I had an idea for a beginning for this story... then it ran dry... now I think I have more ideas! We'll see what happens...

Alice in Paramore: Aw... thanks! And I'm glad your little sister liked it as well!

I don't own Tangled...

Eugene and Rapunzel were able to get the injured woman on the horse without any problems. Eugene next helped Rapunzel up on Maximus, and thought for a moment. Max wouldn't be able to carry all three fast enough. Who knows how much blood this woman lost?

Rapunzel looked at him, and motioned him to jump on.

"Come on, we have to get back quick!"

Eugene shook his head. "Max won't be able to carry all three of us. You'll have to ride, I'll be behind you."

"What? But Eugene-"

"Just go Rapunzel! Go!"

Rapunzel wanted to protest some more, but Max soon grew tired of hearing them arguing. So he took off running.

Rapunzel shrieked, and quickly grabbed the reins, while holding tight to the injured woman. She never rode a horse by herself before, so she was terrified.

"Max… please, I don't know how…"

Maximus understanding, made sure Rapunzel didn't have to do anything, but hold on tight. He weaved in and out through the trees, and took the quickest way to the castle.

They eventually reached the town and galloped through the gate. The captain of the guard was by the entrance, and stopped Max from going any further. After Max stopped running, the guard grabbed the reins, and looked up at the princess.

"Are you alright Your Majesty?"

Rapunzel nodded, "Yes I'm fine, but-"

"It was Rider who whisked you away wasn't it?"

"Well-"

"I knew it! I'll have his head for kidnapping the princess!"

"But-"

A moan came from the unconscious woman. The guard just noticed her, and placed his hand by his sword.

"Your Majesty, who's this?"

"I don't know. Eugene and I found her wounded in the woods. I have to get her back to the castle before-"

"Well, why didn't you say so princess? Hurry along, I'll escort you."

Rapunzel groaned, and nudged Maximus forward.

"Let's go boy."

Max neighed, and started galloping up again. The guard was following closely behind. Everyone made a clear path up to the castle for Rapunzel, and she was able to get there in no time.

They reached the entrance of the castle, where the King and Queen were awaiting outside. They did not look happy. The Queen stepped forward, with her arms crossed.

"Rapunzel, your father and I have been worried sick about you."

Rapunzel jumped of Max, and steadied him, so the woman wouldn't fall off.

"I'm sorry mother, but this is going to have to wait. This woman is seriously injured and needs medical attention now."

Her mother looked at her dad, concerned. Her dad nodded his head.

"We'll call the doctor right away."

It took two guards to safely take the woman off Maximus, and carry her inside. They climbed the stairs up the stairway, and placed her in a spare room.

Soon after, the doctor came and checked over the woman. He found the wound that Rapunzel saw blood seeping out of. But the uncanny thing was, the wound wasn't serious enough to lose the amount of blood Rapunzel claimed she saw all over the woman. He continued with the check up, and decided that she probably would just need some rest, hen she'll be good to go.

He exited the room, and was swarmed by Rapunzel and her questions.

"Is she alright? She's alive still, right? Oh no, she isn't, is she? I was too late wasn't I? If only I didn't-"

The doctor held up his hand to stop her. "Princess, she is going to be just fine. Her wound wasn't as bad as you exclaimed. She'll be fine with some rest, then she can go home."

"But… but I saw a lot of blood…"

"Any amount of blood always looks like a lot to someone who isn't used to seeing any at all, Highness."

With that, he bowed and took his leave. Rapunzel opened up the spare room door, and peeked inside. The woman looked peaceful just lying there, so she didn't want to disturb her.

She closed the door back up, and couldn't help but be puzzled by what she knew she saw. There was a lot of blood; it's stained on her clothes. But then, the doctor said it wasn't serious, so she should believe him, right? Rapunzel has seen blood before, just a couple of weeks back Eugene was bleeding to death from the stab wound Gothel bestowed upon him. There was more blood coming out of this woman today, then a couple of weeks ago on Eugene.

She heard footsteps coming her way. She looked up and saw her mom and dad standing by.

"How is she?" her dad asked.

Rapunzel looked at the closed door. "The doctor said she'd be fine. A day of rest for her, then she'll be good to go."

Her mother sighed, "Well, that's good. She can stay here as long as she needs a place to stay… so long she's not some sort of a criminal."

"Mother, she's the victim in this case. She had the damage done to her."

"I know sweetie, but I- we need to keep you safe. Your father and I couldn't bear to lose you again."

"I know mother…"

"Speaking of which, you have some explaining to do young lady. Where's Eugene?"

"He's catching up… he didn't want to slow Max down, so he had me and the woman in there come alone. He should be here soon."

"Good," he dad exclaimed, "When he get's here, I want the both of you to come into the dining hall. We have some questions for you both. Understand?"

Rapunzel nodded, "Understood sir."

With that, her dad and mom took their leave. Rapunzel took one more peek in the guest room, and then made her way outside to wait for Eugene.

It worked! I can't believe this worked!

Those were Adele's thoughts after Rapunzel left. She was sitting up straight, and rubbing her shoulder. That knife she took to herself had hurt a lot. It took all of her restraint to not heal herself all the way. And the way she pretended to faint? Priceless! She has that princess wrapped around her little finger.

A princess! She thought, What are the odds? One of my sister's murderers is a princess! This is just too perfect!

Adele crossed her arms behind her head, and grinned at herself. Now she just needs to gain the trust of the whole royal family, and then everything will be set to go. Her plan will all fall together will time. Soon, her sister will be avenged. They'll be so sorry they ever messed with her… soon…

Well, well, well... what could possibly be her idea? That's for me to know, and you readers to find out! Please review so I can be inspired to write more!