"Eugene." Rapunzel complained, slightly sticking out her lower lip. She looked at her husband with an arched eyebrow, hip popped out. Eugene looked at her, simply rolling his eyes at her dramatics. He reached around, grabbing her around the waist as he pulled her closer. Eugene looked down once feeling a small bump on Rapunzel's stomach. He narrowed his eyes, but decided saying anything against it, not wanting to jump to conclusions. Rapunzel put her arms around his shoulder, letting out a sigh, "Do you really have to go for so long?" She asked, frowning.
Eugene looked down at her, brushing a few strands of hair from her face, "I don't want to anymore than you do. It's only two weeks, Rapunzel." Eugene said, resting his forehead against hers, "I'll be back before you know it." Rapunzel didn't seem pleased with the answer she had received. She pushed away from him, folding her arms across her chest.
"That's what you said last time, and you weren't back for three weeks!" Rapunzel exclaimed, rather frustrated. She didn't know why he had accepted to train with the guards, let alone accept missions. Maybe it was the new captain. Rapunzel never got the best feeling from him ever since he was promoted a few months ago. She never really understood Eugene's intentions or bothered to ask for that matter.
Eugene rolled his eyes, placing his arms back around her waist. He kissed her forehead, letting out a sigh, "I know, Rapunzel. But I promise I'll be back earlier this time." He said. Rapunzel gave him a skeptical look, only raising an eyebrow. Eugene smirked, "And I never break a promise." He added. Rapunzel couldn't help but giggle and let out a sigh. She fell against his chest, playing with the collar of his uniform.
"Alright. Just don't keep me waiting, handsome." Rapunzel said, gently poking his nose. Eugene rolled his eyes and laughed, kissing her cheek.
"I promise." He said, "I'll see you later, beautiful." Eugene added, breaking from her embrace. Rapunzel frowned before pulling Eugene back, firmly pressing her lips to his. His arms went back around her waist, while she moved his arms around his neck, playing with a bit of his hair. Eugene deepened the kiss. He pulled away before pressing one last kiss on her forehead, "I love you." He added.
Rapunzel smiled, taking his hand, lacing their fingers together, "I love you too. Now let's get you down there before it's too late." She said, winking at him.
The couple strolled down the hall, taking their sweet time to arrive at the gates. Rapunzel let out a sigh and frowned when Eugene broke away from her hand. He gave her one last kiss on the forehead before leaving off. Rapunzel stood at the top of the stairs, watching Eugene leave once again. She stayed there until she could no longer see them any longer. Rapunzel headed back inside the castle, going off to prepare for the day that she had ahead.
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A few days had passed since Eugene's departure. Each morning she woke up feeling nauseated before being overcome with motion sickness occasionally. Though she had been encountering it before, she was tired of the feeling, Rapunzel had decided to confront the doctor about the issue.
It was still rather early in the morning as Rapunzel had awoken. Unable to fall back asleep, she forced herself awake and decided it was a perfect time to attend to the issue. After sneaking around the corridors, Rapunzel finally made it to the hospital wing. She slipped inside the rooms, relieved to see the doctor was already there. The young man looked up, smiling once seeing the Princess. He rose from his seat before smiling.
"Princess. What a pleasure seeing you." He said, offering her a formal bow. Rapunzel simply curtsied before walking closer to him, "May I ask what brings you here so early, Princess?" He added on. Rapunzel looked at him, biting her lip before telling him everything that she had been experiencing the last few weeks. The doctor took in what she said, thinking about it considerably. He took a good look at her before gently poking a few tender spots surrounding her stomach.
"Well, Princess. It looks as if you are pregnant." He said. Rapunzel looked at him with disbelief. She looked down at her stomach, gently running her hand along the new bump that had formed. It should have been obvious. But pregnant. Rapunzel couldn't wait to tell Eugene about this. How would he react to the news? Would he be happy, or upset? But she wouldn't find out until he returned.
Rapunzel quickly thanked the doctor before heading down back to her room. She was hesitant on whether to go to her parents about the news. Maybe she should wait until Eugene returns home. That seemed like a better choice.
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The rest of the week passed by slowly for Rapunzel. And still another week to go. She hated him being away so long. It was unbearable and not to mention she missed him terribly.
It was midafternoon as Rapunzel stood in front of the mirror. She observed herself in front of the mirror. She gently placed a hand under her growing stomach. She turned to another angle, observing on the side of how it was going to be. Rapunzel continued to observe herself until she glanced out the window.
Her heart leap with joy once seeing the familiar march of the guards. Rapunzel smiled widely, bolting out the door of her room. She ran down the hallways despite the protests of guards and maids that were in the hallway. Rapunzel continued to run until she arrived outside, waiting at the gates.
The captain was the first to appear. His black hair was tied back, his chilling blue eyes, fixed on the Princess that now stood at the doorway. Rapunzel didn't seem to notice, considering she was scanning the area for Eugene. The captain had made his way to Rapunzel, offering her a bow. Rapunzel turned her attention to him for a moment, simply smiling and nodding her head.
"Glad to see that you made it back safely." Rapunzel said, continuing to scout the area for Eugene. The captain looked at her, offering her an odd smile that she didn't seem to notice.
"Well it wasn't exactly easy. I'm glad we had made it back early then expected." He replied.
"Of course." Rapunzel said, "Considering that the last trip you were overdue a week." She added curtly. The captain growled at her response before heading off to start the reports of their trip.
Rapunzel walked down a few steps, smiling widely once seeing Eugene. She lifted up her dress a bit, running to meet Eugene. Once he saw her as well, Eugene ran to meet her. Rapunzel giggled once Eugene had caught her in a hug, lifting her into the air. He set her back down on the floor, bringing her into a kiss. God how he missed her. Eugene moved his hands around her waist as she moved them around his neck. Rapunzel broke away, hugging him fiercely. She buried her face in his solider, inhaling his scent. She immediately made a noise of protest once doing so then giggled.
"I'm sorry to inform you Mr. Fitzherbert, that you stink." She replied, giggling again. Eugene rolled his eyes before breaking away. He took her hand, intertwining their fingers together.
"That's a nice first thing to say to your husband when he returns from a trip." Eugene teased, gently squeezing her hand as they made their way back to their room. Rapunzel rolled her eyes at him and laughed. She playfully shoved him to the side before resting her head against his shoulder.
"It's better then what I could say." Rapunzel said, smiling as he wrapped his arm around her waist. Eugene rolled his eyes, knowing better not to say anything to her. The two walked back to their room in silence, enjoying each other's company. It had been far too long since sharing an embrace.
The two finally arrived to their room as Rapunzel closed the door on her way in. She leaned against the door frame, her hands finding their way to resting on her stomach. Eugene sat on the bed, immediately removing his boots, jacket, and shirt, leaving him with just his pants on. He got up and walked back over to Rapunzel, taking her hands. Eugene leaned in for another kiss, but Rapunzel quickly turned her head, so he didn't get one.
"I will not be giving you another kiss until you bathe, Eugene." Rapunzel said, running her hands along his bare chest. Eugene frowned before pulling away from her embrace.
"Fine. But don't leave me while I do so." Eugene said, heading towards the bathroom. She watched as he closed the door and rolled her eyes. Rapunzel pushed herself off the door, heading back over to the mirror. She set her crown on the desk, letting out a sigh. She was glad he was home early. And now she could tell him. Rapunzel was overjoyed to tell him. But it wasn't the right time. Yet again, she found herself absentmindedly stroking her stomach. She was too lost in thought to realize Eugene had already come back out.
He wrapped his arms around her waist as Rapunzel let out a squeak. She turned around before smirking. Rapunzel leaned her head against his shoulder, inhaling his scent, happier that he no longer smelled, "Do I get a kiss now?" Eugene asked, cocking an eyebrow.
"Course not." Rapunzel replied, quickly pecking his cheek, "Actually. Eugene. I have something I need to tell you." She added. Rapunzel broke away, taking both of his hands in hers. She looked up at him and smiled.
"Well, Blondie. What is it?" Eugene said, giving her a rather silly look. Rapunzel rolled her eyes and laughed before letting out a sigh.
"Eugene." She started off, her voice a little shaky, "I'm pregnant."
Eugene stared at her in disbelief for a minute. He looked down at her stomach before giving her the biggest smile ever. Eugene pulled her into a hug, repeatedly giving her kissed. He held her tight before his hands trailing down to feel her stomach. Eugene felt the small bump, continuing to smile. Rapunzel let out a smile of her own, loving the reaction he head. Her hands went over his own as they both stared down at her stomach.
"I'm going to be a father." Eugene muttered happily. He looked back up her, repeating the statement again. It was a glorious statement. Once he was willing to repeat over and over again.
"We are finally going to have a family."