Rated: K+

Prince Charming?

"You are such a gallant man, Pascal" Rapunzel cheerfully enthuses.

Now, Eugene is on his way inside the castle via the side door in the royal kitchen when he hears his friend's angelic voice talking to her pet in the royal courtroom.

"What is that you said?"Rapunzel asks delighted.

Eugene smiles to himself, if Pascal could talk back Rapunzel will be out of that room in a flash screaming.

"Why thank you kind sir. I am neither humble nor possessing false shyness when I say I am not as beautiful as you paint me to be" Rapunzel gives a hearty laugh.

Eugene frowns, Rapunzel is obviously enjoying the accolade that she has bestowed upon herself. Now, Rapunzel is not the type of girl to turn narcissistic once she becomes a princess but maybe he is not praising her as often as he should. Eugene uncreases his forehead and decides to shower the love of his life, the girl he is courting with more sweet words.

Rapunzel's melodious laughter becomes louder as Eugene approaches the royal court. He is grinning ear to ear confident in his plan when suddenly something splats down from the ceiling.

It is Pascal.

Eugene gives a silent yelp.

"Yes you are welcome to join us for dinner, Prince Pascal" Rapunzel's happy voice rings out from the room.

Eugene forgets his swagger as he rushes inside the room, only to witness the prince kissing Rapunzel's hand.

Eugene snatches Rapunzel's hand and takes out a handkerchief to wipe at the spot "You shouldn't believe all the things a man would say. Didn't Gothel tell you that?" Eugene lectures a surprised Rapunzel.

"You think I'm not pretty?" Rapunzel questions, her lower lip slightly trembling, her puppy eyes on Eugene.

Now what genius? Eugene's brows knit together "No, you are not pretty. You—you are—" If I said she's beautiful, she'll trust that guy with the new frilly suit. If I said she's ugly she'll listen to me "You are unattractive and have the body of a child. And—you are neither graceful nor ladylike" Eugene twists his lips. Brilliant! Rapunzel will not go out of her room for dinner.

3/2/11

A/N: Thanks to Cmusiclover92 and MS.

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