world was warm and bright.
They walk towards the meadow that was also covered in snow. "Look there," Ishild said, pointing to a village a little further away. It was her village and both their children ran towards it.
At the village, Helmold shouts, "I see them!" The dwarfs went crazy and they hurry to meet their beloved comrades.
A woman took notice of them and cries out, "Ishild!" It was Rosmunda, her mother, and Ishild's eyes grew wide when she saw her and Willahelm, her horse. Ishild and Meinrad rush to meet Rosmunda and mother and daughter embraced.
"Oh darling, you taught Meinrad well," Rosmunda said and Ishild greets her to Meinrad and their children.
"I couldn't have done it without you," Ishild replies to her mother.
A celebration was held that day, with plenty of dancing and music. Ishild and Meinrad, however, left the dancing to be alone, but they did their own dancing and they shared kisses under the moonlit sky.
At long last, Meinrad's trial was over and he had succeeded. His reward was earning his place in Heaven and his heart was relieved of the grief he felt all of his life. He was determined to teach his children humility and love, but for now, he wanted to spend the time he had to be with Ishild.
Both of them look up at the starry sky and hold each other, not wanting to let this moment pass before them.
THE END
From the author: At long last, it is finished! I hope all of you enjoyed it! I want to thank my readers and reviewers for the lovely comments! I hope that my other stories will please you, including the ones that I will make in the future.
Take care and see you soon!