Chapter 11

From "The Invincible Four, The History of the Four Island Kingdoms."

One must note who is on the throne in this day and age, although these are the rulers of the Four Kingdoms as of the early 17th Century. This page is subject to change.

Corona is ruled by a beloved King and Queen. There is only one daughter and her name is Rapunzel,

Caladonia is ruled by Prince Westley and his wife, Queen Buttercup. They have two children, the older boy is named Westley and a little girl named Waverly.

Corsa is ruled by the Stabbingtons, King Edward an Queen Edwina. They have a boy, Simon.

Charon is ruled by the Fitzherberts, King Linus and Queen Olivia. They have three children, Eugene, Cornelius and Amelia.

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"You never answered the question, Eugene?" Rapunzel whispered as they pulled apart.

"What question?" Flynn asked as he stared into her green eyes.

"Are you or aren't you?"

Flynn sighed and reached for the book. He opened up to the RULER FAQ PAGE.

Rapunzel smiled.

"I knew it was…"

Flynn held his finger up to his lips and looked around. "Rapunzel, please, I told you to…"

The sky darkened just a bit and the sound of thunder filled the cloudy sky followed by a flash of lightning.

Flynn scooped up the book and grabbed Rapunzel's hand. "Come on, before it starts to pour."

They took refuge in an abandoned house, not too far from Tower Falls. Just as they entered, the skies opened up. It heaped tons of water on the house and came through a leaky roof, hitting the two of them right on the nose. The two started to laugh.

They moved to a dry corner and plopped down on the straw lined floor. Flynn dropped the book in front of them.

Rapunzel grabbed the book. "Well I guess the lanterns are out for tonight."

Flynn smiled and grabbed the book back. 'We'll see. These showers don't last too long. We might be able to see them after all."

He opened it to the FAQ page and went immediately to Charon's ruling family, the Fitzherbert's

He studied the hand drawn portraits. "Does this look like anyone you know? Because I may not be…"

"I know you are, Eugene. And that's Cornelius next to you. You had a pretty sister."

Flynn looked around. "These walls have ears, Princess. Watch it." He leaned in again to kiss her, but she brushed him off.

"I think we're quite alone, Eugene."

Flynn shrugged. :"I have to agree, Blondie. I really don't see anyone else here."

Rapunzel bunched her hands into fists and placed them on her cheeks. She inched a little closer.

Flynn smiled. "Everything?"

She nodded.

"From the beginning?"

Rapunzel nodded again. "Or as much as you can remember."

They both looked up when the thunder boomed. The rain was coming down harder now. Flynn smiled.

"I guess if we don't come back they'll send the guards after us."

"EUGENE!" Rapunzel yelled; then covered her lips with her hand. She hadn't intended it to be that loud.

Flynn laughed and took her hand away. "No one is going to be out in this storm," he answered, looking at her. "All right, I'll tell you, but it's got to be brief and we've got to keep it down,"

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"I don't know about all this rain, my love," The King said as he brought the Queen inside the castle gate. "We can't very well do the lanterns if it keeps up like this."

"I'm worried about Rapunzel," the Queen said. "And I think that boy is with her."

The King smiled. "Rider? Yes, I hope so. Why do you thjnk I hired the boy in the first place."

"So that they could get to know each other?' The Queen said. "After all, you know that…"

"Shh.." the King said, "These walls have ears. No one should know about our little Prince yet."

The Queen smiled. "He's not so little, my lord. He's not as tiny as the last time you laid eyes on him. "

The King laughed. "Yes I remember, 17 years ago. We had just introduced Rapunzel to her betrothed on Charon. Rapunzel just turned one and Eugene was just 6. He always adored her from the first time he saw her."

They both laughed at that. "Yes it's true, my Lady," the King answered, but I'm sure that.."

"Your Majesty?" Manny said, interrupting them. "It seems our little Prince has just awakened."

The King's eyes widened. "I have to talk with him, Manny. I'll be there soon."