Hello everyone! This is a story that I thought up a while ago and I figured why not write about Vampire!Eugene? Let me know what you think!

Disclaimer: I do not own Tangled or Twilight in any way, shape, or form.

Chapter 1: Betrayal

I laugh as Max and I ride through the forest. I don't care much for hunting. Catching the game isn't important to me. But the feeling of the chase and the wind in my hair is exhilarating. That is the only reason I agreed to be here. Well, that and trying to appease my future father-in-law.

He threw together this "party" in celebration of my recent engagement to Rapunzel. I think it's his own personal way of saying, 'Hey! In case you're thinking of hurting my daughter, look at what I can do with a crossbow!' I'm not too worried. Death couldn't separate the two of us. Trust me, it's tried.

"Eugene!"

Max came to a halt. I look behind me and realize I am way ahead of everyone else. I waited for the rest of the party to catch up. "Sorry everyone."

The King laughed. "A little enthusiasm is nothing to be sorry about, my boy."

I blushed. "Thank you, sir."

"Now, did you happen to see where our target went?"

I shook my head. "No, sir."

The King grinned, "Oh, enough with the formalities, we're practically family."

"With all due respect, sir, I shall continue the formalities. It's a sign of respect that you deserve." It's true. I didn't have a family to teach me all the manners that I should know, that's obvious. But the ladies at the orphanages always made sure we were polite, but only to the people who deserved it. I don't mean if some kid calls you a jerk on the schoolyard, you can punch him (as attempting as that sounds). More like that if someone is attacking you, you have the right to defend yourself. I always thought it was kind of sad that that was one of the first things they taught you at the orphanage.

The King blinked. He leaned over to the Captain of the Guard, who was accompanying the party for protection, "I like this kid."

"He's a real charmer, isn't he?" The Captain sneered.

Unaware of the guard's sarcasm, the King nodded. "Now, about that fox…"

The Captain cleared his throat. "Your highness, if I may, I believe it would be more efficient if we split up. We can cover more ground that way."

The King snapped his fingers. "Excellent idea!" He points to the guard's second in command. "Jackson! You're with me. Eugene, you will go with the Captain."

He has got to be joking. "Sir? Wouldn't it be wiser to have the Captain at your side? Surely you need more protection that I do."

The King waved his hand. "Nonsense! I am far more experienced in the sport of hunting. I will be fine. Captain?"

"Sounds perfect." He forced a smile.

Under the King's expectant stare, I returned one equally as forced. "Lead that way."

This is torture. Neither one of us had spoken since we separated from the others. You could cut the tension with a knife. Even Max seems a little skittish. Every now and then, the Captain signals for me to stop. He waits a minute, then continues on. I don't know how long we had been out there, but the sun was starting to set behind the trees. It made the forest seem gloomier. The Captain stopped again, but this time he breaks the silence, "We go on foot from here."

"Excuse me?"

The Captain got down from his horse. "You heard me." He pointed to an area of dense brush. "The horses can't go through there, but a fox can. And so can we."

I jump down off of Max's back. He whinnied in disapproval. I patted his neck. "I'll be okay. I have a crossbow, I can defend myself if need be."

Despite my confident words, I still feel weary as I follow the Captain into the brush.

We walk and walk and walk. I don't recognize my surroundings anymore. The sin has set and the moon has rose, causing eerie shadows to be cast over the ground. I was just about to suggest we turn back when he stopped. We are in an area of trees that was less dense than before, but still thick. If I squinted, I could see a hint of the stars twinkling through the leaves.

"Who are you?" the Captain spoke.

I'm confused. "I'm Eugene. You've known me for years. I-"

"Exactly!" He shouted. "You're nothing! I spent ages searching for you and the King decides to let you run free!"

"I-"

"You rescue some stupid maiden in a tower and everyone treats you like a god!"

I don't understand what's going on, but I'm not about to let anyone insult my love. "Rapunzel is not-"

He hit me and I fall to the ground, my crossbow skidding a few feet away. I felt his abnormally sharp nails rake across my cheek. I touch my face and my hand comes back red. Ignoring the burning, I spin around, too shocked to get up. I was about to tell him off when I saw him bringing his fingers up to his mouth. He closed his eyes as if savoring the taste of my blood. I feel like I'm going to be sick.

"Why is it you get the throne? Why do you get all the glory?" He kicked me in the stomach with each sentence. I fell a rib crack and cry out in pain. The Captain knelt next to me. "Sure, you died. Big deal, I did too. But do you know what's not fair?" He pulled me up by the collar of my shirt. "You got to live again."

Before I have time to process anything he said, he lunges. I fell a sharp pain in my neck. I am not ashamed to say that I cried. I can literally feel my blood gravitating to that one vein in my neck. I squirm and try to cry out, but he clamped a hand on my mouth. I started to get light headed and was about ready to give up when I heard shouting in the distance.

"Eugene? Captain?"

"I think they went this way!"

The Captain detached his mouth and cursed. He tossed me to the ground. That was when the burning set in. Warm at first, but gaining temperature at every second. I try to scream again. The Captain glanced down and realization appeared in his eyes. "Oh! Why didn't I think of this before? Why kill you when I can make you like me? You will lose everything! You're life will be ruined!"

Tears are flowing freely now as the Captain leans forward and covers my mouth with his hand as I start to cry out. "Here's what's going to happen. I am going to lift my hand. If you scream or alert anyone of your presence, I will kill your precious Rapunzel. Understand?"

He didn't wait for an answer, which was good because I don't have the ability to speak at the moment. It felt like fire was running through my veins. If I opened my mouth I would have gotten Rapunzel killed. I can't allow that.

The Captain stood up and grinned sadistically. "I'm now going to lead that blasted search party away from this area so you won't be disturbed." He picked up his crossbow and started back the way we came. "Have fun dying!"