Faith, Love & Scars:

Chapter 1:

It was the happiest day of their lives. Eugene and Rapunzel had finally gotten married. Everyone had done everything in their power to make it the best wedding day ever. And it was. The sun shone beautifully, the water surrounding the island shimmered, birds sang, church bells rang loudly as the royal Prince and Princess of Consort climbed into a golden carriage and their coachman started down the street toward the castle. The citizens of Corona cheered and tossed dried rice and rose petals into the air while they waved at the royal couple inside the passing carriage.

Inside the carriage, the royal couple waved back and then turned toward each other.

"Oh Eugene!" Rapunzel stated cheerfully, her face beaming with pure joy. "I've never been so happy in my life!" She giggled and hugged her husband.

"Ha-ha me either. Except maybe when I stole your crown…"

Rapunzel hit him playfully and they both laughed as Eugene draped his arm over her tiny shoulders. Everything was perfect.

…..

Later that night, after the reception and dinner and all the guests had either gone to bed in their rooms in the palace or left, Eugene and Rapunzel finally had some time to be alone. Eugene picked up his bride and carried her to their bedchambers. Rapunzel sighed.

"my feet hurt, could you give me a massage?"

Eugene smirked. "Can I massage any other parts of your body for you?"

Rapunzel gave him a smile as they finally made it to their room. They both changed into their night clothes. Eugene was waiting for Rapunzel and nearly fainted when he saw her. She was wearing a light purple, thin nightgown.

"My feet still hurt" she said and gave Eugene a pouty face which quickly turned into a smirk.

Eugene smiled and walked over to her. "You look beautiful" he said as he pick her up and carried her over to their bed. Rapunzel pressed her lips against his as he laid her down. He hovered over her as his lips traveled to her neck.

"Eugene" Rapunzel whispered and slowly started to unbutton his shirt. This turned Eugene on.

"I…I've never done this before…can you show me?" She said as she looked into his sparkling amber eyes. "Well" he said "seems to me you know exactly what you're doing" Rapunzel smiled and kissed him again.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Eugene groaned and lifted himself off the bed and walked over to the door. He quickly buttoned up his shirt before opening it making Rapunzel giggle. He opened the door to see a palace guard.

"What is it?" Eugene asked with a hint of bitterness in his tone. Rapunzel walked up behind him.

"His majesty would like to see you for a brief moment if you please sir." Eugene sighed then turned back to his wife.

"I'll be right back Blondie" he said and kissed her forehead then gave her a wink. Rapunzel smiled sweetly then returned to her bed as Eugene followed the guard down the hall.

…..

A while later Rapunzel was still waiting on the bed in the darkness. The only light was the candlelight from the hallway that poured in through their large double doors. Rapunzel hummed softly to herself when she saw a figure in the doorway. At first, she thought it was Eugene. But her smile faded as she realized it was just a palace guard.

"My don't you look delicious tonight" he said in a low slurred voice which Rapunzel didn't like.

"Thanks" she said and walked forward to shut the door but the guard stood in her way.

"I could take you right now." The soldier said as he stumbled toward her making Rapunzel back up against the bed.

"Excuse me?" She realized he was holding an empty wine glass. He quickly threw it aside and it shattered causing Rapunzel to jump. He was drunk, really drunk. There was no doubt about it. Rapunzel watched with wide eyes as he undressed himself except for his shirt. Rapunzel's face turned bright red as the man pulled off his boxers, revealing his manhood. Before Rapunzel could react, the man pushed her onto the bed and climbed on top of her pinning her arms down. Rapunzel looked up at him in fear.

"You are a sweet princess" he said in a slurred sentence Rapunzel could hardly understand. Rapunzel opened her mouth to scream but he quickly shoved some of the sheets into her mouth. The man held down her arms over her head with one hand as his other one pulled up her nightgown.

"Not wearing any panties huh?" he smirked and swayed for a minute then put his free hand on her hip. Rapunzel struggled to get free but he was too strong. The man suddenly rammed his hard cock into her, taking her innocence and making her scream through the sheets in her mouth. He thrusted into her with all his might causing Rapunzel to slowly slide up the bed. Hot tears streamed down Rapunzel's face as she cried out through her gag. The man grunted and rammed into her harder and faster. The pain was indescribable for Rapunzel. Suddenly the man was pulled off of her and nearly thrown across the room. Rapunzel had never seen so much hatred in anyone's eyes before as Eugene glared angrily at the drunken soldier.

He ran over to the guard and kicked him multiple times. Then he grabbed him by the hair and rammed his face into a nearby hanging mirror causing it to shatter. Eugene then held him up and punched him as hard as he could in the face. Then some more palace guards came in and had to hold Eugene back so he wouldn't kill the man. The guards let him go and dragged the rapist and his clothes away.

Eugene ran to Rapunzel who was in a blank stare.

"Oh god! Rapunzel! Can you hear me?" He said as he put his hands around her pale face.

"Eugene" Rapunzel whispered. Eugene lifted her gently into his warm embrace. "I'm here Rapunzel, I'm right here, your safe now." But Eugene could still see the fear and shock and pain in her eyes. And he hated himself for leaving her. Tears started to form in his eyes as Rapunzel started to shake and cry into his chest. Eugene pulled down her gown and covered her up with the blanket to give her privacy.

"Im so sorry Rapunzel! I'm so sorry!" Eugene said as he held her shaking figure tight. He knew she was scared and confused. He held her until she fell asleep in his arms. "I'm so sorry" he whispered.