A Tale From The Past

~Chapter XV~

Few Months Later (Winter)...

❄️Iduna's Point Of View❄️

Sunlight shines through my window bringing light into my once dark room. Opening my eyes I sit up in bed and stretch while feeling the cold air hit my skin.

"Today's going to be cold" I mumble as I get out of bed while wrapping a blanket around my body to go get ready for the day.

Glancing out the window I see fresh soft snow falling to the ground, coating houses and trees in a layer of white. Welcoming the new season.

Walking downstairs to the kitchen I make a warm hot chocolate and go sit down on a chair next to the warm fire.

"Good morning sweetheart, how did you sleep?" Helga asks as she looks up from her a dress she was fixing

"Morning, I slept well thank you" I smile softly taking a sip of my warm drink in my hands

Hearing the door open, I see Gustav walk in covered in snow as he takes his coat off and sits next to Helga while handing me a letter.

"This came for you today"

Grabbing the letter, I opened the white envelope and began reading what was written on the piece of paper.

My Dearest Iduna,

Good morning, I hope you slept well. I am hoping you might be interested in joining me to the annual Arendelle Winter Festival this afternoon at 1pm. I'll meet you at our favourite place.

With Love,
Agnarr

Looking up from the letter I look towards the clock on the wall displaying that it was only 10 am.

"Who was it from dear?" Questions Gustav as he leans into the chair

"Agnarr, he's invited me to join him at the Winter Festival"

"How wonderful! You'll want to wear something warmer than that though my dear. Wait I just remembered I made you a new dress to wear for the winter!" Helga beams before rushing out of her seat towards her sewing room as Gustav gives out a small chuckle while watching his excited wife. (A/N ~ Just want to leave a quick note, so only Helga, Gustav and Rita know of Iduna and Agnarr's relationship at the moment)

"Will you two be attending as well?" I question turning towards Gustav who gives a soft smile before answering,

"Of course! It's the one time of the year they sell the best Hot Chocolates"

Giggling softly I hear Helga returning with a dress over her arm.

"Here go try it on" Smiling brightly I grab the dress and rush to my room trying it on.

The dress was absolutely beautiful. It had long dark purple sleeves with a black middle that had the Arendelle flower embroidered onto it with a lighter purple bottom skirt. Once I put the dress on I noticed Helga copied the design from my Northudran shawl onto the collar along with a simple blue gem. Grabbing my shawl I place it over my shoulders and look into the mirror in the corner of my room and smile brightly. (A/N ~ Image above, I thought I would draw it so it would give you guys a more visual idea of what she's wearing :)

"This is so beautiful" I whisper in shock at the elegance of the simple yet sophisticated dress. Putting on a pair of my high boots, that had a purple design on the front, I walked out to Helga and Gustav who were having a small conversation until they turned their heads and saw me.

"What do you think?" I ask shyly rubbing my arm while looking towards them.

"Absolutely beautiful" Gustav smiles

"Thank you. Helga?" I blush as I look towards Helga who places her hand to her mouth like she was trying to stop herself from crying

"Stunning my dear. Absolutely stunning" She beams getting up and fixing my collar a little

"Do you like the design I added on your collar?"

"I do! Thank you so much Helga, you have no idea how much it means to me" Hugging Helga
tightly she smiles gently at me before looking at my hair.

"Let's try something different with your hair" Nodding my head we walk towards her room as I sit on the stool in front of her vanity as she grabs a brush and starts brushing through my curly hair.

"What would you like? Side braid, twin braids or maybe even a braid that goes into a bun!" Softly giggling at her many ideas I decide on one.

"The braid and bun sound nice maybe add some purple ribbon"

"Wonderful idea!"

After what was probably 20 minutes Helga smiles as she finishes with my hair stepping back and looking at her work.

"His Majesty will flip when he sees you"

Blushing bright red I look in the mirror towards her.

"Thank you Helga. I love it!"

"No worries my dear. Now it's nearly lunch, how about you join me and Gustav for some food in town before you meet with Agnarr"

"Sounds lovely" I smile getting up off the stool

"Perfect!"

Short Time Skip... 12:30pm

Helga, Gustav and I were at a small cafe on a corner that looked out to the fjord. Drinking my cup of tea I smile at the sound of music that could be heard from the town square.

"Sounds like the Festival is even better than the last" Gustav says while sipping his coffee.

"So these Festivals only happen in Winter?" I question

"Well, they are meant to happen every season. But as of the King's death they were put off" Gustav mentions making me internally cringe about the mention of the past King who caused the war between my people and the Arendellians.

"I wonder if they'll do the Yule Bell this year?" Helga questions taking a bite of her chocolate cake

"Yule Bell?" I question as Helga sees my confusion before continuing,

"Oh yes sorry dear I forgot this would be your first festival here. The Yule Bell is a large Bell that is rung by the Royal Family to welcome the new season"

Nodding my head I take another sip of tea while looking out the window seeing soft snow fall. The white landing on the trees and ground reminded me of the Enchanted Forest when it was winter. It is always my favourite time of year as it was the most magical.

"Helga and I will be walking around the festival as well but will return home by 3pm but you may stay out longer, as long as you return home by nightfall. We don't want you getting caught in a blizzard" Gustav speaks up as he puts some coins for a tip on the table.

"Really?! Thank you, I better go meet Agnarr now then. Don't want to keep the King waiting" I softly giggle getting out of my seat as Helga and Gustav both let out a small chuckle.

"Here take some coins, go buy yourself some nice things" Helga hands me smiling kindly

"Thank you! I'll see you guys later" Waving goodbye, I wrap my shawl around me and begin walking towards mine and Agnarr's favourite spot or otherwise known fondly as the tree on the hill that overlooked Arendelle. The place where we first met.

(A/N ~ Hello Lovelies! Sorry I've been gone for a while, currently have writer's block. I want to give a huge Thank You to all of you reading this book! I can't believe it's at 4K already! As always I hope you are enjoying it and until next time!
SilverLightWolf23)