HEY GUYS! sorry we haven't updated in... 2 weeks? 3? (it's only been a week bro... admin chibi has lost track of time as you have noticed... :D -admin jetski) REALLY SORRY. It's just that school started and it's just been the first week and OHMYGOD IT IS HELL. like, what kind of teacher gives homework on the first day? D:

we'll be very busy so I'm sorry if we'll be like this for a while u - u but luckily, admin jetski and I are classmates (we're probably meant to continue with this story [either that or they were too lazy to shuffle us lol -admin jetski] ) so we will try very hard to post!

So after a long wait, here is Chapter 7! Enjoy! ^_^


CHAPTER 7

The next day, the messenger arrived back at the campsite. Getting off his horse, he immediately went to Eugene's tent where he found the prince hunched over, as if looking at something.

Letting out a small cough to get Eugene's attention, he said, "My Lord, a letter from the Princess."

Eugene turned to the man. The messenger noticed that in Eugene's hand lay a small locket- it was round, made of pure silver, with the emblem of the golden sun surrounded by a hundred tiny jewels on it. On the inside, sat a picture of the princess.

The messenger admired it, forgetting about the letter he was sent to deliver. Eugene noticed it and started to talk, "This was given to me by Rapunzel...", he held up the locket so that the other man can see it clearer and continued, "... She told me that if ever we were apart and I missed her, that I look at this."

The man just continued to listen quietly, "I've been looking at this a lot these past few months... But each time I do, I seem to miss her more and more."

Eugene decided, a feeling in his chest starting to rise again, "Uhm... anyways, don't think you'd want to hear all this mushy talk, you probably have a girl of your own anyways..."

"N-no, my Lord. It's alright. But speaking of the princess, she wanted to give you this," he said, handing Eugene the letter, "and she inquires after your health."

Taking the letter, he replied, "my health? I'm as healthy as Maximus!" exclaimed Eugene brightly.

The other man bowed, smiling, "The princess will be happy to hear of it, my lord." After which he exited the tent.

Eugene decided to read the letter.

Eugene My Love,

I too cannot bear to wake up without you beside me. You are my half, we are one. But I do understand that you have responsibilities for this kingdom. I feel awful for it is so selfish of me to refuse letting you go. But things has to be done.
Remember me as I remember you: your every feature embossed in my memory, intertwined with all the sweetness and sorrows of love. Remember that I don't regret loving you. Remember that you have something worth fighting for: this kingdom, this family, this love.

I forgive you, with all I have. Promise me that you will stay strong.

Dream of me, my warrior. For it is only in sleep that we can feel each other; that I can place my lips softly upon yours, and feel your breath upon my skin.

Now you must go . Remember me. Remember our adventures, remember that you saved me from my prison. We saved each other.

I have loved you, I love you, and I will love you still.

Sweetest dreams and wishes of success,
Rapunzel

When Eugene saw his wife's name at the end, he felt his heart leap. The feeling stirring in him was so strong that he took the locket in his hands once again and looked at it, and swore that he'd win this war for her, and end this for good.

Putting down the letter, he decided to check on the men. You can't have a bunch of softies fighting a war, can you?

That night, as all of the soldiers of Corona slept, the Cattleyans decided to attack. Their head general, James Stuart stood at the front of his men. At his signal, archers launched a thousand flaming arrows into the sky. The arrows pierced their tents and caused massive panic amongst the men. The enemy took it as their chance to strike.

Eugene awoke to the sound of shouts, getting onto his feet, he grabbed his sword and rushed out of his tent to find everything ablaze and men fighting. As he was trying to grasp what was happening, a huge man was swinging his sword right at him. Thinking fast, he was able to block the man's blow with his sword.

Eugene looked up at his opponent and saw that he was tall, of big build, and had a long scar running down his face. He also noticed that the man had thick armor, compared to the rest of the men, he looked to be of a higher status, perhaps a general.

The opposing man looked down at Eugene with contempt. He knew who he was looking at and he was determined to defeat him.

"So, you're the thief Flynn Rider." Began the older man.

Eugene gave a hard swing, surprising his opponent, "I'm not a thief, old man! My name is Eugene Fitzherbert, Prince of Corona."

"Once a thief, always a thief, my Prince", the other replied mockingly, "And since we're introducing ourselves, I'm Richard the Merciless, and I've sure as hell killed a lot of men like you."

"Oh yeah?" Eugene said, blocking a blow from the man now known as Richard, "Well who the hell names their kid Richard?"

"There's nothing wrong with that name, bafoon!"

"Yes there is! Ever heard of the nickname of 'Richard'?" cried Eugene, "The nickname of people named Richard is dick! Dick, Richard!"

Enraged, Richard pushed Eugene, almost knocking him to the ground.

As the dance of clashing swords continued, so did their mockery of each other.

"After we defeat your pathetic army, we're going to destroy your pitiful Corona." Snarled Richard.

"I'll never let that happen, dick!" retorted Eugene.

Letting out a dry and malicious laugh, he said, "And aye, I bet your wife would make a fine whore! Many men would pay handsomely to bed a princess. I might even have a go at her if I fancy."

Infuriated by Richard's statement, Eugene knocked off the man's sword out of his hand, obviously ticked off, "You don't talk about Rapunzel like that!"

Unarmed, all Richard could do was back away from the sword that was now pointing at his neck.

"Not a single one of you will lay even a hand on her, you hear me!"

Fuming with rage, Eugene continued to advance, sword aiming for the man's neck. Given the choice of either having his neck cut in half or slowly retracting back, Richard went for the latter, thinking it was a better idea until he tripped over an abandoned helmet.

Falling on his back, his smirk was wiped off his face. Eugene towered over him this time, his face showing anger and a lust for revenge. His sword, on the other hand, was placed ever so daintily on his neck. Richard could feel the tip of the sword digging onto his throat.

By now, Eugene was at his boiling point. He pushed the sword down on Richard's throat, saying, "Believe me when I say this- I will not let a single one of you lay a finger on my wife. I'd have to be dead for you to even go near her. If any of you try, I will not hesitate to relieve you of your head."

Richard looked up, trying to hide the sad anticipation of death he was feeling. He gave Eugene's face a hard look- his killer, a boy twice as young as he. A thief. Coming around to accept his fate, he was about to say something when it hit him.

"James. . ." murmured Richard, his eyes wide

Eugene raised his sword above his head, having every intention to murder the now helpless man on the ground before him.

"I yield!" cried Richard.

Sword still in the air, Eugene asked apathetically, "And what makes you think I'd honor your decision?"

Richard had to think hard for an answer, with a drop of sweat running down his face, he said, "Please sir, I yield! You've won!"

Looking to be unconvinced, Eugene begins to strike down, causing Richard to shut his eyes.

Hearing the sword's swish, he felt his heart stop when he heard the metal pierce something. Is it his chest? Was he given quick death as a coup de grĂ¢ce?

Richard opened his eyes to still see Eugene hovering over him. His fists were clenched and he still looked enraged. He looked down to see if Eugene had impaled him with his sword, but he didn't. Turning to his left, he saw the sword embedded in the ground.

"Leave." Said Eugene abruptly.

Richard looked up to the source of the order, "Get you and your useless men out of here right now and don't even think of going back here."

Stumbling as he tried to get up, Richard couldn't look any more pathetic. Eugene looked him dead in the eyes and said, "Don't ever think of harming my family, Corona, and its people ever again. If you so much as strike a man of Corona, I will make sure that you get a front row seat of watching your kingdom burn into ashes and its people being slaughtered."

Taking heed of Eugene's warning, he turned and ran back into the safe haven of tall trees where his other men awaited him.

Eugene stood in silence, his heart beating fast. They've won. From behind him, he can hear shouts of joy, proclaiming Corona's victory. Turning, he decided to go and join them.

The men sat in a circle around a fire, mugs of ale in hand, singing and shouting of the victory that has befallen them. Included in this circle was Eugene. Though unlike the rest of them, he felt relief and not gaiety.

"Hey, uhm, fellas. I think I'm gonna go hit the hay."

"So fast? We should all celebrate, my lord." Said one of the men.

Rubbing the back of his neck, Eugene replied, "Eh. Maybe you guys can celebrate for me as well. That thing really drained me."

Walking to his tent, or at least, what remained of it, he gathered what he could. As he scavenged, he saw Rapunzel's letter lying on the ground, looking almost perfectly unscathed.

Picking up the letter, he slipped it inside his vest. Almost immediately after doing so, he felt a sharp blow to the back of his head and fell unconscious.


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