Rapunzel stretched as she woke from her peaceful slumber, disturbed by the sudden light streaming in through the windows of the castle. Despite the awakening, she smiled, excited instantly for the day's events that were to follow soon.

She turned to look at the man sleeping next to her, and her grin instantly broadened. No matter how many days passed, she could not get over just how much she was in love with Eugene, and how much he was in love with her too. He was still sleeping, snoring delicately, and still as handsome as when he was awake. Rapunzel put her soft hand onto his cheek, feeling the stubble staring to protrude through his skin, and she leaned down to kiss him on his forehead.

There was a slight knock on the bedroom door, and Rapunzel jumped out of the bed with excitement at greeting the guest. She knew that it would be the maid bringing her her mail, but the organisation of the palace servants meant that the letters were delivered to her ten minutes before breakfast was to be served. Her stomach growled slightly at the thought of food almost ready downstairs, and she padded across the room, resisting the urge to break into a sudden run.

Rapunzel pulled the door open quietly, and saw the maid, Sarah, the other side. The two grinned at each other as fond friends do. Rapunzel put her finger to her lips.

"Eugene is still sleeping." She whispered with a delightful grin, and Sarah nodded, accepting the request of her silence.

Rapunzel tugged the door open wider, and she was thankful that the ornate wood did not make a sound. Sarah swiftly entered the room with a pack of letters, bound with string and sealed with wax.

Rapunzel skipped ahead and sat at her desk. Sarah put her letters down before her, and then put Eugene's beside them.

Sarah curtseyed at Rapunzel, and then with a slight wink at her, she turned gracefully and walked back out, pulling the door shut after her retreating figure.

Rapunzel checked on Eugene to check that he had no awakened as the door clicked shut, and she was satisfied that he was still asleep. She turned back, and slowly pulled the string, untying the knot that bound the requests of the people together. When released, they then collapsed into an untidy pile.

Rapunzel picked up the letter that was closet to the top of the pile, and swiftly peeled it open. She unfolded the letter, enjoying the sound of the paper scratching against itself, but instantly hating the reality that she may have to deny yet another person the help that she longed to give them. It was hard aiding to the ruling of a Kingdom, especially as she knew that so frequently she could not make all those who wrote to her happy.

Rapunzel started to read the letter carefully, marvelling in the flow of the words:

"My dearest Princess Rapunzel of Corona,

I fear for the land which I own, and I fear for my family. A neighbouring landowner tells me lies. I am told that he owns the land in which I live and work, and he requests that I must provide my produce to he, and he alone. I run a small market stall within Corona, and it is here that I sell the products which are birthed on my land. I barely make enough money each week with my produce, and now, if I am to give all my produce to the man, I shall be left without income, and my wife and children will starve.

I write because I require your help urgently in this case. I must know if what the landowner says is true, and if so, with your help, I look for a settlement with my family and land to continue my work.

If you are able to help me, my Princess, I will be forever in your gratitude.

Your loyal servant,

Caleb Lewis"

Rapunzel was astonished at the circumstance that was lay before her, written so humbly and with desperate resorts. She stared with wonder at the consequences that were laid out before her for the man - starvation... he would lose his wife... his children! Deaths would be on her hands if such a thing happened. The thought brought tears to her eyes.

Rapunzel jumped as she felt a hand slip around her shoulders softly. For a split second, she panicked, but when she looked up and into the mirror above her desk, she saw it was Eugene, who had awakened whilst she was reading the letter.

She relaxed instantly as he held her comfortingly, and he kissed her head softly, looking into her eyes through the mirror. He smiled at her, full of love and affection.

"Good morning, my love." He said softly.

Rapunzel reached up behind her and touched his cheek like she did when she woke. "Good morning, Eugene."

Eugene looked down at the stack of letters and his smile wavered slightly. "Shall we get ready to go to breakfast?"

Rapunzel nodded and then stood up. Eugene pulled her into a soft embrace, and then started to walk away from her slowly towards their bathroom. "Whatever you read in that letter just, don't worry about it. We shall talk after breakfast."

Rapunzel quirked a smile. "Who says the words were a cause of worry?"

Eugene paused before he was about to close the door. "Your beautiful eyes give you away often, my Love." He said.