(General P.O.V.) - About 9 years ago-
It's a busy yet wonderful day in the kingdom of Corona in the region of Poland. It's early summer, and the fishing boats are littering here and there in the harbor in and out to the ocean around the island, and the people in the nearby town is having a great time, getting prepared to head to the castle as there's to be a ball tonight in honor of Princess Rapunzel's birthday and the year-anniversary of Rapunzel's marriage to her husband, Prince Consort Eugene.
And in the castle, it is far more busier as several people; butlers, maids, ladies-in-waiting, and such others, they are all decorating the castle, cleaning all the royal furniture, gifts, portraits, and cooking heaps of delicious, sumptuous food. But luckily, the royals themselves are having some time off until it's time to open the doors to the Ball.
And one of them is Princess Rapunzel. Barefoot, dressed in a simple yet lovely sky blue dress, her light brown hair a bit longer as it's reaching to the base of her neck. Her emerald green eyes glittered in happiness and excitement as she bounced on the balls of her feet, glancing at her most beloved friend, Pascal who's resting upon her left shoulder, being a grass green chameleon.
"Can you believe it, Pascal? I still can't believe it!", Rapunzel giggled softly, and Pascal squeaked lightly with a smile as he had accompanied Rapunzel to the royal doctor's chambers. He knew that Eugene is gonna be told next as she and he's heading upon a higher floor that has the royal chambers here and there.
"And on my birthday and my anniversary too! What do you think, Pascal? Should I break it gently or put it straight out there?", asked Rapunzel curiously. Pascal shrugged his shoulders with a gesture, and Rapunzel understood it, "Tell him that a new dream is coming true, huh?".
Pascal nodded with a chirp, and Rapunzel continued on walking to her and Eugene's chambers, knowing that Eugene's probably looking through his closet to find the perfect outfit for tonight. That, or soaking in the clawfoot tub.
Being a orphan for a long time, he had to live with bare necessities to survive, but when he came into royalty, he always finds a chance to soak in the tub or have some food he'd been missing out on when younger.
Anyway, Rapunzel greeted the guard upon the entrance into the chambers, and she came in, calling for her husband, "Eugene, where are you?". "In the bathroom, Blondie!", called out Eugene. Rapunzel grinned softly, proving one of her own theories right.
She called out a tad softer as she walked to the bathroom doors, "Can you come out when you're done in there?". A laugh sounded out, "Actually, you have great timing! I am just done with dressing up into my fifth outfit!".
"Oh, come out then! I wanna look!", Rapunzel giggled out loud, and she walked away enough in time as she heard familiar footsteps, the doors opening up to reveal Prince Consort Eugene.
Chocolate brown eyes, ruggedly yet smooth dark locks, and sun-kissed tan skin, Eugene is wearing a silver shirt with a dark blue vest, gray trousers, and brown boots. "What do you think?", Eugene smirked with a curious nod.
Rapunzel blinked in surprise, and glanced at Pascal who grimaced slightly, and they both looked back at Eugene who sighed lightly, "Out with it. There's always something wrong with the outfit.".
Rapunzel chuckled nervously, "Silver's a good color, but...teal is better...". Eugene blinked in surprise, "Oh, that actually works better. And I think I know the perfect shirt.". He walked over to the closet, opening it up as he removed the vest, and coming into the closet, closing it almost all the way.
Rapunzel walked over, hearing the sounds of rustling as she nervously bit her lip, glanced at Pascal who encouraged her with a nod and a paw. "Eugene, do you remember that night in the rowboat?".
"I'd never forget it. What about it?", sounded out Eugene. "Well, I have a new dream I want to tell you.", replied Rapunzel softly. The doors opened as Eugene came out, wearing a warm teal shirt under the dark blue vest.
"Really? I suppose you'd want to see the rest of the world, huh? We barely scoured Poland, that's for sure.", Eugene smiled warmly with a chuckle. Rapunzel smiled softly, "Traveling's a good idea for a while, but I'd like to come back to Corona within the end of the summer if not sooner.".
"I thought you'd want to travel longer, see the sights and all. I know you'd want to put into some drawings and stuff, Rapunzel.", Eugene replied with a bit of confusion. Rapunzel smiled warmly as she came closer to Eugene, "Aww, I appreciate that you'd want me to be happy, but I'd be very tired if we travel longer than the summer.".
"Blondie, you're the most energetic woman I've ever met! Is something wrong?", asked Eugene sharply as he now looked concerned, gently grabbing Rapunzel's shoulder with a hand. Rapunzel looked up at him, and realized that he isn't getting her hints!
A albeit frustrated, but still excited and nervous, she softly grabbed his other hand, and guided it to her stomach. She looked up again with a smile as Eugene's eyes suddenly widened in surprise and awe, "Rapunzel...Are you really...?".
Rapunzel nodded firmly, "Yes, Eugene. We're having a baby.". Eugene looked speechless, seeming not to breathe, earning Rapunzel to worry instantly, "Eugene? Are you upset? I am sorry!".
Eugene snapped back, blinking as he shook his head, "No, no, Rapunzel, I am sorry about scaring you like that! I am just so shocked, that's all. I'd never thought I'd have a real family, you know? My life changed forever when I met you, Blondie...I love you so much.".
Rapunzel exhaled loudly, wiping off a tear that fell down her face, "I love you too..You're happy about this? Having a child with me?". Eugene smiled so widely, "Rapunzel, I would never imagine anything better than this. Oh, gods, a little girl with your eyes and button nose!".
Rapunzel giggled, "How about a boy with your eyes and my smile?". Eugene smiled softly, "I don't care as long as the baby's healthy and safe as you are, Blondie. How much longer are we waiting for the pipsqueak?".
Rapunzel caressed her belly warmly, "Just went to the doctor earlier. I am a month or so along, so that's 7 months and some to go.". Eugene laughed softly, "This is wonderful news! Oh, by the sun, you haven't told your parents, have you?.".
Rapunzel laughed softly, "Pascal was the first to know. You're the second, Eugene.". Eugene blinked in surprise, "I can live with that, but the next time the doctor comes, you get me, okay?". Rapunzel giggled at that, and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"Of course. You're my husband always. Now, come on, we got to tell my parents!", Rapunzel twittered excitedly as she pulled Eugene's hand, and he glanced at Pascal with a grimace, "The king won't kill me about this, right?". Pascal shrugged with a smirk, and Eugene rolled his eyes with a huff, "You're no help, frog.".