A/N:
Hello people of FFN! Sorry for the very long wait. Like we mentioned before, school is getting along the way, and we have a load of projects holy shenanigans why. L (thank god we're classmates ugh)
So without further ado, here is Chapter 8 :)
CHAPTER 8
After a long night of celebration, the soldiers of Corona woke up slightly dazed. As they packed up, dying to get back home and report their victory, they were wondering where Prince Eugene was.
"Your highness, we're ready to depart-"
Checking his tent, or at least, what was left of it, the men were horrified to find their prince's belongings in shambles and the prince himself nowhere in sight.
In a panic, the soldiers mounted their horses, walked on foot, and searched the campsite and surrounding areas.
The men searched for hours, but all in vain.
"What are we going to do? We can't go back to the kingdom without the prince!" Hook-hand told the men.
"We have to report to the palace; the king and queen need to know about this." One of the men yelled.
With a heavy heart, the men resumed their packing and soon after, were headed back to Corona.
As they reached the bridge, they were greeted with the spectacular sight of their realm; their home.
Passing the bridge and into the kingdom, the gallant men were received with elated cheers and greetings.
As the men quickly approached the palace, the king and queen stood by the grand doors, waiting in anticipation.
When they stood before the royal couple, the king stood with his arms outstretched, about to congratulate them on their victory when he noticed that his son-in-law was nowhere to be seen.
"Forgive us your highness..." began one man.
"What seems to be the matter, boy?" asked the king.
"Prince Eugene is missing."
The king turned to the queen and went pale. He immediately asked the royal guards at the door to escort the men to the great hall, to further discuss the matter.
As they arrived at the hall, the king and queen tried to settled down at their thrones.
"How did he... disappear? Did you look for him in the forest?" The king tried saying it as gently as possible to the soldiers.
"Yes, your highness. We didn't find him there."
"Did you look search thoroughly? In the forest? The campsite? He must be somewhere out there." Said the queen, with worry evident in her voice
"We did your majesty, but he wasn't-"
The conversation was interrupted by a loud creak. All eyes on the door, they saw a head slowly peer in- a beautiful young lady with short pixie hair and large emerald eyes looked at them innocently as she cautiously entered the hall.
"Eugene?" Rapunzel called out.
"Rapunzel, honey, what are you doing here?" The queen said, walking towards her.
"Oh... uhm. It's just that I heard that the men finally returned so I really felt the urge to go down."
"Darling, it's okay. Go back to your room, I'll be with you in a moment."
Looking around the room, her eyes scanning the men's faces, Rapunzel noticed something and asked "wh-where's Eugene?"
Everyone looked at Rapunzel with pity and guilt. Rapunzel noticed this and felt even more alarmed.
Holding on to Rapunzel's arms, the queen told her, "Darling, I think it's best we talk in your room. Please, let's go there now.
"Where's Eugene? All of them are here, and he should be too." Rapunzel said, practically ignoring her mother.
"We'll talk about it once we're upstairs, come now." Said her mother, trying to lead her to the door.
"Mother", Rapunzel replied, "answer me! Where's Eugene?"
Suddenly, Hook-hand walked over to Rapunzel. Throwing himself to his knees, he said with much sorrow, "Prince Eugene is missing, your higness."
Rapunzel looked dumbfounded at him, "W-what do you mean? What happened to him?"
"W-when we woke up... we were preparing to leave so we... went to tell him... but... when we got to where his tent was, he was gone."
Rapunzel, who was almost on the verge of tears, lost her balance but was luckily caught by Hook-hand, who was kneeling apologetically before her.
In a flash, the king and queen were by her side, holding her as her eyes brimmed with tears.
"Be careful, Rapunzel!", cried her mother, "You wouldn't want to bring harm to the baby."
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