A/N: I'm going to wrap this one up next week. :) Hope you all enjoyed it. It will be the final in the series and I'm not sure if I'll do any more for a little while. Thanks for sticking with me. :)

Chapter 36

Two weeks flew by in a hurry and Rapunzel was excited to be travelling home. Doctor Caldwell and Doctor Hildebrandt both decided that it was safe to send Eugene on his way back to Corona and both the Prince Consort and the Princess had packed what little they had left with them the night before. Doctor Caldwell was to go with them as an Army doctor would be taking his place when the new troops arrived.

The rebuilding of the damaged buildings was moving along well as the smaller buildings had already been fixed and now work on the castle could begin. The Royal Architect has managed to get his hands on the original plans and had touched them up a little. King Amr approved the changes and things were ready to go.

"Well I must say thank you to all of you who have worked so tirelessly. We're almost there and we'd be nowhere without the help of our good friends in Corona," Amr announced to the group that had gathered to see the Princess and Prince Consort off. There was a cheer that went up through the crowd.

"Now as they make their way to the coast and their home, I wish them a safe journey and that they might call on us again very soon," Amr continued. Rapunzel and Eugene bowed while little Liam giggled.

"He is the cutest thing," Amelia smiled as the crowd dissipated.

"Thank you," Rapunzel couldn't help but beam at her son, whom she held in her arms.

"I believe that I must borrow Lady Amelia for a few minutes," Eugene smiled. He leaned heavily on his crutches and he was a bit awkward on them but he was managing.

"That's my cue to get Rapunzel and Liam to their horse," Merlin smiled slightly and led the two off to where the troops were waiting to depart.

"Now you remember what I said?" Eugene asked.

"I do," Amelia nodded.

"You can do it. I know you can. If you can tell me, then you can certainly tell Merlin," the former thief smirked.

"I want to thank you Eugene for everything. You have no idea what it means to me," Amelia smiled and pulled him in for a hug. It was awkward but Eugene patted her back.

"It is I who should be thanking you. I wouldn't be here if you hadn't helped me," he said as they pulled apart.

"Oh I think you'd have found a way. When it comes to Rapunzel, you are stronger than you think," she teased.

"Who would have thought it? A criminal like me and Blondie," he smiled slightly.

"You'll have to forgive me but why do you call her that? She's a brunette," Amelia was slightly confused.

"She didn't used to be," he winked.

"Ah," his friend nodded.

"Well I best be going or people will start to talk," Eugene said as he turned around awkwardly with his crutches.

"Let me help you," Amelia smiled and she was about to when Doctor Caldwell approached them.

"Amelia, Merlin needs you at the jail. Something about Melehan and his sentence," he said, confused. He'd never been filled in completely and he had no idea why the lady would be needed at the jail.

"Ah yes. Not to worry good doctor. We're only about to execute a traitor and a murderer," she had a tight smile.

"Ah, I see. Well then we'd better not hold you up," Caldwell smiled.

"Indeed. The sooner he is gone the sooner life around Camelot can return to normal. Good luck to you and to Rapunzel," Amelia told them and she turned and left.

"I'll explain on the way to the ship," Eugene said.

"Good because if I thought for a moment you were cheating on the Princess…" Caldwell started.

"I would never. It's just a long story and Amelia needed someone to talk to. I can't and won't divulge what we talked about but I will explain," Eugene smiled at the doctor.

"A friend's confidence is very important," Caldwell nodded as he helped Eugene up onto Max.

"Where are the frogs at?" The former thief asked.

"Pascal and Pauline are with Rapunzel as always," he chuckled.

"Of course, how silly of me," Eugene chuckled as the caravan began to leave the city gates.

"I wonder about those two," Caldwell said.

"I wouldn't be a bit surprised if we have baby frogs in the near future," Eugene laughed as Caldwell shook his head.

To Be Continued…