A/N: Wow! This is amazing. I got 5 reviews already? Thank you all so much for your kind words and support. I would like to make this story around 20 chapters long because I have a LOT planned for these couples. So look out for the updates! :)
Rapunzel eyed the young King with wariness and curiosity. She knew that the king required a healer, but she didn't like the way he treated visitors. As for first impressions, this was not a warm welcoming. She looked around the king's courtroom at all of the soldiers and knew that the king had the opportunity to kick her out, after what she had done she probably deserved it. But something about this King made her stay. It was probably the way he looked at her, he stared at her as if she was a piece of gold. It was different from the way the other town folk looked at her. Instead of amazement or wonder, he looked like as if she was the most precious thing to behold.
Jack couldn't take his eyes off of her and he knew it, but he had to give the solider his order before things got too awkward. "She is a guest of this castle and they will be treated like one." He said while looking at the blonde haired beauty. He then turned to the red head and to hiccup "the other girl is a worker and has done no real harm. I will speak to her."
Hiccup looked at his close friend and gave him a small smile for going easy on the young girl. Usually when a worker goes against the kings orders it can only mean treason. But instead of a beating in the gallows, he allowed her off the hook, something a king never does.
Before the guards whisked the girls away to do his bidding he stopped them. "Leave them here, I will take care of them personally. For now you will prepare a room for our guest. When I need you I will summon you." Jack said in his kingly voice. He loved a good joke here and there, but he knew when he needed to be responsible and took his role very seriously. Right now he didn't have time to flirt but the castle needed to be back in order immediately.
The guards all filed out of the room and left a stunned rapunzel and nervous Merida in the court. The only people in the room who could hear what the King said to them was the guards guarding the door outside.
Jack released a sigh of relief when the guards all left. This did not go unnoticed by Rapunzel and she noted the way he looked like a burden was lifted off of him. She thought he was a ruthless king, but she was never one to judge a person before meeting them. She decided to go for some humor before anyone else spoke. "Well I'm glad that I don't have to run anymore. I'm sure that was my exercise for today." She said while laughing a little and looked at the king shyly.
Jack gave a small smile and and a nod, "Yeah that's enough tag for today. Glad someone enjoyed it." He said while letting his smile reach his eyes. Hiccup looked over at the young red head and started a conversation nervously, "So I've been working here for years now and I know my way around this castle like the back of my hand, but I've never met you yet." He said while raising his eyebrows a little.
Merida looked at him and thought for a moment before replying, "Well I'm pretty new. Ya don't meet everyone in a couple days ya' know." She said curtly. Hiccup decided that he liked her stern side and and decided to introduce himself, "My name's Hiccup." He said while offering his hand.
Hiccup could've sworn that her face turned a light pink before she grabbed his hand to return the hand shake. "I'm Merida." In that moment Hiccup could've sworn that he would never wash his hand again. Her skin wasn't as soft as a maiden's but she had hands that saw many years of hard work. "Thats a great name. I-I mean for such a pretty girl it matches you perfectly. W-well you know what I mean." Hiccup said while blushing madly and put his hand on the back of his neck.
Merida smiled and laughed a little as she felt her nervousness leave her. She thought the king would be furious with her as she blatantly disobeyed his orders. Instead he seemed to not have a care in the world. Not only that but she was able to meet Hiccup, this young and shy boy who had the courage to speak to her. Not only that but he had a goofiness to him that made her smile.
Rapunzel on the other hand was very very wrong about the king. This young man wasn't cruel or gruesome at all. Some of the villagers had warned her that he was a man with a heart of ice. But in just a couple of minutes he's smiled and made her laugh like no other. Not only that but up close he had eyes that was bluer than the sky. She thought she saw the ocean in his eyes and decided that she could drown in them.
Jack nudged her in the shoulder and looked at her hair, "So Rapunzel, you think people will like it if the king had hair as long as yours?" He said in a teasing voice while touching a strand of her hair. He was amazed that someone could make that much hair look good and almost natural. His young healer wore her hair up in a braid that contained most of her hair in an intricate weave. He knew that she would take to the jest, but he only needed an excuse to touch the long and gorgeous locks that stole his attention.
Rapunzel smirked and cocked a brow at him before looking at his silver hair, "I think you might have a chance. I could give you a few pointers on how to grow it long if you'd like" She said jokingly and smiled. Jack was going to reply with a witty comment before Rapunzel aimed that smile at him. When she looked at him like that he was at a loss for words.
Jack cleared his throat before looking at Hiccup and Merida and saw that they were getting along nicely. He knew that he much rather stay and talk to Rapunzel, but there were things that had to be done as king and he would not let it wait any longer. He called Merida and Hiccup over before addressing them both, "You guys should head back to your rooms. I will have someone call you in the evening for dinner." He said while never letting his eyes leave Rapunzel's.
Hiccup and Rapunzel nodded before both heading out of the kings court. Rapunzel stayed in place as if the kings eyes kept her there. He looked at her as if he wanted to say something but changed his mind. "There is a room prepared for you and I will call you in the evening. Any guest of mine is invited to my dinner table. Then we will discuss your duties as healer in the castle." He said politely with a silly grin. He knew that this definitely wasn't the last time he was going to talk with his little healer. He looked forward to the next time he'll see her smile at him again.
Rapunzel nodded and returned his silly grin before responding, "Yes, my king." With that she left the room and left a stunned Jack in place.
He wished he could call her his.
A/N: I'm sorry this chapter was so short but I wanted to get something out for you guys! I will be trying to post chapters more frequently! Can we get to 10 reviews before I post the 3rd chapter?! I appreciate all of your reviews!
