The maids had awoken to help the Princess get ready for her day. The two of the maids had made their rounds around until heading back to the Princess' room. One of the maids had opened to door, while the other headed inside. The next thing heard was a blood curling scream and the maids frantically rushing out to seek the Queen and the King. They had arrived quickly to the study that both of them were in and gave a quick description on what they had seen. Instantly, tears started welling in the Queen's eyes, not wanting to believe what was being told, and the same went for her husband.

The royal couple bolted from their seats, hurriedly running through the corridors until they arrived at their daughter's room. The Queen hurried in, immediately distraught at the scene before her. There was her daughter. On the floor. A small pool of dried blood was centered around her abdomen. Her hands were also covered in blood as she was holding a small mirror shard, stained with the dark red. The Queen fell to her knees next to the corpse of her daughter. She cradled the lifeless body, which was now stone cold. Tears ran down the Queen's face as the King was at her side, sharing the same pain as she was.

It came as a shock to know their daughter had taken her life. Their sweet, little Rapunzel was no more. It was painful. She had just returned to them and now she had taken herself away. They could have avoided this, and the Queen knew this. They should have fought harder to keep Mr. Fitzherbert around. They should have bfought/b. But none of that mattered anymore. It was too late and now, they were never going to see their little girl again. The last memory of her was her being in utter depression.

The Queen let out a painful sob, looking down at her lifeless daughter once more. At least it brought her a little peace knowing she would be reunited with her loving thief. The Queen averted her gaze towards the King, who also had tears streaming down his face. She tried so hard to give him a comforting smile. It was so hard. He just nodded before standing up. Both of them knew a funeral had to be held. Preparations had to begin soon and fast.

The royal couple had ordered one of the guards to announce a meeting for the townspeople to hear. They had the right to know what had taken place. The Queen set down Rapunzel's body on the bed, giving her forehead one last kiss. At least she finally looked at peace.

Once many of the townspeople had conglomerated into the area underneath the balcony, looking up with worry in their eyes. What could be so sudden or troublesome to call a meeting as to this? But quickly, their questions had been answered once the King and Queen had explained the situation going on. Everyone was heartbroken by the news. Their princess had left them once again.

Some were feeling guilty about being in attendance of the hanging of the thief. That they had supported the council's decision, unknowing of the effect it caused on the princess. But it was simply too late.

And everyone knew that.

The funeral for the Princess had been set to take place tomorrow. It was surely going to be a sorrowful event but necessary. Everyone had loved the Princess despite her recent choice to no longer stay on this Earth.

xxxx

Dying wasn't the experience the Princess had anticipated. Though once committing her crime, she felt, free. In a sense. Thought Gothel had always shot down her thoughts of a life after death, Rapunzel always knew there was something more. And it was not what she had quite expected. Her main concern was if she was truly going to see Eugene again. Even if it was for a few moments, it was better then nothing. Rapunzel knew she committed a crime but still. All Rapunzel wanted was one moment with him.

There were many other souls roaming in the place she had been in. Though Rapunzel did not know of this place she was in, she was determined to find her. After what seemed like forever of searching for her thief, she had finally found him. He looked gorgeous, angelic. And she was with him again. Rapunzel found herself running to her former thief.

All she wanted was to touch him again. Feeling his comforting arms around her, hear his loving voice. It came as a shock when she hastily wrapped her arms around him. Eugene turned around, extremely surprised to see his Princess standing before him. He was at a lost of words. A million questions ran throughout his head.

Why was she her?

Was this some kind of cruel trick?

Was it really her?

His beautiful Rapunzel was right before him, in the strange place neither of them new about. And he could feel her around him. The warmth of her skin. Everything. Eugene enthusiastically held her tighter. He pulled back and frowned once something crossed his mind.

"Rapunzel." He breathed, marveling at her name, glad he was able to speak of it again, "Why are you here? Is it really you?" Eugene asked, hoping it was actually her. Rapunzel gave him a small smile before avoiding his eyes, "Blondie?" He was worried. How could she have died? Maybe some assassination? Coming down with a sudden, fatal illness? All the possibilities.

"Eugene. It's really me." She replied, giving him a sheepish smile. Rapunzel was afraid to tell him of how she ended up here. She made a promise to live a happy life without him. But it wasn't really breaking it if she wasn't happy, right? Rapunzel looked back up at him, "I did it to myself, Eugene. I-I couldn't do it without you. I tried iso/i hard to try and be happy. Then one night, I found the satchel you gave me and then I came across the mirror shard. I simply did without thinking." She explained.

Eugene looked at her with disbelief. She had taken her life, just to be with him again? But then again, Eugene wasn't sure if their afterlife could be spent with each other. A part of him very much hoped for, or her death would be in vain. Eugene said the first thing that came to mind, "I love you, Rapunzel. I love you so much." He muttered, pulling her back into a loving embrace.

"I love you too, Eugene. I'm just so glad to see you again." Rapunzel muttered back, pulling him down for a quick kiss. Things were beginning to look hopeful for the couple despite being both spirits.

xxxx

Though thing weren't shining happier for the people of the Kingdom of Corona. The next day had come as the funeral of the Princess had began. The air was heavy with sorrow and grief. Everyone gave their regards to the Queen and King as the procession came to an end. Their daughter was buried within the Royal grounds, along with other royal families that were deceased.

They watched painfully as their daughter was lowered into the ground. Never to be seen again. Their once lost daughter had returned to them, now only to be lost once more. Not by a vile old woman. But by the pain of a heartbreak. No one was would ever truly understand the motives of the Princess and her decision to take her life. But they would all miss and mourn their lost princess. Keeping forever in their hearts and never forgetting.