A Tale From The Past

~Chapter XVIII~

❄️Third Person Point of View❄️

A soft knock is heard from the outside of the library door before opening and revealing Queen Rita walking in with Kai and the new head maid in training Gerda.

Kai was carrying a tray of beverages, that when looked at closely you could notice the small steam flowing out of the mugs. While Gerda walked in with a tray of delicious chocolate cake.

"I've invited both Kai and Gerda to join, I hope Agnarr has explained some of the games" Rita says as she takes a seat next to Iduna

"Yes he has, I quite like the sound of the game charades" Iduna says as she reaches out and grabs her unknown beverage, taking a small sip so as to not burn her tongue.

"Wonderful! Gerda, you shall be the timer person and hand out the slips of paper. Kai you can partner with Agnarr" Rita smiles brightly clasping her hands together.

"We shall go first" Agnarr speaks up walking to Gerda and reaching his hand into a small black bag pulling out a small piece of paper.

His eyes scan quickly over the paper before dropping it on the floor. Gerda turns the hourglass and rings a small golden bell.

10..9.. it counts down

Agnarr reaches both his hands up to his head, trying to act out the word.

"Hair!" Iduna calls out

"Brain?" Replies Rita

"Head?" Questions Kai as Agnarr points towards Kai quickly

6..5..4..

Agnarr quickly pretends to place something on his head

"Hat!" Iduna jumps forward

"Yes!" Agnarr smiles as Gerda rings the bell to signal the round finished

"Well done Iduna, you seem to be a natural at this game" compliments Rita gently patting her shoulder earning a shy smile from Iduna.

"1 point to the ladies, Iduna your turn dear" Gerda announced as Iduna grabs a piece of paper reading it carefully.

Walking up, she stands nervously in front of the others as her face flushes red. Glancing towards Gerda she nods her head as she repeats turning the hourglass and ringing the bell.

Iduna gets down on the ground placing her hands in front of her in a crawl like position.

"Is it an animal?" Rita asks as Iduna nods her head as she walks across the ground

"Cat!" Agnarr quickly speaks up

"Reindeer?" Rita jumps in

Iduna shakes her head and pretends to gallop on the ground.

"Is it a horse miss?" Kai asks

Stopping what she was doing she nods her head, smiling while getting back on her feet brushing herself off.

"Yes! Let's go!" Agnarr cheers as Rita chuckles at her son's excitement

"Point to the gentlemen" Gerda speaks up, writing the points down on a separate paper.

The rest of the game went quickly and became more intense between Iduna and Agnarr as they both became competitive very quickly. Leaving the Queen and the two staff to laugh at the young couple.

The chocolate cake was gone and so were the beverages. The time of the old clock hit 10 pm sending a small chime in the room. Making Iduna jump to her feet.

"Oh no, It's late! Helga and Gustav must be worried" She says quickly grabbing her shawl and wrapping it around her about to take her leave.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to go home darling, looks like a blizzard has set in" Rita says softly looking out the large window.

"I shall prepare a room for the young lady," Gerda says, walking out of the room with Kai not far behind carrying the cups and plates.

"You sure you don't mind me staying? I don't want to be a bother" Iduna speaks softly looking down into her lap fiddling with her fingers as Agnarr reaches across and clasps his hands around hers.

"Your not a bother Iduna, besides we don't want you catching your death of cold outside" Agnarr smiles lovingly, rubbing his thumbs over her hands.

"I'll be sure to inform them both in the morning of your whereabouts. Until then your welcome to spend the night. You'll need some clothes for the night though, I have some spares in my chambers. I'll let you both say goodnight first then I can show you to your room" Rita smiles kindly before standing up and walking out the door to wait in the hallway for the two teenagers.

"I'll see you in the morning for breakfast, goodnight my love. I hope you have sweet dreams" Agnarr says while placing a soft kiss on Iduna's pink lips as a blush spreads across her face.

"Goodnight Agnarr" she smiles before they both stood up from the lounge and walked out the door to meet with his mother.

As they walk their separate ways, Iduna following Rita, Iduna looks back to see Agnarr still staring at her. Softly laughing to herself she gives a quick wink before turning her attention back to where she was walking. Not noticing the face of the young King turn a bright shade of red .

• A/N ~
Hello Lovelies, it's been a while and I'm sorry about taking so long to update. I'm sorry if the chapter is terrible, I just rushed to try and finish it.
Anyway I was thinking, since this book is nearing 20 chapters. I was going to make the next chapter of their lives. But this is where I need your opinion. Which of these options do you prefer?

- (A) New Book based on Iduna and Agnarr aged 18 and 19.

-OR-

- (B) Put the next part of the book (same idea with the new ages) in this current one. That way it will be a book with lots of chapters.

I'll be reading comments to see what you prefer. Also THANK YOU for 7.9K reads like that went up so quickly!!

Anyway until next time!
With love,
SilverLightWolf23