Hi! This is IntricateConstellations, and this is our first story! Thank you for reading! Reviews are highly appreciated.
Authors' note: We own nothing. Eugene and Rapunzel belongs to Disney.
CHAPTER 1
The Council Chamber was abuzz with talks of war and battle plans. A large map was set on a long table with men surrounding it on all sides. At the head of the table sat the king of Corona. On his side was his faithful wife, the queen of Corona.
The kingdom of Cattleya has thoughts of expanding their territory and has their eyes set on the kingdom of Corona. The kingdom has put up their defenses in preparation.
" My Lord, if the Cattleyan's are to go through the forest, we can easily surround them if we take the path through the dam." Said a large man, dressed in a red coat and black slacks, pointing to the places he mentioned on the map.
The room was once again full of noise as everyone took in the General's words.
"But sir, what about the kingdom itself? We're vulnerable on all sides due to the waters." Implied one of the men.
"We shall have ships on guard in case enemy ships come." Answered another.
Nods and words of approval were heard all around.
The king, rose from his seat and said, "Right, we ride out at dawn five days from now. Prepare the men, weapons, horses, and other such things. We must keep Corona and its people safe."
"Yes, your majesty." Replied the men in unison.
"Meeting dismissed." Said the king, causing the men to file out of the room.
The king walked out with the queen holding onto him. They walked the halls silently for a while, with the occasional greeting from a passing guard. As they turned to a corner leading to the hall, the Queen spoke up.
"Henry, you know you're too old. You shouldn't go out there and fight.
The king stopped in his tracks. He turned to face his queen. He raised his hands to grasp her shoulders lightly.
"But it's my duty, you know that." He replied.
"And you know that you could get killed!" exclaimed the queen "The people need you, Henry. They need you; Rapunzel needs you... I need you."
The king embraced his wife and said, "Catherine, you know I love you. I love you dearly. But they need me; I can't just send them out there on their own."
Unbeknownst to the royal couple, their new son-in-law was nearby, taking a leisurely stroll and overheard them. Eugene walked a bit closer so that he could hear more clearly.
Hiding by a corner, Eugene listened in on his in-laws' conversation. He felt concerned for his new family. Rapunzel would be heartbroken if her father were to die so suddenly. He silently slipped away, thinking about what he has just heard.
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